Chapter 168
As expected, one's position determines one's perspective; Konoha Ninja would never dare to defy authority.
The matter with Zabuza and Haku was actually very simple.
Gato used everyone.
Kakashi, Zabuza, they were all just pawns.
If Zabuza hadn't taken out Gato in the original story, then even if Tazuna had finished building the bridge, Gato would surely have destroyed it later, making all their efforts futile.
The Land of Waves would still be shrouded in a terrifying nightmare.
"Then, we're even..."
Zabuza showed a terrifying smile.
He completely dispelled the Water Prison Jutsu and prepared to leave.
Next, it was time to kill—
Psh! Psh!
"Ugh~!"
Suddenly, senbon needles shot from the nearby forest, piercing Zabuza's neck.
His eyes wide with disbelief, Zabuza quickly collapsed.
Thud.
Kakashi, Sakura, Sako, Tazuna: "!"
Naruto: "Huh?"
What was this situation now?
Haku couldn't possibly be acting foolishly, could she?
The masked youth, Haku, suddenly appeared on a tree trunk, emanating a gloomy aura.
She didn't even glance at the fallen Zabuza, but instead looked towards Naruto's team.
"Your mask... are you from the Hidden Mist's AnbuBlack Ops?"
Kakashi narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing her attire.
The Hidden Mist Anbu Black Ops, similar to Danzo's Root, was a special squad within the Hidden Mist Anbu.
"Are you here to assassinate Zabuza?"
Seeing the opponent instantly defeat Zabuza, who was almost at full strength, with a single move,
Kakashi was extremely shocked.
Because this meant that this youth, who looked only 14 or 15 years old, could easily take down their entire team.
Facing Kakashi's question, Haku said coldly, "Kakashi Hatake... how much Chakra do you have left?"
Kakashi: "!"
The immense Chakra consumption caused by the Sharingan was Kakashi's biggest weakness.
Generally, he wouldn't expose this fact.
But the opponent immediately hit Kakashi's weak spot.
"Roughly... enough Chakra for one Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu and one Great Waterfall Jutsu..."
Kakashi thought for a moment.
He felt he could still fight for a while.
"Hmph..."
Haku let out a low hum and suddenly vanished.
"!"
Kakashi, with his Sharingan, was the first to catch sight of Haku.
"So fast!"
Seeing Haku's incredible movement speed, Kakashiturned, then grunted.
As he tried to dodge Haku's attack, a silver needle—senbon—had already pierced his shoulder.
"..."
Seeing this, Naruto silently stepped forward, shielding Sako.
"In recent years, the Hidden Mist... has gradually eased relations with Konoha..."
Kakashi said seriously, clutching his shoulder.
"Are you... doing this to continue the war with Konoha?"
"Don't misunderstand."
Haku narrowed her eyes.
"I just want to kill you all..."
A chilling killing intent swept over, and Kakashirealized the opponent was serious.
Pulling the senbon from his shoulder,
Kakashi began to form hand signs.
However, Haku seemed unfazed, watching Kakashiperform the jutsu with interest.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Kakashi slammed his palm on the ground, summoning eight Ninja dogs.
The eight Ninja dogs, including Pakkun, directly pounced on Haku.
Psh! Psh! Psh!!!!
Haku waved her hand.
The eight flying Ninja dogs instantly turned into smoke with a series of bangs.
Eight silver needles fell to the ground.
Haku scoffed dismissively.
Then, she leaped into the air, dodging Kakashi's Earth Release surprise attack from underground.
"Boring..."
Next, Haku threw senbon, and Kakashi quickly dodged.
The two began to exchange blows.
However, in Naruto's eyes, Haku was dominating Kakashi.
This was not normal.
Because Haku wasn't that strong.
It wasn't that she herself was incapable, but her personality was too gentle.
Just like... Uchiha Izumi.
Her physical capabilities were too high, but her personality was too gentle, preventing her from unleashing her true strength.
But if Haku, with her explosive stats, turned dark like Izumi,
The outcome would be completely different.
The gloom emanating from Haku now had a hint of darkness.
And usually, turning dark can make one ten times stronger.
"Kakashi Hatake... how much Chakra do you have left?"
After Kakashi missed again, Haku asked arrogantly.
"Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura... you three, quickly take Tazuna-san and leave here!"
Kakashi shouted anxiously.
After a few exchanges, he realized the opponent was extraordinary.
Especially since the opponent could perform hand signs with one hand!
This meant that the opponent was performing jutsu while fighting him with taijutsu.
This was equivalent to facing two people at once!
"Secret Jutsu... A Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death!"
The water on the ground floated into the air.
It transformed into countless senbon formed from water droplets.
A dazzling display of one-handed hand signs.
Kakashi discovered that the surrounding sky was already completely filled with these things.
"Fall!"
As Haku waved her arm,
Countless senbon rained down from the sky, like a meteor shower... or a sudden summer downpour.
Psh! Psh! Psh! Psh!...!!!
The sharp offensive directly penetrated Kakashi's defense.
No matter how strong the Sharingan was, it was impossible to dodge such an extremely dense barrage.
And so... Kakashi fell with a thud.
He was riddled with senbon, which quickly turned into flowing water, trickling down... "D-damn it!"
Kakashi, whose body had become stiff, knew this was a side effect of the Sharingan.
His movements... had slowed down.
That's why he couldn't dodge most of the attacks.
Seeing Kakashi, the 'three-second true man,' collapse, Naruto pouted.
Then, the waving Tailed Beast tail unfurled, revealing the protected Sako and Sakura.
As for Tazuna... he ran faster and was long gone.
He might have already gone home.
And seeing that the opponent didn't pay attention to Tazuna, Naruto knew... Haku's target was the four members of Team 7.
And very likely, it was him.
"Goodbye, useless... Kakashi."
Haku's whispered words were caught by Naruto.
The thrown silver needles flew towards Kakashi.
Sako threw a shuriken, directly saving Kakashi.
"When it comes to throwing ninja tools, no one is stronger than the Uchiha."
Sako said coldly.
Kakashi's defeat did not make her despair.
On the contrary, an astonishing fighting spirit rose from her.
Every battle was a trial.
To grow stronger... to reach the top, and then... she could kill Uchiha Itachi!