Chapter 118
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
Hinata also recalled that scene. She remembered that Naruto-kun's Gale Palm was more powerful when combined with Shuriken, but now, he couldn't even release a Shadow Clone.
So... "Shuriken Technique!"
Hinata also fiercely launched a Shuriken!
Suddenly... Naruto-kun's Wind Release: Gale Palm, Sasuke's Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique, combined with Hinata's perfectly coordinated Shuriken, all merged into one!
Fire fueled the wind, wind fueled the fire, and intertwined with fiercely launched Shuriken, all roared towards Zabuza's Water Clone!
"That, that is..."
The combined attack of three genius Ninja!
It was arguably the strongest technique Team 7could unleash at that moment!
Gale!
Fire Dragon!
Shuriken like a sudden downpour!
Zabuza's Water Clone immediately slammed the water surface, activating a defensive Ninjutsu.
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
A torrent of water suddenly shot up, forming a wall-like barrier, attempting to block the trio's assault.
However, Water Release countered Fire Release, but not Wind Release.
With a thunderous crash... the Water Formation Wall was immediately blown away. The giant fire dragon, the raging gale, and the rain-like Shurikenall burst forth, violently striking Zabuza's body!
"Ah--"
With a scream, the Water Clone finally shattered completely, turning into splashing water that dissipated into the river.
Kakashi was overjoyed: "Excellent work, Team 7!"
Zabuza, however, was astonished.
"They actually, really broke my Water Clone?!"
"They're just three brats, how could this be..."
Although it was just a Water Clone, it was a Jonin's Water Clone. Not to mention three Genin, even an ordinary Chunin wouldn't be able to break it!
But now, it was cleanly destroyed by Team 7!
Tazuna also gave a thumbs up.
"What a formidable group of kids..."
Naruto-kun laughed heartily: "Now you know how strong we are, you jerk!"
Zabuza had created the Water Clone primarily to complete his mission, which actually weakened his main body's power.
Now that Naruto-kun and his companions had destroyed it, it was completely counterproductive.
Naruto-kun immediately shouted: "Kakashi-sensei, let us help too!"
Kakashi, however, stopped them.
"Naruto-kun, your primary objective is still to protect Mr. Tazuna."
"No one can predict if he has any other companions."
Hinata nodded: "Naruto-kun, Kakashi-sensei is right."
"Alright..."
Kakashi smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I can handle him alone."
"I will never let any of my companions die again."
Zabuza said coldly: "Boastful!"
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique..."
Before he could finish, Kakashi's left eye's pupil power burst forth, not only copying all his movements but even acting one step ahead, actually activating the Ninjutsu before him.
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
"What?!"
Zabuza's eyes widened in utter horror.
"That, that was the Ninjutsu I was going to use to deal with him..."
"Why did he use it before me?!"
In an instant... Rumble---
Boom!!!
The raging river water transformed into a furiously spinning, impacting giant waterfall. More accurately, it resembled a violent tornado gathering water, explosively shooting towards Zabuza Momochi!
Bang---
With a muffled thud, his entire body was violently struck and hit by the raging water tornado. Not only was he severely injured by the powerful impact, but he was also completely swept into the current, unable to break free... This Great Waterfall Technique directly drained the nearby river, turning the land into a lake, and trees were snapped in half one by one. Its immense power left Naruto-kunand his companions dumbfounded.
When the water receded, Zabuza Momochi's body was slammed against a tree trunk, already unable to move.
"You lose."
Kakashi was also panting, covering his Sharinganwith his mask again.
Zabuza Momochi said with difficulty: "As expected of Kakashi Hatake of the Sharingan..."
"In this battle, I have indeed lost..."
"However..."
Bang bang bang---
Before he finished speaking, several senbon needles shot out fiercely, piercing deeply into Zabuza Momochi's throat!
His body immediately crashed to the ground, losing all signs of life... "Hmm? Who is it---"
Hinata quickly said: "Kakashi-sensei, up there!"
Kakashi's pupil power was severely depleted at this moment, and his Chakra was almost exhausted, so his perception was far from its usual state. He suddenly looked up and saw a young person wearing a strange mask, standing on a branch, coldly observing the entire battlefield... Chapter 105: The Genius Boy Named Haku! The Decisive Battle of the Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals! Third update, ten thousand words, asking for monthly votes!!!
"You, you are..."
The young person's figure was slender, with long hair gently swaying in the wind, and two braids on either side of the mask, also dancing lightly with the wind.
Although his face was not visible, he exuded a feeling of lightness and elegance.
Kakashi frowned as he looked at the mask.
"An ANBU Ninja from Hidden Mist Village?"
The young person neither confirmed nor denied, merely stating calmly: "I have been tracking this person for a long time."
"Thank you, I can finally report back."
Naruto-kun and his companions, protecting Tazuna, walked forward.
"Kakashi-sensei, who is this guy?!"
Kakashi said in a low voice: "An Anbu from Hidden Mist Village."
"Anbu?"
"Yes, Ninja who secretly carry out various top-secret missions. They have no names, only code names, and are the silent pillars supporting the Village's existence..."
Kakashi himself had once been an ANBU Ninja, even a captain, so he naturally knew all about it.
But he couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Judging by your voice, you seem to be about the same age as Naruto-kun and the others."
"To think you're already an Anbu member of Hidden Mist?"
"And, you precisely killed Zabuza with a single blow. Although he was already severely wounded, not just anyone could do that..."
The three members of Team 7 immediately felt a bit unconvinced.
Especially Naruto-kun.
"Is he really that amazing?"
The young person ignored Naruto-kun and turned into an afterimage, his body already appearing on the ground, beside Zabuza Momochi.
Kakashi felt his neck with his hand and nodded: "He is indeed dead."
The young person also gestured slightly: "I need to take his body."
"Alright."
Naruto-kun clenched his fists: "Darn it, we only managed to take down one of Zabuza's Water Clones together, but that guy killed Zabuza's main body by himself?!"
Kakashi gave a wry smile: "Naruto-kun, there are indeed such monsters in this world..."
Sasuke was clearly just as surprised and unconvinced.
"Are we just going to let him take Zabuza away?"
Kakashi said: "Zabuza is a rogue Ninja from Hidden Mist Village. The Anbu's job is to hunt them down. Once executed, their bodies must be destroyed, otherwise, many secrets of Hidden Mist Villagecould be leaked."
"This is also standard Anbu procedure."
The young person nodded, then picked up Zabuza Momochi's "body" and was about to leave.
Suddenly---
"No, that's not right..."
Hinata suddenly called out softly.
Kakashi looked at her: "What's wrong, Hinata?"
Hinata, who still had her Byakugan activated, immediately spotted the flaw.
"That, that Zabuza Momochi..."
"He's not dead yet!"
The young person's body trembled slightly.
In a flash, he was about to flee!
But he was carrying a body after all, so his speed couldn't be too fast.
Before he could move, Kakashi Hatake had already blocked his path.
"Hinata, what exactly is going on?"
Hinata said: "Kakashi-sensei, although Zabuza Momochi appears to have been killed by his senbon, and his heart and pulse have stopped, my Byakugan can see..."
"The Chakra inside him is still faintly circulating..."
"He, he's faking death!"
"This so-called Hidden Mist Anbu is probably trying to use this trick to deceive us and rescue his companion, Zabuza Momochi!"
Kakashi couldn't help but secretly feel fortunate.
If it weren't for Hinata, he might have truly let the tiger return to the mountain today... "I see."