Chapter 167
Zabuza Momochi believed it must have been his 'tool theory' that corrupted Haku, making her increasingly brutal and merciless in killing recently.
Then, Zabuza Momochi turned his head, not noticing the fleeting red glow in Haku's eyes...
"Hidden Mist Technique!"
As Zabuza Momochi cast his jutsu, a sudden, vast mist began to drift across the sky.
Seeing this, Kakashi immediately halted the team.
"This mist... it's the Hidden Mist Technique!"
"Hmph, as expected of Kakashi Hatake, quite alert, aren't you?"
Zabuza Momochi's voice emanated from within the mist.
"Who's there?" Kakashi's expression instantly turned terrifying.
"Why, it's... me!"
As the wind whistled, a dark shadow shot through the air!
The 2.1-meter-long kubikiribōchō was thrown like a blade!
Chapter 112: Demon Naruto's Eloquent Persuasion Saves Zabuza Momochi
"Oh my, isn't this the rogue Ninja of the Hidden Mist, the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist... 'Demon' Zabuza Momochi?"
Kakashi dodged the attack of the great sword, hands in his pockets, speaking sarcastically.
Sarcastic?
Zabuza Momochi thought of Haku's recent changes, and now he saw another sarcastic fellow.
This couldn't help but make him feel very bad.
"Kakashi Hatake of Konoha, is he actually an effeminate man?"
Kakashi: "..."
Zabuza Momochi, you're being a bit too extreme. I'm just giving a normal opening speech to an opponent.
"Naruto..."
"You guys, quickly retreat!"
Just as Kakashi waved his hand and looked behind him, he was speechless to find that...
Naruto was lying on the ground, propping his head with one hand, watching the drama unfold.
"They're going to brag to each other for a long time, so let's just wait..." Naruto said to Sako.
Kakashi: "..."
Zabuza Momochi: "Hmph!"
Of course, Zabuza Momochi wanted to directly kill the brat who didn't take him seriously.
But for now, he had to deal with Kakashi Hatakefirst.
Then, as Naruto said.
Kakashi and Zabuza Momochi exchanged compliments, boasting about each other's abilities.
Next, Kakashi revealed his Sharingan, and Zabuza Momochi praised it again.
Sakura, who didn't know the specific details of the Sharingan, listened as Zabuza Momochi and Kakashi explained its abilities, and she suddenly understood.
Meanwhile, Naruto was already bored, drawing lines on the ground with his finger... playing with ants.
"Hidden Mist Technique!"
Then, Zabuza Momochi struck a cool pose and began to expand the range and density of the dense mist.
The rapidly thickening mist, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of their face, enveloped everyone.
A strong killing intent swept through the area.
Sakura immediately broke out in a cold sweat, her body trembling uncontrollably, standing motionless in place.
As for Sako... she recalled that guy, Biwa Jūzō.
Speaking of which, this kubikiribōchō looks a bit familiar, so, did this guy named Zabuza Momochipick up the sword in the end?
"Don't worry, I will absolutely not... let him kill my comrades..."
Kakashi turned back, revealing a smile.
But very quickly, Kakashi's cheek twitched.
Because it would be even better if Naruto wasn't lying on the ground.
Soon, Kakashi and Zabuza Momochi began to fight.
A dazzling taijutsu battle ensued, making Sakuraexclaim how awesome and thrilling it was.
However, the coolness only lasted for three seconds.
Kakashi was kicked away by Zabuza Momochi and then subdued with the Water Prison Jutsu.
Looking at Kakashi trapped in the Water Prison, Sakura shrieked, "How could this happen~~~."
"Heh heh heh..."
Zabuza Momochi, finally free, looked at Naruto and the others on the shore.
"I'll deal with these brats first, then I'll finish you off... Kakashi..."
Zabuza Momochi watched Kakashi's astonished expression.
He expected to see anger, panic... and other emotions.
However, all Zabuza Momochi saw... was calm... Kakashi's sudden... calm.
Why?
Zabuza Momochi, not knowing the truth, had no idea that his predecessor... the kubikiribōchōwielder, Biwa Jūzō...
Had been defeated years ago by the combined efforts of a young Naruto and Sako.
And at this moment.
Sako's face was cold, without any trace of fear.
Naruto was still lying on the ground counting ants.
Only Sakura was trembling.
And just as Kakashi thought... Naruto and Sakowould unleash their power and make a grand display...
"Oh~~, my friend~."
Naruto suddenly stood up, revealing a gentle smile.
"You see, you and our Kakashi-sensei are fighting to the death, but it's only for money, isn't it?"
Naruto's gentle and benevolent smile made Zabuza Momochi momentarily stunned instead.
What is this brat saying?
Of course, it's to save Zabuza Momochi and Haku, this pair of ill-fated lovers. A divine light flashed in Naruto's eyes.
"..."
In the shadows, Haku, observing from the bushes, narrowed her eyes.
She instinctively felt something was amiss.
"Look." Naruto spread his hands. "Gatō hired you, ordering you around, giving you a bit of money, and expecting you to risk your life..."
Only 500 a month, what life are you risking?
"Why do you listen to him?"
"???" Zabuza Momochi felt bewildered. Someone gives money, I do the work, isn't that normal?
"You are a Ninja, a heinous rogue Ninja of the Hidden Mist, a demon who kills without batting an eye... why would you listen to a merchant?"
Naruto began to analyze.
And for the Nine-Tailed, this was the beginning of another one of Uzumaki Naruto's eloquent demonic persuasions.
"Gatō is a world-renowned super-rich tycoon."
Seeing that Zabuza Momochi still didn't understand, Naruto began to enlighten him.
"You fight us to the death for only 500 a month. If you turn around and kill Gatō, taking his place, you'll not only get countless riches but also acquire his shipping company, which will continue to generate endless profits..."
Naruto's continuous narration gradually shocked Kakashi and the others.
Because Kakashi never imagined such a development.
"Everyone out here is just trying to make money, aren't they? Dollars, money."
Naruto rubbed his fingers.
"You might worry about who will give you missions if you kill Gatō. But think about it, after you get Gatō's wealth, would you still need to live day to day hiding like this?"
Naruto grinned, revealing a devilish smile.
"..."
Zabuza Momochi narrowed his eyes, clearly swayed.
Why didn't I think of that?
"However, we do have a small request..."
Naruto implied, I've given you a way to get rich, so you should at least thank me, right?
"Hmph... kid, keep talking."
Although Zabuza Momochi's tone was still rebellious, it was noticeably much kinder.
"Gatō's strategy for the Land of Waves is to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, which is not good. After you take his place, you can contribute more to the Land of Waves, making this country prosperous. When the country is rich, it can achieve sustainable development..."
Naruto nodded.
"During its development, you can kill the Daimyō of the Land of Waves... oh no, have the Daimyō of the Land of Waves abdicate to you. After all, you've made such outstanding contributions, it's normal for him to retire and yield to the worthy... Once you become the next Daimyō of the Land of Waves, what can the Hidden Mist Village do to you then?"
One of the unspoken rules of the Ninja world: never lay a hand on a Daimyō.
The destruction of the Land of Whirlpools was jointly decided by the Daimyō of the Land of Lightning and the Daimyō of the Land of Water.
This was a war between Daimyō.
So as long as Zabuza Momochi didn't court death, the Hidden Mist Village couldn't touch him.
"Hmph..."
Zabuza Momochi snorted, his expression much more pleasant.
He was clearly convinced by Naruto.
This can work?!
Feeling the Water Prison Jutsu slowly dissipating, Kakashi was utterly bewildered... Chapter 113: Obito Possesses Haku, Fighting as a Substitute!
"And they call Kakashi a genius, I think he's just trash..."
Naruto looked at the freed Kakashi with disdain.
And they say he's highly intelligent!
And his wisdom value is 10.