Chapter 253: A Battle to Find the Depth of Things

Kakashi and Zabuza exchanged glances and quickly entered combat mode. Zabuza was the first to form a seal and whispered, "Water Style: Mist Hidden Technique!" The thick fog quickly spread, covering the entire battlefield in a vast expanse of white. Kakashi's Sharingan flickered in the fog, capturing every subtle movement of Nathan Hawke.

"Your fog-hiding technique is good, but not enough." Nathan Hawke said coldly, his figure looming in the fog.

Zabuza quickly rushed towards Nathan Hawke, and the beheading sword slashed down with a sharp sound of wind. At the same time, Kakashi quickly formed a seal and shouted in a low voice: "Lightning Style: Raikiri!" Strong lightning exploded in his hands, and the light of lightning pierced through the thick fog and pierced directly towards Nathan Hawke.

Nathan Hawke's eyes flashed with a sneer, he quickly raised his hand, and telekinesis burst out, and Zabuza's beheading sword was blocked by an invisible force. At the same time, he gently waved his other hand, and the electrical energy quickly condensed into a barrier to block Kakashi's Raikiri.

"Hmm!" Kakashi looked in shock at Nathan Hawke who blocked his attack with a calm expression.

The attacks of the two seemed to have no effect in front of Nathan Hawke. The strong pressure instantly made Zabuza and Kakashi feel suffocated. Zabuza gritted his teeth and tried to attack again, but Nathan Hawke's reaction speed was amazing. His figure flashed in the mist and quickly appeared behind Zabuza. He punched Zabuza in the back and knocked him out.

Seeing this, Kakashi quickly adjusted his strategy. His Sharingan caught Nathan Hawke's movements and tried to counterattack. However, Nathan Hawke's speed and strength far exceeded his expectations. He felt a strong pressure coming towards him and had to retreat quickly to avoid being hit directly.

Nathan Hawke looked at the two coldly. His aura was like an insurmountable mountain, oppressing Kakashi and Zabuza. The two panted and stood firm, their eyes full of shock and unwillingness.

"Your cooperation is good, but it is far from enough." Nathan Hawke said lightly, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Zabuza wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and clenched his teeth: "This guy is too strong..."

Kakashi's forehead was already covered with sweat, but his eyes remained firm: "We can't give up, we must continue to cooperate and find his weakness."

Zabuza and Kakashi looked at each other, and the tacit understanding between them allowed them to quickly form a new set of tactics. Zabuza took the lead, quickly forming a seal, and gathering a large amount of water chakra in his hands: "Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!" A huge water dragon jumped up from the ground, and rushed towards Nathan Hawke with its fangs and claws bared.

Kakashi followed closely behind, his Sharingan capturing every subtle movement of Nathan Hawke, and quickly formed a seal: "Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu!" He perfectly copied Zabuza's technique, and two water dragons attacked Nathan Hawke from the left and right.

Nathan Hawke stood there with a sneer in his eyes. He raised his hand slightly, and his telekinesis was quickly released. The two water dragons collided in the air and were torn into countless water splashes by the powerful telekinesis.

Zabuza took the opportunity to rush forward, raising the beheading sword in his hand high again, and slashed at Nathan Hawke with strong murderous intent. Kakashi moved quickly on the flank, forming seals with both hands, preparing to launch the next round of attack.

"Don't you understand yet?" Nathan Hawke said indifferently. His figure suddenly disappeared from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already behind Zabuza. Zabuza was shocked, but reacted quickly, turning around and swinging his sword.

Nathan Hawke raised his hand casually, and telekinesis burst out again. Zabuza's beheading sword was blocked by an invisible force and could not move. At the same time, Nathan Hawke waved his other hand lightly, and a strong electric current shot out from his fingertips and went straight to Kakashi.

Kakashi's Sharingan quickly caught the trajectory of the electric current, and he stepped back instantly, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow. He took a deep breath and formed a seal again: "Lightning Style: Raikiri!" Strong lightning exploded in his hands, and the light of lightning pierced through the thick fog and pierced directly towards Nathan Hawke.

Nathan Hawke smiled lightly, and his figure disappeared again. Kakashi's Raikiri hit the air, and the electricity exploded in the air, making a sharp explosion. Nathan Hawke's figure suddenly appeared beside Kakashi, and he punched out with a powerful electric energy, hitting Kakashi's chest directly.

Kakashi was instantly knocked away and fell heavily to the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood. He covered his chest and stood up with difficulty, his eyes still burning with unyielding fighting spirit.

Seeing this, Zabuza attacked again, his beheading sword drew a sharp arc in the air, and chopped directly at Nathan Hawke's head. Nathan Hawke just slightly turned sideways and easily avoided the fatal blow. With a flick of his finger, a telekinesis burst out instantly, knocking Zabuza back several steps.

"Your efforts are interesting, but in vain." Nathan Hawke said coldly, and with a slight wave of his hands, telekinesis and electrical energy intertwined to form a powerful energy wave that headed straight for Zabuza and Kakashi.

Kakashi quickly raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "We surrender."

Zabuza was stunned, and looked at Kakashi in shock and surprise: "Are you kidding me, Kakashi? You actually surrender?!"

Nathan Hawke smiled slightly, and the energy fluctuations in his hand disappeared instantly. He retracted his power, with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "Oh? You surrendered so quickly? I'm really surprised."

Kakashi looked at Nathan Hawke calmly, with a red light flashing in his Sharingan: "I know my own strength very well. We are no match for you. Besides, my students have been defeated by you, and I cannot let them suffer any more harm."

Zabuza looked at Kakashi angrily and yelled, "Kakashi, you coward! How can you surrender like this? We still have a chance!"

Kakashi shook his head, his eyes firm, "Zabuza, this is not cowardice, but self-knowledge. I don't want my students and us to die here. As long as he doesn't kill us, what does it matter if we surrender?"

Nathan Hawke raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Kakashi: "Oh? Do you think I will let you go so easily?"

Kakashi took a deep breath and replied calmly: "If you want to kill us, we have no power to fight back. But if you really just want to test our strength, then we have already admitted defeat."

Nathan Hawke chuckled and nodded slowly: "You are very self-aware, Kakashi. Okay, I can let you go."

Kakashi bowed his head slightly to express his gratitude: "Thank you."

Zabuza gritted his teeth. Although he was angry, he knew Kakashi was right. Facing such a powerful enemy, they really had no chance of winning. In the end, he chose to remain silent and acquiesced to Kakashi's decision.

Kakashi's eyes flickered, he took a deep breath, and asked in a low voice: "Sir, is there anything we can help you with?"

Nathan Hawke smiled lightly, turned his gaze to Zabuza, and said calmly: "I don't need your help, but he," he pointed at Zabuza, "I want him to come with me."

Zabuza clenched his teeth, anger and unwillingness flashed in his eyes, but in the end he whispered: "Okay, I promise."

Nathan Hawke nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at Kakashi: "Take your students away from here and don't come back."

Kakashi nodded slightly and quickly walked towards Naruto, Sasuke and Haruno Sakura who were lying on the ground. Naruto and Sasuke were still unconscious, while Haruno Sakura looked anxious.

"teacher......"

Kakashi patted her shoulder comfortingly: "Great, Sakura, let's go." Then he carefully carried Naruto and Sasuke on his back and quickly left the battlefield with Haruno Sakura.

Zabuza watched Kakashi leave with Team 7, and the complex emotions in his heart were hard to describe. He walked to the unconscious Bai, leaned over and gently lifted Bai up. Bai's body was soft and cold, which made Zabuza's heart ache slightly.

"Let's go." Zabuza said to Nathan Hawke, with a hint of reluctance and helplessness in his tone.

Nathan Hawke nodded, turned around and left, and Zabuza followed closely behind carrying Bai. Nathan Hawke led the way in front, and Zabuza followed silently behind, his heart full of uncertainty about the future.

The luxurious room in Cardo was decorated lavishly and magnificently. Zabuza stood in the middle of the room, looking nervous and sweating on his forehead. He scanned the room, trying to guess Nathan Hawke's intentions. Everything in the room seemed so strange and oppressive that he couldn't let down his guard.

At the main seat, Nathan Hawke was about to speak, his expression was grim, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, making Zabuza feel a chill. Zabuza tried to organize his thoughts, half listening and half thinking, constantly guessing what Nathan Hawke would say next and what his intentions would be.

On the sofa not far away, Borsalino was half-lying with a lazy look on his face, holding a bag of snacks in his hand and eating slowly. His posture was casual and his eyes were lazy, but Zabuza's intuition told him that the man in front of him was definitely not an ordinary character.

Borsalino has blond hair, casual clothes, and a lazy smile on his face. Although his eyes are lazy, there is an unfathomable power hidden behind them. Every time Borsalino picks up a snack and gently puts it into his mouth, his movements seem casual, but reveal an indescribable elegance and calmness.

Zabuza was filled with vigilance and uneasiness. He didn't know Borsalino, but from his appearance and temperament, he instinctively felt a strong threat. Zabuza knew that this lazy man in front of him was definitely a strong man who was difficult to deal with.

"Hey... Hey... Brother, does my hair color really attract your attention? My boss asked me to dye it. He said I am the yellow flash of the new era."

"No...no." Zabuza said quickly.

Nathan Hawke glanced at Zabuza, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said slowly: "Zabuza, we have some things that need you to take care of next."