#29 - Chapter 29: The Difference Between Teaching People and Things about Ninjas

"Those eyes... are Sharingan, right?"

Zabuza looked at Sasuke's eyes but didn't immediately attack. "A member of the Uchiha clan? I didn't expect so many geniuses in this class."

"Kakashi, a blond brat, and now you, this Uchiha kid... If I kill you all here, Konoha will have a headache."

Sasuke didn't say a word, his brow furrowed, his eyes wary of Zabuza.

His Sharingan had just awakened to the two-tomoe stage, and he wasn't skilled enough to use it. He couldn't guarantee he could dodge Zabuza's next attack.

But the next moment, he relaxed.

Because a golden flash suddenly pierced through the thick fog and appeared in front of him.

Naruto was back!

Without realizing it, he hadn't noticed how much he trusted and even relied on Naruto!

This wasn't Sasuke's personality, but it was indeed the choice he would subconsciously make now!

"Who did you say you were going to kill?"

Naruto looked at Zabuza in front of him, his eyes cold, as if looking at a dead man!

"Tch, am I still too slow?"

"It's all those two brats' fault!"

Zabuza wasn't nervous about Naruto's return, as if he had expected his failure.

Naruto sensed something was wrong with Zabuza's reaction and immediately used a light-speed kick to blow up his body.

But what exploded wasn't blood, but water!

"Another water clone!"

Naruto was a little annoyed.

Kakashi and Zabuza both liked to use clones to test him after realizing his abilities were difficult to deal with.

Although the clone was instantly killed by Naruto, they also gathered the information they wanted.

Naruto was sure that after this failed attack, Zabuza would come back.

When this guy comes next time, he will definitely be well prepared, and the situation they face will be even more dangerous!

But he wasn't worried about himself. With Zabuza and Haku's abilities, they couldn't hurt him.

He was worried about Sasuke and Sakura!

"Sasuke, are you okay?" Naruto asked.

Sasuke shook his head. "I'm fine, but Sakura fainted."

"Where's the old man?" Naruto asked as he walked towards Sakura.

"I'm here."

Tazuna was not far from them, but when Naruto came back, his attention was on Zabuza, so he didn't notice him.

"Seriously, aren't you supposed to protect me? You all ran away one by one. If I hadn't given less money, I would definitely complain about you!"

Tazuna complained, both verbally and in his heart.

But he didn't dare to complain.

After all, he didn't pay enough. Strictly speaking, even if he died, these Konoha ninjas wouldn't have failed the mission!

"It was my negligence this time. I overlooked the fact that the opponent would use clone techniques. I'm sorry."

Naruto wasn't a stubborn person either.

Right is right, wrong is wrong!

This time, his improper command almost harmed his companions and almost led to the failure of the mission. He would deeply reflect on it in his heart.

Tazuna didn't expect someone like Naruto to apologize to him, and he felt a little overwhelmed.

"It's okay, anyway, this old man didn't die or get hurt," Tazuna waved his hand, forgiving Naruto's work mistake.

At this time, Kakashi arrived late. He was slower than Naruto, and the heavy fog interfered with his vision, causing him to return later.

"Is everyone okay?" Kakashi asked, looking at Naruto carrying Sakura on his back.

"It's okay, Sakura just fainted," Naruto shook his head.

"That's good."

Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief, then apologized to everyone, "I'm sorry, everyone, I shouldn't have gone after the enemy on my own..."

"No, it's my problem, Kakashi."

Naruto said expressionlessly, apologizing again, "You went to chase Zabuza, probably believing that I could protect everyone, right? But I didn't realize this and followed you without permission."

"Sorry."

Kakashi reminded Naruto when he chased after him, which showed that he hadn't considered that this might be Zabuza's feint.

If there was any problem with Kakashi's mission this time, it was that he overestimated Naruto's calmness.

He thought that if he went to chase Zabuza, Naruto would stay in place with Sasuke and Sakura to protect Tazuna.

Naruto's performance during this period made him too trusting, so he neglected to tell Naruto during the mission.

Or rather, Naruto's performance had always rarely required his instructions. He always felt that Naruto could do everything well.

But little did he know that a genius is just a genius, not an elite jonin!

Lack of experience will lead to mistakes!

Naruto also realized that he was too rash and had somewhat neglected the safety of Sasuke and Sakura and the mission itself!

He and Kakashi thought the same way: since the enemy attacked, he couldn't be easily let go.

Otherwise, he would come again next time!

But Naruto didn't consider whether this might be a trap?

A feint wasn't an unfamiliar term, and Naruto was very familiar with it, but when he encountered the actual situation, he still fell for it.

This fully reflects the harm of armchair strategy, or the difference between teaching people with principles and teaching people with experience!

You know some principles, and you are very clear about military tactics, but when you really go to the battlefield, you may not be as wise and calm as you think.

Fortunately, Zabuza's purpose this time was just to test and gather information!

If the other party had arranged for Haku to attack together from the beginning, then Sasuke and the others would definitely not have survived!

Although Naruto didn't understand why Zabuza didn't let Haku attack together.

It was like in the original plot, Zabuza used the Water Prison Technique to trap Kakashi.

If Haku was guarding Zabuza at this time, or attacked together with Zabuza's water clone, Tazuna would have been killed long ago!

Kakashi's mission would have inevitably failed!

But Haku just didn't attack!

Kakashi looked at the somewhat guilty Naruto, patted him on the shoulder, and didn't say anything more.

The growth of a ninja is always stumbling, and setbacks and disappointments are just the norm!

If you are unlucky, you will also see your companions sacrificed before your eyes.

Naruto is the most talented ninja he has ever seen. Whether it is personal ability or leadership ability, he is the strongest he has ever seen at this age.

But... combat experience and mission experience cannot be mastered overnight.

Naruto still needs time to grow!

"Mr. Tazuna, shall we continue?"

"Yes!"

......

After Zabuza was repelled, they did not encounter any more obstacles along the way and soon arrived at Tazuna's house.

"Tsunami! I'm back!"

Tazuna shouted at the door, and the sound of someone running came from inside. Soon the door was opened.

"Dad! It's so good that you're back!"

Tsunami breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Tazuna return safely. "These few are the ninjas from Konoha, right? Thank you for escorting my dad back."

"Thank you can wait, give us a room first, one of our companions is injured," Naruto said.

"Yes! Please follow me!"

Tsunami didn't dare to neglect them and hurriedly led them to the second floor without even having time to ask Tazuna how he was.

Tsunami cleaned up the best room and let Naruto put Sakura on the bed.

At this time, Sakura, who seemed to have recovered a little, murmured and opened her eyes.

"Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi-sensei?"

"Where am I? Where are the enemies?"

"This is Mr. Tazuna's house. The enemy has been driven away by Naruto. We are temporarily safe. Don't worry," Kakashi comforted.

"That's good."

Hearing that the enemy had been driven away by Naruto, Sakura breathed a sigh of relief.

The guy with bandages on his face was too scary.

If possible, she would never want to see him again in her life!

"Thank you for saving me, Naruto!"

"No need to thank me, Sasuke was protecting you when I arrived. If you want to thank someone, thank Sasuke."

Naruto shook his head, then turned to Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, please check Sakura again to make sure there are no sequelae or hidden injuries."

"No problem, I also know some medical techniques," Kakashi nodded in agreement.

As Konoha's hexagonal ninja, Kakashi is almost omnipotent.

Reconnaissance, assassination, guarding, medical treatment... Even Naruto had to admire Kakashi's all-around abilities!