#34 - Chapter 34: Secret Technique. Magic Mirror Ice Crystal Naruto Saves the Day
The next day,
Kakashi, along with Sakura, accompanied Tazuna to the bridge.
However, as soon as they arrived, they found themselves surrounded by a dense fog.
"Here they come!"
Kakashi, looking vigilant, stood guard in front of Tazuna with Sakura.
"Kakashi, this time it's just you and that useless pink brat. Are you sure you want to put up a futile resistance?"
"Why not just let me kill the old man?"
Zabuza emerged from the mist, a mocking expression on his face.
"Only one person?"
Kakashi ignored Zabuza, analyzing the surroundings, searching for any other possible enemies.
He and Naruto had suspected two days ago that Zabuza might not be acting alone, so seeing Zabuza again now, he was naturally wary.
"Looking for my partner?"
"My partner has already gone to deal with that blond brat!"
Suddenly, a circle of Zabuza's water clones appeared around Kakashi and the others, launching an attack!
"Sasuke!"
Kakashi shouted, and Sakura suddenly transformed into Sasuke!
Then, Sasuke and Kakashi attacked together, instantly destroying all of Zabuza's water clones!
In the previous battle, Kakashi didn't know Zabuza was using water clones as bait, so he held back when attacking, mainly to test the waters.
That's why he fought to a stalemate with Zabuza's water clones!
This time, Kakashi didn't need to test anything; he went all out and easily defeated Zabuza's water clones.
Kakashi dealt with nine out of the ten Zabuza water clones.
As for Sasuke, he took care of one of them.
"Sharingan brat..."
He had been observing for two days before deciding to attack Kakashi and Sakura, the weaker combination, today.
But he never expected Kakashi to have the Sharingan brat transform into the pink brat today!
"Did you guess it all along?"
"This is surprising, but unfortunately... you're still going to die here."
Zabuza said calmly, his face filled with confidence.
If that blond brat had come, he would have been worried.
But with just the Sharingan brat, Haku could handle it!
"Zabuza-sama," Haku, wearing an Anbu mask from the Hidden Mist Village, emerged from the dense fog, respectfully addressing Zabuza.
"Hidden Mist Assassination Squad?"
Kakashi was somewhat surprised to see the mask.
Zabuza was a rogue ninja from the Hidden Mist Village!
The Hidden Mist Assassination Squad was specifically tasked with hunting down these rogue ninja!
But why was he standing with Zabuza now?
Had he defected as well?
"Hmph, I hate guys hiding behind masks the most."
Sasuke said to Kakashi, a trace of gloom flashing in his eyes, as if he had thought of something, "I'll deal with this guy!"
"Okay, be careful."
Kakashi didn't stop Sasuke; after all, he had to focus on dealing with Zabuza!
It was fortunate that he had listened to Naruto's suggestion before setting off today, replacing Sakura with Sasuke and having Sasuke transform into Sakura to mislead Zabuza.
Otherwise, if they were ambushed by Zabuza and this masked person, he would have had difficulty protecting both Sakura and Tazuna!
"I don't want to kill you," Haku said faintly, looking at Sasuke, who was charging towards him.
"Stop talking big!"
Sasuke was even more annoyed with Haku, engaging in close combat with a kunai.
However, their speed and skill were evenly matched; in terms of taijutsu alone, it was difficult for either of them to gain an advantage.
Just as the two were clashing with kunai, Haku made a move that shocked everyone.
He formed a hand seal with one hand!!!
"Secret Technique: Thousand Water Flying Needles!"
As soon as he spoke, the water stains on the ground rose up and turned into countless water needles, flying towards Sasuke.
At the critical moment, Sasuke instantly activated his two-tomoe Sharingan, gathering and exploding chakra under his feet, jumping high to dodge all the water needle attacks!
"Looks like that's all you've got!"
Sasuke increased his speed, appearing directly behind Haku, mocking him before sweeping his kunai!
While Haku was forced to retreat and dodge, Sasuke used the kunai hidden in his other hand to launch a surprise attack, exposing an opening, and kicking out!
Haku was unable to dodge and was kicked away!
"He's suppressing Haku in speed?"
Zabuza stared at Sasuke's Sharingan, his eyes filled with apprehension.
A Sharingan Kakashi, a Sharingan brat.
Dealing with two Uchiha was indeed a bit tricky!
"Haku, if you continue to hold back, we'll be in trouble," Zabuza warned.
"I understand, Zabuza-sama."
Haku's voice became emotionless, and his whole person began to exude cold air like a refrigerator!
"Secret Technique: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals!"
As Haku formed hand seals, the surrounding water vapor gradually condensed in the air, forming ice mirrors!
Then, Haku touched an ice mirror, and his whole body melted into it like water!
"Ice Release?"
Kakashi looked shocked.
He remembered the last time he encountered an Ice Release ninja was in the Land of Snow!
And he was an extremely difficult opponent!
Could Sasuke... handle him?
Kakashi was a little worried, but he couldn't leave.
He still had Tazuna to protect behind him, and now he could only trust Sasuke!
"If Haku gets serious, that kid will definitely not survive, Kakashi," Zabuza drew his sword and came before Kakashi, sneering.
"Is that so? I think you might be underestimating Sasuke a bit," Kakashi retorted without showing weakness, his hand once again on his forehead protector, ready to activate his Sharingan and fight.
This time, Zabuza hadn't gathered much combat information on Kakashi, and both of their first formal confrontations were very cautious.
Suddenly, Zabuza moved!
Wielding his large sword, he used the surrounding mist to hide his form, instantly appearing in front of Kakashi and slashing down!
Because Kakashi didn't use his Sharingan immediately, and because the fog was too thick, by the time he reacted, the sword was less than half a meter away from him!
But Tazuna was right behind him, he couldn't dodge!
Kakashi gritted his teeth, using his kunai to block the attack from the upper left with one hand.
But Zabuza's power was too great, and with the added weight of the Executioner's Blade, Kakashi's entire hand was trembling!
He was forced back several steps!
"Heh, blocking my sword with one hand? You're too arrogant, Kakashi!"
Zabuza sneered, switching from one hand to two, drawing his sword and slashing again!
And facing this slash, Kakashi still couldn't dodge!
Just as Kakashi was preparing to trade injuries for injuries, desperately blocking this slash, a golden laser beam shot out from the dense fog, directly knocking Zabuza's Executioner's Blade away!
A golden ninjutsu?
Could it be that blond brat?
Zabuza quickly retreated two steps and disappeared into the mist, fearing that Naruto would hit him with another laser beam from some direction!
"Looks like I'm not late," Naruto said faintly, standing with Pakkun on his shoulder, walking out of the mist behind Kakashi.
