Zabuza's Choice
Inside the Akatsuki base, Kabuto sat cross-legged, with a huge chessboard in front of him.
By this time, quite a few pieces had already been placed on the chessboard, and there were still many unused pieces in the chess box in front of him.
The Masked Man appeared behind Kabuto and asked, "Is the news true? Are Shinki and Naruto really hidden at sea?"
Dou nodded, took out a chess piece, and slowly placed it on the chessboard, responding to the Masked Man's question, "Of course it's true, but it's located at sea, with few landmarks around, so the exact location is hard to pinpoint."
"Furthermore, through Deidara's eyes, I discovered something strange: the island seems to be able to move."
Masked Man: "Move? That's a bit tricky..."
"Should we take action? The Allied Shinobi Forces have already sent people to wipe out your organization's Hideout..." Kabuto asked.
Emerging from underground at some unknown moment. "It's time to move! 100,000 White Zetsu march underground and head straight for the Allied Shinobi Forces headquarters! (*Ӧ)σ"
Kabuto felt that Zetsu's plan was somewhat flawed and shook his head, saying, "If 100,000 White Zetsu are concentrated in one place, and they discover it, our main force will be wiped out."
As he spoke, Kabuto pulled out a huge map of the Shinobi World from somewhere and drew three dots on it. "I've investigated the Allied Shinobi Forces' marching routes. We can advance from these three directions, weakening Allied Shinobi Forces main force and thwarting their mopping-up operation, while simultaneously launching a surprise attack and heading straight for their command post!"
After hearing Kabuto's plan, the Masked Man glanced at him subtly.
Dou is untrustworthy; the Masked Man couldn't possibly deploy his troops according to his plan.
But what Dou said does have some merit.
Moreover, Kabuto's Impure World Reincarnation Legion is also a formidable fighting force!
The Masked Man chuckled and replied, "Speaking of weakening the Allied Shinobi Forces' main force, those Kage you Impure World Reincarnation are just right. ´･ᴗ･`"
Kabuto could tell what the Masked Man was thinking, and nodded with a smile, saying, "Don't worry, I've already let them out. (｡◝ᴗ◜｡)"
"Actually, I have another question. Since you resurrected the Kage from other villages to participate in the war, why didn't you resurrect the Konoha?" the Masked Man asked casually.
After pondering for a moment, Kabuto replied seriously, "The Fourth Hokage was Reaper Death Seal, and the Third Hokage was buried in Konoha, so his body is difficult to retrieve... As for the Second and First, there are too many uncertainties! ~_~"
"But I heard that when Orochimaru carried out the Konoha Crush plan, he used the First and Second Hokage," the Masked Man continued to ask.
"The way I control Impure World Reincarnation beings is different from the Lord Orochimaru used back then."
"Furthermore, the two Hokage that Lord Orochimaru resurrected back then were of average strength."
"If I were to reincarnate them, I would only make them even stronger than they were in their previous lives! ୧⍢⃝୨"
"But you know the consequences; they'll be even harder to control."
The Masked Man nodded after listening; what Kabuto said did indeed make some sense...
"Alright, you go ahead with your work. I'll go back and formulate a strategy, then prepare to send troops!"
After the Masked Man left, Dou lowered his head and continued looking at the chessboard...
In the dense forest.
After exchanging a few words, Haku, the Impure World Reincarnation Ninja, suddenly sprang into action, attacking Zabuza and Tokuma Hyuga!
"Lord Zabuza! My body is out of control!"
Bai anxiously reminded him.
Zabuza unmoved, raising his Kubikiribōchō to block the Ninjas ' attacks. "What a joke! I've finally seen you again, how could I possibly abandon you!"
Zabuza temporarily blocked the Impure World Reincarnation Ninja, allowing Tokuma Hyuga and Aburame Muta to seize the opportunity and run away!
The information they carry is crucial and must be sent out!
However, they had only run a few steps when a mirror formed from solidified ice blocked their path!
Immediately afterwards!
"Whoosh!!"
A white figure burst forth from the mirror like a ghost, brandishing Kunai at Tokuma Hyuga!!
At this critical moment, the Kubikiribōchō's Blade appeared out of thin air and blocked the white Kunai!
"When!"
With a muffled thud, Bai's attack was blocked, and his body retreated into the Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals, disappearing once more!
Tokuma Hyuga and Aburame Muta looked at Zabuza with suspicion, not understanding why this seemingly forgotten Shinobi World Demon of the Hidden Mist would help them.
"Don't overthink it. The fact that you're being hunted down means you're enemies with the person controlling White."
"And the person who controls Bai is also my enemy! (▼ヘ▼#)"
Zabuza explained.
Although his expression remained cold as he spoke, Tokuma and Muta felt that he had become much more amiable...
"Thank you. We have important intelligence about them that we must bring back to the Allied Forces Headquarters..." Tokuma said.
Zabuza his hand dismissively and said generously, "Fine, I'll hold them off, you can leave!"
Tokuma and Muta exchanged a glance, shocked by Zabuza's words and actions.
It should be noted that these Impure World Reincarnation Ninjas on the other side almost all possessed Kekkei Genkai, making them extremely difficult to deal with.
Furthermore, Reanimated Body possesses extremely strong self-healing abilities, Zabuza face them would be tantamount to suicide!
They simply couldn't understand why this Kirigakure missing-nin go to such lengths!
"Thank you!!" The situation was urgent, so they didn't think twice. After bowing and thanking them, they turned and ran!
After Tokuma and the other man left.
In the forest, Zabuza against the attacks of several Impure World Reincarnation Ninjas...
"Hey! I told you I'd stop you, don't chase them! (′д`σ)σ"
"I am the Demon of the Hidden Mist, a Silent Killing Technique! Stopping you is a piece of cake!"
"Damn it, those Explosion Release Ninjas are too troublesome!"
"Bai, wake up, Bai!"
In less than two minutes, Zabuza was defeated!
It's not that he's weak; it's just that these Impure World Reincarnation Ninjas are too wicked!
Each of them possesses Kekkei Genkai, yet they are impossible to kill!
"Cough cough... I'm willing to die, but could you please let Bai do it...?"
Zabuza lay on the ground, looking weak and coughing up blood. He looked at the Impure World Reincarnation Ninja who was about to kill him and said in a hoarse voice.
From the moment he found Bai, he regarded Bai as a tool.
Bai was very willing to be a tool, remaining devoted to him until the very end, even sacrificing his life to protect him from a knife.
It was Zabuza realized Haku was more than just a tool to him...
In the forest, Kabuto, who controls the Impure World Reincarnation Ninja, seems to be planning to Zabuza Zabuza's last wish, and has Kunai...
Zabuza closed his eyes after seeing Haku approach.
Although he was unwilling to admit it, he felt guilty towards Bai, and now that he was dying at Bai's hands, he felt a little more at peace...
Just as Zabuza felt the cold blade getting closer to his vital parts, a familiar voice rang in his ear!
"Hey, Zabuza, stop lying there! Get up and take one last look at Haku!"