After the meeting ended, Sparkle sought out Kakashi alone.
"Teacher Kakashi, I think their target is most likely not Mr. Tazuna. Gato has probably been used by Zabuza."
"...That strange woman... Is she after the Nine-Tails?"
After learning that someone coveted the Nine-Tails, Kakashi had become more cautious.
"But I've already grasped the general situation in the Land of Waves. As long as they're still in this country, it won't be much of a problem. And in an extreme situation, we can choose to retreat."
Sparkle said.
"That still isn't enough."
Kakashi felt that it was still not quite right.
"Then drag her to death."
Sparkle said, "There isn't much information, but I investigated. That evil god's power seems highly corrosive. The other party's Kekkei Genkai becoming so powerful must have come at a price. That woman doesn't actually have much time left. So even if it's only Naruto and Sasuke, they can still drag her to death."
"I see."
Kakashi felt somewhat relieved.
He looked toward the windowsill beside him. Someone had just slipped past it quietly—it was Naruto, eavesdropping.
"So long as Mr. Tazuna survives and the bridge is completed, we win."
Sparkle spoke again:
"Teacher Kakashi, I need you to hold Momochi Zabuza back."
Sparkle: Let These Fireworks Bloom Even More Brilliantly~
The stage was ready.
All the actors were in place.
The script had already been written.
The director personally took the stage.
Everyone was in position.
The show had already begun.
Over the previous few days, both Team 7 and Zabuza had been remarkably calm.
The busiest person among them had been Sparkle.
But today, the gears of fate would perform a dazzling split in midair.
"Then we're off."
Tazuna greeted his daughter and grandson before leaving with Kakashi.
"Sparkle, once I leave, you'll be