Chapter 325
On the other side.
Kakashi had already Summoning the Eight Ninja Hounds, and through their sense of smell, they bit Zabuza, who was hidden in the thick fog.
Because they sensed the Nine-Tails Chakra leaking from Naruto.
In addition, there was that deafening roar.
Kakashi mistakenly thought things had gotten much worse.
He gripped his right hand with his left and unleashed an S-rank Lightning Cutter.
A dazzling burst of electricity gathered in his hand.
This scene shocked Zabuza.
"You're too dangerous... Zabuza Momochi..."
Kakashi spoke words that were like those of Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze.
"The man you want to kill, Mr. Tazuna, is the courage of this nation, Mr. Tazuna is the hope of this nation... Your ambition has already cost too many lives, this is not something a ninja should do..."
"Zabuza ... Master..." Haku barely managed to lift his head, staring in their direction. He wanted to get up and go to stop them, but he couldn't move at all.
"Snort."
Although Zabuza's forehead was covered in cold sweat, the determination in his eyes remained unchanged.
"What does this have to do with me, Kakashi Hatake! I fight for my ideals! And that will never change!!"
As an early example of the tsundere character design.
Zabuza made many efforts to overthrow the Bloody Mist.
They say the harshest things, but do the gentlest things.
However, due to her inferior strength compared to Yagura, Mei Terumi was able to reap the rewards of her victory.
But as Zabuza himself said, he was fighting for his ideals.
As for Kakashi...
"So what are the things a ninja should do?"
Kakashi: "!"
Zabuza: "!"
A voice suddenly joined in.
Then, Kakashi and Zabuza looked up at the same time.
A figure in a black trench coat descended from the sky and eventually floated above the heads of the two people.
"..."
When Kakashi saw Akito's face clearly, his eyes widened involuntarily.
He froze on the spot, unable to move.
Zabuza's reaction was similar.
As a former member of the Kirigakure Anbu and Seven Ninja Blade Wielders, his assassination manual naturally contained information about Akito.
He brutally tormented the Suikazan Fuguki with each slash, instantly killed the Raiga Kurosuki, and slaughtered dozens of his comrades...
His deeds are as famous as those of the Sannin... no, as legendary as "Demigod the Hanzo of the Salamander".
Why would someone of this caliber appear here?!
"Kakashi, I'm asking you... what is the proper course of action for a ninja?"
Akito looked at Kakashi.
His mere appearance was enough to awe everyone.
"You're spouting nice things as if killing Zabuza would make you the embodiment of justice."
"Then let me ask you, after Zabuza Momochi, will this bridge be completed? Will the Tazuna family's lives be safe? Will the courage of this country be restored?"
"No, because you know very well. Even if the 'Gato Group' Zabuza killed, they won't let the Tazuna family off the hook, or even the other construction workers."
The Akito calmly revealed the truth of everything.
Zabuza, he'll be dead.
The wealthy man Gato, can continue to hire other workers and thugs to get rid of Tazuna.
Kakashi... can't change anything.
--And dare not change it.
Just like those few Konoha Ninja back then, who dared not offend high-ranking officials Underground Exchange.
Kakashi would Zabuza risk his life, or even lose the lives of Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura.
They didn't dare to directly kill Gato, an ordinary person.
"This is... utterly ridiculous."
"..."
Kakashi stood frozen in place, speechless, unable to utter a word or offer any rebuttal.
Because every time, Amakawa Akito would overwhelm him in terms of strength.
It will also allow one to see through the key points at a glance, thus revealing the bloody reality.
Compared to hypocrisy and saying nice things.
Amakawa Akito always hits the nail on the head and speaks without holding back.
Only...
I still couldn't have come up with it.
Not only did Amakawa Akito not die, but he reappeared before him several years later.
Just like that time in "The Land of Snow".
"Zabuza, what happened to you? You look so miserable."
Just then, the sound of hundreds of footsteps rang out.
A short, middle-aged man with a wicked grin led a group of thugs to the bridge.
I saw Zabuza being bitten by eight Ninja Dog.
He couldn't help but laugh.
This person... is Gato.
It is also the source of the disaster in the Land of Waves, and an object that Kakashi dares not touch.
Gato, who had close ties with the daimyo of the Land of Waves, practically monopolized the Land of Waves' maritime trade.
In other words, they have connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.
The Land of Waves is a small country, but its maritime trade brings in substantial revenue.
Gato thus transformed into an even larger business tycoon and became a well-known wealthy man in the ninja world.
"Hmph hmph hmph..."
Hehehe...
Hundreds of thugs were watching this side with ill intent.
They were just waiting for the order to come up and kill Zabuza.
For Gato, this way he doesn't have to pay the other half of the commission amount.
As for these guys from Konoha...?
They were as cowardly as dogs, not daring to lay a finger on themselves!
However.
Just as Gato stepped forward, about to say something more...
His expression suddenly changed drastically, his body trembled violently, and he stared in terror at the figure floating in the sky.
The moment he clearly saw Akito's face.
He then recalled his experiences at the Underground Exchange in the Land of Rain.
Laugh!
Because of the trauma of his past experiences, Gato was so frightened that he wet his pants...
250. Boys are fine too.
Kakashi was unaware of any past grudges between Gato and Amakawa Akito.
But when he saw Gato's reaction, he immediately understood... Gato knew very well how terrifying Amakawa Akito was, otherwise he wouldn't have wet his pants in fear.
"Gato, I gave you a chance once..."
Akito cold, indifferent voice rang out.
Back then, Gato took a risk and was the only sea merchant who dared to trade with Amegakure.
That is why the Akito let him go.
However, not only did Gato not repent, he became even more outrageous...
Before Gato opened his mouth.
Akito then threw a punch.
Before the sound could be transmitted, a black shockwave pierced through the area.
Boom!!!
After one punch, Gato's body turned into mincemeat, leaving not a trace.
Without his upper body, he stood comically on the bridge with only two legs.
This punch was like a meteor bursting forth.
The unstoppable force surged through the crowd.
A large hole was blasted out at the location where 100 of Gato's men were gathered.
With astonishing strength.
With a single punch from a distance, Akito killed Gato and more than 30 of his men.
The remaining 70-odd people stared blankly at Akito.
Whether it's Kakashi Zabuza.
White was lying on the ground.
Sakura, holding Sasuke's "corpse," Tazuna.
Everyone was terrified by the Akito's earth-shattering power.
This terrifying attack was beyond their comprehension.
With every gesture, they could annihilate humans as easily as crushing ants.
Without witnessing the Akito in action firsthand, one will never know how terrifying the actual leader of Amegakure truly is.
"..."
Akito silently watched the remaining 70-odd scumbags.
They followed Gato in his wicked ways, wreaking havoc in the Land of Waves and committing countless evil deeds.
So...
"Leave them all."
The Akito raised his fist, ready to strike again.
Everyone stood there dumbfounded, unable to muster the slightest thought of resistance.