"Lord Zabuza, you finally showed up. We haven't been able to contact you."
Seeing Zabuza, Haku was visibly excited. He then looked at Hozuki Mangetsu beside him. "Who is this, sir? Is he Lord Zabuza's friend?"
Zabuza glanced at Haku and was about to explain when he suddenly thought of something and barked:
"Why are you asking so much? Don't forget your place. You're just a tool I picked up. Once you've delivered the intelligence, get lost."
"Lord Zabuza..."
Haku nodded somewhat dejectedly and withdrew reluctantly.
Zabuza watched Haku's expression and sighed softly inwardly.
He did not want to scold Haku either. Though Haku had been an orphan he picked up from a garbage dump, and though he had only taken him in because Haku had awakened the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, over the years their relationship had become almost that of master and disciple.
This time, they were returning to the village to stop the Masked Man, and the risk of death was high. That was why he did not want Haku involved.
Hozuki Mangetsu saw through Zabuza's thoughts and said with a light laugh, "All right, Zabuza, stop deliberately driving him away. As a remnant of the Yuki Clan, he did not take the chance to flee. He has the right to know our plan."
As he spoke, Hozuki Mangetsu beckoned Haku over and smiled. "Kid from the Yuki Clan, Zabuza and I are going back this time to assassinate the Mizukage. Even so, are you still willing to come with us?"
"Assassinate the Mizukage?" Haku froze, then nodded solemnly.
A few years ago, Mr. Zabuza had saved him. Otherwise, he would have long since died in that garbage dump. Therefore, even if they were going to assassinate the Mizukage, he was unwilling to abandon Zabuza.
Zabuza cursed