Splash—
The water clone collapsed into a puddle.
"A water clone?!"
Sakura was shocked. She hurriedly turned around.
Splash—
Another puddle appeared behind Naruto.
Zabuza's water clone was trying to launch a sneak attack.
Naruto had been prepared.
The shadow clones kept watch in every direction.
The instant Zabuza's water clone appeared behind Naruto,
a Rasengan followed right after.
Bam—
"A shadow clone?" The water-clone Zabuza froze for a moment.
He hadn't expected the first Naruto to arrive to be a shadow clone.
The real Zabuza, hiding behind a tree, narrowed his eyes slightly.
That blond kid... he's changed the most.
He's gone from an impulsive, naïve kid to a capable ninja.
As he thought this, Zabuza glanced back.
Haku... should be able to hold him off for a while.
Even if that Uchiha kid has the Sharingan...
Zabuza was a little anxious.
Was Haku strong?
Zabuza knew that better than anyone.
With Sasuke's Sharingan added to the mix, Haku's advantage was even slimmer.
Haku could hold Sasuke off for a while, but Zabuza still couldn't help worrying.
"Be careful. He's fast."
Their eyes met, and once Sakura saw that Naruto was unharmed,
she warned him.
"Phew—"
Naruto took a deep breath.
"Teacher Cangwu said this was supposed to be a trial..."
Seeing the hesitation on Naruto's face,
Sakura finally realized what was going on.
Naruto still hadn't shown his full strength.
"Sasuke will be fine," Sakura reassured him.
How could she not know why Naruto had suddenly become hesitant?
He was worried that his bickering rival, Sasuke, would lose.
"Naruto, Zabuza isn't as weak as we thought."
"Go all out. Leave the rest to me."
Hearing that, Naruto relaxed.
"All right!"
"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"
Poof, poof, poof—
As Naruto's voice rang out,
hundreds of shadow clones appeared from