Grass Country.
Inside an abandoned building.
After hearing Shinji's orders, Sasuke said unhappily, "Damn it, laying low again? We've been hiding for days!"
Haku, standing nearby, urged him, "Stop complaining. The master knows what he's doing!"
Sasuke looked indignant. "C, if you want to hide, then hide by yourself. I'm going to take care of my own business!"
Haku stood up and blocked Sasuke. "Don't be rash!"
Sasuke snorted. "C, don't force me to fight you!"
"Ah!"
Haku sighed helplessly.
In a flash, he appeared behind Sasuke and swung a hand strike at the back of his neck.
"So fast!"
Sasuke was secretly startled and hurriedly turned to block.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The two immediately launched into an intense Taijutsu bout inside the abandoned building. The dull thuds of their fists and feet colliding rang out repeatedly.
The longer they fought, the more alarmed Sasuke became.
He had never expected his opponent's Taijutsu to be so formidable. Even with the Mangekyō Sharingan, he was barely keeping up with Haku's pace.
Thud!
After another muffled impact, the two, who had collided, each retreated.
Sasuke shouted angrily, "C, are you really going to get in my way?"
Haku said calmly, "The master's orders are clear. For now, we need to stay hidden and avoid contact with demons as much as possible!"
Sasuke was getting frustrated. "In that case, I'll show you my true power!"
Haku's tone remained calm. "If you're thinking of using Susanoo, I'd advise you to forget it!"
Sasuke was taken aback. "H-How do you know?"
Haku said, "The master assigned me to work with you so I could support you. When the time is right, I'll help you get revenge. But that time hasn't come yet. We need to put the bigger picture first!"
Before the operation, Shinji had