Kakashi Trapped

Under the cover of the mist, Momochi Zabuza swiftly used the Water Clone Jutsu, creating several clones identical to himself. They flickered in and out of sight as they moved through the fog, making it impossible to distinguish real from fake. The battlefield was thrown into chaos.

Amid the confusion, Momochi Zabuza suddenly attacked. One Water Clone closed in on Kakashi with lightning speed, its Greatsword flashing coldly as it slashed straight for his waist.

Though Kakashi reacted quickly and tried to block with his blade, the dense mist obscured his vision. Unable to accurately judge the direction or force of the attack, he was cut in half with a single blow.

However, the bisected Kakashi instantly turned into a puddle of water. It was a Water Clone—Kakashi had copied Momochi Zabuza's jutsu with the Sharingan.

At the same time, Naruto toyed with Momochi Zabuza in an almost mocking manner. His speed was so astonishing that it seemed as though he could teleport, moving freely across the battlefield.

Before him, those Water Clones were like children facing an adult, completely unable to put up a fight.

While protecting Sasuke, Sakura, and Tazuna, Naruto did not forget to toy with Momochi Zabuza.

One moment, he appeared before a Water Clone and shattered it with a single palm strike; the next, he appeared behind another and sent it flying with a kick.

Every one of his attacks landed with perfect precision. Not only did they prevent the Water Clones from approaching Sasuke and the others, but they also gave Momochi Zabuza no chance to counterattack.

Relying on the teleportation properties of the cursed technique, Azure, and his exceptional combat skills, Naruto effortlessly destroyed Momochi Zabuza's clones one by one.

Now, only the last Water Clone remained standing alone on the battlefield. Facing Naruto, it seemed to be awaiting its final judgment. Naruto slowly walked up to the clone, faint mockery and confidence in his eyes.

Then, he did something no one expected—he gave a light leap and actually sat on the Water Clone's back! This stunned Sasuke, Sakura, and Tazuna beyond words. Even Momochi Zabuza's real body could not help showing a flicker of surprise.

Sitting on the Water Clone's back, Naruto leaned his head back and looked in the direction of Momochi Zabuza's real body, wearing a relaxed, cheerful expression. He said lightly, "Let me have my moment in front of my classmates and teacher."

As Naruto's words fell, the Chakra within him surged again, and tremendous power erupted in an instant. With a casual wave of his hand, the Water Clone beneath him seemed to be crushed by an invisible hand, instantly dispersing into the mist.

Sasuke, Sakura, and the others watched in shock. Was this really Naruto?

Just as Momochi Zabuza was stunned by Gojo Satoru's astonishing move, Kakashi silently circled behind him like a ghost. Kunai in hand, Kakashi pressed its tip tightly against Momochi Zabuza's back and said coldly, "It's over."

However, Momochi Zabuza showed no sign of panic. Instead, a meaningful smile curled at the corner of his lips. He slowly turned around, a cunning gleam in his eyes as he said to Kakashi, "What do you mean, it's over? You really don't understand."

The moment his words fell, Momochi Zabuza's body suddenly blurred, as though it were enveloped in a thin veil of mist.

Kakashi's heart jolted as he realized that the "real body" before him was also fake! At some point during the earlier battle, Momochi Zabuza had secretly created a perfect Water Clone to deceive his opponent.

In the instant Kakashi froze, the real Momochi Zabuza had already circled around behind him from the other side.

His hands rapidly formed seals as he murmured an incantation. A powerful current instantly enveloped Kakashi, trapping him firmly within a cage made of water—Momochi Zabuza's signature technique, the Water Prison Jutsu.

Kakashi was trapped inside the Water Prison Jutsu, with the water around him like heavy walls cutting him off from the outside world. Even so, his sharp eyes still shone with determination as he looked through the layers of water toward Naruto and the others in the distance.

"Naruto, take Sakura, Sasuke, and Mr. Tazuna and run!" Kakashi's voice pierced through the water prison, carrying an unquestionable resolve. "You have no chance against him. As long as I'm trapped in here, his real body can't move, but this is only temporary. You must retreat immediately!"

Seeing Momochi Zabuza successfully trap Kakashi in the Water Prison Jutsu, the atmosphere on the battlefield immediately became tense.

Kakashi's urgent call in particular filled Sasuke, Sakura, and Tazuna's faces with fear.

They stared nervously at Kakashi inside the water prison. Their main fighting force had been trapped—how were they supposed to face Momochi Zabuza now?