Tianqi Was Only a Bystander and Wouldn't Step In

"I can handle it without you!" Sasuke shouted stubbornly.

Unlike Sasuke, Kakashi didn't think that would happen. He believed that a grandfather would not stand idly by if his grandson was in danger. It was because of this idea that he was careless and was directly trapped by Zabuza's Water Prison Technique during the battle.

Tianqi naturally wouldn't sit idly by. The reason he said this was firstly to let Zabuza act freely, and secondly to prevent the others from having any idea of relying on him. His senses had already enveloped Sasuke, and if Zabuza really dared to do anything to Sasuke, he wouldn't mind directly crushing this ant.

However, what happened next disappointed Tianqi again. Kakashi was caught off guard and was controlled by the Water Prison Technique, while Sasuke was brutally beaten by Zabuza's water clones.

"Utterly useless! An elite Jonin trapped by a mere Water Prison Technique! Kakashi is clearly stronger than Zabuza, he's utterly useless, he can't even compare to Hatake Sakumo!" Tianqi shook his head in disappointment as he watched this scene.

Seeing her Tsunade being bullied, Tsunade couldn't help but want to rush over to help, but she was held back tightly by Tianqi's hand.

As for why Tsunade could see the situation clearly, it's because Zabuza's Hidden Mist Technique weakened after he controlled Kakashi. Although the mist hadn't dissipated, Tsunade could still see clearly.

"Why are you pulling me? Didn't you see how badly Sasuke was being bullied? How can I stand by and watch him get bullied!"

"This is Sasuke's own business. If he falls here, there's no point in continuing down this path. You'd better just stay quiet and watch!" Tianqi looked at Tsunade with a serious expression, not giving her any chance to step forward and make a move.

"But... but..."

"Stop with the 'buts,' just watch honestly. Sasuke isn't that fragile!"

Just as Tianqi finished speaking, Sasuke, in coordination with Naruto, launched a counterattack.

"Wind Demon Shuriken - Shadow Windmill!" Sasuke's shuriken technique, combined with Naruto's Shadow Clone Technique, went straight for Zabuza's main body. Through Naruto's Shadow Clone trick, Kakashi was freed from the water prison.

After Kakashi escaped the water prison, he used the Sharingan's copying ability and prediction to Zabuza a taste of what a bizarre battle was like.

"Water Release: Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!" With his predictive Water Release, Kakashi defeated Zabuza directly. His Kunai struck Zabuza's two arms, rendering him unable to resist.

"Why? Can you see the future?" Zabuza asked in disbelief.

"Ah, you're going to die!" Kakashi didn't say much, raising his Kunai to end Zabuza's life.

However, at that moment, two slender silver needles struck, Zabuza two pressure points on Zabuza's neck and temporarily Zabuza his life.

The sudden scene left everyone wide-eyed.

Kakashi checked Zabuza was indeed dead before looking at the masked figure in the tree.

"Thank you so much. I've been waiting for a chance to truly kill Zabuza!" The masked ninja bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

"That mask looks like... You're a pursuit ninja from Kirigakure, right?"

"As expected of you, you know a lot. That's right, I am a ninja from the Kirigakure pursuit unit, whose mission is to hunt down escaped ninjas!"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi paused for a moment to think. Judging from his size and voice, he was probably similar to Naruto, a pursuit ninja. He didn't seem like just an ordinary kid. It was really troublesome that Tianqi refused to take action.

To be honest, he didn't believe that Zabuza had suddenly appeared and killed Zabuza, but he was currently overwhelmed with Chakra and had no better options.

Ultimately, the masked ninja took Zabuza's body away, citing the many secrets he Zabuza.

Seeing this, Tianqi smiled slightly. Kakashi certainly wouldn't believe such a trick, but he still let the person leave. It seemed he was a bit overexerted.

The battle was over, and Tianqi and his companions stepped forward again.

Seeing his grandfather arrive, Sasuke said with a smug look, "I told you I don't need you, I can handle things on my own, so what?"

"Not bad!" Seeing his grandson's somewhat boastful expression, Tianqi simply said "Not bad" and walked towards Kakashi.

Tsunade quickly used Mystical Palm Technique to heal Sasuke's injuries.

"Heh, I didn't expect you to let go of an enemy you'd already captured because of a brat. That's not like you, Kakashi!"

"If you're willing to help, I won't let the enemy go just because I'm afraid of that brat!"

"This is your mission, I have no need to intervene. Besides, if you possessed your father's strength, you wouldn't be afraid of a mere brat today. Ultimately, it's your own fault!"

"Father, is it because of me?" Kakashi said, then closed his eyes and fainted.

Seeing Kakashi about to collapse, Tianqi immediately caught him. Looking at the unconscious Kakashi, Tianqi shook his head helplessly and said, "You already have little Chakra, and then there's the Sharingan, which constantly consumes Chakra. Are you going to faint after every battle? Without Chakra to support you, who else would faint but you would!"

"Kakashi-sensei!!" Sakura and Naruto rushed over anxiously when they saw their teacher had fainted.

"Don't worry, your Kakashi-sensei just fainted from overexertion of Chakra. He'll be fine after a rest!"

The two were relieved to hear that Kakashi was alright. They then followed Tazuna directly to his house and let Kakashi rest there.

"Let me heal Kakashi!" Tsunade looked at Kakashi lying down and used her Healing Mystical Palm Technique to heal him.

Kakashi woke up shortly after being treated by Tsunade.

"Great! Kakashi-sensei is awake!" The two little ones were overjoyed to see Kakashi awake.

"Huh? What happened to me?" Kakashi asked, somewhat bewildered, after waking up.

"Your Chakra was overused, and Tsunade helped heal your injuries and restore some of your Chakra!"

"I see, thank you Lady Tsunade!"

"It's nothing, it's just what I, as a medical worker, should do!"

Seeing that Kakashi had also woken up, Tianqi glanced at his grandson Sasuke and said calmly, "Now that Kakashi is awake, Tsunade, it's time for us to leave. Let's go!"

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I just saw Sasuke and haven't even had a proper talk with him yet!" Tsunade said anxiously as Tianqi told her to leave.