Changing Zabuza's Mind Ahead of Time

The grilled fish was delicious!

But after finishing the fish, the two still disguised themselves before heading to a nearby town to eat something else.

Childhood is something that never returns once gone!

Since he had decided to change the fate of Kimimaro, Lin Cheng naturally had to find a way to ensure that Kimimaro could have a happy childhood as much as possible!

The pursuit from Kirigakure would not end!

Therefore, after a brief stop in the small town, the two left.

And after leaving the town, they changed their disguises once more and headed into the distance.

The Land of Water was, after all, the territory of Kirigakure, and the Bloody Mist Policy had not yet ended.

Leaving the Land of Water was the best choice for both of them!

However, Kimimaro, who had been raised as a killing machine since he was young, knew nothing other than combat.

Helplessly, the two were constantly pursued by Kirigakure's hunter-nin squads all the way out of the Land of Water!

Fortunately, whether it was Kimimaro, who was born for slaughter, or Lin Cheng, who possessed the Skill Copy System.

Both grew rapidly under the high pressure of this pursuit.

Their strength, which was constantly advancing at high speed, exceeded Kirigakure's expectations time and time again.

This led to the two escaping the pursuit from Kirigakure again and again!

Standing on the deck, watching the fading silhouette of the Land of Water, Lin Cheng couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.

Although he believed that with the system, he would eventually stand at the very pinnacle of the Naruto World!

But all of this would take time!

"Brat! You seem to be happy a little too early!"

A cold, biting voice rang out, and a ninja carrying an exaggeratedly large blade that dragged on the floor walked out from the cabin.

Behind him followed a young girl around the same age as Lin Cheng.

"Zabuza Momochi?!"

Although it was a question, Lin Cheng used a tone of certainty.

"Heh! I didn't expect a brat like you to know my name!

To reward you, I've decided to hack you into a human stick! Then I'll bring you back!"

Watching Zabuza take the Kubikiribōchō off his back with a fluid motion.

Kimimaro, standing beside Lin Cheng, immediately moved in front of him, assuming a defensive stance.

A flash of warmth crossed his eyes, and he glanced at Haku, who wore a look of curiosity.

Lin Cheng patted Kimimaro on the shoulder, signaling him to step behind him.

"Little Kimimaro! You're in the wrong position! You're responsible for protecting my back! Have you forgotten?"

Walking slowly in front of Kimimaro, Lin Cheng met Zabuza's gaze with a calm expression.

"Why bother disguising yourself with such a fierce expression and such vicious words?"

"Brat! What do you mean by that?"

Zabuza's eyes narrowed sharply, and a trace of killing intent surged within them.

"When do you plan to leave Kirigakure? Now? Or in a little while?"

"Brat! I think it's necessary for me to let you know what a miserable death feels like!"

The killing intent that had been faint in his eyes suddenly flared up!

The Kubikiribōchō, dragging along the floor, was immediately swung toward Lin Cheng's waist.

Amidst the gasps of others on the ship, Lin Cheng appeared instantly in front of Zabuza.

"Being so reckless will get you killed very easily!"

Without hesitation, he kicked Zabuza squarely in the crotch, causing Zabuza, who had been brimming with lethal intent, to have his eyes bulge out!

"Urgh~"

"Do you know how those guys who were hunting us died?"

Despite the youthful voice, it instantly made cold sweat break out on Zabuza.

Looking at the brat who had performed the Body Flicker Technique at the exact same time as him and appeared before him without a single error.

The cold sweat on Zabuza's forehead instantly trickled down!

"Because they all underestimated our strength!"

"Ugh~"

Clang~

A kunai slashed across Zabuza's right wrist as he gripped the Kubikiribōchō, and the blade instantly clattered onto the ship's deck.

Watching Haku run nervously in front of Zabuza, attempting to block his path, Lin Cheng smiled.

"A ninja's strength is immeasurable! Furthermore, a ninja without emotions is nothing more than a weapon!

Strength has its limits!"

Watching the look of utter disbelief on Zabuza's face, Lin Cheng chuckled and turned back toward Kimimaro.

"Let's go, Little Kimimaro!"

Approaching Kimimaro, who was looking at him with eyes full of adoration, Lin Cheng said with a smile.

"Mm."

Nodding vigorously, Kimimaro obediently took Lin Cheng's hand and followed him into the ship's cabin.