A Precise Strike Beneath the Fog

Ah.

Pfft.

The Demon Brothers, their chests pierced directly through by Lin Fan's Double Chidori, let out agonizing screams in an instant.

A massive amount of blood gushed from their hearts, instantly staining the ground nearby a deep crimson.

Moments later, the two collapsed onto the ground like piles of mush, their hollow eyes gradually losing all signs of life.

"B-Brother Lin Fan, you... you killed someone?"

Ugh.

Naruto, who had been scared witless during the surprise attack, quickly caught the scent of blood wafting through the air.

Having never left Konoha to witness a life-or-death battle, he had never seen such a scene before.

After his stomach churned violently, he crouched beside the roots of a tree and began to retch uncontrollably.

"Naruto, we are now ninjas of Konoha. You must get used to scenes like this from now on!"

Lin Fan let the crackling lightning on his palms dissipate and said coldly.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the selection mission. Reward: Water Style: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death Lv1]

He immediately added points to the ninjutsu.

[Successfully upgraded Water Style: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death to LvMAX. Reward: Water Style ninjutsu affinity increased by 10% (Total increase: 40%).]

Clap, clap, clap, clap!

"Well said. Lin Fan, you truly didn't disappoint me!"

Kakashi then stepped slowly out of the nearby woods, clapping his hands while smiling.

He had originally intended to test the reaction capabilities of the three little ones in Team 7, planning to intervene only when they were truly overwhelmed by their opponents.

But the facts proved that he had clearly overthought things.

When facing real enemies, Lin Fan was far calmer and more ruthless than he had imagined.

It seems that fighting to a draw with a monster like this is nothing to be ashamed of.

"Kakashi-sensei, the strength of these two people is far from being a test for our Team 7 trio, right?"

Lin Fan said with a smile.

Kakashi's eyes narrowed slightly. "Perhaps, but you still seem to owe me an explanation. How did you pull off the Double Chidori?"

"I have the Sharingan, I possess lightning-attribute chakra, and you, the developer of the Chidori, are my teacher. You shouldn't be surprised that I managed to steal the technique, right?"

Lin Fan crossed his arms, looking calm and indifferent.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

Not surprised?

Back then, he had endured countless failures before finally succeeding in refining the Chidori into the more stable Lightning Blade.

Yet, Lin Fan had not only stolen the technique while watching him train in the hospital courtyard yesterday, but the very first time he used it, he unleashed the S-rank ultimate technique of his own creation: the Double Chidori?

Wasn't that comment about not being surprised a bit disrespectful to him, the teacher who developed it?

Sasuke, standing to the side, was also covered in black lines.

They were both Uchiha orphans who had awakened the Sharingan.

They both possessed lightning-attribute chakra.

Why was the gap between people so incredibly vast?

Pfft!!!

At this moment, Naruto unexpectedly pulled out a kunai and, right in front of everyone, stabbed it fiercely into the back of his left hand.

"Hmph, just you wait and see. I will never need anyone to save me again, and I will work hard to surpass Brother Lin Fan! I swear it now by the pain in my left hand."

Naruto said with a determined look on his face.

"Uh, Naruto, you were right to time it to release the poisoned blood, but if you let out any more, you're going to die, you know!"

Kakashi shook his head and said with a smile.

Was I seen through?

"Kakashi-sensei, you have to save me! I'm still just a baby; I don't want to die yet!"

Naruto immediately rolled his eyes, jumping up and down frantically.

Sure enough, with Naruto's antics, the originally tense atmosphere of the team instantly lightened up quite a bit.

The five of them then continued on their journey.

After traveling for several consecutive days, the group finally arrived within the borders of the Land of Waves.

Upon arriving in the Land of Waves, Lin Fan raised his vigilance to the highest level.

After all, as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Zabuza Momochi possessed strength that the Demon Brothers could not possibly compare to.

As the group walked through a dense forest, Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat.

They were here.

The next second, the Kubikiribōchō came flying horizontally, hurtling straight toward Tazuna's throat.

Clang!

A deafening metallic clash erupted, accompanied by a shower of dazzling sparks.

Kakashi Hatake appeared instantly in front of Tazuna, blocking the lethal strike with a kunai.

After its trajectory was abruptly altered, the Kubikiribōchō embedded itself deep into the trunk of a century-old tree.

"I was wondering why Gozu and Meizu hadn't returned to report back."

"So it turns out they lost their lives because they ran into the Copy Ninja of Konoha, Kakashi Hatake!"

Soon, a figure appeared atop the Kubikiribōchō and sneered.

"I didn't expect our opponent to be one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Zabuza Momochi."

"The cold-blooded killer who slaughtered over a hundred classmates during his graduation exam in the Hidden Mist when he was just a child."

"It seems I can no longer hold back if I am to deal with you."

Kakashi then lifted the forehead protector covering his left eye, revealing a scarlet pupil.

"Nani?"

"He killed over a hundred classmates when he was just a child?"

Hearing Kakashi's words, Naruto and Tazuna couldn't help but tremble.

Even Sasuke, who had been quite composed throughout the journey, felt his body begin to shake involuntarily after sensing the sudden surge of murderous intent radiating from Zabuza.

"Since you intend to deal with me, then we have nothing left to discuss."

"Once I finish you off, it won't be too late to take that old man's life."

With a cold laugh, Zabuza used a Body Flicker Technique to appear on the surface of the water not far away.

He raised one hand high and shouted, "Balala Energy Magic Fairy Transformation!" (Sorry, wrong set.)

"Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique."

Soon, the calm surface of the lake began to ripple.

The once sun-drenched forest began to grow dim.

Milky white mist gradually spread, making it difficult for the four members of Team 7 to pinpoint Zabuza's location.

[Ding, a guidance mission has been issued: successfully defeat Zabuza and force Haku, who is hiding in the shadows, to intervene and rescue him. Reward: Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals Lv1.]

Just as the system finished issuing the guidance mission, Zabuza had already instantly unleashed his Silent Killing Technique.

In the next moment, the tip of the Kubikiribōchō in his hand was thrust toward Kakashi's neck.

"Konoha Strong Whirlwind."

Just as Zabuza was about to pierce Kakashi's throat, a powerful flying kick slammed directly into his face.

"Nani?"

Zabuza couldn't believe it; Kakashi shouldn't have been able to react to his Silent Killing Technique.

Who else could execute such precise taijutsu within this mist?

Clang!

As the Kubikiribōchō embedded itself into the ground, Zabuza quickly stood up to assess the situation.

He saw a handsome youth standing not far away with one hand behind his back.

A pair of Three-Tomoe scarlet eyes, spinning rapidly, were glaring at him fiercely.

(Thank you all for the positive reviews and gifts, thanks for the support.)

... You are reading Naruto: Starting with Infinite Skill Points by the great Shenqi Xiao Sima.