Complete Victory Over Zabuza, Naruto's Resolve

Lin Fan finished speaking with a smile, his hands flying in a blur as he instantly completed the final Hare hand seal.

Simultaneously, his scarlet eyes with three tomoe began to spin rapidly.

He then shouted in a deep voice: Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique.

Nani?

Just as Zabuza was shocked by why his own hand speed had been a beat slower, a ring of water had already rapidly formed in front of Lin Fan.

The water ring continued to fill and expand, quickly forming a massive sphere of water the size of a Tailed Beast Bomb.

It shot directly toward Zabuza.

Ho-how is this possible?

Zabuza spat these words out, his eyes wide with rage.

Facing such a gargantuan force, there was simply no way to dodge.

In an instant, he was swallowed whole by the vast ocean of water.

The water sphere, still absorbing liquid and expanding, seemed poised to leave the lake surface and surge toward the heavens.

In a flash, trees in its path were snapped in half, and boulders were pulverized into dust by the turbulent current.

The terrifying momentum left Kakashi and the others, who were feeling the cold, chaotic winds whipping against them nearby, utterly astonished.

Just how many secrets did Lin Fan still hide that they knew nothing about?

The effects of the Great Waterfall Technique continued to batter the area for a full ten minutes before finally calming down.

The thick mist gradually began to dissipate, and bright sunlight shone back into the dense forest once more.

Zabuza, who had been slammed against a large tree by the water's impact, had completely exhausted his stamina; on the verge of death, he had become a lamb waiting for the slaughter.

Thud, thud, thud, thud.

Soon, four kunai shot out like lightning, pinning Zabuza's limbs deep into the wood, rendering him unable to move a single step further.

"Ah!"

A painful scream echoed through the dense forest, startling flocks of birds into flight.

"It's over."

Lin Fan used the Body Flicker Technique to appear on the branch directly above Zabuza, speaking coldly.

Zabuza's bloodshot eyes were filled with fear. "You detestable brat, can you really use the Sharingan to see through the future?"

"Indeed, and in a few seconds, you will be dead!"

Lin Fan picked up a kunai, aiming it directly at Zabuza's heart.

Swish, swish, swish!

Accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, several Senbon shot out like lightning, aiming straight for Zabuza's neck.

Pfft.

Zabuza cooperated perfectly by spitting out a mouthful of blood, and the light of life gradually faded from his ferocious pupils.

Lin Fan, who was familiar with the plot of Naruto, naturally understood.

This was the arrival of Haku, the best supporting actor to Zabuza's Oscar-winning performance.

Soon, on a branch to the side of Zabuza, a slender youth appeared, wearing a mask with red stripes and a dark green robe.

"Finally, is he dead?"

Haku said coldly.

"Who exactly are you, and how could you kill Zabuza so easily?"

Naruto, his face full of anger, shook his fist at Haku.

"This mask? Could you be a Hunter-nin from Kirigakure?"

Kakashi, standing to the side, said with some surprise.

"That is correct. I have been tracking the village's missing-nin, Zabuza, for a long time."

"Now that he is dead, I can take his body back to report the mission."

Haku replied with a detached expression.

Kakashi stepped forward quickly to examine Zabuza's body.

Lin Fan did not expose Haku's lie.

After all, the system-guided mission he had accepted required Haku to intervene and take Zabuza away for him to receive his reward.

Moreover, after unleashing the Great Waterfall Technique with a 50% power boost, he was feeling quite tired from days of travel and wanted to sleep.

Thus, he couldn't be bothered to keep fighting.

"He is indeed dead."

Kakashi looked at Haku on the opposite branch, his eyes shifting slightly.

Has another young genius appeared?

Then thank you very much, Kakashi.

Haku immediately flew down from the tree branch, hoisted Zabuza onto his back, and vanished from everyone's sight.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the introductory mission. Reward: Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals Lv1]

Has the mission finally been completed?

After Lin Fan muttered this with a smile, he completely relaxed his body and mind, failing to notice a sudden stumble beneath his feet.

He then tumbled straight down from the tree branch.

Brother Lin Fan!

Naruto, who had been keeping a close eye on Lin Fan's situation, shouted in a panic as he saw him fall headfirst.

Thud.

Kakashi flashed to the base of the tree and caught Lin Fan steadily.

To have fought Zabuza, who possesses the strength of an elite Jonin, to this extent—has his chakra truly reached its limit?

Kakashi looked at Lin Fan in his arms and said with a hint of heartache.

No, I'm not like you, always suffering from kidney deficiency; I actually still have plenty of chakra left.

I just slipped, that's all.

Lin Fan said with a smile.

Kakashi's face immediately darkened with black lines.

My house is not far ahead; let this child have a good rest first.

Tazuna suggested from the side.

Kakashi nodded, and the group quickly hurried forward.

Evening, at Tazuna's house.

After Lin Fan had slept and regained his energy, he saw his companions from Team 7 looking at him with concern.

Brother Lin Fan, you're finally awake.

Seeing Lin Fan wake up, the gloom on Naruto's face vanished in an instant.

Not bad, your chakra recovered after only three hours of rest; the physique of a young person is truly something.

Kakashi looked at Lin Fan and said with a hint of envy.

I really just didn't get enough rest and wanted to take a nap; do you guys really think I'm as weak as Lord Kakashi?

Lin Fan muttered, looking depressed.

Soon, Naruto brought a steaming bowl of ramen to Lin Fan.

Hehe, look, Brother Lin Fan, Sasuke carefully made these noodles for you.

The taste is almost identical to Ichiraku Ramen back in the village; hurry up and eat them while they're hot!

Standing to the side, Sasuke proudly turned his head away without saying a word.

Alright, since Lin Fan is awake, it's time we discuss serious matters.

Kakashi's expression suddenly turned grave.

After thinking about it repeatedly during this time, I suspect that Zabuza is still alive!

Nani? Kakashi-sensei, didn't you already check Zabuza's corpse?

Lin Fan said, feigning confusion.

Yes, but I suspect Zabuza used a state of suspended animation to deceive me, and that Mist Village hunter-nin was also very suspicious.

Normally, a Mist Village hunter-nin only needs to take the head of a missing-nin to report back to the village.

Kakashi said earnestly.

Lord Kakashi, did you only just realize that?

Lin Fan smiled.

As expected, Zabuza with his wild acting skills, Madara dancing crazily, and Jiraiya with his overflowing literary inspiration are truly the three leaders of the Naruto World's artistic circle.

Bang!

Hearing Kakashi's words, Naruto slammed his hands on the table and stood up.

Kakashi-sensei, do you mean that guy named Zabuza will come back again to threaten Grandpa Tazuna?

We should hurry up and train; I don't want to be a mere spectator in the next battle ever again.

Naruto said, full of determination.

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