Encountering Zabuza Again, Amulet Seal Unleashed

Lin Fan glanced at the melancholic Naruto beside him, the corners of his mouth curling upward.

This really couldn't be blamed on Naruto; in his past life, he had also mistaken Haku for a girl the first time he saw him as a child.

Regardless, aside from Sakura and Hinata, Lin Fan supported whoever Naruto chose to be with.

Moreover, in this Naruto World, the opposite sex was merely an accident, while the same sex was true love.

If you don't have a good bro to complete a bond mission with, how can you even call yourself a powerhouse?

"I am merely here to gather herbs, Naruto-kun. It seems your friend has a great misunderstanding of me."

Haku continued to speak with a beaming smile.

"Is that so? The scent emanating from your body is exactly the same as that Mist Hunter-nin who took Zabuza away that day. I don't think such a coincidence exists."

"Besides, these herbs you've gathered are likely for treating Zabuza's wounds, aren't they?"

Hearing Lin Fan's words, the expressions of Naruto and Haku changed instantly.

"He is that Mist Hunter-nin who used a few Senbon to pierce Zabuza directly last time?"

Naruto muttered, his mood clearly becoming even more depressed.

Haku, meanwhile, clearly hadn't expected Lin Fan to know that Zabuza was still alive.

He had deliberately taken the opportunity to gather herbs while dressed in women's clothing to approach Naruto, all to scout Lin Fan's whereabouts and seek revenge.

Yet he hadn't expected Lin Fan to reveal himself voluntarily today.

Seeing that he had been completely seen through by Lin Fan, Haku felt there was no longer any need for concealment.

He immediately took off his pale pink kimono and tossed it aside, changing into the dark green robe hidden in his herb basket.

The kind and warm smile on his face was quickly replaced by a chilling, murderous intent.

"Although I have no grievances with you two, I must obey Zabuza-sama's orders and kill you both!!!"

Haku's words were cold, his face as stern as water.

Yet his voice remained incredibly soft and pleasant, as if he were pouring out the endless sorrow in his heart.

Lin Fan felt his heart skip a beat despite himself.

Damn it!!!

No wonder Haku could make both Zabuza and Naruto fall for him.

This harmless appearance was almost enough to turn him straight.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The next second, four Senbon shot out from Haku's hands, accompanied by a sharp whistling wind, as they lunged toward the hearts of Lin Fan and Naruto.

Clang! Clang!

Lin Fan dared not be careless, using Taijutsu Body Flicker to dodge Haku's lethal attack.

He then blocked Naruto's path, using a Kunai to deflect the two rapidly approaching Senbon.

Haku then quickly fled the scene.

"Naruto, I'll go after Haku. You go to Kakashi-sensei immediately and protect Tazuna!"

After instructing Naruto, Lin Fan hurried off to chase Haku's figure.

On the Great Naruto Bridge.

Lin Fan pursued him to this spot, and seeing Haku had stopped, he immediately scanned his surroundings with vigilance.

He saw Haku, who had been focused only on fleeing, turn around upon reaching the bridge deck, brandishing a Kunai as he charged to strike.

Clang! Clang!

The sound of metal clashing rang out, accompanied by a spray of sparks.

"I now hold two advantages: the water I've scattered around you and the fact that I've pinned one of your hands."

"After the next attack, I will be the winner."

After Haku finished speaking with confidence, he began to weave hand seals with one hand.

"Secret Technique: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death."

He then stomped a single foot, and ripples of water rose around Lin Fan.

The water within the circles quickly transformed into dozens of sharp ice needles, shooting directly at him.

Poof!

Haku saw that the Lin Fan who had been struck by the ice needles slowly dissolved into a puff of white smoke.

Lin Fan's body instantly transformed into a stone block riddled with ice needles.

"Substitution Technique?"

Haku's pupils constricted violently.

He had not expected that Lin Fan would still have the time to perform a Substitution Technique while the two of them were in such a stalemate.

The next second, a handsome face with scarlet Three-Tomoe eyes appeared instantly behind him.

"I can use this technique of yours, too."

After Lin Fan whispered this into Haku's ear, the massive number of ice needles surrounding him shot toward Haku with explosive force.

"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique."

Just as the ice needles were about to strike Haku, a roaring water dragon rose up not far from Lin Fan, whistling toward the front of Haku with a powerful gale.

Clang, clang, clang, clang.

Upon hitting the water dragon barrier, the ice needles were all deflected backward, embedding themselves deep into the bridge deck.

Haku was immediately scooped up by Zabuza, who had suddenly flashed into view, escaping Lin Fan's range of attack.

[Ding, a guidance mission is now issued: Make Zabuza voluntarily reveal his true feelings to Haku and willingly abandon the mission to assassinate Tazuna. Reward: Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique Lv1, Silent Killing Technique Lv1.]

Lin Fan couldn't help but be slightly stunned upon hearing this guidance mission.

This task didn't seem simple at all.

"Zabuza!"

Lin Fan suddenly shouted in a deep voice.

"Kid, you really are impressive; you can even copy and use Haku's unique Secret Technique!"

After gently setting Haku down, Zabuza grinned grimly at Lin Fan.

"You're not bad yourself, having fooled both me and Kakashi-sensei. I'd give your acting skills a perfect score for that one, too."

Lin Fan teased with a smile, feeling no panic despite the disadvantage in numbers.

"Kid, the humiliation I suffered that day must be washed away with your blood!!!"

"As long as you are dead, the old man Tazuna's head will be mine for the taking."

Zabuza snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with a murderous glint.

The next second, the tip of the Kubikiribōchō swinging through the air was already closing in on Lin Fan's throat.

Lin Fan held a Kunai horizontally across his chest to meet the strike immediately.

Clang.

A sharp metallic sound exploded in the air once again.

Missing the first strike, Zabuza did not greedily attempt to overpower Lin Fan in a test of strength.

Instead, he jumped from the air to the ground, waiting for the next offensive.

Swish.

While Lin Fan was still in mid-air and had yet to land, dozens of ice needles created by Haku's Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death shot toward his heart and other blind spots once again.

By the time he landed, the Kunai in his hand was too slow to defend his heart and several other vital points.

"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms Rotation."

At the critical moment, Lin Fan let out a soft shout, and the Amulet seal on his chest opened instantly.

After a flash of light, Lin Fan's entire body was immediately enveloped by a circular, sky-blue chakra shield.

Clang, clang.

The ice needles targeting his blind spots were all forcefully deflected upon hitting the Rotation shield.

Lin Fan landed safely on the ground and quickly ducked behind a stone monument on the bridge.

Phew, that was a bit close.

Hiding behind the stone monument, Lin Fan couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Zabuza and Haku had been on the run together for so many years that they had long since developed a tacit understanding.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to survive the pursuit of so many ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village.

He had almost fallen for it.

It was a good thing his lovely wife Hinata had given him the Amulet to save his life before he left.

For saving his life, he would definitely have to offer himself to her when he returned to the village!

...Naruto: Starting with Infinite Skill Points by Shenqi Xiao Sima