Zabuza Declares His True Feelings

Clang.

Inside the illusion, the Kubikiribōchō that Zabuza swung toward the Sharingan struck nothing but the ground.

A moment later, the Sharingan appeared directly behind Zabuza.

"Heh heh, what's the matter? Don't believe it? Want to know the final outcome for you and the person by your side?"

The scene within the illusion shifted rapidly.

On the Great Naruto Bridge in the Land of Waves.

Zabuza was about to engage in his second duel with Kakashi.

Not far from the two, Haku had already unleashed his secret technique, Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals, trapping Naruto and Sasuke within.

Haku was a child Zabuza had taken in before fleeing the Land of Water.

When Zabuza first saw Haku, he had decided to take him along.

Because the Haku before him looked almost exactly like the kind-hearted girl he had accidentally killed in the arena back then.

Soon, the battle between Zabuza and Kakashi began.

Inside the illusion.

"Kakashi, after our last battle, Haku analyzed your movements. I have completely seen through the secret of your Sharingan."

"Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique."

After Zabuza spoke in a low voice, he closed his eyes.

Soon, mist filled the bridge. Kakashi, despite possessing the Sharingan, could no longer track Zabuza's movements, nor could he use genjutsu.

The next second, Zabuza utilized the Silent Killing Technique to appear behind Tazuna, intending to finish him with a single strike.

However, the blade struck Kakashi's right shoulder instead.

Blood splattered instantly across the Kubikiribōchō.

Zabuza quickly vanished back into the thick fog, leaving no trace behind.

At that moment, the highly experienced Kakashi had already found a way to defeat Zabuza.

He immediately opened the Summoning Scroll, rapidly formed hand seals, and shouted.

"Ninja Art: Summoning Technique."

"Earth Style: Tracking Fang Technique."

"It's useless. No matter what you do, you cannot catch my scent. You have fallen completely into my ninjutsu."

Zabuza sneered from within the dense fog.

Just as Zabuza was feeling smug, the ground around him suddenly cracked, and several Ninja Dogs emerged from beneath the earth, biting down on him firmly.

It turned out that the Kubikiribōchō had been stained with Kakashi's blood, allowing the Ninja Dogs to track him by the scent of their master's blood.

"Since you say all my fighting relies on the Sharingan, I'll show you a ninjutsu I created myself."

After Kakashi spoke, his chakra surged, and his body was instantly enveloped in blue lightning.

The lightning quickly gathered in his palm, and a murderous intent flared within Kakashi.

On the other side, Haku had been defeated by Naruto, who was using Nine-Tails chakra. The ice mirrors shattered, and Haku's mask fell, revealing his true face.

Sensing the danger on the other side, Haku used a body flicker to stand in front of Zabuza.

The Chidori pierced directly through Haku's heart.

"No!"

Seeing the Chidori pierce Haku's heart within the illusion, Zabuza let out a cry of agony.

Later, under the influence of Naruto's Talk-no-Jutsu, Zabuza finally faced his true feelings for Haku after his death.

In that moment, Zabuza realized that his long-frozen heart had been melted by the time he spent with Haku.

Then, Gato appeared with a group of rogue ninja, not only intending to kill Zabuza but also desecrating Haku's body.

Already covered in wounds, Zabuza held a Kunai in his mouth and slaughtered Gato and his band of rogue ninja.

With his back riddled with blades, he collapsed into the pool of blood beside Haku.

"Haku, at least I can be by your side in the end. If only this mission hadn't happened, if only everything could start over... how wonderful that would be."

He gazed affectionately at the deceased Haku, using the last of his strength to stroke Haku's delicate cheek as he whispered.

After staring for a long time, Zabuza slowly closed his eyes.

Afterward, snow began to fall over the Land of Waves, even though it was autumn.

It was as pure and flawless as Haku.

"I want to realize Zabuza-sama's dream; that is my dream."

"I am truly happy to be able to be Zabuza-sama's tool."

"A person only becomes truly strong when they are protecting something important."

In reality.

Ah.

At this moment, these sincere and heartfelt words from Haku were echoing incessantly within Zabuza's mind.

Thud.

He suddenly dropped to his knees, his expression twisting in extreme agony.

He then crawled to the feet of Lin Fan, continuously repenting for something.

"Hey, Lin Fan, what kind of genjutsu did you cast on Lord Zabuza? Why has he become like this?"

Haku pointed the Senbon in his hand directly at Lin Fan and said coldly.

"You will understand soon enough. Perhaps we won't be enemies in a little while."

Lin Fan couldn't help but say with a smile.

To be honest, Lin Fan did not dislike Zabuza.

In fact, back when he was in his previous life and watching this scene in a rented apartment with his first girlfriend, she had been so deeply moved by Zabuza's heartfelt confession to Haku that she had sobbed uncontrollably.

Lin Fan had naturally offered her thoughtful comfort.

Later, the two of them had followed the natural course of things, half-reluctant and half-willing, their feelings heating up until things got out of hand.

So, he really had to thank Zabuza and Haku for their divine assist regarding his first time.

In truth, Zabuza had only accepted the mission to assassinate Tazuna because he had been deceived by Gato, which led to their accidental encounter with Team 7.

The two of them shouldn't have had to die at all.

"Huhu, Haku, please don't die."

After muttering these words in his delirium, Zabuza snapped awake from the genjutsu.

At this point, his chakra had been completely exhausted within the illusion, and he was kneeling on the ground, gasping for air.

"Lord Zabuza, I am here."

"How are you feeling now!"

Haku quickly helped the kneeling Zabuza up, asking with concern.

"Haku, you really are still alive. Let us never be separated again."

Upon opening his eyes and seeing Haku's pure face, Zabuza immediately pulled him into an emotional embrace, unwilling to let go.

Soon, a dark, dense crowd surged onto the bridge.

The man in the lead had a golden, curly hairstyle.

He was dressed in a suit and tie.

He was short in stature and wore sunglasses.

It was none other than Gato.

"As expected of trash, you couldn't even beat a little brat."

"But that doesn't matter now. You are both already severely wounded, and I have brought so many men with me."

"I'll let you kill each other first to save a large sum of commission fees, then I'll go straight to finish off Tazuna."

Gato took a puff of his cigar and said mockingly.

"Lin Fan kid, your Sharingan can really predict the future!!!"

Zabuza looked at Gato, who was attempting to double-cross them, and said in shock.

Just then, Naruto, Kakashi, and Sasuke, leading a group of villagers from the Land of Waves armed with shovels, carrying poles, and other weapons, arrived on the bridge in a mighty procession.

Lin Fan did not hesitate for a moment and instantly appeared in front of Gato using Body Flicker.

"Go to hell, you little punk."

"Zzzzt."

A flash of lightning appeared in Lin Fan's hand, instantly piercing through Gato's heart.

Naruto: Starting with Infinite Skill Points by Shenqi Xiao Sima