Haku, You Wouldn't Want Zabuza to Get Hurt, Would You?

Without a word, Zabuza immediately leaped backward several times, cold sweat already streaming down his body.

Because in that split second just now, he had truly fallen under a genjutsu.

But where had the genjutsu come from?

"You said just now that you are one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Do you have any special talents?"

At this moment, the figure of Uchiha Sora emerged from the shadows in the distance.

Behind him stood Kakashi and the Bridge Builder.

As it turned out, knowing full well that someone might ambush them, how could he not have made preparations?

In fact, ever since they left their previous resting spot, he had already used a genjutsu to conceal the figures of the group.

To be precise, he had used genjutsu to create several clones, while the real bodies followed a few dozen meters behind them.

In this way, he could maintain the existence of the clones continuously without consuming much chakra.

But now, Zabuza was dumbfounded; he took a deep, stunned breath.

"As one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, my blade is surely the fastest!"

Uchiha Sora chuckled.

"Is that so? Then let's see if your blade is faster or my gun is!"

"My good man, the times have changed!"

With that, Uchiha Sora pulled an AK-47 from his robes.

The pitch-black muzzle was immediately aimed straight at Zabuza.

"This is..."

Zabuza's pupils dilated in shock.

Even if he were an alien, he had heard of the powerhouse from Konoha Village, Uchiha Sora!

This guy's only trademark was his bizarre and strange weapons!

He had never seen something like this before.

Combined with the genjutsu from earlier, his expression shifted in an instant.

No way, could he really be this unlucky?

To run into Uchiha Sora the moment he stepped out?

Just as he was thinking this, Uchiha Sora opened fire, accompanied by the bang-bang-bang of gunfire.

Bullet after bullet pierced the air, heading straight for Zabuza's face!

In this critical moment, he could only draw his giant blade, blocking a small portion of the attack.

However, it was far from enough, and many parts of his body were still struck by the bullets.

In an instant, the pain made cold sweat pour down his face.

"Damn it! What kind of weapon is this!"

Zabuza gritted his teeth, already feeling a hint of regret.

Off to the side, Kakashi smiled.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen, I've heard of them; they are considered famous powerhouses. However, Uchiha Sora is no pushover. This thing he's holding is called a gun!"

Deidara was also looking on with excitement.

"As expected of Master! Master, how about we perform some art again?"

Sasuke, standing nearby, shook his head hurriedly.

"What are you thinking! Is art something you can just see whenever you want? Besides, if that kind of art were really used, the entire bridge and the nearby forest would be gone!"

The conversation between the group was clearly very casual, but to Zabuza's ears, it was chilling.

He couldn't help but gasp repeatedly.

Good heavens!

What kind of monsters were these people?

They were clearly just a group performing the weakest of missions, so why did it feel like they were even more formidable than the Hokage?

What did they mean by the entire bridge would be gone?

What the hell kind of move was that?

In an instant, he recalled the scene from not long ago where a Tailed Beast was killed in a single blow!

It couldn't be!

Was the Uchiha Sora before him planning to use that move on him?

Isn't this like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

Just as he was thinking this, Uchiha Sora shook his head.

"It's fine! This guy is just a melee fighter; pulling out the Gatling Gun will be more than enough to deal with him!"

Uchiha Sora chuckled and pulled his big treasure right out from his robes!

All six barrels were aimed squarely at Zabuza.

This sight made Zabuza's scalp tingle with dread.

"Damn it! One was already hard enough to deal with, and now you're giving me six?"

Even though he didn't understand what a gun was.

He knew that quantity signified power.

Something this big, with six barrels, had to be a monstrous weapon!

Just as he was thinking this, a voice suddenly drifted over from not far away.

"Stop, everyone! I am from Kumogakure Village. This man is a missing-nin from our village, so please, let us handle him ourselves!"

Everyone turned to look at the source of the voice and saw a person wearing a mask.

Needless to say, this fellow was Haku.

Kakashi was just about to nod.

Suddenly, Uchiha Sora stepped forward.

"Kumogakure Village? I'm quite familiar with Kumogakure, so how come I've never heard of you handling traitors this way?"

"This..."

Haku was clearly stunned.

He hadn't expected Uchiha Sora to have such extensive connections.

His usual ruse wasn't working!

Just as he was about to say something, Uchiha Sora suddenly raised the barrels and aimed them at Zabuza.

"Let me finish him off. He's a traitor anyway, and my methods are much crueler; I can make him experience even more pain before he dies!"

Haku immediately grew anxious.

"Don't! You absolutely must not do that!"

For a moment, despite his anxiety, according to the original story, Haku should have been able to take the person away after giving that previous excuse.

But now, Uchiha Sora had crashed the scene!

It seemed it wasn't working anymore.

Haku was at a loss for words.

Uchiha Sora, however, just chuckled.

"Or perhaps, you two are actually working together?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Kakashi's pupils constricted.

Cunning! Now that I think about it, Kumogakure is so far away, why would they come all the way here to capture a missing-nin?

At this, Haku panicked and was just about to resort to force.

Suddenly, Uchiha Sora spoke up.

"Don't make a move! You've heard of my strength—I am Uchiha Sora. I've repelled Orochimaru twice and killed a Tailed Beast in one hit!"

"What I showed just now was only a fraction of my ability. If you try to fight me, you have almost no chance of winning."

Haku's expression shifted instantly, turning quite ugly.

Uchiha Sora's words were facts. If a real fight broke out, Uchiha Sora still had so many helpers by his side.

Whether he could win was truly uncertain.

"However... I suppose I can give you a chance!"

At this moment, Uchiha Sora suddenly said.

"Haku! You wouldn't want Zabuza to get hurt, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Haku's face turned deathly pale.

"What are you planning to do? What price do you want me to pay!"

Uchiha Sora gave a sinister smile.

When Kakashi, standing beside him, saw this, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.

This guy! Why does it feel like he's the villain?

What is that supposed to mean!

Don't tell me he's going to make the guy offer himself up?

Even Sasuke was left with a look of utter confusion.

Big brother, what is the meaning of this?

Could he have taken a liking to this guy?

Deidara was mostly bewildered, rubbing his chin in thought for a moment.

Finally, his face lit up with excitement.

This must be the Boss giving him a hint.

There had to be some hidden meaning in this!

What could it be?

Could it be a form of art?

However, Haku's thoughts at this moment were completely different from everyone else's.

He felt that this Uchiha Sora before him was incredibly bizarre.

What did that remark just now mean?

Was he asking him to pay a price?

But he didn't have any money or anything of the sort; how was he supposed to pay a price?

Just as he was pondering this, Zabuza suddenly spoke up.

"Uchiha Sora! What are you trying to do? Haku is someone I've raised like my own daughter!"

Uchiha Sora was taken aback.

How did he suddenly become a daughter?

In an instant, Uchiha Sora's Sharingan spun as he cast a glance at Haku.

It didn't matter until he looked, but the person before him was actually a girl.

Holy crap!

Could the plot really change like this because of him?

What was going on with this guy Haku now?

Just then, the system's notification sound suddenly rang out.