The mist in the Land of Waves was far colder than Konoha's.
When the boat docked, Naruto was the first to jump onto the pier.
He had originally wanted to strike a pose like a grand ninja making an entrance.
But the moment his feet hit the ground, the sea wind blowing in his face made him choke.
"So cold!"
Sasuke walked past him and said coldly:
"Idiot."
Naruto immediately bristled.
"Who are you calling an idiot?!"
Sasuke could not be bothered with him.
Haku quietly followed at the back of the group, without a mask on his face.
He had changed into ordinary clothes and looked like some distant relative from Tazuna's family.
As for Zabuza—
The moment they entered the Land of Waves, he disappeared into the mist.
According to Shin-getsu's arrangements, he would not travel with the group.
He had to confirm Gato's movements.
He also had to confirm whether Black Zetsu was still contacting him.
Tazuna looked at Haku, still feeling a little uneasy.
After all, not long ago, Haku had nearly "killed" Zabuza.
Yet now, he was going home with them.
The change had come too quickly—far too quickly for an ordinary person like him to keep up with.
Naruto, on the other hand, accepted it quickly.
He sidled up to Haku, his eyes shining.
"Hey, Haku."
"Can your Ice Release really turn water into ice?"
Haku nodded gently.
"Yes."
Naruto immediately held out his hand.
"Then can you make an ice pop?"
Haku froze.
Sasuke's face darkened.
"Is there anything in that brain of yours besides food?"
Naruto snapped:
"I'm just making reasonable use of ninjutsu!"
Haku could not help smiling.
He raised a hand, and a small piece of ice condensed at his fingertips.
Naruto's eyes lit up, and he was just about