Aoba swept his gaze around the bridge and spoke coolly. "The enemy's next attack will surely be more dangerous and more lethal.
But as long as the four of us work together, holding the bridge and protecting Mr. Tazuna will not be difficult."
Asuma smiled faintly, his tone resolute. "That's right! With the four of us joining forces, even if they have an Elite Jonin, we can still put up a fight. There's no need to fear them!"
Rin nodded firmly. "I'll work hard to become stronger too. I'll do everything I can to hold the line and never drag everyone down!"
Zabuza Momochi gave a cold snort, his voice filled with disdain and chilling killing intent. "Do us a favor? You think Konoha's name can overpower everything on Kirigakure's territory?"
Kakashi's voice was steady, without the slightest hint of yielding. "We have no intention of becoming enemies with Kirigakure. This mission concerns the stability of the border. I hope Lord Zabuza can show some flexibility."
Zabuza Momochi gripped the Kubikiribōchō with both hands, its cold gleam growing ever more piercing. "Stability? You trespassed into an area controlled by Kirigakure and ambushed our people, yet you dare speak of stability?" Might Guy clenched his fists beside him and spoke in a deep voice. "Zabuza, there is more to this matter. Those people secretly colluded with rogue ninjas and stole border intelligence. We acted only to eliminate the hidden threat."
Zabuza Momochi glanced sideways at Might Guy, his eyes utterly calm. "Konoha's ninjas are best at twisting black into white.
Kirigakure's people are not for outsiders to deal with."
Asuma stepped half a pace forward, a chill lingering at the corner of his lips. "If you let them continue causing chaos and endanger the border between our two countries, can Kirigakure