Clash

"Water Style—Water Wall!!!!" The leading Kirigakure Anbu formed hand seals as well. "Boom!!!" A massive torrent of rushing water suddenly burst from the snow, spinning rapidly into a huge wall of water that stood before the five of them.

"Boom!!!!!" With an earth-shattering bang, the Great Fireball struck the Water Wall and exploded instantly!!! Thick white mist spread across the entire snowfield.

"What powerful Water Style!!! Even without water, its power is still this tremendous!!" Miao's expression changed. His pitch-black eyes began to transform, turning an incomparably crimson red. Three Black Tomoe appeared in Hayato's scarlet pupils—it was the Sharingan!!!

The Three-Tomoe in the Sharingan spun rapidly. Hayato abruptly turned around, his right hand darting out like lightning to seize the hand holding a Tachi that had been preparing to ambush him from behind. It was one of the Kirigakure Anbu, who had used the white mist from earlier to circle behind Hayato for a sneak attack, only to be detected by Hayato's Sharingan.

"Damn it!! That's the Uchiha Sharingan!!!!" The Anbu whose wrist had been caught saw Hayato's eyes, his face draining of color as he cried out.

"But you have no chance now!!!" Hayato said coldly. His Sharingan glared, and that Anbu's body suddenly trembled. His eyes beneath the mask instantly lost focus. "Pfft!!!" Blood sprayed out as the Kunai in Hayato's other hand sliced across his throat.

The Anbu clutched his neck and slowly fell, his eyes full of unwillingness.

"Whoosh!!! Whoosh!!!" The remaining four Anbu used the Body Flicker Technique to appear not far from Hayato, their eyes fixed on him. The leading Anbu spoke coldly, "No wonder you could use such a powerful Fire Style technique in this environment. So you're from the Uchiha Clan. I never expected someone from the Uchiha Clan to infiltrate Water Country as a spy. Konoha is really willing to spend that much. Speak!! What exactly is your mission in Water Country?"

"Would you believe me if I told you? Don't try to use words like that to distract me," Hayato said coldly.

Miao had Haku on his back and could barely participate in the battle. He had seen the fight clearly just now. Though his father had instantly killed one Anbu, that was only because the opponent had not known he possessed the Sharingan. Had that sneak attack been aimed at an ordinary Ninja, it would likely have succeeded. Now that the enemy was on guard, and with the coordination between the four of them, ending the battle quickly would be nearly impossible. He also knew his father's physical condition well, so he wanted to help Hayato Share the Pressure as soon as possible.

Miao immediately flashed into the bushes beside the house and formed hand seals. "Shadow Clone Technique!!!!" "Boom!!" As the smoke slowly dispersed, another Miao appeared—it was his Shadow Clone.

"Take Haku and leave first. Go as far as you can, until your Chakra is completely exhausted!! Understand?" Miao said solemnly to the Shadow Clone.

This was the best solution for now. Without Haku, Miao could fight without holding back. And even if she fled with his father, Haku would not be implicated, because everyone besides the two of them, father and son, who knew of Haku's Kekkei Genkai was already dead. As for Haku, according to the plot, she should be taken in by Zabuza. That was still better than losing her life. If they brought Haku along, all three of them might fail to escape. After all, this was Water Country's territory, and Zabuza was a Ninja skilled in Water Style. He should be able to teach Haku well and help her grow quickly.

Because Miao had Uzumaki Clan blood, his Chakra reserves were far greater than those of others his age. Even though he was still very young, they already rivaled those of a Chunin. Creating one Shadow Clone did not have much effect on him.

The Shadow Clone nodded and took Haku from Miao's hands before leaping away into the forest. Watching the Shadow Clone's gradually vanishing back, Miao then looked toward the battlefield. Father has already cleaned up all the Kirigakure Ninja nearby. That means there are no other Kirigakure Ninja around this village. These Anbu probably just arrived. As long as we defeat them quickly, we can retreat at once!!!

"Don't look directly into his eyes. That is the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan!!! According to our intelligence, making eye contact with the Sharingan makes it easy to fall under his Genjutsu!!!" the leading Anbu said to the remaining three.

Hayato had already begun to pant faintly. After all, he had not fought for nearly ten years, and he had grown rusty in battle. Moreover, his body had deteriorated over the years, making him unable to sustain high-intensity combat. He had to end this quickly!!

The four enemy Ninja spread out and charged at Hayato. Hayato's gaze turned cold, his scarlet Sharingan fixed tightly on them as he judged their movements.

With a sudden leap, Hayato sprang into the air and hurled the Shuriken in his hand. More than a dozen Shuriken spun rapidly toward the four charging Anbu. The Shuriken seemed chaotic, but they were actually arranged in perfect order, nearly sealing off every route of retreat and blind spot.

The leading Anbu was an Elite Jonin. In an instant, he noticed something unusual about the Shuriken, his pupils shrinking sharply. "What incredible Shuriken throwing. Is this the Uchiha Clan's Shuriken Technique? It has completely sealed off every angle!!!"

He could only take it head-on!! He made his decision in an instant, swiftly forming hand seals with both hands. "Water Style—Water Wall!!!!!" Surging water rose from the ground, forming a massive wall that shielded the four of them. The Shuriken struck the water wall but failed to pierce it.

As the water wall slowly dissipated, the leading Anbu suddenly felt an enormous danger descend upon him. "Whoosh!!!" At some point, Hayato had already appeared before the four of them, the Kunai in his hand stabbing toward his neck like lightning.

"So fast!!!" The leading Anbu was instantly shocked. He desperately shifted his body slightly to the side. "Pfft!!!" The Kunai grazed past his neck, instantly slicing open his shoulder. Blood flowed from the wound.

A white Blade Light suddenly slashed toward Hayato. It was so fast that he had no way to evade it. "Pfft!!" Hayato's body was cut directly in half by the Blade Light. "No!!" The Anbu's expression changed as Hayato's bisected body instantly turned into a cloud of smoke.

"Shadow Clone!!!!? When!!" The Anbu was immediately alarmed, but Hayato had already appeared behind him, the Kunai in his hand stabbing fiercely toward his throat.

At that moment, a Kunai flew rapidly toward Hayato. If Hayato insisted on killing that Anbu, the Kunai would also slice through Hayato's neck.

The Tomoe in Hayato's Sharingan spun rapidly. He had detected that Kunai even as he made his move. The Kunai in his hand instantly knocked the incoming Kunai aside, and at the same time, he swiftly raised his leg and kicked the Anbu in the chest.

"Boom!!!!" The Anbu was sent flying by Hayato's kick and crashed heavily in the distance.