Konoha: Starting with the Tenseigan, Taking Over Team 7

To complete this Master-Disciple Mission, they had to find that madwoman Tsunade, because in the entire ninja world, only Tsunade knew how to carve the runes of the Yin Seal.

After all, it was an ability Tsunade had developed.

"Time for another nap." Aogetsu Hyuga walked into the tent.

Since the little tools of Team 7 had already gone to their appointment and were working hard to help him complete the Side Mission,

as their teacher, he naturally had to take another nap.

Work hard. Help your teacher obtain the Lottery Pack.

Border of the Land of Waves.

A huge bridge stretched across the sea. Looking out, one could not see its end, and this enormous bridge was only two-thirds complete!

The vast morning fog obscured the bridge, creating a heavy sense of oppression.

At that moment, on the bridge.

"Will that Mist Ninja Village rogue, the Demon Zabuza Momochi, really appear?" Naruto Uzumaki tightened his Forehead Protector and stared solemnly at the vast expanse of pale morning fog before him.

For the past few days, he had been using clones to train at high intensity. Only last night had Teacher Aogetsu, in a rare display of kindness, told them not to think about anything and simply eat and sleep.

So he was now full of energy.

"Sigh, Naruto, you really are an idiot. How many times do I have to tell you? The enemy's name is the Demon Zabuza Momochi!" Sakura Haruno held her forehead and sighed. Naruto's stupidity had left her speechless.

"Idiot, think about it. The enemy's target is Tazuna, and as his guards, we'll become obstacles in his way." Sasuke Uchiha kept his hands in his pockets and cast Naruto a cold glance. He said coldly, "So he'll deal with us first."

That made sense, but something still felt strange.

The person who had appeared that day and chatted with Teacher Aogetsu, that person who looked like a man but also like a woman, had to be the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai user from before, right?

Why would the enemy laugh and chat with Teacher Aogetsu?

It was strange!

Was the enemy's real target truly Tazuna?

Something felt wrong...

"Tch, what are you acting so smug about? Of course I know!" Naruto Uzumaki curled his lips and said mockingly, "You're only third place. How dare you put on airs?"

He had been the first in Team 7 to complete the training Aogetsu had assigned.

Sakura Haruno had been the second to finish, while Sasuke had come in last!

"You're asking for death!" Sasuke Uchiha's expression darkened as he stared coldly at Naruto Uzumaki. He had originally planned to be the first to complete Aogetsu's training and obtain eligibility for the Chunin Ninja Exams.

But he had never expected that idiot Naruto would finish first!

And that ugly girl Sakura had actually come right behind him in second place. He, the genius of the Uchiha Clan, had somehow become the last person in Team 7 to complete the training!

That idiot Naruto Uzumaki had been mocking Sasuke with his third-place ranking since last night, making Sasuke extremely furious.

Naruto Uzumaki proudly raised his chin and said with a smug look, "I'm only third place? I'm number one!"

Yeah!

Finally...

Finally, it was my turn to shine!

Just look at Sasuke's angry face. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

This feels great!

"Naruto, stop provoking Sasuke, or I'll beat you up!" A [] appeared on Sakura Haruno's forehead. She rolled up her sleeves and punched Naruto Uzumaki.

"Bang!" Naruto Uzumaki was knocked to the ground. He climbed back up, swaying with stars in his eyes, and covered the painful lump on his head as he said pitifully, "Sakura-chan, you already hit me!"

It hurts!

Sakura-chan's fist was practically made of steel!

Damn Teacher Aogetsu! Why did he teach Sakura-chan Chakra Enhanced Strength?!

Sakura Haruno raised her wrist and glanced at the time on her watch. She said speechlessly, "Teacher Aogetsu should still be sleeping in."

It was already six o'clock!

Sasuke Uchiha raised his chin and coldly glanced at Sakura with his Two-Tomoe Sharingan. He said confidently, "It's good that Aogetsu is late. I'll take care of all the enemies!"

After training hard for so long, he could clearly feel that he had grown stronger. He had even learned the powerful Chidori.

He had finally obtained the power of revenge!

With my current strength, I should be able to fight Uchiha Itachi, right?

"That's right. After we defeat all the enemies, we'll give Teacher Aogetsu a huge surprise!" Naruto Uzumaki struck his fist against his palm and said with a bright, passionate smile, "Sasuke, if you're scared, go back and sleep in with Teacher Aogetsu."

"Hmph, idiot dead last. Just don't get in my way." Sasuke Uchiha snorted coldly.

Naruto Uzumaki mocked him, "I'll give those words right back to you, Third Place."

Sasuke Uchiha gritted his teeth and was just about to speak when—

"Whoosh!" Bloodlust covered the entire area. The pale fog grew denser, and the members of Team 7 could no longer even see their hands in front of their faces.

"Careful!" Sakura Haruno's pretty face turned solemn. She drew her Kunai and warily watched her surroundings.

"Mist Body Flicker." Zabuza Momochi moved rapidly through the fog and appeared behind the three members of Team 7. Holding a Kunai, he slashed viciously at Sasuke's neck.

In an instant—

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" Sasuke Uchiha abruptly spun around and rapidly formed Hand Seals. He spat out a stream of high-temperature flames, which transformed into a fireball as they flew forward.

Zabuza Momochi leaped backward, avoiding the scorching fireball. He looked coldly at Sasuke Uchiha and said, "You were able to determine my location because of those Sharingan eyes?"

"Aogetsu said you're a ninja who likes playing little tricks. Whenever you appear and the white fog becomes denser, the place you're going to attack has to be behind us!" Sasuke Uchiha stared coldly at Zabuza Momochi with his Two-Tomoe Sharingan.

Aogetsu had told Team 7 last night how to fight the Mist Ninja Demon. Whenever Zabuza appeared and the fog grew thick, he would definitely be preparing a sneak attack.

As expected of Teacher Aogetsu. He could even predict where the enemy would attack!

"Hyuga Aogetsu is an idiot. He actually foolishly sent you worthless Genin to be my opponents."

Zabuza Momochi laughed coldly and mocked them. "That stupid brat actually naively believed that after five days of hard work, you worthless fools could contend with me. How ridiculous."

"I've killed more than enough worthless Genin like you. Hyuga Aogetsu is simply sending you to your deaths!"

Three days ago, after waking up and learning about the game Hyuga Aogetsu had proposed, he had nearly laughed himself to death. Aogetsu had actually sent Team 7's powerless Genin to fight him, one of the Seven Blade Swordsmen.

It was simply the height of stupidity!

There was no denying that Hyuga Aogetsu was powerful, but as their teacher, he was both naïve and foolish. He actually believed that three Genin could train for five days and then oppose a distinguished Jonin like him.

Ridiculous!

He would first kill everyone in Team 7, then find a way to deal with Hyuga Aogetsu!

"You're Zabuza Momochi, right? If you dare look down on Teacher Aogetsu again, I'll definitely kill you!" Naruto Uzumaki glared furiously at Zabuza Momochi in the distance. Although he was always complaining, he respected Aogetsu deeply.

The entire village regarded him as a monster and treated him as a useless dead last, but Hyuga Aogetsu had never abandoned him. Instead, he had taken the initiative to help him become stronger.

That was why he liked Hyuga Aogetsu so much!

Zabuza Momochi said coldly, "Didn't Hyuga Aogetsu teach you? Ninjas are tools for completing missions. Any emotions will only become burdens."

Whether it was sorrow or anger,

those were all useless emotions. Completing missions was the only value a ninja possessed.

"Naruto, ignore him. Let's focus on defeating the enemy!" Sakura Haruno gripped her Kunai. Her petite body suddenly sprang into the air, her pale fist striking toward Zabuza.

One punch. As long as she could land one punch!

"Foolish!" Zabuza Momochi leaped into the air and kicked Sakura Haruno away.

"Cough, cough, cough." Sakura Haruno landed and climbed back to her feet. A trace of crimson blood leaked from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes were filled with shock as she stared at Zabuza Momochi in disbelief.

What incredible speed!

And his strength was so heavy, too.

Teacher Aogetsu had actually defeated such a monster with ease before!

That was absurd!

"Sakura-chan! Damn it, Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!" Naruto Uzumaki crossed his fingers. A large cloud of white smoke burst around him, and dozens of Shadow Clones rushed out of it, swarming toward Zabuza and launching a rapid attack.

Choice: Naruto Dies, or Sasuke Dies?

Chapter 51: The Choice—Naruto Dies, or Sasuke Dies?

"Bastard! How dare you hurt Sakura-chan!"

"How dare you mock Teacher Aogetsu? I'll definitely knock you flying!"

"Five days were useless? Teacher Aogetsu clearly made Team 7 much stronger in five days! I'm number one!"

Dozens of Shadow Clones chattered noisily as they attacked Zabuza Momochi in a coordinated assault.

"Shadow Clones? It's a troublesome technique, but your strength is too weak!" Zabuza Momochi held his Kunai, cutting down one Shadow Clone after another and kicking away large groups at once.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Zabuza Momochi moved extremely quickly, and his attacks carried tremendous force. Naruto Uzumaki's Shadow Clones vanished one after another. Although Naruto Uzumaki had grown stronger, he still could not fight a Jonin in close combat.

Zabuza Momochi had no intention of using ninjutsu for the time being. He wanted to save his Chakra for dealing with Aogetsu. Although Aogetsu had defeated him last time, he and Haku should be able to defeat Aogetsu completely this time!

"The Mist Ninja Demon... is so strong!"

Every member of Team 7 wore a solemn expression. They had previously seen Teacher Aogetsu defeat Zabuza Momochi so effortlessly that they had formed a very mistaken impression.

They had assumed that Zabuza Momochi was weak even among Jonin!

After truly fighting him, the members of Team 7 realized that Zabuza Momochi's strength was astonishing. Forget defeating him with ease—they could not even approach him head-on!

Sasuke Uchiha stared at Zabuza Momochi with his Two-Tomoe Sharingan for a moment before glancing at Naruto Uzumaki beside him. He said solemnly, "Naruto, you idiot, listen carefully. I'm only going to say this once."

Naruto Uzumaki looked at Sasuke in confusion.

Sasuke Uchiha kept a wary eye on Zabuza and whispered his plan into Naruto Uzumaki's ear. "You keep using Shadow Clones, and then..."

He hated cooperating with others, especially cooperating with Naruto Uzumaki. But they could not defeat Zabuza alone, so for now, he could only grit his teeth and endure the cooperation.

Naruto Uzumaki struck his fist against his palm and said with a bright, passionate smile, "Okay, let's do it!"

"Does Sakura-chan know?" Naruto Uzumaki asked doubtfully.

"That ugly girl is smarter than you. She'll find the right moment herself." Sasuke Uchiha glanced at Sakura Haruno in the distance, who was warily watching Zabuza.

He had not told Sakura Haruno the plan because there was no time.

But even without being told the plan, Sakura Haruno would definitely understand!

"Bastard, what are you acting so smug about? After I defeat Zabuza Momochi, you're next!" A [] appeared on Naruto Uzumaki's forehead. He glared at Sasuke with flames of anger in his eyes.

Sasuke Uchiha said coldly, "Stop talking nonsense. Begin!"

The Mist Ninja Demon was unbelievably foolish!

He dared to leave Chakra in reserve to guard against Hyuga Aogetsu while fighting Team 7. Then I'll make good use of that!

He had noticed that Zabuza Momochi had been using Taijutsu from beginning to end, apparently believing that defeating Team 7 was not worth expending Chakra on ninjutsu.

Underestimating his enemy came at a price!

"Don't order me around, Third Place!" Naruto Uzumaki crossed his fingers and formed Hand Seals. A large cloud of pale smoke appeared around him.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Nearly a hundred Shadow Clones of Naruto Uzumaki rushed out of the pale smoke. They charged together, splitting into teams of three.

"Since the Disaster Ninja isn't here, you three worthless Genin won't be able to defeat me no matter how hard you try!" Zabuza Momochi paused slightly as he watched the nearly hundred Shadow Clones rapidly approach. A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes.

If he remembered correctly, the blond brat was called Naruto Uzumaki, right?

Naruto Uzumaki had just used dozens of Shadow Clones, yet he could immediately produce nearly a hundred more. This kid's Chakra reserves were... somewhat absurd.

Many Jonin could not use nearly a hundred Shadow Clones in battle, because Shadow Clones consumed an enormous amount of Chakra.

This Naruto brat's Chakra reserves had probably already surpassed the Jonin level!

Unfortunately, numbers were useless when they belonged to trash!