Their shock did not last long. Zabuza was the first to recover. Lord Yin had always been like that, and the Mizukage was a notorious witch. It was hardly surprising that they had done something like this.
Zabuza turned to share his joy with Haku, only to find him staring at the ground, utterly dejected.
Zabuza froze. In all the time they had lived together, he had never seen Haku like this. Worried, he stepped closer and gently patted Haku's head.
"What's wrong?" Haku looked up at once and saw an expression of tenderness on Zabuza's face that left him dazed.
Haku had once had no home. It was only after meeting Zabuza Momochi, a fellow fugitive, that he had begun to feel useful. That alone had made him happy. But now it seemed he was about to lose that purpose and become someone whose existence made no difference at all.
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Even so, Haku was happy that Zabuza could finally go home. At that thought, he smiled with quiet acceptance. "It's nothing, Lord Zabuza. Congratulations on finally being able to return home!"
Haku took a small step back. "I suppose you have no further use for me. Goodbye. I'll always remember you!" With that, he turned to leave.
Startled, Zabuza immediately caught his arm. His voice held an urgency Haku had never heard before. "Why are you leaving? I don't recall giving you permission!"
Haku stared at him in disbelief. Zabuza grew a little embarrassed under his gaze, but he said firmly, "I never intended to send you away. After all this time together, you've become an important companion to me. What we have is a bond I treasure!"
Haku's eyes filled with tears. Still unable to believe it, he asked, "Mr. Zabuza, are you sure you