"Nii-san... wh-what is that?!"
Hozuki Suigetsu stared at the two enormous figures in the distance, his face full of terror.
He trembled uncontrollably.
His whole body was practically melting.
For the first time, shock broke through Hozuki Mangetsu's handsome, usually composed face.
"Yeah. That must be the power of a Tailed Beast."
Shock spread across Haku's delicate, doll-like face...
Zabuza had told him
that if nothing went wrong this time, they could complete their mission.
Then they could follow a rather capable "powerhouse" and leave the Bloody Mist Village behind forever.
They could live freely in the Shinobi World.
But...
He had never imagined that the "powerful" man Zabuza had mentioned so casually would appear before him with such terrifying force!
"Lord Zabuza..."
Haku turned his head
and gave Zabuza a questioning look.
He had always believed Lord Zabuza was the strongest person in his world.
And his Ice Release was a Kekkei Genkai he took pride in.
But now...
It all seemed like child's play!
Could he truly take control of his own fate by joining someone this powerful?
After his tragic childhood, Haku couldn't feel sure of anything.
Zabuza's gaze grew grave.
He did not answer Haku's question.
Shinji Uchiha's strength had indeed exceeded his expectations, and this was probably only the tip of the iceberg...
"H-hey! He's charging in!"
Suigetsu suddenly pointed toward the two monsters and cried out.
Everyone's eyes snapped in that direction.
As the earth shook beneath them, the four stared blankly at the enormous golden "Nine-Tails," flames blazing across its body. It charged forward with thunderous steps and, fighting like a street brawler, seized Isobu's jaws in its two front paws before swinging him around like a toy.
With a furious roar,
it gripped Isobu's jaws shut and slammed him into the ground