At Uchiha Mikoto's instructions, a gentle smile appeared on Haku's face, and he said softly:
"Of course, Mistress."
As he spoke, Haku walked over to the pile of coconuts nearby. Kushina had picked them earlier out of boredom, and now they would come in handy.
Aside from Shin Uchiha, the person Haku admired most was Uchiha Mikoto. He felt that this mistress was gentle to her core, and being around her put him at ease.
Uchiha Mikoto was also very fond of Haku, and the two shared similar interests.
Just then, Zabuza finally arrived. After casting an expressionless glance at Haku, he approached Shin Uchiha and knelt on one knee, placing his right hand on his left shoulder. Bowing slightly, he said respectfully:
"Master, I have fulfilled your orders. Kakuzu and Hidan of the Akatsuki have both left the Land of Waves, and they should not return."
Hearing Zabuza's report, Shin Uchiha nodded approvingly and said with satisfaction:
"Very good, Zabuza. You have lived up to my expectations."
At Lord Shin's words, Zabuza spoke even more respectfully:
"Your will is my guide, Master. It is my honor to carry out the tasks you entrust to me."
Hearing this, Shin Uchiha waved a hand and said:
"In that case, as my subordinate and my weapon, the stronger you become, the more tasks you can carry out for me. Since you specialize in Water Release, I will grant you the Second Hokage's water release ninjutsu and his insights. They should make you even stronger."
Zabuza had never expected Lord Shin to bestow the Second Hokage's Water Release on him. In Zabuza's heart, Lord Shin always came first, followed by improving his own strength-a wish shared by nearly every shinobi.
Zabuza was a veteran shinobi with extensive experience, so he naturally knew how