Kirigakure On the front line, the battle situation is stalemate.
On the rough sea, the landing force of Konoha was fighting fiercely with Kirigakure Ninja who relied on the advantages of the coastline and water areas to resist tenaciously.
Water Release Ninjutsu's rays of light came and went, and the huge Water Dragon bombs collided with Exploding Water Colliding Wave, causing water mist and waves to fill the sky.
Although Konoha Ninja is well-trained, he still struggles in this water fighting environment, which Kirigakure is best at.
Kirigakure Ninja relied on Water Release's proficiency and Chakra's savings and power bonus brought by being at the seaside and abundant water vapor to firmly guard the beachhead, making Konoha's advancement speed extremely slow, and the tragic landing battle is still going on to this day.
Konoha has been blocked after logging in several times.
"Earth Release·Earth-Style Wall!"
Kakashi, who had just landed, slapped the ground with both hands, and a solid earth wall rose from the ground, blocking several incoming Water Gun.
Just as he took a breath, out of the corner of his eye he caught sight of a strange movement in the sea to the side.
"Water Release·Water snake bites and explodes!"
A giant water snake with ferocious fangs formed from sea water suddenly jumped out from the waves, opened its mouth big enough to swallow a person, and with the power of water, it pounced on Kakashi!
Kakashi's pupils shrank, and Sharingan quickly turned to look for flaws, but the water snake came too fast and its range was too wide, so it was difficult to completely avoid or defend it in a hurry!
At this critical moment.
"Ice Release·The art of freezing!"
A low shout sounded.
The biting cold air emerged out of thin air, like an invisible frost storm sweeping past!
Starting from the head of the ferocious water snake, it quickly condensed and was covered with a thick layer of crystal clear ice at a speed visible to the naked eye.
However, in the blink of an eye, the entire water snake was completely frozen and turned into a huge ice sculpture, frozen in mid-air with a pounce attitude. Then it shattered with a "click" and fell into the sea, splashing countless ice fragments.
"This is...Ice Release?"
Kakashi was stunned and looked in the direction of the source of the cold air.
Kirigakure Ninja on the opposite side also discovered that it was the lost Ice Release, and they all looked in the direction where Ice Release came from.
I saw a very fast boat riding the waves on the sea not far away.
There were two people standing on the boat, both dressed in warrior attire.
There is a tall person in front, holding two knives and his face is wrapped in bandages, only revealing a pair of sharp eyes like an eagle, it is Zabuza Momochi!
Half a step behind him, stood a Young Naruto with a delicate face and a calm temperament, holding a Samurai Sword with a cold light. It was Bai!
The Ice Release that instantly froze the water snake just now was obviously made by him.
"Long time no see, Kakashi, it seems you are in trouble!"
Zabuza's voice came through the waves, with the banter of reunion after a long separation.
"Zabuza? White?"
Kakashi is indeed a bit unexpected.
After Land of Waves said goodbye, the two people disappeared. They didn't expect to appear at this moment, and judging from their attire and temperament, it seemed that... they had lived in Land of Iron for a period of time?
Zabuza itself is a mature Ninja, and the white temperament also adds a bit of warrior-like awe.
The two of them now have a bit of a wandering chivalrous demeanor.
Zabuza nodded and spoke concisely.
"An old acquaintance, claiming to be under the orders of Sixth Hokage, found us and asked us to help."
He did not elaborate on who the "old acquaintance" was, but the name "Sixth Hokage" was enough to explain everything.
As soon as they heard the name "Sixth Hokage", the Konoha Ninjas who were fighting hard around them suddenly became energetic and breathed a sigh of relief.
The anxiety and fatigue caused by being unable to attack for a long time were replaced by a new hope.
"I didn't expect Sixth to have back-up arrangements!"
"Even Kirigakure's S-class Rogue Ninja can be dispatched..."
The low-pitched discussions were full of admiration for Lord Hokage.
And the name "Demon Zabuza Momochi" is even more shocking to Kirigakure, and even carries a bit of fear.
This ruthless man who killed all the candidates in his class during Ninja Academy's graduation exam, few people are more familiar with Kirigakure's fighting methods, terrain, and even its many secrets and weaknesses than him.
His arrival is undoubtedly a shot in the arm and a heavy blow to the morale of Kirigakure.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zabuza."
A voice came from behind Zabuza's boat.
"You and Mr. Bai will be very stable for the rest of your lives.
This is the promise of Master Sixth Hokage."
Everyone followed the sound and saw another small boat following Zabuza and them leisurely. Standing on the small boat was an unusually burly man with shark gills on both sides of his cheeks.
He was wearing a standard Konoha Jonin green vest, with a Konoha Ninja Forehead Protector on his forehead. On his shoulders he easily carried a giant weapon that was wrapped in bandages but still had a ferocious outline - Samehada!
"S-class Rogue Ninja, Kisame Hoshigaki!"
In the Kirigakure camp, many senior Ninja immediately recognized the person coming and shouted in shock and anger.
The "evil reputation" of Kisame over Kirigakure is no less than that of Zabuza, and even better because of its cruelty and powerful strength.
At this time, Kisame was wearing the vest of Konoha, Forehead Protector of Konoha, and carrying Samehada, one of the seven Ninja Blades of Kirigakure. The shark fins on his cheeks moved with his breathing, and he opened his mouth to reveal sharp teeth. His smile looked a bit ferocious. Objectively speaking, he did drag down the average appearance of Konoha.
"Kisame Hoshigaki, why are you wearing Konoha's clothes?!"
In the Kirigakure camp, Ninja, who was acquainted with Kisame, couldn't help but yell angrily, his tone filled with the anger of being betrayed.
"Haha!"
When Kisame heard this, instead of being annoyed, he let out two loud laughs that made ripples appear on the sea surface, "Actually, I have been Konoha's person for a long time!"
He carried Samehada, glanced at his former villager Ninja, and spoke with a kind of frankness, "I was recruited by Akatsuki before, and I followed Akatsuki. There is nothing wrong with it. But--"
As soon as he changed the topic, Shark's face showed an almost pious enthusiasm. "Following Sixth will help me to have a brighter future!"
Kisame's survival philosophy is simple and direct:
Whoever can make Kisame live, Kisame will follow.
Whoever wants Kisame to die, Kisame will kill him!
He once admired Suikazan Fuguki and regarded him as Senior and a role model.
But when he discovered the true identity of Suikazan Fuguki, he killed him without hesitation and took away Samehada.
Later, he joined Akatsuki. During the mission of following Obito to Kumogakure to snipe Naruto who was preparing to attack Kumogakure, he was impressed by Naruto's absolute strength and philosophy, and thus "jumped" to Konoha.
For Kisame, this is not a betrayal, but a choice of a strong man and a path that is more in line with his creed of "survival and strength".
Now, he stands here, facing his former villagers as Konoha Jonin, with only excitement for the upcoming battle and faithful execution of the orders of "Lord Sixth Hokage" in his eyes.
It was he who went to find Zabuza and Bai. He said they were old acquaintances, but in fact they were not very familiar with each other.
However, the two of them have become a rare nodding acquaintance in this world.
Kakashi looked at Zabuza, Bai, and Kisame Hoshigaki who finally came to the rescue, with a flash of understanding and emotion in his eyes.
Really worthy of being Naruto!
With the addition of these three "former Kirigakure elites" who know everything about Kirigakure and are powerful, this difficult water landing battle may soon open up.
He took a deep breath, raised his hand, and ordered to the Konoha Ninja around him, "All the troops, cooperate with Zabuza, Bai, and Kisame, concentrate on breaking through the Kirigakure right-wing defense line!"
"Yes!" Konoha Ninja's morale was greatly boosted.
As for Kirigakure, Mei Terumi's face became extremely ugly after seeing these three "traitors" appear, especially Kisame holding Samehada.