Without Haku's help, Zabuza was, at best, a somewhat stronger jonin. He did not even qualify as an elite jonin.
With the seamless communication provided by Mind's Eye of the Kagura,
one chunin and three genin worked closely together.
Whenever Zabuza's Kubikiribōchō was about to strike them,
Kurama Yakumo used genjutsu to mislead him, making him briefly lose track of his targets.
Kurama Yakumo still could not control her abilities very well.
So she could not keep Zabuza under her control for long.
After half an hour of fighting, they killed Zabuza without suffering any real harm.
Zhou Cheng naturally knew that this mission offered next to nothing in reward money.
He had no choice but to kill Gato and seize all his wealth.
His actions indirectly helped the people of the Land of Waves escape Gato's violent rule.
Gato's death gave them hope.
Amid the praises of the people of the Land of Waves, Zhou Cheng led his team away and headed for Konoha.
Back in Konoha, they reported the mission's completion.
After collecting the reward, Zhou Cheng kept none of it, dividing it all among his four teammates.
He also took a portion of Gato's money and shared it with them.
The others took it fairly well.
Karin had lived in poverty since childhood and had never seen so much money.
When she learned that the money was hers, she shouted excitedly.
She grew even more attached to Zhou Cheng.
Then Zhou Cheng started a special training class.
His first batch of students was the Konoha 12.
Except for Naruto, who was away from the village,
everyone came.
They all held Zhou Cheng's abilities in high regard.
Naturally, they were thrilled and excited that Zhou Cheng was willing to teach them.
Zhou Cheng's training was extremely strict, and