Several hundred meters from the bridge, Zabuza steered a small boat toward it!
Looking at the mist over the river, Zabuza was delighted. He hadn't expected even the heavens to be on his side today!
Zabuza formed a few hand seals, and the mist over the river thickened. Now, even two people standing face-to-face a meter or two apart probably wouldn't be able to see each other!
What Zabuza didn't know was that Hinata was sitting by the edge of the bridge, right at its midpoint, watching the direction of his boat!
"Captain Shisui! That Zabuza guy from the other day is coming again!" Hinata said into the radio earpiece she wore.
"Hinata, stay on the bridge and watch for other enemies! Based on Tazuna's description, Gato probably hired more than just Zabuza! As for Zabuza, leave him to Naruto!" Shisui said over the radio.
"Yes, Captain Shisui!" Hinata and Naruto replied together.
After receiving his orders, Naruto ran straight across the water toward Zabuza!
Once Naruto came within a hundred meters, Zabuza sensed him through the Hidden Mist Technique!
"We're on the water. This is my home turf!" Zabuza said under his breath.
Then Zabuza rapidly formed hand seals. After completing a long sequence, he called out.
"Water Release! Great Waterfall Technique!"
This time, Zabuza didn't spit the water from his mouth! Instead, the river beneath his feet rapidly rose!
A wave more than twenty meters high formed, then surged toward Naruto under Zabuza's control!
Hearing the thunder of water, Naruto had a bad feeling and immediately activated Nine-Tails Mode!
An enormous phantom of the Nine-Tails appeared beneath Naruto!
"Roar!"
The Nine-Tails roared at the sky, then its chakra manifestation drew in a deep breath. The mist over the river rushed into it!
The mist over the river vanished,