Teacher and Student Face Off in the Woods: Gekkō Raito Was Actually the Six-Tails Jinchuriki

Kakashi suddenly spoke, a hint of wistfulness in his voice.

Hearing this, Haku gave a heartfelt smile.

Yes! If not for Lord Gekkō Raito, Lord Zabuza's wish might never have come true in his lifetime!

Zabuza no longer treated Haku as a mere tool, but as his closest family. Haku knew this very well.

Likewise, Haku understood the regret in Zabuza's heart-his inability to change the village known as the "Bloody Mist Village."

And when Gekkō Raito brought an opportunity for change, the light in Zabuza's eyes could not lie.

That was why Haku had done his utmost to persuade Zabuza to accept the offer of amnesty and return.

Of course, Zabuza was not in the village now. He was carrying out a secret mission.

To clear his name as a rogue ninja, he had to render a great service.

And Gekkō Raito had already arranged that achievement for him-capturing the Three-Tails! As long as he brought back the Three-Tails, Zabuza could return openly and honorably.

Although escaping a death sentence did not mean escaping punishment, with Gekkō Raito intervening on his behalf, the so-called punishment would be nothing more than a formality.

Before they knew it, the two had reached the foot of the mountain where Gekkō Raito was.

Haku stopped, a little hesitant about whether to keep leading the way.

Just then, Gekkō Raito's lazy voice came from ahead.

"You followed me here after all, Kakashi-sensei!"

The moment he finished speaking, Gekkō Raito appeared before Haku in an instant.

"Go keep an eye on Chōjūrō. That kid's still unconscious. Don't let a wild wolf carry him off."

Haku nodded. Seeing that Gekkō Raito was not angry, he breathed a sigh of relief, turned, and hurried away.

Only after Haku was far away did Kakashi look Gekkō Raito up