The man wore a mask that concealed his face, but Raito recognized those familiar Chakra fluctuations at a glance-Zabuza Momochi.
Was this the final test? Having the former "Demon" serve as a whetstone?
A playful smile curled Raito's lips. His one-handed Hand Seals were so fast that only afterimages remained, and two fierce elemental techniques erupted in an instant.
A water dragon roared as it swept across the arena, forcing even Zabuza to dodge about in some disarray.
Watching Raito unleash high-level Ninjutsu so effortlessly, combined with his lightning-fast movements and sharp swordsmanship, the spectators were dumbstruck.
A full-fledged Jonin had been completely overwhelmed in less than ten seconds.
The final scene settled in a corner, where the tip of the Zangetsu Blade in Raito's hand pressed against Zabuza's Adam's apple, its icy blade aura piercing his skin.
If Zabuza dared to move even slightly, that sharp blade would pierce his neck without mercy.
Just then, Zabuza slowly removed the mask from his face.
The ordinary spectators barely reacted, but the Kirigakure Ninja in the stands, especially the Jonin, nearly had their eyes pop out.
"Z-Zabuza?!"
"It's actually Zabuza, the 'Demon'! How did he dare come back?"
"No wonder those movements looked familiar. It was him!"
"That brat from the Hozuki Clan can actually handle even Zabuza with ease?"
"A rogue ninja! A rogue ninja actually dared to show up openly at an event like this!"
Several radical ANBU Jonin sprang into action. Under Kirigakure's creed, there was only one way to deal with rogue ninja-kill them without mercy!
Several dark figures rushed into the arena like phantoms, attempting to kill Zabuza on the spot at the first opportunity.
But just as their fingertips were about to touch Zabuza, an extreme chill suddenly erupted.
Crack, crack, crack!!!
The sound of