Sasuke's sudden appearance caused Naruto Sakura to be momentarily stunned.
Seizing the opportunity, the two missing-nin slashed at the two men who had stopped in their tracks with their broadswords.
call out--
The gleaming ice needles pierced the foreheads of the two missing-nin first!
Before Kakashi could act, the ice needles saved the two who were in a daze.
After regaining their senses, Naruto Sakura quickly looked at Haku who had appeared beside them.
"Grateful!"
Sakura shoved Naruto's head down and bowed to thank him.
Bai Chao and the other man smiled gently and said softly, "It was nothing, don't mention it."
Until Zabuza appeared, Kakashi subtly and slowly stood in front of Naruto.
This is not the same as the old clay chickens and earthenware dogs.
Scanning the field of several Kirigakure who had suddenly appeared, Kakashi silently pulled up his Forehead Protector, which was covering his Sharingan.
" Konoha's Copy Ninja."
Zabuza looked into Kakashi's Sharingan and said in a deep voice, "Don't be nervous."
We have no intention of attacking you.
Zabuza his Kubikiribōchō and with a casual strike, cleaved the approaching wandering ninja in two.
"These people are our targets for this mission, and they don't conflict with your Konoha's mission."
Zabuza merely glanced at Tazuna, who had been protecting them from behind, and Zabuza lost interest.
The boss probably wouldn't be interested in a bridge builder who has no money.
Kakashi relaxed considerably upon hearing this.
Although I don't know much about Zabuza and the others.
However, there is no conflict between Konoha and Kirigakure of the Land of Water.
The previous issues concerning the Uchiha Clan had gradually been resolved over the years of wrangling and disputes.
After all, Fugaku, as the clan head, personally issued a voluntary declaration.
This left the Daimyo of the Land of Fire with nothing to say to the Konoha High Command.
"Hey, Sasuke."
After thanking Haku, Naruto rushed to Sasuke's side and shouted, "Why did you leave the school?!"
Why did you leave Konoha?
"Idiot,"
Sasuke glanced at the underdog who had been challenging him at school, then turned and engaged in a fierce battle with the rogue ninjas.
" Sasuke..."
Sakura followed behind Naruto, her mind preoccupied as she watched her idol's retreating figure as he fought his enemies.
boom,
A deafening roar resounded in my ears!
Suigetsu, wielding the Exploding Blade Shibuki, moved closer to Naruto while fighting off enemies.
"Hey kid, is that arrogant Sasuke your classmate from Konoha?"
Naruto narrowly dodged a Kunai, turned to Suigetsu, and shouted, "I'm not a brat!"
"My name is Naruto Uzumaki, and I'm going to become Hokage!"
" Sasuke is my classmate, and also my rival!"
"Pfft, hahaha."
Watching Naruto's disheveled figure as he faced his enemy.
Suigetsu couldn't help but laugh out loud during the battle.
"With your strength, becoming Hokage seems a bit difficult, kid."
No matter how difficult it is, I will not back down!
Naruto roared with unwavering resolve, "A promise is a promise! That's my ninja way!"
The intense confidence emanating from Naruto at that moment was undeniably striking.
"What an interesting kid."
Suigetsu stopped joking and, carrying her large sword, charged towards the center of the group of wandering ninjas.
Bridgehead
Gato was always protected in the center by these missing-nin and wandering ninjas.
Ever since he saw the Forehead Protector on Zabuza and the others' heads, he couldn't stop trembling.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
"Forget about that old bastard Tazuna, just kill those Kirigakure!"
"Kill these Kirigakure, and your reward will all double!"
Although I'm heartbroken about the payment, it's still much better than being captured by these devils.
The 24-month harvest cycle nearly drove Gato to the brink of collapse each time.
This time, gathering hundreds of wandering ninjas at once, controlling the waterways of the Land of Waves is secondary.
The main reason is to safely get through the upcoming six-month period!
"Hey, Zabuza."
"You and Bai can handle that guy, Gato."
Haruma, hands in his pockets, walked over from behind with a relaxed expression.
Kimimaro, acting as a bodyguard, positioned himself half a meter away from Haruma and killed all the wandering ninjas who attacked along the way!
In the original work, Zabuza and Haku lost their lives here because they accepted Gato's mission.
The white corpse was even insulted by Gato.
Giving the two a chance to take revenge themselves, Haruma also felt a small sense of accomplishment.
Looking at the unusual Team 7, Haruma added to Zabuza, who was preparing to leave, "By the way, this time, after we've drained him dry, we'll just kill him."
Haruma doesn't mean this violates my principles.
After all, Gato's existence is not just a scourge to ordinary people.
Having become the richest man in the Land of Waves, he didn't even leave any way for the surrounding businesses to survive.
Whenever a business grows large, before Kirigakure chance to act, Gato will openly or secretly seize those people's wealth.
For wealthy businessmen like this, there's no need to spare their lives on Haruma.
The large leeks have discarded the roots of the smaller leeks; this is not a good sign.
Looking at Zabuza and that serene-faced boy, they nodded and obeyed the order.
Kakashi cast a serious glance at the leisurely-looking Haruma.
She wore a clean, loose white robe and had long, flowing black hair.
A golden, Kirigakure Forehead Protector on her forearm.
He remained calm in the face of the approaching rogue ninja.
The Kekkei Genkai ninja beside him, who was about the same age as Naruto, was also excessively strong.
All the approaching wandering ninjas were swiftly and decisively killed with a single blow.
Kakashi's expression was serious, but also filled with doubt.
Kakashi was aware of Zabuza's reputation and strength.
However, the other few young boys from the Hidden Kirigakure Village...
His performance on the field far surpassed that of Konoha's new generation.
Especially Haruma, who can directly command Zabuza.
Kakashi looked at this person and felt a faint sense of familiarity.
And an extremely vague sense of dread.
Not wanting to cause trouble, Kakashi quickly gathered the three members of Team 7 and shielded Danazi behind him.
Kakashi noticed that the group of wandering ninjas were no longer attacking their mission target; they had all rushed towards the Kirigakure Village members.
" Kakashi-sensei, aren't we going to help?!"
Naruto looked at Sasuke fighting in the arena and loudly asked Kakashi a question.
Kakashi shook his head. "These wandering ninjas are no match for the Kirigakure."
"Our mission is to protect the safety of our employers."
Kakashi then looked at Naruto solemnly and warned, " Naruto, a ninja's priority is the mission. Don't meddle!"
Clearly, Naruto's somewhat unconventional personality meant that Kakashi had to give him individual instructions each time.
Gazing at the familiar figure, Naruto clenched his fist. But upon hearing Kakashi-sensei's words, he reluctantly released it.
"Alright, Kimimaro."
"There's no need for you to stay by my side all the time. I'm not so fragile that I can't even handle these karami."
Haruma turned into a spectator, leaning against the bridge railing, watching the battle unfold with great interest.
"Sir! I—"
Seeing Kimimaro, Haruma waved his hand. "I know you didn't mean to underestimate me."
"But I want you to live a little more freely."
"What I want is a person with flesh and blood, someone who can think for themselves."
"Instead of being a machine that only knows how to obey orders and has no independent thoughts."
Haruma tapped rhythmically on the railing with her fingertips, and said calmly, "One idiot like Shisui is enough."
"As long as it doesn't affect the completion of the task, it's good to find things that make you happy."
After several years of getting along, Kimimaro's loyalty was beyond question.
Even Haruma isn't a real robot; it's still somewhat touching.
Try to make him as happy as possible; it's a way of Haruma special affection.