Chapter 22 Cut it off!
The mist grew thicker and thicker, so dense it seemed like a liquid, viscous and impossible to dissipate.
At the same time, voices like a nightmare's delirium came in waves.
"Kakashi, Sharingan..."
"The last battle made me mistakenly believe that the Sharingan was truly invincible."
"Predicting the future, what a terrifying ability!"
"However, you predicted my death, yet I didn't die, which means that this so-called future prediction is nothing more than a form of hypnosis using environmental sounds!"
Swish, swish, swish!
Accompanied by the sound of a great sword being swung, Zabuza Momochi's voice, like a demon from hell, continued,
"So, today, I'll take your head, with this kubikiribōchō in my hand!"
Kakashi's brows furrowed.
Thick mist!
Every time he faced a Kirigakure Ninja, this method of thick mist was incredibly disgusting, especially when encountering their stronger members.
It's better to set up the mission first.
"Sakura, you guard Mr. Tazuna. Naruto and Sasuke, you two wait for the masked White. When he appears, go tie him down. As for Zabuza, leave him to me!"
The three stood guard as instructed.
Kizaru felt the impenetrable thick mist, his brows knitting into a knot.
Fighting in a heavy fog, the initiative would never be on their side.
To seize the initiative on the battlefield, they could only find a way to get rid of this seemingly impenetrable thick mist.
I, Kizaru, as a Glint-Glint Fruit user, light is me, I am light!
Using a powerful flash to disperse the thick mist would be a good choice!
Just as he was about to act, he heard a soft "ding."
Kakashi's Kunai perfectly blocked the kubikiribōchōin Zabuza's hand!
A Jonin's sense of danger was indeed sharp enough!
Zabuza didn't force the fight, leaping backward and disappearing into the mist once more.
Did he hide again?
Kakashi frowned.
To truly win, he had to first pinpoint this guy's location.
However, the Hidden Mist Village's Hidden MistTechnique was truly a weapon for sneak attacks.
To determine Zabuza's location, he figured there was only one way... Kakashi already had a plan: draw blood first, then send in the dogs~
That way, no matter where Zabuza hid, he would never escape.
It's just that, next, he would have to... intentionally expose a weakness to let Zabuza draw some blood from him~
But how to make it look real, so Zabuza would truly fall for it?
Just then~
A soft "swish."
Like a drop of water falling into a calm lake, a tiny Chakra fluctuation, barely discernible, couldn't escape Kakashi's perception.
In Naruto's direction?
That Zabuza guy actually went after Naruto~
He said he'd deal with himself first~
As expected of "Demon" Zabuza... talking about keeping promises with enemies during a fight?
Bah!
Bad habit!
But it's perfect. He could use this opportunity to create an undetectable weakness~
No matter how cunning Zabuza was, he would fall for it.
Whoosh~
The great sword swung, silently.
That terrifying "forty-meter" great sword, carrying a dreadful momentum, slashed towards Kizaru's head.
Such a huge sword, such terrifying speed, yet not a single sound!
Zabuza Momochi, a master of silent assassination techniques~
Indeed, his reputation was well-deserved!
Seeing the great sword about to strike Naruto's head, Kakashi instantly appeared in front of him.
His right hand extended a Kunai, blocking the kubikiribōchō's attack route.
The kubikiribōchō's momentum shifted, slashing across Kakashi's hand.
Blood flew out, splattering on Zabuza's clothes!
He fell for it!
Zabuza wore a triumphant smile, disappearing into the mist again.
He had a clear idea of his next battle strategy: although Kakashi was a top Jonin, with several burdens, he couldn't fight at full strength. He just needed to attack the kids first to lure Kakashi over!
Kakashi's face was expressionless, but he was also quite satisfied: Zabuza fell for it!
His blood was already on Zabuza, and that guy would never expect it!
However, what concerned Kakashi was that he clearly saw Naruto suddenly take a big step forward just now!
Was it to dodge Zabuza's kubikiribōchō?
He could actually sense Zabuza's attack?
If he hadn't come to rescue him, there probably wouldn't have been any major problem.
But, the most urgent thing now was... to catch Zabuza!
The scroll opened~
Summoning Technique—Come forth, my dogs!
Several Ninja dogs burrowed into the ground, heading straight for Zabuza!
With his blood as a marker, the Ninja dogs would never lose Zabuza's location!
Hmph!
Zabuza, just wait until I catch you and see how I deal with you!
Just then, Kakashi heard Naruto's loud shout, "Powerful Flash!"
A powerful yellow light suddenly burst forth, engulfing all the surrounding space.
The thick mist pervading the entire space was completely swept away by this intense light.
All the conspiracies hidden in the thick mist vanished completely in an instant!
Kakashi's several Ninja dogs suddenly burst out of the ground, biting at Zabuza.
However, without the cover of the thick mist, the Ninja dogs' attack lost its stealth. Zabuza leaped back sharply, easily dodging this wave of attacks.
Kakashi was stunned~
Naruto actually dispersed the thick mist?
Why didn't he use this method earlier, and there was no coordination with him at all~
It seemed his blood was shed in vain just now~
With one attack missed, Zabuza must have already been prepared. It would be almost impossible to catch him with the dogs again.
"Kakashi, you're quite cunning, but your team isn't united~"
"However, that kid's strength is somewhat unexpected, so..."
Zabuza deliberately paused, his figure suddenly vanishing.
Seeing this, Kakashi's eyes suddenly narrowed. Not good!
"Naruto, be careful and stay alert. Zabuza has gone to find you~"
Kizaru heard the sound, his heart still vigilant.
In battles between Jonin, life and death often hung in an instant.
"It's too late!" Zabuza shouted loudly.
The kubikiribōchō, like a meteor, slashed across Kizaru's waist!
One slash, two halves!
Truly cut in half at the waist!
"Naruto~!"
Sakura, who was guarding Tazuna, screamed.
Sasuke's face was also ashen. That guy, was he just killed like that?
Kakashi couldn't believe his eyes.
Minato-sensei's descendant, just like that... Zabuzaheld the kubikiribōchō, facing Kakashi who was not far away.
His eyes held a hint of disdainful smile, "Dealt with one, who should I cut next?"
However,
What they all failed to notice was that there was no blood flowing from the cut of Kizaru, who had been cut in half at the waist. Instead... it was smooth and flat like a bronze mirror.
At the same time, the lower body that had fallen to the ground suddenly kicked, actually standing up, while his upper body transformed into light particles, quickly converging into a stream of light, condensing at his waist!
This unexpected scene completely shocked Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura!
They watched this scene in shock, looking in that direction.
Zabuza wore a triumphant expression.
Be shocked by this lord's strength!
Suddenly, he realized that the focus of those people's gazes didn't seem to be in his direction.
He abruptly turned his head.
And saw a completely unharmed "Naruto"!
The blond kid shook his head twice, making a clicking sound, "Oh dear, as expected of a Jonin, truly terrifying, strong like a monster!"
Zabuza's eyes widened~