Chapter 117
"Hidden Mist Jutsu."
Zabuza Momochi activated his unique Body Flicker Technique, allowing him to instantly traverse through dense fog. Not only was he incredibly fast, but he was also completely silent, making him impossible to guard against!
This was precisely the true trump card of his so-called Silent Killing technique!
"Be careful!"
Hinata and Sasuke knew that Naruto was at his weakest, and they resolved to fight to the death.
Suddenly, a flash of blade and sharp edge cut through the mist!
It instantly appeared before their eyes!
It was as if it had already cut within an inch of their eyeballs!
Any ordinary Genin would have already panicked and been directly struck down.
But these two were, after all, members of Team 7.
Hinata immediately unleashed her full power, striking out with a self-created Guardian Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm.
"Haa!"
Bang—
Chakra burst forth, precisely striking the blade of the executioners blade with extreme accuracy!
With a muffled thud, it actually deflected Zabuza's strike by a few inches!
"Hmm? What kind of move is this...?"
Zabuza's heart stirred.
Sasuke had already completed his hand seals, spewing out a powerful Fire Release Ninjutsu from his mouth.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"
Instantly, fiery projectiles like scattered flowers and exploding fireworks shot out from all directions towards Zabuza!
Zabuza, missing his attack and forced back by Sasuke's Ninjutsu, could only temporarily retreat, re-entering the dense fog.
He let out an angry roar, becoming increasingly agitated.
"How dare a few brats block this great one's path!"
"You're asking for death!"
His repeated failures at the hands of a few Genincaused his violent and bloodthirsty mentality to erupt, and he gradually began to lose his reason.
However, this was not entirely his fault.
A renowned Jonin being repeatedly thwarted by a few rookie Genin would make anyone increasingly irritable.
But in truth, this was not so strange.
Firstly, this Zabuza was merely a Water Clone, and one of several Water Clones he had created.
Secondly, as Kakashi-sensei said, the three members of Team 7 were absolute genius Ninja!
Even if they were only Genin, Naruto possessed immense Chakra, was a Physical Monster, and his Wind Release Ninjutsu was exceptionally refined.
Sasuke was an Uchiha orphan, had awakened his Double Tomoe Sharingan, and his Fire ReleaseNinjutsu was equally masterful.
Hinata, on the other hand, was the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Clan, with astonishing Byakuganperception and her unique Guardian Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm.
Even if it was Jonin versus Genin, it was by no means easy for a single Water Clone to contend with three genius youths.
Within the dense fog, the clashing of blades could be heard intermittently from not far away.
Clearly, Kakashi-sensei and Zabuza's main body were locked in an intense battle.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata could only hope that Kakashi-sensei would win.
As for here... protecting Tazuna and defeating Zabuza's Water Clone was their mission!
Zabuza roared, this time directly swinging his executioners blade towards Naruto!
He knew Naruto was exhausted of Chakra and physically weak, making him the weakest link.
Just as Naruto was about to force himself to move, Hinata had already rushed forward, her Byakuganwide open, unleashing her full power to guard the person she loved most.
"Hinata..."
Hinata unleashed another Guardian Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm, but this time, Zabuza, having gained experience, instantly changed his move, avoiding her palm strike and still slashing down towards Naruto from a tricky angle!
"Oh no!"
Hinata was, after all, only a Genin, and her self-created Guardian Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palmwas far from perfect.
Facing a Jonin like Zabuza was still too much for her.
Watching the executioners blade fiercely strike towards Naruto.
The blade's gleam was already upon them!
Suddenly—
Clang!
With a soft clang, Sasuke, wielding his Kunai, crossed his arms and blocked the strike!
"Hmm? Another annoying brat!"
Naruto looked at the two guarding him, and his emotions surged.
Hinata was one thing, but even the bastard Sasuke...
Sasuke defended against the opponent's strike, and Hinata seized the opportunity to unleash a Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm.
Zabuza, knowing the power of the Gentle Fist Art, could only temporarily retreat.
Naruto couldn't help but say, "Sasuke, you..."
Sasuke coldly replied, "Don't misunderstand, I'm just protecting Tazuna and completing the mission!"
At this moment, Naruto finally understood Sasuke's insincerity.
"Damn it..."
"I didn't need you to protect me anyway!"
In his heart, he was actually grateful, moved, but like Sasuke, he would never admit it.
Amidst the complex emotions, Naruto had already recovered some strength.
Although his Chakra reserves were immense, with the power of the [Multitasking] trait and his Chakra Refining Technique already perfected, he was constantly recovering and refining Chakra. He had now recovered two or three tenths of it.
Naruto then roared, "Let me handle this!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Immediately, savage Chakra erupted again, transforming into a sweeping gale that directly dispersed the dense fog before them!
Zabuza couldn't help but frown, "Has that brat's Chakra already recovered?"
"He's simply a monster..."
As the mist cleared, Kakashi-sensei and the three members of Team 7 could see each other again, and seeing that the other party was unharmed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Naruto, Sasuke, Hinata, well done!"
Naruto grinned, "It's not just that, watch us, Kakashi-sensei, we're going to completely defeat this bastard's Water Clone!"
Hinata also smiled gently, "Yes, Naruto-kun!"
Sasuke grunted, "Of course."
Tazuna, behind them, also said in a deep voice, "Go, Naruto, Sasuke, Hinata!"
"Don't worry about me anymore, otherwise we'll all die!"
"It's better to let you fight with all your might and defeat this bastard!"
Naruto nodded, "You're right!"
"Let's go, Hinata, Sasuke!"
"Mm."
"Oh."
In an instant... the three of them, with no more reservations, spread out their formation. Naruto in the center, Sasuke on the left, and Hinata on the right, they all charged towards Zabuza's Water Clone.
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!"
Naruto unleashed the Wind Cutter Technique he had diligently practiced for the past three days.
However, it only stirred up an inconspicuous wind blade that cut through the ground, heading towards Zabuza.
Zabuza sneered disdainfully, easily dodging it.
Naruto was filled with resentment.
He had basically mastered his Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, but the Wind Cutter Technique was indeed still far from perfect...
Sasuke had already instantly fired his Shuriken.
In terms of Shuriken Technique, no one among his peers could match him.
Zabuza dared not be negligent, swinging his executioners blade to knock them all down.
But Sasuke had already appeared behind him, unleashing a powerful Fire Release Ninjutsu.
"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
Instantly, flames transformed into a straight-moving, scorching fire dragon, fiercely blasting towards Zabuza!
Zabuza suddenly leaped outward, already standing on the river surface, activating his Water ReleaseNinjutsu.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu!"
Immediately, a water dragon roared out, colliding head-on with Sasuke's Dragon Fire Technique.
Water Release countered Fire Release, and Sasuke's Dragon Fire Technique was quickly annihilated.
"Damn it—"
Sasuke also frowned deeply.
At this moment, Hinata had already rushed to the water's surface; she had completed her water-walking training and could also walk on water.
"Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm!"
Bang—
Bang bang—
A continuous barrage of fist and palm techniques, like a violent storm, forced Zabuza back a few steps.
But very quickly, he fiercely swung his executioners blade, forcing Hinata to retreat.
The combined offensive of the three still couldn't overcome Zabuza.
Kakashi-sensei, while fiercely battling Zabuza's main body, shouted a reminder.
"If you don't work together, you won't be able to defeat him!"
Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata's hearts all stirred simultaneously.
Naruto and Sasuke exchanged glances, suddenly remembering something... It was when Team 7was formed, during the bell test to pass Kakashi-sensei's challenge... The two didn't speak or communicate, but they nodded in tacit agreement(tacit understanding).
At this moment... Naruto unleashed all of his remaining Chakra.
"Wind Release: Gale Palm!"
Sasuke also suddenly used his Sharingan in conjunction with Naruto's attack, activating his strongest Fire Release Ninjutsu.