just an instant… Naruto and Sasuke, despite trying their best, had their bodies hit in multiple places by the opponent's senbon, and plumes of blood mist burst forth. Their faces, arms, waists, and legs were covered in blood.
"Damn it, is this guy's Chakra also this massive?!"
"Why are these senbon endless?!"
Naruto could only try his best to dodge first. His Chakra was already exhausted; although he had rested for a moment and recovered some, after fighting Zabuza's Water Clone, it was depleted again.
Now he was just putting on a brave front.
Although he could refine Chakra while fighting, whatever he refined was quickly used up.
However, luckily, his Physical Strength was also incredibly powerful.
In this moment of crisis, he also activated the power of the [Physical Monster] entry, allowing himself to unleash the power of Taijutsu. His body dodged left and right, avoiding most of the senbon attacks, and even had a gap to launch a counterattack.
"Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Naruto roared, ignoring the streaks of blood gushing from his cheeks, and unleashed a powerful kick that fiercely struck an ice mirror, yet still failed to break it.
"Bastard, what sturdy ice mirrors!"
Sasuke, on the other hand, continuously dodged with the power of his Sharingan.
But he was, after all, only a Double Tomoe Sharingan user, and his own Chakra and mental power were insufficient. Coupled with the previous battle with Zabuza, he was also at his limit now.
Bang bang—
Soon, Sasuke was also wounded all over, blood constantly gushing out.
Outside the Ice Mirror Dome, Kakashi and Hinatacouldn't fully see the battle inside, only hearing Naruto and Sasuke roaring at times and crying out in pain at others, clearly indicating they were at a disadvantage.
For a time, both couldn't help but worry immensely.
"Naruto-kun, Sasuke…"
"Please, don't let anything happen…"
Kakashi sighed, "They both have exhausted their Chakra and strength, but the opponent is in peak condition and powerful, forming hand signs with one hand. Coupled with the Ice Release Bloodline Limit secret Ninjutsu, he is definitely not an opponent to be easily defeated… "
"Hinata, you… cough cough… you go help Narutoand Sasuke…"
"But, but Kakashi-sensei… and Tazuna-san…"
Tazuna said in a deep voice, "If those two guys don't die, I won't be able to survive either."
"Go, Hinata!"
Kakashi also nodded, "Go…"
Hinata hesitated for a moment.
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Kakashi said, "Hinata, I know you're worried about Naruto…"
"Of course, also Sasuke, so, hurry and lend them a hand…"
Hinata hesitated for a moment, but still shook her head.
"I've been keeping my Byakugan active, observing the battle inside. Naruto-kun and Sasuke won't be defeated so easily…"
"No, no, I am very worried about Naru… very worried about them, but I am also worried about the safety of Kakashi-sensei and Tazuna-san."
"They can still fight, but Kakashi-sensei is already…"
"The enemy is so cunning, it's hard to say if there will be reinforcements, so I…"
"I will not leave Kakashi-sensei and Tazuna-san unless absolutely necessary."
Kakashi's heart also stirred.
"Hinata, you truly… are a strong and gentle child…"
Tazuna could only sigh.
Hinata smiled gently, "Because I… believe in Naruto-kun, and also Sasuke…"
…At this moment, within the Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals, Naruto could still hold on, after all, possessing the Uzumaki Clan bloodline, coupled with the [Physical Monster] and [Two-Pronged Approach] enhancements.
The former gave him astonishing physical strength, allowing his flesh and blood body to unleash monster-like power.
The latter allowed him to refine new Chakra at any time during battle.
But Sasuke had gradually reached his limit.
After an intense battle, even Kakashi using his Sharingan had directly fainted.
Let alone a mere Genin?
Although Sasuke was a legitimate Uchiha Clanmember, he was still too young, too inexperienced, and his body was too weak… "How about it, Sasuke, can you still hold on?!"
Naruto could see his struggle.
But how could Sasuke admit defeat in front of Naruto?
"Don't underestimate the Uchiha Clan!"
He roared, suddenly firing off numerous Shuriken, scattering them like falling cherry blossoms, counterattacking the senbon in all directions.
With the power of his Sharingan and his exquisite Shuriken Technique, he actually temporarily swept away the sky full of senbon!
"Hm?!"
Haku's expression also changed.
These two had fought fiercely with Zabuza-sensei's clone; by all accounts, they should have reached their limit long ago.
Why are they still so strong?!
Haku seemed to have the absolute initiative, but he also knew that if the two of them weren't exhausted, he would probably have already lost… Fighting the strong against the weak was naturally an unfair victory, but to protect Zabuza, he wouldn't hesitate at all.
In an instant, the area in front of Sasuke was clear.
"Good opportunity!"
Sasuke shouted loudly, also reminding Naruto to coordinate.
"Understood!"
Naruto immediately understood.
He knew that this was probably Sasuke's last bit of strength, and the last chance he had created for the two of them.
"Wind Release: Violent Wind Palm!"
Sasuke also unleashed his last bit of Chakra.
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
The Ninjutsu of the two instantly merged into one, transforming into a giant fiery dragon, empowered by the raging winds, roaring and madly blasting towards an ice mirror!
Haku also knew something was wrong and hurriedly retreated from that ice mirror.
Rumble—
Crack!!!
With a crisp sound, the entire Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals completely shattered!
Hinata was overjoyed: "That's great! Naruto-kun! Sasuke!"
Naruto also cheered, "Sasuke! We did it!"
Sasuke also showed a rare smile at the corner of his mouth.
However, the next moment… he suddenly blacked out, and his body involuntarily collapsed… "Sasuke?!"
Naruto was greatly alarmed and quickly ran forward, wanting to help Sasuke, who had fallen from exhaustion.
In a flash of lightning.
"I will never let you escape!"
"If you do, Zabuza-sensei will surely die!"
Haku finally lost his temper, his hair splayed out, and his face was somewhat distorted and ferocious.
Bang bang bang—
Streaks of senbon shot out from the remaining ice mirrors, all fiercely aimed at the fallen Sasuke!
"Sasuke!"
Just as Sasuke was about to die here—
Naruto suddenly lunged forward, using his body to shield Sasuke.
Thud thud thud—
Dozens of Ice Release senbon brutally pierced Naruto's body.
"N-Naruto-kun!"
Hinata couldn't help but exclaim.
Kakashi's face also turned extremely pale.
However, the most shocked was Sasuke himself… He stared at the drops of blood falling on his body, hands, and even his face, gaping at Naruto, who was bowing his head and enduring the pain in front of him… "Bastard!"
"What are you doing?!"
"I don't need you to save me at all!"
"Why did you do this?!"
Naruto gasped for breath, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
"Who the hell knows why?!"
"Who… who wants to save you?!"
Sasuke's eyes could no longer maintain the Sharingan and returned to their normal state.
His black pupils trembled slightly, and at that moment, his heart was not shocked or sad… but bewildered and at a loss.
He didn't even know what to think, or how to think… Haku's expression also changed drastically as he watched this scene.
From Naruto and Sasuke, he thought of himself and Zabuza-sensei.
"Can you also sacrifice yourselves for your comrades?"
"Just like I would for Zabuza-sensei…"
"Although I am very moved and admire you, our positions are ultimately different. For Zabuza-sensei, I still have to ask you to die…"
"I'm sorry."
He suddenly raised his hand again, about to fire senbon one last time.
But at this very moment.
Zabuza Momochi, who was lying on the ground, struggled and stood up again!
He suddenly pulled out the senbon from his neck, gasping for breath.
But soon, he looked at Haku, at the Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals, and then at Kakashi, who was collapsed in the distance, and immediately understood the current situation.