"idiot! Instead of standing there grinning, hurry up and protect me! I can't hold this for long!"
Unlike Naruto, Kakashi had reacted long ago, throwing shuriken and Kunai.
Zabuza's Chakra exploded, breaking the binding and barely blocking the attack, though he was still grazed by a shuriken. There was no time for an offensive; he had to immediately retreat from the girl's attack range.
If he were caught again, he might actually be killed by Kakashi.
"Joke's on you, did you really think I only had one crowd control skill? Genjutsu: Hell Viewing Technique!"
Unfortunately, Zabuza didn't have much to fear; the Genjutsu didn't even hold him for a second, but it was enough for Kakashi to land a blow.
"Damn brat!"
"Good job, Kano. Anything else?"
Passing by her, Kakashi gave Kano a thumbs-up, wanting more control skills. Kano tossed him two earplugs and pulled out her hunting flute.
"Of course, no problem! Naruto! Use Harem Jutsu and turn into the beautiful sister you saw that morning!"
Hearing Kano's command, Naruto immediately performed the Harem Jutsu.
In an instant, many Haku-lookalikes in pink clothes swarmed in front of Zabuza.
"Zabuza-sama~"
When he heard Kano mention some 'Harem Jutsu', he guessed it was some lewd Ninjutsu, but he was confident that female charms wouldn't affect him.
But he didn't expect it would be male charms!
Zabuza really froze for a split second and was stabbed again by Kakashi.
"Good job, Naruto!"
Dealing with Kakashi while these two annoying brats were around, Zabuza might really lose. He had to go all out immediately and take one down first!
"You've run out of tricks, haven't you? Then it's time for my counterattack!"
"In your dreams! Watch me keep you locked down! Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
The hand seals were completed, and a violent wind blew from Kano's mouth. The hunting flute resonated with it, the sharp flute sounds stirring people's nerves like a storm.
This was a large-scale, indiscriminate mental attack.
Requiem Music Score!
Suddenly, everyone present felt a splitting headache and mental dissipation. Naruto directly covered his ears and crouched on the ground, losing his combat effectiveness. Zabuza's spirit was also shocked, and his body wouldn't obey him. Tazuna even fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth. Fortunately, Kano had already driven the other workers away, as they weren't the targets for either side.
Only Kakashi, wearing the earplugs Kano provided, was only slightly affected. He was about to deliver a lethal blow, his Lightning Blade already prepared!
"Haku!"
Kano hadn't expected to beat Zabuza to the point of crying for help.
Haku was also finding it difficult to move due to the Requiem. However, hearing Zabuza's voice, he still rushed over quickly.
Enduring the demonic sound piercing his ears, Haku threw needles toward Kano, Kakashi, and Naruto.
Even Kakashi was shocked that someone with such strong willpower existed!
Kano had no choice but to stop her performance to dodge, and Kakashi also gave up the pursuit to prioritize rescuing the incapacitated Naruto.
Kano turned around, intending to continue playing the Requiem, when she saw Zabuza catch the needles originally aimed at Kakashi and stab them through his own eardrums. With no other choice, she ran to Naruto's side and used a Lullaby Score whistle to restore his spirit.
"Holy crap, he's too ruthless to himself."
"Haku, go kill that girl first."
"Yes."
Zabuza couldn't take it anymore; he planned to kill Kano first.
Haku responded and charged toward Kano with staggering steps. Zabuza could no longer hear his words.
"Secret Technique: Demonic Mirror Ice Crystals!"
A circle of ice mirrors surrounded the fleeing Kano!
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