"Substitution Jutsu... Damn it."
"Zabuza isn't some amateur like the Demon Brothers."
Seeing Sasuke's reluctance, Kakashi comforted him.
In Kakashi's opinion, their teamwork was already excellent.
If they hadn't encountered a renowned Jonin like Zabuza, their chances of success would have been very high.
"Kakashi, the three brats you're leading seem quite good."
In the forest, Zabuza didn't show himself, but he still gave a rather good evaluation of the trio's attack.
"Too bad, they're all going to die here."
"Water Release: Hidden Mist Jutsu."
As Zabuza performed his Ninjutsu, the area immediately became shrouded in thick fog.
"The three of you protect Mr. Tazuna, I'll handle Zabuza."
After speaking, Kakashi signaled Naruto with his eyes, then pulled up his forehead protector, revealing his Three Tomoe Sharingan, and formed hand signs.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique."
Kakashi didn't just randomly spew fire; he aimed it towards the executioners blade.
In his view, Zabuza would definitely retrieve the executioners blade first. With a weapon in hand, Zabuza could better utilize his'Silent Killing Technique.'
And things unfolded exactly as Kakashi had predicted.
After performing the Hidden Mist Jutsu, Zabuza intended to retrieve the executioners blade.
Just as he touched the executioners blade, Kakashi's Great Fireball Technique came soaring.
"Water Release: Water Wall."
Fortunately, Zabuza reacted quickly, using Water Wall to defend against the Great Fireball Technique.
However, this exposed Zabuza's position.
"Naruto!"
Kakashi shouted, and Naruto immediately responded: "Got it!"
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
"Swish, swish, swish~"
In an instant, Naruto created dozens of Shadow Clones, which rushed towards Zabuza.
"What? Is this brat not afraid of death?"
Zabuza, being experienced, naturally knew the characteristics of the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Because a person's endurance is limited, usually only a few Shadow Clones are created to assist in battle or gather intelligence.
He had never seen a freak like Naruto, who created dozens at once.
It wasn't that others couldn't create them, but they simply didn't dare, unless they wanted to experience sudden death.
Therefore, the Shadow Clone Jutsu is a normal Ninjutsu, while the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu is a forbidden Jutsu.
"Just mere Shadow Clones."
Facing Naruto's dozens of Shadow Clones, Zabuza paused for a moment, then began attacking them.
Although Shadow Clones are tangible and can attack others, they are incredibly fragile and will dissipate with just one hit.
Zabuza, being the second successor to the executioners blade, naturally had exceptional taijutsu. Even with Naruto's Shadow Clones using Divine Speed Hundred Changes to attack and evade, it had little effect.
It didn't take long for Zabuza to cut down all dozens of Shadow Clones.
"Kakashi, let us..."
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Just as Zabuza was about to say something, Naruto created dozens more Shadow Clones.
At this moment, Zabuza felt utterly exasperated.
He had just eliminated one wave of Shadow Clones, and now there were more?
Is that brat a monster?
Doesn't he get tired?
Helpless, Zabuza could only continue to wield his blade, while remaining wary of Kakashi.
After a while, these Shadow Clones were once again eliminated by Zabuza.
'There shouldn't be any more this time,' Zabuza thought. After continuously eliminating two waves of Shadow Clones, even an iron man would be exhausted.
Zabuza thought, after continuously eliminating two waves of Shadow Clones, even an iron man should be exhausted.
"Kakashi, let us..."
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Zabuza:... (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
Damn it, are you playing with me?
Zabuza's heart hardened. He refused to believe that the little monster opposite him could continuously create so many Shadow Clones.
Wielding the executioners blade, Zabuza cut down one Shadow Clone after another. The continuous waves of Shadow Clones had infuriated him, and he swung his blade with even more force than usual, as if increasing his strength could kill the original body.
"Clang~"
Another slash, and the Shadow Clone that should have dissipated didn't disappear?
Zabuza immediately felt something was wrong, but it was already too late.
"Bang~"
With the collision of a fist and a cheek, Zabuza was sent flying by Kakashi's punch.
"Naruto, Sasuke."
"Understood."
"Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms."
"Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill."
Zabuza, suspended in mid-air, desperately wanted to avoid their attacks, but he had no leverage. His left and right arms were directly struck by the two.
With a "wah" sound, Zabuza spat blood and collapsed.
"Hehehe, how's my strategy?"
Looking at the heavily injured Zabuza lying on the ground, Naruto chuckled.
Originally, Kakashi's eye signal to Naruto was to have Naruto use Shadow Clones to locate Zabuza, and then for Kakashi to deal with Zabuza himself.
Unexpectedly, Naruto directly suggested to Kakashi that he and Sasuke use the Transformation Jutsu to hide among the Shadow Clones, and then seize the opportunity to ambush Zabuza.
Such a simple tactic certainly wouldn't fool Zabuza, and Kakashi immediately wanted to refuse.
However, Naruto said he could create several more waves of Shadow Clones to mess with Zabuza's mind.
Even if Zabuza had a good mindset, it would still distract him and reduce his Chakra input into the Hidden Mist Jutsu.
With less Chakra input, the surrounding fog would naturally thin out. Once they had visibility, Kakashi could then engage as planned.
Seeing that Naruto had a complete plan, Kakashi didn't refuse.
As long as Naruto could sustain it, things were very likely to unfold as he said.
Naruto had originally prepared to create several rounds of Shadow Clones and was ready for Nine-Tails Chakra support.
But he didn't expect Zabuza's mental state to be so poor.
Naruto had only created two waves of Shadow Clones, and Zabuza's mental state had already fluctuated.
So, there was nothing more to say, just go for it... "Brat, can you tell me your name?"
Zabuza's two arms were effectively crippled by Naruto and Sasuke.
But he held no resentment.
The profession of a Ninja is either to kill others or be killed by others.
He had killed many people, so he was naturally prepared to be killed himself.
In these final moments, he wanted to know who had defeated him.
"You're asking me?"
"Listen carefully, my name is Uzumaki Naruto, and I'm the man who's going to become Hokage someday!"
"So, are you going to be the Hokage, or the man who's going to be the Hokage?"
For some reason, every time Sasuke heard Naruto say that, he really wanted to retort.
"Damn Sasuke, do you want to fight?"
(╬￣dish￣)
"Huh? Want to fight? Do you think I'm scared of you?"
Convex(艹板艹)
"Not scared? Then come on, I'm telling you, I've wanted to punch you for a long time."
(╬◣д◢)
"Come on if you're not afraid of humiliating yourself."
ヾ(｡｀Д´｡)ﾉ彡