Chapter 21 The battle begins!
That voice... even though he changed his tone, Kizaru recognized it in an instant!
Is it that guy...?
The one who saved Zabuza!
So, this guy isn't a beautiful girl, but a boy...?
A conflicted expression appeared on Kizaru's face.
"Something like this actually exists~"
Sure enough... are all the pretty ones boys?
It's rare to meet such a gentle big... "sister"~
But he has to be in an antagonistic position.
It's really a bit of a tough situation~
"Coming out to pick flowers so early, what's your name...?"
"Haku~"
"Haku?" Kizaru tilted his head and looked at him closely again, "You're a handsome young man, why do you like to wear women's clothes?"
Haku was startled, his expression changed greatly, and he also became vigilant, "How do you know?"
"You were the one who saved Zabuza that day, weren't you?"
"Where did I reveal a flaw!" Haku's mind was greatly shaken, and even his beautiful face was not so gentle.
"I didn't find any flaws, and I didn't feel any killing intent from you at all, it's just..."
"Just what?"
"It's just that I heard you speak before. Although you deliberately changed your voice, the moment you opened your mouth, I knew it was you."
"I see, my voice?" Haku suddenly understood.
"No time for you to be surprised, I'll capture you now and make you confess everything!"
Kizaru was unhurried. After he finished his last sentence, he instantly appeared behind Haku and reached out to grab him!
Bang!
A soft sound.
A section of withered wood appeared in Kizaru's hand.
Haku's figure also disappeared.
"Substitution Jutsu... right?"
Kizaru glanced at the withered wood in his hand and casually threw it aside.
Thick mist gradually rose.
It was already a misty morning, but now the white mist was so thick it seemed to flow like a tangible substance~
"Is that the Hidden Mist Village's Hidden MistJutsu? How troublesome!"
Kizaru muttered, feeling Haku's presence quickly receding.
It was no longer realistic to try and capture him again.
At the same time, Haku's voice drifted from afar, "You're Naruto, right? I'm sorry, my reason for living is Mr. Zabuza, I have no choice but to do this..."
Kizaru was stunned!
Is he already apologizing?
Does he really think I've reached his kill line?
Does he really think we're made of mud?
In the last team fight, Zabuza almost died on the spot.
Kizaru shook his head and returned to Mr. Tazuna's house.
There was still some porridge for breakfast.
He didn't care that the porridge had already cooled, and swallowed it in a few mouthfuls.
Then he returned to his room to rest.
After cultivating all night yesterday, even a Ninjaneeds to rest, otherwise his body won't be able to handle it.
Lying on the tatami.
He pondered his next plans.
Kakashi's body had recovered, and Zabuza's body was probably similar.
The damage from needle-like things like senbon is limited after all!
Ninja, presumably, have many ways to recover.
Also, the bridge in the Land of Waves was about to be completed.
The next battle probably wouldn't be far off.
It would probably happen in the next two days.
As he pondered all this, Kizaru's consciousness began to grow hazy, gradually falling into a dream... When he woke up again, it was time for dinner.
Kizaru was stunned!
Did he... sleep for an entire day?
Indeed, when it comes to sleeping, one must always be on a regular schedule and get a set amount.
Unless there are special circumstances, never stay up late.
The result of staying up late is an irregular schedule, and the risk of sudden death is greatly increased.
He arrived at the dining room.
Sasuke and Kakashi and the others were already there.
Seeing Naruto arrive, their eyes lit up.
Kakashi: "You've slept for so long, we can finally start eating."
Kizaru: "Yes, I'm really sorry to have kept everyone waiting." He then glanced at the sumptuous dinner on the table, "I'm going to eat."
Kakashi: "After dinner, go back and rest early, or meditate and cultivate. Remember, never stay up late. You must ensure you have ample energy tomorrow~"
Sakura was surprised, "Kakashi-sensei, are you saying...?"
Kizaru and Sasuke also looked at Kakashi eagerly.
Kakashi smiled and nodded, "After this period of recuperation, my Chakra has completely recovered, and Mr. Tazuna said that tomorrow is the day the bridge will be completed, so..."
"Tomorrow, Zabuza and his group will definitely come!"
Sasuke clenched his fists, secretly determined: Tomorrow, I must fight well and accumulate combat experience!
A battle with a strong opponent like Zabuza is very rare, and it is definitely a rare opportunity to improve oneself.
"But there's a problem. Besides going to the bridge, someone should also stay here to protect it! Who should stay?" Kakashi said, looking troubled.
Kakashi meant to leave Sasuke or Naruto. Although both were still very young, they both had the ability to stand on their own.
As for Sakura, although her strength was sufficient, she didn't have much of her own initiative right now. Leaving her to guard this place alone would be too much of a stretch.
However, Sasuke and Naruto, those two little guys, probably wouldn't be willing to stay.
After all, this isn't the bridge. Even if people from the other side attack, they would be some weaklings, merely a way to tie up our combat power.
Therefore, there's a high probability that no battle will occur here,
The two young boys eager for battle probably wouldn't want to stay here~
Just as he was troubled, Kakashi saw Naruto raise his hand.
"What's wrong?"
"Kakashi-sensei, we don't need to stay here at all. Wouldn't it be better if they all came with us to the bridge?"
"After all, this is their own bridge, and they should fight for it themselves. If they don't know how to resist, even if the bridge is built, they won't be able to protect it~"
Upon hearing this, Kakashi thought for a long time and felt that Naruto made a lot of sense.
"I'll go find Mr. Tazuna now and have him notify the villagers to go to the bridge together!"
He then walked to another room, turning his head as he left, "After you finish eating, rest early. Tomorrow will be a tough battle!"
Kizaru didn't say anything, burying his head and eating like crazy!
Only by eating his fill would he have the strength to fight!
Moreover, his body was currently in its growth phase.
After finishing his meal, Naruto returned to his room and meditated first.
Because he had slept all day, he wasn't very sleepy.
After a long time, he finally fell asleep!
...The next day.
On the bridge under construction in the Land of Waves.
Kizaru looked at the construction workers with a relaxed expression, but his heart was taut like a fully drawn bowstring.
That Jonin with the forty-meter greatsword could attack at any moment.
Silently, the mist slowly rose.
Kizaru's pupils constricted, and he instinctively pulled out a Kunai!
They're here!
The battle has begun!