Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Water Style... Water Prison Technique!
The fate of being at the mercy of others made everyone feel utterly helpless.
"Sasuke, don't be afraid. I will protect you even at the cost of my own life," Kakashi said reassuringly, noticing Sasuke's tension.
"Oh?" Zabuza's voice echoed through the thick mist.
The next moment, Morkel felt a presence beside him!
Turning swiftly, he saw Zabuza looming over Uncle Dazna, his massive executioner's blade raised high!
At the critical moment, Morkel pulled out two kunai and blocked the incoming strike.
Clang!!
The dull sound of metal clashing echoed, and Morkel's arms went numb from the force.
Zabuza was secretly shocked.
'This kid is so young, yet he managed to block my beheading sword?'
Then, something even more astonishing happened. Morkel emitted a green steam-like energy from his body. With a firm grip on the back of the enormous blade, he yanked it fiercely!
Zabuza hadn't anticipated such strange physical strength from a mere child. The moment his sword was pulled, he was momentarily distracted!
Kakashi seized the opportunity and lunged forward with a kunai!
Swoosh!
The sharp blade slashed through Zabuza's throat!
But instead of blood, water spilled out from the wound.
"A Water Clone!" Kakashi muttered, realizing the trick.
Before anyone could react, the real Zabuza appeared behind Morkel, swinging his sword horizontally!
"You've got some skill, kid, but it's a pity—you'll soon be another name on my list!" Zabuza sneered.
Yet, just as the sword was about to connect, Morkel vanished!
Zabuza's eyes widened.
'What kind of ninjutsu is this?!'
His blade sliced through thin air.
Kakashi quickly formed a hand seal. "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!"
Water gathered into the shape of a fierce dragon and surged toward Zabuza!
But as the attack landed, Kakashi realized it was another water clone!
Behind Dazna, the real Zabuza appeared once more, his blade poised for a downward strike.
Swoosh!! Clang!!
This time, Sasuke reacted swiftly, intercepting the attack with his kunai!
Not wanting to be left behind, Naruto lunged forward with a kunai, aiming straight for Zabuza's torso!
The rogue ninja scowled and jumped back, creating distance between them.
At that moment, Morkel used the Body Flicker Technique, appearing beside Naruto.
"You three did a great job!" Kakashi praised.
Not only had they protected themselves, but they had also ensured Dazna's safety. It was commendable.
Just as he finished speaking, he noticed Morkel had disappeared again.
'What is this kid up to now!?' Kakashi thought.
On the other side, Zabuza barely dodged a kunai that whizzed past his cheek.
Just as he was about to counterattack, Morkel used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport behind him!
Morkel caught his kunai mid-air and slashed downward!
Reacting quickly, Zabuza swung his massive sword upwards!
Puff!!
Morkel's kunai struck first, piercing Zabuza's shoulder!
At the same time, Morkel left a teleportation mark on Zabuza's body!
With everything in place, he instantly teleported back beside Naruto and Sasuke.
Zabuza's blade had once again missed its mark!
Rage bubbled inside Zabuza.
Being bested by Kakashi was one thing.
But to be toyed with by a mere child?!
'Could it be…' Zabuza's eyes narrowed. 'This brat is using the same technique as the Yellow Flash?!'
The Fourth Hokage had once dominated the battlefield using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
And now, a twelve-year-old was using it against him!
A super-genius had appeared in Konoha!
On the other side, Morkel teleported next to Naruto and gave Kakashi a knowing look.
Kakashi understood immediately and gave him a subtle thumbs-up.
Then, Kakashi removed the forehead protector covering his left eye, revealing his Sharingan.
This was the first time Morkel saw the legendary dojutsu up close.
Its crimson hue and black tomoe patterns radiated a mysterious, overwhelming power.
Meanwhile, Zabuza ran onto the lake, rapidly forming hand seals.
Being on water would amplify his Water Style techniques.
Kakashi's Sharingan fixated on Zabuza's movements.
The two Jōnin's hands moved at the same blinding speed.
Morkel glanced between them, astonished.
Kakashi was mirroring Zabuza's every move with absolute precision!
Then, at Kakashi's signal, Morkel retreated to stand beside Naruto and Sasuke.
Both Jōnin completed their hand seals simultaneously and shouted:
"Water Style: Waterfall Jutsu!"
A massive torrent surged forth from both sides!
Just as the jutsu clashed, Morkel suddenly rushed forward, heading straight for Zabuza!
"Foolish brat! You think you can take me head-on?!" Zabuza roared, swinging his sword again.
This time, his blade hit its target—Morkel's neck!
Crack!
Zabuza smirked.
But then, something shocking happened.
Morkel's body flickered, turning into pure lightning!
"What?!" Zabuza gasped.
Electricity crackled, surging into Zabuza's sword and paralyzing his entire body!
'No... I got tricked!!'
The real Morkel used the Body Flicker Technique to reappear behind him.
Forming a quick series of hand seals, he shouted:
"Water Style: Water Prison Jutsu!"
A sphere of water rose from the lake, trapping Zabuza completely!
Zabuza thrashed but was completely immobilized inside the water prison.
"I didn't expect it to actually work... This kid is full of surprises," Kakashi muttered, wiping sweat from his forehead.
Naruto and Sasuke watched in awe.
Morkel had single-handedly trapped a Jōnin-level ninja!
Zabuza, trapped inside the water prison, glared furiously at Morkel.
'I underestimated him...'
Victory seemed within reach—but was the battle truly over?
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