Naruto: The Ōtsutsuki Bloodline Development Manual

Zabuza couldn't help but feel that his luck had taken a turn for the worse.

He had come to the Land of Waves simply to secure a new job, only to run into a group of Konohagakure ninjas.

And not just any ninjas—the infamous Copy Ninja, one of the Legendary Sannin, and a young genius who was likely a key figure in Konoha's future.

At first, Zabuza thought the situation wasn't too dire. After all, he was already a missing-nin from Kirigakure. But to his dismay, he had walked straight into the lion's den.

"This is bad..."

Zabuza cursed inwardly. Analyzing the situation, he quickly realized that fighting both Kakashi and Jiraiya simultaneously would be an immense challenge.

If it were a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't mind testing his skills against the legendary Sharingan Kakashi or even Jiraiya of the Sannin.

But two against one...

"The weak point is that kid!"

Zabuza knew better than to harbor unrealistic hopes in a two-on-one scenario. His best option was to stall for time while relying on Haku to capture the boy.

"Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique!"

Having made up his mind, Zabuza immediately took action. In a low voice, he instructed Haku,

"Take care of that boy. Use everything you've got and capture him quickly."

Zabuza had absolute trust in Haku. Among his peers, few could match Haku's strength.

"Yes."

Haku's expression grew serious. The sudden battle had caught him off guard, but he would follow Zabuza's orders without hesitation. In an instant, Chakra began to surge within him.

"The Hidden Mist Technique, huh... how fitting..."

Jiraiya watched as the mist thickened around them, pursing his lips. This technique was a hallmark of Kirigakure.

However, neither Jiraiya nor Kakashi made any move to stop it.

They were heading to the Land of Water soon, where the conditions would be even harsher. Letting Kitagawa Minamoto adapt to fighting in such an environment in advance wasn't a bad idea.

"I'll handle Zabuza with Kakashi. You take care of the kid by his side. Any problems?"

Jiraiya spoke softly. Minamoto nodded but couldn't resist correcting him.

"That's not a girl—it's a boy."

"?"

"He's flat-chested."

"..."

Jiraiya had no intention of debating such matters with Minamoto. As the mist continued to thicken, both he and Kakashi grew more serious.

A ninja's battle left no room for carelessness, especially in the Land of Waves, where the abundant moisture gave Zabuza a significant advantage.

Kirigakure ninjas, accustomed to the misty and water-rich environment of the Land of Water, excelled at using Water Release and leveraging the mist to their advantage.

In such conditions, their combat strength could be greatly amplified.

Even Kakashi, years later, nearly met his match when facing Zabuza under similar circumstances.

"I'll use Wind Release to disperse the mist. You pinpoint his location and take him down quickly."

"Got it."

After a brief exchange with Kakashi, Jiraiya acted immediately.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

With a powerful gust of wind, the dense mist was partially blown away.

Kakashi, already on high alert, activated his Sharingan. The red glow of his eye quickly locked onto Zabuza's position.

"There!"

Leaping into the air, Kakashi charged toward Zabuza, who was hidden in the mist. Jiraiya followed closely, attacking from the opposite side to flank him.

Clang!

The clash of metal and the roar of ninjutsu echoed through the mist.

"Zabuza-sama..."

Haku, growing anxious, glanced at Minamoto. Gritting his teeth, he launched his attack without hesitation.

In a flash, Haku transformed into a blur, appearing right in front of Minamoto.

"Fast..."

Minamoto had been keeping a close eye on Haku. As soon as Haku closed the distance, Minamoto's body erupted with purple lightning.

Clang!

A crisp sound rang out as Minamoto's White Fang short blade unsheathed, slicing through the air with a trail of purple electricity.

"What?!"

Haku's senbon needles were instantly shattered by Minamoto's blade.

"Such strong offensive power?"

Though young, Haku was a member of the Yuki clan and naturally gifted with Ice Release. Combined with Zabuza's rigorous training, Haku's abilities far surpassed those of ordinary ninjas.

Yet this was the first time his attack had been so easily countered.

Whoosh!

Haku hesitated for a moment, but Minamoto didn't. Determined to force Haku to reveal his Ice Release, Minamoto pressed his attack relentlessly.

Crackle!

Minamoto's short blade, crackling with purple lightning, slashed through the air. Haku was forced to dodge repeatedly, but even so, the lightning grazed him, drawing blood.

"He's too fast, and his swordsmanship is terrifying. But the most dangerous thing is that purple lightning—it's incredibly sharp."

Haku quickly analyzed the situation. Seeing Minamoto charge at him again, he formed a single-handed seal.

"Secret Technique: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death!"

In an instant, the surrounding mist condensed into countless water needles, which shot toward Minamoto at high speed.

"Is that all you've got?"

Minamoto raised an eyebrow as his short blade danced in a dazzling display.

With a series of sharp clashes, the water needles were deflected one by one.

In the next moment, Minamoto closed the distance and delivered a slash.

Haku reacted quickly, dodging the blade, but Minamoto followed up with a kick to his abdomen.

Thud!

Haku was sent flying backward but managed to flip in mid-air, landing on his feet.

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet!"

Imitating Haku, Minamoto formed a single-handed seal and unleashed a roaring fire dragon. The intense heat caused the surrounding mist to evaporate slightly.

"This level of power..."

Haku felt the heat bearing down on him and gritted his teeth. Cold Chakra surged within him, affecting even the mist around them.

"Ice Release: Ice Rock Dome of Magnificent Nothingness!"

Thick ice formed a barrier in front of Haku, blocking the fire dragon's advance. Without pause, Haku formed another seal.

"Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals!"

In an instant, countless mirrors made of ice appeared, surrounding Minamoto and trapping him in what seemed like an absolute domain.

"So this is Ice Release..."

Minamoto glanced around at the mirrors, raising an eyebrow. Just then, Haku's voice echoed through the icy prison.

"I don't want to fight you, but you've gone too far. For Zabuza-sama's sake, I must give it my all. I'm sorry!"

With those words, Haku raised his hand, and countless senbon needles rained down, filling every inch of the enclosed space.

But instead of panicking, Minamoto suddenly smiled. Looking toward one of the mirrors, he spoke softly.

"There's no need to apologize. In fact, I should thank you. After all..."

"You've just done me a huge favor!"

As his words fell, Minamoto's body erupted with purple lightning, illuminating the mist with its brilliant glow.

Even Zabuza, who was being pressed by Jiraiya and Kakashi, sensed that something was amiss.

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