After waiting for an hour and a half, Qin Yu finally saw Zabuza Momochi, his footsteps unsteady. It was clear he'd been playing a game of cards.
"The agreed-upon location wasn't here, brat!"
Zabuza's resentful voice echoed, and coupled with the Kubikiribōchō in his hand, he seemed fierce. However, his expression of utter indifference and his already weary steps were completely out of sync.
"I'm not interested in a live show."
Qin Yu casually retorted, then looked towards the distant road. That was the path to the Land of Tea. If things went as expected, the Akatsuki's commissioned mission would be taking place there.
Of course, that was assuming the system's faction mission was actually the same as the mission Zabuza Momochi had received.
While Qin Yu was still pondering this, Zabuza's face turned green. At the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of Uchiha Itachi. According to the information he'd received, Uchiha Itachi shouldn't know what that place was.
After all, neither the Konoha ANBU nor the Uchiha clan would typically go to such a place, let alone gather intelligence there.
"I only vent after having nightmares!"
Zabuza Momochi explained calmly, then walked past Qin Yu, heading toward the Land of Tea. Seeing this, Qin Yu understood that the Akatsuki's mission was really a faction mission given by the system.
Understanding this, Qin Yu's expression became excited. The appearance of a mission would definitely be more efficient than a one-sided massacre. The mission reward would probably still be gold coins, after all, only gold coins had purchasing power in the shop.
But whether it was really like this, he would have to wait for the mission to be completed before knowing. After all, everything was just wishful thinking now.
"Nightmares?" Qin Yu was a little curious about Zabuza Momochi's explanation. A bloodthirsty butcher would actually have nightmares.
"Do you know Might Duy?"
Zabuza Momochi, walking ahead, asked this question, his whole body trembling. Obviously, the Might Duy he mentioned was the root of his nightmares.
"I know Might Guy!"
Qin Yu answered coldly, while slowly starting to think. Might Duy was Might Guy's father, a terrifying lower-ranking ninja with the Eight Gates Released Formation. According to his memories from his previous life, his final opponents were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure.
Understanding this, Qin Yu looked at the Kubikiribōchō behind Zabuza Momochi, his eyes showing some sympathy. If things went as expected, this guy was one of the three who had barely survived Might Duy's Eight Gates Released Formation.
"Might Guy? You should be talking about that little brat back then." Zabuza Momochi was silent for a moment before continuing, "I am Zabuza Momochi, originally one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure. At our peak, we playfully chased after Might Guy's group of three, and then we met Might Duy…"
At this point, Zabuza Momochi's steps slowed down. Obviously, he didn't want to recall these events.
"After that battle, four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure died, and the remaining three escaped in a sorry state. I was one of those who barely survived!"
Zabuza Momochi's voice continued, causing the expression of Qin Yu, who was following behind him, to become somewhat playful. So it was as he thought!
At this moment, Zabuza Momochi stopped abruptly. He pulled out the Kubikiribōchō and swung it backward, the blade stopping steadily at Qin Yu's neck.
"Listen, there's something I need to make sure of, and that is the ninjutsu you excel at…"
Zabuza Momochi's cold voice came, and seeing no reaction from Qin Yu, Zabuza Momochi put the Kubikiribōchō back into the ground.
He placed his right hand on the Kubikiribōchō, continuing the previous topic, "As you can see, I use this Kubikiribōchō to slash enemies. What about you?"
Seeing that Zabuza Momochi was somewhat fatigued, Qin Yu didn't overthink it, blurting out, "Genjutsu, Katon, Shuriken!" These were all techniques Uchiha Itachi had been proficient in, and thus, naturally, were also Qin Yu's specialties now.
Upon hearing this response, Zabuza Momochi's expression shifted. He looked at Qin Yu in astonishment, a playful expression on his face. "You're quite low-key, aren't you! The former Konoha ANBU Itachi, Sharingan Itachi, the clan-destroying Itachi, your name is famous!"
"They're just rumors!" Qin Yu retorted, his face devoid of expression, in the face of Zabuza Momochi's jest.
"Oh..." Hearing Qin Yu's reply, Zabuza Momochi was unconvinced. After all, how could a clan annihilation be a rumor? Did they think Konoha was stupid?
Zabuza Momochi didn't dwell on this issue, instead returning to the topic of team coordination. "Let's set up our tactics. You take the initiative, using Genjutsu, Shuriken, whatever techniques you're good at. Then I'll charge in, and you provide support from the rear. That's tactic B."
"What about A?"
"Everyone fights on their own!"
"Understood."
"Here's a piece of advice: don't underestimate your opponents based on their appearance."
"Understood."
After the tactical arrangements were made, Zabuza Momochi, Kubikiribōchō in hand, continued forward, with Qin Yu silently following. As the sun neared its zenith, the two arrived at a path flanked by rice paddies.
"I'm not interested in your reasons for joining the Akatsuki, nor do I want to ask. But since you're here, our mission target will arrive shortly. I hope we can work together smoothly!"
Upon arriving, Zabuza Momochi spoke calmly. Judging by this, he was quite considerate of newcomers.
"Oh."
Qin Yu responded coldly and began to wait. An hour later, a team carrying a palanquin appeared in the distance.
Four guards, plus two palanquin bearers—this was the escort configuration for their mission target.
"They're here!"
Zabuza Momochi's cold voice cut through the air as Qin Yu was still observing. Zabuza then stepped out from the shadows, standing squarely in the middle of the road.
"Who's there? Get out of the way!"
A guard's shout rang out. The instant he heard it, Qin Yu pulled out seven kunai and hurled them forward.
Swish!
The guard who had shouted was the first to fall. The remaining three guards followed suit, dropping to the ground. Then, the two sedan bearers also fell, their bodies still.
Without the bearers, the sedan crashed heavily to the ground. Finally, a kunai, taking advantage of the impact, pierced the curtain and flew toward the person inside.
A muffled groan echoed, and the battle was over.
Zabuza Momochi, who had just raised his Kubikiribōchō and was preparing to charge forward, was now bewildered. His eyes were filled with confusion. He looked at Qin Yu blankly, his expression slightly distorted.
Just as Zabuza Momochi was about to say something, Qin Yu had already arrived in the center of the battlefield, immediately starting to scavenge for loot.
Looking at Qin Yu's back, Zabuza Momochi felt like he was just here to watch the show.
Oh, wow (づ●─●)づ
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