"Sharingan?
Isn't that Sasuke's eye? How does Kakashi-sensei have it?!
Could it be a secret technique that can be cultivated??"
Naruto, who didn't know what was going on, exclaimed in surprise when he saw Kakashi's left eye.
His big mouth immediately exposed Sasuke's information!
"That Uchiha brat??
So that's it, he's the descendant of the tragic Uchiha clan from the rumors..."
Zabuza Momochi's eyes sharpened at his words, and he abruptly looked at Sasuke, his killing intent erupting... The value of a Sharingan was much higher than an A-rank mission!
With Kakashi's strength, he couldn't take that Sharingan, but an eye from a Genin? That might be possible!
At that time, whether for his own use or to sell, it would be a good choice.
"Naruto, are you stupid or ignorant?!
Ninja intelligence is absolutely not to be leaked casually.
Are you trying to harm Sasuke by doing this?"
Kakashi's heart sank when he saw Zabuza's killing intent, and he complained helplessly.
Such an idiotic teammate is sometimes more dangerous than a companion who lacks team spirit!
Who knows if they might suddenly expose your trump card during a battle, allowing the enemy to turn the tide.
"No, it's not that exaggerated..."
Naruto's face stiffened at Kakashi's scolding, and he belatedly realized his mistake, saying sheepishly.
"Idiot Naruto... If anything happens to Sasuke-kun, I definitely won't forgive you!!"
Sakura clenched her fists and shouted angrily, quickly flashing to Sasuke's side and nervously staring at Zabuza.
"I won't let him hurt you, Sasuke-kun..."
Even though her body was trembling with fear, Sakura still gritted her teeth and stepped forward.
"Sakura..."
Sasuke's pupils slightly constricted at her words, and for the first time, he felt a sense of approval for Sakura.
It wasn't based on his understanding of the original character, but genuine personal emotion... There is great terror in life and death!
But similarly, true feelings can be seen in times of trouble... "Damn it, Sakura, don't underestimate me!
That guy with no eyebrows, don't even think about hurting Sasuke or Sakura in front of me, Lord Naruto... Shadow Clone Technique..."
Suddenly, Naruto, who had been repeatedly scolded, roared angrily.
With a 'bang,' he created a dozen Shadow Clones, and they swarmed towards Zabuza...
"Idiot, don't be so reckless..."
Kakashi immediately tried to stop him, while simultaneously rushing towards Zabuza as a precaution.
"Sakura, protect Tazuna-san..."
Seeing Naruto's actions, Sasuke's lips curved into a smile, and he quickly formed hand signs, moving past Sakura.
"This, is this what they call a bond...?"
"Bang..."
As Sasuke rushed out, Kakashi made the first move, clashing with Zabuza in a single strike.
Using the collision to parry, Zabuza did a side flip, grabbed his kubikiribocho, and swung it casually...
"Boom, boom, boom..."
Naruto's clones were instantly shattered like paper...
'Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique...'
Sasuke seized the opportunity and erupted, an orange-red, high-temperature fireball instantly roaring out...
"Not bad, Uchiha brat!"
Zabuza sneered and quickly dodged the fireball.
"Warm-up is over, the real battle begins... Water Release: Hiding in Mist Technique..."
While dodging, Zabuza's eyes turned cold, and he formed hand signs to activate the Ninjutsu.
In an instant, the clear forest transformed into a dense fog where one couldn't see their own hand in front of their face... Kakashi's expression changed drastically, and he quickly flashed to appear in front of Sasuke.
"You three, form a swastika-formation to protect Tazuna-san and yourselves..."
Hearing Kakashi's command, Sasuke immediately went to Sakura's side to guard without a word.
Naruto did the same...
"Kakashi-sensei, who exactly is that guy?"
Sakura looked at the thick fog nervously, wanting to gather as much information about the enemy as possible.
"One of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist, Zabuza Momochi!
The enemy is a powerful opponent who is very skilled in Silent Killing Technique.
Just like now, he's using the cover of the dense fog to find an opportunity for a single, fatal blow!
You must be on high alert..."
Kakashi fully activated his Sharingan and scanned his surroundings, making Naruto and Sakura even more nervous.
And in the brief moment Kakashi was speaking, the mist grew even thicker, making it impossible to see!
"Throat, carotid artery, lungs, liver, spine, subclavian artery, kidneys, heart... eight places... So, which vital point should I attack...?"
Just as the atmosphere grew tense, Zabuza's voice suddenly echoed from all directions...
Along with that sinister voice, a terrifying killing intent emerged from the fog, pressing down on everyone.
Immediately, the three of them—Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura—felt as if they had fallen into endless terror!
The mental pressure made it almost impossible to breathe...
"This, this is a Jonin!"
"My body, I can't move..."
Naruto and Sakura almost simultaneously whispered tremblingly, their bodies shaking uncontrollably.
"This, this is the killing intent of an Elite Jonin!
My body and heartbeat are trembling and racing involuntarily, my mind is enveloped and suppressed... This feeling is as uncomfortable as a lamb waiting to be slaughtered."
Sasuke, suffering the same treatment, his pupils constricted violently, secretly alarmed.
If an Elite Jonin was like this, how terrifying would Orochimaru, the Tailed Beasts, and the Ōtsutsuki be in the future?!
Thinking of those beings, Sasuke's mental pressure instantly reduced by more than half...
"So that's it... The core of killing intent is a contest of will and spirit.
Sharingan, activate..."
Sasuke, having gained a moment to breathe, pondered slightly, his dark eyes instantly turning into crimson single tomoe.
His perception was enhanced, and he regained control of his body!
The Sharingan inherently belongs to Yin Release power, and thus has strong resistance to killing intent...
"Sakura, Naruto... I won't let you die here!"
Looking at the two terrified individuals, Sasuke gripped his kunai and composed himself.
Protecting others was also saving himself!
Allowing him to gain new life in this unfamiliar world...
"Sasuke is right... I will protect you with my life, and I will never let my comrades be killed!"
Kakashi also shouted at the same time, unleashing his killing intent to clash with Zabuza's, easing the pressure on the three of them.
"Is that so??"
Suddenly, Zabuza's voice sounded in Sasuke's ear.
Almost simultaneously, the sharp kubikiribocho slashed down at Sasuke!
Sasuke, with his Sharingan activated, narrowed his eyes and immediately swung his kunai to block.
"Bang..."
In the nick of time, Kakashi intercepted the attack before Sasuke.
The sharp kunai instantly pierced Zabuza's abdomen!
"This is, a Water Clone..."
Kakashi and Sasuke's expressions changed drastically at the same time, as trickling water seeped from where the kunai had struck.
"Be vigilant..."
Kakashi gave a warning and was about to leave his spot, but in that instant.
"Too slow..."
Zabuza suddenly reappeared, and an extremely sharp slash instantly cut Kakashi in half at the waist.
"It's over!"
Zabuza said with a ferocious look in his eyes, then turned his gaze to Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura.
"Are you already afraid just like this??
You three brats, just because you wear a forehead protector doesn't make you Ninja.
A true Ninja must have the courage to face death!
Fearless fighting spirit and the resolve to sacrifice themselves.
You three are not worthy of being Ninja..."
While Zabuza was lecturing, a system prompt sounded in Sasuke's mind again.
"Detected Zabuza's malicious advice, triggering a 10x C-rank reward.
Mission: Slap Zabuza; Reward: Hidden Mist: Silent Killing Technique..."