Chapter Six: White... (Special thanks to Fat Carrot for the generous reward! ~Extra chapter!~ Thank you!~)

“......”
Everyone turned their eyes to Haoyun... especially Kakashi, whose gaze was filled with deep resentment.
You could have just done it—was it really necessary to say it out loud? Besides, aren’t ninja meant to be assassins striking from the shadows, using any means necessary, the strongest of warriors? Who ever said we need praise from others? Believe me, on behalf of all ninja, I could sue you for slander!
We have our dignity too!
“Kakashi, is that your student as well? Hmm, quite a personality...”
Zabuza choked for a moment, then managed to comment, “Quite a personality.”
Kakashi covered his face, mortified. “No, he’s too old for that...”
“Hey, I don’t mind being called old—actually, I’m pleased. But are we actually going to go through the formalities here or not? If not, let’s just get on with it and fight! Too much pointless chatter and the bosses will complain!”
Impatient from waiting, Sasuke couldn’t stand it any longer after hearing Haoyun’s words. He dashed forward, launching a fierce kick at the enemy!
“Naruto!”
“Got it—Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!”
Behind Naruto, hand seals flashed, and a thousand shadow clones burst forth. They quickly moved to occupy the air, left, and right around Zabuza, sealing off all avenues of escape.
But having already witnessed Sasuke’s strength, Zabuza was hardly foolish enough to face him head-on. The moment Sasuke moved, Zabuza formed a single-handed seal, using the Body Replacement Jutsu to slip outside the encirclement, leaving only a snow rabbit behind to be kicked into a pulp by Sasuke.
“Tsk, tsk,” Haoyun fanned the flames from the sidelines. “The rabbit is so cute—how could you hit the rabbit?”
“Shut up!”
Sasuke, Naruto, and Kakashi all erupted with three angry veins on their foreheads at the same time... This guy was just too annoying.
It had to be said, ever since leaving Marvel and with no more worries about his family’s safety, Haoyun had truly let himself go.
On the battlefield, the fight continued. Sasuke, whose strength had grown too rapidly, dared not use ninjutsu or ninja tools for fear of collateral damage; Naruto hadn’t yet unlocked the Rasengan on his skill tree, so could only fight hand-to-hand... As for Sakura, at this point... she might as well go wash up and get some sleep.
But Zabuza was not a ninja limited to close combat! Even among the Mist Village of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, he was a renowned powerhouse! Demon Zabuza!
“Hidden Mist Jutsu!”

Seeing that he couldn’t gain the upper hand after several exchanges, Zabuza unleashed his ninjutsu first!
Dense mist enveloped the entire field, so thick that you couldn’t see your hand before your face, let alone your teammates... In the fog, a cold voice echoed everywhere. A powerful killing intent held the three newly appointed genin completely paralyzed.
No, not even a finger could move!
“There are eight points—the throat, spine, lungs, liver, carotid, subclavian artery, kidneys, heart...”
Each vital spot named sent a wave of danger through everyone present.
It had to be admitted, the Mist Village’s Silent Killing Technique was truly formidable. First, the impenetrable fog caused panic, then the enumeration of vital points led the mind to spiral... With just one jutsu, the enemy had already played the situation to the fullest.
In truth, while the Silent Killing Technique might not harm seasoned chunin or jonin, against rookies—especially fresh graduates—its lethality was terrifying!
However, with one carefree soul now on the field, the situation was about to change.
“Hm... You missed a few. Should I add some more for you?”
Haoyun’s cheerful voice suddenly interrupted Zabuza’s recitation. Naruto, Sasuke, and the others instantly felt relief—the oppressive pressure on their hearts lifted, and they could move again.
“Spleen, left atrium, aorta, nape, occiput, behind the ear, temples... A stab in any of these would be fatal too! Looks like the Mist Village doesn’t study anatomy very deeply.”
Kakashi and Naruto exchanged glances—was this really the time for a medical debate? This was a killing technique, not a lecture hall!
“All these flashy tricks—let’s be done with them! Electromaster Level 5 derivative ability: Lightning Style—Kirin!”
Crack!
For the first time in actual combat, Haoyun unleashed his Electromaster power to the fullest, summoning lightning from the sky.
On the ground, the thick mist was instantly vaporized into hydrogen and oxygen by the high-voltage current. The jutsu that had cost Zabuza so much chakra was rendered useless in an instant.
A one-to-one exchange; with Haoyun’s Sage Body reserves, he’d probably only used about one percent of his strength.
“Who... who are you, really?!”
Zabuza’s voice trembled in fear. “When did the Leaf—when did your village have such a powerhouse? Not even the Third Hokage could match your strength.”
“Tch, I’m not even the strongest in the Leaf. The Third? He’s just an old man. There are plenty stronger than him.”
Haoyun waved dismissively. If only you knew—the most terrifying ones in the Leaf are the genin.

“All right, Sasuke, Naruto, round two! Sakura, you go too!”
“Yes, Sensei!”—three voices answered in unison.
Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke responded together, then charged at Zabuza with all their might.
Haoyun yawned and called Kakashi to sit down. “Relax, there’s nothing to worry about. Those three kids have finally crossed the threshold. Handling a mere jonin is no big deal!”
“Uh... but Zabuza is a jonin from the Mist Village...”
Kakashi still didn’t dare relax. If any of them died, his reputation would be ruined.
“Tch, it’s just Zabuza. Trust my students—they can win!”
Seeing Kakashi still standing watchfully by, Haoyun grew bored and shouted toward the battlefield, “Come on, kids, put some muscle into it! I’m getting hungry—finish this so we can eat!”
“Yes, Sensei!”—three voices rang out again.
As Zabuza tried to open his mouth to retort, Team Seven’s trio suddenly surged in strength, throwing him into chaos and nearly taking him down on the spot.
Sakura led the charge, her fists covered with Armament Haki (one of the three great Haki of the Pirate World, Armament Haki can be wrapped around weapons or the body, making them unbreakable and able to hit even elemental bodies!). Each punch met Zabuza’s Executioner’s Blade head-on, and she didn’t fall behind.
On the left, Naruto’s shadow clones harassed endlessly—self-destruction, taijutsu, ninja tools flying in all directions—leaving Zabuza no time to form seals.
On the right, Sasuke attacked as the main force with all his might...
In just a minute, Zabuza was already overwhelmed, teetering on the brink of serious injury!
“Naruto!”
“Sasuke!”
At the front, Sakura’s palms caught the slash of Zabuza’s giant blade head-on... As Zabuza hesitated for just a split second, Naruto and Sasuke coordinated perfectly, both landing powerful kicks directly to his face!
Zabuza rolled across the ground, bloodied and battered. As he tried to rise, three ice needles flew from afar, striking the vital points of his throat!
Haoyun sat up sharply, his gaze alight with anticipation at the Mist-clad ninja standing in the trees above!
Yes, this was what he’d been waiting for—the arrival of Haku, one of the greatest mysteries in the world of Hokage!