Sakura: "So... so amazing..."
She turned to look at her two teammates: "He actually... Senior Musashi is actually this strong?"
Naruto said proudly: "That's right! Sakura, my Boss is the best!"
Sasuke: "Big Bro Musashi's strength is indeed very strong. However, I was just guessing before, and wasn't sure exactly how strong."
Looking at the deformed Executioner's Blade, he couldn't hide the amazement in his eyes: "I didn't expect it to be so astonishing."
Sakura looked stunned.
But immediately, thinking of something, her face turned bitter: "I'm done for, I'm done for. My attitude towards him wasn't very good before. Ah~~~"
Naruto interjected: "Sakura-chan~ Don't worry!"
"Boss is full of training in his head; he won't take you to heart. Besides, Boss and I are best friends. I'll put in a good word for you then, and Boss will definitely think you are a beautiful and gentle girl!"
Sakura said pleasantly surprised: "Really? Naruto?"
Naruto chuckled: "Of course."
Then his eyes shifted, and he said somewhat shyly: "But... Sakura, after the mission ends, how about we... we... go on a date..."
Sakura instantly collected her expression: "Forget it, it doesn't matter if Senior Musashi hates me. After all, Kakashi Sensei is our Jonin leader."
Naruto: "(＝＿＝)."
On the other side.
Under Kakashi's amazed gaze.
Zabuza walked slowly back onto the bridge step by step.
At this moment, the look he gave Musashi no longer held contempt or anger.
Instead, it was like looking at a humanoid monster.
In that instant just now, he smelled the scent of death!
Even if it was momentary carelessness, even if the battle with Kakashi consumed too much energy.
It still couldn't cover up the opponent's terror.
Although the Executioner's Blade was not known for its hardness.
But a ninja capable of deforming it with one blow was enough to make him understand that he had no chance of winning.
Where did this guy pop out from?
Could it be the Raikage's illegitimate son?
He doesn't look like it either!
Throwing the ridiculous thoughts out of his mind, Zabuza walked up to Musashi and planted the Executioner's Blade on the ground with a clang.
He said crisply: "I surrender."
---
Ten minutes later.
Haku slowly woke up under Sakura's care.
What came into view was Zabuza with a troubled face.
Zabuza: "This is your condition?"
Musashi responded: "Yes, this is my condition."
"What, you don't agree?"
Zabuza: "...I agree."
"That's good." Musashi looked at Haku who had just woken up and said.
"You're awake."
"Since you're awake, remember this."
"As a condition for not killing you, Haku, from now on you will follow me."
"The time limit is three years."
"Within three years, Zabuza will collect the ninjutsu materials I need."
"After three years, you can leave. Understood?"
Haku didn't respond but looked inquiringly at Zabuza. Seeing the latter nod helplessly, he said without hesitation: "I understand."
"I will obey Lord Zabuza's order."
Asking Naruto and the others to take the injured Haku back first.
Musashi said to Zabuza: "Next, Zabuza, we still have things to do."
"What things?"
Musashi pointed at the few samurai who had been tied up all along: "We still need to thoroughly resolve Gato's matter."
"If Gato doesn't die, the lives of the people of the Land of Waves won't be completely improved."
---
Guided by the captured Gato subordinates, the group rushed to Gato's stronghold in the Land of Waves.
After setting off, Kakashi pulled Musashi aside and whispered: "Musashi."
"Does the Hokage agree to these things you're doing?"
Musashi said: "Lord Hokage? Of course he agrees!"
"I am Anbu!"
"Lord Hokage's direct subordinate!"
"Representing Lord Hokage's authoritative will!"
"Besides, what I'm doing are good deeds beneficial to Konoha; Lord Hokage will naturally agree."
Kakashi had black lines on his face.
Musashi continued: "First, Tazuna concealed the mission content. As a Konoha ninja, Lord Hokage's capable subordinate, I increased the mission remuneration, which not only won legitimate interests for Konoha but also improved the living standards of the people of the Land of Waves, and even facilitated friendly relations between Konoha and the Land of Waves. Lord Hokage won't object, right?"
Kakashi: "Mn... seems so."
Musashi: "Then, in the Land of Waves mission, Gato and Zabuza are both enemies. We solve the enemies; Lord Hokage won't object, right?"
Kakashi: "...True. Wait, no!"
He suddenly reacted and asked: "Not just this!"
"How do you explain keeping Haku by your side? He and Zabuza are missing-nin from the Mist."
Musashi looked strange: "The mission is completed, what's wrong with me making a friend?"
"Lord Hokage can't manage my private affairs, right?"
Kakashi: "..."
Musashi put his arm around Kakashi's shoulder and comforted: "Senior Kakashi, look on the bright side."
"You are already a Jonin leader now; I am the Anbu."
"Don't worry too much about such small matters~"
"When we return to Konoha, I will explain everything."
"Also, we accepted the mission; Gato won't let us go. In that case, instead of hiding at home, it's better to find him."
"I heard Gato is a wealthy tycoon; he must have a lot of savings."
"Don't worry, this has nothing to do with the bridge-building mission."
"How about we get rich together?"
Kakashi: "This... isn't good, right?"
"I heard that 'Ninja Moderator' will release a Collector's Edition, Gold Collector's Edition, Platinum Noble Prestige Edition in the future... Senior Kakashi, consider it?"
Kakashi: "...Musashi, you're right. If Gato's people are not dealt with cleanly, it's too dangerous for the people of the Land of Waves. Let's move faster!"
The group didn't go far before encountering the gathered enemies.
A man in a suit and sunglasses walked in front, followed by dozens of ninjas and samurai in various costumes.
Wielding weapons, looking arrogant with fierce hostility.
Musashi stopped.
"It seems we don't need to look for them with effort."
Opposite.
Gato also stopped with a group of thugs.
He saw Zabuza standing next to Musashi and the others, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Zabuza!"
"What's going on? Didn't you deal with them?"
Zabuza ignored him and turned to look at Musashi.
"What do we do?"
"Fight!" Musashi had no interest in wasting time with the other party, saying succinctly.
Then, lightning overflowed like water, covering his body. He moved first, flashing forward.
Behind him, Zabuza and Kakashi followed suit.
Bang!
Boom boom boom!!!~
"Kill them for me!"
"Kill!!~"
Boom boom boom...