"Are you full?"
"Yes."
After treating Haku to a large meal,
they returned to the park.
Over another meal,
Qingchuan had gained another little follower, who not only told him their name but also followed quietly behind, saving him a lot of trouble.
From afar, Qingchuan cancelled the Binding Spell that held Zabuza in place.
And with a hysterical roar, Zabuza, who had spent a full hour in the restroom with excrement, finally exploded!
"Girl!"
"Today, I’m going to kill you!!!"
Heaven knew what he had endured!
Immobilized in that position,
he had squatted over the pit for more than an hour!
His legs were numb.
His butt was dry.
It was more painful than death!
He refused to endure it any longer.
Even if it meant death, he would defend his honor!
"Oh no!"
Haku’s face paled as they tugged on Qingchuan’s arm.
"Let’s go! That guy is a ninja from Kirigakure!"
Haku was terrified.
In their memory, their experiences with Kirigakure ninjas hadn’t been pleasant:
Their gentle mother had been killed by them,
all because of the power within them.
Seeing another Kirigakure ninja, especially one with such a terrifying aura,
Haku’s only thought was to get this woman away from here!
"Don’t worry... this guy is very easy to talk to."
Qingchuan patted Haku on the head.
Meanwhile, he glanced at Zabuza’s neck.
It was just a glance.
A glance that was harmless, perhaps even alluring to some...
But it sent a chill straight to Zabuza’s head!
The scene from not long ago played in his mind.
In an instant!
Zabuza’s anger subsided, the numbness in his legs disappeared, and his mind was perfectly clear!
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Zabuza turned his head away.
He was now subdued.
Qingchuan sighed inwardly.
He was starting to think that this guy was all bark and no bite.
Perhaps it was because he didn’t have Haku by his side that he lacked resolve.
"Mr. Zabuza’s credibility is worrying."
Qingchuan needled him.
"We had an agreement to act, but how come you spent so long in the restroom?"
"Were you afraid that having to relieve yourself would affect your performance?"
Zabuza clenched his fists tightly.
He felt utterly humiliated.
Especially since the source of the humiliation was a young girl.
But reason told him that to infiltrate Kirigakure silently, this girl must possess considerable strength.
Perhaps... resolving the issue with the Mizukage wasn’t just empty words?
Zabuza couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.
He wasn’t lacking in patience.
Compared to his discontent with the Mizukage, this humiliation was something he could bear.
He just hoped his choice was right:
Helping an outsider to kill the Mizukage.
"Enough of this nonsense, girl."
When Zabuza turned around again, meeting the girl’s gaze,
he suppressed the rising anger and chose to compromise.
"I can fulfill your request by this time tomorrow."
"But if you mess it up, don’t blame me for not helping you."
With that, Zabuza disappeared.
In Qingchuan’s soul perception, Zabuza’s aura indeed headed straight for the Mizukage’s Office.
"It seems like Mr. Zabuza has his own ideas."
Qingchuan’s lips curled up, full of interest.
Initially, he had only planned to follow Zabuza to the Mizukage’s Office,
infiltrate it, beat Yagura, and make a speedy retreat.
But things were different now.
He had the little guy Haku by his side, and a frontal assault on the Mizukage’s Office was still the least preferable option.
Now that Zabuza seemed to be planning something, perhaps he intended to lure the Mizukage out.
That would be all the better.
A swift victory, followed by a quick escape.
In the meantime, he could also complete the task Nagato had given him.
Perfect.
Qingchuan slightly adjusted his plan, took Haku’s hand, activated Shunpo, and disappeared...
Not long after,
in a small forest far from Kirigakure,
Kisame Hoshigaki, while recuperating from his injuries, suddenly sensed something and his expression turned cold.
"So, it’s here."
Still vigilant,
the person was fast, and clearly skilled.
Kisame wouldn’t let his guard down until he confirmed that the newcomer was with the organization.
Grabbing Samehada, bare-chested, Kisame used Shunpo to reach the roof and look toward the distant approaching direction.
"Hmm?"
Two figures became more and more distinct.
One tall, one short, but even the taller one wasn’t as tall as him.
Judging by their figures... it should be a girl and a child.
Killing intent flashed in Kisame’s shark-like eyes.
Madara had said that only one person would be coming to meet him.
The Samehada in his hands seemed to sense something, and began to writhe, begging for blood.
"Don’t worry... you’ll soon have a feast, Samehada."
He reassured his beloved blade.
Then, Kisame charged directly towards the two figures!
Qingchuan, who was hurrying forward with Haku, suddenly stopped.
Finding Kisame wasn’t difficult.
Earlier, while following Zabuza to Kirigakure, he had locked on to Kisame’s approximate location.
But it seemed that all these blade users lacked manners.
Zabuza was like that, and so was Kisame.
He had been hoping to say hello.
But this guy just charged straight at him with his blade?!
Did they not know how to communicate properly?
Qingchuan felt somewhat offended.
But...
It was fine too.
If they didn’t want to communicate properly, then he didn’t need to give Nagato any face!
Raising a single finger, spiritual power quickly gathered at its tip!
Qingchuan squinted, aiming at the rapidly approaching figure, tilting his head slightly.
"Hadō #73: Sōren Sōkatsui!"