Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

Swish!Swish!

Zabuza's figure shuttled across the rooftops like a nimble wild cat.

He knew the entire Mist Village well without even looking at a map.

This is his talent.

When performing tasks, he would quietly memorize the surrounding terrain, and he could even discover secret passages that even the locals didn't know about.

This is also the reason why Zabuza was able to escape unscathed even though he failed to assassinate the Mizukage in the original work.

His strength is not the strongest, but his vigilance is definitely the highest.

They are also very aware of danger.

If they hadn't met Kakashi, Sasuke and Naruto, and if not for various unexpected coincidences, any other team in the original work would have died if they had met the combination of Zabuza and Haku!

I can only say that their luck is really bad...

And now, Zabuza, who was in peak condition, quickly arrived at the location of his mission target.

This is an alley.

There were not many people around, and there were ugly graffiti on the walls, which had turned into filth that had soaked deep into the walls because no one had cleaned them up for a long time.

"..."

Zabuza stopped at the entrance of the alley.

He sensed that his mission target was inside.

But something is strange.

"Have you noticed it? You are indeed a demon from the Hidden Mist..."

A slightly hoarse voice came from the air.

Then, a slovenly dressed man who looked like he had not slept well for a long time, had a haggard face, dark circles under his eyes, and exuded a pungent smell of tobacco, walked out of the alley.

There was a sense of decadence emanating from his entire body.

It was a feeling of having no desire to live.

Zabuza narrowed his eyes slightly.

"You don't look like the murderer mentioned in the mission scroll."

"No, I killed someone."

The decadent man subconsciously reached into his trouser pocket, but only took out an empty cigarette box.

"Have you finished smoking... Yes, it should be time."

His body suddenly began to tremble violently and uncontrollably, like a dying person.

What's wrong with you?

Zabuza looked at him coldly.

"Then I will make it short."

The decadent man took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.

"Zabuza, there is a boss who admires you very much."

"If you agree, he is willing to recruit you into the company."

"? Is your boss sick?" Zabuza sneered.

"Since you know my name, don't you know my identity?"

"What kind of company are you? Why do you want to recruit me as a member of the Kirigakure Anbu? I'm afraid your company will collapse as soon as I enter."

"Hehe...hehe..."

The decadent man laughed oddly: "You know what? I thought so at first."

"As a person who has experienced this, I advise you not to be too impetuous."

"Otherwise, my fate will be yours."

"That's enough nonsense."

Zabuza lost his patience.

Swish!

In just a moment, his figure appeared behind the other person!

The kunai in his hand stabbed out!

However, what Zabuza didn't expect was that he actually stabbed nothing!

? !

All that remains is an afterimage.

This guy is really faster than me?!

Zabuza could hardly believe this conclusion.

And a hand filled with the smell of tobacco had already grasped his hand holding the kunai.

"The boss's name is Cardo."

A hoarse voice came from behind.

"'...Kill me if you want!" Zabuza stood where he was and raised his head as if he had accepted his fate.

I didn't expect to die here...

Although he was always cautious, he couldn't help but have thoughts of regret flashing through his mind.

Just a small negligence resulted in the loss of life!

It seems that there is no way to fulfill the agreement with Bai to compete.

Do not know why.

At this moment, Zabuza found that he had no extra thoughts.

On the contrary, I felt an indescribable concern for the child whom I had only met a few times.

But he shouldn't encounter such a thing, that guy named Toru Ito is still very reliable.

After knowing the news of my death, perhaps you can guess something.

It didn't take long for Zabuza's look to change from unwillingness to relief.

It seems there is nothing to worry about...

"Hehe...I won't kill you, cough cough cough!"

The decadent man behind him coughed loudly, then grabbed Zabuza's hand and stabbed it back hard!

puff!

Warm blood covered Zabuza's arm.

Boom!

The decadent man behind him fell down, his eyes still open, reflecting Zabuza's surprised look as he turned back.

"Why?!"

He quickly squatted down and held the decadent man's throat, eager to find the answer.

However, the other party pulled the corner of his mouth, but only revealed a somewhat ugly smile, and then lost his breath.

"..."

Zabuza slowly loosened his grip.

He knew he was in trouble.

"Cardo..."

Zabuza thought to himself, "Who is he?"

The decadent man who could easily defeat him had to commit suicide because of Cardo's order.

Zabuza is not a fool. Just from this incident, he can realize that the so-called company must be an extremely terrifying behemoth!

Before this, the Kirigakure Anbu did not have any records about this company!

This is unacceptable!

There was also a shadow in Zabuza's eyes.

But no matter what, the task must be completed first.

This is Zabuza's unique professional ethics.

With heavy steps, he returned to the mission hall.

"Hand in the mission."

Zabuza handed over the mission scroll.

The task receptionist took the scroll, looked around, and found that no one was paying attention here, so he said something in a low voice.

"It seems that you have passed Lord Cardo's test. We will be colleagues from now on."

? !

Zabuza's pupils shrank and he almost stood up.

"I didn't accept..."

"Okay, okay, a lot of people say that."

The mission receptionist waved his hand impatiently, then took out the reward: "In the Water Kingdom, everyone will work for Lord Cardo sooner or later, just like you, just like me."

"I only reminded you a few words because you performed the task very efficiently before. Don't take it for granted."

"..."

Zabuza clenched his fists but said nothing more.

……

It was getting dark again.

After the training, Bai was in much better condition than during the day.

I also ate twice as much as usual for dinner.

He has confidence now!

When Ito Toru saw how happy he was, there was some relief in his eyes.

Bai's talent is not particularly strong, but it is much stronger than ordinary people.

Today he taught him White Wind Style and Water Style, and also taught him the basic usage of Ice Style.

Finally, under the pretext of sparring, Bai was given some electric therapy.

In his current state, he might be able to fight even against an ordinary Chunin!

but……

Ito Toru glanced out the window.

Why hasn't Zabuza come back yet?