Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

I lost so miserably...

There was a hint of bitterness in Zabuza's eyes.

It's too awful.

This loss is too tragic...

Just like my life.

It's over before it even begins.

He closed his eyes and prepared himself for the onslaught that was to come.

"Ice Escape."

A faint voice sounded.

A strong chill spread across the sea.

"Ok?"

Shuiyue's eyes narrowed and her expression became somewhat helpless.

"No way..."

Zabuza waited a long time for the impact to come, so he opened his eyes.

What came into view was a huge wave completely frozen!

It reflects fine light in the sunlight, as dazzling and eye-catching as crystal.

"This is……"

He looked to the side.

This small area of ​​sea has been completely frozen.

White air came out of Bai's mouth and he slowly withdrew his hand.

"The winner has been decided, Zabuza, you lose this time."

"……Um."

Zabuza finally lowered his proud head.

"Amazing."

Toru Ito looked at the waves that were frozen like an ice wall, with surprise in his eyes.

"Bai's talent seems to be much stronger than I thought!"

"Even among the Snow Clan, he is considered a strong man who can be ranked among the best."

"It's not easy."

Yukina nodded in agreement, then wondered, "But didn't he use too much chakra to stop the Great Falls Technique?"

"Well...I don't know either."

Ito Toru spread his hands: "Maybe it's because I'm simply anxious."

Kaka!

The frozen wall of water made a cracking sound, then dissipated with a loud bang, turning into countless flying ice flakes that shattered and fell on the sea surface, splashing circle after circle of ripples.

And Bai stood in this scene with his back to Zabuza.

"So handsome."

Shuiyue couldn't help but say this, and then a look of displeasure appeared in her eyes.

"Damn it! This kid got away with it!"

"Well, now that the battle is won and lost, you should continue your training."

After Bai finished speaking, he continued to pull the two of them to start practicing.

Because they realized the gap after the battle just now, and also because their violent emotions were released, Zabuza and Suigetsu are now much more well-behaved.

“It seems pretty good now.”

Ito Toru nodded.

"See, my education is really useful."

I can't see you teaching with all your heart...

Yuina was a little speechless.

Except for Haku who was carefully cultivated, Zabuza and Suigetsu were basically left alone!

Even Bai's training treatment is not as good as that of Nawase and Shisui.

But in this way, Yukina was completely relieved.

"Didn't you say you would help them get in touch? When will you tell Zabuza?"

"Don't worry, wait until they come back next time."

"why?"

"You'll know when the time comes... ah! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!"

Ito Toru had his ears grabbed, and he grimaced and gasped.

……

Near the Hidden Mist Village.

Juzo and Mangetsu stopped.

"Why are there so many people in front?"

Juuzou was a little confused.

He could hear the bustling voices coming from a long distance away.

The two followed the sound and found this place, and discovered that a large group of people gathered here as if they were participating in a supermarket promotion.

"Wait a minute, I think I heard the sound of weapons fighting."

Man Yue closed his eyes and listened, while at the same time sensing that the voices among the crowd reached his ears.

"Okay, the winner is this side!"

"Congratulations on becoming a member of the Ninja Swordsmen. Now go get your Ninja Sword!"

"Great!"

The winner cheered and jumped up and down.

The loser was looking depressed, but soon a staff member told him that he could take part in the revival match and if he performed well, he might be able to get a ninja sword of his own.

Then he became happy again.

The crowd watching nearby were almost all contestants.

In order to prevent chaos, the venue was held outside the village.

Ordinary villagers are not allowed to watch.

"Ninja Swordsmen?"

Man Yue told Juzo what he had heard, leaving him puzzled.

"Is that the one you mentioned earlier?"

"What the hell is our Mizukage up to?"

"Who knows?"

A familiar mature female voice sounded nearby.

Terumi Mei!

She came to the two of them at some point and looked at Juzo and Mangetsu with complicated eyes.

"Just like I don't know why you guys, who were supposed to disappear on the battlefield, are here."

"as well as……"

Her beautiful eyes moved downwards and landed on the black robes with red clouds that the two men were wearing.

"If I remember correctly, it should be the clothes of Akatsuki organization."

"Have you betrayed the Hidden Mist Village?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the temperature of the surrounding air seemed to drop by several degrees.

“Terumi…”

Juzo said it was a bit complicated.

As people who worked together to help the Mizukage, the two had had some dealings with each other before.

Not to mention the Ghost Lantern Full Moon.

They went to Konoha together to take the Chunin Exam, and can be considered as ninjas who grew up together.

Now it is in a different position.

"us……"

Man Yue seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Forget it. I can pretend I didn't see anything now."

"I won't ask any more questions. It's meaningless. After all, we are old friends. I also hope that our communication can be frank."

Mei Terumi shook her head: "You guys are not here at this time to help Lord Yagura stabilize the situation, right?"

"Or are you now on the other side?"

"To be honest, we really don't know."

Juuzou sighed, "But we have our mission."

"Yeah, that's normal. After all, you can't be here for tourism."

Mei Terumi felt a little helpless.

She couldn't just say that the Hidden Mist Village had been reformed and you should come back soon.

Since the two have already joined the Akatsuki organization, there is no point in them coming back.

Furthermore, now is a time when friction between the Mizukage and the Daimyo is increasing.

If the two of them come back, it will only make the situation more complicated and chaotic.

but……

It is still important to find out why they come here.

"We won't do anything that would harm the Hidden Mist Village."

Juzo was no fool, and he saw that Mei Terumi hadn't asked the question, so he spoke directly.

"What if your mission requires you to do this?"

Mei Terumi asked meaningfully.

"Ninjas are tools to complete missions. You won't give up your missions just for the sake of friendship, right?"

"Then it will all depend on your own abilities."

Man Yue's expression also became serious.

"I will not show mercy."

"is it?"

Mei Terumi looked at him deeply and said, "You seem to be more confident than before. What's the reason for your confidence?"

"We can't say that."

"It doesn't matter if you don't tell me. I have the confidence."

As Terumim thought about Ito Toru, who still lived in the courtyard, the confidence in her eyes became more obvious.

The same is true for Juzo and Mangetsu.

The two sides smiled at each other confidently.