i am kimimaro

A gray mist enveloped the entire bridge.

"Not good, it's the Hidden Mist Jutsu!"

Kakashi exclaimed, shielding everyone behind him, and pulling back the forehead protector covering his left eye, revealing the crimson three-tomoe Sharingan.

This was the first time Kimimaro had seen the Sharingan.

"So this is the Sharingan of the Copy Ninja Kakashi? Truly amazing."

Kimimaro couldn't help but admire it in his heart.

Ocular power!

Just this single three-tomoe Sharingan made Kimimaro feel pressure.

It showed how astonishing the power of the Sharingan was.

Of course, in the entire Uchiha clan for nearly a hundred years, there wouldn't be more than ten people who could wield the Sharingan to Kakashi's level.

But even so, facing the Hidden Mist Jutsu, the Sharingan's power would be somewhat diminished.

The Sharingan wasn't the Byakugan, it didn't have the ability to see through things.

If vision was obstructed, it was obstructed, creating blind spots.

The Hidden Mist Jutsu would increase these blind spots.

This was the method Zabuza thought of to counter the Sharingan after his battle with Kakashi.

It could be said that the Hidden Mist Jutsu was one of the few ninjutsu that could restrain the Sharingan.

But unfortunately, this technique appeared very few times in the later stages.

Not only against the Sharingan, but also against the vision-sharing Rinnegan, the Hidden Mist Jutsu was also a countermeasure.

Kakashi looked through his crimson left eye into the thick fog and couldn't help but frown.

Ninja battles were about information warfare, and now, he was at a disadvantage.

Zabuza had found a way to counter him, while his understanding of Zabuza wasn't comprehensive enough.

This was how ninja battles were, whoever had more complete information had a higher chance of winning.

"Kakashi, we meet again. You're still the same, bringing along these useless brats."

Zabuza's voice echoed on the bridge.

"You're indeed still alive."

"Hehe, want to kill me? It's not that easy."

As soon as Zabuza finished speaking, six Zabuza appeared around them.

Water Release: Water Clone Jutsu!

Similar to the Shadow Clone Jutsu, but its power was at most one-tenth of the original, and it couldn't stray too far from the original.

Its only advantage was that its abilities would be enhanced in water.

"Water Clone Jutsu again! This time, it won't be so easy to defeat us!"

Naruto and Sasuke exchanged glances and attacked simultaneously!

Chakra gathered at their feet, and their speed instantly increased!

The results of their many days of tree climbing training were displayed at this moment.

Two figures intertwined, and Zabuza's six water clones were instantly broken, six puddles of water scattering on the ground.

"Hey, did you see that? This is the result of our training!"

Naruto's face was full of pride.

"Oh? Have you gotten stronger?"

Zabuza and Haku emerged from the thick fog, their figures flickering, making it difficult to pinpoint their location.

"We can't hold back this time, Haku. Otherwise, we'll be in trouble."

"It seems so, Zabuza-san."

Zabuza's gaze fell on Kimimaro, who was standing to the side.

"Kimimaro Kaguya, what are you doing mixed up with these Konoha people? After leaving Kirigakure, are you planning to join Konoha?"

"Kaguya?"

Kakashi was taken aback and also looked at Kimimaro.

He naturally knew what this surname represented.

The Kaguya clan, the Shikotsumyaku!

It was once a renowned bloodline limit clan in the ninja world.

But four years ago, this thousand-year-old clan was annihilated by Kirigakure.

Could there still be a survivor?

Sasuke also glanced at Kimimaro curiously.

Coming from a prestigious clan, he naturally knew about the Kaguya clan.

"Is he also a survivor of his clan, like me?"

Thinking of this, Sasuke felt a bit more empathy towards Kimimaro.

People with similar experiences tended to resonate with each other.

"I didn't expect to see you here, Zabuza-san. I'm currently a Sound ninja, and my purpose here is only to kill Gato."

Kimimaro pointed to the Sound Village forehead protector on his forehead.

"Kill Gato? Then don't get in the way of my mission. Considering we're both missing-nin from Kirigakure, I'll spare your life. After I kill them and take Gato's bounty, I won't care how you kill him."

"I'm sorry, Zabuza-san. I've already decided to cooperate with these Konoha friends. Today, I won't back down."

"You foolish brat. Since you refuse to retreat, I'll leave you here along with them!"

Zabuza was also a proud person. Since Kimimaro wouldn't retreat, he would deal with him too.

So what if he was a genius from the Kaguya clan?

Who here wasn't a genius?

"I'm also very interested in experiencing Zabuza-san's skills. The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were once Kirigakure's signature. But now, I wonder if this signature is still resounding."

Hearing this, Zabuza's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"After your blood feeds my Executioner's Blade, you'll know if this signature is still resounding or not."

Zabuza gripped the Executioner's Blade, pointing it directly at Kimimaro.

The atmosphere instantly heated up.

A battle was about to break out.

Seeing Kimimaro facing Zabuza without fear, Sasuke's group was a bit surprised.

Recalling the fear they felt when they first faced Zabuza, the two were not on the same level at all.

"That's truly something to look forward to."

Kimimaro extended his right hand, and pale white bones emerged from his palm, then landed in his hand.

"What? Bones are coming out of his body?"

Everyone was shocked.

"There's no mistake, this is the Shikotsumyaku of the Kaguya clan!"

Kakashi said gravely.

Seeing this scene, Sasuke's group felt a chill in their hearts.

Using bones as weapons indeed didn't seem like something a normal person would do.

"Dance of the Camellia!"

Kimimaro launched the first attack!

With the bone sword in hand, he thrust directly at Zabuza not far away!

Chakra surged under his feet, and he burst forth with astonishing speed.

In the blink of an eye, the bone sword was already in front of Zabuza.

Clang!

The massive Executioner's Blade blocked in front, receiving Kimimaro's unstoppable sword strike.

"Brat, you're quite impatient."

Zabuza's face was cold.

Kimimaro didn't reply, his attack hadn't ended yet.

His sword was blocked, but he twisted his waist and attacked from the side.

A whip kick swept towards Zabuza's left ribs.

Zabuza's pupils contracted, he hadn't expected Kimimaro's body to be so flexible, and his counterattack so fast!

He extended his left hand and immediately blocked the kick.

A tremendous force transmitted through, and he almost lost his footing.

His left whip kick was blocked, but Kimimaro twisted his body again, and his right leg also kicked out!

Zabuza dodged!

The right whip kick swept past his ear, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.

Before Zabuza could catch his breath,

The sword, which had changed direction, attacked once more!

Clang!

Zabuza swung his right hand forcefully, and the Executioner's Blade clumsily parried the sword strike.

The sword was deflected, and Kimimaro, in mid-air, kicked out with both legs!

Thump!

Both feet landed on the blade of the Executioner's Blade, and with a forceful stomp, Zabuza retreated several steps before stabilizing himself.

Kimimaro leaped up, extended his left hand, and spread his five fingers, aiming at Zabuza.

"Five Finger Bullet!"

Five finger bones shot out simultaneously!

Like five bullets, piercing towards him!

"Damn it!"

(End of Chapter)