Haku's body rolled on the ground several times before slowly coming to a stop.
He knew that if he attacked Sasuke, Naruto would rush to protect him without hesitation. He guessed right.
"Naruto! Are you okay?"
Sasuke anxiously looked at the injured Naruto in front of him. Did this stupid guy think he was that weak?
He didn't step in before because he feared that beating the weak wouldn't give Naruto and Sakura the necessary growth experience.
He wasn't worried about the attack just now. It was this guy who suddenly ran into his sight. He was about to attack but had to hold back.
"Hey, heehee, don't worry. I'm fine. After all, being tough is my biggest advantage! I just feel a bit numb and can't move."
"Naruto."
Seeing that this guy could still crack a joke with him, it meant he wasn't seriously injured. The stone in his heart finally dropped.
"Stupid Naruto!"
"Aheh~"
Sasuke and Naruto both turned their gazes to Haku, who was lying on the ground unable to get up.
"Stop being so stubborn. Stop this now."
"Why? Why did you suddenly come out to stop us? If there wasn't this bridge, everyone could live. Isn't that good?"
"Live? This is not real living. These people who seem to be alive are just walking corpses. Have you ever cared about the expressions on the faces of the people in this country during your stay here?"
Haku was beaten and couldn't move on the ground. Only his beautiful eyes turned to look at Sasuke.
The people here are oppressed and brutally treated by Gatō. As a result, their eyes are lifeless and lack any vitality. They need souls to support their bodies, and the soul of these people is this bridge right now. This bridge carries the hopes of the people in the Land of Waves. What you're doing is to strip their souls from their bodies, which is no different from killing them!
"You should also embark on a journey with Zabuza, a journey to find your own soul, instead of dying here lonely like this."
"Soul? My soul is Mr. Zabuza. As long as he's around, my soul is complete."
"But what about his soul? Where is his soul? In this endless killing?"
Hearing Sasuke's words, Haku's gaze visibly froze. He had always relied on Mr. Zabuza and regarded him as the source of his motivation. But what about Mr. Zabuza? Such a powerful and proud man, where should his soul be?
Mr. Zabuza grew up in Kiri, where there was only a politics full of blood and tears. It wasn't a warm place where one could live comfortably. Had his soul lost its way?
.................
The duel between Zabuza and Kakashi was coming to an end. He was firmly bitten by Kakashi's summoning dogs on his four limbs and couldn't move.
"Farewell, Zabuza!"
Kakashi formed Hand Seals, and the thunder - attribute Chakra in his hand made a sharp noise. He quickly moved his arm and stabbed forward.
Damn it! Mr. Zabuza is in danger! Haku, who was unable to move, was almost driven by his own will to dash in front of Zabuza and block Kakashi's fatal blow for him.
"Ah!"
"How could this be?"
Kakashi looked at the young boy in front of him. His life was quietly slipping away as he held the young boy. He didn't intend to kill this innocent child, but he actually managed to protect Zabuza before him!
Blood flowed down from the young boy's chest. The light in Haku's beautiful eyes faded away bit by bit, and there was still a happy smile on his face.
Ah, Mr. Zabuza, did I help you?
Zabuza paused for a moment, then waved his Cleaver Sword, intending to slash at both Kakashi and Haku in front of him. But Kakashi quickly hugged the young boy and dodged in time.
"Kakashi, how about it? Is this tool of mine okay?"
"What the hell are you doing, you bastard!"
Naruto couldn't stop in time and watched as the young boy's life was rapidly fading away. He rushed forward and shouted angrily at Zabuza.
"He clearly... he clearly liked you so much and regarded you as his home and his Soul. Is this how you treat him?"
......
"Brats, stop talking. I know, I know all about it..."
Tears welled up in Zabuza's eyes and flowed down his cheeks. He looked at the young boy gradually losing his life in front of him. At this moment, he felt extremely remorseful. Why? Why couldn't he protect him this time?
Looking at Zabuza with a tear - streaked face and the young boy, whose life was constantly slipping away but who still had a happy smile on his face.
Presumably, he should be very happy to die for the one he loved!
....
"Teacher Kakashi, step aside for a moment!"
Sakura's serious voice broke the dead and sad air. She tied her pink long hair behind her head, drove away Kakashi who was watching from the side, laid Haku's body flat on the ground, and her eyebrows were extremely solemn.
It was very difficult to treat this wound. What if she made a mistake... No! She must be able to do it. She had to!
Sakura gently placed her hands on Haku's chest. Gentle Chakra was continuously injected into his body. Haku's wound gradually stopped bleeding, and his face was no longer so pale.
As Haku's injury improved, Sakura dared not be careless. The more critical the moment became, the more she had to focus.
"Damn it! What the hell are you playing at with this so - called deep affection? All of you, attack together!"
Gatō roared angrily. Not only were all the Ninjas he hired at a high price wiped out, but they were also indulging in their own emotions! Who could understand the anger of him, the boss!
"Teacher Kakashi!"
"I understand, Sakura. Just focus on the treatment. Leave this to us!"
Facing Gatō's numerous bodyguards, both Naruto and Zabuza were seriously injured, and Kakashi was no better off. But at this time, Sakura must not be disturbed in any way.
"Kakashi, the injured should stay aside. Leave this to me!"
"Sasuke, are you okay facing so many people alone?"
Sasuke stood in front of Kakashi, looking at this group of good-for-nothing bodyguards with a devilish smile. He had been holding back for a long time and finally had the chance to stretch his muscles.
"Otherwise, let us help you as well?"
"Ha~ A bunch of injured folks. Why don't you just back off? Are so many of you coming up just to be a burden to me?"
Helplessly, they took a step back under Sasuke's disdainful look.
Sasuke stretched his limbs for the first time in a long while.
"Kakashi, that move you used just now was really good. I'll borrow it!"
Kakashi looked confused.
"Which move?"
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