Tap, tap, tap.
Steady footsteps sounded within the thick fog.
Yagyu and Tazuna walked through the forest one after the other, heading toward Tazuna's home.
At this point, Yagyu had already entered a constant state of battle readiness.
His perception remained fully active at all times.
Momochi Zabuza was an Elite Jonin after all, someone capable of pushing Kakashi into a hard battle.
And with Haku, who possessed the powerful Kekkei Genkai Ice Release, hiding somewhere nearby, Yagyu did not dare relax even slightly.
This was completely different from the foolish Demon Brothers he eliminated two days earlier.
"This fog is really thick."
While walking, Tazuna showed a puzzled expression.
"This should not be happening."
Hearing that, Yagyu looked at him.
"Mr. Tazuna, is something wrong?"
After all, Yagyu was not familiar with the situation in the Land of Waves, he simply assumed this kind of weather was normal.
Still, it was better to confirm just in case.
"No, according to the usual conditions, there should not be such thick fog at this time."
Tazuna shook his head, still confused.
"I have lived in the Land of Waves for many years, I have never seen fog this heavy at this time of day."
Hearing this, Yagyu immediately sensed something was wrong.
"Abnormal fog. It feels like I have forgotten something important. Fog, fog, fog. Damn."
A piece of information suddenly flashed through his mind.
Zabuza's Silent Killing Technique, combined with the Hidden Mist Technique.
Damn it.
Too much time had passed since he transmigrated, he remembered the Land of Waves mission, but the exact details were vague.
He had forgotten such an important piece of information.
Just as Yagyu realized this,
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
The sound of a massive blade cutting through the air suddenly came from every direction within the thick fog.
Before Yagyu could determine the exact direction,
On Tazuna's left side, the fog was violently split apart by a spinning massive sword.
The blade swept toward Tazuna's waist with terrifying speed.
The momentum was so powerful that Yagyu was also caught within the attack range.
"The Executioner's Blade."
Seeing the huge sword rushing toward Tazuna, Yagyu's pupils shrank.
"What a miscalculation."
Even though he spoke those words, Yagyu's actions did not slow down.
Whoosh.
With a Body Flicker Technique, Yagyu instantly appeared in front of the incoming attack.
Clang.
His chakra blade was drawn in an instant.
Covered in sharp Wind Release chakra, Yagyu swung his sword and struck the Executioner's Blade.
Clang.
Sparks scattered everywhere.
The terrifying Executioner's Blade was blocked by Yagyu and then knocked away.
After spinning through the air several times, the heavy blade crashed into the ground more than ten meters away.
"This fog is too troublesome."
Now fully in combat mode, Yagyu looked serious.
"Wind Release Chakra Mode."
Boom.
The moment he spoke, a powerful surge of Wind Release chakra erupted from his body.
A violent gust of wind spread outward from Yagyu, sweeping across the forest.
Very quickly, the thick fog covering the entire forest was blown away.
Yagyu's vision immediately cleared.
Whoosh.
Just as the fog completely dispersed,
With a faint sound, a tall figure appeared standing on the Executioner's Blade.
Bare upper body, bandages covering half his face, a powerful and intimidating presence.
Standing upright like a spear.
Facing Yagyu and Tazuna, the man radiated intense killing intent.
Momochi Zabuza had finally appeared.
Looking at Zabuza, Yagyu's expression became serious.
"So you finally showed yourself."
After dispersing the fog, Yagyu extended his perception again and immediately detected Haku's chakra.
Also nearby.
Yagyu had not expected that the Hidden Mist Technique could block perception.
But after thinking about it, it made sense.
Most ninja possessed some form of sensory ability.
If the Hidden Mist Technique could not interfere with perception, Zabuza's Silent Killing Technique would never have become so famous.
"You brat from Konoha."
Zabuza looked at Yagyu with slight surprise.
"And you are only a Genin. Judging by your appearance, you must have just graduated from the Ninja Academy. But that chakra of yours is quite impressive."
Yagyu casually spun his chakra blade in a smooth flourish.
His gaze locked onto Zabuza.
"So what if I am a Genin. Looking down on a Konoha Genin will be the most foolish mistake of your life."
Ignorant fool.
Did he not know that Konoha Genin could destroy the world in battle, while Jonin fought like ordinary brawlers.
"Heh."
Zabuza froze briefly, then laughed.
"Is that so. Every ninja from Konoha is incredibly arrogant. Fine, there is nothing more to say to someone who is about to die."
As he spoke, Zabuza jumped down to the ground and grabbed the Executioner's Blade.
"Kid, the real ninja world is not like the games you played at the academy. Unfortunately, your ninja career ends here. I will gladly take your life."
With those words, Zabuza raised his Executioner's Blade and prepared to strike.
"Hmph."
Yagyu chuckled as he watched Zabuza move.
"You are finished."
Whoosh.
In the next moment, Yagyu's figure left behind a blurred afterimage.
In less than a breath, he appeared directly in front of Zabuza.
His chakra blade, wrapped in Wind Release chakra condensed into blade energy, swung toward Zabuza with a simple strike.
"So fast."
Zabuza was shocked by the sudden burst of speed.
"A mere Genin has this kind of speed."
Despite his shock, the experience of an Elite Jonin and one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen quickly showed itself.
Instead of attacking, he shifted the Executioner's Blade into a defensive block, raising it like a shield in front of himself.
"Trying to block?"
Seeing this, Yagyu sneered.
"Can you even block it?"
As soon as he finished speaking,
The speed of Yagyu's chakra blade increased even further.
At the same time, the faint blue blade aura suddenly shone brightly.
A terrifying sharpness spread outward.
At that moment, the ordinary looking chakra blade in Yagyu's hand felt like an unrivaled weapon.
Clang.
A metallic collision echoed.
Then Yagyu's chakra blade cut directly into the body of the Executioner's Blade.
The blade energy erupted violently.
Like a blade splitting bamboo, it began cutting straight through the massive sword.
Its target was Zabuza hiding behind the weapon.
"What?"
Seeing this scene, Zabuza was completely stunned.
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