Naruto: Inheriting the Legacy of a Person Who Traveled Through Time

Upon hearing Zabuza's screams echoing from the rapids, a figure hidden in the treetops trembled violently, whether out of concern for Zabuza's safety or out of empathy for Zabuza's pain.

The other party was dressed in brown linen clothes, making it difficult to distinguish their gender from their appearance. The mask covering their face had wavy patterns, and a mark similar to a Mist Ninja headband was engraved on their forehead. It was none other than Zabuza's carefully cultivated killing tool, who had awakened the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai of the former Yuki clan of the Land of Water, Haku.

A tornado filled with mist rose up, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply, and the white figure disappeared instantly.

Ninjas are a class with high attack but low defense, and this was perfectly demonstrated in Zabuza's case. After being hit by the Great Waterfall Technique, Zabuza collapsed under a tree, completely losing the ability to continue fighting.

Grab it! Grab it! Grab it!

Several kunai shot out from Kakashi, who had no way to pursue him, and deeply embedded themselves in Zabuza's limbs, eliminating any possibility of a counterattack.

it's over!

With a flash, Kakashi appeared on the tree branch above Zabuza's head, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Only then, after the massive waves that surged onto the riverbank lost control of their chakra, did they carry many broken pieces of wood back into the riverbed, revealing the muddy ground that had been washed away so thoroughly.

"Why? Can you see the future?"

Zabuza strained to raise his head, meeting Kakashi's crimson Sharingan above him with a look of bewilderment in his eyes.

"Perhaps there truly are beings who can see the future, but unfortunately, it's not me. However, your future is already decided: death!"

Kakashi coldly raised the kunai in his hand, about to swing it to cut off Zabuza's head, when two slender senbon needles shot out from a distance, their target aimed directly at Zabuza's carotid artery.

There are still enemies!

Compared to Zabuza's near-perfect Hidden Mist Technique, Haku's level was far inferior. Just as he was about to approach silently, Kakashi had already spotted him.

Kakashi deliberately made those harsh words, more to test the other party's intentions.

Kakashi discovered that the newly appeared mysterious person was after Zabuza, but he clearly didn't want the other party to succeed. A living Jonin from Kirigakure was obviously more valuable; otherwise, Kakashi's kunai would have already pierced Zabuza's head.

The Hidden Mist Village has been closed off from the world for many years, making it difficult even for Konoha spies to transmit useful information. Although Zabuza has been a defector for many years, he must still have a lot of useful intelligence in his mind.

Kakashi was about to sweep away the incoming senbon, but before his arm moved, his eyes suddenly went black. By the time he regained control of his body, the senbon had already pierced Zabuza's neck.

It just so happens to be at this time...

Kakashi, who kept himself from fainting by constantly activating his chakra, tried his best to appear calm, his gaze fixed on a figure standing several feet away.

Is this outfit... worn by a ninja from Kirigakure?

Pfft!

As blood gushed out, Zabuza collapsed to the ground, his eyes bulging, and he had stopped breathing.

"Really, he's dead."

A clear voice came from beneath the mask. Although he was extremely worried about Zabuza's condition, Haku spoke his words casually due to Kakashi's powerful presence.

Kakashi reached out and pressed down on Zabuza's carotid artery, only to find that his pulse had stopped beating.

"He is indeed dead."

Kakashi slowly withdrew his arm, his gaze falling on Haku.

"Thank you so much. I've been waiting for the chance to kill Zabuza."

Sensing the unusually cold aura emanating from Haku, Kakashi sighed inwardly and subtly gave him a way out.

"You're a pursuit ninja from Kirigakure, aren't you?"

The so-called "pursuit ninjas" are special assassination units specifically responsible for eliminating rogue ninjas, in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of other ninja villages and leaking information, causing even greater losses.

The powerful Water Release ninjutsu comes at the cost of a massive amount of chakra. Combined with the prolonged use of the Sharingan, Kakashi's chakra reserves are now insufficient to continue the fight.

Judging from Haku's voice and figure, it's not hard to tell that he's about the same age as Tetsuya and Sasuke, but the icy aura and chakra level he exudes make Kakashi realize that his strength is far from ordinary.

With just the three students from Class 7 working together, defeating the opponent might not be difficult. The only thing that worries Kakashi is that the opponent's desperate counterattack might cause casualties.

Whether it's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki or the Uchiha orphan, neither can be lost by Konoha.

"That's right, you have a lot of knowledge."

Haku nodded, a gust of wind enveloped his figure, and he suddenly disappeared before reappearing in front of Kakashi.

"Kakashi-sensei, my Fire Release ninjutsu has never seen blood before. How about I burn Zabuza's corpse to ashes?"

Tetsuya approached step by step and tentatively began to speak.

"No, this is a rogue ninja from our Hidden Mist Village. I must deal with him personally; after all, he has too many secrets!"

Click...

With a series of soft sounds, a layer of ice shrouded in white mist spread out from beneath Bai's feet, and the surrounding temperature immediately began to drop rapidly.

Is it Ice Release?

Didn't they say that there are no more Ice Release ninjas in Kirigakure?

Although the opponent's chakra level is roughly equivalent to Tetsuya's, a ninja with a bloodline limit has too much of an advantage against an ordinary ninja, so it's best not to take the risk.

"Never mind, our battle is over."

Seeing Kakashi extend his arm to block him, Tetsuya shrugged and lowered his hands, which were forming hand seals in front of his chest.

Although Tetsu was also eager to see Haku's Ice Release and consider him as a potential target for extraction, he was patient enough to wait a while longer.

Kakashi clearly guessed Haku's identity, but he was unwilling to take the risk because he was in too poor a condition.

"Well then, farewell."

Haku, who had just lifted Zabuza with his shoulder, breathed a sigh of relief. After forming a hand seal, he created a whirlwind around himself and instantly disappeared into the air.

"How could this happen... Zabuza, that incredibly powerful Zabuza, he was actually killed!"

Only then did Naruto realize what was happening, and he began pounding the ground with his fists in a fit of rage.

The powerful being whom he couldn't even scratch despite his best efforts was easily killed by someone his own age. This disparity left Naruto extremely disappointed, while Sasuke beside him gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.

"It's a shame I hate to admit it, but it's the truth. There are countless geniuses in the ninja world, including brats younger than you who are even more skilled than me..."

Kakashi pulled down his headband to cover his Sharingan, and his remaining eyes unconsciously glanced at Sasuke beside him.

When Uchiha Itachi was your age, he was already an ANBU squad leader. With his incredible talent, his strength has probably increased by leaps and bounds, leaving you far behind.

Shaking his head, Kakashi lifted Naruto up, about to say a few words of comfort to avoid hurting them too much, when his whole body suddenly stiffened, his legs went weak and he fell backward.

I'm going to lose face in front of them now...

Just as Kakashi thought he was about to fall to the ground, Tetsuya, who was beside him, reached out and caught him.

"Command of Squad 7 is temporarily being handed over to you, Tetsuya..."

Kakashi gave the order in a weak voice.

"Make sure Mr. Tazner gets home safely, and take precautions against any possible attacks..."

Before he could finish speaking, Kakashi fainted, causing Naruto to shout in alarm.