The colossal dragon, seemingly possessing its own consciousness, writhed wildly within the ice crystals!
“Hey, Sasuke, don’t you know Fire Release too? Can you use this kind of Fire Release?!”
Naruto poked Sasuke dumbly, asking with a mischievous tone.
Sasuke responded with a roll of his eyes.
If he could really use such a powerful Fire Release, would he be stuck like this?!
Would he be so passive?!
As all the Demonic Mirrors melted, Kakashi, standing nearby, witnessed the raging fire dragon!
“Hiss~~”
Kakashi gasped, slowly saying: “B-rank Ninjutsu... Great Fire Dragon Technique, Ya Yu actually managed to utilize it to this extent!”
“He can even control it freely! This exquisite chakra manipulation is terrifying!”
On the other side, within the water prison controlled by Kakashi, Zabuza also witnessed everything.
At this moment, he had only one question.
Who in the world was that red-haired kid?
Other ninjas at twelve years old struggled even with elemental ninjutsu.
This guy, however, was young and already knew Flying Thunder God, Fire Release, Water Release, and Lightning Release, all mastered!
He could even casually create a Rasengan!
Most importantly, this kid was deeply scheming and knew how to strategize!
“You guys in Konoha, you’ve truly produced an exceptional character.”
Zabuza sighed.
“Is that so? Do you think Ya Yu has a greater chance of winning now?”
Kakashi smiled, looking at Zabuza within the water prison.
“No, Haku won’t lose, because your disciple hasn’t experienced the trials of life and death yet.”
Zabuza stated resolutely.
To this, Kakashi didn’t retort.
Although Ya Yu did use Fire Release to burn two assassination ninjas on his way to the Land of Waves, it wasn’t a true fight, even the necessary blood splatter was absent.
Therefore, in a way, Ya Yu hadn’t yet matured into a true ninja.
“Do you believe that even without sharing, he can still handle this beautifully?”
Kakashi considered it, countering.
“We’ll see, Haku is a rare prodigy in taijutsu!”
“What’s even more impressive is that he can use one hand to seal and manipulate chakra within his body, such talent is truly one in a million!”
Zabuza responded, filled with pride in his eyes.
After all, Haku was the ninja he picked up from the roadside and trained from scratch!
On the other side, Haku emerged from the melted ice crystals, appearing slightly disheveled.
Ya Yu gestured with his eyes to Sasuke and Naruto behind him to retreat, he would handle this.
“You should be careful, his Ice Release is quite troublesome.”
Sasuke advised, supporting Naruto as they retreated.
Now, on the bridge, Ya Yu and Haku stood face to face.
“You’re a ninja with great potential, you’re destined to become famous and renowned throughout the shinobi world.”
Haku said, still haunted by the memory of the giant dragon, as if a god of fire had descended.
He had never seen anyone use Fire Release ninjutsu at that level!
“Is that so?”
Ya Yu questioned back.
“Of course, you are the most outstanding ninja I’ve seen amongst your peers.”
Haku said sincerely, “Therefore, please fight me properly.”
With that, Haku charged towards Ya Yu without a word.
Ya Yu also met him with a kunai, the two figures crisscrossed, their kunai constantly clashing.
“Clang！！”
After a series of collisions, their kunai intersected!
Then, Ya Yu noticed that Haku was acting out of the ordinary, he was actually starting to seal!
Kakashi couldn’t help but remind him: “Ya Yu, run, he can seal with one hand, he’s about to release ninjutsu!!”
A look of confusion spread across Ya Yu’s face.
Isn’t this basic?
Why is teacher so surprised?
After thinking it over, Ya Yu felt that Kakashi was probably just too worried about him.
To reassure his teacher, Ya Yu turned back and gave Kakashi a thumbs-up.
Kakashi was stunned!
“Run! He’s about to finish his seal!!”
Kakashi shouted anxiously, he truly didn’t know what was wrong with Ya Yu today!
On the other side, after Ya Yu gave Kakashi a thumbs-up, it took about half a second.
Haku, on the other hand, had already completed half of his seals!
If Haku’s ninjutsu finished, Ya Yu wouldn’t have any resistance standing so close!
After hesitating for about a second, Ya Yu changed his hand seals!
Kakashi, watching the battle from the side, was dumbfounded!
Ya Yu can seal with one hand too?!
How did this kid learn that!!!
Moreover, the seals he’s using, how familiar they are!!
Ugly—Hare—Monkey!
Ya Yu completed the seals, gathering Lightning Release chakra in his palm, forming high-voltage electricity!
Electricity circled Ya Yu’s palm, dancing wildly, buzzing loudly, as if thousands of birds were chirping simultaneously!
Ever since that night Ya Yu used the Lightning Release clone to paralyze Zabuza.
He realized that the paralyzing and penetrating properties of Lightning Release chakra were very useful.
Therefore, while repairing the bridge a few days ago, he researched a little and came up with hundreds of ninjutsu.
The one he’s using today is one he learned a few days ago.
Being able to use simple seal hand gestures to manipulate his Lightning Release chakra.
Including his fingers and palm, after being enveloped by high-voltage electricity, they have extremely strong penetration power.
Ya Yu named it—Piercing Hand.
Alright, Ya Yu admits that he’s really not good at naming.
Anyway, this ninjutsu is super useful!
Kakashi, seeing Ya Yu complete the ninjutsu, stood there stunned.
Wow!
Isn’t this my Lightning Cutter?!
When did Ya Yu learn this!
...
The island.
Inari, who was saved by Ya Yu, knocked on doors house by house.
He knew that the bridge being built might be in trouble.
So he wanted to call on the islanders to help.
But before Inari could finish knocking on the door, the villagers immediately locked their doors.
Their voices came from behind the doors.
“Inari, we can’t change anything.”
Faced with such an answer, Inari clenched his teeth.
“Someone is fighting for the Land of Waves right now, if we, the people of the Land of Waves, don’t even stand up for ourselves, then there really is no hope.”
Inari said disappointedly.
He felt a sense of powerlessness he had never experienced before.
He was like that before, wasn’t he?
“Give up, Inari, since your father passed away, the Land of Waves has lost its courage.”
His mother hugged Inari, who looked dejected, and said softly.
“No, we can’t give up!”
“This is what Ya Yu-nii taught me, courage and hope!”
With that, Inari, refusing to give up, ran again, knocking on the next door.
....
On the bridge, the battle between Ya Yu and Haku continued.
After sealing, using Piercing Hand, electricity wrapped around Ya Yu’s palm, implacably piercing towards Haku’s right shoulder!
Ya Yu didn’t want to engage in a head-on collision, this strike was meant to incapacitate Haku!
“Pshh!”
The effect was immediate!
Ya Yu’s palm directly pierced through Haku’s right shoulder!