35- Sasuke: Good, You Managed to Piss Me Off

Uzumaki Naruto: "Ah! Sasuke actually wants to abandon Grandpa Dazna?"

Uchiha Sasuke: "That guy lied about the mission in the first place!"

Haruno Sakura: "Naruto! During the second battle in the Land of Waves, Sasuke nearly died protecting you!"

Namikaze Minato: "Although Naruto and the others have improved greatly during the Wave mission, clients who lie about mission details are indeed dangerous."

Ohnoki: "In the ninja world, when a ninja still agrees to complete a mission after something like this, that Dazna should be burning incense in thanks!"

Terumi Mei: "The mission has to continue. If you don't kill this guy, there's no escape."

---

[After reaching an agreement, Team 7 continues their mission.]

[However, Kakashi is now much more motivated compared to before.]

[They arrive in the Land of Waves.]

[In a forest filled with mist and water.]

[The large beheading sword whirls through the air with a sharp whistle!]

["Here it comes!"]

[Kakashi immediately goes on high alert, following the plan, while keeping Sakura and Naruto ready.]

[Whoosh!]

["Is this the Beheading Sword? It doesn't seem special, other than being big."]

[Sasuke calmly extends his hand and effortlessly catches the spinning blade.]

"..."

[Zabuza, who had been hiding and preparing to strike from above, freezes in shock.]

[Did that kid just catch my Beheading Sword?!]

[And he had the nerve to mock it?!]

["Not bad, kid. You've got some strength."]

[Zabuza jumps down from the tree, addressing Sasuke.]

[For someone to catch the high-speed, spinning Beheading Sword and grab its handle so easily, it not only shows great reflexes but also substantial physical strength.]

[A normal Genin wouldn't have a chance of catching it at all!]

---

Ghost Lantern Suigetsu: "Pfft! Senior, your entrance was awful!"

Terumi Mei: "Your sword got caught immediately... that's quite embarrassing for Kirigakure!"

Ohnoki: "It's starting! Finally, we'll see how strong this Uchiha Sasuke really is in battle."

Orochimaru: "Sasuke catching the Beheading Sword like it's nothing... it seems his strength has grown significantly, hehe."

Tsunade: "..."

How did Sasuke suddenly become so strong?

It must be that the research into body augmentation is starting to show results! Although he hasn't reached my level, that day might not be far off.

---

[Boom!]

[Zabuza suddenly lunges at Sasuke, determined to reclaim his Beheading Sword.]

[Despite the kid's impressive abilities, Zabuza still doesn't see him as a serious threat.]

[His priority is to get his weapon back before Kakashi intervenes, and then he'll deal with Kakashi himself.]

[Boom!]

[As Zabuza closes in on Sasuke, he suddenly feels a sharp, unbearable pain in his abdomen. A crushing force sends him flying backward!]

[Zabuza's body tumbles across the ground, rolling over a dozen times before coming to a painful stop, blood dripping from his mouth as he struggles to stand.]

[What just happened?!]

[Zabuza, completely disoriented, looks at Sasuke, who is still standing with his fist retracted.]

[No way…]

[Was that punch from that kid?!]

[What kind of monster is he?!]

[Looking up, Zabuza notices the kid's scarlet eyes.]

[Three-Tomoe Sharingan!]

[He had never heard of an Uchiha with such overwhelming power!]

["Cough… You're an Uchiha! I heard your clan was wiped out by Itachi, and that only his younger brother survived. You must be him, right?"]

["Those eyes of yours could fetch a good price on the black market!"]

[Zabuza wipes the blood from the corner of his mouth, staring greedily at Sasuke's eyes.]

[If he could capture this brat and sell him, he'd make a fortune!]

[On the other side.]

[Sasuke, initially excited about the fight, suddenly becomes dark and serious:]

["Zabuza Momochi, right? Very good, you've just pissed me off."]

---

Uchiha Madara: "Zabuza is digging his own grave!"

Senju Tobirama: "Provoking an Uchiha like that? You might as well sign your death certificate."

Ohnoki: "Mentioning Itachi and the massacre, then talking about selling the Sharingan... Zabuza is about to be crushed by Sasuke's wrath."

Terumi Mei: "Poor Zabuza, this isn't going to end well for him!"

---

[Zzzt!]

[Sasuke's body crackles with lightning as he activates the Lightning Style.]

[Whoosh!]

[In a flash, Sasuke disappears from his position and reappears in front of Zabuza, swinging the Beheading Sword directly toward Zabuza's waist!]

["!!!"]

[Zabuza's eyes widen in shock.]

[Is this kid's speed for real?!]

[Zabuza, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen who assassinated the Fourth Mizukage, now finds himself barely able to dodge in time!]

[Boom!]

[Clang!]

[Crack!]

[Sasuke wields the Beheading Sword, cutting through the ground, slicing rocks into pieces, and splitting trees in half!]

[The massive and heavy sword swings around like a toy in Sasuke's hands, with no hesitation or struggle. He handles it effortlessly.]

[Since it's not his own weapon, Sasuke doesn't care if the blade gets dull or damaged!]

["Damn it! You brat, how dare you treat my weapon like this!"]

[Zabuza grits his teeth in frustration.]

[The blade is getting chipped and dull, but while the Beheading Sword can repair itself by absorbing blood, Zabuza still cherishes it.]

[This brat is handling his treasured weapon so carelessly, slashing recklessly!]

[Zabuza seethes with anger, but there's nothing he can do.]

[This kid's speed and power are easily on the level of a Jōnin! What kind of monster is he?! How did Dazna hire someone this strong?!]

---

Orochimaru: "Clearly, Sasuke's training in body enhancement techniques is paying off, right, Tsunade?"

Tsunade: "...Orochimaru, shut up!"

Ghost Lantern Suigetsu: "Is senior Zabuza really going to get beaten to death by Uchiha Sasuke?!"