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Chapter 61 Physical Talk-no-Jutsu: Zabuza's Defeat

After the commotion subsided, Bai lay on the ground, barely able to move.

Hundreds of Naruto's shadow clones surrounded Haku, densely packed together, like an iron barrel, completely blocking his way.

"Kill me."

Bai closed his eyes.

"If a tool is broken and can no longer fight for its master, it has no reason to exist."

"Rather than be a burden, I'd rather die here."

This was his way of ninjutsu, and the only reason he lived.

From the moment Zabuza found him on that snowy night, he vowed to become Zabuza's sword and cut down all obstacles for that person.

Now that the knife is broken, it should be discarded.

"tool?"

Naruto himself stepped out from the crowd and looked at the boy who was determined to die.

There was no sympathy in his eyes, only exasperated anger at his perceived lack of progress.

"Are you an idiot?"

Naruto walked up to Haku without saying a word.

He swung a punch and went for it, hitting the ground right next to Bai'er.

The solid concrete bridge surface shattered instantly, sending debris flying and cutting Bai's cheek.

The huge tremor made Bai open his eyes, and he was startled.

"A tool? If you die, who will take care of that idiot who only knows how to kill?"

Naruto's voice is very loud.

"What can Zabuza do besides kill people?"

"Can he cook? Can he do laundry? Can he take care of himself when he's sick?"

"If I didn't have you."

Naruto crouched down and looked directly into Haku's eyes.

"He can't even get a hot meal, and to put it bluntly, he can't even get a good night's sleep."

"Do you want him to die alone in some ditch, like a stray dog?"

These words are all sharp and incisive, using only the softest approach, not the hard ones.

But this only managed to provoke Bai, causing his heart to churn with unease.

He doesn't care about himself; even if he were to be torn to pieces, he wouldn't even flinch.

But he couldn't imagine what Zabuza would be like without him.

The man who always had a cold face, but would drape his coat over him on rainy days.

If I die...

Who will bandage his wounds? Who will stay by his side in the dead of night?

"I……"

Bai's tears flowed uncontrollably.

"I don't want him to die..."

"Then you'd better live well."

Naruto stood up and took out a flyer for the Illusionary Dojo from his pocket.

"I know a store manager who's a shrewd businessman, but he's very capable."

"Perhaps I can offer you shelter."

"even……"

Naruto started making empty promises.

"It can help him realize his so-called ambitions."

"As long as you live."

"You can continue to protect him, be his tool, or... be his family."

"If you die, you lose everything."

Bai looked at the flyer, which featured the store manager's smiling face and various incomprehensible set meal prices.

Although it seemed far-fetched, Naruto's words did give him new hope.

For Zabuza, he was willing to work for a shady merchant or even betray the ninja code.

Bai trembled as he accepted the flyer, as if grasping at the last straw.

Meanwhile, the battle was also drawing to a close.

Zabuza's body was covered in wounds, marks from being grazed by the Lightning Blade.

His chakra was almost depleted, and his spare sword had become incredibly heavy.

Kakashi on the other side remained completely at ease, his Sharingan seeing through all of Zabuza's movements.

"It's over, Zabuza."

Kakashi's hand blazed with lightning, and the sound of a thousand birds singing echoed through the sky.

"Raikiri!"

He charged forward; this strike was sure to kill.

Zabuza gritted his teeth, trying to dodge, but his body couldn't keep up with his mind.

"white!"

He called out instinctively, but no one came.

Zabuza closed his eyes in despair, just as the Lightning Blade was about to pierce through his heart.

"Kakashi-sensei! Stop!"

A loud shout rang out; it was Naruto's voice.

"Save them! Don't kill them!"

Kakashi stopped, and lightning crackled a few centimeters in front of Zabuza's chest.

Why?

Kakashi was somewhat puzzled.

"The store manager said so!"

Naruto stared at Zabuza.

"This sword, though not the previous decapitation blade—it's a spare—can still be sold for money, just like this person!"

"The living are more expensive than the dead!"

"If it dies, it'll be worthless!"

Zabuza was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Selling him for money? He, a dignified demon of Kirigakure and one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, was being treated like a commodity?

Is it sold by weight?

"You brat!"

Zabuza roared.

"A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!"

"Bai! What are you doing? Kill him right now!"

He looked in the direction of the white.

Hopefully, loyal tools can come to the rescue, or at least show some integrity.

He then witnessed a scene that shattered his world.

Haku was sitting on the ground, holding a brightly colored flyer in his hand, and asking Naruto a question with a serious expression.

"Can that shop manager really help Zabuza-san?"

Naruto patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, as long as you pay, the shopkeeper would even dare to kidnap a daimyo."

"Then... can I get a part-time job too?"

"Of course, can you cook? The restaurant happens to be short of a cook."

The two were chatting animatedly, completely ignoring Zabuza, who was engaged in a life-or-death struggle.

Zabuza's mentality completely collapsed.

"white!!!"

He let out a heart-wrenching roar.

"What are you doing?!"

"Don't listen to that brat's nonsense!"

"You're my tool! Come and kill him!"

Haku looked at Zabuza, and his eyes no longer held the obedience he once had.

"Mr. Zabuza..."

Bai said softly.

I want you to live.

"Even if I'm no longer a demon, just an ordinary person."

Zabuza was stunned by these words. This was the first time Haku had disobeyed his orders, but it was to save his life.

In the midst of this awkward and delicate atmosphere, a burst of noisy footsteps came from the other side of the bridge, breaking the deadlock.

Hundreds of wandering samurai, armed with swords and clubs, marched in a grand procession.

The leader was a short man wearing sunglasses, named Cardo.

The black marketeer who controls the economic lifeline of the Land of Waves is also the mastermind behind Zabuza's employment.

Kado, leaning on his cane, walked up to Zabuza.

Looking at Zabuza, who was covered in blood and in a sorry state, he revealed a sinister smile.

"Oh my, so this is the so-called Hidden Mist Demon?"

"How did you get beaten up like this? You really disappoint me."

Zabuza stared at him coldly.

"Kado, what are you doing here?"

"What are you doing?"

Kado kicked the large knife on the ground.

"Of course, we're here to fire you."

"Since you're so weak, you can't even beat a few kids from Konoha."

"Then it's useless."

"and……"

Kado waved his hand, and the wandering samurai behind him surrounded him.

"If I kill you here, I won't have to pay the remaining balance."

"You can save a lot of money, that's business."

The blatant betrayal didn't anger Zabuza; instead, he laughed.

"hehe……"

"I see."

"So-called employers are nothing but a bunch of profit-driven trash."

He glanced at Haku, who had already stood up and was standing protectively in front of Naruto, watching Gato warily.

Kakashi put away his Lightning Blade and stood aside, seemingly watching the show.

Zabuza suddenly felt very tired. It was really not worth risking his life for someone like that, and even dragging Haku into it.

Naruto stepped out from behind Haku and spoke to Zabuza.

"Look! The big fat sheep... no, the real employer has arrived."

"This guy must be rich, right?"

Zabuza was stunned for a moment.

"He is one of the richest people in the world."

"That's good."

Naruto's eyes turned greedy, and he wore the same shrewd, businessman-like smile as Roy.

"Zabuza, should we get a new boss?"

"We'll help you kill Kado, the money is ours, and the white card is temporarily ours too."

"As for you..."

Naruto looked Zabuza up and down.

Whether you live or die depends on fate.

"or……"

Naruto looked at Kakashi.

"Let's see if this clone ninja is willing to give you face."