Sorry…
Zabuza-sensei…
I can’t beat him…
Whoosh!
A blood-stained hand pierced through the dense fog, gripping his throat!
Is this the end…
What a useless tool I am…
Haku slowly closed his eyes, not struggling, not afraid, just quiet and calm.
“It really is you… sister!”
The gentle voice of Yukigetsu resonated in Haku’s ears, causing him to open his pure eyes in confusion, “Why did you stop…”
He murmured, “Many people make the mistake of sparing an enemy out of sympathy, giving them a chance to live… But you’re not that kind of person, are you?”
Gifted, highly intelligent, decisive, and resilient… The first person he admired so much, yet younger than him. How could such a mature boy be soft-hearted? Naivety can’t achieve great things…
Cough, cough…
Yukigetsu crouched beside Haku, covering his mouth with his left hand, coughing incessantly. This time, he had truly given his all, completely exhausting himself.
After listening to Haku’s words, Yukigetsu didn’t speak immediately. Instead, he coughed some more, his mind inexplicably recalling Haku’s earlier words.
Do you have… someone very important to you…
When protecting something important, people can become very strong.
I want to protect someone very important to me… to help him achieve his dreams… that’s my dream!
…
Yukigetsu pursed his lips and smiled lightly, “Because I really see potential in you, sister… Stick with me from now on!”
Haku smiled beautifully, blood dotting his lips, making him look poignantly beautiful, “But I’m not a girl…”
Yukigetsu didn’t mind, smiling brightly, “As long as you’re cute, who cares about being a boy or girl!”
The beautiful boy laughed softly for a moment, then gradually collected himself, speaking in a curious tone, “Can you understand?”
Yukigetsu tilted his head, “Understand what?”
“Living without a dream… without anyone needing you…” The beautiful boy gazed at the misty sky, “Just the pain of being alive…”
Yukigetsu frowned, “What exactly are you trying to say?”
“Zabuza-sensei needs a useful ninja… You’ve taken away my reason for existing.” Haku said with a hint of sadness.
“Why?” Yukigetsu asked calmly, “Is there only one person who matters to you?”
Haku closed his eyes slightly, his face reflecting memories, “A long time ago, there were people very important to me…”
“They were…”
“My parents.” Haku didn’t open his eyes, his lips curving slowly as he delved into his memories, “I was born in a small snow-covered village in the Land of Water. My parents loved me very much… Thinking back now, those were truly happy times!”
“But… when I became aware… something happened.” His voice turned somber.
“Something?” Yukigetsu frowned, “What exactly happened…”
“It’s bloodline.”
“Bloodline? What happened…”
Haku abruptly opened his eyes, showing pain, “My father killed my mother, and he wanted to kill me too!”
“What?” Yukigetsu was taken aback. How could such a thing happen…
Haku understood his confusion, explaining sadly, “The years of civil war made the people of the Land of Water despise those with bloodline limits. Those with special abilities were often used in various conflicts… In that country, people associated them with war and disaster.”
“After the war, we survived by hiding our identities. If others found out… it meant death!”
He glanced at Yukigetsu, “You must have had similar bitter experiences… People with special abilities are always feared or coveted.”
Yukigetsu’s eyes darkened silently. Coveted… Hmph… Danzo!
“My mother had that bloodline, and my father found out… By the time I reacted, I had already killed him…” Haku fell silent, then spoke softly after a while, “At that time… I felt… No, I couldn’t help but feel… It also made me understand what true pain is…”
Yukigetsu paused. True pain… For him, it might be wanting to break free from Danzo’s control, wanting freedom but lacking the strength…
“The most painful thing is having no one in this world who needs me!”
Yukigetsu closed his eyes. In this world, having no one who needs you… That truly is painful, losing the reason for your existence…
“You once told me that hard training is to become stronger…” Haku suddenly turned his gaze to the boy crouching beside him, a hint of concern in his expression, though Yukigetsu, with his eyes closed, didn’t notice, “But… if one day you become the strongest person in the world, yet no one needs you, what’s the point of being strong?”
Yukigetsu shuddered slightly. Is that so… If no one needs you, what’s the point of being strong…
Living in this world for so long, had he nearly lost his way without realizing it…
Becoming stronger means breaking free from Danzo’s control, reuniting safely with his mother, and protecting those who trust, help, and like him!
Yukigetsu abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze clear and bright, reflecting the blood-stained face of the beautiful boy. Even at this time, this guy is still thinking about his enemy.
“When someone acknowledges you from the bottom of their heart… that person becomes the most important to you.”
Haku’s gaze was gentle, his voice slightly choked, “Zabuza-sensei didn’t mind my bloodline limit. He took me in. For my detested bloodline… His happiness made me feel it was what he needed.”
“He told me, ‘From today, your bloodline is mine. Come with me!'” Haku smiled slightly, but a tear fell, glistening, “I was really happy!”
The scene of that snowy day was still vividly remembered.
Haku… it’s a pity… From now on, I’ll abandon this country… But I will return and make this place mine! So, I don’t need comfort and encouragement… What I truly need is…
I understand. Rest assured, I will become Zabuza-sensei’s weapon. I will obey your commands. Please treat me as a tool!
Such a good child…
“Sorry… Zabuza-sensei… I couldn’t become the weapon you wanted.” Haku slowly turned his head, closing his eyes, “Yukigetsu, please…”
Yukigetsu looked at the boy, silent.
“Please… kill me!”
…
“Summoning Jutsu: Earth Release Tracking Fang!”
Kakashi formed four seals on the other side and slammed his hands to the ground.
“Hmph, it’s futile. You don’t know where I am.” Zabuza’s voice was still sinister, “But I can see your every move clearly, Kakashi… You’re completely trapped!”
Boom, boom, boom!
As Zabuza boasted, the concrete bridge suddenly exploded at his feet. Accompanied by several howls, seven or eight wolves of various sizes sprang up, biting him from head to toe!
“If your eyes and ears fail you… at least rely on your nose!” Kakashi stood up slowly, “If the fog wasn’t so thick, I wouldn’t have caught you… These are tracking summons. I bled on your weapon earlier, leaving my scent… They’re my adorable ninja dogs, with noses keener than any other dog’s.”
His eyelids drooped, “It seems you’re the one trapped… The fog will clear soon, and your only future is death!”
…
Meanwhile, the mist was also fading on Yukigetsu’s side.
Yukigetsu looked at the resigned boy, pursing his lips slightly. This guy…
“Hey, I could also say I need you… Why do you insist on dying?”
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