Haku covered his mouth with a laugh, not the least bit annoyed. Instead, he gently helped Yukigetsu sit up, holding his hand.
Her hands were smooth and delicate, not at all like a boy’s…
Surprised, Yukigetsu glanced around, “Hey, you can change clothes here, big sister?”
At that moment, Haku was once again wearing the beautiful pink kimono from their first meeting. His long hair reached his waist, exceptionally smooth, and the spiritual light highlighted his delicate white skin, giving his exquisite features a soft glow.
The beautiful youth smoothed his messy hair, his cherry lips parting slightly, “I’m just a soul, so I can wear whatever I want just by thinking about it.”
Yukigetsu’s heart stirred, his eyes shifting mischievously. He suddenly moved closer, grinning, “How about imagining what it feels like not to wear any clothes?”
“Ah!” Haku lightly slapped Yukigetsu’s head, scolding, “What are you thinking?”
Yukigetsu caught the smooth hand on his head, holding it as he tilted his head, studying the graceful, ethereal figure in pink before him without a word.
Haku seemed a bit flustered, checking himself over, puzzled, “Is something wrong?”
“I’m wondering…” Yukigetsu lifted his chin thoughtfully, “Maybe you have the soul of a girl?”
Hearing this, Haku turned away, perhaps a bit annoyed. But out of Yukigetsu’s sight, his eyes flashed, and his cherry lips parted slightly before he chose to remain silent.
Yukigetsu’s intuition told him that Haku’s soul was indeed that of a girl. However, seeing how flustered Haku seemed, he decided to let it be for now. There would be time to clarify his true gender later. After all, he wasn’t going anywhere.
Hmm… for now, I’ll just think of her as… her…
Yukigetsu admired Haku’s perfect profile and chuckled, “Anyway, you can’t stay here forever. I’ll have to send you for reincarnation, but I think I can preserve your memories…”
Haku turned back joyfully, grabbing his hands, “Together with Zabuza-sensei?”
Yukigetsu’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Although he was moved by Haku and Zabuza’s bond, it was only because this person was Haku. The idea of reincarnating together was fine, but…
Sensing Yukigetsu’s change in mood, Haku quickly moved in front of him, confused, “What’s wrong?”
Yukigetsu’s eyes gleamed as he suddenly smiled, “How about I send you two to be reborn as siblings?”
Haku didn’t seem to catch the deeper meaning and instinctively nodded, “That sounds great!”
Yukigetsu smiled lightly, pulling Haku up, “It’s decided then. Once I have the ability, I’ll reincarnate you two as siblings!”
Haku glanced at him, seemingly unaware of why Yukigetsu was so happy. But seeing his improved mood made Haku inexplicably happy as well.
Yukigetsu wasn’t simply in a good mood. Haku’s willingness to be reborn as a girl confirmed that he truly had a feminine heart. Considering Haku’s strange reaction when he mentioned having a girl’s soul, it might really be as he suspected. Perfect!
“Speaking of which, time should have passed outside, and there are still some things to finish.” Yukigetsu suddenly remembered the town’s danger, his expression changing.
Haku glanced at him, feeling reluctant to stay alone in this silent space, but he swallowed his words of protest and bowed his head, “You should go quickly then.”
Yukigetsu stroked his chin, thinking of something. His eyes gathered spiritual light, and he swept across the Chakra bridge, bringing down a screen of light.
Haku curiously approached, exclaiming, “What’s this?”
“This is my vision. I’ll share it with you from now on.”
Yukigetsu winked, “But don’t blame me if I block certain ‘special’ situations…”
Haku laughed, understanding what he meant. She was genuinely interested, “I’m curious about your life too, Yukigetsu!”
Yukigetsu smiled, “Not only that, but you’ll also have to teach me to use Ice Release. I think your self-created techniques are even better than the inherited memories.”
Haku hesitated before nodding, “You could have obtained my memories…”
“Nonsense…” Yukigetsu shook his head, “Without you, I couldn’t even unlock Ice Release!”
Haku blinked her beautiful eyes and nodded gently.
Yukigetsu waved his hand, ready to leave, but then remembered something, “You can talk to the screen if you need anything. I can hear you.”
Haku’s eyes brightened with interest. Being alone here would be boring.
“And if you’re tired, you can rest in the light orb. It’s good for nourishing the soul.”
Haku nodded again.
“Um… and…”
“Oh, come on, Yukigetsu, go already. Why are you suddenly so talkative?”
“I’m worried about you…”
“Hmm… it feels too formal to call you Yukigetsu while you call me big sister. How about I call you Yuyu?”
Thud!
Yukigetsu fell to the ground, then quickly got up and fled, leaving behind the sound of Haku’s bell-like laughter, which filled the dead space with life and energy.
…
Outside, Kakashi and the others watched nervously as the huge ice pillar finally showed signs of movement.
Crack, crack, crack!
A network of cracks spread rapidly before exploding, startling the trio.
As they regained their composure, they saw Yukigetsu standing before them, unharmed. Though his clothes were a bit tattered, his energy was completely different, and his eyes seemed even deeper…
Kakashi examined him carefully, his eyes widening in surprise, “Yukigetsu, you’ve recovered? And you seem even stronger, though only a short time has passed…”
Yukigetsu shrugged with a grin, “Ah… I seemed to have accidentally awakened another Kekkei Genkai. I can draw out a lot more chakra now, probably comparable to an elite Chunin!”
“What?” Kakashi and Sakura’s jaws nearly dropped. They couldn’t believe that Yukigetsu had awakened a new Kekkei Genkai in such a short time. Was the world going crazy?
Yukigetsu waved them off, preventing further questions. He then picked up an intact giant ice pillar, hoisting it like a small mountain, and ran towards the shore.
Thud, thud, thud echoed as he ran, his voice trailing behind, “I’m off to be a hero… Kakashi, get ready to change your name!”
Sakura’s eyes widened, “Kakashi-sensei, does Yukigetsu mean he successfully fused two types of chakra?”
Kakashi, equally stunned, didn’t notice his kunai dropping, “It seems… it seems so…”
Tazuna, on the other hand, found it easier to accept. The old man sighed, “What a monstrous boy! I hope he can save everyone…”
“But why is he carrying such a huge ice pillar?”
The trio exchanged confused glances.
…
Meanwhile, countless figures filled the entrance in the town where Tazuna’s house was located.
Upon closer inspection, it was clear that hundreds of weapon-wielding men were blocked outside the town.
Blocking them were two boys, Naruto and Sasuke!
Behind them was a long barricade made of wood, stones, and sandbags, tightly sealing the town’s entrance. Behind the barricade stood dozens of townspeople wielding various tools and weapons.
After Yukigetsu left, Inari, inspired, rallied the townspeople and set up barricades to prevent being taken hostage again.
This action greatly helped Naruto and Sasuke, as hundreds of enemies charging into the town would have overwhelmed them.
However, they were exhausted. Though they had defeated dozens of enemies, they were nearly out of energy.
Naruto panted heavily, “Sasuke, these guys don’t seem scared at all, even though we’ve beaten so many.”
Sasuke, also panting, replied, “How would I know…”
The leader opposite them laughed, “You two are too naive! If you had decisively killed a few of us, we might have fled. But since you clearly won’t kill, why should we fear you? We can wear you down with sheer numbers!”
Sasuke shuddered. So that was it. They had been too naive. By not killing earlier, they had put themselves in danger. These guys, though appearing as mere thugs, had turned the tables through their coordinated efforts, dragging them to this point…
If it were Yukigetsu, his decisive ruthlessness would have resolved this long ago. Damn it!
Naruto panted heavily, feeling frustrated. But killing these ordinary people was something he couldn’t do. What now…
At that moment, hundreds of enemies charged.
“Haha, they’re out of strength!”
“Kill them all!”
“Rush in and grab all the valuables!”
…
Inari clenched his fists behind the barricade. Were they all going to die? He had thought long and hard, following Yukigetsu’s advice, gathering everyone, only for it to seem useless now… Who could save them…
Naruto and Sasuke exchanged glances, ready to fight to the death!
Boom!
As the townspeople and Naruto and Sasuke prepare for their last stand
, a massive ice pillar suddenly crashed into the charging crowd. Yukigetsu’s voice echoed, “Everyone, stop!”
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