Chapter 139: White Slash Foundation [Continuation] (Patreon)

Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"Um, Sakura, do we still need to fight?" Naruto whispered quietly.

"What's the point of fighting? Let him continue talking. We're already on the verge of becoming irredeemable villains!" Sakura sighed and released the Dust Release from her palms.

Seeing this, Naruto and Sasuke also dispersed their Dust Release. After Zabuza's words earlier, they felt like they had become unforgivable villains themselves. They couldn't muster the motivation to continue fighting.

"Thank you. Since you're willing to spare this child's life, I will do what I must," Zabuza said, relieved. He then placed Kubikiribocho horizontally in front of his neck and looked at Haku with a gaze full of reluctance. "Haku, from now on, go with them to Konoha and live a good life. Your personality doesn't suit being a ninja. You can try becoming a medical ninja, work as a doctor, or simply live as an ordinary person. Remember, stay away from Kakashi Hatake and his white hair in the future. He's not a good person, and it's easy to be deceived when you're around him."

"Enough, Zabuza! Why am I not a good person?" Kakashi's eyes flared with anger. Why was he getting blamed for everything?

"Hehe, someone who came up with a scheme to make someone impersonate a Konoha genin and lure me into a trap, can they be a good person?" Zabuza snorted coldly, his face filled with a mocking smile.

"Well, let us explain. We really are Konoha genin who just graduated recently!" Sakura raised her hand awkwardly to help explain, seeing Kakashi on the verge of losing his temper. "It's just that our situation is a bit special, and our strength is a bit higher than the average genin."

"I don't believe it!" Zabuza scoffed. "If you really are genin, do you think the Third Hokage would let you leave the village? Isn't he afraid you might die during a mission?"

"We have evidence!" Sakura grabbed Sasuke's collar and directed his eyes towards Zabuza. "This is Uchiha Sasuke, the sole survivor of the Uchiha clan. You should be familiar with it. I believe you know he's a genin, right?"

"The sole survivor of the Uchiha clan? I've heard of it. A recently graduated genin, right?" Zabuza looked at Sasuke's Sharingan, his eyes revealing a hint of sympathy. "A pitiful child, just like Haku, without a family!"

The pitiful child, Uchiha Sasuke, "...". How should he respond? The Uchiha clan was not completely wiped out. But he couldn't say that directly, so he had no choice but to accept Zabuza's sympathy with a gloomy face.

"The Uchiha clan wiped out?" Haku's eyes also showed a sense of sympathy. His clan was destroyed, and his mother died at the hands of his father. The Uchiha clan was also wiped out, and Sasuke's parents died at the hands of his older brother, Uchiha Itachi. They were truly in similar circumstances.

"I don't need your sympathy!" Sasuke squeezed out a few words through his gritted teeth. He felt quite annoyed by the sympathetic gazes directed at him.

"Another tragedy caused by political struggles. It seems the Third Hokage isn't as benevolent as the rumors suggest!" Zabuza laughed mockingly. Regarding the Uchiha matter, anyone with some insight wouldn't believe the excuses given by Konoha. The Uchiha clan's strength was well-known throughout the ninja world. And when they were wiped out, how old was Uchiha Itachi? Thirteen years old. Do they really think others are fools to believe that a thirteen-year-old could wipe out the Uchiha clan?

"..." Sasuke's expression grew even darker. Could they stop bringing up this matter? His parents were alive and well in the Land of Snow. Hearing these things made him feel uncomfortable.

"Those dirty high-ranking officials' matters have little to do with us!" Sakura shrugged. Zabuza was right. Although Danzo orchestrated the Uchiha's annihilation plan, the Third Hokage allowed it to happen. But they didn't bother getting involved in those matters. After all, the Uchiha clan was fine, and the main culprit was Danzo. Those with grudges could go find him.

"If you're so concerned about Haku, why don't you go back to Konoha with him?" Sakura asked.

"What do you mean, 'my Haku'? What nonsense are you talking about?" Zabuza's face suddenly reddened suspiciously, then he shook his head. "I'm a rogue ninja. How could Konoha accept a rogue like me? Besides, you've prepared so well to kill me. I don't think you'll just let me go like that!"

"Come on, how many times do we have to explain? We're really not here to kill you. It was purely accidental that we crossed paths while on a mission!" Sakura had a few sweatdrops on her forehead. How many times did this overly imaginative guy need to hear it? If he liked conspiracy theories so much, he might as well be reincarnated into a harem novel and enjoy palace intrigues.

"Do you really not have any intention of targeting me?" Zabuza also realized that things might not be as he imagined. Suddenly, he felt a bit embarrassed.

"Come on, do you really think a regular jonin like you would be hunted down by Konoha, Mist Village, and Hidden Rock Village together? You think too highly of yourself," Sakura couldn't help but roll her eyes. This guy had such a good opinion of himself. If a jonin-level rogue ninja could force Konoha, Mist Village, and Hidden Rock Village to unite and hunt him down, then the titles of the Five Great Ninja Villages wouldn't mean anything. They couldn't afford to lose face like that.

"Cough, cough..." Zabuza felt awkward. It seemed that things were indeed as they said. Although it hurt to hear, he was just an upper-level rogue ninja. There was no need for the three major ninja villages to unite and hunt him down. "Um, I was mistaken. I instinctively thought you were the pursuing force."

"Enough with that. Let's get to the point. What now? We officially invite you to come to Konoha and work with us. How about that?" Sakura directly presented an enticing offer to Zabuza, making him unsure of how to refuse. "Once you come to Konoha, I guarantee that Mist Village won't pursue you anymore. You and Haku can live peacefully in Konoha. You can continue being a ninja, join the ANBU under the Third Hokage, or simply be an ordinary ninja. It's up to you. As for Haku, he's not suited for the life of a fighting ninja. It would be better for him to become a doctor, saving lives. Konoha has a strong foundation in medical expertise. So, what do you say? Will you accept?"

"How can I trust you? Don't forget, I became a rogue ninja because I assassinated the Fourth Mizukage!" Zabuza was tempted, but he still didn't know whether he should trust Sakura.

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