I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

This terrifying little devil.

Do not!

It should now be called Konoha Demon, Gekko Shigure.

An assassin even more terrifying than Zabuza Momochi!

With his ability to pass through obstacles and his astonishing swordsmanship, this being is far more intimidating than Zabuza. At the same time, it seems that Shigure has mastered a silent killing technique similar to Zabuza's during the battle.

This is talent!

However, Kakashi was still puzzled: "Why did you let that ninja go?"

Hearing this, Shigure glanced at Kakashi and said, "He didn't make a move, nor did he intend to kill the employer. Even if we let him go, at most he'll come looking for revenge on me, but he won't come after the employer, so there's no need to kill him!"

Ninjas are also wary of being too compassionate, but Kakashi liked Shigure's reasoning.

Although Haku, as an enemy's subordinate, should have been eliminated as much as possible during the mission, that child was simply too loyal to Zabuza.

He wasn't actually a bad person; even if Kakashi had killed him, he would have felt it was somewhat unnecessary.

"On your very first mission, you defeated and killed Momochi Zabuza, an elite Jonin from Kirigakure. Shigure, you can no longer be measured by the standards of an ordinary Genin!"

Kakashi chuckled as he spoke, then vanished once more.

His task was to secretly protect and observe the group of people.

If Zabuza hadn't used the Hidden Mist Technique, Kakashi wouldn't have appeared directly.

"Let's go!"

Shigure spoke to Naruto and Sasuke.

They also told their employer, Tazner, that Tazner felt like he had won the lottery.

I never expected that Konoha would be full of hidden talents. I spent the money for a C-rank mission to hire such a terrifying brat to escort me.

It was totally worth it.

As expected of Konoha, truly the strongest ninja village!

The group left and continued their journey towards the Land of Waves. They would soon arrive at their destination, and Shigure and the others' first mission would be coming to an end.

And now!

In the forest, Haku stared wide-eyed at Zabuza, who had stood up before him.

"Zabuza-san, you...you're not dead?"

Zabuza himself was also surprised. He touched his neck and found that the wound was long but had only damaged the skin and had not damaged any blood vessels.

Zabuza found it incredible that he could control his strength so precisely.

"He didn't kill me!"

Bai was stunned for a moment. "Why weren't you killed?"

Zabuza shook his head. He didn't know either, but now, recalling Shigure's last words...

Is the hope that the ninja world will never again have a figure like Kirigakure (the Hidden Mist Demon)? Is this a reminder to myself to change my identity and live a better life from now on? (Kawa)

Chapter 86: A Second Chance at Life - Mission Ended

"Lord Zabuza, what do we do next? Should we continue with the plan to assassinate that guy?"

I heard Mandarin spoken beside me.

Zabuza stood there, stunned.

Do you want to continue?

They lived those days of utter darkness, forever shrouded in darkness.

'May the title "Kijin of Kirigakure" disappear from the ninja world forever!'

Zabuza smiled, realizing that the brat was giving him a second chance at life.

After meeting Shigure, Zabuza realized one thing: the ninja world no longer belonged to him.

With the emergence of a new generation of geniuses and monsters, those like them who continue to stay in the ninja world will only serve as stepping stones for them.

"No!"

Zabuza stared at Haku before him. Having died once, Zabuza knew what he wanted.

He just wanted to find a place to live with Bai.

"Let's leave the Land of Waves, Haku!"

Hearing this, Haku was quite surprised. He looked at Zabuza with a puzzled expression and asked, "Then, Lord Zabuza, shall we go next..."

"Let's find a place where we can't see anyone and live a simple life!"

"Yes!" Bai smiled, tears welling in her eyes.

At this moment, Shigure was holding her head in her hands, walking quite comfortably on the unfinished bridge in the Land of Waves.

I wonder if Zabuza will make the right choice. If he shows up again and causes me trouble, then I'll have no choice but to kill him.

That poor child, Zabuza, I hope he cherishes him!

However, Shiyu still has one question.

'Shiro... is he a boy...? Eh... is that Zabuza's type...'

Just thinking about that scene made Shi Yu shudder.

Sasuke, who had been staring at Shigure, paused for a moment and asked, "Are you cold?"

"no!"

Shigure answered!

Sasuke looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Then why were you shivering just now?"

"Ugh! Some terrifying images came to mind!"

A suitable scene?

Shigure is not even afraid of Jonin. His terrifying swordsmanship combined with the Transparent Release technique, and because of Zabuza, he has mastered the opponent's silent killing technique.

What could a guy like that be afraid of?

Sasuke found it incredible.

"Alright, you can't go any further from here. Follow me!"

The group followed Tazna down the bridge and arrived at a dock.

This place looks more like a village.

The Land of Waves makes a living by cargo transportation at the docks, so living at the docks is normal.

"Alright, we've safely delivered you here, so our mission is complete!"

Shi Yu said.

Upon hearing this, Tazuna quickly stopped Shigure, "Uh! Wait a minute, even though you've dealt with the assassins who tried to kill me, what if they send someone else to kill me?"

Sasuke looked at Tazuna and said, "Your request is merely to escort you to the Land of Waves, not to stay there and protect you indefinitely!"

Tazna stammered and couldn't speak.

Shi Yu smiled and said, "Alright, how many more days until your bridge is finished?"

Upon hearing this, Tazuna held up three fingers. "Three days! Just three days!"

"Alright! We'll stay for three more days. After the bridge is completed, our mission will be finished. As for whether you get assassinated afterward, that's none of our business!"

"Fine, as long as the bridge can be completed, I don't care if I die!"

Shigure's decision made Sasuke somewhat unhappy.

He's now focused solely on returning to the village so he can immediately begin cultivating to increase his strength.

He had absolutely no say in this mission; it was all handled by Shigure.

The difference in strength made Sasuke feel that every second wasted was a waste of time.

"Why should we protect him for a few more days? Our mission is complete. If you want to stay, then stay!"

Seeing Sasuke throwing a tantrum, Shigure smiled at Naruto and said, "Naruto, let's train these next few days!"

"Complete that ninjutsu as soon as possible, and also begin chakra control training!"

Naruto nodded. "Alright! I'm just killing time anyway."

Sasuke's expression turned somewhat strange.

He looked at Naruto and asked, "What ninjutsu?"

"Hmph! Of course it's a very powerful ninjutsu. Once I learn this ninjutsu, Sasuke, you won't be a match for me!"

The words "not a match for him" made Sasuke's expression even more strange.

He looked at Shiyu, opened his mouth as if to say something, but then hesitated, too embarrassed to speak...