Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.

Her fair skin and clear eyes were like a snow lotus blooming in the snow, pure and proud.

However, a cold light gleamed in those beautiful eyes, creating a stark contrast with her stunning face.

Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura, and even Kakashi were all taken aback, momentarily forgetting to continue the fight.

Bai gently raised her hand, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, a cold smile appearing on her lips.

"What a...unexpected surprise." She parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and cold like an icy spring, yet carrying a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

Chapter Ninety-Eight You...have finally arrived

Sasuke stared blankly at Haku, his exquisite face lingering in his mind.

He had never seen such a beautiful woman before; her clear eyes seemed to see through everything, yet they also carried a hint of icy coldness.

He felt his heart racing, and a strange feeling welled up inside him.

This brief moment of distraction gave Bai an opportunity.

Her cold smile deepened, and her hands rapidly formed hand seals, chakra surging around her even more violently than before.

The surrounding air suddenly dropped, a thin layer of frost condensed on the ground, and a cold mist filled the air.

"Secret Technique: Magic Mirror Ice Crystal!"

Countless sharp ice crystals shot out from Bai's hand, sweeping in like a blizzard at an astonishing speed.

Caught off guard, Sasuke was thrown backward by the powerful gust of air.

"Sasuke!" Naruto exclaimed, leaping up to catch the flying Sasuke, and the two crashed heavily to the ground.

"Cough cough..." Sasuke clutched his chest and coughed violently, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

The attack just now had seriously injured him.

"Sasuke, are you alright?" Naruto asked with concern, his face full of worry.

Sasuke shook his head, struggled to his feet, and stared intently at Haku.

This seemingly frail woman possessed such immense power that it instilled a sense of fear in him.

Meanwhile, the battle between Kakashi and Zabuza also reached its climax.

Zabuza wielded his Executioner's Blade, its blade flashing fiercely, each strike deadly.

Kakashi, relying on his Sharingan and superb taijutsu, barely managed to withstand Zabuza's attacks.

"Kakashi, do you think you can protect them?" Zabuza sneered.

"My mission is to protect them," Kakashi said firmly.

The battle between the two intensified, with the surrounding trees being toppled and the ground riddled with cracks from their ninjutsu.

As Haku watched Kakashi and Zabuza fight, she slowly raised her hand, touching the mask on her face, and whispered, "Zabuza-san..."

In the distance, through the thick fog, a tall figure slowly approached, accompanied by heavy footsteps.

Bai looked back.

"You...you've finally arrived."

Beneath the white mask, his eyes held a complex and unreadable expression.

He remembered that cold winter night, amidst the swirling snow, when only Zabuza reached out his hand to him.

A lonely and helpless child found a reason to live: to become Zabuza's tool and clear away all obstacles for him.

This twisted loyalty took root deep within him, blossoming into cold, hard flowers.

He would give anything for Zabuza, even his own life.

This resolute decision shocked the genin present.

As Naruto looked at Haku, he recalled his lonely childhood, and a strange sense of resonance welled up in his heart.

Sasuke clenched his fists tightly. The stark contrast between Haku's coldness and loyalty shocked him.

Sakura looked at Kakashi with concern; the outcome of this battle seemed increasingly unpredictable.

"Thank you, Zabuza-san... I've been waiting for you all this time..." Haku's voice was soft, yet it carried a hint of relief.

He slowly closed his eyes, as if accepting his final fate.

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light erupted from Naruto's body, and the Nine-Tails' chakra poured out like a flood.

He roared and charged toward Bai with astonishing speed.

"Don't underestimate me! I'm going to be the Hokage!"

Naruto's fist, brimming with ferocious power, slammed heavily into Haku's ice mirror.

The sound of ice crystals shattering was crisp and clear, like the sound of glass breaking.

Bai was thrown back by the enormous impact, crashing into a tree trunk, and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

“Naruto…” Sasuke stared at Naruto in surprise. This guy who was usually the worst student had actually unleashed such powerful strength.

However, just when everyone thought victory was in sight, Zabuza suddenly let out a chilling laugh.

"Hehehe... It seems I have to get serious..." His hands quickly formed hand seals, and a suffocating dark chakra emanated from his body.

The sky suddenly darkened, thick clouds gathered, and a fierce wind howled.

A powerful sense of oppression enveloped everyone, making it hard to breathe.

Tazuna, pale-faced and trembling, said, "What...what is this..."

Zabuza's eyes flashed crimson. He raised his head, gazed at the gloomy sky, and whispered, "I'll show you... true power..."

Kakashi's heart sank, and an ominous premonition welled up inside him.

He turned sharply to Matt Kay and said in a deep voice, "Kay, protect them! I'll go stop him!"

Might Guy nodded solemnly. "Leave it to me, Kakashi!"

Zabuza's lips curled into a cold smile. "Too late..."

Chapter Ninety-Nine: A Sudden Change

The gloomy sky seemed to crack open, and thick, dark chakra poured down like ink, enveloping Zabuza.

The wind howled, the trees bent over, sand and stones flew, and the world was in chaos.

Zabuza's figure loomed in the darkness, like a demon from hell, exuding a chilling aura.

"Is this... the power of forbidden techniques?" Tazuna's voice trembled as fear spread through his heart. He gripped the bridge railing tightly, afraid of being swallowed up by this power.

"Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto exclaimed, his eyes filled with worry.

Without the slightest hesitation, Kakashi transformed into a silver lightning bolt, his lightning flashing and his voice piercing as he charged straight at Zabuza.

The sharp Chidori collided with the dark chakra, producing a piercing explosion.

Sparks flew, illuminating Kakashi's resolute face.

"Kai!" Kakashi shouted.

"Understood!" Might Guy was already poised to strike, his youthful passion burning brightly, his figure like a fierce tiger, pouncing on Zabuza from the side.

"Konoha Power Whirlwind!" he roared, his powerful leg gust tearing a rift in the dark chakra.

Sasuke and Sakura witnessed the heroic deeds of the two Jonin and were filled with admiration.

Even when facing such a powerful enemy, they were fearless and forged ahead.

Zabuza let out a chilling laugh from the darkness, “Overestimating yourself!” Dark chakra surged, forming a giant demonic claw that reached out to grab Kakashi and Might Guy.

Kakashi and Might Guy skillfully dodged the attacks of the demon claws, their perfect teamwork making them like two streaks of light, weaving through the darkness.

"Damn it..." Sasuke clenched his fists, longing to join the battle and fight alongside his seniors.

However, at that moment, a white figure stood silently at the edge of the woods, watching the fierce battle unfold.

Bai stood quietly at the edge of the forest, his scarlet Sharingan reflecting the fierce battle before him.

Zabuza was enveloped in dark chakra, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression like a demon.

In the past, Haku would rush forward without hesitation and use his own power to protect Zabuza.

But this time, he hesitated.

That dark power made him feel uneasy, even fearful.

What he felt was not just the fluctuation of chakra, but a bone-chilling coldness, as if it were a malice that wanted to devour everything.

Is this really what Zabuza wanted?

Bai was in a fierce internal struggle, loyalty and conscience tearing at his soul like two enormous forces.

Zabuza also noticed Haku's unusual behavior.

He turned his head sharply, his scarlet eyes staring intently at Bai through the dark chakra.

"What are you doing?!" His hoarse voice carried a hint of incredulous anger.

Bai's hesitation made him feel betrayed, which hurt him more than any attack.

Just then, an even more powerful burst of chakra erupted.

Naruto's body was enveloped in golden light, shining like a small sun.

He roared and broke through Kakashi and Guy's obstruction, plunging headlong into the vortex of dark chakra.

"Naruto!" Sakura cried out in terror.

Naruto's actions shocked everyone.

He struck the core of the dark chakra like a bullet.

The immense impact caused the dark chakra to fluctuate violently.

The once stable forbidden technique began to become distorted and deformed.

The golden light emanating from Naruto grew stronger and stronger, as if he had transformed into a giant of light, fighting against the dark chakra.

"What... what kind of power is this?" Tazuna's eyes widened. He had never seen such powerful chakra before. Even Zabuza's forbidden techniques seemed so fragile in the face of this power.

However, just when everyone thought Naruto was about to break the forbidden technique, a sudden change occurred.

The vortex of dark chakra began to spin rapidly, forming a huge black void.

From within the void came chilling roars, as if something terrifying was about to descend.

The surrounding trees began to wither, the ground began to crack, and an even stronger sense of oppression enveloped everyone.

"Not good!" Kakashi's expression changed drastically; he sensed an unprecedented crisis.

Bai looked at the scene before him with a complicated expression.

He slowly raised his hand and gripped the thousand books tightly.

"Zabuza-san..." he murmured softly, his tone carrying a hint of resolve.

Chapter 100: I Saw Its Weakness

The black vortex expanded, like a colossal beast devouring everything, emitting a chilling roar.

One violent energy shockwave after another pounded down on everyone like an invisible giant hammer.

Kakashi gritted his teeth, his Sharingan spinning wildly as he tried to see through the strange forbidden technique, but he only felt a suffocating sense of oppression.

Sasuke's kunai buzzed, while Naruto stared intently at the black void. Sakura gripped the medical kit tightly, her knuckles turning white, but she did not back down, her eyes fixed firmly ahead.

Dazner slumped to the ground, his face filled with despair.

Even the usually aloof Bai felt a sense of unease at this moment, and his hand holding the Thousand Books trembled slightly.

Just at this critical moment, a series of hurried footsteps came from the forest.

Shikamaru's voice rang out amidst the chaos: "Shadow Imitation Technique!" Several dark figures quickly spread out, entangling several swaying ninjas and pulling them back from the brink of collapse.

Immediately afterwards, Iruka led a group of Konoha ninja out, and they quickly formed a formation, surrounding Kakashi and the others in the middle, forming a new defensive line.