On the bridge under construction, Haku was heavily injured and unconscious.
Zabuza had one arm disabled, and Lee had kicked his greatsword away.
Now, for Kakashi, Zabuza’s threat level had significantly decreased.
If Zabuza continued to stay here, his life would clearly be in danger.
As a Ninja who had been on the battlefield, he understood that nothing more could be done now.
His mission had failed.
So, without hesitation, he immediately took Haku and dove into the water.
Kakashi originally wanted to pursue, but he was worried about the students.
Plus, with Lee’s life or death uncertain, he had no choice but to stay.
“Is this kid out of his mind?
He actually took a hit for the enemy.” Although Kakashi wanted to criticize Lee, he still quite admired his choice to distinguish between kindness and enmity.
He had naturally seen Haku’s mercy, which was why he was somewhat surprised when he struck Haku.
However, the greatest features of his Raikiri were speed and penetration.
It was too late to pull back then, he could only follow through.
He didn’t expect that in the end, Haku and Lee would join forces to stop him.
However, at the thought of Lee’s injuries, he got a headache.
“Forget it, at least he’s not dead yet.” After comforting himself, he shouted, “Sasuke, Naruto, you two help Lee back!” “Sakura, your Chakra control is good.
Give him some basic treatment first.” At this moment, Sasuke and Naruto finally snapped out of it and rushed to lift Lee.
But soon, the two of them were embarrassed.
Even though they held their breath and used every ounce of strength they had, they still couldn’t budge Lee.
Kakashi asked curiously, “What’s wrong?
Hurry up and carry him back.” Naruto said aggrievedly, “Kakashi-sensei, Lee is too heavy.
We can’t lift him.” Sasuke also indicated that he was powerless.
Curiously, Kakashi reached out to give him a lift.
Good grief, he nearly threw his back out.
Just how much weight is he wearing?
As Guy’s rival, Kakashi naturally knew Guy and Lee’s training methods.
However, he initially thought Lee was wearing at most a few hundred kilograms.
He didn’t expect that with this grab, he would discover it was a few thousand kilograms.
Forget it.
These muscle-heads are not to be trifled with.
“Lee’s injuries are too severe.
It’s better to treat him on the spot.
It just so happens I know some Medical Ninjutsu.
While treating him, I can also protect Uncle Tazuna.” Naruto: “…” Sasuke: “…” Sakura: “…” “Kakashi-sensei, don’t tell me you can’t lift him either?” Kakashi’s face straightened as he explained, “Of course I can lift him, but it seems we have new enemies, so…” ‘Thank you all so much.’ Kakashi secretly rejoiced in his heart.
He didn’t expect Gato to bring people over at this time.
It was truly a godsend.
The one appearing now was indeed Gato.
He leaned on a walking stick, smoked a cigar, walked with a splayed gait, and strode forward with an arrogant expression.
Behind him was a rowdy crowd of samurai thugs.
Seeing Zabuza jump into the water in a pathetic state, he mocked him, “Ha, so this is the so-called Kirigakure Ninja.
And he’s called the demon of the bloody mist.
Truly laughable.
He couldn’t even handle a few brats.” Gato thumped his cane and shouted, “Hey, you over there!” “While I’m grateful you helped me save some money, you won’t be escaping either.” Seeing this, Naruto and the others immediately grew nervous and asked, “Kakashi-sensei, that Ninjutsu from before—do it again and finish them all off.” Kakashi said helplessly, “Sorry, I’ve consumed too much Chakra.
It’s up to you guys now.” Naruto said, “There are way too many people.” Asking him to deal with two or three would be fine, but there were dozens of people here.
It was too much to ask of him.
But despite their worries, the four of them still stood in front of Tazuna.
Gato laughed, “What, you still want to resist?
With just the four of you defeated remnants, do you think you can stop us?” Just as he finished speaking, a crossbow bolt suddenly landed at his feet.
The still-quivering tail of the bolt scared Gato into retreating.
He shouted angrily, “Who dares to be so bold as to shoot an arrow at me?” A youthful voice came from behind Kakashi and the others.
“It’s me.
I, Inari, am not a cowardly weakling.
I will deal with you bad guys together with everyone.” There stood Inari holding a crossbow, with hundreds of villagers following behind him.
These people held scythes or aimed bows, each one glaring at the thugs.
Gato roared in anger, “What are you standing around for?
Kill them!” However, these samurai looked at each other and did not move.
With so many people holding weapons, going over would be equivalent to suicide.
Besides, these guys were just here to get paid and pass the time.
They had no intention of risking their lives.
Inari shouted, “Gato, this is our territory!
If you don’t leave now, we will attack!” Gato said irritably, “Damn brat, you’re infuriating me.” “Go…” This time, the villagers no longer hesitated and fired their arrows in rapid succession.
These samurai didn’t dare to charge, they scrambled to jump off the bridge and flee.
Sakura said with a sense of relief, “I didn’t expect Inari and the others would be the ones to help in the end.” Naruto laughed, “Inari has become stronger too.” Inari ran over to Lee.
Seeing him lying unconscious on the ground, he asked, “What happened to him?” Kakashi was momentarily at a loss for words and said awkwardly, “Well…
He’s just unconscious.
He’ll wake up after resting for a couple of days.
Probably…
right.” Inari said, “Then let’s help him back.” As he spoke, he tried to lift an arm.
But soon, just like Naruto and the others, his face turned red from the effort, yet he couldn’t lift it.
Kakashi explained, “Lee has weights on him.
It’s better if your grandfather and the others help me carry him.” Ninjas who practice Taijutsu generally don’t take off their weights easily, because they need to train anytime and anywhere to gain greater strength.
With the combined efforts of several adults and Kakashi, they finally carried Lee back.
Meanwhile, Tazuna and the others went back to continue building the bridge.
Without the threat of Gato, the next few days were calm and peaceful.
Three days later, the bridge was completed.
From then on, Kakashi and the others’ mission was finally accomplished.
Meanwhile, Lee had regained consciousness and felt better than ever.
He wondered, ‘It’s strange, I seem to have suddenly become a bit stronger.’ The Elementary Leg Wraps that were difficult to wear before didn’t feel like a burden anymore.
Could it be that being struck by lightning has the function of making one stronger?