A Warrior's Path 100 Chapter 100. Fourth Ninja War Part 5

These seven before him were the previous generation Seven mist swordsmen.

Jinin Akebino, Weilder of Kabuto

Jūzō Biwa, Wielder of Kubikiribocho

Mangetsu Hōzuki, Wielder of Hiramekarai

Kus.h.i.+maru Kuriarare, Wielder of Nuiburi

Jinpachi Munas.h.i.+, Wielder of s.h.i.+buki

Ameyuri Ringo, Wielder of Kiba

Fuguki Suikazan, Wielder of Samehada.

These seven people brought terror during their time. If not for their sudden death, then who knows how many more they would kill.

Kakas.h.i.+'s words provoked them. Juzo Biwa was the one who spoke before, he was angered beyond limits when he heard Kakas.h.i.+ speak to him like that.

Juzo " I am gonna kill you!! Mangetsu!! "

Mangetsu Hozuki pulled out a scroll from his pouch, he laid it on the ground

" Summoning technique."

Smoke emerged. After it was cleared four of them had their weapons with them.

Juzo yelled " Why the heck didn't Kubikiribocho acknowledge the summon!!?? "

Mangetsu replied leisurely " How would I know? Hiramekarai also didn't respond. "

Fuguki " Samehada didn't respond as well."

Kakas.h.i.+ interrupted them " Since we are acquainted I will tell you a bit of information. Samehada was destroyed."

Fuguki and the others were shocked " WHAT!!?? "

Fuguki " Impossible!! How could a mist sword be destroyed. It's impossible!! "

Kakas.h.i.+ " Nothing's Impossible. Just a matter of being strong, that's all."

Akebino " Stop your blabbering. Kubikiribocho is right in front of you, kill him and take it. As for Hiramekarai we will find it. "

Juzo " Yeah, I will do that! "

Without even giving any sign all of them attacked.

Mangetsu " Water style : Water wave."

Tides of water cover the surroundings as they raged towards Kakas.h.i.+ and co.

Kus.h.i.+maru " Water style : Hiding in the mist "

With water as base, mist slowly covered the entire region.

Kakas.h.i.+ and Zabuza was already prepared. Kakas.h.i.+'s Sharingan flared as he surveyed his surroundings, he had a short sword in his hand.

This was custom made by him, it's made of chakra metal. With his family's saber techniques, Kakas.h.i.+ is now far stronger than before.

Zabuza was trained by s.h.i.+sui during their four years. His mist techniques have already gone beyond perfection. But he couldn't truly understand his power since s.h.i.+sui always beat him to the ground. Now was a perfect opportunity for him to try his full power.

As for Haku, these Mist swordsmen actually used water and mist techniques before him. Maybe it's their confidence in having fought Yuki clan members before, but boy oh boy they have no idea about Haku being a prodigy as well as him having a completely different Bloodline.

Zabuza warned Haku " Be careful. They are far too experienced in fighting."

Haku nodded, he silently merged with the mist as did Zabuza. Kakas.h.i.+ stood there with his short sword in his hands.

Suddenly an attack came from his side, Kakas.h.i.+ blocked it with his sword, deflecting it's power. Like a snake coiling around its prey Kakas.h.i.+'s sword went past the sword that attacked him and striked towards his opponent.

Jinin didn't think someone could counter attack this fast, he didn't have time to attack with his hammer. But he didn't worry, he knew he was a Reanimation so he let the attack hit him.

Kakas.h.i.+'s blade sparked with Lightning as it pierced through Jinin. He didn't stop there he went for another one as he tried to remove his head. But Kakas.h.i.+ felt danger behind his back.

He dodged, and as he did a long needle pa.s.sed where he stood and hit Jinin. It was kus.h.i.+maru who sneak attacked him. Kakas.h.i.+ retreated some distance as he carefully looked towards his opponents.

' This is th.o.r.n.y, gotta stall for time.'

While he was fighting these two Zabuza had his hand full with Mangetsu and Juzo.

Mangetsu was hailed as a genius in the Hozuki clan. He had mastered his sword at a young age, he was the one who weilded Hiramekarai that's currently in the hands of Chojiro.

Mangetsu " Water style : Water bullets."

He shot pressured bullets towards Zabuza, seeing the incoming attack Zabuza dodged and merged with the mist again.

Juzo " Ha! You are an idiot if you think you can hide from a Hozuki clansman inside a mist."

Zabuza' s words echoed " Won't know until I try."

Juzo sneered. Hozuki had high affinity toward water especially Mangetsu. He didn't believe someone is able to hide from him inside a mist.

Juzo and Mangetsu waited for Zabuza's attack but even after few seconds nothing came. Just as Juzo was about to mock Zabuza, Mangetsu kicked him and retreated.

Juzo shouted " Mangetsu!! Why the f.u.c.k did you kick me!!? "

Mangetsu pointed towards where they stood a moment ago, Zabuza was standing there with his blade drawn.

Zabuza " Narrow squeak."

Mangetsu " He almost got us idiot. We may have undying bodies but if we got hit and took time to restore then they might be able to seal us."

Juzo hollered " Who are you calling an idiot!!? "

Eventhough he yelled, he understood what Mangetsu meant. Juzo looked at Zabuza and said

" You are good, to actually sneak upon us."

Zabuza didn't reply, his body again merged with the mist.

Mangetsu and Juzo got ready, both heightened their senses to the max. As mist ninja they are familiar with the technique Zabuza used, so it's hard get the drop on them.

Haku was fighting against three opponents Junpachi, Fuguki, Ringo. These three can be said to be the strongest among the seven Mist swordsmen. Especially Ringo, she had high affinity towards lightning and this can be seen by her use of Kiba.

Haku was now far stronger than what he was before. He had perfected his Mirror Dome technique. Haku expanded the dome completely trapping all of three of them inside.

Ringo " Haha, baby if you think this will stop me then you are wrong."

Junpachi held s.h.i.+buki as he hammered towards Haku's Ice mirrors. His attack created huge explosions as they connected. But the ice didn't even have a scratch on it.

Junpachi " WHAT!!? "

Before he could immerse in his shock, an attack came above him. Only a flash could be seen as Junpachi's head got impaled by ice needles. The needles froze his head, it continued until completely freezing his body.

Ringo and Fuguki's expression hardened when they saw this. They have seen Ice style before but not like this. Ice style did have offensive capabilities but it wasn't even half of what they just saw.

Ringo prepared to blast Junpachi out of the ice but before he could move. Several ice pillars emerged, completely surrounding Junpachi.

Fuguki " d.a.m.n!! "

Ringo ' This boy's ice style..... why is it this strong!?? '

Ringo didn't have time to ponder, she felt danger approach her. Using Kiba she discharged large amount of lightning to her surroundings.

Haku who was about to attack Ringo retreated. She can defend herself with her Ice but that's only when they are battling alone. With Fuguki by her side, Haku wouldn't be careless to attack someone head-on.

His attention changed ' I need to remove the other one.'

Haku's speed increased further as he moved between these mirrors like a ghost. Ringo and Fuguki Couldn't track Haku. Fuguki was smart enough to use his hair to surround his body but he overestimated his defence.

Haku got past Ringo and attacked Fuguki. He used an ice style to launch Fuguki upwards. While this allowed Fuguki to lose balance, Haku used this chance.

" Ice style : Descend "

Several huge spikes formed midair. These were launched towards Fuguki, effectively nailing him to the ground.

Haku's body is now a Yin type, so his ice style is strengthened atleast five times. Any attack he does has an additional effect of freezing his opponent.

Ringo watched as those huge spike nailed Fuguki to the ground, then a second later his entire body was encased in ice.