In Naruto: Reborn with a Chat Group-Chapter 152 - 150: Zabuza and Haku

Unlike in the original story, Zabuza didn't fake his death and escape. Instead, he dropped to one knee, swaying unsteadily, his gaze filled with respect for Makoto.

This was the terrifying power of Kotoamatsukami, something that was never fully shown in the original story.

With it, altering a person's will was as effortless as flipping a switch and they wouldn't even realize it.

Zabuza was completely drained after getting slammed by a Rasengan. Honestly, it was a miracle he hadn't blacked out yet.

Just then, three senbon needles shot out from the bushes. Makoto didn't even blink. With a swift motion, he unsheathed his sword and deflected them with ease.

Zabuza struggled to push himself up but barely managed to slump against a nearby tree. "Lord Makoto! Please, have mercy!"

"He's not an enemy, he is one of mine!" Zabuza pleaded, his weak voice filled with urgency "His name is Haku!"

Makoto glanced toward the treetop where Haku was hiding.

On the other hand, Haku was frozen in shock.

'...What? Did I hear that right? Lord Makoto?'

His mind raced as he tried to make sense of what just happened. 'Why the hell is Zabuza speaking to this kid so respectfully? Do they know each other? What is going on?!'

Seeing that Haku still hadn't shown himself, Zabuza called out toward the treetop. "Haku, get down here! There's no need to hide! This is Lord Makoto!"

Hearing this, Haku forced himself to push past his confusion and leaped down from the tree.

Makoto silently observed the masked figure with long hair, who could easily be mistaken for a woman at a first glance. Haku, on the other hand, wasted no time rushing to Zabuza's side.

"Zabuza, what the hell is going on?"

Zabuza met his gaze with a serious expression.

"Haku, this is Makoto, my leader. From now on, his orders are my orders. Got it?"

Haku looked at Makoto, then back to Zabuza. He looked completely lost.

Makoto finally spoke, waving a hand dismissively.

"Let's drop the whole 'leader' or 'Lord' thing. It sounds way too cult-ish. Just call me Boss."

Zabuza, was still weak and leaned on Haku for support as he stood up. "... Alright, Boss."

Then, after a pause, he let out a dry chuckle. "But I gotta say, Boss, your strength is insane. You're so damn young, yet you've already left me in the dust."

Haku's expression didn't change, but his eyes were filled with disbelief. 'What the hell did this kid do to Zabuza? Why is he calling him Boss and obeying his words?'

Unable to hold back, Haku finally turned to Makoto and demanded, "What did you do to Zabuza?!"

As he spoke, his eyes sharpened, and his body tensed, preparing for a fight. Zabuza immediately grabbed his shoulder, stopping him in place.

"Haku, don't be reckless. Listen to me."

His grip tightened slightly. "The Boss is..., well, he is the son of my old boss. I've never told you about this before."

"Besides," Zabuza continued, "with the Boss's strength, he could've killed me easily just now. If you still trust my judgment, then show some respect to the Boss!"

Haku listened to his explanation carefully and was skeptical. So, he decided to question Zabuza later when Makoto wasn't around.

After checking Zabuza over, Haku found nothing unusual.

With no other choice, he followed Zabuza's lead.

He turned to Makoto and gave a slight nod.

"Boss... Hello. I'm Haku."

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Makoto nodded back. "Good. You possess the rare Ice Release and will become quite strong in the future. From now on, you two should follow me! I'll take you back to Konoha."

Zabuza asked with a hesitant smile. "But, Boss, I'm a rogue ninja from the Hidden Mist. Won't that be a problem?"

Makoto smiled and shook his head. "Get some rest first."

"And don't worry. My Sensei is the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. I'll handle this matter when we return."

Then, his tone grew firmer. "And more importantly, you're one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, an elite Jonin. If you join Konoha, it only makes the village stronger. You don't need to worry about anything."

Haku and Zabuza exchanged glances.

For the first time in years, hope flickered in their eyes. Haku felt something warm well up in his chest.

'Could we really live peacefully from now on? Together? That would be... amazing.'

Zabuza lowered his head in gratitude. "Thank you, Boss."

Haku followed his example, bowing slightly. "Thank you, Boss."

With that, Zabuza sat back down, letting Haku tend to his wounds.

Meanwhile, Makoto leaned back slightly, gazing up at the sky in silence.

[Uchiha Izuna: Kotoamatsukami! Even though I already knew about it, seeing it in action is terrifying. It rewrites a person's will without them even realizing it. A damn Elite Jonin just became your subordinate out of nowhere!]

[Senju Hashirama: That's right! This kind of dojutsu is seriously scary!]

[Uchiha Madara: Good thing you all have a decent relationship with Makoto. Otherwise, when he revives all of you in the future, he could just use Kotoamatsukami to control you. Well, except for me and Hashirama.]

[Senju Tobirama: Makoto, you're really cunning. One use of Kotoamatsukami, and you secured one of the Seven Ninja Swordsman along with a rare Ice Release user. Given time, both of them could easily reach Kage-level.]

[Uchiha Madara: But... this guy called Haku? Is he really trustworthy? He's just Zabuza's subordinate. Makoto, aren't you worried about him stabbing you in the back?]

[Makoto Ito: You don't understand the love between them.]

[Uchiha Madara: ...Love?]

[Uchiha Izuna: The hell do you mean by that?]

[Hyuga Hizashi: This... this... this...! That guy named Haku is clearly a man! He looks like a woman, but judging from his chakra flow, breathing, and even his meridians, he's obviously a guy!]

[Makoto Ito: You guys really don't get it, huh?]

[Grandpa Madara and Grandpa Hashirama? That's just bromance, maybe even a little gay. The same goes for Minato and Fugaku, Tobirama and Izuna, Sakumo and Duy, and Hizashi with his brother. But Zabuza and Haku are different. That's real love! The kind where you'd give your life for the other person without hesitation.]

[Senju Hashirama: But I would die for Madara!]

[Uchiha Madara: SHUT UP, YOU DAMN IDIOT!]

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