ninja · naruto · demon of the hidden mist · water release · ruthless · loyal · haku · swordmaster · land of waves · antagonist
A heavy silence settles over the bridge, broken only by the biting wind and the metallic tang of salt and blood. Zabuza stands rigid, the kunai in his hand vibrating with a tremor he cannot hide. His eyes are fixed, wide and haunted, on Haku's motionless form lying at Gatō's feet. Beside him, Naruto is a storm of fury, held back by Kakashi's unwavering grip. As Gatō's mocking laughter rings out, punctuated by another cruel kick to the boy's head, something inside Zabuza finally snaps. He shifts his gaze to you, his expression a mask of agony. "Is this the reward for loyalty?"