Chapter 189: Team Seven vs Zabuza

In the meantime, the lone ninja moved slowly through the thicket. He already knew about Tazun and the Chūnin advance to intercept him. This was a decisive signal for him. Shikamaru started out and was about to make his move. He had long since decided to force the fate of this world to act according to his plans. Akatsuki or Madara, Zetsu or Kaguya, he decided to let them play their games until they get involved in his business. If at least one of them crosses his path, his head will fly! He was going to bring Kaguya back, with or without Madara, with or without Obito. He did not care deeply about the eternal Tsukiyomi and the collection of the Tailed Beasts, he believed in his own strength and knew that he was able to do everything on his own. Therefore, no matter how history changes, everything will end as he wishes! Things are about to change, for both Konoha and the entire Shinobi World!

***

After some time, on the border of the Land of Waves.

Stopping near a small town, Shikamaru looked around, quickly climbing a tall tree.

Recently, the guy's clothing style has not changed much, only now he wore a gray shirt and all the same dark breeches, sandals and a pair of hip pockets with scrolls. Behind the back, as always, a huge backpack and sharp hair. Although, his very appearance has undergone changes. Shikamaru clearly grew up, tempered his body in training, and began to use the Sharingan on an ongoing basis. Pa at least, he tried, and in crowded places covering his eyes with an illusion, just in case. And his dojutsu looked pretty repulsive, so now he had his most ordinary gray eyes.

Otherwise, he only became more masculine and noticeably attractive. Of course, he hadn't given much thought to that. Shikamaru never put much on a pretty face. In his opinion, a man is definitely not painted with a face. Although, it would also not be superfluous, that's for sure.

Looking closely, Shikamaru quickly found an unfinished bridge.

- In fact, the situation with the bridge corresponds to the usual situation in this world. Fight the lesser evil against the greater ... War and conflict, how wonderful! - grinning, Shikamaru narrowed his eyes: - As I understand it, Gato originally belonged to the ship business, it is doubtful that he is the main figure here, otherwise he would not have pinned himself into this wilderness. Although, maybe he is just a fool ... Tazuna suddenly decided to build a bridge and most likely not particularly legal. Of course, you can't do otherwise with the bandits, but the fun fact is that hundreds of workers from Gato's side will also lose their jobs and their families will plunge into exactly the same situation, filled with sadness, hunger and disappointment. Lesser evil, heh ...

Shikamaru jumped off the branch and walked slowly towards the city. Conflicts of people did not really bother him. There was no right side, at the time of hunger a person would become criminals if he had enough spirit for it.

“The rich man, as always, will defend his goods, this is just a vicious circle. A smart thief, on the other hand, will limit the benefits of those from whom he steals, but at least he will leave them something so that they will not turn his head off after all. I remember, I was about the same ... Keeping people in fear is a familiar thing, but even with this it is better not to overdo it. "

As he strolled through the somewhat gloomy town, Shikamaru reminisced about his past. Of course, it was not filled with honest deeds or noble business. Since childhood, he survived in garbage dumps, participated in fights, robbed and even killed at almost the same age as the children of this world. Wherever there is a winner, there is also a loser. Shikamaru liked comparing worlds, liked judging people. But, he never did it with contempt, but only with a slight mockery, because he clearly realized that all these people like Tazuna or the Hokage were shown for the story only from one side. For some in the past, Shikamaru may have seemed like a nice guy, but in fact he killed innocents even once, substituted others and robbed those who could be spared. Therefore, he never pretended to be a hero in this world. Thoughts are just thoughts, if he were disdainful, he wouldn't even help Naruto. Shikamaru had no favorites, he went his own way, just thinking about the story he remembered.

Reaching the bridge, Shikamaru walked past the workers and then jumped into the water.

- Hey!

- Keep it!

Before he had time to drown, the workers, surprised by the stranger, finally reacted and rushed to save him. Only, Shikamaru did not give them a chance, he plunged deeper into the water, folded a row of seals and covered himself with a tree dome, and then connected to the root system and was able to connect oxygen. After finishing with this place, Shikamaru jumped abruptly to the surface and instantly evaporated. The workers only looked at each other in shock and quickly went about their business. They had heard a lot about the abilities of the shinobi, but they definitely didn't want to meet them!

*

At the same time, not far from the Land of Waves.

Team seven faced a powerful enemy. Zabuza Momochi scoffed at his opponents, most of whom were weak kids. The only one who mattered was Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja.

As the tension grew, Kakashi began to slowly raise his protector, revealing his Sharingan.

- Let's start. - said Jonin calmly, as soon as the legendary Dojutsu flashed in anticipation of a serious battle.

Standing on his huge blade sunk into the trunk of a tree, Momochi finally turned around and said with anticipation:

- Let's see what this Sharingan is ...

At the same time, Shikamaru finally reached the site of the battle and was able to clearly see everyone. It would be a lie to say that he did not feel a slight joy when he was able to see familiar faces, and also that everything is going as it should. Team seven assembled, exactly the same clothes, especially on Naruto. Although, perhaps, this time the chatter about the Sharingan did not begin. Naruto held his kunai with restraint and seemed to be taking someone with the rank of jonin more seriously. He teamed up with Sasuke and Sakura to protect Tazuna and watched with tension the actions of his sensei.

Shikamaru also looked at Kakashi and grinned. Finally, instead of trivial taijutsu, Kakashi will demonstrate his ninjutsu skills and the skills of his dojutsu. It might not be so boring to watch this.

Although, Shikamaru was overjoyed early, instead of Naruto, Sakura asked about the power of the Sharingan ... *

Sasuke nodded thoughtfully.

“The Siringan is, however, a powerful thing. If anyone has a Siringan, he can buy himself crimson pants. *