Chapter 122: Time to Test Your Acting Skills
"Do you think I’ll just give in? Even if you’re Uchiha Shisui, do you really think I don’t have the strength to fight back?" Zabuza growled, gritting his teeth against Shisui’s calm, detached gaze. That indifference—it felt all too real.
Shisui’s tone didn’t waver. "If you don’t surrender, I’ll use a genjutsu to take full control of your body. I can do it. I just prefer not to—because if this is going to work, your acting has to be convincing. I need you to make it real, Zabuza. Do you understand? From where I stand, you don’t have a single chance to resist."
Zabuza’s eyes flicked to the side. "That kid over there—is he one of yours? Looks like he’s about to snap."
"Fine! I’ll do it!" Zabuza agreed without hesitation.
Shisui paused, then added quietly, "Didn’t expect a demon like you to have emotions, huh? But play your part well, or I won’t hesitate to make things real painful for you."
"Damn it," Zabuza cursed as control returned to his body. His first instinct was to run—but the moment he remembered the man nicknamed Shisui of the Body Flicker, he gave up that idea instantly. No way he was escaping that monster. He’d hit a wall this time, and he knew it.
"Just my luck..." he muttered.
The three brats were still on guard, unaware that to Zabuza, a full day had passed inside the illusion, though only seconds had ticked by in reality.
"Alright, kids! Let’s see if you can dodge all of my attacks!" Zabuza barked with a crazed grin. It was time to put his acting skills to the test.
He had to keep up the illusion of being an enemy. It felt ridiculous to him—scaring children and taking potshots—but what choice did he have? Shisui was watching, and there was no escaping his gaze.
He began his performance—striking fear, feinting attacks, and trading blows carefully enough not to cause lasting damage. After half an hour of relentless pressure, scratches and shallow wounds marred Sasuke and Naruto, and even Karin hadn’t escaped unscathed.
"Is that enough yet?" Zabuza called out, glancing around. "I guess I’ll use a bit more ninjutsu to sell it."