Team 7 stood tensely as Kakashi pulled up his forehead protector, revealing his Sharingan. The red eye with its three tomoe glowed with an ominous aura, and Hitomi couldn't help but gasp.
"Sensei... you have a Sharingan?" Hitomi exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. 'But... he's not an Uchiha. How can he have it?' she thought, her mind racing with confusion.
Kakashi glanced at her, his normal eye crinkling in what could be a smile. "I'll explain later, Hitomi," he said calmly, his voice steady despite the rising tension in the air. "Right now, we have bigger problems."
Suddenly, Zabuza made a series of quick hand signs, his fingers blurring with speed. "Hidden Mist Jutsu!" he declared, and immediately, a thick, heavy mist began to envelop the area. It was so dense that within seconds, visibility was reduced to almost nothing.
Naruko felt a chill run down her spine as the mist closed in around them. "I can't see anything!" she whispered, her voice barely audible. 'This mist... it's suffocating,' she thought, her heart pounding in her chest.
Kakashi's voice was calm and authoritative as he gave orders. "Triangle formation around Tazuna. Protect him at all costs," he commanded.
Yuto, Hitomi, and Naruko quickly moved into position around the bridge builder. Yuto's face was set with determination as he activated his Kamigan, his mismatched eyes glowing faintly. 'This is just like the anime... but there is less talking....this is the real world not the anime, so I guess it is logical to not talk and just Duke it out like true ninjas.' he thought, scanning the mist for any signs of movement. He needed to scan all the details he could get that could benifit him in the future.
"Stay close," Kakashi warned, his tone deadly serious. "Zabuza Momochi is known for his silent killing technique. He could be anywhere... and we wouldn't even hear him coming."
Tazuna gulped, his face paling as he realized the gravity of their situation. "W-What kind of mission did I get these kids into...?" he muttered, clearly regretting his deception.
Suddenly, Zabuza's chilling voice echoed from all directions, carried by the mist. "The famous Copy Ninja Kakashi... I really didn't expect to see you here. This must be my lucky day, I will get the honour of cutting your head." Zabuza taunted, his voice dripping with menace.
Naruko tightened her grip on her kunai, eyes darting around nervously. "He's trying to scare us!" she whispered to Yuto, who nodded slightly.
"He's not just trying—he's succeeding," Yuto muttered under his breath due to the killing intent and chakra aura pressed against the trio. The only reason they didn't pass out was due to Kakashi using his own chakra to battle against the pressure of Zabuza.
Kakashi's visible eye sharpened as he tried to pinpoint Zabuza's location. "Everyone, stay focused. Use your senses, not just your eyes," he advised.
The oppressive silence stretched on, broken only by the sound of the group's breathing. Then, out of nowhere, a figure lunged from the mist behind them, a massive sword slicing through the air.
"Naruko, behind you!" Yuto shouted as he couldn't even move due to the speed at which zabuza arrived. The only reason he could see him was due to his scanner ability.
Kakashi darted forward, stopping zabuza from slicing naruko in half. He pushed zabuza away from his team, engaging Zabuza in a flurry of taijutsu. Their movements were too fast for the genin to follow, the clash of metal ringing through the mist. Zabuza's eyes gleamed with a sadistic grin as he swung his sword again, aiming to cleave Kakashi in two.
"You're pretty fast, Copy Ninja... but let's see how long you can last in my domain," Zabuza sneered, his voice a low growl.
Hitomi watched in awe, her Sharingan trying to keep up with their rapid movements. 'He's... so fast. Even with the Sharingan, I can barely follow them,' she thought, feeling a mix of fear and admiration. Yuto thought the same, but he was also excited in his heart due to the amount of information he was scanning from their fight.
Kakashi managed to block the attack with a kunai, but the force sent him back several feet. 'He's strong.' Kakashi thought, his mind racing. 'I can't afford to hold back anymore.'
He glanced at his students. "Stay on guard! This is a real battle!" Kakashi shouted, his voice cutting through the mist.
Yuto clenched his fists, feeling a rush of adrenaline. 'I just need an opening to get that sword.' He glanced at Hitomi and Naruko, who both nodded in silent agreement at his expression. They were ready.
Zabuza laughed, a dark, menacing sound that sent shivers down their spines. "Let's see how long you can protect that old man," he mocked, disappearing into the mist once more.
Kakashi cursed under his breath. "Damn it... he's using the mist to his advantage." He knew that Zabuza's silent killing technique was no joke. 'I need to find a way to counter his mist... Wind jutsu will be ideal but he will stop me before I finish my seals.'
As the tension mounted, Yuto took a deep breath and whispered, "Hitomi, Naruko... I have a plan, but we need to work together. Trust me on this."
Naruko grinned, despite the fear she felt. "Heh, like I'd ever doubt you, Yuto! Let's show this mist guy what we can do!"
Hitomi smirked, her eyes flashing with determination. "Just don't mess up, Yuto. I'm counting on you."
(Pls give me some power stones!)
(Find out next time on Naruto:Eye system)