Zabuza's frustration was palpable as the mist thickened around the battlefield. Kakashi stood still, his Sharingan spinning, waiting for Zabuza's next move. The tension between the two was electric, with the rest of Team 7 holding their breath in anticipation.
Naruto and Sasuke watched from behind Hyuk and Sakura, their eyes wide with awe at the level of skill on display. Even Naruto, normally so brash and impulsive, remained silent as he witnessed the intense battle between Kakashi and the infamous Zabuza Momochi.
Zabuza grinned under his mask, realizing he was losing control of the battle but refusing to admit defeat. "You think you've won, Kakashi, but you underestimate me."
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Suddenly, the air seemed to shift. Zabuza disappeared into the mist, blending perfectly with the environment. His voice echoed ominously, "Silent Killing is my specialty. You won't see me coming."
Kakashi's eyes darted around, trying to pinpoint Zabuza's location. Hyuk, watching closely, could follow the faintest traces of movement through the mist, but even he knew that Kakashi would need to rely on his instincts now. Silent Killing was Zabuza's deadliest technique, and in the thick mist, it was nearly impossible to track.
Naruto clenched his fists. "Come on, Kakashi-sensei! You can beat him!"
Sasuke, on the other hand, stayed calm, assessing the situation with sharp eyes. He knew this was no ordinary opponent.
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Zabuza's voice whispered through the mist again, his tone mocking. "I wonder which one of your little brats I should kill first… Perhaps the one in the orange jumpsuit?"
Naruto froze, realizing Zabuza was talking about him. He looked around wildly, trying to find the source of the voice. "What?! You coward! Show yourself!"
But before Naruto could react further, Kakashi's voice cut through the mist. "Stay focused, Naruto. Don't let him provoke you."
Hyuk, though remaining silent, was fully alert. His eyes were scanning the mist, his senses heightened. If Zabuza made one wrong move, he was prepared to step in. But for now, he had to trust in Kakashi's ability to handle the situation.
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Suddenly, Kakashi's hand moved in a blur. He dodged to the side just as Zabuza's sword came swinging down from the mist, narrowly missing his shoulder. "Got you," Kakashi said, grabbing Zabuza's wrist before he could fully retract his blade.
Zabuza's eyes widened in surprise, but Kakashi didn't stop there. With a quick twist, he disarmed Zabuza, sending his sword crashing to the ground. "Your tricks won't work on me anymore," Kakashi said, his Sharingan glowing.
Zabuza growled in frustration, quickly retreating into the mist again. But Kakashi pursued him, moving like a shadow through the fog. The fight between them was swift and intense, each blow carrying the weight of years of experience and power.
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Meanwhile, back with the rest of Team 7, Naruto fidgeted anxiously, wanting to jump into the fight. "Why are we just standing here? We should help Kakashi-sensei!"
Sakura shook her head. "We'd only get in the way. Kakashi-sensei can handle this."
Hyuk, still calm, nodded in agreement. "This battle is beyond us for now. Our best move is to stay alert and be ready to assist if needed."
Sasuke, standing off to the side, glanced at Hyuk. "You're not worried? I thought you'd be itching to fight."
Hyuk smirked slightly but didn't respond. He could tell that Sasuke was trying to gauge his strength, but this wasn't the time for rivalry. Kakashi was proving why he was the leader of Team 7, and Hyuk was content to observe—at least for now.
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The battle between Kakashi and Zabuza reached its climax as they exchanged a rapid flurry of blows, each one faster and more precise than the last. But Kakashi's Sharingan had given him the advantage, and Zabuza was running out of options.
Just as it seemed like Kakashi was about to finish the fight, a sudden interruption came. A volley of senbon needles flew through the mist, striking Zabuza in the neck. His body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.
The mist began to clear, revealing a masked figure standing nearby. The person's voice was calm and authoritative. "Thank you, Kakashi of the Sharingan. I will dispose of this man. He has been a wanted criminal in the Hidden Mist for a long time."
Kakashi watched cautiously, recognizing the attire of a Hunter-nin from the Hidden Mist. "I see. So you've come to take care of Zabuza."
The masked figure nodded and moved toward Zabuza's seemingly lifeless body. Without wasting time.
Hyuk narrowed his eyes. Even though the battle was over, something felt off.