Part Two
Zabuza woke up early and found himself in bed with Tsunami. He didn't remember ever going to bed with her or without her. All he could remember was staying while drinking with her while she talked to him about what was going on in the village. He didn't care, but it staved off boredom somehow. She talked like that when he was recuperating. Zabuza found it odd that she was taking good care of him when he was the assassin that was sent to kill her father. It didn't matter to her; she helped everyone in need because human life was precious to her. It reminded him of Haku in a way, especially when she smiled. It may have been due to her hair and it was because of this that she was the only one he had ever been so open with besides Haku. Maybe it was because for the first time in his life, the Demon of the Mist wanted to someone precious. It was Haku who had introduced that to him and it was the one thing he strived to find every day.
He checked himself to make sure that nothing had happened. Zabuza found it unprofessional to bed the client's daughter before completing a mission if there was to be bedding at all. He didn't check his hands to make sure that they felt anything like he would normally do. It never crossed his mind that he didn't do this because he was still wondering how he had gotten into bed with Tazuna's daughter. He cracked his arms and then every other joint in his body as he yawned. He then turned and did something he never thought he'd do. He put his hand on Tsunami's head and stroked her hair gently. Why the fuck did I do that, thought Zabuza. I couldn't possibly be growing attached to Tsunami-chan. Wait! Where did the chan come from? Zabuza walked down to enjoy the breakfast hesmelt cooking, but not before waking Tsunami up with a shake.
"Oh Zabuza-kun you're awake," said Tsunami, who immediately realized the kun she added instead of sama. "I mean –sama."
"Don't worry about it," said Zabuza. "I never really put much stock in those things anyway."
He headed down for breakfast in black sweat pants and no shirt. He noticed Kakashi coming out of his room and staring at him. He had a smug look on his face.
"So what did you two do last night," asked Kakashi slyly.
"Nothing happened if that's what you're implying," said Zabuza. "Tsunami isn't the type of woman to do that. She just saw me sleeping outside and invited me in. We had a few drinks and she helped me into her bed and lay down beside me. That's all that happened."
"Alright I won't push any further," said Kakashi laughing as he walked in for breakfast.
"I'm going to kill one of these days," said Zabuza.
Naruto and Sasuke had another eating contest like they had the last time they were at Tazuna's house except this time Keiji and Zabuza joined in. Zabuza had no particular reason to do this, he'd been challenged by Keiji, who had called him on his manhood. When someone called Zabuza on his manhood he would never back down from the challenge, no matter how ridiculous.
"Will you guys stop," shouted Sakura. "The all of you need to stop wasting food."
"Here let me try," said Anko cracking here knuckles. "THE NEXT MAN WHO TAKES A BITE IS A DEAD MAN."
Zabuza and Keiji both stopped, knowing never to doubt Anko on her threats, but Sasuke and Naruto kept going. Anko grabbed both of them by the small of their necks and started to pound the shit out of them. Kakashi heard the noise and looked at the brutal beating over his book and then continued reading.
"I suppose I should get ready for the cockroaches," said Zabuza getting up. "No one interfere, this is my hunt."
"You still sound creepy," said Naruto. "No matter how many times I've seen you do nice things, I still can't shake those words you said when we first met."
"Well you've only seen that side of him," said Tsunami. "He's got a good side, you just have to watch closely."
Just as Naruto was about to ask her about Zabuza being in her bed, shouts came from outside.
"I guess that's my cue," said Zabuza as he picked up his big sword.
They didn't look like much, but then again bandits were like an infestation of cockroaches that needed to be killed before it spread and Zabuza had the right tools to be the Orkin man. They walked towards him in an arrogant fashion swaying their heads around so much that Zabuza was almost certain that one of them would break their necks. He was glad none of them did, it would rob him of his fun.
"Well we get to cut up a ninja," said one of the bandits pointing his sword at Zabuza. "Let's see what you can do with that big sword."
Zabuza pulled out a kunai from his pocket and said, "I'm sorry this is the smallest thing I could find, but if you have a nale filer I could use that and maybe this will be a fair fight."
"You talking trash you big looking motherfucker," said the bandit. He charged at Zabuza, who just used his kunai to block the attack and slit his throat.
"So who's next," said Zabuza. The blood lust was clear in his voice, but it was less powerful than it would have been had Tsunami not been watching.
The bandits charged at him, first one at a time and then in groups of four. Zabuza just stood where he was and parried each blow. He then moved from his spot to appear right behind one of the bandits and cut his throat open spraying blood on the men who were in front of him. He then moved to the next man, grabbing his sword arm and twisting till it broke. The man screamed I pain only to be silenced by Zabuza's kunai. Two men came charging at Zabuza who disappeared in a puddle of blood and appeared in the puddle of blood that was behind them. Kakashi was impressed at how Zabuza could use the water technique the Demon Brothers used, but with other liquids. Zabuza grabbed each of the men by their necks and squeezed until they cracked.
"That's amazing," said Naruto. "I've never seen such skill before. I wonder who would win in a contest, Kakashi senpai or Zabuza."
"I don't know and I don't really care," said Kakashi.
"You know he's going to try to get you two to fight until he finally sees it," said Keiji. "Luckily he doesn't do that for me."
"You know I think since Kakashi is stronger than you, that I'd want to see you fight Zabuza," said Naruto.
"What do you see in him again," asked Keiji as he turned to Hinata, who blushed as she pointed her fingers together.
Zabuza was surprised at how many bandits there were, but he still couldn't find one who deserved to face his guillotine blade. He decided not to be picky and unwrapped his favorite tool. He'd once thought that Haku was his favorite tool, but he was just his favorite person. He held it over his shoulder as he waited for the bandits to close in tighter. When they had set themselves up perfectly, Zabuza rushed at them and hacked away at the group. They died with one cut and soon only four were left standing.
"I think I've gotten my sword bloody enough that I don't need to kill you four," said Zabuza. "Tell all your friends what you've just witnessed and make sure to tell them not to fuck with the Demon of the Mist."
"You've improved," said a voice from behind him. He was sitting in a tree while watching Zabuza cut through the bandits. He had white hair and used two kodachi.
"Well you seem to have me at a disadvantage," said Zabuza. "You know my name when I don't know yours."
"My name is Jin," said the strange youth. He then leapt out of the tree drawing his kodachi on the way down.
"Wait one second," said Zabuza as he took out a kunai. "I need to test your ability."
The youth charged him without warning, but was still parried masterfully by Zabuza. Zabuza, feeling that the youth was worthy, took up his sword and spun it around in the air causing an intense gust of wind. The youth used his right hand to keep the wind out of his eye, giving Zabuza the chance to move closer without the youth noticing. When he charged he found that the youth was surprised to see him close the distance at a faster pace than the youth had predicted. Jin didn't have his footing well placed when Zabuza attacked and was knocked back by the attack. Zabuza tried to stab Jin while he was on the ground, but Jin used his kodachi to guide the sword away from him. He then tried to do a ground spin kick, but only came up with air. Zabuza kicked Jin, knocking a few feet away. This gave Jin the space to get up on his feet and prepare to dodge Zabuza's attacks. He saw Zabuza come at him, but his swing was weaker and Jin found that he could hold his ground when he blocked. Jin was still confused, but he thought to take advantage of the situation and attacked Zabuza, hoping to put the large sword at it's disadvantage of size and less maneuverability. He was actually able to stab Zabuza, but before Jin could remove his sword, he found that Zabuza had turned to water.
"What are you aiming at," said Zabuza from behind. He drove his sword into the youth. To his surprise the youth grabbed his sword and held it inside of him.
"Now Lord Byakko," shouted the youth. As soon as he did, a man in a black cloak appeared and slashed Zabuza across his chest. Jin then let the blade slip out of him.
"You did well my tool," said the man.
"I do what a tool should do," said Jin.
"I'm not dead yet," said Zabuza as he got up. "Byakko , it's been far too long hasn't it."
"Well I hope you're ready," said Byakko holding his sword up.
"Of course," said Zabuza.
