Chapter 3: The Scent of Blood

Suigetsu jumped up towards Haku and Zabuza. Haku jumped to the left and went down into the water. Suigetsu wasn't keeping his eyes on Zabuza. Zabuza cut Suigetsu's left arm down the middle of the arm. Suigetsu's blood splashed into the water. Suigetsu landed back down on the ground.

He barely touched me with that blade...yet...it did this much damage...what is that thing's power? Suigetsu thought as Zabuza landed in front of him, holding the chakra blade to the side.

"I am going to give you one chance to live. Now, hand over my sword...and I Might spare your life." Zabuza said. Suigetsu closed his eyes and then lashed out at Zabuza.

Zabuza raised his blade and slashed Suigetsu accross the chest. A huge gash formed and blood spilled everywhere. Suigetsu crashed onto the ground, coughing and cringing in his own blood. Haku appeared beside Zabuza.

"Another defeat Lord Zabuza...i think you have won. No need to take his head, just take your sword back." Haku said. Zabuza laughed.

"Whatever Haku, he'll die of lack of blood anyway.' Zabuza said as he went for his sword. Suigetsu grabbed his hand and looked up.

"There...is no...****ing way...you are getting this sword back...you bastard!' Suigetsu yelled and got onto one knee. Zabuza cut Suigetsu going from the bottom to the top. Another huge gash formed, sending more blood out accross the bridge. Suigetsu fell. Zabuza looked down at his prey.

"If you survive...the marks from our battle will remain...you will have a large scar cross on your chest. That is my new mark. Farewell, Suigetsu." Zabuza said and picked up his sword. His Chakra blade would disappear and Zabuza would place his regular sword on his back.

"Haku...we better start on the mission we were given...to Suna." Zabuza said. Haku nodded and the two disappeared. Suigetsu tapped the Sasuke button on his radio. Suigetsu was hardly breathing, almost drowning in his blood.

The Forest Outside of Konoha

Sasuke recieved another jolt. Sasuke jumped up into a tree, and moved away a little. Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura knew it was Suigetsu's report. Sasuke sat in one of the largest tree's in the forest.

"Suigetsu? What happened?" Sasuke asked. All he heard was Suigetsu's feint breathing.

"S-Sasuke...i...i...Zabuza...sword...cross...blood... " Suigetsu muttered.

"Suigetsu...I can't understand what you are saying. Don't you dare die on me you fool!" Sasuke yelled. He heard Suigetsu laugh. The connection was broken. Sasuke clenched his hand into a fist.

"Suigetsu...damn it."

To Be Continued