Chapter 10

I do not own Naruto

Recap

"Too naive" he commented then he saw another in which he decide to jump up. "Still too easy."

What he did not expect was the shuriken to turn into Naruto who in return threw a Kunai at order to dodge the kunai Zabuza took his hand out of the prison and letting Kakashi escape. Zabuza turned around and was about to throw the shuriken at Naruto but the shuriken was stopped by Kakashi who looked pissed off.

"Great strategy Sakura and great teamwork guys." Kakashi praised them

"It was Naruto's idea, Kakashi. And Kakashi you better finish your fight." said Sakura

"You'll have to explain this one to me later, understood?"

"Of course."

End of recap

"I lost myself temporarily and cancelled the prison technique." said Zabuza

"No, you didn't cancel the technique...You were forced to." answered Kakashi. Zabuza grumble with his anger visible on his face.

"Kaka-sensei, you better win!"

"Sakura, don't let your guard down." whispered Sasuke as he got closer to Tazuna. Sakura didn't acknowledge him.

'I need to grow up and realize that my happiness comes with a price. I can't ever let myself forget it!' thought Sakura with her eyebrows clenched together.

Kakashi flinched as he realized that Zabuza was putting more pressure onto the shuriken, which started to sink into Kakashi's skin more. He then moved his arm and made Zabuza discard the shuriken. They both jumped away from each other as soon as they could, Zabuza started to make seals and not a beat later so did Kakashi. After the bird hand seal they both shouted.

"Suiton suiryuudan no Jutsu!" two great water dragons appeared below the water and crashed into each other creating a wave that was big enough to hit Sakura and the others. Sakura knowing that Tazuna would complain raised her hand right on time and stopped the flow of the water from hitting her and him. Sasuke unfortunately was left without her protection and ended up becoming soaked. The two water dragons continued to repeatedly clash, hit, and bite one another.

'He formed that many seals in just a few seconds, and copied them perfectly.' thought Sasuke. Sakura reposition her arm to her side and stayed emotionless to all the action. On the other hand Naruto was still in the water with his mouth wide open at the sight of seeing the dragons fighting and below them Zabuza and Kakashi fighting hand-to-hand combat. Zabuza jumped straight at Kakashi with his sword, Kakashi blocked with his kunais. 'Somthing is going on.' thought Zabuza. 'The sharingan is supposed to be an ability where the user memorizes the opponent's technique and copies it, yet he did it at the same time I did.'

Sakura did not have to take her eyes off the battle to know that they were being watched, by someone who should not be underestimated.

Both Kakashi and Zabuza stepped back and walked on top off the water, and simultaneously put up the same hand sign.

'Perfect, Kakashi. He is going to take the bait' Thought Sakura.

'This guy...He is doing by exact movements as if ...' thought Zabuza

"…predicted them." Stated Kakashi

Zabuza stared straight into Kakashi's eyes. 'What? Can he read my thoughts?...Damn this guy...'

"Has such unpleasant eyes, right?" Teased Kakashi

"Ha...You're just copying. You're not original!"

"You can't beat me, you monkey!" Said both of them

"I'll make it so that you'll never open that copycat mouth of yours again!" shouted Zabuza as he rapidly made hand signs. A shadow appeared behind Kakashi and when Zabuza looked up his eyes widened, in surprise. 'It's me. That can't be. Is he using an illusionary technique?'

"Suiton Daibakufu no Jutsu!" (Grand Waterfall) Kakashi's sharingan started to spin and water circled vertically around him, it created a wave that push Zabuza farther into the water, for he was surprised.

'I was the one who tried to execute the technique, but I couldn't keep up with his technique!' he thought as he swam in the current.

"Uhh..." Naruto and Sasuke struggled to keep their footing. Sakura stood in front of Tazuna with a hand stretched out to block the unwanted water. Naruto already being in the water got carried and pushed around by the water. He was finally able to grab a branch and hold his place.

'The stranger moved' thought Sakura.

Zabuza was pushed into a tree and with no time wasted, three kunais were thrown at him, "Ahh." responded Zabuza.

On top of the tree was Kakashi "This is the end." he said. The water spread out against the forest trees, mercilessly. Zabuza with the strength left looked up at Kakashi and asked "Why? Can you see the future?"

"Hn." He answered as he lifted another kunai. "You're going to die."

Suddenly two sharp needles appeared and struck Zabuza in the neck killing him instantly. Blood splattered out leaving everyone stunned.

'The person comes back, I had thought it was someone to help Zabuza.' thought Sakura. As Zabuza hit the ground the stranger gave a small chuckle and muttered "So, now he's dead." Kakashi jumped down and verified that he was dead, the newcomer bowed and thanked them, explained that he was after Zabuza.

"Judging from your mask you are a hunter-nin from the village hidden in the mist."

"You are very well informed." At this Naruto moved in from of Tazuna.

"A hunter-nin?!" he exclaimed

"Idiot, you don't even know what a hunter-nin is?" said Sasuke "They are those who assassinate exiled ninja like Zabuza who, for some reason, go against the village they were born in."

'From his height and voice, he must not be that different from Naruto and the others, yet he's a hunter-nin.' thought Kakashi. Naruto ran closer to the hunter-nin and looked back at Zabuza who was dead. He got angry and yelled

"Who the hell are you?!"

"Calm down he is not the enemy." said Kakashi

"That's not what I'm asking! But... Zabuza was killed! He was strong, but killed so easily by a kid not so different from me! We look like idiots and I can't accept it!" Kakashi casually walked up to Naruto and told him "I understand how you have trouble accepting this but it is real." Kakashi ruffled Naruto's hair and continued "There are kids younger than you and stronger than me." He subconsciously looked back at Sakura. Hearing this caused Sasuke to flinch. The Hunter-nin picked up Zabuza and said " Your battle ends here for now. I must go dispose of this corpse. It's a body filled with secrets. Excuse me." He made a hand sign and disappeared. Kakashi re-covered his eye with his head-band, then Naruto dropped to the ground and in undeniable frustration he started to punch the earth. Yelling his feelings. Everyone just watched until Kakashi grabbed his arm and sternly stated "This happens when you're a ninja. If you don't like it, make it up next time." He let Naruto go and turned back to the others "We have yet to finish our mission. So, let's take Tazuna back to his home."

"Everyone sorry, just rest up at my house." He smiled while lifting his hat up, slightly.

"Cheer up and let's go" Kakashi turned around to continue walking.

"You foolish old man!" said Sakura as she caught Kakashi before he fell to the ground.

"Ka..Kakashi-sensei! What happened?" Yelled Naruto as everyone else ran up to Kakashi.

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