Look at me go, updating so soon after the last chapter. Truthfully I feel a little bad after the last chapter, because it was really short and really didn't contain anything exciting. But fear not dear reader! It was an important transition chapter, and now the fighting starts. I hope that you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

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Sakura soon disappeared, using Zabuza's mist against him. He was soon on guard as he realized that he could not hear her moving ever though she was using the technique that he specialized in. Sakura saw this and decided that it was time for the psychological torment to begin.

"I do truly love playing this game," Sakura thought. "It is much easier to beat an opponent when they are flustered or mentally drained. And watching them get to that point is truly amusing."

Zabuza was getting tired of the waiting game, seeing as he wasn't a patient person, and finally called out to Sakura. "It seems that you were all talk after all, little girl. And since you won't make a move, I will!"

Zabuza lunged at the remaining members of team 7 and Tazuna, only to be quickly blocked by Sakura who suddenly appeared in front of them. In a fierce clash their blades met and sparks flew from the force being put behind each blade.

"Now, now Zabuza-chan no need to be so hasty, I'm your opponent here, not them," Sakura said teasingly while smirking tauntingly. She then started pushing Zabuza back by putting chakra into her arms and legs, while focusing on the weak point on Zabuza's blade.

Zabuza saw what Sakura was doing and he quickly jumped back and landed on the water. He quickly got into a defensive stance, and shortly after Sakura appeared in front of him and started her fast paced tai-jutsu. Sakura's movements were elegant and fluid while also being accurate and deadly. Zabuza was have some trouble dodging and countering because of Sakura's small and lean stature not to mention her natural flexibility gave her the advantage of dodging his blows easily and still be able to attack. To put it simply, for someone of Zabuza's stature, it was a pain in the ass to fight Sakura.

"Aww, what's the matter Zabuza? Am I to fast for you?" Sakura taunted. "I wonder where all that big talk went about me not being a challenge?"

"I'm tired of all your taunting, little girl!" Zabuza said angrily. "I'm going to show you why you shouldn't mess with me!"

~ Meanwhile with Team 7 ~

"Kakashi-sensei what's going on? I can't see anything because of this dammed mist!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Sakura and Zabuza are fighting on the water, and it looks like Sakura has the upper hand," Kakashi replied, while looking through the mist with his sharringan.

"Kakashi-sensei, will Sakura be ok fighting that Zabuza guy?" Sasuke questioned quietly.

"Sakura is very strong Sasuke; she should be fi- shit!" Kakashi yelled in panic.

"Kakashi-sensei, what's happening?" Sasuke asked, alarmed by his superiors shout.

"Zabuza is releasing a large amount of chakra and seems to be preparing for a powerful jutsu, something very powerful."

~ Back to Sakura and Zabuza ~

"Get ready to be in a world of hurt, little girl! Water Style: Giant Vortex Jutsu!"

"Hmm, it seems that it's time for me to get serious," Sakura thought. "Fire Style: True Hydra Technique!"

The two jutsu clashed, and a huge wave of steam erupted, but one jutsu was still on its course and will hit its intended target.

~ To Be Continued ~

Ok, I see that I might have gone a little overboard giving Sakura the power so perform an S-class jutsu. Just maybe. But on a different note, today is a very special day and deserved a very special chapter. What is so important about today you might ask? Today is the day that marks that an entire year has gone by since I first posted this story. And I just want to thank those who have stayed by me since the beginning, and always encouraging me continue writing. So thanks guys.

~ Ja!