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ca186229:
No, he's not going to tell Asuma unless I deem to necessary, that's one of the reasons fr this fic. I've seen it written more then "I can't do this alone, I can't plan the entire future, I'm not Shikamaru." Well Shikamaru is, and he can, and he will (well he'll try).
Anyway he's definitely going to try and save Zabuza and Haku. In this fic Shikamaru doesn't know all about Madara but he does knows the Mizukage's an enemy at least, and enemy of an enemy is a friend. Did I address Haku as a she somewhere? I probably have, I'll let him think he's a girl at first (despite what the rest of Team Kakashi thinks Naruto was totally justified in thinking this) but he's not going to meet a pleasant, soft spoken obedient girl just like that, not our Shikamaru, certainly not on our !
Gwise:
I'm glad you like the battlescene. I'm wasn't to confident about those.
Well, anyway I hope you guys understand that I know you are reading this, I check my traffic stats all the time but 318 views and not a single review made me raise my eyebrows. Now without further ado: super special awesome battlescenes!
Asuma, this time in front let the group through the mist. They had already gotten out of the boat. It perked his interest that Shikamaru was once again, the one behind him. Did he like cigarrete smoke or something?
As it so happens, such was the case. Shikamaru was trying to contain himself because he admitted that he was a little smarter then to start smoking at 12 years old. He hadn't realized how much he missed it. Get you senses straight Shikamaru, it's suppose to happen any minute now.
Well now, either my eyes are deceiving me or that is Sarutobi Asuma, the Hokage's son and an ex-member of the Twelve Guardians. And he has a healthy amount of cannonfodder straddling along behind him. I'll have to deal with this personally.
It was Hinata who spotted him first. "There's someone there!" Before they had a chance to see where see was looking at large Shurikens were aready flying rapidly at their group. Asuma caught the one headed toward him and Shikamaru, no problem. Sasuke grabbed Tazuna and jumped over another one. Naruto and Sakura sprang outta the way while Ino and Hinata managed to avoid by ducking. When everyone was in the clear they found a man stand on a giant sword lotched in a tree.
"Momochi Zabuza, huh? And here I thought it'd be hard." Asuma said with a smirk, he then added much softer; "Naruto, everyone. Forget what I said earlier, under no circumstances are you to engage this man. Leave it to me, alright?"
Shikamaru watched as the man sped over toward the water place and started the Hidden Mist Jutsu. Stay calm, it wouldn't have mattered if he warned sensei earlier, it wouldn't have changed anything. I've fought plenty battles alongside him in the past. I have to trust him like I used to do. He made an effort not to listen as Zabuza's voice tried to intimidate them. There! Shikamaru slashed out with his kunai behind him but was blocked and saw the enormous sword swing as though Zabuza aimed to slice them all in half in one haul. Asuma intervened quickly and stabbed at his heart with his chakra knive. Shikamaru found himself hoping that was it when it turned into water.
"Hahaha, how are you going to fight me while looking after those imps, Asuma-kun?" The voice came from the mist.
Goddammit, I don't have a choice. Shikamaru surprised friend and foe as he suddenly sprinted towards the lake. "No, Shikamaru!"
That ridiculous fool, if he has a deathwish... Zabuza appeared behind him already bringing down his sword on him. I'll be happy to accommodate him.
Quick as he could Shikamaru held two kunais above him to absorb the blow. In the body he was in now he he had swift chakra all over the place to pull it off but he managed. He then kicked out as hard as he could.
Just by the fact that hadn't broken the kids arms by sheer force he knew the kid knew how to make chakra count. Which means that taking this kick head on isn't an option. He released on hand from his sword to block it.
Asuma knew a chance to somehow bring the situation the good end when he saw one. "If a Water Clone comes..." He hadn't time to say more to the Genin but they gt the message. Asuma rammed his fist at Zabuza's head. By the time he stopped flying he was already bleeding from his head. He grabbed Shikamaru leg and tossed him over to the rest of the group, he then charged at Zabuza again. The Demon of the Hidden Mist barely had time to bring out his sword to block him.
Before Sasuke or anyone could accuse him off stupidity Shikamaru had gotten up and looked at the battle that had drawn away from them. "This maybe our only chance, we have to make a run for it!" He's right, Sasuke thought. In this battle, we can't even stand up to the enemy. As they started running Tazuna yelled. "But you teacher, he-" "Can take care of himself!" Naruto yelled at him, shutting him up.
Haku had watched the battle and knew what Zabuza would've wanted off him. Just as the Genin and their client had gotten out of the Mist and thought they were somewhat in the clear a new opponent appeared before them. "Stop, give up the old man. and I will allow you all to leave her unscathed."
Back by the lake, Zabuza found himself getting more lightheaded as he started losing blood, as well as found his opponent to becoming increasingly dangerous as he could now go on the offense without worry.
A/N: Well that's that. You can expect another one tomorrow, or maybe even sooner. I like the Zabuza Arc a lot more then i thought.
