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The Assassin of the Mist! 霧の暗殺者!
Previously on Uzumaki Naruko: Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Kunoichi
Kakashi turned to face them, "Guys, I want you to stand back and protect Tazuna. This guy is way out of your league." He turned to face the missing-nin, "Zabuza Momochi, 'Demon of the Mist', rogue ninja from the Hidden Mist." Zabuza pulled his sword from the tree, appraising Kakashi. "Well, since I am fighting you, I guess it couldn't hurt." They watched curiously as Kakashi pulled his hitai-ate away from his eye. A red one stared back at them, three tomoe swirling.
Ducky stiffened beside her, "The Sharingan." It was barely audible, even to her. She looked at him curiously.
"The Sharingan?" He nodded, glaring at their sensei. What was the Sharigan, that made him so angry? "What is the Sharingan?" She whispered, not wanting to look stupid in front of Sakura. She was a bitch, but she was smart.
Zabuza stood straight, crossing his arms. For the first time, she noticed both Jonin wore masks. Maybe she should one day, it did seem cool... The missing-nin's voice broke through her thoughts, "Well, if it isn't Kakashi Hatake, the 'Copy-Cat Ninja' said to have over a thousand...stolen techniques."
Uzumaki Naruko, container of the Kyuubi, was in a life-threatening situation. Sasuke looked at her, his eyes betraying his anger and confusion, "The Sharingan, a Kekkei Genkai possessed only by Uchiha. It is rare doujustu." That explained his anger, "Only a few Uchiha ever obtain it. But there's more to it than that."
Zabuza continued, "You're right boy, but you only scratched the surface. The Sharingan can analyze an opponent's techniques, down to the smallest detail, and copy it. As for you, Hatake, the assassination unit of Kirigakure has a kill on sight order. Your profile was in our Bingo Book. It's too bad, but you're going to have to hand over the old man." Kakashi crossed his arms defiantly.
He turned back towards us, "Remember, don't get involved in this fight. Protect Tazuna, Manji formation." Naruko took Tazuna's right, Ducky took the front, and Sakura took the left. Suddenly, the missing-nin disappeared. Not even a speck a chakra was sensed, and she shook in both anger and fear.
Kakashi turned around to inform us of the enemy, "Zabuza Momochi, ex-leader of Kirigakure's Assassination Unit. Master of the Muon Satsujin Jutsu...the Silent Killing Technique." Sakura shivered.
"S...Silent?" The pink haired girl questioned nervously. With good reason too. Zabuza still hadn't been sensed.
He nodded, "As the name suggests...it happens in an instant. No warning of any kind. It's so fast, you pass on from this life without realizing what's happened. The Sharingan cannot fully neutralize it, so never let your guard down." All three genin tensed. "The mist is getting thicker and thicker..."
Zabuza's ominous voice rang from all around, "Eight points...larynx, spine, lungs, liver, subclavian artery, kidneys, and heart. Which will be my target..?" Killing Intent pressed heavily on the genin. None had ever experienced this...this awful feeling. It would be easier...easier to die. But no, she had to be Hokage. She would not die!
The Uchiha beside her seemed to be struggling. Kakashi-sensei turned back towards them, "Sasuke...calm down. I will protect you, with my life. I will not allow a comrade to die. Trust me." Sasuke's hand retreated from his kunai pouch.
"I wouldn't be so sure..." The voice rang around the clearing once more. "But it was a touching moment." The mocking tone in his voice had Naruko grinding her teeth. "It's over." His chakra practically exploded as it returned, and she flinched. Then he was behind them, and in front of Tazuna. But...this Zabuza had significantly less chakra...only about 1/10th of the original. A clone! The blade swung towards the old man, seemingly in slow motion. Sensei appeared behind the clone, and stabbed it with a kunai. It exploded into water.
The real Zabuza appeared behind Kakashi, and cut him in two. But that Kakashi was also a water clone! Her sensei flashed behind the missing-nin, and placed a kunai to his throat. "Now it's over."
Naruko let out a relieved laugh, glad her team was safe. Sakura giggled anxiously, and Sasuke smirked. But...why did Zabuza smirk too?
Sorry if this chapter is short... I'm trying to follow the episode structure loosely. Next chapter should be up today as well.
