Kakuzu: The Monster Tamer

Kakashi & Ino ran, & they ran, & ran until they could find a place to hide from Kakuzu & his odd creatures. Kakuzu did what he needed to do though, & that was stop them from figuring out the weakness of Hidan's stupid jutsu. Ino closed her eyes & used her family's jutsu to feel the presense of both Kakashi & Kakuzu. She zeroed in on the Leaf Jonin & projected her thoughts into him, which mainly consisted of going back to help Shikamaru. Kakashi knew better though, that they'd need to beat down the Akatsuki member & his pets before they stood a chance of helping Shikamaru.

As Ino read the thoughts of Kakashi, she hated it but she knew he was right. They'd have to help themselves before they could help anyone else.

Fire Style: Searing Pain!

A fireball shoots out from 1 of the creature with a red tiger mask, & as it comes into contact with a tree it explodes into a massive firestorm. Kakashi & Ino jump from out of the smoke, hands charged with chakra.

Lightning Wind Style: Bolt Cutter Jutsu!

Their chakra collided & formed a blade that sliced through a creature with a light blue mask. The two creatures Kakuzu had left, the tiger & eagle masked monsters, flanked in front of him as he glared at the 2 shinobi. "It's been forever since I've lost that many hearts. Looks like I have some collecting to do, & I'll start with you two!", he declares as his monsters charge up for an attack.

Fire Wind Style: Widespread Ruin!

As their attacks formed, Ino thought quickly & used her Spirit Wing Jutsu to fly up & keep both her & Kakashi from feeling the powerful attack firsthand. Kakuzu seems them up in the air & growls, "Dammit, this is starting to piss me off.". The eagle masked monster flies up into the air after Ino & Kakashi.

Wind Style: Gale Force

A massive blast of wind shoots from the monster's mouth, & Ino drops Kakashi, allowing her to shield herself from the blast. As he falls through the air, the tiger masked creature runs toward him & points its head in the air.

Fire Style: Searing Pain

Kakashi acts quickly & does the only thing he can think of.

Water Style: Water Wall Jutsu!

While not very powerful, it extinguishes the flames enough to let him through & hit the monster below him with a vicious chakra enfused punch. However, the creature is made of threads, & they quickly wrap around Kakashi. Kakuzu delivers a flying kick to Kakashi's head & almost grins as his threads work their way into his opponent's body.

Water Wind Style: Colossal Monsoon!

A mighty wind starts to blow, sending the eagle masked creature to the ground. Soon after followed by a heavy downpour of rain. Kakashi looks up at Ino, & even though she can't see it, she knows he's smiling. He charges up his Lightning Blade, & even though the monster & the threads try to stop him, they aren't quick enough to stop the electricity from surging through them & their master. Kakuzu & his 2 monsters lay there, struggling to move, & Ino pounces on them. She stabs both of them relentlessly through their masks with the blades from her Emerald Errenduo. Kakuzu groans & says weakly, "I never thought this would happen.".

Ino pulls the blades out & glares down at him, fusing her blades back together as she replies, "Shut up old man, I don't like you.", before stabbing him right through the throat. As blood pours out of the Akatsuki member's neck, the last thing he sees is the look of an angry & annoyed teenager right before she blows his head off with a wind jutsu. Kakashi looks at her in amazement, barely able to stand from the battle. "That was...", he starts but Ino interrupts as she dispells her jutsu, "Yeah. I really hope Shikamaru is ok. The sooner we can get back home, the sooner I can take a hot shower, the better.".

Whether you like it or not, it's that time again! If you don't know, it's time for Naruto Trivia!

Which of these is not a technique used by Kakashi Hatake?

A. Chidori

B. Rasengan

C. Primary Lotus

D. Water Prison Jutsu

Confused? Unsure? Hmmm.....

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Think carefullly, & DON'T CHEAT!

If you cheat, Kakashi will go blind in BOTH EYES!

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Trust me, there's only 1 answer.

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The answer is D. Water Prison Jutsu

How so you ask? Well, Kakashi taught Chidori to Sasuke, so there. When Kakashi was helping Naruto "perfect" the Rasengan he used it, so there. Kakashi used Primary/Front/Initial Lotus in the anime, so there.

Any other questions? No? Good. Remember to come back soon for more Naruto Trivia!