CHAPTER 11: MISSION TO WAVE PART 2
LOCATION: WAVE COUNTRY
TIME: DAY TIME
Team 7 continued walking on their path to wave when they were suddenly attacked
A large sword was thrown their way
"GET DOWN" Kakashi ordered
Team 7 obeyed and the sword was lodged into the tree behind them and both them and the bridge builder, Tazuna were saved
A figure stood on top of the sword
"You are—"Kakashi's eyes widened
"Zabuza Momoichi" The figure jumped off the sword, grabbed it and leaped away
"Pleased to make your acquaintance"
"Zabuza" Kakashi said
"What is a Rogue Ninja like you doing in the mist? I thought you defected"
"I did" Zabuza responded
"But I took on this mission as a way to get some easy catch. By eliminating the bridge builder" Zabuza pointed his sword at Tazuna
"So here is the deal. If you give me the bridge builder, you and your team can go on like nothing ever happened" he proposed
"Not gonna happen" Kakashi responded
"I thought so" Zabuza rubbed his chin
Zabuza released his Killing intent
"Let me show you why they call me, the demon of the bloody mist"
Zabuza's killing intent was intense, it had no effect on Kakashi but team 7 were suffering under the pressure
Sakura was hyperventilating, not breathing properly
Naruto looked like he was about to pass out
Sasuke had grabbed a kunai out of his pouch and pointed it at his neck, ready to end it all
"Calm down guys" Kakashi said, releasing his own killing intent which cancelled out Zabuza's
"I won't let my comrades die, trust me"
Team seemed to calm down after that, their breathing has stabilized and Sasuke put the kunai back in his pouch
"A bunch of spineless kids you got there" Zabuza mocked
"Couldn't even handle a little killing intent. They're just kids playing ninja, not ready for the real world"
Kakashi didn't respond
"I see you're more of an action guy huh? Fine then be that way" Zabuza said
"WATER STYLE: HIDDEN MIST JUTSU" Zabuza cast his jutsu
A huge mist encompassed the battlefield which made it near impossible for Kakashi to see meaning he had to rely on his sense to fight against Zabuza
Zabuza hid his presence and snuck up on Kakashi. He attempted an overhead slash but was blocked by Kakashi's kunai
If he hides his chakra, then I'll hand to use my natural sense. You can hide your Chakra but not your footsteps Kakashi thought
Zabuza and Kakashi exchanged blows and slashes in sword combat their hands moving faster than the normal eye could process and so team 7 was left in awe
"Whoa, they're so fast" Sakura muttered
Is this really the power of a jonin Sasuke thought, amazed?
The power I need to avenge my clan and get answers
Kakashi—Sensei is so strong Naruto thought
I'll surpass him one day and become Hokage. Believe it
Kakashi and Zabuza continue fighting, the sounds of metal clashing against metal filled the battlefield. An opening appeared and Kakashi seized it, he slashed at Zabuza's neck with a kunai only to reveal a water clone
The real Zabuza appeared from behind him and sent an upward slash at him drawing water? The Kakashi he slashed was also a water clone
Kakashi appeared from the trees and kicked Zabuza in the jaw causing him to cough out blood
Zabuza stood up again and wiped the blood from his chin. He smirked
"You damaged me" Zabuza said
"I wouldn't expect any less from you Kakashi, the copy ninja"
Copy ninja? What does he mean? Naruto thought
Is sensei really that famous? Sakura thought
How strong exactly is he? Sasuke wondered
"Copy ninja?" Naruto said, confused
"Oh. You don't know?" Zabuza asked
"Your sensei here is the copycat ninja of the hidden leaf village. The man who copied over a thousand jutsu. Zabuza explained
Team 7 was flabbergasted
"I never knew sensei was this strong" Sakura muttered
Naruto simply grinned
"Yeah, that's our sensei for ya. If you know all that maybe you should just run away and maybe we'll let you go" Naruto boasted
Sasuke was in deep thought
Is this what you meant when you said our sensei was legendary, Benimaru?
"Also known as" Zabuza continued
"Kakashi of the Sharingan"
What's a Sharingan Naruto wondered but didn't say aloud
"What's a Sharingan" Sakura asked
No one responded
Kakashi glared a Zabuza then turned his head slightly to look at Sasuke. Sasuke mind was blank, his brain still processing the information
But once he had his eyes narrowed
Is he…..an Uchiha? Sasuke imagined desperately
He didn't even notice when he breathing got higher and his heart rate quickened but Kakashi did
"Sasuke!" Kakashi shouted
Sasuke turned to him, his breathing now somewhat steady
"Calm down" Kakashi said, his voice lower now trying his ease Sasuke's internal turmoil
"When this is all over, I'll explain everything. I promise" He reassured the boy
Sasuke took deep breaths and calmed himself
"Okay sensei" He muttered, his voice barely audible but Kakashi heard him and smiled
Kakashi turned to Zabuza
"I'll have to take you out now Zabuza" Kakashi said in a matter of fact tone
Zabuza raised his eyebrow
"Surely you don't think that little do me do you?" Zabuza said, slightly irritated but then he calmed himself
"Regardless of any fancy eye, I will still beat you" he declared calmly
"Let's see about that, shall we?" Kakashi responded
Kakashi lifted up his headband which had been over his left eye to reveal it. A three tomoe Sharingan
"Now, let's get serious"
Kakashi blitzed past Zabuza and they engaged in combat once more.
Kakashi was dominating Zabuza as he landed multiple blows and cuts on him which weren't fazing him
That was until ducked under a punch from him and stabbed his Kunai into Zabuza's leg which made him grunt slightly in pain
Kakashi seized the opportunity and kicked Zabuza away, making him hit a tree
"Yay Kakashi—sensei. You got it" Naruto exclaimed jumping on top of Kakashi's back while Sasuke and Sakura stayed back with the bridge builder
Kakashi simply smiled at Naruto's gesture, not fighting back
"DON'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN. KAKASHI" Zabuza shouted as he appeared in front of Kakashi
"WATER STYLE: WATER PRISON JUTSU" Zabuza shouted, weaving hand signs
The water from the ground began flowing upwards around Kakashi
Kakashi's eyes widened in panic as he did the only thing he could do. He tossed Naruto aside so he wouldn't get into the crossfire of the jutsu
The water began rising faster as it now completely encompassed Kakashi in a perfectly spherical water ball without oxygen
Kakashi used his last few breaths of air to issue an order to team 7
"TEAM RETREAT. THIS IS AN ORDER AS YOUR SENSEI. ILL BE FINE JUST GO" he shouted before proceeding to hold his breath
Please go. I can't lose another comrade. I already lost everyone I cared about so I don't wanna lose you too Kakashi thought desperately
Zabuza walked forward then placed his hand on the water bubble
"Jutsu complete" he smirked
Team 7 didn't move, they couldn't move. They were unsure of what to do now that their sensei was trapped they didn't know what to do
It's like they were frozen in time, not being able to do anything and Tazuna just did the same, his legs feeling weak
Should I just give myself up He thought weakly
These kids don't deserve to die for me
If I hadn't distracted him, Kakashi sensei wouldn't be in this mess Naruto clenched his fist, frustrated
Damn it, im too weak. What would Benimaru do Sasuke Thought?
Are we going to die here Sakura fell on her knees in despair?
Just as they were thinking this, two figures appeared
"Don't give up you idiots The hero of today has arrived" The first figure said jumping down from a tree
That voice, is that— Sasuke thought frantically
"The name is Benimaru Ryota and"
He smirked then pointed a blade at Zabuza
"I'm your opponent now"
Benimaru? Sakura and Naruto thought in unison
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