"You're persistent, Kakashi," Zabuza growled, his voice laced with a hint of grudging respect. "But your tricks won't save you forever."
Kakashi, his Sharingan blazing, countered with precision and agility, his kunai flashing like lightning. He used the mist to his advantage, disappearing and reappearing, disorienting Zabuza.
"I've faced worse," Kakashi retorted, his voice calm and steady.
Zabuza, his patience wearing thin, unleashed a powerful burst of chakra. "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!" he roared, weaving hand signs with practiced ease. A massive water dragon erupted from the nearby water, its form a swirling torrent of destructive energy.
The dragon lunged, its maw wide, its eyes glowing with malevolent intent. Kakashi, his Sharingan analyzing the jutsu's flow, knew he couldn't dodge the attack. He had to counter it.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!" Kakashi mirrored, his voice ringing through the mist. He quickly made the same hand signs as Zabuza, his Sharingan allowing him to perfectly replicate the technique.
Two water dragons clashed, their forms colliding in a thunderous explosion of water and chakra. The impact sent shockwaves through the air, the mist parting momentarily to reveal the intensity of the battle.
Sasuke, his eyes wide with awe and concentration, observed the clash, noting the intricate flow of chakra and the raw power of the jutsu. 'Incredible' he thought, his mind racing. 'To copy a jutsu of that caliber…'
Sakura, her kunai drawn, remained vigilant, her eyes darting through the mist, ready to defend Tazuna from any unexpected attacks.
Naruto, though initially stunned by the sheer power of the jutsu, watched Kakashi with a renewed sense of admiration.
Kakashi, his Sharingan allowing him to anticipate Zabuza's movements, seized the opportunity. He used the brief moment of chaos to close the distance, his movements swift and silent.
Kakashi quickly launching a swift attack. He used a combination of taijutsu and kunai strikes, aimed at Zabuza's blind spots.
Zabuza, caught off guard by Kakashi's sudden attack, was unable to fully defend himself. Kakashi's kunai grazed Zabuza's side, and he was forced to create some distance between them.
Zabuza, panting slightly, his eyes narrowed, knew he was at a disadvantage. "You're… persistent," he admitted, his voice laced with a hint of frustration.
Kakashi, his Sharingan still active, pressed his advantage. "It's over, Zabuza," he said, his voice firm.
'That was quick, or was it because we didn't part take in fight like original & kakashi able to single handedly take down zabuza' Sasuke thought with some curiosity.
Before Kakashi could deliver the final blow, however, a hail of senbon needles erupted from the mist, striking Zabuza with deadly precision.
The fight was over. Zabuza, his body riddled with senbon, fell to the ground, his eyes wide with surprise and disbelief.
The mist began to dissipate, revealing a figure standing in the distance. Haku had arrived.