Momoshi Zabuza

As Team 7 continued their journey through the Land of Waves, there was a growing sense of tension in the air. They moved cautiously, always vigilant for any signs of trouble.

Getting discreetly on the island,and giving farewell to the ferryman, they were making their way through a dense forest, until Naruto suddenly stopped in his tracks. He felt a presence nearby, one that sent shivers down his spine.

"Guys, do you feel that? There's someone really strong nearby."

"Really ? "

"There ! " throwing a shuriken to the side,scaring sakura

As Naruto's shuriken hit its target, there was a moment of tension as they approached the spot where the weapon had landed. To their surprise, instead of an enemy, they found a scared white bunny. Sakura scolded Naruto for scaring the harmless creature, and he scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

Sakura: "Naruto, you shouldn't scare innocent animals like that!"

Naruto: "Sorry, Sakura. I thought it might've been an enemy."

Meanwhile, Tenzo remained pensive, his senses still on high alert. Something about the situation didn't sit right with him.

Tenzo: "There's something wrong here. Be on your guard, everyone."

Just as the team continued through the forest, Tenzo suddenly had a gut feeling that something was amiss. Without hesitation, he yelled at his teammates to get down and pushed Tazuna to the ground beside him. Naruto, always ready for action, comically flopped down on the ground as well.

Their quick reactions saved them from a potentially deadly threat. A massive rotating sword passed just inches above their upper bodies, slicing through the trees behind them. The team looked in shock at the danger they had narrowly avoided.

Sasuke: "What... was that?"

"It seems we're dealing with a skilled enemy. Stay low and be prepared for anything."

"So it seem you arent totally weak "

Team 7 turned to see a figure emerging from the shadows. It was a tall and imposing man, dressed in a dark, tattered cloak. His eyes bore a menacing intensity.

Naruto, feeling a mixture of fear and determination,feeling the strong aura, stepped forward.

"Who are you?"

The man's lips curled into a wicked smile.

"Me ? Im the shinigami. And you... you're the ones who are going to die here " pulling out the sword stuck in the tree.

"He is Zabuza Momochi, the Demon of the Hidden Mist.."

Tenzo continued, providing some background about why Zabuza was known as the Demon of the Hidden Mist.

"Zabuza Momochi earned that title due to his ruthless and brutal tactics in battle. He hails from the Hidden Mist Village, which has a history of producing exceptionally skilled and deadly shinobi. Zabuza's preference for silent assassinations and his ability to manipulate the mist to conceal his movements struck terror into the hearts of his enemies. He's also notorious for his use of the Executioner's Blade, a massive sword capable of cutting through multiple opponents with a single strike."

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke listened intently, absorbing the information about their opponent.

"That title was also a title born to the nature of his academy graduation exam "

"Graduation exam ? "

Tenzo continued to provide information about Zabuza's history.

"Zabuza's graduation from the Hidden Mist Village's academy is a testament to his ruthlessness. In the Hidden Mist, they have a tradition known as the 'Bloody Mist Graduation Exam.' It's a brutal and deadly test where young academy students are pitted against each other in a fight to the death. Only the strongest survive, and those who pass gain the title of a full-fledged ninja."

"And Zabuza…he killed all of his classmates "

As Tenzo explained the gruesome graduation exam, Team 7 couldn't help but feel a sense of unease

"Haha…That was such a day…"Zabuza, still maintaining his chilling demeanor, responded to Tenzo's introduction.

"Well, I'm afraid I don't know you, and it's quite a shame we can't reciprocate the same introduction."

"I never needed the attention of the likes of you. Did you enjoy running from your coup d'etat ? i didn't expect you to sink so low as to work with someone like gato"

"A thirsty man can be blamed for drinking . At the end of the day,shinobi are only tools. Not like kids today,growing so sheltered " Zabuza grinning,He then turned his attention to the trio, his smile sending shivers down their spines.

"You three... let me teach you something. you're not a true shinobi unless you've spilled enough blood on your hands."

His words hung in the air, emphasizing the harsh reality of the shinobi world and the brutal nature of their profession. Team 7 couldn't help but feel the weight of those words as they felt his intense aura

Determined to stand their ground against Zabuza, they readied themselves for the battle. As they confronted the Demon of the Hidden Mist, Zabuza smirked and began forming seals with his hands. Suddenly, a thick mist began to envelop the area, reducing visibility to near zero.

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Tenzo found themselves trapped within the dense fog, unable to see their surroundings. Panic set in the trio as they realized they were losing all visibility 

"Hey,Get close to me,Delta formation ! "

Zabuza's voice echoed through the mist, "Welcome to my world of mist, where visibility is a luxury."

The tension in the air was palpable as Team 7 knew they were in a deadly game of hide-and-seek with a ruthless opponent. Zabuza's chilling laughter echoed through the mist as he reveled in their fear.

Tenzo, his strong aura appearing,trying to steady their nerves, whispered to his charges, "Stay close and stay quiet. We'll find a way out of this."

As the mist continued to obscure their vision, Team 7's senses were on high alert. Zabuza's footsteps echoed around them in echo,stimulating them and creating an eerie and unsettling atmosphere.

Naruto whispered, "Sasuke,you better not chicken out. We need to find a way to counter his jutsu."

A throbbing vein in his face,sasuke growled "who are you calling chicken,you imbecile" Sakura,her face sweating from the tension,felt more at ease,with their benter lightened the mood.

Sasuke, with his Sharingan activated, scanned the mist for any signs of movement. Sakura, on high alert, listened carefully for any sounds that might give away Zabuza's position. 

Suddenly, a chilling voice cut through the mist. It was Zabuza, taunting them once again. "You children are so naive. You think you can challenge me? You don't even know the true meaning of fear."

"How about showing yourself, you bastard ?! "

"Do you really want to see me ? "His words sent shivers down their spines, but they refused to back down. 

"Momochi Zabuza,sinking so low as to bully childrens " 

Zabuza, ignoring him, continued to speak with a hint of sadistic pleasure in his voice. "Have you heard of the Eight Vital Points of Death, little children?"

His words sent a chill down their spines. Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura exchanged wary glances, unsure of what Zabuza had in store for them.

"You see, within the human body, there are eight vital points. A precise strike to any of these points can lead to instant death or complete paralysis. It's a technique mastered only by a select few."

Naruto, his determination unwavering, said, "We can't let him get to us."

Zabuza's voice echoed around them once more. "You're trembling, aren't you? The fear of the unknown, the uncertainty of where and when I'll strike... Hahahaha.. You the loud one,I'll make you squeal like a little piggy "

As Zabuza's laughter echoed through the mist, Naruto's frustration boiled over. "Show yourself, you asshole!"

Zabuza, responding to Naruto's challenge, suddenly materialized in the midst of the team, his massive sword raised menacingly. He spoke directly to Naruto, his cold gaze fixed upon him. "As you wish, then." 

But before Zabuza could cut him, Tenzo revealed his Mokuton abilities. Wooden roots erupted from the ground, wrapping around Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Tazuna, and pulling them away from Zabuza's immediate reach,and attacking him

Zabuza cutting the root directed at him just jumped away,looking surprised 

"shit—-- ? "

"Holyshit did we almost die ? "

"You and your big mouth ! "The sudden clash, the chakra reactions, and the sheer malevolence of zabuza aura took a toll on Team 7. They all trembled, feeling the nearness of death in this deadly encounter.

Zabuza, his voice now more serious, commented on Tenzo's Mokuton. "I didn't expect that Konoha had a Mokuton user."

"I couldn't hide it. You're not someone easy to defeat "

"Easy to defeat ? You mean you will lose ! " 

Smirking at him,Tenzo just made a ram seal, utilizing his wooden tendrils ,Now filled with cotton hair, and extended them into the mist, where they made a protective perimeter around him. These tendrils served not only to sense Zabuza's movements but also to protect his team from any unexpected attacks

Zabuza continued to reappear all over the place, his movements unpredictable and unsettling. Each time he appeared, the wooden tendrils would lash out to attack him, causing him to feel increasingly annoyed by Tenzo's defensive tactics. The battle raged on in the thick mist, with Team 7 and Tenzo doing their best to fend off the relentless assaults of the Demon of the Hidden Mist.

Zabuza's relentless attacks and unpredictable movements were taking a toll on Tenzo. The mist-covered battlefield was fraught with tension as they struggled to defend the team with him. Tenzo realized that he couldn't sustain his defensive tactics for much longer.

'I can't continue this way,this jutsu taking too much chakra to Keep ' 

As Zabuza appeared near Tenzo once more, he forced a change in the battle's dynamics. Tenzo, knowing that he couldn't keep up the defensive strategy, had no choice but to engage in a bladed fight with the formidable opponent. He did his best to resist Zabuza's monstrous strength, but the physical clash was grueling.

Eventually, Zabuza's sheer power overcame Tenzo, and he was sent flying into the water. To Tenzo's surprise, the moment his feet touched the water's surface, he felt a change in the environment. Before he could react, a Water Prison jutsu formed around him, trapping him inside.

The water prison tightened its grip on Tenzo, causing him excruciating pain. Zabuza's sadistic satisfaction was evident as he relished in his control over the situation.

"Got you!" Zabuza taunted, reveling in his apparent victory.

"Shit!" Tenzo muttered through gritted teeth, struggling to find a way out of this predicament.

"Yamato-sensei!" Naruto and Sakura both cried out in concern, their voices filled with desperation.

Zabuza, ever the cold and calculating enemy, seized the opportunity to taunt his young adversaries. He blamed their weakness for their dire situation and declared his intent to kill their teacher right in front of them.

In response, Naruto initiated a rapid barrage of shadow clones, each one charging at Zabuza with determination. However, Zabuza's water clones swiftly dealt with Naruto's clones, effortlessly dispelling them. It was a testament to Zabuza's skill and power.

Meanwhile, Sasuke unsheathed his blade, his Sharingan activated and blazing with intensity. With a swift and elegant series of strikes, he destroyed the water clones surrounding him. Zabuza, recognizing Sasuke's speed and skill, decided to create a stronger clone this time, prepared to face the Uchiha's formidable abilities.

Sasuke,his determination burning, unleashed a fireball Jutsu. Flames erupted from his mouth, forming a blazing projectile aimed at Zabuza's water clone. At the same time, Zabuza's water clone retaliated with a Water Bullet Jutsu, creating a swirling sphere of water that clashed with Sasuke's fire.

"Katon ! "

"Suiton ! "

"Naruto,sasuke,stop ! Take tazuna and run ! " 

"Shut it you " adding more pressure to the prison water

The collision of fire and water created a steamy veil that briefly obscured the battlefield.

Naruto, undeterred by the steam, continued his relentless assault. He threw himself at Zabuza's water clones, each clone attacking with ferocity. Zabuza, in response, deftly defended himself, but the sheer number of Naruto's clones and his clone limited power kept him on the defensive.

Amidst the chaos, Naruto seized an opportunity. With a sly smirk, he tossed a Fuma Shuriken toward Sasuke

"Sasuke ! "

"Got it ! "

Sasuke, with a confident smirk on his face, effortlessly caught the Fuma Shuriken that Naruto had thrown his way. With a nod of understanding, he displayed his mastery of shuriken jutsu.

In a fluid motion, Sasuke leaped high into the air, the Fuma Shuriken rotating in his hand. With a strong and precise motion, he released the shuriken, sending it hurtling toward Zabuza.

The Fuma Shuriken cut through the air with deadly accuracy, its sharp blades gleaming in the dim light of the hidden mist. It whirled through the misty veil, closing the distance between it and Zabuza with incredible speed.

Zabuza, caught off guard by the sudden attack, had only a split second to react. He swiftly summoned a water clone to intercept the incoming threat. The clone moved with remarkable agility, intercepting the Fuma Shuriken with its watery form.

With a resounding clash, the Fuma Shuriken struck the water clone, causing it to shatter into countless droplets. However, there was a clever twist to Naruto's plan. Hidden within the shadow of the initial shuriken was a second one, carefully concealed from Zabuza's sight. This second shuriken deviated from its path before striking the clone, allowing it to close in on the real Zabuza.

Zabuza reacted quickly, leaping higg with his hand still on the water prison technique, avoiding it. He couldn't help but comment to Sasuke that he had failed to hit again

As Sasuke landed gracefully back on the ground, his Sharingan eyes locked with Zabuza's eyes. In that split second, Sasuke subtly activated his Sharingan genjutsu, which briefly disrupted Zabuza's focus and threw him off balance. It was during this momentary distraction that Naruto appeared,showing that he had transformed into the fuma shuriken,seizing the opportunity and delivering a powerful kick to Zabuza's face. He couldn't resist taunting Zabuza 

"Take this you eyebrow freak ! "

With Naruto's quick action, Tenzo was saved from his precarious situation. taking a deep breath, he exclaimed 

"I almost thought I was done for ! Great save, Naruto, Sasuke ! "

Breathing a sigh of relief, Tenzo commended his student, recognizing their efforts and resilience during the intense battle.

"You fucking midget—- I will Kill You ! " Zabuza, on the other hand, wore an expression of anger. It was evident that Naruto's attack had injured his eye, further fueling his rage.

"Think about your situation first ! " Sasuke wasted no time skillfully utilized wire to bind Zabuza, leaving the Demon of the Hidden Mist unable to react in time to counter his actions.

"Great ! Mokuton ! "Making a ram seal Tenzo unleashed a giant wooden fist, striking Zabuza with great force. The impact sent Zabuza sprawling, and both shinobi now appeared spent, facing each other while on their knees.

In the midst of this intense standoff, a new player entered the battlefield. Haku arrived, and without hesitation, two senbon needles were deftly stuck in Zabuza's neck. The needles took effect quickly, causing Zabuza to fall into a false death state, his body seemingly lifeless.

As Haku arrived on the battlefield and swiftly incapacitated Zabuza, a stunned silence fell over Team 7 and the wounded Tenzo. They couldn't believe their eyes as they witnessed Zabuza seemingly rendered lifeless by Haku's quick and precise actions.

Tenzo, still catching his breath and nursing his injuries, was the first to break the silence. He looked at Haku with a mix of surprise and confusion. "What... Who are you ?" he mumbled, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events.

"What the hell ?! "

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura and Tazuna exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions a mixture of astonishment and relief. They had been locked in a fierce battle with Zabuza, and now, it appeared that the threat was neutralized in an unexpected manner.

As Tenzo questioned Haku about the sudden turn of events and Zabuza's apparent defeat, Haku turned to face them. His expression was hidden by his mask, and he spoke with a sense of gratitude in his voice.

"I've been chasing Zabuza for a long time," Haku explained, his words carrying a deep sense of determination. "I want to thank all of you for your actions. You've helped me bring this pursuit to an end."

Tenzo nodded in acknowledgment, realizing that there was more to this story than met the eye. 

"Are you a kiri-nin ? " secretly making a secret code after the question.

"Yes "

Haku agreed to his word, admitting to it, but it seemed like he did something wrong, because Tenzo's eyes became razor sharp "Who the hell are you ? Why are you lying ? " 

The trio, hearing the question,all got in position.Haku, however didn't answer and just lifted Zabuza

As Haku swiftly retreated without offering any further explanation, Tenzo, still recovering from the intense battle, shouted after them in frustration, calling for Haku to return and provide clarity. 

"Get back here ! " However, Haku disappeared into the mist without uttering a word, leaving the team in bewilderment.

Naruto couldn't help but curse under his breath. "Shit, he ran away."

Sasuke, always ready to take action, asked, "Do you want me to follow him?"

Tenzo, feeling the exhaustion catching up to him, shook his head weakly. "No, Sasuke. We need to protect the client. And…I think I'm ready to faint—"

Before he could finish his sentence, Tenzo's strength gave out, and he collapsed, unconscious, further adding to the team's growing concerns.