Naruto and Zabuza were standing in front of each other.

For a few seconds, there was no movement. Then, all of a sudden, they both disappeared as multiple clangs were heard.

"Hidden Mist Jutsu," said Zabuza as the area was covered in mist.

"Wind Release: Twister," said Naruto. This was a C-rank jutsu made by him. Even though it was C-rank as it did not do much damage and used a very small amount of Chakra, it was very useful.

Since the mist was containing Chakra and could not be dispelled easily, he was going to disrupt its flow and Zabuza's senses.

Unlike normal jutsu, this one was constantly pulling the mist so it became thinner and due to all the noise it created, Zabuza was having trouble sensing Naruto.

"Lightning Release: Thunderbolt," said Naruto, and a bolt of lightning shot out of his hand hitting Zabuza point-blank.

"H-how did you get behind me?" asked Zabuza.

"I threw this Kunai and it flew with the current and landed beside you," said Naruto with a grin.

"Tch."

Zabuza turned to slash at Naruto and to his surprise, Naruto did nothing to stop him, getting cut in half. Sakura screeched and Kakashi's eyes widened, until the two halves dispelled, confusing everyone.

"Reinforced Shadow Clone," said Sasuke leaning against a tree with a bored look on his face.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough," yelled Naruto as a large gust of air hit Zabuza sending him flying.

"Water release: Water Dragon Bullet jutsu!" he yelled as a large dragon formed behind him.

"Wind Release: Spiralling wind ball," said Naruto as a small ball formed in his hand.

The dragon shot towards him. However, instead of hitting the dragon, Naruto slammed the wind ball onto the surface of the water, shooting up a large amount of water everywhere.

"Huh?" said Zabuza.

The dragon hit where Naruto was standing, only for it to be destroyed.

"How?" muttered Zabuza.

"Remnant of the jutsu. A small tornado stayed there. After all, the jutsu is nothing but wind rotating so fast that it becomes visible," came Naruto's voice behind him.

He turned, but it was too late as a Rasengan hit him in the stomach.

"Gah!" Zabuza spat as he was sent flying.

"That's it. Water Release: Great Waterfall," said Zabuza as a large wave of water rushed towards Naruto.

"Seal Art: Flame Formation Wall!" yelled Naruto as a red translucent wall appeared in front of him as Kanji flowed from his hand.

The waterfall hit the wall and the water was almost completely evaporated.

"Seal Art: Rain of Fire," said Naruto as a seal materialized in the sky out of which multiple meteorites completely covered in fire rained down.

"WHAT THE FUCK!" yelled Haku and Sakura, as Kakashi whistled. This was the favorite jutsu of Naruto's mother. She had killed about 300 people at once during the war using this jutsu. Considering this was of a smaller scale, yet this was enough to keep Zabuza busy. However, after this, Naruto would only have enough chakra for one more jutsu.

Kakashi couldn't be more wrong. Naruto, being Chakra powerhouse, was still very full. The same could not be said for Zabuza. He was almost half, and this threat was really big. He needed to repeat the Waterfall jutsu, however then he would be left with only a fourth of his Chakra. Unlike Kisame, he could not absorb the opponent's chakra, so he couldn't do anything.

Or could he?

Zabuza stood there as he took the hit.

Now it was Naruto's turn to be confused. By the time he figured out that Zabuza he hit was a clone, substituted at the last instance, Zabuza was already behind him, and before Naruto could even turn, he was trapped in a water prison.

"Now, forfeit," said Zabuza.

Everyone except Sasuke thought the match was over. However, Naruto was just grinning.

For three seconds, nothing happened. Then, Naruto developed gills.

Literal. Fucking. Gills.

"What!" yelled everyone.

"Seal Art: Fish form," said Sasuke, as Naruto came out of the prison.

"This also gives an exceptional leg and arm strength using the chakra in water, making it easier to swim," said Naruto as he gasped for air with the gills disappearing.

"Fire release: Great fireball jutsu," said Naruto as he shot a fireball out of his mouth.

"Water release: Water dragon bullet!" countered Zabuza.

The jutsus collided and covered the area in mist even thicker than before.

"It's over," said Zabuza as they all saw Zabuza with his sword around Naruto's neck.

"Yeah... it's over," came a voice as Naruto then appeared behind Zabuza with his kunai around his neck.

Everyone was silent. Nobody moved.

"Tch. You've become better brat," said Zabuza with a chuckle.

"Ne, you too Moomoo chan," said Naruto cheekily.

Both Zabuza and Naruto started laughing as they both fell into the water.

"It's weird to see the Monster of the Hidden Mist laugh like a kid," said Kakashi with a sweatdrop.

"I know right..." muttered Sakura with a wide-open mouth.

"I want my tomatoes."

"Shut up Sasuke!"

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"So... what do you suggest we do?" asked Naruto looking at Kakashi.

"Uh... how about you and Zabuza rest for a week? I mean Zabuza is in no shape to fight," said Kakashi.

"Right. And if we just kill Zabuza, his goons will just go rogue and kill or loot the villagers. We need for them to gather at one place and then deal with them all," said Zabuza as Kakashi put his hand on his chin thoughtfully while others nodded.

"So how about Zabuza maintains his cover, same with us, and we just protect Tazuna. Then, after he has recovered, he attacks us and pretends to nearly lose. I am pretty sure that motherfu- I mean Gato would try to kill you and will get his goons. When he does, you deal with them while I, Sasuke, and Sakura deal with the grunts at his base?" asked Naruto.

"Are you sure? I mean you and Sasuke are strong, but what about Sakura?" asked Kakashi.

"I believe in her. She's stronger than it seems Kakashi sensei, and I know that for a fact," said Naruto in a serious tone as Sakura's eyes widened.

'H-he thinks of me so highly, and yet I used to treat him like that! He told me it was fine, but... what did I ever do to deserve his forgiveness?'

"Me too. She's pretty strong," said Sasuke with the same expression as Naruto.

"Of course, you'd think she's pretty," said Naruto with a smirk.

"W-WHAT! I-I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT!"

"So you're saying she isn't pretty?" asked Naruto smugly.

"I NEVER SAID THAT! YOU FUCKING BASTARD!" yelled a flustered Sasuke.

"For your kind information Uchiha Sasuke, my parents were married and I have the Marriage Certificate to prove it," said Naruto in a serious lawyer-like tone.

"FUCK YOU NARUTO!"

"I'm straight."

"USURATONKACHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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Hello everyone, so here's another chapter of this book. So as I said, this book will remain on a hiatus, but there are chances that I might upload a few more chapters in the near future.

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