Strike of Lightning (Naruto fanfic)

Chapter 6

Okay, I just realised I have to put a disclaimer. So here it is:

DISCLAIMER- I don't own Naruto or any of the other characters or their plots. I do own Shuurai and any other character I choose to put in, and their plots.

I'm pretty sure that's all I need to put in a disclaimer. Truth be told, I don't even know what a disclaimer is, I just put it in because I saw everyone else putting it in.

As for the story, pretend that the team knows all about Gatoh and stuff. That way, I won't have to waste time explaining it. In fact, I'm skipping to the Zabuza/Haku arc.

"THERE!!!" Naruto shouted again, throwing a kunai past some bushes. He was then promptly decked on the back of the head by Sakura.

"I said stop!!"

"Owww!! I actually sensed someone there, I really did!" Naruto whined, rubbing the back of his head.

"Yeah right!!"

“He’s right, Sakura.” Shuurai said quietly. Everyone except Kakashi and Sasuke looked at her oddly. She had been acting very out of it for the whole mission. Then again, it was their first real mission.

Hmm... Kakashi walked over and saw a rabbit frozen in fear with the kunai barely missing the top of its head. Oh, I didn't know rabbits in this time of the year turned white. I always thought they did that during the later fall and winter time when there is less sunlight. Must have used the replacement technique when Naruto threw the kunai.

Sasuke noticed Kakashi studying the rabbit more than one should be. Something is up. He moved closer to Tazuna for added protection. He knows something, but doesn't want to reveal it yet. Then suddenly, Kakashi barked out a command.

"Duck!!"

Sasuke tackled Tazuna to the ground and everyone except Kakashi followed suit. He felt something fly over his head and he looked as a long bladed weapon flew at his sensei. The Uchiha gasped at seeing Kakashi shift, grab the weapon by it’s handle and use its own momentum to swing it into the trees.

Shoving his hands in his pockets, Kakashi greeted the man standing on the handle of the huge sword. "Well, well, if it isn't the Hidden Mist's missing-nin, Zabuza Momochi. One of the famous Seven Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist." he greeted passively, staring lazily at the man. He looked back at the group, not caring that he left a wide opening for Zabuza to attack.

"You three, stay back and take a defensive position. Assume the formation we talked about. Protect Tazuna." He saw Naruto's upset look. "He's different from the other two. Do not interfere." The blonde boy gulped and nodded. Kakashi looked around. Once again, Shuurai was nowhere to be seen. That girl, he thought dryly, shaking his head. The three genin pulled out kunai and immediately took up positions around Tazuna. When he was satisfied they wouldn't be in trouble, he turned his attention to the enemy.

Zabuza Momochi was a fair-skinned shinobi with a lean, muscular build. He wore his forehead protector to the side so the metal plate rested on his left. His pants were pin-striped with urban camouflage leggings that melted into his open-toed ninja sandals. He also had similar coloured loose arm warmers that started at his elbows and ended at his back-hands. He hand bandages wrapped around his neck and lower head that was only used to hide his mouth and nose.

"If I'm not mistaken, you're Kakashi Hatake, the famous Copy Ninja Kakashi." greeted Zabuza, glaring at the group from the corner of his eyes. "I'm sorry, but I'll need you to hand over the old man."

Kakashi stuffed his hands back in his pockets. "You know better than anyone else that I cannot do that. Job description and all."

"I heard alot about you, Kakashi." said Zabuza. "When I was in the Hidden Mist Village's ANBU assassination squad, your information was listed in the bingo book I carried for your capture. It noted that you were a genius of geniuses who ranks as high as one of us Seven Mist Swordsmen and/or that of the Legendary Sannins. There was also rumor that you possess the Sharingan."