"The strongest one on their side should be that shark-faced guy. He used Water Release during the Strength Tournament, so your Fire Release will be countered by him. Leave him to me. As for the other two, test them with a few probing attacks first. If things really don't work out, have Little Rin help. Don't force yourself." Kakashi quickly laid out the battle plan for Obito.
Although Nara Shiomizu and the others were seriously injured, the battle on the front line was just as important. If they lost, everyone would die together.
"I understand." Obito nodded and turned his gaze toward Zabuza and Kurosawa.
After a brief taijutsu exchange, Kurosawa had determined that his opponent's taijutsu was inferior to his. As for Zabuza, he looked like he was highly skilled with a sword.
Although Kakashi intended to fight Kisame, Zabuza seemed to have been provoked by Kakashi's words. Ignoring Obito entirely, he charged straight at Kakashi with his sword drawn.
Kakashi's expression did not change. The battle arrangement was only a rough plan; actual combat required adapting to circumstances. In this situation, he and Obito would have to work together to steer the battle into the situation they wanted.
Clang!
Kakashi swiftly drew the White Fang Short Blade and met Zabuza's incoming blade.
Kakashi wore a black mask, while Zabuza had the lower half of his face wrapped in bandages. Every attack they made targeted the other's vital points, carrying a certain traditional ninja battle aesthetic.
Both Kakashi and Zabuza displayed formidable skill, always deftly deflecting attacks before launching counterattacks.
Just as Zabuza began to think Kakashi's strength was roughly equal to his own, Kakashi, having finished probing him, increased his Concentrated Breathing of Thunder Breathing and raised his speed and strength, instantly putting Zabuza under immense pressure.
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