Zabuza

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zabuza Momochi (再不斩)
Alias(es)	“Demon”; one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen 21 22
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hidden; formerly the Hidden Mist Village's Anbu; formerly employed by Gato 22 24 26 27
Occupation/Role	Elite Jonin; assassin; reconnaissance specialist; leader responsible for establishing Hidden's Land of Waves operation 24 26
Status	Active; recovering from his defeat and operating in the Land of Waves with Haku 26 27
First Appearance	Chapter 20 20

Background

Zabuza grew up in the Hidden Mist Village, where he experienced a culture of violence and isolation. During his Genin graduation examination, he killed every other participant, leaving him with little understanding of friendship or companionship. 24

He later became an elite Anbu Jonin of the Hidden Mist and one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. His defection was motivated by opposition to the village's tyranny: he attempted to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage rather than acting for personal gain. 22

After arriving in the Land of Waves, Zabuza was hired by Gato as a bodyguard. Gato's money made the arrangement possible, but Zabuza did not consider himself truly loyal to him. 22 23

Personality

Zabuza is proud, battle-hardened, and refuses to concede while he can still fight. Even after Yun Xi breaks his bones and defeats his assassination attempt, Zabuza insists that their wager remains unresolved and challenges him again. 22 23

His past as a weapon of the Hidden Mist makes him deeply unwilling to become another person's tool. He is willing to die rather than join an organization that would repeat that life. 23

Despite his harsh manner, Zabuza values loyalty and protects Haku. He stops Haku from attacking Gato despite Gato's insults, though he threatens to kill Gato if the abuse continues. Yun Xi's stated goal of protecting companions ultimately convinces Zabuza to join Hidden. 23 24

Abilities & Skills

Elite Jonin Combat Ability

The Partner Cultivation System evaluates Zabuza as an Elite Jonin with A+ talent and no Kekkei Genkai. 25

• Former Hidden Mist Anbu with extensive combat experience. 22 24
• Regarded as a capable assassin, reconnaissance specialist, and ninja trainer. 24
• His loyalty to Yun Xi is assessed as Trust rather than die-hard loyalty. 25
• He is decisively outmatched by Yun Xi, particularly once Yun Xi uses the Heaven Curse Mark. 22 23

Hidden Mist and Silent Killing Technique

Zabuza creates dense fog to conceal himself, then attacks from blind spots with his Silent Killing Technique. 22

• His mist obscures conventional visual tracking and allows him to disappear from the battlefield. 22
• He nearly lands a killing blow on Yun Xi with the Kubikiribocho. 22
• Karin's sensory abilities negate this approach by tracking Zabuza's chakra through the fog. 22

Water Style

Zabuza is proficient in Water Style techniques and shifts to direct ninjutsu combat when his assassination tactics fail. 23

• Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique — launches a large water dragon at the opponent. 23
• Water Style: Water Clone Technique — creates water clones to defend against Yun Xi's Fire Style assault. 23
• His Water Dragon Bullet is overpowered by Yun Xi's Flame Dragon Technique despite Water Style's usual elemental advantage over Fire Style. 23

Equipment

• Kubikiribocho — Zabuza's large sword, used during his Silent Killing assault on Yun Xi. 22

Relationships

• Yun Xi — Defeated and recruited Zabuza after recognizing his skill, fighting spirit, and potential as a subordinate. Zabuza joins after hearing that Hidden exists to protect companions. 22 23 24
• Haku — Zabuza's devoted companion and subordinate. Haku tries to protect him after his defeat and follows him into Hidden without objection. 23 24
• Gato — Former employer who hired Zabuza as a bodyguard. Gato's insults and intended betrayal destroy any remaining goodwill between them. 22 23 24
• Karin — Her sensory abilities expose Zabuza's position inside his Hidden Mist, enabling Yun Xi to counterattack. She later helps treat his injuries. 22 26

Story Role / Major Arcs

Gato Headquarters Battle

Gato reveals Zabuza as his final safeguard after Yun Xi and Karin eliminate his guards and hired rogue ninjas. Zabuza accepts Yun Xi's challenge and wager, promising to obey if defeated. 21 22

His Hidden Mist and Silent Killing Technique fail because Karin can sense his chakra. Yun Xi evades Zabuza's strike with a Substitution Technique and breaks his bones with a kick. 22

Zabuza refuses to accept defeat immediately and fights a second time with Water Style. Yun Xi activates Heaven Curse Mark: State One, overwhelms his Water Dragon Bullet with Fire Style, and leaves him unable to continue fighting. 23

Joining Hidden

Zabuza questions Yun Xi's reason for recruitment, fearing a return to being used as a tool. Yun Xi answers that he wants an organization capable of protecting companions; Zabuza is moved by the unfamiliar idea and accepts. 23 24

After Gato's death, Yun Xi leaves more than one million in funds for Zabuza and Haku to establish influence in the Land of Waves. 25

Establishing the Land of Waves Branch

Once recovered enough to fight again, Zabuza is assigned to remain in the Land of Waves with Haku. Their mission is to build an assassination organization through bounty hunting, expand its influence by taking in war orphans, and initially keep operations limited to the country. 26 27

Zabuza initially mistakes the name Hidden for a title of political rule, but understands Yun Xi's intended meaning: concealment and plotting from seclusion. 27

Notable Quotes

“I have decided to join your organization...” 24

“I hope what you said comes true. It has been too long since I've felt what it's like to have companions...” 24