The Death of Zabuza

As they fought, Zabuza could feel the chakra inside him rapidly fading.

He knew exactly what Samehada could do. It would gradually devour his chakra, and Kisame Hoshigaki kept closing the distance, trying to wear him down until he died.

"Samehada: Flying Chain Slash!"

Samehada's handle shot several meters forward, and the blade bit into Zabuza.

His chakra drained even faster. By the time Zabuza flung Samehada off, he had almost none left.

"Samehada really likes your chakra!"

"Goodbye, Zabuza!"

"Water Release: Water Shark Bullet!"

Kisame Hoshigaki summoned a massive shark.

With his strength and chakra all but exhausted, Zabuza could not resist. The attack hurled him into a wall.

Covered in dust, Zabuza struggled to open his eyes.

"I never thought I'd die here!"

"Damn you, Uchiha Yoru. I can't believe I trusted you!"

"I never should've listened to you and joined Akatsuki as a spy!"

"You'd better take good care of Haku!"

"Goodbye, Haku!"

Zabuza's head fell limp.

Demon Zabuza of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was dead.

Kisame Hoshigaki looked at Zabuza's body. A tangle of emotions crossed his eyes before he let out a long sigh.

He left the Rain Ninja to guard the place and went to give Zabuza a proper burial.

They had been teammates for a time, and both belonged to the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. That bond still meant something.

Far away in Konoha, Yuki Haku felt a sudden pang. He pressed a hand to his chest, as though he had lost something precious.

Was it my imagination?

The feeling came as quickly as it went.

"Lord Zabuza, Lord Yoru, I hope you're both safe!"

"Rasa, you can't hold out alone anymore, can you?"

Uchiha Yoru looked at the man before him.

It seemed Kabuto Yakushi had