Sasuke: Why does Water Dragon Bullet need so many seals? Tetsuya: Maybe they're more traditional

In the thick mist, Naruto stared wide-eyed at the figures flashing before him.

Despite his best efforts to watch, Kakashi and Zabuza moved far too quickly. With the dense mist obscuring them as well, Naruto could only make out two afterimages.

"They're so fast! I can't see what they're doing at all. Hinata, can you?"

"Yes."

Hinata nodded. The extraordinary vision granted by her Byakugan made her the only person present who could follow their movements clearly.

"Really? Then who's winning? Can Kakashi-sensei beat him?"

"I don't know. Right now, Kakashi-sensei and that missing-nin from Kirigakure seem evenly matched."

Although Zabuza wielded the Kubikiribōchō, a weapon that looked incredibly unwieldy, the seemingly cumbersome blade moved with remarkable agility in his hands.

Even so, its enormous size still imposed certain limitations.

In terms of maneuverability, it fell somewhat short of the White Fang Ninja Blade in Kakashi's hand.

"Impressive swordsmanship. Just what I'd expect from the White Fang of the Leaf's son. I underestimated you."

Zabuza swept his sword sideways, deflecting Kakashi's attack while putting some distance between them.

"As I thought, matching blades with the White Fang of the Leaf's son wasn't the wisest choice."

Although he had once been a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, their distinction lay less in exceptional swordsmanship than in their mastery of those seven ninja blades with unique abilities.

Compared to someone like Kakashi, who had inherited the Hatake Style swordsmanship renowned throughout the Shinobi World, their sword skills seemed rather immature.

"It seems Konoha has its second White Fang of the Leaf. In that case, I'd better get serious."

Zabuza slung the Kubikiribōchō onto his back and rapidly formed hand seals to unleash a ninjutsu.

The next instant, two more Zabuzas rose from the lake's surface.

All three charged