someone interferes

"Can you see the future," said Zabuza in weakened frustration.

"Yes, this was you last fight," said Kakashi. he then moved to kill Zabuza only for a few needles to hit Zabuza's neck first. his eyes widen before he slumped forward. Kakashi checked for a pulse and found none.

"you were right this was his last battle," said a masked stranger. they then placed their hand on Zabuza shoulder and moved to disappear.

Naruto's eyes widen at this and threw a kunai at the stranger. she made an ice wall before disappearing with a shunshin.

"Naruto what was that are you trying to cause an international incident attacking a mist village hunter nin doing their job," asked Kakashi in annoyance.

"that was no hunter nin. what are their standard procedure. especially when near potential enemies," said Naruto.

"what are you talking about baka," yelled Sakura.

Kakashi paused at this before his eyes widen and looked at the spot Zabuza was. "dammit she took the whole body not just the head. and her weapons," he started to say.

"Unless poisoned senbons don't usually kill. but great to hit pressure points," said Naruto.

"a **** like state," he said. "let's hurry up and get to Tazuna's place. it will take a few days for him to heal and recover from the state he was in."

"wait you mean he was alive," said Sakura. "but you said."

"certain pressure points can make the heart seem like it stopped when checking the pulse," said Sasuke. he had a slight smile on his face. looking forward to testing himself.

"at least we know one thing about his partner," said Naruto looking at the ice that stopped his kunai. "what do you know about the ice release?"

"just what is used in snow country. never fought a natural ice user before," said Kakashi. "I'll tell you about it once we are at a secure location." the group then left in a rush to get to Tazuna's.