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Sakura: This is quite some fog. I can’t see ahead. Kaji: The bridge should be visible soon. When we reach the side of the bridge, we’ll be in the Land of Waves. Naruto: Hmm?
Naruto: Wow! It’s huge! Kaji: H…hey! Please keep it down. I took this boat out under cover of fog. And I cut the engine and am rowing by hand. If they find us, we’ll be in deep trouble. Kakashi: Mr. Tazuna. I want to ask you something before we arrive at the pier. The identity of your assailants, and the reason why they are after you. If you don’t tell us…our mission may end when you make landfall. Tazuna: It appears I have no choice but to tell you. Frankly, I’d like you to listen. Just as you said, this may be beyond the scope of your mission. Actually, I am being targeted by a terrifying man. Kakashi: A terrifying man? Who? Tazuna: You guys have probably heard at least his name before. A shipping magnate by the name of Gato. Kakashi: What? Gato…of the Gato Company? One of the world’s richest men? Naruto: Who? What? Tazuna: Yes…On the surface, he’s the chief executive of a shipping company…But underneath, he is into drug trafficking and deals in contraband using gangs and ninjas. Moreover, he runs a despicable business, ruthlessly taking over nations and enterprises. It was about one year ago…when that man first set his eyes on the Land of Waves…He used his wealth and violence to enter this country, and before anyone knew it, he had taken complete control of the island’s maritime transportation and shipping. Having a tight grip on the ocean, in an island nation like the Land of Waves, means having control of finance, the government, the people…everything. The one thing Gato fears…is the completion of the bridge…that has been under construction for some time now. Sakura: I see. Since you’re the one building the bridge, you’ve become a hindrance. Sasuke: Then, those ninjas from before were Gato’s men…? Kakashi: But I don’t understand. Your opponent is a dangerous one, who will even use ninja. Why did you hide that fact from us when you made your request? Tazuna: The Land of Waves…is a very poor nation, and even feudal lords have no money. Of course, we ordinary citizens have no money either. We cannot afford to make requests of B-rank or higher…Well, if you pull out of the mission when I land ashore, I will, no doubt, be killed. Killed sometime before I make it home. But there’s no need for concern. Should I die, my cute grandchild who will turn eight…will only cry his heart out! Naruto: Uhh… Sakura: Ehh… Tazuna: And…my daughter will only blame the Konoha ninja for the rest of her live and grieve in solitude! Oh, it’s not your fault at all! Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto: Hmm… Kakashi: Well…I guess we have no choice. Let’s continue as his bodyguards. Tazuna: Oh! I am most grateful! Tazuna (Thinking): I won. Kaji: We’ll be arriving soon. Tazuna. It appears we haven’t been noticed up until this point… Tazuna: Thanks.
Naruto: Heh…
Kaji: This is as far as I go. See you around. Tazuna: Yeah. You’ve been a big help. Kaji: Be careful.
Tazuna: Okay! Ge me home safely. Kakashi: Right. Kakashi (Thinking): When they next attack, it won’t be Chunin, but elite level Jonin. Cripes!
Naruto: Huh? Hmm! Naruto (Thinking): I won’t let this guy do all the fun stuff anymore!
Naruto: There!
Kakashi, Tazuna, and Sakura: …! Naruto: Heh…just a mouse. Sakura: Quit trying to show off! There was nothing there in the first place! Kakashi: Please, Naruto. Don’t use kunai knives recklessly. They’re really dangerous. Sasuke: *sighs* Tazuna: Hey brat! Don’t be doing anything confusing! Naruto: Huh? I sense a presence there! No, over here?!
Naruto: There!
Sakura: Stop it, already!
Naruto: Hng! S…someone’s really been targeting us the whole time! Sakura: Yeah right! Knock it off, you!
Sakura: Naruto! What have you done?! Naruto: It’s a bunny!
Naruto: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…I’m sorry, bunny. Tazuna: It’s just a rabbit, eh. Kakashi (Thinking): That’s a snow rabbit. But that doesn’t explain its fur color…The coat turns white only during winter when there is little sunlight. Which means…that snow rabbit was raised indoors without sunlight to be used as a Kawarimi.
Kakashi (Thinking): Guess they’re already here… Naruto: I’m sorry… Zabuza (Thinking): I see…The Demon Brothers wouldn’t be enough to take on these guys. The Copy Ninja from Konohagakure, “Sharingan” Kakashi is with them…
Kakashi: Nuh?! Everyone get down!
Kakashi (Thinking): If I’m not mistaken, he’s… Naruto (Thinking): Here we go! Here we go, here we go, here we go! I’m going to do it this time. I won’t lose to Sasuke! Kakashi: Well, well. If it isn’t the rogue ninja of Kirigakure, Momochi Zabuza. Naruto (Thinking): Rogue ninja? Whatever. What’s important now is…Ready…Go!
Kakashi: You’re in the way. Get back, you guys. Naruto: Why?! Kakashi: He’s on a totally different level from the guys from the other day. Kakashi (Thinking): His being our opponent means…
Naruto: Huh? Sakura: Oh? Kakashi (Thinking): That things might be tricky as I am now. Zabuza: I assume you are Kakashi, the Sharingan user… Sasuke: Ah! Zabuza: Sorry, but…I’ll have you hand over the old man. Naruto (Thinking): Huh? Huh? Sharingan? What’s that? Sakura (Thinking): What? What is he talking about? Is this guy strong? Tazuna (Thinking): Sharingan… Kakashi: Get in Manji battle formation, you guys. Protect Tazuna…Don’t involve yourself in the fight. Sakura: Huh? Kakashi: That’s the teamwork in this situation.
Naruto: Huh?! Kakahsi: Fight me. Naruto (Thinking): W…what’s this eye…? Zabuza: Well now…I never expected to see the rumored Sharingan this soon…This is an honor. Naruto: Everyone’s been saying Sharingan…What is it?! Sasuke: Sharingan. Power that the light of the eye generates, and the pupil emanates. The user of the so-called Dojutsu is said to possess the vision to see through all Genjutsu, Taijutsu, and Ninjutsu, and is able to deflect them. The Sharingan is a type of eye that is unique to the user of the Dojutsu. However, that is not the only power of the Sharingan. Zabuza: Well said. That is not all. What’s more frightening is that such an eye can assess an opponent’s techniques and copy them.
Zabuza: When I was in the Anbu Black Ops of Kirigakure, search information about you was in the Bingo Book I would carry around with me. There was also something else in the book…About the man who has copied over one thousand skills…Kakashi the Copy Ninja. Sakura (Thinking): What? Kakashi Sensei is that incredible a ninja? Naruto: W…wow! Sasuke (Thinking): What does this mean? The Sharingan…is a special trait that appears in only a select few even among the Uchiha clan. Could it be, that this guy… Zabuza: Let’s end the talking here. I must kill that old man immediately. Tazuna: …!
Zabuza: But, Kakashi, it seems I have to defeat you first.
Naruto: Over there! Sakura: And he’s even on the water?
Kakashi (Thinking): He’s building up quite a bit of Chakra! Zabuza: Ninpo: Kirigakure no Jutsu.
Naruto: He’s vanished?! Sakura: Sensei! Kakashi: He’ll probably come to erase me first… Sakura: What is he? Kakashi: Momochi Zabuza. He’s an Anbu Black Ops member in Kirigakure and is known as the “silent killing” technique expert. Naruto: S…silent? Kakashi: As the name suggests…it’s a klling skill that’s implemented in an instant in silence.
Kakashi: By the time you realize it, it’s possible you may find yourself in the afterlife. I haven’t totally mastered the use of my Sharingan. So don’t lower your guard, you guys. Well, if we fail, we’ll only die. Sakura: How can you be so carefree?! Naruto: The mist is steadily getting thicker! Tazuna: The Land of Waves is surrounded by ocean. So mist rises very easily.
Sakura: Sensei! Zabuza: Eight spots. Sakura: Huh? What? Zabuza: The larynx, the spine, the lungs, the liver…the jugular and the subclavian veins. The kidneys, the heart. Now then, which vulnerable spot would be good?
Sasuke (Thinking): What an intense thirst for blood! If I take even one breath, or move my eyes, I will be marked and killed. That’s what I’m feeling. If I’m stuck like this for an hour, I’ll go mad! Facing a Jonin’s intent to kill…This sensation is like having my life being held in limbo…No way! I’d rather die to escape this feeling! Kakashi: Sasuke. Don’t worry. I’ll protect you with my life. I will not allow my comrades to be killed. Zabuza: I wonder about that…
Tazuna, Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto: …! Zabuza: It’s over.
Sakura, Sasuke, Tazuna, and Naruto: …!
Naruto: Sensei! Behind you!
Zabuza: Die!
Zabuza: Hmm!
Zabuza (Thinking): Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu? It can’t be!
Zabuza (Thinking): In this mist…did he actually copy me?
Kakashi: Don’t move. It’s over.
Episode RatingStory & Pacing (9.1/10)
Characterization & Themes (9.0/10)
Action & Strategy (9.2/10)
World-Building & Lore (9.0/10)
Suspense & Atmosphere (9.3/10)
Comedy & Emotional Impact (8.5/10)
Final Verdict: 9.0/10 – The Best Episode So FarThis episode brilliantly blends world-building, suspense, action, and character development, delivering the first true ninja battle of the series.
Overall, this is a near-perfect episode that solidifies the stakes and tension of the Land of Waves arc, setting up a battle that will define the early Naruto series. |