Kakashi was captured and Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must defend against Zabuza’s attacks. At first Naruto was scared and inteded to flee, but he remembered his promise he swore on pain. He has no other choice but to fight, so they can save Kakashi and keep Tazuna alive. Naruto realizes that he must work together with Sasuke to save Kakashi. Will the combined effort of the two allow them to free Kakashi and defeat Zabuza?

The opening replays the battle between Kakashi and Zabuza leading up to Zabuza’s capture. Naruto and co are impressed that Kakashi has declared the match over. Zabuza taunts him, declaring that Kakashi won’t be able to capture him so easily. He then appears behind Kakashi and kicks him backwards. Kakashi disappears into the river as Zabuza chases him with his big sword.

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