Before Kakashi can deliver a final blow, a mysterious "hunter-nin" (later revealed as Haku) appears, seemingly killing Zabuza with senbon needles and taking the body away.
Naruto and Sasuke execute a brilliant strategy involving a Fūma Shuriken and Transformation Jutsu to trick Zabuza, successfully freeing Kakashi from the Water Prison Technique. Naruto EP09 [CWT].mp4
The episode ends with Kakashi collapsing from extreme fatigue due to the heavy chakra toll of using the Sharingan. File Metadata Analysis Before Kakashi can deliver a final blow, a
This episode is a pivotal moment in the Land of Waves Arc , establishing the power levels of jonin level ninja. Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior! | Narutopedia | Fandom File Metadata Analysis This episode is a pivotal
Kakashi reveals the full power of his Sharingan, copying Zabuza's water-based techniques—most notably the Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu —to overwhelm and defeat him.
"Sharingan no Kakashi" (写輪眼のカカシ). Original Air Date: November 28, 2002.