Zabuza

Zabuza Momochi first gained renown during one of Kirigakure's Academy graduation events, where he singlehandedly killed all of his
peers. Zabuza would later become one of
the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist where h
e acquired his giant Kubikiri Hocho. At some
point in time, Zabuza found a young boy
named Haku wandering the countryside,
and offered to take Haku in as his tool. Haku
accepted and became loyal to Zabuza,
learning from Zabuza and protecting him
whenever necessary. Zabuza eventually attempted a coup d'état on Kirigakure by trying to assassinate the Mizukage. The coup failed, forcing Zabuza and his subordinates to leave the country. In the hopes of gaining funds for a second coup, Zabuza becomes a mercenary assassin, killing anyone if the price is right.

 

Being from Kirigakure, Zabuza excels in water-oriented jutsu, frequently launching large bodies of water at opponents for attack. In addition to the offensive capabilities of his water jutsu, Zabuza is a highly skilled assassin. By blanketing the area in mist, Zabuza can blind an opponent and then locate them by the sounds they make and kill them without their noticing his presence. This talent with assassination is very well-known, as even the ninja of Konohagakure are familiar with Zabuza's history. Despite his abilities, Zabuza repeatedly fails to kill Tazuna, a target given to him by Gato, because of the protection of Kakashi Hatake. After Kakashi leaves Zabuza unable to battle further, Gato revokes their contract and instructs his men to kill Tazuna and Zabuza. Unwilling to let Gato have his way, Zabuza kills him, though he is heavily injured in the process and dies of his wounds.