Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26472032-20150607221142/@comment-7292165-20150609221740

It just doesn't seem that Zabuza has what it takes to take down Kisame. He's good n' all but not good enough to defeat Kisame.
 * Kisame has a lot more chakra, Samehada to absorb Zabuza's chakra if necessary, stronger and better ninjutsu of water and earth. Databooks say he has fire release but he has no jutsus of it so it doesn't matter. Kisame could make the area his play field or shroud he and Zabuza in water and fuse with Samehada, giving him an even bigger edge.
 * Zabuza is highly skilled with silent killing. It could be assumed Kisame may be but hasn't shown it. Zabuza like Kisame swings their sword pretty fast for its size. Zabuza has a few decent water ninjutsu.