Chapter 1

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An 18 year old Naruto was walking on the lively streets of Konoha. Some villagers greeted him. He was off duty today. At least he thought he was until an AUNBU appeared. "Lord Hokage has summoned you. Report to his office immediately," the ANBU spoke. Naruto immediately used the Hiraishin to get to the Hokage's office. Naruto was trained personally by Minato and Jiraiya themselves. He was also the Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi. As he grew up, he had befriended the Kyuubi and learned that its name was Kurama. He had full control over its power and could use it at any time. As he arrived his father said, "We have sent genin Team 7 for a simple C-rank mission, but they sent a message reporting that they encountered Zabuza Momochi, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, an A-rank missing nin from Kirigakure. You are the only jonin available that can match him, so you will give Team 7 backup. They are currently resting in Wave. Any questions?"

"Nope," he replied.

"Dismissed," Minato said.

Naruto went back to the Namikaze estate and changed into his shinobi outfit. He wore the standard Jonin outfit with a hitai-ate attached to a long pice of black fabric. He wore black shinobi sandals along with it. Lastly, he put on a coat almost an exact replica of Minato's, except without words on the back. He used the Hiraishin to get to the front gate and immediately left for Wave.

He arrived at the bridge builder Tazuna's house. He was extremely hungry. "So are you the back up that we requested, Naruto?" Kakashi Hatake asked.

"Yep," Naruto replied simply. "Is there anything to eat? I'm starving," he asked.

"Yeah, we were just about to have lunch," Kakashi replied as they all ate. Naruto was having a chat with Tazuna and Tsunami when, Inari came out and yelled, "Why do you people fight? Gato will just kill you like he killed my father. I had to grow up without a father!"

"Look punk, you're not the only one who has problems with life. I had to live without a mother. I learned never to give up through my life, no matter how hard things seem. So stop crying over your problems and grow up," Naruto said harshly. "I think I'm done eating," he said as he left the house to go take a nap outside in peace.

He was trying to sleep when he heard a voice. "Hello," he heard. "I know you're not asleep. What are you doing out here?" the voice asked.

"Just trying to take a nap," he replied. "My name is Naruto Namikaze."

"I am Haku. I was here trying to find and collect herbs for my master who was bitten by dogs. He is also a ninja like you," Haku said.

"So you're the hunter nin that works for Zabuza," Naruto said.

Haku was shocked that he had figured it out so fast. "How do you know?"

"There are no ninjas or dogs in this village only Kakashi could have summoned them. He told me he used them in his fight," Naruto said. "Tell me. Why do you work for Zabuza? Why are you so loyal to him?" he asked.

Haku told him her story. "I have no friends. The only person precious to me is Zabuza. I believe protecting your precious people makes you strong."

"You are right. How about I become your first friend," Naruto offered.

"But we are enemies, how can we be friends?" she asked.

"You can stop fighting for Gato, you can come back to Konoha with us. You won't have to continue killing people without reason," Naruto responded.

"I will ask Zabuza, but you are my first friend at least," Haku said. Naruto smiled as Haku left with the herbs.

Time skip to Battle on the Bridge

"So I assume Zabuza wants to continue to fight?" Naruto said.

"Yes, I don't want to, but I will do anything for Zabuza," Haku said.

"My offer still stands, but I will fight you for now," Naruto said. The two fought seriously, having duties to complete.

Meanwhile, Kakashi and Zabuza were fighting intensely and the genin were guarding Tazuna. Kakashi was preparing a Chidori as his dog summons held Zabuza down. Kakashi charged at Zabuza. Haku saw this and screamed, "NO! Zabuza-sama, you can't die. I won't let you. I won't fail you as your tool!" She made a mirror next to herself and Zabuza and teleported in front of Zabuza, trying to shield her master. Naruto saw this and on instinct, used Hiraishin to flash right in front of Haku and took the hit. Haku waited for the impact, but it never came. When she opened her eyes, what she saw almost killed her. Naruto had a huge hold in his chest. "NO! Naruto, don't die!" She yelled. The only other person who cared for her was about to die. Kurama was trying to heal Naruto with as much chakra he could. Kakashi was standing there frozen, thinking that he could've killed his sensei's only son.

"Hahahahaha, how pathetic," a new voice said. Gato.

"What are you doing here, Gato?" Zabuza asked furiously. "I said I could finish the job."

"You actually thought I was going to pay you? No, you're too expensive. These merchants here cost way less," Gato said. "Men, kill these fools."

The army of men charged at them. "Kakashi give me a kunai," Zabuza said. "I'm not fighting for Gato anymore, we're not your enemies." Kakashi gave him what he wanted and Zabuza caught it in his mouth. He charged at the army and men started falling. Zabuza was getting hit by slashes of swords and knives. He could not dodge them in his weakened state. He knew he was going to die here. After, defeating the whole army he was bleeding so much that you couldn't see his face anymore. With a swing of his head he slashed at Gato and killed him. With that, Zabuza also died.

Haku watched in horror. She had just lost two of the people that cared about her. At least she thought she did. No one noticed Naruto was back up, with the hole in his chest gone thanks to Kurama. "At least he died an honorable death," Naruto finally said after a moment of silence.

Haku spun around when she heard a voice she thought she would never hear again. Naruto's voice brought her comfort. There, she saw Naruto completely healed up. "How?" she asked, not being able to say much being in a state of shock. "I'm the Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi, I heal fast," Naruto simply said. Haku rushed at him and hugged him tightly.

"I thought you were dead," Haku said as she cried against Naruto chest.

Naruto chuckled. He said, "I'm an S-class ninja, I don't die that easily. Now, why don't you come back to Konoha with us?"

Haku nodded as the group of ninja started their way back to Konoha. Sasuke glared at Naruto. 'How could he be so strong? He is said to be on par with the Hokage in skill. He is stronger than Itachi. I should have that power!' he thought.

As the group left, Tazuna asked, "What should we name the bridge?"

Tsunami suggested, "How about the Great Zabuza Bridge, he killed Gato." Everyone cheered in approval.

How did you guys like the first chapter? I am still improving on battle scenes. Leave a review for the first chapter!