The Fourths Legacy

Chapter 3

By: AvalonNakamura

A/N: Well guys here is Chapter 3 I am sorry it took a bit my muse was playing stepmania. ~glares at her~ Well I am back though. And I hope you guys like this chapter. I decided to change the title of the story. This was brought about by the fact that it is really about how he got what he wanted. So enjoy.

The walk back to Konoha was rather pleasant. At least, it was to the cycloptic Jonin. He merely had to deal with Zabuza's questions pertaining to the village and the weird looks he was given when he told Zabuza that most Jonins in the village were happy to teach the new generation.

"I still don't get it, Kakashi...the idea of Jonin constantly teaching instead of going on a mission."

At this, Kakashi looked up from his book and observed Zabuza's face. "It is quite normal, Zabuza. Unlike Kirigakure, we in Konoha strive to protect the children and help them become even stronger."

Zabuza seemed to think a bit and then nodded. "I just pray that I am not stuck being someone's stupid Sensei. Raising Haku was tough enough. Mainly when she hit 13. God...I had to find someone to explain a situation to her. That was embarrassing..."

Zabuza backed up and he managed to barely block the senbon as a blushing Haku glared at him. "Zabuza-sama! Why would you mention that!"

Zabuza narrowed his eyes towards the girl. "I am not your master, Haku. I am your friend. You will not call me Sama again. And I merely was engaged in talking with our new allies."

At his harsh tone, Haku wilted in her rage a bit, only to huff and turn back to the Genin at which Sakura spoke up. "Even if you are just talking, Zabuza-san., you shouldn't mention a girl's personal issues."

At this, even Sasuke and Naruto nodded. Haku looked relieved that they were siding with her on this issue. She then looked at Naruto and blushed lightly when she saw his face was pink. He must have been thinking about what Zabuza-san said.

"Umm, Naruto-san? May I ask...why didn't you kill me when we were fighting?"

He looked at her and then began to think a bit. He stopped and looked up to the sky before turning and looking straight at her.

"Honestly, I didn't want to hurt you and I knew you really didn't want to hurt us either. I didn't sense any hatred in your attacks. Not like I felt from others."

At those words, Haku looked down lightly before she looked back at Zabuza, only to see him smiling and laughing lightly with Kakashi.

"I don't like to hurt anyone."

At this Zabuza finally spoke up. "You're soft, Haku, but that is what makes you who you are. I am glad I never could change you from that."

Haku blushed lightly under that phrase and continued to walk along with Sasuke and Sakura and Naruto only to whitness the one thing she never expected.

"Dobe, fight me."

"What was that, Teme?"

Haku stopped as did Sakura as Kakashi sighed lightly as Zabuza watched on in amusement. The two looked ready to fight and he always did enjoy seeing two ninjas fighting.

"Mou! Stop it, you two! Sasuke-kun! Naruto! We don't have time right now. Besides! Sasuke-kun, why would you want to fight Naruto?"

The Pinkette looked between the two boys and then was startled as Haku lightly placed one of her hands on her shoulder.

"Let them go. They want to see who is stronger. It is eating at them both now."

Sakura turned and looked at Haku, her eyes flaming.

"It is easy to see Sasuke-kun is stronger. Why do they have to fight?!"

"Cause they don't know, Sakura." This was spoken by the cyclopean ninja.

Needless to say, Sakura was confused by Kakashi. He stopped beside the two girls as Zabuza stood behind them. Zabuza looked between the two boys and smirked behind his bandages.

"The orange one is stronger..." Haku nodded when Zabuza said this, only to have Sakura go a bit wide eyed.

"What are you talking about? Naruto isn't stronger than Sasuke!"

Kakashi looked at her his eye hard as he spoke. "It was Naruto who killed half of the men there, Sakura. You felt it yourself. The strength and power Naruto possesses; it is driving Sasuke mad that Naruto has gotten this strong. But you're right. We don't have the time for this."

At that, Kakashi walked over to the two boys who looked to be ready to attack each other and he stepped in between them both.

"Knock it off, both of you. If you want to see who is better, wait till we get back to Konoha and then you can settle it in a spar. Do you both hear me?"

At this, Sasuke glared hard at Kakashi only to grunt and turn and begin walking towards the village again as Naruto just looked at the ground. And he turned to Kakashi. "Don't stop us, Kakashi-sensei!"

He then started walking towards the village his hands in his pockets. "Are they always like that, Sharingan Kakashi?"

"Yes they are, Zabuza. Naruto seeks to be recognized as Sasuke's equal, and Sasuke seeks to be the best and refuses to acknowledge anyone. That causes this to always happen."

Zabuza looks towards the boys and then looks back to Haku who has a look of worry on her face.

"Kakashi...What would you say if I offered to train Naruto? That will keep the two of them from fighting a lot."

Kakashi nodded slightly and continued walking as the two girls moved fast to catch up to the guys.

"I agree to it on one condition. You prove yourself worthy to the Hokage. It is his decision, not mine."

The group continued towards Konoha in relative silence. They walked only sounds being occasional talking among Haku, Sakura, and Naruto. They approached the gates of Konoha; the two Chunin guards moved to stand in the way. "State your business!"

"Team 7 returning from a C rank mission turned A Rank. We also have Ninjas seeking Refuge."

As the scared ninja moved aside to let the group pass he spoke quickly, "Report to the Hokage immediately."

Kakashi nodded as they began to walk through the village Zabuza and Haku continued to move their eyes all around as they saw the glares a certain Ninja was getting as they walked through the village.

'Why…do they glare at Naruto with such hate? I have never seen a Village openly hate a ninja.' As Haku let her thoughts wander, she watched as one villager pointed towards Naruto and gave a look of disgust as they were talking with another villager. Soon they reached the Hokage tower and began to climb the tower. A few Anbu started to follow them silently, curious as to why two ninja from the bingo book where here. As they reached the doors to the Hokage's chambers, the two Anbu guards looked a bit wary but proceeded to open the doors and allow the three Genin and the three Jonin entrance the chambers.

"Welcome back, Kakashi. I have heard your mission was upgraded to an A Rank. Would you care to explain why?"

As the old man continued to stamp his papers Kakashi nodded. "We originally thought it was only an escort mission. It turned out that we had high level ninjas to deal with. And keep him safe. They were hired by a local crime boss. We completed the mission though easily, Hokage-sama."

As the Hokage stamped the last page, he looked up at Kakashi, his eyes hard.

"And will you explain why you decided to bring two renegade Ninja here?"

At those words Zabuza and Haku looked to be ready to bolt if they needed to.

"Yes, Hokage-sama. They have requested refuge with Konohagakure and have asked to join our Ninja ranks. They seek to become allies of Konoha."

As the Hokage sat there he looked at the two rouge Ninja and sighed a bit.

"It would risk a war with kirigakure if I accept them both. I could accept the one you call Haku with no problem, Kakashi."

At this Zabuza and Haku both crouched to get ready to bust through the window to get away.

"However! If your report was changed, Kakashi...to make it so you killed them, then we would have no problem in allowing them both in our ranks."

At this, Kakashi smiled slightly towards the Hokage. "But of course, Hokage-sama. I forgot to mention that I killed them. I will change my report right away."

As Kakashi took the scroll and proceeded to alter the report to make it so that he killed them both. The Hokage took out two Konoha head bands and placed them down as he looked up at Zabuza.

"Demon of the Mist, you are to cut all ties with Kirigakure. You are to swear your Loyalty to Konoha. Do you understand?"

Zabuza nodded as he looked at the Hokage. "Yes, Hokage-sama, I do."

The Hokage nodded; he spoke again as he lit his pipe, "However, since you attacked Konoha Shinobi, you will be punished. I sentence you to a week in jail. And your first 200 missions will have docked pay as a fine. Now...For this young lady, what would you rank her at Kakashi?"

As Kakashi finished up the report he looked up. "I did not fight with her, Hokage-sama, but Sasuke and Naruto did. They would have a better idea of her skills."

As the Hokage turned his eyes to the two Genin, Sasuke and Naruto looked at each other and then sighed at the same time. Sasuke spoke up first, "She easily beat me and my newly awakened Sharingan. She is easily a Jonin."

Naruto nodded lightly. "She is very, very strong. I would say she is at least ANBU or Special Jonin."

Nodding lightly the Hokage looked at the girl. "We will meet the difference. Haku, you will be a Special Jonin of Konohagakure. Zabuza, you shall be a Jonin."

As they both nodded Zabuza turned as two Anbu landed nearby.

"Please follow us Zabuza-san! We will escort you to the jail."

Zabuza nodded as the female with the cat mask placed a pair of handcuffs on the man and began to lead him out with his new head band hanging out of his pocket. Haku gently took the other one and tied it around her forehead. She looked at the Hokage waiting for any orders.

"Well...Since you and Zabuza both will need a place...I guess..."

He took out a scroll and read it lightly. "Haku...Naruto. I wish you to move in together. As well as Zabuza. You are all alone in this village, as sad as it is. I offer you all a place to live. The place is in the nicer area of the village. It is an old large house. I give it to you, Naruto. Consider it a gift." The Hokage offered the scroll to Naruto. "For now, Naruto, your mission is to rest up and get used to your new home. Same for you too, Haku. The rest of Team 7 has this week off. Dismissed!"

As Sakura and the others left, Naruto looked at the scroll and smiled before grabbing Haku's hand. She began to blush lightly as he started dragging her towards the new home.

"Come on, Haku-chan! Let's go see our new home! Though I wouldn't be surprised if you moved out. Most people don't want me living near them, let alone with them." he said as he dragged her towards the new home.

As they reached the modest sized home Haku and Naruto both stared in awe of the building. It was old, but it looked to be clean save for a small bit of dust on the windows.

"We…We're home. "

Naruto said as he unlocked the door and stepped in.

To Be Continued....

A/N #2: Hey all sorry about the lameness of this chapter. I decided to make it a longer series than I originally planned. So I plan on making it more detailed as best I can. Lots of thanks to King Hawke for betaing this bad boy. And lots of love to my readers who are putting up with my crappy writing.