DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO. THAT HONOR GOES TO KISHIMOTO-SAMA
A/N: I don't like this chapter but I needed it as a stepping stone to the chunin exam chapter. I don't think I'll get the next chapter up so fast because I've been on away from home the last two weeks with extra time to write but I go home in the morning. I will be working on getting it up soon though I hope you all like it! :)
"Training starts now." Kakashi told his students
After letting Sakura explain about Chakra and using it in Jutsu Kakashi then instructs his students to gather their chakra in their feet and use it to propel themselves to walk straight up the tree without using their hands.
Naruto only got a couple of steps up the tree, and Sasuke got halfway up his tree but nearly smashed it. Sakura however climbed the entire tree the first time out.
'She has amazing Chakra control even more so than me. That's fantastic.' A swell of fatherly pride flew through Kakashi as he thought that to himself.
"Well looks like the female of the squad has the most advanced chakra control. Well done Sakura. Not only does Sakura understand chakra she can control and maintain it as well. We spoke about someone becoming Hokage one day didn't we? Well it seems Sakura has the best chance of that. Wouldn't you say? And as for the great Uchiha Clan well maybe they're not so great after all."
"That's enough Sensei! You talk too much!" Sakura yelled at Kakashi.
'That's it I think they're motivated. Of course Naruto and Sasuke both have far more chakra within. If this training works their mastery of chakra will become a valuable asset. However I wish Sakura wouldn't worry so much about what Sasuke thinks of her. He's never getting anywhere near her anyway. I'll see to that. I told her the day she was born no boys and I meant it damnit. Kakashi ran a hand through his hair tiredly.
After sending Sakura to protect the bridge builder he focused his attention on the boys watching try again and again to master their chakra enough to walk up the trees.
'I wish I could have gone on to teach Sakura to walk on water but I need to make sure the boys get this tree climbing first. I hope she's alright over there with Tazuna.'
After a few days and all-nighters designed to one-up the other, the boys mastered the tree climbing exercise. Kakashi for one was glad. He was sick of only seeing Sakura once they got back from dinner.
It was the next day that Zabuza attacked again this time bringing the hunter-nin Haku from last time. Kakashi took on Zabuza whilst Sasuke and Naruto took Haku. Sakura took guard over the bridge builder which relieved Kakashi greatly, he knew he wasn't helping Sakura's growth as a kunoichi but he just wanted her to be as safe as possible.
During Sasuke and Naruto's battle with Haku Naruto lost control unleashing some of the Kyuubi's chakra. Kakashi worried that his seal had broken which would put them all in danger and wondered what had set it off. Naruto managed to get it under control. Kakashi got his fight to Zabuza to a point where he was about to pierce Zabuza with his chidori when Haku jumped in front of his master to take the fatal blow. It was then that the man who hired Zabuza – Gato – appear in the hopes to betray Zabuza once he had finished his task. Zabuza then turned on Gato and helped Team Seven take him down before dying next to his longtime subordinate after realizing Haku's worth to him. It was then Kakashi realized that Sasuke had almost died during his battle with Haku with both Naruto and Sakura thinking he really was dead until Sasuke had awoken while Sakura cried over him. Team Seven had put Haku and Zabuza's bodies to rest while Naruto realized his Nindo.
After Tazuna finished building the bridge he decided to call it The Great Naruto bridge. Team Seven had finished their mission and it was time to head back home to Konoha. Team Seven were all relieved to be going home and Kakashi couldn't wait to get charm on Sakura's bracelet.
NEXT CHAPTER: CHAPTER FIVE: KAKASHI-SENSEI AND IRUKA-SENSEI CLASH AND A FATHER'S GUIDE TO COPING WITH YOUR DAUGHTER'S CHUNIN EXAM.
