The next day the people of the island gathered together at the bridge on the rails of the bridge stood the pirates and everyone saw the black pearl still tied to the bridge.

Naruto walked out of the captains cabin on the pearl and up to the bridge of the ship and said "My name is Captain Maelstrom. I am the captain of this ship...the black pearl. Most of you are wondering why I have summoned you here for. The answer is I am deciding if I should remind you people of exactly who you are or have my men kill you all...don't try to run, my men have you all trapped." as he saw how some of the people began to look around with fear.

Tazuna said "What do you want."

Naruto said "Does the name Whirlpool mean anything to you people."

Murmors broke out among some of the older people and Naruto said "Good, I see some of you remember. Now for those of you who don't know this...this island is not actually called Wave. That was the name the murderous traitor Ryu called this land after he betrayed the rightful rulers of this land. This islands true name is Whirlpool country and for those who remember...the King has returned. My true name is Naruto UZUMAKI Namikaze...the last Uzumaki and rightful ruler of Whirlpool."

Murmors broke out again and Naruto pulled out his pistol and fired it into the air scaring everyone and Naruto said "Interupt me again and I'll just kill you all. I don't like repeating myself and I don't like those who disrespect me...Now I have had my crew already kill Gato and his men. I have also had my men remove Ryu from power and he is now dead. But the question I have to ask is how can you people stand there as disgraces to everything your ancestors stood for. Your ancestors faced threats and dangers like Gato and traitor like Ryu and what did they do. They stood up for themselves and fought and sometimes died...but they lived and died as FREE men...but what did you all do...you rolled over and acted like whipped dogs. Your ancestors showed the world the strength of thier backs by being the best sailors in the world. They showed the sweat of thier brows by becoming an example for all other nations to follow...that's right, this island was at one time the capital of the elemental nations. All the other lands of the elemental nations looked here to be lead by your ancestors...and why did they do this...because your ancestors showed the courage of thier hearts and stood up against every enemy that tried to knock them down...everytime they got knocked down they stood back up, wipe the blood from thier noses, drove thier fist into thier enemies mouth knocking out thier teeth before kicking thier ass...but look at you...all dressed in rags and starving because some little fat man act like his shit didn't stink and that because he had money that he could do what he wanted...well guess what. Your ancestors were pirates. They took what they wanted and left nothing behind...If Gato would have tried that shit against them they would have robbed his ass, tied him to a cannon and threw his ass in the ocean on a one way trip to davy jones locker."

Naruto stood up on the rail of the pearl and said "Well I'm here now. I'm not a coward like you. I'll show the world the strength of my back, the sweat of my brow, and the courage of my heart. I'm going to remind the people of this world why Whirlpool was the capital of the elemental nation. I plan to return to this land the strength, the courage, and the heart that flows through my veins. The only question is where will you people stand. Will you stand beside me...or in front of me with my sword through your hearts. The land of Wave is no more. It's people and it's history are gone. It's people all dead because they were weak little cowards who couldn't even stand up against a man and a few thugs when thier so called hero was needing thier help...I see the land of Whirlpool. I see a bridge that will connect Whirlpool to the other nations for the future...and I think I might see a few people of Whirlpool...but if your not one of the people of Whirlpool, then you can get the fuck out of my country. We don't want any cowards here. We want men and women who aren't afraid to show the strength of thier backs, to show thier determination by the sweat of thier brow, and not afraid to stand up for what they believe in with the courage of thier hearts...Your ancestors were sailors, men of the sea's...with Gato dead and his company in chaos, men will try to take over his business and some will try to come here to continue what Gato started...Whirlpool will show them that we are master of our own destiny. My crew here are all a scurvy lot...but each of them is skilled in the ways of the sea. Some are shipwrights, some are sails makers, some are mason workers, some are black smith, and some are captains of my fleet...I plan to turn Whirlpool into the capital of the land but first I plan to turn it into the capital of the sea."

Naruto looked at Tazuna and said "Build your bridge with my blessing Tazuna. Show the world the strength of your back and the sweat of your brow. You have already showed the people here the courage of your heart by trying to lead these people to freedom...but while your doing that any who wish to help bring Whirlpool back to it's former glory need to meet up with my men who have already scouted out the island and have found the best locations for thier skills. Any of you who are the people of Whirlpool and proud to be my people then hear me and follow my orders. I order you to get with these men and begin working with them so when Tazuna finishes his bridge and other nations whose people are so weak they couldn't get here without a bridge will come and see the strength, heart, and courage of our people...I hope some of you have the same blood flowing through you as your ancestors. Carry out your orders...dismissed." as he jumped down and walked toward the plank that connected the bridge to the pearl.

The people began to murmor and team 7 walked over and Kakashi said "That was impressive Naruto. You seem to have become a strong leader."

Naruto said "Maybe...Mr. Rogers."

A black haired pirate said "Yes Captain." as he came over to Naruto and Team 7.

Naruto said "These 3 are the ones I discussed with you earlier. See to it they fulfill thier duties. Do as he tells you and don't use chakra."

Rogers said "Hai captain, come with me ye land lovers." as he began to walk away.

Team 7 looked at Naruto and Sakura said "Naruto I..."

Naruto said "Unless your offering a blowjob I have no interest in listening to you right now wench. I have things I must do as well."

Sakura bit her lip as she glared at Naruto and drew back and threw a punch at him and he grabbed her fist and delivered a knee to her stomach and bent down and whispered in her ear "I didn't know you liked it rough Sakura. I'll be sure to pull your hair while riding your ass later."

Sakura slowly stood up holding her ribs and saw the look on Naruto face and looked down before she turned and began to follow the man and the rest of team 7.

After Naruto was gone he felt a tear slide down his face and he reached up and touched it and frowned as he turned and saw Calypso standing there on the deck of the pearl and she said "Teach 'em to be strong 'ey 'ruto."

Naruto said "What do you want Calypso. I'm doing as you asked of me." as his eyes traveled to the necklace Calypso wore.

Calypso saw this and said "You be desiring some'in 'ruto." as she pulled out a jewel necklace which had a seal on it and a skull and crossbone design.

Naruto said "Only what's mine."

Calypso said "You have what's your's when you give 'e what's mine."

Naruto said "I'm working on it. I've only been back a day."

Calypso walked forward and placed her hand on Naruto chest causing him to gasp and Calypso said "The world can change in a day...I still see you have a bit of destiny in you just as your ancestor Will had in him." as she stepped away causing Naruto to go stiff.

Naruto growled and said "What do you want."

Calypso said "Just checking on the boy's whose heart I have...a storm is coming. Push through it maelstrom." before her body began to disolve into different sea life.

Once she was gone Naruto wiped the last tear from his face and said "Bring me Zabuza and his apprentice...NOW."

The remaining pirates quickly left.

A few minutes later a shushin marked the arrival of Zabuza and his apprentice.

Naruto looked at them and said "So are you ready to go. I want to get this over with as fast as possible."

Zabuza said "Were ready but I thought you weren't going to be ready for a few days."

Naruto said "We have the sea and the wind is at our backs. That's all we need. Go down below and wait until we arive. All hands cast off, release the sails." as he quickly moved to the wheel.

Zabuza glanced at his masked apprentice and moved quickly to the stairs as a few pirates began to move around as it they weren't even there.

Sails were unwrapped, ropes were secured and the ship began to move as Naruto called out orders to his men.

The rest of team 7 followed Rogers to a clearing near one of the furthest beaches and he said "Alright you sorry excuse for land lovers. I don't care who you are. I am only doing what the captain has ordered me to do for you. There are 3 axes there. One for each of you. You are each to cut down 3 trees each and you had better cut them only a foot from where the trunk comes out of the ground. Then after you have cut down your 3 trees you are to cut off all the limbs and branches from the trees as close to the trunk as you can. After that you are to remove the bark from the trunk and put them in a neat pile because it will be used later. All your work better be neat and if I detect any chakra being used in this area I'll come back and give the one responsible 30 lashes with my whip. Now after you do all that you are to dig up the stumps and roots. and be sure to fill back in the holes when you are done...and until your done there will be no food and if I find you slacking off I will give you 10 lashes as punishment. Each man is responsible for his own work. Do you understand."

Kakashi said "What is this for."

Rogers narrowed his eyes and said "I did not give you permision to ask question. Do so again and I'll give you 10 lashes for insubordination. Now I ask you all 3 a question. Do you understand your orders."

Sakura and Sasuke said "Yes." and Kakashi nods and before Kakashi knew it he found himself with a fist in his stomach from Rogers who had pulled out some wires and wrapped Kakashi hands up.

Sasuke started to move and Rogers said "Interfere and you will share his punishment boy." as he whistled and 3 more pirates came out of the woods and Rogers said "Tie him up. I see I'll have to whip that arrogance out of this scurvy dogs hide like captain thought."

The 3 pirates tied Kakashi between 2 trees and cut off his shirt and Rogers pulled a whip off his back and said "10 lashes for insubordination Mr. Hatake. You were asked a question from a supperior and you only gave a half answer. You will learn to answer verbally to the command of your supperiors or the captain or I'll turn you hide into an example for all about the fate of those who defy the captain." As he proceeded to use the whip to give Kakashi 10 lashes across the back.

Once he was done Rogers said "I trust we won't have an issue again Mr. Hatake...what are you both looking at. You have your orders. Carry them out." as he glared at Sasuke and Sakura who quickly grab an ax each and began to cut at the tree.

Rogers walked over and released Kakashi and said "Get to work or I'll have to punish you for being lazy you scurvy dog...you 3, get to work. I want this area cleaned and ready today."

The 3 pirates said "Yes sir." as they used the ax on thier waste to begin cutting trees also.

Kakashi slowly picked himself off the ground and walked over to the ax and looked at Rogers who was glaring at him and said "Permission to speak sir."

Rogers said "Granted."

Kakashi said "Is this just our punishment for failing Naruto or is this standard."

Rogers said "If me or some of the others had our choices we would just kill you and send your sorry asses to Davy Jones locker. Each of us respect the captian and would die for him in a moments notice...You have no idea what he has sacrificed for others. Now get to work."

Kakashi frowned behind his mask and picked up the ax before he walked to a tree and began to cut on it.

Several hours later the black pearl was traveling quickly across the sea and Zabuza came up from below deck and looked around as he saw Naruto at the wheel and began to move toward the bridge when a pirate grabbed his arm and said "I wouldn't do that if I was you landlover."

Zabuza said "Do what."

The pirate said "Disturb the captain while he's busy."

Zabuza said "And why should I listen to you."

The pirate smirked and said "Dead men tell no tales and anyone who goes to the bridge while the captain is there navigating the ship will die. This ship maybe the fastest ship ever...but with Captain Maelstrom on the bridge, not even a god can catch us."

Zabuza said "So we could outrun this Calypso I heard him talking about."

The pirate smirk fell into a frown and said "Be careful what you say landlover. The Captain can outrun Gods no problem...goddesses are faster though...and none is more dangerous then her."

Naruto said "Get a move on you scurvy dog before I send your ass back to Davy Jones Locker."

The pirate paled and said "Hai Captain." as he quickly got back to work.

Naruto saw Zabuza looking at him and said "Do you have a problem Zabuza."

Zabuza flinched under the gaze of Naruto and said "No."

Naruto said "Then I suggest you get back below deck before you are swept over cause thiers a storm coming and I plan to ride through it. Hahahaha." as he turned the wheel and Zabuza turned and saw a storm in the distance and Zabuza paled and thought "He's nuts." as he quickly grab his assistance hand and went below deck.

Back with team 7, Kakashi stood up from where he was shaving his second tree and looked over and saw Sasuke was just starting to shave his first tree of the bark and Sakura was still trying to cut the branches off the tree and looked ready to pass out.

Kakashi looked over at the pirates and thought "Damn, they don't use chakra and they are already on thier 10th tree each."

Just then a thud was heard and Kakashi looked over and saw Sakura had passed out. Before Kakashi could move to check on her Rogers came back into the clearing and said "Do I need to teach you the lesson again about slacking off Mr. Hatake."

Kakashi said "No sir, I just was worried about my student sir."

Rogers said "Get back to work. Everyone is responsible for thier own work. If you can't keep up and fall behind you are left behind because the only dead weight in our crew are dead men before we throw thier bodies into the sea after pulling our swords out of thier hearts. Now get back to work." as he walked over and pulled out a canteen and took a sip before he turned it upside down and poured it on Sakura head.

Sakura startled awake sputtering and before she had a chance to say anything Rogers said "Get up wench. If you can't do a days work then lay back down and I'll break you in right."

Sakura said "I am no WENCH." screaming the last part.

Rogers said "From where I am standing you look like one laying on the ground there, act like one acting weak while others are working, so you must be one so if you stop again before your job is done then I'll let every man in this clearing have a shot at you wench." as he kicked her in the ribs causing her to cough and Rogers said "And yell at me again you better be prepared to back it up because I maybe following the captains order but I have my way of doing things and I have my pride and being yelled at by a wench when my dicks not in her isn't something my pride will let happen more then once."

Sakura turned pale and Rogers grabbed his whip and said "Get back to work before I give you 10 lashes for being lazy."

Sakura stood up and grab the ax and began to work again and Rogers turned using his whip on one of the pirates and said "Get back to work you lazy dog you. There is a time for work and a time for wenches and right now is a time for work. When the Captain returns I'll be sure to let him know about your laziness."

The pirate paled as did the others and got back to work quickly.

Sasuke who had continued to work but had been eying what was going on thought "OK, so he's not just picking on us. He's a bastard to everyone...good job on picking a task master dobe."

Kakashi who was still working said "Permission to speak sir."

Rogers saw Kakashi had continued to work said "Granted."

Kakashi kept working and said "You meantioned when the captain returns, where did he go."

Rogers said "That's none of your concern Mr. Hatake. Now get back to work."

Kakashi said "Hai sir."

Several hours later Sakura slumped to the ground and passed out as she put the last scoop of dirt in her last whole and Rogers walked into the clearing and said "Good job men...I see the wench passed out after a single days work. You are a sorry teacher Mr. Hatake if she passes out after that."

Kakashi kept his mouth shut and Rogers said "Your dismissed for the day. Be sure to be back here at sunrise tomorrow."

Kakashi said "Hai sir...but would it be possible to help me get both my students back to Tazuna place. Sakura past out on the ground and Sasuke passed out on his feet."

Rogers said "They fell behind. Always follow the code Mr. Hatake." as he turned and left.

Kakashi frowned and walked over to Sakura and looked at Sasuke and took Sakura over his shoulder and began to carry her back to Tazuna house.

When he got there Tsunami saw him open the door and gasped and said "What happened."

Kakashi said "She's just exhausted. Could you take her up to her room. I still need to go get Sasuke and I don't think I have the strength to get up the stairs right now."

Tsunami said "You shouldn't work yourself and your students so hard."

Kakashi said "I know...but they wanted to."

Tsunami frowned but took Sakura and said "Go get Sasuke." as she walked up the stairs with Sakura.

The next day Kakashi woke Sasuke up and Sasuke looked around and said "What...how did I get back here."

Kakashi said "I brought you and Sakura back after we finished yesterday. Now get up and get dressed. Tsunami is fixing us some breakfast and we only have an hour before we have to at the clearing again."

Sasuke frowned and said "Is this punishment sensei."

Kakashi was quite a moment and said "Some...but it's also to show how weak we are so we can get stronger. I hate to admit it but I think this might actually be for the best...don't you agree Sakura."

Sasuke turned to the door and saw Sakura with her hair a mess and she was holding herself like she was to soar to even move and Sakura said "I'm to soar to think sensei. I just want to roll over and die...but I'm afraid that if I did they would carry out thier threats."

Kakashi looked down and said "Sakura...the life of a kunoichi isn't an easy one...while I hate the fact they keep using that threat against you, I do think it is a wake up call that you have been needing...I...I couldn't bring myself to do what I should have for you because...because this team reminded me a lot of my team...I saw Sasuke as myself and I saw you as Rin and I saw Naruto as Obito...and like Obito I let Naruto die saving my life...Rin...Rin wound up dying on a mission after she was captured and...well you can guess what happened...because of that I couldn't bring myself to break you of your fangirlism and I couldn't bring myself to give you the wake up call you needed because it kept bringing up memories of what happened to her...for that I'm sorry."

Sakura frowned and said "We should get ready for breakfast." as she turned and limped away.

Sasuke grunted and started to get up and go to the bathroom.

After a quite breakfast where Tazuna and his family was afraid to touch the food as they were afraid to lose an arm or hand in how fast Sasuke and Sakura were eating team 7 walked into the clearing just as the sun began to rise.

Rogers said "Ah, I see you are actually on time once Mr. Hatake. Now you each have 3 trees that are bare. Now the 3 men here who cut the other 30 trees have with them each a 2 man saw. They know how I want all 33 trees cut so you each will be paired up with one of these men. Each man will pull and then you will pull. I want all 33 trees cut into the right size by noon. If you do then you can have lunch for 1 hour of bread, cheese, and water but if you don't then you won't have lunch. You will continue on to the second half of your job...building row boats. The blacksmith has already started working on making nails and hammers. I expect all 11 row boats to be finished today...now daylights wasting, get to work." as he cracked his whip.

The 6 broke apart into 3 pairs and began to saw on the trees.

Out at sea, as the sun began to rise Naruto laughed and said "Well done you scurvy dogs. We have tamed another storm this night. Now lets continue on our coarse. Next stop...The land of Water."