(A/N: So sorry it took so long! I hope you all forgive me about how long it took but I ran into some computer troubles. Here's the chapter I promised a while ago and I'll try to get the next one up! Enjoy!)
Chapter 7
Naruto is now twelve years old. He has learned a whole array of new jutsu's and he went through another two transformations. Kyuubi-sama informed him that the last one wouldn't come until he was fifteen, unless dire circumstances aroused. Naruto was a bit happy at that, knowing the intense pain wasn't going to come for a while.
Haku had become so strong and fast, that he was able to match Naruto easily. He learned many of his Blood Line Limit techniques, and was soon faster than Naruto. Naruto only laughed hysterically at this news saying, "If I take these weights off, you'd better hope that you'll even survive a second!"
That's when they found out that Naruto had twenty-five pound weights on his wrists, upper arms, upper legs and ankles. Haku adopted the idea but with lighter weights for now. Even Zabuza got weights, allowing them both to increase their speed greatly. Naruto showed them almost as much as they showed him and soon, they were all good friends. Naruto would always be the strongest, since the Kyuubi was inside him and he soon learned Zabuza's dream. He wanted to make a small army of the best ninja and take over the Country of the Waves.
Naruto liked the idea. Kyuubi-sama liked it too, ordering Naruto to protect the weaklings for as long as possible so the dream would be a success. Then they will either kill Zabuza or make him step down from reign. Naruto accepted with a heavy heart. They were nice to him and were his friends. But he had to listen to Kyuubi-sama, or else he'll make him weak again. Naruto didn't want that.
Naruto told them what would happen if he got mad, or was forced into a small area. They were scared after, never trying to make him go indoors. Naruto smiled at that. They understood why he never got mad, and the consequences that happened if he did. Soon, Zabuza accepted a job that would prove easy enough.
They had to kill an old man that was supposed to be lightly guarded and escorted by a team of genins. The job paid a handsome sum for the death of an old bridge builder. They started out and hid in the trees for a while. The stupid old man should be coming soon, because it's been hours since they stopped. Finally, some figures appeared in the distance. Naruto sniffed the air and caught the scent of ANBU members.
"Shit! The old man has extra protection. Several ANBU members plus the brats hired for the damn escort." Naruto whispered to his friends.
"This should prove fun, right?" Haku smirked at Zabuza. He only nodded, and kept looking at the approaching group. Naruto jumped away from the two to get a better look. They watched him go, not really caring. They knew what he was going to do, and they knew he wouldn't get caught.
Naruto jumped into another tree and watched the group walk by. He didn't even bother to look at the ANBU but looked at the young and weak ones with them. There was one girl in the group. She had pink hair that was held back with a blue metal plated bandana, with her bangs hanging on the sides of her face. Naruto couldn't see her eyes, but he was no longer interested in her. He looked at the second, who was a teenager, by the look of him.
He wore white shorts with a blue shirt that hid his neck. His metal plated bandana was on his forehead and tied up in the back. He had black hair and his eyes were a dark color. Naruto looked at the third one and saw that it was a fat kid eating something that was in this aluminum bag he had. He looked at the guy behind them, and to his surprise, it was Kakashi.
Naruto silently made his way back to the group and waited for them to get here. They must have sensed something because they suddenly stopped and did some hand signals. Naruto cursed and ran back to the spot he was before. Zabuza and Haku jumped out in front of them, waiting for Naruto to appear behind them. Kakashi saw Zabuza and said, "Hello Zabuza, do you know where the boy is?"
"Why would I know?"
"Because we were 'informed' that he would be in the group."
"Look yourself," Zabuza gestured with his hand for them to look behind them. There stood Naruto, smiling stupidly. The boy with the blue shirt smirked and walked forward, attempting to engage Naruto in battle. Kakashi stopped him and said, "This boy is too advanced for you, Sasuke. Go and help protect the old man."
Sasuke gave Naruto one more smirk, but backed off. Kakashi walked forward and smiled, "Hey, Naruto. How are you this fine day?"
"So that pathetic excuse of a Hokage told you who I was?" Naruto smirked.
Kakashi ignored the insult and walked forward some more. Naruto backed off, not wanting Kakashi to come closer.
"Why don't you want me to come close? We're all friends here." Kakashi smiled again, taking a step forward.
"I don't let anyone close. Back off before I decide to get mad."
Kakashi knew what he meant and stopped. Naruto smirked, knowing that Kakashi was afraid of him. That served Naruto well.
Zabuza did a Mist Technique and Naruto quickly ran around Kakashi before he could do anything else. He silently ran up to the girl, put his hand over her mouth and whispered 'boo' in her ear before jumping away. The girl was trying to get away, but it was useless. Naruto felt her heartbeat quicken and he loved how scared she was.
He knocked her out and jumped down to grab another one. He went after the cocky guy next, knowing he was going to be an easy target. He snuck up behind him, put his hand over his mouth and whispered 'guess who?' before jumping away again. Sasuke was so surprised that he didn't move for a couple of minutes. Then his fear kicked in and he began to struggle. Naruto just knocked him out and put him near the girl.
He just had to roll the fat guy away and he wouldn't have a problem with him anymore but the mist began to lift, giving him less cover. Zabuza never showed him how to do it, so he had to back him up.
Naruto listened for a couple of minutes and pinpointed their location. He never got to them because he suddenly had this uneasy feeling. He knew who was nearby. That damn Orochimaru guy. Naruto didn't have time to deal with him, but he had no choice. He tried to run to Zabuza to help but he was knocked to the ground from behind. Naruto jumped up and faced Orochimaru.
He just stood there, watching with a smirk plastered on his face. Naruto just put on his stupid smile and waited. It wasn't long before Orochimaru attacked head on. Naruto kept his stupid smile on his face and dodged each of his attacks. He then tried punch and kick Orochimaru, but he had good evasiveness. Naruto finally got tired of this guy and jumped away. He quickly removed the weights from his wrists and ankles, making him one-hundred pounds lighter, and much, much faster.
Naruto smiled maliciously and attacked Orochimaru without warning. Orochimaru wasn't able to dodge this time. His punch hit Orochimaru's face head on and he went flying. Naruto smiled, jumped away, quickly replaced his weights and went to Zabuza to help him out.
When he got there, Zabuza was trying to hold off several ANBU while Haku tried to hold off Kakashi and other ANBU. Naruto did some hand signs and called out, "Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
A whole bunch of Naruto clones appeared, catching the attention of everyone. They all attacked, while the real Naruto stood back and watched. He watched them struggle for a bit and then remembered the old man. He looked around for him and saw him being protected by two ANBU members.
Naruto smiled and quickly ran into the forest to sneak up on them. He waited a moment and threw a well aim kunai. It hit him in the back of the neck, killing him instantly. The ANBU turned at the sudden movement of the old man and saw him fall lifelessly. In the next instant, Naruto threw two more kunai and they too fell, dead.
Naruto was just about to call a retreat when a big, thick fingered hand covered his mouth and another arm pinned his arms to his sides. Naruto struggled in the guy's arms, trying to get free. A flare went up and the ANBU retreated. The guy holding him jumped back and retreated. His mission was a success, but so was theirs.
Zabuza saw a flare go up and all the ANBU retreated. There was only one clone left, and he ran up to them.
"The old man is dead, I killed him. But before I could yell out my success, I was taken by a big guy who was obviously on their side! You are not to try and retrieve me, but go back to our employer, gain the prize money, and stay at the mansion until I return." And with that, the clone disappeared with a puff of smoke.
Zabuza and Haku looked at each other, but knew better than to disobey Naruto when he gave an order. They nodded and quickly disappeared, back to the Village of the Waves.
(A/N: If you have any questions or concerns about my story, please review and tell me! The more the better! I'll try to make it a lot better with fights but I can't make any promises because I am not too good at them. Especially typing them out, it's so frustrating at times! Anyway, later!)
