Naruto's Journal
April 24th, 1932
We crossed the Fire/Wave Border without too much fuss. On the Fire Country end, you got troops gearing up and preparing. Had tanks and even samurai along with them. I managed to snag a newspaper with my Sexy Belle technique (ain't a soldier alive that can resist tits like those-And those that can, well, I can just punch 'em), which shed some light on the situation.
Apparently Wave was in turmoil. And I bet we had the very reason for it with us right now.
Tazuna admitted as such. He didn't expect us to continue on with him, to leave his beautiful daughter and wonderful grandson and his whole country to the mercy of Gato and his thugs. He laid it on thick but damn if his emotions weren't genuine.
So I cheerfully said that I'd be more than happy to continue escorting him-Provided he gave me his daughter's hand in marriage.
I swear I was joking. I really swear it. But he agreed. Right off the bat.
Sakura weren't too happy about that. Sasuke, that bastard, just looked amused. Kakashi was the same. They all agreed to continue the mission though. But now I gotta tolerate Kakashi's jokes about "not disappointin' my new bride" and his advice regardin' the wedding night, Sasuke's smirking, and Sakura's anger.
Still, this is a sure as hell sight more interestin' a mission than planting and harvesting crops or painting fences. Wonder if the new Hanabi Shrine movie's out in Wave now.
Avenger's Log, 4/25/1932
Mission was ambushed once we reached client's home island. First indication something was wrong was rabbit. Coat was white. Indicated it had been kept inside since winter. Either pet, or replacement. In this case both.
Only warning we had before a marmaluke nearly took off our heads. Managed to get look at sword as it passed overhead-Familiar. Knew it had to come from Water country, their elite Marines use this style of sword.
Was right. Was very pleased with myself when owner of sword revealed himself to be Zabuza Momochi. Ex-Kiri Marine. Best of the best of the best.
Kakashi ordered us to protect Tazuna while he fought Zabuza. Killing intent from both was incredible. Felt as though very air was trying to strangle me. Haruno looked like she might faint, didn't. Uzumaki also not bothered, except when it appeared I was bringing my own sword to my throat.
Was not. Was merely checking it closely for wear and tear.
Kakashi was captured by Zabuza by employment of Liquid Lobster Trap Technique. Embarrassing. He has my family's bloodline, why would he fall for such a trap? Zabuza Water spell specialist. Can use water in many different ways. How is this surprising?
Disappointed in teacher. Decided to save his sorry ass with Naruto, if only to keep the paperwork down. Sakura offered suggestions, Naruto and I made them into an actual plan.
Naruto pretended to be unable to water walk. I attacked Zabuza with Fire Crow Murder Technique (launching crows made of fire at Zabuza-Group of crows = murder). Crows contained throwing knives. Zabuza forced to defend. Naruto popped out beneath Zabuza, throwing knife launched. Zabuza forced to release Kakashi or be killed.
Naruto attempted to finish off enemy with gun, but left safety on. Nearly got his stupid ass killed by Zabuza had Kakashi not stepped in. The Colonel (Kakashi) is quite formidable when given the chance. Matched Zabuza's Water Dragon Technique with ease, and turned his Waterfall o' Doom right back on him.
Naruto embarassed. Kakashi made comment regarding "misfirings" and "women". Didn't understand. Sakura sure seemed mad. Blushed a lot too.
Zabuza was killed then, by needles. Hunter nin appeared. Female I believe. Said she would take Zabuza back. Wished us luck on our mission before vanishing. Kakashi then collapsed. Forced to drag him to Tazuna's home.
Kakashi unpredictable. Irritating. One minute lame, next minute badass, now lame again. Decided to give him a break and told Tazuna's daughter of her impending nuptials. Naruto's reaction worth it.
Tazuna's daughter's (Tsunami) reaction unexpected.
Am not feeling insecure. Am not.
Going to go blow stuff up. Will make me feel better.