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"Ice Style: Zero Emergence"

Haku shot forward, charging at Naruto, it was so fast he barely had anytime to dodge. He was hit by a fist and got sent back. He looked up and saw Haku with her body encased in what seemed like armor.

"It seems durable, her speed has also increased tenfold."

He looked at her and saw her face was blank of any emotion. Naruto gave a half smile. She wasn't holding back anymore. He stood up and Haku rushed him again. He dodged the first few punches, but was again sent flying. He scowled and went through hand seals.

"Emerald Style: Dragon Speed!" He yelled and a bright green skinny dragon shot off and chased Haku.

Haku tried running away, but it proved futile as it finally hit her. She stood up and her face still showed no emotion. More ice spread around her body and shot off at Naruto with high Jounin speeds. Naruto channeled chakra to his feet and ran at Haku.

He formed a one handed sigh and a blade of pink crystal formed on his arm. He slashed at Haku; she managed to dodge and sent a spinning kick to Naruto, which he dodged. He jumped back and she did the same.

Naruto closed his eyes and started recovering a little strength. "You're strong." He opened his eyes and looked at Haku. "This is the hardest battle I've ever had." He started walking towards Haku and chakra started to circle around Naruto

"But I need to win." He said and a giant light green dragon formed behind him. He looked at Haku once again and answered her unanswered question.

"During this fight I've been slowly seeping my chakra into the ground and storing it." He said and Haku looked gave a scowl and rushed at him. Naruto gave a dark smile

"Someone's inpatient."

"Emerald Art: Dragon Rush."

The giant Emerald dragon launched at Haku and she was caught off guard by the speed of the Jutsu so it smashed into her. She was slammed against the wall her ice armor shattering into pieces. She heard footsteps and she looked up and saw Naruto hovering above her.

She tried to stand up but Naruto kicks her and she falls over. She gives a scowl "Dammit I'll kill you!" She screamed and Naruto gave an amused smile "You're going to kill me? And that's why you're on the floor and I'm not?" He questioned and Haku gave another scowl and used the last of her chakra to form an ice Senbon and send it flying at Naruto. He gave another amused smile and intercepted it with one of his own.

"Well I'm proud to say I am happy with the fight." He started off "You are indeed strong. And with your ice release you're even stronger."

He gave a small chuckle "I wanted to ask you something." He said and Haku had no choice but to listen.

"Why do you work for someone like Zabuza?"

Haku was caught off guard by the question, but answered it "Zabuza-sama gave me a purpose. He saved my life and I will happily do anything for him" She said and Naruto raised an eyebrow. "Sounds like you would do anything for this man." He said and Haku gave a small smile. "Yes, I'm a tool for Zabuza-sama to use at any moment in time."

Naruto narrowed his eyes at the word 'tool'. He never liked how shinobi could use others at tools. He hated it.

"Sounds like bullshit to me." He said and Haku widened her eyes.

"What?"

"If Zabuza means that much to you than you not a tool. You're just his bitch. And I would bet he probably cares nothing for you." He finished and Haku eyes flashed dangerously "How dare you speak badly about Zabuza-sama!"

Naruto looked around and looked to be in thought. "I've always thought you should be generous to those you care about. From the first time you meet, till the last time. People you love and care about could change you in ways you don't even understand. And if people who you thought loved you didn't, than forget about them. I have a story, and I'm sure you have a story. Protect those close to you no matter the cost. Any never give anyone second chances. If they loved you they would be there. Not elsewhere."

He finished and Haku looked on in surprise. She didn't think this kid could be like this. She started thinking about what he said. Did Zabuza care? Is life worth living if you have no purpose?

"Why stay with someone who doesn't want you?" He questioned and he heard a faint sob and he looked back at Haku and saw her sobbing. "Than what do I do?" she questioned and Naruto looked at her in slight pity. He sighed and sat down crossed legged and Haku looked up at him.

"Tell me your story."

With Satoru

Ringo looked at the boy with slight Interest. She could feel his chakra and the powerful lightning release. She raised an eyebrow and took out her fabled Kiba blades. "Interesting. I thought that last attack would have taken you out." She said and she only received a grin from him. Satoru looked over at Izumi

"Izumi, I want you to go help Yamato-sensei. This is my fight." He said and Izumi looked at him in shock. "Satoru I'm not leaving you. "She said and she received a glare from him. "Izumi, I can handle this." She saw his look and nodded slowly and made her way to find her sensei.

"Please keep safe Satoru, Naruto-nii."

Satoru looked back at Ringo with a serious expression. He shut his eyes and calmed down his wild chakra. Ringo looked on with a raised eyebrow at the display of emotions. "This boy seems like he knows when he sees a powerful opponent." She thought and smiled internally, but kept up her emotionless facade. "You seem to have a powerful lighting affinity." She said and she had to fight back a smirk from forming. Satoru eyed Ringo with examining gaze. "Okay Satoru this is Ameyuri Ringo were talking about. One of the Seven Ninja Swordsman, Holder of the Kiba blades, and has an amazing lighting affinity. Her affinity was strong in the first place, but boosted up with those blades, it's insane." He thought and a boost of adrenaline hit him.

"This is Ameyuri Ringo! Seven Ninja Swordsman!" He said again and a giant smile formed on his face and he rushed at her.

Ringo faltered slightly at his speed but managed to dodge the sudden hit. "Interesting, at least he doesn't waste time." She thought, this time the smirk found its way onto her face

Satoru went through hand seals

"Lighting Style: Static Impulse!" He yelled and around his hands an aura of static electricity formed and started sending small shock waves out from his hands. Ringo having never seen this Jutsu before didn't know what it could do so she just decided to observe it at first. She dodged the first few punches he aimed at her until they suddenly stopped. She looked around and couldn't find her enemy anywhere.

She let out a groan and, scanned the area around her "I thought he would be better than this so far." She thought but she was cut off from her thoughts as she spotted a lightning bolt flying towards her. She widened her eyes at the unexpected attack. She dodged to the side, and she felt a spike of chakra behind her, she turned around but was met with a kick to the face.

She was sent tumbling back and skidded against the ground. She gave off a groan "Kid kicks hard as fuck." She muttered and she looked up and saw her enemy. He was standing a few feet away with a serious look on his face, and lighting forming on his hand.

Despite herself, she felt a blush creep up on her face as she eyed Satoru.

What can she say, she likes strong guys.

Of course she wasn't going all out yet.

She stood up and took out her Kiba blades. Satoru eyes the blades with a mixture of fear, and awe. But he kept up his tough front.

"You did well." She said and Satoru faltered slightly but kept staring at her. Ringo gave a sly smirk, and pointed a Kiba blade at him. "Maybe we will see each other another day." She said, her sentence threw Satoru off guard.

"Wait wh-"

That was all he could get out before Ringo shunshined away in swirl of blue lighting. Satoru stood frozen at the spot his enemy was. His gaze slowly turned into a glare

"DAMMIT ALL!"

With Yamato

"Wood Style: Four Pillars!"

Four gaunt pillars arose from the ground and shot off towards the sword wielding shinobi. Said shinobi managed to cut through the wood at an amazing pace.

Yamato eyed his enemy "You really are as strong as they say Zabuza Momochi" He said and the dubbed Zabuza gave a smirk from behind his mask. "You're not bad yourself...but your genin?" He asked and Yamato halted and his face turned deadly serious. "I have complete faith in my students." Yamato said and Zabuza gave another smirk, but it went unseen under his mask.

Zabuza flew threw hand seals "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!" He yelled and a huge water dragon launched itself at Yamato. Before Yamato could react the giant dragon slowed down and started becoming a light white until it cracked and broke. "I have great timing don't I Yamato-sensei."

Yamato and Zabuza both went wide eyed then turned around and saw Izumi standing there. Yamato had a look of happiness however Zabuza's only held annoyance.

Before anything could happen lightning hit the ground next to Zabuza and Ameyuri Ringo stood there.

Ignoring the surprised looks she looked over at Zabuza "Zabuza, it's time to leave." She said and Zabuza glared at her but before he could talk she forcefully shut his mouth. "We're leaving" she said and Izumi widened her eyes

"Wait!" She yelled and Ringo looked at her "What happened to Satoru?" She asked fearing the worst. And when Ringo started chuckling she was getting more scared.

"Don't worry about your friend he's fine"

And like before, she was gone with Zabuza.

When Izumi and Yamato heard he was okay they let out a sigh of relief. Yamato's eyes went wide and looked over at Izumi in worry

"NARUTO!"

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