"I SURE PICKED UP SOMETHING USEFUL GIVING ME THIS FINAL CHANCE!"

Zabuza slashes his sword down intending to go as far as cutting through Haku to get to Kakashi!

"NARUTO MOVE!" Kakashi yelled.

Naruto did as told letting go leaping back and away as Kakashi grabs hold of Haku with one hand to back flipping up through the air away from Zabuza. Zabuza's large blade crashed into the bridge as Kakashi landed upon one knee with Haku within his arms.

"He sacrificed himself to save Zabuza. Haku really must have cared for Zabuza to do such a thing and for such a man…" Kakashi thought as he removed his hand from the boy in his arms.

Naruto on the other hand was feeling two emotions right now and they were devastated at the loss of Haku as well as how Zabuza seemed to toss Haku aside even though Haku sacrificed his life to save him. In all honesty Naruto actually saw Haku as a friend who he knew was a good individual in heart even though how much he seemed to be. In fact if you looked close enough you would see Naruto's eyes even begin to water showing he was on the verge of crying and Zabuza didn't seem to care.

"You bastard!" Naruto hissed.

Zabuza turned his head to Naruto who had his head lowered with his eyes shadowed and balled fists shaking. Kakashi gently laid Haku down and his fists too balled…

"He cared so much about you and YOU DON'T CARE?!" Naruto yelled showing the tears going down his cheeks surprising Zabuza.

"Why should I care?"

"What did you say?" Naruto asked in anger as he continued to cry.

"I saw him as a useful tool and that is all he was to me and he too knew that. Haku knew of the consequences standing by the side of a ruthless killer like me."

"YOU STUPID BASTARD YOU ARE TOO BLIND TO EVEN SEE ALL THIS TIME THAT HAKU SAW YOU MORE THAN JUST THAT! He cared so much about you following you until the very end and you toss his memory aside like garbage! With all what you just said about Haku you don't deserve his affection for you! He sacrificed so much even his life for YOU! He didn't see you as a monster he saw you as someone he could respect and look up to. From the way he spoke of you it sounded to me as if he saw you as a father you stupid bastard!"

"This boy…"

"First Sasuke…and now Haku!"

Zabuza could feel the intensity of Naruto's anger through those eyes glaring at him as Naruto took one step forward and proclaimed in a cold and intimidating tone.

"You're DEAD!"

"Naruto, stay there…"

Kakashi's request caught Naruto off guard as he eyes Kakashi who was looking upon Haku's face and both Zabuza and Naruto watched as Kakashi brushed his hand over Haku's eyes closing them shut. Kakashi then directed his gaze upon Zabuza clearly displeased…

"Naruto, this is MY fight!"

"So then you just want me to stand here?" Naruto asked wanting with his form shaking.

"I want you to go collect Sasuke."

"Huh?"

"We don't leave a Leaf Ninja behind especially one that sacrificed his life for the sake of a comrade. Honor my request to be the one to finish Zabuza."

Naruto's teeth were bare as he glares toward Zabuza once again with balled fists and form shaking in rage wanting to kill this man but he decides to honor Kakashi's request as his form starts shaking looking away to the ground.

"Alright…"

"Once you retrieve Sasuke you take him to the others…"

Naruto nods his head and begins to walk his way back to where Sasuke fell in battle and as he did Zabuza was going to attempt the throw of his blade to remove Naruto's head, but Kakashi noticing the slightest movement of a muscle suddenly appeared in Zabuza's directed vision blocking his target.

"Don't even think about it. You're only target is me right now and your mine."

As Naruto walked through the mist he hung his head low with the memories of the battle upon the bridge replaying in his head. Sasuke's sacrifice jumping in taking the blow sacrificing himself for Naruto and how Haku jumped in sacrificing his life for Zabuza, and they both had a simple reasons as to why they did what they did. It was because they were protecting someone they cared for. Naruto and Sasuke had a rivalry but it was starting to go along the lines of the two having a friendship. Haku and Zabuza have been traveling to together for years looking out for one another to Haku seeing Zabuza as someone to look up to and protect with the cost of his life. However he still felt he could've saved both Sasuke and Haku. If he didn't fulfill Haku's request to kill him maybe Haku would have lived on pursuing and living a person of his own, and maybe even as far as going to the Leaf village.

He attempting to kill Haku was starting to make him think it was a foolish move. He was starting to think he should have just refused his request but that would not have stopped him to save Zabuza. On that note…

"I should've moved faster…"

Sasuke came to mind now. Believe it or not but Sasuke was someone Naruto himself strived to not only surpass which he seems to have accomplished this day but he also looked up to him. In fact before Naruto himself even met Master Zen the Uchiha was his inspiration to get stronger, to be the best, and the strongest ninja of all!

"Sasuke, you shouldn't have done that and why for me?"

"Because you're weak…"

Naruto stopped in his tracks narrowing his eyes knowing it was the Nine Tails taunting him again.

"Get out of my head."

"You were simply not strong enough. If you were Sasuke's death would have never happened. In the end Naruto you are the one to blame."

"Shut up…"

"You can't shut me up I will always be here. After all I am a part of you."

"I don't care if you're sealed inside me but you are not a part of what I am."

"Oh and what is that?"

"A human being."

"A weak one."

"If I am so weak as you claim to be then why can't the oh so great Nine Tails break out of weak little me?" Naruto taunted with a smile.

"You little shi-,"

Naruto does not know how he did it but he cut the Nine Tails off from communication from him. It probably had to do with his daily meditation sessions. After all Master Zen did tell him that meditation can also help strengthen the mind. He continued on his path and eventually Sasuke's body came into view coming to a stop before his body looking down upon Sasuke with such dread.

"Sasuke, I'm sorry."

Naruto knelt to picking up Sasuke's form now holding him within his arms.

"Forgive me…my friend."

Both Zabuza and Kakashi clash as their battle came closer and close to the remaining Leaf Ninja standing guard before Tazuna. Zabuza with his massive blade roars aloud charging Kakashi who just stood without even bringing his guard up giving Zabuza his most intense gaze. Zabuza swung his blade but Kakashi demonstrated his superior speed vanishing and reappearing further back. Zabuza did not understand as to what was going on? He could not keep up with Kakashi's movements anymore. All Zabuza was doing now was attacking in a blind rage tiring himself out for Kakashi who just kept evading every single one of his strikes as if he were fighting a mere Genin. Zabuza dashed toward Kakashi throwing a punch only for Kakashi to counter back slapping his fist away out of his own face to then disappearing and reappearing behind Zabuza swinging the back of that same hand into the back of Zabuza's head. The Missing Ninja stumbled forward to regaining his footing as he twirled his form around facing Kakashi again letting the tip of his sword cut through the concrete as if it were butter.

Zabuza was taking in deep breaths as he just stares across to Kakashi who just continued to stand in place with his arms down.

"Why can't I keep up with his movements?"

"It won't be long now. Zabuza is soon to be defeated."

"Yeah look at him he's done." Konai said.

"How is he still able to fight even in the state he's in?" Sakura asked.

"Zabuza, he has his own ambitions to fulfill and as he said he will not stop until they are realized. He continues to fight believing there is some way for him to overcome Kakashi right now but even he knows he can't."

It was then the sound of echoing footsteps caught the ninja's attention as they looked further ahead and a figure can be seen walking their way appearing to be holding something in its arms. Upon getting closer it is revealed to be Naruto carrying Sasuke in his arms toward the rest of his comrades. Seeing this made Sakura continue to cry while Tazuna hung his head as Kakashi kept his gaze upon Zabuza and right when Naruto passes behind him he averted his gaze for just a moment to watch Naruto carry Sasuke away in his arms. Zabuza took the opened opportunity as he dashed forward yelling aloud…

"Don't take your eyes off me Kakashi!"

Zabuza reached striking distance swinging his blade toward Kakashi who then balled his left fist and without even looking he backhanded Zabuza again sending the Missing Ninja into the concrete all the while continuing to watch Naruto walk back toward the group with Sasuke in his arms. Kakashi only whispered Sasuke's name once before Zabuza once again charged Kakashi and this time it was Kakashi who went to Zabuza. Kakashi moved faster than Zabuza meeting him face to face catching Zabuza by surprise before he is assaulted by Kakashi's fists and feet. Zabuza was doing his best to counter his strikes by Kakashi seemed to be striking too fast for him as the violent echoes of Kakashi's fists and feet colliding against his skin sung aloud accompanied by Zabuza's grunts. Kakashi delivered a kick to Zabuza's chest making the Missing Ninja stumble back almost losing his footing but managed to recover, but it didn't matter because as soon as he did Kakashi just reappeared before him punching him across the face drawing blood reintroducing Zabuza to the dirt.

Kakashi just stood there as he looked down upon Zabuza who picked up his from with his arms to looking over his shoulder back at the Copy Ninja.

"You lose Zabuza…"

"I WON'T LOSE!"

In the meantime as Kakashi continues to now slap Zabuza around Naruto reached the group coming to a stop before them…

"How did this happen?" Konai asked in a sad tone.

Kabuto closed his eyes and Sakura continued to shed tears as Naruto laid Sasuke upon the ground gently.

"I'm sorry…" Naruto suddenly said.

"Naruto, sorry for what?" Konai asked.

"For Sasuke…"

"Naruto, you know that Sasuke's death is not your fault. We all saw it. Sasuke chose to save you…"

"Sakura, I know how much you cared for Sasuke and I…"

"It's not your fault, Naruto." Sakura said.

"Naruto, Sasuke knew what he was in for when he decided to become Leaf Ninja no matter what his ambitions were. He knew that being a ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village would require courage, strength, and sacrifice. By intervening saving your life he may have just helped save this country with your survival."

Kabuto took a knee next to Sasuke looking upon the supposed dead Genin.

"What will Lord Orochimaru say once I deliver this news to him? He wanted the Sharingan so bad and now it seems that ambition is even further away from him now. The only other option for him is Itachi Uchiha but even Lord Orochimaru himself knows he is no match for that man due to Itachi's amazing skill in the field of genjutsu. In fact Lord Orochimaru may even kill me since I was here with Sasuke the entire time…"

They all turned their attention upon the scuffle between Kakashi and Zabuza. Zabuza was losing as he held his sword before him taking in steady breaths with beads of sweat going down his brow. Zabuza was about to move until Kakashi was suddenly behind him already having one hand grasping the back of his neck!

"As I said, Zabuza, it's over for you. You can't beat me in your current state."

With a free hand Kakashi spun out a pair of kunai making them turn around his fingers before taking a grasp of both of them and stabbed them for Zabuza's arm. In a last ditch effort Zabuza swings his massive sword from the opposite direction behind him to cut through Kakashi but the Leaf Ninja's movements were too quick. The sharp ends of the knives pierce through his arms skin rendering it useless now and Zabuza failing to cut Kakashi as he evaded away at the last second. Zabuza's sword looked to have been thrown helplessly as it traveled sliding along the concrete of the bridge until coming to a stop in place, and all was silent. The mist looked to be all but parted now being able to see much better than before…

"It's over…" Kabuto said as he watched on.

However that didn't seem to be the case as the sound of a cain continuously hitting the concrete echoes aloud. Everyone's attention shifted to the other end of the incomplete bridge and there the man cause of all stood with his army of mercenaries and criminals stood behind him brandishing their weapons outnumbering them.

"So that's Gato." Naruto said as he narrowed his gaze upon the midget.

"Gato, what the hell do you think you are doing here? What with all the men? I thought I told you I would take care of this?"

"Oh and it looks like you are doing so well, Zabuza. Look at you. You're a wreck. From what I am seeing it appears that you failed. I should've known. You stupid ninja did you really think I would pay someone like you in the end?"

"What?"

"I am going to be honest with you Zabuza I never intended to keep our end of the bargain. I planned on killing you somehow what you were done with the Leaf Ninja your price range was too much. You failed me three times Zabuza but in the end it seems that I win. With the condition you and the rest of the Leaf ninja are in killing you all and Tazuna himself shouldn't be too hard for my men to finish off."

Gato walked forward coming to a stop before Haku's unmoving body to which Naruto widen his eyes seeing what Gato was about to do.

"This little punk broke my arm!"

Gato kicks the deceased Haku.

"DON'T TOUCH HIM!" Naruto hissed aloud to Gato in anger.

"Oh and what are you going to do about it?" Gato taunted.

Gato thought the ninja were doomed and too worn down to do anything and was feeling overconfident with his greater numbers standing behind him. Gato prepared to kick Haku again as he reared back his right foot and then out of nowhere a flash of light or rather a blast of energy hits Gato's right leg making yelp aloud in pain, and falling upon his ass as smoke rise from his right leg. Gato gives a prolonged growl looking to his leg seeing his skin looking to have been burnt and looking to the source it came from Naruto as he had his right hand aimed toward Haku. Naruto had an intimidating expression upon his face and he wasn't the only one but so did Konai, Sakura, Kabuto, and Kakashi.

"Gato, you reign and cruelty upon the people of Wave comes to an end this day!" Naruto yelled aloud.

It then looked like that Naruto was going to charge in without even thinking but then Zabuza steps forward stopping Naruto in his tracks.

"Naruto, do you have a kunai you can spare on you?"

"Why?"

"I have no reason to kill Tazuna anymore now all I want is Gato and he will die by my hand alone."

They can see that Zabuza was just looking to Haku corpse lying upon the bridge as Gato backed away with a limp. Naruto with all honesty did not want to trust Zabuza or even help him due to the things he said about Haku but something told him that all of that wasn't true. That Zabuza cared for Haku much more as a person than just seeing him as a tool for him to abuse. Naruto can see the condition Zabuza was in not fit for a fight and that immediately swooped Naruto's suspicions of the Missing Ninja turning on them with the kunai. Throwing caution to the wind Naruto reached into his pouch and tossed a kunai to Zabuza who managed to tear away the pieces of white cloth wrapped around his mouth catching the kunai between his sharpened teeth.

"Just one last thing…"

"What is it?"

"You just talked too much…"

It was then that wet drops hit the concrete before Zabuza's feet signifying that the Demon of the Hidden Mist was crying.

"I really did care much for him even though I told myself time and again that he was nothing more than an instrument for my schemes. But I found myself looking out for the boy not out of the risk of losing a weapon…but out of losing someone that was precious to me."

"Zabuza…" The tired Kakashi whispers.

"And now today I lost him because of my petty ambitions. It's too bad that after this I won't see Haku again…"

Zabuza's gaze then snaps looking ahead to Gato narrowing his sights upon him scaring the man as he backs further away within his group of men.

"Honor my request that you leave Gato to me!"

Zabuza suddenly dashed forward with great speed.

"I do this for you Haku!"

It was actually amazing to Naruto what he witnesses seeing Zabuza tear through Gato's men and with nothing but a mere kunai in his mouth without the use of his arms as he took some spears stabbed into his back as he mowed through. It looked like nothing could stop the Demon of the Hidden Mist as he hacks and slashes through Gato's men spilling their blood. Gato himself emerges out of the back of his large crowed of henchmen only to find himself coming to a sudden halt upon the incomplete bridge having nowhere to go. Unless he jumps off but from this tall of a height it didn't look like that he would be able to survive. Gato looked back seeing Zabuza burst of the crowd of criminals and mercenaries coming straight for him!

Gato was so terrified he was about to wet himself and even more so when he thought he was seeing a demonic like figure surrounding Zabuza's form. Was he is some kind of an illusion or something or was the fear so great that he was seeing things?

"He's no demon he's the DEVIL!"

Zabuza leaped the rest of the way toward Gato slashing the kunai across his arm and then the midget's chest spilling his blood upon the concrete. Zabuza's chuckling made Gato hesitantly look into Zabuza's face…

"Where you and I are going Gato won't be where Haku is going." Zabuza said giving Gato a tooth showing smile.

"W-What!"

"We are both going to hell…TOGEATHER…and I will have a seat waiting for you right next to me!"

Gato can do nothing but scream as Zabuza delivers the final blow CUTTING OFF GATO'S HEAD as if falls over the bridge into the water's below staining it with blood as Gato's corpse collapses upon the bridge floor seeping out a pool of blood. Sakura and Naruto himself could not help but feel sick at seeing a decapitated corpse and Zabuza did this with nothing but a mere kunai! When Zabuza collapsed afterward Naruto found himself worried for Zabuza but then the crowd of Gato's henchmen spoke up aloud.

"Hey he just killed out meal ticket so how in the hell are we going to get paid?" One them asked aloud.

The rest of them began to agree with one another until they came up with a solution rather quickly.

"We'll just have take from what the village has to offer then."

With numbers like these the Leaf ninja were in for a fight but then suddenly an arrow is fired from a crossbow nailing in front of the thugs drawing the attention of the Leaf ninja. They looked over their shoulders and all but behold they see Inari and with the entire village behind him armed ready to fight.

"You thugs are not going to take one step into our village!"

The villagers began to cheer in agreement.

"If you so as much try to take one step we will fight you all to the end!" Inari says aloud to them.

Tazuna found himself shedding tears of joy seeing the village come together with Inari to lead and Naruto giving Inari an approving smile.

"What do you think should we still go for it?" One of the thugs asked the others.

"I think your odds just got a lot worse!" A familiar voice to Kakashi said aloud.

Kakashi hearing that voice only smiles.

"Better late than never I always say."

Making their appearance by the Leaf ninja's side was a total of EIGHT more Leaf Ninja with six Genin and two more Jonin. There were Kurenai who was the one that announced their arrival, Might Guy, Hinata, Shino, Kiba, Neji, Tenten, and Rock Lee.

"Wow!" Sakura said aloud in joy.

"Alright!" Konai said with a smile.

Naruto only smirks as he looks back ahead to the thugs as Kakashi was in his own thoughts.

"Lord Third…" He couldn't help but imagine a warm smiling Hiruzen Sarutobi come to mind "Thank goodness for you."

"So…you all still want to fight?" Naruto asked them all with a smirk as he stood up front.

"HELL NO!"

"I'M OUT!"

"NOT WORTH IT!"

"LATER!"

One by one putting their lives at risk they all leaped for the boat that was floating in wait by the bridge and it looked like it wasn't going to be able to take much more seeing as it was wobbling about threatening to tip over. However somehow it was still making its leave across the water with the overpopulated number upon it. They were leaving and all that can be heard right now as they retreated was the loud cheers of the happy villagers and tears of joy were shed upon them. They were all now finally free of Gato's rule and the future of their country and people was now that much brighter. Hope was never lost it was still there. Naruto right now had a smile upon his face but it quickly reverted back to a frown over the loss of Sasuke as he lowered his head.

"Oh no…" Kurenai said taking notice of the apparently deceased Sasuke.

"Kurenai sensei, Sasuke, is he…?" Hinata began to ask.

"It looks like it. Did anyone check a pulse?"

"He doesn't have one…" Kabuto said as he was kneeled next to Sasuke.

"I didn't like the guy much but Sasuke Uchiha dead?" Kiba said in a whisper.

"How did this happen?" Guy asked.

"Sasuke gave his life for Naruto."

Naruto can feel the eyes upon his back.

"However if it weren't for his sacrifice Naruto would have never beaten Haku."

"He sacrificed himself for a comrade. He shall receive an honorable burial once we return to the village you can be sure of that." Guy said.

"Sasuke Uchiha, you were a brilliant ninja." Lee said as he bowed his head in respect.

Neji's eyes were the only ones that were still upon Naruto's back and Naruto somehow can tell that it was his eyes that were looking upon him.

"Naruto, how did you let this happen upon your watch?" Neji asked.

"Neji!" Konai scolded.

"Don't take it the wrong way it is a sad lose but also for the future of the Uchiha. Now it is all but extinct with only one remaining out there. Once the Elders hear of this news they will be asking question and Naruto will be the one they question. Sasuke was one of the last of the Uchiha clan you have to understand his importance to the village itself."

"Neji that may be but now is a time of mourning. Those matters will be dealt with upon our return to the village. Besides I doubt Naruto would be in any type of trouble because you might as well be blaming Kakashi as well. He is the squad leader and I doubt he will be blamed either. Sasuke knew of the risks when becoming a ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village." Guy said.

However Kabuto noticed movement below from the corner of his eye and it was SASUKE! Sasuke opened his eyes half way…

"What's going on?"

Hearing his voice put Sakura in joy with the others relieved as Naruto's eyes were wide open with tears leaking down his face and a smile slowly growing. Naruto brought up his arm to wipe away his tears as he whispered…

"Thank goodness…"

Naruto then looked up as it began to snow.

At the same time it was then that Kakashi approached and reach Zabuza who was still alive while Kakashi being aware of Sasuke's survival hearing them from this far.

"Kakashi…I need you to do something for me?"

"Yes…?"

"Haku…take me to him."

"….Okay."

Kakashi gently removed the spears as he could and carries Zabuza toward Haku laying him gently next to him. Zabuza faces Haku shedding tears as he reaches a hand for Haku's face.

"Haku, I don't regret taking you in. I want to see you again but I won't. I only wish I was going where you were going…"

Zabuza closed his eyes passing away while it seemed that Haku's closed eyes shed some tears themselves. It was quite in the air…

"Who knows Zabuza you may just go there as well…" Kakashi said.

It was Team 7 that gave both Zabuza and Haku a proper burial with their graves overlooking Wave Country with the village in the distance. Naruto then walked up being the one holding Zabuza blade within both his arms and stabs it down between their graves stepping back standing with his comrades.

"Kakashi sensei?" Naruto addressed.

"Yes, Naruto?"

"Are we really nothing but tools?"

"…In a sense yes we are. We fight and we kill in the name of our villages and the protection of our people. But the Hidden Villages are not like that at all. Every village mourns the death of every ninja that falls in battle honoring their service. For instance the many Leaf Ninja that gave their lives against the Nine Tails years ago…they are honored as our heroes. Now upon this day so are the three of you…"

"You're forgetting yourself." Naruto replied with a smile.

"Naruto, especially you. You are a HERO and the people of this country see you as such. You gave them hope and courage through Inari to the village. You are shaping up to remind me a lot of your father."

"So what now?" Sakura asked.

"Well we remain here in Wave until the bridge is complete. Once done we all make our return trip for the Leaf village. Now come on you three let's leave Zabuza and Haku to rest and get back to Tazuna's."

Kakashi was the first to walk away followed by Sasuke and then Sakura leaving Naruto to stand alone and before he walks away he gives both Zabuza and Haku a smile along with saying…

"Later guys…"

The rest of the day would be spent upon recovery especially for Team 7, Konai and Kabuto. Sasuke had the worst injuries due to the needles that were within his body so he had most of Kabuto's time. Naruto who was outside standing upon the pear looked ahead to the bridge that was being constructed still and from what he heard the workers were going to go at it all night to get the bridge down that much faster. With how quiet it was for Naruto outside as he watched he can even hear the construction work from afar and see the lights that were on. Naruto even took note of that feeling again. That feeling his got when he was fully recovered from his injuries when he first fought Zabuza. It was that feeling of him being stronger and this feeling was after his battle with Haku too.

"You got a minute?"

Naruto looked over his shoulder seeing Kakashi making his way toward him coming to a stop right next to him.

"Kakashi sensei?"

"Naruto, you did well today."

"Thanks sensei…but…"

"But…?"

"I need to get stronger. I don't want another close call like what happened to Sasuke to happen again."

"I know and you will continue to grow, Naruto."

"Have you ever lost someone sensei?"

"…Yes I have."

"It must feel terrible."

"Yeah it did but I still continue on keeping their memory with me and I will always cherish my past moments with them."

Kakashi returns to the concerned topic he was going to ask Naruto about.

"Naruto, I am sure you know of your sudden burst of anger over Sasuke's apparent death?"

"….Yeah but I blacked out somewhere I didn't even know if I was still fighting or not. That is until…"

"Until what?"

"Sensei it was him."

"Who?"

Naruto looked up to Kakashi to his right.

"It was the Nine Tails."

"So then my suspicions were confirmed. That was the power of the Nine Tails Chakra but also that other strange secondary source of power within."

"That wasn't me though. That was all the Nine Tails…"

"Are you sure?"

"He told me so."

Kakashi's lone eye widens.

"He told you! He talked to you?"

Naruto nodded his head.

"He told me he was just going to kill Haku for me and just him alone and then he would give me back control. My wish to have been stronger when I thought Sasuke was dead he took advantage of it. I couldn't handle the Chakra and so when I blacked out he took over. I was able to break away just in time before he was able to land the killing blow upon Haku…"

"This is not good. I will tell Lord Third as soon as we return."

"What if it happens again?"

"Then you will have to train under the proper tutor."

"Huh?"

"You are going to need someone who can help you train to be able to handle the Nine Tails Chakra next time in case something like that happens again."

"But who?"

"Well I am no use to you in that department. I am sure we can come up with something once we get back. The bridges construction should be finished in two days' time. So in the meantime Naruto it is a night of celebration for the liberation of Wave. The whole village is celebrating so how about you come on inside and do the same yeah?"

"….I guess."

"The spreading of your heroics is going about really fast." Kakashi mentioned as they both made their way back inside.

Naruto and Kakashi were inside the house coming to a stop within the doorway of the living room area and all the Leaf ninja were gathered within either sitting on the couches or upon the floor, and Inari was standing within center wearing a big smile.

"No way! I don't believe you kid." Kiba said in disbelief.

"It's true even my mom saw the whole thing. Naruto wiped the floor with my father's executors, two of Gato's very best men, and even took down the Demon Brothers all by himself."

Kakashi leaned in on Naruto and whispered.

"I think I know how word about you spread so quickly."

"Oh Inari don't forget to mention how Naruto and Sasuke held Zabuza back and how he defeated Haku." Konai said with a smirk liking the expression upon Kiba's face.

"No way do I believe that."

"You can ask Kakashi and Naruto standing right over there."

"Yo!" Kakashi greeted.

"Kakashi, is that true?" Guy asked.

"Every word of it. Zabuza trapped me with one of his jutsu and both Naruto and Sasuke outwitted him. Sasuke freed me while Naruto all by himself held him off at bay."

Naruto was scratching the back of his head looking to the floor with a small smile upon his face. All Kiba did was look straight at Naruto in disbelief along with Tenten having never taken Naruto seriously and Neji was even eyeing Naruto.

"Ok so who was this Haku guy then that was on the bridge with Zabuza?"

"Yeah and Kiba guess what HE was more dangerous than Zabuza and Naruto beat him too." Konai mentioned.

"WHAT?!"

"Kakashi, is that true?" Kurenai asked.

"Yes it is."

"But his scores from the academy? While he was not the lowest he was below average."

"Naruto here just keeps growing stronger and stronger every day it seems." Kakashi said as he patted the top of Naruto's head.

Suddenly Rock Lee was before Naruto surprising Naruto himself as Lee had fire burning in his eyes.

"Naruto Uzumaki, I have now heard nothing but great things about and I wish to engage you in a match!"

"You mean right now?"

"PLEASE!"

"Lee, you cannot fight him he is an Advanced Genin he will destroy you." Neji said.

"Gee way to be the supportive one, Neji. Rank doesn't prove one's strength you know. Should I also take that as a compliment?"

"Please my flames of youth cannot take it any longer I MUST fight you, Naruto Uzumaki!"

"While I appreciate the enthusiasm I am not in the particular mood to be fighting even though it's exciting to me."

"Ok there is just no way Naruto can be that strong already that would imply he is stronger than even me!" Kiba thought.

"Very well then, Naruto Uzumaki, at a later date we shall battle."

"It's a deal."

"Well then you up for a fight tomorrow?" Kiba asked standing up.

"I didn't plan on it."

"Well I challenge you, Naruto."

"Then I am sorry but I refuse, Kiba."

"Why?"

"Kiba, we just completed a C turned A rank mission. The only thing on my mind besides the events that transpired is getting home relaxing, enjoying a bowl of ramen, sleep, and get more training in."

"Or maybe you're just making excuses to avoid a fight with me." Kiba said with a smirk.

"Kiba!" Kurenai scolded.

"I just want some proof here. He survived against Zabuza, defeated the Demon Brothers, and defeated Zabuza's right hand man, Haku, who everyone says was more dangerous than Zabuza himself. Don't you guys want to see some proof like I do? You can't blame me for finding it hard to believe."

"Naruto's team and fellow Advanced Genin support him as well as Kakashi himself but Kiba does make a point. I too find it hard to believe and would like to see some type of proof. It's just that his academy scores say otherwise and Sasuke's were higher than his." Kurenai thought.

"Or maybe, Kiba, you're just afraid that Naruto has become stronger than you." Sasuke said with a smirk.

"What did you say Uchiha!"

"The truth."

"Screw you that's not the reason!"

"I am pretty sure it is telling by the look of your face."

"That's enough you two there will be no fighting for the rest of the mission." Kakashi deemed.

"Besides the Chunin Exams are just around the corner you and Naruto will be able to go at one another then I'm sure." Kabuto mentioned.

"The Chunin Exams?" Naruto questioned looking to Kakashi beside him.

"Yes the Chunin Exams you, Sasuke, and Sakura will be able to participate in so long as I give the go ahead and feel you three are ready. By the time we get back to the village it will begin in a week's time."

"Just a week huh?"

"Something wrong, Naruto?"

"No just going to get some serious training down before then."

"Alright then that sounds perfect. Naruto, I am going to stomp you in the Chunin Exams!" Kiba proclaimed.

"That is if I approve you three." Kurenai said.

"And who knows Uzumaki you may just be looking at a Super Saiyan in the making." Kiba said with a smirk.

"Oh no not that fairy tale myth again." Naruto groans as he walked away going upstairs. "I'm going to bed everyone! Good night!"

"What's his deal?"

"He doesn't believe in that legend, Kiba." Shino the ever so silent one finally said speaking for the first time since he got here.

"Perhaps I too will get the chance to face Naruto in the Chunin Exams!" Lee said aloud excited.

"Maybe I will too. When I get back to the village I'm going to devote to my training. I can't fall behind Naruto like this." Sasuke thought.

"Ok everyone from what I am told the bridge should be finished by tomorrow midday afternoon. So everyone get some rest."

When the next day came around it seemed like almost the entire village was gathered to see them all off but not before expressing their gratitude to Naruto in particular in making them believe in heroes once again. When the Leaf ninja made their way home walking across the finished bridge Tazuna gave the bridge a name…

"The Great Naruto Bridge."

Raging Tides Saga: End

The Advent91: Finally we have come to an end to the Raging Tides Saga and I hope you all enjoyed it. Now I will return to how I usually did things with this story and that is finishing the entire saga first and then updating the story or do you guys prefer I do it two chapters at a time? Now even after these events Naruto has grown stronger through what Dragon Ball fans call the Zenkai but let me express that Naruto is still Dragon Ball level of power and nowhere near Z level. Next of course is the upcoming Chunin Exams but I am going to try and think of another name for the next saga besides Chunin Exams Saga. If it does become that name for the next saga then I couldn't think of anything. Anyway I hope you guys can wait until then because I promise you will like the next saga better than this one and the next one after that. Once again I warn that I am not following the exact cannon of Naruto! Also I would like to point out that Naruto right now is not near as strong as the canon Naruto now but by the end of this the canon Naruto will be surpassed and I am sorry but the canon Naruto right now stands no chance against any Z character especially Goku. I mean your putting a HUMAN against an ALIEN?

Look I don't mean to start anything this is just my opinion. However I recall Cell in the manga says that he can destroy the entire solar system with his energy! That said if Goku wanted to I am pretty sure that itself is proof enough that Naruto stands no chance. Anyway I will see you guys next time until the next saga but I will let you know the next story to be updated will be Naruto's Resident Evil: Raccoon Escape followed by Naruto's DmC. Later!