Kagome felt herself shiver. She couldn't help it, she was practically naked and it was damn cold this far out into the water. She was pretty sure her toes were turning a lovely shade of blue, but she tried not to think about it.

It was then that a young boy approached. He couldn't have been older than twelve, an apprentice of some kind she mused. His arms with heavy with supplies, and the boy attempted to bow low but it looked awkward with his burden.

"Ninja-sama" His voice shook terribly, and he laid the pile at Zabuza's feet before backing up quickly and disappearing around the front of the cabin. It was quiet for a moment while Kagome eyed the strange lumpy bundle speculatively.