"Naruto" Normal speech
'Naruto' Normal thought
'Shannaro' Inner Sakura speech
"Rasengan" Jutsu/Seal
Nami no kuni
Tazuna and team 7 are currently sitting in the boat to cross the lake to reach Nami no kuni. Tazuna's friend has agreed to take them there only because Tazuna had asked for his help and also said that the ninja with him will help to take their country back.
Sakura looked around and saw that everything was covered by thick mist.
"The mist is so thick that I couldn't see anything ahead"
Tazuna's friend saw the silhouette of the bridge and said.
"We are near the bridge. If we move along side of the bridge, we'll be at Nami no kuni"
As they began to approach the bridge the team look up and saw there was a huge bridge ahead of them, though it was still unfinished.
Naruto look at the bridge and said.
"Wow, that will be one huge bridge"
Kakashi decided to ask Tazuna one question that he should ask before they went in the boat.
"Tazuna-san, before the boat reach the
pier, I'd like for you to tell me something. The identity of the one who is after you and the reason they are after you. Or we can call this mission off when we get ashore"
Team 7 is looking at Tazuna and wait for him to answer Kakashi's question. Tazuna was silent for a while, but sigh heavily and decided to tell them the whole story.
"Guess I don't have a choice but to tell you all the whole story. I mean, I'd like for you guys to listen to my story. As you said, this mission is out of you job description. A very terrible man is after my life..."
"A very terrible man? Who is it?" repeated and asked Kakashi
"Yeah" Tazuna nodded his head and continued "You should at least heard the name... Marine transportation billionaire Gato"
At that Kakashi and Naruto eyes widen slightly in surprise.
"Gato? From Gato Company?" wondered Kakashi.
"One of the richest man alive" stated Naruto with narrow eyes.
At hearing that Sakura turned to Naruto and asked.
"You are familiar with him, Naruto-kun?"
"I read about him not long ago. He is the marine transportation president on the outside. But underground he is a tyrant that uses gangs and ninjas to terrorize some minor lands. He is also selling drugs and women away. A year ago, he
set his sights on Nami no kuni" explained Naruto.
Tazuna looked surprised then turned to Naruto and said.
"You are really informative, kid. Yes, all what the blondie said was true. He invaded my country and used violence and wealth as a shield. After that he quickly took over the island's sea traffic and transportation. On the island like country like Nami no kuni to control the sea means to rule everything in the country. But there is one fact that could ruin his whole plan..."
Naruto decided to interrupt him that moment.
"And that is the bridge that you are trying to finish that will connect to the main land. Am I right?"
Tazuna nodded his head and said.
"Yes, this bridge is our only hope to free Nami no kuni. And Gato is trying his best to not let me finish it"
"But I don't understand. He is a dangerous man that uses ninjas. So why did you hid that fact when you came to us?" asked Kakashi.
"Nami no kuni is a very poor country. Even the feudal lord doesn't have that much money. That's why we couldn't afford to pay the mission B-rank or higher. If you decided to quit the mission then I will die for sure. And then my cute grandson and my beautiful daughter will hate Konoha for life. But of course it's not your fault" replied Tazuna.
Naruti chuckled at Tazuna's reply and said.
"You really do have one tricky mind, old man. But I've said that earlier already, even if this mission is S-class I won't back down. So you can relax, I will take you home safely for sure, even if my team decided to turn back"
"We will continue with this mission. I know that Naruto is very stubborn, and I can't let him do the mission alone" said Kakashi after thinking for a long while, then he glanced at the grinning face of Naruto.
After they passed the tunnel, they had reach Nami no kuni. Tazuna's friend helped them reach the shore then said his good bye and moved away.
"Ok. Now take me to my home safely" ordered Tazuna.
"Hai, hai" respond Kakashi lazily and his they began to move ahead in manju formation. 'If they decide to ambush us this time. Then they will send jounin-level ninja and not chuunin like before. Yare, yare..' Kakashi thought and sighed heavily.
As they are walking, suddenly Naruto felt something and threw a kunai to that direction scaring everyone behind him shitless. They was about to shout Naruto for scaring them without any reason. But Naruto just ignored them all and went to the bush. He saw his kunai was just above the head of a white rabbit that crying comically. Naruto sweat dropped at the rabbit expression then narrowed his eyes and thought.
'Strange, why this rabbit's fur is white. Which means it was raised in a place that the sun wasn't a factor for Kawarimi'
Kakashi's thought was the same as Naruto and he also glanced behind where Zabuza was sitting on a branch observing them.
"So that's why Oni Kyodai couldn't handle this. Before me is the infamous Copy ninja, Sharingan no Kakashi" Zabuza said to himself and jump from his hiding place, throwing his Kubikiriboucho at team 7 and Tazuna.
"Everyone, duck!" Kakashi ordered his team.
Everyone lied down, except Naruto who did a somersault and then threw his kunai below Kubikiriboucho. Zabuza landed on his zanbatou and looked down at team 7 and Tazuna. He didn't notice a seal from Naruto's kunai is moving to the tip of his zanbatou.
Naruto landed next to his sensei and his team and also looked up at Zabuza.
'One of the Kiri no Shinobigatana Nananin Shu. The Kirigakure no Kijin, Momochi Zabuza'
"Oh my, isn't it Kirigakure A-rank nukenin, Momochi Zabuza?" asked Kakashi jokingly.
Naruto looked up at Zabuza and smirked. Just as he was about to proceed forward, Kakashi's hand stopped him.
"Everyone stay behind me. He's way different then the other guys we met before. One wrong move and you are dead"
"It seems I need to use this, if my opponent is him" said Kakashi and was about to reveal his left eye, but Naruto's hand stopped him. He looked at Naruto questionably.
"Sensei, I never knew what are my limits. And in Konoha, I couldn't go all out because that will kill someone for certain. It's time I test my limitations. And don't tell me you don't what to know either. You want to know how far can I go right ? Then let me handle this situation. If anything happens you could always step in" said Naruto not taking his eyes from Zabuza.
Sasuke and Sakura widen their eyes in surprise at Naruto request.
"But Naruto-kun, no matter how strong you are. You are still genin. And according to the reaction of sensei this guy is very strong" said Sakura looking worriedly at Naruto.
Naruto turned to Sakura and replied.
"Actually, you never saw me fight seriously. So I am not surprise that you are trying to stop me, Sakura-chan. I will show you what I am capable off right away"
Sasuke looked at Naruto for a minute then release a sigh then smirk. That's why he never regret to choose Naruto as his sensei.
Kakashi turned to Naruto and look at him seriously then replied.
"Alright, Naruto. I will let you handle Zabuza. But if you felt that he was too much immediately retreat and I will take over"
Naruto nodded his head and began to approach closer to Zabuza, that cause the former to raise his nonexistent eyebrow in surprise.
"You, brat, want to fight me? I didn't know why Sharingan no Kakashi give you the permission to fight me, but I'd appreciate if you guys just give the old geezer to me" said Zabuza
Naruto smirked then respond.
"Sorry, Zabuza-san, but I cannot do that. He asked me to escort him to his home safely and that what I intent to do. By the way, I am Uzumaki Naruto. If you want the old man you need to step over my dead body"
Zabuza laughed very loudly at Naruto's response and said.
"You have a big mouth for a snot genin brat. You are just a lowly genin. You won't be able to touch me let alone scratch me"
Naruto just grin and retort.
"Don't you know that status means nothing in shinobi world, Zabuza-san? And I just want to tell you that underestimate me is not very wise"
"Alright, let see what you got, kozo? But I will still kill the old man any way" said Zabuza and sit down a little. Then he took out his Kubikiriboucho and Shunshin away.
Kakashi ordered for the rest of his team to surround Tazuna and protect him. Theb he turned his gaze to Naruto who still hasn't made a move.
Zabuza appeared not far from them and stood on the water. Kakashi brought out his Sharingan and saw that Zabuza has concentrated a lot of chakra in the water.
"Ninpou: Kirigakure no jutsu" muttered Zabuza and the mist began to thicken even more that you can't see anything within it.
Sasuke and Sakura saw that Zabuza disappeared and gasped in surprise
"He disappeared!" exclaimed Sakura
"There goes his signature technique. Momochi Zabuza was famous in Kiri for he is the expert in the art of silent killing" said Kakashi
"Silent?" wondered Sasuke
"Just as the name implies, it's the killing techniques that execute in a flash and producing no sound. It's possible that you will be dead before you even realize it. Even I can't see anything in this thick mist. Do not let your guard down. One wrong move and you are dead" replied Kakashi seriously. Then he looked to the direction where Naruto was still standing and thought 'You can't see him either, Naruto. What will you do?'
At hearing that they could die in an instant the two genin gulped loudly. Suddenly they heard a voice that echoed through the mist
"Eight choice"
"What is it?" asked Sakura
"The larynx, spine, lungs, liver, jugular vein, collarbone, kidney and heart. Now which vital organ you want gets struck at?" said Zabuza through the mist. Suddenly he heard the sound of shuriken flying, he turned behind and saw there was five shurikens flying aiming at his back with chakra strings attach to them. "That's impossible! How the heck did that brat find my location in such a thick layer of mist" Zabuza wondered and began to deflect the shurikens with his zanbatou.
Naruti decided he had enough with this annoying mist and began to mold his chakra as well as releasing his KI. The chakra began to surround his body and the wind also began to raise up.
Kakashi, Sasuke, Sakura as well as Zabuza was surpised at the amount of chakra was released. Sasuke and Sakura could also felt a huge amount of KI coming from Naruto
'What the hell? This is Naruto when he is serious? This KI is could be on par with jounin. I'd rather kill myself then endure this any longer' Sasuke thought terrifyingly and was about to end himself with a kunai, but Kakashi's voice snapped him out.
"Sasuke! Calm down! As long as I am alive, I won't let you three die" said Kakashi and eye-smiled to him. Then he began think 'Naruto could produce KI of this level. Just how strong are you really? Could you handle Zabuza?'
Sakura nearly puked from the KI produce by Naruto. Her knees are still shaking.
'T-this KI produced by Naruto-kun. I think I know Naruto-kun, but this fact just proved that I didn't know anything about him. I should take my job seriously from now on. I can't let myself be a burden anymore'
"That' was impressive demonstration for a genin brat like you. But..." said Zabuza and appears right in the middle of team 7 formation. "It's over now"
Zabuza was about to take Tazuna's head but Kakashi appeared in a blinked of an eye and stabbed him in the stomach with a kunai. But the substance that was leaking from him was water which proves that he was a Mizu Bushin. Suddenly Zabuza appeared behind Kakashi and slash with his Kubikiriboucho cleave Kakashi in half. But Kakashi also disperse in water and was about to appear behind Zabuza, but Zabuza swing his zanbatou around that cause Kakashi and the rest of his team to jump back. Zabuza was about to chase Kakashi, but suddenly Naruto appeared in front of him and formed a chain of handsign.
"Futon: Ginrou no Kiba"
From Naruto's palm a huge silver wolf made of winter roared loudly and assault Zabuza. Zabuza was surprised by the attack, but still managed to hide himself behind his Kubikiriboucho. Naruto used this momentum to use Shunshin to appeared behind Zabuza and kicked him in the back cause him to fly at the tree with impressive speed.
The mist slowly thinned out and they could see the form of Naruto with his leg still raise and ahead of him was the form of Zabuza that was crashed to the tree with closed eyes.
Everybody was in awe at what they see.
"Naruto-kun, you are amazing" said Sakura in complete awe.
"So you have finally step up to a new level eh Naruto? I think I need train even harder to reach your level now" muttered Sasuke in jealousy and awe as well.
"How the heck did he even manage to find Zabuza in this mist? Also that Futon justu, never saw it before. It could probably even his original jutsu. Such strength even though you are only 12. Naruto, you just made me even more curious about you" said Kakashi to himself whie looking at Naruto.
Zabuza stood up slowly then turned to Naruto cracking his neck and said.
"Not bad, kozo. But I want to know one thing. How did you detect me in this thick mist?"
Naruto looked up him and replied
"You made a mistake when you let the kunai I threw before the fight start. That kunai has a seal imprint in it and it already transferred to the tip of your zanbatou. The seal that was imprint on that kunai was the detection seal, that will give out your location by tracing the chakra coming from it"
Zabuza raised his eyebrow slightly impressed, as he inspected his Kubikiriboucho and there was indeed a seal on the tip. Zabuza then turned back to Naruto and said
"It seems you not a normal genin. But that didn't matter because..."
With that he suddenly reappeared behind the shocked Naruto and cleaved him in half. Naruto's eyes were widening as he was cleaved in half. Sakura covered her eyes and screamed loudly. Sasuke's eyes also widen in horror. Kakashi narrowed his eyes suspiciously
"...you will be dead eventually" finished Zabuza with a huge grin behind the bandage.
Suddenly the Naruto in front of Zabuza disappeared in a puff of smoke, which proved that he was a Kage Bunshin.
'Kage Bunshin? Then where is the real one?' wondered Zabuza looking around.
Suddenly he heard the sound of shurikens flying from above and saw that Naruto was the one that threw them. The shurikens were attach by chakra strings and were controlled by Naruto. Zabuza used his Kubikiriboucho to deflect them, but it was no use because Naruto just keep sending them back that him. Frustrated he took out a kunai with explode tag and threw at the shurikens that still assault him. The explosion was created and Naruto used the smoke as a cover to throw a punch at Zabuza.
Zabuza narrowed his eyes and saw that Naruto decided to engage him in close combat. He was about to slash at Naruto, but Naruto was fast enough to not let him swing his sword. Zabuza was force to dodge the fist. But Naruto just smirked mysteriously. Zabuza was about to cleaved him in half, but he suddenly felt something is wrong. His body was being destroyed by something from within. Zabuza felt a shockwave within his body and coughed up the blood. He gritted his teeth behind the bandages and looked up at Naruto in anger asked
"W-what h-have you done to me, kozo?"
Naruto panting a little with a smirk answered.
"That was my taijutsu move called Shometsuken. It's a move that you couldn't avoid. The reason why, is because when I punched you I also put the destruction chakra that turned in a shockwave upon entering your body from inside"
The rest of team 7 was in awe at the explanation.
'That means even if I could avoid the fist itself. I couldn't block or avoid the destruction chakra because it was not physically manifested. What a move' thought Kakashi amazed.
Zabuza narrowed his eyes at Naruto and stood up. The air around him began to change which put Naruto on guard.
Suddenly he charged forward with impressive speed and began to swing his zanbatou with blurred speed, which caused Naruto to retreat and dodging each swing. Zabuza created a Mizu Bushin when assault then send him to ambush Naruto from behind. Naruto was busy with the real Zabuza and didn't notice the clone behind. The clone kicked Naruto hard enough for him to fly to the real Zabuza. Naruto gritted his teeth and was about to Kawarimi, but Zahuza was faster he formed hand signs and catch him in a Suirou no jutsu.
"It's over brat. I admit you were good. But that still not enough to defeat me" said Zabuza smugly then turned to the rest of team 7. Naruto cursed in the water sphere at being careless
Sakura and Sasuke gasped in horror as Naruto being caught. Kakashi become serious then turned back to his team and ordered
"You two protect Tazuna-san. I will save Naruto. Don't worry"
"Sensei, please save Naruto-kun no matter what" plead Sakura then turned to the direction where Naruto was caught.
Sasuke gripped his teeth in anger as he couldn't do anything to help.
Zabuza turned to Naruto and said.
"For giving me a good fight, I will let you live a little more. Now I need to get rid of Sharingan no Kakashi first". With that he created one mute clone and switched place with him. Zabuza stepped forward and said
"That brat was pretty well trained, Kakashi. Now I will take care of you next and then kill the geezer"
Kakashi narrowed his eyes and said
"As long as I am here, you won't be able to touch anyone here. I will not let anyone die here. Well maybe you will be the one to die"