The sword nearly pierced Haku's head but she used a single hand sign. "Hyoton: Reflective Mirror!" Naruto's sword then came back out and nearly killed the Jinchuuriki.

Naruto substituted with a piece of wood at the very last second. Haku then kicked Sasuke off of her with incredible speed and strength.

'Gah! She's just over our age and is thrashing us! She's ANBU level strong!' Sasuke thought in anguish. Naruto then made 100 shadow clones.

They all rushed Haku but she was ready. "Hyoton: Shard Canyon!" Many shards of ice defeated every clone. Haku disconnected one of them and sent it hurling after Hinata.

Hinata decided to use her new Jutsu. "Protective Eight Trigrams Barrier!" A thin harrier of chakra surrounded her. It was barely enough to deflect it.

'I've seen that attack before. It's the Kaiten, right? Let's see how many she can do.' Haku used a single hand sign again, amazing the genin. The clones that were guarding Tazuna got very nervous. Not to mention Tazuna himself.

"Kaze Shunshin no Jutsu!" Haku said. Her body became surrounded by wind as she instantly disappeared. Sasuke barely had enough time to dodge the ice kunai.

'Kaze Shunshin? Not only to use Shunshin so proficiently, but to add chakra nature to it?!' Naruto thought in amazement. Haku then chuckled.

"I don't even need this but..." Haku's body began to encase itself in ice. Her body was protected by a seemingly thin layer of ice. Sasuke decided to test its durability.

Pushing chakra to his feet he tried to deliver an axe kick. He didn't expect the muscles in his leg to tear from the impact. Haku then punched him sending him sailing.

Naruto's eye became red and slitted seeing Sasuke hurt. Red chakra began to surround his body. In a primal growl he was after Haku.

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Zabuza just laughed. "My defenses are impenetrable! Kubikiribocho is my absolute defense!" Sakura got up and wiped the blood from her mouth.

"Every defense can be broken. No matter how sturdy... even the strongest protection has a weakness. Just as the strongest opponent has a weakness."

Sakura weighed her options. 'If I go all out in base form, I'll kill him. Not to mention using my Byakugou Sage Mode.' Sakura then created 4 clones.

"Another parlor trick, heh?! Let me show you how killing is done!" Zabuza then gathered chakra into his blade and released it. The clones and Sakura expertly dodged.

"Have you forgotten my massive speed advantage? Don't make a fool of yourself Zabuza-kun." Sakura tried to deter him using sexual advances which worked to a degree. Sakura knew that one needed every trick in the bag to win a battle. Even the most shameless.

"You've lowered yourself Kato. Isn't your prowess said to be beyond that of the Sannin? If this is all the Sannin have got then... I could be considered above the Sannin too!" He smirked.

"Besides... isn't that mother of yours a Sannin? But wait... you've never seen her a day in your life have you?!" Sakura went deadly silent.

"Clones... disperse!" The clones did as ordered for fear of what might happen if they didn't. Sakura's chakra levels raised to that of a Tailed Beast.

"This is my ultimate combination Ninjutsu. It's killed many opponents. Get ready to add your name to the list." Sakura then flew threw hand signs.

"Katon: Fire Ball Jutsu!"

"Fuuton: Gale Blast!"

"Raiton: Beast Bite!"

"Doton: Rock Collapse!"

"Suiton: Sinking River!"

Zabuza was then hit with all five blows at once, taking off his left leg and his right arm. Zabuza howled in pain. "SUCH POWERFUL JUTSU! HOW?!" Sakura then smirked.

"It's the Will of Fire... even the strongest foe cowers before our flames." Zabuza then lay limp contemplating. "Is... it too late for someone like me?" Sakura shook her head.

"It's never too late to change. That's what my masters have told me. Besides, your heart is kind. You don't need to live this criminal life anymore. It ain't gonna end well."

Zabuza nodded. "I... want to help Haku achieve her dream. She always wanted to be Mizukage... but I can't help her now. I'm useless." Haku then rushed to Zabuza's side.

"Master Zabuza... are you okay?!" Zabuza then grabbed Haku with his one arm. "We're stopping this life okay? Me and you... we're going back to Kiri. You'll be Mizukage someday okay?"

Haku took off her mask. Tears were flowing down her face. "What if they don't accept us?" Zabuza shook his head. "I didn't do anything wrong. Yagura tried to kill you... so I tried to strike first, but that bastard is too powerful."

"So... you're innocent?!" Zabuza nodded. Haku hugged him tightly. Tears flowed down her face. Team 7 came over with a limping Sasuke.

"Did you win Haku?" She nodded.

"Hey sensei... is Zabuza a good guy now?" Our favorite blonde asked. Sakura smiled. "I suppose so." Sasuke grunted.

"Who's gonna heal my leg? And... Zabuza's condition is critical. He'll bleed out at this rate." Zabuza explained to him how Kubikiribocho assured that the blood flow to his heart was constant.

Sakura then numbed Zabuza's body and began to work on reattaching his limbs. After only a few minutes, he was back to normal.

"Kato... I'm eternally indebted to you. How can I ever repay you?" Before Sakura could respond, a midget and many bodyguards faced them.

"Pitiful Momochi! You lost to a little girl! You two are utterly useless!" Gato spat. Sakura then burst out laughing. "This... is who you work for?! And he has the nerve to call me little?" Sakura clutched her ribs humorously.

Gato's face flushed. "Attack!" His minions would've complied had Zabuza not split Gato in half with raw strength. Sakura then sent a wave of killing intent so powerful that the men wet themselves.

Tazuna walked up to them and could only laugh at the scene. Then, Inari and a bunch of civilians marched up to them.

"Get em guys!" The young boy yelled. The horde of civilians attacked with pots, pans, and brooms. Inari giggled. "Sakura-Chan... thank you for showing me what courage was. If it wasn't for that clone you left my mom and I would be dead."

Sakura ruffled his hair. "Don't mention it kiddo." After only a few seconds, all the enemies were unconscious. Naruto smirked. "I'd say this mission was a success eh Baka-Sensei?"

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One week had passed since the day on that bridge. Zabuza and Haku had left for Kiri and Team 7 were preparing to leave now.

"Don't cry Inari. We'll be back someday." Sakura hugged the boy. "Besides strong men can't cry okay?" Inari wiped his tears. "Ok!"

Tsunami came outside where Team 7 was located. Tazuna was outside saying his goodbyes. He was truly thankful for every moment. They started out rocky, but those kids had grown on him.

"Have a safe trip back okay?" Tsunami said in a sweet voice. Sakura smiled at all of them. "Goodbye minna!" Team 7 waved until they disappeared in a Shunshin.

"What are you gonna name that bridge Grandpa?" Tazuna thought on it for a while. "The Bridge of Team 7!" (I know it's cringe lol)

"I like it Dad."

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Sakura used a Shunshin to appear at Konoha's Gates. Sakura told them to go to her house for a celebration. They complied and Sakura made her way to Hiruzen's office for the mission report.

Sakura made her way into the room, but noticed another all too familiar face.

"To what am I owed this pleasure... Jiraiya-Oji?"