Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters
also the beginning is a bit slow but bare with me I tried to make it as good as possible, and sadly I still don't have a beta. hope y'all enjoy.
It was early in the morning in mist village, everyone was sitting at the table eating there breakfast. For the most part they where all eating in silence, until Sakura broke the silence.
" Um sensei what will be doing today?" Kakashi put his hand to his chin and began to think.
" Well as Yamato said last night we will begin training today. I'll watch over Kiba's and your training while Yamato helps the others".
" But Kakashi sensei wouldn't it make more sense for all of us to train together".
Everyone looked at each other but it was Naruto who broke the silence this time.
" Look sweetheart like I told you yesterday, you really need to train more. I'm willing to bet that Kakashi will be teaching you two how to walk on trees. And we already know that".
Sakura had a slight blush on her face when Naruto called her sweetheart. She would never admit it out loud but she really liked the way Naruto looked. And after what happened yesterday she knew that he was different. But in the end she kept that to herself, after chasing Sasuke for so long she wasn't about to give up now. They continue to eat when Innari came down, he looked around the room then to the surprise of everyone he sat next to Naruto.
" Naruto". spoke Innari
" What is it kid, you got an answer"?
Innari quickly sank his head when he heard the tone in Naruto's voice. Hinata was about to say something when Naruto put his hand up witch told her to wait. Innari slowly picked his head up and looked eyes with Naruto, he felt his heart racing as he stared into the cold blue eyes. In Naruto's case he could see the sadness in the kids eyes as well as his fear.
" How do you do it? What makes you fight and keep going? After everything that's happen to you, why?"
" It's simple kid I think off all the people who are important to me. I think of those who sacrifice for me to have a future. If I where to live my life scared or just throwing myself a pity party. Then I would be spitting on their memory and that's something I would not allow, do you have anyone like that?"
Innari looked at his mom and grandfather and smiled, but then he thought of someone else. He thought of the man who had saved his life and at one point even saved his entire village. He looked back at Naruto and Naruto could see the hope in the kids eyes.
" Yes I do have people like that"
" Then Honor them, move forward and keep on fighting".
Inari just smiled at Naruto's words for the first time in a long time he had hope.
Later that day
Sakura was sitting on top of a tree sighing deeply as her team mate kiba kept falling on his ass. After they had eaten they all went out to train, even do she wanted to go with Sasuke and the others she was stuck with Kiba and Kakashi. What frustrated her even more was that she got this exercise one her first try. Looking of into the distance she began to wonder if she could really go trough with what she said...
Flashback
Everyone was getting ready to head out, Sakura came out of her room when she ran into Hinata.
" Hey Hinata do you have a minute?"
Hinata turned around and just stared at Sakura for a minute before nodding.
" What do you need Sakura?"
" Well you see I was wondering if you guys and Sasuke have really been training this whole time. I mean I've known Sasuke for a long time and he doesn't seem like the kind of guy that would do that".
Hinata just looked at Sakura, for some one who was suppose to be so smart she sure asked stupid questions. Letting out a small sigh she decided to finally let Sakura have a peace of her mind.
" Yes it's true, all of us have trained together for a few months now. And just because your a fan girl does not mean that you know him. Have you ever actually tried talking to him as person, instead of focusing on how he looks?"
Hinata kept looking at Sakura who had a angry look on her face, but she did not care. To Hinata, Sasuke had become a good friend and she never really liked fan girls.
" Why? why does Sasuke train with you guys, how are you all so strong?"
" Because we actually train, we each have a reason to want to be strong. If I had to guess about Sasuke, I think it's because he's never beaten Naruto in a fight before. And for that matter he hasn't beaten me either".
" What! If this is all true then I want to train with yawl too".
Hinata turned around and began to walk away.
" If you want to train with us then it's not me who you should ask. You would have to find away to convince Naruto".
" If that's what it takes then fine, I'll get him to train me".
Flashback end
(" Yeah right but how am I suppose to do that? I was never really nice to him at all, and it's not like Sasuke would help me out".) Mean while on the ground below, Kiba was picking him self back up.
" Dam it! Hey Sakura how about you help us out!"
" What do you want Kiba?"
" Well how about you tell me how you got up there so quickly ".
Sakura let out another sigh as she jumped down from the tree to help out kiba.
" Well to tell you the truth it's simple all you have to do is focuses".
" What do you think me and Akumaru have been doing".
Sakura was about to answer when a loud explosion was heard.
With Naruto's group
Yamato, Sakura and Shino where standing back as the dust began to clear, in front of them where Naruto and Sasuke surrounded by a few craters. They have been in a intense sparing session, but it was getting out of hand.
" I think it would be better if we stop them now, don't yawl think". Said Shino
" I don't think we should Sasuke really needs this, what do you think Yamato sensei?"
" Well I would have to agree with you Hinata, I'll step in soon it seems Sasuke is at his limit".
Sasuke kept charging forward at Naruto the blonde did not have his seals on and he was finding it hard to land a hit. Naruto was matching Sasuke blow for blow counter after counter, and he could tell that Sasuke was getting pissed off.
" You know Sasuke, I think we should call it for today, if you keep this up you wont be able to do your training".
" Shut it DOBE! I wont stop, you've been holding back all this time".
" True but I always fought you at your limit, whether you like it or not you need to keep training to catch up. I trained myself to hell since I can remember, but that don't mean your not strong".
Sasuke just stood there trying to catch his breath, he took what Naruto said and began to calm down. He had a small smirk on his face when he realized he is actually listing to Naruto. He never thought he would ever do that but, Naruto for the most part was always honest with him. That is why he is one of the few people, he truly trust. But he will never tell him that to his face, he had his pride after all.
" Fine then I'll let it go this time".
They both turned around to see their friends smiling, Naruto couldn't help but to smile he was actually glad he didn't have knock out Sasuke now he could train him.
" Good job you too, Sasuke your chakara reserves and stamina seems to have improve a lot. Naruto you seem to be doing well keep up the good work".
The group was talking amongst themselves when Tsunami walk up to them holding a big basket.
" Good afternoon I hope yawl are hungry".
They all look at each other confused, the last time they checked they had just had breakfast. After a few seconds they realized that they had wasted most of their morning watching Sasuke and Naruto fight. They all had a small laugh thank Tsunami and began to eat.
" Well I am glad that all of you enjoyed it, now if yawl excuse me I have to go into town for some more food".
" I see, Naruto I want to go with her and be her body guard". Said Yamato
Naruto nodded reaching into his chain he pulled out a scroll, tossing it to Sasuke who nodded in return. The scroll usually contained a new jutsu or a new workout routine Naruto wanted him to do. Naruto would give it to him when ever he could not be there in person, he then gave a quick kiss to Hinata and walk off.
Mist Market
Tsunami and Naruto where making there way trough the villages market, or lack there off. Looking around Naruto couldn't believe there was a whole village that looked worse then the red light district of home. The market was in bad shape, most of the stands where badly damaged and the product's they had where crap. The people of the village where another thing, the adults all look like they had no will to go on. But it was the kids that got to Naruto, he began to have flashbacks of his childhood. The kids where on the streets begin for something to eat. Tsunami notice the look on Naruto's face.
" You know this is why building the bridge is so important".
" I see, probably a stupid question but was it always this bad?"
" No, we had our hard times like any other village but never like this. That man Gato is responsible he took control of the harbor".
" And in a village like this control the harbor control the town".
They continue to talk with each other while Tsunami finished her shopping. They where begging to head home, when there was commotion coming from one of the buildings. They turned around in time to see a old man get tossed out of a building. Two men came out and where standing over the old man.
" Please don't, I'll get the money for you just give me more time". Said the old man on his knees
" That's not good our boss Gato likes his money on time. Now tell me what are we suppose to tell him?" the man said while drawing his sword.
He was about to bring it down when his wrist was caught.
" You know I have a few Ideas, on what you could tell him". Said Naruto
Both of them men where shock and one of them began to scream in pain as he felt his wrist getting crushed by the blonde.
" Who the hell are you?" said the other who was free.
He was about to attack when he felt his who body freeze up.
" Fuuin jutsu : Paralyze seal"
The man fell forward hitting face first on the ground while the Naruto clone stood behind him.
" Do you have any Idea who you are messing with! Your as good as dead". Said the one still in Naruto's grip.
" You know I'm new to this whole going out of town thing so no. But you know what it seems you know a lot so what do you say we have a talk. Hey you go a head and take her home while I get better acquainted with these two".
The clone nodded and began to walk away with Tsunami, as they walked away Tsunami turned back and saw the original drag the two men into a ally.
Later that night
Naruto, Kakashi and Yamato where all standing out side, after dinner the rest of them went to sleep while Naruto asked to talk to them.
" So you where right Kakashi, Zabuza did survive, and by the sounds of it not only is Gato goanna betray him but they have a medic shinobi as well. Said Yamato
" It seems I was but it shouldn't be that much of a problem, they wont be doing anything for another week or two. But I do wonder about that medic they have, Medic jutsu isn't something for amateurs".
" Yeah well that's good and all, but there is another reason I have to talk to you two". Said Naruto in a serious tone.
" What is it Naruto?" ask Yamato he knew when Naruto spoke like this it's serious.
" Listen I know this isn't something that a gennin usually does, but I need to do something that's going to take me about three days time".
" That's fine but why did you need to talk to the both of us about this?" asked Kakashi
" Because this isn't training time I need, I need to take off some where for the next three days.
The two men looked at each other, Naruto was right this isn't something that usually happens.
" Naruto where is it that your going?" asked Yamato
" Sorry sensei but I can't really tell you that, but what I can say is that I'm not going to start some trouble. And
that when we get back to the village I'll brief the hokage".
Kakashi and Yamato looked at each other usually under normal circumstances would they allow this to happen. But this was Naruto he may be young, but he could hold his own and he did say he would brief the Hokage when they get back.
" Very well Naruto I will allow you to do this, but you must not get into a fight and be back in three days".
" Thanks sensei and actually here take this.( Said Naruto giving a three prong kunai to his sensei) This is how we got to Sasuke and at the end of the third day, just channel some chakara into it and I'll just teleport back here".
" I understand, well then be careful Naruto and are you sure you have to go alone?,
" Yeah, but don't worry I'll be ok".
A day and a half later
" So fox do you think we will find anything useful?"
" Who knows this is all just some dumb luck we been having".
" Yeah never thought we would get to do this so soon, but hey maybe this is just good karma after all the crap I had in the beginning".
Naruto continued to make his way down the road, after a few more hours he finally made it. He began to look around the place.
" Dam this place was massacred".
" So it seems, well you better get started we don't have much time".
Naruto nodded putting his hand in a familiar hand seal
" Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu" .
There was a big puff of smoke and then there where about 50 Naruto's.
" Alright spread out and bring back anything that's off use, we don't have time to waist".
A few days later Zabuza's hideout
Haku and Zaku where sitting down enjoying a cup of tea when they heard a loud groan. They both turn to the source of the location, standing there was Zabuza who was still bandage up. He groggily made his way to the couch sitting across from the two.
" Welcome back Zabuza you been out for almost a week". Said Zaku as he got up and began to look over Zabuza injures.
" It feels like it, dam that blonde brat the next time I'll take his head".
" You will get that chance, Gato still wants the bridge builder dead and they all are still there". Said Haku
" Where is my sword?" said Zabuza looking around
" It's right here, your lucky I had been out looking for herbs when I ran into the blonde". Said Zaku giving the executioner back to its owner
Zabuza reached out grabbing the blade, as he grabbed it with injured arm ( the one Naruto burned) he began to feel immense pain.
" Dam it! Zaku how much longer till I'm healed?"
" Not much longer, you are a stubborn person so you will be fine. But not to worry next time I will join you both on the field".
" Good with you and Haku there, the blonde and Kakashi will be eliminated".
With Naruto and the others
Naruto was sitting down under a tree, he had been back for a few days. When he got back he didn't share what he had saw just kept going about his day like it was nothing. Currently he was watching Sakura and Kiba try the walking on water training. Kakashi had asked him to look over their training, while he went to the bridge to be Tazuna's body guard. He only agreed since Kakashi had taught him the chidori. Sakura was some what excited she would have a chance to talk to Naruto, Kiba not so much but no one really cared. They had been out there for most of the morning with no real success from the too. He knew it would be like this and tried to tell them not to go in with there regular close on. But they wouldn't listen, having gotten bored he got up to try to….. Help them out.
" Alright you three, how about I show you how it's done again".
Naruto then went on to walk on to the water to with ease, Sakura kept analyzing Naruto. While Kiba kept growling.
" Listen you two, stop thinking that just because you can walk on tree's now you can do this. Although the principal is the same it's still a different technique. Unlike a tree water is always unstable, try to remember that".
" You call that help! You didn't tell us any thing useful". Said Kiba
" Naruto, Kiba's right that really didn't help any".
" Really? Well then I guess you two are pretty slow since that's the same thing I told the other's and they where able to figure it out".
Sakura and Kiba looked at each other then went back to work, if the other's could do it then so could they. They continued to try for another hour when Sakura decided to talk to Naruto.
" Hey Naruto do you think we could talk?"
" Sure, what's going on?"
" Listen I know that I haven't always been nice to you , but I was wondering if you would ever train me like you do Sasuke."
Naruto just kept looking at her, he already knew she would asked since Hinata had told him. Thinking it over he began to weigh the pros and cons of this. In reality it really wouldn't cost him any of his time , but he didn't see anything he would gain from it.
" Tell me Sakura why is it that you want me to train you?"
" Well you see I want to become stronger, I don't want to fall behind".
Naruto just kept watching, he could hear the honesty in her voice. But at the same time he knew there was something more.
" Look Sakura if you want me to train you, there are a few things you will have to understand. First you will do whatever training I ask of you. But don't worry I won't have you do anything I haven't done myself, or that I know you can handle". Second if I ever hear you complain even once your out, I have no time for those who bitch about training. Last I don't like secrets, or lire's and I don't think there is a difference between does. Now then tell me why do you want me to train you?
" Ok yes I want to get strong and not fall behind, but also I hope if I get stronger then maybe Sasuke would notice me".
" Good I'm glad you said it, well then from here on out I'll train you but don't forget the rules".
Said Naruto with a smirk on his face that cause Sakura to think about what she had just agrees to".
About a week in a half later
It was early in the morning and everyone was getting ready today was the day the bridge will be finish. They had all gone trough the plan, it will be Yamato protecting Tazuna. Kakashi would be the one that would deal with Zabuza, Hinata had the one with the mask and Naruto would take on the medic. Sasuke was pissed off as he felt that he should be the one to go, but Yamato and Kakashi both agreed that he should stay behind. When dealing with someone like Gato, there is no low he will not go to. With everything set they where off.
The bridge
They had all made their way to the bridge ( I'm pretty sure we all know what it looks like). As they made their way towards the end a thick mist took over the bridge. Naruto' Sharigan flared to life behind his genjutsu, he tried to look around. But it was no good even with his eyes he couldn't make out a dam thing.
" ( wish we would have brought Shino) Hey Hinata are you getting anything?"
" No the mist is laced with Chakara, I cant make anything?"
They waited there with there guard up, the silence was broken when from behind them Zabuza appeared. But he was quickly impaled by Naruto's sword, only for it to be another water clone. They all turn around, to see the enemy there stood the three.
" Well Haku you where right about that blonde one he is fast".
Said Zaku his eyes focused on the blond Naruto was also focused on the new member of the group, knowing that was his target. Naruto could feel the power coming off the guy it felt, equal if not more then Zabuza.
" Kakashi it's time we pick up where we left off and when I'm done with you the blonde is next!" said Zabuza
" You couldn't get past Naruto and you think you can get past me".
" Enough I will not let you disrespect Zabuza that way!"
Said Haku as she charged forward kunai in hand, she was fast but was met halfway by Hinata. They both clash in stale mate as they fought for dominance. Hinata was about to use her free hand to go for a strike, when Haku picked up her hand and went trough signs.
" Secret Jutsu: A thousand needles of Death"
With her byakugan Hinata saw that all around her water started to take the form of needles. They all came flying towards her, thinking quickly she broke away from Haku and began to spin around at a incredible speed.
" Rotation"
The needles collided with Hinata's jutsu causing them to break. Once she came out of it she quickly closed the gap between her and Haku and landed a hard kick to her stomach witch sent Haku reeling back a bit.
" Haku stop playing around Zaku get started".
" Alright every one get ready".
Said Kakashi has he began to get ready for Zabuza, Hinata nodded aa she went after Haku.
" So tell me, what is your name you're the one who attack my clone. So I feel that we already know each other a bit".
" Well I'm Zaku and yeah after the number you did on Zabuza, and me having to heal him I think I know you too". He said with a smirk on his face
" Well alright, I'm Naruto and I'm goanna be the one kicking your ass today. Now then release!"
Zaku kept watching Naruto taking everything in but in a instant he was gone, using all his senses Zaku picked up his hand and caught Naruto's punch.
" You're pretty slow you know that"
Said Zaku as he held on to Naruto's hand he went for a swing only for Naruto to catch his.
" You know it's to dam crowded here, let's say we go some where else".
Zaku was about to move when a light covered them and they where gone. Zabuza and Haku notice the light and that Zaku was gone but they couldn't do nothing about it they had their hands full.
Hinata vs Haku
" Where is he? Where did that boy take my brother!"
Said Haku as she kept dodging Hinata's juken strikes. She had been around long enough to know about the hyugas and their gentle fist style.
" You should be worried about your self right now". Said Hinata
They continued to exchange blows but every time Hinata would be close to land a hit Haku would dodge. It began to frustrate her so she came up with a idea, going trough her hand signs she started her plan.
" Water style: water whip"
Haku didn't expect that and tried to dodge the whip but no good, Hinata managed to restrain one of her arms. She then began to pull her in when the whip started to freeze over. Before the ice could reach her she drop the jutsu, Haku then shattered the ice of her arm.
" How did you do that?"
" It's called Ice release it's my kenkei genkie, just like your eyes I also have one. Now tell me where is my brother!"
" I don't know, Naruto does his own thing and we trust him".
" This Naruto is he precious to you?"
" Yes he is and like I said you should start worrying about yourself".
" I see, to be honest I do not want to kill you or anyone. But if Zabuza gives me a order, then I will become a weapon of destruction. That it's what it means to be shinobi".
" Your wrong, to be shinobi means more and today I will show you".
Hinata began to charge Haku as Haku went trough hand signs.
"Secret jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors"
In a instant Hinata was surrounded by mirrors, before she could make contact Haku had step into one of them. Hinata began to look all around the place, soon Haku's reflection was each one of them. Using her byakugan she notice that all the mirrors where coated with chakara, so telling witch one was the real one was out of the question. Hinata stood there waiting as each of the Haku's pulled out needles. Haku began her attack, hundreds of needles began to rain down on Hinata. Hinata began to dodge the needles, but as she did she was blindsided and got punched in the face. But before she could counter Haku made it back in to the mirror. Hinata wiped the blood of her lips as she began to rack her brain on finding a way out. She realized she might have slightly underestimated her opponent, she released her seals and began to move around to get the feel of her body. Haku looked on as Hinata got ready.
" Do you really think that you can match my speed?"
" That's not my intentions, but even with this jutsu you won't beat me".
Haku launched another attack but this time Hinata did not move.
" Rotation"
Just like before the needles broke when they made contact with the dome. But Hinata knew she could not do that every time she would drain her chakara. At the same time Haku had the same problem, the jutsu she is using was not meant for long term. Given her speed she would be able end it quickly but this was not the case. Hinata began to run towards the outside, seeing this Haku quickly moved and launched needles. Seeing the attack coming Hinata rolled out of the way.
" Shadow clone jutsu"
Three more Hinata's appeared and they spread out Haku tried to attack the clones, but they where able to dodge soon all four Hinata's made a square inside the ice dome. This actually puzzled Haku, she was wondering why they did not try to escape.
" You just wasted your final chance".
Hinata did not say anything all of her eyes where focused from across one another. Haku sent another attack, but this time the moment she left a mirror kunai where shot in her detection thanks to her speed she was able to dodge. But she was not able to make it to another mirror, she was caught by her leg. She began to try and freeze the water like before, but she was swung and slammed to the ground. Before she could recover her arms where wraped by water whips from the other Hinata's. Between the two of them they picked Haku up.
" Eight trigrams : 128 palms"
Haku was helpless as Hinata attacked her sealing up her chakara point's. When the last strike happened Haku began to black out, her last thought was that she failed her brother and Zabuza. Hinata stood there panting she had used up a lot of chakara. The ice dome shattered into pieces around them, Hinata stood over Haku and began to wonder.
" ( if she was this good…. What about her brother?)"
Naruto vs Zaku
In the forest near the bridge, there was a flash of light and there stood Naruto and Zaku. Using his kamui Naruto freed himself, taking a few steps back. He stood there letting Zaku recover form the disorienting effect of the jump. It didn't take him to long as he came out of it he began to look around.
" When you said the place was to crowded, I did not expect this".
" Yeah well I'm always full of surprises, now then before we start. Tell me your strong why do you follow Zabuza?"
" Simple when me and my sister where young, we where thrown out of village for possessing or kenkei genkie. We where viewed as monsters and hunted, luckily we where able to get away. Eventually we ran into Zabuza, he took us in for our power. We became his tools of destruction, we owe our lives to him. Does that answer your question?"
" Yes but you said that you had a kenkei genkie, what is it?"
Zaku did not answer instead he put his hand up, Naruto watched on as he saw a kunai being from right in front of him. Zaku tossed it toward Naruto who caught it with ease, as he did he notice how cold the dam thing was.
" Nice so you can make weapons out of ice well then, how about we get started".
Naruto began to unleash his chakara, just like he did with Zabuza. Not going to take any chances he also went a head and wrapped his chains around his hands. They both dash at each other, Naruto threw a straight with his right hand. Zaku dodge by tilting his head away, as he did he brought up his left arm and caught Naruto on the chin. Not stopping there Zaku spun around and landed a kick straight to Naruto's chest. Forming a kunai in his right hand Zaku went for a slash to Naruto's throat. Seeing this Naruto pulled up his chained arm to block . Managing to block Naruto spun around and landed a reverse elbow to the side of Zaku's head. Keeping his momentum going Naruto landed a left hook to his ribs. Witch caused Zaku to break away, he held on to his ribs and as he did his hand glowed green.
( " Dam the guy actually broke a rib")
Naruto watched on as he saw the mark on Zaku's body disappear, after words Zaku just stood there as nothing had ever happen. Zaku began to through hand signs and Naruto recognize the hand seals and knew what was coming.
" water style: water bullets"
Naruto stood there and activated his kamui, the water bullets passed through him. Naruto began to dodge and that's when Zaku stopped. This time it was Naruto's turn, unsealing a few kunai he sent them flying in different directions. Naruto charged at Zaku this time when he close he disappeared, Zaku tried to look for him. But this time he was to slow he got rocked by a punch from Naruto. Before he could counter Naruto vanished again, this time Zaku was blasted from behind. Rolling forward from the shoulder tackle, Zaku formed multiple kunai. He launched them in different directions, Naruto had dodge the kunai and went for a strike. Then he felt a sharp pain on his right leg, witch stopped him in his track's.
(" How the hell did he do that?")
Asked Naruto as he pulled out the ice kunai from his leg. He turned around and notice that one of the trees had a dent in it.
( " Did he bounce the thing of the tree?)
Naruto kept trying to figure out how he did it, while he did that Zaku took a soldier pill to recover some of his chakara. They both began the stare off again each of them taking in everything they learned from each other. They charged at each other again, once again Zaku sent multiple kunai. This time around Naruto dodge and activated his kamui, as he did the kunai the would have hit him from behind passed trough him. Once he felt it was gone he flew trough hand signs.
" fire style: phoenix flower jutsu"
Zaku began to dodge the multiple fire balls, when he notice a flash of light Zaku instinctually threw a punch to where he had spotted the nearest kunai. To Naruto's surprise he was caught by a solid punch to the face. Not letting up Zaku slashed at Naruto, witch he got him on the chest. Zaku tried again only for his weapon to phase trough Naruto, seeing this Zaku jumped away. He knew that when Naruto did that he could not hit him. Meanwhile Naruto stood there panting, looking down he saw his gee was ruind and just ripped it off.
" You know I really like this shirt".
" Considering that you can some how heal yourself, you should count yourself lucky".
Naruto just smirked this guy was really something, he had counter Naruto blow for blow. Manage to counter his flying thunder god. That's what really got to him, the move was instant and yet the guy still got him. This guy learned fast every time they strike he would learn more and more. Naruto knew that he was good and yet this showed him he still had a long way to go. Both of them where panting at this point, they had both been using a large amount of chakara in this fight. Knowing he would run out of chakara soon Zaku went in for the kill. Zaku made two clones witch split up and stood on opposite side's of Naruto. While the original started going trough hand signs.
"Secret Jutsu: Ice style Seven Blades of Sin"
Naruto watched as from the water left over from the bullets, ice started to form into swords. Naruto unsealed his own sword and waited for Zaku.
" This is the end Naruto, none of your tricks will save you".
Zaku went over picking up one of the swords, as he did that Naruto notice that the clones where begging to make kunai. Zaku charged forward his right hand on his blade, as he got close he brought the blade down in a diagonal strike. Naruto brought his sword up to block looking them selves in a battle for dominance. As they stayed there the clones threw the kunai, seeing this Naruto activated his kamui. As the kunai began to phase trough Naruto Zaku pulled back on his sword, spinning around he delivered straight kick to Naruto's chin. Naruto's head snapped up from the force of the kick, not wanting Naruto to reorient himself Zaku signaled his clones. The clones began to throw Zaku's ice swords, the original would catch each one of them and delivered a slash to Naruto's chest. In seconds Naruto's chest was covered in his own blood, as he feel to his knees. In front of him where six of the seven swords splattered with his blood, looking up he saw Zaku holding the final sword in his hand.
" I told…you... I seen your tricks…. Now die".
Zaku lunged forward and as he neared Naruto's heart he was shocked, Naruto had caught his sword. Naruto had caught the sword with his palms firmly on each side, Zaku tried to move the blade forward but no good it wasn't bugging.
" So… you seen all my tricks".
Zaku's eye's widen as Naruto's body exploded with red chakara, the wounds on his chest where rapidly closing. The whiskers on his face became more define, the nails on his hands grew and from behind him three tails appeared.
" What the hell are you?"
Asked Zaku as Naruto's new form threw him off, he had never seen anything like it.
" Like I told you, I'm the guy who will be kicking your ass today".
Naruto then snapped Zaku's blade inn two, using the broken pieces and with incredible speed he took both of them and impaled the two Zaku clones. He then turned back to the original who was speechless, no one had ever broken his blade before. Faster then he can blink Naruto drove his fist into Zaku's stomach, blood began to spill out of his mouth. Naruto then followed up with a reverse elbow to the side of his head. Zaku felt himself on the verge of passing out but before he could fall, Naruto's hand wrapped around his neck and he was standing up face to face with him. A small sweat bead came off Zaku as he tried to breath but had a hard time doing so, Naruto then broke the hold and delivered a hard combination to the body. But he wasn't done he then jumped up and drove his knee into Zaku's face. Zaku then fell to the floor unconscious, as Naruto stood over him panting.
FuuinJutsu: Chakara Network Lock
Zaku woke up for a brief moment to see Naruto kneeling next to him, as he felt a burning sensation in his chest. He then embraced sweet sweet unconsciousness, seeing the seal set Naruto powered down from his three tails state. Looking up at the sky Naruto took a deep breath the mission wasn't over yet.
Back at the bridge
Naruto had made it back to the bridge the site was something, Hinata was bruised up and cut but she was ok. She was with Yamato and Tazuna and next to them was the unconscious Haku, he then turned his attention to Kakashi who seemed like he was about to end his fight with Zabuza. He joined the other's and set Zaku's body next to his sister's. Turning around Naruto notice the mist began to clear, he saw Zabuza being restrain by multiple ninja hounds.
" This is it Zabuza, your future is death!"
Kakashi shot forward his hand pulled back with a chidori, Zabuza was inches away from death when to his shock Kakashi stopped. Well he didn't stop exactly more then he was stopped by Naruto.
" Naruto what are you doing?" asked Kakashi as he was let go
" Sorry about that, just needed a minute to talk to Zabuza here".
Naruto then turned back to Zabuza and quickly applied his seals on him. Kakashi was once again impressed at what he saw it reminded him of his sensei. Seeing that Zabuza wasn't going anywhere he called of his hounds and went to join the other while Naruto had his talk.
" So Zabuza, this just isn't your day is it. Got your ass handed to you, your team too and Gato is goanna betray you so you can forget about pay. Well I know you probably got a lot to say and can't seeing as well my seal there has you locked up. But you know what, I'll take the one of so you can talk, I can trust you right".
Said Naruto sarcastically as he removed the paralysis seal. Zabuza stood there getting the stiff ness out of his neck.
" Before I kill you boy tell me, how do you know Gato plans to try and betray us?"
" You see when you say thing's like that, I just don't know if I'm making the right choice here".
Naruto was about to say something else well they all heard laughter coming from the other side of the bridge. Turning around to see the source of laughter, out of the mist where about a hundred or so men and in front was
Gato.
" Well look at this boy's it looks like the demon of the mist failed. And by the looks of it those other pieces of crap didn't do any better. Well Zabuza this is where our contract ends, but if it's not to much take out some of these guys I'm paying them a fortune".
" Well brat, it seems that you where right. We have no more interest in the bridge builder".
Naruto nodded turning his attention back to the matter at hand, Yamato on the other hand began to make his way the two. He was ready for a fight, having sat out for the fighting he was ready to go. About to reach them, he stopped when he saw Naruto walking towards the mob.
" So your Gato, got to say I've been waiting to meet you. And for the rest of you... there are no words for what's about to happen".
Naruto smirked as he unsealed a ball from his chain, Gato and the thugs began to laugh. Naruto however threw the ball high over the mob, they all look on but didn't notice the seal glowing. Activating the seal the ball exploded, kunai began to rain down on the mob killing a few of them. The rest turned back to see the blonde heading towards them at full speed. Seeing this Gato started running away into the thugs but didn't get far as he was grabbed from the back if his head.
" Let me go you bastard".
" What's the matter Gato, you where talking shit a second ago".
" What are you dumb bastards waiting for if he kills me, all of you don't get paid".
But before they could move Naruto smirked with a good amount of strength, Naruto threw Gato towards the others. Activating his kamui as so he wouldn't get impaled, Naruto put his hands in a tiger seal. Suddenly there where explosions going off, but what came next surprise everyone. The flames that came from the blast where not red but black. The black flame began to engulf every one in its way, the sounds of screaming agonizing pain filled the bridge as those who where not killed by the blast began to feel their skin melt off them. Some off them tried jumping of the bridge, in hopes of getting the fire off them but they where dead before they hit the water. Slowly the screams faded away, and out from the center of this black inferno walked Naruto with his hands in his pocket as if he was just taking a walk in the park. As he reached Zabuza who had a squirming Gato underneath his foot Naruto smirk.
" Hey brat what the hell is up with that fire?"
" Oh that ummm… don't worry about it, now then Gato you know I really really want to kill you but sadly that's not up to me".
Gato looked up as a small shred of hope came to his mind that he would get out of this alive however that went away when he saw the evil look in the blonds eyes. Naruto then reach down and picking the smaller man up and turned him around to see that the entire village was there at the bridge. Having come down to the bridge to defend their last hope the villagers armed them selves with their working tool's in front stood Inarai with his mom by his side. They had witness what Naruto did and choose to remain silent. Naruto then began to make his way towards them dragging a screaming Gato with him.
" Like I said you pice off crap it ain't up to me it's up to them".
Naruto then threw Gato down at the feet of the villagers and began to walk back to the others. Gato began to beg for his life as the villagers began to surround him. He tried to stand but was instantly shot in the leg by Innari's crossbow, then all hell broke loss. The villagers began to attack Gato, he was stab by their pitchforks, had his arms crushed by the sledge hammers and to top it of Tsunami having gotten the crossbow from her son shot out one of his eyes. The others just looked on as the villagers finished their work. Naruto at this point removed the seals from Zabuza and Zaku, allowing Zaku to heal his sister. By the time the villagers where done Haku had woken up happy to see her brother, they all stood there as the mob disperse. On the floor was Gato in a pool of his blood his botty shattered, but some how still breathing.
" Well it seems it's over, now you can finish your bridge in peace. So you three what will you do now?" asked Kakashi
But before he could answer Naruto spoke up.
" That's simple they are coming back to the village with us".
Every one was surprise by Naruto's comment.
" Naruto you just can't grant something like that to missing nin like them there's….".
" Yeah I know there are a lot of rules and crap, but I'm sure the Hokage will hear me out Yamato sensei. Besides I'm willing to bet that they are tired of running. And a chance like this don't come to often".
" Listen brat don't go assuming things, who said we would go to the leaf".
Naruto did not answer instead, he quickly was standing besides Zabuza with his sword on his neck. Zaku and Haku where about to make a move when Naruto spoke up.
" I don't remember saying, I would ask did I. Now then come with us and get over this pointless life you leading".
Zabuza locked eyes with the blonde, as his words sank in the brat had a few points. He was tired of always being on the run, and even do he would never say it out loud. Deep deep down he wanted something better for Zaku and Haku. Letting out a sigh he finally spoke up.
" Fine then brat, if you think the hokage will help us out then we will go. But one day me and you are goanna have a rematch".
" Good I'm glad we could work that out, and if y'all want you could stay with me and Hinata. There is plenty of room in our place".
Zabuza nodded as he turned his attention to Gato, he began to walk towards him.
" Well Gato it seems like this it for you, witch reminds me there is your hide out don't worry I remember where It is. Well thanks for my last pay".
Haku and Zaku then made their way to Gato, looking down at him they combine their hands. The others looked on with interest as you could see ice starting to spin around their hands. They then knelt down and just touched the head of Gato, they stood up and as they did Gato's body began to change colors. In a matter if seconds Gato stopped moving his body having been turned in to ice, Naruto then approached the two.
" Dam what the hell did y'all do?"
" It's something me and my sister can do, when we combine our ice release like that we can turn any living been into ice".
" Well that's new, but I don't think anyone will want this ugly thing so let me get rid of it". Naruto stuck his hand out.
" Chidori".
Naruto slammed his hand into the chest of Gato causing it to explode, it's pieces scattered to the wind and it was finally over. Turning his attention back to his friends Naruto smirked.
" Well done Naruto, and it seems that you learned Kakashi's jutsu". Said Yamato
" Yeah well it took me awhile but I got it down, although I think I'm putting to much power behind it".
" Good that you notice, now then Naruto can you take care of those flames". Said Kakashi
Naruto rub the back of his head as he forgot, making his way to the flames he unsealed a large scroll. Writing a few things on it he then activated the seal, every one watched on as the black flames where sucked into the scroll. Having completed their mission and tied up loss ends, they all went back to Tazuna's home.
A few days later
The villagers gather up at the bridge, they where there to see off the shinobi who had brought hope back to their lives. With smiles and tears they waved goodbye. Having wanting to name their bridge, they decided to call it the bridge of Hope as it is what it gives them. On their way home Naruto was lost in his thoughts, he was happy he succeeded and as a bonus found a new rival in Zaku. He new there is goanna be a pain In the ass time when they got back, but he didn't care.
Back at the village
When they got back to the village they where immediately greeted by a squad of ambu. After Yamato and Kakashi explained their situation the guards let them pass soon team seven and eight stood before the Hokage. They went on to explain everything that had happen as well as to why the missing nin where there. The Hokage took a moment to process everything, Naruto then asked if the rest of the team could be dismissed. Seeing the look on Naruto's face the Hokage agreed, now only Kakashi Yamato and Naruto remained. The others waited outside the Hokage's office for what seemed like a internety. After awhile Naruto and the others walked out, Naruto turned to Zabuza Haku and Zaku. He tossed them leaf shinobi head bands, they looked at the blonde and wondered what he did in there. After that they all went their ways home.
Naruto's apartment
" Alright you three this is home sweet home, your welcomed here as long as you like. Know this everyone who stays here is of use, that means we all cook here or clean. My and Hinata's room is the last one down the hall you three cant pick your own rooms from the other three".
" Not a bad place you got here brat, I'll take the last room in the hall you two get the others". Said Zabuza as he sat down on the couch".
Zaku and Haku quickly went to check out their own rooms, having been on the run all their life the where happier then hell right now. Hinata on the other hand went over to make dinner, it was getting late and she wanted to finish early.
" Hey brat tell me why did you do all this?"
" To be honest I felt it was the right move, besides I can relate to Zaku and his sister".
Zabuza rose an eyebrow at this he wonder what he meant. He was about to ask a question when there was a knock on the door. Naruto walked over opening it and was happy to see that it was Ayame. She quickly hugged and kissed Naruto, Zabuza seeing this got curious he thought the blonde was dating the hyuga. The girl then went to join Hinata in the kitchen and Naruto went back to sit down. Seeing the look on Zabuza face he spoke up.
" They are both my girlfriends, her name is Ayame".
" You really are full of surprises Naruto".
Naruto just shrugged his shoulders and began reading a book he had on his coffee table. At this point Zaku and Haku came back to living, seeing the new person they introduced themselves and Zaku went to join Naruto and Zabuza will Haku helped the other girls.
" Hey Naruto who's that girl? She's kind of cute".
Naruto looked up from his book and Zaku who kept staring at Ayame. Zabuza just sat back and wondered how the blonde would react. Not disappointing Naruto sat the book down, and instantly had his sword at Zaku's neck.
" Her name is Ayame and she is my other girlfriend, keep staring at her like that and no amount of medical jutsu will repair what I do to you".
Zaku began to sweat a little, witch caused Zabuza to laugh.
" You know what brat, I think I'm goanna like it here".
After awhile the food was ready and they all sat down for a meal. There were a few laughs and stories told that night. As Naruto looked around his table, he felt happy things where going better then he had planned.
A few day's later
Naruto and Hinata where at the Namekazie compound, having been free of missions and allowed a week to rest Naruto wanted to clean up the main house. All throught the compound Naruto clones where running around sweeping cleaning everything. While we find the original and Hinata in the Master bedroom. Up to this point Naruto had not been in this room he chose not to go in it since he didn't want to. But Hinata had told him that one day he would have to so he just wanted to get it over with. They had been cleaning the room for awhile when something had caught Naruto's eye.
" Hey Hinata what do you think this is?"
Naruto asked as he was examining a wall next to the bed.
" It looks like one of your seals".
" Yeah I know but, why where there be a seal in here? Hey uses your byakugan and tell me id you see anything behind it".
Hinata nodded and began to look it took her a second then she spoke up.
" Naruto it looks like there is some type of room in there".
Naruto nodded and began to look at the seal closely. It took him a minute but he was able to crack the seal and took a step back. The seal light up and kanji began to come out of , it formed a door and after a another minute the door opened. Naruto and Hinata walked trough the door and found then selves in a dark room looking around Naruto found a lantern and used it to light the room. They looked around the room and where surprised to find what appeared to be a small office. But what caught both their eyes was the large chest sitting on top of the table. Naruto walked over to it and found a letter sitting on top of it. He began to read it and notice it was his fathers hand writing. Hinata saw a small smirk began to spread on Naruto's face.
" What is it Naruto?"
" Oh this this is goanna be good"…..
Arthur's notes:
And that's it sorry it took me awhile and thanks for sticking around I wanted to end the wave mission on this one and I hope I did not disappoint. I'll start working on the next chapter soon so I'll see ya next time so don't for get to R&R