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Chapter 16
Sasuke was livid not only had Naruto shown he could react in a battle situation but he had done it whilst showing him up. It had started in training when Naruto had kept up with him in everything and had managed to not muck up on any missions. It went against everything the dobe was. No one was better than an Uchiha and he would prove that to the blond haired idiot. He smirked making him carry Kakashi was a perfect way to slow that idiot down. His smirk dropped when Naruto walked up next to him with Kakashi on his back.
"Hey Sasuke could you help me out with Kakashi sensei he's kind of heavy"
"You think you're so good! This shouldn't be a problem for you" Sasuke snarled walking ahead.
Naruto sighed and shifted Kakashi higher up his back.
"I don't see why you take that from him." Kakashi shifted.
"I thought you had chakra exhaustion, which means you can't talk" Naruto replied
"It's not that bad, besides how do you know about chakra exhaustion?" Kakashi asked
"Hikaru had it just before we left but his was obviously a lot worse than yours" Naruto finished
"Still I don't see why you take that from him." Kakashi pushed
"Then what would you have me do?" Naruto snapped "He's cold, cynical and arrogant! He doesn't care anything about anyone, even you sensei!"
"But you're better than him and doing nothing to change that"
"He tries to push my buttons, belittle me, make me angry, that's our relationship how am I supposed to change it!" Naruto snapped before becoming very quiet.
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Tazuna's house was situated on a dock at the edge of their village; it was small and quaint, perfect for a small family, composed completely of wood and even had a small second floor. There was also a little windmill type structure next to it for some unknown purpose. Tazuna turned when Naruto, still carrying Kakashi, finally walked through the door.
"You made that boy carry him all this way?" Tazuna's daughter accused her father
"Would you perhaps have somewhere I could place him as he's getting quite heavy and needs to rest properly?" Naruto asked stood in the door way watching as Tazuna's daughter began to thoroughly shout at her father for making the small child carry the heavy man without help.
"Of course! I'm Tsunami." she stopped mid rant "You can place him in this room and rest awhile." she said opening the sliding panel door to a small room with a bed made up and the other members of team 7 already sat in the room. She helped Naruto place Kakashi in the bed.
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Naruto sat patiently with his legs crossed in a meditative position. His eyes were closed and his breathing slow but his mind was a whirl of activity. He was going over everything that had happened since they had started this mission. He'd definitely have words with Hikaru when he got back. But what bugged him was that fight with Zabuza. It wasn't right, he knew that masked person wasn't a hunter nin, because they dispose of the bodies in front of you; therefore, Zabuza was alive and the one in the mask was his accomplice, strange for Zabuza to have one so young around him, almost like a mentor. That would explain the feeling he got back at the forest when the masked one was observing them, allowing enough time for them to come up with a strategy to counter them.
Sakura and Sasuke watched Naruto, unnerved at his stillness. It was strange for them to see him so quiet and still as they waited for their sensei to awaken. Sakura couldn't take it any more and walked over to Naruto and nudged his shoulder. His eyes fluttered open revealing startling blue cobalt which changed slowly back to azure.
'What amazing eyes Naruto has!' Sakura thought 'Even better than Sasuke's eyes!' inner Sakura thought.
"You alright Sakura?" Naruto asked as he stood up stretching out the kinks from sitting still so long.
Sakura just stared at him. "Yeah, I'm fine Naruto. I'll umm see if sensei has woken up yet" she hurried away to where Kakashi was. 'That was weird. I've never noticed Naruto like that before. Maybe it's just because he's trying to act all cool like Sasuke yeah that's it, it must be.' Sakura thought.
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"Will your sensei be alright?" Tsunami asked Naruto as they all entered the room where Kakashi was recuperating.
"Yeah I just won't be able to move for about a week" Kakashi replied tucked up in the bed causing Tsunami to jump as she thought he was unconscious.
"So the sharigan is awesome but puts a lot of stress on the body" Sakura stated
"At least we defeated that strong ninja this time" Tazuna smiled wiping his forehead. "We should be safe for a little while"
"We? What do you mean us?" Sakura snapped "it was all Kakashi sensei and Sasuke" Sakura crossed her arms in anger.
'She didn't even acknowledge the blonde kid's participation' Tazuna thought
'Did she even register Naruto?' Kakashi thought glumly
'Typical, she's screeching like a banshee again.' Naruto thought
"But who was that strange kid in the mask?" Sakura pondered
"That's the mask of a mist village hunter nin. They are also known as body erasers. Their duty is to dispose of the body without a trace. A ninja's body contains all sorts of information on their hidden village such as ninjutsu, different chakra types, herbs and other secrets. For example if I died the secrets of the sharigan could be revealed. If you're not careful there's the chance that the enemy will steal your jutsu."
"So a ninja's body can reveal important information?" Sasuke stated
"Yes. So by killing and disposing of the missing nins who left their hidden village, the hunter nins protect the information from getting out. They are specialists who guard their village's secrets. No sound. No smell. That is a ninja's end." Kakashi finished letting his eye roll over his students before drifting off into an exhausted sleep.
"So that Zabuza has been chopped up and disposed of? Scary..." Sakura stated
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In the forest a little away from where team 7 encountered Zabuza the hunter nin kneeled over Zabuza's body. The mist drifted between them slowly, leaning over the body the hunter nin carefully pulled out a clipper like tool.
"First, I'll cut away the mouth cloth and drain some blood and..." he inched the tool closer to Zabuza's face.
He paused a second then continued forward. Suddenly Zabuza's hand shot up and held his arm still.
"It's okay I'll do it myself" Zabuza stated pulling his mouth cloth away to reveal short sharp pointy teeth.
"Oh. So you've come back to life." The hunter nin spoke
"Damn. You sure are rough" Zabuza said sitting up and pulling the needles from his neck
"Oh don't be so rough yourself. You really could die pulling them out like that." the hunter nin chastised
"How long do you plan on wearing that stupid mask" Zabuza snapped
"It reminds me of the old days, besides it came in handy for this act" he replied pulling the mask away from his face.
He had a very feminine face, his skin was pale and large dark brown eyes were watching as Zabuza attempted to get up.
"If I hadn't of saved you, you definitely would have been killed" he smirked.
"If you were going to put me into a momentary death you didn't have to use my neck. There are other acupuncture points which are much safer you know. You are as annoying as always" Zabuza pulled his mouth cloth back so that it covered his mouth.
"Your right!" the boy smiled making Zabuza look over at him. "I just didn't want to scar your beautiful body and the neck doesn't have much muscle. Besides it's easier to hit the acupuncture point there. You shouldn't be able to move for about week, but you might be able to move soon." The boy stated
"You are so pure and clever. That's what I like about you"
"Hehe that's 'cause I'm just a kid." The boy smiled. "Look the mist has cleared." The boy said standing next to Zabuza. "Next time will you be alright?" He asked concerned.
"Next time I'll defeat the sharigan." Zabuza replied.
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Kakashi's eye shot open and he sat up suddenly causing Sakura to jump back in fright.
"Oh sensei you're awake!" Tsunami said as she walked into the room.
'What's this? Zabuza is dead so why do I have the feeling I'm missing something.' Kakashi's eye travelled to Naruto 'Something Naruto said, but what?" He moved his hand across his mouth in a thoughtful way. 'Something's strange. What did I miss?'
"Are you alright sensei?"
"What did you say earlier, Naruto?"
"What? When?" Naruto pondered
"When you were left to carry me, what did you say?" Kakashi asked
"I can't believe you caught that. Umm something wasn't right about that encounter" Naruto repeated
"What did you mean then?" Kakashi prompted
"It was strange, almost like... ... it was staged. It was too convenient that the hunter ninja turned up when he did."
"What are you talking about Naruto? If he hadn't of turned up when he did we would have died!" Sakura shrieked at Naruto
"Of course." Kakashi suddenly realised what it was he was missing "You see hunter nin normally dispose of the body there and then."
"So..." Sakura asked returning to her non banshee self.
"Don't you see?" Kakashi questioned
"How did he dispose of the body?" Naruto asked
"How should I know he took the body with him." Sakura shrugged.
"Yeah if he needed proof he would have just taken the head, and the weapon he used to kill Zabuza."
'Simple needles' Sasuke looked up suddenly as the answer dawned on him "no way!"
"Yeah exactly." Kakashi rubbed the back of his head
"Wait what are you lot talking about?" Tazuna asked
"Zabuza is alive"
"That's impossible Naruto Sensei checked to see if he was dead" Sakura once again turned into her banshee form
"Yeah, I did but that was most likely just a momentary death. The needle weapon the hunter used has a low probability of killing unless it hits a major organ. In fact doctors use it in acupuncture therapy. A hunter nin knows the body's structure thoroughly. Placing someone in a momentary death is easy for them."
"First he carried away the much heavier body of Zabuza and secondly he used a weapon with a low probability of killing which means his motive was..." Sasuke stated
"Not to kill Zabuza but to save him" Sakura shouted
"We can't ignore the possibility"
"Aren't you guys thinking too much? Isn't it the hunter nin's job to kill missing nins?" Tazuna asked from his seat by the door.
"No like Naruto said it seemed a bit too convenient. Plus if you take into account what we said it seems highly likely that Zabuza had an accomplice. So now we have to prepare before it's too late that's a shinobi rule. Besides we don't know whether Gatou has hired an even stronger shinobi." He watched as Naruto's body quivered in excitement 'He seems excited that Zabuza isn't dead.'
"Umm sensei what did you mean by prepare before it's too late. You can barely move." Sakura stated. This of course caused Kakashi to start laughing.
"You guys will receive training" Kakashi smiled
"Training? What good will that do?" Sakura said before banshee mode kicked in "Sensei what's a little training going to do?" 'Trying to get us killed!' Inner Sakura screamed her forehead bulging "Our enemy is a ninja even you with the sharigan struggled against!"
"Sakura, who saved me while I was struggling? You guys are growing rapidly. Especially Naruto. I've seen a change in you." He eye smiled at Naruto who seemed shocked at the compliment.
'He does seem better than he used to be' Sakura thought.
"But obviously since I'm incapacitated this is just training till I feel better, you won't be able to defeat him without me."
"But sensei if Zabuza is alive he could attack at anytime so should we really be training?" Sakura questioned
"A person placed in a momentary death state should take a while before their body is back to normal so until then we train"
'Great' Naruto thought sarcastically. He turned around to find a small child around the same age as Konohamaru, staring at them. He wore a white fisherman's hat with a blue band running around the middle of it his black hair was sticking out the bottom. He had green dungarees on with a yellow t-shirt underneath and black sandals on his feet. He stared at them with defeat in his big black eyes.
"Hi" Naruto waved. Everybody who could turned to see who Naruto was speaking to.
"Ohh! Inari! Where were you?" Tazuna exclaimed flinging his arms out for a hug.
"Welcome back grandpa" Inari spoke quietly taking his shoes off and making his way towards his grandfather.
"Inari welcome the nice ninja they protected grandpa" Tsunami asked placing her hands on her hips.
"You're a good boy Inari" Tazuna stated patting his grandson on the head. Inari turned and looked at the three members of team 7. He stepped away from his grandfather and pointed at the three.
"Mum, they are going to die! There's no way you can win against Gatou!" Inari's head slowly dropped as he continued speaking.
"Inari it's nice to meet you, I'm Naruto." Naruto greeted the boy "What you say may be true but I think what your grandfather is doing for this village is a very courageous thing and is something worth dying for."
"Being courageous is stupid, especially if it means dying for it." Inari countered "If you want to live you'll leave now" Inari said walking towards the door.
"Where are you going Inari?" Tazuna asked
"To watch the ocean from my room". He replied. The occupants of the room looked on as the boy exited the room.
"Sorry" Tazuna apologised
"Losing a loved one hurts" Naruto spoke quietly as he got up to follow the boy.
Walking up the stairs slowly his ears pricked listening for the boy; he approached the door but stopped short when he heard crying. On the other side of the door Inari sat at his desk under the window overlooking the ocean. He had a picture of a man who had black hair with a rope tied around his head like headband. He had tanned skin black eyes and a cross shaped scar on his chin. The tears streaming down his face landed on the picture in huge drops. A strangled moan of dad rang out. Naruto slowly moved away from the door deciding that the boy could grieve for another day.
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Tazuna's daughter Tsunami was stood by the cooker stirring absently as she glanced at Naruto, he had a strange sort of sadness which appeared in his eyes every now and again before it would quickly vanish and his eyes took on a lighter blue hue. Naruto sat at the kitchen table glumly he was getting fed up with his team mates. Now that Kakashi wasn't there to distract them he found that he was once again at the centre of their attention. When Sasuke wasn't training he was finding every way possible to irritate Naruto and Sakura was being so nosey and uppity about Sasuke being better than him he was just about ready to snap. Kakashi hobbled into the kitchen on the crutches Tsunami had found for him. He glanced round the room as Tsunami glanced at Naruto again.
"Where are the others?" Kakashi asked.
"Sasuke's training and Sakura's watching him" Naruto replied getting up from the table "So we're starting training then?" Naruto asked holding the door open for Kakashi.
Sasuke and Sakura were sat under the trees just outside the house. Sakura would scoot close to the Uchiha which in turn made Sasuke scowl at her and move further away. Naruto walked over to the two and sat in between them which got him a scowl from Sakura and an indifferent look from Sasuke.
"Right follow me then we need a bit more space" Kakashi began hobbling away from them and heading into the trees that surrounded the house. It didn't take them long to find a small clearing with enough room to train.
"Okay now we'll start training" Kakashi said as he stopped walking. "But first I want to ask you about chakra?"
"It's the energy a shinobi needs when performing a jutsu." Naruto started to explain.
"It is made of two parts spiritual and body. You gain spiritual through training and body is found in all the cells throughout the body. These two parts are combined." Sakura interrupted.
"By releasing chakra and using hands seals you can perform a jutsu." Naruto finished
"Exactly" 'Iruka sensei had good students.' Kakashi thought
"We can already use jutsu" Sasuke stated
"Yes but you don't use chakra correctly. See chakra is to mix together both body and spiritual energy and based on what jutsu you use the type and amount of chakra released will be different. So you guys are not using Chakra effectively yet. Even if you are able to release a high amount of chakra unless you control it properly the jutsu will be weakened or not work at all. And by wasting energy you won't be able to fight as long"
"So you want us to learn to control it?" Naruto asked cocking his head to the side.
"How?" Sakura asked
"Through tough training." Kakashi eye smiled.
"What are we going to do?" Sasuke finally entered the conversation
"Tree climbing" Kakashi eye smiled leaning forwards slightly.
"Seriously?" Naruto muttered
"What kind of training is that?" Sakura asked
"Just listen. It isn't the regular tree climbing you won't use your hands
"How?"
"By applying the right amount of chakra into your feet you should be able to stick to the tree allowing you to walk or run it"
"Shut up Naruto" Sakura screeched.
"Look!" Naruto said while placing a finger in his ear.
Kakashi then placed his hands into a seal, then placing his hands back on his crutches began walking towards a tree as he neared the bottom he placed his foot on the trunk and continued to walking causing both Sasuke and Sasuke to gasp in shock. He continued walking until he was stood upside down on a branch facing his students.
"See just like Naruto said you gather chakra in the bottom of your feet and climb the tree, this is something you can do when you can use chakra well"
"How is climbing trees going to make us stronger?" Sasuke asked
"Basically the purpose of this training is to increase both your control and stamina. It takes very little chakra to walk up a tree but the amount has to be exact, and it is said that the bottom of the foot is the hardest to gather chakra too. So basically if you learn this control you should be able to master any jutsu theoretically. Don't forget you need to build up stamina so depending on the jutsu, controlling your chakra can be properly very difficult. And a ninja will usually be gathering chakra in battle while constantly moving. These types of situations an make controlling chakra even more difficult, that's why this tree climbing will help you gain that stamina needed for proper control. Right, me talking all day isn't going to accomplish anything, this is something you'll have to learn with your bodies." He pulled out three kunai and threw them so that landed at the feet of his students. "Use those kunai to mark your progress, then use that mark as your goal. You guys won't be good enough to walk up the tree yet so try running up the tree to get the momentum needed."
Together they placed their hands into the seal, focused chakra into their feet and ran at the trees. Sasuke ran up the tree till the wood crumbled underneath his feet causing him to be pushed away from the tree he flipped in the air and landed in a crouched position a little away from the tree. 'I can't believe it would be this hard. Too much chakra and the wood cracks so too little means you don't stick at all' Sasuke concluded.
"This is pretty easy."
Sasuke turned to see Sakura sat on a branch nearly at the top of the tree her legs swinging happily.
"Well it looks like Sakura is the best at controlling her chakra. Wait where's Naruto?" Kakashi stated.
"It's an amazing view" Naruto's voice drifted out.
They all looked up suddenly to see Naruto stood atop the very tip of the tree. Naruto laughed sweetly as he looked out over the sea of trees towards the city. 'How the hell did he get all the way up there?' they all thought
"Naruto you idiot, we were supposed to walk up the tree not climb it! Get down here and do it properly!" Sakura shrieked
Naruto shook his head dismayed at Sakura's comment. Sighing he took a deep breath and fell forwards off the tree. Sakura screamed as Naruto fell from the very top of the tree. He flipped in mid air and landed in a crouch at the bottom of the tree. He then turned and walked up the tree making sure that his team could see him this time as he slowly walked up to sit level with Sakura on her branch. He looked as Sakura's mouth fell open in disbelief, Sasuke scowled as the idiot proved he could do something he could not.
'There's definitely more to Naruto than meets the eye'. Kakashi concluded
"How the hell did you do that dobe?" Sasuke glared
"Practice" Naruto simply stated.
"What the hell do you mean practice you blue eyed idiot" Sakura screeched before covering her mouth after she registered what she said.
'Blue eyed idiot?' Kakashi and Naruto thought
"I've had to practice this technique for a while because I have a huge amount of chakra which I can't control properly and this exercise is meant to help." He shrugged 'Partially true anyway like they'd believe me, if I told them I watched Cat do it and figured it out myself' Naruto sighed his eyes travelling over to where Inari stood hidden behind a tree watching them.
"Well it looks like the Uchiha aren't all that up to scratch compared to the rest of your team ay Sasuke?" Kakashi pushed. 'of course Naruto and Sasuke have an incomparable amount of chakra if this training goes well perhaps Sasuke will be able to become a powerful asset, now to figure out Naruto' Kakashi thought his eyes drifted over to the blonde sat on a branch level with Sakura, he was staring out into the forest.
Inari was stood hidden behind a wide tree watching them train. He turned away with sad blue eyes following him. His foot faltered as his mind wandered 'It's just a waste of time' his hands clenched into fists as he continued his train of thought, his mind coming to rest on the image of the man in the photograph.
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A wooden building suspending in the air by ropes from the trees surrounding it with a twisting pathway to get in, was where Zabuza and his minion had retreated to resting. The minion was sat next to Zabuza's bedside. Zabuza's rest was however at that moment disturbed as Gatou accompanied by two samurai body guards entered the room.
"So even you have come back defeated. It appears mist country ninja are pretty pathetic." Gatou stated.
Gatou was a short man with sunglasses covering his eyes and dressed in a suit. To his left was Zouri a light skinned man with bluish-white hair and black eyes. He had black lined markings tattooed under his eyes and wore a dark purple beanie on his head with the top extending much further than his actual head. A dark blue jacket with multiple pockets and tied to his waist was his blue handled katana. To Gatou's right was Waraji who was much taller than his partner. He wore an eye patch over his right eye and had brown hair which was parted into three and finished in an elaborate topknot. He had a intricate tattoo which appeared to stretch over his entire left side as well as his arms and left leg. He also had a stitched scar on the left side of his fore head and the left of his mouth. He wore a loose fitting kimono with the top half rolled down on his waist along with bandages on his waist, simple sandals covered his feet and a fairly long sword sat on his hip.
"You can't even avenge your men and you call yourself a devil? Don't make me laugh." The two body guards began to unsheathe their swords. "Hold on for a second." Gatou moved forwards towards the bed where Zabuza was resting. "There's no need to stay silent." He reached a hand out to Zabuza's prone form "How about..." his hand reached for the bandages covering Zabuza's mouth when the minion's hand snapped around his wrist. "Do not touch Zabuza with your dirty hands" he squeezed Gatou's arm so hard it snapped. The two body guards fully unsheathed their swords preparing to attack the minion. In a second their swords were pointed back at them having been removed from their hands and positioned under their chins.
- no way moved in an instant – the bodyguards thought
"You shouldn't do that. I'm pissed off at the moment" the minion had a face like thunder.
'A monster!' Zouri thought
Gatou's face was covered in sweat. "One more time! If you fail me one more time you won't be welcome here any more. Remember that!" He screamed as he and the two body guards ran out the hide out swords firmly in their grip.
The minion returned to his seat at Zabuza's side.
"Haku you didn't have to do that" Zabuza spoke revealing the kunai he had ready.
"I know." Haku replied "But it is too early to kill Gatou. If we cause a commotion here they will be after us again. We must be patient." Haku smiled sweetly.
"Yeah your right." Zabuza agreed
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The three members of team three sat at the base of their respective trees, Sakura and Sasuke were covered in dirt and sweat, Naruto how ever was still stood in his new outfit with not a mark on him he had his eyes closed facing up towards the sun. He stretched out his arms and looked towards Kakashi before he settled his gaze on Sasuke. Sakura looked over at her two team mates 'what stamina those two have I'm worn out. I never would have believed Naruto would be able to do this though' she mused. Naruto turned to look at Sakura causing her to look away, shrugging he walked over to Sasuke and offered his hand.
"If it helps it took me ages to finally work out how to do it" Naruto supplied Sasuke shrugged off the hand and stood at the base of his tree he turned his head over his shoulder.
"How long is a while?" Sasuke asked trying not to sound too eager.
"About three weeks" Naruto supplied rubbing the back of his head
"Hmmp dobe I'll beat that time easy then we'll see how good you are" Sasuke said and ran back up the tree.
Kakashi watched his students 'He's trying to help Sasuke which is good and they'll get stronger and stronger I'm actually beginning to look forward to this. Even if I haven't figured Naruto out yet' Kakashi thought to himself.
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Konohamaru stood facing the academy building. He was nervous; after all he had a lot to live up to. He looked up when Asuma stepped up next to him.
"Didn't really think you'd be doing this alone did you?" he ruffled Ko's hair, he puffed out smoke from his cigarette
"Hello Konohamaru, how are you today?" Iruka walked over to Konohamaru. "Naruto, spoke of you fondly" Iruka smiled "I'm sure if he wasn't on a mission he'd be here with you" Iruka smiled again.
There was the sound of heavy footfalls as a person came running up to the three assembled people. He stopped and blew his blonde hair out of his face before allowing a genuine smile to grace his lips. "Sorry I'm late had to make sure nobody saw me." he raised his hand to the back of his head and rubbed embarrassedly.
"Naruto, aren't you on a mission?" Iruka frowned
"Yeah of course but this is my little brother we're talking about I didn't want to miss his first day at school." He replied looking at Iruka, he turned to Konohamaru "I hope you don't mind that I'm just a clone, but the thing with this type of clone is that the real Naruto will know what I've done when I disappear."
"I don't mind I'm just glad you're both here" Konohamaru smiled at his uncle and brother "Besides" he whispered "I know that there is always two of you here in the village at any one time" he smirked and grabbed Naruto and Asuma's hands and walked forward into the academy.
Well here it is chapter 16 all done and dusted although I think we missed some punctuation, but to be fair I've read stuff a lot worst. Anyway hoped you enjoyed it I have just finished chapter 18 (its 11600 odd words) might have to rewrite it but we'll see.
I am trying to get a few chapters done before I post anything now so yeah I'm getting there =D
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