The Strongest
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or One Piece
Chapter: 6
Tazuna's house
"Zabuza's still alive" said Kakashi. Sasuke was in disbelief, Sakura was visibly shaking. "Hmm I guess the hunter ninja had something to do with it?" said Naruto. Kakashi nodded "It seems the hunter ninja was in cahoots with Zabuza." "But sensei didn't the hunter ninja kill Zabuza?" asked Sakura. "The hunter ninja put Zabuza in a near death state." said Kakashi. "With his injuries Zabuza will be out of commission for a week at least." continued Kakashi. "No Zabuza's body will never be the same again." said Naruto. "Care to explain loser?" asked Sasuke. "Did you see the cuts on his body ? Those cuts are targeted at the victim's pressure points and blood vessels, so" "So Zabuza will never fully recover" finished Kakashi. Naruto nodded. "But loser those cuts need precision and time and, you did it with one slash. I call bullshit." said Sasuke. "Duckass you wound me." said Naruto. "You saw a slash but to trained eyes that slash was actually a dozen cuts." said Kakashi. Sasuke frowned 'if I had my Sharingan I could've seen those cuts' thought the avenger. "Don't be sad Duckass not a lot of people can see those cuts I've made sure of it. said Naruto.
"Cheer up team you know what this means don't you?" cheerfully asked Kakashi. Naruto sighed, Sasuke cringed and Sakura paled. " That Kakashi's special training my cute little Genin." chirped Kakashi. "Well I'm clearly in no shape to 'train' so I'll go take a well deserved nap." said Naruto as he left the dining room. "How come Naruto misses training?" whined Sakura. "No complaints, let's go my cute students before the sun sets." cheerfully said Kakashi
As Naruto was walking down the the hall he heard crying, as he investigated the noise, he found Inari crying while looking at a photo. 'Why is this kid crying over a torn photo? I'll never know' thought the blonde as he went to the guest room to sleep. A few hours later Naruto woke up with his stomach growling. 'I wonder what's for dinner' thought Naruto as he entered the dining room. "Whoa you guys look awful." said Naruto as he saw his teammates. "Naruto! I see you're doing well." chirped the masked jônin. "Yeah the pain's all gone, so I'll be good as new tomorrow." said Naruto. "What's with the tattoos loser?" asked Sasuke. "These are my mastery over my bloodline." said Naruto. "You have a bloodline?" asked Sakura. "Yep the Typhoon Release." said Naruto. Kakashi's eye widened for a moment. "Never heard of it " said Sasuke. "Well it's pretty rare" said Naruto. "What does it do?" asked Sakura. "It basically let's me summon and control, typhoons, hurricanes and blizzards." said Naruto. "So you can control the weather?" said Sasuke. "Yep" said Naruto "My tattoos glow whenever I use my bloodline." said Naruto. "The tattoos help stabilise the amount of elemental chakra that is coursing throughout my body." said Naruto. "But Naruto there was no Uzumaki Clan in the academy's history lessons."
Naruto slammed his fist on the table. "Well those dogs of the Hidden Leaf don't think my Clan is important." growled Naruto as he left the dining room. "Sensei was there something I said?" said Sakura. "It's nothing Sakura Naruto is just mad at the village for not coming to his clan's aid." said Kakashi. "What happened?" asked Sasuke. "The Uzumaki Clan was wiped out at the start of the Second Great Ninja War, by Iwa, Kumo and Kiri." said Kakashi. Everyone at the table was shocked "W-why?" asked Sakura. Kakashi exhales "The Uzumaki Clan was powerful and influential so much that they established their own hidden village. With their prowess over the sealing arts and kenjutsu on top of their monstrous chakra reserves, safe to say that you did not want them as your enemy." said Kakashi. "Apperently the other villages thought so as well so, they laid siege to the village. The Uzumaki Clan fought for 7 days and nights, unfortunately the might of three great villages was too much for the clan, so they were wiped out." continued Kakashi. The table was silent "But why was Naruto so angry at the village?" asked Sakura. 'There's a lot of reasons why' thought Kakashi " The Uzumaki Clan was an ally of the Hidden Leaf, importantly they helped in the founding of the village." said Kakashi. "That's why we wear their symbol on our vests to forever remember the clan and our failure to send aid to them." solemnly said Kakashi.
Zabuza's Hideout
Zabuza was groaning in pain due to his injuries at the hands of Naruto. 'Damn that brat to the lowest pits of hell!' thought the Missing nin. "Haku! Bring me my medicine." Zabuza yelled as a very pretty young woman appeared with a tray of medicine. "Master Zabuza I think we should pull out of this mission." said Haku. "No! I still got a bone to pick that blonde brat." growled Zabuza. "Look at my injuries that brat ended my shinobi career." continued Zabuza.
"Well Zabuza you failed I thought you were good." said a voice. "Gatô..." growled Zabuza "What do you want?" "I heard you were taken down by a kid, that's pretty pathetic." said Gatô with a smirk "That's why our little agreement has come to an end. Look at you you're so weak I could kill you." said Gatô as he was going to grab Zabuza. "Touch Master Zabuza and you will die." snarled Haku as she released a large amount of killing intent. "Relax Gatô the mission will be completed just keep the money rolling." said Zabuza. "F-fine fail one more time and that's it you hear me?" said the trembling midget. "Crystal clear " replied Zabuza. As Gatô and his grunts left Zabuza coughed "You didn't have to do that." "I did because I'm your tool Master." said Haku. "I'll go find more herbs for your pain." said the teen as she left Zabuza to his thoughts.
Tazuna's house
"Man you guys look even worse than yesterday." said Naruto as he reads the infamous orange book. Sakura glares at Naruto's book. "Naruto you perv why are you reading that smut?" growled Sakura. Kakashi and Naruto were offended "Sakura this is not smut, this is the pinnacle of literature, the perfect blend of action, danger and romance, this is not smut this is the book that defines an era!" exclaimed Naruto in the background Kakashi and Tazuna are pumping their fists, while Sasuke was waving a flag 'greatest literary art'. That was the wrong answer as Sakura beat the shit out of them. "Look Sakura I don't know what is your problem against Make Out Paradise " said Naruto as he was nursing a swollen cheek. "That smut is degrading to women everywhere!" yelled the pink-haired ninja. "Hey, blossom have you tried reading it?" said Sasuke. Sakura looked at her boyfriend with furious eyes. "Here read this, if you don't like it we'll all stop reading the book." said Naruto as he handed Sakura the book. "Hmm promise ?" asked Sakura. "Promise right guys?" asked Naruto "yes" replied Kakashi and Sasuke.
"So pet names huh?" smirked Naruto. The young couple's faces went a hundred shades redder. Naruto started laughing as the adults at the table looked at the scene with a smile. "You people disgust me." said Inari. "Especially you" (points at Naruto ) "How can you be so happy, no matter how much you train no one can beat Gatô. Stop wasting your time you're gonna die, you'll learn that there are no heroes in this world." ranted Inari.
Naruto looked at the boy in front of him "Listen kid I'm not a hero I'm just here to test myself, and you should be greatful your grandpa is risking his life trying to make sure that the bridge is complete so that you can have a peaceful life, and all you're doing is pissing on his hard work." said Naruto "People like you piss me off" spat Naruto as he left the house.
Forest
"Wind style: vacuum sphere" said Naruto as the area around him was uprooted and in shreds. "That little shit pisses me off" snarled Naruto as he passed out from exhaustion.
As the the sun rises we find a sleeping Naruto approached by a girl in a pink kimono. Haku was shocked the same boy who injured her Master was right in front of her sleeping. She then blushed as she took in his features, 'Well at least he's handsome' thought the young woman. As she reached out to touch his whiskers Naruto grabbed her wrist.
"I was having a very good dream" mumbled Naruto. As he opened his eyes he saw one of the most beautiful girls he has ever seen "Do girls around here disturb a guy while he's taking a nap ?" asked Naruto. Haku laughed "Is that your best pick up line?" "Well it got you to laugh didn't it?" said Naruto "So what's your name?" "Haku" she replied "and yours?" asked Haku "Naruto " replied the blonde. "Well Naruto what are you doing out here?" asked Haku
"Taking a nap " said Naruto. Haku sweat dropped. "That's it?" Naruto nodded. "What about you?" "I'm just collecting herbs for someone precious to me." replied Haku. "Do you have someone precious Naruto?" asked Haku. Naruto was in deep thought, did he have someone precious? "Nah not right now" said Naruto. "That's a shame, having someone precious can give you strength." said Haku "because the desire to protect that person can give you unimaginable strength" said Naruto. Haku smiled "I hope you find someone precious soon Naruto " said Haku as she left. Naruto smirked "Tell Zabuza I said hi, and that I'll see him again." Haku froze as she turned around Naruto was gone. 'You're an interesting person Naruto.' thought Haku as she left the clearing.
Tazuna's house
Naruto found everyone having breakfast he quickly greeted them and went to the guest room to sleep. The next morning Tazuna and team 7 left for the bridge. Naruto was having a nightmare when the sound of screaming woke him up. "Who the fuck dares to wake me up so early in the damn morning?" mumbled Naruto as he ran out of the room.
Tsunami was currently held hostage buy one of Gatô's grunts . "Shut up bitch, Gatô just wants to finish what he started." "Let my mom go!" yelled Inari he tried to save Tsunami. "Zôri kill this brat" as Zôri went for the killing blow a kunai found itself in his head, he was dead before he could hit the ground. Waraji looked around for the person who threw the kunai when he got decapitated by his partner's sword.
"Well that's that" said Naruto. "Tsunami take your son and hide in case Gatô sends more of these grunts after you. " said Naruto. Tsunami nods and takes Inari with her to hide. Naruto makes 20 clones of himself. "Protect them" the clones nod as the original leaves for the bridge.
Bridge - Moments earlier
Team 7 and Tazuna were on the bridge with large amounts of mist surrounding the area. Kakashi sensed an enormous amount of killing intent. "Well,well Kakashi we meet again." said Zabuza. "Where's the blonde brat?" rudely asked Zabuza. "I see you have your accomplice with you." said Kakashi ignoring the question. "This is my tool Haku" said Zabuza "Enough talk let's end this once and for all." said Kakashi. "You sure Kakashi? Look that brat over there is shaking." said Zabuza as he gestured at Sasuke. The avenger broke into a vicious grin "I'm shaking with excitement." said Sasuke as he hit Haku with a roundhouse kick, as Zabuza was about to interfere when Kakashi blocked his sword with his kunai. "Your opponent is me Zabuza." "No the blonde brat is my opponent you're just the warm up." said the Missing ninja.
Sasuke vs Haku
As Haku was shaking off Sasuke's kick she was immediately engaged in a vicious taijutsu fight with said boy. "You're stronger than I thought. " said Haku. Sasuke frowned "Stop holding back, I know this isn't your full strength." Haku was shocked that Sasuke was able to tell that she wasn't using her full strength. "Well you asked for it" said the masked woman as she formed handsigns "Water style: Gunshot" a ball of high pressurised water flew at Sasuke, who dodged the attack, but got dropkicked by Haku. 'Shit she's too fast!' thought Sasuke as he threw a handful of shuriken at Haku. As the shuriken were flying at the masked kunoichi Sasuke quickly made handsigns 'Fire style: Phoenix fire jutsu' as the shuriken were covered in flames Haku quickly replaced herself with a bag of cement. "Secret technique: Thousand Needles Of Death" as thousands of ice needles formed and flew at Sasuke. "Earth style: Mud Wall" cried Sasuke as a wall of earth protected him from the needles, as Sasuke was catching his breath he was kicked through the wall by Haku. "You won't beat me with the skills you have." said Haku. Sasuke coughed blood 'I was saving this jutsu for him, but it looks like I have no choice.' thought Sasuke as he was going through handsigns 'Fire style: Flame Vortex' as a vortex of red hot fire headed towards Haku. As the jutsu ended Sasuke was smirking as he was panting 'looks like I got her' thought the avenger. "Crystal Ice Mirrors" said a voice as a dome of ice mirrors formed around the Uchiha. "That was an impressive jutsu, but this fight is over" said Haku as she stepped into an ice mirror.
Kakashi vs Zabuza
Zabuza and Kakashi were in a stalemate as both Jônin were lightly panting. "That was a nice warm up Kakashi, how about we take this up a notch?" said Zabuza as he went for a slash that almost cut Kakashi in half. 'Shit guess I have to use this' thought Kakashi as he lifted up his headband revealing a glowing crimson eye with three tomoes. "The Sharingan makes its appearance at last." said Zabuza. "Better take a good look at it, because it's the last thing you ever see." said Kakashi as he as he went through handsigns 'Wind style: Great Breakthrough' a gust of wind cleared the entire mist in the area. "Of course you know a wind jutsu" growled Zabuza, then on the other side of the bridge he saw Haku's ice mirrors. "You see that Kakashi your brat is as good as dead" laughed Zabuza. Kakashi was about to save Sasuke, he dodged a slash from Zabuza "DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME!" shouted Zabuza as he kicked Kakashi in the chest sending him back. 'Water style: Five feeding Sharks' as five sharks of water headed for Kakashi 'Fire style: Grand Fireball jutsu' Kakashi quickly blew out a massive fireball to neutralise Zabuza's jutsu. Kakashi quickly made handsigns 'Lightning style: Lightning wolf jutsu' a giant wolf of lighting started to pounce at Zabuza.
With Sakura and Tazuna
Sakura and Tazuna were watching the battle unfold on the with awe and terror(Tazuna). 'These ninja are not human' thought the bridge builder. Sakura clenched her fist 'after all this training I'm still doing nothing' thought the pink-haired kunoichi. "Now this is something you don't see everyday" said Naruto. Sakura screamed "Naruto don't scare me." scolded Sakura. Naruto rolled his eyes and took out a drinking gourd and a saucer. "Kid this isn't a time for a drink." said Tazuna. "Listen crusty old man there is always a time for a drink." said Naruto as he poured himself sake. A few minutes later the mist cleared giving the spectators a good view of the battle. "Oh no Sasuke!" screamed Sakura as she was about to help her boyfriend/ teammate Naruto stopped her. "Don't you'll only get in the way" said Naruto. "Naruto look at him he's losing, we have to help him!" shouted Sakura in anger and worry. "Relax Duckass will be fin-" Sasuke fell down in pain. "Or not " Naruto sighed "I'll go save him" said Naruto. Sakura protested "Sakura who is going to protect Tazuna while you are going to get the shit kicked out of you?" asked Naruto. "You're saying I'm weak aren't you ?" asked Sakura. "Yes, Sakura you're not ready for this level of combat yet." said Naruto as he body flickered away, not noticing Sakura's tears of frustration.
Sasuke vs Haku
Sasuke was not having a good time. This masked ninja surrounded him in these freezing mirrors, and to make matters worse he was riddled with needles. 'Fire style: Grand Fireball jutsu. ' as a giant fireball was blown towards one of the mirrors. "Your fire is too weak to burn my mirrors" said Haku as she released another onslaught of needles at the avenger. 'Shit' thought Sasuke as he dodged and deflected the needles 'if he keeps this up I'll definitely die' thought Sasuke. "Please give up I don't want to kill you." said Haku. "I don't plan on dying, I have to beat you so that I have a chance at avenging my family. " said Sasuke. Haku frowned behind her mask as she released a barrage of needles at Sasuke. Sasuke noticed that the needles were coming slower than normal allowing him to dodge the needles. The two teens stopped fighting as the mist cleared. "Oh no Sasuke!" the avenger heard his girlfriend screaming as he was assaulted by needled 'I'm sorry Sakura, Mom, Dad, I've failed' thought Sasuke as he lost consciousness. Haku was staring at Sasuke's body with guilt as she took her breath. All of a sudden 'Sasuke' exploded causing her mirrors to slightly crack. "Yo these mirrors are hard as steel." said Naruto. Haku was stunned by Naruto's appearance. "Well, we meet again Haku" said Naruto.
Kakashi vs Zabuza
"Oh no Sasuke!" Kakashi heard his female student cry out. "I told you Kakashi that brat had no chance. You see Haku may be stronger than me." said Zabuza. Kakashi was about to attack when he sensed Naruto's arrival. Zabuza felt the blonde's presence "Well Kakashi this fight is over, I got a bone to pick with that blonde brat " said Zabuza. 'Earth style: Earth Dragon Jutsu.' A giant dragon of earth came between the two ninja and started to shoot balls of mud at Zabuza. "If you want to get Naruto you'll have to go through me" said Kakashi as he makes two handsigns 'Fire style: Phoenix fire jutsu.' as the fire hit the balls of mud creating lava balls. Zabuza started making his own handsigns, 'Water Style: Water Dragon jutsu' a giant dragon of water launched at Kakashi who body flickered away 'Fire style: Dragon fire jutsu ' as a jet of white hot flames collided with the water dragon creating a large amount of steam. 'Time to end this' thought Kakashi as he took out a small scroll from his flak vest and swiped some blood on it, the masked jônin made five handsigns and slammed the scroll on the ground. 'Summoning jutsu: Earth Tracking Fang' "Arg!" cried out Zabuza as the steam cleared showing the missing nin bieng held down by a pack of dogs. "I see you've met my cute little ninja hounds Zabuza." chirped Kakashi. "Fuck you Kakashi." snarled Zabuza. "Now, now don't be mean Zabuza" said Kakashi as he was going through handsigns as his right hand was covered in lightning. Zabuza was in shock 'H-his chakra is visible!' thought Zabuza as he looked at Kakashi he saw the Konoha jônin's glowing Sharingan, he couldn't help but to feel overwhelming fear at the man in front of him."You should be honoured, you are one of the few people to ever see this jutsu. However the people who saw this jutsu are dead." said Kakashi as he charged at Zabuza intending to kill him.
Naruto vs Haku
Haku quickly threw her needles at Naruto hoping to end the fight, unfortunately her needles seemed to be blown away mere inches from piercing the blonde. "It's no use, your just wasting your chakra." said Naruto. Haku didn't listen as she let out rain after rain of needles at Naruto. Naruto sighed as he opened his palm. Haku was confused until a ball of spinning chakra formed on Naruto's palm. 'I-impossible' thought the masked kunoichi. 'Hmm those aren't clones of hers, are these afterimages? Nah where is the real you?' thought Naruto as he tried to sense Haku. 'Guess I'll have to use Haki for this' as Naruto used his Observation Haki to look for the real Haku 'there!' thought Naruto as he thrusts the ball of chakra at Haku 'Rasengan!' the jutsu hit Haku causing the mirrors to shatter. While Haku was in mid air Naruto delivered a brutal axe kick to the kunoichi's stomach, causing a small crack on the ground. Naruto body flickered to the kunoichi's body taking her mask off. "Looks like y-you won Naruto." rasped Haku. Naruto kept silent. P-please kill me Naruto" said Haku in tears. "Why?" asked Naruto. Then Haku tearfully told Naruto about her past. Naruto then took Haku and started to comfort the sobbing young woman. "Please kill me Naruto I'm just a useless too-" "Shut up you're not a tool Haku, you never were." said Naruto. "Arg!" the two heard Zabuza cry out in pain. "I'm sorry Naruto, but I need to save my master." said Haku, but then she felt herself unable to move. "Sorry Haku I can't let you throw your life away." said Naruto. The two teens watched as Kakashi stabbed Zabuza with his lightning covered hand. Haku burst into tears as she cried out Zabuza's name. "Why, why didn't you let me save him?" tearfully asked Haku. "He would've wanted you to live." said Naruto. "T-take me to him" said the crying kunoichi.
"Well Zabuza, it's over now" said Kakashi. Zabuza coughed blood. Before Zabuza can say anything Naruto appeared holding a sobbing Haku in his arms. "Haku I'm sorry that I wasn't raising you the right way" said Zabuza with a raspy voice. "Master Zabuza I'm sorry I couldn't protect you. I'm just a useless tool" cried Haku. Zabuza chuckled "Haku I never saw you as a tool. You were my daughter in all but blood." said the dying ninja. "Haku promise me that you'll move on with your life." said Zabuza. "Goodbye my daughter" as he gave Kakashi a nod. Kakashi removed his hand from Zabuza's chest as his body fell on the floor.
"Well, well , looks like the demon of the mist failed." said a voice. "You must be Gatô" said Kakashi. "The one and only" said Gatô. "It's a good thing you killed Zabuza, because I was going to do it myself." said Gatô "You ninja are expensive for nothing unlike my boys here" said Gatô as he gestured to the crowd of men behind him. "You were never planning to pay them weren't you?" said Naruto. "That's right kid , I was going to kill Zabuza, then have fun with his little bitch" laughed Gatô. "Listen up boys kill them all except for the girls, I need some bedroom fun after this" said Gatô with a lecherous grin. "What boys Gatô?" asked Naruto with a bloody sword in his hand. Gatô saw his men standing still. "What are you standing around you shits!?" shouted the midget. "That's because they're dead" flatly said Naruto as he snapped his fingers all of Gatô's grunts fell on the ground. Naruto then put the sword against Gatô's neck. "P-please I'll give you anything money,women,land whatever you want!" pleaded Gatô. "I want the code to your vault." said Naruto. "T-the code is 07-54-12-446 please spare me." pleaded Gatô as he pissed his pants. "Alright " chirped Naruto as he cut off Gatô's head clean off.
This was the scene the people of Wave Country saw as they marched on the bridge "Gatô's dead!" one of the villagers shouted out "WE'RE FREE!!" shouted the villagers. Sakura was cradling Sasuke's head on her lap after she removed the needles 'I promise to be stronger, so that I can protect you." thought Sakura
Naruto took out a joint and started smoking as Kakashi walked towards him "You did good Naruto." said Kakashi. "But was it enough?" said Naruto as he looked at Haku crying next to Zabuza's corpse. "You can't save everyone Naruto." Naruto took a few drags of his joint as he went through handsigns 'Water style: Washing Tide' as the water from the sea formed a wave that washed away the corpses. Naruto continued to smoke his blunt as Inari approached him. "Still think that heroes don't exist?" said Naruto. Inari shook his head. "You were brave, trying to save your mom." said Naruto as he exhales a plume of smoke. "I bet that Kaiza wherever he is, he's very proud of you." The blonde said with a smile. Tears started to well up from Inari's eyes, Naruto rolled his eyes and opened his arms. "Come here kid" said Naruto as Inari shot towards him, sobbing on his waist. "I-i'm s-sorry I said all those mean things to you" cried Inari. "It's allgood kid."
"I'll be damned, that kid has a soft spot." said Tazuna. Kakashi sighed, "Naruto didn't have the best childhood growing up." "What do you mean Kakashi-sensei?" asked Sakura. "You see Naruto wasn't like this, he was the purest soul I've ever met. Until the incident." said Kakashi. "What incident?" asked Tazuna. "That's enough for one day" said Kakashi as he vanished with a swirl of leaves.
Zabuza's Grave
A grief stricken Haku stood in front of Zabuza's grave staring at the dead ninja's tombstone engraving:
Here lies
Zabuza Momochi
A father and a Great Swordsman
"You know he wouldn't want you wasting your life staring at his grave." said Naruto with a cigarette in his mouth. "You took him away from me" whispered Haku. "Huh?" said Naruto. "Gôzu, Meizu and Master Zabuza. They were the only family I had." said Haku with tears on her face. "a-and, YOU TOOK THEM AWAY FROM ME!!" yelled Haku as thousands of ice needles formed and flew at Naruto. Naruto body flickered away from the needles, "It wasn't personal" said Naruto, as he formed two handsigns ' Ice Realease: Frost prison' as ice started to cover Haku preventing her from moving. "Look Haku I personally don't care if those guys meant something to you, but they knew what would happen if they continued on the path they were on." said Naruto. "It doesn't change the fact that you killed them." snarled Haku. Naruto kept smoking his cigarette "You know hating me won't bring them back." said Naruto. "Zabuza's last wish was to have you move on with your life, and you're here wallowing in your grief." continued the blonde, as he heard sobbing from the almost frozen kunoichi. "W-without Master Zabuza I have no purpose in this world." sobbed Haku. Naruto rolled his eyes and unfroze the kunoichi and handed her a vial. "This contains one of the most potent poisons in the world, one sip and you will join your 'family' in death." said Naruto. "I'll be back in a few hours, make your choice life or death." said Naruto as he vanished with a small tornado.
Gatô's Mansion
Two figures were seen entering the mansion, killing guards quickly and silently. "Wait, wait Kakashi we don't even know where the vault is." said Naruto. "Now, now my cute little student, the vault is in the basement" said Kakashi ruffling Naruto's dreadlocks. "And you know this how?" asked Naruto. "This isn't the first time I've raided a tyrant's wealth" chirped Kakashi. Naruto sweatdropped "Whatever let's just get this over with"
As the pair entered the basement they saw a large silver door, "Well then this will take some time" said Kakashi. "Yeah time we don't have." said Naruto as he started to draw a seal around the door. "Hey Naruto, I wanted to know how do you know Fūinjutsu?" asked Kakashi. "My parents were Seal Masters, and I also have a seal on my stomach so it makes sense to learn Fūinjutsu" said Naruto. Kakashi was flabbergasted, "Y-you know your parents?" Naruto nodded. "H-how? That was supposed to be a closely guarded secret" Naruto rolled his eyes "It was after the incident the Kyūbi told me who they were, and what happened that night" Kakashi sighed "Naruto do you hate your father, for putting the Kyūbi inside you?" asked Kakashi. Naruto continued to draw the seal, after drawing the seal he looked at Kakashi "As a ninja I respect what he did..." Kakashi almost felt relieved "... but as a son I'll never love nor forgive him for choosing the village over his family" said Naruto as he formed the half ram sign, the seals started to glow, then the door started to dissolve revealing the vault door inside.
Naruto typed in the code, and Kakashi turned the wheel and opened the vault, revealing all sorts of treasures, deeds and of course money. Lots and lots of cash. "Wow" said Naruto in awe." I know right" said Kakashi. "Let's get to work" chirped Kakashi. Naruto sighed and started to put anything valuable into a large scroll, as he was putting the money he saw the most beautiful sword.
The sword has a pure-white hilt with a circular hand-guard. The sheath is painted white and the hardening line is suguha or straight blade.
In descriptive terms, the sword is a Shinogi Zukuri style Katana that has a traditional yet still stunning pure-white ito wrapped around a gray samegawa covering the tsuka (hilt), leaving a traditional diamond-shaped pattern. The end has a nice, simplistic kashira of the same color as the tsuba. The tsuba, or crossguard, also conveys a harmony of simplicity: It consists of a rounded oval thick tsuba from which the blade goes through, in a nice metallic golden color. To once again convey the beautiful simplicity of this blade, the colors of the edge are divided in perfect equality. The inner bo-hi is a deep black, while the outer ha, or edge, is a shining white. The blade curves slightly towards the end, with a stunning sharp tip that can cut through foes. The sheath represents a peaceful harmony, being completely white with a modest kojiri at the end.
'It can't be!' thought the blonde. Naruto quickly put the sword on his waist, and continued to seal the money into the scroll. "Well Naruto we have enough money for an A-rank mission, so the rest is for the villagers to rebuild their lives." said Kakashi. Naruto nodded "Let's go I need a nap" yawned Naruto.
Tazuna's house- Next Morning
Team 7 was lounging around the living room. Sakura was lying next to Sasuke, while the avenger was busy activating and deactivating his sharingan and Naruto was admiring the sword he took from Gatô's vault.
"Hey loser what's with the new sword?" said Sasuke. Naruto sheathed the sword "this can't be real" silently squealed the blonde with hearts in his eyes. "Naruto are you okay?" asked Sakura. "Never better my beautiful teammate" chirped Naruto. Sakura blushed "Oi Naruto stop teasing my girlfriend" said Sasuke. "And why are you this happy? It's unnatural." "Well if you must know Duckass I've found the most beautiful thing in the world" said Naruto. "Geez Naruto it's just a sword" said Sakura
"That isn't your ordinary sword" said Kakashi. "Aaah!!" yelled the genin. Kakashi smiled behind his mask 'I never thought having a Genin team would be this much fun' thought the masked jônin. "What do you mean sensei?" asked Sasuke. "That sword is one of the rare blades forged from Wano Country." said Kakashi. "Wano?" said Sakura, "It's a place north from Iron Country" said Naruto. "This my dear teammates is Wado Ichimonji" said Naruto. "What's so special about it?" asked Sasuke.
Naruto smiled "Sometime in the past, Wado Ichimonji was created by Shimotsuki Kozaburo. When Kozaburo left Wano, he took his handcrafted Meito sword with him. Since then the sword was never seen again, how Gatô got his hands on it is the real mystery." Sasuke and Sakura were not convinced "It's just a sword loser not gold" said Sasuke.
Zabuza's Grave- Three weeks later
The past three weeks were numbing for Haku. After her 'talk' with Naruto she has been doing some thinking, some of her thoughts were about revenge, others about suicide but most of all her mind and body were numb. The kunoichi was currently standing in front of her adoptive father's grave.
"I knew I'd find you here" said Naruto. "I just came here to say goodbye" said Haku. "So you're leaving?" asked Naruto. "There's nothing for me here Naruto, but bad memories" said Haku. The two stood in silence for a few moments, Naruto looked at Haku "Nice outfit" Haku blushed "I-it's just something I've put together." said the flustered kunoichi. Haku was wearing a powder blue kimono top, black tights and knee length shinobi sandals. With her hair tied into a high ponytail. "Well, you still look beautiful" said Naruto. Haku turned a few shades redder, before she smiled and gave Naruto a peck on the lips. "Bye Naruto" said Haku as she vanished in an ice mirror. "Damn..." mumbled Naruto as he left in a swirl of leaves.
Bridge
The people of Wave Country were at the bridge giving their goodbyes to team 7. "Thank you for protecting my family" said Tazuna. "Come visit soon!" chirped Tsunami. "Where's big brother Naruto?" asked Inari. At hearing Naruto's name the "Naruto fan club" was in a frenzy. Sasuke was relieved that he wasn't going through fangirls anymore, Naruto on the other hand was hiding behind Sakura.
After a tearful goodbye between Naruto and Inari, the people of Wave Country were debating about the name of the bridge. "Let's call it the Awesome bridge of Tazuna" said Tazuna with a grin, before Tsunami hit him with a frying pan. "How about the 'Great Naruto Bridge'?" said Inari. "That's a good name for the bridge. For the boy who gave us hope and freedom." said Tazuna as the people cheered.
International Bingo Book Issue #2702
Name: Zabuza Momochi
Ephitet: Demon of Kirigakure
Affiliations: Kirigakure no sato (former)
Rank: Jônin
Threat level: A
Status: deceased.
Known events: Slaughtered his entire graduating class
Butchered half of Kumogakure's Kinkaku Force
Youngest member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen
Staged a coup against the Fourth Mizukage
Bounties: Dead or Alive Kumo: 2,990,500,000
Dead or Alive Iwa: 1,750,000,000
Dead or Alive Kiri: 4, 999,000,000
A/N: Alright, TAKE THAT WRITER'S BLOCK!! Hope you've enjoyed the chapter. This was the last chapter of the Wave Country Arc. Wado Ichimonji's description can be found on One Piece Wiki and also more info about the sword. So yeah imma go ahead and skidaddle.
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