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Zabuza turned around, Haku at his right. Kakashi eye smiled at the nin.

"I see you have been doing well, Zabuza. Hello, Haku."Kakashi said. The Sandaime turned to Kakashi.

"Explain why you lied on an offical report. Maybe then one of my students won't blow a gasket." He told Kakashi. Kakashi nodded.

Flashback

Kakashi faced Zabuza with his eye uncovered. He really didn't want to fight him but had no other choice."I really don't want to fight you, Zabuza. I respect people's beliefs and choices. Do you really think Gato will pay up? He'd double the bounty on your head. My job is to protect this bridge, the workers, and my students. Your companion doesn't want to kill. She is a medic, isn't she? Why fight for someone like Gato?" Kakashi asked Zabuza. Zabuza stared back with equal determination."Gato is paying well for this job. I...need the money to disappear until Mist can be reformed or destroyed. I will not let my little sister be hunted like an animal! All because she is an ice user, our mothers bloodline. My father killed my mother and forced Haku to kill him. She ran and I found her. I won't allow her to be taken away! I will kill one hundred to protect her." Zabuza said, anger in his voice. Kakashi remained quiet for a moment then he spoke."What if I told you there is a place for people like Haku? Where they skills are tampered to the finest? Where you can take missions and live like a normal nin?" Kakashi asked. Zabuza shook his head."There is no such place." he replied. Kakashi shook his head. Haku had just stopped Sasuke from attacking her when a great chakra pressure was felt. Kakashi paused."Hold that thought. CHAKRA REPRESSION SEAL X4." Kakashi said taking a scroll from his pouch. The pressure faded. Zabuza looked at Kakashi then."That chakra could have been used to kill Haku yet you stopped it. Why?" Zabuza asked."Because I don't believe in killing those who could be your allies. Besides, Naruto likes Haku. He understands what is it like to be hated." Kakashi said. Zabuza looked at Kakashi.

"Even if we were to go to this place, we would be hunted and slaughtered. I want my sister to be free." Zabuza replied. Kakashi eye smiled.

"Can you make a blood clone of yourself and Haku?" Kakashi asked. Zabuza stared at the Copy nin.

"Yeah, why?"

"Well, if you're dead, you can't be hunted. I personally like your ideals. I can always say that me and my team defeated you and killed you and Haku. End of story." Kakashi said. Zabuza looked thoughtful.

"If that is true, how will you convince the Kage of your village?" Zabuza said. Kakashi spoke again

"I'll lie. My friend will see that you two will be safe. There you can take on missions like a nin. So what say you?"

"When can we leave?" Zabuza said. Kakashi smiled. It was going to be the beginning of a friendship.

End Flashback

Tsunade looked at Kakashi. Of course Minato's student would think of that.

"Still, you lied on an official report. That could've meant that you could be suspended. But, seeing how you stopped the attack and made an ally, I would've over looked it." Tsunade said. Rania shook her head. The Third merely looked at his student.

"Tsunade, Kakashi did as a ninja should. Killing the enemy is supported but making an aly is better. Besides, Zabuza has been aiding in the fight against Orochimaru." The Third said. Tsunade nodded. Orochimaru's takeover of Konoha and Sand was unexpectedly easy, thanks to Danzo. Danzo now had plenty of willing subjects to induct into ROOT. The Hokages had tried to stop him but was often guided away. Kyuubi spoke.

"Danzo is mine. He's caused enough trouble. I will kill him." Kyuubi said, standing beside Naruto. Naruto knew Kyuubi hated Danzo. Another voice cut in.

"Well, killing him is on the agenda, meeting with him is what the Konoha Council wants." Galen said. Tsunade, Jirayia, and Rania looked at Galen.

"They answered? Well, that's unusual however not unexpected. They want their...ahem...property back." Rania said, her words ringing clear.

"You mean me and Kyuubi." Naruto said softly. Rania nodded. Kyuubi was seething until Rania spoke up.

"You are my blood kin, as is Tsunade and the Uchiha brothers. The Shodai wrote a treaty agreement that stands to this day. Anyone possessing a blood tie to any leader of Velos cannot be forced away from Velos. Any nin, banished or missing, can claim refuge here as long as they agree to aid Velos." Rania said. Naruto shook his head.

"But you aren't a leader, you're just a fighter." Naruto said. Rania smiled.

"Let me formally introduce myself. Rania Sagrue, Commander General of Velosian Military and Navy, Commander of the Consul's Guard, and Second-in-Command of the Velosian Alliance. I only answer to Galen." Rania said. Naruto looked amazed. He'd never thought that his cousin would hold such a position! He could help protect those he cared for. Sasuke stood with his mouth slightly open. She could've pulled rank on ROOT anytime. Now I know my path is with my teammates. Sasuke thought. Jirayia was grinning.

"Hey, Ero-sennin, you beter not be thinking dirty thoughts about my cousin." Naruto yelled. Jirayia shook his head.

"No, just thinking that Orochimaru and Danzo are gonna be in for a surprise when they can't get you and a workd of hurt if they do." Jirayia said. Rsunade then said that she would like to talk with the nins alone. Rania and company excused themselves. Rania was walking towards the large gate when a shadow stopped her. Rania turned to the shadow and smiled.

"You know, I could kill these maggots that are bothering you. I'm sure my master would love to see such vermin destroyed." the voice said. Rania shook her head.

"No. That man's life will not be snuffed out so easily. He will pay for his crimes and I will deal the cards. Have you settled in?" Rania said. The shadow nodded.

"Yes, my master awaits you in your office. She heard of you meeting with this Danzo and is not pleased."

"I look for them to try something. Hopefully, they'll balk and we will be able to find a way to destory Danzo and Orochimaru." Rania said. The shadow began walking beside her.

"Snake man is going to be there? I request permission to kill his little boytoy Kabuto personally. I have a score to settle with that scum."

"Really? What did he do?" Rania asked. The shadow figure turned to Rania with a fiery look.

"He almost killed Seras and Walter. They are my family. I will kill him for touching my daughter and for almost killing my brother-in-arms. I will have no mercy for he deserves none." the figure said, venom in his voice. Rania whistled.

"Alucard, remind me never to get on your bad side."