Our Will of Fire
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Warning: Naruto and others will become quite overpowered compared to most others for most of this story. I am also semi to pretty damn bad at writing fight scenes so for that I'm sorry. UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE ALL BLADES ARE IN A HENGED HUMAN FORM. I WILL ALSO NO LONGER BE STATING SCENE TIMES EXCEPT FOR GENERAL TERMS BECAUSE I DO NOT WISH TO.
"Biju Speaking"
'Biju Thinking'
"Biju Telepathy"
"Telepathy"
'Person thinking'
Flashback Speech
xXxXx Location: Uzumaki Compound Library
The Uzumaki family, Hinata, Brighid, Haku, Sasuke, Sakura, and Itachi are all sitting around a large rounded oak table, each of them reading a scroll taken from the library. Brighid, Pyra, and Mythra are studying a scroll on weapons made of chakra metal, and how that even normal weapons with enough effort, could channel their chakra to create an elemental effect through the blade. Wind increasing cutting power, fire heating up the blade that it sets its target aflame through contact, water tending to make deflecting more easy, lightning increasing piercing power, and earth giving each strike crushing force.
Haku is studying a scroll that, with Naruto's permission, had found in one of the restricted sections. The scroll contained various Jutsu from the Yuki clan Hyoton Kekkei Genkai as a Yuki had married into the Uzumaki family a little over a century ago. Most of these techniques were lost during the bloodline purges in Kiri and thus Haku only had a handful of jutsu she could find from her clan and those she recreated through hard work. One of which is a technique that both amazes and terrifies Haku. The user encompasses their body in Hyoton chakra, becoming a living blizzard that freezes anything on contact at sub-zero temperatures.
Hinata is studying a beginner's iryo-ninjutsu scroll to get some extra use of her Byakugan. Her team lacks a support shinobi and thus she wants to have at least some basic iryo-ninjutsu under her belt so she can prevent infections and heal minor wounds.
Sakura is studying the Suiton: Water Needle jutsu, occasionally asking Haku for advice due to her proficient use in it. She also has to the side a scroll with instructions for the Suiton: Water Wall jutsu, another defensive technique good for use in a water based environment.
Sasuke is studying a rather rare jutsu scroll, according to Itachi, that even the ANBU archives don't have, the Raiton: Thunderclap Arrow jutsu. A simple technique that can be devastating for one in an aquatic environment, with a partner capable of Water style techniques, or if the user themselves are capable of combining the jutsu with Water chakra. The projectile attack moves fast enough that most low rank Jonin would have an issue dodging it, thus its favored usage in Kumogakure's BOLT division.
Itachi was gathering various scrolls on techniques that he hadn't seen in the ANBU archives, one of which was a technique added to the Uzumaki library by Pyra and Mythra Uzumaki, Katon: Hellfire Inferno. He also sees a copy of a genjutsu the Nidaime Hokage was famous for, Genjutsu: Bringer of Darkness, a genjutsu that leaves the victim in an illusion of pure darkness and is incapable of being dispelled through conventional means.
Naruto studying one of his father's personal jutsus' the Rasengan, "Hmm, three steps. This is an A-ranked jutsu too. I wonder if we have any balloons that I could practice with." Naruto mumbles to himself as he reads the instructions on Rotation, Power, and Control. Yet this isn't the real Naruto, as he had made several dozen shadow clones, all of whom are reading scrolls around the room.
Sasuke sighs after hearing a poof from the upper levels of the library, "Say, Naruto. Why do you keep making those clones?" Sasuke asks, genuinely curious as to why his teammate would waste chakra on using the clones to study.
Sakura looks up from her scroll, "I've been wondering the same thing since we came in here and saw those clones reading, so why do you do it?" Sakura asks.
Clone Naruto looks up from the Rasengan scroll, "Shadow clones, which is the technique I'm using, retain their memories when they dispel. It's one of the two reasons the jutsu is labeled a Kinjutsu, they transfer their memories when they dispel so it can cause a mental overload in the user. Another reason is the immense chakra requirements as the jutsu would take at least a quarter to a third of a mid-level Jonin's chakra for a single clone." Clone Naruto explains, getting looks of disbelief from everyone except Itachi, Pyra, and Mythra.
"We've all been using shadow clones to study jutsu while we train physically." Pyra explains, "It definitely helps with our training together." She says as she looks at her siblings fondly.
Hinata looks at Naruto, "Could you possibly teach us this technique?" Hinata asks, knowing that even one clone would help her tremendously as she worked on her teamwork with Brighid.
Haku sighs, "I'm not sure if most of us have the necessary chakra reserves to learn it safely. However, each of us does have higher than normal chakra and control over it for our respective ages. It might be possible, but risky." Haku explains.
Itachi nods, "Yes, you risk chakra exhaustion and possibly depletion if you don't have the necessary reserves to utilize the jutsu properly. Having higher control will allow you to put less chakra into the jutsu so even those with lower reserves could possibly make use of it, just with a higher risk factor." Itachi explains, getting the attention of everyone present, "The only three who might be able to learn the jutsu properly at the moment are Sasuke, who has higher reserves than everyone from your class other than the Uzumaki and decent control to boot, and Haku who is a Chunin level ninja with high control and decent reserves." Itachi says as the two puff out their chests slightly in pride, "I wouldn't make more than one clone until you both increase your reserves and control further should I help teach you this jutsu." He says seriously.
Sasuke looks at Itachi in surprise, "You know the Shadow Clone jutsu Itachi?" Sasuke asks, similar questioning looks coming from the others at the table.
Itachi nods, a faint smile on his face, "It may be listed as a kinjutsu, but most of the elite shinobi of Konoha know the jutsu and use it for scouting or as a finisher against an opponent who isn't paying attention. Scattering the shadow clone among a group of regular clones is a common strategy." Itachi explains, the faces of everyone realizing how well that strategy could work if used at the right moment.
The group continues to talk for a while, discussing their various scrolls and training regimens for learning them. After a few hours of doing so the group re-discusses the shadow clone technique, Itachi deciding to teach it to Sasuke, Haku, and Brighid while Naruto helps Sakura and Hinata increase their reserves so they could learn it at a later date.
The Next Day
The previous day had many upsides, namely the fact that the group had two new users of the Shadow clone technique and thus could learn more jutsu faster as well as act as forward scouts. The knowledge that his adopted daughter had learned such a useful technique had made Zabuza nod his head in appreciation at Itachi when he had come back home, a bag full of chakra metal with him.
Itachi and Sasuke decided to make use of a couple of guest rooms at the Uzumaki compound for the night as Sasuke was going to continue training at their place whereas Itachi wanted to study a few more scrolls before going in for his shift at ANBU HQ.
Sakura unfortunately had to go home after training the night before due to having to help her mother with some housework. She did inform them that she'd be back the next day and was added to the security seals as a result so she could enter whenever she wished, provided that one of the Uzumaki were home.
Hinata had asked Pyra to send a clone asking her father if she could stay at the Uzumaki compound for the night, a request that was granted.
Itachi, having eaten his breakfast rather quickly said goodbye to his brother as he left for his shift. Everyone else is sitting at the table, having watched Itachi leave while they continued to eat breakfast. "So what do you want to practice today? I want to get in some more practice with the shadow clone jutsu while I work on something else as well." Haku says, looking at the others at the table.
Pyra taps her chin a few times, "Well, the three of us are going to make a hundred clones each, twenty for each element as we need to continue practicing a few newer jutsu we learned." Pyra says, getting looks of disbelief from the others in the room. Pyra smiles at the reaction, "We have A LOT of chakra." She says simply before drinking some of her tea and going back to her meal.
As the breakfast starts winding down and they continue discussing their daily plans, someone uses the seal at the front gate. Mythra disappears in a swirl of white leaves before appearing at the gate to the sight of a cat masked ANBU. "How can I help you Cat?" Mythra asks.
Cat looks at the woman in front of her, "I have a message from Hokage-sama for Zabuza Momochi and Haku Momochi." Cat explains.
Mythra nods, "Alright, I'll send a shadow clone to get Zabuza and Haku." Mythra says before making a handsign, another Mythra appearing before running back into the house. A few moments later, Zabuza and Haku walk out of the house and stop at the gate.
"Hokage-sama requests your presence at Hokage tower. We managed to get your Identification papers processed quicker than usual at the request of the shinobi council." Cat say, earning a semi-suspicious narrowing of the eyes from Zabuza.
'No one does something like that for free… They must want something.' Zabuza and Haku think in unison before they nod in acceptance of the order. The ANBU nods and disappears in a swirl of leaves. Zabuza turns to Mythra, "Seems like we're heading out. We'll talk after we get back." Zabuza says as he goes back into the house to grab his gear.
Haku smiles at Mythra, "I would like to thank you for your assisting us thus far Mythra. You and your family have done so much for me and Zabuza that I could never repay your kindness." Haku says with a small bow.
Mythra sighs, "You're a good person who was in a bad situation Haku. We helped you because we wanted to, not for you to owe us." Mythra says as she flicks her friend, hopefully to be sister-in law, on the forehead, causing the girl to rub the spot with a small grimace. "Now go get your gear and head out to see Ojii-san." She says, causing Haku to grin before running off.
Hokage Tower
Zabuza and Haku had just entered the room with the Third Hokage sitting on a couch while two more copies of his were working at his desk, writing away on what looked to be a small mountain of paperwork. "Ah, Zabuza and Haku Momochi, welcome." Hiruzen says warmly as he stands up and gains a serious look in his eyes. "Thanks to efforts by the shinobi council and me, your official shinobi papers have been finished. All we need now is a photo for your ID." Hiruzen explains, getting nods from the two.
"Hokage-sama, if I may?" Haku asks, getting a nod from Hiruzen who was curious as to what the girl wanted to say. "Hokage-sama, I know things like this don't get expedited without reasons. May I ask what it is you want with us?" she asked, getting a slightly raised no-brow from Zabuza and a slight chuckle from Hiruzen a moment later.
Hiruzen puts his arms behind his back, "Correct, I would like something from the two of you." Hiruzen says, causing the two to tense slightly. Hiruzen raises a placating hand, "Peace, it's nothing bad I assure you. Well, that depends on how you feel about being a Jonin sensei to expedite your probation Zabuza, while your daughter becomes a member of a team until the end of the Chunin exams." Hiruzen says, getting shocked looks from the two. "Due to team seven being a five man cell with a Jonin sensei, their team is too large to participate in the normal chunin exams. However, we also don't have enough qualified Jonin for another squad to be formed…" he says as he looks at Zabuza with a growing smirk.
Zabuza's eyes go wide in realization before they settle, "So, you want me to be the Jonin sensei to either team seven or the new team you're forming with their members and Haku." Zabuza states, causing Hiruzen to smile widely.
"Indeed. Should you accept and your team progresses to the end of the second round of the chunin exams we will immediately clear you for full shinobi status without any restrictions or probation. Haku, upon the same results, will become a chunin at the conclusion of the chunin exams due to her skills." Hiruzen says causing the father and daughter to look at each other in silent conversation.
Zabuza nods, "We accept Hokage-sama." Zabuza says.
Hiruzen smiles and walks over to his desk and pulls out two pieces of paper, "Zabuza Momochi, as of this moment you are officially the jonin sensei of team thirteen consisting of Naruto Uzumaki, Pyra Uzumaki, and Mythra Uzumaki. Your partner team will be team seven, Jonin sensei Kakashi Hatake, consisting of Haku Momochi, Sakura Haruno, and Sasuke Uchiha. All missions conducted by one team shall be undertaken by the other as well." Hiruzen explains getting a nod from Zabuza.
"I understand Hokage-sama. This also works in my favor as I was helping to refine Naruto's sword style." Zabuza says, a smirk appearing under his mask at the thought of possibly training the next mist demon.
Hiruzen dismisses the two new shinobi after telling them where to go for their ninja ID photos and that only Zabuza has to take the jonin test in two hours at the Konoha stadium. He also asks that he ask the people inside of the Uzumaki compound to attend. A few photos later, the two walked out of the administration building with their official identification cards in a safe place on their persons. "How do you think they'll take the news?" Haku asks her adoptive father.
Zabuza stays silent for a moment, thinking calmly, "I believe they'll be ok with it as it means that they can all participate in the chunin exams. Though, I'm sure that they'll be a little upset at not being on the same team anymore." Zabuza says as he rubs the back of his head in frustration.
Haku nods but gains a smile on her face, "It will be nice working with all of them from now on though." Haku says happily, "I can also get to know Naruto better." She says under her breath, not seeing the mischievous glint in the eyes of her adoptive father.
In a very un-Zabuza-like fashion he stands in front of Haku and looks her in the eye, "Am I going to have to cut off any potential boyfriends manhood with Kubikiribocho?" Zabuza asks coldly. The question makes Haku start giggling before she breaks out into full blown laughter.
"Trying the overprotective father routine Zabuza?" Haku asks the demon ninja.
Zabuza tries to keep his composure but fails, lowering his head as he begins chuckling.
Uzumaki compound
The two make it back to the Uzumaki compound a few minutes later, coming into the house to see several clones of Naruto, Pyra, and Mythra reading some scrolls at the table. "I'm assuming that none of you are real?" Zabuza asks.
A Naruto clone looks up at Zabuza from a scroll titled, 'A compendium of Uzumaki Fuinjutsu by Kushina Uzumaki.', "The boss and others should be practicing in the training field. I know that Sasuke had sent his shadow clone to study some more scrolls in the library while Haku's clone is practicing chakra control out back." Clone-Naruto says, causing Zabuza to look at Haku.
"I made a clone after I got dressed this morning and sent it to practice the tree walking exercise. It seemed like a good idea." Haku says with a small smile.
Zabuza nods before looking back at the group of clones, "Could one of you dispel yourselves to let the originals know that Hokage-sama has invited everyone here to my Jonin test in an hour and a half. I'm going to go do my preparations so I'll see you all at the stadium." Zabuza says before heading upstairs to his room.
The number of clones look at each other before looking at a random Naruto clone who was taking a break, he sighs, "Oh all right." He says before popping in a cloud of smoke and sending his memories to his creator.
With Naruto and the others
Naruto had just finished a taijutsu spar with Pyra while Mythra sparred with Hinata and Sasuke, and Brighid attempting a new Katon jutsu, when memories flooded his mind. "Hey guys, Zabuza is getting his Jonin test today. Ojii-san wants us at the stadium in an hour and a half to watch the exam." Naruto says to everyone present.
Everyone stops what they're doing momentarily before nodding at him, "We'll train for another half hour before we walk on over to the stadium." Hinata suggests, getting nods from everyone except Mythra who smirks.
"How about we leave in an hour and make it a race along the rooftops. First one there chooses where we eat lunch?" Mythra asks, a larger smile growing on her face while everyone looks at each other before nodding.
"Oh you are so on Mythra-neechan." Naruto says before dropping into a fighting stance, "Now let's go sis, I want to break that tie of ours." He says before charging at Mythra who blocks the strike. Everyone else following suit against their respective sparring partners.
An hour later, gate of the Uzumaki compound
Everyone gathered in a line right outside the gate, each of them doing stretches to prepare for their rush to the stadium. "Alright everyone!" Mythra calls out, gaining the attention of each of the runners: Naruto, Pyra, Hinata, Brighid, Sasuke, and Sakura who had gotten there in the middle of their sparring. "No jutsu except for quick substitutions back onto the rooftops. If you fall off then you need to get back onto the building you fell off of before you can move towards the stadium. Fall off three times and you're out!" Mythra explains, getting everyone to nod before she moves into her position while a number of civilians and shinobi watch. "On three! One, two, THREE!" she says as they all take off in a rapid sprint and begin climbing the buildings nearest to them.
The group makes it about three quarters of the way through town towards the arena, each of them occasionally slipping off of their own buildings. In the end, due to her high reserves and good chakra control, Pyra won the race while none of the others got knocked out. "Yes!" Pyra exclaims as she lands in front of the entryway to the shinobi seats, the others landing behind her a few seconds later. Pyra turns back to the others, "We're going to Akimichi's BBQ House later!" She says excitedly while everyone else grins.
The group proceeds into the arena, a few shinobi checking their ID's and making sure that none of them were wearing a Henge. There was some issue with Brighid due to her not being a registered shinobi, but with Hinata vouching for her, was able to proceed into the shinobi seats.
As they're about to sit they notice Pandoria sitting in the shinobi seats, looking over to them quickly and giving a friendly wave to the group which they return. Pandoria walks over to them before embracing Mythra, Pyra, Naruto, and Brighid. "So, you guys excited for this?" Pandoria asks excitedly.
Everyone nods, "Yeah, we want to see the rematch between Kakashi-sensei and Zabuza!" Naruto exclaims.
Pyra smiles, "Indeed. Their initial fight got interrupted and the two haven't had a chance to completely settle the score. I'm excited to see how the two fight now that they know a number of each other's moves." Pyra says, looking down at the arena.
Hinata looks confused, "How do you know Kakashi-sensei is going to be helping test Zabuza?" Hinata asks. She gets her answer from Mythra, who had studied nearly every law on the books.
"We know because we know how he acts. We also know because every time Konoha tests a defecting shinobi, they test them with a Genjutsu Specialist like Kurenai Yuhi, Close Quarters specialist like Might Guy, and a Ninjutsu Specialist like Kakashi-sensei. They're all masters of their fields and thus great mediums to test a new shinobi's skill level." Mythra explains, getting nods of understanding from the young genin who hadn't known that beforehand. "The reason they brought in Yugao Uzuki is because of her skill with Kenjutsu, something that Zabuza excels at." She says before turning back to Pandoria. "You want to join us after the test at Akimichi's BBQ? We're paying to celebrate Pyra's win at our little race, and now I guess to celebrate Zabuza becoming a full shinobi of Konoha."
Pandoria puts her hand on her chin as she thinks on it for a moment, "Hmmm, free food, good company, a party, and free food?" Pandoria asks with a mischievous smirk as everyone chuckles at the double mention of free food, "Did you even have to ask Mythra? I'll grab Kakashi to come with us as well, he got a little note he needed to talk to team seven about anyway." Pandoria says, getting nods from the group.
Sasuke smirks as he starts looking for seats, "I'm excited for the match. I want to see how Kakashi-sensei handles the Hidden Mist jutsu this time." Sasuke says as they all begin heading for their seats.
They all sat together in the front row, looking around as they did so. They all saw various team Sensei's and other Jonin as well as their fellow genin sitting throughout the shinobi seats. As they continue looking around for a few of their classmates, Hiruzen walks forward onto the field. "SHINOBI OF KONOHA! We gather today to test the prowess of Zabuza Momochi, a former member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!" Hiruzen says loudly, earning shocked gasps from a number of shinobi who hadn't seen the man walking around town as the man walks out onto the field. "He has been vetted, interrogated, and subjected to a number of tests to determine his allegiance to Kirigakure no Sato has been severed in the wake of the Bloodline purges. He has agreed to take a test to determine his rank as a shinobi in Konoha, and thus I ask that three Jonin shinobi volunteer to test his skills." Hiruzen requests, getting three sets of swirling leaves in front of him in response.
Appearing from the leaves was Kurenai Yuhi, Kakashi Hatake, and a purple haired woman known as Yugao Uzuki. "Hokage-sama, we stand ready to test this newcomer." Yugao says, turning around and looking almost reverently at the former Mist swordsman's blade, a pinnacle of blacksmithing.
Kakashi looks back at Zabuza, "We've fought before so I trust in his skills with Ninjutsu. However, the rest of Konoha hasn't seen your skill for themselves. We'll rectify that after your genjutsu test." Kakashi says, a smirk forming underneath the two shinobi's masks
Kurenai turns to Zabuza, "I'll be testing you first on your ability to fight under the effects of Genjutsu, prepare yourself." Kurenai says as everyone except for her and Zabuza vanishes off the field.
Zabuza drops into a low stance, his hand on Kubikiribocho's handle, "Let's go Genjutsu mistress of Konoha." Zabuza says as he charges at Kurenai, vanishing into petals as his blade bisects her at the waist.
"So you've heard of me? Then you must know that you're already under my spell." Kurenai says in a disembodied tone echoing all around Zabuza.
Zabuza chuckles before trying to dispel the genjutsu, and failing. "Your reputation precedes you Kurenai Yuhi. Your mastery over genjutsu is second only to Itachi Uchiha, a great feat." Zabuza says before closing his eyes and bring up Kubikiribocho to a blocking position. A clang is heard a moment later, Kurenai fading back into view. "I don't need my eyes to sense where you are. I can hear your movements." He says after Kurenai jumps back, fading out of view once more and making several dozen more attempts, all of which end in the same fashion.
"Very astute Zabuza, I'm assuming you shielded and enhanced your ears with chakra?" Kurenai asks, getting a nod from the assassin. "Then I see no further reason to test you, you demonstrated a powerful attempt to break a genjutsu and was able to stop me from dealing a mortal blow while still under its effects." She says before fading back in and looking up at Hiruzen. "Hokage-sama, it is my opinion that I would be unable to best Zabuza Momochi at genjutsu and believe him capable of fighting against specialists of the field."
Kurenai disappears into a swirl of leaves and appears in the shinobi seats, leaving another swirl to reveal Kakashi. "Now we begin with the Ninjutsu and free combat portion. Come at me with everything you can Zabuza." Kakashi says before making a number of handsigns and releasing a fireball from his mouth.
Zabuza jumps out of the way of the fireball before making some familiar handsigns, "Hidden Mist Jutsu." Zabuza says, moisture coming up out of a nearby stream and turning into a heavy mist that he fades into.
Kakashi sighs before raising his headband, revealing his Sharingan, "We're doing this again then." Kakashi says as he ducks low as the Kubikiribocho swings right where his head was a moment ago before giving a high kick that causes the Zabuza that swung at him to disperse into water. "Water clone again." He muses to himself but goes on guard when he hears Zabuza begin speaking.
Zabuza runs through a few handsigns, "Water Dragon Jutsu!" Zabuza calls out as the water begins swirling around him, forming into a dragon albeit slower than the last time due to the lower volume of water.
Kakashi starts running ideas through his head, deciding on a semi risky move due to it costing him more chakra due to it not being of his nature. He starts doing handsigns and finishes, "Fuuton: Great Breakthrough!" Kakashi says, the gust of wind clearing away the mist but draining his chakra a decent amount.
The mist clears just in time for Kakashi to see the mass of chakra with his Sharingan rushing at him, managing to dodge the dragon made of water at the last possible instance. Zabuza quickly rushes Kakashi with his blade while Kakashi quickly draws Pandoria's sword and blocks the strike as the blade ignites. "That blade again eh Kakashi? Well then, let's really let loose." Zabuza says as he pulls back and the two begin a flurry of blows, both of them giving as little leeway as possible for their opponent in their exchange of strikes while Pandoria avoids giving Kakashi any of her power to avoid interfering with the match.
They continue their swordplay for a full two minutes before they both back off, putting their blades aside quickly as they both run through handsigns. They both use the same handsigns at the same times, mimicking each other in perfect sync before calling out, "Suiton: Explosive Water Bullet!". They both spit out several large steaming globs of water from their mouths that explode violently when they impact with each other, creating a large puddle in the middle of the arena.
Kakashi makes a single handsign, "Raiton: Thunder!" Kakashi calls, pointing his outstretched hand at the pool of water.
Zabuza jumps out of the water at the right moment as the water becomes electrified before pulling his arms back, "Suiton: Water Scythe Jutsu!" Zabuza calls out as he launches crescent shaped blades from his arms right at Kakashi.
Kakashi makes three handsigns, "Doton: Earth Wall Jutsu!" Kakashi says, creating a wall of earth in front of him that blocks the water blades. Each of the blades blocked by the earth wall leave a deep gash in the five inch thick wall, shocking a number of people in the audience with the sheer power of the Water scythe.
The two continue to exchange jutsu as the crowd watches, but watching the most intently are the members of team seven and their friends, "Good lord, they aren't holding back are they?" Sakura asks no one in particular.
Haku shakes her head, "Zabuza-sama seems to be enjoying this match quite a lot. It seems Kakashi is as well.." Haku says, her eyes watching as Zabuza dodges a bolt of lightning.
Pandoria smirks, "You aren't wrong Haku. Kakashi was disappointed his first real fight in years was stopped by you. Those two have wanted a rematch since they left Nami no Kuni." Pandoria explains as Kakashi and Zabuza both form water dragons that begin striking at each other.
Mythra turns to Pyra, "Remind me when we get home to look up the water dragon jutsu, I want to try forming it together with another element." Mythra requests of her sister.
Pyra nods, "Water may be my weakest element but I'll help if I can." Pyra says to her sister as Kakashi and Zabuza jump away from each other.
Once the two high ranking ninja land, Kakashi lowers his headband. "I hereby pass Zabuza Momochi's skills with Ninjutsu. Many of the jutsu he used were B-rank with a number of C-rank outside of his element." Kakashi says before looking up at Hiruzen, "His ability to adapt to a combat environment without much of his element shows effectiveness in different situations where water will be limited." He says before turning back to Zabuza, "We'll talk about that other thing Hokage-sama discussed with me after your match with Yugao." He says before disappearing in a swirl of leaves.
Yugao lands on the other side of the arena after jumping down from the Hokage box. "I trust you're prepared Zabuza." Yugao says in a respectful tone as she draws her blade.
Zabuza quirks his non-existent eyebrow as he draws his blade, "Why do you speak to me with such respect, Uzuki?" Zabuza asks as he charges the woman, thinking her tone sounded like one a student would use to speak to their teacher.
She blocks the strike and counter attacks which is dodged by Zabuza. "Your skill with a blade and reputation as a shinobi is great. My respect for the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist is on the level of respect I have for Hokage-sama." Yugao explains as the two begin their deadly dance.
Every strike blocked and parried left a clanging noise echoing throughout the stadium. The two never gave an inch as they finally started using their full skill. The match ended when Zabuza managed to nick Yugao in the side, causing her to jump back and sheathe her blade as medical shinobi came onto the field. "I hereby pass Zabuza Momochi as a high level practitioner of Kenjutsu, something that shouldn't have been questioned in the first place." Yugao says as she looks towards the civilian box with a scowl on her face.
Zabuza nods in understanding, having heard and seen things about the civilian council along the lines of what she's implying. Hiruzen appears on the field with a smile on his face, "Shinobi of Konoha, the examiners have spoken. The council and I have deliberated during the course of these tests and have determined Zabuza Momochi of being worthy of the title of Jonin! Furthermore, in addition his adoptive daughter Haku Momochi has been granted the title of Genin and will be placed on a team after today. This examination is now over, congratulations Zabuza Momochi." Hiruzen says as the shinobi cheer at having gained someone with the skill of Zabuza as a shinobi for their village.
Hiruzen dismisses everyone from the arena and disappears in a puff of smoke, revealing that it had been a shadow clone.
Shimura Residence, same time as the Zabuza's Test
Danzo Shimura was sitting in his office, looking over various files while also sending out the most subtle of chakra pulses to the surrounding area. He notices that the number of guards placed on him has dropped by two, one in the roof above him and one outside of the room are no longer in place. He mentally smirks at this as one of those two was an advanced sensor that had been noticing his chakra pulses, no matter how subtle they were. They were obviously pulled as a guard for whatever event was going on today; he had been out of the loop for too long. Pulling a journal out of his desk, he begins writing in it while pulsing out small bits of determine if anyone is moving against him.
He finishes writing in his journal, and as he's closing it, cuts his finger on a piece of paper. Acting as though it was nothing, he places his hand on the left side of his journal, his cut thumb pooling blood activating an invisible seal design he'd manage to get from Uzushiho after its fall. He smiles lightly as he sips his tea as the seal glows faintly underneath the journal.
'And so it begins.' Danzo thinks to himself as he thinks about his associate.
End
AN- Sorry if this chapter wasn't as good as my previous ones or as long. I wanted a shorter chapter for Zabuza's test and I wanted to set up the ability for others to make use of the Kage Bushin in the future to give more advancement opportunities to the other shinobi that will be working with the Uzumaki family. People like Sakura who will be able to train with their blades, when they get them, and also practice their jutsu will be a force to be reckoned with. What does Danzo have to do with the fall of Uzushiho, and who is this associate? How will the members of team seven and Haku react to their new team assignments? When will I post a story that's truly worth the views and love you guys seem to have for this story? And when will I finally give blades to other people?! All of this and more on the next episode of Kill la…. Again with the disorganized scripts! You're fired Paddington!
AN V2- Sorry about that, the next story that will be updated will be Magister Wizard? As that is where a lot of my focus is going at the moment. After that, our will of fire will be updated provided that I can finish the chapter before the week is out. If not I will try to finish it alongside Magister Wizard or release it the week after. Chapters will be on a 1 to 2 week rotation.