-1Chapter 7: A Close Call

Haku let his remaining needles loose. But at that last moment Kakashi used a small form of Chidori to blast the tree below him. Wood once again went everywhere. Kakashi was pinned close enough to the ground that the trunk broke in half. The large oak began to fall.

Haku jumped back. Kakashi was able to roll away from the tree. To his surprise, and releif, the grass had gone back to normal.

When the tree hit the ground a large cloud of dust enveloped the surrounding area. Kakashi used this to his advantage and got up behind Haku. But Haku would not be deafeted so easily. He had trained for a long time, waiting for this moment. Now was not the time to break.

Haku moved to one side and escaped, but not before Kakashi had nicked him on the shoulder with a kunai.

Kakashi stood there as Haku's figure disappeared into the shrouds of the forest.


Naruto and Sakura were close to the gate of the village. "Sakura-chan, we have to hurry. I have no idea how strong Haku has gotten." Sakura moved faster catching up with Naruto. They ran shoulder to shoulder. The gate came up pretty fast. When the two genins were just outside the gate that's when he appeared.


Kakashi needed to get back to the village. It was obvious that Haku had grown much more stronger than they had realized.'Having an enemy such as himself, this could get very difficult.' Kakashi started heading home. He was at the gate when he saw someone coming his way.


"Kakashi-sensei! You're alright!" Sakura's heart jumped for joy. Naruto smiled. Other than a few tares in his vest, and what looked like a cut on his hand, he was unharmed.

The three of them walked to the Hokage tower together. They had to report on Haku, and to see about catching him. Naruto was just happy that his sensei was alright. Next time, Naruto will aid him. Kakashi's eye crinkled in the way it does when he smiles.

"We have a handful to deal with. Are you ready? Haku's heart is full of anger and confusion. Be cautious when fighting him. We don't know when he will strike next."

Naruto nodded in agreement. Sakura heard what he said, but she was thinking to herself at the time. 'Why hasn't he attacked me yet? Is he only after Kakashi-sensei and Naruto?'

They reached the tower and entered. It was time for them to strike. Right now Haku was injured. Even if it is just a scratch on his shoulder. Any advantage, no matter how little, would be of help.


Hi, I know, one of the shorteset chapters ever. Well I wanted to give you something to think about while I take a break from writing. Okay next chapter will be a lil slow, but i have to refreshen my brain.

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