Naruto's Pov.

It has been a week since we have arrived at Wave and we were all currently going with Tazuna to the bridge. When we got there, we were rendered speechless from shock when we saw the scene in front of us. All the people who had been helping Tazuna were all lying on the ground. Saku ran forward and pressed her fingers to someone's neck before letting out a breath of relief.

"Don't worry, their just unconscious."

We also let out relieved sighs before the mist started getting thicker. Me, Suke, and Saku all took up our battle stances. Tobirama, Hashirama, and Madara were just standing behind us, but I could tell that their guard was up. Suddenly, a deep dark laughter echoed from everywhere around us, with a strong boost of KI to add to it. Me and my siblings just stood there, our eyes narrowed in concetration. Kura had introduced us to his KI on more than one occasion, and quite frankly, the Demon Lord can dwarf whatever Zabuza dishes out. We were just standing there before Zabuza and the fake Hunter-nin that took his body away the first time appeared, standing on the water. Kashi had told us about the fact that he was a fake Hunter-nin, thus making me and my siblings feel utterly stupid. Of course, Tobirama, Hashirama, and Madara had been excused from our self-loathing because Hunter-nins were created after they died.

"So we meet again, Kakashi. It seems you still have those brats with you."Zabuza said, breaking my line of thought.

"Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, protect Tazuna. I'll handle Zabuza."Kashi ordered.

We nodded before disappearing and reappearing in front of Tazuna. We watched as Kashi raised his hitae-ate to show his fully matured 3 tomoe sharingan. We watched in amazement as Kashi and Zabuza started racing through handsigns before shouting in unison.

"Suiton: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

The water around them started whirling around them wildly until it rose and took the form of a dragon. The dragons intertwined around eachother until their heads crashed together and splashed both of them with water. They just ignored it and continued their fight.

I looked to the side to see the fake Hunter-nun rushing us. I nudged Suke and he looked directly at the charging enemy before disappearing and intercepting her halfway. Me and Saku were observing the fights around us with keen attention while keeping our senses on high alert. We suddenly felt chakra signals nearing us from the direction of the bridge. Me and Saku nodded to eachother showing that we both sensed the enemies coming our way. We both quickly intercepted the fights before they could get to out of control. Saku blocked both the fake Hunter-nin and Suke before they could land anymore blows. I ran and blocked Kashi before he could chidori Zabuza while he was being held down by his summons who were wearing the new armor.

"Stop fighting. Zabuza, Gato never meant to pay you. And mister Hunter-nin-san, I understand that you don't like killing, and that your extremely loyal to Zabuza, but please try not to harm my brother any further."I said calmly, yet loud enough for everyone to hear.

Kashi stared at me before a look of realization crossed his face. I nodded to him before standing up and letting them go. I looked at Saku who let Suke and the fake Hunter-nin go. I looked at him and said.

"Hey, what's your name? 'Cause I'm getting kind of tired of calling you Hunter-nin."

"My name's Haku. And what are your names?"She, or at least I think it's a she, replied.

"I'm Naruto, and these are my siblings, Sasuke and Sakura. But I really need this cleared up. Are you a boy or a girl?"I asked seriously.

"I am a girl."Haku said.

I sighed in relief that I was correct. Tobirama and Madara chuckled while Hashirama full on laughed. I grinned cheekily at them before engaging Haku and my siblings in a conversation. I saw Zabuza and Kashi talking with Tobirama, Hashirama, and Madara but ignored them and resumed our conversation.

Tobirama's Pov.

As we were talking, I noticed the teens catching glances at Zabuza before they resumed their conversation.

'I wonder what their thinking...'I thought.

It was then that a mob of bandits and thiefs all came up from the edge of the bridge. They were being led by a short fat man whom I suspect is Gato. When he came up he shouted.

"Zabuza! What is the meaning of this?! I ordered you to kill them! Oh, it doesn't matter, I wasn't planning on paying you anyway."

He looked at all of us before his eyes stopped on Sakura. My eyes narrowed when I saw the lustful look in his eyes. I fought down a growl as he said.

"Kill them all. But not the pink-haired girl. She could serve me some good."

I glared at him before looking over to Sakura. I saw the look in her eyes and knew that she would be okay. Naruto and Sasuke came over to stand next to her while also holding the same look. I actually smirked when I saw a few of Gato's men wet themselves.

"What are you waiting for!? Go get them! Whoever brings me the girl gets payed extra!"Gato shouted.

"Let us handle this."Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura said in a dark voice.

Me, Hashirama, Madara, Kakashi, Zabuza, and Haku all nodded. We watched as they charged the enemies and 1 by one the enemy fell to their feet. They had pulled out their weapons and were killing any and all who stood in their way. Eventually, there were no enemies left and the only person left was Gato who was on his knees in fear.

"P-Please spare m-me. I-I can g-give y-you whatever y-you w-want. M-money, l-land, w-women, j-just s-spare me."He begged.

I shot him a cold glare before looking to the teens to see what they would say. They looked to eachother before looking down at him and saying in unison.

"We want your head."

With that, his head was lopped off by Naruto's katana. We looked off to the side to see the villagers all rallied together with crossbows, pitchforks, and hoes.

"Ummm, are we to late?"Inari asked.

While everyone was laughing or chuckling I looked towards Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. I could see them looking at their hands with blank expressions. I sighed tiredly while thinking.

'Figures. First kills are always the hardest.'

I looked and saw Kakashi giving his students a knowing look. I knew that he had it handled and decided to just meet up with Sakura at the celebration.

Kakashi's Pov.

As I looked around I could see basically everyone having fun and cheering for the freedom of Wave. I smiled slightly before I saw the still blank expressions on my students faces. I sighed before walking towards them.

"You know, you should enjoy this. Times like these don't always last."I started.

"I know but...we always knew we would have to kill. But knowing and actually doing it are so much different."Sasuke replied.

"Kashi...does it get any easier? Does there ever come a point when this actually becomes routine?"Naruto questioned. I sighed before responding.

"Yes, Naruto. It does get easier. But just remember...anything your feeling right now, remorse, regret, guilt. Those feelings are only evidence that your human. And if their ever comes a time when you stop feeling anything, when deaths become a daily part of life. Then that simply means that you've been doing this job for too long."

They all nodded in understanding before going to enjoy the celebration. Zabuza walked over to me before saying.

"He's a jinchuriki, isn't he?"My eye widened before I looked over to him for and explanation.

"I've met jinchuriki before and they all got some kind of trait from their commander."

I nodded my head in understanding before he chuckled and continued.

"So, son of the Yellow Flash, Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi, and student of Sharingan no Kakashi. Must be loyalty in your village. Who's the mother?"

"How did you- "

"He's a carbon copy of his father. Spiky yellow hair, ocean blue eyes, same body build, and same facial build. If anything, only small parts are changed. Those changes probably came from the mother. Why?"I sighed before answering.

"As you probably know, Minato-Sensei made a lot of enemies during his time. Because of this, we kept his parentage a secret. Also, everyone in the village thinks he's the reincarnation of the Kyuubi, not the jail. Minato-Sensei had wanted him viewed as a hero, that why his jinchuriki status wasn't hidden. Apparently, no one saw it that way."He just nodded in understanding before questioning.

"So who's the mother?"I smiled at the memories flashing through my mind before responding.

"Kushina Uzumaki."I answered. He whistled and asked.

"So, what's gonna happen to me and Haku after this little celebration?"

He asked this just as Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura came over. When they heard his question, Naruto was the first to speak.

"Simple. Your coming with us."

Zabuza sent him an unsure look before asking.

"If I did go with you, where would Haku and me stay?"

"You'll live with us."They replied in unison with finality in their voice. With their decision, they all split up and went their separate ways. Sasuke and Haku were dancing together with blushing faces, Sakura was resting happily in Tobirama's arms as he hugged her from behind, Naruto was talking with Inari, and the summons were all playing with the kids. As Zabuza looked around at all the happy faces he smiled under his mask and said with content.

"I think I'll enjoy being in Konoha."

I smiled and laughed before saying.

"You better believe it!"