HeartBrokenHitomi : Hey guys, sorry that the other chapter was so short. I miss read the 'word count' thingy. So I promise that this one will be LONG. Oh, and sorry it took SO incredibly long. I had a major writer's block attack. It was terrible. yeah, please don't wail on my spelling, I already know. lol. By the way, if there are word mess ups in here, ignore them. As soon as i finished this chapter i raced here and posted it. So like I said, I don't own Naruto at all… though I would like to own Kakashi-sensei! lol jk. But um yah, I only own Kana-Chan! And I guess the water ninja…

Chapter 3 – The Mission Pt 2 –

No one had yet made a move. Kakashi and Kana were still in a stare down with the Mist Ninja. He looked like a young man who had made a wrong choice, joining a group of rouge ninja. His eyes and hair were dark. He was dressed as an Anbu ninja. With a mask that had a pure white skin with red and black tears, in the middle of his forehead was a 'Village Hidden in the Mist' insignia with a deep scratch through it.

Naruto was still behind Kana, his eyes traveled up to the Water Ninja's head protector. He had never seen one with a deep scratch through it. It was confusing him.

"Kana-Sensei, what's with his head thingy?" Naruto asked, his voice piercing the silence. Kana had been un-easy about the head protector as well. She didn't respond to Naruto's question.

"Young Genin, would you like a closer look?" Chuckled the enemy softly, sending chills down Kana's back. No one moved.

"Naruto, Kakashi and I will give you a chance to get Sakura. We will distract him for you. You must be quick and smooth about it, if you trip or fall, he could… catch you off guard. So, please, watch your step." Kana whispered to him, without taking her eyes off the ninja.

As soon as Naruto nodded, Kana took off in a burst of speed. With a kunai in hand, she charged the unknown ninja. He jumped back in surprise as she swatted at him, pushing him farther away from Sakura. The ninja regained his footing and fought her off with a dagger of his own. Instantly, the ninja rushed past her toward Naruto who was barely at Sakura's side. He gripped his Kunai and slammed it into Naruto's shoulder. Swiftly, Kakashi and Sasuke were on him. Kakashi pulled him off Naruto and swung him up in the air. Kana met the enemy with a swift kick into his stomach, sending him plummeting to the ground. Kakashi slammed the back of his kunai into the spine of the enemy water ninja. A sick crack rang through the air.

"Naruto!" Kana landed on the ice and quickly rushed to Naruto. Naruto's bloody fingers were wrapped around the hilt of the Kunai. Kana brushed his fingers aside, and gripped the hilt, it was deep.

"I'm sorry Naruto…" she whispered and pulled it out. Naruto just grit his teeth, and winced when it was out. He placed pressure on the injury, hoping to stop the bleeding. Kana charged her hands with chakra and gently swept them over Naruto's shoulder.

"That should do Kana. Don't waste your chakra. Besides, Naruto has the power of the Nine Tails with him. He will heal fast." Kakashi said from beside Sasuke. Kana nodded. Sasuke helped Naruto with Sakura, knowing that he shouldn't be carrying anything for an hour or so. Sasuke started heading toward the snow, Sakura in his arms. Just as Kana was getting up something shot in front of Kakashi and bolted right for her. Kakashi's eye was barely able to keep up with the speeding blur. Kana let out a sudden yelp. Kakashi watched in horror as she was sent down the ice, her body rolling to a stop. After a few seconds, she put her hands on the ice, slowly starting to lift her body. She struggled at first, but then someone grabbed her by the back of her neck, lifting her up. The unknown person pulled his black hood back with his other hand, reveling his white mask and the red and black tear drops. The Ninja of the Mist. All of Kakashi's muscles tensed up as he watched the man's long fingers wrap around Kana's neck, the knuckles turning white as he tightened his grip on her. Instantly her small hands went clawing at his large one. Her normally calm face distorted itself into a look of fear, while her lungs gasped for air. She kicked her legs back, hoping to catch him by surprise. He just laughed and held her higher, still tightening his fingers around her slim neck.

Kakashi's eyes stayed glued to Kana and the Ninja. One distraction, that's all he needed. If he could get on distraction, he could rush the ninja and save Kana. Already her lips were turning blue from the lack of oxygen. From the corner of his eye, Kakashi saw a blue form sneak into the woods. 'Good, Sasuke is going around.'

"What do you want?" Kakashi asked calmly.

"Konoha, for my master." Came the cold response.

"Who is your master?"

"Hn, like I would tell you."

"At least tell me your name. Then I wouldn't have to disrespect you if I have to write, 'unknown' on your head stone." Kakashi said darkly.

"Don't worry. It's not my name you will be writing…. It's hers." The ninja laughed. Kakashi narrowed his eye. Kakashi looked at Kana, her expression unreadable to him.

"Who do you think you are!?" Naruto yelled out. He was now standing with Kakashi. His fists clenched tightly, as he too, watch Kana worriedly.

"Young boy, do not get involved." The water ninja grunted casually as if Naruto was no threat. Naruto started toward him when the ninja reached behind his back and pulled out a sword, holding it at an angle pointing it down. "Be wise boy."

Naruto stiffened. His eyes looked to Kana, she was barely conscious, but she looked worriedly at him. He looked to Kakashi then returned his gaze to the ninja. A small smirk tugged at Naruto's lips.

"What is your name?" Naruto asked. The ninja looked from him to Kakashi.

"The name is Roku. What is the importance this time?"

"Now that I know your name, I can write something on a head stone, that is, if I am even nice enough to bury your sorry ass." Naruto spat, the smirk long gone.

"Hn. You are a foolish-"Roku's eyes widened when he suddenly felt a Chakra presence behind him. Roku barely turned his head to look over his shoulder when Sasuke landed a kick to his back. The water ninja flew foreword, toward Kakashi and Naruto, who were already speeding toward him. Quickly, Roku caught himself on the ice and lunged to the right, in hopes of creating some distance between him and the Konoha ninjas. A stifled dark laugh erupted from behind him, Roku turned and met dark red eyes.

Naruto.

The young boy whirled and slammed his knee into Roku's back, sending him flying toward Kakashi. Roku knew what was waiting for him. He quickly pulled Kana's limp body in front of his own body. Roku laughed silently to himself as Kakashi was caught off guard. However, Kakashi simply readjusted his stance. When Roku was close enough, Kakashi reached out and grabbed Kana, turning so she was now behind him. Kakashi then kicked out at Roku with the other leg. The water ninja fell back a few paces.

Roku started to get up, wiping the trail of blood that led from his mouth. He turned his head a bit, and spit out the remaining blood. He hoisted himself up on his feet. Kakashi moved so Kana was now in his arms. She wasn't unconscious, but she was close. Until she regained her breath, she should stay out of this fight. Besides, Kakashi was feeling a little vengeful. Kakashi sent a look to Sasuke and Naruto, then turned on his heel and walked to where Sakura was laying in the snow. He gently stepped over Sakura and stooped down to lay Kana against a tree. He squatted down to her eye level, observing her. Her lips were slowly but surely returning to their normal pink full color. Kakashi watched her chest rise and fall, feeling the worry that was drowning him only moments before, be relieved. He caught a glimpse of her slim neck. Red hand marks flanked her pale throat, and he felt his blood boil in rage. At that moment, all he cared about was getting his own hands around Roku's neck. Kakashi started to get up and head back into battle, when Kana's angelic voice rang out in his ears.

"Kakashi?" she questioned softly, her voice sore. Her eyes, struggled to open.

"Kana" he breathed out his relief "you're alright. I'm glad." He squatted back down to her level. He was lost in her beautiful cobalt and forest green eyes. Kakashi reached up and patted her head and then slowly dragged his hand down to cup her face.

"You take it easy, m'kay?" His voice was calming to her. All she could do in response was nod. He gently brushed his thumb against her lips before he stood up and walked back into the battle.

No one had moved while Kakashi was with Kana. Naruto and Sasuke were on edge anticipating a sudden counter attack from Roku.

"I don't know why you're here, but you won't get away with hurting Kana-sensei like you did! You sealed you fate when you laid a finger on Sakura-Chan!" Naruto shouted, breaking the silence. Roku could only chuckle.

Our boys were spread out, but all focused on one victim in the center of their semi-circle. Roku. Roku eyed them warily, knowing his odds of surviving weren't in his favor. While Kakashi was with Kana, he had studied them. The blonde, for instance, acted before he thought, but had strong chakra locked inside him. The dark haired boy, the silent one, had the mark of the Uchiha clan on his back. A force to be reckoned with. And then, there's Kakashi Hatake. The Copy Cat ninja. Best of Konoha.

This will be interesting.

"Ready?" Roku asked, mockingly. He crouched and lunged at Sasuke. Sasuke was well prepared and turned a fraction of an inch so Roku's kunai would miss him. As Roku was flying past, Sasuke slammed his knee into the man's stomach. Then Sasuke grabbed him and threw him back where he started, throwing two kunai as well. When Roku landed, the two kunai went into his left shoulder. Blood dripped onto the ice. He regained his composure and jumped high into the air, four needles ready in his right hand. He heard air rush up above him. He looked up and there was Naruto, but not alone, with another Naruto. The shadow clone Naruto swung the real Naruto around and let go of him so he was shooting toward Roku. Roku didn't have a change to defend himself. Naruto sent a round house kick to Roku's face, sending the man plummeting down and into the thick ice. Knowing his only way of escape was behind him, Roku staggered to his feet and turned to run. Kakashi was in his way. Sasuke was on the other side of Roku. Both he and Kakashi threw multiple shuriken. Roku nearly laughed when all of the shuriken missed. Although, Kakashi and Sasuke pulled on some invisible string and all the shuriken came back and stabbed him everywhere. Both Sharingan users formed hand signs and set the strings on fire. Roku was engulfed in flames. Suddenly where Roku once was, a large splash of water put out the flames, and Roku was gone when the steam cleared.

"Water Clone?" Sasuke asks. Naruto, Sasuke and Kakashi looked around for Roku. Suddenly, two needles with exploding tags on it where thrown on to the ice where the boys were standing. Each of them ducked away as it exploded. When the smoke vanished, the ice was still intact. Kakashi quickly regains his stance and readies three kunai with an exploding tag. Roku laughed and landed on the ice, a few feet away in front of them. Blood gushed onto the ice. He was deeply wounded from the attacks. Random shuriken stuck out all over his body. Kakashi narrowed his eye, tensing all of his muscles. 'Someone this wounded wouldn't be laughing unless he had a plan' He thought.

"His chakra…There's none left." Sasuke whispered

"That's right little Uchiha. I have a plan. Boys?" Roku laughed evilly and looked among the trees. About a hundred Roku's stepped out onto the ice, emerging from the cover of the trees. All around, they were everywhere. Kakashi looked at where the girls were. Sakura was awake now, and she and Kana had their backs to one another as a group of Roku's surrounded them. Kakashi looked at his boys and sent them a look. They nodded understanding.

"This is your big plan?" Kakashi asked keeping Roku's attention on him.

"Actually, its only part of my plan" Roku lifted his hand and snapped his fingers. All at once The Mini Roku army attacked. Naruto and Sasuke dashed across the ice, toward the girls, slashing, punching, kicking any Roku that got in the way. Kakashi threw the kunai in his hand in their direction, blowing up a few and clearing a path for the boys. Kana and Sakura were fighting back to back, keeping the Roku's away. One grabbed Sakura, but Kana was there in a flash, slicing the Roku's throat and he fell into a puddle. One of them threw a shuriken and Kana pulled Sakura out of the way and barely grazed Kana's cheek, though a small line of red streaked across her face, while another one of them jumped on her back. Sasuke was there in an instant and he pulled the guy off and stabbed him. Naruto was with Sakura, and they were now fighting back to back.

"Sasuke, where's Kakashi?" Kana shouted over the noise of the battle, slicing Roku's left and right. Wordlessly, Sasuke pointed with his kunai out in the middle of the ice lake. Kana nodded and sliced her way through to the ice.

"What is your plan?" Kakashi asked, slicing a few of the Roku's behind him.

"Simple. Since I obviously can't kill you all, I'm going to kill one of you. You see, if I must go down, I'm taking someone with me." Roku laughed. He motioned with his hand toward Kakashi, and several Roku's circled him laughing. Kakashi's eye narrowed and he lunged foreward, punching, kicking, and stabbing the Roku's. But more came and blocked his way. The real Roku summoned some of his clones. They nodded understanding and dashing after Naruto. Naruto wasn't paying attention, he was busy helping Sakura. Kana say them coming at Naruto, she quickly pulled out needles and tossed them at the oncoming clones. They all dissipated into puddles. Sasuke came over and helped Naruto. The three genin stood back to back, they were cornered. Roku must have ordered all his pathetic clones to capture a genin. Kana rushed in.

"Hey! Back off my kids!" she snapped as she sliced and diced the Roku's.

"Fine then you will take their place." The real Roku laughed, from behind her. He snatched her weapons bag. She was just about to punch him when two clones grabbed her arms. She kicked out, and caught Roku in the face. He recovered and spat out the blood.

"You bitch." He snarled and kicked her across the ice. She skidded into the middle of the ice. He followed her and grabbed her by the throat again. "You will die with me!"

"Roku! Let her go!" Kakashi shouted. Roku looked from Kana to Kakashi. Kakashi knew his eye would betray him. And Roku saw it.

"Oh, so you love her, eh? All the more reason to kill her." He raised his hand and the remaining clones disappeared into chakra, flying to his out stretched hand. He laughed and jumped up with Kana still in his grasp. He tossed her down and against the ice. She struggled to get up. Roku made some hand signs and all the chakra went around him. He threw himself at the ice where Kana was and the ice exploded on impact. A chunk of the ice blew up and Roku and Kana fell into the lake. Then the ice piece closed them in, like completing a frozen jigsaw puzzle.They were trapped. Under the ice, however, the water still flowed. And Kana was having difficulty keeping a grip on the ice. Roku swam over and tried to pull her with him as he was being pulled away by the current.

Kana suddenly had an idea. She ripped out a kunai knife that was sticking out of Roku and slammed in to the ice. It barely poked a hole at the top. She held onto the knife and was able to fight the current. Roku was forced to let go and drifted away.

Kakashi and the kids came running. The scratched at the ice, trying to pick it up, but it wouldn't budge. Kakashi saw Kana struggling to hold on to the knife.

"Hold on Kana! We are going to get you out!" Kakashi yelled to her. He looked around desperately. "Ok, here's what we are going to do. Now, this ice is pretty damn thick so we need to weaken it. Sasuke, you and I will use the Phoenix Fire Jutsu. Naruto and Sakura, I need you two to kick the hell out of it once we weaken it." They all nodded. Kakashi and Sasuke jumped up in the air, made the hand signs and blew the fire on one spot. The fire seemed to melt the ice quickly. Sakura and Naruto nodded to each other and jumped up. Sakura kicked first and made a crack. Naruto used the Shadow Clone Jutsu and kicked the crack. The crack ruptured and Kana lost the grip of her kunai. She was becoming light headed from lack of oxygen. She slowly drifted away with the current. Team 7 quickly pulls the broken ice out and makes a hole. Kakashi immediately jumped in and looked for her. He saw her being carried away. He quickly caught up with her and pulled her up to the surface.

"Get her out. I don't think she's breathing." Kakashi barked. The genin pulled her out and laid her on her back. Kakashi hoisted himself out of the water and crawled over to her.

She wasn't breathing.

Kakashi quickly pulled down his mask. He plugged her nose and put his lips to hers and started blowing air into her lungs. Then he pulled away and laid his left hand on her chest and put his right hand on top, intertwining the fingers. He pushed repeatedly for five seconds.

Nothing

Kakashi quickly tried again, trying to get air into her. Sakura grabbed Naruto and Sasuke's hands, holding them tightly. The three looked on, grimly.

"Damn it Kana!" Kakashi yelled, trying again. "Wake up!" Kakashi replaced his hands on her chest and pushed for another five times.

Nothing

Kakashi went to breathe into her again, this time she rolled over and coughed up water. Kakashi instantly pulled her into his lap, holding her close, her head resting against his shoulder. He felt her shiver against him. He took off his jacket and placed it around her shoulders. He also pulled his mask back up.

"Jesus, Kana, I thought you were dead!"

"I know" she whispered hoarsly "I thought I was too…" She turned and looked at the genin. "How are my kids?"

They all rolled their eyes.

"Kana-sensei, you could have died! And you want to know about us!?!" Naruto squealed.

"Yeah, Sensei, you should really worry about yourself!" Sakura muttered. Sasuke didn't say anything, but Kana could tell he was relieved that she was ok. Kana smiled and turned back to Kakashi.

"How are you?"

"Fine." He rolled his eyes at her question too. She placed a hand on his cheek.

"Thanks." She whispered. He just grunted out a response and stood, carrying her as well.

"So! I think we should be heading home before Kana gets hypothermia." Kakashi sighed, wrapping the jacket tighter around her.

"Agreed" the three 'kids' muttered.