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Gato's Secret Meeting

As the boy who rescued Zabuza tended to him, Gato and his two bodyguards, Waraji and Zori entered Zabuza's hideout.

"So Demon of the Hidden Mist was beaten by a bunch of kids, maybe the Wimp of the Hidden Mist would be a better title for you." Gato said as he got close to the bed Zabuza laid on. Then the boy placed a tight grip on Gato's arm.

"Keep your filthy hands off Zabuza!" the boy ordered Gato.

"Why you little-" Waraji and Zori began to say as they charged at the boy with their swords drawn. But in the blink of an eye, the boy had a hold of both of their swords and was pointing both swords at them.

"What!" exclaimed Zori.

"No one's that fast." said Waraji.

"Enough of this!" ordered Gato. "You better take care of Tazuna soon or else!" Then a disgruntled Gato and his two bodyguards left the hideout.

"That wasn't necessary, Haku." Zabuza said to the boy.

"I know," said Haku. "But we can't get of rid of Gato just yet. He's the only cover we got."

When Gato returned to his office, at first he was a little startled to fine a man in a black hooded cloak waiting for him. Then Gato said, "Oh, it's you again."

"Have you been able to eliminate the bridge builder yet?" asked the mysterious cloaked man.

"No," said Gato. "The assassin I hired is currently incapacitated and those Heartless you gave me to control aren't doing any good!"

"Was a boy with a key-like weapon among those who defeated your assassin?" asked the cloaked man.

"Yes, why do you ask?" asked Gato.

"Oh no reason," said the cloaked man. "But keep sending the heartless after them."

"Why should I?" asked Gato.

"The constant barrage of Heartless will wear out the bridge builder's protectors. So when your assassin is well again, he can take them out with no problems." answered the cloaked man.

"That's a good idea." said Gato. "Just remember to keep your end of the bargain."

"Yes, once Zabuza has killed the bridge builder, have the Heartless turn on him. So once they take his heart, he will become one of them."

"But, what do you benefit from this? You didn't even charge me for the Heartless."

"I do not need to explain my reasons to the likes of you." And with that the cloaked man disappeared in a shourd of darkness.