ANBU Elements Chapter 10: What Hides In The Mist, a naruto fanfic

June: Ok, first thing's first... -whacks self- That was my punishment for forgetting the identity of my 100th reviewer. Orannis4 I am soooooo sorry!!! -whacks self again- ...oww...

Kit: I have nothing to say to this display of stupidity.

June: -twitch- Why are my friends mean to me?! -cries- Anyways, I will somehow make it up to you Orannis4 and I have gone back and changed that chap so it has your name!!

Kit: WARNING! THIS CHAPTER IS FULL OF FLASHBACKS! The italics are the actual flashbacks, the normal is Kawaii's thoughts as she tells Naruto and you, her story.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CHAPTER EIGHT:

My dear readers, I noticed how many of you complained about the crack in that chapter... here's the thing... IT WAS MEANT TO BE PLOTLESS, the only plot was the new charrie who shall make their formal appearance in Chapter 14. It was just an insight on their characters... have a lookie at what you should have noticed:

Raven: Is violent, Dependant on Naruto, Doesn't get along with Kawaii, is sarcastic and sadistic.
Kawaii: Babbles, Flirtatious, Has random fits of hysteria and a foul mouth.
Llida: Has a strange way of thinking, peacemaker and has issues with an eccentric squirrel (believe it or not... the squirrel actually plays a part o.O;).
Sai: Is always looking for more ways to understand things, is probably bisexual and is just generally Sai-ish.

And the boomerangs... well... that was just these two -points at Mina and Kit- Nothing to do with me... I didn't get it either but it sent them in to hysterics and I was forced to put it in.

Dedication: This chapter is dedicated to Emeralde, Shinobi Shinigami, Hiyami, Narutomaniac, blood-angel 666 and Orannis4.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, if I did the show would be about Konan... coz she pwns! XD

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ANBU Elements
Chapter 10: What Hides In The Mist
By June x

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Recap: Naruto woke up thanks to Ravens orders. The team started training and Ino gained Narutos trust and finally pulled down his mask. Naruto met a strange 'girl' and they discussed protecting their precious people. Zabuza and Haku attacked the bridge. Kiba and Akamaru are down and Kurenai is being overpowered by Zabuza, Haku and Naruto face off whilst Ino guards Tazuna on her own. Naruto wants to avenge Kawaii, but what did Haku do?

xxx 3 years ago, Naruto aged 9, Kawaii aged 10 xxx

Naruto sprinted over to a blonde haired girl, who was currently stood gazing at the lake outside ANBU HQ with a thoughtful look on her face.

"Kawaii!!!" He yelled making the blonde turn around, her vibrant pink eyes flashing.

"What is it Naruto?" She asked walking over to her friend.

"I want to ask you something!"

"Go on."

"Well, today Rae was telling me about the different ninja villages and the headbands they give out to their ninja. The headband around your waist, that's one isn't it?"

"It sure is!" Kawaii replied with a grin.

"But it's not the leaf insignia, it's the mist one, but it has a slash through it. So that means your a missing mist-nin. Why did you leave mist?" Kawaii only sighed, her pink eyes gazing far off into the distance.

xxx Mist Village. Haku aged 9, Kawaii aged 7. Kawaii's POV xxx

I was only young when he first came in. His powers were exceptional, he had an almost extinct bloodline and had the ability to perform one handed seals. We weren't put in the normal academy because of our abilities, we were instead trained with the Hunter-nins, learning effecient ways to kill and track. His aim with the needles was unseen for his age, he was always of interest to me, and I made it my goal to befriend the young boy.

He was nice to talk to, but he never told me about his past, where he was from, where he developed his skills, not once would he answer those questions. I'm not sure what part of me decided to persevere with the friendship, but I did. I would always cling to him, I was like a fangirl and at the time, I guess I was. He was beautiful, powerful, smart and noble, I should have realised that no one could be that perfect.

I was young and naive...

We became best friends, he would always comfort me whenever the peer pressure from Otou-sama and Aniki would get too much. I can still remember the words he said...

I was crying at the roots of an oak tree, nobody ever came here, so it was alright for me to be weak on my own. My father hurt me so much. He never hit me, but his expectations of me were just unreachable. Aniki was jealous, he would never admit it, not even under extreme torture, but I could see it in the way he looks at me. They'll never see me as good enough, even though I am the best Kunoichi in my age group.

"Are you ok?" A voice asked, putting a hand on my shoulder. I gasped and spun around to face the person who had caught me being weak.

"H-H-Haku-kun!" I stuttered, my eyes wide as I looked up into his beautiful face. I wouldn't describe most males as beautiful, but Haku was, he had long dark hair and gorgeous brown eyes, like deep melted chocolate. Damn, that thought gave me a chocolate craving...

"Ichigo-san?" I blinked in confusion before I realised I still hadn't answered him.

"Aah, I'm fine..." I said giving him a weak smile.

"You don't look it." He said kneeling beside me and giving me a comforting smile. I felt my insides melt at the smile, how could I not tell the truth to him?

"It's just my Otou-sama and Aniki..." I said with gritted teeth, I didn't realise I was so irritated, everything I said was coming out as a growl.

"The Mizukage and his son?" He asked rather surprised.

"Yes, the fucking Mizukage and his -'Oh so wonderful but has a fucking attitude issue'- son!" I said snapping my head in his direction... I had never felt so angry in my life.

"Hey, calm down Strawberry. I'm not your enemy." He said patting my head, in that one touch I calmed down, I felt a blush spread over my cheeks. "Do you want to talk?" The offer surprised me but I gave a shy nod and told him everything. I poured out my heart and soul.

"Ya know Strawberry, your growing strong for the wrong reasons, that's why the pressure is too much. I think that when you are fighting for someone truly precious to you only then are you truly strong."

"Sou ka... Then if that's the case I'll fight for Haku-kun! I'll work extra hard so I can stay by your side!" I said grinning at my friend.

"I would like that Strawberry, you and I, we're best friends, ne?" He said giving me another heart melting smile.

"Damn fucking straight!" I yelled punching a fist into the air.

"You know... you swear an awful lot."

"Your point?" I asked putting my hands on my hips and raising an eyebrow in question at him.

"Nothing, nothing..." He laughed waving it off. "You don't mind me nicknaming you Strawberry then?"

"If I minded don't you think I would have complained already?"

"Point."

"Baka..." I replied with a mocking grin, next thing we both knew we were play fighting, water jutsus splashing everywhere, fists flying, legs kicking out and laughter filling the air.

I really did love my time with Haku, he always made me laugh and it was one of the times I felt that I could be free. I really did believe I would be at his side for eternity. I was a foolish child and I fell for all his false promises and fake smiles...

xxx Naruto aged 9, Kawaii aged 10 xxx

"Raven are you sure?"

"Of course I'm sure Kawaii!"

"But I've never heard of 'thrash metal'!" Kawaii said challenging Raven. Raven turned around and glared at the blond.

"Sunshine read the mission details..." She said beckoning to Naruto.

"ANBU Elements: A-class Mission, Retrieve information on the Mist village's movements. The Mizu country's daimyo has a daughter who often goes to a club where they play a special kind of music called 'thrash metal'. You will be posing as a new band called Kira-Hinaningyou, you will be under Henge and will be playing as you were taught prior to this mission. Once you have posed as a band you will interact with the daughter and try to retrieve information on this mission. Subtlety is a must." Naruto read out clearly.

"So that was what we were learning instruments for..." Llida said finally understanding.

"I still think this is just Raven living out some strange fantasy." Kawaii muttered.

-- BAM --

"Shut up Kawaii!" Raven hissed after kicking the blond into a wall.

"Rae, don't beat up your friends." Naruto said grinning at his friend and taking her hand before leading her away, completely oblivious to the deadly aura around her.

"I'll never understand how Naruto can be like that with her..." Sai stated shaking his head before following the two best friends.

"Kawaii-chan, are you alright?" Llida said picking up her friend who was slightly dazed from her team mate's violent kick.

"Yah, I'm fine..." She replied giving a smile to the brunette before dragging her off to the stage where they were going to perform.

"Ready?" Raven asked the group, they all gave a nod in return...

"Henge no jutsu!" They said together and in five puffs of smoke they were in their disguises, they all grabbed their instruments and got into place as the room went quiet for their perfomance.

"And now, presenting 'Kira-Hinaningyou'." The announcer called into his mic.

The lights turned on to the stage, lighting up five figures. A steady beat started to come from the drummer, he was a auburn haired man with crimson eyes and three whisker marks on each of his cheeks, black bandages covered his torso and tight black jeans on his legs, black army boots tapped the rhythm on the drums as he gave a foxy grin to the audience. Many a girl fainted at the drummer's gorgeous smile, completely oblivious to the jealous glare one of the guitarists was throwing at them.

The guitarist was a pretty female playing a poison green, electric guitar. She had long raven hair completely loose and reaching her waist, a fringe covered her glaring violet eyes, she wore a long sleeved black dress with orange covering from her cleavage up to her collar bones, fishnet gloves on her hands and arms, and black stiletto boots just dying to give a kick to the fainted females.

The bass guitar just shook his head in amusement at the female's possessiveness. He was playing a black bass guitar and was wearing a strange black top that showed his stomach and was long sleeved on one side and had a cropped sleeve on the other side, leather pants finished his sexy look. He had choppy black hair and deep onyx eyes, he casually gave a wink to the audience, taking amusement as yet another load of girls swooned.

The keyboard player let out a slight giggle at her team mates antics. She had wavy black hair and unusual pink eyes, she was also wearing a pink spandex, almost an exact replica of of 'Konoha's Green Beast's', she kept a level of decency by wearing a black mini-skirt though.

The singer then started to sing in a harmonious voice. She was a stunning brunette with emerald green eyes, with her brown hair curled so it bounced around her shoulders, she wore a beautiful and extravagant Victorian style green dress, which split open at the front at the knees revealing long, tanned calves.

The performance came to an end and the five figures hopped off the stage and started making their way over to the bar.

"Our target is there..." The brunette said inclining her head to a girl in the audience. The red head looked at the girl and grinned.

"She was one of the ones who fainted when I smiled, I'll deal with her." He said grinning at his friends before going off to flirt with the target. The black haired woman's aura started to get more menacing before she stormed off in the direction of her red head companion.

"Think she's jealous?" Kawaii asked with a giggle.

"Definitely, she will never admit it though and Naru-chan is too oblivious." Sai replied before grabbing Llida's hand and leading her off onto the dance floor and leaving Kawaii at the bar waiting for Naruto and Raven to return.

Kawaii was getting significantly bored waiting for her friends, when she felt a dark aura approaching, she looked up to see a very moody Raven, closely followed by a exasperated Naruto.

"What are you so uptight about Rae?" Naruto questioned the moody female.

"Did you have to be such a flirt!?" She hissed at him.

"I got the information didn't I?"

"That's not the point! You.. her... I... GAH!" The ravenette screamed throwing her hands up in defeat and storming off to join Llida and Sai and leaving a very confused Naruto.

Sighing, Naruto turned to Kawaii and began to relay information on the Mizukage's tyrant movements. He didn't notice the grimace that was on her face with every word he said about the Mizukage and was surprised when she excused herself and ran outside.

Kawaii breathed in the fresh night air and buried her face in her hands as she remembered everything...

When I was with ANBU Elements it was like being with Haku again, it was all fun and games and I had people who were precious to me and I truly I wanted to protect. I wouldn't trade in my time with them for anything in the world. They were and still are my best friends, we smiled together, we cried together, we laughed together and we fought together. It was the first time I ever felt complete, because I was part of such a beautiful friendship, no lies, no false smiles, just all of us together.

xxx Present time. Naruto vs Haku xxx

Screaming a roar of rage Naruto rushed forward with a chakra enforced fist. "This is for Kawaii, Kiba and Akamaru you bastard!" The fist landed squarely on Hakus mask making it shatter everywhere, and Naruto stumbled back as he looked into deep brown eyes again. "Y-your Haku?" He asked, stunned at the revelation.

Haku looked at the blond in shock.

"Bastard..." The blond muttered. "You are going to pay, for your lies and false smiles!" Naruto yelled, his eyes now a crimson red with rage. The Naruto clones tightened their grips on the effeminate boy, Haku struggled against them. "First, I'm going to make you feel how it feels when you lose someone precious." Naruto placed a hand on Haku's chest. "PARALYSE JUTSU!" Haku felt his whole body go limp and he was now supported by the clones. "Watch..." Naruto said giving him an evil smirk before turning away and walking off into the mist.

xxx

Kurenai was struggling, she was reluctant to admit it but it was true. Zabuza was just too strong and his thick mist was hard to perform Genjutsus in, to be honest Kurenai wasn't sure how much longer she could hold her ground against the ex-mist nin.

"WIND STYLE: WIND CYCLONE JUTSU!" A voice yelled, Kurenai and Zabuza jumped apart, barely avoiding the destructive attack. Kurenai gaped when her blond student stood in a Taijutsu stance in front of her.

"N-Naruto?" Kurenai asked in disbelief that she was being helped by her student.

"I'll handle this Kurenai-sensei." Naruto said, his voice coming out in a guttural growl, only then did Kurenai take in his feral appearance. His eyes were red, his whisker marks thicker and darker, his hair more unruly and his body was surrounded by demonic chakra, which somehow he had perfect control of. Sugoi, to control the Kyuubi's chakra... I understand why he's an ANBU now.

"Zabuza, are you prepared to die?" Naruto asked, crimson eyes glaring at the sword wielding man.

"Heh, your just a brat, you can't kill me."

"You are sorely mistaken..." And with that Naruto rushed at the man, chakra channeling down to his hands and creating claws and releasing his katana from a concealing Genjutsu for the second time. Zabuza's eyes widened at the sudden appearance of the Katana, he brought down his sword, metal clashed against metal as the two fighters traded their first blows. Naruto swung out his leg using the size and weight of the Zabuza's sword to his advantage, if Zabuza lost his balance the suddenness would send him down. Zabuza expected the coming blow and spun around, his sword swinging around with him in a crescent shape, only to meet Naruto's katana again.

Zabuza growled, he hadn't expected that kind of speed. Suddenly Naruto's katana disconnected from his blade, Zabuza looked around for the blond kid, he grunted in pain when he felt a slash go down his back, rolling away he saw Naruto had appeared behind him, claws outstretched and now coated with blood.

"What is that?" Zabuza asked as he felt the slash marks on his back begin to pulse with agonizing pain.

"Taijutsu style: Demonic Precision. If I slash you in the same place twice, the pungent chakra will kill you." Naruto said flexing his claws again and gripping his katana, he rushed at the ex-mist nin with his katana. Zabuza's eyes widened and he brought his sword in front of him, barely stopping the blow that could have cleaved him in half.

"What the hell are you..." Zabuza asked in amazement, for a kid to be on parr with him... it was astonishing.

"In Konoha they call me a demon, but to you... I'm the ANBU that will kill you."

"A-ANBU?" Zabuza said, his eyes wide, he hadn't counted on an ANBU being here... Well fuck...

Naruto took advantage of Zabuza's shock and twirled on the balls of his feet, his claws slashing at Zabuza's shoulder. Zabuza hissed in pain and jumped away. Naruto smirked and began to perform hand seals, jumping to a better position, Naruto glared at Zabuza and made more hand seals. Zabuza watched, anticipating the kid's every move, his senses now on high alert.

"WIND STYLE: WIND CYCLONE JUTSU!" Naruto yelled, bringing his katana down in numerous slashes, Zabuza rolled and jumped barely dodging the chakra slashes sent his way. He gasped in pain when he felt two kunais pierce his shoulders, he turned around and was facing two Naruto clones that Naruto had subtly made before jumping into a better position. His arms harder to move, Zabuza discarded his sword and started to make handseals whilst dodging the chakra slashes.

"WATER STLYE: WATER DRAGON JUTSU!" Zabuza yelled sending a huge gush of water at Naruto in the form of a dragon. Naruto channeled his chakra into his feet and used his speed to dodge the dragon. Water now covered the battlefield and Naruto smirked, the ball was in his court now.

"Water Style: Water Cube Jutsu!" Naruto called using the water to his advantage. Zabuza gasped as the water surrounded him, he didn't think a Konoha ANBU would know a water Jutsu. "YOU DIE NOW ZABUZA!" Naruto cried, his face contorted with rage. "WATER STYLE: CUBE CRUSH JUTSU!!!" Zabuza screamed in pain as the water compacted and crushed his limbs. The water then dispersed and Zabuza lay gasping on the floor, his blood pooling around him. "Impressive, your still alive... but not for long." Naruto said standing over him, his katana came down seconds later, cleaving the mans head off.

Haku watched with wide eyes as the man he lived for died, it was almost as if he was no match for the blond boy. Kurenai watched with wide eyes at her students brutality, she barely even registered the mist clearing. Naruto stood wiping his bloody sword on his clothing, he turned to face Haku and smirked.

"Your next..."

xxx Mist Village Haku aged 11, Kawaii aged 9 xxx

Alert sirens sounded all over the ninja village; the Mizukage had been attacked. Kawaii ran searching for her best friend, they would be sent after the culprits, their first big mission as Hunter-nins. Fuckdammit, where was Haku!?

Kawaii decided that Haku must have gone ahead, that would be so like him, always doing things fast, even if it meant doing it alone. Kawaii raced down the paths out of the village, desperately trying to catch up with her friend, it would be hard though, he had phenomenal speed. Damn it, why didn't he wait for her!? Stupid fucking Haku...

Kawaii then saw something in the distance; two figures, side by side. Kawaii's pink eyes lit up, had Haku already caught the culprit!? She channeled more chakra into her feet, hurrying to get to the side of her precious persons side. Suppressing her chakra she arrived near the scene, she was surprised to see that Haku wasn't fighting, instead he was just stood there... was he expecting her? Kawaii made sure her mask was in place and leapt down onto the battlefield, drawing her kunai.

"Hunter-kun, you caught him already?" Kawaii asked, addressing him as if she did not know his true face. Her best friend turned to face her, before giving a deep sigh.

"Kawaii..." Haku said removing his mask and looking at her with pitying eyes. Kawaii was confused, Haku was breaking all the rules, he was using their names and taking off his mask. But what really had her on edge was that he was serious, he had called her Kawaii, not strawberry, he was therefore serious. And his eyes... what was with his eyes!? Why where they serious?

"What are you doing?" Kawaii hissed angrily, trying to make some sense of the situation.

"Is this the brat you used Haku?" The man asked, Kawaii's eyes widened as she realised it was Zabuza of the Seven Swordsman of the Mist.

"Traitor-" She began but was cut off when she saw Haku nod, only then did Zabuza's words register. "U-Used?" Kawaii said expecting some of explanation. A dark chuckle emitted from the swordsmen.

"Yes, it's amusing really. Haku gained your trust and you spilled all the information we needed, told him everything about your 'Otou-sama' and 'Aniki'. Not to mention you gave him free access to the Mizukage's quarters, perfect for an assassination, ne?" Zabuza said looking at her with mocking eyes. Kawaii's eyes widened with horror, her breathing increased and she tore off her mask.

"LIAR!!!" She screamed. None of that could be true, Haku would never do that, Zabuza must be blackmailing him in some way. Kawaii turned her pink eyes to her best friend, desperately searching his pitying eyes for some indication that what Zabuza was saying was a lie.

"We must dispose of her Zabuza-sama, else she will become a nuisance." Haku said, turning away from his supposed 'friend'. Kawaii felt her heart be ripped apart, she gasped as she fell to the ground, clutching her chest and taking raspy breaths.

"Haku... tell me this is wrong..." Kawaii begged looking at him with pleading, teary, pink eyes. "Haku... please..." Kawaii whimpered as she felt the hot tears run down her cheeks.

"You're a nuisance." Zabuza said swinging his sword, about to decapitate the girl.

"EVERYTHING WAS FALSE!" Kawaii screamed, rage taking over her, blinded by fury. She rushed at Zabuza, her kunai pulled out. Zabuza snorted and brought his sword back round. Kawaii gasped as she felt the sword slash her side, she fell to her knees clutching the wound, her eyes wide as Zabuza brought the sword down again. Kawaii rolled back, but it wasn't enough, the blade sliced through her shoulder, rendering her arm useless.

Kawaii couldn't remember much of what happened after that. Just blood, lots of it. But she did remember the blurry conversation that saved her life.

"That's enough Zabuza-sama, she's defenceless and this is turning into an act of brutality. What's more, the Hunter-nin are closing in on us." Haku said putting on his hunter mask.

"Fine, let's go. She'll die anyway."

"Liar..." Kawaii gasped out, pulling out a kunai and throwing it at Haku, the sudden movement caught him off guard and it slashed the porcelain mask leaving a deep scratch.

"Tch, pathetic..." Zabuza said before walking off, Haku the ever loyal tool following closely.

Kawaii watched through eyes blurred with tears and blood. She watched her best friend, her love, her only support; walk away from her, with a criminal.

"H-Haku..." Kawaii gasped out, every part of her body hurt, she wasn't going to make it.

Everything went dark.

Pink eyes fluttered open to the sound of an irritating but rhythmic beeping.

'I'm alive?'

Pink eyes searched the room, she was in a hospital room, she was alive.

Loud blurry sounds approached her door. Voices. Otou-sama and Aniki.

'Are they worried?'

Voices yelling and shouting. Her failure; unacceptable. How did she not know that Haku was a traitor?

'How did everyone else not know?'

She was the closest to him. For two years, she expected nothing? Incredulous. She was a failure, despicable and disowned.

Kawaii felt the shards of her heart, that remained from Haku's betrayal freeze; freeze up and die.

Kawaii Ichigo's heart died.

A blond haired girl stood on top of a hill, looking at the mist village, her fair features contorted in bitter pain and a ceramic Hunter-nin mask laid smashed at her feet. A pack was on her back. Kawaii Ichigo was leaving Mist Village, unable to deal with the ridicule of her Otou-sama and Aniki, along with the betrayal of her best friend.

"I'm making a get away, I vow to return and when I do, I will rule Mist Village and I will make sure no one ever feels my pain." The girl voiced to the wind and the wind carried her words into the sleeping ears of all the inhabitants of the village, subconsciously they all heard her. And with that the girl turned her back to her home and ran off into the mysterious and deadly night.

When I first arrived in Konoha, after proving my loyalty, I was thrown into ANBU Elements. ANBU Elements was something I loved right from the beginning, they gave me back my heart, my smile and my laugh. Konoha had it's faults, but it wasn't Mist and for that it was Home. I loved Konoha and ANBU Elements.

And I still love Haku, because when it comes down to it, he is still the boy that helped me when I was young and I'm still in love with him. I know deep in my heart I could never truly hate Haku and that I will forgive him sooner or later.

It's just a matter of time though. Will I find him first and forgive him? Or will my friends get to him and make him pay.

Only time will tell what hides in the mist of the future.

xxx Present Time. Naruto vs Haku xxx

"Your next..."

Naruto turned to Haku, and with a chakra enforced fist he punched him and sent him flying. Haku lay on the ground, coughing up blood from the punch but still under paralysis. Naruto gave another chakra enforced blow and Haku wondered if he would be beaten to death, just like he had almost allowed Kawaii to be. The effeminate boy cried out in pain as Naruto kicked him and a few ribs cracked. Naruto then leaned over him, having had enough of the senseless beating. The blond brought out a kunai and lifted it to Haku's face, the other boy eyeing the kunai warily.

"False smiles, hmm?" Naruto asked rhetorically, his eyes getting a sadistic glint. "Will you still give them when it hurts to smile?" Haku's eyes widened as he felt the kunai slice at his cheeks. A deep gash was now on each of the boys beautiful cheeks, his face no longer unmarred and now covered in blood. "Oh, they'll definitely scar, think of it as a reminder." Naruto said summoning green chakra into his hand. "You lied as well, ne?" The glint returned. Haku now recognised the green chakra as a chakra scalpel. "Try lying without a voice." Naruto said with a low chuckle, bringing his hand to Haku's throat.

Naruto had been studying with Nina on Human Anatomy for quite a while now, he knew little about the voice box or larynx as it is called scientifically, but Naruto did know that if both of the laryngeal nerves are damaged, the voice is completely lost and breathing becomes difficult.

And that was exactly what he planned to do.

"No more will you mislead and betray people with your lies..." He said before using his chakra scalpel.

The mist had finally cleared. Ino had at some point gone to help Kiba and was hugging his body. Kiba and Akamaru it seemed, were actually alive. Naruto was standing over a very beaten up and unconscious Haku. Kurenai herself was standing over the remains of Zabuza.

"It seems that those two idiots failed, again." A mans voice suddenly came. Kurenai spun round surprised, only to see Gatou and a bunch of thugs.

"Ah, shit." Kurenai muttered.

"You'll have to go through us first!" A voice called, Kurenai turned round and was even more surprised to see the whole of Wave Village armed and ready to fight.

"Heh, get them." Gatou said overcome with confidence.

"Not so fast." Kurenai called out stepping in front of the thugs about to charge. "Genjutsu Style: Hell Viewing Technique!" She called out with a smirk and watched as all the thugs went down like flies.

"What!?" Gatou cried in shock.

"You've never heard of me have you?" Kurenai said appearing behind the crime boss. Gatou shook his head wildly. "Genjutsu Style: Tree Binding Technique!" Gatou whimpered as he suddenly found himself bound to a tree, the crimson eyed woman suddenly came out the tree above him, her kunai poised at the ready. "I am Kurenai, GenJutsu Mistress of Konoha. Remember that name in hell, demon." Kurenai said before slitting the mans throat.

Hell yeah, that was the ego boost that Kurenai had been needing.

xxx

"We can't thank you and your team enough." Tazuna said shaking hands with Kurenai.

"It was our pleasure Bridge Builder, not to mention our job." Kurenai said smiling softly and retracting her hand.

"Ah, but thanks to you and your wonderful genin team, not only is Gatou gone but the village's spirit has been returned. Thank you all of you for helping my grandson get over his past as well." Tazuna said ruffling Inari's hair fondly.

Inari sniffled and looked at Kiba and Ino. "You'll come back right Ino-nee-chan and Kiba-nii-chan? You promise to visit?" Inari asked his eyes teary.

"Course we do kiddo!" Kiba said giving the boy a daring grin.

"It's beyond me why you would want a ruffian like Kiba returning though..." Ino said flipping her hair.

"And just who was crying over the ruffian when they thought they were dead? Hmm, Inoodle?" Kiba said nudging the bleach blonde.

"It was a one off!" Ino said her body stiffening. "Don't think I care for you! I just think it's sad that idiots go and put themselves into danger like that!" Inari laughed at the two team mates antics, before rushing at them both and hugging them.

"You better come back and when you do, I'll be just as strong as Naruto-sama!" Inari said looking over to the foxy blonde with adoring eyes.

"Eh!? How come he got the -sama!!" Kiba said slightly peeved, Naruto just rolled his eyes before looking over at his captive. Haku was stood off side sulking, he was going to be returned to Konoha where Naruto would bring him to the Hokage, as soon as Kawaii came home his fate would be decided. Naruto snickered at Haku's immature pout, the dark haired boy glared at his blonde captor, Naruto just returned the glare back, twice the force.

"And you come back too Akamaru!!!" Inari said petting the dog.

"Arf!" Akamaru barked back, his tail wagging happily. The team waved once more before they started to walk across the bridge back home, Naruto dragging a moody Haku with him as well.

"Oh! I almost forgot!" Tazuna shouted making them all turn around to hear what the man was saying. "We named the bridge! Bridge Akamaru!" Naruto, Kiba, Ino, Kurenai and Haku all blinked in shock. Akamaru however yapped happily and continued his trot back home on the newly named Bridge Akamaru.

xxx TBC xxx

Kit: Yesh! The bridge was named after the canine!!! Originality!!!

June: -Is gloomy- People aren't reviewing... my fic is inadequate... -cries-

Kit: Aww, well at least you tried on the fight scene.

June: Yes!! My first fight scene!!! And also: There is a poll at the top of my profile, please vote as it affects the next chapter and there is also a link in my profile to my DA where I have the Bios for Raven, Llida and Kawaii - check them out, they have interesting info.

PLEASE REVIEW!!! and sorry if this chapter was confusing!

June
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