Chapter 7- Back up from Las Noches
Naruto and his team had finally made it to Tazuna's homeland. And boy was it rough. The town was in dire straits with children on the streets, prices sky high, and homes being foreclosed. Naruto found his anger rising with each glance at the place. This Gato guy was going to die a painful death, he would make sure of that. Eventually they arrived at Tazuna's home. His daughter Tsunami, who thanked them all for getting her father home safe, greeted them at the door. After they had settled in, Kakashi wanted to have a discussion with his students.
"What's up Kakashi?" asked Naruto, sitting down with the test of his squad.
"As you all know, Zabuza is down, but he is not out. I suspect even now that he is gathering up his strength to come and get Tazuna again. Therefore, you all need to get some training done. We'll rest for today, but tomorrow I need to get you some new techniques. I guess I should also send word to Konoha to give us some back up," said Kakashi, getting up from his sitting spot, but stopped when Naruto spoke up.
"Actaully, you may not have to wait so long. I can get us some help right now," said Naruto, shocking his sensei and teammates.
"Who?" asked Kakashi, intrigued at whom he could be bringing to help.
"My Fraccion. Basically they're my personal followers that are nearly as powerful as I am. I can bring them here though Garganta, a portal from here to Huece Mundo," said Naruto, seeing Kakahsi nod to him.
"Alright, have your friends here tomorrow Naruto," said Kakashi, liking their odds against Zabuza.
Tsunami called them all in for dinner and had four plates set out for them. She also said that her son Inari would be home soon. As they ate, Sasuke was eyeing Naruto's zanpakuto, lusting for it after seeing the destruction it could do. Naruto told him as they were walking that the sword would never bend to his will. Sasuke, ignoring Naruto's warning, grab the hilt of the blade and was overwhelmed with the power. It was so much that it shoved it him some 30 feet away from the sword. Sakura tended to him while Naruto just shook his head at the poor attempt. Even though he was shot back, Sasuke still hungered for the blade. Naruto told him that if he tried it again he would break his fingers so he couldn't even grasp it. Just then, Inari came into the room and was surprised to see four strangers in his house with his mother and grandfather.
"Inari, these people are ninja from Konoha. They guarded your grandfather back home and have decided to guard him while he finishes the bridge so we can be free of Gato," said Tsunami, smiling at her son.
"Pheh, just some more fools coming to meet their death. Gato is too powerful to be stopped at this point," said Inari, running up to his room.
"What's that kids problem?" asked Naruto, as he thought that the kid would be happy for his village getting some help.
"Some years ago, a man named Kaiza saved Inari from drowning. After that day he basically became the boys father. One day, he stood up to Gato, and ended up losing his life because of it by being publicly executed. Since then Inari has been somewhat downtrodden," said Tazuna, the sadness of his face showing.
"That's really sad," said Sakura, feeling for the kid while Sasuke paid no mind.
"He'll change his mind when we're done here," said Naruto, setting down his bowl and getting ready for bed.
The next day Team seven found a secluded place in the forest around Wave country to begin their training. But before they could begin, Naruto was going to bring in his Fraccion. Above all else, Naruto was excited to see his Fraccion again, but he couldn't really show it at the moment. Naruto proceeded to open up a Garganta. Kakashi, Sakura, and Sasuke were a little freaked out about the portal opening up out of nowhere.
"Tiraran! Jango! Come on out!" yelled Naruto, looking into the blackness of the Garganta.
"Naruto-sama!" yelled Tiraran from the Garganta as she lunged out and tackled Naruto.
"Good to see you too, Tiraran," said Naruto, giving a small smile to her.
"She kept on anticipating if and when you would call for us," said Jango, walking calmly out of the Garganta.
"Glad to see you missed me Jango," said Naruto getting up off the ground.
Everyone, these are my Fraccion, Tiraran and Jango," said Naruto, while both Fraccion bowed politely to Team 7.
"I am Kakashi Hatake, leader of Team 7. This is Sakura Haruno and," said Kakashi, but was cut off by Sasuke.
"Sasuke Uchiha, last of the Uchiha clan," said Sasuke, looking smug as he proclaimed his title.
"Is that supposed to mean something?" asked Tiraran innocently, while Sasuke got mad at her.
"It means that I represent the most powerful clan of ninja there is. You should be more respectful to your betters," said Sasuke, trying to make himself big.
"I haven't seen your skills so you will get no respect from me," said Jango in his usual calm tone.
"Is that a challenge?" asked Sasuke, getting in Jango's skull mask face.
"Is this what you've dealing with since you returned Naruto-sama? I would probably kill this little insect in the first few minutes of being close to him," said Jango, earning a smirk from Naruto and Tiraran while Sasuke's anger grew.
"Shut up!" yelled Sasuke, punching Jango in the face, but was caught just a few inches.
"Very unwise of you. Let me go ahead and make sure you don't use this hand again," said Jango, pulling his zanpakuto out with his free hand.
"Let him go Jango. Though I hate him just as much as you do, he is still on my team and I need him to be back in Konoha… alive," said Naruto, seeing Jango take a deep breath before letting go of Sasuke.
"If you say so Naruto-sama," said Jango, sheathing his zanpakuto and standing next to Naruto.
"Good, now I called you two here because we are dealing with a powerful foe named Zabuza Momochi. He now has a mysterious accomplice with him who his aiding him. Your job is to help in protecting the bridge builder Tazuna when we cannot. Understood?" asked Naruto.
"Understood," said both Arrancar, bowing to their master.
"Kakashi, train Sasuke and Sakura. If you don't mind I'd like to spar with my Fraccion," said Naruto, while Kakashi nodded.
"Makes sense. Since you can fly there's really no reason to teach you what I'm about to teach them," said Kakashi, telling Sakura and Sasuke to follow him to train.
"Alright you two, time to make sure my skills don't get rusty," said Naruto, taking a fighting stance.
"Yay just like old times," said Tiraran while Jango just popped his neck.
It was in a blink of an eye that the three went at it.
(Zabuza's Hideout)
Zabuza lay on his bed, bandaged up from his fight with Naruto. He reviewed the fight over and over in his head. The attack the kid used to counter his water jutsu was increadible. It practically tore through it and even managed to injure him. The kid was impressive, but unfortunately he needed to be taken out. He was pulled back into reality by the entrance of Haku.
"I found some medicine that will help you heal Zabuza," said Haku taking out a container of medicine and gave him a pill.
"This medicine better get me on my feet quick Haku. We need to make sure we take of the bridge builder so we can get paid," said Zabuza, swallowing the pill and taking a sip of water.
"We will. You need to rest now and gather your strength," said Haku, leaving the room and letter her master rest.
'A rematch with the kid will be enough for me. Haku will hopefully even the odds,' thought Zabuza as he went back to sleep, preparing for tomorrow.