Chapter 7 Battle at the bridge what's the worst that could happen?
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Tales of Symphonia because I just don't.
Here are the pairings poll results:
Zelos pairing
Sakura- 0
Ino- 6
Hinata- 0
Harem- 0
Regal's pairing
Shizune- 3
Anko- 1
Ayame- 2
Harem- 0
Well the results are still the same so please vote soon I will close this poll now on with the chapter.
They were flying at top speed trying to reach Dirk's house in time they knew that the monsters that attack Iselia are after Lloyd so they will go to the person who knows about him which was his adoptive father the dwarf Dirk, crossing the Iselia forest on their Rheairds they were all hoping that nothing has happen to the dwarf. They landed near his house and left running with weapons in hand knowing that there was going to be a fight eventually, when they arrive at Dirks house they gasp seeing four doom guards attacking Dirk but the old dwarf wasn't going to go so easily he was attacking them with his hammer showing no mercy. When they reach him they saw another figure with the doom guards, they gasp recognizing the monster, a monster they all thought they defeated.
(I don't believe it hell knight but how we defeated him in the book of the underworld) Sheena thought.
"Dirk were here to help" Raine said.
"Thanks for the assist but I'm doing well handling these goons" he hit a doom guard with his hammer.
Raine cast photon destroying one doom guard while Genis cast prism sword destroying two doom guards and Sheena destroyed the last one using an explosive seal, Zelos gaze at the hell knight ready to attack him with Excalibur on hand.
"Hey isn't this guys supposed to be dead?"
"Yeah I'll say we defeated him in the book of the underworld" Genis said.
Hell knight started laughing in a demonical tone" foolish humans I will never die I am an eternal being from the underworld as long as my master exist I will continue living on this realm"
"And who is your master?" Raine said wanting to know the name of the person in charge of the monsters.
"Enough of this nonsense it's pretty clear Lloyd Irving is not here but we will find him" hell knight said.
"What do you want with Lloyd?" Sheena said while Zelos was casting a spell.
"GRAVE"
Hell knight dodge the incoming spell of sharp rocks from the ground he landed safety on the ground while his velociraptor gave a loud shriek, before the group charge at him he vanish in a dark wave.
"Are you all right Dirk?" Raine said.
"I am fine they wanted to know where Lloyd is but I didn't told them nothing I don't know what they want with him though"
"Could they be after his exsphere?" Genis said.
"Most likely we need to know how did those monsters returned they are monsters from the underworld with the unification of the two worlds the number of monster have been decreased at a large scale so why are they here?" Raine said.
"Yeah Hell knight and all of those monsters where in the book of the underworld but we burn the soul fire destroying the book completely we saw it when it was burned" Sheena said.
"Looks like they have found a way to get back this means trouble is brewing again oh man first Lloyd and Colete disappears from the world and now this it can't possibly get any worst" Zelos said.
"Zelos don't say that because it can get worst" Genis scolded.
"I also want to know about the one responsible for the monsters return it's obvious that there's someone behind all of this" Raine said.
"And whoever this guys is he's after Lloyd" Sheena said.
"What are we going to do now?" Genis said.
"I think we should return to Iselia and stay on guard just in case the monsters appeared again" Raine said.
"What about you Dirk will you be okay?" Genis said.
"No need to worry lads I can take care of myself and besides I'm not alone Noishe here is keeping me company"
"Oh that's right he has been staying here since Lloyd and Colete vanish is he all right?" Genis said.
"I'm afraid not he has been in his spot trembling he's still too scare at what happened"
"I guess he's still shock after what happened to Lloyd and Colete I can't blame him he's been close with Lloyd just like Kratos" Sheena said.
"Well shall we go to Iselia then?" Zelos said.
"Yeah while you guys go to Iselia I'm going to send a message to Regal and Presea to heard their report with their search party whether they find them" Sheena said.
"Lloyd can take care of himself he is no longer a kid he has also become a strong swordsman I know he will protect Colete" Dirk said.
"Yes come on let's go back" Raine said.
They left Dirks house while Noishe was still trembling and whining, Dirk shook his head while gazing at the sky thinking about his adoptive son (I hope he's all right he can easily get into trouble)
Wave country (water country territory)
The group was standing on a long bridge they could see all the people passing by most of them were merchants hoping to sell their products, but what really caught them in surprise was the sing on top of the bridge that says the great Naruto bridge, Naruto Sakura and Kakashi were surprise at this remembering that before leaving Tazuna was thinking of a name to give to the newly built bridge it seems he gave a nice name after all.
Colete smile reading the sing" hey Naruto this bridge is name after you"
"Yeah I guess" he said with his fox grin ad blushing from the embarrassment.
"Well I never thought Tazuna will name the bridge after you Naruto" Sakura said with a smile.
"You should feel very lucky Naruto" Kakashi said.
"Looks like you're pretty famous here" Lloyd said.
He blushed again while scratching the back of his head" come on guys it's not that big of a deal"
"Naruto you made the people in Wave country to always believe in themselves and to never give up no matter what I think that's a big deal" Kakashi said.
"Oh so you have become a hero in this town" Lloyd said knowing the feeling of being a hero remembering when he save Iselia from the Desians.
"I guess" he said still blushing.
"The how about if we visit our client I'm sure he will be very happy to see you again" Kakashi said.
He grin while nodding they started walking the great Naruto bridge while gazing at the deep blue ocean, Lloyd and Colete were being very cheery they were always excited to travel to new places, especially when it was a complete different world from their own. After crossing the bridge they arrive at the village and they smile admiring the sight before them, the village was more beautiful in detail at least for Naruto Sakura and Kakashi it was it has take a drastic change for the better. The houses were bigger the streets were crowded and the market place was full of merchants selling their goods of products, it was completely different from the last time they were here on their mission Sakura remembers how poor the people used to be a lot of people were homeless and children were dying of hunger because of Gato's evil and greedy intentions. But now the village look so alive and the people were so happy Kakashi and Sakura knew why the village has change all because of the actions of a certain blond knucklehead, it wasn't long before the villagers saw Naruto and recognizing their hero they all smile as they came running to him. Everyone was startle as they gather around them while Lloyd and Colete didn't know what was going on.
"Yes it's him you're back Naruto" one of the villagers said.
"Our savior has finally return"
"We all missed you"
Naruto felt blushing from embarrassment he didn't know what to say but to give a goofy smile while everyone was just happy to see their blond friend getting some respect and acknowledgement for once.
"Were glad to be back but can you take us to Tazuna's house we have some business with him and the village has really change since the last time we were here" Sakura said.
"No problem we'll take you there"
They started fallowing one of the villagers while Lloyd gave him a friendly elbow on his sides" hey Naruto looks like everybody sees you like hero in this village"
Naruto smile to him it was a wonderful feeling to be respected so highly he was thinking when will the day arrive that Konoha will give him the same respect, even if some people have acknowledge him and stop hating him they were still a few more people who dislike him and fear him. Lloyd saw that he was quiet in deep thought something was bothering him after he told him that, he wave his hand in back and forth as a way to wake him from his thinking.
"Hey Naruto you okay?"
"Huh yeah I'm fine" he reply with his fox grin.
"This village is so beautiful" Colete said reminded her of the reconstructed city of Luin it was more beautiful than the original version of the city.
"A lot has happened since we came here three years ago" Kakashi said.
"Yeah I never imagine the village will turn this beautiful once the people too control back from Gato" Sakura said.
"It's all because of Naruto" Kakashi said while a smile was form under his mask.
"That's right Naruto help us in getting our village back his courage reminded us of Inari's father (ANI forgot his name) we will be forever grateful to him" the villager said.
Naruto smile as he continued to walk with the team into the busy streets they finally reach a large house with wonderful decorations any bigger and it would look like a mansion, the group was puzzle why would the man will bring them to such a nice house.
"Well this is it" the villager said.
Naruto Sakura and Kakashi's eyes widened not believing what he said.
"What what do you mean this is it this can't be Tazuna's house" Naruto said remembering how his house used to look and it wasn't as big and good looking as this one.
"Maybe you got the wrong house" Sakura said not trying not to spund rude.
"No this is Tazuna's house a lot has happened since you were here with the bridge completed we have a lot of business with the other countries ad our economy increase so and we got a money boost"
"That would make sense considering how the village looks now I'm proud of you Naruto" Kakashi said.
"That's not all because of Tazuna's hard work we deiced to name him our mayor and our village has been having a great set back of"
"So he's the mayor that would also explain why his house looks like a mini mansion" Lloyd said gazing at the house although Zelos mansion in Teathealla was way bigger than this.
"Well I'll be heading my way and thanks again Naruto" the villager said as he left.
"Well how about we enter the house" Kakashi said as he knock on the front door.
""Be right there" came a familiar female voice.
The three leaf ninjas smile recognizing the owner of the voice of Tsunami Tazuna's daughter and Inari's mother, the door open and reveal Tsunami wearing her usual dress and a white apron over her clothes she smile with pure joy recognizing the young ninjas who save the village from Gato.
"Oh my….Naruto Sakura and Kakashi you're here" she gave Naruto a hug while he blush slightly not used of being hug she then hug Sakura and Kakashi" look at you two you've grown"
"It's been a while Tsunami-san" Sakura said with a smile.
"How are you doing Tsunami?" Naruto said.
"I'm doing very fine I'm so glad to see all of you" she then notice Lloyd and Colete" oh and you brought more guest who might you two be?"
"This is Lloyd and Colete they are traveling with us" Kakashi said while the two teens smile at her.
"Hey nice to meet you" Lloyd said.
"Please to meet you" Colete said.
"I'm please to meet you too please come on in"
The group entered the house and their jaws hit the ground once they took a look at the interior of the house, the decorations and the furniture look expensive it look completely different from three years ago.
"Wow Tsunami it looks like amazing" Sakura said.
She giggle" we have been earning quite the money after my father finished building the great Naruto Bridge"
"Yes we already heard from one of the villagers" Kakashi said.
Tsunami nodded and that's when it finally hit her she has notice that they were only three members in the original group that saved her village, she realize that the one missing was the raven hair Uchiha who was a little of an emo she gaze at the three ninja" hey wait a minute….where's Sasuke?"
Hearing the name of their third teammate both Naruto and Sakura got into their depressed mode while Kakahsi sighed, Lloyd and Colete stood looking at their friends with worry looks judging from their expressions something must've happened between them and Sasuke. Tsunami was surprise seeing them like this while Kakashi try to change the topic knowignthat his students didn't wanted to hear anything related to the Uchiha, especially his name it was consider taboo around to them.
"It's a long story but more importantly we came here for our mission where's Tazuna" Kakashi said.
"Right here"
The group turn around to the dining room area and gasp seeing the older man Tazuna wearing elegant clothes completely different for what he used to wear before, he was wearing a suit while the ninjas were shock at his new appearance and he grin at their reactions.
"What's wrong does it surprise you all to see me like this I am now the mayor of this village I have to look nice how's it been?"
"It's good to see again Tazuna" Kakashi said.
"Yeah you look different old man are you still drinking" Naruto said while Sakura elbow him on his ribs" ouch Sakura-chan"
"Naruto don't be rude, Tazuna it's good to see you again"
"I'm doing fine and to answer your question kid I gave up drinking a long time ago I have a reputation to keep now I also have to set an example to the people of this village"
"Well were glad to be back here and talk but our top priority is the mission" Kakashi said.
"Yes I know we can discuss over lunch Tsunami is making as we speak" Tazuna said.
"Yes lunch will be served soon" Tsunami said as she entered the kitchen.
"By the way who are they?" Tazuna said pointing to Lloyd and Colete.
"Oh hi my name is Lloyd we are traveling with Naruto"
"I'm Colete please to meet you" the blond said while bowing.
"I'm glad to meet more of Naruto's friends oh yeah that's right I almost forgot" Tazuna said as he went to the stairs" hey Inari come down we have guests I think you'll be happy to see"
Naruto smile hearing Inari's name he has missed the young boy after all he taught him to never give up and fight for what you believe him just like his father, that's when they all saw a young boy who seems to be ten years old wearing a black shirt and blue pats. The ninjas recognize him immediately as Inari and he has change over the last three years when they last saw him, he was now three inches taller but still Naruto and Lloyd were taller than him by two inches. The young boy smile recognizing the Konoha ninjas his smile grew wide when he saw Naruto, they stood there looking at each other before Naruto broke the silence.
"Hey Inari it's been a while how are you still crying a lot" he said with his fox grin.
"Naruto I told you to stop being rude" Sakura scolded the blond ninja.
Inari smile" actually I haven't cry in a long time my concern is to help my family and the village"
"That's good I'm glad you're finally a strong person like your father I'm sure he has to be proud of you" Naruto said.
"Yeah I know he is but anyway Naruto and everyone welcome back" he smile again.
"Inari has been helping the village as a small militia he has recruited a few members in order to protect the village"
"Really is that the case why would you call help from Konoha?" Lloyd said.
"Everyone lunch is served" came Tsunami's voice from the kitchen.
"I will ask your question during lunch let's go" Tazuna said heading to the dining room.
"Yeah I am hungry" Naruto said while Lloyd nodded in agreement and Sakura sighed it didn't surprise her that her blond teammate was hungry.
Everyone got seated in the long table seeing the tasty rice Naruto and Lloyd were the first to chow down while everyone sweat dropped at their appetite one of the many things they have in common, they all started eating the meal. While Inari was eating he stole a couple of glances at Sakura and Colete and blush slightly he admitted that both teens were very pretty. He remembers how Sakura used to look with her long pink hair but now she look a lot better and prettier with her pink hair short it suited her more, his gaze went to the blond petite Colete her hair was very pretty golden like the son and her eyes were like the deepest ocean and he actually like her hair being long it suited her with her look. He pretended like he wasn't checking them out but he failed miserably, well at least to Sakura he did she was aware that he was looking at her and blushing at her she just ignore it after all Inari was just ten and she was sixteen she didn't like to date younger boys. Colete was being oblivious of Inari's checking you out stare she was a naïve girl, whenever she saw him staring at her she will give him her usual warm smile and for some unknown reason to her his cheeks will turn red.
Naruto was full after eating four plates of rice along with Lloyd who look very satisfied everyone sweat dropped again at their appetite, Sakura was impressed with Lloyd for learning to use the chopsticks she remember she had a hard time learning to use them and she thought that there was no hope for him. What she didn't know is that Lloyd learn to use the chopsticks thanks to Tenten while training Naruto she usually came to the training ground and invited Lloyd to eat with her of course she didn't have a choice but to bring Naruto too, those were the days she regretted inviting the blond along with leaving her broke.
"So Tazuna what's with the construction of a new bridge?" Kakashi said wanting to know the reason to why build another bridge.
"We want to trade our products with earth country and lighting country you see the great Naruto Bridge connects the fire ad wind country we also want to make economic trades with the rest of the ninja nations but we haven't finish the bridge because we kept getting attack by bandits and eventually they want to take me out to prevent the construction of the bridge"
"I see…." Kakashi said in deep thought having an idea the reason for the bandits to attack.
"Kakashi sensei do you think that this could be the reason why the bandits are attacking" Sakura said.
"Possibly the bandits could be hire by people from both earth and lighting country to prevent the bridge from being complete perhaps they don't want to make economic trades with this village"
"That's impossible wave country is the biggest trade country in the five ninja nations why would they disagree to have business with us" Tazuna said.
"That could be it maybe they don't want wave country to be the biggest trade center anymore maybe they want their own villages to be the biggest trade center" Kakashi said while the group finally understood the idea.
"So wait this whole thing is actually a battle to earn reputation" Lloyd said it was a surprise he didn't actually use his brain in this kinds of situation but this was a miracle indeed.
"Indeed" Kakashi said.
"They want to be the village with more product sales and trade" Naruto said.
"This doesn't surprise one bit that's how the system of economy works" Tazuna said" the more you imports your products and the more the products are sold the more money the village will gain and vice versa it's all about gaining fifty fifty from both sides"
"Yes Konoha and the other ninja villages has the same economic system besides the missions system we also have products trades with other villages like medicinal herbs we ship them to the villages we have treaties and alliances in exchange we get something in return from those villages" Sakura said.
Lloyd sweat dropped at the conversation they were having (oh man all of this lecture is hurting my brain I feel like I'm in one of the professors Sage's classes) he then smile in his mind he never thought he will admitted it but he actually miss his teacher who would've thought.
(Wow this is so educational) Colete thought happy to be learning something she felt like listening to one of Raine's classes.
"I understand about that but anyway we needed help from Konoha the bandits are big in numbers and we only have a few members in the militia" Tazuna said.
"The times we have encounter them we barely manage to hold them off enough for them to escape" Inari said catching the group by surprise.
"What do you mean Inari?" Naruto said shock.
Tazuna chuckle while Tsunami giggle" I guess I forgot to tell you Inari here is one of our militia members he's the youngest member and so far he has done a good job"
"That's right I want to be like my father he believe in the village and now I'm fighting for its safety thanks to you Naruto for making me believe"
Again the blond ninja felt himself blush from embarrassment while the group smile he was obviously not used of being praised like a hero before" thanks Inari I….think"
"Well if we all finish up here I think we should start the mission what do you say Tazuna" Kakashi said.
"Yes I'm heading to the bridge now to continued the construction could you wait a moment I need to get change"
"Me too" Inari said.
"All right we'll wait for you outside" Kakashi said.
They nodded while leaving the table heading upstairs Kakashi Naruto and Lloyd Tsunami started getting the dishes before Sakura stop her" Tsunami-san please let me help you with the dishes"
"Why Sakura thank you"
"I want to help too" Colete said.
"Thank you both" she said smiling.
They took all of the dishes heading to the kitchen and they started washing them.
"Thanks for volunteering Colete"
"No problem I like helping people a lot" she gave her one of her cheery smiles she went back to her work and gaze back at her she wanted to ask her something, but she knew that the topic was going to be personal and emotional remembering her reaction when the topic was mention.
Taking another dish that Sakura gave her to dry it with a paper towel she try not to sound to interested in the topic seeing that she was focus washing the dishes" Sakura….can I ask you something?"
"What is it?" she said without looking at her continuing with washing dishes.
She kept her gaze at her checking for her expression to change again" who's Sasuke?"
Hearing his name again the pink hair medic ninja felt her depression coming back she stop washing the half clean plate she felt terrible when Tsunami mentioned him and now Colete has brought him up again in the conversation, Colete have notice her expression change from casual to depressed with capital D whoever this Sasuke is he must've had something with Sakura and Naruto remembering his depressed expression too. She stood quiet not saying a word ever since the blond mention his name she suddenly got the image of three years ago when he left her in that bench with only saying thank you and nothing more, Colete was really worry she knew she has brought a very emotional topic to Sakura now she regrets ever asking her just by looking at her face she could tell that she didn't wanted to say a word about the topic she just brought upon her.
"I'm sorry Sakura I didn't mean it I completely understand if you don't want to talk about it just don't be mad at me"
She shook her head as she resume washing the dish" it's all right Colete I can tell you I knew that sooner or later the topic was going to be mention when we came here" her eyes soften thinking about the Uchiha" do…you remember when we were talking back at Konoha about the boy that I like the one who left the village because he desire power so he could have his revenge"
The blond slowly nodded she knew where this was going" yeah….."
"Well that boy is Sasuke he was my and Naruto's teammate when we were team seven he was our friend, Naruto had a big rivalry with him because he was better than him at everything and strong too what kind I say about him he was your perfect prince charming every girl in the village was head over heels with him but like Naruto he had a terrible past" she pause taking a quick glance at Colete who was paying attention to her she continue" you see Sasuke when he was little saw his clan and his family getting killed in front of him he saw everything"
Colete's eyes widened in shock her eyes went downcast" how…horrible…"
"But that's not the worst part Colete……the one responsible for the massacre was none other than his older brother"
Colete was beyond shock tears were now forming at the corner of her eyes imagining the horrible sight of seeing his love ones and family getting kill in front of her but to think that someone from her family would be responsible, she didn't quite understood since she doesn't have a brother but Lloyd was like a brother figure to her so she understood a little about the feeling.
Her tears began to fall as she started drying her eyes" that's….that horrible how can someone from your own family killed your entire family and people how can he be capable of doing such thing why would he do that?"
"Frankly Colete I don't care why he did it but because of that he caused a lot of pain and suffering to Sasuke and I despise him for that" her eyes hardened glaring thinking if she will ever meets the older Uchiha" that's why while growing he has dedicated himself to grow stronger so he could someday kill him and have his revenge, to him his revenge is the only thing that matters to him he believe his life purpose is revenge. He didn't care from who he gets the power so in the end he took the path of evil by joining Orochimaru a formal ninja from Konoha who left the village and became a traitor he's a monster and a murder he has already killed the third Hokage and the fourth Kazekage so yes he's very dangerous and strong"
"Poor Sasuke I can't imagine what he's going through right now what a horrible way to live your life living in revenge"
Sakura nodded" yeah but I also feel horrible myself, the day he left the village I told him I love him I even asked him to take me with him I didn't care as long as I was with him that was the only thing that matters to me. But no he rejected me he only told me that I was annoying and attack me leaving unconscious on a bench, I beg Naruto to bring him back but I was really using him I knew that he had a big crush on me so I use that as my advantage to make him promise me to bring him back no matter what" tears were now falling on her jade eyes while Colete was still paying attention to her feeling sorry for her" so you see Colete I manipulate him to bring Sasuke back I didn't care about his feelings for me, I realize how much Naruto was suffering too because he love me very much but he didn't care he went after him as long as he can make me happy. Colete I'm a selfish monster I mean what kind of friend uses the loyalty and love from the person that cares for me the most so he can bring the person that I like I'm terrible I was such a selfish bitch I hate myself for making Naruto making me that promise"
She started sobbing until she felt that Colete embrace her while she continued to sob softly she speak in the most angelic voice ever" it's all right Sakura in the end you realize your mistake forgiveness is something that we all learn but for you to learn to forgive you have to learn to forgive yourself, I'm sure Naruto forgives you I know that you care for both of your teammates so stop feeling bad for yourself okay" she broke the embrace while giving her one her cheery smiles.
All of the sudden Sakura felt better she smile at her while drying her tears" thank you Colete you're right I did realize mistakes and that's why I care for Naruto a lot I also want to help him bring Sasuke back with us to Konoha"
"Friendship is a very powerful thing and if you Naruto and Sasuke have a powerful bond then you guys will get together again the bond of friendship you three share can never be broken"
"Yes thank you very much Colete I'm feeling better now"
"No problem I'm happy I was able to help you but Sakura I understand that Sasuke suffer a lot but what about Naruto you told me he has suffer too"
Sakura curse in her mind she shouldn't have said that now Colete will obviously would want to know about Naruto's past and eventually telling her about the Kyubi, she didn't wasn't ready to tell her yet before she said another word Kakashi came with Tazuna wearing a constructor uniform and Inari wearing a similar uniform but he had a crossbow with a quiver full of arrows.
"Are you two done were going to the bridge" Kakashi said.
"Oh yes were done with the dishes let's go Colete" she sighed in relief in her mind thank goodness Kakashi show up in time preventing her from telling her about Naruto's painful past.
They left the house reuniting with Naruto and Lloyd and headed their way to the construction site of the bridge, Naruto smirk while holding his swords he couldn't wait to test them against the enemy.
"Those are some nice swords you have there Naruto" Inari said.
"You like them they are mine they are the dragon's fang and tiger's claw"
Lloyd sweat dropped at his comment" Naruto they are not yours remember what Tenten said"
"Oh yeah but I am keeping my word about taking care of them"
(You better be according to Tenten those swords are very expensive and I don't want to be held responsible if something happens to them) Lloyd thought.
(Of course I have to take care of them otherwise Tenten will have my head) Naruto thought with a gulp.
Later at the bridge
The group arrived at the construction site of the bridge they meet with Tazuna's construction team and they continued their work on the bridge, Inari went with the ninjas as they began to watch the progress of the construction. Everyone was watching how Tazuna and his workers were finishing what was left of the bridge it seems it was going to be finish in a couple of days, they were all interested watching the construction except for Lloyd who after watching for a couple of minutes got bore because it was the same thing over and over again so he felt asleep. After two hours the group were startle as they saw a large group of bandits getting into the bridge by a small boat, most of them had swords and lances while only a minors were armed with crossbows. They started attacking the workers while Kakashi and Naruto got in front of him protecting him from harm, Colete took her regular chakram's while sakura sweat dropped seeing Lloyd was still sleeping she then punch his head earning a big lump of course he woke up feeling the pain.
"Ouch what's going on?" he rub the lump on his head.
"The bandits are attacking the bridge time to fight" Sakura said as she join up with Kakashi and Naruto.
"Let's go Colete" the blond nodded before he stopping her in her tracks.
"What's wrong Lloyd?"
"Colete don't make your angels wings appear and no angel spells okay"
Colete knew that they were still keeping their secret to their new friends even if she wanted to tell them the truth she nodded understanding the situation" right"
He nodded as he took his two swords and join the fight Colete threw one chakram hitting a couple of bandits, the ninjas weren't even breaking a sweat as the bandits were no challenge at all one after one they all fell. Inari shoot his arrows from his crossbow killing the bandits that were armed with crossbows it was important to kill them first since they could attack from long distance, Naruto was merely playing with them they were too weak it was a real joke he didn't needed to use his swords to beat them Kakashi didn't needed his sharingan for this fight and Sakura felt like she was playing whack a mole punching the heads of the bandits. In less than ten minutes all of the bandits were beaten up Tazuna was safe along with the rest of the workers, suddenly Colete gasp as she hold her chakram's tighten she could feel it and hear it something was coming Lloyd notice her gaze something was going on with her friend.
"Colete what's wrong?"
"They're coming Lloyd…..I can hear footsteps from the distance heading this way"
"I don't hear anything" Naruto said.
"Kakashi sensei can you use your sharingan to check is something is heading this way?" Sakura said.
The mask ninja nodded while lifting his headband revealing his sharingan eye he gasp in shock while the rest was waiting to hear his answer.
"Do you see something Kakashi?" Tazuna said.
"Colete is right they are more bandits heading this way they are twice as many looks like they were planning to ambush us from both sides" he then look at the blond girl (how did she hear their footsteps from such a far distance not even my sharingan has that kind of ability does she possess a bloodline limit?)
Soon the bandits came from the direction they arrived and all of them were armed with swords they were completely outnumbered a million to one, they charge at them ready to kill all of them taking no prisoners.
Naruto grin" looks like I will be using my swords after all" he made a hand seal" MASS SHADOW CLONE JUTSU"
A hundred Naruto clones appeared they all took their swords they charge with the rest, the clones made work of the bandits with techniques Lloyd teach him Lloyd was doing the same one of him was enough to take down the group, Kakashi release a lighting dog killing most of them while Sakura crush them with her fists and kicks. Inari killed another bandit with his crossbow he took another arrow and fire it hitting another bandit on his shoulder, he gasp as he saw a bandit charging at him before he fire his arrow the bandit kick his crossbow he punch young boy. Everyone gasp seeing Inari reaching the border of the bridge and the bandit pushing him off the ledge, they were shock seeing him falling from the bridge he was about to hit the water and die from drowning. Colete reacted fast as she ran to the ledge and jump off, she knew Lloyd was going to be upset with her for doing this but she needed to save Inari she activated her angel wings she manage to catch him in time before falling to the water. Colete reach the bridge again holding the unconscious Inari in her arms by now all of the bandits were beaten and arrested by the village militia taking them to jail, things became complicated as everyone were in awe watching Colete's angel wings from her back.
Lloyd sighed he wasn't happy but he knew she didn't have a choice and to use her angel wings to save Inari, he saw how shock Kakashi, Naruto, Sakura, Tazuna and the workers seeing the strange looking angel wings they have never seen anything like it in their whole lives. Colete felt embarrassed at the way everyone was staring she blush she knew it was because of her angel wings, without a second thought her wings vanish and lay Inari down waiting for Sakura to check up on him. Sakura manage to snap from the shocking sight and went to inari, she healed the few bruises that he had and smile seeing no signs of serious injuries.
"He'll be fine he's just unconscious"
"Lloyd I'm sorry" Colete said while her eyes drifted to the ground for disobeying him.
"It's okay Colete you did the right thing I'm not mad are you"
"Wow Colete what was that jutsu you just did you have wings that was so cool" Naruto said cheery obviously he was very amaze by her angel wings.
Colete blush feeling embarrassed again" it's nothing big hehe……it's no big deal"
"No big deal are you kidding that was the most amazing thing I have ever seen….."
"That's enough Naruto" Sakura scolded him.
"Well everyone the danger is over now time to get back to work" Tazuna said to the workers.
The workers nodded and continued their work after a couple of hours they finish for the day once they saw it was dark they all left, Tazuna left with the group heading back to his house.
"Thank you again for helping us we will finally finish the bridge in a few days I hope you can stay with us that long" Tazuna said.
"Not too worry we will stay with you until the bridge is finished our mission will finally be over by then" Kakashi said.
"Then please stay with us with us until then we have enough rooms in the house Tsunami should be done with making dinner as I speak"
"Thank you"
"Yeah I all that fighting made me hungry" Lloyd said with sheepish grin.
"Yeah me too" Naruto said with the same grin.
Sakura sweat dropped (those two are the same I swear it's like they were related)
Colete only giggle at their hungry faces because it look funny she didn't know however that Kakashi was looking at her, he saw her angel wings making him his suspicions of the two teens to be true there was something about them all right and he was going to find out what.
(After this mission is over Lloyd and Colete will have to tell me who they are and where they come from)
To be continued
Uh oh looks like Kakashi wants to know the truth about Lloyd and Colete what will happen next time review and please vote for the pairings poll they will be close soon, farewell until next time.
Next chapter: Truth revealed