(Here we go again.)
The Konoha squad along with Zabuza and Haku followed Tazuna to a small house by the docks.
"Well home sweet home." Tazuna led them to it.
"Nice place." Naruto looked at the place.
"It's not much, but its home." Tazuna admitted.
"I like it." Haku said.
"Well come on let's head in," Tazuna led them inside, "I'm home!"
Then a young blue haired woman walked into the room to see them, "Dad, what took you so long? You said you'd be back by at least a day or two." She crossed her arms.
"I'm sorry Tsunami, but I ran into a bit of trouble. Luckily I had these brave ninja to help me through it." Tazuna introduced his daughter to them.
Tsunami looked a bit frightened at the appearance of Zabuza holding his large sword, as well as Naruto in his Shredder armor.
"Uh you guys might wanna lose the…" Kakashi motioned to the two.
"Whoop, sorry." Zabuza said putting his sword aside and Naruto removed his helmet.
"Anyway this is my daughter Tsunami." Tazuna introduced them, "Tsunami this is Kakashi, Naruto, Ino, Sasuke, Zabuza, and Haku."
"Nice to meet you all." Tsunami greeted them.
"Grandfather!" a voice called as a little boy rushed from another room and embraced the old man.
"Hey Inari! Good to see you." Tazuna said hugging the boy who was his grandson.
"Who're these people?" Inari asked looking at the extra company.
"These nice ninja are gonna help your grandpa finish his bridge quicker." Tazuna answered.
"You're really going to help?" Tsunami asked with joy.
"Well originally we intended on escorting Tazuna back, but we've had a change of heart." Kakashi explained.
"And don't you worry. We'll make sure nothing happens to interfere with the construction of his bridge." Naruto added.
"But what about Gato and his men?" Inari asked ready to cry.
"Kid I've seen his men," Zabuza began, "I've dealt with stronger people than them."
"Yes, should his men try to meddle in our affairs we will put an end to them." Haku added.
"You mean it?" Inari asked.
They both nodded as Naruto stepped forward, "Should any of them also meddle in Konoha business, they'll have to face the Shredder." He declared causing Ino to giggle and Sasuke to huff.
"Well you're all welcomed to stay here as long as you need to." Tsunami bowed her head to her honored guests.
"Arigato." Kakashi thanked her.
An hour later, in a forest area close to their place, Naruto was in his Shredder armor teaching Ino and Zabuza some more Foot Clan moves while Sasuke and Haku watched.
"Aren't you going to join them?" Haku asked the Uchiha.
"Not interested." Sasuke answered.
"I see." Haku replied.
"Why don't you join them?" Sasuke asked Haku.
"Not really my best style of combat." Haku answered.
Soon after the exercise, Ino sat besides the two and they watched Naruto and Zabuza clash with their weapons in a simple sword spar, only this time it wasn't as lethal.
"Zabuza sure knows how to wield that monstrous blade." Ino gasped in amaze knowing it'd take a lost of strength to hold it up with ease.
"Yes. Zabuza has always amazed me with his abilities," Haku explained, "Though he is also impressed by my own abilities to."
"Abilities?" Sasuke asked interested.
"Yes. You see I have a bloodline." Haku answered.
"Your own Kekkei genkai?" Ino gasped, "What is it?"
"Well you know how there are the regular types of elemental Jutsu?" Haku asked and they nodded, "Well my family was born with another element, the ability to use Hyouton Jutsu."
"Ice Jutsu?" Ino asked.
"That's right. Though I'm not sure how many others have this bloodline." Haku admitted.
"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked.
"Well in Kiri bloodline families were frowned upon and loathed believing to be the cause of ninja wars," Haku explained which made Sasuke think that his family would be hated if they lived in Kiri, "My mother was the one able to use our family bloodline, but when my father discovered this he murdered her." He said earning shocked looks from Ino and Sasuke.
"You father murdered your mother?" Ino gasped.
"Yes and he attempted to go after me as well," Haku continued, "In a blind rage I ended up using my powers to kill my father and a mob that he assembled. I was on my own since finding what little food I can until one day I met Zabuza. He took me in and gave me a reason to live again. I'm glad that he and I found each other, he's like a big brother to me."
Meanwhile Naruto and Zabuza continued sword sparring while having their own conversation, "Wow Naruto that must've been one hectic life for you." Zabuza said after hearing Naruto explain about how he was brutally treated.
"Yup, but after learning about the secrets of Saki I trained in the Foot clan art so that no one would bother me again." Naruto explained as he parried Zabuza's blade.
"Well you learned well," Zabuza said, "My life wasn't totally glamorous either, me and the rest of the ninja swordsmen from Kiri were Kiri's best and brightest. But that damn Mizukage grew weary of us fearing we'd try to overthrow him. He secretly sent assassins after us and one day we couldn't take it anymore. So we decided to go after him for real. However he saw it coming and was prepared. Ashamed of our failure we fled Kiri and went our separate ways." He said trying to chop Naruto but the Shredder jumped away avoiding the attack.
"How unfortunate for you." Naruto twirled the sword of Tengu.
"It makes no difference. I didn't have anybody in Kiri anyway. My parents died in one of Kiri's wars. So I swore I wouldn't be weak like them or anybody, that's why I focused on my skills and abilities and became a member of the Seven Swordsmen."
"Well your abilities won't go to waste training with me, Zabuza." Naruto said releasing a sonic blast at Zabuza.
Zabuza couldn't move quick enough got caught in the attack and flew back but landed on his feet, "Yeah and I look forward to fighting along side you, Naruto."
Later on Kakashi showed up and saw the two sword wielders finishing their spar, "They seem to be getting along well."
"Well Naruto's found himself a sparring partner." Ino noted.
"I've truly never seen someone match Zabuza like that before." Haku said astounded by Naruto's skill with his weapon and armor.
"Well it's getting late so we should be heading back." Sasuke explained.
"You're right." Naruto said seeing how late it was getting since they arrived to that area of the forest.
That evening they were sitting at the dinner table in Tazuna's home enjoying a nice home cooked meal, "This food you've prepared is without question delicious Tsunami." Zabuza complimented her.
"Oh yes very good." Haku agreed.
"Well thank you both." Tsunami replied.
"You're all going to need your strength up because tomorrow I'm going to teach you all a special chakra training exercise." Kakashi explained to his squad.
"Which is something that all ninja learn at your rank." Zabuza added.
"What sort of exercise?" Ino asked.
"That will be saved for tomorrow, Ino." Kakashi answered.
Naruto who was out of his armor and in his white robe was sipping some tea, "Well then we'll wait until morning. If you'll excuse me I'm going to bed." Naruto said as he bowed his head in thanks for the food and headed for his guest room.
When Naruto returned to his guest room he looked at his Shredder armor in a standing up right position, "I'm sure you'd be proud to have a member of the seven swordsman joining the Foot clan, Saki." He said before getting to bed.
As Naruto slept he suddenly felt something warm against him. Feeling curious he turned around and was face to face with Ino who was smiling.
"Ino, what're you doing in my bed?" Naruto gasped.
"I just thought I'd keep you company Naruto." Ino answered.
"Why do you think I need company?"
"Well because nobodies ever wanted to associate with you when we were children, so I thought maybe I could be there for you this night." Ino replied.
Naruto smiled, "Well you bring up a good point, all right then."
Ino smiled and wrapped her arms around Naruto falling asleep immediately, "Goodnight, Naruto-kun." Naruto smiled as he wrapped his arms around her and fell asleep with her.
After that night, Naruto woke up to his surprise to see Ino no longer in his bed, "Well guess she's an early riser." He joked to himself as he got up and slipped into his robe. He looked into a mirror and fixed the upper half so the two foot clan crests were straight, "Ok all ready." Naruto said as he exited and joined the others at the table.
"Morning everybody." Naruto said while stretching.
"Morning Naruto/Naruto-kun." Haku and Ino greeted while Sasuke said nothing.
"So Kakashi-sensei, what's on our line up today?" Naruto asked.
"Well Naruto, like I said last night I'll be teaching you a very basic form of chakra control." Kakashi explained.
"Meanwhile I'll be checking in with Gato so that he doesn't think I'm dead." Zabuza added.
"So what are we going to do about Gato, Zabuza?" Haku asked.
"Since he's had numerous innocent lives killed for his own enjoyment, let's see if he enjoys getting killed himself." Zabuza answered.
"Well be careful." Kakashi warned them.
"Not to worry." Zabuza said as he finished his meal and left needing to go and fake a report to Gato.
Soon enough Kakashi along with his squad while Naruto had his Shredder armor off to the side just in case, were in the forest.
"So what kind of chakra control are you going to be teaching us?" Ino asked.
"Well I'm going to teach you all how to climb a tree without using your hands." Kakashi explained which got them confused.
"Say what?" Naruto asked.
"It's really simple once you get the hang of it." Kakashi explained as he walked up to a tree, "First thing to do is apply chakra to the soles of your feet and use that chakra to stick to the tree. Like so." Kakashi said as he walked up the tree with little difficult.
"That is so freakin' awesome!" Naruto declared.
"No way!" Sasuke gasped.
"Yes way," Kakashi said throwing them each a kunai, "Use those to mark the area on the tree however far you make it up.
Naruto looked at his kunai and placed it in his pouch, "I got a better way to keep track," Naruto said going to his Shredder armor and detached the two long bladed glove from the left arm and wore it on his left hand. "This is better." He held up his hand for them to see the bladed glove.
So the three genin started off running up the trees selected by them putting a slash in the area they reached before landing back to the ground. They then continued to try and reach further than the area they slashed on and on.
Meanwhile far from the forest inside a secret compound, Gato sat in an armchair as Zabuza entered, "Zabuza, I was beginning to think you were dead." The midget mocked.
"I don't die that easily Gato." Zabuza replied.
"Have you taken care of Tazuna?" Gato asked drumming his fingers together.
"Not yet, but I'm close." Zabuza answered.
Gato frowned, "I didn't pay you to procrastinate Zabuza!"
"I'm aware of that, but I have an even better idea," Zabuza said getting his employer's attention, "Let's meet in another two days by the bridge being built, gather all your men, that way you can all bare witness to the destruction of the bridge."
"A clever idea Zabuza. I like it." Gato smirked.
"Oh you'll love it more Gato. I assure you." Zabuza said as he took his leave.
Later on that day, it was already around sundown. Naruto, Ino, and Sasuke were resting at the trees they were practicing with their chakra, while Kakashi was reading his book.
"After four hours we finally did it." Ino panted.
"I didn't think it'd be this hard." Sasuke said.
"Wonder if the other squads will be learning this stuff." Naruto panted.
"Well you three seem tuckered out." Haku said approaching them with a basket.
"Haku, where've you been all day?" Naruto asked.
"Out picking herbs for medicines." Haku explained.
"Are you a medic ninja to?" Ino asked curiously.
"Kind of," Haku admitted. "So Kakashi how did they do?"
"Well they made it to the top after a few hours." Kakashi answered.
"I see," Haku smiled and sat by them, "So I've been meaning to ask all of you, do any of you have anyone who's precious to you?"
"Well I have Naruto-kun and my family." Ino answered.
"I have Ino, and several others." Naruto answered.
"I do not have nor do I need anyone precious to me," Sasuke answered with a scowl, "If I did they're all dead." Naruto and Ino looked at their final teammate knowing he'll never change.
"What a shame, because having someone precious in your life to fight for makes you a stronger fighter," Haku explained, "That's why I'm strong because I have Zabuza in my life."
Kakashi couldn't help but eye smile remembering his old teammates and how fighting for them made him strong as well. Naruto was truly taken in by Haku's words and couldn't help but wonder, 'Wonder if Master Saki had anyone precious in his life worth fighting for.' He thought to himself.
"Well come on guys let's head back." Kakashi told his squad as they headed back to Tazuna's place.
After they had dinner, Naruto was in his guest room sharpening the blades on his armor, while Ino and Haku were watching and talking, "So can you show us your bloodline abilities?" Ino asked Haku.
"Well ok." Haku said as he concentrated and was able to form an ice crystal in his hand.
"Wow." Ino gasped.
"That's pure ice." Naruto said watching while he worked.
"Zabuza trained me how to harness my abilities so that I would become the perfect fighter type." Haku explained.
"Hmm, you don't say?" Naruto asked interested in his words.
Zabuza then walked in, "Evening everyone."
"Evening Zabuza. How'd it go?" Haku asked.
"Gato swallowed the bait like I knew he would." Zabuza answered with a smirk underneath his cloth covered mouth.
"Perfect, was sensei already informed of all of this?" Naruto asked.
"Told him as soon as I came in."
"Well then looks like I will make the Land of Waves my first victory mark as the new Shredder," Naruto smiled as he looked at his Shredder helmet and thought, 'Which means I'm going to be doing some killing.'
The very next morning, Naruto woke up with a determined look in his eyes, "Today's the day." He said and turned to his Shredder armor smirking.
He walked out of his room with his Tengu sword on his back while carrying his helmet. Upon entering the living room to see everyone sitting around until they looked at him as he stood in the doorway.
"Today marks the first true strike of the new Shredder." Naruto said putting his helmet on.
"Do you have to be so dramatic?" Sasuke asked dryly.
"Adds to the hype." He answered.
"I sure hope you're prepared for this, especially you genin." Zabuza motioned to squad seven, "Because this will truly test to see if you're really capable of being ninja."
"We'll have to kill someday. So might as well start now." Shredder Naruto answered.
"Well we better hurry," Kakashi began and turned to Tsunami and Inari, "Gather as many villagers as you can, because I think this will be something they'll all want to see."
Tsunami and Inari nodded as Tazuna and his protectors headed for the bridge. When they reached the bridge that was near completion they waited until the villagers came with Tsunami and Inari.
"What's this about Tazuna?" one villager asked.
"Yeah you said this was something important." Another villager said.
"Everyone, today I promise you will be the end to all our suffering." Tazuna declared.
"How?" they question.
Zabuza approached, "Because today Gato will finally be brought down."
"By our hands." Shredder Naruto added.
The villagers looked scared and yet relieved at the thought of Gato finally being put out of their misery.
"Zabuza!" a voice called.
They all looked up ahead seeing Gato and a mob of thugs behind him, "That's Gato?" Sasuke asked seeing how this midget of a man could be such a threat.
Gato looked to see Zabuza and Haku on the side with the villagers, "I thought you said you were going to kill them!"
"I did say that, but I have other plans now." Zabuza answered smugly.
"You dare betray me? You're fired!" Gato bellowed.
"Fired? I quit." Zabuza answered.
Gato growled and turned to his thugs, "What're you all waiting for get them!"
The whole mob of thugs shouted charging along the bridge for the people. Shredder Naruto looked to Zabuza, "Shall we?"
"After you." Zabuza answered as they charged for the mob grabbing their blades.
Zabuza grabbed his sword and swung it slicing numerous mercenaries in half. Shredder Naruto grabbed his own sword and pointed it at some more thugs, "Feel the power of the Tengu sword, worms!" he shouted releasing sonic blasts from his blade pushing the thugs back before he used the blade to behead them.
"I'm not letting them have all the fun!" Sasuke said joining them and uses his fireball Jutsu against the thugs along with activating his second level Sharingan which he managed to awaken with the help from the chakra exercise.
"I also wish to help Zabuza!" Haku added as ice spears grew on his arms and he took off with incredible speed stabbing the thugs.
Kakashi not wanting to be left out either joined them using his own strength to defeat the mercenaries with little difficulty. Ino used her mind swapping jutsu to possess one thug and used him to attack others. Gato watched in fright as his hired men were being taken down one by one. Seeing he no longer had any bodyguards he did what any sane man would do, run. Unfortunately for him he ran right into Shredder Naruto and fell down.
"No!" Gato gasped in fear of the one before him.
Shredder Naruto raised his bladed gauntlet up in the air, "Time for you to take a one-way trip to hell little man!" he dropped his gauntlet blades down on Gato and the midget coughed up blood before falling face down dead.
The villagers watched seeing Gato; the man that plagued their country for years has finally been brought to justice. Zabuza approached Shredder Naruto and removed the bandages covering his mouth and smiled, "It was an honor to fight beside you, Shredder."
Naruto smiled beneath his helmet and replies, "Yeah." The swordsman of Kiri and new Shredder threw their right arms back and bumped their fists together. With the threat of Gato no longer plaguing Wave, Tazuna and his workers were able to finish the bridge peacefully. Meanwhile Naruto was in his guest room in his white robe sipping tea while his Shredder armor and sword were placed in a corner of the room.
Ino entered the room and looked at Naruto, "Naruto-kun, wanna go for a walk with me?"
Naruto smiled, "Sure," He said getting up and walked with her until he looked to Haku, "Keep an eye on my armor and blade in case someone tries to mess with them." He whispered to the ice user while motioning to Sasuke thinking he might try to take the blade or try the armor on.
Haku nodded giving Naruto his word and the two blondes headed outside. They walked along the village getting numerous waves and congrats from the villagers for getting rid of Gato, "How about that, we're already celebrities." Naruto noticed.
"Well we did save them from a tyrannical mobster." Ino reminded him.
"Point taken," Naruto admitted, until Ino stopped while looking up ahead, "Ino?" Naruto asked wondering what the hold up was.
"Naruto-kun, look at that." Ino pointed up to a sign.
Naruto looked up seeing the sign was for a public hotsprings, and despite how poverty stricken the town was during Gato's reign of terror this place looked truly active.
"A hotsprings!" Ino cheered.
"Looks in good shape too." Naruto noticed.
"Oh come on let's go in." Ino said grabbing Naruto by the arm and dragged him inside.
Naruto looked at the hotspring schedules and saw it was mixed bathing today, "Mixed bathing? Well it was a good idea." Naruto said sure that Ino wasn't going to go for it.
"What're you talking about, it's just mixed bathing." Ino replied.
"You mean you don't have a problem with it?" Naruto asked surprised.
"Should I?"
"Well not that you need to, but I thought no girl would be for mixed bathing unless they were married women." Naruto said knowing that didn't sound right.
"Well I'm not like those kinds of girls Naruto-kun," Ino answered, "So don't be a stick in the mud and let's go." She dragged him along.
Soon Naruto who was waist clad in a towel, was sitting in the hotsprings which was only occupied by him, "Man this is heaven." Naruto stretched his arms out.
"Mind if I join you?" Ino asked walking in.
Naruto turned around and gawked seeing Ino clad in a towel that hugged her body, along with her long ponytail down making her all the more hot in the eyes of Naruto.
'Whoa.' Naruto thought feeling turned on by the sight of a towel clad Ino.
Ino smiled and entered the hot springs sitting next to Naruto who was trying to avoid looking at her in the wrong way, "Are you ok Naruto-kun?" Ino asked noticing he was edgy.
"Yeah. I'm all right."
"Are you nervous because you're alone with me in a hotsprings?" Ino asked knowing full well it was the case.
"Ok, you got me," Naruto admitted, "But don't get me wrong it's not you. It's just I've never been in a situation like this so I don't know what to do."
Ino smiled knowing how to help him, "Well why don't you just relax and let Ino take care of you for now," Ino said getting behind him and started washing his back for him. Naruto felt a little tense but calmed down as Ino washed his back, "How does this feel Naruto-kun?" Ino asked.
"That feels good." he admitted.
"I'm glad to hear that." Ino smiled as she continued to wash his back. Soon she was finished.
"Thanks for that wash Ino." he smiled.
"You're welcome Naruto-kun, now would you be so kind as to wash mine now?" Ino asked sweetly.
Naruto blushed but pulled himself together, "You really want me to?"
"It would mean so much to me Naruto-kun." Ino said as he loosened the part of her towel exposing her backside to Naruto.
Naruto blushed upon seeing Ino's bare back and got more thoughts of what her front looked like, but he quickly shook off the idea and did what she wanted washing Ino's back. As he washed she moaned in delight, "Oh that's it Naruto-kun, keep doing that."
Naruto smiled a bit as he continued washing Ino's back pleasing her. Soon after washing her back for fifteen minutes she pulled her towel back up covering her back and turned toward Naruto, "Arigato, for what you did for me Naruto-kun." Ino said a she threw her arms around her guy kissing him square on the lips, which caused her chest to press against him. Naruto was too preoccupied with Ino's kiss to even realize her chest was pressed against his own.
Soon the two exited the hotsprings dressed in their regular clothes again, and continued to walk around the village waving to the people who greeted them showing respect. However a woman who just noticed them gasped at their headbands, "Konoha Ninja?" she asked herself. This woman wore an orange cloak with the hood up, a blue zipped up short sleeved shirt covered by a tan apron, red pants, and sandals.
She tried to get a look at the blonde boy who looked familiar to her, "Why does that boy remind me of someone?" she asked herself.
"Well come on Naruto, we better head back to sensei." Ino said to Naruto which got the woman in shock.
"Naruto?" she asked herself as she finally got a good look at the boy and she appeared to have started crying underneath her hood.
Later on Naruto and Ino met back up with Kakashi, Sasuke, Zabuza, and Haku who were outside Tazuna's. Naruto quickly got into his Shredder armor, helmet, and sword and exited out.
"Well now that we have everything we better head home." Kakashi ordered.
"Yup. Konoha's a calling." Shredder Naruto agreed.
"Well we better hurry." Zabuza said.
"Wait a minute!" a female cry was heard.
They all looked as the cloaked woman was running up to them, "Please I couldn't come sooner, but now I realized I had to come."
"Is there a problem Ms?" Kakashi asked.
"Kakashi is that really you?" the woman asked.
"You know me?" Kakashi raised a brow.
"Of course I know you!" the woman said in a huff of disappointment, "I know it's been years but shouldn't you remember the wife of your own sensei?"
Kakashi's eye widened while his squad looked confused until the woman pulled down her cloak to reveal she had red long hair with a yellow barrette in it, pale skin, and violet eyes.
"Ku-Kushina?" Kakashi gasped.
"That's my name." the woman known as Kushina answered.
"But how, we thought you were dead?" Kakashi said in shock.
"Who told you that?" Kushina asked putting her hands on her hips feeling crossed.
"One of the Anbu, but strange it wasn't one from my division or one I truly recognized, unless it was from the Root division." Kakashi gasped knowing that if Root Anbu were involved than Danzo Shimura the war monger was the mastermind behind it all.
"Never mind Root." Kushina said as she looked at everyone wondering where Naruto was until her eyes fell upon the armor figure who was looking at her in shock.
"Are you Kushina Uzumaki?" Shredder Naruto asked.
"Yes I am, but who're you?" Kushina asked.
Shredder Naruto threw off his helmet revealing his real face, "I'm your son, Naruto." He said which got his teammates, Zabuza, Haku, Inari, Tazuna, and Tsunami shocked.
Kushina looked at him seeing his blue eyes, messy blonde hair, and whisker marks on his cheeks. She started to shed some tears as she spoke, "Naruto… MY BABY!" she ran and embraced the armor clad ninja.
Ino and Sasuke look at the adult woman holding Naruto, "That's his mother?" Sasuke asked.
"She's beautiful." Ino remarked.
"My sweet baby boy, you're really alive." Kushina said still hugging her son.
"What did you think I was dead?" he asked.
"I was told by an Anbu that you died during the night you were born. So I fled Konoha heartbroken." Kushina wept.
"It had to have been the same Root Anbu." Kakashi narrowed his one eye.
Kushina frowned, "I'll have the heads of those Root Anbu put on a pike when I get back!" she shouted but realized she overdid it and scared everyone, "Whoops sorry?" she rubbed the back of her head sheepishly.
"Same old Kushina." Kakashi chuckled.
"So you're a ninja Naruto?" Kushina asked.
"You bet, but I'm much more than that," Naruto explained, "I'm now the new Shredder."
"The Shredder, you mean you're learning the moves of Oroku Saki and the Foot Clan?" Kushina gasped.
Naruto nodded and dragged her along to meet everyone, "Mom I'd like you to meet my squad, Sasuke, and Ino."
Kushina inspected the two teens, "So you're from the Uchiha clan and you're from the Yamanaka clan."
"That's right." Ino nodded.
"Right over here we have Zabuza Momochi from Kiri and Haku." Naruto introduced her to his newest friends.
"It's such an honor to meet one of the Seven Swordsmen from Kiri." Kushina said to Zabuza.
"How kind of you." Zabuza replied.
"I'm sure you'd know of Tazuna the bridge builder here in Wave."
"Yes. Congratulations on finishing it, Tazuna." Kushina said.
"Well I wouldn't have been able to finish it without the help of your son and his team." Tazuna replied.
Kakashi cleared his throat, "Well I'd hate to break up this reunion but we really should be heading home."
"You're gonna come with aren't you mom?" Naruto asked.
Kushina looked to Naruto, "I most certainly am Naruto. I have some words I want to tell Sarutobi."
"Well then shall we go?" Haku asked and they nodded.
They all met by the bridge bidding their farewell to Tazuna and his family and left. Tazuna looked at his bridge, "Still need a name for the bridge though, and I got just the one. We'll name after the hero our village will remember always, 'The Great Shredder Bridge'." Tazuna said watching the group leave.
As they walked Kushina asked Kakashi, "So how is Konoha these days?"
"Better than it was before I'll tell you that much." Kakashi answered.
"I sure can't wait to return home." she smiled.
"I hope they'll accept me and Haku." Zabuza said hopefully.
"Oh Jiji won't mind, plus I'll show you all my favorite spots in the village, there's Ichiraku, the ninja academy." Naruto started listing places while telling the mist ninjas as they all walked off into the sunset heading back home for Konoha.
(And there you go.)