Last time, Kakashi and team 7 went to the bridge with Tazuna to only find a surprise trap from Zabuza. At the same time, Tsunami and Inari had unexpected guests from Gatou's samurai guards. Luckily, Naruto arrived in time to save both Tsunami and Inari from the 2 crooked samurai.

Bridge

Currently, Sasuke and Haku were each fighting each other with their weapons and moving in high speed. Kakashi has ordered Ko and Sakura to stand back so it would be only Sasuke and Haku fighting each other.

After swapping some blows with their weapons, they were now on a standoff, which Sasuke push with his kunai and Haku held with her senbon needles. As they struggled, Haku spoke.

"I don't want to have to kill you, but you won't stand down, will you?" asking Sasuke

Sasuke answered, "Don't be foolish."

"I see, but you won't be able to keep up with my speed the next time. Plus I've already gained 2 advantages." Haku stated

"Two advantages?" questioned Sasuke

Haku explained that the area was filled with water because of the water clones that Sasuke disperse and that because of them standing off with their weapons, Sasuke can't weave hand signs to perform jutsu.

"You will now only be able to run from my attacks." Said Haku

Haku began to weave hand signs with her free hand, which Kakashi, Ko and Sasuke couldn't believe. Haku unleashed his Flying Water Needles. Haku used the water that was underneath their feet to create dozens to hundreds of thin water needles, floating in the air, creating inner circle of needles all around them.

Sakura and Kakashi were worried on what was going to happen to Sasuke since Haku unleashed her needles straight to him, where there was no escape. As the needles were coming at him, Sasuke remembered his tree climbing training, which he focuses on his legs. The needles struck where Sasuke was, which Haku leaped back to avoid the water struck. It was then that Haku notice that Sasuke wasn't where the needles struck.

It was then that Haku notice a few shuriken coming at her, which she dodge, but then she notice someone was behind her. The person said, "You're pretty slow. From now on, you will only be able to run from my attacks." Haku figured out that it was Sasuke that said it with amusement in his voice. Sasuke went in to finish Haku off, but Haku was able to dodge the kunai that was coming towards him. Both Haku and Sasuke went at it for a bit, until Sasuke was able to kick him hard to slide him away from him.

Zabuza were surprise to see that Haku was beaten in speed.

"Looks like I have the advantage in speed." Said Sasuke as he smiled at his progress.

It was then that Kakashi started to explain that his team weren't brats but some of, possibly, the best shinobi Konoha has. It was then that they heard Zabuza said to stop playing around, which Haku agreed. Once Haku stood up, the air around everyone started to get colder. Haku unleashed his Demonic Ice Mirror all around Sasuke.

Everyone watched at dozens of mirrors created a dome of ice. They wondered on what this jutsu is which they then saw Haku step inside the ice. After that, there were dozens of images of Haku appearing in each ice mirror.

Kakashi saw the situation get worse, which he went to help, but stopped when Zabuza stepped in front of him. Kakashi had no way to get to Sasuke as Zabuza was in front of him, which meant that Sasuke must deal with Haku alone.

Sasuke wondered on what's going to happen next, but then heard Haku say, "Well, shall I begin."

"What… What are these mirrors?" question Sasuke, which he then heard, "I'll show you my real speed."

At that very moment, Sasuke didn't know how it happened, but he was now rained upon dozens and dozens of senbon needles all around him, which they all gave him shall, but multiple cuts.

Everyone outside the dome heard Sasuke's scream of pain. Sakura was worried about Sasuke's safety, which she decided to help. Ko agreed since he was on duty by Danzo and was ordered to protect the Uchiha heir for now.

Sakura left Tazuna with Ko getting ready to help Sasuke. Sakura threw Sasuke a kunai to help block some of the attacks. Unfortunately, Haku caught it from ever reaching Sasuke, but it was enough for Ko to try and counter attack him with some shurikens. Haku saw the shurikens which he blocked with the kunai he caught. Before Ko can think of anything else, an ice mirror appeared behind him, which Haku appeared out of it. Ko was surprise about it, which Haku used this moment to kick Ko hard and into the dome of ice mirrors.

Kakashi would have tried to help, but with Zabuza in front of him and leaving Tazuna and Sakura to defend themselves against Zabuza, he had no choice but to leave it to both Ko and Sasuke.

It was then that both Kakashi and Zabuza began to start their own battle, but before that, Zabuza started to explain on what Haku can really do. Zabuza told Kakashi that he trained Haku since youth to become his ultimate weapon.

"Even you Kakashi can fight off Haku's secret jutsu that even your Sharingon can't copy." Zabuza stated

It was then that Kakashi realized what Zabuza was talking about. Kakashi said, "A Genkei Genkai…"

Sakura and Tazuna heard what Kakashi said, which confused them. Sakura then spoke up, "Wha-what's a Genkei Genkai? She question

"A Genkei Genkai… is an advance bloodline limit that only certain clans and people can use, like the Uchiha clan with the Sharingon. It also means that it is something that only any of those clan members can use, which my Sharingon can't copy." Kakashi answered Sakura's question

Sakura began to worry about Sasuke and Ko's safety, which Kakashi saw and understand it, but he then said, "Don't worry Sakura… they'll be fine." Which Sakura smiled at Kakashi's statement

Zabuza then entered their conversation, "that's bold words Kakashi, as Haku's secret ninjutsu hasn't yet been beaten. What makes you think that they could beat him?" question Zabuza

Kakashi looked at Zabuza and said, "My students are the top shinobi to ever come out in Konoha. Ko, may not be the most driven shinobi, but he is the most calm minded person there is along with his power of powerful genjutsu. Sakura…" which Sakura paid attention, "…is the top kunoichi to graduate this year, along with her the possibility to be a powerful genjutsu user. And Sasuke… who isn't only the top genin but is also the last descendent, of the clan that help founded the village."

"The last descendant…?" Zabuza said which he then understand what Kakashi was saying.

"Your saying that brat is the sole survivor of that tragic clan." Asked Zabuza

"Sasuke's full name is Uchiha Sasuke… the amazing abilities of the Uchiha clan run through his face. A Sharingon is his birth right." Stated Kakashi

"Bold words, but let's see if he can beat Haku since he is even stronger than me." Stated Zabuza

"Oh don't worry since Sasuke's potential is even greater than mine own." Said Kakashi

Kakashi and Zabuza continue to go against each other, which Kakashi revealed his sharingon again, but Zabuza was prepared. He studied on how to face the sharingon, which he created more mist to block the ocular doujutsu.

As Kakashi dealt with Zabuza, Sasuke and Ko were busy trying to fend off against Haku. In the beginning, both of them weren't able to defend themselves, which Sasuke used his kunai, while Ko used his tanto to block.

After a few minutes of constant senbon attacks, Sasuke was able to start somewhat of a counter attack since during the battle; he was able to awaken the sharingon. With the sharingon, Sasuke was able to keep up with Haku, who realizes that Sasuke was from the Uchiha clan. Unfortunately, Ko was taken out of the fight, who also gotten completely injured. Ko wanted to use the power of the sanbi to finish off Haku, but doesn't know how to yet since Danzo wanted to be sure that any training with the biju would be under his watchful eye and to make sure that it is kept entirely secret until the time was right to reveal his power, which Ko would be Danzo's ultimate weapon.

Haku continue his attacks, which Sasuke was now on his last legs, he could barely move anymore, which Haku decided to end this battle. Ko was stuck to the floor, unable to defend.

The wind picks up a bit to move the mist that was covering the ice dome for everyone else to see. Sakura saw Sasuke was about to fall, which she screamed his name. Kakashi watched as Haku prepared his final attack, and Zabuza only praised Haku for his battle prow less for defeating the last Uchiha. Just before Haku went in to finish it, a sudden change happened.

In an instant, something moving in high velocity went pass Sakura's right side near her face which stunned her. It went so fast that she wasn't able to tell what it was, but she definitely heard the unshakeable electric noise that followed it. It pass Kakashi and Zabuza's battle and into the ice mirrors.

Just as Haku was about to take out Sasuke, who was on his knees, he stopped as he heard his ice mirror being penetrated through one end, between him and Sasuke, and into the other end. The result was that the object shattered through the ice mirrors.

It was then that someone stepped inside the ice mirror between Sasuke and Haku, who was forced back because of the shot. It was then that they all recognize who it was. It was N, holding onto his bow in a ready position with an arrow ready to fire.

As Naruto entered the dome, Sasuke wondered on why N was here before dropping to the floor, face down. Sakura, who could barely see the dome, was shock to see N appearing at the battlefield. But before she can look for Sasuke the mist once again block the view.

Kakashi was barely able to see on what happened to Sasuke and Ko. He did see N appear in front of Sasuke, after that he can't tell what happened.

Haku looked at N, who was looking back with piercing eyes, one that he has never seen anyone have. Naruto looked at Haku, staring at him with clear resolve, but made sure he had his senses completely opened to anything.

Haku looked at Naruto before saying, "So, the kumo nin from earlier is here. So what are you here for since this doesn't involve your village." Question Naruto

Naruto replied, "Your right, I don't have a reason to fight you. However, I do have a reason with the guy that hired both you and your boss."

Haku then knew that Naruto was going after Gatou. He then asked, "Why are you after Gatou? Also why are you defending the bridge builder since you could just try and get Gatou directly?"

Naruto answered, "Gatou has something doesn't belong to him or know where the item is. And defending Tazuna means that sooner or later, Gatou would have to appear himself in order to make sure that killing Tazuna is done right."

"I see and because of that, it looks like you and I are going to fighting each other since we both have a mission that involves the survival of the bridge builder." Said Haku

"So it seems." Replied Naruto

"Well then, I'll finish this." Haku stayed, which he used the remaining ice mirrors he had to launch an all-out assault at Naruto by throwing of dozens and dozens of senbon needles at him. Naruto quickly moved forwards to change the launch time by bit, which was all he needed. He quickly separated his bow and arrow away from each other and used them individually. Naruto spun the bow in his left hand to act it as a shield in front of him, while doing the same thing with his arrow from behind in a high velocity that was still seeable but very effective.

Both the bow and arrow were of course a bit different in size since the arrow was about 2 or 2.5 inches difference, but Naruto compensated that since he did a spin front-flip. As he spun in the air, his bow and arrow acted like shields which block most of the senbon needles, which the remaining ones just lightly grazed, punctuated in the arms or legs, or miss him since he moved from the original spot that was aimed for.

Naruto landed on his feet, which he still continues to run at the opening that he made with his arrows. Haku saw this, which he threw more senbon needles at him, which Naruto used his bow and arrow again as rotating shields and jumped forward. Haku was stunned to see Naruto being able to block half his attack with just a bow and arrow.

Naruto landed with his right foot 1st, which he used to continue jumping since he has to fight the pain that Haku gave him on his legs. As he jumped, he front flip, but made sure that he was upside down as he prepared his arrow to launch. Haku went to try to stop him, but Naruto fired his arrow at the center of his dome where Sasuke was located. When it hit next to Sasuke, it bounced up before it exploded.

The arrow that Naruto used was specially made where it had the arrow's body, but the tip was altered a bit. The tip was a bit longer plus instead of a sharp edge; the arrow's head was like a cone shape with a seal all around from the center to all of its sides.

When the arrow exploded, it wasn't a normal explosion. The explosion helps what the arrow really had. The explosion helps fire dozens of dozens of senbon needles all around like a shot gun. It fired the senbon needles in a circular of 120 degrees. Naruto had develop this arrow were in the invent that Gatou brought dozens of more men.

When the needles were shot, it struck all the dome's ice mirrors. The top ice mirrors were hit numerous times, while the mirrors on the sides were only struck on the top part of the sides. Naruto was very fortunate since it got his plan on how to deal with Haku completed.

Haku watched at how a lot of the senbon needles hit and were deeply embedded in his ice mirrors. He got worried since Naruto was close on getting outside the ice dome. He decided to finish this.

Naruto quickly got up and went near the opening he made. Just before he made it to the opening, Haku came out to physically stop him. This is what Naruto wanted. Once Haku came out, he drops his bow and started to perform hand signs for a jutsu. Naruto was barely able to counter Haku's blows as he finished his signs. He blocked a couple of hard kicks as well as knock-out punches. Fortunately, Naruto wasn't pushed back, where he began to counter attack Haku's blows, which Haku decided to go back to the mirrors.

When Naruto saw Haku going back to his mirrors, he unleashed his jutsu. Naruto used Lightning style: lightning fang jutsu. Naruto fired a lightning jutsu that took the shape of a wolf. The wolf hit the senbon needles that were embedded in the closes ice mirror. When the lightning wolf hit the metal senbon needle, it went to the next and continued on until it hit every senbon needle around the dome.

As Haku touched the ice mirror, Haku was caught by the lightning that Naruto created since the senbon needle created the attraction that the lightning followed. Once Haku touched it, Haku was struck with the lightning shock that was surrounding his ice mirror.

With Haku temporally stun by the lightning, Naruto took this advantage by picking up his bow and went for Haku. Using his bow, he performed powerful and fluent taijutsu strikes with the bow, which block not only Haku from weaving any hand signs, but also keeping Haku at close range since not many shinobi can fight someone who uses a bow for close range.

In the end, Naruto got Haku in a choke hold, while keeping Haku's hands separated. As Naruto held Haku like this, Haku was slowly losing consciousness, which he tried to fight it, but couldn't since the lightning that stun him, as well as Naruto current level of strength prevent him to break free, not to mention the bow kept his hands separated.

"Zabuza-sama… I'm no match for this boy. Zabuza-sama… I failed you." Thought Haku until his mask fell to the ground.

Naruto looked at the mirror, which was slowly melting down cause of Haku's concentration was fading. He looked at the mirror to see that it was Haku, which he eased the strangle hold on him to allow him to breath but still had him under his control.

"Haku… is that really you?" breathed Naruto

"Hi N… what are you waiting for. You can't defeat me if you're hesitant." Haku panted as his body was trying to compensate for the lack of air.

"Never mind that, but tell me…. Why are you helping Gatou? More importantly, why are you trying to kill someone who is trying to save his people? Even though I know this isn't my business but still, why?" questioned Naruto

It was then that Haku began to talk about his past, about how he lost his parents, but more importantly losing his reason to exist.

Till next ch

P.S. Currently, the vote between the Uzumaki's clan summoning is very close in margin, by the difference of a few votes. Remember that the pole ends this Monday morning.