Hey everyone, giving this chapter my all so I hope you all enjoy it. This chapter officially ends the Wave arc. My hope is to push towards Chūnin in 2 chapters. Hope you all enjoy the chapter. I am sorry for the long wait some stuff happened where I wasn't on a computer for the last week at all.
Biginferno: Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it even if it was shorter than what I normally like to do.
Merk Fox: I am sorry I did put a poll on my page to see if you guys want them half as short but it will be out every week or do you want longer chapters but it will be longer time in-between posts.
Xerzo: Of course. I believe it should be up already but I will double check.(I did it as soon as I saw your review) So the seal took his chakra and used it to power them. They lowered his stats because of the consistent chakra usage causing fatigue. I should have been clearer. As for Sasuke getting out of punishment, well I have a plan for it but I can't go into detail for next chapter. As for Kakashi, yeah I always felt that is how his fatal flaw is gonna impact him. The movies are going to be coming after the Chūnin/aftermath parts of the story. As for the people being sent well it will be interesting. As for the last point, well Danzo has some immunity for now. As for Orochimaru well he is gonna be pissed but for different reason. It will be interesting.
Kurokawa Uzuna: Did I say pup instead of Kit. Sorry I missed it. Hopefully you are still enjoying the story regardless.
JustLucky05: I enjoyed it too. Iruka to me was a person who would have a drink or 2 when he had a long day.
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Dreadix: I understand there are a lot of plot holes in the time line. I have tried to fix it but those are my earlier chapters. I view the time line as this 2nd Shinobi war. Where Minato and Kushina were born. Year later 2nd war ended. Most of the Sensei's were born around the first 6 months. Yūgao born 2 years before 3rd shinobi war 10 years after 2nd. 3rd Shinobi war starts. Anko is born year before the start of war. Minato team is formed from Genin that were force promoted. 3rd war lasts 2 years. Forcing young kids that show potential to be placed as Genin to fill in ranks towards 2nd year after the war. (Yūgao- 6, Anko-5, Hana-5). Naruto was conceived while training new Genin that only knew war. Naruto is born/Death to his parents. Orochimaru leaves (Anko 6, Naruto 1). Yes, I can go back and fix my plot holes but I want to see a progression of my writing. Does it matter if there are plot holes, not really? Hell, most of writing does. As long as people enjoy my writing Then I will try to keep it up. I think you make a valid point and I will probably do a chapter where I do a timeline so it is fully flushed out soon.
As for the second Plot Holes yes it can. It is a fanfiction, I am messing with things. However, Kurama can heal a lung, that was also when Jirayah unlocked the seal more after his first leak in the wave. While he can recover it with his body part if it is there. I used the shadow blade as a way to remove the eye completely. As for the Gamer system is based on the Solo Leveling system where I changed it he got his first big recovery, but then the system is limited to covering status aliments (Poison, exhaustion, etc.). I plan on removing the system eventually. So Please just read the story. I appreciate it.
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It had been 12 hours since they made the plans with Zabuza and Haku. Naruto peered out from on top of Tazuna's house watching the stars in the sky. 'It is so peaceful right now.' Naruto thought to himself not expecting a reply.
"Too bad you sensed those 2 chakra signatures on their way to this land." Kurama said. "This is a calm before the storm."
'Yeah, you are right. It is luck I set up clones on every road leading to a harbor that will take people here.' Naruto replied back.
All Kurama did was grunt in agreement as they both took a rest. Naruto after removing the seals no longer trusted to be in his room in the house. In fact, he was so confident that it was Sasuke that Naruto placed a clone that will alert him as soon as a seal was placed on it. Looking out at the night, Naruto prayed that tomorrow wouldn't become a blood bath. Unfortunately, that is what is going to happen.
Naruto was notified right before dawn that Sasuke had placed an additional 3 seals on the clone. 'Well, it looks like we get our wish.' Naruto thought as he rushed back inside. Opening the door to the room, Naruto watched as Sasuke placed his remaining seals on the clone. Sneaking up behind him, Naruto said, "You know it is rude to place seals on people." Freaking Sasuke out completely.
"Wha.. wha… what are you talking about? I haven't done anything." Sasuke said defiantly.
"Oh, I guess I will just have to take this to the Hokage then. Right, well better get ready Sasuke, today you are gonna need it." Naruto threatened as he walked outside the room leaving a scared Sasuke in his wake. "Oh, you might want to clean up your pee it leaked passed your clothes and onto the floor."
Naruto left to go meet with Kakashi, as he saw a puddle of pee settle underneath the boy. Outside the room, Naruto saw Kakashi standing there. "Not that I do not agree with your treatment of the situation, but did you have to make a mess?" Kakashi smirked at Naruto.
"Nah, it wasn't my fault. He needs to learn to have a backbone." Naruto said walking downstairs to meet the bridge builder.
'Well, there is nothing for me to do now.' Kakashi thought as he was barely keeping his squad together as it was.
Downstairs Kakashi saw Tazuna talking to Naruto and Sakura about the plans for the day. The bridge was to be finished later on today which was the best opportunity for someone to attack. "Right, today we are gonna have Naruto setup clones around the house here to protect Inari and Tsunami. Real Naruto and us will be with you Tazuna. That way when we find the big surprise visit we will be ready." Kakashi explained the plan.
"Do you really think that we will be attack?" Sakura asked. She was still getting used to the weights but it was already paying off as she felt the weights adjusting to a slightly higher weight this morning.
"Well, the 2 that attacked us earlier will not but they will be showing up to help us." Kakashi explained.
"WAIT! Those 2 that we beat up are now begging for our help. Of course, they must want the great Uchiha clan protection." Sasuke said arriving downstairs with different pants on than he was wearing moments prior.
"Well, for one they will be asking for clan protect but from the Uzumaki clan. This was part of the agreement we made." Kakashi explained.
'Hmm, maybe I can convince them that I am far superior to that loser's clan. Then I can have that girl for myself. If not I will get the council to have her moved to my clan. If she is strong enough she will be given the privilege of having my heirs.' Sasuke thought as he remembered the girl he fought before.
"So, let's get this operation started. We planned to meet Zabuza and Haku at the bridge, right Sensei?" Naruto asked not giving away that he was the one that came up with the plan and situation. He did signal Kakashi that 2 more ninja had arrived in the wave.
Giving a nod, Kakashi made sure nothing was giving off about the new problem. "Right, we will start as soon as Tazuna's ready to leave."
After an hour Tazuna left with Squad 7 to the bridge. Naruto noticed that the to entities were on their way to Gato's compound. "Kakashi… Gato has movement." Naruto said.
"Let's proceed with caution then." Kakashi said anticipating a fight now more than ever.
As they arrived at the bridge, Squad 7 saw that Zabuza and Haku were there waiting for them. "So, you kids gonna get your training battle in while we wait on Gato?" Zabuza already sounded pissed.
"Change of plans Zabuza. Naruto picked up 2 chakra signatures that are on their way with Gato and his men." Kakashi explained.
"Damn." Zabuza said. He still did not fully recover even though he is around 85% it will still be a difficult fight if he had to fight solo.
"Wait, Kakashi sensei. What do you mean that there are others coming?" Sakura asked trying to understand that they were gonna have a struggle against stronger opponents.
"Well, I am planning on you, Sasuke and Naruto take care of the Gato's men. That would allow us all to fight against the 2 ninja that are coming with." Kakashi explained.
"Kakashi, I rather have Haku with the others and have Naruto with us. No offense to Haku or the rest but the boy has proven that he is strong enough to handle this kind of fight." Zabuza requested.
"Zabuza not again. You aren't leaving me out of this fight." Haku complained.
"Haku, it isn't about not trusting your abilities, the people that are coming are strong. They are at least Jounin in power from the chakra they gave off." Naruto explained defending Zabuza.
"Well put. I expect everyone to protect Tazuna as first priority." Kakashi added further adding information.
Looking at Haku's disheartened face, Zabuza said, "Haku it is not a matter of trust or putting you out of harms way. I want you as fresh as possible encase something bad happens. You are the only one that can realistically get us out of the situation we are going be in if things go south." This got a smile from Haku that Zabuza wanted before he continued. "You are the only one I can trust to get us out. With additional 5 with us it will require you to use more chakra than just getting us out."
"Ok, but if I see things going south I am going to jump in." Haku said defiantly.
With a nod from Zabuza, Haku walked off with Sasuke and Sakura. "I honestly thought she was gonna fight you more." Kakashi said looking at the man known as the Demon of the Mist.
"Me too. So being honest how fresh are you 2. I am about 85% right now and I think Haku knows that." Zabuza commented.
"Right now, I am about 95%. My chakra reserves are not 100% but that is because I created a shadow clone to help Naruto's clones at Tazuna's house." Kakashi replied.
"Currently I am only 75%. Yesterday I found out that I had suppression and obedient seals placed on me. It took my chakra reserves to remove them. I have some after effects of the suppression where I overloaded the seals to remove them." Naruto commented. "Give me an hour and I will have my full capacity back up."
"What you had suppression seals on you? Who could have put those on you?" Kakashi asked looking directly at Zabuza.
"It wasn't them. It was our jealous and arrogant "Uchiha elite". He put it on my clone last night that is how I know it was him." Naruto said before a fight broke up the alliance they created.
"Just great. Well, hopefully we can stall until you entire the fight giving us the edge." Kakashi sighed out.
Meanwhile with the group of Haku, Sasuke and Sakura
"Hey, it will be ok. All of them are super strong." Sakura said smiling at the girl.
"How do you know?" Haku asked worried about Zabuza.
"Because Naruto is there. I might have been harsh to him when we were younger but he is strong." Sakura explained. "My best friend told me about how he got his scar on his right eye. Apparently it was when a bunch of missing ninjas attacked our village to kill off a bunch of clan heirs and heiresses. Apparently he was able to fight and defeat one of them at 5."
"If he is that strong why is he just a Genin?" Haku unsure of how much faith to put into the boy.
"Well, he was holding back all through our academy. So, I think he just wants to do it the right way with his friends and family." Sakura said thinking about why would Naruto do what he is doing.
Sasuke watched as the girls were talking like Naruto was going to be their savior. 'As if. However, if I can place some obedient seals on these girls I can make them mine. That Haku girl seems strong.' He thought as he would have to wait for an opening so it would make it seem that it was the enemy.
3 hours later
Naruto felt as his clones gave him the report of moving Tsunami and Inari from their house and his clones handled the gangsters that came to attack them. From what he knew those men were completely dead and his clones had shown no mercy. " You really do not have mercy for rapists and slavers." Kurama pointed out.
'You are right, I wish it was because I want to help, but unfortunately I see my 4-year-old self in a cowering person and I can't show mercy.' Naruto thought back and he got the report that the men were now fish food in the ocean as his clones had taken them out in the water and let the bodies sink.
"Well, it looks like the fighting is about to start." Naruto said out loud as his clones that he placed at the beginning of the bridge were engaged in a younger girl and a man that had his face covered.
Slowly Naruto watched as everyone got prepared for the fight as his last remaining clones were destroyed. "What can you tell about them?" Kakashi asked as they all got ready for the fight.
"Girl seems like she has a Kekkei Genkai. She made a condensed earth based jutsu appear that I wasn't expecting. As for the guy it looks like he is an assassin based jutsu. Tends to go into my clones' blind spots and attack them." Naruto said as the knowledge of about 50 clones slowly appeared in his head.
"Hmm, well we won't know until we see them. How many of the hired men surrounding Gato did you kill?" Zabuza asked hoping that the amount was lowered.
"About 100 or so problem is there are still about 300 remaining. It looks like he brought his entire force out." Naruto said looking over to the 2 Jounin, he pointed to the other 3. "Hopefully we can have all of them get blooded by the end of this."
"Not the most ideal place but good enough as any." Kakashi said getting his hand ready to reveal the Sharingan.
"My, my, I wish I knew we were gonna face such celebrities from Konoha. I would have prepared my finest blade for you all. First I get to kill the Demon of the Mist, then Kakashi of the Sharingan, and finally the 9 tailed demon himself. Today must be my lucky day." A mysterious man appeared coming towards them from a slight fog rolling in.
"Iwana, we have orders." A young woman's voice came behind him.
First look at the both would say that they were exact opposites of each other. While the man known as Iwana was wrapped completely head to toe in cloth to obscure everything except his eyes. The woman on the other hand was a bluenette with black iris. She was wearing a green kimono coat with fur on the top to protect her neck. The kimono went to about knee length and was held closed by a small rope in a knot.
"Quiet foolish girl. While we are on mission it does not matter what happens as long as the job is done. So, what if I kill a few stragglers." Iwana said as he started laughing as he activated his jutsu to go for Zabuza.
"Do you really think you can use assassination techniques on me!" Zabuza yelled as he pulled his blade slashing at the man as he reappeared to dodge.
"Kakashi I am back up to full strength allow me to test against the girl." Naruto requested as he activated his Sharingan.
"Fine, I will play back up then. Just try not to get killed I don't want to deal with the backlash." Kakashi said as he watched the 2 fights going on.
Naruto activated "Inspection" looking at the woman across from him.
Guren- Sacrificial lamb
Lvl 100
HP- 75000/75000
CP- 100000/100000
Naruto was shocked to see a title appear. Normally titles only appear once he was told about it. This meant that she was gonna be used for something.
Guren vs Naruto
Guren watched the boy in front of her. He seemed to be ready for a fight to the death but she saw pity. She didn't need pity. Today was the day she was gonna prove to Orochimaru that she was loyal. She had almost been killed on her last mission, in the time it took for her to recover thanks impart to a wondering doctor and her student, she had lost Orochimaru's trust. He had ordered her to kill the doctor who had helped her but before she could, the 2 seemed to have vanished from everyone radar. "Are you ready?" Guren asked as she activated her crystal jutsu creating blades on her arms.
'This will be the fight that allows me to prove my loyalty.' She thought as she came in to slash at Naruto.
Naruto just watched a this teenage not much younger Naori came at him to attack him. Sighing Naruto pulled his blade to meet the girls attack. The force of the block caused the girl to fall back slightly before beginning her vicious assault.
Guren attacked as Naruto kept his defenses up. After several minutes, Guren got pissed. "Fight back! You think I can't handle it if you did? Is that it? I don't need your pity!" She yelled a him as her arm blades crashed into his blade again.
"It isn't the matter of if I can beat you or not. It is the matter of you are being sacrificed. I can't in good concuss not want to try to save you." Naruto calmly said as he pushed her back for the 10th time.
"YOUR LYING! I am here to prove my loyalty! I will not fail again!" Guren yelled.
As she charged again Naruto created one handed sign. "Water Style: Water prison" was all Guren heard as another Naruto appeared next to her trapping her in a water prison.
"LET ME OUT!" Guren yelled at Naruto.
"No. This match is over the moment you let your emotions involved." Naruto explained as he saw the group of men appear.
"Well, it looks like Kajika was right. Well, the girl will make a fine trophy after this is done." Said Gato as he appeared in his men.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN TROPHY! I AM NO ONES TROPHY!" Guren yelled from her confinement.
"Ah but you see you are. In order to ensure our agreement, Kajika sent 2 ninja one to distract combatants and be a sacrifice while the other does the job. Just think of all the fun we are gonna have once this is all done girly." Gato replied licking his lips at the thought of what he was planning. "Now men let's finish the people off so I can enjoy the rest of my benefits."
That was when all hell broke loose.
Iwana vs Kakashi and Zabuza
At first Kakashi didn't have any reason to get involved. He watched as Zabuza pushed the would-be assassin into a corner with ease. "Come on is this all that you got? I had harder fights in academy in the mist!" He heard Zabuza taunt the man.
Not for nothing the man did not look exhausted as he should have been with how much fighting he was doing against Zabuza. It was like he was waiting for something. That was when the 400 men arrived.
Iwana waited for this moment. Why fight when he could just have all these men attack and he go for his goal. He jumped back into the crowd of men as Zabuza slashed with his blade again cutting down 5 men that were in the way. "Well, well, well. It looks like I have backup. I guess I will be taking your little girl from you now Zabuza!" Iwana called out trying to get Zabuza even further into the crowd.
Kakashi released his Sharingan as he tossed a kunai with a ninja wire on it at the Iwana nicking his shoulder. "Zabuza, Wait!" Kakashi yelled out a futile attempt as Zabuza became enraged trying to get to the man in the hundreds of men.
Looking at the situation, Kakashi did the only thing he could. Pulling in the knife, Kakashi activated "Ninja art: Summoning Jutsu". "Kakashi where is the fire at?" Pakkun asked as him and the 8 dogs were summoned.
"Pakkun, I need you guys to track this blood. I need to make sure he doesn't get Tazuna and the rest." Kakashi said as he turned the group near Tazuna. "Be prepared for a fight. These men are going to be trying to kill you."
"Hai!" was the response he got as he watched his ninken went out killing men that tried to attack them.
'Well, let's get this started.' As he started to fight his way through the men.
Haku, Sakura, and Sasuke's fight
Sakura pulled out a kunai, preparing to fight. Haku noticed this, whispered. "Relax your stance. I will protect your back. Remember they won't kill us so use that hesitation. Aim for their necks and don't look back."
"Right, thanks." Sakura said as she got her confidence lowering the weights that had been working with for the last week.
Sasuke watched as these bitches were ignoring him again. 'Why aren't they begging for my protection. Well that will change when I place my last seals on them.'
Haku watched as the group of men approached them. Taking out her senbon needles. Before they could even get close Haku had already launched needles into the men's necks officially taking them out. She knew her job was to make sure that Tazuna got out as well as the others. Slowly they were getting surrounded in a half circle at the edge of the bridge. Deciding to wait for the men to come to them, until Sasuke launched himself at the group.
Sasuke had enough of people not respecting him or his clan. Seeing an opportunity to prove his strength, Sasuke rushed forward with his kunai in hand. Applying chakra to his feet to increase his speed, he started his assault. First guy he cut was caught unaware as he dropped his Wakizashi. Sasuke taking the opportunity grabbed the blade mid-air started to slash through the enemies. With his new weapon, though not efficient in its use, Sasuke cut through enemies as many as he could. That was before he realized he was surrounded. Taking a kick in the back as he went to avoid a metal bat, sent him sprawling on the ground. "Well, it looks like the runt thought he could take us all on by himself." The man who kicked him in the back said as he took his metal pipe smashing it into his arm.
Haku and Sakura launched in as they saw Sasuke fall to the ground. Sakura took Haku's advice and attacked the men at their throats. Looking back to see a Naruto clone with Tazuna gave them her the confidence needed to go protect her teammate.
Naruto and Guren
Naruto had a dilemma. He could release the woman trapped in his water prison, or he keeps her trapped encase of her still attacking them. Currently though he was forced to use clones to fight for him. Looking down, Naruto saw Guren come to terms with what is being forced on her. He truly felt sorry for her. "Hey, once this is done. We can talk about it. Right now, we are currently at a situation."
"What would you know about being abandoned would feel? It isn't like you know how it feels." Guren said defeated about the entire situation.
"Listen, I will not go into details. I know what it is like to be not wanted. If you let me help, I promise to not abandon you." Naruto said not realizing what he just said.
"You… really?" Guren asked hopefully.
"Of course, we do not know each other that well but we will talk afterwards." Naruto said as he released water prison. "Please do not make me regret releasing you."
Guren just stared at him. 'How can he be this trusting?' She thought as she looked at the boy. This was the first time anyone had trusted her. Sure, Orochimaru had said he did but apparently he traded her over as a business aspect. Thank god she did not receive his cursed seal. "I will watch your back. I expect that talk afterwards." She said as blushed looking at him.
"Great!" Naruto said with a wide smile. "I can't wait to talk afterwards. Now excuse me."
Guren watched as he activated his seal allowing the Kyuubi chakra to flow through him. Pulling out his blade once again, channeling it into his blade. "Stand back a second." He warned as he got into his sword stance. "Uzumaki style: Sukontoro di Rōndine!"
Guren watched in amazement as Naruto's chakra seemed to flow out of his blade in a giant spear of a wave. She watched as he rushed through all of the men cutting them as he went on his path towards Gato. In the last second, she watched his blade pierce through the man fatality wounding him, killing the 100 body guards in his wake. 'If he was this strong why did he not fight back? How did he know I was going to be a bargaining chip?'
"Well, that is the end of that. So, let's finish up with the rest shall we." Naruto said as he appeared right next to Guren.
"… Yeah let's go." Guren said before they were attacked.
Kakashi and Zabuza vs Iwana
Zabuza was getting annoyed. Every time he jumped into fight Iwana he would jump back and disappear among the men. If it wasn't for Kakashi's help he would have already been cut up and having a hard time.
"This is getting ridiculous. Kakashi let's get this done." Zabuza said as he started making hand signs.
Kakashi followed his lead, "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu". They both launched the dragons at the groups of men crashing into them killing many in the dragons' way. Just then the dogs found the man they were fighting.
The dogs grabbed on to every limb as they forced the man to become locked into place. "Stupid Mutts! Let me go!" Iwana said as he was so close to finishing up his trap. He needed to connect the last seal.
"Sorry, but you're done. Blame whoever sent you." Kakashi stated as he made hand signs. "Lightning Style: Lightning blade".
Pulling his hand up, he launched his hand through Iwana's chest. "It's over." Kakashi said as the man's heart was obliterated by the lightning blade.
Looking around at the carnage, Zabuza saw that only a few men remained standing. Then he saw what made his heart drop. Haku laying on the ground in a pool of blood with Naruto kneeling over her.
Few moments earlier
Guren turned to as she felt a needle pass by her cheek, slicing it slightly. Angered she turned to find the Ice girl she was suppose to help capture in a position to attack. Creating a wall of crystals, Guren turned to Naruto only to find him engaged in combat with his female teammate. "What is going on?" Guren asked as she avoided another set up senbon.
"I think they are under someone's control. Does your former teammate have that ability?" Naruto asked as he blocked another one of Sakura's attacks.
"What? No. He is more of an assassin type that was planning on setting up a chakra draining seal matrix." Guren said as she used her crystal covered hand to grab Haku's left arm.
"Help… Me…" Guren heard from Haku as Haku launched another attack from her right.
"Na…ru…..tooo…. please… stop… us….." Sakura begged as she launched earth style: Earth hand at him.
"Kit, you need to disable them. They are under some kind of control." Kurama told him.
'Easier said then done. I do not know how to exactly do that without harming them.' Naruto thought back and he grunted under the force to break the Earth hand.
"You need to grab them, find the seal, and launch my chakra at them. I will make it so the chakra isn't destructive." Kurama stated.
'Got it. I leave it all to you Kurama.' Naruto thought as he released the ankle weights from his body.
Sasuke watched in joy. He had 2 of the girls under his control, with the 3rd about to be. He just needed to have Haku disable the girl to be able to place seals on her. He was down to 3 seals remaining. Hopefully that would be enough. Even if he didn't get the 3rd he would have 2 girls. It was easy to place the seals on them while they defended him. Too bad the fight didn't unlock his Sharingan. He was so close he felt it. Once he did, he would be the strongest.
Naruto unclipped the last section of his leg weights. He would make damn well sure he would be fast enough to do this. Launching himself at Sakura, Naruto used his Sharingan to the limit, he looked for any and all chakra flow that was flowing around. Finding the seal seemed too easy for Naruto as he noticed that Sakura's chakra seemed to drift slowly to the back of her leg. If anyone had seen his eyes they would notice a 3rd Tomoe forming and his left eye taking the form of Shisui's Mangekyō.
Using the genjutsu of his eye, he made direct contact with Sakura's forcing her to sleep. Naruto placed a hand on the seal, using Kurama's chakra to remove the seal. With what sounded like a rip the seal came off revealing that it had a self-destruct mechanism inside the complex seal. 'I wish I had time to study this.' He thought as rushed over to Guren and Haku fighting, leaving a quick clone with Sakura.
Naruto rushed in-between the 2 women as the they were fighting hand to hand combat. Grabbing Haku, Naruto said, "Sorry about this." As he launched Kurama's chakra into her system effectively overloading her seal.
"Thank… you….." Haku said as she fell down.
Luckily Naruto caught her taking her to the ground, when Zabuza rushed over to him. "WHAT HAPPENED TO HER?!" he yelled looking over his daughter.
"Relax she is exhausted because of an obedience seal that I had to use Kurama's chakra to remove. She will probably be out for an hour or 2." Naruto explained as he allowed Zabuza to pick up his daughter.
As he walked away he went over to Guren, "We have much to discuss. Any information you have we will need it." He said as he looked directly into Guren's eyes.
A shiver went up Guren's spine as well as a touch of arousal. This boy had basically protected her and gave her another out. With a dry mouth, Guren said, "Yes."
"Kakashi, interrogate our foolish squad member. If he had anything to do with this, I will make sure he is buried politically, financially, and emotionally. The only reason he isn't dead for what he did to me was because of Itachi." Naruto said glaring at his Sensei. "Make sure you have him far away from Guren and the rest. As of right now Guren is under my protection and her information handling will be handled in house."
Kakashi watched as his student, who he knew since he was 4, scare him with the anger he held in his eyes. The 3 Tomoes further giving the boy a stronger look of anger.
2 hours later
Sakura was in a blissful dream. She was holding Naruto's hand while they were on a date in Konoha. He was leaning down looking at her directly in her eyes as she went in for the kiss. Just as she went for the kiss, she woke up.
"Wha….." Sakura started as she woke up in a bed. Inside besides her was Kakashi. "Kakashi-sensei what happened? Where are we? How is everyone?"
"Woah, relax Sakura. Everything is fine. You did well." Kakashi said with a smile on his face under his mask. "Now, do you remember what happened?"
Sakura thought back, what happened. "I remember jumping in to help Sasuke as a Naruto clone took our place to protect Tazuna. Once we got there we remember….. killing those men…. Then nothing."
"Odd, well hopefully we can figure it out. In the mean time relax. You need your rest." Kakashi said as he walked out of the room.
Haku woke up with a start. Last thing she knew she was in a fight for her life. Looking around she saw Zabuza sitting in a chair next to the bed she was laying on. "Hey, where are we?" she asked.
"Oh, thank god you are awake. As for where we are, we are in the bridge builder's house." Zabuza letting her know. "What do you remember?"
Haku thought for a moment. What did happen? "I remembered going in to protect the Uchiha boy, then nothing until I remember Naruto holding me before I blacked out."
"So, you are the same as the other girl too. I swear I will kill whoever did this to you." Zabuza muttered out. "Well, that is if Naruto doesn't first."
That caused Haku to blush. "Oh, no not you too." Zabuza complained as he saw his daughter blush.
"What? I don't know what you are talking about." Haku denied.
"Haku, you are my daughter. I know you. Just know the boy has multiple people he is going to be with because of old clan rules apparently." Zabuza teased.
"Well, if I had to share it wouldn't be so bad. At least I would have others that are there for me." Haku thought.
"Haku you do realize you just said that out loud right?" Zabuza asked her as blush returned even more.
"Zabuza just kill me now!" Haku yelled as she felt like she was gonna die from embarrassment.
"Hahaha, no I don't think I will but just know that your lucky the boy is out raiding the Gato compound to keep his end of the deal." Zabuza replied with a grin on his face under his bandages.
"What is gonna happen now?" Haku asked after several minutes of comfortable silence.
"We will see. Rest you need it after what happened." Zabuza replied pulling the blankets back up to allowing his daughter to rest.
4 hours later
Naruto returned with 5 scrolls. He had taken everything in Gato's mansion and he meant everything. The only thing remained was a pile of ash that was once the mansion. He had taken the money that was required for the A rank mission, all the pieces of art were placed in a separate scroll, money for Zabuza, money for the villages that were attacked, and finally the weapons.
Walking back into Tazuna's house, Naruto was greeted with intense yelling. "I DON'T CARE IF HE HAS TAKEN HER AS HIS CLAN PROTECTION! THAT BITCH IS A PRISONER AND AS A PRISONER, SHE SHOULD BE PLACED UNDER MY WATCH!" Naruto heard Sasuke yell out.
Walking up the stairs he watched as Sasuke ranted like a child not getting a toy. Coming up Naruto coughed silencing the argument. "Now, what seems to be the problem?" Naruto asked getting the attention of Kakashi and Sasuke. "If I didn't make this clear, I am handling Guren's imprisonment. If you do not like it, tough shit. Or would you rather create a clan feud again?"
"FUCK YOU! She should be my prisoner. I am from the highest clan here." The Uchiha spat at the boy.
"Fine, have it your way. When we get back you have 1 month to prepare and this time I won't take it easy." Naruto said as he had a headache growing.
As Sasuke turned to leave, Naruto called out. "You know I was gonna let it go that you tried to put suppression seals on me. I guess that it is coming to this."
Sasuke looked on in fear of what he just said. 'Did he know that he was the one that caused it? No, he is too much of an idiot to realize.'
Kakashi, watching his 2 genin argue, felt ashamed of both of them. They both seemed even worse than it appeared. "Naruto, what do you mean he put seals on you?" Kakashi asked before passing judgement on them.
"Here, these are the seals that were placed on me, and these are the seals from Sakura and Haku. They weren't just suppression seals." Naruto said as he walked inside the door that Kakashi was standing near. "Just let you know Obedience Seals are illegal."
Kakashi's shocked face said it all as Naruto walked into the room that they had Guren kept. Walking in Naruto saw Guren tied up with chakra suppression seals on. "Sorry about this. My sensei is just taking extra precautions."
"With a good reason. He is making sure you are all safe. Even if I have no reason any to fight." Guren replied looking him.
"Still, I wish you didn't have to be treated this way." Naruto commented. "Regardless, I just wanted to make sure you are ok."
"I am fine, thank you though." Guren blushed at his kindness. "Question though, how did you know I was a sacrifice?"
"My eyes, something with my blood reacting with the Sharingan. It allows me to see people's names and titles that people are named by people who know of you. I have to look into your eyes to do it." Naruto lied. He felt bad about lying but it needed to be done.
"Can, you check my title now. I rather that not be permanent." Guren requested.
Nodding, Naruto activated his Sharingan and Inspection.
Guren- Betrayed and discarded by one, Found by another
"Well, I can say this is the first time I have seen it happen, but you did have a new title. Betrayed and discarded by one, Found by another. Interesting." Naruto said out loud.
"So, it is true I have been abandoned by Orochimaru." Guren sadly said.
"Hey," Naruto started as he pulled her into a hug causing her to blush. "You were found. I won't abandon you."
Then Guren looked at him in the eyes, even with the Sharingan activated his eyes still had his natural blue in it changing them purple. "Promise?" she asked nervously.
"Promise." Was all Naruto got out before Guren kissed him.
Embracing her as he returned the kiss, until she broke it. Taking a deep breath, Guren replied. "I will hold you to that."
"Well, I will keep it. However, you need to know there are others that also I may have their heart. I promised to them to treat them all as equals and love them as well. If you can agree with that…." Naruto got out before he was kissed again.
"Hmm, I guess I can share." Guren said after the short kiss ended. "Just remember though I will expect you to be there for me."
Several days later
With Gato no longer suppressing the towns, Tazuna was able to finish the bridge in 2 days. His whole village came out to see their heroes off. With Guren standing next to Naruto, she watched as the boy known as Inari came up to him apologizing for doubting him and the others. "Hey, don't worry about it. You were trying to protect everyone and keep them safe." She heard Naruto say to the boy giving him some pride.
"Take care everyone! If you ever need help don't forget about us in the Wave!" Inari yelled as the group was walking away.
As they continued down the road. Naruto turned to Zabuza. "So, what is your plan now?"
"Hmm, I am going to go with you to Konoha. I want to make sure that my little girl is ok." Zabuza started. "And to make sure the one that captured her heart, is going to take care of her."
"ZABUZA!" Haku yelled at him turning completely red.
"Wait who was that?" Naruto asked as he was oblivious of how the girls around looked at him.
"Naruto…. You are completely innocent sometimes it is adorable." Guren told him as she pushed him towards Haku.
Naruto stumbled as his lips locked with Haku. He went to pull away as she pulled him closer.
Sakura watched as she felt a twitch of jealousy. What was that? All she knows is she wished that was her.
Sasuke watched with anger. These bitches clearly were not worth it if they wanted to be with Naruto. Now he had to plan for a fight, maybe he could get out of it. Blame it all on one of the elders.
Later that evening
Naruto and the rest arrived just before sunset. "Well, well look who it is? How was your trip outside the village?" came from one of the eternal gate guards, Kotetsu Hagane said.
"You look like something interesting happened. Let us know the details later, Naruto." Izumo Kamizuki said.
"Definitely! I will be over for Ramen later tonight." Naruto yelled back to them as the team continued on their way.
Once inside the village, Kakashi turned to the group. "Alright everyone, we need to go to see the Hokage. Zabuza, try not to act rash."
"No, promises. I am just making sure my daughter is safe." Zabuza said walking with them as they made their way towards the Hokage's office.
Once arriving, Kakashi checked in with the assistant. They waited for several minutes before they saw Squad Guy walk out of the office. Guy seeing Kakashi smiled brightly yelling, "Kakashi! Good to see you. I hear and see you had an interesting mission. Well, don't let me keep you." He said as he started walking before a bullet jumped at Naruto.
"Naruto! It is so good to have you back. I know the rest will be excited to see you." Tenten said hugging him around his chest. Checking him over, Tenten noticed he had grown slightly taller to where they were the same height.
"Let everyone know that we will all have a get together tomorrow." Naruto said trying his hardest not to show embarrassment.
Looking at him with interest, Tenten then noticed the 3 people behind them. Looking first at Zabuza, Tenten got stars in her eyes as she recognized the blade and the man that used it. "Oh Kami! Your Zabuza Momochi. I heard stories about you. Though most not good. It is an honor to meet such an amazing swordsman. I heard stories about your blade, Kubikiribōchō. If you get the time can I look at it. I have always wanted to see one of the infamous blades of the Mist."
"Tenten breathe. They need to see the Hokage. I am sure if you ask some other time you might get a chance to." Lee said worried that his teammate might pass out from lack of breathing.
"Hahaha, you are interesting to say the least. I am sure before I leave your village if you wish I will allow you look at my blade. However, I won't allow you to hold it." Zabuza laughed out as he had never seen someone so excited to meet him.
"Oh, right sorry. I just kinda get excited over weapons." Tenten started as he noticed the 2 extra females. "So, who are the ladies, Na.. Ru.. Tooooo?"
Both of the ladies chuckled to themselves before answering, "My name is Haku. I am Zabuza's adopted daughter. It is a pleasure to meet you." Haku started before was interrupted by Guren.
"I'm Guren. I always heard Konoha is ruthless killers, but I guess that was led to be false. Am I to assume you are part of the group as well?" Guren asked looking at the girl with buns in her hair making her look like a panda.
"Damn it Anko!" Tenten yelled as at the Dango shop Anko sneezed. "Well, I guess welcome Guren."
Coughing to interrupt, Haku raised her hand as well, blushing while doing so. "You 2. Boy you were busy. Huh, Naruto?" Tenten said.
"Alright, alright you can all have a reunion later. We have to discuss with the Hokage." Kakashi said as he effectively ended the conversation.
"Right, sorry. Well, I will see you all tomorrow then!" Tenten said as she walked out with her team before sprinting towards Ino's house to get the group together.
Knocking on the door, Kakashi walked in to find the Hokage at his desk with his pipe in his mouth. "Ah, squad 7 welcome back. I see you had a successful mission. Now then, from your reports I am to say these are our guests and person of interest?" Hizuren asked.
"Correct sir. This is Zabuza Momochi, Haku Momochi, and Guren…" Kakashi started to say before was cut off by Guren.
"Uzumaki….." Guren said before looking at everyone. "What? I don't have a last name. So, I took the one I will eventually have."
"Right, well. We are here to say mission accomplished and here are the remaining funds for the Rank increase as been sent." Kakashi said as he handed scroll over with the funds.
"Ok, so now we turn to the ladies in the room." Hizuren said as he saw Zabuza tensing. "Relax, I am just doing formalities. Neko, I need you to go get Anko here."
Smirking, Hizuren watched as Naruto groaned. He had wanted Anko to take the case, but she was gonna tease him to no end. With in 2 minutes, Anko kicked the door in began yelling. "What do you want old man? I was enjoying my dessert." That was before she saw Naruto and jumped on him. "NARUTO! I see you are finally back did you get me anything?"
"Anko, I think we will talk about that later right now the Hokage needs your attention." Naruto said as he was in a bone crushing hug.
"Hmm, oh fine. You will have to make this up to me then. Anko here. What's up old man?" Anko said letting go of Naruto.
"Anko…" Hizuren started as he looked at the young woman reaction. "These 2 women are Haku Momochi and Guren…. Uzumaki."
"Ah, new women in the group I see. My, my Guren. Taking our future husband's last name before you have even asked for permission." Anko said glaring at the girl before pulling her in. "I appreciate that in someone."
"These are under your care as temporary measures. Guren is going to need to be interrogated to have any information on our enemies can be obtained." Hizuren stated.
"I am willing to give you any information you want. I have no sympathy for Orochimaru or his group." Guren said spitting out Orochimaru's name.
"My, my you are naught. Well, I will take them to the Uzumaki compound. I feel like we will be getting along very well. Let me ask, how is my old Sensei?" Anko asked as she dragged the women out of the office.
"Now, that the headache part is taken care of. Zabuza we will be having a council meeting soon where we will discuss all information we found. Now, Kakashi, I need you to take Zabuza to Uzumaki compound so they can let him in. I need to speak to Naruto." Hizuren commanded.
Once they left, Hizuren looked at Naruto. "Naruto, we need to discuss what happened on this mission. You aren't nearly as reckless as this what happened."
"Jiji, we have much to discuss. First I did let my emotions get the better of me. I was already compromised at that point so I can not be sure if I was acting like myself or if I was under the influence of this." Naruto pulled out a couple of charred seals as well as a set that was placed on his clone.
"Where did you get that?!" Hizuren yelled. This was serious business.
"It was placed on me during my trip as well as Haku and Sakura during our fight with Gato's men. The non-charred ones were placed on a clone when I dispersed it while watching Sasuke place them on it." Naruto explained.
"Hmm…" Hizuren started. "So, here is the plan…."
Meanwhile in the Uchiha compound
Sasuke walked into the compound looking immediately Homura. Seeing him as he walked into the living room, Sasuke exploded. "You lied! He wasn't compliant at all. He even used clones to pretend to sleep. Now he knows about them. You need to fix this."
Homura was shocked. He wasn't expecting the spoiled brat to actually use them. He had now a problem that could end with both of them in prison and in the T&I. "You, stupid fool. Now we are in serious trouble. I expect you to follow my every word right now."
Sasuke was scared as Homura slowly moved closer to him. "Now, that you got us into this mess. You will need to be punished…."
Several hours later in Root Headquarters
Danzo was looking over the reports his agents brought him as he watched Homura and an unconscious Sasuke walk in. "Homura, you know you are not supposed to be here."
"I know Danzo, but you are the only one that can fix this. This brat used those seals. I placed one on him after knocking out but we need to use that eye." Homura explained. "If we don't it will drag us all down. You know they will use the Yamanaka clan to find out the truth."
"Damn, that is going to ruin so many of our plans. This will have to be used on you as will do you realize that?" Danzo was annoyed.
"Yes. Let's get this done and over with. Sasuke WAKE UP!" Danzo stated as he activated the seal causing Sasuke to awaken. "Now, Kotoamatsukami!"
Meeting next week (Week will be next chapter)
The Hokage proceeded into the council room with Naruto. Today they were going to destroy whatever shred of faith the village had with the Uchiha clan. He had wished more than anything that Itachi could have prevented all of this. Sighing, he pushed through the door. Inside the room was the entire council and Sasuke with Kakashi next to him.
"Alright, I have called this meeting to discuss a very serious matter." Hizuren started as he sat in his chair. "During squad 7 latest mission, we came in contact with 1 Zabuza Momochi and his foster daughter. Now, the requested our assistance in asylum for Haku, and requested assistance with the civil war going on. With discussing with the resistance leader, codename Red Heat, we will be sending assistance after the Chūnin Exams."
"Hokage-sama, who are we going to be sending?" Inoichi asked for most of the council members. They did not wish to be involved in a war once more.
"I will be sending some Jounin as well as some Chūnin that will not be forced to participate. However, I will make sure that this mission is done. I will be sending our Spy master as well." Hizuren stated as he knew that someone will try to sabotage the mission if he did it differently.
"Hmm, seems acceptable. However, requesting it to be volunteer based. We do not want to send our men and women that do not wish to be part of the mission being forced to." Shikaku replied to the Hokage.
"Of course. This will be a council secret. I will not allow this to be leaked. I will know if it is leaked." Hizuren unleashed his KI. "Now with that out of the way back to the mission. Haku and another named Guren have been brought into the village. They were both taken by the T&I department to investigate what they know. Ibiki you have the floor."
Ibiki walked forward. The man had personally worked with the ladies in question with Anko and Inoichi. "Hokage-sama, the information found by the team has found," Ibiki started as he flipped his notes over, prompting others as well. "that the Haku being taught by Zabuza himself after the blood wars had started in the Mist. We have confirmed several key players of the underground that have been active in our borders as well as several other Nations. We will be sending this information to our allies soon as this meeting is over."
Most of the council in the room agreed with this, however there was 1 who didn't. "Why should we share such vital information with others? With this we can gain leverage over other villages." Danzo stated as this would bring them even more power over the other villages.
"We need to bring villages together, not break them apart. Do you wish for us to have another war on our hands?" Hizuren asked Danzo.
"Of course not. This information is critical though. We can use it as bargaining chips in the future." Danzo explained leveraging the power of money in his favor.
"Or it can be used to bring down our alliances. I will not explain this again. The information will be sent out." Hizuren stated finalizing the conversation. He did not wish to have another war. "Ibiki continue."
"As for the rest of the information Haku provided, this will allow us to use as recovery places for our shinobi to rest in a semi-secured location." Ibiki concluded with his first sheet, flipping over to the second sheet. "The information from Guren has been revealing to say the least. We have confirmation that Orochimaru has been "collecting" people with Kekkei Genkais to his side. Where his main base of operation is currently unknown but we do have 3 bases which will be not in the documents here." He has spoken to the Hokage about the information and Hizuren had already sent the Anbu 2 days prior.
"With our current information we have a sighting of Lady Tsunade as well as the current fighting force of a man named Kajika. This information is vital due to the squad he commands is used for assassination missions. Currently Guren is giving us more information." Ibiki stated finishing his report.
"Where are the girls being held currently?" Homura questioned. He knew the Uchiha brat demanded them to be placed under his control.
"Currently they are residing in my compound under the watchful eyes of Anko and Yūgao." Naruto spoke up as he saw what was about to happen. "The clan protection act has already been established. If they cause any issues then it will fall on my clan for reparations."
"Impossible! They should be placed with a higher clan of standing. No offense Uzumaki, but your clan had just been revitalized and cannot expect to cover such a task." Homura stated knowing he was playing a dangerous gamble.
"I guess we will have to lead into our next topic then. Tell me elder, if I were to place an obedience seal on you or another clan head, what would be the outcome?" Naruto asked in a sickening sweet voice.
"The punishment would be removal from the council and reparations to that clan." Homura replied as he went white as a ghost.
"Oh, then explain why these were placed on myself and several of my clones during my mission." Naruto pulled out the seals that were not yet destroyed as they fell as soon as the clone dispersed. "There was only one time I had actually slept in our room that allowed such a seal to be placed on me. It took over an hour of intense chakra releasing to remove said seal which caused it to burn up and destroy itself."
"Did you happen to catch the person placing the seal on you?" Hizuren asked faking his shock knowing full well what the plan was.
There was a brief moment of pause as Naruto looked directly at Sasuke. He saw the anger in his eyes as he knew that Naruto was about to reveal. "The person placing said seals was Sasuke Uchiha. He may have been acting alone, however it is a major concern over how many seals were placed on others without our knowing."
The council was completely silent. This was big. "Hmm….. Sasuke Uchiha what do you have to say for yourself?" Hizuren asked the pale faced boy. Apparently he didn't know this was this bad of an issue.
"I….. I… I didn't know what they were! I was told they would help him raise his chakra. I even placed seals on me." Sasuke panicked he revealed seals he placed on himself to get out of trouble.
"This is very serious. Who gave you these seals?" Hizuren asked releasing some of his KI.
"It…." Sasuke started before looking at Homura. "It was my advisor sir."
There was no sound at all. Everyone's eyes were either Homura or Hizuren. The amount of killing intent being released from Hizuren made everyone realize why he was called the God of Shinobi. "Homura, what do you have to say for yourself?"
"You old fool! I will not allow you to kill me. I still have much that needs to be done for Lord Orochimaru!" Homura said before he was promptly knocked out by Hizuren before anyone can react.
"Inoichi." Hizuren said before he got a head nod from the man.
"Hidden Art: Mind Reading Jutsu" Inoichi said after doing hand signs.
Diving into Homura's mind, Inoichi was shocked at the amount of muddled memories. The last true memory he saw Homura was walking into his house, where Orochimaru was there. Homura asked him what he was doing here before he blacked out.
Backing out of his mind, Inoichi looked at the Hokage. "His mind is completely muddled. The last thing he remembers is getting attacked by Orochimaru."
"Hmm… Well, the Uchiha clearly are not at fault. We will be doing an inspection of everyone in this council." Hizuren said. Clearly this was not supposed to happen in their plan but he was going to improvise.
"We need to do this immediately. Who knows who else is attached with seals." Danzo said in a firm voice.
"If I may. I can do it quickly. With your permission Hokage." Naruto stated. He didn't want to show that he could do this already but the situation left him no choice.
"See that it is done. I will personally take responsibility." Hizuren said as he knew how Naruto removed the seals originally.
"Everyone in the room remain calm. I will need but 10 seconds of your time. I assure you no harm will come to anyone." Naruto said and he started focusing his chakra for a chakra blast that will overload any seals in the room.
'Kurama are you ready? After this they will know we are talking.' Naruto asked.
"Just do it. We will prove that we are not evil even if some of them will think stupidly." Kurama replied.
'Right.' He thought back as he felt his own and Kurama's chakra to begin to leak out of him.
Everyone watched in horror as they saw both the red and blue chakra leaking out they all tried to flee expecting the Kyuubi to become released. A council member by the name of Juro yelled out. "Hokage you fool! We are all gonna die stop this from happening."
But before they could do anything a chakra wave went out. Everyone cried out as the wave launched itself through the room. It was so powerful that it extended passed the room and through the building. The Anbu felt it and the root members felt as their seals of obedience were fried. The seals on Sasuke and Homura charred as the wave receded back to Naruto.
"Well, I would say that was productive." Hizuren said as he looked around at the shocked faces. "Now, you all know that Naruto has help with Kurama. I expect some more faith in me. Now, without anymore reasons for this meeting. I believe we should have Homura and Sasuke be moved to their compounds."
With that the Shinobi clan leads moved to exit leaving the civilian council in shock as the Anbu moved Homura and Sasuke home.
Alright I am gonna leave this hear. I wanted to introduce a new skill Naruto picked up as well as add someone people weren't expecting. I hope you enjoyed it. The next chapter is gonna be delayed. I am gonna be helping family out. Thanks again everyone for reading.