It's been a five days since the Konoha Shinobi arrived in Wave, and for the first time since they got here, neither of the Demon Brothers were within the range of Hinata's Byakugan which was slowly expanding by the day, and Shino's Kikaichu had confirmed that there was no one spying on the group. As such Shino, Naruto, Hinata and Yūgao had gone out to try and find either Gato's base or Zabuza's hideout. The Genin's stealth skills had skyrocketed with Naruto's help. Naruto took the west and south with his clones while Shino and Hinata took the east. Yūgao went north leaving Team Seven to guard Tazuna while some of Naruto's and Yūgao's clones guarded the house.

Sitting in the treetops Hinata scanned the area with her Byakugan before she paused. Using sign language she said, "I see someone at the edge of my range with High Chunin level Chakra, but there's something strange about it. It seems… cold. Perhaps it's the Hyoton user?"

"Possibly," Shino replied in the same style, "Should we investigate?"

Hinata considered for a moment, "If we do we might not be able to follow them, but we can get a little information on them."

Shino nodded, "Let us investigate then. We will send Shadow Clones in, in case they turn hostile while we remain here."

"Agreed," Hinata signed before the two made a single clone each who set off. After a couple minutes the two clones dropped to the ground and slowly made their way towards the possible Hyoton user. When they got to a clearing, they found a girl with straight black hair that went down to just past her shoulders wearing a sleeveless pink kimono with red edges. The kimono was decorated with small plum colored swirls, with a white obi around her waist tied in a bow and a pair of light brown sandals with black straps. The girl was collecting flowers and herbs and gently placing them in a woven basket.

As the two approached the girl subtly stiffened as if preparing for combat, and looked up revealing a choker around her neck but the two Konoha Genin couldn't tell what color it was due to how dark the item was was and because the girl was kneeling in the shade of the trees, "Hello," Hinata said with a small wave, "Wasn't expecting anyone to be out alone with what's been happening in Wave."

The girl's face softened as she relaxed and she gave the two a small smile, "The thugs don't come this far into the woods preferring to stay near the city," She explained as she went back to picking herbs, "That allows me to live in relative ease for the moment. What about you? Why are you this far from the city?"

"Simply taking a walk and enjoying the air," Shino explained the girl looking up and raising an eye at his monotone voice, "Is something the matter?"

The girl tilted her head, "Do you always speak in a monotone?"

Shino nodded, "I find it… troublesome to let emotions enter my voice and possibly cloud the meaning of my words."

The girl nodded, "I suppose I can understand that."

"Would you like a little help?" Hinata asked getting a smile in return.

"If you wouldn't mind," The girl replied, "I'm looking mostly for medical herbs. My father was injured a while back and while he's almost healed it is always good to have some spare medicine."

"If I may ask, what is your name?" Shino inquired as the two Genin joined in gathering the herbs, "I am called Shino and my teammate is Hinata."

"Haku," The girl replied, "If I may ask, are you two Shinobi?" Haku then motioned to the headbands around Shino's forehead and Hinata's neck.

"Indeed," Shino replied, "We are proud Genin of Konohagakure. And you? Have you ever wanted to be a Shinobi?"

Haku gave a small shrug, "I am unsure. I have heard many conflicting stories about Shinobi… And with what I've heard about the Bloodline Purges going on in The Land of Water… It doesn't paint Shinobi in the best light."

"Not everyone is like the people who's causing those purges," Hinata said, "Please don't judge all of us on the actions of a few."

Haku paused for a moment before she gave the two what Hinata felt was the first genuine smile they'd see, "Thank you. That is a relief to know," A few minutes later she checked her basket and gave a small nod before standing up, "Thank you for helping gather medicinal herbs. This will help my father greatly."

"You are welcome Haku," Shino replied as he adjusted his glasses.

"I have one question though. Do you have someone precious to you?" Seeing the Shinobi's curious looks Haku clarified, "I believe we are only truly strong when we have someone precious to protect."

"We do," Hinata said as images of her sister Hanabi, Naruto, Shino and Yūgao-Sensei flashed through her mind while Shino nodded his agreement, "Many of our friends do."

Haku gave the two a smile that seemed to illuminate her features, "I am glad. Perhaps we shall see each other again before you leave Wave," Giving a small wave Haku then turned and walked away heading north, while the Genin headed south Hinata's Byakugan blazing. After the two had left the clearing Hinata nodded and the two clones dispersed.

"That was definitely the Hyoton user," Hinata signed to Shino, "Just before our clones burst, she made and entered a mirror made of ice."

"Let us return and inform the others," Shino replied and the two dashed off back to Tazuna's house. When they arrived Hinata once more saw that neither of the Demon Brother's were around, making the two frown. Where were the two ex-Kirigakure Chunin? Entering the house they quickly found Naruto's and Yūgao-Sensei's clones and explained what happened.

Upon finishing, Yūgao-Sensei nodded, "Good. You gave out very little sensitive information and got at least a little information on this Haku, even if she was equally on guard. This Haku is most likely one of if not the last remaining member of Kirigakure's Yuki Clan, and was taken in by Zabuza. The question is why. From everything I've heard about Zabuza he's not the not the type of person to take Haku in out of the good of his heart," She then stayed silent for a few moments as she pondered the situation, "Perhaps it was simply because the Hyoton Bloodline is a very powerful ability. Especially in places with high levels of natural water like the Lands of Water and Wave."

"She also called Zabuza 'father'," Naruto pointed out, "Meaning that is either part of their normal cover, or Zabuza found her when she was a child."

"She also said Zabuza was almost fully healed," Shino stated, "As such we can expect him to make his move soon. The question is where and when will he strike?"

Yūgao was silent as Naruto said, "Chances are he won't attack the house. He's old enough to know at least a few stories of my Clan's skill with Fuinjutsu. Sadly I haven't been able to put any traps on the bridge due to needing to let all of Tazuna's friends help… what few are sticking around to help at least."

"So the bridge is still a possible combat zone," Hinata pondered, "So we have one Elite Jonin, one possible Elite Chunin, and two Chunin level combatants who are guaranteed to appear in the final confrontation."

"From what we know of Gato he's also likely to betray Zabuza so he can collect on the man's bounty instead of paying him," Shino stated, "But unless we get proof of this betrayal, we cannot use it to have Zabuza cancel his side of the contract."

Yūgao nodded, "Naruto make another clone and have the original you redouble his efforts."

"Got it Sensei!" Naruto said quickly creating and dispelling a new clone.

"Now that we have an idea on the level of our last combatant, we'll be able to make a plan when Asuma returns," Yūgao said with a small smile.


Zabuza listened to Haku recounting her encounter with the Konoha Shinobi as she coated his wounds in a medical cream while she channeled Medical Chakra simultaneously. When Haku finished he grunted "They didn't give much away… must be well trained. At least we can confirm that they're Hyuga and Aburame. Only the Hyuga have those pale eyes reminiscent of a full moon without being blind as for the Aburame… well. They're almost as good at hiding their emotions as most Hyuga."

"If I may ask Zabuza-Sama," Haku inquired, "Why did you tell the Demon Brothers to no longer spy on the Konoha Shinobi?"

"We were getting no new intel," Zabuza grunted annoyed, "They couldn't hear anything that went on in the house and even when some of those brats talked outside they got nothing apart from the dog doing something that shocked the non-Inuzuka. The only thing that proved is that one of the Konoha Shinobi has a high level of Fuinjutsu just proving me right in that we shouldn't attack the house…" His small frown turned into a feral grin, his shark-like teeth glinting in the candle light, "So if Gato's thugs move on the house they'll get nothing but embarrassment. Too bad we won't be in the area to see it as the bastard will most likely send his thugs there when we're fighting the Shinobi."

"So what are they doing?" Haku inquired.

"Meizu is off getting an up to date Bingo Book incase it has new information on Yūgao's team and Gōzu is training on one of the more isolated islands of Wave," Zabuza stated, "The Bingo Book we have claims that her Rookie Genin took on the Gekiryū Brothers. I simply want to have that confirmed. If it is, we might have to change our plans. Those dumbasses were on a similar level to Gōzu and Meizu."

"So we're on the back foot… have been since the reinforcements arrived," Haku sighed, getting a nod from Zabuza.

"Realistically we'll only have one more shot at this assassination," Zabuza sighed, "God fucking damnit I hate this kind of job."

"What should we do, Zabuza-Sama?" Haku inquired.

Zabuza tilted his head to the side and thought, "If you can get a shot off, you could take him out with your senbon but the odds are low that you'll get the shot. Gōzu and Meizu gave it a good shot but the Uchiha and Inuzuka managed to shut them down completely by the Uchiha sticking their chain to a tree while Dog Boy used fire coated claws to hold off the brothers after they detached the chain."

"And it is unlikely that Asuma and Yūgao will give you a chance to kill our Target," Haku pondered.

Zabuza groaned, "This mission is a huge pain in the ass."

"I can agree to that," Meizu said as he entered the room and tossed the plain dark blue book to Zabuza, "The new bingo book confirmed that Yūgao's team took down the Gekiryū Brothers. Have to admit I'm impressed. Last time Gōzu and I fought those bastards the battle ended in a draw. Then again those two were generally tougher than Gōzu and I, even if their teamwork is shit."

Zabuza flipped through the book and while none of the Genin had entries yet, Yūgao's entry did confirm that her team defeated the two Chunin, but apart from that there was nothing new, "Alright… Haku I want you and the Demon Brothers to take on the Genin. Disable as many as you can before going for the old man. I'll distract the two Jonin. They'll want to protect the bridge as if it's damaged they'll have to stay longer so I doubt we'll see another of the Uzumaki's stronger techniques. I doubt I'll be able to beat the two, but I should be able to buy enough time for you to take the old man out."

"And if we fail?" Meizu asked.

"Then we fail," Zabuza shrugged, "It's a pain but it's happened before it'll happen again. As long as we make it out alive then no matter what happens on this mission we win."


Gato was scowling. It's almost been a week since the Bridge Builder and Konoha Invaders arrived and Zabuza had only made ONE attempt to kill the old fool, "Zōri, how goes gathering more men?"

The Ronin gave a dark smirk, "Rather well. We're unfortunately getting more of the real trash than anyone worth a damn but they'll make good cannon fodder at least."

"And how many have arrived?" Gato inquired.

"About… six hundred?" Waraji replied as he scratched his chin, "So we've got about a thousand men ready to take out the Shinobi."

"Good," Gato nodded, "Once we get word that Zabuza is making his move, send word for the men to gather. Afterwards I want you two to go and kidnap the fool's daughter and grandson. It always pays to have a backup plan. Once you have them, take them to one of the warehouses. Put the brat in chains. We can sell him off for labor. As for his mother… well. We already went over that, didn't we?" The three men chuckled darkly. Hopefully Zabuza would make his move soon. Gato was beginning to lose the last of his patience. The sooner the old fool was dead the sooner he could declare that Wave was truly his!


Two days later Asuma got everyone together, "Alright. It's been a week since we got here. If Zabuza's fully healed he'll attack soon."

"Let's just get to the part where we go over the plan and stop wasting time," Shikamaru sighed, "You and Yūgao-Sensei will distract Zabuza if possible leaving the Demon Brothers and Haku to us."

"Lazyass, Dog Breath and I will take on the Demon Brothers," Sasuke said, "While Deadlast, Bug Boy and Wires will deal with Haku."

"Wires?" Hinata asked with a raised eyebrow, "What kind of code name is that," Sasuke just shrugged.

"Poor naming skills aside," Shino stated, getting a scowl from the resident Uchiha, "Are we to capture or kill our targets?"

Asuma and Yūgao thought for a few moments, "I'd say go for capture if possible," Yūgao said, "While the chances of it are slim we might be able to get them to join Konoha, if not then Ibiki and Anko can always get some useful info out of them."

"Meanwhile my clones and some of Shino's Kikaichu will be here in case Gato tries something," Naruto stated, the three civilians shifting slightly at the mention of Shino's hive. They understood that Shino was in no danger and his family had done this for generations so it was safe but the mere thought of the hive was still uncomfortable for them, "I've already changed the majority of the traps to capture and hinder intruders, while the lethal traps will activate to anyone not keyed to them who has Chunin Level Chakra."

"So we're about as prepared as we can be," Kiba said. He then sent Tazuna and his family a fanged grin, "Don't worry. Once the fight's over you'll have your island back!"

"Yeah!" Naruto cheered, "One way or another you'll get your home back! After that it'll just take time and everyone working together to get it back on its feet!"

Tazuna nodded, "And I can't thank you enough! Not just for helping now but even for accepting the job after it was revealed I lied. You have all been doing a Super job so far! And once the bridge is complete and Gato's dead it'll be up to us to see that Wave is made not just as good as it was before but better!"

"Yeah!" Inari cheered, "Gramps and I will fix it all just you watch!"

Tazuna burst out laughing as he ruffled Inari's hair, "That's the spirit!"


The Shinobi and Tazuna left the house and headed towards the bridge, each of the Shinobi ready for combat. The day before Naruto had sent clones around to tell the other workers not to show up for a few days as they expected trouble. When they arrived they found Zabuza, the Demon Brothers and who they thought was Haku wearing a forest green jacket with white trimming over a Kirigakure pinstriped outfit that stopped just below her knees, a brown sash that was so long it could wrap around her waist twice and still hang off her like a pair of flowing tails and wooden sandals. Covering her face was a white mask with a red swirl and wave pattern at the bottom and the symbol of Kirigakure at the top.

Asuma tilted his head, "A Kirikagure's Hunter-Nin's mask? Did you kill the person or your associate Zabuza?"

"I've killed my fair number of Hunter-Nin, but that specific one… I didn't even lay a finger on them," Zabuza grinned now dressed in a sleeveless blackshirt and matching black pants and navy blue wrist and leg warmers along with white bandages over his lower face like before. He then cricked his neck, "Now then, I don't think talking will do us any good since you won't give me the old man… Let's just get to the fun part shall we?" He then readied his great blade while Asuma and Yūgao readied their weapons before the three Jonin vanished as the Demon Brothers and Genin of Team Six charged Naruto leaving some Clones behind to guard Tazuna. The Brothers went around the charging Genin, the pair of Chunin's large clawed gauntlets clashing with Sasuke's kunai and Kiba's metal clad claws. Moments later Zabuza activated the Hidden in the Mist Jutsu filling the area with fog with the majority of the fog on the bridge leaving the edge relatively clear.

Moments after Naturo used a Gale Palm Jutsu to push the mist back Haku went through hand signs before calling out, "Hyōton: Swallow Snow Storm!" She then threw out a cluster of twelve icy senbon each of them then morphing into the form of a bird in flight which much to Team Six's surprise turned mid flight to home in on them. Hinata threw out her arms, three wires shooting out from each glove and with her Water Chakra tried to manipulate the wires to cut down the icy birds, getting four in the process.

Naruto used his mother's Katana, gripping its crimson cloth covered hilt tightly as he channeled Wind Chakra to it and lashed out destroying four more birds that got too close. Shino flong out an arm, his silvery Kikaichu shooting out destroying the last four birds before returning to him, "Secret Technique," Shino intoned, "Earth Carapus Armor: Fifty Percent," Dark green insects swarmed out of his coak, coating his arms, legs and parts of his torso making the same chitinous armor he'd used when taking out the bandit camp lead by Zishi. The body armor protecting his vital areas.

Haku jumped back releasing another flurry of senbon which the three easily deflected. Seeing this Haku went through more hand signs causing six javelins made of ice to form before launching them at the three.

Nartuo and Shino moved forward destroying the javelins with quick strikes while Hinata leapt off Naruto's back shot her wires forward which latched onto the bridge before whipping her arms back shooting herself forward in an attempt to slam her knee into Haku but the Hyoton User made a shell of ice around her which shattered upon impact revealing Haku had vanished using a Substitution. Hinata backlipped out of the way of Haku who tried to skewer her from above with an icy spear which shattered upon impacting the ground. The icy shards flew towards Hinata as they took the form of kunai.

Hanata jumped back her wires coiling around her as a light shell of Lightning Chakra formed over the Hyuga causing the ice kunai to shatter on impact. With Haku's focus on Hinata, Shino and Naruto shot forward, with their fists cocked back. Haku formed a pair of icy gauntlets and met the two's charge. As the three fought for dominance, ice began crawling over Naruto's and Shino's arms letting Haku pull back leaving the gauntlets to slowly shrink as more and more ice covered the Genin before she leapt over the pair but had to use the Substitution Jutsu leaving another empty shell of ice when Hinata crossed her arms trying to cut Haku into places with Lightning coated wires.

The icy prison shattered as Naruto overloaded the Tree Walking exercise leaving him and Shino free and the three Konoha Genin leapt back and stared down Haku, "I must admit I am impressed," Haku stated as she looked at her three opponents, "It is not often you find rookie Genin who are this competent."

"Comes from all our hard work," Naruto replied, "But we already know who you are, Haku. Why the mask?"

"I have my reasons," Haku replied as she went through much to Team Six's surprise, one handed hand signs. A different series with each hand, "Hyoton Clone Jutsu. Hyoton: Wall Breaker Jutsu," Two copies of Haku appeared, and charged engaging the Genin. Haku stayed back and carefully took aim as she tried to sense her target's position through the fog. The moment she had a clear shot the frozen ballista bolt flew at high speeds through the fog, a small smirk hidden behind the mask. With this the job would be complete and the needless fighting would end.


With the Genin of Team Seven, Kiba and Sasuke held off the Demon Brothers while Shikamaru switched between using his bow and his family's Shadow Jutsu by sealing and unsealing his bow from the black glove on his right hand, "You brats are getting annoying!" Meizu growled as he once more locked claws with Kiba.

"I could say the same to you old man!" Kiba snarked as Akamaru slashed at the Chunin's legs with claws surrounded by wind forcing Meizu to jump back.

"Old?! You son of a bitch we're in our twenties!" Meizu growled and despite the large gauntlet blitzed through five hand signs, "Water Release: Twin Wild Water Wave Jutsu!" Water condensed into two spheres before releasing two large high pressure streams of water aimed at Kiba.

"Technically correct," Kiba chuckled as he leapt back avoiding the attack and flashed through his own hand signs, "Lightning Release: Lightning Wolf Jutsu!" A large amount of static electricity started sparking around Kiba before jumping off and condensing into the form of a wolf a little bigger than Akamaru.

"That's your Jutsu?" Meizu chuckled, "An electric puppy?"

"Oy. I'm working on it, Old Man," Kiba snarked before he smirked, "Ready Akamaru?"

"Water Release!" Akamaru called making Meizu's eyes go wide in shock.

"The fucking dog can use talk and use Jutsu?!" Meizu yelled.

"It can WHAT?!" Gōzu gasped glancing away from his fight with Sasuke, giving the Uchiha a small opening which he gladly took to slash at the Chunin's arm making Gōze take a hasty retreat.

"Watter Needles!" Opening his mouth Akamaru's shot out streams of water needles at Meizu who was too shocked to dodge however the needles burst before making contact covering him in water.

"Gah! What is this a shower?" Meizu asked before looking up at the now grinning wolf pup made of electricity, "... Ah fuck." The electric pup charged forward only for one of the spare metal beams being thrown through it dispersing the Jutsu. Gōzu then came flying through the fog and rolled on the ground with Sasuke following Sharingan blazing, his right eye now having two tomoe.

"Lightning Release: Thunderbird Dart Jutsu!" Sasuke then spat out several small balls of electricity at the downed Chunin who countered with a flurry of shuriken. When the two barrages met it created several flashes of light blinding the four humans and canine nearby. While the five combatants were distracted an arrow shot past and stuck into the bridge's railing.

"What the hell?! I can't move!" Meizu grunted as he tried to force his body to move.

"Neither can I!" Gōzu grunted, "... ah shit. We got caught by the Nara."

"Shadow Possession Jutsu… complete," Shikamaru sighed as he glanced at his teammates, a slight sheen coming from the thin wire attaching a sealing tag sticking out of his pocket to the notch of the arrow he'd shot, "You two know what to do."

As one the two Konoha Genin said, "Lightning Style: Knockout Palm Jutsu!" placing their hands on the Demon Brother's gauntlet's they send a quick high voltage shock though the two Chunin and due to both the mist making them damp and Akamaru's previous water Jutsu both Chunin screamed in pain before fainting but while they all were distracted a large bolt of ice shot past them as if fired by a ballista.

"Shit!" Shikamaru cursed as he dove out of the way, the bolt continuing on until it pierced one of the Naruto Clones and Tazuna, the two who'd just been skewered looked shocked for a moment before identical fox-like grins appeared and they burst into smoke.


"What?!" Haku gasped, "I don't… You," Haku then turned to look at Naruto who had his fox-like grin in full force, "Clever. Very clever."

"Thank you!" Naruto replied making a clone who did a theatrical bow before bursting, "Now do you want to continue this fight?"

"I…" Haku started only to be interrupted.

"Well now! It seems you can't even kill a single man correctly!" An obnoxious voice said bringing all combat come to a halt and look at the small man with brown hair wearing an expensive black suit at the head of a large group of thugs each one chuckling and wielding a weapon, "I would have liked the fight to go on a little longer but with the old fool not here there's no point."

"Not here?" Zabuza asked, panting slightly from trying to keep up with two S-Rank Shinobi, "The hell do you mean?"

"It was a Shadow Clone Zabuza-Sama," Haku stated, "One that took the form of the target."

"So much for the Demon of the Bloody Mist! To be fooled by a brat!" Gato laughed, "Well boy's? What do you think we should do with em?"

"KILL EM!" All the thugs roared but before they could do anything they heard a cackling as Naruto finished a long string of hand signs.

"Hey Zabuza!" Naruto called over his shoulder.

"What do you want, brat? Can't you see we've got a bug to squish?" Zabuza spat, readying himself for a new battle. Gripping the hilt of his highly damaged sword.

"I believe you mean… parasite," Shino replied an angered buzzing coming from him.

"Bet I can take out the army with a single Jutsu!" Naruto replied with his fox-like growing slightly.

"A Genin like you? Kid if you do that without using Shadow Clones my squad and I will join the Leaf," Zabuza scoffed but that only made Naruto's cackle intensify.

"Then you can tell everyone that Naruto Uzumaki, the son of Kushina Uzumaki was the one to bring ya!" Naruto cheered, making Zabuza's eyes go wide.

"You're The Red Death's brat?!" He yelled in shock

Slamming his bleeding palm on the ground Naruto yelled, "This is gonna be fun! SUMMONING JUTSU!" An explosion of smoke surrounded Naruto as two glowing red eyes could be seen through the billowing tower of smoke.

"Did he just…" Asuma asked as a three story tall form could slowly be seen with nine large tails swaying in the wind.

"Is that the Kami Damned Kyubi?!" Zabuza gasped but there was something odd. There was no killing intent filling the air. No malice, no… nothing. Just the blond brat cackling before a second feminine voice joined him.

"It's… female?" Yūgao muttered, "The Kyubi's not female…"

"Behold!" Naruto cheered, spreading his arms wide as the smoke was dispersed in a burst of wind, the large golden fox standing proud with a huge teeth filled grin, the large vulpine staring down the army of thugs, "The Leader of the Fox Clan! Tamamo-no-Mae!"

"Oh it has been years since I've had this much free space!" Tamamo sighed before giving the thugs and Gato a malicious grin. The large vixen then let out a dark chuckle making the thugs and Gato unanimously take a few steps back in fear. ALl of them too terrified to speak at what to them was the Kyubi-no-Kitsune itself staring them down, "And an all you can eat buffet! Naruto, you give Aunti the BEST Welcome Gifts!"

"I aim to please!" Naruto cackled, as Tamamo slightly widened her stance nine tails spread wide before she let out a small roar as her tails pulsed with power and as one the thugs fell to the ground like puppets with their strings cut, eyes staring out but seeing nothing but from their slow breathing it was clear they were still alive.

Hearing his army collapse Gato officially shat himself and one of Naruto's clones who had been hiding in the foliage the entire time appeared behind the would-be tyrant holding his wakizashi to the Crime Lord's throat, "And with that… I'd say this mission's just about over!"

Tamamo burst out laughing as she leapt off the bridge and landed on the water below while Naruto who'd leapt off landed on the bridge, "Naruto you once more live up to your title of the Prankster King of Konoha! That was masterfully done!"

"Thank you, thank you. I do try my best!" Naruto said with more theatrical bowing before turning to Zabuza, "So Zabuza. About that bet."

Asuma and Yūgao looked to Zabuza who was face palming, "So this is why Sensei warned me when betting against an Uzumaki. FINE! If I didn't I just know you'll somehow bother me until I agreed anyway! Damn Uzumaki stubbornness."

Asuma pulled out a cigarette, lit it and took a deep pull, "And this went from one of the most annoying A-Rank missions I've ever been on… to one that'll give me one of the most annoying headaches whenever I look back on it. Pops is going to lose even more hair from the report."

"You're telling me," Zabuza grunted, "I just got tricked by a fucking Genin! None of the other Seven Swordsmen would ever let me live this down if they found out."

"So then," Tamamo said as she moved to the shore and sat down. Her large grin never leaving, "I believe a proper set introductions are in order."


While all this was happening back at Tazuna's house Naruto's clones were keeping an eye on the two paths that connected Tazuna's house to the shore. Tazuna sat with his family in the dining room, Inari constantly glancing at his hunting crossbow that was sitting on the table, his quiver of bolts tied to his belt.

Just over an hour after the Shinobi and the disguised clone left, they heard two loud yells of shock. Looking out the window towards the windmill Naruto's clone smirked, "Fell to the first trap… I'd be insulted if this wasn't so hilarious."

Carefully making their way to the window Tazuna, Inari and Tsunami looked out… to see Zōri and Waraji hanging upside down by their legs from a tree. Their katana's on the ground with Zōri's pants at his ankles, "A twist to the good old snare trap with some extra Fuinjutsu," Naruto chuckled, "The wonder of Seals in the hands of a prankster!"


Author's Notes:

I finally introduced the leader of the Fox Summons! Tamamo-no-Mae. Believe me I have been waiting for this! I hope the full reveal was worth the wait.

As for the fight with Haku, I didn't want to rely on her Demonic Ice Mirrors. I might go back in the future to make it a bit longer/show off more original Ice Jutsu but for now I'm satisfied with this

As for the Genjutsu on Hiruzen. The shock Shibi gave him in chapter 1 broke it, however Danzo does not know about this and as he's the only one who knew about that Genjutsu, there wasn't really a good place to put how it broke.