(Chapter 39: Crashing of Waves: Part 2)

With little time to waste with the threat of Gato apparent and Kakashi's S.O.S for help being heard loud in clear, Kazushi's team heads out toward Wave with the utmost immediacy. Both to assist Kakashi's team with their client now turned target of Gato's machinations to maintain his foothold in Wave Country, as well as to potentially fell him and claim the Splash Plate for Naruto.


(January 11th,998 S.E, 2:41 Pm, Wave Country)

It would be nearly 6 in the evening as Team Kazushi had made it to Wave Country in record speed with the assistance of Naruto and Mewtwo, the latter of whom had used their immense psychic powers to help transport them to their location.

"Thanks again for the assist Mewtwo, this was a big help." Naruto thanked the legendary Pokemon

"Of course, Naruto. I am always happy to assist you, all you need to do is call for me." Mewtwo said their androgynous voice gentle despite the terrifying psychic power they wielded

"No problem at all, and I'll make sure to call you later so we can hang out." Naruto told Mewtwo

"That is very much appreciated. I do enjoy spending time with you, as I will admit you are one of the most fascinating humans I have met in my lifetime." Mewtwo replied having enjoyed Naruto's company whenever possible

"Thanks for the compliment, but I gotta peace out for now. We got people to help out and all that." Naruto said back to the massively powerful psychic Pokemon

"Then I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor. I have no doubt that you and your companions will succeed." Mewtwo said before soaring off into the skies in a streak of brilliant indigo

"Is everyone good to keep going?" Naruto questioned

"Yeah, I'm good. I'll just need a moment after moving that fast." Sakura answered back

"Oh come on, it wasn't that bad. I mean you guys should be used to moving super fast, with all the times I teleport us places." Naruto said having grown more than accustomed to moving at incredible speeds

"Instant teleportation is one thing, Naruto. However, moving at speeds that I cannot even comprehend at the moment is an entirely different one." Sasuke said as his head was still spinning from flying at high-hypersonic speeds

"Whatever…Anyways, what do we do now?" Naruto questioned

"For now we take a 28-minute break to let everyone collect themselves, and do gear checks to make sure that we are all good with everything. After that, Naruto can lock onto Kakashi's signature and teleport us to his location. That sound good with the 3 of you?" Kazushi told her genin who nodded yes

"Good, now let's get too it. We're burning the little daylight we've got left." Kazushi said as she looked at the heavily clouded skies above

From there, Team Kazushi took that moment to collect themselves and make sure that they had everything good to go, once they did and their break was over; did all 3 of them grab onto Naruto who after spending said time locking in on Kakashi's aura signature; had the quartet teleported off and away. Which was why in the span of seconds a battered and bandaged Kakashi who was taking some time to himself after having to give the twins a what for, for trying to go in half-cocked against Zabuza was sitting beside himself enjoying some peace and quiet…at least until Kazushi and her genin appeared out of seemingly nowhere.
"Yeeesh, Kakashi. You really aren't looking too hot aren't ya?" Kazushi said to a startled Kakashi

"How did you even get here so fast, and past all of Gato's men without being detected?" Kakashi questioned still stunned by their sudden appearance

"Naruto." Was the collective answer of Sasuke, Sakura and Kazushi

"I know I should be surprised by his abilities. But after this mission, I am too mentally exhausted to even ask or care." Kakashi said weary still from his bout against Zabuza and dealing with the twins

"Alright, since we're already here. You might as well fill me in, on just exactly what we're up against…Naruto get to work on healing Kakashi, Sasuke and Sakura go in the house and make sure everythings' on the up and up." Kazushi ordered of her genin

"Gotcha Kazu/Kazushi-sensei/As you wish Kazushi-sensei." Were the responses of her genin

"So how bad is everything really? I got the general gist of it from that scroll Sai sent me, but I want to know just how far in deep we really are." Kazushi asked as Naruto began using Heal Pulse and Aromatherapy to start healing Kakashi back to 100%

"As it stands, Zabuza Momochi is much stronger than I initially thought. That man is far closer too an S-rank than A-rank, than I had thought." Kakashi said as he felt his wounds began to close up

"So you underestimated him, and he gave you the run around for it?" Kazushi questioned her fellow jonin

"Not just myself, but the twins as well. They tried to rush him after he managed to catch me in a Water Prison jutsu with a few clones of his. Needless to say it didn't turn out too well for either of them." Kakashi answered back

"How bad did it go? I have a good feeling that went more south than Pervy-Sage trying to see Granny Tsunade naked when she's drunker than a skunk." Naruto queried

"Mizore had her blade shattered and suffered a nasty gut wound, on top of nearly being disarmed had it not been for Sai's intervention. Toshiro on the otherhand tried to use the 9 tails to hit him with an amped Rasengan, but given that Zabuza is a master of the Silent Killing art. He was able to punish him for his aggressiveness towards him, and had it not been for the 9 tails constantly healing him he would have died within minutes." Kakashi responded

"Then how did you guys even beat him then? Since it sounds like he was giving you guys the business." Naruto further asked while continuing to heal Kakashi of his wounds and clear him of any possible infections in his wounds

"After Sai convinced Mizore to finally work with him, instead of trying to prove herself a better swordswoman than Zabuza. They were able to work together long enough for me to escape the Water Prison jutsu…From there I was able to hit him with a Chidori, although with his being stronger than I had anticipated was able to angle it away with his sword so that it wouldn't be as lethal as intended." Kakashi told them

"However, before I could capture him or deal the finishing blow. What I could only assume was his partner had interceded and used ice jutsu to create a diversion for them to escape…I would have followed after them, but my injuries and Tazuna being our client to priority. So we retreated back to his home for me to recover." Kakashi continued in his condensed version of events

"And where are the twin idiots at? I think someone should have a word with them about being glory-hogging jackasses" Kazushi questioned on said jinchuuriki's whereabouts'

"I sent them off to help Tazuna's men with the construction of the bridge. It was the very least they could do after their reckless behavior left Tazuna exposed, and almost had him killed if Sai wasn't on standby…Honestly, if it was in my power to do so I would have those two dropped from the shinobi program entirely." Kakashi said sourly at how it was only by the grace of God that Tazuna didn't die

"And how bad is the bridge builder hurt?" Kazushi questioned

"Luckily, Sai and myself were able to prevent anything serious. However, he is suffering from a few slashing wounds and a broken arm from the encounter." Kakashi informed them of the wounds Tazuna sustained thanks to the twins recklessness in trying to single-handedly fight Zabuza

"At the very least the guy's in one piece…Naruto, after your done with Kakashi, I want you to go to wherever Tazuna is at and get to work on healing him. I want our mark to be at full health instead of a hot mess." Kazushi told her cousin who had just finished healing Kakashi

"Gotcha, Kazu. Also, you should be at 100% now, Kakashi. I would say give 2 or so days of staying off your feet for a bit; before you can start training." Naruto said as Kakashi was now fully healed and smelling of peach trees and apple blossoms

"Thank you, Naruto, I appreciate the help. Also, why do I now smell so good?" Kakashi thanked the superhuman blonde

"Just a side effect of my healing techniques is all. But other than that I'm gonna make like a banana and split!" Naruto said before using his super-speed to run off and heal Tazuna

"Anything else I should be aware of, Kakashi?" Kazushi asked her fellow jonin

"Other than this place being rendered destitute thanks to Gato's foothold. The thugs he has swarming this area like a hornets' nest, are decently strong. I would say anywhere from low to nearly high-grade Chunin in overall power." Kakashi told the Wood Release user

"However, the biggest threat that I could sense with my Sharingan was Gato himself from the citadel he hides in…I do not know what he has on him, but whatever it is almost is equal to a tailed beast on raw power alone...No wonder the people here fear him, I would too if I were in their shoes." Kakashi added

While the son of the White Fang wasn't a sensor by any means, he was able to accurately assess thanks to his Sharingan that the major threat to Tazuna beyond Zabuza and his accomplice was the business tycoon himself. Seeing as how from what he felt even over all the way in the guest rooms of Tazuna's home was the constantly oppressive weight and strength that Gato constantly emitted to the point where he himself felt like he was drowning in the undertow of a raging hurricane.

"Yeah, I could feel it too, Kakashi. That sack of shit may be a shady as shit buisness guy, but he's definitely got some firepower under him for sure." Kazushi replied having used her sensory powers to feel out how strong Gato was and suffice to say she wasn't disappointed

"Honestly, I'm almost doubting whether or not to use my Mangekyou Sharingan should we face him…The sort of power he has feels completely alien to anything I have ever felt or seen." Kakashi said having felt the almost eldritch energies that Gato commanded

"Well, luckily even if we do face him. We're pretty stacked for heavy-hitters, since we have yourself, me, and Naruto around to kick his shit in. And while I would say those twin idiots would count, they ain't even shit enough for me to bust out one of my Venom Dragons." Kazushi said confident of their ability to take down Gato

"For our sake and the sake of everyone in Wave, I hope your right." Was Kakashi's only response

"Of course I'm right, Kakashi. Now come on, let's head inside and let you rest up a bit." Kazushi said as she helped a wobbly-legged Kakashi to his feet to head in for the day


(3 days later, January 14th, 998 S.E, Tazuna's House, 7:05 Pm)

It would be a few nights later into a foggy January evening as almost everyone was in attendance eating dinner at the bridge builders house, the exceptions being the twin jinchuuriki who in their continued antagonization of Team Kazushi and more often than not Naruto instead of guarding Tazuna; were put in 'time out' by Kazushi as punishment.

"Thank you again for helping me with dinner tonight, Naruto. Everything turned out really well." Tsunami thanked the superhuman blonde

"Not a problem at all mam, I figured that since we're going to be here for a good while to help out. That it wouldn't hurt if I pulled my fair share while my friends, sensei and I are here." Naruto said as he finished his plate of food

"But I do have to ask one thing. Was it really necessary to do that to my son? I know he was acting out of line for what he'd said earlier. But he is still a child, and I think that you two could have gone a bit more easy on him." Tsunami asked in seeing what they'd done with Inari as overboard

"He might be a kid, but he was running his mouth about how we couldn't be Gato, and that we essentially weren't shit like a grown-ass man. So as far as I'm concerned he got what was coming to him." Sakura answered back as she continued to eat her curry

"Honestly, he's lucky that all I did was knock his teeth out, and help Naruto tie him to a tree for a couple hours in his undies, and splash him with hot water for shits and giggles. If this was anybody else, it wouldn't have gone so well." Sakura further spoke

"...Should I want to know what worse she would've done to Inari?" Tsunami asked Kazushi semi nervously

"Unless you want to have nightmares about it for the next week, then no you don't. Trust me when I say that Naruto and Sakura's capacity for causing pain and terror is almost unmatched. So if anything what they did to him was honestly pretty light." Kazushi said knowing that those two could've done much worse to the boy

"If those two call that going easy on him. Then I do not want to know what you would have done, if you hadn't." Tazuna said feeling a shiver go down his spine as Naruto and Sakura turned towards him

"Would you like for us to give you a demonstration old man, we'd be more than happy/excited to show you what we can do." Both Sakura and Naruto said in an eerie almost blood-curdling unison

"No…No, I think I'm fine." Was Tazuna's quick reply

"That's what we thought." Both Naruto and Sakura said once again in eerie unison

'I swear to God those two are terrifying. Once everything settles down, and the bridge is built. I think I'm gonna have a church built, because those two are monsters.' Tazuna said to himself having not dared shit-talk Sakura or Naruto due to the constant feeling of terror they emitted

"Barring my teammates acting like chaotic gremlins. What is our plans for handling Gato's men, Zabuza, and even Gato himself?" Sasuke questioned

"First things first, a head-on engagement is out of the question. We are outnumbered and there is too many factors that could go against us if we did. That is why we are going to play things our way, and fight dirty." Kakashi answered back

"What do you have in mind, Kakashi?" Kazushi questioned with interest

"We are going to do this in stages, seeing as how with the potential threat that Gato himself poses. On top of Zabuza and his accomplice roaming are going to do a combination of divide and conquer, as well as shock and awe/ambush tactics." Kakashi replied as he focused fully in knowing they were going to have to wage full-on guerilla warfare in order to get the job done swiftly and efficiently

"The first stage will be having Kazushi's genin eliminate the main bulk of Gato's forces. We will need them taken out as quickly as possible to do what needs to be done for the next phase of our mission to work. So whatever it is that the 3 of you have to do, to take out Gato's men, then do so." Kakashi further spoke in seeing everything as fair game for what they needed to do

"Are you sure about wanting us to go full fuckery? Because if we do, then a whole lot of people are gonna get obliterated." Sakura asked the silver-haired jonin

"Absolutely. We need to draw out Gato as quickly as possible so that he will be as riled up and off-guard as possible. So whatever needs to be done in order to take out his men, as quickly as possible then do it." Kakashi answered back

"Look at it this way you guys, we get to go more buck-wild than a drunk Kurenai at a frat party. Since that skank would go fucking nuts for a bottle of liquor, if you know what I'm saying' " Naruto said getting a snicker from even Sasuke at the almost ludicrous analogy

"Normally, I would get onto you for such a thing. However, even I must admit that that was a good one." Sasuke said unable to help himself from chuckling at the jab toward the illusionist

"And what about the twin idiots? Because, as we all know, those two are some glory hounds and a half. So unless you have a back-up plan to keep those two from messing things up. Then everythings' gonna go tits up real quick." Sakura questioned

Given that Toshiro and Mizore's glory-seeking/attention-hogging behavior and recklessness thus far made them liabilities to any plans that would be made going forward, and as such without something heavy-duty in place to keep them at arms' length; then any plan made to take down Gato for good would be in jeapoardy.

"I'll take care of that, Sakura. I'm going to leave some juiced-up wood clones to make sure they don't go anywhere. The last thing I need them to do is botch this mission anymore than what they already have." Kazushi answered her ward regarding how she would take care of things

"Spekaing of Kazushi. I will be needing your help for the 2nd phase after Gato's men have been sufficiently whittled down." Kakashi told Kazushi

"Let me guess, we're gonna tag-team Zabuza?" Kazushi asked as she finished her bowl of curry

"Precisely. Now that I know the level of strength he possesses, I believe that it will be better for everyone if we take him out together. This way we not only eliminate a major threat to the mission, but also conserve our energy should we encounter Gato right after we do so." Kakashi replied knowing that as of now their best bet was to kill Zabuza with utmost efficiency

"Now that's what I'm talking about! Fuck running the ones' we jumping people just how I like!" Kazushi said fully on-board with jumping Zabuza together with Kakashi

"That being said, and I'm still up for it. What are we going to do with his accomplice?" Kazushi wondered as to what the game plan was on that

"That is where your genin, and Sai will come in. While Gato's men are being taken care of, I want the 4 of you to find Zabuza's accomplice, when you are not on guard detail with Tazuna or his family. Once you find them, you are to capture or terminate them at your discretion. I do not care which one it is, as long as they are out of the picture." Kakashi told them

"Understood, Kakashi-sensei." Sai spoke in full compliance with the jonin's orders

"If it's alright with you, Sai. I'm fine with being on tracking duty with you, I'm pretty sure that together we can get this done in no time flat." Naruto said to the ink-based shinobi

"That sounds like a very pleasant idea, Naruto. I am very much appreciative of any help you can provide." Sai spoke more than happy with having Naruto's help

'At the very least it will be a hundredfold more ideal; than having to stomach Lord 4th's children for another black minute.' Sai remarked to himself internally frustrated to no end by the jinchuuriki's antics

"Awesome, together we'll have this taken care of in no time flat!" Naruto said eager to get a jump on this A.S.A.P

"I guess that leaves what we'll do with Gato when it comes down to just him." Kazushi spoke

"Indeed, and for that particular encounter. I want Naruto, Kazushi and myself to face Gato, meanwhile Sai, Sakura and Sasuke are to do crowd control and make sure that no one interferes. We cannot afford civilian casualties or hostages being caught in the crossfire. So do whatever is necessary to make sure none are a factor in the engagement." Kakashi told said genin

"Do not worry, Kakashi-sensei. We will make sure that no one interferes' with the battle." Sasuke assured the jonin as Sakura and Sai both nodded in agreement

"Good to know…If everything goes accordingly, then within the next week to two weeks the threat of Gato should be neutralized." Kakashi said his mind having shifted into that of what he was during his ANBU Captain days

"Do you really think you can take down Gato and his men? Even I know that that is an incredibly and I mean INCREDIBLY tall order." Tazuna questioned

"Don't worry old man, as Konoha shinobi. We specialize in the impossible, so trust me when I say that we can get this shit done no problem." Kazushi answered back with the utmost confidence

"My cousin is right, you know. There hasn't been a threat that we can't handle. So don't worry a thing Mr. Tazuna and Miss. Tsunami, we'll have Gato's head on a stick faster than an Akimichi at an all-you-can-eat buffet." Naruto added in further assurement

"If you truly think you can take out that monster. Then I will put my faith in all of you to do so…Unlike my son, I still have hope that one day Gato can and will be overthrown." Tsunami spoke with an almost idealistic look in her eye

"Then you've got my word that we'll get this settled before the end of the month! Otherwise, I'm not the world's strongest menace!" Naruto declared

"Hey, you mean we aren't the world's strongest menaces. Don't forget about us you goof." Sakura chimed in to Naruto's proclamation

"Sakura is right. You may be absurdly powerful, yet we are right here alongside you, Naruto. We are a team after all." Sasuke spoke as Naruto deflated slightly

"I know, I know. I was just trying to have my big cool hero moment was all." Naruto replied

"Then perhaps you can do so when your fly isn't down…At least have some decorum about yourself." Sasuke pointed out at Naruto's completely unzipped fly

"Ah, son of bitch! I thought I zipped up after I went." Naruto said as he went to quickly zip up his pants

'It's almost like looking in a mirror with Kazushi's kids…Makes me wish that I had what they had when Obito and Rin were still around.' Kakashi mentally remarked to himself in seeing almost a mirror of his once genin team in Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura

However, as Kakashi was reminiscing on what could've been with his former team; Sai had gone outside with Kazushi's wood clone who had detained Toshiro and Mizore for going off-guard duty earlier in the day to antagonize Team Kazushi and attempted to go for a round 2 against Gato's men when they were supposed to be guarding Tazuna's household.

"I had hoped that after the defeat that Zabuza had given to us earlier. That you two would have learned some humility and tried to assess the situation better." Sai spoke absolutely embarrassed at the sight of his now restrained teammates who were bound to two maple trees in thick wooden shackles

"However, it seems as though apparently being in the spotlight and proving your a one-man-army; is more important than doing the mission we were assigned...I don't know what is worse being on a team with you two, or having to bend over backwards' to make sure we succeed." Sai further spoke in frustration as Toshiro tried to break his binds to no avail

"We would've had this shit taken care of, if Naruto and bitch-ass team stayed out of our fucking way!...This is our mission not there's so tell them to fuck off already!" Toshiro barked out in defiant anger as he tried to break-free out of his restraints with all the impotent anger of a rabid dog

"You do know that it was thanks to you two, acting like divas that we got called here to begin with right? As I don't have to remind you two that it was thanks to both of you having the grand idea to try and solo one of the 7 Swordsmen of the Goddamn Bloody Mist, that nearly got your client killed! I mean seriously, what the hell were you two thinking?!" Kazushi shot back almost stupefied by how these two thought they could take on Zabuza single-handedly

"That is their problem, Kazushi-sensei. They don't, as we would have been able to hold off Zabuza and even escape to safety had we worked together. However, the rabid-dog and the wannabe Hokage borderline refuse to work together as a cohesive unit. Honestly, I would be better off working with cocaine-addicted polar bears than these two. Seeing as how something like that would have far more tact and efficiency than either of them." Sai added

"Especially, the ugly redhead who has to hide behind horrible wigs to mask that her hair looks like a skunks' genitals...How someone so ugly can have an ego that massive I will never know." Sai further spoke causing Mizore to atttempt to leap at Sai for having further made fun of her hair once again

"Say that I'm ugly one more time, and see if I won't make you look as shitty as your drawings look you emo piece of shit!" Mizore hollered as she was stopped in her tracks by the wooden manacles restraining her to the ground

"I don't think I will, as having dealt with someone who is so blindingly arrogant, as to think they can run off and engage Zabuza Momochi in single combat...That has to be the absolute height of stupidity...Honestly, if this is what I or anyone in the village has to look forward too as our next Hokage, then we would all be better slicing our throats and wrists open; at least then it would be less painful than having someone as horrifically ugly, stupid and prideful as you as our leader." Sai responded with so much derision and anger in his voice that it surprised even Kazushi to hear the usually taciturn genin speak in that manner

'Well, damn, I never thought I'd hear the day he'd raise his voice or speak like that to anyone...Color me impressed.' Clone Kazushi remarked to herself

"Better yet, I know for a fact that if Lord 4th could see how you and Toshiro have behaved thus far. That he would outright deny you any chance of it as only a fool would let someone like you near the position of Hokage. As you and your brother are disgraces to that headband, and honestly I feel that Lord 4th would agree with me in that sentiment. For you both are so outrageously pretentious and arrogant that all Hokage's past, present, and future would unilatterally agree that you two are the absolute worst genin in all of Konoha...Better yet, I would go one step further to say that that prophecy that Lord Jiraiya foretold was an utter sham, as the only thing that you two are prophecized to bring about is complete failure and ruin to everything you touch with how completely reckless you two act...Honestly, the only good thing you two have done so far is somehow not managing to get Kakashi-sensei, myself, and Tazuna's family killed through your actions, but somehow I'm sure you two will screw even that up because all you can think about is yourselves, because you are so incapable of thinking beyond being selfish, egotiscal jerks!..And I would believe that even the 9-tails itself would rather drink vinegar soaked in lye than ever have to stomach either of you for one more black minute, you good-for-nothing jackasses!..." Sai added as he in that singular moment let out as much suppressed anger and vitriol to them that it borderline floored the twins to hear Sai speak to them like that when he was usually so soft-spoken most of the time

"You know I was going to add on how they weren't shit for letting Tazuna fucked up, and Kakashi almost fucked too. But I think you've just about covered what I was going to say." Clone Kazushi said not really having anything to add to Sai outburst

"Someone should say it. For with all due respect, these two are nothing but liabilities waiting to happen. So do everyone a favor and make sure they can't ruin anything else...I-I cannot deal with these two right now, when they've nearly cost us the mission." Sai spoke just mentally and emotionally drained from dealing with Mizore and Toshiro for so long

"Can't say I blame you, better yet. Why don't you go and turn in for the night, I'll keep watch of these two idiots, until other me decides with Kakashi on what to do with them." Clone Kazushi spoke as her gaze never left the struggling forms of Mizore and Toshiro

"Thank you, Kazushi-sensei. I appreciate it." Sai spoke as left his 'teammates' without a second thought

"So that's it?! Your just going to let him get away with talking to us like that?! Especially after he called me a wannabe Hokage?!" Mizore demanded incensed that Sai would even speak to her in that manner

"You bet your ain't shit ass I am. You two are nothing but fuck-ups with oversized egos as far as I'm concerned, you two shouldn't even be on a mission like this; with how toxic you two are. Yet and still, Kakashi believed in you guys and look what he got for it? A client nearly dying and thankfully only getting a broken arm out of it, himself nearly dead to rights from having to protect the 3 of you and Tazuna. And now the both of you can't help but be giant assholes, and disregard everything to fuck with my kids...Honestly, it is a mistake and a half to have you both continue to be genin." Clone Kazushi shot back in as much disgust of these two as her creator had for them

"We would have that sonuvabitch if everyone wasn't getting in our wa..." Toshiro tried to say as the Wood Clone snapped her fingers and a muzzle made of wood and dense roots covered his mouth

"You know, Kakashi may tolerate you two of you mouthing off all the time. But I won't, so get it through your skulls right now!...If I catch any of you messing with my dumbass kids, or fucking up this mission anymore, then I will put you two in a fucking cage and that will be the goddamn end of it. As I am not the one to play fuck around and find out with...or maybe I am its' all up to you, because I'm more than ready for your bullshit!" Clone Kazushi said as she snapped her fingers and a muzzle appeared around Mizore as well

"Now you two, stay put as I'm gonna check with original recipe me and Kakashi on what to do with you two." Clone Kazushi said as she stood up and headed inside

'This is bullshit, this was supposed to be my mission! And now Naruto and his stupid friends come and steal it away from me! Who does he think he is?!' Mizore seethed in anger of having what was supposed to be HER mission stolen away from her


(The next night, January 15th, 998 S.E, Wave Country, 9:14 Pm)

Meanwhile, the next night would come as the buildings in Wave were closing down for the night; whilst Gato's men were either out on patrol or were shit-faced like no other while off-duty. Leaving Team Kazushi ready and ripe to strike at their unaware targets.

"Alright, is everyone ready?" Naruto questioned

"I sure as hell am, let's get this party started!" Sakura said with an all too-eager grin on her face

"As am I, and remember we stick together. The last thing we need is for one of to get caught unawares from someone getting a lucky shot." Sasuke spoke as the others nodded in agreement before he pulled out masks for them to wear

"By the way, good thinking, Sakura for bringing these masks along." Sasuke replied as Sakura handed out 3 masks for them to wear

"I know they look outrageous compared to Anbu masks, but at least they'll get the job done, and make sure no one knows who the hell we are." Sakura said as her friends took their masks

"Personally, I'm all here for it." Naruto said as he put on his mask

"Regardless of how these masks look, I will be glad when this whole ordeal is over." Sasuke replied

"Amen to that brother." Naruto said back as he finished putting on his mask

Once their masks were properly adjusted and everyone's gear was accounted for and ready to go, the trio immediately sprung into action, between Naruto using a Psycho-Cut empowered overhand to bisect one of the goons, Sakura dive-kicking another so hard in the chest that his ribcage imploded, and Sasuke decapitating 2 with both blades…they set the precedent for what was to come. Given that from there the trio were quick to go to work in spreading utter chaos and carnage amongst Gato's ranks, with a level of killer effiency that would've made an ANBU operative green with envy.

Between, Naruto's raw power, Sakura's superhuman strength even by Kure standards, and Sasuke's brilliant speed and impeccable swordsmanship did the 3 within mere minutes of beginning their assault carve a bloody swath throughout the area. The night itself quickly devolving into carnage and mayhem that was enacted on a speed and scale that to any of those still awake in the dark moonless night of Wave Country, that it was as though masked demons went about slaughtering Gato's men with a speed and ferocity that it looked like something ripped from a horror novel.

With those that weren't sliced to ribbons and dismembered by Sasuke were subsequently burned to ash by a Flamethrower or Thunderbolt attack to turn them to ashes, wherein by contrast Sakura was fighting like an otherworldly monster. Turning any unfortunate soul within arms reach of her into a bloody paste either internally or externally with a devastating punch, kick or elbow to their chest or face; with bone-shattering force, before going to her next victim and punching a hole through them with the assistance of Phantom Pace to make her move like a wrathful spectre.

This was made all the worse when they attacked so quickly that by the time it registered to one that they were being so thoroughly blitzed/overwhelmed, it would be far too late as in that same moment they would attempt do so; a severed head, them being flash incinerated, or a hole punched through their chest was their prize. All the while seemingly unabated in the wake of their rapid-fire massacre of Gato's guards did the trio continue to move from one area to the next in the southern portion of the area, making sure that no stone was left unturned in their ferocious headhunting.

'Naruto, use your Stun Spores on this patrol guard here. Sakura, your with me to clean house once they're left removed of their mobility.' Sasuke instructed of his 2 companions

'Gotcha/Heard you loud and clear.' Were Naruto and Sakura's responses

From there Naruto used his levitation ability to quietly land atop a nearby roof, and took a deep inhale before exhaling out a large cloud of Stun Spores that upon being inhaled by the substantially sized group of Gato's goons; quickly fell under its spell and were left stock still as a statue. Which the moment this was seen by Sakura and Sasuke, the two went to work in turning them to mincemeat with a vengeance, the muffled screams of Gato's goons were heard and then swiftly silenced as they were torn apart, dismembered and beaten to death by them was staggeringly haunting.

Yet even as heads rolled, limbs were severed, bone shattered, and flesh pummeled to a bloody mess that it done with a level of effectiveness that was matched by the brutality dealt to the unfortunate targets that lay in a bloody pile. By contrast to the brutality of this tactic of paralyzing and then subsequently slaughtering them into a bloody display of carnage, Naruto's methods almost seemed merciful by comparison to the quick yet unrelenting brutality of his teammates.

What with his use of Flamethrower, Heat Wave, Sludge Bomb, Venoshock,and Scorching Sands which were able to scorch them to ash or melt right through them with the toxic poison with the greatest of ease, and an almighty quickness that made their deaths as painful as it was instantaneous. Yet despite this, Team Kazushi continued to run roughshod through the ranks of Gato's men, continuously blindsiding them by way of sheer difference in physicality and then subsequently using their overwhelming offensive to utterly decimate them.

So within the span of a little over 2 hours Team Kazushi's genin left the southern quadrant that resided in Wave Country, completely and utterly eviscerated in the wake of their massacre. Having made sure that no one or nothing in relation to Gato was spared the wrath of their complete and utter obliteration by their hands, as they stood atop a roof looking over their gruesome handiwork.

"Alright you guys, we've taken down just about everyone of that dickhead's goons on the southside…So what do we do now?" Sakura questioned

"For now, we report back to Kazushi-sensei and tell them that we have done as needed." Sasuke answered back as he wiped the blood off of his blades

"Fine by me, Sasuke. Plus, as much as I'd like to going, we gotta follow the plan as is, since it'd look too suspect for all of Gato's men to be gone in the span of 1 night…Even if we could get it done." Naruto said knowing that they had to stick to the plan to make it all go accordingly

"Good that you can recognize why we can't obliterate them as is. While it is something we could do with the greatest of ease. We still have to keep in mind that doing so would have Gato at our doorstep…Something we do not need at this stage of things." Sasuke said back

"Well, if that's that then. Do you mind if we head back then? Because, I'd like to get cleaned up as soon as possible." Sakura requested

"Sure, just grab on and I'll do the rest from there." Naruto told her as without much else; the trio then vanished into the night


(The following day, January 16th, 998 S.E, 2:10 Pm, Otogakure)

Meanwhile, the following afternoon would come as Orochimaru, having returned from their training in White Snake Mountain had decided to visit Kurotsutchi in order to make the transition of Iwa's remains being folded over into his domain a less tenuous process.

"I take it that your accomadations here have been pleasant? After all, it would be a shame if one of the last of Iwa's best were treated so poorly." Orochimaru asked as they sat across from Kurotsutchi

"Just tell me what you want already...So I can get this over with." Kurotsutchi asked back her voice and demeanor drained from the reality that her home had been sundered

"Direct to the point, I see…Very well then." Orochimaru spoke knowing that pleasantries weren't going to cut it here

"What I want from you, is to make the transition of Iwa and its adjacent territories being folded over into my domain, a much more digestible process as it were." Orochimaru further elaborated

"You want me to make your 'hostile takeover' go easy on you?...Is this some sort of sick joke?" Kurotsutchi questioned in disgust of the request

"This is no joke in any capacity…Understand that while I could enforce my will and make the survivors of the invasion; yield to me. I would rather not do that if I do not have to. Far too messy, and much too time-consuming to deal with." Orochimaru spoke as their golden gaze focused even more so on the Fence Sitter's grandchild

"However, that is where you come in. By having you help with the transition, I can have that be easily avoided and make sure that things are done in a much more appealing manner. Not only that, but everyone can co-exist without much bloodshed, and we can move onto far better and brighter things." Orochimaru added the calm of their voice haunting and blood-chilling to Kurotsutchi

"And what if I don't go along with helping you, then? Because as far as I'm concerned I have no reason to do anything you want. Especially when took everything from me." Kurotsutchi growled out in anger

"Then it would be a horrible shame of what will come next if you don't comply. Especially, considering how much you still have left." Orochimaru replied

"What are you talking about?" Kurotsutchi spoke as with a clap of their hands Orochimaru had multiple monitors appear around them

"What I am talking about, is the fact that we did leave a considerable amount of survivors after the day was won. Granted they are naught but civilians, genin and Chunin, with the occassion jonin splashed in. But that being said, if you do not comply then I will give the order for them to either be executed, or be used for experimentation." Orochimaru told her causing her eyes to widen and her heart to freeze up as she saw all of the inhabitants of her former home

"There are children and civilians in those camps…You wouldn't dare do it to them!" Kurotsutchi said in shock as her eyes flickered to take in the melancholic and still often scared faces on camera

"Oh, but I can and will. For I would love to have them join my forces, and see them become apart of a greater whole. That being said, if I cannot have your compliance in aiding with the transition. Then I will simply dispose of and use whoever are the most unfit for fodder or as test subjects." Orochimaru replied with a lack of malice or insidious intent in their voice making the threat all the ominous

"So by all means, resist the changes that are already coming. I simply offer this choice to you, so that you can continue to help your people. However, should you choose to defy me, then I already have my men on standby to do as instructed…So I would advise you to choose wisely Miss. Kurotsutchi, otherwise you truly will lose everything." Orochimaru further spoke

Considering that either way the Serpent Sannin would get what they wanted out of this, either Kurotsutchi complied and the transition of Iwa being made apart of their domain and plans went off without a hitch. Then on the other side of things wherein she did refuse toke things go accordingly, they always had Han or Roshi in the wings who they were sure would be fine with running things their way in their former home, and on the added bonus they got free test-subject for their experiments.
"H-How do I know you're not bluffing? How do I know that this isn't some elaborate trap, just to get me to co-sign onto being one of your puppets?!" Kurotsutchi furiously questioned after seeing her people rounded up

"Hmmm, you do make a fair point in that regard. Perhaps, a demonstration is in order." Orochimaru said as they tapped their ring and a projection of Jirobo popped

"Lord Orochimaru, what do you need for me to do?" Jirobo questioned

"Sorry, to bother you today, but I was hoping you could pay a visit to Sector 3 of the Iwa encampments." Orochimaru requested of the heavyset Sound 5 member

"What do you want me to do there? Do you want them gone?" Jirobo asked once again

"Yes, I want you to take a contingent of the guards with you, and kill half of them. Then have the other half be sent on the next shipment of experiments for testing with the tablet we picked up from Hoshigakure." Orochimaru ordered

"As you wish, Lord Orochimaru. Just a heads up, this isn't gonna be a clean one, as a fair warning." Jirobo replied as he grabbed his heavy mace

"I do not care for how much of a mess you have to make. Just as long as it is done, and done to my demands then you are free to do it to whatever capacity you see fit." Orochimaru told the orange-haired South Gate

"Understood." Jirobo replied

"Now then, I hope you will enjoy the demonstration, Miss. Kurotsutchi. Seeing as how you wanted to see whether I was bluffing or not. Sooo with that being said, let us watch the fireworks." Orochimaru said as they returned their gaze to a stunned Kurotsutchi

From there Kurotsutchi was soon witness to Jirobo arriving with 20 other guards at said encampment where her people were being held, and once there had gone to work in the evisceration of the P.O.W's from the Siege of Iwa. The granddaughter of the Fence Sitter watching in horror as everyone from men, women, children, elderly and even the infirm were butchered by the South Gate and his men, while others were ripped away, and put into the cavernous pouches of giant maroon colored kangaroos, with golden eyes and violet scales.

The massacre only taking some odd 6 minutes and some change due to having to hunt down stragglers who were playing dead or making a run for it, but nonetheless were dispatched with an uncaringness that could've benn likened to how one felt when stomping out cockroaches. But nonetheless once the camp was split in half from the corpses of those slain and those that were to be taken away and shipped off for experimentation, Jirobo gave the order for Sector 3 to be torched until it was to be used for repurposing.

"Everything has been taken care of, Lord Orochimaru. Everyone has been killed or taken away as you have requested." Jirobo reported to their leader

"Excellent, and thank you for your time Jirobo. It was greatly appreciated today, and in addition I am so sorry for bothering you on your day off." Orochimaru apologized

"It wasn't a problem for me at all. Besides, I could do with the exercise." Jirobo responded back

"Is there anything else you want me to do?" Jirobo questioned

"No, that will be all for today…Thank you for your time." Orochimaru answered

"Got it…Alright men, pack it in we're done for the day." Jirobo said before motioning to his men too go back onto their steeds

"Now then, seeing as how you are no doubt in a state of distress. I will have my men return you back to your holdings, to reflect on things. I would rather not have you make an agreement under emotional duress. It makes things too risky, as such things can go awry when that happens." Orochimaru spoke as with a snap of their fingers 2 armed guards came to take Kurotsutchi back to her cell

"However, I do want you to remember this. Seeing as how their are 13 more sectors left, and it would be a dear shame if your continued noncompliance resulted in more of their deaths." Orochimaru further spoke as they waved goodbye to the still stunned Kurotsutchi

'Now the only thing left to do is figure out what I'm going to do with poor Kin...Perhaps, after lunch I will come up with something productive.' Orochimaru remarked to themselves as they headed off to eat

So with battle plans in motion to take down Gato and free Wave from his clutches our intrepid heroes engage for the worst of what is to potentially come, all the while Orochimaru returns from their sojourn to train in the ways of Senjutsu with a deal hanging over Kurotsutchi's head for the future and survival of their people. The question being on both ends how this will work out for all those involved? Well, stay tuned for the future installments of, Naruto: The PokeSage to find out!


Alright, everyone that'll do it for this portion of the Wave Arc, as I hoped you guys enjoyed what came out of it as we continued onwards towards more of what's to come. Otherwise, I'm glad to see that everyone still enjoys this story so far, as it is an absolute blast for me to write, and that being said I hope that everyone will continue to support the story; for every favorite, follow and review counts.

That being said this is Pravus666 signing off until next time, as the next chapter shall be Part 3 of the Wave Arc and all that follows from it. So stay tuned for all that good stuff.

Part 2 Theme Song: To the Pain by Nonpoint

Random End Song: In Waves by Trivium


Now then, onto some of the reviews from the prior chapters, and again thanks for all of your guy's's support!

Skull Flame: That's right man, we're gonna be getting King Ghidorah for the imminent Chunin Exams invasion soon enough, so I hope y'all are ready for that. Furthermore, with how Gato is gonna be he's gonna be more mutant than Amachi than what you'd think as trust me, things are gonna pop off when you see just how much he's changed from the Splash Plate in terms of long-term exposure. Plus, with Mizore getting shot down like that its a matter of 'what do you expect, everyone has literally done the same shit your doing or better' since by Naruto's standards with what he and his friends have accomplished both as a team and off the field that Mizore's little C-rank really isn't anything special by comparison. Plus, Kurama as far as he's concerned has zero reason to help Mizore since as far as he's concerned Mizore has done nothing to garner his respect enough for him to warrant doing anything nice for her, and with Kakashi...its one of those things were he had to experience it for himself to know that his starter pack was really a nightmare pack in waiting, as stress is one helluva motherfucker to say the least.

Kourtney Uzu Yato: Yep! That shit is pretty much cursed to the point of the closest analog for how badly corrupted it is; is that Darkrai and Giratina essentially made that area as corrupted as Chernobyl is chocked-full of radiation, so there ain't gonna be anytime soon that that place is gonna get cured of that corruption that has very much the chance to spread like wildfire if it ain't contained. Also, let's say that when the Chunin Exams come around with Naruto's anger only getting worse, its gonna be a matter of can he contain it enough to not outright murder them on the spot; seeing as how there would still be consequences for murdering the village jinchuuriki despite them being mega-assholes. Oh trust me when Orochimaru's project/punishment is done on Kin, she's gonna hate Tayuya forever for what experiments are currently going on with her. Also, as you've seen while it wasn't Naruto who put a muzzle on this, Kazushi's wood clone did the job after seeing that with Sai's outburst were more problems than they were worth and as such are probably and more than likely sidelined on their own mission for being such.

God of Wind 200: Considering that they have stuff like T.V's, trains', high quality movie theatres, security cameras and etc in Naruto; it wouldn't be far-fetched that answering machines exist and as such for Kurama to know how to mimic one all things considered. Also, Naruto's body would probably just spit Kurama back out more or less, since there isn't any chakra for Kurama too connect too, and as such would probably cause such an internal discrepancy with Naruto's overall physiology the moment his chakra tried to integrate into Naruto that it would just cause Naruto to more or less 'vomit' him back out due to them being so incompatible with each other on a biological level without chakra to act as a tethering point.

Darth Diabolos: Trust me I did, as I still to this day am so peeved that we got hoed out of Charizard being a kickass Fire/Dragon type, just what the hell you guys out of screwing me on awesome dragon type starter...Barring that Wave won't be that long as at the bare minimum the next chapter or another one after will be the max; given that I wanna keep this stuff as compact as possible so it doesn't drag for too long. Then lastly, while Orochimaru is more than happy to change the lives of Iwa's remaining people for the better it is quite literally on Kurotsutchi to do so, as Orochimaru is putting the fate of them in her hands so for everytime she fucks up; her people not her will pay for it in blood.

Starravenwolf: Glad you understand but do realize that even though I probably am gonna do that, as remember that she still will be a monster nonetheless since I'm treating it as Orochimaru still seeing it as I might as well put her to use as a 'bio weapon' for the field, so just keep that in mind that no matter what Kin is gonna be a more monstrous form of sorts even as a dragon/fairy hyrbid