Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ An Altered Path ❯ Fates Intersecting ( Chapter 4 )

Author's notes: First off I would like to thank, Alpha T. Sigma for the assistance in the developing of this chapter. Also thanks to Zigyy553 for helping come up with names for two of the swords, to answer one question I was asked yes I do like pig tails on girls.

 

“Speaking”

'Thinking'

“Kyuubi”

“Inner Self”

 

Tazuna's village...

 

“Tousan...I was worried you wouldn't get here in one piece, are these the Shinobi?” a dark haired woman asked as the group entered Tazuna's house. She was apparently the bridge builder's daughter, the bridge builder nodded his head as the door closed behind them. “We'll guard in shifts, I and Sasuke will take one shift and Naruto and Rekka shall take the other shift...between guard duty rounds, you shall all begin training based on where they are with their skill. Zabuza will be back...” the copy ninja explained silently, this caused a look of worry to come over the daughter of the Bridge Builder.

 

“Don't worry Tsunami...they may not look like it but they're strong...especially the brat who needs a hair cut.” the old man said in a reassuring tone, of course the young boy with a hat on his head didn't seem impressed and stormed into another room closing the door behind himself. ”Well that certainly was rude!” Rekka exclaimed with anger, crossing her arms over her chest blowing at her blonde bangs with some irritation. “Don't mind him...my son doesn't man to be so rude...” Tsunami calmly responded in an apologetic tone feeling a tad ashamed of her son's behavior.

 

Meanwhile in The forest...

 

Two Shinobi descended from the trees, one was an aged man probably of comparable age to the Sannin, a giant sword sheathed across his back. He wore a blue and silver colored Hanfu style ensemble, his spiky gray hair whipped about as a breeze came through, the clearing. His grayish eyes shifted to the Oinin. “Ameko...that genin...he has great skill that is unfocused. Is he the one you spoke of? The foster son of the Ginookami?” the elder ninja queried as he looked at the oinin who hid behind the blank mask. The woman nodded her head before returning to the examination of the scorch marks on the ground.

 

“Mizukage-sama...you do realize he is your...” the woman began but the man raised a hand to silence her, a stern look washing over his face. “I am not the Mizukage anymore...just an exile like you trying to earn the redemption of our village...I am not certain of the relation you keep suggesting Ameko.” the man gruffly said as he examined the severed tree finding it was cleanly cut through by the sword. “Could this have been...Hien...no it couldn't be...the legendary nine swords were scattered to the ends of the land...there is no way a brat like that would obtain that blade.” he quietly said as he examined the deep cutting in the tree, it didn't just cut the tree, it tore through the tree almost like a chain saw. “We're losing Zabuza's trail Hayate-san. We wont be able to find him if it gets too cold.” the woman calmly said to her superior whom nodded his head and the two jumped into the trees above.

 

Now with Team Seven...

 

“Okay to begin the training we will begin with tree climbing exercises...but...you will be climbing with out your hands.” the silver haired jounin explained silently, the three Genin stood in front of him ready to learn. “With out our hands? Impossible!” the blonde girl roared in disbelief, crossing her arms over her chest, thats when Kakashi gave an example as he effortlessly walked up the side of the tree and held himself upside down on a strong branch. “I hope that answers your question Rekka...now all three of you begin climbing, get as high up as you can and mark it with a kunai...every time you pass that limit mark it. The idea is to use your chakra to hold yourself to the tree...now go!” the copy ninja proved that he was as helpful as a teacher as he was at showing up on time.

 

The three each ran up the tree, Rekka making it about to the first branch before her chakra caused destruction to the body of the tree. Sasuke would reach half way before the damage from using too much chakra began, Naruto rushed up the tree proving he had gone through this training previously reaching the top of the tree quickly perching on the top. “Kakashi-sensei you're gonna have to teach me something else...don't even think water walking, Ginshin taught me that one too.” the long haired blonde cheekily said, a smug smirk on his face.

 

“Right...Rekka you might have an easier time with this exercise if you stopped using Henge to hide your hair color, you two continue the tree climbing...it will teach you chakra control...” the bearer of the white chakra explained silently as he looked to the other students, Rekka sighed and used the hand seals to release the illusion she cast to make her hair look normal. This of course was enough to catch Naruto's attention, causing him to lose momentary focus on his chakra control, and fell from his perch grabbing a branch that could support his weight immediately. “Eh hehehehehe...I meant to do that...yeah...” the ever cheerful blonde shinobi responded just before he descended safely down the tree. The Jounin only could pinch between his eyes, 'Of all the students...I had to get the Ginshin in training...' was the one thought the copy ninja had about Naruto who was somehow the best student.

 

“Alright Naruto...if you studied with Ginshin for seven years you possibly encountered some of his...erm...mates. Which means you know form manipulation and how to use elemental techniques...” Kakashi said with a cringe since he couldn't quite comprehend how the Kinzokuton user could do such a thing. At hearing this Naruto smirked in a wild manner forming the Rasengan in the palm of his left hand, the spiraling force of chakra pulled into the center forming a constantly spiraling sphere. “Y'see Kakashi-sensei I had to learn tree walking and water walking so Ginshin-tousan could teach me this.” the boy cheekily said before letting the sphere dissipate, the Copy Ninja became more serious as he stepped forward quietly. “I'm not as nice as Ginshin...I will be pushing to your very limits...same goes for Sasuke and Rekka...” the Jounin coldly said as he looked to the three students seriously, Naruto just smirked with a fox like grin on his face.

 

“Sasuke, Rekka you two keep up the tree climbing exercises...I'm going to show Naruto a technique...come with me Naruto...” cycloptic jounin quietly said as he turned and walked off towards another part of the forest, Naruto shrugged and followed with out hesitation. This dealt another blow to Sasuke's frail ego, 'I'm from the Uchiha Clan I should be the one proving to be the best...not that idiot...that smiling fool!' he muttered under his breath as he ran up the side of the tree once again, his competitive nature driving him to try to prove that he was better than Naruto. The girl with fiery hair blinked at this and returned to her attempt to scale the tree using only her feet, she began to use just the minimum amounts of chakra to achieve it, she found her ascent increasing little by little.

 

Yet with Kakashi and Naruto, “I am about to teach you my only original technique...the Chidori...or as it has become known...Raikiri...I teach this to you because as I have seen you know the fire based technique that Ginshin made with assistance from Shinka...you will need to have great speed to utilize the Chidori as it will die down if you take too long to reach your target...I shall now show you the hand seals required...” the One Eyed shinobi explained with a serious tone. He then formed the hand seals for the jutsu slowly so Naruto could see then he grasped hold of his own arm to steady the Raikiri in his hand before rushing swiftly towards a large stone that was in the forest. The large sphere of lightning struck and shattered the stone to pieces displaying the might of the element. Naruto the normally quick to speak Genin had nothing to say, he was in awe of the beauty and the power of the attack he had witnessed.

 

“Now let's see what you can achieve with your attempt with Chidori...try that stone over there.” the silver haired jounin calmly said as he pointed toward a stone that was big enough for a first attempt. Naruto nodded eagerly and formed the hand seals and rushed forward as the sphere of cracking thunder began to form as he neared the halfway point. He finally reached the stone and struck it, the sphere of crackling electricity put a small crater in the rock but not something to be impressed about. “Not bad for a first try Naruto...but you need to work on your speed, keep going until you can completely shatter a stone on the first run...this attack was designed for assassinations... now try again...” the jounin coldly said as he stood off to the side, his methods of training were in fact less laid back compared to Ginshin's methods. Naruto nodded his head moving through the hand seals running faster as he formed the orb of crackling thunder, he slammed the sphere into the same stone again dealing a deeper blow to the stone.

 

“You are making progress Naruto...but keep going...as you have learned its other elemental siblings the Chidori will be a fine tool for your arsenal...keep trying...I need to check on Sasuke and Rekka...” the silver haired Jounin calmly said as he turned and walked to where his other two students were training. The blonde shinobi pulled the mask connected to his shirt, up over his face before removing his long coat and throwing it to the side letting it hit the ground showing the fact it was weighted and somewhat heavy. “Okay time to begin training the way I do best...” the boy said as he smirked behind the mask, he extended his arms and proceeded to form the hand seals for a jutsu.

 

Meanwhile...

 

In the hideout Zabuza and his group were using, Zabuza was being tended to by the previously masked Haku. “You could of killed me Haku...” the Nukenin complained as he rubbed his neck where the senbon had been, the girl didn't show any expression. She just tended to bandaging her master's wounds. Off to the side in the room were two other girls, the Demon of the Mist's daughters, the raven haired girl finished her bandaging of Zabuza and put her medical supplies away. “Hardly...I could of targeted your body and gotten the same effect but the line of sight was blocked...” she dryly said, she spoke as if she were emotionally dead on the inside.

 

Zabuza's biological daughter, Nami was examining the chains that were bound around her father's torso intently, she was finding the design functional and the detail flawless. “Tousan...this is no ordinary kusari-fundo...there is an intricate series of seals engraved into the weights. I don't quite comprehend the meaning, let alone the use.” the girl said as her grayish blue eyes shifted over the weights on the chains, she set the chains down, she then slipped her hands into a set of black gauntlets which went clear to her shoulders. She flexed her finger slowly and clenched her fists. Her hair was tied into two braids, she wore a black leather top that seemed like it took a long time to put on due to the leather straps. Her pants were a monochromatic scheme of camouflage, and as for her footwear she wore traditional ninja sandal.

 

The other, the adopted daughter who was named, Kaisui, was lurking in a corner remaining silent as she sharped kunai, her yellow eyes shifted across the room silently as her shoulder length hair shook lightly, it was the very color of oceanic water itself. She wore a sleeveless wetsuit for a top, blue denim jeans, black ninja sandals, and had her black jacket tied about her waist. Her slender figure was very deceiving in all honesty, on the contrary she was stronger than she appeared she had an air of deveption about her. “Tousan...you should really be more careful in the future...if that was the Copy Ninja Hatake...you could have been killed...” the girl calmly said, as she turned her head one could clearly see the gill like marks on her neck, as she finished this sentence their employer barged in through the door. But he wasn't alone, a man with a black robe was accompanying Gatou.

 

The man in the black robe had three high ponytails each with a set of strings connecting the ties in his hair in a style of a spider web. “I've been meaning to speak with you Zabuza...I payed you to kill the bridge builder...but maybe you can explain this to me...WHY IS HE STILL ALIVE!?” the crime boss began angrily, the three girls all glared at the crime boss as if they were ready to take him down if he posed a thread to Zabuza. “Gatou...I would advise you against starting too much trouble...” the dark haired man warned the crime boss, his voice cold and emotionless as he spoke. The crime boss didn't head this warning as he unsheathed a sword that was contained in his cane, Zabuza didn't show in signs of fear.

 

The three girls rushed in quickly, Haku grabbed the man by the arm applying pressure causing the man's arm to snap, Nami rushed in clenched her fist extending claws from her gauntlets which she held to the businessman's neck. Kaisui was the last to walk over grabbed hold of her trident which was propped against the wall she held it in her right hand, the three prings pointed towards the man's groin. “Threaten our Tousan again and you will suffer three kinds of pain...we are not amused by threats...” the green haired girl coldly said with a sadistic grin on her face. The man in black made no moves to help Gatou in any way, “This is why I told you not to start trouble. Now let Zabuza explain why he failed...” the dark haired man coldly said, he showed he had no loyalties to Gatou whatsoever, and the armed escorts for Gatou seemed to be afraid of him.

 

“Fine Kuroken...” the man replied as he gritted his teeth trying to ignore the pain in his broken arm, the three girls backed away from Gatou quietly. The masked man kept his gaze fixated on Gatou to make sure he didn't try anything, “What happened was the bridge builder has bodyguards, nothing to joke about seeing as one of the brats he was with outsmarted me. Also the squad leader was Hatake Kakashi...” the Demon of the Mist calmly said. At hearing this Kuroken showed mild shock on his face, 'He is lucky to have survived...Hatake is no pushover like Ginshin is...I cannot afford to be discovered by him...I will have to see how things turn out if I plan to get my hands on these samples..' the dark haired man thought to himself in silence.

 

“Gatou...the excuse fits...it would take someone like Kakashi to defeat someone of Zabuza's power...give him another chance...I have to leave now. Oh, and don't get yourself killed...I require you to be alive for the time being...” that said Kuroken turned on his heels and walked out quickly. The businessman watched silently and felt a chill run down his spine, “You have one last chance don't mess it up...one chance!” Gatou stated wrathfully as he stepped out of the room with his armed entourage in tow. Zabuza smirked darkly beneath his mask of bandages, he wasn't bound to lose a second time, “Once the wounds are healed we will make our strike got it...?” he coldly said as he rested in the chair.

 

Elsewhere...

 

It was dusk and nearing dinner time at Tazuna's house, finally in through the door came Kakashi's three students, he had left them to train on their own. Sadly for Rekka the two male team members she had over did it and she had to carry them both back, “Kakashi-sensei...” the red head began a deadly look in her eyes, Kakashi recognized this look, the very look that could make Ginshin cower in fear. “If you're training two overly competitive genin...DON'T LEAVE!!! Naruto taught Sasuke some technique he picked up and the two got into a competition! I had to carry them both back and they argued the whole time back!” Rekka roared out angrily as she dropped the two boys she for the moment considered to be idiots, she then stormed off to the room that she was being lent for the time being. “So tell me...did you both achieve what you were supposed to?” the Jounin queried having been unphased by the complaining girl.

 

“Didn't quite get the hang of the attack....but created my own variant until I get it down...trust me Kakashi-sensei it's kick ass...is dinner ready?” the wild boy asked quietly after talking about his training, this made Kakashi pinch the bridge of his nose yet again. Sasuke sat up feeling a sense of superiority suddenly at the revelation that Naruto was somewhat of a flake. “I managed to reach the top of the tree Kakashi...although Rekka seemed to reach the top before me.” and like that the Uchiha genius lost his sense of superiority, of course this would mean Kakashi would have to take the time to train each of them more.

 

“Well I will give you and Rekka you're own training regiments tomorrow to continue your training...and you both should get a shower in...especially you Naruto...you smell like a wet dog...” the copy ninja commented, which struck Naruto brutally since he didn't think he smelled that bad, but like that a new competition was on and the two began to make a rush for the bathroom to clean up. And just as the two reached the bathroom Rekka rushed into the bathroom to clean up, and the two rivals fell over in defeat. “Women...” they both muttered in unison, this was the rare occurrence of Naruto and Sasuke agreeing about something.

 

Hours later during dinner, Inari kept glaring at the four Shinobi he didn't seem to think much of them, then the silence finally broke. “You got a problem with me cub?” Naruto snapped angrily, his patience was a thin thing to begin with, constantly being glared at made Naruto very unhappy and very volatile. The boy kept glaring and then slammed his hands down, “Yeah! You're not even from here! You have no right to be interfering in stuff! There is no such thing as hope, you'll just end up dead like everyone else!” he snapped angrily at Naruto, this was the final point of irritation for the blonde shinobi.

 

“You talk like you have it so bad, you aren't the only one who is mistreated punk! Just because others have died trying to help this village doesn't mean we will too, now shut up your irritating me. You need to get a glimpse of reality, not everything is set in stone. Kakashi-sensei I'm going out for a while...” Naruto said as he stood up and walked to the door, he stopped for a moment and looked back at the boy and frowned some. “Cry me a river...we all lose something in life...try to realize its not all about you...I couldn't really give two shits about how you feel...think about others before you talk next time.” the jinchuuriki finished his speech and walked out swiftly, Rekka stood up and rushed after Naruto feeling like she should follow him. Inari didn't take to the verbal lashing too well and ran towards his room sobbing some, “I'm sorry for Naruto yelling...he doesn't exactly have the most tact when it comes to people thinking they're the only ones worse off. He spent seven years traveling abroad with his foster parents...I can only guess what he had seen...” the copy ninja explained silently, he could only guess that this was the reason Naruto reacted so harshly.

 

Outside...

 

Naruto had climbed his way to the top of a tree in the forest, he had gotten this habit whenever he was upset or frustrated to climb up a tree so he could be alone. This time he wouldn't be left alone, Rekka had followed him since he left and was now climbing up the tree using the training she had acquired that day. “Go away Rekka...I want to be left alone...” he growled out as he leaned against the tree silently. “Tough luck...I'm not letting you be alone right now.” she defiantly responded as she sat down on the branch right beside him. “You aren't the only one who feels alone Naruto...Shinka-kaasan told me about you...and how despite you had a family of sorts you would still act up...” she quietly continued, she looked at him with the sincerest expression as she talked to him.

 

“I...I'm no different...Shinka-kaasan found me out in the wilderness near Kusagakure...thats where I was from...the villagers hated me...they wanted me dead for something...I don't know what it was...but they wanted me gone...so one night I ran away...” the clutched her arms tightly, as she remembered the pain of her past, the bad memories. “You were just like me huh? Can you tell me why you constantly chase me? Even though we met just a few days ago? When I met you, you were obsessed with emopants...now you're obsessed with me.” Naruto responded dryly as he looked at her from the corner of his eye, he couldn't quite get why she became some obsessed with him so suddenly. It was a tiresome thing for Naruto most of the girls seemed to be interested in his image instead of who he was.

 

“I don't really know...something about you...you're just very warm. I dunno...compared to Sasuke you just seem very kind Naru-kun...” Rekka explained as she began to fidget silently, she was trying to be as honest with her feelings as she could, her eyes shifted out across the horizon as she swung her legs about silently. “Are your feelings genuine? I won't be just some fleeting crush you know...” the blonde with really unruly hair replied as he looked over at her silently, he wasn't one to fall for just any girl given a basis on hotness he might swoon but not fall. She looked at him shyly and blushed some before blinking lightly she then began to stutter some as she tried to give her answer. “W-Well...I don't know...but I can tell you can relate to me...something about you resonates with me...like we are the same...and I really feel that I would be happier with you than with Sasuke he scares me...and mmph!” she was explaining before she found Naruto's lips locked with hers, but she wasn't about to fight it, it wasn't exactly how she pictured her first kiss would be like.

 

Naruto parted from the kiss slowly and looked at her with a soft smile on his face, a genuine true smile, as he looked at her in a caring manner. “That wasn't an essay question Rekka-chan...a simple yes would have been enough.” he explained to the blushing girl, he of course was blushing lightly since that was more or less his first true kiss, the one he shared with Saiyuki was just an accident right? Like they say whatever helps you sleep at night, he pushed those thoughts to the back of his head as he stared at the girl in front of him. He smiled and set his hand on her cheek silently, Rekka blushed deeply at this action. She then smiled wildly and lunged forward hugging Naruto tightly, she then nuzzled her face into his neck smiling happily.

 

At this action Naruto lost balance and almost fell over, he grabbed hold of the tree and adjusted himself some. “Be careful Rekka-chan...we're high up in this tree, don't wanna fall down.” the blonde explained silently, the girl with fiery hair nodded her head slowly as the color drained from her face. “Gomen, Naru-kun...I'm just happy, I didn't expect your to let me get close to you...I kinda figured you would push me away like Sasuke did.” she sheepishly responded as she rested against Naruto's chest happily, the boy put his arms around her quietly, he simply held her close in a loving embrace. “I'm not Sasuke.” he cheekily responded to her as he held her, she looked up at him a content smile on her face, Naruto reached up and undid Rekka's long braid letting her hair fall loosely into the wind.

 

”Naruto-kun what are you doing?” the red head squeaked out in surprise as Naruto let her hair down, she was feeling a sense of vulnerability, like she was exposed now. “I was just seeing if you were even more attractive with your hair down...you know what? I think I'm gazing at a sun goddess now.” he responded in a flirtatious manner which worked, the girl was blushing deep crimson now, one thing could be said, Ginshin must have taught Naruto in the arts of charm. The notorious skills of Ginshin were indeed something that shouldn't of been taught to Naruto. He set his hand on her cheek, his hand was softly caressing her cheek as the two leaned in closer towards each other, they were close to kissing one another.

 

“Yo!” was suddenly exclaimed, utterly destroying the moment of the two, the two turned bright red and turned to see Kakashi hanging upside down with a smug look on his face. Naruto and Rekka were now of course glaring daggers at their sensei, “Sorry to disturb you but...its getting late and its time for you to get some rest.” the copy ninja explained silently. “Yes Kakashi-sensei...” the two mumbled in defeat as their moment of happiness was destroyed. The two descended down the tree quietly, followed by Kakashi who was making sure they got back to Tazuna's house.

 

A few days later...

 

Naruto stood hunched over breathing heavily, yellow currents of electricity bouncing across his arm, the devastation from his training. Shattered fragments of rock strewn across the ground, scarring in the ground from the Chidori being dragged across the ground. He then slumped forward falling to the ground with a thud, pressing his right hand to the ground he pushed himself so that he could roll over and lay on his back to stare at the clouds in the sky silently. “Still not enough...” he muttered as the strain of the chakra drain had pretty much had him beaten. Off in the distance a young woman in a kimono was walking towards him with a basket in hand, she had a kunai hidden in the basket.

 

Naruto was drifting off towards a nap, to recover from his intense training, the girl used this to her advantage reaching into her basket she pulled the kunai out and prepared it. 'This is for Zabuza-san...' rushing forward at an increasing pace she steadied the kunai poised to strike. As she was about there Naruto threw his hand up and grabbed hold of it her wrist, “I ain't that easy...” he coldly said as he tightened his grip on her arm causing her to drop the kunai. With a swift pull he threw the girl to the ground and held his Taichi Sword to her neck, “Now I know who ya are...you're the girl who helped the freak with no eyebrows. Bit of advice babe...if you're gonna try and play two roles...do something with your hair.” he calmly stated as he held her to the ground. Haku was needless to say shocked that the boy was that observant, she struggled as she tried to break free from Naruto.

 

“I would do anything for Zabuza-san! Even kill those that pose threats to him!” the dark haired girl shouted with rage to her voice, swiftly she thrust her knee forward striking Naruto in gut knocking the wind out of him. Grabbing hold of his arms the girl applied the pressure necessary and threw him to the ground, “And I am not that weak! I am stronger than you because I am strengthened by my resolve to protect those precious to me!” reaching to the side she grabbed the kunai the was laying on the ground. The girl with the dark hair then plunged the kunai downward straight towards Naruto's neck, throwing his arm to the side Naruto blocked the kunai, the blade sinking deep into his arm. “Argh!! Thats not true...” he responded despite the pain he was feeling, reaching to the ground he grabbed hold of the taichi sword and slashed it diagonally towards the girl.

 

The raven haired girl dodged to the side in time to avoid the blade as it cleaved through the air, Naruto stood to his feet and pulled the kunai out of his right arm wincing as he did such. With a flick of the the wrist Haku produced several senbon which she held between her fingers, “One of us won't be leaving here...alive.” she coldly said as she threw several senbon towards Naruto, as he readied the sword to start deflecting the needles two more girls descended from the trees above. “Haku, the plan isn't going according to plan, shall we switch to back up contingency?” the gauntlet using girl said as her steely gaze set upon Naruto a twisted smirk crossing her face. Kaisui didn't wait and simply lunged forward pulling the trident from her back and thrusting it forward rapidly, the blonde Genin bobbed and weaved as he parried the trusts as they came.

 

“Mizu Bunshin!”

 

“KAGE BUNSHIN NO JUTSU!!”

 

The two opponents shouted as they replicated themselves, the fighting intensified as the two sets of replications rushed towards one another and in turn defeated one another until then originals stood across from each other. “Heh someone who can keep up with me...about time...by the way. Return to sender!!” the girl pulled out the Kusari-Fundo that had been bound abound her father and began swinging it swiftly, she then let loose and the weighted chain coiled itself around Naruto, binding his arms in place, jumping over her sister Nami landed on the chain and rain across it like a tight rope approaching Naruto swiftly. As she made the final approach she extended the claws in her gauntlets and thrust them forward. From behind numerous senbon flew towards Naruto. “This is gonna hurt like hell...but it's gotta be done...Raiton Taijutsu: Raijuu Tekken!!! (Thunder Release Taijutsu: Thunder Beast Fist)” grabbing hold of the chains he sent a current of electricity running through, striking both girls and dealing a momentary stun effect, of course the senbon struck him through his arms and legs leaving his unable to move. The electricity from his attack had struck him and he was momentarily stunned, his form slumped over, he braced himself up just in time and he gritted his teeth trying to stay up. The wounds were just temporary for him due to the chakra of the Kyuubi he would heal in no time.

 

“Now, Nami! He can't move!” Nami nodded her head and stood to her feet rushing towards Naruto, as she ran serpentine claws poised for the strike. Thats when from above a sword akin to a zweihander hit the ground right in front of her, perched atop it's hilt, its owner, Kouten Hayate was perched. “How odd...not like you three to drop your guard...especially considering...the boy is alone. Surely. His team must be near by...” the gray haired ninja coldly said as he descended completely to the ground, grasping hold of the blade he pulled it from the ground. He poured his chakra into the blade causing an aura to appear around the blade shifting colors of the blue spectrum.

 

“Kirigakure Kenjutsu: Seiryuu no Kouseki!!! (Kirigakure Kenjutsu: Wake of the Azure Dragon)” Hayate roared as he raised the sword to the air, Nami flipped back and helped her sister to her feet. Moisture began to collect around Hayate's sword just as he unleashed a horizontal slash unleashing a torrent of water. As the water crashed across the ground heading towards the the three, Haku jumped in front of the two and began to produce hand seals with one hand. ”Hyoton: Hyoshou Kakuheki!! (Ice Release: Crystal Ice Barrier Wall)” as Haku finished her jutsu she formed a fifteen foot wall of ice in front of Kaisui, Nami, and herself just as the wave of water came crashing towards them the force of ice met with the force of water causing it to freeze immediately. This allowed one to see the complexity of the Kenjutsu, as it gathered water the chakra was funneling into seals on the blade to allow one to create numerous Dragons made of water. The dragons though not as powerful as Suiton: Suiryuudan (Water Release: Water Dragon Blast), when combined in a wave make a formidable force.

 

Haku, Kaisui, and Nami took flight using this too their advantage, just as the large amounts of ice began to crumble. This is when the masked Oinin descended from above and landed kneeling, “Hayate-san...you shouldn't have used that Jutsu you know in your age the drain on your chakra is immense.” she removed her mask and set it on the ground as she turned to look at Naruto, she frowned some. “Yo...Ameko...long time...ne?” was all he managed to say just before fell into unconsciousness, Ameko gasped and quickly moved to check his pulse. Silently the Copy Ninja descended from the treetops throwing two kunai towards the shinobi, thinking quickly the gray haired man grasped the hilt of his sword and deflected the two knives. Quickly forming the hand seals for Raikiri, the Cycloptic Jounin was ready to face the two who he assumed posed a threat to his student.

 

“This is no time to fight, Sharingan no Kakashi. My grandson has been injured and it would be in your best interest to get him to safety...the three who did this to him...were just playing.” the elderly shinobi explained silently, holding his blade in a defensive stance. “Grandson...then you...you are...? Right, I will get Naruto to safety...I...” as he was nearing the finish of the sentence, the shinobi disappeared into the trees above. “It isn't yet time for him to meet me. Make sure he becomes a strong Shinobi, worthy of his mother...and...his father...” echoed the voice of the older man through the forest as the white haired Jounin looked about silently before kneeling down to help his student off the ground. He glanced at Naruto's right hand, still clutching the chain tightly, his arm of course had fading currents of electricity coursing around his hand, “I see...so that's what you've made...a Raiton technique of your own...” Kakashi calmly said before pulling the chains from Naruto's grasp and coiling them up, he then hefted his student up and proceeded to carry him to safety. 'Kouten Hayate. The last of his generation of the Swordsmen of the Mist...what does all of this mean...Hayate the Seiryuu. I have a bad feeling...' the copy ninja thought to himself as he flew through the tree tops leaping from branch to branch making haste to the village.

 

At Tazuna's house...sometime later...

 

“Naruto will be alright he just has a few flesh wounds...he just needs to rest right now.” the Jounin explained to his team subtly as he walked out of the room where Naruto was resting. Rekka was waiting outside the door with a concerned look on her face, “He'll be fine. Naruto has amazing recuperative powers!” the copy ninja quickly said in a reassuring voice to the girl. The girl with flame like hair nodded her head quickly, Sasuke remained stoic and just nodded his head before walking away quietly.

 

Meanwhile as Naruto rested his wounds were bandaged to hide the rapid healing, but that was just a small part of what was going on. In truth, it was just the tip of the iceberg as Naruto was about to meet his guest. It was about time to because, Naruto had a piece of his mind to give to that demon, because it wasn't exactly an easy life for him as a child in all honesty.

 

Naruto's mind scape...

 

Naruto found himself in a long corridor with winding pipes, the source of light glowing red, he decided to start walking towards the light. He was wary of where he was going because he had no idea where he was, soon enough he found himself standing in front of the Kyuubi itself, the smiling visage trapped behind bars. “Well now I know why I'm always smiling.” the blonde quipped, this caused the demon to roar out angrily.

 

“You will show respect in front of me, you disrespectful kit! I brought you here because you keep endangering yourself. And if you die, I die. And frankly I cannot allow that. I have to get my revenge on that village!!” the Lord of the Bijuu exclaimed from behind its bars, Naruto of course had a finger in his left ear dealing with a mild itch. “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Anything else? You sound like a bad cartoon villain. I know the whole deal furball. But I have this feeling you brought me in here to tell me more than that.” Naruto responded with great disrespect for the Demon, this caused the demon to roar out, in laughter.

 

“You have attitude. I like that. That tattoo you have on your back, it is a seal, a powerful one. I have found out you possess the same Kekkei Genkai as the one who kept me in control over a century ago, the Shodai Hokage. But since I am your guest and all I have used the power of the seal to rewrite your Kekkei Genkai. The boy you are traveling with has the same cursed blood as...Uchiha Madara...you will need this gift...and I will also give you my chakra. There are other aspects of the seal but it hasn't been awakened yet...which is good.” the demon explained, of course Naruto was somewhat confused about the talk of seals, and Kekkei Genkai, rubbing the back of his head her simply looked at the demon blandly. “Sigh...I'm giving you something like the Sharingan based on the seal on your back. Got it kit?” the Kitsune rasped out, finally understanding Naruto nodded head and pumped his fist into the air. “Gotcha! But lemme guess there is a catch right?“ responded the host of the Bijuu lord, the demon growled lowly as it stared down at the boy.

 

“Indeed kit. You are a smart one. It will take a while for my modifications to your Kekkei Genkai. So you will be substantially weaker in this time kit. I want to make sure that there is as little chance of you dieing as possible. I would rather destroy you myself, but we are in this together if you die, I go with you.” the booming voice of the Kyuubi no Yoko echoed through the mind scape as he explained, the blonde nodded his head to the Kyuubi as he grasped the situation. They were two different people yet at the same time, one in the same. Their existences were tied together, “Well I wanna do as little of dieing as possible you mangy youkai.” the boy responded as he turned and walked away from the demon. “You watch my back, I'll take care of the rest.” being the mannerless host of the demon as always, the boy responded as he walked away from the Kyuubi.

 

As reality returned...

 

Naruto sat up slowly and found that it was the next day, he winced lightly feeling the pain of the injuries inflicted during his scuffle with the three Kirigakure Kunoichi. The Kyuubi's regenerative powers weren't available for the moment, he would have to take it easier for the time he was more mortal than normal at this moment. “You won't be doing any training today Naruto. So I suggest you stay here and rest. You're in no condition for guard duty as well. I know the idea is foreign to you, but you must rest today. Seeing as your wound didn't heal up like they normally did. Now stay put.” the harshly said to Naruto, who was was gritting his teeth in agitation. Naruto wasn't one who was used to having to be still and taking it easy. He liked to be on the move, he liked to be getting stronger constantly, there was never any rest for him.

 

He laid back in the bed and huffed lightly as he stared up at the ceiling, this was going to take patience for the boy none the less. He reached to the side of his bed and grasped hold of the jian blade, unsheathing it silently, he stared into the blade silently. His mind began to drift away in silence as he recalled the time he acquired his three blades, it seemed like a long time since he was never separate from his three swords. It was three years ago in the training trip that he was introduced to the swords, Hien, Hayashi, and Shintoku.

 

Kuchiyose: Flashback no Jutsu...Three years ago...

 

During the travels with Ginshin and Rin, Naruto had wandered off and become separated from his legal guardians. Just then storm clouds formed in the sky above and it was raining heavily, having no choice Naruto ran into an old dojo which looked like it fell on hard times. After walking in he encountered an elderly swordsman, his gray hair tied back in a high ponytail and his eyes closed. “Are you here to mock me cub!?” roared the man as his eyes snapped open casting a ferocious gaze like that of an old wolf onto Naruto, causing the boy to freeze in place.

 

“N-No...I just ran in here because it started to rain...” as the blonde who still had short hair at the time began to explain himself to the old man, the man thrust his hand into the air silencing the boy. The man stood to his feet, “You look like you have promise for the arts of the blade. But...” the old man began as he walked around the blonde silently, almost as if he was sizing him up. He stopped and walked to a wall pulling a scroll from the wall and pulled three swords from a hiding place. The first a katana with a white and brown fabric wrapped about the hilt, the scabbard showing depictions of a swallow in flight cutting through the scenery. The second blade a straight edged sword, contained in a scabbard which had etchings of a ancient tree with a five tailed canine spirit dwelling within. The third, was a wider blade while in the scabbard, the hilt was suggesting of it being a hand and a half sword. The scabbard of this blade featured the characters of the virtues of Bushido, beside each was an etching of a warrior.

 

“These were three of the swords a of a Warrior Priest from the Land of Fire...they say that he possessed nine in all...and looking at you, you seem like you can utilize the advanced techniques of Kyuutouryuu...not many are able to use this style...it requires the skill to know how each sword works. The strengths and the weaknesses. But to master the style you must learn it on your own. No two Kyuutouryuu swordsmen use the same style...” the man explained as he set the three blades down in front of Naruto, he walked back to where he was resting arms crossed over his chest. The boy blinked quietly, as he looked at the three swords, he wasn't too sure what this meant, he was already aware of shinobi arts, but to incorporate the arts of Bushido would be odd. “Now to define your style its important to know the types. First the Katana is a strong blade good for defending and attack, second the Jian is good for speed but weak on the defense as it is smaller, and third the seven bladed sword is a good offensive sword but lacks speed due to the size.” the old man explained, silently his eyes watching Naruto's movements.

 

“Choose a sword this will help utilize what style suits you, and you develop your style from there on.” the old man finished as he resumed sitting on the floor, the blonde knelt slowly and looked at each blade silently. He finally grasped hold of the hilt standing up slowly, once he was standing in place he grabbed hold of the blade and unsheathed it swiftly trying to hold the blade with one hand. To his surprise the blade weighed more than he thought and fell down embedding itself in the tatami mat. “I see so you are a straight forward type, destroy them before the can destroy you. You will need this scroll if you plan to master the style.” he calmly explained as he handed Naruto a scroll, Naruto set the sword on the ground and took the scroll, it was a thick scroll like that of the scroll of forbidden seals that Konohagakure possessed.

 

“What is this scroll Ojiichan?” Naruto asked as he looked at the scroll silently, he was shocked by the size of the scroll, it was surprising to the boy to see such a large scroll. “You will need it to get a grasp of the techniques this style allows...I have no students to pass my knowledge onto. I wish you luck continuing the art of Kenjutsu...looks like the storm has let up...I have to be going now...I must continue on to find the remnants of my pack...” the old man stated as he tied his nine swords about his body, before walking to the door putting his gasa hat on his head. “Study well cub...you can become strong in time...” with that said the man walked away disappearing into the forest of bamboo that surrounded the dojo. Naruto remained silently and tied the three swords about his body and walked out silently looking about, he then saw the road where a wolf with a samurai armor was scouting about silently. Naruto ran towards the wolf with a smile on his face, “Bishamonten! Did Ginshin-tousan send you?” he chimed as he ran to the wolf.

 

“Yes. He was worried, now get on my back and I will carry you to him.” the wolf said with a deep voice, Naruto nodded and jumped on the wolf's back, the wolf moved surprisingly fast given how large it was. Soon enough Naruto was brought to Ginshin and Rin who were relieved to say the least, “Naruto! You need to stop wandering off like that you had us worried!” Ginshin shouted, as he stomped towards Naruto angrily, this was a rare occurrence of Ginshin acting like the adoptive father he was meant to be. Before Ginshin could whap Naruto across the back of the head, Rin was embracing the boy tightly. “You really have to stop this, we have to make sure you remain safe Naruto. Where did you get those swords?” the brunette medic quietly said as she looked at the boy she considered her son.

 

“This old man with silver hair gave them, and this scroll to me. He said I have what it takes for Kyuutouryuu. He was staying in this dojo I ran into when it started to rain...I didn't get his name.” Naruto explained silently as he squirmed his way out of being hugged to death, his blue eyes shifted about silently as he felt their stern gazes falling upon him. “He left saying he has to find the remnants of his pack. I dunno who he was. But he reminded me of Ginshin-tousan.” the boy said quietly, the silver haired jounin froze some at what he had heard Naruto say. The man then uttered one word, a word that would be remembered by Naruto and Rin both.

 

“Tousan...?”

 

The present...

 

“Hmmm thats right...he might have been Ginshin-tousan's, tousan...” Naruto mumbled as he laid back in the bed sheathing the jian blade. He opted to rest like he should, and set the blade with his other swords, he would worry about his training when he was better. He crossed his arms over his chest for a moment not liking the idea totally, he hated having to stay back and do nothing.

 

The next morning came, Naruto was sleeping in as he spent most of the night before reading the scroll he had been given, he was trying to understand the types of kenjutsu he could utilize. Kakashi had opted to let him sleep in judging his wounds as being still in need of recovery, “I'll let Naruto stay here...as the bridge nears completion the risk of Tazuna being attacked increases. So we'll have Rekka coming along with us, when Naruto wakes up have him go to the bridge.” calmly the jounin explained to Tsunami, who nodded her head in understanding, this said Kakashi, Tazuna, Sasuke, and Rekka departed heading for the bridge. Shortly after the group left, there was a loud crash as the door was kicked in, by none other than Gatou's men, “Your coming with us!” shouted the thinner thug as he grabbed hold of the woman's arm. “Run, Inari!” Tsunami shouted to her son who was frozen in place, the heavy set thug made a rush for Inari, just then a crackling was heard as Naruto connected his fist with the man's jaw.

 

“Ohhhh this looks fun!” he exclaimed with a wild smirk on his face the lightning currents surging over his arm, the man he just struck was paralyzed by the effect of the hybrid of ninjutsu and taijutsu. Tying his hitae-ate about his head Naruto smirked, walking over to the man who had hold of Tsunami, he was becoming more serious at the moment. “Inari. You go tell the people of the village today is the day you rise up and take it back.” the blonde stated with a bit of courage to his voice as he lunged forward pulling the man's hand from the woman's arm. With a swift pull he slammed the man to the floor grabbing hold of the man's arm more tightly he spun around and threw him out the door right into the group of mercenaries waiting outside. “Why are you telling me this, I thought you shinobi were just like those mercenaries?” the boy queried as he began to walk to the door. “Because anything worth having. Is worth fighting for. Ya follow? And Shinobi aren't like mercs...most of us fight not for money...but so others don't. We are the shadows. We are Justice's unseen sword. We make sure order remains. But not all Shinobi think like this. Only Shinobi of Konoha do. Now go!” the genin explained as he lunged forward making his rush towards the group of mercenaries, producing hand seals quickly, he planted his hands to the ground. Inari took this as the sign to run as Naruto distracted the mercenaries and did such. “Doton: Kyouhon Oushi! (Earth Release: Rushing Bull)” Naruto exclaimed as a large bull's head formed from the ground, the earth rushed forward and rammed itself into the mercenaries knocking them crashing into a near by wall. “That takes care of that mess...” he cockily said dusting his hands off as he walked into Tazuna's house, he walked quietly to the remaining mercenary, he then formed lightning currents for his new technique into his arm.

 

“What...what do you want!?” the mercenary shouted as he wet himself in fear of the boy who was stronger than he appeared. Crouching down the boy looked at the man with vicious look in his eyes, a look of aggression, “I just want world peace...but I'll settle for a few answers...tell me what Gatou is planning. I don't think he is willing to keep his arrangement with the Demon of the Mist. So tell me everything and I won't be forced to play too rough with you...” the boy said with a dark tone to his voice, the man froze in fear of the boy the killing intent the boy was exuding washed over him causing him to become more worried about his life than being paid. “Y-you're right! He plans to kill them all once Tazuna is dead! He has an army of mercenaries waiting on stand by for this no shinobi can survive that!” the man shouted out, satisfied with what he heard Naruto grabbed hold of the man and sent a current of electricity through the man, just enough to make the man pass out.

 

“Alright, thats all I need to know. Tsunami I need to get to the bride and warn them...by the end off the day your village will be free. You can trust me on that.” Naruto calmly said as he went to his room and got his equipment, the swords tied in place, the chain put back in its holster. “Time to kick some ass and take some names.” he said uttering the traditional one liner of all heroes, he left the house then taking the unconscious mercenary with him, throwing him into the pile with his comrades. He then began to run to the bridge, he was making sure to run as fast as possible.

 

At the bridge...

 

Mist had covered the bridge masking the approach of the four nuke-nin of Kiri, “Rekka, Sasuke defensive positions! They're coming...” the copy ninja ordered, his visible eye was shifting about as he felt their approach. That is when part of the mist cleared away revealing the group, “It looks like you're short one Genin, Kakashi. I hear my girls roughed him up a little bit.” the Demon of the Mist stated viciously, as he readied his Kubikiri Houcho. As he did this, Haku rushed towards Sasuke, the Raven haired boy rushed towards her at the same time the two met and exchanged blows avoiding them flawlessly. “Hmmm the dark haired brat is able to keep pace with Haku impressive...but...” the behemoth of a man began as he rushed forward preparing his sword to strike Kakashi, avoiding the strike with relative ease Kakashi pulled his hitae-ate up to reveal the Sharingan.

 

“Thats because he is one of the Survivors of the Uchiha Clan. And before you doubt the abilities of my other student. Keep in mind he is of a proud line. The line of Uzumaki.” Kakashi replied as he ran along Zabuza's sword dealing a kick to the demons chest knocking him back, throwing two kunai as he back flipped into the air. The giant swung his sword and deflected the two kunai and rushed towards Kakashi, “Heh so those boys both come from lineages interwoven in hate for one another. But the same tricks won't work this time Kakashi, your Sharingan has been defeated!” the demon shouted as he prepared to attack again.

 

Sasuke smirked as he had his opponent locked, as she was unable to form hand seals with both hands, to his chagrin she began to form hand seals with her free hand forming a Mizu Bunshin which knocked Sasuke away. The raven haired genius thrust his hands to the ground bounding to his feet as crouched, he opened his eyes slowly revealing his Sharingan eyes. He rushed back towards the girl as he was in place she quickly produced hand seals in anticipation of his rush towards her. “Hyoton: Makyo Hyo Sho! (Ice Release: Demonic Crystal Ice Mirrors!)” she shouted forming a dome of ice over herself and Sasuke, she then bounded into one of the mirrors casting an illusion over all of the mirrors. “Katon: Ryukaa!!” was uttered by the bearer of the Sharingan as he exhaled a massive fireball towards one of the mirrors thinking to melt it, the fireball struck the mirror but didn't do any damage whatsoever. “You will need a stronger fire jutsu if you think to melt this ice.” the dark haired girl coldly responded just before raining senbon down upon Sasuke, who did his best to avoid as many as possible.

 

“Looks like your prodigy is in danger Kakashi...and your other student can't leave her spot or my daughters will kill the client.” the swordsman of the mist stated as he approached Kakashi from behind taking a swing with his sword. The copy ninja scowled angrily as he once again avoided the blade finding Zabuza had his eyes closed, to prevent Kakashi from using the Sharingan's hypnotic abilities. He was prepared to make a fatal strike the Zabuza in front of him was a Mizu Bunshin which dissipated and the true Demon of the Mist was preparing to make his move from behind. The two girls Kaisui and Nami rushing from the other side to help their father dispatch this one. “Kenjutsu: Hien Kirite! (Kenjutsu: Flying Swallow Cutter)” was uttered from behind the group, a swallow made of chakra flew forward, only to collide with Zabuza's sword bursting on impact forcing him back. The two girls stopped in their tracks as they felt blood run down their cheeks as cuts opened up on their faces, the collar of Kakashi's vest, too was sliced lightly.

 

“Sorry I'm late. I was lost on the road of life. Isn't that right Kakashi-sensei?” the voice called out as the figure revealed himself stepping into view, it was of course Naruto, shouldering his katana as he walked forward. “That's just like you Naruto to make an entrance...” the copy ninja replied with a smile as, before dissipating revealing it was Mizu Bunshin. “Kaisui, Nami keep him busy! I can't afford to make any mistakes now!” the swordsman shouted as he opened his eyes looking for Kakashi as well as he could. The two girls nodded their heads and rushed forward, Naruto sheathed his katana and formed a Kage Bunshin quickly. “To get to Haku-san you will have to get past us!” the green haired femme fatale stated as she spun her trident about and held it in a defensive stance, showing she was well versed in the duties of the spear. Nami rushed forward clenching her fists extending the claws from her gauntlets, she then sent chakra into her gauntlets making the claws extend, much akin to the trench knives of Sarutobi Asuma. Swiping her claws rapidly she took an aggressive rush towards her opponent, bringing her claws down in a criss cross pattern she smirked as the chakra claws cut across the boy's chest.

 

As she lifted her head she saw he had drawn his jian and managed to defend himself only having his clothing cut into, he received mild cuts to his body. 'I have to get past these two if I want to help Sasuke...the dark haired girl, she is aggressive, I have to deal with her...then her sister...' he thought to himself as he reached to his side with his free hand, grasping the hilt of Hien he drew it slowly, just before rushing forward and swinging the jian downwards at the girl cutting scratching her hitae ate vertically. Pushing the sword into the concrete of the bride Naruto vaulted over her head, swinging the katana swiftly, Nami ducked downward swiftly, the katana cut through her braided black hair. “What happened to the little murderess I met a few days ago? Or is it...your just a pathetic little girl being used by as a tool by someone who is a tool?” the blonde genin viciously questioned the girl, this caused her to become infuriated, just as Naruto had hoped bounding off the ground she flew towards him, claws prepared to lunge. Throwing the katana into the air, he pulled his kusari-fundo from the holster and swung it swiftly before tossing it, the chains coiled around her left arm allowing Naruto to bring her crashing into the bridge. The collision with the bridge resounded with her unbound arm letting out a loud crack, she then screamed out loudly, her threshold for pain being less than expected.

 

“Kaisui...you have to keep him back...my arm is broken...keep him back...at...all costs...” the dark haired girl painfully stated as she tried to keep weight off her broken arm, just before she was jerked into the air by Naruto who sent her flying. “Rekka! Catch her and tie her up!” he shouted out as he skillfully shook the chains loose from Nami's arm, leaping to the air the red haired girl caught Nami with ease, landing in her initial position. She didn't quite understand but she proceeded to tie the girl up, especially taking time to make a sling for the girls arm. 'The boy...he knows something...he could have killed me...like a shinobi should. Tousan! He's in danger! He won't listen to me...he doesn't listen to anyone...it's too late...' the girl said under her breath as tears welled in her eyes, she couldn't stop the chain of events that were in motion.

 

The raining of the senbon continued Sasuke was becoming slower his motions, becoming more ragged, he was becoming tired while Haku wasn't showing much exhaustion. He was keeping pace with her, but it was proving useless, the Sharingan was sapping his chakra at an alarming rate. 'Ugh...I can't win she's too good...and that ice is too strong for even my Clan's Katon technique...' he thought to himself as he jumped out of the way of another barrage of senbon, throwing a kunai towards the girl who was flying towards another mirror. The fabric of her sweater was cut through, this proved that Sasuke was indeed catching up to her in speed, this was due to the fact to maintain her mirrors she needed to use a lot of chakra. “Your only hope is if your friend can get here...this dome of ice can be entered...but question is will he arrive in time.” the girl coldly said as she let loose a rain of senbon which found their mark this time striking the boy across his arms and legs.

 

“ARGHHHHH!!!”

 

Naruto growled and walked forward slowly at first grabbing hold of his jian pulling it from the bridge, he then began to move faster as he approached the girl. Kaisui spun the shaft of her trident about using the weighted end like a bludgeon as she struck Naruto in the stomach knocking him back, spinning it around again she lunged the spear forward hook part of the tri-pronged blade into the blonde's leg before pulling it out side ways. Naruto gritted his teeth and doubled over feeling the excruciating pain, his movement was severely hindered. “Unlike Nami-neesan...I am not as easy to defeat...I am the Sanbi Jinchuuriki. I know thats why Tousan adopted me...he needed a flawless weapon. You will need to think if you want to defeat me.” the girl of aquamarine colored hair conceitedly stated, as he shouldered her trident.

 

“Kit. My work is done...you will have to figure out the strengths on your own. Also I'm tired so I won't be giving you Chakra to heal your wounds after this...” bellowed the voice of the Kyuubi in Naruto's subconscious for the moment, his wounds healing up as the Kyuubi did its small bit of assistance. Standing with a new resolve, he reached to his left with his right hand and unsheathed his katana, he spun the two swords so he was holding them upside down. “Ya know. You're kinda cute, I'd ask you out if we met on different circumstances, but y'see your friend is gonna kill my friend. And...I just can't let that slide...so I gotta kick your ass and get there.” he confidently said as he slid his wooden sandal across the concrete sliding into an offensive stance. The girl glared angrily, considering the boy was openly hitting on her during the battle, she spun her spear around and held it ready.

 

“KENJUTSU: TAKABUTSU!!! (Kenjutsu: Falcon Strike)” the boy shouted as he rushed towards the girl, the clacking of his sandals echoing with each step.

 

“SOUJUTSU: BOUGYAKU ARASHI!! (Soujutsu: Cruel Storm)” Kaisui shouted as she rushed to intercept Naruto.

 

Swinging the weighted end towards the boy, the blonde leaped up and perched on the end before jumping to the air. Spinning the spear about she jumped to the air and thrust the trident towards Naruto, he slashed the two swords vertically blocking the thrust of her spear. The two were dead locked, until the boy forced the girl back by lifting his arms upward her spear was forced upward, swinging both swords horizontally Naruto rushed forward just as his feet touched the ground. The girl braced swiftly as the blades struck the shaft of her trident, thats when he saw his opening, spinning around her left the blond spun into a back hand fist striking the girl on the back of the head. This promptly knocked the girl unconscious letting her body slump to the ground, “Sorry, but I ain't got the time to play.” the boy said as he sheathed his two swords rushing straight for the dome of ice.

 

“You severely underestimated my students Zabuza...” Kakashi dryly said as he rushed behind Zabuza and slammed two kunai right into the shoulder of his dominant arm, thus removing any chance of him using jutsu or the sword. The demon gritted his teeth, spinning around swiftly he grabbed the copy ninja by the throat and began to squeeze. “Perhaps I did...but you fell into my trap...sure I can't move my other arm, but this is game over Sharingan no Kakashi...if I have to go...I'm taking you with me!” the demon shouted as he tightened his grip. “That will be enough Mamochi...” called out a stern voice the was standing in the fog only a silhouette could be made out, the Demon of the Mist and The Copy Ninja both recognized the figure.

 

Naruto rushed forward and slid under the mirrors getting into the dome, 'Time to try this out...Ginshin told me that dojutsu are activated when they send chakra to their eyes...time to try it.' he said under his breath as he sent chakra to his eyes. “You have come to finish what we started two days ago have you not? Well, I'm done playing with your friend. He was entertaining for the moment but alas his life is over.” the girl coldly said behind her mask as she hid in her mirrors. Naruto opened his eyes and walked over to Sasuke who lay upon the ground from several wounds, kneeling down he helped Sasuke to sit up. “You look like shit, man.” the blonde bluntly said to the injured comrade, Sasuke smirked weakly as he looked at his comrade. “Be careful Naruto...she's fast. Is it just me...or are your eyes different...? Don't worry about me...I don't intend to die...not while Furuchi is out there still...I have to avenge my parents...! the raven haired boy said, unable to keep consciousness any longer.

 

“Don't worry man...okay ya Frosty Bitch...its just you and me...” the blonde stood ready, pulling two kunai out of his holster he held one in each hand. The girl glared descending from one of her mirrors, she lunged forward a kunai in her left hand as she rushed towards Naruto, spinning Naruto threw one kunai which the girl deflected with relative ease. The blue eyed boy then lunged forward and slashed the kunai quickly to intercept the girl's kunai attack. The mask wearing girl then began to form seals with her free hand forming a blade of ice which she then swung. Backing up just in time Naruto escaped with only a deep cut across his chest, he glared angrily, he rushed forward throwing a kunai into the girls leg. He then proceeded to strike her in the stomach, then across the jaw, then square in the mask cracking it in two. The mask slid off, revealing her face, 'Sorry lovely...but you threaten my precious people. You know how that is...so you're goin' down!' he said under his breath as he grabbed hold of her left arm and slammed her to the ground. “I see now...you have Kekkei Genkai...since most Hyoton users only manipulate ice...now be a good girl and stay there...” he gruffly said as he looked down at her, as he blinked his eyes shifted from the three tomoe design that featured the yin yang as his pupil, as opened his eyes they returned to their lapis lazuli like color.

 

“It's over Zabuza...you have no where to run...” the voice stepped out of the mist silently and walked to Zabuza who released Kakashi's throat from his grasp. He seemed frozen at the sight of Hayate, “Hayate-sama...I see...so they sent you to kill me...Sandaime Mizukage-sama is ruthless..” the demon stated as he lifted his sword with his left arm, he was prepared to fight to his last breath, just as he took a step forward a volley of cross bow bolts hit him. Hayate and Kakashi turned their attention to the source, seeing Gatou standing in front of an army of mercenaries. “Sorry, Zabuza...but the deal is off. I never had any intentions of paying you. Mercenaries are certain to succeed where you failed.” the shrewd businessman said as he tapped his cane to the bridge, the crossbow men readied aim to take care of the other two in their sights.

 

Kaisui regained consciousness and stood to her feet staggering to her father, “Tousan!” she cried out as she fell to her knees seeing her father bleeding to death. “This is dishonorable...” the gray haired swordsman said in disbelief as he saw that one the successors to the swordsmen of the mist lay dying on the ground. Then from behind a loud roaring of the citizens of the village could be heard, an army of villagers prepared to fight for what they hold dear stood. Haku broke free of Naruto's grasp and quickly ran to Zabuza's side, “Zabuza-san...” a look of sadness washing over her face. “...Bring Nami over...I...don't have much time left...” the demon calmly spoke as he stared upward, Kakashi motioned for Rekka to help Nami over. Rekka guided Nami over to Zabuza, making sure to keep Tazuna protected as she did. The dark haired girl knelt beside her father, her tears were now streaming down her face freely as she looked at him.

 

“...I want you girls to know...I'm sorry for turning you into tools...I rebelled against the Mizukage because he treated us like tools and...and I ended up doing it anyway...I'm sorry. Haku...I want you to know...that even though...I never...said it...I always considered you...as my third...daughter...” the Demon of the Mist's breaths were growing more and more shallow as he lay unable to move. He then looked to Hayate, “Hayate-sama...don't take my daughters back to Kirigakure...I was told that the Mizukage is plotting something...this is my last request...thank...y-” before he could finish this sentence a cross bow bolt struck him between the eyes. “How touching...too bad he's dead...” the crime boss stated coldly as he stood across the way, the three daughters of the Demon of the Mist began sobbing.

 

“Kakashi-sensei...I say we take the trash out...on the house of course...” the blonde haired genin stated as he walked forward, the copy ninja nodded his head in agreement. “This has gone on long enough...as long as Gatou lives...Tazuna is in danger.” the white haired Jounin stated as he stood to his feet, Kaisui picking up her trident stood and rushed forward deflecting the bolts of the arrows that came her way. She cut down the mercenaries that go in her way her eyes had become more demonic as she headed straight for Gatou, the death of her father having made her unstable. “GIVE...TOUSAN...BACK!!!!” she screamed like a banshee as she thrust the spear forward piercing the man's shoulder she slammed him to the ground and raised the the spear up, a look of blood lust washing over her face just before she slammed the trident into the businessman's skull. With a twist she scattered the mans skull on the bridge, of course this didn't stop the mercenaries, they were now with out work.

 

“Suiton: Suiryuudan! (Water Release: Water Dragon Blast)” was called out as dragon made of water washed through and knocked a majority of the mercenaries off the bridge to their deaths. “I would suggest those of you who want to live. Run.” the very feminine voice of Ameko called out from above as she perched on a pile of construction supplies, the remaining mercenaries took the hint and ran, this caused the villagers to cheer as they felt a sense of achievement as they fought back their oppressors.

 

The day of the bridges completion...

 

The group of Shinobi stood at the grave site of the Demon of the Mist, the sword he used serving as his headstone, “This is the life of a Shinobi...we live...we fight...we die. That's how it is.” Kakashi explained softly. “Well I guess this generation has to change how it is.” Naruto responded, as he looked at the grave site quietly. The others seemed shocked by the boy's bold statement, they felt shocked to say the least.

 

At the bridge...

 

“Take care of yourselves.” the white haired jounin said as the group of Shinobi stood across from the villagers. “Yeah, and remember Inari. Anything worth having is worth fightin' for!” Naruto added onto his sensei's statement with a broad grin as he punched the boy playfully in the arm, that said the group of Shinobi turned and began to walk off heading back to Konoha. “So father what are you going to call the bridge?” Tsunami chimed in as she looked to her father, Tazuna began to rub his chin in thought silently. “The Great Naruto Bridge. I suspect this is is just the start of the great things that boy will achieve. After all he returned Hope, to our Village.” the bridge builder smiled as he declared the name of the bridge, the rest of the villagers nodded their heads in agreement.

 

Down the road...

 

“So, Hayate...where are you are your group going to go? Last I heard the current Mizukage banished you...” the cycloptic jounin queried as they walked silently, the Dragon Swordsman stopped and closed his eyes in thought. “I suppose we could go there...after all I hear Ameko has a boyfriend there. Do you know a man named, Hanzo Ginshin?” the old shinobi asked softly, Kakashi's right eye twitched some, he couldn't stand the fact Ginshin seemed to have a girlfriend in every shinobi village. Ameko's face become flush at the mention of Ginshin being her boyfriend, thus proving even Kiri has soft Shinobi. “We've met...” the copy ninja stated venomously in response, Hayate nodded his head picking up on the dislike of Ginshin.

 

Sometime later in Konoha...

 

“And thats the mission report Hokage-sama. As per the mission we have some shinobi wanting to make their home in Konohagakure as they cannot return to Kirigakure.” the copy ninja explained as he gave his mission report to the Hokage. Sarutobi nodded his head in understanding, “I see...I welcome them to the village then. I would also like to let you know the Chuunin Exams are coming up soon Kakashi. You may want to consider letting them participate.” the elderly Hokage commented, Kakashi nodded his head and headed out the door silently.

 

Meanwhile...

 

“YOU BETTER MARRY HER YOU WOMANIZING LECH!!!” came a shout just a loud crash was heard, Naruto and Rekka were standing outside the Hanzo compound when they had heard this. Naruto had a large bead of sweat on the side of his head before he sighed in exasperation, “Naru-kun? What is going on?” the red haired girl asked silently as she looked confused by the loud noise that was coming from the mansion. “My grandmother is hollering at Ginshin-tousan...I think he did something he shouldn't have. Otherwise she would of stayed out of the village” he explained, this is when Ginshin was chucked through a window and landed in front of Naruto and Rekka standing up the silver haired ninja dusted himself of. “I'd congratulate you on your hook up kiddo. But I gotta deal with the hag!” Ginshin tipped his hat and stormed back into the mansion, there were more sounds of things breaking as he stormed inside.

 

“NARUTO-KUN!” came the boisterous voice that Naruto knew all too well, “NARUTO-KUUUUUUN!!” also followed Naruto smiled nervously and stepped to the side letting go of Rekka's hand. First he was viscously glomped by Ino, who proceeded to nuzzle her face into Naruto's neck, essentially the heaven of the situation. Then came the hell, as he was tackled to the ground by Mirai, “I MISSSSSSED YOU!!” Mirai shouted as she clung to Naruto tightly. Strangely enough, he was smiling contently, “I actually missed being tackled!” the genin exclaimed with a big smile on his face.

 

Author's notes: Alrighty. Here is chapter 4, it took a while to write since I was having trouble getting ideas. I think it turned out alright I'll have to go back and tweak some parts near the end. Before you jump on my back about sojutsu being used by a shinobi, I looked it up on wikipedia and it is a skill used by ninja. If you notice Naruto has a lot of Ginshin's mannerisms and attitude in this chapter, which I think he should have. Don't worry no womanizing!

 

I will have to make one more team of Shinobi that will encompass another beautiful plot twist to make this the largest haremy undertaking ever. I shall have to seriously work on the other two fics next, since they're overdue for updates. I will also go over why Hayate has a sword, since he was a swordsman of the mist next chapter. Now we get to the voting.

 

Okay first vote.

 

Since Naruto has established a hook up with Rekka, who is the next lady to get courted.

 

Saiyuki

Ima

Ino

Hinata

 

Second vote

 

Contracts for Naruto to use this fic.

 

Wolves and Dragons

Wolves and Tigers

Wolves and (new contract. If you have an idea let me know. Keep it Asian mythology though.)

 

Third Vote

 

Who will further Naruto's training during the Chuunin exams?

 

Kouten Hayate

Jiraiya

Mysterious Kyuutouryuu guy

Now remember, this is feedback based, if you have ideas for things you want in this fic tell me. I like to give you guys what you want. Except money! Now don't be expecting the Mamochi girls, or Haku to be lovesick for Naruto yet, they kinda blame him for Zabuza's death.