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The Anbu Sensei

Wave Mission

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Naruto and his team were in the training ground. It had been a week since the battle with Orochimaru. "Sensei," said Ino.

"Yes Ino, what is it?"

"I have mastered the three Jutsu you gave me for the water affinity," said Ino.

"Oh really," said Naruto. "Show me please."

Ino goes through hand seals. "Water Style: Water Clone Jutsu."

"You have not mastered it," said Naruto.

"I am not following," said Ino.

"You used hand seal correct?" asked Naruto. "The second Hokage could use water jutsu without hand seal and without a source of water.'

"I see," said Ino putting her head down.

"Still you hand sign speed was impressive," said Naruto. "I can tell you got a great grasp on the jutsu."

"Sensei," said Ino.

"We will wait for your team to get here," said Naruto. "We will see if there is a mission we can take."

Shikamaru and Choji appears a few minutes later. "Let's go to the Hokage and get a D rank mission to get back in the grove of things."

"Yes," said the three genin.

They get to the office and the Hokage was looking over a report. "Naruto, glad you came. I need you for a A rank mission."

"I was hoping for a D rank," said Naruto. "It must be serious."

"It is," said Sarutobi. "I sent team seven on a C rank mission to protect a bridge builder, however; they ran into the demon brother."

"Troubling," said Naruto. "They travel with Zabuza, A rank a least.'

"Is you team ready?" asked Sarutobi.

"They are," said Naruto. "Ready for another mission?"

"Ready."

"We leave in 1 hour," said Naruto. "I will give you a bingo book with Zabuza's entry."

"That will be fine," said Sarutobi.

XXX

The team was at the gate with Naruto. "Let's move out."

They run out of the gate.

Team Seven was on a boat. "Kakashi-sensei," said the pink haired female. "Are we getting back up?"

"We don't need back up," said Sasuke. "After all you have me on your team."

"You have not faced an A rank ninja," said Kakashi. "Another team will be sent."

Getting ashore, Kakashi walks with his team and the bridge builder following. "We should make camp and wait for reinforcements."

Sasuke throws a kunai in the bush. Going over to it Sasuke picks up a dead rabbit. "So cool," said Sakura.

"Sensei," said Takdea. "The fur is white.'

"Good eyes," said Kakashi. "Get down.

Takdea kicks Sakura on the ground as Sasuke drops Tazuna and Kakashi fall to the ground as a giant sword appears. "That is a big sword," said Sakura.

"So, we are face a seven swordsman," said Takdea. "Shit."

"Well one of you is at least well informed," said the voice. "You look familiar kid."

"Bastard, you're Zabuza, you murdered my father," said Takdea.

"Who is your father?" asked the ninja as he appears. He has his face covering his mouth.

"Takeida Saurian," said the young genin.

Zabuza starts to laugh. "I remember now a worthy kill. I will tell you this once, your father fought bravely but he was weak regardless."

Takdea rushes the swordsman. "Fall back," shouted Kakashi. "That is an order.'

The genin so worked up in his bloodlust plunges a kunai into Zabuza as he turns to water. Zabuza picks up his sword over his shoulder. "Your speed is impressive," said Zabuza. The blade rest on the neck on the genin. "You would be dead if I willed it."

"Get back to your team little child," said Zabuza scolding him like a naughty boy. "Kakashi of the Sharingan."

The jounin lifts his head band up. "I have no choice."

XXX

Naruto and his team were jumps through the branches. "We are almost at wave, be on your guard."

The team get to the opposite side of the bank. "Sensei," said Shikamaru. "I sense high chakra level."

"I sense it too," said Naruto. "I want you to stay hidden. I will scope the situation."

Naruto sees Kakashi in a bubble. "Just as I thought, Zabuza."

Grabbing a kunai he throws it as the Shinobi. "That was bad aim," said Zabuza. Looking down he sees a note on it.

"I wasn't aim for you," said Naruto. He appears in a yellow flash next to Zabuza kunai on his throat.

"You're the second yellow flash," said Zabuza. Several kunai lodge themselves in Zabuza neck. A masked figure appears.

"I have been hunting Zabuza for a while," said the young ninja.

"Happy to help Hunter Ninja," said Naruto. "Just to make sure, we should burn the body."

"I will do that away from you Konoha ninja," said the ninja.

The ninja grabs the body but finds himself unable to move. "I want to send a message to Gato."

A shadow is contacting the boy to some bushes. "What is the message?"

"He will die in a few days," said Naruto. "Release him."

"I will deliver it," said the ninja.

"Shoo," said Naruto. The ninja disappears with Zabuza. "You have really slacked Kakashi- sempei."

"Thanks Naruto," said Kakashi. "I should up my training."

"Hokage-sama has asked me to take over the mission," said Naruto.

"Very well," said Kakashi. "Have paperwork?"

"I do," said Naruto giving the jounin the paperwork with the Hokage stamp.

"What's next?" asked Kakashi.

"Moving out," said Naruto. "You good to walk Kakashi?"

"Yeah."

"Shikamaru. Ino and Choji please join us," said Naruto. The three genin do as told. "We are heading out. I am placing Shikamaru in charge should me or Kakashi be unavailable."

"Why that loser?" asked Sasuke. "I am Uchiha, I should in charge."

"Come again, genin. I am your superior officer. Got it," said Naruto.

"Sasuke," said Kakashi. "He is in charge no more outbursts."

XXX

The group heads to Tazuna's house. Getting to the house, Naruto introduces himself. "I am in charge of the mission of protecting your father," said told the young lady. "Can I get your name?"

Tsunami," said the black haired female. "I was expecting older ninjas."

"Easy mistake, think nothing of it," said Naruto. "The boys will sleep in the living room. Ino and Sasuke will sleep in the guest room."

Sakura looked at Naruto. "I want to be with Sasuke-kun."

Ino face palm. "I can't believe I was like that,"

"No," said Naruto. "That is the sleeping arrangements."

"That is enough," said Kakashi. "I agree with Naruto on the arrangment."

Tomorrow we will do, team training," said Naruto.

XXX

Naruto was on the roof of the house. It was late into the night. "You have been quite," said Kakashi.

"Just thinking," said Naruto.

"About Itachi?"

"Yes captain," said Naruto. "I feel there is something off with the situation.'"

"Naruto, I am no longer your captain," said Kakashi. "I agree. There is more?"

"I had a clone scout the town keeping to the shadows," said Naruto. "I am greatly disturbed by the town situation."

"What did you find out?"

"This town has patrols from Gato's thug," said Naruto. "It makes my resolve greater. What have you taught your genin?"

"Teamwork, due to Sasuke and Sakura," said Kakashi with a sigh. "I was going to ask for Takeda to be my apprentice."

"It's that bad?"

"Sasuke belittles Takeda and Sakura just agrees with her crush," said Kakashi. "Takeda has tried to work with the two despite their abuse."

"I will have a chat with Hokage-sama," said Naruto. "From what I saw Takeda has chunin level kenjutsu and taijutsu."

"I want to teach him some ninjutsu, but," said Kakashi.

"The Uchiha will get jealous," said Naruto. "He is a flight risk. I see it when he challenged my orders."

"Better get to bed Naru-chan," said Kakashi.

"Jerk."

Naruto smiles.

XXX

Next day Naruto was in front of the genin of team 7. "Today I will be teaching you," said Naruto. "Tomorrow it will be Kakashi."

"Sensei," said Takeda.

"Do you know tree climbing?" asked Naruto.

"We know how to climb trees," said Sasuke.

"He meant with Chakra," said Takeda.

"Have you mastered it?" asked Naruto turning to Takdea

"I can do it, but I have not mastered it," said the genin.

"What does the hell does that mean?" asked Sasuke.

"It means he was right," said Naruto. "Please explain."

"I can do it but it still tired me out after twenty lap up and down," said Takeda.

"Please demonstrate."

Takeda runs up the tallest tree and runs down. Naruto throws the other two genin kunais. "Run up the tree and mark you progress each time," said Naruto.

"What about that loser?" asked Sasuke.

"I will teach him something else," said Naruto. "Got an issue with that genin?"

The two walk away.

Naruto was walking with Takeda. "What are your goals?"

The genin looks up. "I want to be a master swordsman equal to the seven sword if the mist."

"Interesting," said Naruto. "Anything else."

"I want to start my own swordsman organization for Konoha," said Takeda.

"I will help you," said Naruto. "Have you done water walking?'

"Heard of it but haven't attempted it."

"I saw your record in the academy," said Naruto. "Near the bottom of the class, right in front of Kiba. Why hold back?"

"How did you know?"

"I have seen enough on this mission to see a glimpse of your true skill," said Naruto.

"Ranks in academy don't mean anything," said Takeda. "Pretend to be weak so I am underestimated. I also didn't want to be arrogant like Sasuke."

"That is why I asked," said Naruto. "I see a lot of myself in you."

"Huh."

"The principle of water walking is the same a tree climbing," said Naruto. "Do you know the difference?"

"You must account for the ebb and flow of the water," said Takeda.

"Get to it. I want you to be able to fight on water before we leave Wave," said Naruto.

XXX

Later that night Naruto was with Kakashi. "Your student is very talented," said Naruto.

"Takeda?"

"Did you look at his academy record?" asked Naruto.

"I did and he played teachers by pretending to be weak," said Kakashi. "Smart kid."

"I came to the same conclusion."

"What's the plan?" asked Kakashi

I am going out to train a little bit," said Naruto. "I will be back."

Naruto was in the wood training. "I know your there."

A young girl appears. "Greetings sir."

"What are you doing out?"

"Gathering herb for my friends," said the girl.

"Very well, do you need help?"

"If you don't mind," said the girl. "I am Haku."

"Naruto Uzumaki."

The two gather some herbs. "Tell me Mr. Uzumaki. Do you have anyone you wish to protect."

"I am a ninja, my village is my family. I will protect them," said Naruto.

"Then you are truly strong," said Haku.

"Thank you Hunter ninja-san," said Naruto. The young female gets Senbon in her hands. "I have no interest in fight you."

"Why did you help me?"

"Simple I have no interest in fighting outside a battle, plus Gato will betray you."

"Are you sure?" asked Haku.

"Men like Gato always do," said Naruto. "Have a nice day Mr. Haku."

XXX

Naruto was watching as Sasuke was learning water walking. "Come on Sasuke remember keep an eye on the flow of the water."

"I am trying," said Sasuke.

"Take five," said Naruto. "Rest is just as important as training.'

XXX

Naruto's clone sighed. "Sakura you need to put more effort into it."

"Why? Sasuke will protect me," replied the female.

"He won't be there all the time," said Naruto. "You as a woman have the hardest time. If you get captured there are worse things than death. Keep that in mind."

XXX

Next morning, Naruto was standing in the house. Tsunami walks in. "Why did you stay?"

"I have a feeling I am needed here," said Naruto. "I believe people like Gato will send some thugs to for insurance."

Outside two guys with swords walk up. "Let's get the bitch and her son.'

They are quickly taken out with a slash to the neck.

I just got two of them. A clone appears. "Protect the family I will go to the bridge."

XXX

Kakashi and the two genin squads arrive on the bridge. They see all of the worker knocked out. "Well Kakashi of the Sharingan," said the voice of Zabuza. "Where is the blond demon."

"He will join us shortly," said Kakashi. "Now why don't you surrender?"

"I can't do that," said Zabuza as the Haku appears. "Handle the kiddies."

"Yes Zabuza-sama." Said Haku. He jumps back as a shadow appears and tries to connect with the hunter nin.

"A Nara," said Zabuza. "This might be interesting."

Sasuke and Takeda rush Haku.

The two jounin clash. "That is enough," said Naruto.

"Finally," said Zabuza. "You got my payment?"

"A bonus," said Naruto. "Gato is dead."

Naruto hands Zabuza two sack full of gold coins. "Nice doing business."

"Good luck taking out the Mizukage," said Naruto. "He is a disgrace to the name Kage."

"Naruto what is going on?" asked Kakashi.

"Gato was planning on betraying Zabuza so I offered Zabza more money," said Naruto. "I took care of our midget problem."

Naruto walks up to Zabuza. "I will petition the Hokage to send you aid."

"Appreciate it," said Zabuza. The two rouge ninja walks away."

XXX

Naruto and the two teams were standing at the newly built bridge. "Nice meeting all of you. I wish you the best."

XXX

What shall we name the bridge?" asked Tazuna.

"The Fire Land Bridge," said Tsunami.

"Has a nice ring to it," said Tazuna.

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End chapter

A/N: I will have no bashing in this story. It will show everyone growth equally. I need a beta to help me with this story it is going by a little fast