It's been a while since this was updated, but just in case you still come by and check the comments: Thank you so much for sharing! I love the characters you've created, and the world-building you've done for a village we see so little of. It left me wanting more, but still glad I read it even if it never sees another update.

I know its been forever since this was updated but I wanted to let you know I really enjoyed reading this story. I love Oki's personality and how confused she is socially as she moves through the world. I also really love her and Zabuza's friendship and how that whole thing developed. If you ever decide to return to this story I would be excited to read more!

so, oki found out about the final exam! i love how you portray her and those around her - nao is fiercely loyal, and zabuza is her, well, friend; i love oki struggling with her drive to survive and the morality of killing everybody in her class

i really love this in depth plot and description of the academy! i'm not sure why oki doesn't just stay at the orphanage though?

wow, this is beautiful! the description of nishihama and the people there is really eloquent, and that uzumaki makes me excited!

Wow this fic really grew on me!

I love how Shu's speech about needing to get along with people better so they want you to stay alive was what got through to Oki, it makes perfect sense that that would be something that Oki the perpetual survivor would keep in mind and it's also something that fits a Kirigakure ninja to the core.
I'm glad Oki was able to start to move on and try to live a bit more, I was kinda worried she'd be permanently closed off after Nao and it's great to see her seizing the life she has.

I'm actually a little surprised at this point that Oki has so little chakra though, she's strong and smart so she should have good reserves of spiritual and physical energy. Maybe her levels will start to raise soon, I can see her never being a chakra monster but I feel like at least average reserves would make sense for her.

Also I'm kinda hoping she does get picked as one of the new seven swordsman, either now or after Might Duy kills a bunch of them. Her proficiency with explosive seals makes me think she'd go really well with Shibuki, but I could see her using Hiramekarei to store chakra over time then unleashing it as needed or using Nuibari or Kiba for high speed attacks depending on what swords are available.

The little hints of Kisame on the horizon are killing me, I'm really pumped for the idea of sharkman popping up, I think he'd get along well with Oki and how honest she is. Though truly the meeting I'm dying to see is the Oki and Zabuza reunion. i have the feeling that will be a whole mess. I wonder if it might happen at some sort of meeting for the Seven Swordsmans apprentices.

I'm super bummed it seems like this story is abandoned, though I'd love to be proven wrong and have it just be that life kept you busy for a good long while, but this story is still on your mind.

If you wanted and thought it would help, I'd be happy to Beta for you, I'm Icestar0 on tumblr. Sorry if that's an abrupt offer, I just got really invested in the story you've made here!

I hope you have a nice day!

Great just Great.

Great story! Update soon, please?

Oki is the perfect big sister for everyone else in the ass.

I love love love Oki. I love your writing. Sorry if I'm spamming you. And sound like a creep. It's totally unintentional. Please update soon?

Please update soon? .

Okay so I know it's been a while since you updated, but can you PLEASE continue this?! This is the best ZabuzaOC story I've found to date and I need more of it! I really like how human Oki is, she's so believable it kills me, and even the slight OOC of Zabuza works; in facts I don't think he's Ooc at all! If there had ever been a backstory on him, I honestly think it would be parallel to how you present him in your story. But I think the best part of this whole story is how lyrical the wording is. It's so descriptive and flowing it just makes me want to cry! Lol

HI
I really like this story, and was wondering if it would be completed? or if it had been abandoned?

update you beautiful sexy thing you! I've read many fics, but this one has me hooked. show some love as i have shown you...UPDATE!

Whats with the hangup?