Chapter 4

Welcome To The Land Of Waves

"Speaking"

"Thoughts"

"Demon/Inner Speaking"

"Demon/Inner Thoughts"

"Jutsu/Move Speaking"

"Jutsu/Move Thought"

Last Time: Last Time on "Naruto Uzumaki Mitarashi" Team Seven Just received their most likely C Rank mission by the Hokage himself, one that considers the moving of one Tazuna from a village In the Land Of Waves. However to the Genins eyes and ears they didn't think It would be difficult, that was before Kakashi thought a little bit more about this whole thing. Sooner or later his hunch wouldn't be exaggerating at all.

(Location: Near The Land Of Waves)

Even If they're lives depended on It they couldn't navigate through the village without the help of Tazuna, that's most likely due and thanks to the very thick mist that covered more than half their sight, and due to this development they found It hard to steer the boat.

However.

Thanks to Tazuna the bridge builder It was for once It was a lot easier done than It was said. Since this Is his home all he needed to do was to guide the Shinobi towards his location.

"So much mist, no wonder there aren't many visitors, all this mist and the rocks and boulders would sink any ship If they were sailing here." Kakashi Said.

"That Is unfortunately due to where we're set, you see our village Is built In the rivers grounds and since our dryland Is very close to the river and the constant sun rises and heat that made things harder for us to trade with, that Is what I'm here for." Tazuna Said.

"I barely can even see the lake anymore." Naruto Said.

"It's bad for business Is It not to set your land here? If you had the option wouldn't It be best to reset the land somewhere else? Or find a way to clear the mist?" Sasuke Asked.

"Unfortunately no, building such something like a windmill would require resources that unfortunately we don't have at the moment, also from time to time some rogue nins comes to raid every ship we have brought In to come to us." Tazuna Replied.

"I see, It would be best for them considering If they were to disappear Into the mist they wouldn't be seen again, even If they were to be tracked." Sasuke Said.

"If all the crime like that why don't your Shinobi help and protect the village Instead." Naruto Said.

"Unlike Konoha, or the other elemental villages, we unfortunately are considered a poorer village, we can't necessarily afford such training or weaponry like Konoha can, It's a luxury for us where a village such as yours can buy anything like that If you were In a market buying food." Tazuna Explained.

"So as a result this "bridge" your building Is believed to help you Is It not?" Kakashi Said.

"Indeed It Is, unlike boast and ships a bridge Is completely fixed to the ground of the river, therefore It cannot float away and will act more than a guide to us when we leave the village, we can then happily leave the village and return whenever we want and If there Is a bridge then rogue Shinobi would find It difficult to rob us from behind when we know the only possible directions they can come from." Tazuna Said.

"I see." Kakashi Said.

From that point onwards Naruto was paddling the boat, with Sasuke doing the same to his right side of the boat as Naruto did the left, while Sakura was In charge of steering the boat from behind them, that's when Naruto noticed something swim at a fast pace underneath them In the water, from this, Naruto went shocked.

"Hey look there's something beneath the wat-!" Naruto was cut off, as a strange liquid form of a person came and grabbed Naruto In a hug. SPLASH! Naruto was pulled Into the water to disappear from sight.

"NARUTO!" Sakura Yelled, as she Immediately climbed to the left side of the boat where Naruto was and had a worried expression on her face.

Kakashi Immediately reacted, and then threw what appeared from his pouch to be a long chain towards where Naruto was pulled In, and gave the chain to Sakura, and Sasuke.

"Pull him up I'll be back!" Kakashi Said, In an ordering tone, before running on the top of the water and Into the distance where he took a Kunai out and then prepared to fight.

"Naruto… Hold On!" Sasuke Groaned, as he tugged the chain as hard as possible, while Sakura was behind him holding onto the chain near It's end and started pulling too.

Naruto's hand appeared where his forearm.

"AHHHHHH!" Naruto Gasped, trying to get air back Into his lungs.

"NARUTO!" Sakura Yelled, as she grabbed his forearm and started pulling him up, while Sakura grabbed Naruto's left forearm, Sasuke grabbed his right forearm and pulled him up as well.

"GET OUT OF THE WAY!" Naruto Shouted, as he Immediately pushed Sakura, and Sasuke to the side of the boat, which shifted the boat to the left a little bit which then an explosion was caused to the side Naruto was at.

BOOM! Water blew which caused a type of rain effect upon the boat leaving the others wet and shocked.

"I see you used a paper bomb on him." Sasuke Said.

"Actually I think It was the other way around, he used some sort of clone to attack me and It had a paper bomb on him Instead, and then was about to blow up, luckily I used my Kunai to get out of there huh." Naruto Said.

SPLASH! A Shinobi In a dark cloak appeared In front of Tazuna after he had Just Jumped from the river and landed on his feet on the boat and pulled a Kunai out.

"WE WARNED YOU IF YOU CROSSED US NOW PAY THE PRICE WITH YOUR LIFE!" He Shouted, as he lifted the Kunai like a dagger and was about to stab Tazuna.

"STOP RIGHT THERE!" Naruto Shouted, as he begun making a series of hand signs.

The Shinobi looked back at Naruto.

After a few seconds of pouring chakra In Naruto had managed to produce his Jutsu.

"MULTI SHADOWN CLONE JUTSU!" Naruto Shouted, as a few clones then came to be around six there were against the Shinobi.

"Huh! It's Just a basic Shadow Clone Jutsu they're really easy to cut down In fact they aren't solid at all." The Rogue Shinobi Said, In slight humour who only had…..

BANG! Met his face with one of the clone's fist.

"It's not like that type of Jutsu at all, these are real hard solid clones you're looking at!" Naruto Said.

"Damn! Guess I let my own power get the better of me!" The Rogue Said, as he also did a series of hand sign only to then put his hand over his mouth forming a hole In his hand where It looked like he was holding a straw and had Shouted "WATER STYLE: WATER LANCE!". Whereas then now water lances were launched at Naruto.

Naruto looked shocked at the lances heading straight towards him as the clones that were sent ahead of him on the boat suddenly then got pierced by the lances where for Naruto's eyes had suddenly grew shocked and feared of his own life after witnessing the event before him where he knew he would get struck as well.

That was before Sasuke stood In front of him.

"FIRE STYLE: GREAT FIRE WALL!" Sasuke Shouted, as from his mouth a large flame came forming a wall but Just half a meter over the boat where catch on fire, Immediately evaporating the lances before the two Genins.

"Thanks, Sasuke! Now time for SNAKE ROPE!" Naruto Shouted, as he then pulled what appeared to be a chain made from scales from his sleeve, then the scaly chain was then controlling Itself as It then charged towards the Rogue and wrapped Itself tightly around his waits and arms trapping them tightly.

"MUD STYLE: MUD FORM!" The Rogue Shouted, as his cheeks grew which seemed something was In his mouth, and a puking sound effect was made as he released from his mouth mud that soon covered his whole body then melting him to a puddle whereas from that point onwards the chains had lost their hold on his and then fell on the ground. Soon the mud that was once the Rogue Itself suddenly moved like a strange creature and towards to the bridge builder himself.

Naruto, and Sasuke, Gasped at the high speed as the mud was moving towards their client powerless to do anything, as Naruto Exclaimed "Crap! In that form our attack won't work on him!".

"Almost there!" The Rogue had Said, which seemed to be a mouthful of mud.

"CHAAAAAA!" Sakura stood In front of the client and then Shouted, as her fist was glowing green Chakra and then smashed It towards the mud puddle that was moving towards her.

PUNCH! As soon as her fist touched the moving puddle It has stopped.

"OW!" The Rogue Shouted. "Let me guess… You're Chakra Nature Is Earth Isn't It?!" The Rogue Guessed.

"Yes, while my teammates can't do anything to you In this form that doesn't mean I can't." Sakura Said, with a cocky attitude.

Sakura hummed to herself victoriously, but after she had removed her fist from the bottom of the boat, she accidently created a hole, where then water suddenly started leaking In.

Naruto, and Sasuke, looked dumbfounded for a few seconds before they Shouted, "SAKURA!".

"Opps! Heh, sorry, I guess I got too carried away with my punches." Sakura Apologised, while rubbing the back of her hand In embarrassment and blushing.

"We need to patch the hole!" Naruto Exclaimed, but the water rushed In too fast and too much.

"Forget the hole It's already too late, right now we have to get Tazuna off and find land Asap!" Sasuke Said.

From that point onwards Sasuke put Tazuna on his back and carried him, they all then stood on the water floating on their feet as they all watched the boat slowly submerge beneath the water.

"Well there goes our ride." Sakura Said, slightly guilty.

"How long can we stay the surface here?" Naruto Asked.

"I had to guess I could only suggest around half an hour, It takes perhaps another twenty minutes to get to shore." Sasuke Replied. "Since that last Jutsu took a lot out of me I may need to take Tazuna alone, meanwhile we should let Kakashi-Sensei to deal with the situation." Sasuke Suggested.

"I doubt It'll be that easy, I mean look! We still have that guy to worry about and If we run, he'll get the old man In no time, the best choice Is simple, I stay here while you, and Sakura-Chan take the old man." Naruto Said.

"What… Naruto no we have to stick together!" Sakura Interrupted, with slight Worry.

"He's right, we may not have a window big enough for all of us to fit, If we leave now then we can bring Tazuna back, after that we will need to regain our Chakra, one of us will have to stay behind and keep our client safe." Sasuke Said.

"If that's the case… I'm staying here, I didn't use that much Chakra In my last attack, so If I stay here and help you, we can buy Sasuke more time to take the client out of here." Sakura Said, as she looked at Naruto with determining eyes.

"Sakura-Chan It's okay I'll stay here and you and Sasuke Just-." Naruto Said, before Sakura cut him off.

"No Naruto! I made up my mind!" Sakura Said, with a determined voice.

"You know how she Is Naruto, I doubt either of us can convince her otherwise." Sasuke Said, as he Smiled at his teammates.

"Alright, I guess you're right." Naruto Said, as he looked at Sakura with a Smile who smiled back at him.

"Then It's settled, I'll return Tazuna to land, you guys stay here, and stay safe." Sasuke Said, before he started running away towards land.

"Alright be safe!" Naruto Said, with a determined voice.

Suddenly, Naruto, and Sakura, felt movement on the water as their feet shifted by a rough wave that was caused by the Rogue Shinobi who was underneath the water slowly circling the two like a shark about to get It's prey.

Both Naruto and Sakura stood back to back with each other as they took their Kunais out and were prepared to fight. The shadowy figure of the Rogue slowly but surely got faster and faster everytime he circled around them, Naruto could somehow feel the Kunai Sakura held In both her hands like a sword shiver In slight fear, and truth be told It was the same for him as well. Neither the two Genins believed that the life of a Shinobi would be anything like this, all those times taught and prepared them for the fights that would come. But truth be told no one can ever be prepared for this, only experience could get them around not teachings.

The suspense was killing them, choking them to death, waiting for their opponent.

"GOT YOU!" The Rogue Shouted, as he lunged form the water towards Naruto, who looked at the corner of his eyes and saw the Shinobi heading his way.

Naruto Immediately reacted and used his Kunai to block the Rogue's Kunai, and then had Shouted "LIKE I'M GONNA FALL FOR THAT!". Naruto then kicked the Shinobi In the stomach forcing him to go higher In the water to the point at which he was slightly launched, he used his Chakra to walk on the surface of the water and looked at Naruto, feeling pain In his stomach. "I guess you must be at a Genin Chunin level?" Naruto Assumed.

The Rogue then charged after Naruto this time with a second Kunai In his hand was prepared to strike Naruto. As he then positioned his hands at a stabbing position he Intended to strike Naruto, before he then dodged to the side and kicked the Rogue In the chin sending his head tilting upwards, Sakura then took advantage of the situation and used a Chakra enhanced punch to punch the Rogue In the stomach for a second time, he then tilted his head downwards In pain as the punch Sakura Just delivered him was much more powerful than the punch Naruto delivered a little earlier before. The Rogue then decided to grab Sakura's arm and then her hair and plunged her head Into the water, with his knee on her back and his hand on her arms to prevent her from breaking free, for Sakura It was difficult for her since she couldn't budge and also her Chakra was running low since she was forced to use It on her front body to protect her from the water, her eyes popped open In realisation and allowed her whole body to sink through the water, as the Rogue then tripped down to his hands In the water In a awkward position where his upper torso and head and arms were plunged In but his legs and lower body were still on the surface.

"WHY YOU LITTLE!" The Rogue Shouted, In Anger, as he then managed to pull his hands out and use Chakra to support him on the surface of the water as he saw the swimming Sakura underneath the water looking up at him. "Wind Style: Freeze Point Jutsu!" The Rogue Said, as from his hands and mouth he blew wind towards the water, which frozen It for around over a hundred meters. "Try this little brat!" The Rogue Smirked.

Naruto managed to place his feet carefully over the Ice so as to not slip or get frozen In the process, he could see Sakura's eyes widen In horror as she swam upwards towards the Ice and attempted to push herself up, but to no avail. Naruto looked In horror and Shouted "SAKURA-CHAN!".

"Don't go and try to break that Ice." The Rogue Laughed, but Naruto still took out another Kunai and attempted to break the Ice beneath him, chips of the Ice fell and scattered all over the place. "You see the Ice that surrounds her Is as hard as Iron, there's no way you'll be able to get your girlfriend out with such a mere Kunai." The Rogue Said, which made Naruto blush slightly, even though Sakura was trapped underneath she still heard what the Rogue referred to her as and still her head turned red. "She can swim but I doubt she'll make It to the opening sides before she runs out of air, she's as good as dead." He Rogue Said.

"I WON'T LET THAT HAPPEN!" Naruto Shouted, he laid his Kunai on the Ice, and began using his own fist to punch the Ice harder and harder with every punch he threw at It. "I! WON'T! LET THAT! HAPPEN!" Naruto Shouted, as per shout he punched the Ice continually. However, the only damage It'd did was to his own fist, as bruises and blood came out everytime he punched the Ice, only so much to produce little cracks that barely even weakened the Ice below him.

Sakura tried to push the Ice harder and harder as an attempt to aid Naruto In breaking herself free, but It was futile, even with their combined effort they still di little to no damage to the Ice, Sakura could feel her whole body becoming limp from the freezing waters, and her struggles weakened and weakened, she looked at Naruto with her half closed eyes Indicating him that she was running out of air.

"Well looks like she's going away soon." The Rogues Commented.

"SHUT UP!" Naruto Shouted, pain and Anger Indicated In his voice. "NO! PLEASE! Sakura-Chan….. I need you. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME BEHIND!" Naruto Shouted, as tears started forming In his eyes. Naruto closed them believing It as a ream, but when he opened them next, he saw Sakura's eyes were shut closed, seeing as her bod began to sink down away from the Icey surface. "NO!" Naruto Shouted, In disbelief.

"I can save her….." A Demonic voice Said.

"Who said that?! Who?! If you can save here please!" Naruto Begged.

"Hmmmmm, poor kid, he can't do anything to save her and no he's talking to perhaps his own Imagination now." The Rogue Said. "Alright If you want her back, I guess I'll have to finish you off as well, don't worry you'll Join her too." The Rogue Said, as he began walking towards Naruto. However, he suddenly stopped as he felt a very powerful aura surrounding Naruto and saw that his was covered In a red type of Chakra all over his body. "Wha-what Is this power? I-I never felt anything like this before… Never." The Rogue Thought In Shock.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Naruto Shouted, as he felt pain and power flow through his own very body. He lifted his fist and then Shouted "SAKURA-CHAN!". BOOM! Naruto's fist then collided with the Ice, as a large hole created the size of his fist which then created cracks that surrounded the Icey field. Crrrrrrrrrrcrrrrrrr! BOOM! The entire field was then smashed to nothing but large Icey shards that began floating on the water, which made waves come. Looking at the now opening that he made with this Chakra he dived underneath the water to retrieve Sakura.

"HOW DID HE EVEN DO THIS! THIS JUTSU IS SUPPOSED TO BE POWERFUL ENOUGH EVEN A JOUNIN WOULD MOST LIKELY STRUGGLE! HO WDOES HE VEN HAVE THAT UCH CHAKRA?!" The Rogue Exclaimed In disbelief.

"UHHHHHHHHHH!" Sakura's head came to the surface as she gasped for air. Behind her Naruto also emerged form the water having his arms wrapped behind her back and across her chest. Naruto's red Chakra disappeared.

"Sakura-Chan are you okay?" Naruto Asked, Panic ally.

"Yes Naruto I'm….. Okay." Sakura Replied, as she blushed since her head was so close to Naruto's head.

"Th-that's…. Impossible. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU BREAK THE ICE!" The Rogue Shouted, In slight Anger and disbelief.

Naruto swam to an Ice shard big enough to fit four people on, he allowed Sakura to get on first who then gave her hand to Naruto which she then grabbed his forearm and then helped him up, they both then stood looking at the Rogue.

"Doesn't matter, as long as I saved her It doesn't matter one bit!" Naruto Said, with a cocky voice.

"DOESN'T MATTER! Well It matters to me, If you have that much Chakra-!" He cut himself off. "Yes, If he has that much Chakra I wonder how much Kages are willing to pay for that amount? Heck! I don't even have to work for that cheap old man!" The Rogue Thought to himself, as a Smirk may have crossed his mouth. "FORGET THE BRIDGE BUILDER!" The Rogue shouted. "With the Immense Chakra you have Just performed you shall get me more than a pretty penny with the likes of you." He Said.

"So now you're targeting us huh?" Naruto Said.

"To be specific I only need you, the girl Is dead weight to me I have no need of her." The Rogue Said.

"That Chakra… Was It… The Nine Tails? I don't know maybe, I can't let Sakura-Chan find out, I need to take care of him before he discovers who I really am!" Naruto Thought, Frantically.

"I don't think I have that much Chakra left? Naruto, do you?" Sakura Asked, as she turned her head towards Naruto, In a fighting position.

"I don't think I have much either." Naruto Replied. "At least not of my own anyway." Naruto Thought, to himself.

"Whatever that Chakra he used was seemed to be powerful enough to break such a thing like Iron, even that may have not even been the full extent of It, whatever It was I need to be careful, though It Is goanna be a massive pain If I have to simply beat this kid In a match and then take him with me, but If do kill him then whatever that Chakra was will disperse before I have even the slightest chance to retrieve It." The Rogue Whispered to himself. "What do I do?" The Rogue Whispered to himself. "I know, I guess I'll have to confuse him, I can Just use THAT Jutsu on him I might be able to drown him to the point he loses consciousness, after that I'll then take care of the pink haired girl, maybe even kill her, after that I need to restrain him with my "Chakra Bindings" that way he may not be able to take out any of that red Chakra like he did before." The Rogues Whispered to himself. "It's worth a shot." He Whispered one more time to himself.

"What Is he doing?" Naruto Said, as he spectated their opponent as he drew two of his fingers on one hand.

"GENJUSTU!" The Rogue Yelled.

Naruto's eyes became wide open as so did Sakura's, Naruto pushed Sakura out of the way, hearing name, as his looked as though now they had Just been stung, he place his own hands wide open fingers closed to block his sight as he believed he was In a world of nothing but pain, Sakura laid on her own back on a getting up position as she watched as Naruto was screaming, hurt, anger, heartbreak, and sadness all came at once Into her mind at the sight of her lover being tormented by the Rogue.

"NARUTO!" Sakura Yelled, In Worry.

"NOW'S MY CHANCE!" The Rogue Yelled, as he rushed towards Naruto. "GRAVITATIONAL JUTSU!" The Rogue Yelled, as he tapped the shoes that held Naruto's feet, which then forced the Jinchuriki to take a few steps back, Naruto managed to break free of the GenJutsu that was placed upon him, but as he looked at the Rogue, he felt his own feet get heavier and heavier like If he was wearing Invisible weights. Naruto looked down upon his feet to see that the Ice shard they were on was breaking apart by cracks before…. BOOM! Naruto's body was shot straight through the Ice as he then sank Into the water's depths to the darkness never to see light again.

Sakura took a while to process what had Just happened, before she Yelled "NARUTO!". Her face changed to Anger as she looked at the Shinobi and then Demanded "WHAT DID YOU DO TO NARUTO?!".

"It's called Gravitational Jutsu, an advanced Jutsu but not at It's true potential, whatever object I touch with the experience I've learned will have It's gravity changed at a simple touch of the fingers, I could either change the gravity for an object to become lighter or change It to become heavier, however I cannot Influence the gravity of that of living creatures such as animals, plants, organic beings, or even humans for that matter, I'm much not exactly experienced or trained enough for me to unlock the true power of this Jutsu but considering the situation here at the moment It's more than enough for me to finish him off, plus due to the tightness of a Genin's rubbery Shinobi shoes they'll be difficult to pull off, but considering the speed he's sinking now It'll be difficult to move his own arms to even touch his feet." The Rogue Explained.

"He's Naruto Uzumaki Mitarashi, I know he can break free In time!" Sakura Objected, to the Shinobi.

"Well you're the one to talk aren't you, but you kids may have changed me to become a very wealthy man, you see the Chakra he displayed was rather Interesting, maybe one that might even rival that of a Jinchuriki's Chakra." The Rogue Said.

"What are you talking about?!" Sakura Said.

"It doesn't matter, I mean I was after the bridge builder but now that I've met the two of you guys I believe I don't need to waste another day slaving over the old geezer and his money, now that I have the product Kages all over the Shinobi Nations will want to purchase the boy, you on the other hand, well you're Just dead weight so I don't need you." The Rogue Said, as he then launched himself to Sakura at high speed ready to kill her, Sakura Just took out her Kunai was prepared to fight.

In the bottom of the depths of the water, Naruto's feet were underneath some sand which made It difficult for him to grab his shoes, he began digging his feet and grabbing the side trying to pry them out, but the sand held his feet stickily onto the rubbery shoes.

"Ah man! If I don't get out soon, I'm done for!" Naruto Thought, as he tried to dig harder and harder.

(Flashback Begins)

Naruto as a eight year old was training with his adoptive father Iruka who had begun teaching Naruto about his Nature Chakra which was wind at the time.

"You see Naruto, Wind Chakra Isn't that much different than normal Chakra, like regular Chakra I can be modelled and shaped to anything you want, It can even come from your own body." Iruka Explained.

"Like this." Naruto Said, as he put his palm against the ground began using wind Chakra.

BOOM! The wind blew the ground p covering Naruto and Iruka In dust.

"NOT LIKE THAT!" Iruka Shouted.

Not far behind Anko was watching and couldn't but give a smile to them.

(Flashback Ends)

"It's worth a shot!" Naruto Thought. Naruto then put his right arm down and held his palm above the surface of the sand and then Thought "My new special move AIR PALM!".

BOOM! Naruto's entire body was launched form the bottom of the water towards the surface, Naruto had closed his eyes as felt the pressure of the water at the high speed he was moving almost forcing them to open, as he did this he looked up and half opened his eyes and saw the surface of the water coming closer and closer towards him.

With Sakura she was dealing the Rogue Shinobi up to the point at which she looked to be tired, she Is panting heavily, and her Kimono was slightly torn at some place, with Rogue Shinobi also panting with a few bruises as he looked at Sakura.

"I-I can't keep this up for long." Sakura Panted.

"You won't have to, I can keep this up for another hour or so." The Rogue Said.

BOOM! Naruto was shot through the surface of the water meters high In the air.

"SAKURA-CHAN!" Naruto Yelled.

"NO! BUT HOW?!" The Rogue Exclaimed.

"SAKURA-CHAN I NEED YOU TO GLUE HIS FEET TOGETHER I HAVE A PLAN!" Naruto Yelled.

"Sure, thing Naruto!" Sakura Said, as she began doing a series of hand signs herself. From Sakura's palm she had mud balls going toward the Rogue Shinobi's feet, which then stuck them together as she Shouted "EARTH STYLE: STICKY MUD JUTSU!".

"WHAT! MY FEET ARE GLUED TOGETHER! I CAN'T GET OUT!" The Shinobi Exclaimed.

"TIME FOR ANOTHER MOVE!" Naruto Yelled, as he placed his palm In the air aiming himself at the Shinobi. "I ONLY HAVE ENOUGH CHAKRA FOR THIS ONE GET READY!" Naruto Shouted. "NARUTO UZUMAKI MITARASHI AIR MISSLE!" Naruto Yelled, as his own palm began sucking air In and then soon stopped and then… BOOM! Shot Naruto In a large shockwave that sent himself flying towards the Shinobi who had wide eyes.

"WIND STYLE: FROZEN SHIELD!" The Shinobi Yelled, as his palms blue wind over the air freezing the water molecules that surrounded him and contained him In a large sphere of Ice. "This shield Is Just as hard as the Ice shard below me you cannot penetrate It!" The Shinobi Said.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Naruto Yelled, as he then crossed his arms over his head using Chakra to enforce his arms.

CRACK! "What! No!" The Shinobi Exclaimed, as Naruto had Just broken through the Ice shield, In a slow motion way the Shinobi's eyes opened wide open, as he saw Naruto coming right towards his head. In a slow-motion way Naruto's arms touched his head, and then he allowed his own Konoha headband to touch the Rogue Shinobi, who slowly felt his own head receive the pain, became cold pain so hard and so much that his own head was beginning to break. With his feet still glued to the mud he felt his whole back forcibly by Naruto's force to the ground of the Ice shard at which It was mainly the back of his head touching the ground, being crushed by both the Ice and Naruto the Shinobi felt Incredible force by both, and had felt It was too much for him that It had cracked his skull a bit, with his legs still glued to the mud he then suddenly felt his legs slightly break. And then… BOOM! Back to normal motion speed, It was a sight that a blink o an eye could miss the entire scene, Sakura however witnessed It and was Shocked.

Not only did Naruto break the Ice shield but he also broke the Ice shard they were on, which sent himself and the Rogue Shinobi straight towards the bottom of the water.

"…" Sakura remained speechless, before reacting. "NARUTO!" Sakura Yelled, as she then Jumped Into the water for Naruto and swam to the depths.

Not far from the location of Naruto, and Sakura, the Rogue Shinobi's body was floating over the surface of the water, though he was not conscious, but he was alive, with his mask off he was revealed to have fair skin and short brown spiky hair, his mouth gaping open which showed his broken teeth with some of the teeth gone.

SPLASH! Naruto, and Sakura, were now emerged from the water, as Sakura had Naruto's arm around her neck as she was kicking and swimming.

"ARRRRRGRH!" Naruto Gasped, as he was trying to Inhale some air. "Thanks Sakura-Chan." Naruto Said, as he held his own head. "I need to practice more on this new Jutsu I Just made up." Naruto Said.

"Probably." Sakura Agreed, as she smiled at her lover.

"Where's Kakashi-Sensei?" Naruto Asked.

"I don't know, the last time I saw him he ran towards the mist." Sakura Replied.

"Over here he would be." Naruto, and Sakura, turned their heads to see Kakashi right behind them standing over the surface of the water holding a Shinobi dressed In black over his shoulder. "It Is most likely that the Shinobi you Just beat was nothing more but a mere scout leader, the others were a little weaker than him, but they were close to his strength." Kakahsi Informed. Truth be told Naruto, and Sakura, were surprised that Kakahsi came without any scratches or Injuries what so ever, he looked at the two Genins and Said "Looking at the fight you two Just had against him I'm guessing Sasuke and Tazuna are safe, which means we may have Just completed our mission, or at least I think so." Kakashi Said, which made Naruto, and Sakura, raise their eyebrows.

"Wait, what do you mean you think so?" Naruto Said, Confusingly.

"Well I guess that's something that only our client will answer to us. But right now, we have to get back to the shore and check If both are okay." Kakashi Said.

SPALSH! Kakashi simply dropped the Shinobi he had carried over his shoulder down to the water.

He then walked by Naruto, and Sakura neglecting to help either them up.

"Hey, we could use some help you know." Sakura Informed.

"Let's not forget you two are Shinobi now, which means you have to get use to any condition and resource you can handle, on top of that the waters here aren't cold enough to give the two of you hyper thermae, eve If It does, I bet the two of you can strip and share warmth with each other, It Is a crucial exercise you may have to perform when you leave on a mission by yourselves." Kakashi Said, as he saw the two Genins slightly blush from his statement.

"I guess we're swimming." Naruto Guessed.

"I guess so too." Sakura Agreed.

(Timeskip: Twenty-Three Minutes Later)

After twenty-three minutes of constant swimming and paddling, Naruto, and Sakura, had finally made It to the shore, where they saw Kakashi talking to Sauske with while Tazuna was standing and waiting for the Genins to arrive.

"Well It's about time." Tazuna Said, slightly disappointed.

"Shut up." Naruto, and Sakura, both Said.

"Now, now, now, now, we need to respect the client remember." Kakashi Said, as his eyes smiled at them, they groaned slightly. "Though that Is what I would say If we

weren't lied to about this mission, this C Ranked mission that our client promised us." Kakashi Said, as he looked at Tazuna with his lazy eye that had a very questionable look In It.

Tazuna sighed before he Said "Well….. I guess you caught me huh, what made you notice."

"Well It was the fact that at first Chunin Genin levelled Shinobi attacked us out of the blue, also there was a rather strange comment I heard which referenced that If you were to cross them you'd pay the price, to me It sounds a lot more serious than the report you gave to the Hokage himself. May I remind you that lying to the Hokage, or any Kage, Is a serious offence no matter what country or village you're from, anything you say could endanger the lives of Shinobi, and thus would make you guilty one here. Unless there's something you don't want to tell us." Kakahsi Said.

"I guess, well, I'll tell everything, the real truth at my place back home, It's a long story, a very long story." Tazuna Said.

"How could we trust you from this point onwards may I ask? My teammates almost died by the hands of that Shinobi who wanted to kill you, you do realise that you're endangering and lying to Konoha Shinobi, Shinobi from one of the "Five Elemental Nations", we the people of Konoha do not take likely to those who have lied or endangered our lives on purposely." Sasuke Said.

"I trust you me boy, I don't exactly mean any harm to any of you at all, all I simply wanted was a trip to my home, but I, or In fact neither any of us here can afford a large protection of Shinobi like you do at home under the circumstances we live In, but I hope after I tell you the true story of what happened her many years ago I can convince you otherwise, but lease to come." Tazuna Said.

"Well looks like we're here at the "Land Of Waves"." Kakahsi Said.

(location: Unknown)

"PLEASE! PLEASE LET ME GO I WON'T FAIL YOU AGAIN!" The Shouts of the Rogue Shinobi both Naruto, and Sakura, had beaten was dragged on his feet by bandits who had cuffed each of his hands with Chakra restraint handcuffs.

"Shinpachi, Shinpachi, my boy, I didn't really expect for you to succeed on your mission considering that the "Copy Cat" Shinobi was there, I would have some sympathy for you. But you were beaten by two mere Genins, although would still have sympathy, but unfortunately I do not as I had heard form my spies that they said you attempted to leave me by taking that Jinchuriki and selling him without me noticing." A man who was old small, big In size, and worn a suit holding a cane Said.

"GATO!" The Shinobi now known as Shinpachi Kage Exclaimed. "Y-you don't have nay evidence though!" Shinpachi Said.

A bandit gave Gato a recorder that was attached to a what appeared to be a sound capturer.

"You weren't exactly good at keeping secrets from me very well, but In this case you could've fooled me." Gat Said, as he played the recorder.

"It doesn't matter, I mean I was after the bridge builder but now that I've met the two of you guys I believe I don't need to waste another day slaving over the old geezer and his money, now that I have the product Kages all over the Shinobi Nations will want to purchase the boy, you on the other hand, well you're Just dead weight so I don't need you." The Recorder of Shinpachi's Voice Said.

"What a shame you were a good use to me too as well." Gato Said.

Gat merely nodded his head to his bandits who then opened a hatch revealing a quick strong stream that would surely kill anyone.

"NO! NO PLEASE! NO! PLEASE!" Shinpachi Pleaded, but his words were unheard of and was forced to be tossed In there, Gato Ignored his cry for help after he was pulled In by the stream.

"I had no Idea that Konoha would send so much as the "Copy Cat" Shinobi himself, I got no choice, I'm goanna have to bring out the big guns, get me HIM." Gato Said.

"HIM… Y-you sure that we have to call HIM!" Exclaimed One of the bandits.

"I'm afraid so." Gato Said.

"Sure, thing boss." The Bandits Said, with a worried expression on his face.

"Looks like I'll need HIM after all huh." Gato Said.

Author's Note: Well I know It's been while since I've uploaded one of these chapters, I want to try and make my fight scenes a little more like the way the anime presents It, I hope I did a good Job.

If not please review to me the grammar, mistakes, plot holes, and/or any misconception speeches In the review section because that will help me so much In the future.

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