Naruto: The Darkness Within

Chapter 14: The Demon Of Kiri

Arc: Land of Waves

Chapter 14: The Demon of Kiri!

"Well, it's up to Sakura now." Hatake said while scratching the back of his head. Naruto, you'll make a great Hokage one day.
"I guess we should continue. It's only right to do this." Sakura stated. She still has her reservations. However, if Naruto and Sasuke both want to do this, then she will too.

Interesting. I'll have to let Zabuza-sama know about this. A thought from a masked individual. The individual took off going Southwest.

I could've sworn my sense of smell picked someone up just now. Kakashi thought to himself. "Well, Tazuna you've lucked out. We will guard you until your bridge is done." Kakashi stated. On the outside he showed resentment towards Tazuna, on the inside, he was extremely satisfied with his team's dedication.

"Thank you all." Tazuna said bowing towards Team Seven.

"It's no problem Tazuna-san." Naruto spoke showing some respect to the man. This man is trying to change the lives of his entire town in the best way possible. I respect that Tazuna-san. Naruto thought to himself.
"Alright, let's get moving again and make it to the Wave by tonight." Kakashi ordered.
"That'll be no problem, I know a guy who will provide a small boat for us. If we make it there before nightfall we should be fine." The master bridge builder informed his hired help.

The group started back on their journey to get to Tazuna's home. The group could barely smell the ocean's salty waters. The birds chirped as they passed by and the group kept on walking at a steady pace.
Sasuke Uchiha was brooding like always, except on the inside he was happy. That was excellent. A rogue shinobi that is Chunin level. At this rate, he will be dead by my hands soon. He thought to himself.

Naruto started to think of more practical seals he could utilize in battle. I used the weight seal to apply weight and unbalance that Chunin back there. I still have the locator seal. If I use that on enemy first I could track them later on, if they escape. I need to talk to a weapons expert when I return to Konoha. Perhaps if I could utilize scrolls and seals more effectively, I could put space between me and my opponent.

Naruto started to over think.
After about another two hours of walking through the woods the team came across a small dock. Tazuna motioned forward.

"This is my friend's dock. He can lend us a boat." Tazuna stated.

Team Seven nodded their heads. "Alright then. I think it's best if we let Tazuna do all the talking here. No one say a thing unless spoken to." Kakashi ordered.

The three genin nodded at the order.
Tazuna knocked on the small cabin's door.

"Go away!" A grumpy voice shouted.

"Now is that how you greet an old friend?" Tazuna asked at the door.

"Tazuna? Is that you?" The grumpy voice questioned. The door opened to reveal a scrawny older man. "Tazuna! How are you?" The man asked in a more cheerful tone.

"I'm doing great. These ninja behind me are my hired protection to build the bridge so, we can make more money." Tazuna proudly stated.

"They know what they're getting into?" The man asked.

"Yes, they do. We were wondering if you could allow us to borrow a row boat." Tazuna said.