What If Hinata Was In Team 7?

Ep-3 The Land Of Waves pt-2

As Zabuza stands confidently, his gaze focused on Kakashi, Haku steps forward to face Team 7. The masked ninja's posture is calm and composed, yet there's an undeniable air of danger surrounding him. Kakashi gives a quick nod to Naruto, Hinata, and Sasuke.

**Kakashi:** "Naruto, Hinata—team up and handle Haku. Sasuke, stay ready to assist where needed. I'll take on Zabuza."

Naruto and Hinata nod, stepping forward with determination. Haku's masked face tilts slightly as he observes them.

**Haku:** *softly* "I don't wish to hurt you, but if you stand in Zabuza-sama's way, I have no choice."

Naruto clenches his fists. **"Bring it on! We're not gonna let you or Zabuza hurt anyone here."**

Hinata activates her Byakugan, her gaze intense as she scans Haku's chakra flow and stance. **"Naruto-kun, be careful... he's skilled."**

The battle begins with Haku forming a rapid series of hand seals. In seconds, he creates a prison of ice mirrors surrounding Naruto and Hinata from all sides, each mirror reflecting Haku's masked face.

**Haku:** "This is my Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors. Once you're trapped inside, escape is nearly impossible."

Naruto's face twists with frustration as Haku's reflections surround them. **"Tch! We can break through! Hinata, stick close and watch each mirror—he has to come out of one of them."**

Haku moves between the mirrors at incredible speed, launching a barrage of senbon needles that seem to come from all directions. Hinata focuses, managing to deflect some of the attacks, her Gentle Fist blocking the needles directed at Naruto as best she can. Naruto, meanwhile, tries to keep his eyes on Haku's movements, dodging when he can but taking a few hits.

**Naruto:** "Ugh! He's too fast..."

Seeing Naruto hurt makes Hinata feel a surge of determination. Without hesitation, she moves in closer to Naruto, putting herself in harm's way to shield him from Haku's relentless attacks.

**Hinata:** *firmly* "Naruto-kun, I... I won't let him hurt you anymore. We'll get out of here together."

Naruto, inspired by her resolve, grits his teeth. **"Alright, Hinata! Let's work together. I'll distract him, and you go for a weak spot when he appears!"**

Naruto forms a few clones, sending them out to break up Haku's pattern and make it harder for him to pinpoint them. Hinata watches the mirrors closely, analyzing Haku's chakra as he moves, and when he reappears in one mirror to throw more needles, she strikes out, her Gentle Fist targeting his chakra flow. Haku falters, surprised by her precision.

**Haku:** *softly* "Impressive... I didn't expect you to read my movements so well."

Naruto seizes the moment, jumping forward to throw a punch at Haku. Haku barely evades, but the disruption is enough to crack a few mirrors.