The Ice Warriors

Chapter 4-Toshiro's facade and Naruto

Ukitake's pov

"I see"....I had just listened to young Haku's explanation of the ninja world...I noted that a lot of aspects were similar in both of our worlds..

For instance. We both had determined young people eager to become strong....We had also lost a lot of warriors on both sides through war..and it was through hatred and fear that these wars had come to pass at all.

We also both had powers that assisted us in battle that could be acquired through either training or natural ability.. Or both aspects. That was certainly the case with Haku...He was born with his ice powers and through training, he'd became strong and surpassed his master.... At such a young age too...It was such a shame the boy had to die so young...

I smiled at him "You know, You remind me of someone I know very well..he too is very talented with ice, he is a natural genius and like you he was and still is capable of great things despite his young age.."

Haku looked puzzled..."Who is this someone?"

"His name is Toshiro..Toshiro Hitsugaya.."

Toshiro's pov

The mystery of the mysterious creature and the figure in the dark lingered in my mind while I was carrying Momo and running simulationously...

Who the hell was that guy? I wonder if he had any association with the creature.....and why would that creature (be it a hollow or not) randomly show up like that...It doesn't make sense...

and Momo...why was she sent to deal with this..?

I looked at the girl in my arms. Blood was dripping from both her sides and lips..I felt her pulse...Good...she was still alive...but only just....

I had to run to the Soul society as quickly as possible and get her to the hospital..

I eventually found myself in a city and ran across building to building to find the passageway to the Precipice World, since I didn't have or find a hell butterfly..

I should have come prepared...I cursed my weakness under my breath and ventured on, faster now , in a panicky state..

This was not like me..I was usually calm and collected...unlikely to close control of my emotions..That Ichigo Kurosaki was more likely to lose control like this than I..then why???..Why was I feeling so low...? Why was I feeling so worked up...?

Haku's Pov

"Toshiro Hitsugaya..? He's a captain just like you...? Wow. He must be amazing...I mean I've heard of a shinobi who became an ANBU black op at 11 and an ANBU captain at 11...but that's just incredible"

The captain smiled, "Yes...he is pretty amazing..but if you call him a little kid, he really takes it personally and gets pretty angry" The captain laughed nervously and started coughing up blood..

I gasped "Are you okay, Sir...?" I moved closer to him in concern...It must have been his illness...

He smiled at me awkwardly..."I'm sorry to have worried you, Haku.."

I interrupted him.."It's okay. It's your illness, right? "I smiled gently

He nodded..."Sorry...I'll continue..."

"Are you sure?" I asked, very concerned..

He smiled..."Yeah...I'm fine. I'm used to it...now where was I? "

"You were saying he gets angry if you call him a kid?"

"Yes...that's right..but I guess that's where you and him differ...but...I swear that ice cold personality of his is just a facade...to hide how he really feels..."

I laughed "He sounds like my master...Zabuza was like that..."....I looked down again, looking sad that I didn't know where he was and that I couldn't protect him...

The captain noticed this and looked into my brown eyes..."Haku...don't worry...the soul reapers will find him. That I promise. I won't go back on my word, Haku.."

My eyes widened...and then I smiled..

"What is it?" He asked...

"It's just..something I said to Naruto once"

"Oh right..the boy with the spiky hair you fought against?"

"That's the one...I wonder..what happened to him.."....

Naruto's pov

I stood at Haku and Zabuza's graves...Those guys...They may have been my first enemies...but...they didn't seem that bad compared to Gato..

That guy Haku..once you get over the fact that he's a guy despite how girlish he looks...he actually came out with some pretty wise stuff.. A lot of what he said...really got to me...in a good way...

But why??...Why did he have to die?? He was too young...Tears fell down my cheeks...I hid them from Kakashi, Sakura and that Jerk Sasuke...

I closed my eyes...I had made a decision...I looked up at the sky..

"Okay", I announced to my team mates who looked very confused..."I've just come to a decision..from now on..I'm finding my own ninja way...A way that's straight..and true and without any regrets. From now on, I'm following the way of Naruto!"

Kakashi sensei looked a bit confused at this, but smiled that my words.

Haku's pov

"I'm sure he will have followed a good path, Haku..if he is how you said he is.."

"Yeah" I smiled..."I hope so...that kid...is strong willed and determined..."

Naruto...you...I know..you will become a poweful ninja..I know it....I imagined his blue, determined eyes gazing up at the sky and that silly grin on his face. I imagined him laughing that silly laugh but the serious look in his eyes when we fought..

He may have been just a kid..but there was more to him that met the eye...that red chakra...I was still wondering what that was...It probably wasn't important..

"So you were saying about Toshiro..?" I asked

"Oh yes.."

"Sorry to get you off topic, Captain..." I laughed nervously

"No...It's fine, Young Haku.." He smiled gently.."Anyway..I think..there may be someone he likes...."

"Someone he likes?"