Little Misfits

Chapter Six: I'll protect

Akumi POV__________

I couldn't help but roll my eyes at Sasuke and Naruto. Lately Kakashi sensei had made us practice the tree walking technique which I already knew and Sakura quickly mastered. 

I had gone to practicing my stamina and hand sign speed while going over strategies and medicinal herbs with Sakura. The two chakra powerhouses were barely standing as they limped into the room.

"Naruto-nii I've told you it's dangerous to exhaust your chakra reserves like that." I sighed as I stood up crossing my arms. He gave me a cheesy smile as sasuke set him down. "Oh c'mon Akumi it isn't that bad besides I promise i'll eat, take a bath and head straight to bed." He stated sheepishly as Sasuke rolled his eyes and took a seat.

I glanced at Sensei and cocked a brow signaling him to at least scold them for their reckless behavior. Kakashi-sensei sighed slightly lowering his chopsticks. "You two shouldn't lower your chakra too much or you'll end up straining yourselves." He deadpanned and they both scoffed.

I couldn't help but sigh as well knowing they were probably thinking Sensei had no right to get on to them as well considering he too had strained his chakra coils and even worse than they just had in his last battle. 'You're one to talk sensei."Naru-nii quickly voiced and confirmed my train of thought.

"Anyways how high did you two make it this time?" Sakura asked and Naru-nii gave her a cheesy smile. "The teme and I finally made it to the top this time, That Moomoo Rogue ninja guy won't know what hit him." he cheered and Sasuke solemnly nodded with a smirk plastered on his face.

"That's good to know, considering how large both of your chakra reserves are, you can finally start using all that chakra correctly." I say shrugging and Kakashi-sensei nodded. "You four hurry up and eat we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." He added. "Hai Sensei!"

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It took me a while to finally be able to fall asleep but obviously I ended up waking up several times. Kakashi sensei had talked to me telling me to try and sleep by myself and if I woke up with flashbacks again that I could go to Naruto's room and sleep there. He also gave me a small lecture about bottling up all of my concerns and worries. Although he was right he understood the situation and was quite lenient.

We all woke up early, well except for Naru-nii who seemed to still be recovering from the chakra loss of the previous night and fore night. "Sensei are we just going to let him sleep in?" Sakura asked as we stood at Naruto and Sasuke's bedroom door. 

"I guess we will have to, it seems he won't be waking up anytime soon besides he'll be safe here."Kakashi-sensei sighed and I nodded in agreement. "Better here and resting than out there and in danger."I hummed out.

I wasn't too concerned with leaving him in the house where I was certain that Zabuza wouldn't attack. I checked my ninja pouch one last time before following Tazuna out. 

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Arriving at the bridge we instantly  noticed something off. There was a thick mist and bodies were littered everywhere. I instantly grabbed a kunai, all three of us got in a defensive position. "Get ready, he's here somewhere."Kakashi-sensei hissed as he to got in a defensive position as well.

"Would you look at that it's the little demon and her copy cat sensei. I see your genin are still as weak as ever, look at them they're already shaking." Zabuza smirked as the mist cleared around him and the hunter nin. I couldn't help but hiss at the nickname . "Trembling of excitement."Sasuke smirked as he held up two kunai.

"tch is that right?"Zabuza chuckled as he made a water clones who instantly ran towards Sasuke. He moved swiftly and was able to impaled the clone forcing it to dispel.