Naruto Various! x Reader: The Disastrous Life Of An Otaku Ninja

Everything Is Totally Okay

"What the hell are you guys doing?! I told you to run! It was obvious what was going to happen once I was caught! Hurry! Run! Listen to me, our mission is to protect Tazuna. Have you forgotten that?!"

We all turned around, silently pleading Tazuna to let us stay and fight. I'm glad he got the memo.

"Well, this was something that happened because of me. I can't so selfishly ask for you to save my life. Sorry for the trouble I've caused. Fight as much as you want!" 

Kakashi clicked his tongue. "That's not-"

"Kakashi!" 

I cut his sentence short before he had any time to say anything else. 

"Those who leave their comrades behind are worse than scum!"

He froze, staring at me in shock. His mouth opened and closed, trying to come up with a retaliation but nothing came out. 

"That's what you told us, isn't it? There's no way we're abandoning you!"

 I glanced at Naruto, who grinned, then at Sasuke, who nodded with a smirk. And finally at Sakura, who smiled confidently. 

"Besides," my eyes met Zabuza's, "we have a plan."

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Kakashi's POV (*gasps dramatically* something NEW?! w h a t? I m p o s s i b l e )

"There's no way we're abandoning you!"

I felt my heart drop as I watched them. They're gonna get themselves killed. They're gonna die on their first real mission and it's going to be because I was stupid enough to get trapped in a water prison. Feeling my heart rate pick up, I paled, swallowing thickly.

'I'm sorry sensei... I couldn't protect anyone after all... Obito... Rin... and your son... I couldn't protect Sasuke either... or Sakura... How am I supposed to call myself a ninja if I can't protect anyone..?'

"No matter what happens over the next few days, I want you to know that they'll be okay. I promise."

"I promise."

"No matter what."

My eyes darted to Y/n. Y/n. They told me things would turn out okay. They promised me that they would be alright. I stared at them, desperately hoping that they're right. I don't care what happens to me. But these kids- they better get out of this alive. 

It seems as if my pathetic prayers somehow got Y/n's attention. Looking at me, they smiled softly, giving me a nod. They didn't speak, but I'm almost certain that they wanted to say, "you don't need to worry so much Kakashi! I already told you- this is only the beginning. They'll overcome this, guaranteed. Have a little more faith in us sensei!"

Taking a deep breath I calmed myself down. Of course, they'll overcome it. What am I worrying about? 

I looked at Naruto and felt my breath hitch. 

"Minato..?" I mumbled unconsciously. Shaking my head (to etch-a-sketch the thoughts away) I looked back at him and smiled beneath the mask. This really is just the beginning isn't it? 

My eyes went to Sasuke. Sasuke's strong. Not quite as strong as he wants to be, but still very much an Uchiha prodigy. He has good combat skills and now that he's snapped out of his shock, he'll handle this level-headedly. 

Looking at Sakura, my eyebrows raised. It hasn't been long, and the difference isn't huge, but right now, I think she really has potential. Her sea-foam green eyes shone with fiery determination- I've never that look in her eye before. 

Finally, I looked at Y/n and my gaze softened. They said that they don't belong here, but I can't imagine Team 7 without them. They bring the whole team together. Their humour, their smile, their friendship with each of the other three and... even with me... is one of the reasons I have such high hopes for this team. They never hesitate to laugh at us but will be the first to defend any one of us. My forehead creased as I frowned, they worry me the most. I worry they'll do something reckless and end up seriously injured (dead)... (or worse- expelled :0) 

Leaning back, I untensed my muscles and closed my eyes, breathing deeply. 

'I leave this up to you now, don't let me down... Team 7'

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3rd Person's POV

Zabuza's cold, low laughter rung throughout the forest. 

"You still haven't learned anything, have you? You're still playing at being ninja, are you? Make no mistake. When I was your age, these hands were already stained with blood."

The children paled, disturbed by the new information. Y/n shivered as a chill ran down their spine. 

"Zabuza, the demon," Kakashi spoke up, glaring at the man holding him captive. 

"Oh? So you've heard of me?"

"A long time ago-" the copy nin was interrupted by Y/n, "can we start not so long ago maybe?" He rolled his eyes at his Amazing Student. 

"A long time ago, in the Hidden Mist village -also known as the Blood Mist-. ninja candidates faced their biggest hurdle."

Zabuza eyed Kakashi, vaguely impressed with his knowledge. 

"So you also know about the graduation exam..." 

Y/n internally sighed. They already knew all of this!

'Man, I really wish I could just fast forward this part T~T'