The nine tailed god:A Naruto fanfiction

Naruto reacted instantly. "Hinata, cover Tazuna!"

Hinata stepped in front of the bridge builder, her Byakugan active and her stance firm. She deflected one of the chains with a precise strike, disrupting its trajectory.

Naruto created three Shadow Clones in a flash, sending one to distract the attackers and another to shield Hinata.

Sasuke, not to be outdone, leapt into the fray, hurling shuriken at one of the rogue shinobi. His attack forced the enemy to redirect their chain, giving Kakashi the opening he needed to neutralize the threat.

Kakashi appeared behind the attackers in an instant, his kunai pressed to one's neck. "You're outmatched. Surrender now."

The rogue shinobi froze, their confidence shattered.

Once the attackers were tied up, Kakashi turned to Tazuna, his tone serious. "This isn't a standard C-rank mission. Those were Chūnin-level rogue ninjas. Care to explain why they were after you?"

Tazuna looked away, his expression guilty. "I… might have withheld some details. There's a man named Gato who wants me dead. He's been terrorizing my village, and the bridge I'm building is the only way to break his control."

Kakashi sighed, his visible eye narrowing. "That explains a lot. This mission is closer to a B-rank now. We'll continue, but you owe us the truth from now on."

Naruto crossed his arms, his voice calm but firm. "You should've told us earlier, Tazuna. People's lives are at stake."

Tazuna looked down, ashamed. "I'm sorry, but my village needs this bridge. If you turn back now, we're doomed."

Hinata placed a reassuring hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Naruto-kun, we can handle this. Together."

Naruto nodded, his resolve hardening. "Fine. But no more lies."

The next day, Team 7 continued their journey. The forest around them grew denser, and the air felt heavier. Naruto, Hinata, and Sasuke walked in formation around Tazuna, with Kakashi leading the group.

Naruto couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. His sharp eyes scanned the shadows between the trees, his senses on high alert.

"Kakashi-sensei," he said quietly, "something's off. I feel it."

Kakashi nodded, his visible eye narrowing. "I feel it too. Everyone, stay close to Tazuna and be ready."

Suddenly, the sound of metal slicing through the air broke the silence. A massive sword spun toward them, embedding itself into a tree trunk just ahead.

From the mist, a man stepped forward. He wore a Kirigakure headband with a slash through it and carried an aura of menace.

"Zabuza Momochi," Kakashi said, his tone serious.

The rogue shinobi smirked. "Copy Ninja Kakashi. This might be fun."

Kakashi motioned for his team to fall back. "Protect Tazuna. This is beyond your level."

Naruto clenched his fists, his sharp mind analyzing the situation. "He's strong, but…"

Hinata placed a hand on his arm. "Naruto-kun, we'll get our chance. Trust Kakashi-sensei."

Reluctantly, Naruto stepped back with Hinata and Sasuke, keeping Tazuna safe as Kakashi faced Zabuza.

The fight was intense. Zabuza's mastery of the Hidden Mist Technique made him almost impossible to track, but Kakashi's Sharingan allowed him to keep up.

"Your kids won't last long if you go down," Zabuza taunted, launching a water dragon at Kakashi.

As the battle raged, Naruto's mind raced. We can't just sit here. If something happens to Kakashi-sensei, we're next.

"Hinata," he whispered, "can you track Zabuza through the mist?"

Hinata activated her Byakugan, her confidence shining through. "Yes, but his movements are fast. It's hard to pin him down."

Naruto nodded, forming a quick plan. "Sasuke, get ready. If we have to step in, we'll attack from three sides. Hinata, stay with Tazuna and use your Byakugan to guide us."

Sasuke frowned but agreed. "Fine. Just don't mess it up."

Finally Zabuza managed to trap Kakashi in a water prison after kicking him in water. The rogue shinobi smirked. "Looks like your kids are on their own now."

Naruto stepped forward, his sharp eyes locked on Zabuza. "You're underestimating us."

Forming a dozen Shadow Clones, he sent them rushing toward

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