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"Well, well. Ren and I had it right. It was all an act." Kakashi stated.

"An act?" Zabuza asked.

"The cute little mask," I giggle. "Ya big phony! So I guess all that about being a tracker ninja protecting his village was just a bunch of bull!"

"You look pretty chummy, to me." Kakashi added. "I'd say they've been pulling scams like that for a long time."

"He's got some nerve facing us again after pulling that trick!" Sakura jeered.

"And hiding behind that mask, who does he think he's fooling?" Kakashi stated.

"Says you, Kakashi." I reply bluntly.

"That's it. I'm taking him out." Sasuke finally said. "Who does he think he's fooling? Hiding behind that mask like some sort of clown."

"Sasuke!" Sakura cheered. "You're so cool!"

"That's cold." I hum, patting Kakashi's shoulder as he sulks.

"They're impressive." Haku states softly. "Even though they were just one tenth of your true power, they both destroyed them all." Haku came at Sasuke, making me back up a bit.

"Ren, Sakura, Cover Tazuna! And stay close to me!" Kakashi ordered. We covered the old man, obtaining a tight knit guard. Sasuke and Haku began to go all out.

Haku began forming hand signals with one hand. Water swirled around them and rose into the air, freezing and turning into Ice Needles. They targeted Sasuke and flew in. In an instant, Sasuke jumped away, and threw a shuriken at Haku. He appeared behind him. I felt the blood rush up my neck and into my face as I stared at him. 'Sakura's right. He's so cool....' I think to myself, shaking my head.

"You made a big mistake, insulting these ninja by calling them brats." Kakashi started. "That's just guaranteed to bring out Sasuke's attitude. He's one of the best young fighters in the Leaf Village. Ren is number two to Sasuke, in both brilliance and skill. And Sakura rivals Ren with their sharp minds."

Sakura and I flushed under the praise, discretely high-fiving each other and smiling bashfully.

"And last but not least, our number on hyperactive, knucklehead ninja, is Naruto Uzumaki!" Kakashi praised.

Zabuza began to laugh. "Haku, if we keep going like this, we'll be the victims instead of them. Get on with it! And after your done with him, get the little water maiden too!" Zabuza ordered to Haku. "I want her bounty!"

Kakashi thrust his arm out in front of me, protecting me from hard. "I'm sorry it's come to this." Haku stated as Chakra radiated from his body. A dome formed around Sasuke, trapping him inside. "Secret Jutsu!" Haku shouted. "Crystal Ice Mirror!" I closed my eyes and the next moment, I stood besides Sasuke, yelping in shock. 

"What the-"

"Now. We'll begin. And I'll show you what speed, really means." Haku muttered softly. Senbon flew out in all directions, hitting my body in various places. I cried out in pain, using my kunai to deflect a few. Sasuke and I both tried to block as many as we could, but they still managed to hit. The senbon stopped flying after an explosion went off outside of the dome. I dropped to a knee, pulling out senbon with a hiss.

"It's about time he gets here...." I groan.

"What a show off..." Sasuke muttered.