Naruto: Mission: Protect The Waterfall Village! (novel)

Summary
Naruto and the gang return home after a stint protecting Shibuki, the leader of Takigakure. But there's danger back in Konoha. Sasuke and Sakura are quickly captured and the tow-headed ninja-wannabe finds himself in a desperate situation. Turning to Shibuki for help, Naruto discovers the revered leader is actually a coward and false hero. Alone, Naruto must protect his home, his friends and the Takigakure's Hero Water.

Prologue
In the middle of a pristine lake, Hisen stood on a tall geyser, rapidly moving his fingers.