The tale of the Foxy Bishokuya
Author: Soul Teller
Rating: T for Teen
Reason: Blood, Violence, Some Gore, Swearing, and Slight Nudity
Authors Note: I've been working this out with my Great Friend Baron Von Nobody. So in a sense this is both mine and his work. Enjoy this story of great and wondrous delicacies and powerful people.

Chapter One
The Smiling Bishokuya and the Gobi Tiger

There is a world where the imagination is limitless where everything is food and food is everything. In this world exist many wondrous creatures and natural sources pigs covered in honey, giant pools of soda that bubble endlessly. There are mountains made of every flavor of ice cream imaginable that is so delicious it melts in your mouth. Giant fruits filled with fried pork over rice, fried fish over rice and many other dishes. However, in this world the rule of the strong is the most important and powerful rule, the strong eat the weak and the weak are food for the strong. But in this world there are those that hunt the strong to make food from the strong. This is the gourmet age, and these are the chronicles of those that live in this strange and edible world!

(Location: Unknown)

A young woman with long blue hair and white eyes with no pupils walks forward pushing past branches. This woman wears a blue and purple top with long white sleeves and dark blue slacks her name is Hinata. She is searching, her eyes darting around looking around for someone or something, it's not sure. She eventually comes to a clearing and the sound of wolves barking can be heard. She looks to see giant wolves in silver fur their red eyes shining glaring at a man. The man was tall easily 6'3 he had hair as golden as the sun, and he had a thin yet athletic build from his open vest one could see the powerful six pack abs. He also wore a pair of slacks that were orange with a picture of a golden fox. His face had three curious whisker-like scars on the side and his arms were muscular. They flexed as he looked around trying to make sure he had his eye on all the wolves. The woman stopped and she hid behind a tree looking at the man wondering. 'Is that him?' The wolves snarled then one leaped for the man who jumped and putting a hand on its head he leaped over it spinning and his heel came out kicking the wolf in the rear. The wolf whined and it ran off whimpering, these beasts were Giant Silver Lobos, vicious, predatorily, and powerful animals that would normally require ten men just to capture one.

Capture Level: In this world there's a measuring system known as the Capture Level this is for all the creatures in this world. The higher the level the more powerful and dangerous the creature is however the higher level quality the ingredient is as well. Since everything in this world is edible this goes for the creatures even the dangerous ones such as the Giant Silver Lobo. The Capture Level of a beast is measured by the strength the measures taken and the quality of the food produced by the creature.

(Giant Silver Lobo: Wolf Beast, Capture Level One)

The man dodged and punched and kicked the Silver Lobo's one by one, each time he struck the beasts they ran off whimpering loudly. He finally got down to one Lobo which glared at him its hackles raised the gums showing the lips quivering. The man turned to the Lobo the smile still on his face his eyes which were a deep blue like the ocean. He then spoke, his voice young, powerful and alluring. "Come on… you really want to take me on? All by your lonesome, this will not end well for you, trust me on this." He said his eyes glinting, the Lobo glared at him then it snarled and ran off heading away from the man. The man watched it go then he put his muscular hands behind his head and turned to Hinata. "Hey… you can come out now; I think they won't bother you now." He said. Hinata squeaked and she ran out heading to the man. "Hmm, I know you; you're Hinata 'Chef Princess' said to be first in the line of the 10 top chefs."

"I-Indeed… U-Um are you Naruto-kun? They say you are 'The world's most cheerful Bishokuya.' I-is that c-correct?" Naruto raised an eyebrow at this.

"I got a nickname now? Wow I didn't know… anyway, what's the job?"

"Ah our j-job is to retrieve a… a G-Gobi T-Tiger." Naruto looked at her then shrugged, ""But Naruto-kun! This isn't a regular Tiger... it isn't a Niibi Tiger, a Sanbi Tiger... it isn't even a Yonbi Tiger... THIS IS A GOBI TIGER! Gobi! Five!" Naruto then thought about it and suddenly his smile widened into a grin, saliva dripping out from his lips.

"Oooooh… Heh, heh, heh, heh! It sounds delicious! When do we hunt it?" Naruto said licking his lips. "I bet it's enough for five servings!" Hinata shook her head.

"But it's dangerous it's a level 7 capture level!" Naruto laughed loudly.

"That just means that the meat will be all the more delicious!" Naruto said and he grinned as drool slid down his cheeks. Hinata was astounded how could he be so eager to fight such a dangerous beast Bishokuya or not it was still dangerous.

Bishokuya, Bishokuya this world's version of a hunter. Bishokuya come in different shapes and sizes and some with special abilities or traits but those are few and rare between. These hunters have their own motivations, but most of the time, they hunt for the money, there are few who hunt for fun. However there are rarer few that hunt for the joy of finding new food, Naruto is among one of these Bishokuya.

(Location: Go Jungle)

Naruto and Hinata pushed through various giant plants Naruto uncaringly while Hinata cautiously moved trying not to disturb any plants. Hinata was wearing a green jungle outfit with a blue hat, wearing a large backpack on her back Naruto then looked at some local flora which was basically a five clusters with five berries a Go Tree ripe with Go Berries. Naruto grabbed a cluster and tossed it to Hinata. "Here try this I think you'll like it!" Naruto said.

"Ah!" Hinata caught it, surprised, she then looked at Naruto," I-It's safe to eat?" She asked.

"Of course I used to eat these all the time! They're not bad for a fruit at least." Naruto said, Hinata looked at the fruit then she grabbed one and looked at it. It looked like an oversized cherry with little spots dotting its body. Her first reaction was that it was poisonous but she then looked at Naruto who was munching on one looking around as he did. He then spat a seed into the ground. The seed was as big as a marble and it landed on the ground with a soft 'spff.' Naruto then ate the rest of the berries spitting their seeds into the ground. When they were all on the ground Naruto lowered himself scooped up some muddy dirt and covered the seeds.

"What are you doing?" Hinata asked.

"Planting! When you're done eating you should give back the earth its food." Naruto said, Hinata oh'd in response and she began to eat the fruit and she was surprised that instead of cherry she tasted lemon! While she wasn't used to sour fruit the lemon flavor was sweet and sour. She ate the rest of the cherry enjoying the taste of sweet lemon she spat the seed into her hand and reaching for the pack on her back, she pulled out a small box-like object and put the seed inside the box... She then looked at another cherry this one had brown lines that encircled the cherry. She bit into it and the taste of sweet chestnuts filled her senses was that also chocolate she tasted? She ate the rest of the cherry and repeated the process of putting the seed in the clear box. She then plucked another cherry this one covered in purple hearts, she bit in and a surprisingly large amount of juice filled her mouth grape flavored! Not only that but it fizzled like soda pop. She gulped down the grape soda like juice and she ate the cherry once again spitting out the seed. She then looked at the last two cherries, one was colored like a regular cherry with no markings the other had green squares dotting it. She was about to choose when she heard rustling in the bush. She froze and turned half expecting for something to jump out at her.

"Naruto-kun?" She said in a hushed terrified voice, the rustling continued then suddenly a snake jumped out its huge mouth open, teeth shining in the light of the sun that broke through the canopy. Hinata screamed and shrank away, awaiting her fate!

"Hey!" Naruto's voice then there was a loud 'crunch' and Hinata looked to see Naruto standing there his foot on the snake, or at least the Frog Snake.

(Frog Snake, Amphibian Beast Capture Level 1)

"Geeze, you scared me for a second there, I thought it was something serious! A Frog Snake is nothing to be scared of." Naruto said, he then looked at Hinata and he held a hand up. "Don't move." He said, he watched her carefully then he thrust a hand shaped like claw forward the hand heading for her neck! His hand veered off moving off to the side and Hinata heard a 'splat' and she blinked then turned to see Naruto's hand impaled on a large snake head.

"That was close it was a Camo Snake, they are known for blending into their surroundings and striking when a prey has a sense of security. They're kinda hard to see if you don't know what you're looking for. I heard their meat is pretty tasty, stringy yet succulent!" Naruto said he then pulled his hand from the snakes head and it's very long body fell onto the ground. He then grabbed the Frog Snake and the Camo Snake and walked away. Hinata blinked then she realized she was dawdling and ran after Naruto.

(Camo Snake: Reptile Beast Capture Level 2)

"W-Wait for me Naruto-kun!" She shouted as she ran but even as the Bishokuya and chef vanished 5 pairs of yellow eyes watched them go. Then there was a snort and the eyes vanished.

Naruto and Hinata eventually came to an open part of the jungle. By open part meaning a clearing of trees and a river flowing down a stream the River was a light bubbly blue. Naruto looked at the water then he looked at Hinata. "You have a canteen?" Hinata nodded and she set down the bag on her back and pulled out two canteens. She then handed one to Naruto who popped off the top and held the bottle near the stream to fill it with water. When it was nearly full he pulled it from the stream and drank. The clear, pure taste of water graced his tongue and he gulped the liquid down. He then stopped after draining the canteen empty and he looked at Hinata. "Try it; it's completely clean and pure." Naruto said "Honestly the best tasting water you'll have in your entire life!" He said grinning widely.

"Ah, um okay!" Hinata said and she went to the stream and opened her canteen and filled it halfway with water. She then held the canteen to her lips and let the water come out of the canteen and into her throat. She then understood what Naruto meant the water tasted so clean and pure she would find it hard to substitute it with anything else. She then turned to Naruto and saw him sitting down on a rock looking quite calm. She watched him curios then she couldn't help but ask. "Have you ever fought a Gobi Tiger before?" Naruto smiled.

"Nope, I've heard rumors though!" Naruto said, "Why have you fought one before?" He asked.

"No I haven't I'm a chef I just prepare the ingredients." She said, Naruto nodded turned back to the stream of water.

"I think we'll go a bit further ahead then we'll make camp." Naruto said and he stood up and refilled his canteen and capped it. He then gestured for Hinata to do the same. "You better refill your canteen you'll need it, the deeper we go the hotter it gets and the more dangerous animals come out," Naruto said. Hinata nodded and she refilled her canteen to the top and capped it. She then ran back to her bag and grabbed it she was about to swing it onto her back when she felt the presence of something watching her! She froze and looked around wildly, her heart pumping as she tried to locate the source of the presence. She then felt Naruto touch her shoulder and she turned to him. "Hey you okay?" He asked.

"H-Hai… it's nothing" She said, Naruto nodded and he removed his hand and walked away. Hinata swung her bag onto her back and looked around once more before following Naruto.

(30 minutes later)

Naruto looked at the canopy which was darkened he then looked at Hinata who was sweating and panting. Naruto then looked at the ground, there were many paw prints but there was specific one that he saw that interested him. He grabbed the earth and held it up to his nose sniffing. He continued this then he stopped and put the earth down. He then looked at Hinata who was sitting down on a large root. She then looked at Naruto, "Can we stop Naruto-kun? I'm tired." She said Naruto nodded and he looked around.

"Stay here and don't make any moves. I'm going to get some wood." He said and he walked off, Hinata did as he asked and she waited, a few minutes had passed and Naruto came back with a bundle of wood in one arm and some rocks in the other. "Right time to make a fire." He said and he set down the wood and rocks and got to work. Digging a small ditch and putting the rocks around it and setting the wood in the ditch. He then held his fingers near the wood and snapped them a small spark flaring catching the wood on fire. It was a small flame but Naruto blew carefully on the flames and it grew to a roaring fire. He fanned the flames so they dimmed and he then looked at Hinata. "Hey you got something for those snakes? We need to cook them soon or else the meat starts to rot." Naruto said.

"O-Oh I see." Hinata said and she pulled off her backpack and reached inside pulling out the Frog Snake and Camo snake out.

"Is that a Spacepack?" Naruto asked.

"Hmm? Oh y-yes I got as a p-present from the head c-chef in my fathers hotel." Hinata said, Naruto nodded then he grabbed the Camo Snake and the Frog Snake and watched Hinata pull out a metal rotisserie set from her pack and he grabbed it and set it up. Grabbing the Frog Snake, he carefully impaled the creature and put the metal pole with the Frog Snake over the fire letting the two stands hold it up. He then leaned back his eyes closed, he yawned widely.

"Think you can watch that till it's done I'm tired I've been up for quite a while." Hinata, nodded then curious she decided to ask.

"How long is 'quite a while exactly?'" Naruto sighed then he held up four fingers. Hinata eyes were wide with surprise, "F-F-Four days? How in-?"

"I'll tell you later I'm tired." Naruto said and he was asleep in a matter of seconds. Hinata looked at him, he was so peaceful and comfortable it was almost impossible to believe she was in a hostile environment. So she sat there pulling out some herbs and spices and spreading them on the cooking frog snake turning it occasionally so that juices would be dripping back into the flesh. She continued this for 5 minutes the scent of fresh snake meat wafting into the air. She then pulled out a chef's knife and began to cut into the meat when the knife slid cleanly into the flesh. She was the sure it was ready and slid over to Naruto and put a hand on his shoulder. She shook him softly and he mumbled and turned over. "Naruto-kun the snakes ready." Hinata mumbled, he gave a snore and continued to sleep. Hinata was tempted to hit him but she thought against it he was bigger, stronger and… so handsome. She shook her head rapidly, 'No! He's a colleague, a partner, can't' make this more than what it is!' Hinata thought to herself. She then shook Naruto even harder speaking up. "Naruto-kun the snake meat is ready!" She said Naruto sighed then he smacked his lips.

"Mmm snake… wait what?" Naruto said groggily, he pushed himself up and looked at the meat. He then sniffed and his mouth watered, "Oh man that smells good!" He said and he reached for the meat.

"Naruto-kun wait!" Hinata said and she went to her pack and pulled out a plate as well as a knife and fork. Naruto raised an eyebrow. "I-it's hot." Hinata said shyly.

"Heh… Hinata one thing you need to develop is-" Naruto began but then he stopped and looked around. Hinata confused watched him then he raised a hand. "We're not alone." Hinata confused looked around then suddenly she was tackled by Naruto she screamed but realized that at the spot where she had been just moments before was occupied by a large tiger's head that was a dark blue color with dark green stripes. He looked at it then he jumped to the side as another head came in colored just the same as the first head. He looked at Hinata who was clutching him tightly, "Hold on tight this might be a bumpy ride." Naruto said and he felt her grip on him tighten he still held onto her with one arm but held the other up ready to fight. The two heads had vanished Naruto however still sensed danger.

"I-I think it's-" She was cut off as Naruto leaped backward as three heads appeared, this time each striking Naruto as he leaped away. He then landed on the ground and nearly slipped he then looked and saw he was back at the clearing again. He smiled and he looked at Hinata.

"Hey Hinata, mind getting off me and hiding for now? I gotta bring the fight here. Stay out of sight… oh, and one more thing! Is it okay if I kill it?" Naruto said a rather cheery grin on his face. She blinked then flustered a little then she looked at him.

"Um sure I guess…" She said, then she wondered why he would need permission to kill something he couldn't be that strong could he?

"Now run along so that way you don't get hurt." Naruto said a rather dark glint coming to his eyes. Naruto waited, and then he jumped to the side as the head came up to him. It struck the ground its powerful teeth sinking into the rock. Naruto reached for the head and grabbed it he then raised an elbow and dropped it on the head. The Tiger head yowled and it tried to retract but Naruto held on tight. "OH NO you don't dead or alive you're coming with me!" He roared and his muscles bulged outward and he pulled up and the sound of breaking trees was heard eventually a giant body dark blue with dark green stripes appeared. The body was as big as a truck but half as long and attached to it was not one but five heads! One of the heads in Naruto's hands, while the others were roaring. On its end was five tails that moved independently, however the tails were easily as thick as his torso but what really caught Naruto was the heads.

(Gobi Tiger, Mammal Beast Capture Level 7)

"I guess the Go in Gobi Tigers isn't just for the Tiger's tails huh?" He said then he released the head that was in his hands and it snapped back onto the Tiger's body. Hinata had watched and was awed by the show of sheer strength.

"A-Amazing Naruto-kun is so strong!" Hinata said. Naruto was currently dodging a myriad of attacks sent by the Gobi Tiger's heads. Naruto jumped and leaped from rock to rock barely having time to recover before another head crashed into where he was. He then growled and he jumped into a tree. Naruto then gave a snarl and the Tiger heads snapped back to the body for a brief instant it saw the image of massive Fox with nine tails. It didn't know what the creature was but the Tiger knew one thing it commanded respect! Naruto then underwent a strange transformation, his body suddenly bulked up his muscles bulging becoming visibly bigger and more defined. He then flexed his body having surprisingly easy access to his limbs, his eyes were red with slit pupils and his whisker marks were enlarged.

"You know you're not making this easy for me… but you know something I think it's my turn to attack!" Naruto said and he landed on the ground. He then jumped forward his hand becoming a claw, "Kyuubi Claw!" Naruto shouted, the Tiger however didn't wait for the attack as its tail lashed forward striking at Naruto who took the powerful battering blows even as the outline of a huge claw could be seen covered in red fur. The sound of bones snapping could be heard.

However Naruto struck at the Tiger's side his hand sinking into the flesh all the way up to his elbow. He could feel the tigers muscles tense even as blood spurted into his face. He gave a deranged smile and licked the blood off his face then he pulled his arm out. "Tasty! Give me more!" Naruto said, his smile widening to a mad grin. The Tiger roared then a head extended around to him it tried to bite him but he slammed an elbow on its nose causing it to retreat whimpering. "You try to take a bite of me! I'll take a bite of you!" Naruto shouted and he held out his clawed hands facing each other.

He then opened them and the image of a giant blood red fox appeared its huge mouth opened rows of sharp teeth gleaming! "Double Fang!" The giant maw closed and a huge chunk of the Tiger's side vanished as if it had been bitten off. The Tiger yowled and it stumbled over. Naruto held the chunk of meat in his hands and then he threw it away. The Tiger glared at him with its five heads, and then the heads split up and attacked from multiple angles. Naruto raised his arm the image of a copper tail appearing! "Kyuubi Tail Strike!" then he gave a swing a quick and powerful the giant fox tail slammed into the tiger heads knocking them back. He then charged forward and shoulder rammed the giant Tiger knocking it over and making it roar in pain.

"Th-This is unreal!" Hinata said from her hideaway, "No man should be this strong! And that looked on his face… is he… enjoying this." Hinata asked for Naruto's face was one of demented pleasure. He laughed and advanced on the fallen Gobi Tiger, which was struggling to get back on its feet. As he walked to the Gobi Tiger a type of aura surrounded him, blood red and Hinata saw a thing that she would fear from now on. The giant head of a fox, blood red with black fur around the eyes and black gums stared at the Gobi Tiger which struggled even harder to get away. "W-What is that?" She said fear taking her then she saw Naruto stop and he closed his eyes and put his hands together.

"Thank you for the food," he said quietly then he looked at the Gobi Tiger, he then walked up to the head of the deadly Tiger and he held up his hand the image of the claw appearing again. "Kyuubi Claw!" he shouted and he thrust his hand to the neck of one head. The Tiger's eyes widened then it gave a weak growl blood flowing from its mouth then its eyes closed slowly. Naruto then turned to the next head and he was about to perform his deadly technique when another head came toward him. He dodged and grabbed the head with one head and thrust his claw inside again the hand piercing into its neck and he pulled out the neck bone! Naruto then he performed his technique again on the head before him the life draining out of the Gobi Tigers head. Then Naruto moved to the last two head and held up both hands in claws, and he shouted "Double Kyuubi Claw!" and his head thrusts up into the necks of the last two heads and the final heads gave pitiful cries as the life drained from them. Naruto then pulled his blood covered arms out and he looked at his defeated foe. Naruto's strange aura faded away, his muscles shrank and he was frowning now his eyes on the form of the dead Tiger. Then he turned to Hinata, smiling again, "Hey let's eat I'm starving!" Naruto said Hinata nodded but was reluctant to go to him. "What's wrong?" Naruto asked as if nothing had happened.

Hinata got out of her hiding spot her eyes showing a weary hesitation. Naruto however didn't seem to notice, as he grabbed the remains of the Tiger with both hands and walked back to the campsite. The campsite was in ruins but it was easily salvageable as Naruto set everything back up Hinata's mind went back to the Naruto that had been fighting the Tiger. She could still see the horrid grin on his face and she still heard the sound of flesh being ripped as he sank his hand and she could hear the pulsing of the heart as he crushed it. She shuddered, even as Naruto quickly skinned the tiger of its fur leaving flesh bare. He then looked at Hinata. "Got a butcher knife?" He asked.

"Um sure…" She said, and she went to her bag which was surprisingly still there. She then reached inside and as she grabbed the knife the image of him swinging the knife at the tigers body hacking into it wildly. She shuddered at the thought, but grabbed the butcher's knife, and handed it to Naruto. Naruto nodded in thanks then he walked to the dead animal and he walked to its tails. He then grabbed one tail in his rather large hand and chopped it off in one swift motion. He continued to do this with each tail till each torso thick tail was in his arms he carried the tails to Hinata and set them down in front of her.

"There we go what can you do with these?" Naruto asked.

"Hm? Oh let me see… give me some time Naruto-kun," Naruto nodded then he got up and headed back to the rock he had been lying on got back into his position and fell asleep again even as Hinata went to work with the large tails.

(2 hours later)

Naruto sniffed and his mouth instantly started to water, he could smell the melody that was stew bubbling, the sizzling aroma of open fire tail bone, and finally the greased frying of meat. He opened his eyes, "Please tell me that's ready!" He said, Hinata nodded and she once again reached into her back pack to find a plate but Naruto grabbed the meat from the fire.

"Wait it's-!" she began but he held up his hand.

"Don't worry it's hot but if you grab it from a certain place then it's no big deal." Naruto said. It was then that Hinata saw him grab it from the upper edge where the least amount of heat had transferred. He held up the meat to his mouth and took a huge bite he chewed the swallowed as he did his tongue came out and licked his lips.

"DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELICOUS!" He shouted and he chewed up the rest of the meat. "Hinata you gotta try this! It's so incredible!" Naruto said and he grabbed another piece of meat and began to crunch down on it rapidly. Hinata watched him eat with such vigor, it was… odd, but in this moment she felt something different about him. She could feel his love for food here she could also feel something else. She couldn't describe it, but somehow this new feeling comforted her? She didn't know how she knew but she felt as if this Naruto, this gluttonous and carefree Naruto was the real Naruto. But what was that animalistic mad man? She shrugged and reached into her pack and pulled out two bowls and she filled the bowls with her stew which she gave a sniff. She had put in a mix of ingredients including some Go Tomatoes, a five leaf clover, and finally some spices that she kept on her person. It was an interesting combo since Go Tomatoes had 5 different flavors from five tomato variety. Also the spices were spices she handpicked herself from a garden owned by her father. She then gave the bowl filled with stew to Naruto who sniffed then he began to gulp down the boiling liquid. Hinata watched, as he ate the stew with such gusto. "UUUUUUUUUMMMMMEEEEEEE!" Naruto shouted as he gulped down the stew enjoying the flavors of spice tomatoes and the five leaf clover made the soup heavenly. "Hinata come on eat! You gotta have some!" Hinata looked at Naruto and she nodded and grabbing some tongs she pulled the meat from the fire and took a bite. No sooner had the meat entered her mouth then the seasoned flesh melted like butter. Her eyes sparkled and she began to eat the meat quickly but elegantly.

"Oh my! It is indeed delicious!" She said, and with that the two continued to feast on the Tiger neither realizing the vast amount of bones piling up next to them.

-1 hour later-

Naruto lay on the ground his stomach massively distended, Hinata was rubbing a small belly of her own she had never eaten this much before. She sighed and opened her eyes to see Naruto then her eyes wandered around and she saw the bone's next to Naruto. Her eyes widened in horror and she cried, "OH NO! I was supposed to bring back the Gobi Tiger! What am I going to do! I'll be fired for sure!"

"Oy, Hinata, don't worry about it… it was good but nothing to write home about, the meat was way too tough," Hinata then turned to Naruto.

"Now you decide to criticize the food? Then give me my meat back!" Hinata shouted.

"Heh, no way!" Naruto said.

"Give me my meat back!" She shouted again she ran up to him and began to punch his belly.

"Psh, forget it girl, nothing escapes this belly." Naruto said.

This would be the start of the adventures of Naruto 'The Smiling Bishokuya' and Hinata 'The Chef Princess'

Above them, a bird flies away, "Too late!" It squawks.

All right guys The first Naruto and Torikon Cross over has been born! Please leave a review it's best to know if this turned out well Don't worry about Black and White That's coming next!