The Orange Whirlwind (2012)
Chapter 1: Friendships Bud Anew
The Chunin guards at the Konoha gates were bored outta their minds. The guard who wore his headband as a bandanna turned when he noticed a group walking up the road.
"Hey isn't that...?" Izumo asked as he stood from his post as ten shinobi walked up to them.
"Squad Leader of the Sasuke Retrieval Squad, Shikamaru Nara reporting mission success." Shika said with a smirk.
Both guards stood with a proud smile before Kotetsu went to retrieve the Godaime.
~ The Hokage's Office ~
"Lady Tsunade you're needed at the front gate NOW!" Kotetsu yelled as he rushed into the room.
The room's occupants looked at the Chunin like he'd grown a second head.
"How about telling us what's going on first Kotetsu." Kakashi said with a smiling eye.
"I think he finally lost it." Asuma said before taking a drag from his cig.
"Lady Tsunade! Shikamaru's squad has just returned they need you at the main gate!" Shizune yelled urgently from the door.
"What! Is this why you're here?" Tsunade asked with a frown.
"I tried to tell but you guys didn't give me a chance." Kotetsu complained.
"Unbelievable." Asuma sighed before jumping out the window following Kakashi.
"Shizune get a medical team ASAP!" The busty Hokage ordered her longtime assistant. She stood from her chair and grabbed her green coat then hurried to the main gate.
~Back at the Gates~
While Shizune ran to get the medical teams Tsunade scanned the group of Genin and found what see was searching for. There on Sasuke's back was an unconscious, but still the number one hyperactive knucklehead ninja, Naruto Uzumaki. Sasuke set him down so Tsunade could check him over with her medical Ninjutsu. She was relieved to know he would make a full recovery, and just when she finished her examination the medical team appeared. While they began transporting the other wounded to the hospital Tsunade ordered everyone else to her office for a full report.
~ Back in the Hokage's Office ~
After Shikamaru gave Tsunade the official report she began her scolding starting with Lee.
"You just couldn't wait could you? You're as bad as Naruto... but you did well Lee and for that I'm glad you're back safely." Lee's face split into a wide grin it isn't every day you get scolded and praised by the Hokage.
"And you." She said glaring at Sasuke. "You put your fellow shinobi at serious risk; lucky for you no one was killed. On top of that you've caused a lot of us pain, but most of all you hurt your teammates the most. Then..." She stopped her rant and looked at Sasuke to see tears rolling down his cheeks.
"I know... *sniff* I know I caused both Naruto and Sakura so much pain. Part of it is Orochimaru's fault but mostly I'm to blame and no one else. If I am to be executed for treason then so be it, but-" He was cut off by Tsunade and he looked up to see her smiling.
"Would you shut up the bullshit it would kill Naruto if I executed his first real friend. But you will suffer punishment is that understood?" She asked and watched the young Genin wipe away his tears. "At least he acknowledges its part his fault as well, but something must be done about that curse mark." Tsunade was brought out of her thoughts when there was a knock and Shizune walked in.
"Lady Tsunade we need you in Neji's operating room." Shizune told her with a worried look in her eyes.
Tsunade nodded before she gave her last orders. "Everyone is dismissed except Sasuke." She said getting up and walking around her desk. "Anbu!" Tsunade yelled.
An Anbu with purple hair and a cat mask appeared with a leaf shunshin. "Sasuke until you're punishment is decided an Anbu will be with you at all times understood?" Sasuke answered the Hokage with nod then he was dismissed with his Anbu bodyguard watching him out of the sight of the public.
~ 3 days later ~
Sasuke was suspended for two months with his chakra sealed for half that timeframe. He also had to publicly apologize to the Akimichi, Inuzuka, and Hyuga families for almost getting their children killed. Now Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura sat at training ground seven eating lunch. They looked almost as if they were a really close team... almost.
"So dobe how long are you gonna be gone for?" Sasuke asked taking a bite of his shrimp egg roll.
"Well Pervy Sage said we'll be gone for about two and a half years. To me it sounds like forever, but if it'll make me stronger than you then I guess I have no choice." Naruto said as he and Sasuke both grinned each with a challenging look in their eyes.
"Something's never change, or maybe... they do and we just don't notice." Sakura was so busy thinking that she didn't see Naruto and Sasuke get up and start leaving.
"Sakura what are you doing come on!" Sasuke yelled back to his pink haired teammate.
"Huh hey wait up!" She yelled back as she ran to catch up to them. "Cha! Those idiots were just gonna leave me here!" Inner Sakura raged on. "Where are we going anyway?" Asked a clueless Sakura.
"We're going to help the dobe here pack, he leaves in two days remember." Sasuke said annoyed that he had to repeat what he said before lunch.
"Then we're going to Ichiraku!" Naruto yelled and pumped his fist in the air.
"Hell no we just ate lunch you goddamn vacuum!" Sasuke pointed at Naruto while yelling more insults about him eating too much.
"Well your hair is shaped like a duck's ass!" Naruto yelled back.
Sakura sweat dropped while they walked through the village insulting each other.
"Yep something's never change heehee." Sakura said then watched Sasuke chase Naruto for tripping him.
Suddenly Naruto stopped in front of a shop window making Sasuke crash right into him. Both boys went tumbling down in tangled mess.
"Ugh get off me Sasuke-teme! Wasn't bad enough you stole my first kiss, now you're trying to still my virginity to." Naruto droned.
"You wish dobe!" Sasuke yelled before jumping off his teammate. "Why the hell did you stop anyway?" Sasuke asked as he dusted himself.
"How we get one of these." Naruto suggested while pointed at the tattoo parlor.
"You've got to be kidding me." Sakura deadpanned as she walked up.
"Why not Sakura-chan? We won't be Team 7 forever, so why not get something that will label us forever.
"What should we get and where should we put it?" Sasuke asked as they entered.
"I can't believe I'm about to do this." Sakura sighed before following after her teammates.
~3 hours Later~
They had decided on the tattoo together. It was a red baby fox nestled inside cherry blossom flower, with three of the Sharingan tomoes surrounding it. Naruto got his on his right shoulder, Sasuke's was on his left pectoral, and finally Sakura got hers on her lower back above her ass.
"So how about… Ichiraku?" Naruto asked with a grin.
"NO!" Sakura yelled before poking his tat.
"Ouuuuuuchhh!" Naruto screamed while Sasuke laughed himself to tears.
~ The Following Day ~
Naruto had all his things packed up and now he was relaxing by himself at Training Ground 7. A bark suddenly brought him out of his sunbathing nap. He cracked his eye open to see the small ninja dog Akamaru wagging his tail and panting.
"Hey look! Akamaru found him!" Kiba yelled as Team 8 arrived.
"What's up guys?" Naruto asked while Akamaru rested atop his head.
"Well since you're leaving and all we thought we'd get you a few presents." Kiba said with cheeky grin.
"Really?" Naruto perked up. He hadn't gotten many presents in his life due to status the Kyubi Jinchuriki.
"Yup! So here you go buddy!" Kiba said with a grinned and threw the blonde a box.
"Trojan 24 Pleasure Pack? Kiba what the hell is it?" Naruto asked but had been knocked unconscious by his sensei.
"I'll Jiraiya explain that story to you, but in the meantime. Here you go; these are three Genjutsu techniques from MY private collection. I think if you train hard enough you'll be able to learn them." Kurenai said with small smile.
"Wow thanks Kurenai-sensei!" Naruto was practically drooling at the thought of finally learning Genjutsu.
"Um… N-Naruto… h-here t-this i-is for you." Hinata stuttered as she shakily handed him an envelope.
"Ooh I wonder what it is." Naruto wonder out loud as he was about to open it.
"NO! You can't open it until after you leave! Promise me?" Hinata demanded with a blush covering her face.
"Ok ok I promise. You know that I never go back on my word." Naruto said with a reassuring smile.
Shino was last and he just walked up and handed a small rectangular case. "This one you may open now if you so choose." Shino said monotonously.
Naruto grinned and lifted the lid to a find a nice stylish pair of shades, and it also had a small note attached. 'These work best when you channel chakra into them'
"These are also Shino thanks and thank you everybody. I'll treasure all my presents." Naruto said as Kiba finally reawakened.
"You're welcome Naruto. We have a mission in a bit so we'll see around." Kurenai said before leaving with her students.
Naruto donned his new specs and decided to go into town for some lunch.
~Ichiraku Raman Shop~
"Time for some ramen." Naruto said with a lick of his lips.
"ALRIGHTTT! YOU WERE RIGHT TENTEN!" Came a loud enthusiastic voice.
"HEYY NARUTO! OVER HERE!" Lee yelled from across the road.
Naruto sighed and reluctantly made his way over to Guy and his two Genin. "Hey how's Neji doing guys?" Naruto asked.
"Oh he's doing much better than yesterday, but he still quite sore." Tenten explained.
"That's good that he'd getting better. So what are you guys doing out this way?" The blonde asked curiously.
"We were waiting for you Naruto my boy!" Guy said with a nice guy pose.
"Uhh what for?" Naruto asked as he took a step back.
"To give you your presents before you leave silly." Tenten said with a giggle.
"Presents?" Naruto asked with starry eyes.
"Yep. Here." Tenten unsealed a beautifully crafted katana from a storage seal on her arm, and handed it to him.
Naruto was in awe, the blade was at least three feet in length, the oval guard was cerulean blue with an intricate design on it, the hilt was wrapped in gold cloth, and finally the scabbard was dark orange with Uzumaki Buredo engraved on in black. Before he could thank her she kissed him dead on the lips and smiled.
"Thank you for what you did for Neji, you really changed him for the better." Naruto still in a dazed just smiled and nodded dumbly.
"MY TURN! THESE ARE FOR YOU NARUTO-KUN!" Lee shouted happily before presenting Naruto with a set of weights. "IF YOU KEEP EM ON UNTIL YOU CUM YOUR STAMINA WILL INCREASE TEN FOLD!" Lee cheered before Tenten clamped her hand over his mouth.
"Don't blurt out stuff like in the middle of town you idiot." Tenten hissed.
"Naruto my gift to is the best advice in the world. Enjoy your youth to its fullest!" Guy told him while making humping motion with his hips. Suddenly Lee joined in and Naruto took two steps back this time.
"Oh my god! I can't go anywhere with you two!" Tenten groan as she grabbed them both by the ear and began dragging them away. "See ya around Naruto-kun." Tenten called back with a smile. Naruto nodded before trying to get that image out of his head.
"Those two are just too damn strange." He said before going to have umpteen bowls of ramen.
"You really can be predictable Naruto." Kakashi said while sitting next Naruto who just finishing his fifth bowl of miso ramen.
"*slurp* Hey Kakashi-sensei what are you doing here?" Naruto asked before grabbing another bowl.
"I'm just here to drop these off to you. Oh and Lady Tsunade would like to see you later in her office when you get a chance… I'm really proud of you Naruto… and I'm sure your parents would be as well…" Kakashi said making Naruto stop inhaling his favorite meal, but Kakashi was already gone.
"Old man how much do I owe you!" Naruto asked urgently.
"Not a penny your meal is on the house Naruto. Good luck on your trip." Teuchi said with a smile.
Naruto smiled then jumped over the counter and hugged both Teuchi and Ayame. "Thank you for looking after me all these years… you guys will always be my family." Naruto said as a tear escaped his eye.
~Sometime Later~
He spent hours searching for his sensei but couldn't find a trace of him. He knew Kakashi had the identity of his parents… he just wanted to know… that's all. Naruto found himself at his apartment building and with the sun setting he thought maybe he'd call it a day. When he got to his floor he had a surprise guest waiting on him.
"Ino?" Naruto called out as strolled up to his apartment door.
"Hey Naruto I brought some presents from the guys." Ino said with a grin.
This cheered Naruto up a bit so he invited her in. After placing the rest of the presents he got throughout the day in his room, he joined Ino on the couch. "So first up is Choji's gift." Ino said before handing a small vial of pink liquid with a note attached.
'Dear Naruto, when you find a girl you like cook her dinner and place this secret ingredient in her meal, and she's all yours.'
"Well definitely not the weirdest gift I've gotten today." Naruto said with a small chuckle.
"Next is Shika." Ino said before handing him a black plastic bag with a yellow post-it on the front.
'Dear Naruto, for those troublesome nights.'
Naruto peeked in the bag then quickly closed in as his face turned red. "So who's next?" He asked with a nervous chuckle.
"Well Asuma got a video camera. He said he was sure you'd find a good use for it." Ino explained then gave him the expensive looking silver camcorder.
"Cool! I can record my best prank with this." He said happily while pumping his fist in the air.
"Nice glasses Naruto." Ino complimented.
"Oh yea Shino gave them to me." Naruto said then put them on and struck a cool guy pose.
Ino laughed so hard she almost fell off the couch. Naruto, not one to be laughed at channeled some chakra in his shades but didn't get what he was expecting. He could now see through Ino's clothing, and turns out she didn't wear any bra or panties under the white bandages she had on. He felt his nosebleed but he couldn't stop staring at her parts that were kept hidden from the world.
"Hellooo? Earth to Naruto why do you keep staring at me?" Ino asked as she stood right in front of him.
Unknown to him he started to get a boner while he was distracted by Ino's semi-nude form. Ino noticed his little friend and decided to get him back for zoning out on her.
"Naruto-kunnn have you ever made out with a girl before?" She asked sensually as she backed him up against the wall. She began rubbing his growing hard on and Naruto lost it and passed out. Ino fell to floor laughing her ass off.
She recovered shortly and decided to see what had him so distracted. She put on his shades but everything looked normal to her. Ino then opened the case for the specs and found the little note. So when she looked at Naruto then channeled some chakra into the shades she was very surprised to see him naked.
"That little pervert." She said with a small smile.
"I'm sorry Ino… I didn't know the glasses could do that." Naruto said disheartened.
Ino quirked an eyebrow she took the shades off and walked to him, but she flinched when she reached for him.
"He's so use to being hit by forehead that he almost expects it now. Such a cutie shouldn't be scared of girls… wait since when do I think Naruto Uzumaki is cute?" That's when Ino made up her mind. "Naruto close your eyes I'm gonna give you your present now." Ino said with a straight face.
Naruto did as he was told and moments later he felt Ino's soft lips against his own. He expected it to end quickly like Tenten's but Ino made the kiss deeper, and it became a bit more heated. They finally broke for air and Naruto opened his ocean blue eyes and he gazed into sky blue orbs of Ino.
"Sakura's an idiot." Ino said with resolution.
"Huh?" Was all Naruto could say before she attacked his slightly ramen flavored lips again.
Their make out session lasted two hours before Ino had to go home lest she wanted to get grounded. Naruto laid on the couch gazing up at the ceiling in a daze until Tsunade's smiling face appeared in his line of sight.
"Ah! Baa-chan what are you doing here?" Naruto asked from his place on the floor.
"You were supposed to come see me some time ago am I right?" Tsunade said with mock anger.
"Oh shit! I forgot! I got so many presents today, then Ino was waiting for me when I got home, and we kiss… a lot and before I knew it was nighttime! I'm sorry!" Naruto rambled.
Tsunade contained her laughter as he spilled his guts. "So you and Ino made out huh?" Tsunade asked with a sly smirk. Naruto gulped and Tsunade roared with laughter. "Don't worry gaki I'll save the teasing for when you two are a bit older. I brought you a gift from Shizune and myself." She told him and threw a package.
Naruto unwrapped his final present for the day. A white hooded cloak with blue flames licking the bottom and the end of the sleeves, and it had whirlwind stitched on the back in orange. He tried it on to find it quite baggy but he was sure he'd grow into it.
"You like?" Tsunade asked. Her answer was a death grip hug from the younger blonde.
"Hell yea! I love it Baa-chan!" Naruto cried.
~ The Next Day~
Everyone gathered at the main front to see Naruto and Jiraiya off for their journey.
"Hurry back dobe so I we can fight again." Sasuke said smiling.
"Count on it teme." Naruto said smiling as well.
"I'm gonna miss you Naruto." Said Sakura giving her teammate a hug. "I'll miss you to Sakura-chan." Naruto returned her hug with a warm smile.
"Don't forget to read ok Naruto." Kakashi said with an eye smile.
"Um... I'll try Kakashi-sensei." Naruto wasn't too sure about reading the books though.
Ino gave him tight hug which surprised him. "Come and see me as soon as you get back." Ino told him. He nodded held her tightly to against before they finally had to separate.
"Well everyone see ya in two years." Naruto said as he and Jiraiya began their two and half year training trip.
~ Elsewhere ~
"It's time to start gathering the other tailed beasts." Said a shadowed figure with strange gray ringed eyes.
"By the way Itachi… It seems the Kyubi Jinchuriki stopped Sasuke from going to Orochimaru. Aren't you just belated with joy?" Said a man with a deep raspy voice.
The Uchiha just ignore the hunch back man and continued staring forward. But inside his mind was a mile a minute.
Hello again guys this is a reboot of my very first story I published in 2009. Things are gonna be a bit different this time around, there is going to be a lot more character development. Much more adventure, action, comedy, and romance. So let's see how much I've improved this two and half years (^_^)
Oh and once I've matched the number of chapters my old story has then I'll delete that one.