Return of the Whirlpool!
Naruto succeeded in bringing Sasuke home but instead of a hero's welcome he was banished from his home. This story follows Naruto as he starts his travels around the world and finds a new home. Watch out the Whirlpool is back!
Chapter: 1
Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto
Naruto couldn't believe what he was hearing. "What did you say?" He asked completely shocked.
"I said on behalf of the council of Konoha you have been seen as an immediate threat and have been banished from Konoha and stripped of your ninja rank. Please remove your headband." Danzo tried not to smile as he held out his hand. It had taken him years but here he was riding the village of the monster known as Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto looked around the council chambers looking for anyone to say it was a joke but the look on the clan heads and the old woman Tsunade told him the dreaded truth. Naruto tried not to cry as he slowly reached up and undid his headband and gave it to Danzo. "Thank you Naruto you have one day to prepare yourself for your departure now leave." Naruto nodded numbly as he slowly walked out of the council chambers. Outside Naruto cried as he quickly ran out of the hokage tower.
"Are you happy Danzo?" Tsunade wished to tear the old war-hawk apart.
"Of course not Tsunade-sama he was a talented ninja and would have been useful to the village."
"Then why banish him!" Tsunade slammed her fist on the table.
"He is unstable who knows when the demon might overtake him and destroy the village also he has grown too strong and could become another Orochimaru, and we can't have that." Danzo stood up. "If I may Hokage-san I have some important matters to attend to." Tsunade sighed as she nodded and motioned for the council to leave. Danzo and the civilian half quickly stood and left as the shinobi half lingered for a few seconds before departing. Tsunade stood up and slowly left the council chambers by her self since Shizune had been to distraught to continue her duties for the day and had left. Tsunade entered the Hokage office and shut the door before she collapsed against it and slowly slid into a sitting position against the door and cried.
"I'm sorry Naruto I failed you." She looked up with tears in her eyes as she looked at the picture of Minato. "I failed you and Kushina too." Tsunade cried for a few more minutes before getting up and turning off the office lights and leaving for the day.
Naruto slowly walked through the village a he couldn't bring himself to look at anyone to sad over the events that had just occurred. "Hey Naruto!" Naruto stiffened as Shikamaru walked over to him. "Hey good job in capturing Sasuke." Naruto didn't acknowledge Shikamaru. "Hey did you hear me?" Naruto looked up and Shikamaru blinked. "Where did your headband go?"
"I've been banished from the village and stripped of my rank due to being a possible threat to the village."
"What!" Shikamaru growled. "That's bullshit your not a danger to anyone."
"I know." Naruto sniffled a bit. "But the council voted and their decision is final."
"I'm sorry Naruto." Shikamaru didn't know what else to do at the moment.
"It's ok Shikamaru you didn't do anything wrong." Naruto put on a brave face. "I'll be fine I'm more cunning than I'm given credit for." Shikamaru nodded as Naruto walked away.
"Idiot don't lie to me." Shikamaru sighed as he headed towards the hospital to check on the others. Naruto slowly walked up the stairs to his apartment and opened the door. Naruto shut it quietly behind him as he numbly walked over to his bedroom and collapsed onto his bed. Naruto cried until he passed out only to awaken inside his mind scape.
"Perfect what does that stupid fox want now?" Naruto slowly walked through the many corridors until he reached the nine tails prison.
"Hello brat how are you?" Naruto was caught off guard by the question.
"I'm fine I guess." Naruto sighed. "Why do you care?"
"I don't but it seemed like the correct action to take in this situation." The fox snorted. "I am stuck inside you after all and don't want to listen to your sniveling about being banished."
"Wow thanks for the concern asshole." Naruto smirked at the low growl that came form the fox. "Anyways I'm going to go and sleep for a bit before I pack up my things for tomorrow." Naruto faded away as the fox sighed.
"Little shit why do I even care if he's upset." The fox laid his head down and also went to sleep.
Next day
Naruto had finished packing up his things and was heading for the main village gate. "Naruto!" Naruto stopped as Kakashi walked up to him. "Naruto I'm sorry for what it's worth myself along with others have filed formal complaints with the council about the decision."
"Thank you sensei." Naruto sniffled a bit. "Hey where is your jonin flack jacket?"
"Oh that." Kakashi smiled. "Remember my first lesson I taught your squad?"
"Of course." Naruto smiled as he swelled up with pride. "Those who abandon the mission are trash those who abandon a teammate are worse than trash."
"Right along with my formal complaint I handed in my resignation papers."
"You what!" Naruto was completely shocked.
"I resigned as a konoha ninja and am now nothing more than a simple civilian who can do as he pleases and I feel I need a change of scenery so I'm going to leave konoha." Kakashi smiled at Naruto. "Do you mind if I accompany you on your trip?" Naruto cried as he hugged Kakashi. He patted his head as Naruto brought himself under control.
"Sure you can come with me Kakashi-sensei." Naruto smiled. Kakashi chuckled as he and Naruto continued walking to the main gate. As the gate came into view Naruto was shocked to see so many people there as if waiting for him to show up. Shizune and Ayame both ran to him as he stood in shock and gave him a hug.
"Naruto I'm sorry I can't do anything for you." Shizune rubbed his head.
"It's going to be so lonely with you gone Naruto." Ayame hiccupped as she cried. Gai walked over and looked at Kakashi.
"Yosh my eternal rival I will miss you." Gai stuck his hand out as Kakashi took it.
"I will miss you as well Gai." Kakashi handed Gai a coin. "Keep it safe for me." Gai nodded remembering the sentimental value it held for the two friends. Asuma walked up to Kakashi.
"You'll be missed man."
"Thanks Asuma." Kakashi sighed. "I'm sure the others send their well wishes."
"Yeah." Asuma grinned. "Anko, Kurenai and Ibuki all said to keep you know who out of trouble."
"Yeah." Kakashi chuckled. "That's only the first thing I have to worry about." Shikamaru walked over to Naruto.
"Yo."
"Hey."
"Listen to Kakashi out there ok dude?"
"Sure." Naruto smiled as he held out his hand. Shikamaru shook it.
"The others said to be careful they would be here if they weren't so hurt."
"Yeah I'll see you guys again I'm certain of it." Ino and Hinata walked over to Naruto.
"Sakura says be careful and she's sorry for what happened to you."
"Ok Ino thanks." Ino nudged Hinata.
"Naruto-kun I...I... we'll see you around." Hinata quickly walked off as Ino sighed and rushed after her.
"Umm..."
"Don't worry about it."
"Yeah you're right Shika." Naruto walked over to Tsunade. "Well granny I'm off." Tsunade smacked Naruto on top of his head before pulling him into a hug.
"I'll miss you brat."
"Me too." Tsunade released Naruto as Kakashi walked over.
"Ready to go?"
"Yeah." Naruto nodded. "Let's get going."