Wonder warriors of the east

Let's see how this goes?

Yo I take back my word of going to make an original Touhou fanfic, I did a couple of thinking and the results are bad, real bad. Imagine me, someone who knows little about Touhou, writing hundreds of chapter in Touhou?

It will be bad, way worse than my poem that I wrote in 5th grade.

Anyway, just PM me if you have questions. I am currently putting EToTTG on hold, that doesn't mean that I'll abandon it. Let's start, shall we?


Naruto Uzumaki.

A sixteen year old boy who lives in Konoha. He is well known, mostly for doing pranks but he is wanted for becoming the Kyuubi's Jinchuriki. You see, Jinchuriki are not treated that kindly by others. So, their Kage's provides them shelter and protection, an apartment and ANBU squads.

At a young age, Naruto has shown quality of skills that are magnificent in the eyes of other. He was able to use chakra at the age of four. Performing simple academy techniques at the same age. Graduating the academy at the age of nine. He is also the rookie of the year of his batch.

One word can describe what Naruto Uzumaki is: Genius.

A Genius, a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight. Yes, he is a genius.

When you give him a book, he will only need to read the introductory page and he'll know what it is. When you give him a puzzle, it'll take him about three seconds flat to finish. He competed with the Nara, and sadly, the Nara was having a headache after the match.

Naruto is considered as handsome. A person that is good looking, enough, to make some girls who are twice his age to swoon. He is, in the eyes of others, perfection.

But, Naruto is not as perfect as anyone thought he would be.

He rarely talks to his classmates, even for a minute he rarely talks. Everyone actually admired him for doing so; some says that he is not even supposed to be in the academy. He's supposed to join the elites, that is what they said.

Naruto is not cold. He is not the type to brush you off when you asks him something, instead, he do it on his own way. When someone asks him if he can copy his homework, Naruto simply gave him his book and let him copy it.

Well, getting confession is also a normal thing to Naruto. But he would always reject them, in a way that is soft. He will apologize, saying that he isn't looking in a relationship, but he would always say that there are many other boys out there that are better than him. Bad thing is, more and more girls confessed to him when he said that.

Naruto is the silent type, he rarely talks to anyone. Except for one person; the Hokage himself.


"Naruto-kun, how are you today?" the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, asked the blonde. Said blonde was sitting on his sofa while reading a book about the human anatomy. Books like these makes time a little longer than usual, Naruto also enjoys them due to the fact that he'll learn something from it.

Naruto placed the book on the counter, slipping a colored bookmark into the page. "Just reading, Ojii-sama." He rose from his seat, approaching the kitchen. "Would you like some drink?" Naruto politely asks the aged Kage. Sarutobi smiled and took a seat in one of the chairs. "Tea would be okay, if you don't mind."

Naruto nodded, he went into the kitchen to prepare some tea. He grabbed two matching cups from the cabinet below him, he then open a small container containing tea leaves. He took a small sniff. "Hmm… lavender, I guess I'll use this." He then grabbed a strainer and another small mug.

He made the tea with skill; he seems to have learned doing this by experience. After straining the tea into the mug, he poured out milk for two of the cups in a suitable amount. After finishing, he placed both of the cups in a tray.

"Thank you for waiting." Naruto placed the cups on the table as soon as he reached the living room. After discarding his book, he sat on his sofa and took a sip of his homemade tea.

"Haah… your tea is always magnificent, Naruto-kun. Tell me, where did you get these again?" Hiruzen asks the youth, who replied. "I got them form the Morishige-san's store just around the corner of this apartment, to the east and located exactly six meters from here."

Hiruzen frowned; he really needs to do something about this boy. Silence was broken by the youth, saying. "May I ask why have you come to visit, Ojii-sama? It's a fine day today, and I expected that you would be playing with Konohamaru."

Hiruzen made a thinking expression. "Why yes it is. It is a fine day today; Konohamaru is away with his uncle, Asuma, to the lake. Giving the man a break can't be bad right?"

Naruto replied. "True, if Asuma were to be given more work, he would be stressed. That is not a good thing especially for someone like you."

Hiruzen laughed, inside he winced. This boy is saying that he is old, isn't he? "Hahaha that is true Naruto-kun, but I'm afraid that I've come here for business."

As soon as the Kage said that, Naruto's expression turned serious. His calm and bored expression turned to that of a hard and serious one, his tea is finished. He straightened his posture, and ears ready to listen. When speaking business with Naruto, he will always respond and listen especially if you're the Hokage.

"What is it, Hokage-sama?" he's using formality to address his leader; he is not the usual Naruto now.

"Naruto Uzumaki, Gennin at the age of nine, unregistered chunnin at ten and unregistered Jonnin at twelve. Your status are both famed and wanted in all across the countries, makes it perfect for an undercover operative, Naruto-kun. Such status and reputation for someone as young as you is magnificent and dangerous at the same time." Hiruzen noticed that Naruto tensed slightly.

"What are you trying to imply, Hokage-sama?"

Hiruzen changes his sitting posture, placing his arm on his lap. Naruto noticed this, when a person tries to change his or her posture when talking about a certain topic, it means that they are uncomfortable or unease. "I'm afraid that you are to be reassigned, Naruto-kun. We will give you a three month vacation for your retirement. That is all." As he was about to stand, Naruto stopped him.

"This… this is about what happened nine days ago, isn't it?" Naruto asks. His voice is, for once, frail.

Hiruzen didn't answer for a second, and then he said. "Naruto, this is not because of what had happened nine days ago. It was not your fault; we do this because you need it. You need some time to think and recollect yourself. I'm giving you this not as an order or as the Hokage; I'm giving you this as your grandfather."

Naruto didn't answer, instead, he stand and went into his bedroom. He shortly returns holding a circular thing on his hands. "Then am I to give this back?" it is a mask, a mask that ANBU operatives normally wear. It is a plain white porcelain mask with a face of a fox drawn in red. The fox's jaws are opened showing blood red teeth.

Hiruzen stared at the item, unwanted and unforgettable memories hits him back. "No, you don't. Keep it, as a sign of thanks for serving in the ranks. But the same can't be said for your uniform and sword, unfortunately."

Naruto nodded in understanding. "Of course." he placed the mask on the counter; his uniform and sword are to be returned to the Hokage later by ANBUs saving him time from doing all the work. Hiruzen then stands. "Well that is all for today, Naruto-kun. From now on, you are not Commander Fox. You are a retired ANBU operative, all your data and profiles, except for academicals, are to be erased from existence. Your works will be forgotten from all but your glory and honor lives on. Should you choose to continue your career as a ninja, your rank will be demoted as Jonnin, special Jonnin. We are glad for your outstanding and flawless performance this entire time, may the will of fire burns as bright as ever in your heart."

Hiruzen finished his speech, leaving the blonde to his own. "How about we go outside for some ramen, Naruto-kun? It has been three years since the last time we ate together, no?"

Naruto answered with his usual tone. "Of course, let me change for a while. Ojii-sama." He did just that. He rushed to his room.

When he returned, he is now dressed in a black tank top with a white coat over it. Showing his well maintained body for all to see. He wears a pair of black sweat pants and a long red cloth was tied to his hips (Assassin's Creed style) and a pair of shinobi sandals to finish it off. His slightly long hair is tied into a small ponytail; his bangs are covering his azure eyes.

Hiruzen chuckled. "You will be stealing a lot of girls with that look, Naruto-kun." Indeed, he knows that Naruto is well looking boy, even his secretary said so.

Naruto blink. "I apologize; this is the only attire that I have for today. Since I do not go out much I haven't have time to buy newer clothing."

Hiruzen sighed with a smile. "Don't be; just make sure that you buy some later with the money that you'll get from retirement. Come then, let us go." The two males leave the apartment. Unknown to them, Naruto, they will be surprised.


"Yukari-sama, are you done? Chen is waiting back home and I haven't make her lunch yet."

Yukari Yakumo sighed at her Shikagami's complain. "Just for a minute Ran, I need to check on something first." Yukari Yakumo is in Konoha. Currently, she and her Shikagami Ran are staying in a rather fancy inn somewhere in Konoha. They arrived here about a week ago, deciding that they will stay here for a while.

Yukari's decision to stay here was only for one thing, a boy name Naruto. She didn't know why but he intrigues her, both in looks and personality. Don't mistake her, she haven't talk to him… yet. Ran was also confused, she had never seen her master this interested in someone before, a male nonetheless.

Ran remembered when they saw the boy walking. Never in her life had she seen a human with such empty eyes...

Flashback

"Yukari-sama, do you want to return to the inn now or later?" Ran asks her master, they are walking the busy street of Konoha on the way to the main district where shops and other kinds of stands are available for them to browse.

Yukari yawned. "That's a good idea… I'm tired already. Come Ran, let's return. We'll leave for Gensokyo in a few days, I'm done sightseeing here."

They were talking while they continued their walk. Each time, they would pass several stands and vendors, each of them selling different kind of trinkets and other stuffs.

"Oof!"

"Ugh… sorry."

Yukari looked up to meet a pair of azure blue orbs that belonged to a male. He is as tall as her, about a few centimeters taller. His hair is way brighter than hers, and his voice is hoarse as if he hasn't drunk any water from the past few days.

Yukari was entranced, she didn't speak nor did she blink. Her eyes are focused on his, his soul less blue eyes that reek of death and sorrow. No human should have eyes like that, and she knew that Ran also think the same way.

The male then continue his walk, his hands in his pockets and head looking downward in a crestfallen expression. When his form is gone for them to see, Yukari said, "Ran, I think that we'll stay here longer."

Ran could only nod.

End

Ran is still staring at her master, confused why is she all worked up on a single male. She has to admit, the boy is a rather good looking one, too good actually. But from their travels, there is a lot of other good looking and handsome guys out there, maybe Yukari have a different taste in boys?

"Ran, I've been thinking." No you haven't. "Why don't we give Naruto-kun a visit, I'm sure that he won't mind?" Ran sighed, if her tails are exposed right now, they would be down. One can't simply stop Yukari when her mind is scheming, they'll regret it afterwards.

She then freezes. She didn't plan doing what she thinks she's doing, isn't she?

Yukari noticed the look on Ran's face. "Yes, yes I do."

Better pack your bags Naruto, you're being evicted.


"Hahaha my boy, it is nice to have you back here." The owner of Ichiraku ramen laughed out jollily as he flip some ramen noodles with his strainer.

"Thank you Ossan, it is also nice that I can visit this place again." Naruto replied.

"Now now, Naruto. Just eat, this is my treat. Consider it as a retirement celebration from me." Hiruzen said with a small laugh.

"Here you go Naruto-kun, a large bowl of beef ramen for you and a shrimp ramen for Hiruzen-sama." Ayame, the waitress, placed two bowl of ramen on the counter respectively for their customers.

"Thank you Ayame-chan, come Naruto you better eat before it gets cold." Hiruzen breaks his chopsticks into two and Naruto followed in suit. He grabbed some noodles before slurping it; a rush of flavors hits his tongue. It is… heavenly.

Ayame leaned in closer to Naruto. "How is it? Is it good? Is it nice?" there is this strange sparkle and glint in her eyes, Naruto inched away for comfort. Hiruzen watches the scene in interest.

Naruto face up and stared at her face saying. "It is nice and delicious, please continue to make this." An honest and brief response, something that is expected from him.

Yet, the results…

BANG

THUMP

"Ayame, are you okay?!"

Sometimes, Naruto can be deadly without him knowing… to girls that is.

Later…

"It is nice having you here, Naruto, Hiruzen-dono. Please come again!" the Ichirakus and Ayame who had just woken up from her... eh… sudden anemia, greeted to two customers as they leave.

"So Naruto-kun, do you have any plans for your vacation?" the aged Kage asks the ex ANBU while stroking his beard.

Naruto shook his head. "I'm afraid not Ojii-sama, I do not have any plans for such things. I will be spending my vacation just like my everyday routine."

Hiruzen raised an eyebrow, ny everyday routine Naruto means reading books and drinking tea. They pass by a group of people walking, a couple of stands and some vendors. Looks like Konoha is busy as always, normally, this place is even busier. Well tourists only come here for the monuments and such, but the hot springs here are the main attraction. The intersection just up ahead.

"Well, I need to go back to the office Naruto-kun, see you later." Hiruzen said his goodbye and left via shunshin, leaving the blonde alone in the middle of the street.

Naruto stood there in silence, pondering on what he should do now, not that he got anything to do. He walked to the eastern direction, towards a place where his dreams, hope and chances died.

The cemetery.

Upon entering, the blonde didn't say anything. He continues to walk and follow the gravel pathway leading to a small hill. The sky is getting dark and it will be a cold night tonight, not that he know. He passed hundreds of gravestones and small sepulchers.

The wind is not present, forcing him to walk aimlessly. He started to see why they call him a demon, an abomination, monster, and killer…. because every time he walks, he would always see their faces as he killed them in front of them with a huge smile on his face. His breath is shallower than usual, by looking; he himself can tell that he is nervous.

His path ends on top of a small hill where five gravestones lie. The setting sun can also be seen from here, making it beautiful yet painful at the same time. Naruto walks closer and kneel in one knee, placing his hands on the grass, he said. "Hi. I know that I have not been visiting lately and I apologize for that, I just don't know what to say." His voice is in his usual monotone.

He paused, hoping that they would listen. "Remember that mission where we must assassinate a nuke nin in Iwa? Yeah, I remembered that too, it is the first time for me to lead the squad. I'm not a good leader back then, am I?"

Naruto glanced on one of the stone that stood on the far left. "Dog. You're a great comrade, you're nosy sometimes; but the way you managed to put the team in high spirits never ceases to awe me." He paused. "Even if you almost killed us in a mission back then."

The next stone. "Wolf. You're a far more better commander than I am, you're the one who introduced me to the squad, you helped me train them from ground up… I'm pretty sure that your husband will miss you and so will your daughter…" Naruto placed his hands on the carving, his eyes dropping a lid. "I'm very sorry…"

The third stone. "Hound. I bet that you're laughing at me right now, you terrible bastard." Naruto allowed a small smile on his face. "How's hell? Still think that there are some 'cute devil girls'? haaah… I miss you, you terrible bastard…"

The fourth. "Jackal. I never know that you are a girl, I'm serious. In fact, I just know it a couple of week ago. Sorry for being a slow commander, I know that you are strong… maybe even stronger than me…." Despite the content of the statement, his voice is speaking in honesty.

Fifth. "…"

He looked at the final stone. His eyes focused on the name.

Pup (1)

"Ne, Naruto-taisa! Are we ready to leave now?"

"Ne, ne Taisa! I've passed my test! Pet my head, pet my head!"

"Ne, Naruto-taisa. Can you treat me lunch in the mess? I'll pay you back!"

"Naruto-taisa… why? Why am I here…. when I'm weak?"

"Naruto… I love you… my captain…"

Naruto was silent. No sound was coming from him, not his breath and not his voice. Just staring at the last gravestone as if it is something else. Maybe, maybe he shouldn't have join ANBU in the first place? It is weird how he enjoyed and was troubled at joining the corps, like that feeling where you are forced to join something that you didn't want but you enjoyed it later on.

And look at the results; five people died because of his incompetence. His disability to have more power. The death of his unrequited first love…

Naruto stands, and turn to leave the place. Having enough is enough, he'll visit next week. Just hope that they are still here when he's alone.

No need to buy tissues for today, he'd emptied them here just before.


Ding dong

Naruto, who had returned home a few hours ago, glanced at his apartment door. He is wearing glasses, so ditched his book that he was reading and approach the door to answer it. Before opening, Naruto peeked on the hole.

Two women, dressed in clothing that is alien to him. Both of them are blonde, one is long and one is short. The one with the long hair is carrying a parasol on her hand, whilst the second one is wearing a rather strange hat… and are those ears?

Naruto glanced backwards, looking at his clock. It's 6:25 in the afternoon, who would come at this hour? He didn't even know who these people are, nor did saw them in Konoha while he is on his patrol duty. After pausing, Naruto finally open the door.

With a small creaking sound, the door is opened. After fixing his glasses, Naruto politely asks. "May I help you?" the woman with the long hair smiles. "Hello, my name is Yukari Yakumo, this is Ran, my attendant. You are Naruto Uzumaki-kun, am I right?"

Naruto blinked, this woman knows his name? "Why yes I am, may I ask what do you need of me?" is she a client? If so, then why do not they report to the Hokage tower? When he was still a rookie ANBU, he was stationed at the Hokage tower for garrison and patrol.

Yukari, the woman, giggled. "If you don't mind would you like to go for a vacation?"

"Pardon?"

After a while...

"So it's like that…"

"Indeed, how about it? Would you like to reconsider it?"

After a little bit of explaining, Naruto understands what Yukari meant. So long story short it's like this, Yukari is an overseer of some sort. She invites people to her homeland, named Gensokyo, and let them stay there for a long period of time. She then uses this system as a vacation for said people not only that, the people there are also invited to stay for the rest of their life. When Yukari said that she was offering Naruto a trip, she also said that it is good to have a little bit of relaxing. You know, standard vacation procedure.

But Naruto is not dumb, no siree. Anyone would of course be suspicious if something as sudden as this were to pop up in front of their door. He seemed skeptical, but Yukari's information about her hometown is what intrigues Naruto. Some called their hometown, a Land of Fantasy. But Naruto didn't know that there is a place in the elemental nations named as such.

That leads him to another suspicions, is Gensokyo even in the elemental nations? That, he decided to ask for future use, maybe soon as soon as this explanation ends. Naruto sipped his tea, his eyes still as bored as ever but his expression didn't show it.

"Your offer is tempting Yukari-san, seeing that I am relieved from my duties and have nothing to do here." Naruto's eyes flickered towards the brownish violet liquid inside his cup, taking a whiff of the aromatic scent. "But I'm afraid that I can't, I am not planning to have any trips. I'm sorry." He placed his cup on the table, emitting a small clinking sound from the collision.

Yukari's expression sullen. "I see… what a pity, it's interesting to have another newcomer at Gensokyo, I'm sure that the people there will like having you around Naruto-kun." She sips her tea, marveling on the wonderful and pleasurable flavor. "My, it is a pity. To be able to make a mighty fine tea like this is truly impressive."

Naruto nodded. "Likewise."

!

A kunai appeared on his hands, spikes pops up from the wall behind Yukari and Ran causing them to be alarmed, well the only one who shows it is Ran. The door was locked shut and the windows break open, six men in masks rushed in from the window via zip lines, all dressed in strange uniforms and similar masks, representing a blank facade.

Ran was about to stand and react, but her wrist was suddenly caught by two men they forced her on the ground. Ran grits her teeth; these men are strong to able to disable her. The two men placed a tag of some sort on Ran's neck, making her entire body go stiff. Ran's eyes widen, but she can't, did they just paralyze her?

Naruto continues. "To be able to hide secrets from me is truly impressive." Unlike before, his tone is cold and demanding, something that only an experience person could do. Yukari was still sitting on her place, as calm as ever even if a sword was currently pressed to her neck by one of the men. The remaining three men stands behind Naruto, swords ready for action.

Yukari feigned surprise; she placed the cup on the table making the sword inched closer to her neck. "My, my… you really are a surprise aren't you, Naruto-kun? Two ladies are enjoying tea in your house and you brought your friends too, how polite of you."

"Silence!" the ANBU who was holding Yukari at knife's edge warned, pressing his sword further. Ran grits her teeth harder, trying to force herself up.

Naruto's eyebrow rose. "Save the sweet talk for later Yukari-san. All of you, stand down." And they did just that, the ANBU who was restraining Yukari backed away to Naruto, and the two ANBUs who incapacitating Ran peeled off the tag roughly, making her hiss in pain. They soon rejoined their ex captain.

"Now, Yukari-san." His voice is chilling. "Speak."

Yukari grinned. "Oh, are you sure? In front of so many audience?" Naruto then motioned for the ANBU to leave, they saluted. "Yes captain!" then leaves the place in a plum of smokes. Ran rubbed her sore neck and returns to her seat, now alarmed of the situation.

Naruto grabbed his book; he opens it before placing it on the table. "Now, speak Yukari-san."

Yukari is enjoying this, oh yes she does.

"Where should I start… ok better listen Naruto-kun, save the questions for later." She smiled, making Naruto tense.

"I need you to help me. By help I mean for you to come with me to where I came from, Gensokyo. Let's start with explaining what Gensokyo is, Gensokyo is not in the elemental nation. It is not in this… era and area." Naruto's eyebrow rise even higher. "You can say that Gensokyo is in another universe, a universe that is slightly similar to this one. Gensokyo is a place where Youkai and humans learn to coexist, they live in the same place but that does not mean that they are okay with each other."

Yukari gestured to Ran. "Ran, would you mind?" Ran nodded. In an instant, nine bushy golden tails grew out from her back, her cap stretched showing a pair of golden fox ears. "Now, Ran is a youkai, she is a Kitsune. I assume that the term is familiar to you?" instead of answering, Naruto nodded.

"There are many different kinds of youkai, some are good, some are bad, some are big and some are small. It depends on their race, mostly. I myself am a youkai. Which one? I'm afraid that I can't tell you." Her tone gets serious there.

"The point is, Gensokyo is not the only place that exists there. There is another world outside of Gensokyo, called Japan. Ironically, some of its culture are quiet similar to the ones here, like ninjas, and samurai. In fact, they speak the same language."

"Gensokyo is originally created for the sole purpose of containing these youkais, they are too rabid and wild and their presence will surely harm the humans that live outside. So, Gensokyo is surrounded by a border, called the great Hakurei border. The purpose is to seal the place away from the outside world, though some objects or even people may find themselves 'lost' in Gensokyo."

"Now, for the reason why am I inviting you. As I've said, I need you to do something for me. Consider it as a mission. "Yukari smiled. "Captain Uzumaki." Naruto visibly tensed, his eyes are still locked into Yukari's purple ones.

"So you know who I am." It is not a question.

"Of course, needless to say, I'm impressed on what I've read about you and your performances." The tension slightly rise in the air, Naruto did not show anger nor did he show any signs of discontent. His expression is still blank, as if he was bored. Yukari is still having that beautiful smile on her face, fanning herself with her paper fan.

To make it worse, maybe, Yukari continues. "At a young age you've seen what most veterans don't, you've killed no, you've murdered. You fight in the name of your village; you place your duty first in front of everything else."

"Even your comrades."

CRACK- CRASH

A crack appears in the clock that was hanged nearby, its glass then later break into millions of pieces. Ran flinched at the sudden occurrence. Yukari didn't speak, she simply smile staring at the silent boy with an amused stare. The male blonde didn't respond, he sits there silent as ever as if the clock never breaks.

Inside, Yukari is sweating. "Is it me, or the temperature is getting… warmer?" Ran just stood there silent not saying anything just looking at the scene ready for anything. The wind blows from the broken windows, the night is getting darker.

It all came to an end when Naruto sighs. "Haah… you're not going to take no for an answer, aren't you?"

Yukari giggled. "No, of course not."

Naruto then stand, stretching his neck. "Well, I accept. But one condition." Seeing Yukari's questioning look, he said. "I will do things my way, should your ways are going against mine, and I will do things on the way I see fit. Is that okay?"

Yukari clapped her hand. A portal like gap opens in the air showing purple eyes, Naruto wondered why he isn't surprised. "Very well, I'll accept that. Then, come prepare your things we'll wait here." Naruto nodded and left for his bedroom. She sipped her tea again, damn how it's so good?

He packed most of his stuff. His clothes, scrolls, some ramen, and other miscellaneous items that involves his line of work. His pouch to store some items like kunais and shuriken, he also change his clothes. Instead of his previous attire, he is dressed in an ANBU commander uniform, complete with the black Kevlar showing his biceps and ANBU tattoo, some knee and arm pads. His pants are coated in titanium wire, making it harder to pierce. He have a steel plated grey colored glove in his right hand, while his right is only covered by a black skin tight glove.

Of course, he stores his items inside a scroll.

Instead of standard shinobi sandals, he is wearing boots like paws; it is equipped with metallic claws and such. His neck is covered by a long red scarf that reached down to his knee. It is too long to be called a cape, so it is a scarf. The scarf is a symbol of authority in the ANBU, it is a symbol of order and power. Naruto is the commander of all the ANBU, in all departments. Demolition, interrogation, assault, recon, intelligence… anything that they want to do, they must have his permission.

When he returned to the living room, Yukari whistled. "Wow, you going out on a war?" she joked lightly with a small smile.

Naruto gave her a stoic look. "No. I'm going on a war that I have no clue on whatsoever. Now where is it…." he then started to walk around as if looking for something. Ran and Yukari were confused, what is he doing?

Ran asks the male. "Are you looking for something?"

Naruto nodded, currently searching the shelves. "My mask. A mask, a white porcelain mask."

Yukari said. "Let me help." She opened her gap; she reached inside as if shuffling through a bag. After a few seconds, she then pulled something out. "Is this i- oh my." Yukari exclaimed her surprise; on her hand IS a mask, a white porcelain mask. But the picture is not what she expected.

Naruto grabbed it from her hand. "Thank you." He then placed it on his head, and covers his face immediately. It slides in perfectly; the holes of the eyes are the only thing that reveals skin. Naruto's blue eyes can be seen glowing from the shadows. Yukari have to admit, it suits him well.

"Oh, what a unique animal you have there, Naruto-kun."

Naruto rolled his eyes. "Hmm… I am the leader of the K-9s, spec ops among the spec ops, we are the top dogs. As what an Inuzuka would say." Ran understands, but she couldn't figure out why does the name sounds so familiar.

Now, the question. "But why a Kitsune?"

So that's why…

"I am not a Kitsune. Kitsune are nature fox spirits, I am a Yoko a demonic fox spirit. You should know it." Ran blinked; did he just say that he was a demon? Yukari nodded. "Indeed it is. Indeed, now let's enter Gensokyo, shall we?"

Naruto straightened his sword; he placed them on his back. He checked for his pouches, gears and clothing. After all is perfect, he nodded. "Hmm…"

Then, they are swallowed by a gap.


On a certain shrine Gensokyo, Hakurei Reimu is enjoying her morning tea. She is sipping her tea, relaxed by the atmosphere and silence. There is no Marisa to bug her; she's 'borrowing' books on the scarlet devil mansion currently. There is no Suika, she's having a drinking contest with Yuugi. And most importantly, no Yukari.

That annoyance of an overseer is somewhere out there, she said that she'll be gone for quite some time and what do you know? She did! It has been weeks since she left, and Reimu didn't miss her one bit. Normally, Yukari would gap up on times like these just to bother her cause she's bored.

Reimu wonder, doesn't that woman have anything to do? She IS having fun by bothering her and Reimu knows that she needs to have her own fun while Yukari is away. Maybe, just maybe. Maybe she should make a party about this? Celebrating Yukari's absence and invite the entire Gensokyo to her shrine?

"Yeah, that would be good."

"What would be good?"

"You know, celebrating Yukari's- GAAAAAH! Yukari, since when did you got here?!" the Miko yelped when she heard a familiar voice from her side. There is Yukari, in all of her not so haggy glory. Ran is also there too, wondering what she is doing.

"Anyway, what is it about me? Are you having a party?" Yukari leaned in towards Reimu, closer.

Reimu pushed Yukari's face away from her. "Yes. I'm thinking about having a 'no Yukari celebration party' today, but it seems that I must do it for next time.

Yukari clutched her chest, fake tears started to flow from her eyes. "Uwaah! Reimu do not want to see me!"

SWOOSH

THUMP

"Naruto-kun, do something!"

Wait, Naruto?

Reimu looked at her left. There is a rather tall man dressed in all black and a mask, a fox mask. He is taller than her and looks to be older as well, Yukari is clutching her other hand to the man's arm gripping him in a hold.

"I'll do something alright." Naruto said, getting Yukari's hopes up.

"What, really?"

"I'll stand here and watch as you cry yourself to your death."

"Uwaaah! Naruto-kun, Kirai~!"

Naruto mocks her back. "Do not worry, the feeling is mutual."

Ran decided to stop her master from embarrassing herself. "Yukari-sama, stop you're embarrassing yourself!"

"Ran kirai~!"

Apparently, there are only three adults in this place.

And so, after Yukari has calmed down, Reimu demands an explanation on what is going on. She learns that Naruto over here, or Youko, is an informant of some sort for Yukari. Consider it as a field operative, Yukari's very own dog.

"Oi."

Ignoring that, Naruto crossed his arm and shook his head. "So Yukari-san, you haven't exactly told me what I am going to do anyway." He leaned backwards.

Yukar feigned surprise. "Really? Well, I suppose I better tell you. Reimu, listen."

"There are dangerous youkais here. I want you to keep a closer look on them; if they were to create trouble it would be bad, real bad." Yukari explained.

Naruto interjects. "By trouble you mean this 'incidents' that you've told me, right?"

Yukari nodded, even Reimu is surprised that the newcomer knows what an incident is. "Yes. You see, I haven't said anything about this but." Her expression gets serious. "The border is getting weaker." Reimu expresses her surprise. "WHAT?! What do you mean it's getting weaker? I haven't felt anything like that since the day you left!"

Yukari nodded. "That is why I go to Konoha I have heard that people in Konoha possessed some great and unique… ability or skills. Isn't that right, Naruto-kun?"

Naruto nodded.

"See, Reimu? Anyway, the reason that I bring him here is that I can see that I want him to work together with you Reimu." Yukari said nonchalantly.

Reimu glared at the gap youkai, everything tensed. "Are you saying that I can't do my job well?" Yukari shook her head in negative; her smile appears on her face. "No, goodness of course not. I'm saying that Naruto will help you. He will, if possible, stop the incident before it happens."

Naruto clicked in understanding. "You mean like a saboteur?"

Yukari nodded. "Yes a saboteur. Naruto will stop the their planning before they can execute the plan, bu if he fails, you and Naruto will join forces and stop them. How's that?"

Reimu calmed down instantly after hearing the explanation. "I see… but there is no telling when another incident will happen, after all, people here are pretty much on good terms with each other already. Well I can name a few who don't but that's not the point."

Reimu then continues. "How will he know if there will be an incident that will take place in the possible future?"

Yukari, Naruto and Ran are silent, they stared at each other.

Yukari laughs

"Hhaha… dear Reimu what a nice joke you've got there…."

Reimu didn't take it too well. "What do you mean, Joke!? I mean exactly what I meant!"

Naruto coughed, signaling his comment. "If I may, Reimu-san. I am experienced in these fields; I have dealt with these kinds of things almost my entire life. I am confident in my skills and I hope that you can see what I mean, and please, I do not have any intention of doubting you so I ask of you to do the same."

Reimu replied heatedly. "How can I not doubt you when I do not know what you can do in the first place?"

Naruto made a thinking pose through the mask, he then answers. "True, perhaps a demonstration would be proper?"

Reimu expresses her confusion. "Huh? What do you mean?"

Instead of answering, Naruto snaps his finger. Soon after, a white light blinded all of the occupants in the room, after it clears; they all find themselves in a forest. The forest of magic. Trees surrounds the place, many greenery and all that.

"I specialize in all different kinds of fields. Infiltration, Saboteur, Intel gathering, Elimination, Hunting and tracking, Recon, Assassination and of course." The azure orbs beneath the mask brighten with a dangerous glint. "Assault."

Reimu is not convinced. "Really? So what is that means to me, captain?" Yukari giggled silently on the way Reimu addressed the male.

Naruto crossed his arms, his posture calm yet ready. "It means that you have to look to your right, Reimu-san."

!

Reimu acted on instinct, she looked to her right. There another Naruto stood with his sword to her neck. When she looked to her left, another one appeared with his knife to her ribs. Another appeared behind her with his arms raised slightly. Two in front of her with their sword raise against her. It is a standard thing, this position is used by ANBU operatives to restrain their targets possibly to intimidate them as well as stopping them.

Reimu can't move, her body frozen as if she's caught in a block of ice. She stood there speechless, she didn't even sense any other presence from around here. Even Yukari is surprised; Reimu can see it on her face. The blonde male is still standing there as of nothing happened. The clones did not say anything. Reimu wanted to move but the swords are too near for her to do anything.

"Still think that I'm unable to do anything?"

Reimu learned to not judge a book by its cover from that day.


Several hours passed, Yukari arrived with a new problem

"So, Yukari-san, I trust that you have plans on where will I be living?"

"…"

"I'll take your silence as a maybe."

It is better to let him live somewhere strategic, the human village is the best since it is the safest place. But being safe isn't his line of job, so that leaves it out. The woods might not be a suitable place too. There are dangerous youkais, Yukari knows what the man can do but she doubt that he can survive hordes of man eating youkais.

No… wait, that's it! It's a great but dangerous idea; let's just hope that she says yes.

"I think I know where you'll be living, Naruto-kun."

Naruto's silence expresses his mild confusion, just what on earth is this woman planning to do?


"So that's the situation."

"I see."

Alice Margatroid is a patient woman. She thinks logically and finds the most suitable and possible way to solve a problem. But when those problems are brought by Yukari… she can't say the same.

She and the two guests are sitting in her living room, cups of teas are on the table for refreshments. Ran was away to return immediately, she needs to tend to Chen, after all.

"So, Naruto-san… is it?"

"Yes."

Short and brief.

"What do you think of all of this?"

He paused

"It seems logical, for me at least. Yukari-san wants me to stay with someone that is… rather familiar with the area around here. This terrain also suits on what I do best, in my field of work. I think that this is a rather good idea, unless if you think otherwise."

Alice nodded, accepting his answer. From what she could gather, this man is some sort similar to her. He answers in a way that is familiar to her, instead of showing the negative outcomes; he stated the positive ones on how it is good for his assignment. He also reconsiders her being into this. That, she can respect.

"I think so to myself, from what Yukari have told me in our earlier conversation, she told me that you are a… spy or an informant for her."

"Indeed."

"Then, let me ask you this." She stares into his shadowed eyes. "How can you guarantee that you won't be sniffing around here and report on what you've gathered out to her?"

Naruto paused. He isn't expecting something like this, at first at least. He knows that she'll get suspicious, even after a full explanation. He looks at Yukari, the woman is smiling at him. She wants him to do the explaining .

"I can guarantee you as much. I am an informant, my job is to inform back to my… boss on what have I gathered. But of course, I will respect your privacy. I won't stick my nose in whatever business you have unless it is absolutely necessary and it violates a certain regulation that I have been given."

Alice presses on

"And what are these regulations you speak of?"

Instead of Naruto, it's Yukari who answered.

"I'm afraid that he can't answer that Alice dear. It's more likely to ruin the concept of them mission itself. You know what he has to do, and I'm sure that you can understand. That is why I choose you to be his… witness of some sort."

Alice's eyebrow rises. "Witness?"

Yukari nodded. "Yes. Naruto's job is to spy on certain people, and I'm sure that you know what I meant by 'certain people'. Moving on, I need you to act as his alibi should he get himself in deep waters. I can't afford on losing him, losing him means that Gensokyo is going to be in danger."

That gets Alice's attention. "Explain."

Yukari sighed, so no more hiding? "The border is weakening. If there were to be incidents happening, who knows on what it will do to the border."

Alice remains skeptical. "Are you saying that you're suspecting someone is causing it?" in a not so subtle way.

Yukari was impressed. "You can say that, but I'm not. I am not suspecting anyone to that, instead, I'm suspecting that anyone WILL do that. If an incident were to happen from this, I doubt that Reimu herself can end it without shedding blood."

Naruto raise an eyebrow, so she IS doubting her.

Alice then said. "I still do not know why the border is weakening though, you're not telling me something and I know it, Yukari." Naruto can't help but agree there.

Yukari giggled. "It is not fun if I were to tell that, my dear."

Alice then sighs. "Fine. Naruto-san can stay here; I will prepare him his room. But I can't say the same for clothing, though."

"I'm afraid that is not a problem, I've brought my own so you do not have to worry about that. And I will be spending my time outside investigating, I believe that my being here is just a prove that I am not sniffing other people's place for information."

Yukari giggled expressing her amusement. "You catch on quick, Naruto-kun."

Alice was surprised that he knows what she doesn't. She sees it now, him being here is just a reason for him if he were to be suspected or caught.

"You're playing a dangerous game, Yukari."

Yukari nags her finger. "It's not a game, dear. It's not a game."

Yukari glazed over the male. "It's a fox's hunting season."

Oh indeed it is.

Naruto can't help but agree more.


He waited.

Mainly because he have to.

His mind is running faster than the fastest steed, thinking on how he should approach his target.

NO KILLING

That is what matters

NO CAPTURE

Both for him and the target

NO WITNESS

If necessary

Remilia Scarlet

A name that most resident in Gensokyo know.

The Scarlet Devil, the mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

A target that is dangerous, way dangerous than S-rank ninjas. This woman can kill you in a blink of an eye and with a smile on her face.

Fortunately, he can do it too.

The gate was large, too large. The walls are not barbed, so it's more mansion like instead of a cottage. There are four towers. Even if there are no patrols, it is still best to not get detected. There is a gate keeper but said person is sleeping.

Yes, sleeping.

Red hair, green clothing.

Her arm muscles are tenser and larger than most girls, so she's s fist type. Getting in close range will be a second option then. He paused. Danmaku.

Danmaku. He knows what it is, courtesy of Yukari. It surprised him that such method of fighting exists, it really did. But no matter, he is professional and he prefers it like that.

The sun is still up, preferably about one in the afternoon. Shadows are not an option, simply because there are none. There are trees and other foliages in the mansion, he can use them.

But here's a game plan. Remilia Scarlet does not live alone, no siree. She is a noble, like many other back at Konoha, her house is like a base. But one person intrigues him, Sakuya Izayoi.

He gathered information earlier in the human village, from a woman name Hieda Akyuu. Yukari introduced him to her, of course. he requested books concerning the most iconic people in Gensokyo, Remilia and Sakuya are some of the interesting ones.

Remilia is… a vampire. No less, but maybe more.

Sakuya… could prove to be more trouble, she can do tricks with her knife. And she knows her time too, too well.

He'll worry about that later, now, its started.

His hunt

The mansion's walls are tall, but that's just like saying water in the beach is shallow. He climbed them with ease, landing with no sound on the grass, he cautiously land on a tree branch. His eyes trailing from the main door to the roof.

The archway leading to the door is wide, an alternate route for barging in, what else is better than a back door?

On second thought, don't answer that. Instead, answer this.

What fool charges in blindly without thinking?

The roof is an easy access, there are windows but smoked, sadly. He will need to find an access inside, the roof might be an easier way.

He jumped with skill to the main roof, the building in the middle. The roof is hard, as expected. Coated in marble and steel, he doubts that his technique can drill through this. But that is not the problem, an easy access is always easy, the difference is how you make them.

He grabbed his sword; he slides down and approached one of the windows. Stealthily, he managed to create a hole small enough for him to enter. Enter he did.

The hallway, on the second floor. The hallway is narrow, a bad thing for him. less hiding place but much shadows, the candles and lights aren't lit, a huge advantage for him. He gazed upon the far right corner, a strong smell of spices invading his nose. That must be the way to the kitchen.

He approached the other way, seemingly interested in anything other than the obvious. He peeked around the corner, no one, and nothing. Good. He walks faster but his noise is lesser, an advantage of having a light set of feet.

"Remilia Ojou-sama will be having her lunch in a couple of minutes, prepare the ingredients and I will prepare it."

!

He hid himself in a dark corner, putting on a triple layered genjutsu to hide his presence, smell and figure. Two maids walks into his field of view. They are rather short, and a pair of clear wings are visible on their backs. Ah, so these are fairies it seems.

They are not that strong, even Yukari said that he could beat one without seeing. But that doesn't meant that he should relax.

"I understand. Will the head maid be there?" the second asks her fellow maid.

"Of course. Who knows what the mistress likes, than the head maid herself?"

"True."

After a few seconds, they are out of view. Naruto released the Genjutsu and looks around to be cautious. No other interruptions, that is good. But picking up conversation is also a good thing; he'll get what he knows and what he needs to know.

His walk came to an end when he reached the thirteenth door from where he left off. Inside, he can hear two voices talking both of them females.

"Sakuya, are you done with lunch?"

"I'm afraid not, Lady Patchouli. I have yet to go to the kitchen, but the other maids are preparing the ingredients."

The other seems to accept the reasoning. "Very well, I shall return to my library when I'm done reading in my room, I trust that Meiling is doing her job?"

A pause

"I… see, make sure that he does it."

"Of course."

Few seconds passed.

"OOOOWWWW!"

A loud scream came from outside, seemingly this Meling is the gate guard that he saw earlier. And he isn't dumb to know that she have a rather sharp awakening. Pun not intended.

Naruto knows enough, he then proceeds downstairs. The library is about a few more corridors if he heard from a few passing maids were right. Whilst sneaking, he is getting suspicious. This easy, too easy. Sneaking inside the Hokage tower, which is bare one tenth of this mansion, is harder than this, but meh he'll still be able to do it

Upon reaching the hallway that leads the library, he senses a strong aura signature from somewhere. Apparently, it's far greater than his. Without it of course. It is best to ignore it, but he'll need whatever information he needs to.

Like a fool waiting on his deathbed, he entered the library.

Books.

Shelves.

And so many red.

Millions of books.

Twelve stories bookshelves.

Red decors adorned them beautifully.

Naruto had seen his fair share of insanity, but the one who owns this library is one. The one that love books. Should he choose to investigate, it should be easier to use shadow clones.

"Kage bunshin."

Three clones appeared, silent no sound.

"You know what to do."

They all nod altogether at once, and then they spread off leaving Naruto alone to investigate. He approached one of the shelves, and eyes the books row by row. It is magnificent. The books appears to be ancient, yet all of them are highly maintained and well placed.

He grabbed one of the book, it is quite large about the size of his mask and colored in a dusty brown with tinge of purple. Its cover is made of leather, something that intrigues him. the title is foreign to him, yet he still could tell that this is a tome of some sort.

He flipped through pages, foreign words and many, many paragraph written in black. There are… Latin? If he is right, there are some Japanese but about a littlest amount. There are no ways that he'll be able to read this tome, so he places it back on its place.

A small clicking sound startles him. the sound of door opening came to mind, someone is here and there is more than one.

"Sakuya, please prepare the food. Remi said that she wants to eat now."

"Of course, Lady Patchouli."

The maid and the girl in purple. Both of them again, he better leave. His clones dispelled and surge of memories returned to him. he is satisfied from what he has gathered, the information would prove useful for him and Yukari.

It's time to return now.

"Wait. Sakuya, lock the mansion down. There is an intruder."

Naruto's heart skipped a beat.

"…I know that something was wrong… I'll do it right away."

Think, think… what made her do that…. Naruto's eyes landed on the book. Of course! It's placed on the wrong angle! How careless of him, okay no need to panic… fast escape. The window! He teleported outside the mansion, on the tree where he landed on earlier.

There are so many maids, all of them carrying westerner styled swords and halberds. The head maid is there too, this is getting real. He can't directly teleport outside, the gatekeeper is up and it will risk his exposure.

Yes that is it. he needs to do it right. A distraction would be best, looking up one can see the clock tower. He needs to create a distraction quick, what better than a sound? A loud one.

Wind jutsu and a simple set of explosive seals can do that, quick but loud. Two clones appears on the tree next to his, his sword raised and tags visible on his other arm. The other one is henged as a crow, possible for distracting the guards or maids.

"Now."

He silently whispers to the two clones, the bird shoots from the tree towards the head maid. To Naruto's shock, not even ten feet from her. The bird exploded in a large combustion, causing the other maids to approach the scene. Even the gate keeper. Good.

He escaped through the blast.

Oh speaking of blasts.

SPARK

SPARK

BOOOM

The other clone succeeded on doing his purpose. His escape successive, he allowed himself the shadows of the forest once again. It's time to report back to Yukari, now one problem….

Where does she live?


(1) Puppy, in Japan I'm using Koinu, little dog

A/N: Let me explain. I am putting my main story on hold. I do not intend to abandon it, period. I am making this because this story acts as a replacement to my main story. I'll update this when I'm either bored, stalling or just plain lazy to continue my other story.

This story is inspired by some ANBU Naruto fanfics that I've read, been planning to write this with my old account but I failed.

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You might notice my change in attitude if you compared this AN with the ones in the other story, I tend to do that when I'm working on different projects. Don't be surprised.

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