I do not own Naruto in any way shape or form.

talking: Ya' know

thinking: Ya' know

jutsu: Flying Raijin Jutsu

Tailed Beast talking: Damn you 4th Hokage

Tailed Beast thinking: Damn you 4th Hokage

Chapter 1: Tsunade

-The day after the retrieval team's return-

Tsunade was currently in the council chambers. This is the last thing she wanted to do, but the law required her to inform the village elders and the shinobi council. The only ones missing were the two advisors. Tsunade began rubbing her temples for the headache that was bound to come. Just then the door opened, revealing the two advisor as well as Danzo.

Turning towards the door Tsunade immediately went on edge, since she wasn't expecting Danzo to be there. And by the looks from the shinobi council, neither did they. "It's about time you show up. But, why is he here?" Tsunade asked, referring to Danzo.

"I heard that a certain, former, ninja of ours has left the village." Danzo replied, as he took his seat at the end of the table.

His comment earned shocked and disbelieving looks on the shinobi council. "Is this true, Lady Tsunade?" Asked Shikaku Nara.

*Sigh* "Yes, it is." Tsunade answered, closing her eyes. Before anyone else could ask the next question, that she knew was coming, she reopened her eyes and looked at everyone. "Naruto Uzumaki has fled the Leaf Village. Shikamaru had led the mission to retrieve Naruto, but they failed that mission. Naruto had created a Shadow-clone and split-up in two different direction. Jiraiya had run into the clone while Shikamaru's team caught up to Naruto. Jiraiya headed back hear once the clone dispersed, and the real Naruto had managed to escape from Shikamaru." Tsunade explained.

"How did he manage to escape five of his peers so easily?" Asked Inoichi.

"I believe I should answer that." Said Jiraiya, as he walked in the door. "But first, I'll update you all on Naruto's status."

That simple statement earned Jiraiya curious looks from everyone on the shinobi council. "What do you mean, Lord Jiraiya? Naruto became a rogue ninja. That's common knowledge when it comes to a ninja leaving their village without permission." Stated Choza, earning nods of agreement from the others.

"That is no longer the case. Naruto been considered a civilian for about three days now." Said Tsunade.

"What? Why is Naruto a civilian?" Asked Hiashi.

"There is a document, signed by Sarutobi sensei, that states if Naruto were to become too powerful in too short a time, that he be taken out of the ninja ranks." Tsunade explained.

"I've never heard of such a document. Why weren't we informed of this?" Asked Shibi.

It was Homura who answered. "This was a private decision made by us advisors and the 3rd Hokage. Koharu and I feared that the Nine-tails could possible over-power the boy while on dangerous missions. We expressed our concerns after Squad 7's mission to the Land of Waves. There the Nine-tails' power had managed to slip through the seal. As of three days ago, our concerns were finally put to rest." Homura explained, earning shocked looks from the clan heads.

"And what about the Akatsuki? They're a group that's targeting Naruto. Had he stayed in the village, what would you have done to keep the village safe? They have already managed to infiltrate the village. More specifically, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki." Said Jiraiya, sending angry glares towards the advisors and Danzo.

"Yes, we've all heard about that. But they failed to capture the boy, did they not?" Koharu asked, already knowing the answer.

"Because I was with him! Had I not been there, then they'd have the Nine-tails' power in their grasp! And who knows what they would do with it!" Jiraiya yelled, temped to just send the advisors to the hospital. Consequences be damned.

"That is irrelevant, Jiraiya. The issue now is, why did Tsunade send a team after a civilian?" Homura asked. Even though he didn't like that Naruto had left the village, he knew the laws.

"Because he has jutsu that could be considerably dangerous to our village." Tsunade answered, with her hands interlaced in front of her.

"What jutsu could a Genin have that could be so dangerous to our village?" Tsume asked. She didn't like that Naruto was taken out of the ninja ranks for such a, in her opinion, stupid reason. To her, Naruto was and asset if he could get stronger without relying on the Nine-tails.

Giving a quick glance to Jiraiya, who nodded, Tsunade began explaining the situation. "About three years ago, Naruto stumbled upon the 4th Hokage's house. There he managed to find his jutsu scroll. He took the scroll, learned a jutsu from it and then returned it. As he Left the village, he reclaimed the scroll and took it with him."

"HE STOLE THE 4TH HOKAGE'S JUTSU SCROLL! HE SHOULD BE CAPTURED AND IMPRISONEDOR EXECUTED!" Homura yelled, enraged that someone stole the 4th Hokage's possession.

"Oh calm down, you old bat!" Said Tsunade, raising her voice to get everyone's attention.

"But, Lady Tsunade. He is right. He should be captured and tried for theft from a Hokage." Stated Danzo.

"Those jutsu rightfully belong to Naruto! Sarutobi sensei knew that Naruto had knowledge of the scroll's whereabouts! He allowed Naruto possession of the scroll, as long as he kept it safe. What better place than where he found it at in the first place, when no one found it to begin with." Said Jiraiya, getting more irritated with every passing minute.

"What?! That can't be! Hiruzen would never..." Koharu began, only to be interrupted.

"Oh, don't sound so surprised Koharu. You know very well that that scroll belongs to Naruto before he even found the scroll." Said Tsunade, earning confused looks from most of the shinobi council.

"What are you talking about, Lady Tsunade?" Asked Choza, asking the question on most people's mind.

*Yawn* "C'mon. It's almost obvious. He's the 4th Hokage's kid. Naruto looks almost exactly like him, although he does act like his mother Kushina." Said Shikaku, earning enlightened looks from the rest of the council. Except for Tsume, who looked pissed.

"And what jutsu did he learn first?" Tsume asked, through gritted teeth.

The question got everyone, except Jiraiya, looking at Tsunade for the answer. But, it was Jiraiya who answered. "The 'Flying Raijin Jutsu'." The simple statement received fish like expressions. "Heh. That's the excuse for Naruto's rapid advancement in skill, and why he beat Sasuke. That jutsu alone puts him at an advantage against us. It's pointless to try and capture him right now. I don't know what his plans are, but he is up to something. I also know that he won't go up against the Leaf Village despite what you elders have put him through recently." Said Jiraiya, as he smiled at the expressions on the elder's faces. Even the normally stoic Danzo looked shocked.

Tsunade was also smiling at the shocked look on everyone's faces, although she was curious why Hiashi wasn't surprised. But, she had an idea why. "Since Naruto is currently out of our reach, and are unable to track him down, this meeting is over. The loss of such a valuable ninja in our ranks, is on your heads." Said Tsunade, pointing toward her advisors and Danzo. Getting up, Tsunade and Jiraiya left the council chambers laughing at the looks on the elder's faces.

Getting up, Tsume threw the elders a nasty look. "I hope you idiots are happy! We just lost not only a valuable ninja, but all of the 4th's jutsu! Nice going!" Said Tsume, before she turned and walked out the door. But not before throwing an insult there way. "Dumb asses!"

The rest of the Shinobi council got up and left as well. The elders would soon follow, but wouldn't be able to keep their shocked expression off their faces as they walked through the village. "I don't think the 3rd would agree to something like that."

"What're talking about, Shikaku?" Inoichi asked, giving his friend a confused look.

-With Danzo-

Danzo was in his 'ROOT' Headquarters. Before him stood twelve ninja, who were knelt before him awaiting orders. "Your orders are to track down Naruto Uzumaki, and bring him here. Use force if necessary. If that's not possible, then kill him. But use caution, for he knows the 4th Hokage's 'Flying Raijin Jutsu'." Said Danzo. Once he got a nod of acknowledgement he ordered them to begin their mission. "Now go."

-With Tsunade and Jiraiya-

Tsunade and Jiraiya were now in the Hokage office. And Tsunade was sitting in her chair rubbing the bridge of her nose. "I assume you told Hiashi about Naruto's jutsu, Jiraiya?" Tsunade asked, not changing her posture.

"Heh. Figured that out, huh? Yea, I told him when I was asking about Hinata's apprenticeship. I also told him about their secret relationship." Jiraiya answered, giving her an update on what he revealed.

"Naruto and Hinata's, you mean?" Tsunade asked, receiving a nod in response. *Sigh* "I have a bad feeling, Jiraiya. Something tells me that Danzo is going to try something to get Naruto back here, one way or the other."

"Yea, I agree. Once word gets out about Naruto, I'll let him know what to be careful for. Personally, I think the other villages may be more of a threat. Especially if his heritage gets out." Jiraiya replied.

"True. But, they can't enter the Land of Fire without permission. Not without starting a war."

"Well if a war starts, we could possibly revoke the council's decision about Naruto and bring him back to help us out. But, that'll be at too great a cost."

"Pft. That's an understatement. Anyway, I've got some damn paperwork to do. So get ready with whatever you need to do to prepare for your new apprentice's training." Tsunade ordered, she got ready to begin her long day with her flimsy yet endless enemy.

Without a response, Jiraiya left Tsunade's office.

I know I said that the next story would be set after a time skip. Technically that's true, but I actually forgot about the short stories that I wanted to write. I'm also still working on correcting the chapters from my other two stories.