Hello everyone this is the first chapter of a story challenge I've decided to accept. To be honest meant to get this posted and done wayyyyy sooner than now. But been way too busy to do this. The person who posted this challenge is Ander Arias, who has posted the story "Son of the Sannin", that story has over 1000 follows and favorites, including me so I'd recommend reading it. If Ander decides to read this thanks and keep up the good work. Now know I'm decent at writing but not the best with grammar, so Don't be surprised if this story isn't as good as Ander's. Now the story itself is where instead of Sasuke saying no to Sakura to let her go with him to Orochimaru, he says yes, Naruto is then trained by a guilt ridden Kakashi, so the story follows Naruto mainly, but it does also have a lot of Sakura and Sasuke, anyways, hope you enjoy.

Chapter One: Let Me Help You

The night air was cool and calm, there was a full moon which shone brightly and radiantly now on the Village Hidden In the Leaves, the path out of the Village was bright from the moonlight, the moon shining on the cobblestone, but Sasuke Uchiha couldn't bring himself to notice it's beauty. His thoughts were still filled with self doubt and uncertainty at his decision.

Sasuke was leaving the village, after getting a taste of Orochimaru's power, Sasuke realized that his power was the best way to defeat Itachi, his brother, the murderer of the entire Uchiha fan. Sasuke's family… Sasuke however had doubts, he was leaving his friends, his new family. Though he'd never admit it out loud. Sasuke felt a small rare smile grace his lips as he remembered all the good and fun times he had with Team Seven, the night that Sasuke and Naruto competed at Tree walking, both making it to the top and sitting there for hours just smiling at their accomplishment, training with Kakashi Sensei, Sakura supporting him and helping him.

They were all such good times, and Sasuke hated to throw them away, however he knew if he stayed, the man who murdered his clan would never face justice. So that gave Sasuke the determination he needed to leave.

Sasuke's footsteps were the only sound he heard as he walked down the path. The pat, pat, pat, filling him with dread and determination at the same time.

"Sakura, Naruto." Sasuke whispered. "I'm sorry." Sasuke continued until he reached near the end of the path, what he saw ahead nearly made him stop, there stood Sakura Haruno, her gorgeous green eyes shining in the moonlight, her usually cheery face now held a sad smile.

Sasuke approached her and then stopped for a moment taking her in. She was looking at him with those eyes that made his heart flutter but he never acknowledged. It was Sakura who broke the tense and sad silence.

"This is the only way out of the village." Sakura said sadly making Sasuke frown. "Every time we've left the village it's been on this road together. Remember Sasuke?"
Sasuke didn't say a word, even if his mind remembered it all, leaving for the Wave, going to the Spring country, it was all there all the memories, but Sasuke refused to acknowledge them.

Sasuke slowly began to walk again walking around her and continuing forward.
"It's late." Sasuke said simply. "Go to bed."
"Why do you always do that?" Sakura whispered sadly making him freeze. "Why do you always shut me out, you don't talk to me."
"It's not your buisness." Sasuke replied coldly. "Just butt out."
"No." Sakura said making Sasuke stiffen. "It is my business that's where you're wrong, whether you want to admit it or not Sasuke, You, me and Naruto are all family, we've taken care of each other since the start, even if you or Naruto won't admit it, but all those times I remember, it was tough sure but mostly… It was so much fun." Sakura felt her voice crack as tears were streaming down her face but she ignored them. Sasuke turned to face her his eyes sad but determined.

"I know Sakura." Sasuke said quietly to where she thought she misheard. "But that isn't what I want now. I can't stay here any longer, not while he still breathes. I won't be able to move on until he's dead, so go home, forget you saw me."

"Nothing I say or do will stop you then?" Sakura whispered sadly. Sasuke looked at her and then turned to walk away however after a few steps he stopped.
"You know you haven't changed much." Sasuke said then turned with a smirk. "You're still annoying." Sakura gasped as she recognized those words that he had said so long ago, back then she had been a brat and Sasuke had meant it to hurt, but this time, Sakura knew his words were meant to thank her, and Sakura knew she couldn't let him leave, not by himself.

"Sasuke wait." Sakura said stepping forward and Sasuke turned to look at her. "If you won't stop then please just… could I go with you?"
Sasuke's eyes widened in shock before narrowing, he couldn't believe Sakura was so willing to follow him, no matter the cost.

"Do you realize what you're saying." Sasuke said quietly. "The Hidden Sound are filled with lunatics and crazy bastards, if you came with me, you might never see this village or your family again."

Sakura looked down at her feet thinking about the Rookie Twelve, her family, and Naruto. Never seeing any of them again, the idea nearly killed her, but Sakura knew that not seeing Sasuke again would kill her, she knew for now Naruto could take care of himself, and with her being with Sasuke she may be able to help Naruto find them, and help them. Sakura looked at Sasuke.

"So is that a yes?" Sakura asked hopefully. "I'll go with you, if you will let me, before you say no Sasuke, understand that I will follow no matter what because I can't let you be alone in this, even if you knock me out, I'll get there and I'll follow you, or die trying. That's a promise."
Sasuke's eye's widened before she saw a flash of happiness cross them but it left quickly.
"Fine." Sasuke said and began walking forward. "Follow me, don't get left behind."
"Thank you." Sakura said jogging to catch up, as her and Sasuke walked to the gates Sasuke looked at her for a second.

"Sakura." Sasuke said softly making her look at him. "Thank you." Sakura's eyes widened before wordlessly she nodded not sure what to say.

Sasuke and Sakura left, without looking back.

Naruto POV

Naruto awoke to loud knocking on his door, Naruto groaned before rolling over, he looked at his clock to see that it was nearly twelve in the afternoon, Naruto had slept in for the first time in months, and he had enjoyed every minute of it. Well until that loud obnoxious knocking.

Suddenly the knocking happened again this time much louder making Naruto growl in annoyance.
"DAMMIT!" Naruto roared throwing his blanket off. "It's my day off!" Naruto walked shirtless through the kitchen and opened the door to give the loud knocker a piece of his mind until he saw Hinata Hyuga standing in his doorway.

"Hinata?" Naruto said surprised. "What's with the knocking? Are you okay?"
However he received no answer from the girl as she was staring at his muscular chest, her face as red as a tomato, Hinata swayed light as Naruto stared confused at her, until she fell forward leaving a panicked Naruto to catch her.

"Hinata!" Naruto shouted shaking her desperately. "What's wrong?! Oh crap!" Naruto felt worry enter him and decided that it'd be a good idea to get her somewhere comfortable. Naruto picked her up and carried her inside kicking the door shut. He laid her on the couch gently before grabbing a blanket from his room and laying it on her.

He checked her pulse and to his relief it was beating loud and clear.
"Maybe she just came down with something." Naruto told himself hopefully. He decided that since she was breathing and her heart was beating, it'd just be a good idea to wait for her to wake up and tell him what she had wanted.

Naruto decided then it'd be a good idea for him to dress, so he walked into his room and dressed in his usual orange ninja jumpsuit and headband. He knew it was his day off but he liked the jumpsuit, plus you never know when you'd be called back into duty. After all in the Ninja World there were no days off.

Naruto pulled on his sandals then went to the bathroom to brush his teeth and put on deodorant. Then he walked in the living room to hear Hinata moan softly, her eyes opened slowly as she sat up a hand on her face before glancing around at her surroundings.

"Oh good Hinata you're awake." Naruto said alerting the girl to his presence. Hinata then remembered where she was and why she was here.
"Naruto you have to come to the Hokage's office right away!" Hinata said frantically jumping up and grabbing his hand and dragging him to the door.

"Woah Hinata!" Naruto said shocked. "What's going on? It's my day off!"
"Yes but Sasuke and Sakura are missing!" Hinata said pushing his door open. Naruto's eyes widened before he suddenly began to run this time dragging Hinata behind him who's eyes widened in shock and then she glanced down at their hands and realized she had grabbed his hand.

She turned red and felt light headed but forced herself to stay awake. Naruto needed her right now, she couldn't afford to faint again. However his hand was distracting, it was warm and strong… Hinata chided herself for such thoughts as Naruto pulled her too the Hokage's office.

"Naruto slow down please?" Hinata said her arm starting to hurt. Naruto immediately looked at her then let her go but kept running towards the stairs.
"Sorry Hinata!" Naruto said to her as she ran to catch up. "Just I'm in a hurry."
"It's okay Naruto." Hinata said looking at him with concern. "It's you teammates it's only natural to be upset."

Naruto nodded and ran to the main office door and slammed it open…

Sasuke POV

Sasuke frowned in slight concern and annoyance at the weight on his back, Sakura had passed out from exhaustion and he had sat about the task of carrying her. The Sound Four had immediately chided him for his decision to bring her.

"She'll slow us down." Sakon had growled angrily his blue lips making Sasuke want to knock out his teeth. "Orochimaru only wanted you!"
"I don't care what Orochimaru wants." Sasuke had replied coldly. "Besides you said that I am your leader now. So I make the decisions, don't like that? Well then, take it up with Orochimaru himself."
"That's Lord Orochimaru your smart ass punk!" Tayuya had shouted. But after that the discussion had ended.

"Orochimaru will be displeased if we show up without realising the full power of the seal." Sakon said suddenly making Sasuke look at him quizzically.
"You mean there's more to the Seal's power?" Sasuke asked with a smirk forming on his face.
"Of course there is." Kidomaru said with a smirk, one of his four arms then gestured to Jirobo. "Hey Jirobo why don't you explain it to him." This was an order but if Jirobo had noticed he didn't seem to care.

"Well there are two states of dark power to the seal." Jirobo began his deep voice speaking softly. "The first state is halfway to the full power of the seal, or even just a quarter of the Seal's power depending on the seal itself. Now all Seal's have the same amount of power in first state, so facing someone in it means that it's their own power plus the Seals. For example your Heaven Seal Sasuke, when you use it's power you're only in its first state and only using twenty five percent of its real power added to your own. Once you enter second state you're body will transform to deal with the extra input of energy. In short your transformation will cause your power to rise to greater heights, exceeding even high level Jounin. Orochimaru giving you that seal shows just how much faith he has in your power."
"That fat ass is right." Tayuya said with a smirk. "So if we unseal it you'll reach greater power than you've ever felt, to be honest you'll probably surpass all of us in power. As much as that fucking pains me to admit."

"Not now." Sasuke said with a commanding tone. "I don't trust any of you with Sakura now, plus we're still in the Fire Country, when we cross the border then we can do it."
"Sounds good." Sakon said with a smirk picturing killing Sakura while Sasuke was locked in the Sealing box.

"Oh by the way." Sasuke said and dangerous edge filling his tone. "If anything happens to Sakura while the ritual is taking place, I'll use my new power to kill all of you."
Sasuke's Sharingan flashed as he glared at them menacingly sending a huge current of killing intent which nearly caused the Sound Ninja four to stumble.

"Orochimaru really wants me back." Sasuke said coldly and simply glaring at them, daring them to deny it. "You four I doubt will he care if you're dead."
"Point taken." Sakon said back with an angry frown, swearing vengeance on the little snot.

"Arrogant prick." Tayuya said glaring at Sasuke. "Just because Orochimaru wants you… Don't think you can talk to us like that."
Sasuke said nothing continuing to jump towards the border.

"Tayuya." Jirobo said scoldingly. "You shouldn't talk such way, it's not wonder you don't have a boyfriend."
"Shut the fuck up fatass!" Tayuya shouted indignantly as the four continued to head to the border, it would only take another half an hour to reach their destination…

Naruto POV

"What do you mean you don't know where they are?!" Naruto shouted angrily slamming his fists down on Tsunade's desk, he panted with rage as he glanced around at Tsunade, Hinata, Jiraiya, Shizune, Kakashi, and Sakura's parents who were all looking at him with sadness.

"Exactly what I said Naruto." Tsunade said patiently. "The guards were taken out too quickly by four ninja for them to even know Sasuke passed."
"You have to give me something better then this Granny!" Naruto shouted. "These are my teammates, my friends!"

"This is our daughter Naruto." Kizashi Haruno said sadly. "She's told us much about you and Sasuke and I…" The man broke off choking on a sob. His wife Mebuki Haruno cried silently into her husband's shoulder. "I don't know what I'll do if she's hurt."
"I wouldn't worry about that." Jiraiya said calmly. "I think I already know where they went, and since who they went too will want to keep Sasuke happy and around, your daughter and Sasuke are most likely safe."
"What are you on about Pervy Sage?!" Naruto shouted angrily. "If you know who took them then let's go get them!"
"Naruto shut up!" Jiraiya shouted causing Naruto to flinch. Jiraiya sighed calming his temper.
"We can't just go get them." Jiraiya continued his voice to diplomatic for Naruto to deal with. "It's most likely safe to assume Orochimaru is where they went too. Since Sasuke has been wanting power so badly to kill his brother, it safe to assume he left willingly, and since Sakura is in love with Sasuke, she probably left with him; willingly as well."
Naruto's fists clutched at his sides in rage, he felt tears enter his eyes as pain and sorrow entered him.

The bastard Orochimaru, getting his hands on his teammates… no his family? Naruto couldn't believe this would happen, someone like Orochimaru taking them away.
"No…" Naruto whispered feeling sorrow and rage fill him like an angry fire. Suddenly he felt two arms wrap around him. He looked down to see Hinata burying her face in his chest, her fingers going up to run through his hair.

"I'm sorry Naruto." Hinata whispered. "I promise I'll help in anyway I can." Naruto felt warmth fill him at Hinata's kind words before he broke down and began to sob uncontrollably, Naruto had always hated crying or showing sadness, but this was too much to hold back and Hinata held him running her fingers through his hair. Naruto felt hands on his shoulders and he looked up to see Sakura's father looking at him.

"I'd never ask them of anyone but…" Kizashi began desperation in his voice. "But I know if anyone in this room could bring my baby girl back it's you. So Naruto I ask of you. Please bring my daughter home."

Naruto stared at the man in shock as he slowly disentangled himself from Hinata. He felt newfound determination. He couldn't cry he had to get Sakura, and Sasuke home, that was all that mattered.

"Don't you worry old man." Naruto said his tears vanishing and a determined newfound grin on his face. "I'll bring her and Sasuke back, that's a promise of a lifetime." Naruto then grinned and gave the man a thumbs up who smiled warmly. Sakura's mother hugged Naruto suddenly making him blush.

"Thank you Naruto." Mebuki whispered. The two then left the room leaving Naruto and the others alone.

"Well I think the first thing we need to do is come up with a plan to save Sasuke and Sakura." Naruto said facing the group who nodded in agreement.
"Unfortunately Orochimaru has many bases in the Land of Sound." Jiraiya said calmly. "Hunting them down will be complicated, not to mention Naruto, you're nowhere near the strength you need to take on Orochimaru or his henchmen, Sakura and Sasuke are alive so I say we use that to our advantage."
"What do you suggest then?" Tsunade asked Jiraiya curiously.
"I say we use this time to our advantage to make Naruto as strong as possible." Jiraiya said simply. "Orochimaru no doubt has changed bodies by now, especially since Sarutobi Sensei destroyed his arms. Orochimaru is going to want a new body right away, to the point that I doubt he's going to wait for Sasuke. Also there's the fact he'll want Sasuke's body as strong as it can be before he makes the exchange. Also since we know that Naruto will need to get stronger thanks to his circumstances…" At this Jiraiya looked at Hinata who was still in the room who's eyes became confused for a second, but Naruto knew exactly what Jiraiya meant, he was talking about the Akatsuki.

"I don't have time to waste training for that." Naruto growled angrily. "Sasuke and Sakura need us now."
"Kid listen to me." Jiraiya said with annoyance in his tone. "Even if we could find Orochimaru how would we just attack his base and take Sasuke and Sakura back. It's suicide, so the simple thing to do is train you so you can be ready to face Orochimaru. Otherwise you have more of a chance to get killed then do any good."
Naruto wanted to argue but he decided that at the moment the old pervert was right.

"Fine when do we start?" Naruto asked eagerly.

"Well Naruto." Kakashi said surprising the group. "I could get you started right away, I think it's about time you learned your element, and we definitely need to work on your mind, and body for that matter, Taijutsu is a must."
"Hold on Kakashi." Jiraiya said looking annoyed. "Naruto needs to be trained by me, he's my apprentice. Not to mention I have a better chance of teaching him to control his powers."
"Who said I'd teach him how to do that." Kakashi said with an annoyed frown. "I'm talking about strengthening Naruto's mind and body, and chakra element manipulation, a must needed on the field, not to mention Naruto can be a bit slow, that'll get him killed. He'll need more time before you just whisk him off to train."
"Funny you had no interest in training him before." Jiraiya snapped angrily making Kakashi flinch.
"Well you had no interest in being around before." Kakashi snapped back. Rage entered Jiraiya's eyes and he opened his mouth to retort.
"ENOUGH YOU TWO!" Tsunade shouted making Jiraiya and Kakashi flinch.

Naruto was honestly surprised, never before had Kakashi wanted to train him completely alone, however he welcomed the experience, however at the same time he knew Jiraiya had been teaching him a lot and concerning the Nine Tail's power, Jiraiya was his best choice.

"I have a better idea." Tsunade said. "I give this as order of the Hokage. Kakashi there is a year till the next Chunin exams, you are to train Naruto until then, then Jiraiya you take the remainder two years to train him, and if you do your job Jiraiya instead of research I'm sure you can teach all you wanted to Naruto in that time, their is no compromise to this."
"Very well Lady Hokage." Kakashi said and Jiraiya frowned but said nothing knowing at this point their was nothing they could do.

"Good then you may all leave my office, we'll figure out what to do about Sasuke and Sakura later." Tsunade said, everyone made to leave the room but then she spoke again. "Jiraiya you stay there's something I'd like you to do."

The office was emptied and left the two Sannin alone. There was a tense silence as the air was stiff with tension.
"Thanks for having my back on the kid Tsunade." Jiraiya growled feeling betrayed. "He's my godson I should have the right to train him."
"Jiraiya Kakashi was right." Tsunade said. "To be honest I plan on changing the way of the Academy, Naruto is skilled but he's clueless on a lot of ways, granted he isn't dumb sometimes he comes up with plans that shock me. But he needs to learn to harness his mind as well, Kakashi can help him with that, not to mention elemental manipulation is important as well, Naruto will be good ninja material when Kakashi's done with him, then you can sharpen him into a greater Shinobi, maybe even surpassing us eventually."
"Don't go that far." Jiraiya said with a frown. "The kid still has a long way to go. What did you want from me?"
"I want you to go to Sakura's house and look for information." Tsunade said calmly. "Sakura is a very smart girl, I'm sure she left something that explains her actions. So go to her house and look."
"That's a good idea actually." Jiraiya said frowning. "I'll go do that."
"Good." Tsunade said looking down at her papers. Jiraiya left the room leaving Tsunade alone. Suddenly there was a knock on the door, it was soft and quiet.

"Come in." Tsunade said with an annoyed sigh, much to her shock, it was Hinata who reentered the room.
"Lady Hokage." Hinata said bowing and Tsunade notice that for once she didn't stutter. "I have a request."
"Well go ahead." Tsunade said waving her hand dismissively. "Though I can't promise I can grant it."

"Naruto lost his teammates and he seems so sad, all I know is I want to help him. So please Lady Hokage." Hinata said with hopeful determination. "Train me, make me your apperintance."
Tsunade's eyes widened before appraising the girl in front of her. She had the look and determination, she obviously cared about Naruto and would use her teachings to protect and heal Naruto when she wasn't around too. The perfect candidate.

"No." Tsunade said making Hinata flinch in shock. Hinata looked down at her feet with shame.
"Not yet at least." Tsunade continued making Hinata look up in hope. "First I want to do an expert, one that if it goes right, will make you not only a monster at close range, but a master at far range combat as well." Tsunade then pressed a button under her desk, suddenly an ANBU Black Ops ninja appeared his hand on his sword but relaxed when he didn't see a threat.

"Lady Hokage?" The ANBU said confused while Hinata looked on in hope and amazement.
"Fetch me Anko Mitarashi from the Interrogation Core." Tsunade ordered. "Tell her I've found her a pupil. One who could learn her weapon skills."
"Very well." The ANBU Soldier said then vanished.

"Anko Mitarashi?" Hinata asked confused.
"Before I let you train under me Hinata I think it's time the Hyuga's learned the weakness of their clan." Tsunade said making Hinata's eyes widen.
"Weakness?" Hinata whispered confused.
"Yes weakness." Tsunade said informatively. "The Hyuga are too stubborn to learn other techniques, sure there Taijutsu is amazing but if they trained in far range Ninjutsu as well or weapons, they'd become monsters on the battlefield, to be honest the Uchiha's branching out is what made them a stronger clan. In my opinion at least."
"So you want me to learn Ninjutsu?" Hinata asked confused. "I thought you taught Medical?"
"My dear Hinata." Tsunade said with a smile. "I am a lot like a Hyuga, you see I'm a monster at close range combat because of my strength and my ability to heal myself. But asides from that, long ranged combat is my weakness. Now imagine having the power of the Hyuga, my monster strength and healing ability, strong high chakra reserves, and weapon prowess. How dangerous of a Shinobi would that be?"
Hinata's eyes widened picturing such a foe, just the sound of someone that strong sounded impossible to beat.

"It sounds terrifying Lady Hokage." Hinata finally said truthfully.
"Well an interesting choice of words and probably true." Tsunade said with a smirk. "But I have a couple more things to add on, strong, beautiful, and most of all terrifying, and that my dear Hinata will be you by the time I'm through with you."
"M-M-Me?" Hinata squeaked picturing the terrifying Ninja as her.
"Well hopefully Anko get's rid of that stutter of yours." Tsunade muttered. "Yes Hinata you. You like Naruto will have two mentor's two of the strongest Kunoichi in the village, first Anko, to sharpen your skills, get you stronger reserves, and more confidence for sure. Then when Anko's satisfied with you, I'll take over. How does that sound."
"Yes Lady Hokage." Hinata said suddenly eager, she'd be able to keep up with Naruto and walk besides him, like she always wanted. "I'll do my best."
"Good." Tsunade said with a smile. "Because trust me when I say that Anko and I will not take it easy on you. You're in for the toughest three years of your life."
Hinata's eyes widened suddenly nervous, but at least this way she'd keep up with Naruto.

Jiraiya POV

Jiraiya scanned through the items of Sakura's room looking for a certain object he knew held all girl's secrets, a diary. However no such luck, the girl had girly things but it seemed a diary was no one of them.

"Interesting lingerie though." Jiraiya said with a grin picking up white cotton panties with a pink bow on them. "That'll be great to put in my next chapter!" Jiraiya then tossed the panties aside and opened the girl's desk drawers next, he saw a notebook.

"Jackpot." Jiraiya said and pulled the notebook open, to his surprise nothing was written, he flipped through the pages but found nothing.
"Dammit." Jiraiya muttered then remembered Tsunade telling him that Sakura was clever. He snapped his fingers and his forefinger alit into flames, holding it near the paper, Jiraiya watched as words began to form. Jiraiya grinned at his cleverness as finally a full letter revealed and Jiraiya frowned as he began to read.

Dear Naruto, Kakashi, and Lady Hokage,

I hope you managed to find this okay, I wrote it in heat reacting ink, I didn't want my parents to find this, since I'm not sure If I'll ever be able to return home. I wrote this in case my suspicions are correct and Sasuke plans to leave the village. If you're reading this that means I was right and I left with him. Please now that I am not betraying the Leaf, I instead will gather intel on Orochimaru and send back encrypted data, now I don't know exactly when I'll be able to do this since it's going to be dangerous to attempt it. But I will do my best.

I left because I couldn't let Sasuke leave alone, that's the last thing he needs now, and also in hope that I can convince him to return someday. But as of now until his brother's dead, I don't think he'll listen to me. So I'll do my best to help him as my teammate, and keep him alive and safe.

Naruto… Words can not express the sorrow I feel for leaving you all alone, I know that I can be overbearing at times, and now that I think about it I haven't been that fair to you. I'm very sorry Naruto, so very sorry. I promise when I return I will make it up to you, you're like the brother I never had, so for that I'm sorry for leaving you alone and please know you'll be in my thoughts the whole time I'm gone. Please forgive me for leaving Naruto, if you had been leaving I'd have done the same for you. And as of now I must do something selfish and give you a final request Naruto, Sasuke I don't know if he'll listen to me, that's why I want you to get as strong as possible then help me save Sasuke, Please help me with this.

Kakashi-Sensei, I'm sorry for leaving like this but I just did what I thought you'd do, after all you gave our team our motto, "Those who disobey the rules are scum, but those who would abandon their friends are worse than scum." So thank you for teaching me and helping me. You have made me a stronger person.

I will send info asap, but know that I don't know when that will be, with the likes of Orochimaru running around. Until then Naruto, Kakashi, and the Leaf VIllage, I wish luck and love.

Sakura Haruno

Jiraiya frowned as he read the letter. "Well." Jiraiya thought. "At least we know her intentions are pure now. Better get this back to the Hokage." Jiraiya then stood and left out the window, he had gotten what he came for.

Sakura POV

Sakura's eyes opened groggily taking in her surroundings, she was leaned against a tree and she noticed a large cylinder like box sitting in the center of the clearing she was in. She recognized Sakon, Jirobo, Tayuya, and Kidomaru but her eyes widened when she didn't see Sasuke.

"Where's Sasuke?" Sakura asked looking around frantically.
"Calm down girl." Sakon said with a roll of his eyes. "He's in there." Sakon then gestured to the cylinder box.
"What?" Sakura said fear in her gaze fearing the worse. "Why is he in there?"
"We're unleashing the full power of his curse Seal." Jirobo said suddenly making her face him. "It'll take about twenty two more hours."
"Since no one wanted to carry you." Sakon said glaring at her. "We decided to wait for you to awake. Now then let's move."

The other's nodded Jirobo picking up the box and they all began to jump away. Sakura followed hurriedly eating a food pill she kept with her for emergencies, she began to speed up catching up to them quickly. At least this way she wouldn't fall behind.

Naruto POV

Naruto stood in a clearing with Kakashi who was reading his book. They were in the old training grounds they had done the bell test in.

"Well Kakashi-Sensei." Naruto said looking at him excitement in his eyes. "What will you be teaching me?"
"Before we get started on that." Kakashi said snapping his book closed and looking at him with sadness in his eyes. "Naruto I need to apologize."
"Apologize?" Naruto said confused. "You're not making any sense Sensei."
"I should've seen how torn up Sasuke was." Kakashi said looking away sadly. "But I assumed my talk with him would help. I should've known, now not only Sasuke but Sakura, they're gone, and it's my fault, I've failed them, and you Naruto. For that I am truly sorry."
"Sensei." Naruto said in a hard voice making Kakashi look at him. "This is not your fault at all. Instead of wasting time apologizing let's get started."
Kakashi's eye widened before he smiled for a second then nodded back to his serious teacher mode.

"Now I only have a year to teach you." Kakashi said with frown. "As much as I'd like more time, I have a way to get three year's worth of training done with you in a year."
"HAHAHAHA!" Naruto said laughing. "That's funny Sensei. For a second I thought you said you'd be teaching me three year's worth of stuff in a year."
"I did Naruto." Kakashi said making Naruto stare at him with disbelief. "Alright let me show you." Kakashi continued before making a cross seal. "Shadow Clone Jutsu." Suddenly another Kakashi popped into existence.

"Alright Naruto now you make one." Kakashi instructed making Naruto frown before he made his trademark seal and another Naruto appeared.

"Now then you two go into the woods." Kakashi instructed the clones, his copy new what was going on and pulled the Naruto copy into the woods.
"What are we doing out here?" The clone asked confused.
"A simple thing." The Kakashi clone said holding out his fist. "One game of rock-paper-scissors."
"Oh I get it." The clone said giggling rubbing his hands together. "And if I win you have to buy me free ramen."
"Whatever." Kakashi's clone said with a shrug. "Let's just do this."
"Rock-Paper-Scissors!"
"Rock-Paper-Scissors!"
"Alright!" The Naruto clone shouted as he disappeared with the Kakashi clone.

The real Naruto and Kakashi suddenly tensed as they remembered their copies memories and encounter. Naruto giggled.
"Looks like you owe me Ramen Sensei." Naruto said with a grin making Kakashi roll his eyes with exasperation.
"What was my other me thinking?" Kakashi wondered aloud. Suddenly Naruto's eyes widened as he realized that he remembered what happened without being there.

"Wait my clones give me their memories?!" Naruto said in shock.
"Yep." Kakashi said with an eye smile. "And that's how we'll get three year's worth of training done in a year. You are going to make as much as half of you're full chakra reserves of clones each day, and we'll be training them all at once."

Kakashi made another cross seal making three copies. "Now Naruto." Kakashi said. "Make clones out of half of you're full reserves."
Naruto nodded eager getting the idea of the training. Naruto grinned as he made a cross seal.
"SHADOW CLONE JUTSU!" Naruto shouted in excitement as two hundred clones filled the clearing.

"Now then break off into four groups." Kakashi instructed. "The real Naruto with me though."
All the clones began shouting as they broke off into even groups and the real Naruto and his group walked forward.

"What will we be doing Sensei?" Naruto asked confused. "Matter of fact what will my other me's be doing with the other you's… Wow that's confusing."
"Me and you're group Naruto." Kakashi began. "Will work on elemental energy, The group at the far end to the right, will work on strategy and knowledge, Those clones will be studying their asses off, The group farthest to the left will be working on Taijutsu, and the last group will be working on Kenjutsu, getting you you're on unique Weapon and style. Now then let's do this."

Naruto grinned thinking of the progress he'd already have made by the end of the day. And all these clones using his Chakra? His reserves will get a boost as well. Naruto knew now that by the end of the year with all this training, he'd be stronger than ever. He had faith he could get done three year's worth of training in a year. And when he and he finished Jiraiya's training. Naruto would use all of his power to bring Sakura and Sasuke home.

Naruto knew now without a doubt, he could save them.

Chapter End

Well I hope you enjoyed. Don't worry I'll go more into detail about Naruto's training next chapter and Hinata's as well. If you enjoyed be sure to fav and follow, also be sure to check out Ander's stuff, especially since he/she gave me this challenge. I know you also might be like WOWWWW won't Naruto be too OP after all this training. And no not necessarily. I mean in three years of training in the show he still didn't change that much really. I plan to make this training have enough results to make sense and make Naruto even with Sasuke, I also and going to be changing Sasuke's training more too, granted he'll have the same general training, but he'll be going through a lot more intense training. So it'll be more believable that the two can be even. But anyways I plan to make Naruto's ninja character, like in combat character, similar to Minato, smart and strong and confident in his abilities, I don't get how Minato can be so smart and Naruto be so dense, hell even Kushina wasn't that dense. However Naruto will still be the lovable goofball that we like, just smarter. As for Hinata she will still be a little shy around Naruto but also strong and more confident. I think Hinata should have gotten more action in the show. Anyways if you liked fav and follow, and have a good night. I will post another chapter again in about a week. Later.