Chapter 2-Saiyan Impressions

Naruto didn't really understand how he was able to fly at first, but just knew from what his mind was telling him to do on instinct, and the sensation felt so right. Like he was a bird, freed from its cage, and spread his wings to fly high into the sky. He was flying all over the place, from one country to the next, zooming at such an intense speed that by the time the sonic boom he made over one country was heard, Naruto was on the other side of the world, and making more of them. The more he focused on what he could do with his new found abilities, the boy felt more memories that were not his coming out, and had nearly overwhelmed him.

However, Naruto fought for control, focusing on doing things one step at a time, and just learning not to blow himself up with what he knew from instinct alone. He figured that a whole Month of learning how to control his powers for the Chuunin Exam Finals was a blessing in disguise and would be able get ready for his fight with Hyuuga Neji. Suddenly stopping in his training in the ways of flight, the blonde remembered what Neji had done, what the boy had said about losers always being losers, and saying Fate is Fate. It just was total bullshit! IF what Neji said had ever been remotely true, which is was not, then Naruto wouldn't even be a Shinobi right now, and be a dead nobody just like everyone wished since his birth.

Well...almost everyone. Hinata seemed to liked him for him.

The words made Naruto angry. He was so damn angry at that prick, his power had begun to rise, his power forming in a the form of silver energy, a storm was forming overhead, and even the ground began to shake. Letting out a yell that echoed throughout possibly half the world hearing it, Naruto unleashed his power, and feeling a need to vent it out on something worth hurting. Looking down, he just so happened to be over Water Country, which he also realized that this particular country held the Mist village where Zabuza, and Haku were from.

The memory of the two and their deaths brought even more pain to his heart. Naruto had hated what had become of the two before their encounter with him, having to sleep with one eye open, never knowing if you'll be killed at any moment by Hunter Nin from Mist, and all for not fighting for a sick Kage with a distaste for bloodlines. The mere thought of the Mizukage no doubt laughing with at the news of Zabuza and Haku's death made the Saiyan blood in him boil to untold heights. Those two deserved better then what they got from that bastard of a Kage and Naruto had every intention of seeing to it the Mizukage understood that...painfully!

Flying downward, Naruto crashed down into the middle of a forest region not far from the Mist village, and sensed for power levels in the general area. Finding quite a few of them not far from his position, Naruto sensed they were in the middle of a fight from the spiking, and the sense of bloodlust slowly making its way to him. Curious, the blonde made his way to the fighting, seeing a red haired woman fighting a group of masked Shinobi, which Naruto knew from his own experiences in the Leaf to be ANBU, and had every intention of killing this woman.

"Pathetic," said Naruto walking towards the group and everyone was now looking at him.

"Who are you?" said one of the ANBU.

"Do you serve the Mizukage?" said Naruto seeing the ANBU look at each other while the red haired woman narrowed her eyes.

"Why do you want to know brat?" said another ANBU.

"Because I want to rip his heart out and stuff it down his throat," said Naruto coldly while the ANBU tensed at hearing it.

"You have a bloodline, don't you? I can practically sense it off of you," said the ANBU with the Captain insignia on his right arm.

"Judging by the hate filled tone in your voice, you do work for the Mizukage, and believe in exterminating people with bloodlines. If there is one thing I truly despise, it is people like you, who hate others for being different, and think they should be slain," said Naruto while covering his body in silver energy making the ANBU back up in fear.

"Monster," said the Mist ANBU Captain.

"No. Not a monster. Saiyan!" said Naruto before he quickly vanished and in a flash had obliterated the ANBU before turning to face the shocked red head.

"Who are you?" said the woman in shock, awe, and fear.

"My name is Uzumaki Naruto and like you I've got a beef with the Mizukage that needs to be settled," said Naruto seeing the woman nod slightly and accept the hand he offered.

Though mere seconds later, the two were surrounded by another group of Shinobi, but they were different from the ones Naruto just killed, and seemed to ready to defend the woman rather then kill her. With a simple motion of the woman's hand, the group stood down, and lowered their weapons though they were clearly on alert should that command change.

"My name is Terumi Mei. I lead the resistance against the Mizukage and his supporters for sometime now. He's been trying to kill me for Months after learning I had not one, but two bloodlines, and won't tolerate someone like me being alive to oppose him," said Mei, as she saw Naruto was impressed, and she had to admit the gaki was quite the looker for someone his age.

She could only imagine what he'd look like a just a few more years.

"Then you just gained yourself a powerful ally. The enemy of my enemy is my friend," said Naruto seeing the woman smile at him.

"Before we continue this conversation further Naruto-san, I'm curious as to what is your reason for wanting the Mizukage dead?" said Mei while Naruto just seemed to lose all of their playfulness.

"Its because of the Mizukage that two people I respected had to leave Mist. Perhaps you heard of one of them? Momochi Zabuza," said Naruto with the group instantly having weapons at the ready and Mei was surprised to hear that name.

"And how is Zabuza and his rumored subordinate?" said Mei carefully while her men now looked ready to fight him.

"They're both dead. Haku went down protecting Zabuza from Hatake Kakashi's attack and Zabuza from his injuries before killing the backstabber that was his employer," said Naruto before he told Mei what happened, how the two had been his enemies until the end, and how it was unfair for them to die.

"I see. At least Zabuza got his revenge for the girl. But why do you blame the Mizukage for their deaths?" said Mei seeing Naruto shake his head.

"You miss understand. I don't blame the Mizukage for their deaths. I blame the Mizukage for doing everything that led to them leaving Mist and making their lives miserable since then. Running constantly from Hunter Nin, never truly being able to breathe for letting down your guard even once could bring about death, and living off the scrapes life throws just to get by. They both deserved better then that," said Naruto seeing Mei nod and once again command her forces to stand down.

"I knew Zabuza well before he left. In fact, he could have sold me out, but chose not to, and for that I've done my best to misdirect Mist Hunter Nin until recently. The Mizukage caught on and decided to dig around before learning what he needed to send them after me," said Mei seeing Naruto nod and then grin.

"Well this is your lucky day Terumi Mei. Not only does the Mizukage fail to kill you, but he now has to deal with me, and I am not in the mood to be merciful!" said Naruto coldly at the end.

"I believe you, but you also need to know he's a Jinchuriki, and has the incredible power of the three-tails at his command," said Mei while Naruto raised an eyebrow at her.

"The three-tails? That's it?" said Naruto with Mei looking surprised by how casually he brushed off the fact the Mizukage was a Jinchuriki.

"This is no time to be arrogant Naruto-san. The Mizukage is powerful enough without the demon's power, but with its demonic chakra under his command...," said Mei, but was silence when Naruto unleashed his power, and it kept rising higher then the three-tails ever was when free.

"The three-tails is nothing compared to me nor is its jailor. You want the fighting to end and bring stability to this land...I can do that easily," said Naruto, as the ground shook, the sky flashed with lightning, and scaring the crap out of those around him.

And just as quickly, the power he generated left, and all was calm again.

"And...in exchange for this generous action," said Mei having regained her voice after a short few minutes.

"Nothing much right now. Just come see the Chuunin Exams in Konoha in one Month's time and make it known you're the new Mizukage. I can tell you're going to be a much better one then the current jerk so that's all I really want right now. A Kage, who will look out for everyone, and not just the majority since the majority is not always right," said Naruto with Mei nodding and knew that she knew he meant more to that then he was willing to admit.

"I can do that," said Mei, as she saw him smirk at her, and the red head at to admit...she was a bit turned on.

"Are your forces remotely ready for a fight?" said Naruto seeing Mei think over the size of her forces.

"Most of them are ready, but we're lacking the power to fight off the Mizukage, and the number of those loyal to him is still higher then our own," said Mei with Naruto's smirk growing.

"Get your troops ready Terumi Mei. The strength you need has just arrived and you're looking at him," said Naruto before turning around and heading for Mist.

"Terumi-sama, are you sure its wise to trust this kid? I know he's powerful, but we hardly know anything about him, and the risk is very high," said one of her Shinobi.

"I know it is, but we can't delay any further, and Yagura needs to fall now. If we don't act, the chance to kill him will not happen for a few more years, and even then such a fight will have its drawbacks. The only reason we won't be invaded by rival villages is due to being our country being a continent unto itself and it takes time for them to get here with any sizeable force. This kid will do the hard work for us and from I felt of his own power...I honestly think we can win with him on our side," said Mei, as she saw the man nod, and had to agree that the boy's power was something he had never felt before.

"I'll get our forces ready," said the Shinobi before heading off to get the others.

(In Mist Village)

Yagura was feeling uneasy, as he had felt that power somewhere in Water Country rise up out of the blue, and it was something out of this world to him. To make matters worse, he could feel it coming this way, and wondered if it was another Biju seeking to expand its territory. It was possibly, but this power felt different. Very primal, yet focused on just heading in the direction of the village, and did not change course.

"Prepare the village's defenses at once," said Yagura, as he saw his ANBU nod, and leave to carry out his orders.

No sooner had the Mist ANBU left, an explosion was heard at the gate, and the power the Mizukage had felt earlier was back. The sound of fighting was heard in the village, as his Shinobi were fighting whatever had made its way here, and when Yagura arrived on the scene he was surprised to see it a just one person. A boy with a monkey tail from what he saw with it being used to smack one of his Shinobi through a building. How could a boy have so much power inside of him? Was he a Jinchuriki too? Sent by his Masters to crush the Mist because so many losses over the years had weakened them significantly? Maybe. Possibly.

"Judging from your robes, you're the current Mizukage, and the teme responsible for the suffering of the people in this country with bloodlines," said Naruto with Yagura nodding his head.

"I am. Who are you? Are you a Jinchuriki? A weapon sent by your Kage to kill me and conqueror Mist?" said Yagura while Naruto just laughed.

"My name is Uzumaki Naruto and yes I am a Jinchuriki just like you. I'm also from the Leaf, but the Hokage didn't send me, and no I am not weapon," said Naruto seeing the man's eyes widen slightly.

"Konoha? From what I know, they defeated Kyuubi, and since you admitted that you are a Jinchuriki then that means the Kyuubi is sealed inside your body," concluded Yagura, as it made sense given how the Kyuubi attacked all those years ago, and that would be sealed by the Yondaime Hokage.

"Correct. Since then, I've been through a whole bunch of crap because of idiotic people that think they know better, and that I should be put beneath them. Not for long though," said Naruto grinning at Yagura.

"So you intend to unleash Kyuubi's power upon me," said Yagura with Naruto laughing once more.

"Are you serious? Can't you tell? This isn't Kyuubi's chakra your feeling right now. This is my power!" said Naruto, as he let out a mighty yell, and shot his power up making the ground shake around them.

'This power. Its beyond anything I've ever felt before. What is he?' thought Yagura, as he gathered up his own power, plus the three-tail's own, and tried to match it against Naruto.

Sadly for Yagura...it wasn't enough.

"You think that demon in your gut is going to save you Mizukage? Nothing you have at your disposal can stop me from getting justice for the lives you ruined!" said Naruto, as he saw the faces of Zabuza, Haku, and even Terumi Mei in his mind suffering at Yagura's hands.

"So what if I did ruin lives like you claim? Those people deserved to die for what they are. They're freaks of nature with powers that do not belong in this world," said Yagura, as he brought out his weapon of choice, and attacked with a downward slash.

Naruto caught the weapon, broke it, and hit Yagura with an open palmed strike that sent the three-tailed Jinchuriki back. A large group of Mist Shinobi converged on Naruto at that point, but his power was too much for them, and obliterated each one from existence. Those that weren't blown away were taken down by Naruto's fighting style, which was in reality Bardock's way of fighting, and moving on instincts. He broke bones, busted heads, and slammed others into nearby buildings.

"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!" said Yagura, as he unleashed a powerful Water Jutsu at Naruto, and it crashed into the boy dead on.

"Thanks. While I don't mind a shower, I'd prefer to have one in the normal fashion, or go to the hot springs," said Naruto, as he had yet to move from his spot after the Jutsu hit him, and looked unimpressed by the attack.

"Die!" said Yagura, as he unleashed the three-tail's chakra at Naruto, who dodged to the demonic chakra, and instead charged his fellow Jinchuriki head on.

"You first!" said Naruto, as he hit Yagura in the face with his knee, followed by a punch that slammed the Mizukage into the ground, and then finally finishing up by taking to the air before with a blast of energy that obliterate the entire area around them.

Descending to the ground, Naruto looked at his handy work, seeing that the village had taken a bit of a beating from the blast, but nothing a little elbow grease, and hard work wouldn't cure when rebuilding what was destroyed. Letting out sigh, Naruto saw many of the Mist Shinobi that he hadn't hurt, or killed backing away from him in fear of facing such a powerful foe.

"You did it," said Mei, as she appeared with her forces, and saw the devastation Naruto had brought down on Mist.

"I aim to deliver Terumi-san," said Naruto, as he bow his head to her, and begins to walk out of the village.

"I'll see you at the Chuunin Exams," said Mei seeing the Saiyan stop and turn his head to smile at her.

"I'll look for you there. If by chance I'm not, assume its anything foul play was involved, and don't believe anything the Sandaime tells you...Mizukage-sama," said Naruto, as he shot up into the air, and shocking many of the Mist Shinobi while taking off with a streak of silver energy being left behind.

"Such a strong boy. One day, he'll be an even stronger man, and when that happens...I will make him mine," said Mei, as she could see it now, and the blush that formed on her face matched the hair on her head.

"Graduations on being the Mizukage Madam," said one of Mei's loyal subordinates by the name of Ao.

"Thank you Ao, but now is not the time for celebration, as we have a lot of work to do, and only a Month to get it done before the Chuunin Exam Finals come around," said Mei while Ao frowned in confusion.

"If I may Terumi-sama, Mist doesn't have any of its Shinobi participating in Chuunin Exam Finals so there is no need for you to attend, and...," said Ao, but an icy stare from Mei made him stop, and felt a shiver run up his spine.

"Our ally, who is responsible for succeeding ahead of schedule is participating in them in one Month, I want my position in being the new Mizukage of Mist to be strong enough by then that I can leave the village to see him, and if its not...I'll just have Naruto-kun kill you," said Mei before her face goes from cold to sweet with a smile and goes skipping off to Mizukage Tower while Ao can only sweat drop.

'Wait! She said the kid was participating in the Chuunin Exam Finals? Then the kid is ranked a Genin? Oh Kami!' thought Ao, as his Byakugan Eye hidden behind the eye patch had felt that power, and the realization that the adult version of Naruto would be even more powerful brought icy shiver up the man's spine knowing how this could play out for him with Mei clearly having thoughts about the boy that would one day become a man.

An idea of what Ao would face should he fail to complete his leader's orders appeared in his mind.

(Ao's Pictured Outcome)

"Forgive me for missing the Chuunin Exam Finals Naruto-kun. Ao-teme dragged his feet and I was held back by my duties as the new Mizukage on account of his incompetence," cried Mei into the blonde's shoulder and Naruto comforting her.

"I understand Mei-chan. I don't blame you. I blame your subordinate and I don't like to see such a beautiful woman cry because of his stupidity," said Naruto, as he comforted her, and glared at a frightened Ao.

"Really? You don't hate me?" said Mei with Naruto smiling at her.

"No. Of course not Mei-chan. Now your subordinate on the other hand...do you have a suitable replacement in the event of his death?" said Naruto while Ao began to sweat even more out of fear.

"Yes. I had to in the event he died during the Rebellion against Yagura," said Mei before she got a kiss on the forehead by Naruto and the blonde turned his attention to Ao.

"That's all I needed to hear. Don't worry though Mei-chan, I'll help you until your new subordinate is broken in, and who knows...maybe we can spend time in your office after hours!" said Naruto while shooting energy at Ao, who was doing his best to dodge the explosive orbs, and crying out for mercy.

"Oh Naruto-kun you say the sweetest things!" said Mei, as she held onto his left arm, and watched him blow up Ao while gushing as he did it.

(End of Pictured Outcome)

"I have work to do," said Ao, as he moved like the Kyuubi, and the Shinigami were both after him.

(Konoha Hospital-A Few Days Later)

Naruto landed on the hospital roof, as he felt that landing in front of the building on the ground where the public would see him wasn't the smartest move, and decided that the stealthy approach in seeing Hinata was best. Of course, he forgot that the floor Hinata was where the more severe patients rested had doctors, and nurses running around to get the injured back on the road to recovery. Once they saw him, they screamed in fear, and took off to find a Shinobi to report his whereabouts so they could take him away.

Upon reaching Hinata's room, he stopped to hear voices, or rather what was a voice of a man in the room putting down the girl that had fought so bravely against her own cousin. Silently opening the door, Naruto saw Hyuuga Hiashi berating his eldest daughter for losing to a Branch family member, and that such an act was unforgiveable in the eyes of the clan. Hiashi was so into his tirade about how Hinata was a failure, how she would watch her cousin kill the "demon brat", and remove the demonic taint that had plagued Konoha for too long.

"Are you listening to me Hinata? Or are you too deep in your own little world involving that boy?" said Hiashi with his eyes active, as he stared at Hinata, who was in no real condition to face him, or his harsh words that demanded she crumple like a cheap folding chair being sat on by a Sumo Wrestler.

"Do you enjoy putting your own daughter down Hyuuga?" said Naruto with Hiashi quickly spinning around to see him while Hinata gasped at seeing him.

"You! Get out of here before I show you just how lethal a Hyuuga can be," said Hiashi while fighting back the pain his eyes felt when seeing the boy's energy shining brightly in front of him.

"Spare me the theatrics Hyuuga Head. You have neither the right nor the power to end me with your skills. I can see those eyes of yours are straining to even look at me when active. What makes you think they can help land a lethal blow at close range when they can barely help you look at me now?" said Naruto while Hiashi looked livid despite the fact his words were true.

"I'll kill you boy. I do not need my eyes to destroy your heart with my Gentle Fist," said Hiashi while Naruto smirked at him.

"I'm sure you'd love to try," said Naruto while motioning Hiashi to come at him.

"Die boy!" said Hiashi, as he had to deactivate his eyes when moving forward, and aimed for Naruto's heart.

However, Naruto was neither in the mood to deal with such a fool, nor did he want to at the moment, and simply dodged the strike before breaking the man's arm. He then kicked the man literally in the ass and sent Hiashi flying into the wall to leave a body imprint before the man fell onto the floor.

"I have a better idea, tell your dumbass nephew he's next, and to pray I'm in a good mood when we fight!" said Naruto before shutting the door on him and turning to face Hinata.

"I'm sorry," said Hinata, as she buried herself more under the covers, and looked away from him.

"You're sorry? For what?" said Naruto walking over to her and sat down in a nearby chair after pulling it over to him.

"For being weak in front of you while my Father was here. I wanted to say something. I really did, but...I don't...," said Hinata, as she looked away from him, ashamed of her own shy nature, and not sticking up for herself.

"I know. It just proves how strong you were fighting Neji. If your Father treated you like this most of your life, then its no wonder you've had confidence issues, and hesitant to do anything. You're always afraid to do anything knowing your Father will most likely hate any decision you make regardless of whether its right or wrong," said Naruto seeing the Hyuuga girl nod since that was true regarding her Father.

Nothing she ever did pleased him. She could be named Hokage and he would put her down in some manner.

"I don't feel very strong," said Hinata with Naruto just smiling at her.

"Physically, you are as you should be, and recovering from your injuries. Mentally, you should feel a bit better, and a weight being lifted off your shoulders," said Naruto while Hinata looked confused.

"I should?" said Hinata with confusion.

"Of course! You fought and held your ground. Almost everyone expected you to give up after hearing Neji's words. Yet you stayed," said Naruto seeing Hinata shake her head.

"I only stayed because of what you said to me," explained Hinata with Naruto smirking at her.

"Sometimes we need helpful push in the right direction to get started on the path we wish to take. There is no shame in that. I experienced it with Iruka-sensei and him pushing me in the right direction in believing in myself," said Naruto seeing Hinata was shocked at hearing such words from him.

"Even you?" said Hinata with shock showing on her face while Naruto smiled.

"Even me. Everyone gets a push in the right direction now and then. The Yondaime didn't just become the Hokage overnight. He probably had a foot kick him in the ass multiple times before even becoming a tenth of what he was," said Naruto seeing Hinata nod since she knew that was true.

"I just wish my Father understood that," said Hinata while Naruto shook his head.

"I doubt he will Hinata-chan. Just rest and train in getting stronger when you're feeling better. You got the stuff needed to become a great warrior. All you need to do is believe in yourself and you'll be half way there," said Naruto before turning around to leave the room.

"Do you believe in me?" said Hinata seeing Naruto look back at her.

"If I didn't believe in you Hinata-chan...I wouldn't be here telling you otherwise," said Naruto before leaving the blushing girl to her own thoughts.

"Naruto!" said Kakashi with Gai also beside him on his way to see Lee.

"What do you want Cyclops? I'm going to see Lee now," said Naruto before turning to face the man currently glaring at him.

"The Hokage demands your presence...now!" said Kakashi making the boy know this was not up for discussion.

The Hokage had convened the Councils and Clan Heads within the hour of Naruto's act of rebellion against the Third. Stated how the boy won his match, which no one even thought was possible given Naruto's level of skill they knew he possessed from his years in being a Genin, and Kakashi's own reports on the blonde's progress in the team training they had together. Not that Kakashi ever trained him in anything with the exception of tree walking, which wasn't much in itself due to the Jounin's favoritism, and bias against the young Uzumaki. Still, this sudden change in behavior, physical appearance, and the tail he apparently sported brought about quite the uproar.

Hiashi wasn't happy either, as he had heard how Naruto had inspired Hinata to fight Neji, and the Hyuuga Clan Head did not appreciate it one bit. Hinata had been weak, spineless, and an overall failure when it came to the standards of the clan. If Hinata couldn't fight her Branch family member for a cousin without such clear hesitation beforehand, then she was unless, and should just be banded as one for the end result making the Main family appear weak. It could inspire the Branch family to rise up, Cage Bird Seal be damned, and overthrow the current hierarchal structure the Hyuuga Clan was founded on from the start.

The Sandaime told them Naruto fully intended to participate in the Chuunin Exams to fight Neji, which made the various governing bodies with the exception of most of the Clan Heads pound their fists in anger, and demand boy be denied. Give it someone else, even one from another village just to show the brat that they would go so far in denying him the right to advance by giving the opportunity to someone else not from the Leaf. The Sandaime told them such an act would get the attention of the cliental and the many Daimyos from other lands asking too many questions on the changes to the roster. While they could keep things under wraps for a time, Daimyos had resources of their own that could easily find out the truth, and thus make things worse for the village.

For now, it was better to have Naruto participate with the potential clients thinking he was a loyal Leaf Shinobi, and then handle the boy afterwards with a cover story they could sell.

"Oh, now the Hokage gains a spine? Did the Councils give it back to him for this one day only?" said Naruto seeing Kakashi's eye narrow at him.

"That's enough Naruto. Come with me. You can visit Lee later," said Kakashi about to put a hand on Naruto's shoulder.

"Touch me and you lose an arm. That is not a theat. It's a promise!" said Naruto coldly while Kakashi hesitated for a second and clearly gauging just how real the threat really was.

"The Hokage wants you in his office in 5 minutes Naruto. Don't be late," said Kakashi while Naruto just scoffed.

"No promises Master of Tardiness," said Naruto walking away to Lee's room with Gai beside him.

"Lee was grateful for your intervention when I spoke to him last Naruto-san," said Gai with Naruto nodding and reaching Lee's room.

"I owed him for actually giving a damn. He tried to dig me out while others just walked away. I don't know what you think of me Gai, but I am a warrior of honor, and when I owe a debt to someone...it gets paid in full," said Naruto seeing Gai nod.

"If that is how you feel, then I have a proposition to make after speaking with Lee, and will benefit for your match against Neji," said Gai seeing Naruto look back at him with a raised eyebrow.

"Isn't that a conflict of interest?" said Naruto seeing Gai shake his head no.

"Neji maybe my student, but I am not allowed to teach him Taijutsu, and I know only so much about his bloodline that his clan allows in order to give some kind of training. He spars against Lee, but Neji doesn't understand that Lee is able to hold his own against him with his handicap of not being able to use Ninjutsu, or Genjutsu due to the lack of chakra reserves," said Gai with Naruto nodding in understanding.

"Well...regardless of your reasons for helping me with my match with Neji, I'll accept it since Taijutsu is something I'd like to work on, and just need to know when to show up at what time," said Naruto, as he felt his fighting ability was great, but something honed in the ways of close combat, and refined with finesse would be better then the brawling one he was using now.

His Saiyan instincts once more telling him that.

"Lee! My youthful student, you have a visitor, and soon to be a fellow student learning the Flames of Youth!" said Gai while Naruto held back the tick mark on his forehead.

"As long as there is no spandex involved in the training...and no touching the hair!" said Naruto with his soon to be teacher reluctantly agree to that.

"Its good to know there will be another student of Gai-sensei aside from myself. Once I am healed, I would be honored to be your sparring partner, and trusted friend," said Lee, as he extended his hand, and Naruto took it without hesitation.

"Same here Lee. Rest up because you're going to need it when we do got at," said Naruto, as he shook the boy's hand, and left the room.

He was about to find the nearest window to fly to the Hokage Tower when a noise caught his attention and the blonde Saiyan decided to investigate. Kicking down the room door, Naruto saw the girl Tsuchi Kin being taken away by three masked Shinobi with the kanji for Root on them, and turned to face him in realization they had been caught.

"It's the demon," said one masked Shinobi holding Kin's right shoulder.

"Take him. We'll bring the demon to the rendezvous point and to Danzo-sama he can be conditioning to be his weapon," said the leader of the group with Captain rank on his sleeve.

Before the Shinobi in the room could carry out the order, Naruto was upon them, kneeing one Root Shinobi in the gut that sent him through a wall, crushing another after punching the masked face with his fist, and finally stared at the leader of the trio. The man had a kunai to Kin's neck, as she struggled with what strength her body possessed, but it was difficult due to the sedatives given earlier, and the blade to her throat wasn't helping much.

"I'm almost late to an appoint with the Hokage so I'm feeling merciful right now. Drop the girl and walk away. If you don't...you die!" said Naruto while forming a silver ball of energy in his hand.

"I'll take my chances and leave with her," said the Root Captain, as he glanced at the window behind him, and knew the timing for leaping out would need to be just right.

"Your funeral," said Naruto before moving too fast for the Root Captain to see, grabbed the hand with the kunai in it, watched with amusement while the fool struggled against his strength, and slowly moved the limb away from Kin's neck.

"That's...impossible!" said the Root Captain before crying out in pain when his arm was viciously broken and kicked into the wall while Kin fell to the floor.

"According to who?" said Naruto before blasting the Root Shinobi to pieces and turned to walk away.

"Wait! Please don't leave me," said Kin, as she didn't have the strength to fight right now, and was afraid to be left here all alone.

Naruto stopped and turned to face the frightened girl. His Saiyan side told him to forget her, as she was weak, and should fend for herself. However, Naruto ignored it while he came to terms with what the girl was asking of him, and considered his options. On one hand, he could leave Kin here to be picked up by Sound, or whoever those Root Shinobi worked for with the most likely fact being he'd never see her again. But on the other hand in terms of principles, if he did that, then Naruto would be no better than the bastard that screwed him over in life, and the Saiyan was not about to become like them. He'd kick their ass and most like kill them...but never stoop to their pathetic level of abandonment of another person when they needed it.

His Saiyan pride wouldn't let him let him be like them.

Picking up the girl, he went to the window, and took to the air before making a quick stop at his apartment to put Kin on his bed. Finding some of his old, yet clean orange colored clothes since Kin was wearing only a hospital gown, he threw them onto the bed for her to wear, and headed for the window once more.

"When you've recovered enough to move, wear that since its all I've got right now, and don't try leaving since it will only get the attention of those that tried to take you earlier. When I come back, you will tell me everything I want to know, and if you lie if only once to me...I'll throw you out in the street to be taken by more would-be kidnappers. Do you understand?" said Naruto seeing Kin nod weakly, as she knew her life was in his hands, and to betray him would mean facing the Saiyan's wrath.

"Yes Naruto-sama," said Kin, as she clearly remembered him from the Chuunin Exam Preliminaries, coming in with the scrolls, and headbands of the Shinobi that he found in the Forest of Death after her team's encounter with his own.

"Naruto will do for now. I wouldn't eat anything in the fridge. I haven't been here for about a week so if you're remotely hungry, then I suggest you suck it up, and wait for my return with something edible," said Naruto before going out the window and into the sky without another word.

(Hokage Tower-At the Moment)

"He's late! I knew Kakashi should have just taken the boy and brought him here," said Koharu seeing Homura nod in agreement.

"After what he did to Hiashi at the hospital, the boy should be imprisoned, or executed for his actions against the Clan Head," said Homura, as he had heard from Kakashi how Hiashi had to be hospitalized with a broken arm, and a concussion to go with the various bruises that had formed on his body from hitting the wall.

"Considering how Hiashi treated his own daughter, I'd say the teme deserved the beating, and the Uzumaki gaki deserves a medal," said Tsume, as she was proud of Naruto for doing what he did, and stood up for the shy Hyuuga girl.

"How can you say that Tsume? Your own son was beaten by the demon!" said someone on the Civilian Council.

"My son knew the risks in fighting someone. Besides, Kiba needed a kick in the ass since he was getting a tad arrogant, and I won't stand for that," said Tsume, as she had spoken to Kiba about who he lost to, and that being arrogant had played a part in his defeat.

"I heard Uzumaki-san has changed quite a bit. I'm curious to see if the rumors are in fact true," said Shibi, as he had heard from his son that Naruto was very much different then before, and that Shino's own insects were terrified of the power the boy had displayed.

"His demon powers are manifesting and the seal is weakening. Jiraiya-sama, we order you fix the seal, and lock away the boy's powers after his arrival," said Homura, as he saw Jiraiya leaning against the wall, and deep in thought.

"Why don't we wait until the gaki gets here before doing anything. From what I've heard, the gaki has a tail like a monkey instead of a fox's like I was expecting when told of the changes, and if approached in a more diplomatic way could help us find out the changes to his body," said Jiraiya seeing the Sandaime Hokage's two former teammates grumble at hearing his opinion.

He also wasn't pleased with how the village treated Naruto. Truth was, Jiraiya wanted to take the boy with him, teach Naruto like Minato wanted, but the Sandaime had been so damn insistent that gaki stay here in the Leaf, and instill a sense of loyalty. Of course, the Sannin had no idea that the method used when agreeing with his former sensei involved barbaric means of abuse, and down right cruelty that would have the boy's parents come out of the Shinigami's belly to kick the ass of every moron that had a hand in this grand scheme of theirs.

"Smart move. Clearly you have more brains then they do," said Naruto, as he flew into the room via the open window, and glared at the idiots that were discussing his future without his say in the matter.

As usual!

'That's him? No wonder my son lost,' thought Tsume, as she saw the gaki had gone from orange jumpsuit runt to full blown primal like alpha material, and had to make a mental note to inform Hana so she approached the boy with caution due to her never even being around an alpha male.

The last thing Tsume needed was her daughter seeking the blonde Uzumaki out at night and then getting knocked up soon after.

'Curious. According to my hive, Naruto-san's power holds no traces of Kyuubi, and yet it is still making them nervous,' thought Shibi, as he saw how calm, and in control Naruto was despite this overwhelming power flowing through him.

"You will show us respect demon!" said Homura while Naruto scoffed.

"And by what right do you deserve respect from me?" said Naruto while seeing the fools the Hokage surrounded himself with seething.

"We are your betters! You will show us respect and submit like a whipped dog should," said Koharu was while ignoring the growl from Tsume while Naruto just laughed.

"My betters? And here I thought you fools didn't have a sense humor. You all sit there, behind this table, hands clasped in front of you on it, glaring at me with your beady hate filled eyes, and basically saying submit to our demands because...I sit here! You think that your position gives you power over me? The kind of so called 'power' you possess is not the kind of power needed to even make me nod my head in your direction. Its not even power," said Naruto seeing the Councils pounding their fist in anger, glaring at him further, and saw the Hokage looking to Jiraiya for help.

"Okay! Okay! Calm down before you all break a blood vessel. Naruto, the Sandaime had me come here because he feels the seal holding Kyuubi is weakening, and is influencing you in some way. Being a Seal Master and the sensei of the Yondaime Hokage I need to inspect it to ensure that's not the case," said Jiraiya while Naruto now turned to face him.

"You taught the Yondaime Hokage? You were his sensei?" said Naruto curiously while taking a step toward the Sannin.

"What? Didn't the Sandaime tell you? I'm not only his sensei...I'm your Godfather too!" said Jiraiya with a smile, but it left when the Sandaime winced, shaking his head, and the look on Naruto's face looked like it could blow up a mountain.

"My...Godfather?" said Naruto, as he took another step towards the now nervous man, and the Sannin looked again at the Hokage currently looking away.

"Y-Yeah! I was supposed to take care of you after everything with Kyuubi, but the Third Hokage had convinced me that you'd be safer under his watch, and protection from any potential enemies," said Jiraiya while Naruto let out a deep growl of anger before turning his head and glared at the Hokage.

"Did the old fool tell you of my life in the village growing up? Did the fool tell you of the abuse I had to endure under his watch?" said Naruto seeing the old Hokage not looking him in the eyes.

"Just recently," said Jiraiya while he saw Naruto gauging his words for a lie.

"And what is your opinion of how he handled things? Do you approve?" said Naruto, as he saw Jiraiya look at the Sandaime, then back at him, and then giving his form a once over.

"You look healthy!" said Jiraiya while trying to lighten the mood.

"He had no part in that. Even I don't fully understand the sudden change I went through," said Naruto, as he kept seeing memories of different places, worlds even with different kinds of beings, some strong, and some weak fighting him.

"It's the fox! The fox is breaking free. Seal his power away Jiraiya!" said Homura, as he stood up, and pointed an accusing finger at Naruto like he had just confessed to killing off the entire Uchiha Clan instead of Itachi.

"Sit down Homura. There is none of the Kyuubi's chakra coming out of him. Its almost like its being...blocked?" said Jiraiya, as he knew given the nature of the Yondaime's seal, there should be some kind of small output of the fox's demonic power, and thus prove the seal was doing its job.

"Blocked? Impossible! How can you possibly say that? He is the Kyuubi!" said a member of the Civilian Council.

"Oh, so you, a simple civilian with no experience in the Shinobi, or the Sealing Arts in general knows more about the seal the Yondaime used then me? A genuine Seal Master and the sensei of the Yondaime Hokage? Please do share your infinite wisdom about the seal on my Godson and its purpose," said Jiraiya seeing the man open his mouth to say something, but found he couldn't, and just shut up before sitting down.

"So that's what snake did," said Naruto more to himself then Jiraiya.

"Snake? You mean Orochimaru?" said Jiraiya with some growing concern knowing that while sealing wasn't up there on Orochimaru's list of prodigal skills, the man did know enough to mess with functioning ones to the point where they did little, or none of the things its creators designed them to do.

"Yeah. He hits me hard in the gut with his hand and I'm soon out of it. Next thing I know when waking up is someone buried me alive and my so called teammates left me for dead in the Forest of Death. So much comradely and bonding as a team, isn't that right you old fool?" said Naruto seeing the Sandaime look away while Jiraiya glared at the Hokage for not telling him that part.

"Naruto, I need to see what Orochimaru did to your seal, and fix it before it before what he did possibly becomes harmful to your body," said Jiraiya seeing Naruto gauging him for lies and deceit on his part.

"I suppose. But know that if you are trying to do something that will take away what has been a blessing to me then a curse...I'm going to beat you within less then an inch of your life," said Naruto before he sat down in a nearby chair and raised his shirt so Jiraiya could carefully inspect it.

"That's what he did. Orochimaru blocked off access and basically disrupted your chakra from functioning properly," said Jiraiya, but still found it interesting that such a seal overlapping the original was not working like it was intended, and the boy changing into what he was now.

"Remove it," said Naruto simply knowing the sooner it was off the better.

"No! The Kyuubi's power must be denied to him. That is the only way the brat can stay in the Chuunin Exams!" said Homura, as he glared at the boy, who glared back, and let out a primal growl.

"We will compromise," said the Sandaime at last while Naruto glared at him.

"And by compromise, you mean trying to screw me over...again!" said Naruto while the Hokage just ignored him.

"Jiraiya will train the boy for one Month, but he will not undo Orochimaru's seal over the Yondaime's own, and will checkup on it every week leading up to the Finals to ensure that nothing is wrong with it," said the Sandaime seeing the people in the room nod at the idea while thinking without the Kyuubi's healing abilities the boy could be badly injured.

"I have a better idea. Jiraiya fixes my seal or I rip your heart out," said Naruto while he glared at the Sandaime.

"You border on treason Naruto," said the Sandaime with a warning tone in his voice.

"No more then you did with me when you told everyone about the Kyuubi and then tell them to do something they had no intention of doing in regards to keeping silent about the fox. How many people did you actually punish for breaking that law old man? From the way the Councils here call me names that reference to the fox sealed in my gut, not to mention the people in the village themselves, I think you don't enforce it at all, and just let them get what they want at my expense," said Naruto before lowering his shirt and getting off the chair despite Jiraiya's protest.

"That's not true Naruto," said the Sandaime, but the boy quickly grabbed the table that in a sense connected all the various branches of Konoha's government together, and threw it up through the ceiling like it was ball filled with air.

'Such strength! It rivals Tsunade! But...Naruto doesn't know how to do that and the seal Orochimaru made should be disrupting chakra output so control needed to use that level of strength is impossible in a Genin,' thought Jiraiya seeing it with his own two eyes.

"Is it? The people in the village hated me for over a decade, yet when I asked why they did after less then half of that time had gone by, you told me it was something that wasn't my fault, and that they would stop if given time. Well old man...they didn't stop! Not once! No doubt I have you to thank for that in the first place and telling me not to fight back or else bad things would happen from my actions," said Naruto while the Third Hokage scowled.

"You didn't!" said Jiraiya looking at the Hokage, who didn't meet either one in the eye, and yet his eyes did not show guilt.

"Oh, but he did! I may not have understood the reason why he told me that back then, but now...now I do understand, and its taking all my willpower right now not to obliterate his body," said Naruto before turning around and walking away.

"And where do you think you're going demon?" said Koharu in a stern voice of a woman that didn't like seeing someone turn away from her like she was insignificant.

"I don't have time for your decrepit bullshit or the politics behind it in seeking to control me like some animal on a leash. I'm going to train for the Chuunin Exams and I'm going to kick the crap out of everyone I face there. It doesn't matter if I'm facing Hyuuga Neji, Uchiha Sasuke, Sabaku no Gaara, his Father, the Hokage, or even the Yondaime back from the grave. Do you know why that is? BECAUSE I JUST DON'T GIVE A FLYING FUCK!" said Naruto before flexing his power and causing half the room to be destroyed by it before flying off.

If Jiraiya was serious about fixing his seal, then the Sannin would do it, and not complain after Naruto gave him a good beating for his involuntary neglect. After all the man could have visited every so often regardless of what the Sandaime told him.

"This is an outrage! We order you to seal up the boy's power and then throw him away in prison cell to rot until we can safely extract the Kyuubi to put in a much more...obedient vessel," said Koharu while Jiraiya shook his head.

"You idiots just don't get it. Only an Uzumaki can hold Kyuubi's power and even then it has to be an infant with a Seal Master of my level or the Yondaime's even to make such a thing happen. I like living so me sacrificing my soul to the Shinigami is completely out of the question. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to find my Godson, and fix his seal so it can go back to absorbing Kyuubi's chakra again," said Jiraiya, as he leaped out the window, and ignored the shouts of the fools there trying to command him.

(Naruto's Apartment-Sometime Later)

Kin had finally gained complete control of her body, as it was no longer sluggish from the sedatives those so called doctors gave before the Root Shinobi came in, and tried to take her away. They had been talking about taking her to someone named Danzo, who was going to help his "business partner" in acquiring Kin for something important, and involved the Chuunin Exam Finals. Kin didn't know what it was, but the only person she could remotely think of that would want her for anything was Orochimaru, and even then the Sannin no doubt had plans for doing something nasty.

'I'm not his pawn anymore. I won't be used by him like that,' thought Kin, as she sensed someone powerful headed her way, and quickly hid in the shadows of the room just in case it was an enemy.

"You can come out Kin. I brought some food," said Naruto, as he took out an apple from the bag in his hand, and tossed it to the girl.

"So how'd it go with whatever it was you were doing after dropping me off?" said Kin, as she hate the apple quickly, and was tossed another before wolfing that one down too.

"Neither bad nor good. Now why was it those guys tried to kidnap you from the hospital? And don't lie to me. I've had enough people do that already and I'm not in the mood for someone else doing it to me again," said Naruto seeing Kin nod before he put the bag of food down on his kitchen table.

"I don't know why they needed me. Just that they served someone named Danzo. I think the man is someone in your village and he's pretty high up to have Shinobi working for him," said Kin while Naruto scowled at the name.

"I think I know who he is. I'll have to ask a source who knows Konoha history. What else do you know?" said Naruto with Kin thinking things over in her head.

"I know they were going to meet up with Danzo and his 'business partner'. I think...I think they were referring to Orochimaru since...," said Kin while not finishing the sentence.

"Since you served him in terms of entering the Chuunin Exams for a mission of getting through the Forest of Death that would allow him set his plans in motion. Whatever he's planning, the Chuunin Exam Finals will be his target, and you were meant to be used as a sacrificial pawn to make it happen. Danzo will have to come up with an excuse for not successfully acquiring you and if he can't...a sacrifice of his own will be made to ensure their combined plan succeeds," said Naruto with Kin now looking at him with a raised eyebrow.

"And how do you know that?" said Kin curiously.

"Because its what someone does to prevent a partnership from falling apart when you do not want it to just yet. Its strategy pure and simple. You have a partner in crime, he gives, and takes while you do the same in return. Working together to achieve the same goal in taking down a village, but the thing about partnerships is they don't last very long when the objective they worked together in completing is a success. One will turn on the other so the other doesn't share. The other will expect it, succeed in preventing the betrayal from being a success, or the betrayal will succeed with the victor getting all the spoils," said Naruto with Kin looking surprised by this.

"And how do you know that?" said Kin with more curiosity in her voice with a hint of skepticism.

"Because I've been around these people my whole life. They betrayed the Yondaime by trying to control me through abuse and the power sealed within me. They'll betray each other within and without of the village for that single yet potent word that brings about a person's desires. Power!" said Naruto before moving to the wall by his window, put his hand through it, and pulled what he caught from the other side.

Which was Jiraiya of the Sannin and the man's neck in his hand.

"Wait! Wait! I'm on your side gaki!" said Jiraiya while feeling like he was caught in the vice grip of his old teammate.

"You have funny way of showing it by spying from outside and I'm not laughing!" said Naruto with his grip on the Sannin's throat not lessening in the slightest.

"Sorry! Its part of my profession. I'm a Spy Master and like all things when it comes to spying we have to stay out of sight," said Jiraiya while pleading with his eyes for Naruto to let him go.

"You're also suppose to be my Godfather and that is suppose to takes priority over just about everything else you may be skilled in. Or did the thought of checking up on me ever cross your mind?" said Naruto seeing Jiraiya wince at his words.

"I was busy with my spy network during that time. Sensei wanted me to protect Konoha from outside threats and gave me reports on your activities in the village. I thought they were accurate when they stated you were happy," said Jiraiya while feeling the grip on his throat get tighter.

"Perhaps you should focus your spies inward at the village itself! I take it from what you heard outside that there is a conspiracy aimed at taking down the Leaf?" said Naruto with the Sannin finally being freed from his grip and gasping for air.

"Yeah! The man you heard the girl here name Danzo is the Sandaime's former rival for the position and commanded the Root Shinobi Division that worked from the shadows before sensei ordered it to be disbanded. He feared them being loyal to Danzo over that of himself and wanted them reintegrated back in Konoha's general Shinobi populous. To many, Danzo is considered a diehard patriot of the Leaf, and believes any potential threat to Konoha must be killed without hesitation," said Jiraiya while Naruto scoffed.

"And you believe this man would give up such a thing? Being the leader of an army like that is not a power one tends to surrender lightly and I think the man is spiteful enough to keep it working in secret long enough to get what he wants," said Naruto and Jiraiya just nodded in agreement.

"But why work with Orochimaru?" said Kin, as she knew the man hated Konoha, and if this Danzo character was Konoha's most loyal Shinobi...why join his supposed opposite?

"Because Danzo's views of Konoha are the opposite of the Sandaime's own. Danzo wants cold, emotionless, and fanatically loyal Shinobi of the village with everyone's rights that aren't to be limited so they are only a little higher up then that of slaves," said Jiraiya, as he knew that the man's ideas of what Shinobi should be had been a major influence on the Second Hokage's decision to make Sarutobi Hiruzen his successor, and it had eaten at the old war hawk ever since then.

"Personally, I don't care for either Danzo, or the Sandaime Hokage right now. What I do care about is kicking the crap out of Hyuuga Neji and anyone else that stands in my way. So are you going to help me? Or are you going to stand in my way?" said Naruto looking Jiraiya dead in the eyes while Kin watched the staring contest between them.

"I'm not your enemy Naruto. Rest assured, I will help out anyway I can, and fixing your seal being the start of it," said Jiraiya seeing Naruto nod.

"Let's do this outside. I have a feeling what you intend to do is going to cause a lot of damage to the surrounding area and while I don't like this particular dump...its all I've got for now," said Naruto seeing Jiraiya frown at that.

"Forget this place Naruto. I know a place where you can stay and she can join us. I'll need to know everything about Sound and what Orochimaru's planning," said Jiraiya while the blonde just nodded.

"Fine," said Naruto, as he picked up Kin, and then surprisingly Jiraiya before taking to the air for the secret location needed to keep away from unfriendly eyes.

The latter of the two passengers screaming like a little girl.

(Omake-Naruto's Apartment #2)

Kurenai had heard Naruto was back in the village and had seen Hinata before throwing her good-for-nothing Father out of the girl's room while in need one himself. She had seen Anko earlier too, looking like she had just tortured Orochimaru to death in a room where time, and space had no meaning for either one. Though the appearance Anko was now sporting when Kurenai saw her made the Jounin wonder what the Special Jounin had been up to before then.

Knocking on the door of Naruto's apartment, she was greeted to the sight of the boy being shirtless, hair wet, and in a towel to indicate he had just got out of the shower. Kurenai for her part had to fight the blush that was no doubt appeared and regain some form of control over the brain that controlled talking.

"Can I help you Kurenai-san?" said Naruto, as he had been drying off when she knocked, and saw her fidgeting slightly with a red face that reminded him of Hinata.

"Um...I...I uh...," said Kurenai, as she saw Naruto's body was well muscled, and her mind was currently trying to reboot the section of the brain that she was trying to use right now with little success.

"That's not exactly a sentence," said Naruto while Kurenai's mind that handled morality decided to intervene and kicked the talking part of the woman's system to get it working again.

"Sorry Naruto-san, its just your current state of clothing being nonexistent has that affect on women," said Kurenai before mentally slapping herself at saying that while Naruto just smirked.

"Its all right. You kind of caught me at a moment between getting dressed," said Naruto while Kurenai just nodded in her head and thinking the same thing.

"May I come in Naruto? I need to talk to you about Hinata and what you did for her when she fought her cousin," said Kurenai, as she saw the young Saiyan nod, and let her enter after moving away from the door.

"I don't mind. Come right on in," said Naruto before shutting the door and locking it.

(Hours Later)

Kurenai stumbled out of Naruto's apartment, looking ragged, disheveled, and all around looking like she went through an intense training session like no other. Her dress was in a state of threatening to come off, the Jounin's hair look like it had been hit by a Lightning Jutsu, and drool coming out of the woman's mouth with a limp when walking.

Much like Anko had done.

"Kurenai? What happened to you?" said Asuma seeing the state his secret girlfriend was in right now before the woman just stopped and turned to look at him for a second.

"Its over between us. I'm seeing someone else now," said Kurenai before walking in her zombie like state away from a shocked Asuma and found herself at a bench where an equally exhausted Anko had been sitting.

"You too huh?" said Anko seeing Kurenai look at her.

"How did you know?" said Kurenai seeing Anko give her a weak smile.

"He was getting ready to take a shower right before I left," said Anko while Kurenai just looked at her with bugged out eyes.

"Well...that explains it. Um...should we tell anyone about this?" said Kurenai seeing Anko raise an eyebrow at her.

"And ruin the best sex of our lives?" said Anko seeing Kurenai nod.

"Good point. Share?" said Kurenai with Anko nodding and grinning.

"Share," said Anko while shaking the woman's hand in agreement.

(Naruto's Apartment)

"And now Anko's panties won't be so lonely," said Naruto, as he put Kurenai's in the drawer with Anko's, and went to take another shower.

"Cure this seal! I want out! LET ME OUT SO I CAN FUCK HIM!" cried Kyuubi, as she howled in fury at being denied, and vowed to make him hers the moment she was out of his stomach.

(End Omake)

(A/N: YAY! Another update. You guys REALLY love this fic. Thanks for all the reviews and support. Until next time...PEACE!)