(A/N: i will be updating Soul and Mind of Pain, Never Again , Snake Empire, Twins of Space , The First Warlock , Two sides of a coin, Grandson of Blood Bender, Sword and Guns, Three Kings, Student of the Scorpion, Cunning of a fox and Tides of Hardship)
(After I update Tides of Hardship ,im working on Grandson of Blood Bender, Sword and Guns, Student of the Scorpion, The First Warlock, Never Again, and Snake Empire )
Now let's get on with Chapter 2 of Tides of Hardship
Recap
Shizune nods her head during those three moves they'd had talked about leaving the village and live in regular village they both decided not to join a hidden village since they knew if they did go to another village that village would just use them.
She then smiles at Naruto "yeah your right Naruto-koi have you decided which village we'll move to I mean we can't move to Wave, Spring, demons, or sea since they'll most likely except us to go there." said Shizune as she list off the villages Konoha would except them to go there.
Naruto smirks at Shizune "I know they'll except us to go to those places that's why were going somewhere where no one excepts." said Naruto confidently.
Shizune raises her eyebrow slightly she knew he wasn't be arrogant or overconfident she knew Naruto wouldn't be so confident if he believed they would track them. She even remember on a few occasions where he tricked some of his foes but she was honestly curious "and which village should we go?" asked a curious Shizune hoping to hear her beloved blonde plan.
Naruto smirk even became wider reaching shit eating " the village we'll move to is the Land of Whirlpools." said Naruto.
Recap End
Shizune gains a confuse expression she tried to think of all the places that have some kind of name relating towards water but the medic had never heard of Land of Whirlpools. She then turns to her smirking fiance "umm, Naruto-koi what's the Land of Whirlpools? I've never heard of it?" Asked Shizune with a confused expression.
Naruto smirks at this "i'm not surprised you don't know about it. Since Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure made sure no one knew about the Land of Whirlpools or Uzushirogakure home of the Uzumaki Clan that was destroyed by Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure a decade ago right before the Third Shinobi War started." said Naruto in a cool stoic tone with a small smile.
Shizune's eyes widen is shocked beyond belief "there was a Uzumaki Clan I never heard of it." said Shizune she then looked down in embarrassment at not knowing her fiance and the man she love even had a clan.
Naruto smiles softly at Shizune he cups her cheek causing Shizune to look at him which causes her to blush at Naruto "Shizune-chan don't beat yourself up about it." said Naruto in a calm voice.
Shizune nods her head "okay Naruto-koi but how do you know about Uzushirohakure and the Uzumaki Clan and how come I never heard of the Uzumaki clan?" asked Shizune in curiosity.
Naruto then grins at Shizune "the reasoned I know about the Uzumaki clan and Uzushirogakure, is because Jiraya-sensei had told me. He believed I deserved to know." said Naruto he then chuckles at the shock expression of his ravenette fiance.
"Shizune-chan let me ask you something is it really surprising that Konoha won't allow a powerful clan like the Uzumaki to be known to everyone. Now let me tell you how the Uzumaki were so strong the Uzumaki naturally possess incredibly strong life forces, granting them very long lifespans Mito Uzumaki was born before the founding of Konoha yet she lived well into the reign of the Third Hokage. This also enables them to recover from injuries and exhaustion in short periods of time, enough to survive the removal of tailed beasts, although they are still left near death afterwards. Some Uzumaki even have the ability to heal and rejuvenate allies by having their allies bite them and suck their chakra. But It is dangerous however to use this ability too regularly. At least one member has displayed a uniquesensory ability.
What made the Uzumaki clan most famed is our fūinjutsu, the seal of which typically appears as a spiral crest reminiscent of the Uzumaki's symbol. Some can also produce the Adamantine Sealing Chains made from their own chakra." said Naruto seeing she has been paying attention Naruto continues.
"Now Shizune-cham you alreadly know that both Senju and Uchiha are one of the most strongest clans now imagine a three way fight with Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and Mito Uzumaki. We all know that Hashirama is known for his wood release, sage art, he could use barrier ninjutsu advanced enough to subdue several of the Bijuu. He had unprecedented skills in medical ninjutsu, capable of healing wounds without forming hand seals. His skill in fuinjutsu could store several different types of weapons for battle, with which he showed versatile skills in bukijutsu, able to fight on par with Madara.
Madara was one od the most gifted shinobi in history, recognised as the strongest member of the Uchiha clan. A he was a child prodigy, from what I've heard he killed several adult Senju begore he had awakened his sharingan. He was skilled in chakra control as he could perform complicated techniques with a single hand seal. He could also absorb and synchronise senjutsu chakra with his own, despite having no prior training in senjutsu. He was well-versed in a variety ofninjutsu styles: he could use genjutsu powerful enough to restrict the target's actions, hide within surfaces to avoid damage and traverse the battlefield unnoticed.
. Madara could use many weapons, such as giant shuriken, a kama, chains with weights, a kusarigama, and hand-held shuriken. His trademark weapon was his gunbai, with which he could shield himself and redirect attacks, or wield it like a mace or flail.
And then there's Mito Uzumaki not much is known about her besides she was Hashirama's wife and sealed kyuubi in her at the valley of end. But after some researching and help felrom Jiraya-sensei i found foubd she was a powerful kunoichi. Her prowls in medical minjutsu surpassed Hashirama she could save a hundred people from the verge of death without any hand seals she's also the creator of the Strength of a Hundred Seal. Mito's medic skills are so great she can even jump start someone's heart once their heart has stopped. Mito can even focus chakra into her finger capable of destroying a mountain.
Mito also has adamantine Chakra Chains, chakra chains strong enough to hold down fuinjutsu was so feared she could permently seal off a person's chakra, she was incredibly powerful with barrier and trap fuinjutsu. She was even capable, of sealing other people's fuinjutsu and juinjutsu.
Her taijutsu was incredibly strong , she was able to fight along with Madara and a controled Kyuubi it was said at times she was so fast the only thing you can see was a red streak.
While she was an expert in fuinjutsu, she had knowledge in genjutsu able of puting people to sleep with just one look. Her prowls with ninjutsu was no joke either. She could create giant waves of water, hundreds of whirlpools, and hundreds of water dragons with her water release, she was capabe of creating intense flames that can burn through the very soil. She was even capable of creating large gust of wind, and her lightning release were so powerful she can unleashes lighning so powerful it can destroy a mutant. She also had knowledge with bukijutsu such as swords, bow staff, kama, naginata, war fan, spear, and chakra blade sais. " said Naruto he then chuvkles at Shizune's dumb struck expression.
He then grins like a fox "I even heard that was she was planning to create a seal that seals off bloodlines." said Naruto he grins at Shizune's shocked face.
Shizune then shakes her head abd stares at Naruto "if what you say is true then how come Lady Tsunade or Kakashi never told you?" asked Shizune.
Naruto then sighs "Shizune think real hard and remember how they treat me." said Naruto.
Shizune nods her head and thinks back since Naruto had returned she blushes as she remembers seeing Naruto when he got back Shizune shakes her head and remembers Tsunade hadms called Naruto gaki or treated him like a child. He even woukd ask her stop calling him a brat she just laughed it of and drink her sake. As for Kakashi he treated Naruto as a child he wouldn't teach Naruto his kenjutsu fighting style believing Naruto will hurt himself which angered her he didn't even help Naruto with his Fire or Water Release since both had heard Kakashi knew over a thousand jutsus.
Shizune's widen at the realization "they don't trust you enough." said Shizune with hurt in her voice she couldn't believe both Tsunade and Kakashi didn't trust Naruto enough to tell him about his clan, and home of his clan.
Naruto nods his head and sighs "those two still see me as a loudmouth gennin running around the village yelling i'm the hokage. You know what really is fucked up they know who my parents are." said Naruto in a tone that had no amusement. Shizune looks at Naruto in sadness she then tackles Naruto to the ground burying her head into his chest.
Shizune then wraps her arms around his waist burying her face deeper into Naruto's chest. "Naruto-koi I-I-I'm sorry if I knew- Shizune stopped her rambling when she felt Naruto's hand rubbing the back of her head Shizune looks up and stares at Naruto'blue eyes she then gains a pink blush she'd always loved his blue eyes when she first saw him she'd thought he was the cutest boy ever. Now he's a handsome young man.
Flashback Three Years Ago
Shizune walks backs to Tsunade's table and to her astonishment she see's Jiraya and a blonde haired boy wearing an orange and blue jumpsuit. The young medic didn't know why Jiraya was here or who the boy was.
Shizune then mentaly groans she just knew Jiraya appearing just before Orochimaru she had a feeling this was eothrr a bad sign or a good one. "Ugh, why do I get a bad feeling. " thought Shizune she then looks down to Tsunade's pet pig Tonton.
As she walks towards the table she smiles at Jiraya "hello Jiraya-sama who is this? " asked a smiling Shizune as she watches Naruto scarf down fried catfish like a maniac she then giggles at Naruto eating habits.
Upon hearing giggling Naruto looks up staring at Shizune, Shizune smiles at Naruto she then gains a daze expression as she stares into his eyes. "Oh my god his eyes are so are so blue there just the ocean." thought Shizune.
Jiraya gives a lecherous grin "ehehe hello Shizune it's good to see you Shizune." said Jiraya he then plants his hand on Naruto's head he grins down at Naruto "this little gaki is more new Apprentice Naruto Uzumaki." said Jiraya Naruto grins at Shizune Tsunade narrows her eyes at the blonde child.
"This must be Minato and Kushina's son." thought Tsunade as she gazes at Naruto.
Shizune smiles at Naruto "hello Naruto-san i'm Shizune it's nice to meet you." said Shizune.
Naruto grins at Shizune "Hi Shizune are you this hags care taker?" asked Naruto grinning like a idiot unfortunately, Naruto felt a dark presidence the orange gennin turns around and see's Tsunade with a dark look and a large tic mark Naruto's face soon met with the wooden table.
Flashback end
Shizune then chuckles causing Naruto to raised an eyebrow at his chuckling pregnant fiance "what's so funny?" asked Naruto..
She smiles at him "I was just thinking back when he first met." said Shizune smiling at him she giggles at his cringe expression.
"Please don't remind me getting punched by Tsunade hurt like a lot but I guess thst day wasn't totally horrible. I mean I did meet one of the most beautiful woman." said Naruto grinning like a fool.
Which caused Shizune to blush crimson blood "y-y-y-you think i'm beautiful Naruto-koi? " asked Shizune.
Naruto nods his head smiling softly at her "of course I do there's no woman more beautiful than you babe." said Naruto smiling down at Shizune.
"Y-Y-You really mean that? But what about Hinata, Ino, that girl that works at the ramen restaurant, Sakura, Temari, or Tenten?" asked Shizune with downcast expression it didn't help Shizune's self-esteem when she was surrounded by beautiful kunoichi like Anko, Kurenai, and Yuago during her gennin days and during her time when she returned to Konoha with Tsunade.
Naruto just stares into her brown eyes "Hinata isn't my type sure she's sweet but her confidence is so low it makes talking to her incredibly difficult. Ino and I wouldn't be good together since she has a habit of bring loud plus she's into those dark and emo guys. Ahaha, and that ramen girl Ayame I only see her as a friend so we won't work. And Sakura she's too damn annoying, loud, and has a habit of using her fist instead of her words plus she's still obsessed with her "Sasuke-kun". While Temari is attractive me and her just friends even if we weren't engage I know she wouldn't go out with me since she has a thing for Shikamaru which is pretty obvious even Konohamaru notice it and he can be an idiot at times and Tenten she has an obvious crush on Neji." said Naruto.
The blonde then sighs loudy he sits up with Shizune sitting on his lap. He then presses his forehead against hers "Shizune-chan you need stop being so in insecure about yourself. I mean we've had this talk like...probably thirty times already. I don't want any other woman." said Naruto with determination.
Shizune looks up to him "b-b-but why? I mean we both know Hinata has a crush on you she's more attractive has a better body. Even Anko has a better body and Kurenai sh-she's just so beautiful. I don't have a body like Anko and I don't have the natural beauty like Kurenai." said Shizune in a distressed tone as she lowers her head.
Naruto sighs at this he and Shizune had literally had this discussion over thirty times he honestly doesn't understand where this self doubt is coming from. Naruto then grabs onto both of her cherks making her stare into his blue eyes. "Shizune-chan how many times must we have this talk? I don't care about those other woman or how they look the only woman who I care about is the gorgeous black haired woman in front of me." Said Naruto with a charming smile.
Shizune blushes at this she tries to bow her head in embarrassment but with Naruto cupping both of her cheeks that doesn't seem to be happening . "B-B-But I don't have a great body like Anko." Said Shizune she then looks down to her breast " and my breast aren't that big." Said Shizune in a sad tone.
Naruto then moves his hand to her chin and raises her head "I don't care if your breast aren't big." Said Naruto he then gives her a half smirk "you seem to forget I'm not a pervert like Jiraya-sensei who claims to be a super pervert, I actually love your petite body it's perfect and if I had to choose between you and the most drop dead gorgeous woman within the whole nations I would choose you." Said Naruto in confidence.
Shizune looked at him in shock "r-r-r-really but... w-w-wh-whyy would you do that honey?" Asked Shizune.
Naruto grins at her "simple babe because I love you Shizune Dato." Stated Naruto as he gives her a chaste kiss causing Shizune to have a crimson blush "also you seem to forget something." Said Naruto.
Shizune then smiles as he kisses her nose "and what is that babe?" Asked Shizune.
Naruto softly smiles at her "well honey, I'll always love you no matter what and no woman can take me away from you and that Anko, Kurenai, Hinata, and Uno's breast will sag years later. While, your won't." Grinned Naruto "so, do you believe me when I say I won't leave you?" Asked Naruto.
Shizune nods her head she then seals her arms around his neck and smashes her soft pink lips against his own lips Naruto then wraps his arms around her waist. They both pull back from each other Naruto then stands up Shizune quickly wraps her legs around Naruto's waist. He then smiles at her " good you ready to go home?" Asked Naruto Shizune gives him a beautiful smile and nods her head.
Naruto smiles at this he then performs a one hand seal "Shadow Close Technique (Kage no Bunshin Jutsu). " Said Naruto a cloud engulfs both Naruto and Shizune once the smoke clears a duplicate of Naruto appears next to him. Naruto turns towards the clone "seal everything up!" Ordered Naruto the clone does he then hands Naruto a small scroll containing everything Naruto then puts it away and Shunshin back to his apartment.
When they arrive at his apartment Naruto and Shizune both sit on the couch with Shizune sitting on Naruto's lap not that he had a problem with it. Since he enjoyed having her on his lap Shizune then gets off his lap settling to sit next to him laying her head against his shoulder with his arm wrapped around her.
Shizune smiles at him "do you want to watch TV?" Asked Shizune Naruto nods his head the two keep searching through channels until they find a princess Koyuki movie on.
Shizune then looks at him with a sad expression "umm, Naruto-koi when will we move? I'm tired of always sneaking around and not being able sleep in the same head with you all the tine!" asked Shizune.
While Shizune enjoy the times being with Naruto but because of the people's fear and hatred of him they would want to tsje it out on her. Not to forget her college's wouldn't approved well, except for Anko, that woman would joke about "snagging the foxy and having a blonde bang her brains out" and Shizune didn't feel like deal with Anko's teasing and Kurenai, Yuago, Sakura, Ino, and Tsunade lectures about her dating someone younger. She knew a long the line Kurenai and Yuago would accept her choice of dating since Kurensi had feel in love with a chain smoker and Yuago feel in love with someone who constantly coughs.
But she knew Ino would bug the living shit out of her while she respected Ino the one thing she did not respect the Yamanaka for was her obsession for gossip and she did not feel like Ino digging into her and Naruto's relationship. She knew Hinata woukd not like the fact she's engaged to Naruto and pregnant with his child but she was grateful it woukd be Tenten not digging into other people's business .
And then there was Sakura she was sure pinknette would try to lecture her about how wrong it is dating someone younger thsn herself. And go about how Naruto doesn't really have feelings for just using her to get herself jealous and a date which is bullshit since Naruto stopped having a crush on her after his mission at the wave. She wished Sakura would lectured her about love when she claims she loves someone who's a missing nin and a person who showed her no affections what so ever.
Naruto kisses the top of her "I know same here not being able to wake up to you is torture but just wait a little longer we'll leave soon won't have to worry about Konoha or your drunk of a master. " joked Naruto which caused Shizune to playfully slap Naruto on the should.
She gives Naruto a cute pout "Naruto-koi that isn't fair she isn't a drunk!" said Shizune as she gives Naruto a stern glare.
Naruto smirks at her "sure she is and a addicted gambler who has the worlds worst luck ever!" joked Naruto both couple then laugh at Naruto joke. While it was mean it was true after a whole minute the two had finaly stop laughing. Naruto then notice Shizune was worried about he poked her on the ribs causing her to release a loud "eep" she turns towards Naruto. "Is something wrong babe?" asked Naruto with concern in his voice.
She nods her head "Actually there is honey. Lady Tsunade had assign Kakashi leading Team 8 to investigate one of Orochimaru's hideouts and doesn't want you to know because she believes you aren't strong enough and woukd rush off to see him." said Shizune with a hint of disappointment and anger.
Shizune honestly wishes people would stop seeing her Naruto as the person he was years ago she was disappointed in Tsunade for thinking Naruto would charge in blindly while she and her master know Sakura would most likely charged blindy to see Sasuke sadky her master couldn't get rid of Sakura fan girl obsessed for Sasuke. Shizune was angry at everyone for underestimating Naruto when he had shown he's not the same person when we'd killed Deidara and Kakuzu and was able to hold his own against Orochimaru which was no easy task.
Naruto frowns at seeing his fiance dissappionted and angry. Naruto leans down to her giving her a loving kiss she return the kiss she wrapped her arms around his neck Naruto then lays down with Shizune laying on top of him. He then wraps his arms around her waist she licks his lip Naruto allows access they both battle for dominace Shizune moans at feeling Naruto's lean muscles wrapped arouns her. After a minute the two separated from each other.
Naruto then smiles at the blushing Shizune "don't worry about them Shizune besides who care what they think. I didn't become a shinobi to impress anyone dattebayo." said Naruto.
Shizune smiles at Naruto "okay but what are you hoing to do charge in her office?" asked Shizune as she tilts her head.
Naruto just gave her a deadpanned look "babe, do I look like Konohamaru?" asked Naruto with his voiced laced in sarcasm.
Shizune laughed at his joke "ahaha right but what are you going to do honey?" asked Shizune.
"Simple i'm going to tell her i'm the only person strong enough to brung him back and hit her wrinkle ass with good old logic! " joked Naruto causing both him and Shizune to laugh both of them let out a loud yawn "let's go to sleep you got a busy day and I'm gonna busy convincing Tsunade and dealing with a mission being S-rank." aaid Naruto as he turned off the TV.
Shizune gives him a questionable gaze "why you think it's going to be a S-rank?" Asked Shizune Naruto just gives her a smirk.
He then picks her up princess style with Shizune arms wrapped around his neck "trust me it's going to be a S-Rank whatever rank the mission is will go up to be a S-Rank." Stated Naruto as he walks towards his room.
"What makes you so sure?" Asked Shizune as she pushes his door open Naruto then closes his door.
He then sets both down on the bed "what makes me do sure is because every time I go on a mission or just team Kakashi the ranking of the mission goes up." Said Naruto, he then undress into a tank top and boxers he then lays down on the bed.
Shizune Shizune undresses to wearing Naruto's black shirt and some grey sweat shorts. The ravenette then lays her head on Naruto's chest. "That doesn't happen all the time." Stated Shizune.
Naruto gives her a half smirk "sure it does literally all my missions I'd had in the past have gone up a rank think about Shizune-chan." Said Naruto.
Shizune hums to herself her eyes then go wide opened when she relies this is true. She then sighs sadly "yeah, your right Naruto-koi. But...just promise me something?" Asked Shizune as she looks up to Naruto.
Naruto looks down to Shizune and smiles at her "okay what is it?" Asked Naruto.
Shizune then gives Naruto a cheerful smile "come back to me alive." Said Shizune.
Naruto nods his head "okay you got I'll come back alive Dattebayo!" Grinned Naruto after that the two closed their eyes and fall asleep.
The next morning both are fully dressed Naruto then Shunshin Shizune back to her apartment after than Naruto goes to the ninja store to restock his kunai and shiruken on the way he meets Konohamaru. Naruto smirks at Konohamaru "hey Konohamaru." Said Naruto as he waves to the Sabutobi clan heir.
The young boy grins at Naruto "hey boss want to see my new jutsu!" Yelled Konohamaru with a perverted grin before Konohamaru can perform the jutsu. Naruto plants his hand on Konohamaru's head the young Sabutobi believe Naruto is praising him but that changes when Naruto starts squeezing his head "ow..ow, that hurt boss!" Exclaimed Konohamaru glaring at his idol.
Naruto just stares at him coldly "good maybe that'll he?p you learn when and when not to use it." Said Naruto.
Konohamaru looks around noticing he's in a crowded area filled with people Konohamaru then chuckles nervously while rubbing the back of his head "sorry boss." said Konohamaru with a nervous grin.
Naruto just grinned back at Konohamaru "it's alright just be more aware of your surroundings. So, what do you need?" asked Naruto.
Konohamaru grins at Naruto "I was hoping you to help me with my fire release since you have it boss." said Konohamaru with stars in his eyes.
Naruto sighs at this while he would help Konohamaru but he was busy "sorry Konohamaru i'm going to talk to Tsunade buy how about learning sonething different. I mean I'm pretty sure Asuma taught you how to use Fire Release?" asked Naruto Konohamaru nods his head "okay, then how about learning Bojutsu I mean the old man used a staff and just imagine infusing the staff with fire release." said Naruto which caused Konohamaru to grin he then runs off thanking Naruto.
Naruto waves at Konohamaru he then shunshin to the hokage office he then knocks on Tsunade's door which she says come in and to her shock it was Naruto Uzumaki.
"Naruto what are you doing here?" asked a shocked Tsunade with a half shock Shizune.
"I heard you had Kakashi-sensei leading team towards one of Orochimaru's hideouts and there's a chance Sasuke might be at this hideout. I want part of the mission to to assist Kakashi." said Naruto in a confident tone.
Tsunade narrows her eyes at Naruto "and if Sasuke is there you don't stand a chance he's stronger than you." said Tsunade which caused Shizune eyebrow to tightly switch and Naruto sigh.
Naruto eyes then turn cold as ice "Tsunade did you forget that I'd killed two akatsuki members and was able to hold my own against Sasuke. And if even Sasuke is stronger than me Kakashi would most likely formate a plan that cpuld work against Sasuke. Besides it's my duty to bring him back to Konoha after all it's my fault he's with Orochimaru. And it's my duty to make sure Sasuke get's punished for his actions." said Nsruto.
Tsunade rubs the temple of her forehead. She then thinks of everything Naruto had said. And what he said held some truth. Tsunade then glares at Naruto "fine Naruto I trust you you'll be joining Team 8 I just need to go over the mission with you." said Tsunade which Naruto agreed.
And chapter 2 of Tides of Hardship is over I know it didn't really have action, the the action is building up. The next chapter of Tides of Hardship will have action and actually show Naruto's true strength and his training with jiraya and the wait for the climax will be worth it. also the next story i'll be writing is Grandson of a Blood bender. What were your thoughts on the story and are you excited when the climax of the story finally kicks off.
Soul and Mind of Pain
Naruto x Anko - 41
Naruto x Shizune - 39
Naruto x Tenten - 37
Naruto x Hinata - 20
(A/N: seems like Anko is taking the league. Seems like people really want Anko or Shizune to be with Naruto. Honestly im voting for either anko or shizune)