I've redone the second chapter with much better flow and grammar. I hope you like this version better.

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Do I care?

After assessing their belongings, the three misfits set off. Naruto was leading the pack. He was always a few tree branches ahead of the other two. As they continued their travels, Naruto began to pick up on their lagging progress. Halting abruptly, he turned to face the females. "Can you snails really be any slower?" Leaning pompously against a tree branch, Naruto sneered at them with a side glance. Tapping his index finger against the bear skin of his right arm he waited impatiently.

The two females chose to ignore his comment as they continued with their current speed. "Being a team means respecting your workmates. I thought that a superb ninja like you knew that." Trying her own luck with an insult, Anko gauged his reaction.

For a second, Naruto flinched but covered it extremely well. He knew what BB was trying to do. "Too bad for you, I won't fall for such a trick." Brushing a strand of hair away from his eyes Naruto smirked deviously. "You assume that I'm any regular ninja? I'll tell you something missy, I don't give a fuck about what happens to any of you on this mission. So you can cut that crap about teamwork." Continuing on without them, Naruto started moving forward once again.

Anko was visibly shaken by the furiously chilling reply. Nobody talked to her like that. She was the feared as the undisputed master of interrogation. Being apt at using whatever method it took to extra information, Anko was not satisfied one bit. Catching up to him with mind blowing speed, Anko was as loud and obnoxious as she would ever be. "Do you know who I am?" Hooking him by the lapel of his inner shirt, Anko tried to terrify him into submission.

Naruto waited a few moments before responding. "I don't know you personally but I have heard of your reputation." Smiling a fake smile much like Sai's, Naruto jerked her hand away. Pretending to rub his sore neck, he played along with her little fit.

"You better start respecting us from now on." Anko was about to turn away when Naruto poured oil on the fire.

"Sure, I'll start respecting you. I'll definitely keep that sluttish body of yours in mind…Anko-chan." Maintaining his fake smile, Naruto acted like nothing was wrong. Feeling her rage boil inside her, Anko couldn't stomach his actions any longer. Steadying her footing, she wailed on him with a fist. Well, that was her plan anyway.

Sensing her muscles tense from his derogatory comment, Naruto knew that she was about to take some drastic measures. So when she did, he was ready. Catching the flying knuckle with his left palm, Naruto hooked his leg around hers. Tripping her into a kneeling position, he bent her arm in an irregular style. Hearing her grunt in displeasure gave him a peace of mind. "Oh I'm sorry Anko-chan. Did I hurt you? I hope you're alright." Lowering himself so that his face was mere inches away from her cheek. Naruto whispered into her ear. "You have a pair of sexy legs BB, I would love to let you scissor me." Catching the noticeable blush, Naruto had won this battle hands down. Lightly groping her butt, Naruto giggled as he encircled her neck. "You shouldn't be distracted Anko-chan. If you do this will happen." His voice returned to its former seriousness as Anko felt the raw metal of a kunai pinned against her. For once in her life, Anko couldn't afford some snippy comeback. She was completely outclassed.

Grasping her by the messy bundle of hair, Naruto kicked her away from him. "You're a fool if you think you can best me. You're better off being my sex slave." Laughing at his own jokes again, Naruto really showed how unpredictable he could be.

Struggling to pull herself together, Anko was speechless. "So, this is the power of an S classed shinobi…unbelievable." She was terrified. His womanizing skills could literally seduce thousands. Then…BAM…it would all be over for those unsuspecting women in a matter of seconds. Watching this entire exchange was Kurenai. She remained calm after witnessing how easy it was for Naruto to manipulate her friend.

Quickly assisting Anko to a stable footing, Kurenai apologized for her friend's behaviour. "Naruto-san. She meant you no harm, please don't be too aggressive." Resolving this little mishap peacefully was the best option right now.

Naruto giggled as he whistled out a reply. "Why, no problem at all. You see, I'm not the type to hold grudges against people." With their little misunderstand now resolved, the party of three continued with their journey.

Anko had kept her mouth shut the entire time after her little eye opener. She was genuinely traumatized. Kurenai was beginning to worry about her. That usual air of unbearable pride was not present anymore. This was a bit unsettlingly. "I'll have to talk with Naruto-san later."

For the rest of their mission, it was same out routine of tree hopping. Nothing particularly interesting happened until half past noon or so. The group had stopped at a near by route town. They were feeling the affects of hunger and thirst so they decided to make a short pit stop.

(In Town)

Locating a suitable restaurant that had everything in one place, the three partners settled for it. Ordering individually, the three waited for their foods as meager conversions started but never really got anywhere. That was until, Kurenai decided to speak up. "So tell us a little about yourself Uzumaki-san. What do you enjoy doing?" if they were to work on the same team then they had to know a bit about each other.

Sipping his teacup with wisdom, Naruto answered. "I really don't have much I can say. What you know you know and what you don't you'll find out." Giggling at her confusion, Naruto liked to speak in riddles. "Is that good enough for you RE?" Still not bothering to remember their proper names, Naruto faked smiled again.

Kurenai gave a weak smile to cover up her irritation as she masked the vein that was slowly growing. Quickly sipping some tea, she calmed herself. When their food finally arrived, it had been twenty grueling minutes later. Concentrating a little too much on their food, none of them bothered to talk. Eating as gentlemanly he could with what utensils he had, Naruto made sure that he was at his best.

Chewing diligently with all their mouths closed, they mused with the interesting food. It was really awkward for the two ladies as they surveyed just all professional their leader was. Not a motion was misplaced, he did everything perfectly. Every little detail and movement was calculated to exactness before execution. The way he wiped his mouth with the napkin, or how he carefully spooned his soup. In short, watching him eat was very erotic.

Unconsciously, both females had licked their lips. "His mouth muscles are so firm and strong…" each individual had their personal fantasies of the blonde. Whenever Naruto afforded a questioning look on his face, they would immediately look away. Pretending to do their own thing, when he resumed his meal, they also went back to their observational sport.

(Ten minutes later)

Putting his fork down, Naruto palmed his left cheek as he smirked. "What do I look like to you guys?" he had ignored their gawking until now, but this was getting ridiculous. They barely ate anything.

Not being able respond fast enough, Naruto cut them off in mid sentence. Sarcastically looking at his wrist –even though there was no watch- Naruto ordered them to finish what they ordered. He hated wasting food. "You both have ten seconds to finish everything on this table." Glaring coldly at them, he showed them just how serious he was about his declaration.

Snapping out of their day dreaming, they had caught his demand. Eyes bulging and slacked jawed were the only expressions they could afford at this point. Setting to gorging themselves of food, it was really not healthy for their figure.

"They actually took me seriously?" food should never be wasted, but he also knew that females couldn't naturally eat that much. "Oh well, what's done is done." There was no point in trying to rectify his mistake, Naruto sat back and enjoyed their bulbous cheeks stuffed to the max.

After they had indeed finished every last drop of food, both females gave a small burp. It was rather unfeminine but given the circumstances it was understandable. In a rare act of generosity, Naruto broke his own motto for the first time. "Tell you what ladies, how about I pay for this meal. Think of it as a favor repaid." They didn't quite catch his drift as they questioned him.

"Favor? What favor?" Rubbing their aching stomachs to relieve discomfort, they waited. The occasional hiccup indicated their fullness.

Laughing straight out at their clueless idiocy, Naruto explained. "I had a great chuckle watching you eat. The least I can do for such first class entertainment is to offer compensation." Retrieving the required amount of yen, Naruto alerted the waiter.

After paying, they continued on their way. Again following the same old practice of tree locomotion. What little conversation they shared ended rather quickly. The sound village was a variable. It never stayed in one position for too long. They had to move fast if they wanted any details.

Such was their luck that the leader was one hard slave driver. Naruto ordered them to double their speed. Offering justification to their complaints of being "worked too hard" by a simple – yet effective- reply of "Oh you spoiled princesses…" needless to say that ended their whining. In truth, they were actually quite surprised that Naruto actually used that comeback. There were so many others to choose from.

(At the sound village entrance)

It was rather late before they spotted their target objective. The eerie earthen dugout disgusted Naruto. Camouflaging their bodies to the surrounding greenery, the three ran through their options. "What do you think is the best way to get in?" Naruto wanted to test their reliability.

Surveying the plot of land, they were on red alert for any easy way of infiltration. "Given the layout, it's best if we take a back way in. They would most likely be expecting us." Nodding at the logic of Kurenai's words, Naruto pretended to take interest.

"I agree with your analysis…but…in this situation, we have only one choice. We have to barge in." Naruto snapped his eyes open as he bore into their puzzled exterior. "Now before you two start yapping. Here's the proof. The sound village has no other entrance. It's dug into the ground. The only way in is through the front." Taking a kunai from his pouch, Naruto tested its sharpness. "I hope you're ready to do this. My original statement still holds." Reminding them that they were on their own, Naruto didn't want any liabilities.

Both females smirked as they balled their hands into fists. "Likewise Naruto-san." There was a certain degree of mutual respect and understanding. With their strategy set out- or rather the lack of- the party of three stealthily maneuvered into the base.

(Inside)

The dank corridors were sparsely lit with torches. The air was stuffy and hot. It was uncomfortable all together. "I wonder how Snake-teme and man whore Kabuto can stand living in this hell hole." Naruto wasn't worried one bit, he was way stronger than Orochimaru and Kabuto combined. He wasn't fooling around when he trained. He would show them.

Surprisingly, they met no resistance at all. "That means they know we're here. Play it cool Naruto." Advising himself to stay calm, he treaded each step with the utmost caution.

It definitely seemed an eternity when the three members finally reached an open area. Pillars supported the roof. "It looks like this is the basement training area." Swiping a finger over the ground, Naruto felt the chucky residue. "This is exercise powder." Running his index finger again, Naruto replenished the substance lost.

"Exercise powder? What's that?" they had never heard of such a thing.

"Humph…shows how much you know…" Naruto studied the substance as he replied half heartedly. "In the most basic terms, it helps ninja to fight more comfortably in their bare feet." He was about to make a remark on how primitive the sound ninjas were but was cut abruptly by clapping. Redirecting his gaze to the gate at the other side of the room, Naruto waited for the party crasher to offer introductions.

"Very well put Naruto-kun, I see you've been keeping up with your studies." By that insufferable tone, Naruto pinpointed the owner of such a homosexual voice.

Chuckling to himself, Naruto stood up as he pocketed his hands. Kurenai and Anko settled into their battle stances as they prepared themselves for the worst. "I should have guessed that Orochimaru-teme's little gay boyfriend would be here for this meet and greet." Unfazed by the proposition of facing the right hand man, Naruto mentally prepared himself.

"You're quite the joker Naruto-kun. Someday you're fun will be cut short." Both of them were now officially engaging in some last minute pre-battle banter.

Naruto whistled absent mindedly in Kabuto's face as he never bothered to reply. "Whoever makes the first move loses…right Iruka sensei?" that was one of the first things that his mentor taught him at the academy. It was time for him to put that to practice.

Characteristically pushing his glasses up his nose, Kabuto tried in vain to insult the blonde. "I never knew you were so popular with the girls Naruto-kun." Kabuto was egging him on. He tested his limits of patience.

"Why wouldn't I be? Just because you're a homosexual man whore doesn't mean I'll stoop that low. You should really get yourself some horny bitches. They do give great service…" His whole reply was a façade. He didn't know anything about courting women. He had never even touched one in his life. Coincidentally, this was what set Kabuto over the edge.

"You talk a lot of shit boy…let's see if you can back it up." Swiftly taking out a kunai, Kabuto charged at the blonde. Naruto yawned and even afforded a stretch as he easily side stepped the initial thrust.

Anko and Kurenai also got into action. Doing what they could to try to subdue Kabuto. They were both on par with the silver haired medic nin. "I really don't have to do anything. You girls are doing great at keeping him entertained." Childishly plopping himself on the powdered flooring, Naruto sat cross legged and yawned. "Wake me up when this is over." In mere seconds he fell into a watchful meditation of sorts.

"This is no time to be sleeping your ass off blondie. Get the hell up and help us." Being distracted by conversation, Anko was deflected out the way as Kabuto charged straight for the leader.

"This is no time to be sleeping kid!" He was about to fall into the same trap he had many years ago. In truth, Naruto was aware of everything that was happening. This was all apart of his plan. "To keep my adversary guessing, that's rule number 270 in the tactics book." Waiting for his chance to strike, Naruto bided his time.

Kabuto stabbed at his head in a foolhardy attempt to end this. "It's over loser!" that last remark made the blonde cringe slightly but it was too subtle to be noticed.

"NARUTO-KUN!" In the heat of the desperate moment both ladies slipped. They tried to run to his aid but were too far away. They wouldn't make it in time.

Mere moments away from a fatal blow, Naruto intercepted the strike, guarding the blade expertly with the metal section of the glove, he chained the homo in place with his free hand. Gripping onto his wrist, Naruto smirked. "This is checkmate gay boy…"

Kabuto tensed but then seemingly figured out a flaw in his defense. "How are you going to attack me?! Oh I know, using that rasengan of yours. Too bad you don't have a free hand." Laughing triumphantly, Kabuto never would have imagined what happened next.

In short, Naruto showed just how aggressive he was capable of being. Giving a vicious head bashing to the neck, he sent the medic ninja a world of pain. He screamed at the top of his lungs as he tried to pull away. Kabuto realized now that Naruto wasn't afraid of hurting himself to achieve his goal. It was all too late. Following up on his previous retaliation, Naruto kneed the man in the groin. Again, the scream was horrifyingly loud. Finally, the blonde easily silenced him with an elbow to the nose. It was a close range combo.

Releasing him, Naruto watched as he fell lifeless to the floor with a bang. "That was pathetic even for a gay guy like you." rubbing his sore hand and forehead in sarcasm, Naruto chuckled. It was a flawless victory.

"Are you alright Naruto-kun?" Kurenai and Anko rushed up to him as they began asking a river of questions.

"That's the second time isn't it?" getting weird looks from his partners told him that they didn't understand his question. Naruto sighed as he gave up trying to talk for now. "Never mine me. Will you two be courteous enough to carry him for me?" Tsunade would expect results from him so he had to bring back something.

"Why do we need to Naruto-san?" Being careful not to slip this time, the girls didn't see the logic behind this.

"Use your brain girl! Would Tsunade-sama really appreciate us going back empty handed?" This was really going beyond the call of duty. He never explained a second time. Why did they have to be so clueless?

Not bothering to bicker with him, the girls lodged the limp body over their shoulders as they exited the sound village. All along the way, Naruto was careful to completely finish the job. Setting up explosive notes along the walls of every corridor they passed through. He burned through almost half of his supply.

(Outside)

"Give our prisoner a stiffening pill. I really don't feel like fighting him again." When Kurenai followed as instructed, they headed back. This mission was as good as over anyway. As long as they had something to bring back, Naruto wasn't too worried.

(Three minutes later)

Delaying their progress for a short while, Naruto promised his partners a great light show. "You'll love this." Activating every bomb tag simultaneously with one set of hand seals, Naruto waited for the boom. Moments later his wish was granted as a loud explosion was heard. Shrapnel rocks flew in all directions as the mixture of orange and red had a distinct effect on the eyes.

"Isn't it beautiful?" Naruto could barely contain his excitement as he grinned. As for the girls, they were a bit less welcoming.

"Your tastes are a little weird Naruto-kun…"

After their little fireworks display was over, they headed back once more. "This at least puts one of Orochimaru's hideouts out of commission. I really should congratulate myself on my handy work." At this, Naruto smirked. "BB and RE aren't that bad after all."

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Hey guys, Z-chan here. This was the second chapter of "Our Love for You Naruto", but it's now the second chapter to "To Survive". The two stories are essentially the same. Think of "To Survive" as a better written version of my previous story with heavy changes in plot. Again, the grammar and flow are drastically improved since the first attempt. You don't have to review but it'd be nice.