The people of Konoha were relishing the bright sun in the peaceful morning with a subtle breeze. There were no clouds in the sky. The children running towards the academy for their classes, a few mothers going out for early morning shopping for the day's supply when suddenly there was a huge and a very loud puff of smoke going out in front of the Hokage mansion. Many thought that there had been a very terrible blast which was almost immediately followed by a wind, so fierce that the village doors which had yet to be opened from last night, (of course the Rokudaime passing the law to avoid any future Uchiha Sakuke's famous runaway incidents, that every night at 24:00 hours the gates of the village be locked down and not to be opened until 6:30 in the next morning unless there was an emergency) were ripped apart. Roofs of several houses flown away and the poor children had to hold on to strong poles to avoid being carried away with the wind. Everyone in Konoha for a moment was reminded of the force that had eradicated the village 6 years ago when Pain attacked, resulting in horrifying looks when the wind finally slowed down after a few horrifying and close to the edge moment on the face every single citizen of the village.
As the smoke was finally settling down, Naruto looked down at the group of people in the roof he had called for, slowly but still trying to get back to their feet s after holding on to the railing on the opposite side with as much chakra as the possibly can. He already noticed Tsunade and Sakura healing the palms of everyone, which were apparently burnt due to the excess accumulation of chakra in their palm. When they finished, he turned his attention to their guest.
"Hahaha... quite an entrance ha?" Kurama scoffed as spoke again, " So gaki, what do you think about that?" he questioned Naruto raising his huge eyebrows just by an inch.
"Well you almost blew away everything with that big fat ass of yours showing up" Naruto growled. "Now shut up and do the thing before everyone starts panicking . He added with a little urgency.
Meanwhile, in the roof; "Holy mother of god, look at the size of the thing" Shikamaru uttered dumbs tucked.
"My God, how in the world can a human being hold something as huge as that in control" Sakura finally spoke whilst staring at the fox in complete awe.
The faces and reaction of the others were no different, with Tsunade just being the exception.
"Well that s what our Rokudaime Hokage is all about, he can summon 7 more like those, and even 8 if necessary" Tsunade smirked with a look of pride in her eyes.
All those who were present along with her in the roof looked at her and gasped as if they didn't already know that. But still to know it in theory and to actually live it in reality was completely two different aspects. And the top elites of Konoha were going through the latter part.
The smoke finally settled down and the people realized what was standing in front of them. It was the Kyuubi. Larger than any reference they have ever got of it. It towered over the tallest building in Konoha, the Hokage building by almost another one on top of it. The people of Konoha after the moment of complete disarray were about to run and scream for their lives when suddenly the Kyuubi towering over all of them spoke.
"People of Konoha, nice to see you all once again, now if you all start panicking before listening to what I have to say, let me warn you, upon uttering the slightest whine or movement of even an inch from you respective places, I ll fucking eat all of you up." Naruto stared in utter disbelief about what the stupid fox was blabbering about, but nonetheless Kurama went on.
"So as I was saying, Its been nice to see you again, although the last time I was here, I was mostly killing and eating up all you whining and crying bitches,.." he was interrupted by a very angry Naruto standing at the top of his head.
"Have you gone fucking insane, you damn stupid fox? What the hell are you blabbering about?" Naruto growled as he was stomping the head of Kurama.
"Hey will you stop that, you are kinda ruining my moment here, and if you don't stop stomping my head I ll flick you away to the end of the world." replied a frustrated demon fox.
That was the first time everyone in the village saw their Hokage standing on top of the Kyuubi. And slowly the realization dawned onto them that, their Hokage in fact had the demon fox under his control. But still they were scared as shit to do anything the fox has asked them not to. So they stood there watching the utterly staggering series of events that were unfolding in front of their very eyes, they watched the Hokage and the demon fox arguing like two little girls. But soon they seemed to reach in some kind of agreement and once again the fox turned his attention towards the people to finish what he was saying.
"So as I was saying, before I was interrupted by my stupid prot g . I'm not here to cause any harm, but instead quite the opposite. Whatever happened in the past between us was very unfortunate, and I would like to begin anew with all of you. So let us bury the hatchet right here and right now." the fox went on with a grin in his face thinking finally he was making peace with the people.
"So any one who opposes my ideas please step up, so that we can negotiate and finish every issue right here and right now. I really don't like to keep scores" He looked around for anybody to come forward. Little did he realize that no one was crazy enough to oppose someone they shit their pants just by looking at. After a few silent but deadly tensed moments, when none showed up, the fox spoke again.
"Good so everyone is happy. Well then the good people of Konoha, it has been pleasure talking with you, and now that we hold no more grudges you all may resume your activities for the day. I won t bother you, I just happen to have some important issues that I need to discuss here with a few high officials. I now give the stage to your beloved Rokudaime." The fox looked at naruto raising an eyebrow. Naruto gave him a small nod with a slight yet arrogant smile on his face. Kurama sighed and spoke again.
"Naruto-sama would you please do the honours" The fox spoke with rather an impatient voice.
Naruto-sama? Did I just here the fox addressing Naruto as Naruto-Sama? A bewildered Kakashi thought to himself. And it was not just him. Everyone around the village was astounded by the show of respect by the demon fox towards their Hokage. Naruto smiled with satisfaction. And then he turned back towards the people, clearing his voice he spoke.
"My beloved citizens of Konoha, you all have my word. You have nothing to be scared of. This here is not our enemy but our ally. You may thereby go back to your respective duties..." He carried on. Everyone in the roof was almost as shocked as the villagers, but a certain pink haired Kunoichi had her eyes fixed on just one Blond Man, apparently who was standing on top of the 'reason' for which everyone in the village including herself as shunned him an outcast and was addressing everyone with so much powerful authority that no one dared, not even herself or the other Kages from the other nation could question his judgement. She was staring at him in amazement and awe as she thought to herself,
'Naruto, you have become a fine man, and a damn handsome Hokage as well' she blushed at her own thought as her cheeks turned pink and she giggled to herself. Naruto had been the Hokage for six long years now, but this is the first time she is watching him address the people from such a closedistance. Due to some odd stupid reason she wasn t anywhere near when he had addressed the crowd multiple times during the chuunin exams.
However, here she was standing close to him with a look of fierce pride and care for her bestest freind.
Oh yes, He is my best freind, my closest buddy. The one whoe knew her almost more then herself. She smiled to herself when she thought of the teenager who used to pester her for dates and attention all the time. He had stopped with that now, thakfully, but he still had the same easy going, warm and responsible yet sublte attitude that he always did. He too respected the fact the they were the best of pals and thus would never cross any boundaries that would jeopardise their so dear and strong bond.
Tsunade and itachi had been noticing Sakura for a few moments now, watching and having fun seeing the espression that taking hold of Sakura's pale white face. Itachi,
unable to wait nay longer moved towards her.
"I know he pretty damn cool, but try and keep that mouth of yours closed. It doesn't look very healthy on a lady" Sakura froze and turned to look at a slightly smiling Itachi. She turned pink with embarrassment and replied with a very quick "Hai, Itachi-sama, I'll try my best . Itachi stared her with a blank face for a moment before rolling his eyes at her and giving her a slight smile along with a humble nod and walking back to his place. Sakura then realized the stupidity of the comment that she had made. This time she was red. Her cheeks were burning with all the blood rushing into them. But still she looked at Naruto and thought, keeping her mouth shut though this time. "Baka Naruto, you still put me in trouble from out there." She sighed with a Pink hue in her cheeks. "Well, but you are My baka of course." She kept warching him with shrwed eyes, untill..
"You do realize that you have said that out loud, don't you?" Sakura jumped and saw that Tsunade was standing beside her with a growing mischievous grin on her face that she didnot like AT ALL.
Sakura just froze. She literally froze. She wished that she disappeared for a moment or a huge bird comes and holds her between its claws and flies away. She thought to herself making sure that she kept her mouth shut for sure. 'What is wrong with me? Why am i acting this way?' Tsunade observed before she put her arm around the shoulders of the pink haired, cheeks on fire, scarlet turned kunoichi.
"What is it Sakura, are falling for the Blondie?" Tsunade asked still with the mischievous grin on her face and a very notoriously raised brow.
Sakura almost immidiately and vehemently spat back, not the type of behaiviour she normally showed towards her master. "No way, Tsunade-shihou. We are just freinds best freinds may be. but absolutely nothing more then that."
Sakura, didn't get any reply back, adding to her relife.
She already was making a fool out of herself acting like a fan-girl and on top of that, Tsunade teasing her was the last thing that she wanted at the moment. but instead she felt her Master's grasp on her shoulders tighten.
Sakura turned to see her looking tantalizing towards the 'Young Hokage standing on top of his curse and his salvation' with lots of pride and love in her eyes. "He's one helluva catch Sakura. Grab him before someone else does." Tsunade spoke againg, albeit, it was very causual this time. So she didn't bother to reply back.
But her mind stated going into a roller coaster once again.
'Whoaoooo! What did she just say? Someone else? What is the sudden pang I felt? Obviously he has dated other girls, or has he? May be I ll ask him tonight... Wait what? That s so stupid Sakura, no not like that...' Sakura kept fighting with the voices inside her head. Tsunade noticed her from the corner of her eyes and smiled. Slowly but finally Sakura calmed herself down but there was still an urge to punch the living stars out of Naruto for making her gawk at him like a fan-girl and just like that out of nowhere, she found a valid reason to do so.
Naruto when finished addressing the crowd, finally jumped down from the Kyuubi to the roof of the Hokage mansion where everyone else was standing.
Are you guys all right? I saw Sakura-Chan and Baa-Chan healing your palms. Naruto asked with a questioning look on his face.
Hai Hai, we are fine. But what did you say before summoning your friend here, you pervert? Sakura went towards him with fist clutching, a dark face with a vein tickling out of her forehead
AEEEEEEEEE matte Sakuraaaa-Chaaaaaaan the young Hokage wailed for his life, as he was tossed around by the Head medic ninja.
Everyone in the roof sighed. One moment he is summoning a Bijuu and acting all cool, and the next moment he is tossed around by a girl. What a pain? Shikamaru exclaimed rather lazily. Everyone in the roof laughed at his silly but rather true comment.
Hai hai, that s about it, both of you Tsunade said taking charge. Naruto let s get back to the matter at hand Tsunade exclaimed helping him up to his feet.
Hai, Baa-Chan. Naruto said rubbing the back of his head as he took her hand and stood up. Sakura stood there with an annoyed face with arms folded. Though the look her her face and her thoughts not really coinciding. But she was not going to show that and make a fool out of herself anymore.
Ok, let s cut to the chase. Kurama please tell us what you know. Naruto spoke slowly taking back the authority.
Hai, as you all know that we Bijuu can sense if one of us is in trouble. Last night though I felt someone was trying to manipulate the Yonbi and the Niibi. The Kyuubi spoke. Though whoever it was unable to do it as my prot g here has placed a contact seal on all of us.. He carried on when interrupted by Itachi.
Can you tell how he tried to manipulate them, using sense Inquired Itachi.
It was without doubt a Sharingan who tried to manipulate the Yonbi, and it seemed like The first Hokage who was trying to manipulate the Niibi. Kyuubi replied.
So it s Kabuto and Madara Shikamaru said with an impassive face. He continued, So if they tried and fail they are to surely look for a reason, have they found it out yet, and according to the info we have gathered recently, Madara was once placed in a contact seal by the Fourth Hokage, but it had dispelled with his demise." Shikamaru asked still with an impassive voice.
No, Luckily they haven t. The contact seal used by Naruto is of much higher level than the fourth. Naruto s seal is connected to our souls. Nobody but only he can manipulate us. Or rather I should say we allow him to manipulate us. The Kyuubi replied.
What do you mean by allow him to manipulate you? Sakura asked with a serious yet curious face.
umm I don t exactly have them in control. They are free to do whatever they want. With the seal I have protected their morals, which were changed after the war. So Madara and Kabuto failed because they were unable to change their morals. Naruto spoke with the boyish grin on his face.
Hmh What kind of morals are you talking about, from all I know you all were masses of hatred Sasuke spoke with an arrogant voice and a stoic face.
Well yes, eventually when you are hated for hundreds of years, you become the hate itself. Ever since we were born. Our father the Rikudou Senin told us that we will eventually be saved from hatred by a certain boy. It all turned up exactly like our father foretold. Like none one before, Naruto here wanted to save us from his pure heart. As our father told that whenever someone like him appeared, listen to him and he would cleanse our soul. And that s exactly what happened. After the war, he freed all of us, and wiped out the hatred the moment he placed the seal on us the Kyuubi watched the faces of all those were in the roof as he talked. Those were look of utter disbelief, he thought to himself with a slight smirk appearing on his face.
So Naruto-kun, Is this seal breakable? Itachi asked as he walked close to him.
Well, I ll be lying if I say no. I m still working on the ultimate seal without any loopholes. But the current seal is fragile. Strong, and very strong indeed but not everlasting. Naruto said hesitantly yet confidently.
Yes even if both the power of Uchiha and Senju combine it ll take a lot of tries. The Kyuubi told with a hint of pride looking towards Naruto.
That may be fine but still we cannot let any loose ends. Kurama, do you know their location? asked Naruto, discarding the look from his friend.
Yes, I ll take a few days though since I only have of my original chakra, if I had all, then I would have been the stronge .. Kyuubi was interrupted by a frustrated and frowning Naruto. oi stop praising yourself and cut to the chase already
Hai hai, geej show some respect you ungrateful being. But as I was saying It ll take a few days before I get an accurate lock on those two replied Kurama like he was disappointed with the delay because of him.
Ok then, as soon as we get the locations we ll move. Naruto said taking over. It ll take me a week tops to get the seal ready, and then we move and THIS time we ll flush Akatsuki s plans down the gutter. Naruto said ramming his fist into his palm. A famous gesture for the Blonde Hokage.
With this the meeting is over. You ll hear from me when we have any further Intel. Until then you all will go back to your normal duties . Naruto spoke with an air of dignity that wanted respect and honour.
However I ll have a meeting in private with Tsunade and Itachi later today in my office. You all may leave. Naruto spoke as he turned to look at Kurama.
Kurama? Naruto called out
Ha..? What is it Gaki? Kurama said with a confused look on his face, as he was about to return back.
Make it fast. Kyuubi knew just by looking at those blue eyes that hr wasn't joking around.
Understood he nodded and disappeared with a trail of smoke leaving behind.
After a few minutes of some refreshing morning air, Naruto went back downstairs to his office.
"Shizune, schedule a meeting in the evening with the leaders from all the department."
"Hai, Hokage-sama"
"And Sakura-chan to come by in the lunch hour with a list of the best medic-nins of the village"
"...Hai"
"Also send for the group of head architectures and engineers to survey the refugee quaters in the mountains, tell them its on my orders."
" Um... Hokage-sama, are we going on a war?" shizune with a worried face.
"No, not yet. But i don't want to take any chances."
"I understand, I'll let everyone know right away"
"Good... Ya and one last thing"
"Hai, Hokage-Sama"
"A bowl of Ichiraku's Miso ramen, with extra pork. RIGHTAWAY"
"AAAAYEEEEEE, HAI HOKAGE-SAMA."
'I hope sensei does'nt kill me for working her to the bones. But i can't help it. No one can slack under the Rule of U. N. Naruto' Naruto thought with a slightly satisfying smile cropping up his face when suddenly, from deep within his mind..
" U. N. Naruto? Gaki, That is LAAAAMMMEE!" Kurama said with a subdued voice.
"URUSAAAAI DATTEBAYO!"
Late morning Hours;
Sakura was in her office going through some paperworks when Ino came rushing in.
"Oi Forehead, you saw what our Hokaga-Sama did early morning, He looked sooo cooooooool when he was addressing the crowd, that too while standing on top of the Kyuubi." Ino was frantic, absolutely nuts. She had been engaged to the village's head Strategist, Shikamaru for a few weeks now. But that didn't stop the blonde from flirting around and arrarently her eyes were on Naruto. This annoyed sakura a bit more then it normally would have, had it been some some other 'what's his face' guy.
"Pig, get out of my office." Sakura hissed with an enraged voice.
"Ha..? Whats wrong with you?" Ino starred at sakura with a quizzical face.
"Nothing, you're engaged now, so try to let go off your wild side." Sakura tried to calm herself, knowing that the blond has always been like that.
"You are such a spoilt sport, Sakura." Ino stood pouting, arms crossed over below her breast and thus enhancing her assets a bit more.
Sakura let out a sigh. She took a paper from her desk and raised it to Ino. "While you are at it, I want you to go and ask the rest of these people to come meet me in the next half an hour." Ino took the paper from her and looked at the names. A slight curiosity drew up her eyes when she looked at the names. There were 5 names. Her being on the top of it.
"What is this about, Sakura?"
"Well apparently the afformentioned sooo coooooool Hokage-Sama has asked a list for the best Medic-Nins of the village under my tutelage." Sakura said while immitating Ino's fervid state when she entered her office. Although, Sakura, didn't herself understand the reason for her getting so worked up over nothing.
"Oooooooo! may be he's not happy with your results and wants to appoint a new head medic." Ino spat back with a hint of sarcasm of her own.
A deep gush of anger started engulfing Sakura. "ENOUGH!" She stood up without and planted her fist in the surface of the desk and leaned towards Ino. Ino sweared that she saw fire blazing in her eyes. "I've had enough of your stupid jokes, Ymanaka." She growled. Ino was about to protest when she was cut out by Sakura with a bang on her desk. "You'll get your lazy ass out of my office right now, and do what you were asked to do. If you donot comply then your named will be taken off that list and you'll be doing rectal examination for a month. Also you'll be punched out of my office along with the prementioned conditions." Sakura took a deeo breadth, and almost as calm as she colud be, "Now do i make my self clear, my dear apprentice?" as she tried to force a smile into her face.
Ino cursed whoever has messed with her mood in the morning. But also she did realize that if she tried to defy her now, then she could very well be pummeled to death with that mostrous strenght of her. She replied as formally as obediently as she could. "Hai, Sakura-senpai. I'll get it done right away" and hurreidly left the office.
Sakura gave a satisfactory smile, and thought to herself. 'Shannaro, no body will take my place untill i live'.
She would however find out that, all five of them were sent to Iwa, as the Tsuchikage reqested the best Hospital from the entire five great nations to arrange for a training programme. She recalled speaking about this to Naruto a few days ago.
Meanwhile, Naruto was in the office working late night on the formula for the absolute seal. The meetong with the head of all the departments went well. Two of his Commander in chiefs, Namely, Neji and Sasuke, were adamnat about increasing the personal security for the Hokage. Naruto Blatantly shrugged the idea away. He called for the meeting to give his army a heads up for the upcomming situation. Naruto was still deep within his thoughts, when some one knocked on his door.
"Come in" Naruto replied with rather a waspish voice still concentrating on the formula. Naruto was agitated when forced back from his thoughts.
"Still working, I see." Naruto shot up with a smile when he realize who it was, already getting up from his place to welcome the person.
"Sakura-chan. what brings the head medic nin to my office at this hour?" he asked with a grin he hugged he lightly.
"Shizune-senpai told me that you had a bery busy day. thought I'd come any check up on you." a smile on Sakura's face while she spoke.
"Oh, I'm glad you did. So, having an emergency came up?" Naruto asked looking ate clock. He knew that her shift ended at 9:00 pm. And it was already past 11:00 pm.
"Something like that." She lied. She was at her home, when she looked towards the Hokage mansion to see the lights on. She guessed that Naruto was probably working on the seal, but her legs just moved on her own. Though she didn't know why she didn't tell him the truth.
"well, then, since you are here, What do you say. Wanna grab something to eat? I'm starving," Naruto asked rubbing his abdomen with the same old warm and boyish grin on his face.
"sure Naruto, why not. I know of this great place..." she carried on giggling to herself.
"That was pretty cool" Sakura broke the said with a slight glint in her eyes. Both of them were in a 24 7 diner. As the Hokage along with the Medic nin walked into the diner everyone was starring jaw dropped at the young couple. Sakura was know as, ahe often visited the place during any emergency at those hours of the night. But sharing the same diner along with The hokage was quite a feat for the very exited but small group of people. Everyone moved towards them, to greet them. Naruto greeted them back warmly, with the million dollar boyish grin. Sakura standing beside looked at him with fierce pride in her eyes, also a little envious of him at the same time. She now sat accross him with cheeks flushed with a slight pink.
"Hm? What was Sakura-chan?"
"well, the kyuubi, and the way you addressed the crowed and all that."
"Really you think so?" Naruto was smiling away on being praised by his beloved Sakura-chan
"Well, yes and APPARANTLY all your fan-girls think so too" She pouted as she mentioned the latter part.
"Nevermind that, come i'll walk you home" He stood up and offered his hand to sakura. She was quite taken aback by his gentleman like behaiviours. Staring in those so familiar blue eyes, she couldn't help but checking him out in his Hokage Jacket. He looked so darn sexy. Almost suddenly she looked away, embarassed at looking at him with different intention other then her best freind. She quickly held his hand and stood up to avoid any suspicion. Not looking into his eyes, afraid that he may her blushing.
Naruto like an eagle didn't let this pass by. Although he decided not to bring this up at the moment.
"So, have you been seeing anyone lately?" Naruto asked as casually as possible as they were walking down the streets of Konoha.
"NO! I mean to say no I am not" Sakura was taken aback with his question. Its not like he hasn't asked her this before, so she was quite dissapointed with herself for the sudden outburst.
"Hey, no sweat. Its not like I'm going to ask you out on a date, i just asked you like a freind" Naruto said drawing his hands out in a defensive manner.
The only part that caught sakura's interest was 'Its not like I'm going to ask you on a date'. She felt a sudden jolt on hearing this and without thinking immidiately spat back. "Yes, why would you ask ME out on a date when you have so many bimbos at your hands and knees right." She suddenly realized what she said and cursed herself under her breadth. "Damn".
Naruto saw the sudden outburst, then with a mischivious smile decided to play around. "Oh why, Sakura-cahn, do you wnat me to ask you out on a date."
"N..No I me...mean " 'Shannaro, why the hell am i stuttering' She took a deep breadth and replied " I mean to say that say you have a very vast majority of girls to choose from, so i ju..." she trailed off.
"Ok, lets see, Why should i ask you out on a date... hmmmm..." Naruto was holding his chin and was trying to act like he was thinking really hard. Sakura found herself looking itently at the Blonde, she was looking at his profile which was tantalizing due to the moon light, she just couldn't take it anymore. It was then she realized that she was done playing the all the best freind shit. she wanted to be asked out by their Hokage on a date, just like every other single girl of the village.
She had been tormenting herself denying the slow but ovious change of her attitude towards her long time childhood dunce of a freind. Its has been long since she had come to terms with her feelings with Sasuke. Upon his return, they both gave their now nameless relation a chance, but soon ended. She finally had got over Sasuke.
She had been infactuated by their Hokage for allmost a year now. But still she denied herself thinking that he was her best freind. But no more. She wanted him to ask her out. She finally knew what she wanted. It had never been more clear.
Naruto still playing around with her didn't let it go un noticed the face that she was starring at him and that too, with a different look on her face. He decided to play her one more time. Even he was aware of Sakura's changing attitude towards him. He first noticed it may be three month ago. she came by his house early morning to ask him for some training. He opened the door, while he was just on his boxers. And oh boy, did he was taken for a surprise. He saw the look in her face, blood rising uto he cheeks, turning them pink, her eyes slowly but like those of a hawk were checking out his torso. He was too dumbfounded to make anything out of her reaction.
He just heard her mumble about some training ground before running away. And finally here they were, finally he had won the heart of the girl who had his eyes since the first day in the academy. But still, seeing her blush was a treat. He decided with having some more fun before actually asking her out. So he turned to her acting like he has found the reason to ask her out.
"well since you are the head medic nin. If i were to date you then I'll receive no bills from the Hospital" He replied trying to keep a straight face.
"NAAANIIII, you see me as an opportunity to get free check up, NARUTO-NO-BAKAAAAAA" She growled wih furious eyes.
'Oh boy, this is bad, I have to think of something before she punches me out of the village' and Naruto began to think something up when he saw that it was too late.
He saw the look on Sakura's face, a vein twitchin out of her forehead, grinding teeth, eyes on fire, hands clutched into a fist. " Matte saaaaakuraaaaa-chaaan. he wailed for his dear life as he was punched into the sky.
Sakura still breadthing heavily, as her anger started to receed. 'That baka, he'll always be the same dunce that he was. He'll probably never ask me out no matter how many hints i drop. Sou-datta, tomorrow I'll be asking him out instead' She started to walk towards her home with pink cheeks and a cute smile on her face.
'Finally...' She thought.
P.s. next chapter will be coming out within some time