So normally I wouldn't includ some events that happen in the original, however, I need a base to start the relationship between Neji nad Nar, what no other way than a 3 week mission sharing a room. ;-)
The next morning, Naru the sun was just begun to rise, indicating it was at least six in the morning. She groans as the sun rays illuminated the cave, revealing a paradise below the surface. The sunbeams pass through the stones, displaying several shades of orange and red. Giving the illusion that the cave was on fire from the outside. The roof of the cave was a large opening that was covered in vines and twigs that form a sturdy rod with leaves at to the ends of the twigs; it was a makeshift fan. On the was wall were weapons and scrolls, her bed was made from vines, leaves, moss, and wood, the table and chairs, crafted from the trees in the forest, on the opposite of her bed sits a fire stone oven. Outside Naru placed traps just incase any shinobi or villagers try to enter.
Narumi exits the cave heading to a nearby waterfall, accompanying her was a two-tailed white fox. On his head is a blue stripe that went down his spine and split into two at the base of it's tail with a icy blue at the tips; his ears and paw too have the same icy blue tint as well. The fox was cold to the touch, a sensation that Naru came to love whenever she held the creature. The fox ran ahead as the waterfall came to view. The stream was surrounded by a barrier Kyu had her to make, along with home. True traps were placed on the outer perimeter, however; a barrier was placed at the entrance of the cave. The barrier design is to answer to her blood only or those who have permission to enter. If these rules are broken, the barrier sends out a pulse of Narumi's chakra out to seals guarding the pathway. The seals will open releasing demon foxes to attack the intruder.
Naru undress and step into the stream swimming around, the fox nesting on the edge. The water was warm, soothing her muscles as she soak in the sun rays. After a hour of soaking, she travels through the trees to her home and finally dress for another team meeting.
The fox, known as Blizzard due it coloring and cold temperatures, wraps around her neck before casting the Genjutsu over her, "Once again, the mask must be worn," sadness traced in every word as she stares at her reflection in the stones. Her sun kissed tan skin was now replace with that of ivory skin as smooth as silk; her hair no longer at the mid of her back but now a short and spiky mess; and finally her body no longer the curvy as it was replace with a more masculine build.
"Think of it as this way kit, at least I don't have to release hell upon the male villagers or shinobi," said the Nine Tail, which receive a joyous laugh from the blonde.
"Awe, I knew you love me," she snickers heading for the training ground, the fox laying down with a small smile. After arriving, the team and Kakashi reported to the Hokage's Tower for another mission.
Once in the tower, the four stood before the Hiruzen Sarutobi, The Third Hokage. "Ohayo Hokage-sama," Kakashi greeted with a bow.
"Hi Hokage-jiji," Narumi greeted enthusiastically with a wave only to a hand slap the back of her head.
"Naruto," Iruka-sensei scolds,"that's not how you greet the Hiruzen-sama!"
"Ah Iruka-nii san, did you have to hit me so hard," cries Naru as she nurses the tender spot of the back of her head. Sarutobi chuckles at the two exchanges before collecting papers into his hands and speaks,
"Team 7… your job was to retrieve Tora the cat yesterday for the Fire Daimyo's wife, Madam Shijimi. You three gave an excellent performance, except for the cat wounds contained after its capturing. Despite the incident you four done great...now for your next mission, a civilian would like help with…"
"I refuse to participate in these meaningless missions! As an Uchiha elite, I demand that you give me something better that test my strengths than these worthless chores you a mission," Sasuke scowls, Sakura agreeing with him as she complain about her outfits being ruin and her hair. Just as Iruka was going to scold the two, he is silenced by Hiruzen's hand.
"Sasuke, I admire your will and fire to see how far along you have come, however," Sarutobi said with a cold voice, the room dropping several degrees as he releases his KI at the two; Sakura fainting from the pressure while others were shaking where they stand, including the Uchiha, "please remember boy that you are in my presence and that you will show me respect whenever you walk in this room. Just like you and any other civilian, shinobi, kunoichi, Councilmen, or Anbu, are below me; I don't give a damn about your title or what it means! As far as I'm concerned, you will know your place when you step foot in my tower, is that clear Sasuke Uchiha?"
Sasuke only glares, not giving an answer. Hiruzen, glare matching the other, he growls before releasing full KI at the child, bringing Sasuke to his knees as he gasps for air.
"I asked you a question child, are we clear?" Sasuke gives a strangle yes before the killing intent was let up, the boy collapses to the ground as he catches his breath. "Now that we have an understanding, I have a C-ranked for you four. You can come in now," Hiruzen shouts at the door as a older man, possibly late fifties enters the room with a bottle of sake.
"Neko, fetch Team 9 for me."
"Yes Hokage-sama" says the young kunoichi in a cat mask. About three minutes later, Team 9 entered the room, as Hiruzen debriefs the mission. "This here is Tazuna, he will be the person you will be escorting tothe Land of Waves. He has paid for protection bandits and thieves. Tazuna, this is Team 7 and Team 9, they will be escortingyou back to your home."
Tazuna exaimes the teams before taking a qucik chug of sake and vents, "I paid for ninjas not little kids. They look like they can'ttt hit a fly, especially the funny looking blonde one." Just then Kakashi grabs, the scruff of Naru's jumpsuit as she swing a kunai violenty at the old man.
"Naruto we don't attack the cilents that's has paid for our protection," Kakashi says as he restrains the blonde while Gai-sensei yells about Naru younthful spirit for the mission followed by Lee and Tenten weapons flying across the room, silencing the two green clones. "Its going to be a long three weeks," mumbles Naru as Kyu laughs at her misery.
The next morning Naru gather her belongings, storing them in a seal, not wanting excessive weight to constrict her speed and movement. She pack other clothes and women things, when coming across another weapon seal. She couldn't remember who gave it to her, the man, for what Kyu has told her, save her life exchange she will need later in her near future. Kyu told her that on her sixth birthday she was attacked, the bones in her legs, foot, jaw, wrist and finger were shattered. Stabbed wounds covered her body, three in the left lung and one in the right. Her ribs were also broken, the villagers delivering kicks and punches as he furiously heals wound after wound. Kyu told her that she slip into a her mind state, and that's when he showed up with a gift
Naru didn't remember much but pain in her eyes and the man saying that he was a friend and to call him Shini, Kyu knew at a later time, whatever she recieve, he would have to explain the deal he took from Shini being no other than the reaper himself, Shinigami.
At the entrance gate, both teams waited for their teachers. Tenten greeted the three as well as Lee, Neji gave a slight nod the three, Naru being the only member to greet back. Sakura was eyeing Neji and Naru with her hands on her hip. "Why don't have backpacs like the rest of us?"
"Storage seal," Neji and Naru answered simultaneously before Naru continues, "extra weight constricts you speed and movement. Its also easier to hide valuables and to summon weapons, giving the enemy the element of surprise. I rather not die because I had a backpack of shit slowin me down." Neji and the other five stunned by the blonde's logic. "Well said Naruto," Neji complimented as the the teachers arrive with a drunk Tazuna.
Kakashi gave his famous eye smile a heads for the gate, "Let's get going shall we?" Just like that the nine were off. As they travel, Tazuna was in the middle of the group, in his line of vision was Kakashi and Sasuke; to his left was Sakura and Tenten; behind him was the green twin of hell; and to his right was the blonde and white-eyed fellow, the two quite but comfortable in their peace.