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Chapter 3

The group of Adepts, Kakashi and Sasuke were on their way to Belinsk. "Kraden said to meet him in Belinsk, so we should check to see if he is there." Rief told them.

The group had followed his suggestion, and made their way there. When they did, they were surprised at the type of people there. The group had decided to split up, and though Kakashi had decided to find out what he could about the Fox of Nine.

Here, in the Capital of Morgal, he had found out a lot more than he could have dreamed of. He made a mental note of everything he had found out, by the time he was done, he knew what Naruto was capable of, and he was impressed.

That was boosted even more when he talked to Karis.

"Karis, how good does one have to be to be called a Master Adept in their branch?" Kakashi asked.

"A Maser Adept is a title reserved for the best of the best. My father was one of them in the Jupiter Branch. Normally it would takes years of training, and an unyielding determination. Even then, you need to master the entire branch of Psynergy you use. Every single one that can be learned in your branch has to be mastered. My father, Ivan, is Master Jupiter Adept. He's one of the few still alive. To my knowledge, there's only 3 in Jupiter. Why?"

"The people here claim Naruto to be a Master Jupiter Adept." Karis' eyes widened.

"No way!" She spoke. "At 13? That's impossible!"

"Considering his mother, I can't say it is." Kakashi shook his head. "Fate loves to screw with the head of an Uzumaki, but Lady Luck has their back. They get put into impossible situations, and then they get out of it in ways that most would think is crazy. For them Crazy and Insane situations just follow them, and they're too stubborn to give up."

"Wait, is that genetic?" Karis asked.

"Apparently."

Sakura and Matthew stuck together and picked up supplies.

Sasuke and Tyrell stuck together, for some reason, and they found a cage, and that a person was supposed to be boiled alive. They looked at each other, and decided to try and help him out.

Turns out, his name was Eoleo, a Mars Adept, and a Pirate of Champa. And he was a part of a plan to turn on the Tuaparang. He then asked them if they knew of a Venus Adept named Matthew. When he was told yes, he told them that he'd be joining the group with Naruto at his side. They'd need a boat, and his father's would be the best one that's in the city.

The group met up, and hadn't find hide nor tail of Kraden, or Rief's sister Nowell. After a while, they met back up at the Entrance, and told the others of their findings.

Apparently, Kraden and Nowell wasn't there, though there was a lot he found out about Naruto's skills, which the others were surprised at. Also, it was hard to find anything on Naruto's location in there. Sasuke and Tyrell spoke of Eoleo, and what he plans to do.

They had then left, and headed for Border Town. When they got there, they had found a few Pirates, which Kakashi knew had some information. There was nothing on Kraden, but apparently the Fox of Nine was popular among Pirates too. Pirates were looking for Kraden too, but then they found out that Pirate Captain Briggs was in town, but his son had been captured somewhere. Sasuke and Tyrell shared a knowing look.

"Briggs' son. Is his name Eoleo?" Tyrell asked.

"That's him, alright. You know where he is?"

Sasuke and Tyrell nodded. "We know. And he's got a deal lined up with a friend of ours. He's in no danger right now, though most would think he is."

"Naruto, though an idiot, is one of the craftiest people I've met, after finding out what we have." Sasuke admitted.

The rest nodded, though only Tyrell knew why. "Look, if you find Kraden, let him know the Champa Pirates want to see him."

"We'll let him know." Sakura replied, as they got a tip to try going to Port Rago. They had to wait for Briggs to show up.

Sakura saw a Jupiter Djinni, and got it to join her. She handed it to Karis, the resident Jupiter Adept. They decided to rest up, and found a band member that went to Belinsk. As they resupplied and left town, Sasuke was actually thinking.

Funny thing was, he was thinking on Naruto. Hearing what Kakashi had found out in Belinsk, was setting him on edge.

First off, how could Naruto have that much power in him? Sure, the Kyuubi was one thing, but he no longer held him, from what they were told. He had Psynergy at the lower levels, and even a little at the higher levels. He had to admit it was useful, but he didn't like the fact that he couldn't use it. Same with Kakashi, but he was neutral to it.

He ended up subconsciously activating his Sharingan eye, and then saw Tyrell use Fireball Psynergy.

Sasuke's eyes widened, before he tried to do what he saw. A fireball came out of Sasuke's hands. What got everyone's attention was that it wasn't Chakra.

It was Psynergy.

Kakashi's eye widened. "Sasuke... how did you..."

"Mars." Sasuke said. "Lightning affinity be damned, I want to learn everything I can from Mars Psynergy."

"I'll teach you what I can, but it's not much." Tyrell offered. "But how did you get Fireball so quickly?"

"I saw you use it with these." He pointed at his eyes. Sakura and Kakashi realized what it was.

"You copied it?" Sakura was concerned.

"I can't seem to copy any of yours, but Mars I can. Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, I've tried, but nothing. Try it again if you want, but I couldn't coy your Psynergy before. I just never tried on Tyrell."

Karis used Whirlwind, and Sasuke shook his head. Rief tried, and Sasuke shook his head again. In fact, out of all of them, he could only copy Tyrell. "Just as I thought. You can only copy it if you can use it." Kakashi stated. "Must be why I can't copy Bloodlines with mine."

Sasuke nodded, and looked to Tyrell, before bowing his head slightly. "I wish to learn the ways of a Mars Adept."

Tyrell said one thing, slightly nervous. "Before we do, put your head up. I don't do that formality crap."

Karis bonked his head. "Language."

Matthew put a hand on her shoulder. "You know he's always like this. Let it go. Besides, this is more of a rite of passage for our families. Our parents did it, and so are we."

Karis went silent. Sakura nodded, before something occurred to her. "Sensei, how good are you with Water Jutsu?"

"Decent."

"Uncover your Sharingan for a second. Karis, Amiti, Tyrell, use a low level Psynergy at once. Sensei, see if you can copy one of us."

They all looked at her, and did so. Kakashi didn't get any of them. Kakashi shook his head. "Nothing."

He covered it up. "It was worth a shot. Maybe the Tuaparang has yours, because..."

"Sakura, couldn't it just be that I don't have Psynergy?"

"Sensei, Psynergy is almost exactly like Chakra in prospect. Everyone has it. I think you might have something outside the four main branches that we know of. Tuaparang, damn them, may know what it is."

Kakashi shook his head. "That would mean going after them and learning from them. I'm not for that."

It was 4 days travel to Port Rago, and they found another musician, that said they were heading to Belinsk.

They were looking for information on Briggs, Sasuke and Kakashi taking to stealth to find him. The rest were looking for information on Kraden, and the Mountain Roc. They knew one roosted at Talon's Peak, but they didn't know when it did so.

Turns out Sasuke found Brings first, and he was talking to Briggs. During their talk, he saw Matthew push a box out, revealing another area. Sasuke whistled. "Looks like Matthew has some good in him."

"Huh. Looks like Issac... but those eyes have Jenna's fire in them all the way. Real Spit fire, that girl."

"Matthew's father is Issac, but I never met his mother."

"Venus or Mars?"

"Venus."

"Looks and Psynergy from his father, but probably has his mother in personality."

"Sounds like Naruto." Sasuke just turned his head. "Sensei."

"Sasuke."

"Who are you?" Briggs asked.

Sasuke looked at Briggs. "This is my teacher. His name is Kakashi, and he's not an Adept. At least, not one of the main four."

"Hmm... Could be Luna or Sol. Sol is based on Light, but I've seen no one capable. Luna is based more on Darkness. I think the Tuaparang uses that one, but I'm not sure." Briggs suggested. Just then, the rest of the Adepts came up to them, Sakura included. "You look so much like Issac, but have Jenna's determination." He said, looking at Matthew.

"They're my parents."

"This guy told me as much."

Just then, someone else, whom surprised Kakashi at her appearance, was walking up, a clipboard in her hands. "Briggs, we've got everything set up. We just need to wait for the cargo to load. Repairs should be done in about 20 minutes, too."

The person had Red Hair, Violet eyes, wore a Red and blue battle dress. At her side was a 3' 8" long Katana, in a sheath. On the back of her Battle Dress, was a White Spiral. She also wore tights underneath. Her hair went down to her shoulders, and she wore sandals, instead of the boots. Her build was slim, but muscled. Meant for speed, and still having the strength she'd want.

Kakashi was stunned into silence at her arrival. "Hey Kakashi. I've also got all my supplies packed. If we're going to get your son, we're going to have to do it soon. We've got a good 10 days until they boil him alive. Less if they get impatient."

Everyone looked at her, before she realized something. She then looked at the Silver Haired Jounin. "Wait, KAKASHI?!" Her eyes were wide, and now in shock. "How did you get here?! And do you know how to get back?! I have to find a way to my own son!"

She grabbed his collar, and hoisted him up. "Tell me!"

"Psynergy Vortex, No, and Belinsk." He got out.

She dropped him. "What do you mean Belinsk?" Now her head was cocked to the side, confused. Briggs sighed.

"Kushina, after what you've told me about your home, I know there isn't anything out there even remotely similar. You've been grasping a straws, and even when you heard about the Fox of Nine, you could never find it."

"The Fox of Nine should've had a lead on getting back home." Kushina retorted, calmly.

"I still don't think your home exists anymore."

"It exists." Kakashi stated, with finality. "And Kushina, Naruto is in Belinsk."

Her eyes widened. "He... he's here...?" Her shocked eyes back.

Sasuke whispered to Briggs. "Is she Bipolar?"

"No. Just crazy." Briggs whispered back.

"Listen Kushina. If you think the Fox of Nine has a way back, I doubt it. But even if he did, I wouldn't doubt him to never go back to the Elemental Nations."

"What are you talking about?"

Kakashi sighed. "Naruto Uzumaki is the Fox of Nine."

Her eyes widened. "No... He couldn't be... The sealing is foolproof!"

"The sealing had finished its job, I think." Kakashi stated. "He calls himself Kurama's Heir, not Kurama himself, and that Kurama is gone."

Kushina's eyes widened. "It... it worked... It actually worked-ttebane!"

Kakashi sighed at the tick. "Kushina... what have you been doing here? I mean, we're not in the same world."

"World? I mean, sure I can't find a single shinobi or kunoichi but, a different world?" Kushina questioned. "Are you saying it's possible?"

"It is, and the fact that we're here proved it." Kakashi stated. "Did you learn the local's way of doing things?"

"Yup! Mercury Adept!"

Kakashi sighed. "Saw that coming."

"Oh, you have no idea." Kushina now had a grin Sakura and Sasuke knew belonged on Naruto's face.

"If I had any doubts, that grin dispelled them. Only Naruto has ever had a grin like that." Sakura said, shaking her head, before extending a hand. "Sakura Haruno. Naruto's Teammate and Venus Adept."

"Kushina Uzumaki. Master Mercury Adept, Second Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, and Naruto's mother. Apparently, having him taken out of me was supposed to kill me, but if that didn't, along with being impaled by one of his claws didn't kill me, I guess me still being around is kind of believable."

"Wait... Second? What about Naruto?"

"Naruto was supposed to be the third." Kushina pointed out. "I was supposed to die." She looked at Kakashi. "Did the village treat Naruto as a hero?"

Kakashi shook his head. "Ignored during the academy, progress was stunted, but he faked most of it, having been a Jupiter Adept since he was 8."

"Huh. I'll be damned." Kushina said. "Although the Council will be hearing about this."

"They blow smoke up my ass." Sasuke replied. "And I hate that." He held out a hand. "Sasuke Uchiha. Last of the Uchiha Clan. Naruto's teammate, and rival. Possibly a brother, if he allows it."

She looked at the hand, then at Sasuke's face. "You look like Mikoto..." Sasuke's head went down slightly. "Probably her second child." She gripped the hand. "Although I do hope you ignored Fugaku. Mikoto was a friend of mine, but her husband was a total nutjob. Take your mother's path, and not your father's, and you'll go far. Much farther than most Uchiha. Her older son did that. What was his name..."

"Itachi." Sasuke gritted out.

She looked at Kakashi. "Bad blood?"

"Uchiha Massacre. Two known Uchiha live. One killed them off, the other was spared. Sasuke was spared."

"Don't bring that up." His voice was serious and cold. Kushina sent a punch to Sasuke's jaw, sending him flying into a wall 70 feet away from his position. "Respect your elders!" She shouted. Everyone sweatdropped at that.

"Sensei... is that really Naruto's mother?" Sakura asked, earning a nod.

"That's her alright. At first look, she's crazy."

"Come again?" Kushina asked, a glint in her eyes.

Kakashi continued, as if he were ignoring her. "Still, even with as Crazy as she seems, she's a certified Bad ass, as Naruto would put it. Not to mention a Fuuinjutsu Master. All in all, piss her off, you're dead. Stay on her good side, you're safe. If you ask me, Sasuke got off easy."

She then smiled at him. "Good. You remember."

"How could I forget what you did to those few I watched piss you off?" Kakashi asked her.

"Oh, so you remember that?" Kushina asked, a raised eyebrow.

"I'll never forget. I had Obito's Sharingan revealed when it happened, after all."

"Oh yeah. That'll make it stick to your mind for good." Kushina commented, before chuckling. "So, what's been going on with my Sochi?"

"Well, we found out a few things. Number one, he's a Master Jupiter Adept."

"Only one way to prove that." Kushina interrupted. "He has to face off with one of the Warriors of Vale. I did so with Piers, and I severely out-shined him in Psynergy alone. The moment I started with Ninjutsu he drew the line, and called me a master. The two Naruto would need to face are named Sheba and Ivan."

"Those are my parents." Karis pointed out. "I haven't seen my father go all out, though. How does this test work?"

"Well, it's up to Warrior you try to gain the title from. Piers and Mia were together when I asked for the test. Piers told me I would have to fight to gain his approval, but Mia would rather stick to healing. The test varies on the one you choose. Being a Kunoichi, I chose Piers. Mia watched it, and Piers gave the approval. Knowing every bit of a Psynergy branch is only the first step. So, do you know where they are, Karis?"

"Well, dad said he'd be near the western edge. Mom, I don't know. Dad said she had to check on the Jupiter Lighthouse, so that's all I can say. Haven't gotten any word from them since we left on our own journey."

"I see. Where do they live? I figure that my son will have to face off with one of them."

"Just southwest of the Goma Plateau, but we've got business to deal with first. My friends and I have to gain a Mountain Roc feather."

"That reminds me." Kushina stated. "The Mountain Roc is known for two things among beastmen. One of which makes it Illegal for a Beastman to harm one."

"You know what it is?" Kakashi asked. "Naruto wasn't very forthcoming as to why."

"He probably doesn't know. The only ones that know why is the royal family, and myself of course."

"How did you find out?" Briggs questioned.

"I snuck in and found their laws one night in Belinsk. Their senses are about the same as an Inuzuka's back home. If I can escape an Inuzuka's senses, then I can hide from those guys." Kushina told them, before her eyes went serious. "The reason why is because of something known as the Magma Orb. It has something to do with a device known as the Alchemy Dynamo. What it does exactly, I don't know. It wasn't in there, but I know there's a reason this connection is feared."

The gears in Sakura's head started turning at a ridiculously fast pace. 'Dynamo gets activated, Eternal Darkness from an Eclipse, Possible Shadow Army... Could the Magma Orb be the trigger for the Alchemy Dynamo?' She shook her head. "I think I just figured it out."

Everyone looked at her. "The Magma Orb. What if this Magma Orb would activate the Alchemy Dynamo?"

Kakashi then realized the train of thought. "You mean..."

"It's only a theory, but... If I'm right on this, and Magma Orb activates it..."

"The Tuaparang will try to get it." Matthew said, catching on. "And that means we have to get it first."

Everyone nodded. "Briggs, I'll be going with them. I wish you luck on your travels." Kushina stated.

"If you can find a way home, tell them you asked for help from a Pirate King." Briggs replied. "And if you can get my son out of the pickle he's in, then please do."

Kushina nodded. "Come on. I'll lead you to Talon's Peak. Rumor has it, the Mountain Roc tends to roost there."

They all nodded, and left, though Kakashi grabbed Sasuke and flung him over his shoulder, as they walked out. They decided to rest up, and left the next morning. Kushina had led them North, to a Forest Town called Saha. "Their Dream Leaves always gives you a peaceful sleep. I always keep a few on me for those restless nights." Kushina said.

Since it only took them a single day to get there, it was easy going. Kushina was sizing up the kids and their skills. Sasuke seemed to fight like his father, but on the edge between his father and mother in personality.

She just had to push him towards his mother's end. At that time, since it was nearing dusk, they decided to rest up under the Dream Tree. She looked confused. "Something's wrong." Kushina said. "It's not in good shape."

"Ah, Kushina." Someone nearby said, earning her attention. "You're right. An Unknown disease has caught the Dream Tree."

"Any idea what's wrong?" She asked, ignoring her companions.

"No, but those that take the Dream Leaves in its current state tend to have nightmares. When they do so, and sleep under the Dream Tree, they find themselves in a bog of sorts, and normally die in their sleep. There are only two that didn't die, and they spoke of the bog, and a swimming Salamander. Then again, they were novice hunters. You're a Professional warrior. Maybe you could help."

"Hmm... If I knew what to do, then I'd do it."

Sakura cleared her throat. "I believe it would be easiest to go into this bog and take out the Salamander."

Kushina and the woman looked at her. "You think that the Salamander is causing it?" The woman asked.

Sakura shrugged. "It's the best idea we've got. Besides, I wanna see what all the hype is about."

The woman nodded and handed out the Dream leaves. "Just make sure you ingest the leaves somehow. Easiest way is through tea, but it isn't the only way."

"Hmm..." Kakashi said. "So, how long do we have until they take effect?"

"An hour at most." The old lady said.

They all nodded, and were lead to the Dream Tree, and found the area underneath. "I'll leave you to it."

They all just ate and chewed the leaf, and fell to the ground quickly.

They opened their eyes, and the exit was cut off. Kakashi was about to do something about it, before he noticed the Circle of Light. The others woke up soon afterwards. "Looks like that's the way into the Bog." Kushina said. "Alright, I hope we're good to go here."

The rest of the team nodded, and they walked into the Circle of Light. They found out quickly that it lead to a Swamp with pretty dense fog. Most of them could barely see. Kushina realized the feeling of the area. "This is like a Mindscape."

"Mindscape?" Karis asked, confused.

Kushina looked at her. "A Mindscape is basically a Physical Representation of the mind. For Jinchuuriki, it's where they can talk to their Bijuu face to face. Some with multiple Personalities can use it to talk to the other personalities. They're all separate there, and they can talk directly."

"So, this place, if the owner of the Mindscape we're in wills it, we could be forced out?"

"If they can overpower our own, then yes. They could. It's one of the reasons a Yamanaka tends to avoid going into the minds of a Jinchuuriki. The Bijuu could try to kill them, if not properly contained. If your will can overpower their by 50%, then you can force them our through sheer force of will."

"So, do you know whose Mind this is?" Sasuke asked, before seeing the Salamander heading their way.

"My guess? The Dream Tree. It wants someone to help it. Who are we to deny it?" Kushina asked, before noticing the Salamander, and her eyes narrowed. "That would be our target."

They all nodded, ready for a fight, but Kushina held out her arm. "Let me handle this one. Out of all of you, only Kakashi knows how I fight. Take careful note. Sasuke, use your Sharingan, and try to keep up. Karis, I hope you can use Reveal. Out of everyone, you're the only ones, aside from Kakashi who could possibly keep up with how badly I intend to mutilate this bastard." She then grabbed the hilt of her sword, and pulled it out slowly, before starting to walk on the Swamp Water, causing the Salamander to surface, ready to strike.

Three skulls came out of seemingly nowhere, but were instantly cut in half. Sasuke could see the blur, but he knew he wouldn't be able to dodge or counter it. 'So fast...'

Kakashi looked on, slightly scared. 'Something tells me that... Kushina's going to raise hell when we get back. She's twice as fast as last time.'

Kushina was now in front of the Salamander, and kicked up faster than even Kakashi could keep up., she then jumped up, split into 20, and each Clone sent several slashes from all directions, jumping on the air at high speeds. Sakura noticed one above them all, the Blood red Katana poised down, and she came down, and literally cut off its head in the strike, causing the head to land on the platform near the others, and she landed next to the clones on the water.

"Air hop. Gotta love it." She walked to the Thing, and pulled the tusk out before tossing it to Tyrell. "It's actually a Crush Tusk. It'll come in handy later on. I can almost guarantee it. Mars Specific, unfortunately. I could never learn to use it. I recognized it, as I had come across a few myself. The Tusk tends to sell for a lot, but I don't think it'll be a good idea to sell that one. These things are hard to come by." Kushina told them, and they all nodded, before they heard a voice saying "Thank you."

Kushina, knowing this to be the owner of the mindscape, was the only one to reply. "You're welcome!" She was the last one through, and then they found themselves in a separate dream until they woke up in the morning.

Sakura looked ragged, but rested. "Note to self: Don't aggravate my Inner." She mumbled.

Kushina heard this, before heading outside, finding something to eat, and checking the leaves. She nodded with a smile, as it was now Dawn.

The lady from before was wondering if they managed it, but seeing the leaves, she nodded with a smile. "Looks like you did it, Kushina." She said, earning a smile from the red head.

"Yeah. It was easy pickings." She admitted. "That thing was actually a Sludge Lizard, not a Salamander. I've come across 2 in my travels. They're not much of a threat. Its the Mental Effects they can bring. I've survived the worst Mental Status I know of. A Sludge Lizard just can't compare to a 500 year old Demon in your mind." She shrugged. "Honestly, it could've been easier, but it could've been a lot harder."

"Thank you, Kushina." She replied. "Should I bring some refreshments to the others in your group?"

"Please do. I'll head there myself and let them know."

"So, you heading to Talon's Peak?" The woman asked.

"That's where our target is."

"What's the target?"

"Just a really large bird." Kushina shrugged. "Gotta get it for a friend."

'Oh. I see. Well, if you need help, don't hesitate to ask."

Kushina went back and waited for the rest to awaken. Turns out that Tyrell was a heavy sleeper, and the last to wake. When he did, the food was already there.

Karis rolled her eyes as she ate. 'Figures that it would be food to wake him up.'

The rest didn't comment, not seeing any need to. Amiti was glad that the Ice Queen wasn't awake, even though Kakashi was.

That was the strange thing. Amiti found himself in a field with Kakashi, the Sand Prince and the Ice Queen. The two got front row seats to the Sand and Ice Royals going at it. Amiti tried not to watch, but couldn't help it. Same with Kakashi, but he was actually liking it.

Amiti just sighed after they had eaten. It was quite the feast, which the group wasn't expecting, but Tyrell liked. Amiti was the first to speak after the meal. "Kakashi, if we ever do this again, I'm stopping those two from going at it. No matter what it takes."

"It wasn't that bad." Kakashi stated.

"That's because you and her both agree on the smut you read." Amiti pointed out.

Kushina looked at Kakashi. "Icha Icha?"

Kakashi was suddenly scared, but nodded. After a few seconds she spoke. "Does Naruto read it?"

He shook his head. "If he does, I haven't seen them."

She smiled at him. "Good. Not until he's 16."

"Ask him his age." Matthew said. "I mean, if there's a Time displacement like Kakashi said, then time here flows differently than where you're from, so spending some time here would change his actual age, wouldn't it?"

Kushina looked at Matthew and thought about it. "You have a point. I've been here for eight years. Haven't given up on a way back."

Matthew nodded. He knew she wouldn't have given up. It was in her eyes. "Kushina, do you know where Talon's Peak is exactly?"

"Of course I do. There's a small mountain range to the North of Kolima Forest. Talon's Peak is there. At the rate we were moving yesterday, we'd make it there within two days. Then it's a 4 day trip to Belinsk. We've got 8 days to get Eoleo out of whatever situation he's in."

"Naruto's using him to draw in the Tuaparang. He says they need to be taken out." Tyrell said. "Frankly, after seeing what Blados and Chalis are capable of, I'd have to agree."

Kushina was slightly confused, but the rest weren't. "Fill me in here. Who are those two?"

"Blados is on your level in Kenjutsu, Kushina. I could barely keep up. If not for my Ninjutsu prowess, and the Sharingan, I would've died against him last time we fought. Chalis is just as dangerous, but for you, Karis and Sakura, she'll be much easier to beat." Kakashi stated. "Sure, you're faster now, but Blados is still good. The two of them together would kill me. I'm not arrogant enough to say that I could kill them both without any serious repercussions. I'd either die taking them both out at once, or the one I didn't kill would kill me."

"Hmm, so I'd be taking Blados." Kushina mused.

They made their way through Kolima Forest, but was brought to Tret and Laurel by a Venus Djinni named Pewter.

Apparently, Tret is a Waelda. Kushina called the race "A bunch of Rooted Ents". Laurel had agreed, saying that it was an accurate description from the human's point of view.

Tret had told them what they needed to know, and filled in any blanks that they had. However, Sakura had a question. "Tret, do you know anything about the Shadow Army?"

"Shadow Army?" The giant tree, Tret, questioned, as he thought about it. "No, I do not."

"Sakura, how do you know about them?" Kushina asked. "They were the Kyuubi's servants long before he was first sealed. He told me of them, but they wouldn't listen to Mito, so she put them in a Shadow Realm. I don't know the full story, only Kurama did, but they gave their loyalty to Kurama for some reason. Why, I don't know, but, from what we know, if the Alchemy Dynamo is activated, then anyone of the Shadow Armies would likely go berserk if brought out. You think they'll come?"

"I think that Naruto thought they would." Sakura admitted.

Kushina looked at her, and nodded. "It would be a good idea to prepare if they do."

The rest nodded. If Kushina didn't like them, then they knew it was a possible threat.

It had taken them another day to climb up to Talon's peak, where they saw the Mountain Roc. The trek up was quicker, since Kushina had led them up. The Shinobi were far better at this stuff, but Kushina preferred the natural method. Even without Kurama sealed inside of her, her Chakra levels are still nothing to sniff at.

There, they saw the large ass bird. Karis looked at the bell-like... thing on the underside of the beak. "How do we get a single feather?" She asked. "That's why we came here in the first place."

"Hit the bell." Kushina stated. "A Psynergy Slap is really the only thing that works. You have to wake it up, and the bell will do just that. I've leveled a mountain with a single punch, and the same thing doesn't work on this. I was always confused as to why Slap Psynergy works, but I digress. Mind over Matter is not my forte. That was my husband's job."

Karis got into position, and used the Slap Glove. "I still don't get how that works when I put more force and power into my punches."

"Like you said, Kushina. It's Mind over Matter." Kakashi stated.

Just then Kushina, Kakashi, hell everyone noticed the two new people, and several others rappelling down. "The guy with the large sword is Blados." Kakashi said, drawing Shiroi Kiba. "The girl with a heart on her shirt and horns is Chalis."

"Oh, calm down. We aren't here to fight. We merely came to get the Magma Orb from the Mountain Roc."

Blados grunted. "You got here first. You take on the Mountain Roc. You win, you get the Orb. You lose, we take it out and get the orb. We respect dibs. You got here first, you get first shot. We aren't going to interfere until you die."

Kushina narrowed her eyes but nodded. She'd keep an eye on those two.

It turns out, the Adepts had some good luck with it, and took it out, picking up the 3 Feathers that fell off. It took them 20 minutes, but they managed it. Kushina bit her finger, and slammed the bloodied hand on the ground, making a Large Psynergy Crystal appear in a puff of smoke. "Got this tied to me. I bring it anywhere I go, in case I need a quick recharge. Comes in Handy. Bang your head on it. Slight headache but it'll recharge your Psynergy levels to full, and recover most of your stamina."

All of the Adepts in the group did just that, and, true to her word, all of their Psynergy was back, full force, and they could feel their stamina recharged. "Uh... Quick question. What didn't you bring this thing up sooner?" Sakura asked, confused.

"There was no need." Blados grunted.

"True to our word, you get the Magma Orb. You beat it, you get it." He snorted. "We're out." Blados went up with a grappling hook, as did Chalis, who blew a kiss at Matthew, earning a growl from Sakura. 'Little bitch...'

"My sentiments exactly." Sakura's inner stated. "CLAIM YOUR MAN, CHA!"

Karis was already inside, seeing gathered all of the Magma Fragments before finding the Magma Orb.

She looked at them, and nodded, showing off the orb. "Come on, let's head to Belinsk. We need to meet up with Naruto. We've got our part done. Now time to let him know. Same with Sveta."

The rest of the group nodded, including Kushina. On the trek through the forest, Kakashi had filled her in on the little details he knew of. What he knew of their marriage was a part of it. He decided to tell her of the pranks, but not go into detail on them. He reasoned it would be better for Naruto to tell her.

They made their way to Belinsk, and found they had 2 days until Eoleo was supposedly boiled alive. They decided to rest up, since it was late, and then came out the next day. Eoleo was to die tomorrow, but Eoleo seemed much calmer than he should be. They got the band to play the Arangoa Prelude, which seemed to stop time, and opened a path in the center of the plaza. They heard a female voice.

"Go into the passage. I shall meet you there. The path only opens when the Arangoa Prelude is played. Once the song stops, it closes."

"Where's my son you beastman?" Kushina demanded.

"If by son, you mean Naruto, then I'll tell you when you get down here. Hurry. There isn't much time."

The group looked around, and went in. Apparently, most of the residents were affected, but the Adepts and Shinobi were not. They had a higher mental capacity, so they went into the passage.

As they reached the bottom, the path closed.

A few seconds later, Sveta walked up to them in the halls. "Sorry for misleading you all. Naruto and I can't harm the Mountain Roc."

"Where is my son?" Kushina's hair was split into 9 bunches that waved around like tails.

"He's on the surface, waiting for the right time. He has a deal with Eoleo, and he has to be up there to deliver." Sveta said, not making things any better. "I take it you're Kushina Uzumaki?"

This caused her to blink, her hair flowing down again. "How did you know?"

Sveta nodded. "I knew your name before he left Weyard 8 years ago. I also knew what you looked like, because he found out from Kurama, and told me. You fit the description he gave me."

"Sveta, what is the deal he has with Eoleo? Briggs is going to do something soon, and try to get him out."

Sveta shook her head. "Naruto planned for that. Briggs will be coming for his son, the Tuaparang were going to try and activate the Alchemy Dynamo using the Magma Orb, which I assume you have?" Kakashi pulled it out, and she nodded. "Apparently, Naruto knows of the Shadow Army, and believe that they will come when the Eternal Eclipse comes around. The combination of the Golden Sun, and the Eclipse Tower rising will start an Eclipse. The Eclipse Tower would rise the moment the Alchemy Dynamo is activated. Naruto plans to get that to happen, get Eoleo out, and all of us get out on Briggs' Ship. Then we head somewhere, he hasn't figured that part out yet, and destroy the Eclipse Tower with something equally powerful. I don't know what it is, but... He says the Original Umbra Armor will be needed. I think he knows what it is."

Matthew's eyes widened. "You mean he wants us to activate it?"

Sveta nodded. "It's all part of his plan. Get the Tuaparang to think they've won, and then shut them out, showing they didn't hold any of the cards. Volecheck knows this. Naruto, Volecheck and I are the only ones that know this much, and it's Naruto's plan."

After a moment of silence, Sasuke spoke next. "Which way?"

"Sasuke, are you serious?" Tyrell asked. "I mean, sure he may claim to be a Master Jupiter Adept but..."

"The Claim is real. I saw it happen." Sveta stated. "It was before he left last time."

"Then which one did he face?" Kushina asked.

"Sheba. I was nowhere near good enough, but he did. But what she had him do..." She shook her head amused. "Let's just say that he was glad he chose Sheba, so he could show off his Pranking Prowess."

"Wait, he didn't fight her?" Kushina asked, confused.

Sveta shook her head. "This way. No, Kushina, he didn't." She started walking, the rest following her. "You see, what Sheba wanted him to do, was tie his Psynergy into an Epic Level Prank, and not get caught. He had 3 targets, and two weeks for each one. He got the final one at the beginning of the fourth week total. Total time: 3 weeks, 2 days." Sveta shook her head again. "Those days were fun. Naruto was able to figure out their entire lives within a few days, and knew what they were going to do, and then made a line of Psynergy based pranks which the target fell into on the first shot. Long story short, she called him two things when she saw what happened. He was a Greater Prank Genius than she ever was, and had become a Master Jupiter Adept. What I didn't understand, and still don't, is how he managed to tie in the weather."

"Wait, he tied the weather into a prank?" Kushina asked, impressed.

"Yeah. You'd have to ask him, as I don't know how he did it. He always said that a Great Prankster never reveals his secrets." Sveta shook her head. "I'm nowhere near his level in pranking. Get him into an enemy village during a war, and tell him to cause as much Chaos as possible, and he'll be able to do it. He could get them to surrender that way. He helped with Bilibin on that. We got them to surrender, and we let them keep what they already had, using Border Town as the actual border."

They found a pillar coming out of the ground. "You have any Magma Shards?" Karis nodded, pulling one out. "Put it on this." She did, and the nearby wall came down. "Let's move on."

They continued through, and had to open quite a few more doors. They had one more Magma Shard, but they had found their way into the Alchemy Dynamo. "We're here." Just then a giant face appeared before them: A Ward.

The group looked at the face covering the door in front of them. "You are not welcome here. Leave now."

"Guardian of the North, we must pass."

"Child of Jupiter, you know not what needs to be done."

"I know enough. We must stop the Tuaparang from completing their goals. If that means we must destroy the Eclipse Tower, then that is what we must do."

The Ward groaned. "Complete the puzzle here. You have one hour."

Several crystals appeared in the room. Sveta was now worried. She may have been a quick thinker, but she wasn't that good at Puzzles. Sakura noticed this, and was glad at this, causing her to grin. Sveta noticed this. "Why are you grinning? I don't know how to get a puzzle like this done."

"You may not, but I think we can handle that." Sakura's grin faded, before looking at Amiti. "Amiti?Insight. It'll tell us what we need to use on each Crystal."

Amiti nodded, and told them what was needed and pointed at each crystal. The Adepts did what they needed to, and it only took 10 minutes. The Ward groaned. "You have passed this test, Adepts. You may pass." Before it dropped, two others were coming into the area. "Wait. Two more are coming."

Sveta sniffed a few times, using Track Psynergy. "Blados and Chalis..." She growled.

It was 5 seconds before the two showed up. "So, the former princess is down here too. We were hoping you'd open the core for us." Chalis said, winking at Matthew, earning a growl from Sakura.

"Heh, You've got what we don't: Variety. Thought you could handle it."

"Adepts, get rid of those two, and I shall open." The Ward spoke.

"We plan on it." Sveta said, getting into a stance, facing Chalis. "I've got Chalis. She's been flirting with my husband."

"Husband? Deary, I don't flirt with married men."

Sveta growled. "Bitch, Naruto Uzumaki, the fox of Nine, is my husband and Eternal Mate!" She charged, before taking on a larger, more powerful form.

What the group saw, however, looked like a werewolf with Chains wrapping the body, and no trace of a human in form. She stood at 7 feet tall, buff arms, legs, and Dark purple fur. Lots of fur.

This beast, who they all knew was Sveta, charged Chalis and sent a right straight, which she couldn't dodge, for some reason. The moment it hit Chalis' face, her eyes widened, before she went soaring through the air, over three 20 foot wide gaps in the floor, before Sveta charged her again.

Everyone, even Blados, blinked. The Ward was the first to comment. "She's pissed."

Kushina was both impressed, and a little ticked herself. 'She's got a Temper natural to an Uzumaki. Bonus points for me.'

Blados then looked at the others, but Kushina stepped forward. "I heard you almost beat Kakashi." She drew her blade, and pointed it at Blados. "Let's see how you fare against the one that taught him how to use a sword in the first place."

Blados drew his own blade, and the two went at each other. It was only 5 minutes in that the two were in a deadlock. "You're good. Almost Jounin level." Kushina commented. "But it's not good enough!" She broke the lock, sent his blade flying into the wall, and was about to behead him, before she felt something incoming, and jumped back instead. Good thing, too.

Chalis crashed into him, and they both slammed into the wall, before 7 powerful bolts of lightning hit them both frying them, but that was nothing compared to the punch that threw them through the wall from the Beastform Sveta.

She walked back, and turned back to her humanoid self. She huffed. "You don't flirt with married men, my ass." She looked at Kushina. "Sorry, we'll talk later on my anger issues, but we don't have time for that right now."

"You're almost as much of a spit fire as I am." Kushina commented, before looking at the Ward. "You gonna let us through?"

"You killed them both, though it was only two of you instead of the group."

"You don't piss off an Uzumaki." Kushina stated.

"You don't flirt with my husband, either." Sveta stated. "I tend to lose control. At least I can put it off as the Beast Within while in Beastform."

The two looked at each other and nodded. The Ward gave a small smile, and then left, allowing the door to open. Everyone looked at the two females, and thought the same thing, aside from Kakashi. 'Note to self: Don't piss them off.'

Kakashi had other thoughts. 'Sveta has just as much of a temper as Kushina... Kami have mercy on anyone that pisses them both off. I know they won't.'

They went through and found a man in a mask. "Who are you?"

"Ryu!" Matthew shouted.

"Ah, I'm glad you made it." the man in the mask said. "Put the Magma orb on the Pedestal. If not, Volecheck shall be killed."

Most of them growled, but Sveta wasn't one of them. No, she was smirking. "You really think that you've got my brother in such a position?"

This caused confusion. Sveta pulled out the Magma Orb. "You're too predictable, Ryu." She put the orb in place. "If you think you've got us outsmarted, you don't know what's really going on."

"Oh really?" Ryu stated, as the Alchemy Dynamo started. "Well, if you can't get out of here quickly enough, you'll die. Your heroes are down here, the Eternal Eclipse is starting, the world is on the path to ruin. Where is my disadvantage?"

Sveta smirked. "You're missing someone to call this a full set of heroes."

"Please, the Warriors of Vale failed to kill me. What makes you think their heirs can?"

"Who said anything about him being related to the Warriors of Vale?" Sveta went into her Beast mode. "Kakashi, Kushina, take the others, and use Shunshin to get out of here. Head to the port. Briggs just docked." Sveta jumped up, and nearly hit Ryu.

"You're faster than the reports."

"You can thank the one that would mutilate you if you tried to kill me." Sveta growled out. The Shinobi and Adepts got out of there as soon as they could, but Sveta kept Ryu occupied. "Well, it seems my purpose here is complete. Th Eclipse Tower has risen. The Eternal Eclipse has begun. My true name is Arcanus. Farewell, Sveta of the Beastmen." The man warped out. Sveta looked up, and saw the place collapsing.

She then jumped from the debris and went through the ground, and ended up in the Theater.

She found the rest of them facing off with a Crystal Dragon. The battle was put on hold when she bust through the floor, earning the attention of the Dragon. "So, they woke you up, Crystallux." Beast Sveta mused. "Prepare yourselves guys. I'll kick him to you. Hit him hard, and hit him fast." Sveta blurred out, and ended up on the other side of the Dragon, before sending a kick that made contact with the Dragon's back, sending it towards the others that sent out their most powerful Psyengetic Spells.

The combined damage was enough to take it out.

They then looked at Volecheck. "Brother, where are Naruto and Eoleo?" Sveta asked, reverting back to normal.

"I do not know, Sveta." He took a few sniffs. "Although, I'd bet they're in the Town Square. I'm smelling Ozone coming from there. No blood, but with those Shadow Fiends out there, I can't say I'm surprised. There's no end to them. You've done your part of the plan. Time for me to do my part. He won't tell me his part, but tells him that, should his plan work out in its entirety, then the Eternal Eclipse will never return. All I know is, he plans to destroy the source. How, I don't know, but he says that's his part. Oh, and he said a Blood Clone is going to be in use."

Kushina's eyes widened. "A blood clone..."

"Come on. We need to get to Naruto, and get out of here." Sveta said, running out the main entrance.

The rest followed, and saw Several Black Spiders with Yellow lines along their bodies. When they reached town square they saw a 20 year old Naruto and a male with Dark hair, an armor. Possibly a pirate. The two were taking on the spiders. The Pirate was using a sword, while Naruto held a Lightning Bolt that extended. He was in his Umbra armor.

The two had taken out another wave, and Eoleo, the Pirate, spoke up. "How many of these things are there?"

"As long as the shadows exist, there is no limit. They'll keep coming back." Naruto replied, before looking at the others. "There's the group, but... No..."

"Huh? You mean Kushina, right?"

"Kaa-san..." Naruto whispered.

Kushina saw him, and was instantly right next to him. "Naruto..." Their eyes met, and they knew. It wasn't an illusion. "It's really you, isn't it? This isn't a dream?"

"If it were, it would be a really screwed up one." Naruto admitted. The rest of the group made it, including Sveta. "What are you going to have my brother do in your plan, Naruto? I know that he has a part in it, but you never explained it."

Naruto looked around. "Later. Right now, we have to get to the pier. I'll explain his part when we're in safer waters." More Shadow Scuttlers appeared, and Naruto pointed the Lightning Bolt in his hand at them, before several bolts were sent out and killed them instantly, making them turn back to shadows. "We have to move, and fast."

The rest nodded, including Kraden. They ran to the Pier, and got on a boat. "Cast off!" Naruto shouted.

"Right!" Eoleo replied, as the ship took off. Briggs had not survived the fighting, but they had three more with them. People from Sana.

Naruto looked at them, as they took off. "Who are you three?"

"That bastard Arcanus took my sister."

"Arcanus is a Mercury Adept. A Powerful one."

"That he is." Kraden said. "I was wondering something, though." The old man stated. "Belinsk was oddly unpopulated during the escape. With your talk of a plan regarding Volecheck, I believe you would know where they are."

"First, tell me what you know happened. I'll fill in any blanks as needed." Kraden took on an annoyed face, but complied. When he was done, Naruto thought on it and nodded. Kushina was there, as was Sveta. "The Alchemy Dynamo needed to be activated for the plan to work. You say it was a mistake, and Belinsk has been lost forever. I don't agree on either point."

"What do you mean?"

"The Rise of the Eclipse Tower was planned by both me and the Tuaparang. Their goal is to shroud the world in Darkness. My goal is to destroy power of the Eclipse Tower. I've got it all planned out, too. There are 5 phases to the plan. The Second Phase has been completed. That is the Evacuation of all Beastmen in Morgal, along with their King, who just so happens to have a Blood Clone of him, still in the Castle."

This caused Kushina's eyes to widen. "You mean... You planned this?"

Naruto nodded. "I knew this would happen. Those things back there that seem to thrive in the shadows. You saw them, right?" They all nodded, as did the other Adepts that came up to them. "That was the Shadow Army. The Kyuubi no Yoko's loyal servants, and they've gone berserk due to the power of the Eternal Eclipse, or as Kraden knows it, the Grave Eclipse. The power released increases the strength of normal monsters, but tears away at their normal instincts, and replacing them." Naruto shook his head

"Wait, you know what they really are?" Tyrell asked.

Naruto nodded. "Yeah. I recognized a few of them from when Kurama was still with me. The Spider ones are Shadow Scuttlers. Then there was a few Gloom Skorpnas near the Pier. Kurama didn't summon them, but he gave me memories of them, should I ever encounter them. They're his old servants, no doubt about it." He shook his head. "Since they're berserk, not even Kurama can bring them back. The only way to do so is to get rid of the Source of the power causing them to go berserk. Namely: The Eclipse Tower."

"And that's your goal?" Kraden questioned. "Destroy the Eclipse Tower?"

Naruto nodded. "I know how to do it too. However, I don't know where the keys to get to it are. Wasn't able to find out in time. There are Three Orbs needed to open the gate, and even then we'd need the Original Set of Umbra Armor to finish the journey."

"What do you mean? What could be powerful enough to rival the Eclipse Tower?" Eoleo questioned.

"The Apollo Lens." Was Naruto's response. "I know where it is, and we need 3 Gems to get on the path. Near the end of the path, Light shines bright enough to cause bodily Harm. That's where the Umbra Armor comes in. It can block the harmful effects of the light, thus allowing us to proceed to the end. But even that has its limits."

Sveta nodded. "'When the light is strong, the Umbra Armor can weaken it to a normal state.' It's a Legend among the Beastmen. The same Legend gave birth to Naruto's Armor, which is really just a pale imitation. I don't know if it's strong enough to handle the High Powered Light the original could, and it would be better to be sure. The Original Set, not even I know where it is."

Naruto nodded. "No, but I know someone who might. For now, we should head to Harun Village. We need to get out of this Darkness, rest, and Resupply. Harun, to my knowledge, is the closest town that can help in that regard."

Eoleo nodded in agreement. "Here on out, you're Captain of this Ship, Naruto. You got me out, and though my father is dead, you've got a plan to get them back for doing this."

Naruto shook his head. "I've got the plan, sure. Still..." He looked at the Adepts. "Who's been leading your group?"

Everyone pointed at Sakura and Matthew, aside from those picked up in Belinsk. Naruto raised an eyebrow. "Why Sakura?"

"Puzzle Expert. You should know this." Sakura stated, causing Naruto to cross his arms, and think, before nodding.

"Good point. Your brain is your best point. Always has been." Naruto said, earning a round of nods. "If you guys want me as the leader, then you'll have to trust me enough to know that I know what I'm doing. Can you all agree with that?"

They all looked at each other, then Kraden, and then back at Naruto, before nodding. "Alright. If you say so." Naruto looked out, and saw an incoming batch of Gloom Skorpnas. "Dammit. More of them." Kakashi was about to act, but Naruto put out an arm. "I may have helped Eoleo in Belinsk, but he hasn't seen my full strength. Let me handle them."

"You think you can do it?" Kushina questioned.

"I don't think." Naruto got on the railing. "I know I can do it." He moved his right foot back, put up his left in in a half-ram sign. The right arm was at his side, also in a Half-ram Sign, but this one was pointed forward. Those watching noticed that his foot was firmly planted on something, but they couldn't see what. Kushina was the first to notice. "Wind Step..."

"What's the Wind Step?" Sakura asked, confused.

"It's a Chakra Control Exercise. It comes after Wind Hopping, which you all saw me use in the Dream Tree." Kushina stated. "I guess he learned that from Kurama, like I did."

"You're right, Kaa-san. I did learn it from Kurama. This is an Original Move. One that I've only used 3 times before." Naruto said, staring at the Gloom Skorpnas approaching. Wind started to ruffle around his right arm, before Lightning joined it. "This is an Original Jutsu, that requires one to be a Jupiter Adept, and have access to Chakra. At full strength it could level a large city here. Belinsk would be nothing but ruins if I used this on it."

Sveta's eyes widened. "You don't mean..."

"Yes, I do." Naruto replied, his eyes hardening. The Wind circled around the arm, creating a small Cyclone. The Lightning traveled down the arm, and then gathered at the hand.

"20%." Naruto said, before throwing his right arm out as if punching the air. What came of it:

A massive torrent of winds, followed closely by Lightning traveled down the path towards the Skorpnas and obliterated them in an instant. The range was wider than any of them, sans Sveta, thought it would be.

Kushina's eyes bulged. "How did you come up with that?" She asked, in shock.

"And can you teach any of us?" Karis asked.

Naruto looked at Karis, and then Kushina. "For Karis, the answer is no. I can't. If one has a strong enough affinity to Wind and Lightning, then I could possibly bypass the Psynergy Requirement, but I couldn't say." He grabbed his right arm. "I'll admit I still haven't perfected it myself. I wouldn't dare train with it in Konohagakure, as I could easily level an entire Training Ground in one go. I finished it, but I haven't perfected it. I call it the Jupiter Cannon."

"Wait, if it's not perfected, then why did you use it?" Sakura asked, confused.

"You saw what I just did with it, right?" They all nodded. "That was 20% of the Jupiter Cannon's full strength. I never use it past 50% power. Not after the first time I used it at that strength."

"What happened?" Kakashi questioned. Sveta used Nature's Boon on his arm, earning a nod of thanks.

"My arm was nearly torn off at the seams." Naruto said, earning shocked looks from everyone. "I know. It's that powerful. I can use it from my legs, and it has less of a drawback, but the real danger with that method is falling after using it."

"Why use it them?"

"Anywhere under 25% I have very little damage done to my arm. 40% the damage is physical, but nothing that can't be healed. When I did it at 50%, my Chakra Network, and yes I had it active, was almost shredded. If I were anyone else, my arm would've been torn off. At best, which is what happened in this case, the Chakra network in my right arm was shut down for 3 weeks, and the nervous system was also shut down for 2 weeks. In essence, my right arm was useless for 2 weeks, and I couldn't train to use Chakra in it for a week afterwards."

"He's right. Even using Boon, a Healing Psynergy in the Jupiter Branch, it took that long to heal it properly." Sveta added. "Which reminds me." She bonked him on the head. "Why did you use it when I specifically told you not to?!"

Naruto was now on the floor, gripping his head where she hit him. "Hey!" Kushina started, but Naruto stopped her with his next sentence.

"I had that coming!" He shouted, his left hand in the air as he lay down, before he got up. "Sveta... That was my most powerful move at 20% of its maximum. The only reason I'd even think to use it is if I'm pissed off beyond recognition, or a time like this when I have to show what I'm truly capable of. Ignoring all possible Injuries, I could use that at full power 50 times before I'm out of Chakra, in theory at least. Possibility of Injuries included into the equation, I've never tried going over 50% and I told you what happened the last time I did that. I have the reserves, but my body can't handle that much power that quickly. That's the only problem with this one, and it's why I don't use it often."

Kushina glared at Sveta. "Why?"

Sveta looked at her. "Care to elaborate?"

"Why did you seduce him?" Kushina was growling, and Sveta returned the growl.

Naruto went Beastform and got inbetween them. "No fighting you two!" The form was a Bipedal Fox with Golden Blonde fur. On the fur was armor that still seemed snug, a pair of gauntlets, boots, and goggles over the eyes. There were also Claws emanating from the gauntlets. There was also 9 tails flowing behind him. One paw was on Kushina's chest, the other on Sveta's chest. "Kaa-san, she didn't seduce me. She had shown me something that I had never felt before I met her: Love. I didn't know what it was at first, but I felt it long before she had come out about it. Her father is the one that explained it to me, after I asked him about it. Even then it took me 2 years, and overhearing a teasing brother, to figure out she felt the same way. You can't seduce someone that doesn't know what love is. Before her, I had never known. I had no family: At the time, the closest I ever had to one was the Ichiraku's, but they didn't fit the bill at the time. I had no friends. Parents would have their children avoid me, and the first friend I made was actually Iruka-sensei and that was after I got sent back. Old man Sarutobi never told me about the Kyuubi, though I already knew about him for years, always lied to my face about not knowing my parents, I knew about you from Kurama, and even though he does everything he can to keep the council from Executing me, it's not because of me. It's because of my father, which he obviously knows, and the fact that I am, or was, the Third Kyuubi Jinchuuriki."

He looked at Sveta. "Sveta... don't provoke her. Kurama always said she was bat-shit insane, yet a complete badass. If she actually tried, she'd kill you as you are now." Sveta backed down, but still glared at Kushina. "Don't glare, either. Make peace, because she's your mother in law. Same with you, Kushina." He sent the glare at her, causing her to back off. "We're all on the same team. We have the same goal. Play nice or you both will end up dying. Either by the opponent, or by each other."

They both looked away from him, not meeting his eyes, or each other's. Sveta spoke up first. "Sorry..."

Kushina looked at her in surprise. "Why are you sorry? I'm the one that got ticked off!"

Sveta now looked at her. "I married your son and didn't even think to ask you."

Kushina raised an eyebrow. "Did he choose?"

"The first time, we both agreed, but I was taken back before it could happen. When I finally made it back, I left the decision to her. If she still wanted it to continue, it would still be on. If she didn't, as long as she were truly happy with her choice, I would've accepted her decision."

They both looked at him, and then each other, before nodding at him again. Naruto then went back to normal, and looked at them both. "Sveta knows me. You don't, Kushina. I'm 19 years old, and a Genin of Konohagakure. Graduated at 19, though the records say I did so at 12. I was here for 7 years, and went back only to find 2 weeks passed by. I was there for 4 years, and 8 years had passed by here."

Naruto sighed, as he ran a hand through his hair. "I'll explain more later. For now, let's move out."

"What about my father?" Eoleo asked. "You think he'd be fine?"

Naruto shook his head. "It's the second reason I chose Harun. Warrior's Hill." Naruto looked at Briggs' corpse. "He may have been a Pirate, but he had the heart of a Warrior. I met him a few times, but never gave him my last name. From what I did know of him, he would either want to be cast into the sea as a Pirate, or given a proper Burial as a Warrior." He then looked at Eoleo. "I leave that choice to you. He's your father. You decide."

"Why don't you?" Eoleo questioned.

Naruto shook his head. "I don't have the right. It was my plan that got him killed. The Tuaparang wanted you dead, so I got Volecheck to convince them to lead Briggs in, who would be a much larger threat to them. Briggs was a Pirate King, yet he held more honor than most Samurai back home. I was hoping the others would've gotten to us so we can get to the ship before he died, but that failed." He sighed. "That's why I leave that decision to you. A Pirate's Funeral, or a Warrior's."

Eoleo thought about it, but looked at his father, and then nodded. "He lived his life on the sea. It's only fair that he gets to live his afterlife there, as well. Pirate's Funeral." Naruto nodded in response. "If that's your choice, then we'll get it ready. I'm partially responsible for his death, so I'll help." he held out a hand, which Eoleo gripped.

"I'm also going after the Tuaparang. Count me in with whatever you're after, as long as it screws them over." They both smirked, and nodded, before they went to make the coffin, which Naruto enhanced using Psynergy. The corpse was put into the coffin, and the crew gathered, alongside the Adepts. Eoleo said a few parting words, as did Kushina and Naruto, followed by Kraden. Eoleo then pushed it overboard, and fired the cannons as a sendoff. Eoleo looked at Naruto, who nodded in response. "Set course! Harun Village! Cast off!"

"Yes sir!" The crew shouted.

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Chapter complete!

ALL HAIL INSANITY! ALL HAIL THE LOG!