Chapter 4

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"Someone talking"

'Someone thinking'

Flashback/Dreaming

"summon/kyubi talking/jutsu"

'summon/kyubi/jutsu thinking'

Special thanks to my Beta, mineng101, for his help on this chapter. You the man dude.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, and I doubt I ever will, but one can dream can't they?

Chapter 4- War end, new allies, the past.

Love, said to be the strongest emotion a human can show. This emotion varies in certain situations. It can be your weakness; it can be your strength. Also, this emotion, Love, has different types, depending on the amount a person exhibits toward something or someone. The strongest type of Love is the Love a mother has for her child. There nothing on earth stronger than that bond. The second type is the Love a woman has for the man she adores. In this case, the second type of love is dominant.

Mei was shocked with what she just saw. Not so much for the wood-type chakra based barricade that obscure her vision from the outside world, but the sight of Naruto taking an Tailed Beast ball head on, was enough to make her want to cry. She had just found someone who can she can say she was genuinely happy with. Someone who cares for her, and treats her with respect. Someone who treats her like a woman, had just taken an attack that was near impossible to dodge or even survive.

She looked down and closed her eyes, at the same time banged her hand on the wood constructed. The same time, the igloo shaped wood construct shook and started cracking in places. She back-pedaled and looked at Yamato only to see that he was in deep concentration and sweating a little.

After a minute or so the shockwave died down and Yamato released his jutsu. They were greeted with a deep and long trench; about fifty-feet in width and stretching as far as their eyes can see through the debris and fog, which was pretty far. They could see that the blast had cleared through some trees. As they turned their attention to Naruto, their eyes nearly dropped out. Surrounding him was a blue barrier, which was starting to crack and disintegrate in places. They both breathe a sigh of relief as they saw he was alive and well.

WITH NARUTO SECONDS BEFORE THE BLAST

Naruto groaned as he picked himself up out of the crater he was embedded in. "Ahh shit,(cough,cough) that hurt like hell." He rubbed his chest and dusted himself off, feeling that a few ribs were bruised from the hit he took earlier. As he got up from the ground, he sensed a large amount of raw chakra being concentrated and looked in the direction only to pale at what he was seeing. "H-hey Kurama, is that what I think it is?" Kyubi who had also sensed this power could only chuckle and watch with amusement, all the while wondering what his host would do.

"Yeah, that looks like it. An Imari, (chuckles) Isobu must be enjoying himself... (Sigh)...makes me wish I was out of this stupid seal." The Kyubi answered in a depressed tone. "So what are you going to do brat? I don't think you have any defense strong enough to block that without killing yourself in the process."

Naruto thought for a few moment, which was two seconds in reality seeing as he was about to be blown into the sage's time. "I can try that technique you taught me. Never knew I would need it so soon though."

Kyubi hummed for a moment in thought as to which technique it thought Naruto would consider to be adequate for this situation. With widening eyes, Kurama then decided to give its two cents. "I don't know, you have not mastered the spiritual aspects of that move as yet. It could be disastrous for you if it doesn't hold."

"(gasp) Is the Kyubi no Kitsune concerned about my health?" Naruto asked in mock disbelieve while smirking.

"N-no you idiot, if you die I die, and I would rather spend my time in here than being reformed for the next 15-20 years." The Kyubi said in a matter-of-fact tone.

Naruto just chuckled. "Yee with little faith, I am not going to die before I make my wishes and dreams come true, and besides...", he smiles. "...I am an Uzumaki, Dattebayo." He looked and saw the miniature Sanbi had swallowed the ball and was getting ready to fire it. So he took a deep breath and raised his right hand and said, "Bakudo No.81: Danku(Splitting void)!" A blue transparent barrier suddenly appeared all around Naruto barring him from the outside world. As the beam of energy connected with the barrier it shock violently, as well started cracking in places. Naruto gritted his teeth as he tried to keep the barrier up. Kurama watched silently as its host tried to hold off the attack, which was an accomplishment by itself. Even though it's not a full powered Bijuudama, he was still doing a good job at containing the blast and keeping it at bay. The Kyubi just smiled and closed its eyes and went back to resting. The attack was reaching its climax and Naruto had proven once again that he is very powerful and should not to be underestimated as he can pull through, no matter the odds.

BACK TO ORIGINAL POV

As the light around Naruto cleared, he saw the extent at which the attack had done. He inwardly whistles while looking around. His barrier was completely destroyed save for the front where he was facing and his immediate sides. The back of him was completely gone as well as some from the top of the barrier.

Naruto released the technique and fell on one knee breathing hard. Such a technique was not meant for humans to use. It was by accident that he had learned that he can use the spiritual essence in his body alone. During his final year in school, while meditating he found out he could use it. He unconsciously delved deeper inside his subconscious and drew on the strange powers.

It was Kurama who called him on it and began instructing him about it and its uses. Almost all ninja's use a little of spiritual energy which can be transferred as 'K I' or 'Kill Intent'.

As Naruto rose on shaky feet he looked behind him and saw both Mei and Yamato looking at him, one with love, fear, and awe; while the other with surprise and awe. He stood up straight and summoned his mother's sword, seeing as how Yagura was bringing out the big guns.

Two can play at that game.

His mother sword looked like an ordinary katana, with a blade length of two foot eight inches with a pitch black finish while the edge was a vibrant red color, like her hair. The guard was that of the Uzumaki swirl. The handle was wrapped in dark red cloth. The sword was made with a powerful chakra conducting metal that is/was only found in Uzu no Kuni, but where on that island no one knows. No wonder Uzushiogakure was known for their swordsmanship.

As Naruto begsn to prepare for another round with the semi-transformed Yagura, he could see that Yagura was pissed that he survived. "You know brat, I am beginning to tire of your presence." Snarled Yagura.

Naruto just smirkef. "I aim to please." He said mockingly. They both charged at each other. They both clashed with so much velocity that it created a shock wave around them, stopping the rain that was falling from touching them, making it look as if they were protected from some invisible barrier.

They were struggling for dominance. Naruto was surprised that the staff his opponent had was very durable enough to be able to withstand his mother's sword. If it was anything less than the Kiri swords or chakra conducting ones, it would be sliced through like hot knife through butter.

Yagura pulled back and swiped at Naruto's head as he was falling forward. Naruto saw this and followed through with the fall albeit a little faster so that he could pass under it, but had to twist out of the way immediately as one of Yagura's three tails attacked him. Yagura sent another slash at the blonde which he sidestepped while grabbing his arm and pulling him into a knee, which made Yagura double over.

Naruto was pumping Kyubi chakra through his limbs so that his hits would do a lot more damage. But the attacks didn't seem to faze the man as he got up and begun attacking him even more furiously. Naruto was dodging punches, kicks, jabs from staff and chakra tails. He was weaving around the attacks, blocking when he can't dodge.

He dodged left before a punch connected with his face, only to have his feet swept out from under him. He managed to roll out of the way from a blow that would have shattered his diaphragm and ribs, if the massive hole and shattered earth where he was not a second ago was any indication.

Pushing up on his feet, Naruto raced to his opponent, appearing in front of Yagura sending a large Resengan in his side. "Oodama Resengan (Big Ball Resengan)!" (BOOM). There was a big explosion and Yagura was sent flying back, rolling and skidding a few times on the ground before coming to an abrupt stop. Naruto dropped to one knee panting hard. "Kuso..." He had never fought anyone so strong. The man was testament to his title as Kage and Jinchuriki. Naruto look at where his fallen opponent was and groaned.

The man was getting up again and the injuries he sustained were healing up while his tails were flaring dangerously. Naruto cursed under his breath, he just had to open his mouth and say he wanted to fight alone.

Naruto got up and raised his hand into a release seal and smile. Yagura tilted his head and wonder what the blonde was about to do, that was until he was rocked with searing pain shooting throughout his body. He was being electrocuted with thousands of volts of electricity, and the rain was not helping his situation. 'Electricity!' Yagura gasped in surprise. 'When did he put the seal on me?' Yagura thought as he gritted his teeth and tried to drown out the pain and smell of his flesh burning. His eyes widened as he remembered Naruto holding his arm earlier when he was kneed. Naruto released his hand sign as Yagura dropped to the ground smoking.

Naruto breathed out a sigh of relief and cautiously walked up to the downed body of Yagura. He was a couple feet away when he was blown back harshly by the amount of unadulterated raw power that was released all at once. He winced as he picked himself up out of the trench that he dug. The front of his shirt was shredded since it was in direct line of the blast, he quickly discarded of it. He had cuts and bruises that marred his skin.

At the same time Mei and Yamato landed beside him, with the former quickly attending to him. She suppressed a blush from her cheeks from seeing his toned chest and abdomen. "Naruto-kun, are you alright?" A worried Mei asked. She didn't know any medical ninjutsu to help him, so she was near useless. But the thing was that the cuts were healing up right in front her eyes. She filed that away with the things she wanted to ask him about later.

"Yeah, I'm fine...Looks like he is going to go full beast." Naruto said while gesturing to the now fully transformed Sanbi who was heading towards the open water a few meters away. "I wasn't strong enough to stop him." Both looked at Naruto incredulously. For Yamato it was unbelievable, he doubted even he would have done as well as Naruto did, even though he had Hashirama's wood release. For Mei, she just couldn't believe he was that strong. To force Yagura to go full Bijuu, it was just remarkable. A testament to how strong Naruto really is.

"So how do we do this?" Yamato asked while contemplating their next course of action. They would have to be extra careful now that they are going up against a Bijuu. They took a minute to think while Naruto caught his breath and healed.

It was then Naruto decide to speak, "Ok, here is what I think can work. Yamato can try to immobilize him while Mei and I can hit him hard and fast and just hope we take him down." The two looked at Naruto with a blank stare. Was that all he could come up with. It was just like search and destroy, just without the search.

Yamato sighed, Naruto might be incredibly strong but when it comes to planning, he sucks…hard. Either way, it was all they had at the moment and judging from the compress ball of water that was heading in their direction, it was that or die.

They all agreed and split up just before the ball of water hit where they were. They all charged at once with Yamato taking point. He stretched out his hands and pillars of wood were launched at the Sanbi. It roared and a giant wave appeared and destroyed the wood. As he fell back, Naruto jump over his head and ran through some hand signs, wind started to pick up around Naruto and it shifted into a huge dragon. The dragon was three times the size of a normal water dragon. He then channeled water chakra through the wind dragon, the water swirl around the wind and it started to freeze from tail to head.

Naruto smirk at his art. "Ice Release:Ice Dragon!" The dragon shot off with immense speed for its size. It smashed into the Sanbi headlong. The Sanbi roared in pain as the attack hit its mark.

Mei followed up with an attack of her own. "Lava Release:Lava Globs!" Several shots of thick globs fired rapidly from Mei's mouth and hit the beast. It roared even more in pain. It thrashed about in the water trying to cool its burning body, but the frost burn that it got earlier was not helping. The Sanbi had enough and raised its head above its body.

"Oh no you don't!" Naruto said as he took off full sprint to the Sanbi. "Yamato, get ready!" He shouted at Yamato. Naruto disappeared and appeared in the air above the Sanbi with his mother's sword in hand, held at his right side. Just as the Sanbi started to gather positive and negative Yokai, Naruto shouted. "Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Five Point Demonic Slash!" From Mei's point of view it looked like Naruto lit up the sky, but it was just his sword that reflected the red light. Naruto sword glowef red and some of Kyubi chakra was sucked out of him into the sword. Naruto was too focused to notice but Kurama felt the power being pulled from it.

Naruto disappeared from the air, and then there was a sound as if someone has just unsheathed their sword, shortly followed by that sound four more times. Nothing happened for a moment but then a large red line appeared on the left side of the Sanbi, followed by it being slashed through its thick, hard shell. The Bijuu roared in pain and agony, it tried moving to the right, now wary of the sword, but the same thing happened on its right side, then at the back, the hits connected with so much force that the beast was being pushed in all directions.

The last two hits appeared under the Sanbi's chin which pushed him out of the water for a while and then Naruto appeared over his head, both hands raised with the sword ready to strike. With the final slash, there was a big explosion as the beast was blasted under the water.

When the blast died done both Mai and Yamato saw Naruto on top the water, looking as if he would fall anytime. They rushed to him. Yamato used his wood style to capture the injured three tailed beast. It was not full submerging by water and it was not down for the count. Naruto looked at the thrashing beast and glared, the damn thing would not just stay down. He didn't even know how he did that much damage or why he was so tired. The kenjutsu technique was very hard to learn and powerful, after all it was created by his mother, and the red hue that is coming off of his mother's blade. He would have to ask Kurama about it later.

"Hold him, Yamato." Naruto said. Mei tried stopping him.

"Wait Naruto-kun." But he was already gone. He stopped in front of its head and pointed a finger between the eyes of the Sanbi. They both look into each other eyes for a second. It was then Naruto saw something and activated his Sharingan.

Mindscape

As Naruto look around in the shared mindscape, he saw that it was divided equally into two parts. On his side was a lush forest with trees and plants so big it made Kurama look like a normal size fox and him...well smaller. This was his mindscape. The other half was a huge pond filled with water plants and other wildlife, not forgetting the huge crab-turtle thingy that was in the pond.

As Naruto looked at Sanbi and its Jinchuriki, he saw only the Sanbi. "Kurama...it's been a long time. Never thought I see the day you get locked behind a cage, the self-proclaimed strongest one of us all." The Sanbi chuckled. Kurama just growled. Sad to say the Sanbi was right, long ago Kurama had the ego to match its size, but all that change when the Uzumaki's were introduced.

The world was a strange place. It's been alive since the beginning of Ninjutsu and every other thing and it only took about 100 years and some along with three people to change its view about things. Even though the first two were more lethal when it comes to dealing with them.

Naruto watched with amusement as the two chakra beings bicker between themselves or how he would interpret it as saying 'long time no see'. Naruto cleared his throat loudly so as to get the attention of the two that were acting like elementary school children or old ladies. "If you two ladies are finished, we have bigger things to take care of. I'm pretty sure you will get time to chat later on."

The Sanbi just snorted. "Cheeky brat, your container has no respect Kurama." Kurama just chuckled.

"You have no idea, Isobu. The brat doesn't even respect his Hokage, much less me. Anyway...the brat's right though, what happen to your Jinchuriki to make him go bat shit crazy on all bloodline ninjas and families? It's completely unheard of, and you're going along with it too?"

"Hey, in my defense, I don't really care what these humans do to themselves, they are worse than us. As long as I am not disturbed or troubled, I am good, and my Jinchuriki made sure of that. I could care less what he did. But he did not do it on his own accord..." Kurama leaned forward a little to hear the reason why this war even started, it had a bad feeling about this but curiosity was more prominent than its conscience, if it had any that is.

"The Sharingan." Isobu said. Kurama growled loudly. If it was one word Kurama hate more than any other it was the word 'Sharingan', even though Naruto had the Sharingan. Kurama's tails thrashed around violently, cracking the ground and hitting down plants. Naruto knew the reason for Kurama distress, after all, it was a Sharingan that had got it captured in the first place. And it was a Sharingan that had made it attack the leaf village a second time.

Naruto was also wondering if it was this mask-nin that Kurama talked about or Itachi-sensei. He was also wondering if the nin had any connections to what occurred with him the first time he came and helped the rebels in their first joint mission to take down one of Yagura's main fortress.

FLASHBACK

Naruto had infiltrated the prison effectively and was now evacuating the people that were being held captive. As he was about to leave, seeing that his clones have order to blow up the place in a few seconds, Naruto had this nagging feeling that he was being watched, and he turned back only to see nothing. He looked around but nothing.

He just shrugged it off and made his way out from its depths. He was about two corridors from the exit when he got that feeling again and he stopped. He looks back and was suddenly met with a flash of red and a spinning Sharingan which took up his whole peripheral vision. It happened so fast he didn't have time to react, but fortunately he had a demon inside him who swears never to be controlled by any means, worst yet, by a Sharingan. So Kurama broke the genjutsu before it took any effect.

Naruto faltered as his vision went blurry for a second and the back to normal. At the same time, his clones exploded and the place started to cave in. He didn't get to see his assailant but he knew they had a Sharingan. His first thoughts were his sensei but then how come it was only one Sharingan he saw, which was not making sense.

There was only one person he knew with just one Sharingan, and Kakashi wouldn't be all the way out here. He shook his head and sped up his pace. Just as the building was about to collapse he dove out the exit and landed in front his clones, Mei and her party.

While they got the people to safety, Naruto mind was elsewhere. He barely even acknowledged Mei when she talked to him. "Hey Kurama, was it me or was that a Sharingan? Cause I think I'm going senile." Naruto ask slightly puzzled. He was so caught up in his conversation that he didn't notice that everyone was leaving.

"You're still stupid to me, but yes that was a Sharingan, and a powerful one at that. I know that chakra from somewhere but where..." Kurama tilted its head to the side in thought, while Naruto was waiting for an answer. He knew that can't be Itachi seeing as he would have at least said something other than trying to capture him.

"No...It can't be. I-I now remembers where I sense that signature from." Kurama said in shock.

Naruto blinked. He got slightly worried after hearing Kurama stuttered. "Are you going to tell me or do I have to beg you for it?" Naruto hated suspense and this was killing him.

"It's the night your mother give birth to you..." And nothing else was needed to be said. Naruto shook slightly. The person responsible for his life without a mother and father was still alive and was in the same country as him. He would have to find out more about this person, and if he found the chance, kill him. Around the same time, Mei showed up.

FLASHBACK END

"Do you think the person who we had an unfortunate run into in the past had something to do with this?" Naruto asked Kurama. The Bijuu didn't know what to think. Kurama just nodded, too deep in thought.

Naruto eyes squinted and looked around. "Hey Isobu, where is Yagura by the way? I don't see him."

Isobu just moved to the right and Naruto saw something he didn't expect. Yagura was on a large leaf pod but was kneeling with both hands restrained at his sides by shackles made of water. His head was bent down as if he was out of it, which wasn't far from true. "Let me guess, he is being controlled and can't break free and you can't help him." Naruto stated as he jumped off of Kurama headed straight in front of Isobu on the water.

Isobu nodded. "It's not that easy brat, there are some...fail safe as to ensure no one interferes with the genjutsu. You have to get another Sharingan user to break it or kill him, and from what I can see you have a Sharingan. Which makes me wonder how, since you are not an Uchiha?"

Naruto didn't answer, he just kept walking. As he was a few meters away, the water emitted a few whips, which in turn lashed out at him at high speeds, nothing that he couldn't dodge though. "Hmmm, I see what you are talking about." Naruto hummed as he tried to come up with an idea to get close to Yagura to use his Sharingan. "I have an idea but this is just a theory...say we are in a shared mind, so the control over this mindscape supposed to be shared as well, which means..." Naruto made a straight sprint to Yagura and made it just as the water whip was about to touch him, they stopped about a few centimeters from him.

It shook for a few moments then returned to liquid form. As Naruto reached Yagura he activated his Sharingan and put his hand on his head and made a release sign, "Kai." Naruto said and the shackles around Yagura hands fell off back into the water. Yagura took a deep breath as if he was just brought back from the dead. He blinked a few times then looked around.

Naruto took a step back to give him some space to recuperate from his near comatose state. "Crap, my head, what happened...I feel as if I was hit by a train, and then drank enough sake to give Isobu a hangover."

Naruto just chuckled, which got Yagura to look at him. "That my friend is the relief from a long term genjutsu courtesy of the sharingan. Do you remember anything in the past couple months to a few years back?" Naruto asked hoping to get some information on this mysterious person. Yagura groaned and rub his head trying to remember something, anything, but nothing seems to be coming up. Everything was just blank.

"I-I can't remember anything. It's strange, everything is just...blank. Who are you by the way and why are you here..." Yagura asked gesturing around in his mind. "...in my mind?" He knew that it was his mind. There was no way the Sanbi could escape and him still be alive.

So Naruto told him all that he could, about the whole civil war in Kiri, the rebels fighting for their rights and freedom of their families, about Mei coming to Konoha for help and him being here. The fighting just before now and about him being controlled by a Sharingan. Yagura was shocked to hear about the atrocities he had committed. He felt really guilty, even though he was indirectly involved so to speak.

"So I failed to protect my people, and have caused anarchy within my country. So many lives lost." Yagura bowed his head in sorrow; a tear fell from his eyes.

"Look, we can clean this mess up, I can help you explain to Mei and the rest of the people that you were being controlled and all is forgiven. Well not all but...the people can decide what they will do with you." Naruto said trying to get through to Yagura that it wasn't his fault...mostly.

Yagura inhaled deeply. "NO!" He said sharply. "I have broken my vow which was to protect my people when I took up the mantle as Kage. I cannot and will not go back. My actions are deserving of death, and I will die with honor. I just hope that Mei will do what I couldn't." Naruto just sighed. He was very good at talking people out of certain things but his mind was not working right today.

"There is no talking you out of this, is there?" Naruto asked. All he got was a negative reply from the Kage. Yagura walked passed Naruto and walked up to the Sanbi who was listening patiently to the conversation along with Kurama. The Kage only acknowledged Kurama for a moment then turned back to Isobu, not that Kurama cared.

"Isobu, it has been nice knowing you my friend. Thanks for looking out for me, but this is where I have to say good-bye. I am not one for good-byes, so take care of yourself. It was a pleasure being your Jinchuriki and I have no regrets." Yagura bowed in respect to the mighty beast.

"The pleasure is mine. Even though I do not like your kind, you showed me there are some of you who have some redeemable qualities in them. I wish it didn't have to end this way." The Sanbi bowed its head also. Yagura walked back to Naruto and stand in front of him.

"I would like to thank you for getting me out of that genjutsu. I don't want to know what would have happened if the rebels had lost this war. So thank you and please give Mei my blessings on being the new Mizukage." Yagura bowed and step back. Naruto just nodded and started walking back over to Kurama.

"I hope we meet again someday Yagura, but under better circumstances." The Mizukage just nodded.

"Well I guess I will see you later sis..." Isobu said smirking. Naruto stopped in his tracks.

Sis.

Now that was something new. Naruto knew he and Yagura were male. He thought the Bijuu were chakra entities, he didn't know they had gender. And if Isobu just spoke well that means that Kurama was a...female. Naruto looked up at Kurama to see her glaring daggers at Isobu. He files that away for emphasis later.

"Oh, by the way, Mizukage... I am Naruto Uzumaki. Never forget the name." And Naruto was gone along with Kurama.

NORMAL P.O.V

In the real world, a second has not gone by as yet, and none was the wiser about the conversation Naruto just had with the Jinchuriki and its tenant. Naruto just looked at Sanbi one last time then closed his eyes. "I am sorry Isobu, but you will have to die. There are some people out there and you will technically be the easiest to capture. Also, I am not strong enough to protect you now, but when you revive, I promised I will be stronger than ever." The Sanbi eyes widen. It roared but nothing could stop the inevitable.

Naruto winced internally at the roar of defiance. "Hado No.4: Byakurai." Lightning shot out from Naruto's finger straight into the forehead of the Sanbi. The beast ceased its thrashing and it started to shrink until Yagura was left in its place. A bright light shot out of Yagura and disappeared into the distance. The Sanbi and Yagura were now dead.

Naruto breathed a sigh of relief and dropped to his knees. The adrenaline wore off and the full extent of the battle hit him like a freight train. "It's over...and I think I am going take a rest." He fell into sweet oblivion, at the same time Mei and Yamato rushed to him.

Mindscape

Naruto traversed through the jungle/forest, which ever you want to call it, of his mind. He was currently on his way to the only occupant of the vicinity. After jumping over some leaves and dodging fireflies the size of hippos, he finally reached his destination, a very large tree which housed the nine tailed demon underneath. Naruto walked until he was next to the giant beast.

They said nothing to each other, just enjoying the quiet and non-awkward moment, as well as the night stars and moonlight that permeated the mindscape. After a few moments Naruto chose to speak. "So...you're a female. I got to say I didn't see that coming." He chuckled nervously. "So do all the Bijuu...have a gender or something or is it just you?"

Kurama just groaned; curse Isobu and his big mouth. She didn't want to talk about it, but knowing Naruto, he would not rest until he gets his answer. So it's better to get over it now than later. "(sigh)...it's all of us kit. Currently only three of us are female, all the rest are males. And before you ask, the females are Nibi and Nanabi." She finished. Naruto nodded. Glad to know that.

"Okay one more question." Kurama got a feeling she might regret this but she still agreed. "Do you-do you have like a...a human body? I mean come on, your female. I wouldn't be surprised if you are have one. Besides I always wonder how you guys move around without being noticed if you are so freaking big." Je added.

"Yes, I do have a human body and that's how we or I move about from place to place without being noticed. I don't know about the others, but I think they did the same before we were captured." Naruto felt guilty at that last remark. He knew all too well how it feels like to be used against your own will. He looked at her expectantly and she lookef back at him. They stared at each other for a while until she caught on what he was hinting at.

"You want to see my human form." It was more of a statement than question. Naruto nodded and took a step back. "Fine, just...just don't get attached." And there was a great puff and the place was clouded with thick white smoke. Naruto made the wind blow and dispersed the smoke. When it cleared, he almost died and went to heaven.

For in front of him stand the most beautiful red-head he had ever seen in his life. She had long flowing vibrant red hair; her skin complexion was the same as Hinata which shone in the moonlight. Her round dark red eyes showed mischief and power behind them. Her small nose was perfect for her beautiful heart-shaped face.

As his eyes travel down he had to gulp, a perfect pair D-cup breast which seem to defy gravity were clearly visible through the thin fabric she was wearing. She was wearing a long sleeve red and white button up shirt which wasn't buttoned all the up along with a red tennis skirt to match her hair. He estimated her age according to what she looks like, which was to be about 16-18 years old or young in her case.

Her body was that of a goddess which complements her long slim legs, she was five foot seven inches in height. All in all Naruto wondered how she managed to keep a low profile while being in this form. To him it was more distracting than 100 foot tall or more demoness. He couldn't stop the word beautiful from coming out of his mouth, which in turn made her blush a little. She looked down and spoke. "Well, this is how I look when I change forms. It's nothing much." To Naruto that was the biggest understatement of the year. Jiraiya being a super pervert was nothing, Tsunade's bad luck is nothing, hell Sasuke being gay is nothing, but these...words alone can't describe.

"Nothing much?" He said is disbelief. "when was the last time you take a good look at yourself in the mirror? You look like a goddess!" She blushed again. '

There he goes again with compliments without even thinking about the consequences.' She thought. She wondered if she could ever fall for a human.

"I think this form suites you more." he smiled at her. She walked up to him slowly, her breasts bouncing ever so slightly. Naruto eyes were immediately drawn to them, he tried hard to pry his eyes off of them, but it was like they had a mind of their own. She was right in front of him, only about a foot in distance. She put her fingers on his chest and traced them in a circle slowly.

"So you like seeing me in this form, huh Na-ru-to-kun." She closed the distance between them, her breasts pressed up against his chest, her lips inches from his. Naruto inhaled sharply, blood was rushing to two main places in his body. She looked at his lips and kissed him softly and then pulled back, and then she went in for another kiss this time spending longer massaging his lips between hers.

To Naruto her lips were really soft and tasted like honey. How, he didn't know but he wasn't complaining. He wanted more but she pulled away and went to his ear. "That is how I catch and lure men in when I am hungry or in need of a quick snack. If you were anyone else, you would have been fish cake." She whispered in his ear. As she pulled back she licked his whisker marks slowly and kissed him one more time. She looked at his face to see that it was completely red and a trickle of blood was running down his nose. He looked as if he was broken.

She let go of him and turned to walk away but allowed a tail materialize out of her backside and brushed up his feet, to his groin then to his chest and finally under his chin and nose. She watched as he got redder than her hair and did something she would never let him live down...he fainted.

She giggled and dragged him to the base of the big tree, she lay down next to him and all her tails came out to wrap around both him and her as they slept the rest of the night away.

TWO DAYS LATER

The sun was out bright in the sky. Birds were chirping, and nature was doing its everyday life. The war was finally over and the Kirigakure shinobi had surrendered to Mei and sworn allegiance. Mei and her army had moved back to Kiri along with other local natives. Word spread like wild fire that the war was finished and news of a second 'Yellow flash' was also big in the air.

Currently, Mei was in the Mizukage's office sorting out some paperwork for construction of the village. It was not a lot but it still needed to be done. She was not the Mizukage as yet, but she will be appointed in one week's time. So she was getting settled in.

There were also three other occupants in the room, two being her personal body guards Ao and Chojuro, while the last being Yamato. Naruto was resting in Mei's private room, which she insisted he be put in. No one argued since they didn't want to be melted.

She had not started the job yet and she already hated the paperwork with a passion. She wondered how Yagura did it. She was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't hear the door open and Naruto walk in. Everyone else was alerted by the door opening. Yamato breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it was Naruto, he was beginning to wonder if the blonde was okay. Naruto smiled at Yamato and he nodded back. Chojuro and Ao did the same as well.

Naruto suppressed a snicker as he watched Mei furiously write up documents. It was even more amusing since she had he tongue out of her mouth at one side of her lips. Which was not very lady-like in his opinion but it didn't look as if she cared.

"So, how are you enjoying the paperwork?" He asked smiling. Mei looks up and glared at the individual who dared ask her such a preposterous question. If it was up to her she would melt the stacks of paper, plus the desk for precautionary measures.

Her glared immediately subsided as she saw who it was and it was replaced with a beautiful smile. "Oh, Naruto-kun...glad to see you are awake and well. I was beginning to get worried. Hope you are back to one hundred percent." She said standing up, paper work completely forgotten. Naruto made his way over to the window behind her desk which was off to the side.

"Yeah, I'm fine. You have a beautiful village here." He said looking out the window watching all the people and construction going on. He saw some children running around playing, mothers watching from afar while catching up on the latest gossip along with others things. He just couldn't wait to get his village up and running but first stage one will have to commence.

Allies.

Mei walked up beside him and bumped her shoulder into his. "Thinking hard...?" Naruto just hummed. He looked at her then at the other occupants of the room then turned back to the village below. Mei caught up on what he was implying. "Ao, Chojuro, go and make sure everything is running smoothly in the village. You can join them as well too Yamato, we will talk later about an alliance." She ordered.

After they exited, Mei turned back to Naruto. "So, what's on your mind, Naruto-kun?"

Naruto remained silent for a few moments, just enjoying the scenery. It was just beautiful to him. "Before I tell you anything, can I trust you, Mei?" Naruto said with utmost seriousness. Mei was a little taken back by the seriousness and question.

"W-what?"

Naruto turned to her. "Can I trust you?" Mei looked in his eyes and saw that they were darker than their usual sky blue color; it was more ocean deep blue. It made her a little nervous, as if she answered this question wrong, he might kill her. Even though she knew he wouldn't do that, she still couldn't help but feel vulnerable. She swallowed hard before answering.

"Y-yes. Of course you can trust me. Or was the kiss not proof enough?" She put her hands on his arm just to show that she was here for him. Naruto appreciated the gesture but a kiss doesn't mean anything. He smiled though.

"I mean no disrespect, Mei, but it will take more than just a kiss to trust someone. I admit I did enjoy the kiss but..." He trailed off hoping she got the point. She squeezed his arm tighter, and used her other hand to position his face so that she can look him in the eyes properly.

"Look Naruto, I don't know what happened or who did anything to you for you to have trust issues but I will never and I mean never betray your trust. Besides I..." She took a deep breath. "...I love you." Naruto eyes widened at that proclamation at the same time he felt something soft and wet on his lips.

Realization hit him that he was being kissed and he quickly accepts his fate. After a little time they pulled back, a line of saliva showing as they separated. Mei licked her lips. 'That was better than the first time.' She thought.

"So...do you believe you can trust me now? Look, I am sorry for whatever have happened to you in the past. If you want to talk about it I am here, but know that I will always stand by your side...along with your other two...girls." Naruto thought about what had happened to him to make him so insecure when it came to trusting people.

That mission that he was sent on.

He would never trust the Sandaime again for doing that to him, but he would have to say, a lot of good things came out from that incident.

Naruto nodded at her. "Okay, well first things first." He pulled back from her embrace and took out a piece of paper, stuck it on her desk and pumped some chakra into it. Immediately it lit up and the room was covered in different kanji that Mei couldn't understand. "That is a privacy seal, it lets us have our privacy." He said filling her in on what he was doing. She nodded.

"Next, I think you should sit down, this might take a while. Seeing as you are going to be my new girlfriend, and I make it an aim not to keep anything from them...well almost anything." He said as she took her seat behind her desk. "Now listening carefully and do not interrupt, cause I am only going to say these things once. First off, I am planning on leaving my village." He got the reaction he was hoping for.

"WHAT!" Mei shouted as she stood up. Naruto just held her shoulder and eased her back into her seat.

"I told you no talking and to wait until I explain myself, or are you going back on your word about my trust." He said seriously. She nodded and slowly sat. So he told her about his life growing up, about his time with Itachi and about learning about his mother and her family.

He told her about the Kyubi and a little more about Anko and Hinata. He also told he about the mission that almost got him killed and changed his life and why he doesn't trust the Sandaime or anyone in the leaf but for a select few. He left out some parts, which were on a need to know basis and she didn't need to know as yet.

Mei listened intently as he explained his past and plans for the future. She was extremely shocked and livid at the treatment he received when he was younger. She would have to thank Itachi whenever she meets him, if they were on speaking terms. As Naruto finished, he watched Mei from his spot behind her, massaging her shoulders. Sometime during his story telling he started massaging her shoulders in an effort to calm her down a bit, which seemed to be working if the pleasant sounds of approval she was making were any indication.

Mei thought over everything he told her before coming to a conclusion "So what do I have to do?" Naruto was surprised to hear that she didn't question his motives, but he was not one to look a gift horse in its mouth. "I would support you anyway I can, just as long as it doesn't put my people and village in harm's way." Mei said with conviction. Naruto nodded, very happy that she would help him. So he has the Mizukage on his side and as a girlfriend, which is a big plus, he just hoped Hinata and Anko will take it the news with relative ease.

"Glad to hear that you are with me. I will have to introduce you to the girls when you come to our village for the chunin exams." Naruto said.

"Why don't you introduce them now?" Naruto blinked.

"Huh?" Was his intelligent reply. Mei chuckled, he could be a real knucklehead sometimes.

"You have the Hiraishin, right?" Naruto nodded seeing where she was going with this. "Well then you can go get them and bring them here so I can meet them, so I wouldn't have to wait, what, four months to see them?"

Naruto hummed in thought then answered. "But you are forgetting one thing, I am on a mission. Even though it is technically finished I still can't be seen in Konoha without Yamato or they can't be seen outside of the village without the Hokage's permission."

"C'mon Naruto-kun, pleeease, it's just once and we are in a sealed room. You said it yourself, no one will be wiser. Just this once, please." Mei begged with pouted lips and big round glossy eyes. Naruto tried to turn away from her but he was too late and got caught in the jutsu. He sighed, he might regret this later.

"(sigh)...fine I will go get them..." Mei just jump up and down like a little girl while clapping. "...but make it quick, okay. I don't want any more trouble than I already have." Mei nodded fast and Naruto was gone in a yellow flash. She quickly straightened up herself to look presentable for her soon-to-be harem sisters, the first impression lasts the longest.

A couple minutes later he returned. As Mei looked at the two new occupants of the room, she inwardly whistled. They were both drop-dead-gorgeous in her perspective. She didn't realize the famous Anko Mitarashi, student of the Snake Sennin and master Interrogator was among the two. Must have slipped her mind.

"Well, here we are." Naruto cleared his throat. "Mei Terumi, meet my two of my precious people, to my right is the beautiful Hinata Hyuga and my left is the stunning and sexy Anko Mitarashi." Both girls blushed at the affectionate names their man gave them, Anko had a small smirk really liking her introduction, she wouldn't have it any other way.

"Ladies, this shining beauty (no pun intended) in front of you is Mei Terumi, soon to be Mizukage."

It was Mei's turn to blush at the nick-name given to her. She was not complaining at all, she loved it. They each bowed politely, Mei chose to speak first. "It's a pleasure to meet you girls, Naruto-kun talked a lot about you." Neither of the two missed how she called Naruto's name but they thought it had something to do with this meeting, which was a last minute thing, since Hinata's hair was still damp showing she not too long came out of the shower.

"The pleasure is ours as well." It was Hinata who decided to speak. She let herself free from Naruto's embrace and made her way to Mei and shook her hand, at the same time she got to see the village "Wow you have a very beautiful village here Mizukage-sama." Hinata said politely.

Mei just waved her off, "Pft...None of that Mizukage crap, you have the right to call me Mei. And yes, my village is very beautiful but because of the war it had lost some of its beauty and that is what I am working on restoring." Hinata nodded in understanding.

"I am curious though...what is your relationship with Naruto-kun, you seem to be well acquainted." Hinata inquired as she looked back at Naruto only to see him sitting on the couch on the other end of the room cleaning his nails, acting all innocent. She shook her head.

"I too am curious..." said Anko as she joined the girls at the window, "what is your relationship. I mean we don't have a lot time and I am pretty sure you are a busy woman and you wanted to see us for a reason." Anko said looking a Mei. Mei just nodded.

She inwardly chuckled; Naruto was right when he told her that they do not beat around the bush when it comes to some things or dealing with him. 'They are really protective,' thought Mei. "Yes... about that, I ask for him to bring you here for a reason. I don't know if he told you but I would like to pursue a relationship with him." there was no sound after that. The place was dead quiet as if the oxygen was even afraid to be inhaled.

After a moment Hinata spoke, "Even knowing that he already have prior commitment elsewhere you still want to pursue a relationship with him?"

Mei nodded, "Yes I already told him that it doesn't really matter because... (inhales deeply)...because I love him." both Hinata and Anko were shocked to hear this proclamation, it had only been about two months since Naruto was gone and he had already got people falling in love with him, but Hinata and Anko was not just going to let anyone be with Naruto, he already had trust issues. Anko turned to where Naruto was sitting only to see he was not there anymore. She inwardly chuckled.

"How do we know this is genuine love or not just hero worship or some fan-girl crush?" Anko asked, hand on hips. Hinata nodded in agreement with her. Mei sighed; this was going to be a long and frustrating talk for her.

WITH NARUTO

Naruto was currently making his way through the village at a leisure pace, hands behind his head. He was enjoying the non-tense environment and peace while getting a few stares from the female population and acknowledgement from passer-byes and elders. He had left the girls to discuss among themselves, no need to get in the way.

"Please, that's just an excuse for not wanting to get your ass kicked if anything went wrong."Kurama piped in. Naruto just huffed and continue on his walk.

'I have no idea what you are talking about. I was being gentleman and giving the ladies their time to discuss their affairs.' Naruto answered in his thought. 'By the way, what do you have to do in there to be sleeping so long?' he inquired as he entered a shop to get something to eat.

"Who do you think heals you every time you screwed up some jutsu or fight? And besides...I don't have anything to do other than sleep. It's not like I can come out of the seal and walk around like you can. Also thanks for the house, it's really nice."she said as she sprawled out on her king side bed with crimson silk sheets and four pillows. The house was a flat one bedroom with a sitting area to fit ten people comfortably. A few chairs were around the place, nothing too luxurious or too crappy.

'So how do you think their talk is going?' he asked as he orders some dango and sake to munch on.

Kurama hummed in thought before answering, "I don't know seeing as how you chicken out...but it would have been nice to see what came out of it all, guess we'll never know (sigh). So have you decided how we are going to get to Uzushiogakure? From your mother's notes, it's somewhere out at sea from Nami no Kuni, surrounded by whirlpools. Sounds exciting to me. But it makes me wonder, how they were wiped out if the other nation could not get into the village...?" she finished in an afterthought.

"It makes you wonder does it not? I mean weren't they allied with Konoha back then. How come Konoha wasn't there to save them or at least provide some sort of back-up? I definitely smell something fishy here."

Naruto contemplate all this as he ate his dango. He nods his head slowly in agreement with Kurama's logic. It was plausible that there was some underhand play going on, and if it was on Konoha's part, all the more reason why he should leave that place before he 'accidentally' let loose Kurama on them.

'You know, what you say might have some merit, but until we get to Uzushiogakure and find out for ourselves what really happened, I would hold off on the pointing fingers.' Naruto said as he finishes off his last stick of dango. 'Besides...if Konoha was even remotely responsible for the destruction of my home, hmph...' he shook his head with a smile on his face the promise retribution. 'Anyway, let's get back to the girls, there suppose to be done.' he downed his sake, paid and made his way back to the office. After walking for a while, he realize how he got out of there in the first place and just flashed back, startling a few persons in the area.

BACK IN OFFICE

The conversation concerning Naruto had finish a while ago and they were now chatting about anything in particular. Both Hinata and Anko are very pleased to know that it was not fangirlism as they call it, especially coming from a strong woman as Mei. It would just seem wrong.

So they were now talking about Mei's plan for her village, when a flash suddenly appeared in the middle of the room, they all knew who that was. "It was not very nice of you to run away like that Naruto-kun," Hinata said scolding him a little, "Besides, we came to a reasonable agreement and will elaborate more on it at the chunin exams."

Naruto nod, he was glad that there was not any sort of disagreement between them. He wasn't even sure why he was so worked up. "That's great. That's awesome..." he said sounding happier than necessary, "but so sorry to cut this short but you guys got to go. I really don't want to get in trouble."

"Awww," Anko fake cried and hug Mei from behind, "but I like her so much." then she smirked deviously. Hinata saw this and inwardly curse, it looks like Anko was going to do something that was Anko. "Al-right then, but you better take care of these babies," she said groping Mei from behind, giving Mei's two D-cup breasts an experimental squeeze or two. Mei blushed at the contact, she just realize that going into a relationship with Naruto would mean that she will have to share her body with other females as well.

Before Mei can do anything Anko let go of her and saunter over to Naruto and slung he arms around his neck, "And you mister better make it back home fast, I got something waiting for you, and you're going to enjoy every second of it." after that she kissed him. She sucked on his lip for a few seconds then forces her tongue in his mouth. The both fought for dominance with Naruto coming out on top. His hands snake around her waist and made it to her ass where he knead. She moaned in appreciation then pulled back licking her lips.

"Wow. I missed that so much, and you taste like dango." she stated. She kissed him again for a few seconds then pull back, "That should last for a week or so, don't keep me or Hina waiting, I heard her moaning your name last night." Hinata hearing this blushed, she wanted to deny but she couldn't, she hated to admit it but him being away from her, and when her hormones are now acting up, it was hard to control herself.

Anko moved out of the way so that Hinata can have her turn. Hinata didn't waste any second with him and immediately latch onto his lips and kissed him furiously. This was the first intimate contact in months and she was relishing in the feeling. One arms around his neck the other in his hair, she suck on his bottom lip nipping every now and again. After a few moments they pulled back, well Naruto tried to, she held onto him but oxygen was a necessity and she reluctantly let go. Her lips were breathing space away from his.

"I miss you soooo much...that it hurts sometimes." Hinata said softly, almost a whisper. A lone tear fell down her beautiful face from her closed eyes, "J-just come back home as fast as you can..." she pulled back and smile, "...Hanabi-chan misses you." Naruto just chuckled and nod.

"Will do." he said. He kissed her on her forehead and motion Anko over to him. The girls said there good-bye once more to Mei and then he was gone. It took about five seconds before he returned in the office.

TWO WEEK LATER

Mei was officially the Mizukage now. Her coronation went without a hitch and she had overwhelming support. After becoming Mizukage, she had intensified her efforts in rebuilding Kiri and neighboring cities that were affected in the war. With the help of ninjas both young and old, bloodline or not, the work was coming along swimmingly. With everyone now working in harmony and with the support of the Daimyo, Kiri was returning to its formal glory, though it would take some time, even with the support of Naruto's Kage Bunshin.

Word spread like wild-fire around the water country and neighboring nations of the feats that Naruto did. Wiping out an entire army with a single jutsu and defeating Yagura all in the same day, people were calling him the 'Hero of Kiri'. Naruto appreciated the kindness and generosity that the people displayed towards him.

He also knew he painted a bull's eye target on himself. Namely for Iwa and the Akatsuki, but he will deal with that road when he gets there. Now that they were all settled in nicely and this whole war thing was over Naruto made it his aim to get to know the auburn-hair woman better. He had to say he really enjoys her company, especially when taking her out to eat, or just walking through the village. By now word had spread that he was dating her and they made no move to stop the rumors.

Naruto had also sat down with Mei and talked to her about his situation where it comes to having multiples wives. She told him that she was ok with it as long as he doesn't neglect any of them for the other which he agreed will never happen. Another relationship that was flourishing nicely was Naruto's and Kurama's. That story is for another time though. All in all it was a good experience for Naruto and he doesn't regret anything but killing the Sanbi.

We find Naruto and Mei now, both in her office, in a heated make out session. Naruto was leaving to go back home today and Mei was putting her remaining time to good use. He was seated in the comfy chair at Mei's desk with her straddling his lap, his hands on her plump rear massaging it while Mei was enjoying the way his tongue feels on her own. After five minutes or so they pulled back.

Mei rest her forehead against his, "I'm really going to miss these, guess next time I see I will have to make up for lost time." she said softly a little sad he was going so soon.

Naruto just smiles warmly at her, "No need to be sad. Here take this and then I can come to you any time you want. Just channel chakra through it." he said handing her a necklace with one of his special kunai on it, though the kunai was smaller than its family. It looks more like a pendant.

Mei's eyes lit up at the gift and prospect of getting to see him any time she wants. "But you will have to be lenient with me; I might not always be available so how about two times every 3 weeks. Does that sound good to you?" Mei nodded furiously, already thinking some of the things they can do. She hugs the necklace and then put it around her neck and tucks it in her blouse.

"Thank you Naruto-kun, so when are you leaving?" Naruto scratch behind his head in thought as Mei sat properly in his lap.

"I can't remember...I think it's supposed to be around 2 o'clock in the afternoon." he looked at the clock on the wall at the side of the room and jump. It was already 2:30. "I'm sorry Mei-Chan but I have to go before Yamato comes looking for me. Maybe you can see me off." Mei nodded and got off of him and straightens her clothes out.

AT THE GATE

You would think that some superstar was going away with the amount of people at the gate, but that statement is not far from truth. Naruto Uzumaki was leaving to go back to his home today, the hero of Kiri, who freed them from bondage, poverty and war. It was a farewell for nobles; if he wasn't with Mei then mothers would have probably given him their daughters, not to say some haven't tried as yet.

As he arrived at the gate, Mei in toe, people were greeting him and thanking him for his help, some were giving him gifts and words of wisdom. Some were openly crying. It was clearly a momentous occasion for many. He was eternally grateful for their generosity. Yamato just stood off to the side and allowed the blond to soak up the praise. He too received praise for his help.

After a few more minutes, Yamato decided that it was time to go and he motioned Naruto that he was ready to depart. Naruto nodded in understanding and bid the people farewell once more. He kissed Mei softly one last time, which elicit a few 'awws' from the crowd. "Don't forget, please do the things for me Mei-chan." he whispered in her ear. She just nods and hugs him once more.

Naruto pulled away and walk up to Yamato. He waved good-bye to the crowd once more and he and Yamato disappeared. To the civilian it was just that, but to a ninja it was like running at a controlled pace. Mei stood at the gate until she can no longer feel or see them on the horizon.

"You know, back in my day, when a woman and a man are dating…"

"Ao...shut up...or I'll melt you."

X X X X

Naruto and Yamato were jumping through the trees on their way back to Konoha. "Hey Yamato-taicho, do you think we can go through the wave country, there is something there I have to check. I promise it wouldn't be long." Naruto asked Yamato hoping he would agree. It would not do Naruto well to suddenly disappear at the end of a mission.

Yamato contemplated the idea, he really wanted to get home and get some needed rest and relaxation, but he suppose and day wouldn't hurt, besides he was curious as to what Naruto had in the wave country that was so important and the Hokage didn't know about.

"I suppose we can make a detour, but you know that it is about 1 day away from here. Right?" Naruto nodded; glad he was getting to go there. Stage 1 was set, it was now to commence with stage 2.

"Well then...let's go." Yamato said and they changed direction.

One day later, we find both Naruto and Yamato on a huge hill overlooking a huge bridge being constructed. But by the looks of it no one was working today. Naruto whistled at the size of the bridge, "Wow...that is one big bridge; I wonder who is the builder. I must commend him." Yamato too nodded in agreement, it was quite an impressive bridge.

As they were about to leave something caught Naruto's attention. "Hey Yamato, can you sense that. It's coming from that thick fog over there, its chakra and K I, a lot of it as well." Naruto said pointing to the far end of the bridge, which was already completed. Yamato squinted his eyes in concentration, trying to get a reading of the source but couldn't.

"I don't think that is a fog, it saturated with chakra, it can't sense how much people are down there, let go check it out. It might be something important." Yamato decided and they both rushed to the area.

As they got there what they saw was shocking to them. The mist was already lifted and they saw Kakashi trapped in a ball of water and being held by non-other than Zabuza Momochi. They look across from them and saw Kakashi's team along with their supposedly client.

They look as if they have had better days, Sai was knocked out and Sakura looked like she had seen a ghost, their client was not far off from her. It was then he saw Sasuke on the ground and what was a bunshin of Zabuza or it could be him in-self, with sword raised high above his head ready to decapitate the Uchiha.

As much as Naruto wanted to let that happen, he couldn't allow Itachi's little brother to be killed...as yet, so he summon his mother sword and disappear from his spot.

(CLANG) the sound of two swords hitting each other was heard. Sasuke had just seen his life flash before his eyes for the second time in his life. He wasn't this scared since the massacre. Kakashi widen his eyes, for a second there he thought he was not going to keep his promise to protect his student, as how he didn't keep his promise to protect Rin when Obito died.

Sakura couldn't believe her Sasuke-kun almost died, and Sai...well he couldn't feel anything for obvious reasons and also he was unconscious. Naruto smirk as he blocks the blow that would have separated Sasuke's ego from his body.

Zabuza looked at the person who blocked his slashed and widen his eyes, then he grinned under his mask, "My my, Uzumaki Naruto, it's been a while. Glad to see you're still being a nuisance. How long has it been, a year, year and a half."

Naruto smirked, "About that I guess."

THE END

A/N: So how do you like this chapter, please leave a response.

Questions to be answered later on: What is this mission that Naruto keeps referring too? How do Naruto and Zabuza know each other? What is Naruto planning that involves all these different stages? And, why am I so damn hungry after finishing this chapter?

The picture of Kurama will be put up as profile picture, so please do check her out. I currently have 10 girls for the Harem and they are going to be in it. You like, YES...NO. Also everything that happens in this story happens for a reason, even that little piece of work at the starting of the chapter dealing with love. PM me if any mix-ups or stuff you don't understand.

So next chapter, 'Commence stage 2 and Home at last?'

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