Ok, time to the next chapter. But before I get to the fan mail, I'd like to request say 2 things. First, about this story, if anyone still wants fight music, I need requests. Again, please nothing that's already used by the Kamen Rider franchise. Second, the authors of several stories I like to read have brought to my attention that has been erasing stories for reasons such as lemons or scenes that are 'too violent,' and doesn't giving any kind of warning. This is BS in my opinion, but I don't run anything on the sight.
So if anyone who actually does read this story, first of, thank you, and second, figure out a better way, like warning a person that they're crossing the line before you delete them, or just create a new rating for these kinds of things. And to my loyal readers, if you're authors yourselves, please pass this message along.
And now that the serious stuff is out of the way, FAN MAIL TIME!
JJB88: we'll see about the jean jacket, and I would love to hear your idea.
deadw8, yeah it's on hiatus, sorry.
Leaf Ranger: I might try getting those two paired off, but that'll be later in the story.
Volos: My reasoning for Zabuza beating the four jonin in the last chapter is that he used his skill and deception to knock them into the water, like he actually did with Kakashi in the manga. As for Mei, sorry but I don't plan on that happening.
Dragon Man 180: I didn't mean for Naruto to be giving order, just making suggestions that the jonin happened to agree with. And I'll admit, the last chap did drag a bit, I was trying to focus on character development a bit.
Shizuka Taiyou: all your questions shall be answered.
god of all: thanks and here you go.
red neo ranger: I'm glad to hear it.
All right, that's the end of that, now on with the show!
As always, I don't own a thing. :/
When the light around Kurama faded, his armor had changed. His armor had gone from red and orange to white and black respectively. His sword had disappeared and the armor around his forearms and shins looked were bulging slightly and armored, looking like gauntlets and greaves. The gantlets appeared to have rockets on the backs of them and what looked to be buzz saws at the heels of his greaves.
"Well, that's interesting." Zabuza growled as he examined Kurama's new form.
"Isn't it though?" Kurama said, cracking his knuckles. "My armor has lots of special skills and tricks like that, but more on that later, if at all." He lowered his fist and started bouncing on his feet. "This is where our battle reaches its climax Zabuza. Let's rock!"
Musical intro
Naruto stands on the Hokage Monument with his arms crossed as the sun rises over the village. Title Screen comes up. Naruto X Kamen Rider: Kamen Rider Kurama!
Kanvai ta kuchibiru Ite tsuku taiyou ni Sara sare te (My dried lips are being exposed to the frozen sun.)
Naruto sits sadly on a swing. Iruka comes over and offers him his hand smiling. Naruto smiles back and takes the hand.
Afureru namida ga Shitataru mabushi sade Boku no nazoru kara (My over flowing tears are tracing back to me under the dripping radiant.)
Naruto runs as the people and places of the Naruto series pass behind him.
Tarinai kasho no Tada umeau youni Kimi no motomete ita (As if compensating for each other's weakness, my life yearns for your presence.)
Naruto activates his driver and shouts, "Henshin!
Fure au yubi ni Tsutanaru setsunasa dake no Kaki atsumete (As our fingers come into contact, only our contagious miseries are being piled upon.)
Kurama Arms Mode slams his fist against Zabuza's blade
Kodou no oku ni Kazasu negai no Sadame to iu nara (If the wishes that I uphold beneath my heartbeat are called "destiny.")
Alongside Gai and Asuma, Kurama Arms Mode tears through Gato's army of thugs.
noko sareta kioku nakushita kimi no omo kake ga (the members I left behind and your forgotten face,
Iruka looks out the window. The Third Hokage smiles as Konohamaru cheers in front of him
ima mo oki sari no ma ma (even now, will still be left abandoned.)
Naruto stands on Hokage tower with The Third Hokage, Konohamaru, Iruka, Kakashi, and Teams 8, 10, and Team Gai behind him.
Inside the ice dome, team 8 stood in a circle. Each of them was channeling chakra into their respective talents for tacking: Kiba and Akamaru's noses were flaring, Hinata's Byakugan were pulsing, and Shino's insects were flying around them in a field.
"Income!" Kiba shouted. "Hinata's 1:00!" the group scattered and avoided Haku's next attack. He flew past them and into the next mirror.
"Shino, he's coming at you from above!" Hinata cried. Shino jumped back with just a split second to avoid a pierce from Haku's senbon. Shino quickly reacted and unleashed a swarm of insects at Haku who quickly retreated into a mirror.
"The three of you are impressive." Haku admitted. "To be able to keep up with me is no small feat."
"You should know though, that this game is now over." Shino said. He turned and faced a particular mirror. "During my last attack, I was able to place a female insect on you."
"So now where ever you run to hide, Shino can track you." Kiba grinned happily and placed his hand on his teammate's shoulder.
"P-Please sur-surender." Hinata said. "It's cl-clear you're im-important to Naruto."
"As are you, I can tell." Haku said. "I don't want to harm you, but I cannot disobey my mater Zabuza."
"Why do you follow him?" Shino asked.
"Because of my bloodline, my father…tried to kill me after he killed my mother." Haku said. The Konoha nin were all shocked by this. "But I instinctively used my bloodline and killed him first. After that, I was on the streets until Zabuza found me. He took me in, trained me, and gave me a purpose. I am his tool and will act as he commands."
"I can understand wanting to follow a strong Alpha who you feel gave you purpose." Kiba said. "But no member of a pack is a tool; each member has a part to play and has the right to make their own decisions."
"That's right." Hinata said. "Zabuza has you as no-nothing but a sl-slave."
"I am master Zabuza's tool." Haku repeated.
"Guess we'll just have to knock some sense into you the old fashion way, right Akamaru?" said Kiba. The dog barked in response.
"How can you do that if you can't even get me out of these mirrors?" Haku asked.
"Hinata, push your chakra into that mirror." Shino said, pointing at one of the mirrors. Hinata did that and pushed her chakra through it, to everyone's surprise the mirror shattered and fragments flew into all the other mirrors, including the one Haku had been in.
"Unbelievable." Haku gasped as the mirrors all started to crack and finally shatter.
"It's amazing what Hyuga chakra control can do, isn't it?" Shino asked. "Kiba, Hinata, let's finish this and help Naruto."
Meanwhile, Kurama and Zabuza were clashing with each other. Zabuza noticed that while Kurama's overall had become faster and a bit stronger. The only major difference was that the form he was in now seemed to be geared more towards taijutsu as oppose to his regular form's kenjutsu.
Kurama started by throwing a one-two punch which Zabuza blocked. The combo continued with a powerful barrage of kicks. He finished with a strong revolving kick that sent Zabuza staggering back. Zabuza looked over his sword, which he'd been using as a shield against Kurama's attacks. Though he'd had his guard up the entire fight, Zabuza had noticed something about Kurama's attacks. When he would punch, the things on his gauntlets would emit fire, increasing the punch's speed and power. And during those kicks, the saws on his feet would spin, increasing the damage from each kick. While Zabuza was busy pondering his next move, Kurama charged at him, his fist pulled back.
"Ri," he roared as his fist struck Zabuza's sword. "der," the device on his arm started to burn and it actually cracked the blade. Zabuza's eyes widened; if he had eyebrows they would have probably raised. "Punch!" he finished with a roar, Kurama pushed more power into his gauntlet. A spike shot out and the power pushed Kurama into the air. Zabuza flew skyward with him and his sword broke in two.
"Let me give you one chance Zabuza, out of respect for your power and skill." Kurama said. "Give up now, and I won't kill you." Panting, Zabuza reached down and picked up the half of his sword that still had its handle.
"Sorry kid, but I'm going to go down fighting before I just quit." He said.
Team 8 charged at Haku. Kiba and Akamaru got there first.
"Let's go Akamaru!" the Inuzuka declared. The pair quickly preformed their Beast Mimicry/Beast Clone Jutsus. One of the Kiba's nailed Haku with an uppercut while the other followed up with a second spinning slash, sending the ice user flying into the air. Hinata leapt into the air to follow him and bombarded him with an assault of Juken strokes before blasting him to the ground.
"Eat this!" Shino said, raising his hand. A funnel of insects rose up around Haku. "You have to keep an ace up your sleeve!" the funnel completely enclosed Haku, who could feel his chakra being sucked away. "Parasitic insects! Pupa!" the funnel closed around Haku. He fell to the ground, drained of chakra his mask in pieces around him. "Well done you two." Shino complemented his teammates. Hinata nodded to him. Kiba chuckled and crossed his arms.
"I'm…sorry…Zabuza." Haku groaned. "I've…failed."
Kurama looked at Zabuza as the former demon readied his sword.
"Well, I honestly didn't expect you to just quit. You wouldn't be the man you are if you had." He said. "I suppose this is the end. Goodbye Zabuza." The blades on his feet started spinning and charged at Zabuza. "Rider Kick!" he roared.
Haku's eyes snapped open. He could sense that Zabuza's life was in danger. Using the little strength he had, he shot in between Zabuza and Kurama. Kurama saw him appear and froze with his leg just inches from Haku's head.
"Haku," both Zabuza and Kurama whispered.
"I will protect Zabuza with my life." Haku said. "If you want to kill him Naruto, you will have to kill me too." The three of them stood that way for several seconds. Then, Kurama lowered his legs. Zabuza tightened the grip on his sword, but froze when he felt steel against his throat.
"Don't." Asuma growled. Gai appeared before Zabuza next, squeezing between Haku and Zabuza. His fist was an inch away from Zabuza's heart.
"If you as much as twitch in a threatening way, we will kill you." He warned. Haku tried to move but found that it was taking all his strength just to stand.
Zabuza looked around, weighing his options. Haku being able to stand was clearly a miracle in and of itself, if he moved at all, either Asuma would slit his throat, or Gai would cave his chest in. and even he somehow got past them, there was still that Kurama kid. There was only one option, left to him: he dropped his sword.
"Well, looks like the demon has lost his claws." Said an obnoxious voice at the unfinished end of the bridge. Everyone turned to see a 5 foot man in a business suit with a cast on his arm and a walking stick standing with a large group of mercenaries. "Of course, it's not like I had planned on paying you anything. Personally I was hoping you'd all wipe each other out."
"Gato," Zabuza growled at the midget.
"So that's the little bastard who made life here Hell." Kurama said turning to the crowd.
"And it looks like he's brought a small army with him." Asuma said as he and Gai released Zabuza and stood beside Kurama. "Looks like we're in for another fight,"
"You need some help?" Hinata asked.
"No, look after Zabuza and Haku while the three of us deal with this." Gai ordered.
"Come again?" Kiba asked.
"Understood." Shino said. "Since they're not getting paid, Zabuza no longer has a reason to kill Tazuna. Therefore, he is no longer our enemy, correct?"
"Smart kid." Zabuza said as he and Haku fell down. "Hey, you in the armor." Kurama glanced back at Zabuza. "Kick that little bastard's ass for me." Kurama turned back and gave him a thumbs up.
'I'll see what I can do." He said. "Gai-sensei, Asuma-sensei, shall we?"
"Hai!" the pair said and the trio shot into the crowd. Kurama was the first to reach the crowd. His right shoulder glowed red for a second and two wing like appendages sprang out. Kurama began working his way through the crowd, pulling off the appendages and stabbing nearby mercenaries with them. When he finished, he snapped his fingers and the blades exploded, killing whoever was stabbed and injuring anyone too close.
He switched weapons, now a light blue glow appeared at the small of his back and he drew a tri-chuck. He whipped the weapon around his body, leaving anyone who got stuck by the weapon by the weapon not only suffered blunt force, but where ever they were hit also froze, he spun the weapon around his body, shattering all the ice in the area and blowing back those who were too close.
His next set of attacks came from a pair of serrated scimitars. The one in his left hand was blue with the kanji for wind for its hilt guard while the one in his right was red with a fire kanji hilt guard. Kurama charged through the crowd, his swung his swords expertly. Anyone cut by the fire blade, suffered from burns while anyone who was even just close to the wind blades still suffered from their slashes.
"Now, let's really rock!" Kurama said and in a flash of purple light was now holding a guitar. He started playing a hard rock guitar riff and bats made out of lightning flew of the guitar and struck the mercenaries. The power of the guitar was enough to bring down lighting from the clear skies above to fry the opposition.
"Naruto's amazing youth is quite powerful!" Gai said as he wiped out his own opponents with incredible speed and strength.
"You say amazing, I say scary." Asuma replied and bisected 3 mercenaries with a single swing. Kurama turned his gaze to Gato, who was hiding behind a large group of mercenaries.
"You're turn you little bastard." Kurama growled and the blades on his feet started spinning again. "Rider Kick!" he charged into the group of mercenaries and unleashed a barrage of spinning kicks. The kicks literally cut through everyone in Kurama's way and finished with a rising kick that left Gato without any guards.
"Wow, I'm glad he didn't hit us with that, right Zabuza?" Haku said as Hinata tended to him. When his master didn't answer, Haku looked around. "Zabuza?"
"Over there." Kiba pointed. Zabuza was standing over the butchered bodies of several mercenaries, his sword perfectly repaired.
"Had to fix my sword." He said before rejoining his group. Everyone just nodded slightly dumbfounded.
Gato was backing away in fear as Kurama stalked towards him.
"P-P-Please," he whimpered. "Don't hurt me; I'll give you whatever you want."
"Whatever I want?" Kurama growled. "Can you give back the lives you've taken? Can you take the sorrows you've given these people and replace them with joy? Can you do that YOU LITTLE BASTARD!" He grabbed Gato by the front of his shirt and lifted him up. With a roar he turned and threw Gato towards the end of the bridge. Everyone, the remaining mercenaries, Zabuza and Haku, the Konoha ninja, watched as he flew over everyone. "Time to count up your sins Gato." Kurama said.
Gato crashed and rolled to the end of the bridge and right to the feet of Inari. And he wasn't the only one. It seemed like all of Wave had arrived and were armed and ready for battle. Inari himself was wearing a helmet and clutching a cross bow. Gato looked up at the boy. Inari glared back and lowered his crossbow.
"P-P-Please don't kill me." Gato whimpered.
"I want you to remember this feeling." Inari growled. "The fear, the weakness, the helplessness, this is what you brought to Wave." His finger tightened on the trigger. Gato closed his eyes and waited. There was the thawp of the bowstring and the thunk of the arrow making contact. Gato opened his eyes slowly and looked to see that the arrow had missed him and now landed to his left. "I want you to remember that feeling for the rest of you miserable existence Gato." Inari said.
"Well said Inari." Kurama said as he approached the group. He glanced back at the remaining mercenaries. "Anyone want to try and take over this place now?" The mercs all did the smart thing and ran like hell back to the boat they'd arrived on. "Didn't think so." Kurama chuckled and released his henshin. "So Inari, what are you all going to do with this piece of trash?"
"Find the deepest, darkest hole in all of Wave and throw him in." Inari said, still glaring at Gato.
"Sounds appropriate for a criminal like him." Tazuna said. "Everyone thank you for coming." He bowed to the crowd.
"Thank Inari." One of the townspeople said. "He's the one who inspired us to stand up against Gato."
"Inari," Tazuna said, looking down at his grandson.
"Nice work kid." Naruto said, putting his hand on the boy's head. "I'm sure you dad is proud of you. You've really followed in his footsteps."
The week that followed were…interesting. For starters, Zabuza had taken it upon himself to become 'The Guardian Demon of Wave,' so that he could make sure that someone like Gato never caused trouble for the land again. Haku meanwhile, after a long talk with Zabuza, who he was now calling his father, was going to be going with the Konoha ninja back home to become an official ninja. There had been some suspicion to this, but it was eventually agreed upon. And Haku wasn't the only one going back with them to Konoha, after much pleading, Inari had convinced both his mother and Naruto to let him go to Konoha as Naruto's next student.
Since there was no longer the threat of Gato hanging over their heads, all of Tazuna's workers returned to completing the bridge. Between them and the Konoha ninja, who all used the bridge building as a form of training in things like strength and chakra control, and even a little jutsu training. When the bridge was finished, the entire town had a village had a party that lasted long into the night. The only disturbance was when Lee accidently drank a little drop of saki. Though he was loopy, Lee got the fight from Kurama that he'd been wanting. They nearly destroyed a couple of buildings during their fight, but it eventually came to a draw.
Before long it came time for them all to go home. Everyone had everything packed up to leave and Naruto had summoned a 4 tailed demon fox named Yongo for Inari to ride back to Konoha.
"You sure you won't come with us?" Haku asked Zabuza.
"Nah, this place needs a guardian," Zabuza said. "Even if it is a guardian demon."
"We're lucky to have you Zabuza." Tsunami said, taking Zabuza's hand. Haku gave her father a knowing smirk as he started to turn red. "Haku, would you mind looking after Inari in the village. I know Naruto will be there, but an extra set of eyes wouldn't hurt."
"Sure, I don't mind looking after my soon to be little brother." Haku said with a smile.
"Inari, be as careful as you can." Tsunami said to her son. "Train hard with Naruto and become a strong and proper ninja."
"I will mom." Inari said, hugging his mother.
"You're ok, training my grandson and all?" Tazuna asked Naruto.
"To be honest, I won't be training him for a while and I already have another student back in Konoha, but I think they'll get along ok and I'll make sure he gets the best teacher at the academy."
"Thank you," Tazuna said and shook Naruto's hand. "For everything,"
"No problem Old timer, just make sure you pay Konoha what you owe when you're able." Naruto said. "So what are you going to call this bridge anyway?"
"I was thinking the Bridge of Heroes." Tazuna said. "What do you think?"
"Sounds good." Naruto said. And so with some tears and many cheers, the Konoha ninja took off for home. Without having to move at civilian pace, the group quickly made it to Konoha just as the sun was beginning to set. Kakashi lead the group to the Hokage tower where everyone gave the report. The Hokage nodded as everyone told their story, his pipe in his hand.
"I see, thank you all, and we're sure that Tazuna will make good on the payments?" Sarutobi asked.
"He will." Naruto said. "I figure we give him a month before going and getting the rest of the pay."
"It was rather reckless, going from a C rank mission to an A rank, even if you did request backup." The Hokage scolded.
"That's on me Old Man." Naruto said. "I was the one who convinced everyone to keep on with the mission." The old man smoked on his pipe a bit more before nodding.
"Since everything went ok, I'll let it slide this time." He said. "Now, who are these two?" he gestured to Inari and Haku.
"I am Haku Momochi, the adoptive son of Zabuza Momochi." Haku explained. "I was hoping the join Konoha's ranks. I possess some medical knowledge as well as the Ice-Jutsu bloodline." The Hokage stroked his chin.
"Have you ever been a part of any ninja village?" he asked.
"No sir." Haku said.
"Then you shall be put on a probationary period, as Kakashi's student and Naruto's partner." The Hokage declared. Naruto and Haku looked at each other and smiled. "And who is the boy?"
"My name is Inari Lord Hokage sir." Inari said. "I want to become a ninja and someday train under Naruto-Sensei." He bowed to Sarutobi.
"Another student eh Naruto?" The Hokage said with a smile. "Very well, I will see to it that you are enrolled in the ninja academy in the same class as your future teammate. And now I think it's time we all called it a night." Everyone bowed and left the room, everyone that it, except Naruto. "Something I can help you with Naruto?"
"It's just that I told Haku and Inari that they could live with me, and my apartment is too small so," Naruto trailed off.
"You think it's time you inherited your parent's house." Sarutobi finished.
"Yeah," Naruto nodded.
"Personally I think that this has been a long time coming." The Hokage said and approached the picture of the Fourth Hokage. He pulled the picture back to reveal a safe. "Naruto, please wipe your blood on this." Naruto nodded and did as the Hokage requested. The safe opened to reveal a small wooden box. "Inside here Naruto is your inheritance, the keys to your family house, scrolls on your parent's techniques, and their personal diaries."
"Thanks Old Man." Naruto said. "And feel free to stop by whenever you want to, Konohamaru too."
"Thank you Naruto and here's a map to your new home." The Hokage said. Naruto took the map and walked out. Haku and Inari were waiting for him.
"Come on guys, let's go home." He said with a smile. The map lead the trio to a rather modest two story mansion. It was a 5 bedroom, 2.5 baths with a large yard, kitchen, a study, and a training room. All Naruto could think was that it was good to be home.
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The next day
Naruto awoke in his new home and went down to make breakfast, but found that Haku was already doing that.
"Morning Naruto." He said.
"Hey Haku, I didn't know you cooked." Naruto said.
"Yeah I did all the cooking for me and dad." Haku said. "Would you mind waking up Inari?"
"Yeah sure," Naruto said with wave. He went into the room that Inari had picked out and shook him awake. Inari smacked his hand away and rolled over. Naruto got a wicked grin on his face and went through a few hand seals. "Water Style: Water gun Jutsu!" He said and spat a blob of water at Inari, making him scramble awake. "Morning sunshine." He said with a smirk.
"I hate you right now." Inari groaned. Naruto just smiled.
"Just get dressed." Naruto said. "Haku's making breakfast and then I'm gonna take you to the ninja academy." He left Inari alone and went back to the kitchen where Haku was setting the table.
"You know, growing up, I always wanted siblings." He said off handedly. "And now in one night, I've got an older one and a younger one."
"I'm guessing I'm the big brother." Haku smirked.
"Yeah," Naruto smiled. "So what are you doing today?"
"I'm gonna take care of some paperwork that'll make me an official ninja of Konoha." Haku said. "What about you?"
"Well I heard that the senseis were all giving us all the day off today after such a crazy mission." Naruto said. "So I'm gonna help out Lee with his wardrobe, feel free to join us by the way." He ducked under a senbon thrown by Haku. "And then I've got a date with the girls tonight."
"All three of them?" Haku asked.
"Yeah, I'm just that amazing." Naruto said with a smile. After that, Inari came down and the group ate in silence. When they were done and dressed, they all left to handle their separate errands.
Naruto & Inari
Naruto and Inari walked side by side as Naruto lead Inari to the ninja academy. As they made their way there, many people looked at them and muttered to each other.
"Just ignore them Inari." Naruto said. "They're just ignorant fools." Inari nodded and together they entered the academy.
"Naruto-sensei!" Konohamaru shouted and jumped at his future teacher. Naruto caught the boy and set him down.
"Hey Konohamaru, been training hard?" Naruto said. Konohamaru nodded and then he noticed Inari.
"Hey sensei, who's the guy in the bucket hat?" Konohamaru asked. Naruto smiled and squatted down to the boys' level.
"Konohamaru, this is my other student, Inari." Naruto introduced. Konohamaru smiled and stuck his hand out.
"Nice to meet you partner." He said.
"P-Partner?" Inari said.
"Sure, Naruto's our teacher and until we get a third, it's just us." Konohamaru explained. "So, for now, we're partners." Inari nodded and smiled back, shaking Konohamaru's hand.
"Hello Naruto." Iruka said, coming up behind the group.
"Hey Iruka-sensei." Naruto said. "Inari, this is your teacher, Iruka Umino, the best teacher in this academy."
"Well I wouldn't say the best." Iruka said, rubbing the back of his head. Their reunion was cut short as an ANBU appeared before the group.
"Naruto Uzumaki is being summoned to a council meeting." He said. Naruto groaned.
"Iruka-sensei, I leave my students in your more than capable hands." Naruto said, before turning back to the ANBU. "Let's get this over with." The ANBU nodded and touched Naruto's shoulder before they disappeared in a swirl of wind and leaves.
With Haku
Haku made his way to the Hokage's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in." the Hokage called. Haku entered the office.
"Ah, hello Haku." The Hokage said. "If I could get you to sign these forms" he slid some papers to Haku. The ice user looked them over before signing his name next to the spots. "All right, now we just need a picture for our records."
But before the Hokage could send Haku to get his picture taken, there was a knock at the door.
"Enter." The Hokage called. His secretary poked her head into the room.
"I'm sorry to disturb you Lord Hokage, but the council has called a meeting." She said. The Hokage groaned.
"What about?" he asked.
"Something about Naruto's new living arrangements and something involving Haku." She said.
"Very well." The Hokage said. "Haku, please follow me." The old Fire Shadow led Haku down to his least favorite room in the Hokage tower, the council meeting chambers. When they reached the doors, there was a swirl of wind and leaves. From that whirl appeared Naruto and an ANBU. The ANBU bowed to the Hokage, who nodded in return, before disappearing in another swirl.
"Hey Haku, Old Man," Naruto said, his hands in his pockets. "So you got called to this thing too?"
"Looks like." Haku said.
"Well, just a heads up, trust the Shinobi council to have your back and don't believe a thing the civilians say." Naruto warned. "Those old farts just want to try to increase their own power and wealth."
"Thanks for the warning." Haku said. Together, the three of them entered the meeting hall. As the Hokage made his way to his seat, Naruto pointed out each of the clan heads, as well as Azulong on the civilian council. He also pointed out Danzo, Koharu, and Homura as civilians to be wary of.
"All right, let's get this over with." Hiruzen said. "Why was this meeting called?"
"Lord Hokage, I have received word that that boy," Danzo growled, pointing at Naruto, "has taken up residence in our Fourth Hokage's previous house."
"Yeah, what's your point?" Naruto asked.
"You will respect your betters boy!" said a fat civilian.
"My betters?" Naruto laughed. "There are only a handful of people in this room who are my betters you fat sack of shit, and they're ninja." He then turned to Danzo. "And what do you care if I moved in there? Worried you haven't stolen all of the treasures it possesses?" Danzo showed no reaction to Naruto's jab, but the grip on his walking-stick tightened.
"I merely think that such trash should not be permitted into the home of Konoha's greatest hero." Danzo said calmly. Naruto sent a look up to the Hokage and nodded. The Hokage, understanding, nodded in return.
"So why shouldn't I be allowed to move into my parent's house?" Naruto asked. This caused a whole new uproar amongst the council, most the civilian side.
"Enough!" the Hokage roared.
"Lord Hokage, you cannot let this brat be allowed to move into the Fourth's house nor let him call himself his son." A civilian roared.
"But he is Minato's son." Inoichi Yamanaka said. "Kami rest his and Kushina's souls."
"Kushina?" screeched an older woman with pale pink hair. "That red haired tramp?" in a flash, Naruto was in the woman's face and had a kunai poised at her throat.
"Insult my mother again," he said in a low growl. "And it will be the last,"he emphasized his point by pressing the blade harder against her throat and leaving a thin line of blood, "thing you ever do in this life time."
"Naruto, stand down." The Hokage said. With a final glare, Naruto retracted his kunai and returned to his place beside Haku. "Inoichi is correct, Naruto is the son of the Fourth Hokage, my own late wife helped to bring him into the world."
"It's about time you let the cat out of the bag." Said Tsume Inuzuka.
"I'm surprised you're using that phrase Lady Inuzuka." Naruto said with a smirk. "I'm guessing you all knew about my heritage."
"Of course." Said Shikaku Nara lazily. "All six of us had worked with your mom or dad at least once in our ninja careers. You look just like them. Act like your mom too." He added with a smirk
"And from what I've heard from you're just as tactically skilled as your father." Choza Akimichi added. Naruto couldn't help but smile at this. He felt honored to be compared to his parents.
"This is ludicrous!" Koharu shouted. "What proof do we have that this is really the Fourth's son?"
"You mean besides the looks, the attitude, the words of all six ninja clan heads and the Hokage himself?" Naruto asked, counting off with his fingers. "Look, I don't care you assholes accept me as my parent's son. I am who I am. So it's simple," he let released some Killing Intent as he glared at the civilians. "Get on board or get. Out. Of. My. Way." Many of the Civilian Council got nervous and kept quiet. Even the former ninja on the council didn't want to piss Naruto off for fear he'd tap into his demonic power.
"Well, if that matter is over with." The Hokage said. "what is this matter concerning young Haku?"
"Yes," Homura said, regaining his composure. "If has come to our attention that young Haku is a fugitive of the Hidden Mist Village,"
"Let me stop you right there," the Hokage said. "I have received word from several reliable parties that Haku was never part of the Hidden Mist Village."
"Well if he is going to be to be part of this village, then due to his possession of a bloodline, he will be put under the Clan Restoration Act." Danzo declared.
"The what?" Haku asked.
"The Clan Restoration Act, or CRA, was a plan implemented during the early days of the village to ensure that powerful bloodlines, such as yours Haku, would not become extinct." The Hokage explained. "It requires those who are the last to possess the bloodline to take on multiple spouses to ensure that the bloodline would continue to life on."
"Is the Uchiha-teme under this CRA thing too?" Naruto asked.
"You will respect Lord Uchiha!" shouted that pink haired councilwoman. A kunai quickly implanted itself by her head.
"That bastard doesn't deserve any kind of respect since you guys spoiled him." Naruto said. "Hey Old Man, you mind if I see the law about this CRA thing?"
"Why should you be allowed to see our laws?" demanded Koharu.
"Enough Koharu." Hiruzen said. He rummaged around under his desk before pulling out a large leather bond book. He signaled to a hidden ANBU and handed the book to him. The ANBU in turn handed it to Naruto. "You are looking for Section B, subsection N, paragraph G."
"Thank you." Naruto waved and flipped through the book. "Let's see, here we go, section B, subsection N, paragraph G. Hmmm…last of their bloodline…take on multiple spouses…keep bloodline from dying out…hello, what's this."
"What did you find?" Haku asked.
"Well it says here that while the CRA is preferred, it doesn't say that it is mandatory." Naruto said with a smile. "This means that Haku here doesn't have to participate. I'm guessing the Uchiha isn't either since he isn't actually commenting to all those girls who practically threw themselves at him." He handed the book back to the ANBU who returned it to the Hokage. Hiruzen looked over it and gave a small smile.
"It would appear that Naruto is correct, Haku does not have to take part in the CRA." He said. The civilian council started to object but the Hokage released a wave of KI to shut them up. "This meeting is over." The civilian council slowly left, shooting glares at Naruto, who shot them right back.
"Thanks for getting me out of that Naruto." Haku said.
"I just didn't want those assholes getting their way and trying to set you with their daughters. I bet that pink haired bitch was Sakura's mom." Naruto said. "But you don't want the whole multiple wives thing?"
"Unlike you my friend, I would prefer to be a one woman man." Haku smirked.
"Let me just say on record that the dating those three was their idea, not mine." Naruto said quickly. He glanced around and saw Inoichi, Azulong and Hiashi Hyuga walking towards him. "And here come their fathers and grandfather," he said and glanced over to see Haku had disappeared. "Quick bastard," he muttered and looked back before turning back to the concerned parents/grandparent. "Gentlemen, what can I do for you all." The said with a smile.
"It has come to our collective attention that you wish to date Inoichi's daughter, Azulong's granddaughter, and my oldest daughter." The Hyuga Head said, giving Naruto the patented Hyuga glare.
"Yeah about that." Naruto said quickly. "The idea was originally floated to me during our mission by Hinata and Ino. Though I would assume that it was more Ino's idea since Hinata was still rather timid let's say."
"And Tenten?" asked Azulong.
"That was actually my idea." Naruto said sheepishly. "I've had a bit of a crush on here for a while now. And you know how did you three even know that I had a date with the three of them tonight?"
"We're their fathers; it's our jobs to know who they plan to be with." Inoichi said.
"You read their diaries didn't you?" Naruto asked. All three suddenly looked away. Naruto sighed and shook his head.
"Look, I get that you're just looking out for them, and I respect it." Naruto said. "And I give you all my word that I will treat each and every one of the girls like the princesses they are."
"You'd better." Azulong threatened. "Or else I'll use you for target practice."
"After I close off all of his chakra points 100 times." Hiashi added.
"And I give him the mind of a five year old girl." Inoichi finished. Naruto gulped nervously and nodded to the trio of men. With that the group left the meeting room. Naruto found Haku standing outside.
"Thanks for backing me up back that." Naruto said.
"Hey, you taking on your girlfriends' fathers is your own business." Haku said. "And don't act like you won't do the same to me when the time comes."
"I wasn't planning on it, but I will be now." Naruto growled. "Anyway, now you're coming with me." He started to push Haku from behind.
"And where are we going?" Haku asked.
"To get you a haircut and a new set of cloths." Naruto said. "Unless you want to be mistaken for a girl all the time." Haku sighed and let him get taken.
They soon found themselves outside of Chignon Weapons Shop. They entered and found a daydreaming Tenten at the counter and Lee looking through the cloths.
"Naruto, Haku," Lee said, snapping Tenten from her dreams. "What are you two doing here?"
"Naruto's forcing me to get a haircut and change of clothes." Haku said.
"What about you Lee?" asked Naruto.
"I'm here for the same." Lee said. "After my talk with Naruto, I want to be the first Rock Lee, not the second Might Gai."
"So, it looks like we're getting two haircuts." Tenten said. "Who's first?" Haku was about to suggest Lee but Naruto pushed him forward. "All right Haku, let's head back shall we." Tenten took Haku's arm and drug him back while he glared at Naruto.
"All right Lee, what kind of outfit do you want?" Naruto said, leading his friend back into the cloths.
When their shopping trip ended, Haku now had shoulder length hair and was sporting blue shinobi pants, sandals, a white shirt, and a powder blue battle coat with glaciers along the bottom and snowflakes on it. Lee meanwhile had his hair cut into a crew cut and wore a simple green martial arts gi.
"Naruto," Tenten called as the three left the store. "I'm really looking forward to tonight." She winked at him. Naruto replied with his patent-pending foxy smile.
"That makes two of us Angel." He replied. Tenten blushed, squealed, and rushed back into the store.
"How do you do that?" Haku asked.
"It's a gift." Naruto said modestly.
"Any chance you can teach me stuff like that?" Lee asked.
"Sorry Lee, you either got it or you don't." Naruto said and started to walk away. "Later guys. See you at home Haku."
"I'll see you around Lee." Haku said and started to leave. Lee nodded and went off to train.
With Haku
Haku walked through the streets of Konoha, taking in his new surroundings. He wished that Zabuza could have come with him. Ever since Haku had lost his mom and killed his dad, Zabuza had been the only thing that Haku could call a parent. But he was happy that Zabuza would probably be happy back in Wave. Especially if he was right about him and Tsunami.
Before Haku knew it, he had wandered into a training ground. It was silent and vacant, except for the sound of one person punching a nearby stump. A curious Haku slowly crept towards the source. He found a young woman with long pink hair punching a stump.
"I have to get stronger so I can keep being with Sasuke." The girl muttered.
"Put more of your hips into it." Haku suggested. The girl spun around to see him and saw that, aside from a large forehead, she had very pretty sea green eyes.
"What did you say?" she said.
"When you throw a punch, twist your hips a bit more." Haku said. "You'll get more power out of it that way." The girl looked at him but tried it and her eyes widened to see that he was right, that punch did feel stronger.
"Wow, thanks." She said.
"No problem." Haku waved it off. "I could help you with training if you want it."
"Really thanks, I was supposed to be on a team, but this jerk I was paired with ruined it." she said.
"I'm sorry to hear that." Haku said.
"Yeah, he even made this big speech there about how I would need to quit focusing on Sasuke if I wanted to be a real ninja." Sakura continued.
"Sasuke?" Haku asked. "The Uchiha?"
"You don't know who Sasuke is?" the girl asked, stunned.
"I'm new to the village." Haku explained. She nodded in understanding.
"Anyway, wanting to be close to Sasuke was the main reason I became a ninja." The girl said.
"If I may, that's a pretty petty reason." Haku said. "What about brining honor to your family, or protecting your home?"
"Well, I think by being with Sasuke I'd bring honor to my family by marrying into a strong clan." she said. "And by helping him revive his clan, I would be helping the village." Haku found himself scratching his head.
"Still seems kind of petty, but that's just me." He said with a shrug. "Anyway, if you're serious about being a strong ninja, then swing by my address and I'll help you out." He handed the girl a piece of paper with his address on it.
"Ok." she said, taking the paper. "My name is Sakura by the way."
"I'm Haku." Haku replied and left the clearing.
That night with Naruto
Naruto stood on the bridge in Konoha park, nervously spinning his hat around on his hand. Instead of his Hokage fedora, he wore a pure black one. He'd also swapped out his usual attire for black pants, a dark orange shirt, black vest and a black tie.
"Hello Naruto." Said Ino from behind him. Naruto turned around and started to put on his head, but froze half way to his head. Hinata was wearing a white kimono with a sky blue obi. Ino wore a tight, form fitting purple tress. Tenten wore a silver Chinese dress with a gold dragon wrapped around it.
"What do you think Naruto?" asked Hinata, blushing slightly. Naruto was just frozen, hat half way to his head, jaw dropped.
"You'll catch flies standing around like that." Tenten laughed and pushed his jaw up. It was enough to get Naruto to snap out of his daze. He shook his head and placed his hat on his head.
"Sorry, I was just stunned by the sight of three beautiful goddesses before me." Naruto said. The girls all giggled as Naruto created two clones. He three clones each took a girl by the arm.
"So, where are you taking us Naruto?" asked Ino. "Ichiraku's?"
"If this were just a lunch date, yes." The Naruto on her arm said. "But Kurenai-sensei recommended a place for us that isn't…bias of my condition." Each girl squeezed their Naruto's arm. They eventually found themselves in front of a humble little restraint called Cous Coussier. Upon entering the restraint, they thought they had somehow gone back a few decades in the west. The room was lit with grey light, making the whole restraint appear to be in black and white.
"Welcome to Cous Coussier." Said a woman sitting at the bar. She was wearing a pinstripe, two piece suit and wore a black fedora.
"Um, hi." Naruto said, his clones dispelling. "Are you Chiyoko Shiraishi?"
"And if I am?" the woman asked.
"Um, Kurenai Yuri recommended this place." Naruto said.
"Oh, you're friends of Kurenai!" Chiyoko said, her tough, hard-boiled demeanor changing into a cheerful and bubbly one. "I think I remember her saying that she recommended us to someone. Oh yes, Naruto Uzumaki, party of four."
"That's us ma'am." Naruto said.
"Please, call me Chiyoko." Chiyoko said with a smile. "Hana!" a young woman dressed as what Naruto thought was called a flapper girl walked in.
"Yes, Chiyoko?" she said.
"We have customers." Chiyoko said, indicating the Uzumaki party.
"Oh, please, let me show you to a table." Hana said, collecting some menus.
"Is it always like this around here?" Tenten asked.
"No we try to change things up every day or two." Hana explained.
"Wow, I might have to become a regular around here if that's the case." Ino said.
"I hope you do." Hana said with a smile. "Here's your table." She set the menus around a table. "I'll be back in a moment to take your orders."
"So Naruto," Tenten asked as they looked over the menus, which seemed to have everything they could think of, "How's life been treating you?"
"Aside from that damn council giving me and Haku trouble today, not bad." Naruto said. "Inari and Konohamaru are getting along well. To be honest, Inari and Haku are kind of like the brothers I never had."
"I'm happy for you Naruto." Hinata said, placing her hand on his.
"Thanks." Naruto said. "That reminds me, you girls might want to try hiding your diaries from your dads a bit better. They confronted me after that meeting about our date tonight." The girls all shook their heads at their father's actions.
"Are you all ready to order, or do you need more time?" Hana asked. Naruto glanced around and saw the girls were looking at him.
"I think we're ready." Naruto said. "I'll have the red bean soup please."
"I'll have the zenzai and 2 cinnamon rolls." Hinata said.
"Can I get the cherry tomatoes and pudding please?" Ino requested.
"And I'll have the sesame dumplings and some vegetable lo main with a side of fried rice please." Tenten finished.
"All right, I'll have your orders out in a while." Hana said. She then left the Kyubi-container/Kamen Rider and his three dates while she filled out the order.
"So, what have things been like for you three?" asked Naruto.
"Well my father is proud of my self-confidence boost since the last mission." Hinata said. "But now I'm worried about what's going to happen to my little sister."
"What do you mean?" asked Naruto.
"The whole main house/branch house thing right?' said Tenten. Hinata nodded.
"I think I remember dad talking about that." Ino said. "A kind of in-family slavery where the main house puts a controlling seal on its branch house members." Hinata nodded sadly.
"That's barbaric." Naruto said. "Why doesn't the Old Man do something about it?"
"it was established during Konoha's founding that inter-clan matters, like the Hyugas were to be out of the reach of the Hokage." Ino said. Naruto groaned and leaned back in his chair.
"Probably the Uchihas' idea." He mumbled. "Hinata, if it ever looks like you or your sister is in trouble, come to my house. Haku and I will protect you from those fossil bastards."
"We'll look out for you too Hinata." Tenten said. Ino nodded in agreement.
"Thank you everyone." Hinata said. Their food came and silence fell as they started to eat.
"So I heard from my grandpa that the Chunin Exams are coming up." Tenten said, striking up conversation again.
"The Chunin Exams huh?" Naruto said.
"I wonder if our senseis will enter us." Hinata said.
"I'm wondering what I'd have to do." Naruto said. "I mean I could always partner with Haku, but we'd still need a third. And I can't think of any genin in the village that we could actually be able to work with."
"What about Sakura and Sasuke?" Ino asked. Naruto looked at her like she'd sprouted a second head.
"You're kidding right?" he asked. "Sasuke is a pompous, egotistical bastard who only thinks of himself. And Sakura is just a pathetic excuse for a woman who sees nothing but Sasuke. Either one would just leave me for dead at the first chance they had."
"I don't know, Sakura said that she found someone to help her train." Ino said. "It actually sounded a lot Haku."
"Haku huh?" Naruto said. "Well if anyone can get here to see the light of being a ninja, it would be him." Soon after, their night ended and Naruto started to escort the girls home. Whenever they reached a cross roads, Naruto would create a clone to escort the girl home. When he got each home, he would kiss the girl's hand. They in turn would kiss him on the cheek. For Naruto, it was the best night of his life.
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One month later
It had been an interesting month for Naruto to say the least. Haku was now his assigned partner and the pair had been training and going on C and D Rank Missions with Kakashi. When they were free, Naruto would train Konohamaru and Inari. Or at least he would train their bodies. Haku was better at helping them with their schoolwork. The Hokage would stop by often as well and help the boys out
Speaking of students, Haku had taken Sakura under his wing so to speak. She had been surprised to find Naruto opening the door to the address Haku had given her. After explaining the situation, Sakura began her training under Haku. It turned out that with her low reserves, Sakura had perfect chakra control. In response to this knowledge, Haku started to teach her some medical jutsu and recommended she try to find someone to teach her genjutsu.
It was during this time that she actually got to know Naruto better. She became impressed by his attitude towards him and his way of teaching the boys. It was about a week after training with Haku the she began to notice the truth to what Naruto had said to her that day. It was a few days later that she humbled herself before Naruto.
"I'm sorry Naruto." She'd said. "I'm sorry for being such a bitch to you during school and for not listening to you that day during Kakashi-sensei's test." She had expected Naruto to berate her, but instead, he smiled.
"The past is the past Sakura," he'd said. "All we can do is work together for a better future." After that, Sakura started hanging out with Naruto and his girlfriends. Yeah, plural. After a lot of talking between them, everyone had agreed that Naruto would date Hinata, Tenten, and Ino. Some people, the Hyuga Elders and Ino's mother for example, weren't too thrilled about the idea, but the four of them were happy together and wouldn't let anyone get in the way of that. But just to make sure, Azulong Hiashi and Inoichi had reviled that there were marriage contracts betrothing their daughters to Naruto. The three said that they 'found' the contracts shortly after their daughters began dating the Uzumaki-Namikaze.
Naruto's heritage had come entirely to light. Many of the villagers were like those on the council and didn't accept him as the heir to the Namikaze name, but Naruto didn't care what they said. It was like he had told the civilian council: get on board, or get out of the way. He knew that now most if not all of his father's enemies would be gunning for him, but when the Hokage told him about this, Naruto's response was a simple on: Bring them on.
He wished he could say the same about the dozens of girls who started coming after Naruto though. After his heritage was reviled, several girls around Naruto's age started trying to seduce him. Mostly for political power and help better their own positions. However, if they had to get to Naruto, they'd have to get through his girlfriends. Let's just say after the first week, the girls all started to leave him alone.
And so the month passed and Naruto found himself in the Hokage's office side by side with Haku. Kakashi stood behind the Hokage's desk.
"Naruto, Haku," the Hokage addressed, "I have called you here because the Chunin exams are approaching."
"Yeah I heard about that." Naruto said. "You think Haku and I are ready for it?"
"I do," Kakashi said. "But the exams are made to be done in teams of three."
"So we can't enter unless we have a third teammate." Haku surmised.
"Correct." The Hokage said. "Can you think of a third person to join your team?" Naruto and Haku looked at one another.
"We could ask her." Haku said.
"You think she's ready?" asked Naruto.
"She's come a long way in the past month." Haku said. "It's up to her if she thinks she's ready."
"Then let's ask her." Naruto said.
"Excuse me." Kakashi said. "But who is her?"
"Lord Hokage, could you please summon Sakura Haruno here?" Haku said. The Hokage nodded while Kakashi went wide-eyed.
"Are you sure that's wise?' he asked.
"She's not the same girl you failed 2 months ago Kakashi-sensei." Naruto said. "With Haku, she's actually become a pretty competent ninja."
"Thank you Naruto." Sakura said as she entered the room.
That was fast. Naruto thought since they'd just called for her. Naruto took the sight of the girl in. She'd cut her hair so that it was now hung down to her shoulders. She had also traded her dress for a dark pink tank top and a black skort along with shinobi sandals. When she'd taken an interest in healing and genjutsu, she's started working at the Konoha hospital and Naruto and introduced her to Kurenai-sensei, who was able to help her with the basics of genjutsu.
"You summoned me Lord Hokage?" Sakura said, bowing to the village leader.
"Actually, these two summoned you." The Hokage explained, gesturing to Naruto and Haku.
"You see Sakura, Kakashi-sensei believes that Naruto and I are ready for the Chunin exams." Haku explained. "But in order for us to take it, we need a third member to our team."
"What we're asking is do you think you're ready to become a Chunin Sakura?" Naruto said. Sakura held her chin and lowered her head in thought. Everyone in the room was silent as the pinket contemplated her decision. Finally she sighed.
"I'm sorry Haku, Naruto, but, I just don't think I'm ready for something like the Chunin exams." Sakura said. Haku smiled and placed his hand on her shoulder.
"It's ok Sakura, you don't have to if you don't want to." He said. Sakura looked at him before she looked at Naruto. He just smiled at her and nodded.
"It's ok Sakura, Haku and I could just wait a little longer before becoming chunin." Naruto said.
"Actually, there is one other person who can be your third member." The Hokage said.
"Who could?" Naruto started before his eyes widened in realization. "Oh no, not him."
"I am afraid so." Kakashi said. "You know how they get when it comes to him."
"What are you all talking about?" Haku asked. The door to the Hokage's office opened and in walked Sasuke Uchiha, a smug smirk and an air of arrogance around him.
"Haku Momochi, Sasuke Uchiha." Naruto introduced.
"Ah the Uchiha," Haku said. "You're right Naruto, I can tell just by looking at him he's a smug bastard."
"You should show me more respect." Sasuke said.
"Let's see, who here actually became a ninja, and who just became on by whining, moaning, and bitching to a bunch of power abusing old bastards." Haku said. Sasuke grit his teeth and tightened his fist.
"Please try something." Naruto said, narrowing his eyes.
"Enough." The Hokage said.
"For the Chunin Exam the three of you will work as a team." Kakashi said. "Please don't kill each other before hand."
"I promise nothing." Naruto said as he and Haku walked out, passing the Uchiha. Sakura followed them shortly after.
"I'm a little surprised you didn't turn into a squealing mess when you saw Sasuke Sakura." Naruto said.
"Training with Haku for this past month, it's made me see what a real ninja can be like." Sakura said. "And Sasuke, well, he just doesn't really seem like a good kind of ninja."
"Haku, you are definitely a good influence if you can get Sakura to start thinking like a ninja." Naruto said a smile. "Now we just have to get through the chunin exam without getting killed by Sasuke, or killing him. At least until we don't need him anymore."
"And when that time comes?" Sakura asked.
"Kick his ass preferably, kill him if necessary." Haku shrugged. "But that's only a last resort, right Naruto."
"Right." Naruto said. "I'll see you at home Haku." Naruto left the Hokage tower and started to wonder around the village. He turned down an ally and jumped onto the wall. A second later, a very convincing rock wondered into the ally.
"Nice job guys." Naruto said. The rock flipped over to reveal Konohamaru, Inari, their friends Mogi and Odon, and Hinata's little sister Hanabi. Since Naruto and Hinata had begun dating, he'd gotten close to his girlfriend's little sister. Inari had also found himself smitten with the younger Hyuga. He could often keep his wits about him around her, but would occasionally become a bumbling, stuttering mess.
"Haha, how did you know we were there?" asked Konohamaru.
"I saw that rock moving out of the corner of my eye." Naruto explained. "This your work Udon?" he asked, examining the rock.
"Yes sir." Udon said.
"Don't call me sir." Naruto said. "Naruto or sensei is fine though."
"Yes sensei." Udon said.
"I'm guessing Hanabi used her Byakugan to handle movement." Naruto continued. Hanabi nodded with a proud smile. "And what have we here?" Naruto pulled out some smoke bombs. "The Mogi Specials I presume."
"That's right." Mogi said proudly. Naruto returned the smile. "If I could take on 5 students, I would definitely want you guys. You've got the makings of a good infiltration team."
"Thanks bro." Inari said.
"I hope we're not interrupting the lesson Naruto-sensei." Ino said as she and Tenten entered the ally.
"No lesson today ladies." Naruto said. "Just congratulating these 5 for their impressive skills." Naruto said.
"Hey boss, is one of them your girlfriend?" asked Konohamaru.
"Both." Naruto clarified.
"I thought you were dating my sister." Hanabi said.
"He's dating all of us." Tenten clarified as she and Ino kissed Naruto's cheeks.
"You've got three girlfriends?" Mogi asked. Naruto noticed that she and Hanabi were looking a little annoyed.
"Now girls, I care about each of these three the same. And the fact that I'm dating them is their idea." Naruto said. "And guys, you should not take women for granted. They are princesses that deserve nothing but respect and near worship."
"Good advice Naruto-sensei." Tenten said, hugging him.
"I can see why you're dating the blond girl boss. She's gorgeous." Konohamaru said. "And if Hanabi's sister is as pretty as she is, plus I hear she's real sweet."
"Thank you Konohamaru." Ino said.
"But what's with the bun haired girl?" he asked. Tenten's eyes twitched. "I mean she doesn't have much in the chest and butt." Konohamaru continued. Tenten's fist tightened and her knuckles popped.
"Konohamaru, two things." Naruto said. "First, never judge a woman by appearance alone. Second, Tenten is the Mistress of all things sharp and pointy, and now that you've incurred her wrath, as your sensei, I order you to…RUN!" Konohamaru looked confused until he saw Tenten pull out a large number of kunai. His eyes widened and he took off running.
"You're going to make sure Tenten doesn't kill him right?" Inari asked.
"Of course." Naruto said and took off after them, the others followed him. Tenten meanwhile was trying to use Konohamaru for target practice, but the boy was incredibly agile ad dodging, thanks to some of Naruto's training. As he kept dodging, he accidently bumped into someone.
"Watch it you little brat." The person said and picked Konohamaru up by the front of his shirt.
"Konohamaru!" Tenten shouted.
"Hey!" Naruto shouted and landed in front of them. "Only chance bub put down my student and go back to raiding your sister's make-up drawer."
"You bastard, it's war paint!" the guy snapped.
"Yeah, whatever," Naruto brushed it off. "Just put down my student."
"He ran into me, so I think I should teach him a little lesson." The guy said.
"Just put him down Kankuro." The girl said. "You don't want him to show up."
"Oh come on Temeri, he'll never know." Kankuro said.
"So, you're not going to put him down?" asked Naruto.
"You'll have to make me." Kankuro said. In a flash, Naruto was on him in an instant and punched him in the face. Tenten was there in a second and caught the boy.
"You ok Konohamaru?" she asked.
"Yeah, I'm sorry for that stuff I said about you." He said.
"And I'm sorry I chased you." Tenten said.
"You son of a bitch," Kankuro growled and started to stand up, pulling his bundle off his back.
"You're not going to use that are you?" Temeri asked.
"Use whatever you like, I'll do whatever it takes to protect my students." Naruto said.
"Kankuro, that's enough." Said a voice that sounded like a growl and a hiss. The voice sent shivers up the Konoha nin's spines. Hanging upside-down from a nearby tree was a redhead with a board on his back and the kanji for 'love' on his forehead over his left eye.
"G-Gaara." Kankuro stuttered. "It's not my fault, this kid ran into me and,"
"Shut up," Gaara said, "or I'll kill you." The boy disappeared in a swirl of sand and reappeared with his, supposed, two teammates. "I apologize from my teammate's actions." He said.
"No problem." Naruto said. "But just so I'm clear, why are you Suna nin here?"
"We're here for the Chunin Exams of course." Temeri said.
"Just making sure." Naruto said. "So we'll probably see you in the exams." Naruto turned and started to leave.
"Wait." Gaara said. "What's your name?"
"Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze." He replied. "Remember it, it's the name of the Sixth Hokage." he pointed at the group with his patent-pending foxy smile.
"Namikaze?" Temari asked. "As in the Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage?"
"That's dad." Naruto said.
"What do you mean the Sixth Hokage?" Kankuro asked. "Who's the Fifth?"
"Don't know." Naruto admitted. "But there's probably gonna be someone between me and the Old Man." He shrugged it off. "Anyway, I'll see you in the exam." He left with his group.
"There was something off about that guy with the gourd." Ino said. "I'm only a beginner with the Yamanaka mental power, but I could tell there's something wrong with that guy."
"I agree." Naruto said. "If you come across him during the exam, be careful. And pass that along to your sister for me Hanabi."
"Yes, Naruto-sensei." Hanabi said.
The next day, Naruto and Haku made their way to the academy. Sasuke was waiting to them at the door.
"You're late." He growled.
"Sorry, this cat crossed our path while we were helping a little old lady take her groceries home." Naruto started.
"We had to go around it and ended up getting lost on the road of life." Haku finished. Sasuke stared at them strangely as they passed him. When they entered, Naruto and Haku had to laugh to each other.
"I see why Kakashi-sensei does this now, its fun." Naruto said. Haku nodded in agreement. Sasuke eventually caught up with them. As they reached the 2nd floor they found a large crowd of people huddled around a door marked 302.
"We're doing you guys a favor keeping you out of the Chunin Exams." One of the guys said.
"Yeah, we failed them last time." The other said. "The test is brutal." Naruto and Haku both saw threw the genjutsus. The one on the door and the ones that the two Chunins had cast on themselves to make them look like genin. Sasuke also noticed the genjutsu, or at least the one on the door. He was about to blab about it, but Naruto quickly noticed and punched him in the stomach. This got several people's attention.
"Sorry, our friend here has an upset stomach." Haku said quickly. "We're just passing through." The trio walked away from the crowd. When they were in the clear, Naruto threw Sasuke away.
"How dare you," he started.
"Shut up Uchiha." Naruto snapped. "You almost made things harder for us."
"The door obviously had a genjutsu on it." Haku said. "It was a pretest weed out anyone who wasn't really ready to be chunin."
"People like you." Naruto said. Sasuke growled but didn't say anything.
"Naruto!" shouted a voice. The temporary team 7 looked over and saw Lee standing before them.
"Hey Lee, what's up?" Naruto said.
"Is that Sasuke Uchiha, the rookie of the year for you class?" Lee asked.
"Unfortunately." Naruto muttered.
"Let me fight him." Lee requested.
All right, that's the end of this chapter. And now I have a few questions to you, my readers.
1. Should Sasuke get the Hicky from Hell, aka the Curse mark, from Orochimaru or should the combined power of Haku and Kamen Rider Kurama be enough to keep him back.
2. If anyone has any fight requests for the prelims, I'm open to hearing them. It will be the same lineups, just replace Haku with Sakura. Also, should Kabuto's team fight in the prelims? As well as Kabuto himself?
There are a couple requirements for 2 though: a couple things have to remain cannon.
a. the Naruto vs. Neji fight in the finals needs to stay cannon b/c it's a big character development for Neji.
b. Kabuto's teammates have to loose, that's just a given.
All right, that's it for that. Also, if anyone is thinking that there would be a new Kamen Rider appearing, it will be happening soon. Well, it'll be happen during the Invasion of Konoha Arc, and you'll be surprised who it is.
Also, bonus points if you noticed the shout outs to previous Kamen Rider series. And please, pass that message along.
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