Hello all of my readers! Time for a new chapter of The Sleeping Dragon and the Hidden Leaf! This is going to be a short chapter. I find I like to write shorter chapters. It keeps me on one idea.

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Chapter 4: A Growing Dark

Zhuge Liang sat on the edge of his bed with his head in his hands. He had a lot going on in his life. War, traitors, and it. The fox was acting weird. Every moment of his life and day, since he used it charka, it would talk to him. Whisper. It would tell him to kill people. Ever since he came back to Konoha, it stopped. "I should be happy, and rejoice, but I can't let my guard down. Kyuubi is up to something, so I have to be alert," the sleeping dragon thought to himself. Liang heard the door to the door open. Yue Ying walked into the room wearing a large purple shirt. She smiled softly.

"Is something wrong? You haven't said much since we came back from Yame." Yue Ying sat next to her husband and put her arm around him.

"The fox has stopped whispering."

"The Kyuubi? If it stops whispering to you, that's a good thing."

"No. It's planning something. The fox has whisper to me ever since I first used its charka. Ever since we came to Konoha, it's been silent." Zhuge Liang leaned against Yue Ying. She began to rub his shoulders.

"Maybe you should talk to the Hokage. Maybe she can get that one pervert to check the seal."

"I can't. Just promise me Yue Ying. If I lose control, stay far away from me."

"Have you lost control?"

"Only once. It was at Fan Castle, when I was going to rescue Guan Yu. A group of soldiers surrounded me. I was about to be killed, until I felt it. I could not help but to draw on it. I thought I was in control. I blacked out. When I came around, I saw bodies of Wu, Wei, and even Shu soldiers. They looked like a wild animal attacked them. I looked down and saw that I was covered in blood. I even tasted it. I turned around and saw a beat up Zhang Fei. We both said that we would never talk about what had happen. Zhang Fei never asked any questions or anything. He told me that we all have secrets."

"So, that's why you would not kiss me when you came back from that battle."

"Yeah." Zhuge Liang felt a few tears fall from his eyes. Yue Ying just kissed him.

"It's ok. I know it's hard, but I have faith that you will never let it win. Let's get some sleep. We have an important meeting with Tsunade." Zhuge Liang smiled and got ready to go to bed.

/ Next Morning: Tsunade's Office at Kurogane

Zhuge Liang took a drink from his cup of water. Yue Ying sat to his right and Sasuke was to his left. Tsunade sat behind her desk with her hands folded in front of her. Sasuke had already given the report of what had happen. Tsunade spoke up. "This is most troubling. I never thought that our shinobi would go so low. We never thought that they would act like this. Damn, what a head ache." Tsunade poured her some sake. "Sasuke, as Hokage, I am giving you permission to kill anyone who acts up. Is there anyone else who talked about killing Zhuge Liang?"

"Yes. Asuma Sarutobi."

"Asuma? Damn, this is worse then we thought. Sasuke, keep an eye on him. Now, Zhuge Liang, the defenses of Minaoo and Nenten are done. What now?" Zhuge Liang sat his glass down.

"We now wait. Iwa, Kumo, and Sound will attack when they are ready. The longer they wait the better. We should put some of the forces on reserve just in case an attack is launched at Toki, our main supply city. This is going to be the longest part of the war."

"I see. What are you going to be doing? Are you going to the front lines?"

"I have decided that I will personally assist the defense of Nenten. Orochimaru is a very smart and tricky foe, and I believe that I will be needed to counter any of his plans." Tsunade nodded and began to write something down.

"Jiraiya is going to lead the defense of Nenten. The shinobi under him respect him. Sasuke, you will be in charge of Minaoo." Tsunade stopped writing and folded the paper. She dripped some hot wax on it and sealed it. "Zhuge Liang, give this to Jiraiya. Also, I have just got a report from a guard post. Two figures in black cloaks with red clouds have been spotted in Fire Country. Sasuke, I assume you know of whom I speak. Zhuge Liang, there is a group of missing-nin called Akatsuki. We know very little about them, but we know one thing. They are after people called jinjuriki. Konoha does not have one anymore, but Kumo and Iwa do. These are very dangoues people and we have yet to figure out who side they are on, if any. You two are dismissed." Tsunade began to work on the stack of paperwork on her desk. Zhuge Liang and Yue Ying nodded and left the office.

/ A few days later: Leaf HQ at Nenten

Zhuge Liang walked into the Leaf HQ building. It was a...strip club. Zhuge Liang had almost sweat droped when he saw that. Yue Ying just had a pissed off look on her face. They walked in and saw a white haired old man wearing red and grey sitting at a large group of women. Zhuge Liang just rolled his eyes and coughed. The old man looked up. "Who the hell are you?" Zhuge Liang handed the letter from Tsunade to him. The old man looked at it and then stuffed it in his left pocket. "So, you're Zhuge Liang, the sleeping dragon." He looked at Yue Ying. "Oh my! What's your name sweetheart?" Yue Ying just slapped him. "Yeah whatever. You're too ugly for me. I'm Jiraiya the great toad sage!" Jiraiya did a little dance. Yue Ying rolled her eyes. Zhuge Liang stepped forward.

"We have had a long trip and we need to rest for the up coming battles. Where are we staying?"

"There is a room with a queen sized bed. That's your room. I meet with the commanding officers at noon tomorrow. Have fun!" Jiraiya walked back to the women. Zhuge Liang took a hold of his wife's hand and walked to their room.

Once in their room. Yue Ying snorted. "I hate him already. He's a pervert!" Zhuge Liang just chuckled.

"A super pervert. He is one of the ones who taught me when I lived in Konoha." Zhuge Liang sat his back pack on the bed. "Jiraiya is not that bad, once you get pass his pervert stuff. He is one of the most powerful ninja too." Yue Ying just shook her head and began to un pack her pack.

*Knock Knock*

Yue Ying opened their bedroom door. In came Huang Zhong. Zhuge Liang turned his head and nodded. "Good to see. How was your time at Noda?"

"Fine. We had a little bit more of a fight then were expected, but we managed. We lost a few people when we were attacking the small cities," Huang Zhong said as he leaned against the door frame. "How was Yame?"

"Rough. I was almost killed."

"By who?"

"Konoha."

"WHAT? Tell me what happened!"

"Most of the Konoha ninja hate me. I went to help a group of them, and then they left me for dead. Thank goodness, Sasuke saved me."

"Did they get punished?"

"Sasuke killed them himself." Huang Zhong rubbed his forehead. The room was silent for a few moments.

"What are we going to do? Why should we help them when their trying to kill us?"

"I don't know. If this happens again, we're leaving. We can't risk our lives for people who are trying to kill us. Liu Bei will understand. Also, I think I may have to stay off the battle field." Yue Ying and Huang Zhong jerked their heads up. "I think something is wrong with the seal." Liang then explained to Huang Zhong what was happening. "I don't want to lose control for two reasons. One, I don't want Konoha to know who I am. Second, I don't want what happened at Fan Castle to happen again." The room was silent, until Yue Ying spoke.

"You told me on the way here that Jiraiya was a seal master. Maybe he can fix it."

"I may just do that. I would have to do it eventually." He sighed. "I'll talk to him tonight." Yue Ying smiled and walked to her husband. She pushed him down on the bed.

She turned her head to Huang Zhong. "Go away, we're busy." Huang Zhong smiled and looked at Zhuge Liang.

"Get some." The old man laughed and dodged a shoe. He walked out laughing. Yue Ying then turned to her husband, who she was sitting on. She began to kiss him. A certain toad summoning old man heard and giggled.

/ later that Night: Jirayia's office

Zhuge Liang held his fan and sat across from Jiraiya. The toad sage was working on his latest book. "Sake," Jiraiya asked. Liang shook his head no. "More for me then! So, what is it that you need?"

"I heard you we are a seal master." Jiraiya just raised an eyebrow. "I need you to look at a seal for me."

"Sure! Where is it?" Zhuge Liang gulped and stood up. He removed his coat and shirt. Jiraiya just raised an eyebrow and walked closer.

"I don't see anything." Zhuge Liang began to channel some charka to his seal. He heard Jiraiya gasped. Jiraiya looked up at Zhuge Liang. "This is. . ."

"The seal that was used to seal the Kyuubi in . . . . me." The room was silent. Liang could see a few tears come from the old man's eyes. Then the toad sage's expression changed to an angry one. In a blink of an eye, Jiraiya was holding Zhuge Liang at the throat.

"I don't know how the hell you know about Naruto, but this is not funny."

"I am Naruto." Jiraiya tighten his grip on Liang's neck.

"Like hell you are! One, Naruto had blond hair, not black. Second, Naruto has whisker marks!"

"I do have blond hair. I use hair dye after I was banished. I also use make up, to hide the whiskers. I am Naruto. I changed my name to Zhuge Liang, when I fled the elemental nations. Do you believe me now. . . Pervy Sage." Jirayia's eyes widen at the old nick name. Jiraiya let Liang go. The old man hugged his student. Zhuge Liang could feel the man cry. A few second later Jiraiya let go.

"Naruto, I am so sorry! We should have fought harder against your punishment.

"What done is done. I just need your help. Check the seal and then we can talk." Jiraiya nodded and kneeled. Ten minutes later, Jiraiya got up.

"It's a good thing you came. The seal is fading. Some parts are already missing."

"What can we do?"

"Not much. I can put some seals on, but that is only a temporary fix to the problem. I can look at Minato's notes on the seal. Maybe we can repair it, but I don't know. I'll put some of those seals on. Just make sure not to get angry." Jiraiya went behind his desk and got some sealing ink. After applying them, Jiraiya returned the ink and sat behind the desk. He took a sip of his sake. "Sooooo, that hot red-head who she? I heard the moans coming from your room." A perverted smile grew on his face.

"Her name is Yue Ying. She is my wife."

"You picked out a looker!" An awkward silence came upon the room. "So, how has life been?"

"Very good. China is now a peaceful place. I have a very high office in the government. I'm second only to Lord Liu Bei, but even still I can persuade him. I'm happily married. Ying and I were going to start trying to have a child next summer, but we may push it back a little bit."

"Nice. So, how strong are you? Have you been working on the rasengan?"

"I like to think I'm at Kage Level and yes. I have been able to channel natural charka into it." Jirayia's eyes grew.

"I'm impressed! Minato could not do that!" Zhuge Liang had a smirk on his face. "Don't get cocky brat! You're no match for me, the GREAT TOAD SAGE! AHAHAHAHAHAHA" Zhuge Liang's smirk did not move.

"I can beat you, but won't fight you."

"Why?"

"You may hurt your back." Liang laughed at the toad sage's face. Jiraiya just slumped in his chair and mumbled about stupid brats. "Tsunade told me a little more about Akatsuki. Any more info?"

The toad sage's face turned serious. "Akatsuki is very dangerous. They have already taken a few of the demon hosts, and are looking for the rest. I have a feeling that they are waiting for Kumo or Iwa to use theirs. I know they have been looking for you. Good thing you changed your name and looks." Liang just nodded his head. "Be careful to watch your back. Now, are you going to tell Tsunade and your friends about who you are?"

"No. I don't want any of them to know. It would just cause issues. Also, most of them lost that honor."

"I can understand that."

"Yes. I'll talk to you later. Good night, Pervert."

"Night. Wait, what name do you want me to use between us?"
"Zhuge Liang, or Liang."

"Night, Liang."

/ Next Afternoon: Officer meeting

Zhuge Liang sat next to Jiraiya. He was looking at some maps of the area around Nenten. Nenten was a large city that had a large wall around it. A large river cut the city in half. The cities main attraction was the large forge that was built in the center of the city. This was most of the ninja weapons for Konoha was made. It was a very important city. The city had two major weaknesses. The first was that most of the buildings were wooden. The second was the areas were the river entered the city.

Zhuge Liang looked up and saw that all the officers were there. "Guess it's that time," he thought.

Jiraiya was the first to speak. "I'm so glad that you all came! We have some new people here. Zhuge Liang is the mastermind for the war plan." Jiraiya points to Liang. "The two people beside him are his guards. Now, we are here to hear Zhuge Liang's plans for when Sound and Kumo attack us! Liang, the stage is all yours!"

"Good Afternoon. Now I have been looking at maps of the city and have came up with a plan that would work in case of an attack. You all have a map of the city and the near by area in front of you. Now, the first part of the defense plan is to have some ambush units in the woods around the city. They will attack and warn us of any incoming enemies. This would be done by ANBU. The shinobi forces in the city would head to the wall. Lord Jiraiya has put seals on the wall that perverts them from running up the walls. So unless they have a summon, the attacking force would have to breach one of the gates. While the enemy is busy with that, we will be raining kunai and Jutsu down upon them. Our heavy troops will be at the gates, waiting for them to get past them.

Now, the city has two weaknesses. The first is the buildings. One good fire Jutsu, could light the city on fire. To counter this threat, some of our forces will be on guard with water on the ready to put out fires. The second issue is the river. The area where the river enters the city only has a little gate. If we are not careful, the enemy could use this against us. Some ANBU will guard this area.

The city has a good chance of winning a defense battle, if we are on guard. Tell your men this and you will be given your orders and location later." Liang sat down. Jiraiya was about to talk more, but an ANBU came in.

"Two strangers are here from China. They say they are here to help. Should I send them in?"

"Yeah, send them in," Jiraiya said. Two people walked in. They were. . . .

DONE FOR NOW!

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