The Cat and The Fox

Chapter 4

While back in the Hokage's quarter Kakashi had appeared. As Kakashi knocked and was allowed entrance he entered and kneels.

"You may get up, Kakashi," said Hokage as he turned around to face him.

"Thank you and so, how did you know that boy Train, wasn't from this world?" said Kakashi as he got up.

"Hmph, well I think you can figure that one out can't you?"

Kakashi then gave a weird look at Hokage. Seriously what did the Hokage meant by that. On the other hand who else would know about Train besides Naruto, Sakura, and himself.

"I don't understand…"

"Oh, are you really sure about that Kakashi, try harder."

As Kakshi took time to think things through, he wasn't getting any answer. Who…just who is it that knows the current situation besides him. Obviously it couldn't be anybody else since they aren't very close to Naruto – wait a minute, close to Naruto? No way it couldn't be right? Seriously, despite him being a Chunnin, he seems to lack at these kinds of things, so…no way, right? Right!

As Kakashi was coming to a conclusion, Hokage could tell that an answer was there, but just that he couldn't think of it. As the door was knocked the person was let in by Hokage.

"That's the person I was talking about Kakashi," said Hokage as he pointed at Iruka.

As Kakashi turned around he was somewhat surprised at the person who had entered the room. It was Iruka-sensei, who teaches the Genin children.

"Hiya Kakashi," says Iruka as he approached.

"You're kidding me right, Hokage?"

Without a word or response from Hokage, he just grinned at Kakashi and went to look back at his beloved village. Kakashi with a suspicious look just ignored it and was about to drag Iruka out with him.

"Iruka…I need to talk to you in PRIVATE…!" said Kakashi with a scary look on his face.

"…ok, I'll be right there, Kakashi."

Kakashi then stomped his way out of the room. Leaving just Iruka and Hokage behind, Hokage then laughed.

"My, oh my, I couldn't believe the look on Kakashi's face, what did you think Iruka?"

"I don't know for sure, but I thought that he would've been able to have guessed by now."

"Yes, so did I, but then again I think that Kakashi himself is just lacking some concentration at times you know?"

"Yeah, I know…I know, well I got to go now, Kakashi is waiting for me and if I make him wait any longer I think he'll be madder at me then he already is; see you."

"Yes and good day to you Iruka."

As they farewell each other, Iruka left the room to meet up with Kakashi. Kakashi then dragged Iruka along with him to the outside of the headquarters into the village and into an alley. Iruka feeling cautious at the situation was not very happy.

"Ok Kakashi, what do you want that you had to drag me all the way out here for?" asked Iruka.

"Well, just to be on the safe side you know and also…how did you know about this situation, Iruka…!"

"You don't need to be so cruel Kakashi, after all I was just looking after my student when I happened to have passed by," stated Iruka.

"Hmph, I guess but even so…"

"Kakashi, I don't want to argue with you, but anyway Naruto –"

"Naruto, isn't your student any longer Iruka. If that is what you're just going to apply with to be your excuse then you might as well just walk away from this. After all he is my student now and I'll do what I can for him. You should at least understand that…right?"

"Kakashi, I know that…I know that I'm no longer his sensei, but still Naruto…Naruto is like family for me. So don't you dare tell me what to do; even though you're a Jonin versus me being a Chunin, I don't care."

Finishing what he had to say Iruka was about to turn and leave as Kakashi burst into laughter. Laughing at what Iruka had said; Iruka himself suddenly looked dumb struck.

"Wow, nice words there Iruka but as far as I can tell, just don't get too caught up in the situation or else I might have to come and rescue you."

As Iruka was pissed off at Kakashi's statement he didn't bother to answer and started to turn. As he did so, he walked off but before he could reach the end of the alley, Kakashi stopped him by grabbing his arm.

"Come on Iruka, you know I meant no harm by it. However, I'm serious when I said that you shouldn't involve yourself too much in the situation."

"LET ME GO, Kakashi!"

"Sure, but first give me an answer."

"Fine."

Kakashi then let go of Iruka's arm, Iruka still had the ignorance look on his face. Iruka knowing himself that Kakashi wouldn't let him go unless he gave an answer was about to just shout in his face.

"Well, Iruka?"

"Kakashi...NO WAY."

Kakashi surprised at Iruka's response felt uneasy because usually this Chunin always listened to what he told him. However this time it's different as if Iruka is a different person. As Iruka was again walking away, Kakashi slammed him into the wall as a warning sign.

"I like you even more now Iruka-sensei, however like I said, just don't get in too much trouble ok? See you around!"

As Kakashi let go of Iruka, he glide to the ground and was half scare but at the same time half straight forwards.

"What the hell..." as Iruka got to his feet he went to work.

Back to where we left off our two main characters of the story...Naruto was dragging Train all over the village and even introducing him to Konohomaru and his friends. In the shadow some men in black clothing were keeping a close bird watch on them. Sadly, Naruto or either Train was aware of the situation that they were in. Finally they reached the place where Naruto would always come to when he was little.

"Nice view you got here," said Train smiling.

"Yeah, back when I was a kid and alone with no friends, I would come to this lake because it helps me to be calm."

"I see..." said Train with a timid smile.

As Train was agreeing to the term, Naruto went down to the bridge that was half spread to the middle of the lake.

"Let's go sit down and relax for a while, then we'll head back home."

Train grinning nodded and followed Naruto down to the bridge. As they neared the edge Naruto sat signaling Train to sit, if he wanted. As Train seated down he then realized the beautiful sunset.

"Wow, this really is a great spot, Naruto!"

"I know right? Especially when the sunset is up and you get to experience it full in a good angle."

"It sure is and...even reminds me of an event that I had with a friend way back."

"What's wrong Train?"

"It's nothing just that, she passed away."

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"Don't worry about, but hey what about you Naruto?"

While they both were enjoying the blaze of the sunset and chit-chatting, a couple of rogue ninjas were following on their trail. Not so surprisingly it seems that they were after Naruto and Train, or maybe just one of them. Among the rogue ninjas were at least two leaders and ten followers in count.

"Sir which ones are we after?" asked one of the followers.

"The…actually which are we after, brother?" asked the youngest leader.

"You fool, both of them! Also, don't call me brother; we're not even related or close friends," replied the oldest leader.

"Right, right, but hey come on we're all comrades here aren't we?"

"Shut up kid, besides I can't believe you were even made a commander despite how young and dense and clueless you are at times!"

"You're so cruel at times bro," replied the youngest leader as he signaled half of the followers to capture Naruto and Train.

Suddenly Naruto and Train were surrounded by five rogue ninjas. As they attacked them, Naruto made shadow clones of himself to help them escape the facade.

"Where the hell did these guys come from?"

"Who knows!"

"Time to show off, my Hades! Well, hopefully I won't have to use it."

Taking out his beloved gun that Train, himself still carries around with him, started to charge against the rogue ninjas. Taking them out just by a punch of his gun, Naruto was more surprised than ever.

"Um Train, sorry to ruin your mood, but what kind of weapon is that?"

"Oh, it's a gun, but I'm sure you don't have this kind of weapon in your world here right?"

"Yeah," replied Naruto as he punched one of the rogue ninja in the face.

"Like I said, it's a gun and like most regular ones it shoots out bullets. However mine is different from all rest, because it's made of Orichalcum."

"Oh like the kind of metal that's able to deflect?" asked Naruto.

"Yeah, you seem to know your stuff Naruto."

"Well, apparently we use to have those around here until the Great War occurred. Since then, we barley have any left or use it, but yea."

As the five rogue ninjas that were supposed to capture them were defeated, the leaders showed up with the rest followers. As they approached, Naruto and Train were on guard and ready for the next attack.

"So you guys really did take them out; like in a mere seven minute battle," said the youngest Leader.

"Oituhe, just shut up already you little snot!" said the older Leader.

"Ah, come on Ehutio, your being too cruel right now."

As those two were fighting, Naruto was kind of surprised at their names. Even Train himself was surprised as well.

"If you think about it…"

"They're names are just backwards from each other."

As Naruto and Train looked back and forth as each other seeing the opportunity to escape walked off. As the rogue ninja followers noticed it, they were trying to get the attention of the commanders, but knew it would be fruitless to stop the fight. Since, they always go all out at each other when the other pisses the other one off. As Naruto and Train were still making a getaway a shadow appeared and within their shadow and entangled them.

"W-what the!" said Naruto.

"What is this?" added Train.

"You fools!" said a man popping out of the shadow.

The two men that were fighting gulped and stopped as they saw him. As he fully became a full being he shook his head and in disgrace.

"Eek, it's Genai!" said Oituhe.

"You're late!" added Ehutio.

"I had businesses to take care of first and since while you two were goofing off, the Jinchuuriki and kid there almost got away. What's even more troubling now is that you made yourselves know to the enemy," said Genai smirking. "Right, Hokage of Konohagakure?"

Hokage then appeared along with his two assistance; they helped free Naruto and Train.

"You have some nerves messing with my people of the village," said Hokage as he posed into battle mode. "Let's get this over quickly, night is approaching."