Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Here we will see the conclusion of this arc along with the battle at the Fire Temple. Nothing else to say other than hope you enjoy the chapter. So, without further ado.

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Walking through the forest were two young men with rather unique appearances. The first had shoulder length white hair, red eyes shining with unrestrained madness and sadistic pleasure, and wearing clerical clothing along with having a rather twisted smile on his face. The second was bald, with pointed imp-like ears, black eyes that carried an equal amount of madness and dark intent as his compatriot, a thin physique, red tattoos over his upper body, and wearing a black tank top and black pants

These two were Freed and Preta Ghoul respectively with both travelling to meet with a client that wanted to hire them for a job.

Soon the two arrived at an old castle where they saw their client standing outside the entrance.

"Ah, you've arrived, good." Said the client

"Yeah, yeah just tell us what the fucking job is, ya damn bastard! Is it killing some shitty Yōkai?!" Freed demanded rudely while grinning madly at the thought of killing some shitty demons.

"No, I require you two to go to the Fire Temple and retrieve the Demon Sword Murasame for me. It is currently being guarded by the monks and a team of Konoha Ninja; you may kill them if you wish, but the main priority is the sword. Return with it and you will handsomely rewarded." Said the client

While disappointed that he wouldn't get to kill any Yōkai, Freed and Preta Ghoul did grin darkly at the thought of wiping out a religious order, one like the ones that tossed them aside for doing nothing wrong. At least that's how they saw it in their twisted minds.

"Very well, we will set out to retrieve the Murasame sword immediately and return with it swiftly." Preta Ghoul said before he and Freed ran off in the direction of the Fire Temple.

Once Freed and Preta Ghoul were gone their "client" fell over dead while Naraku stepped out of the shadows.

"Fools, both of them. They don't even realize they're playing right into my hands." Naraku muttered as he smirked

As if he'd actually reward those two disgusting humans that take delight in slaughtering and torturing his fellow Yōkai and Hanyō. They'd be lucky if he even gave them swift death, should they succeed in their task.

'Now to simply watch the show unfold. Will they succeed and bring me the Murasame only to meet their ends at the very blade they give me? Or will they be put down like the mad dogs they are? Only time will tell, and I look forward to seeing it all.' Naraku thought having already sent out several of his insects to the Fire Temple to monitor the events that will soon take place

*Timeskip-Two Days-Fire Temple*

In Naruko and Satsuki's room sat the three Genin of Team Seven, plus Himari. Currently the four girls were simply hanging out either talking, laying around, or listening to the storm raging outside. Yakumo didn't mind staying inside due to her weak body, she couldn't really train, and she was able to keep herself occupied with her painting, Himari simply enjoyed being in her Mistresses presence.

Though for Naruko and Satsuki, it was rather boring and both girls wished to be able go outside and train, but with the storm currently going on, any attempts at training would end in a disaster. But Satsuki was also feeling annoyance in addition to her boredom. The reason being Himari having attached herself to Naruko's side the moment they entered the room and hasn't let go of the Hanyō once. It didn't help that the Bakeneko kept giving the Uchiha a smug smirk, both at the fact she was next to Naruko along with how the Uzumaki hasn't said or done anything in protest.

It made Satsuki want to tear out her hair or punch the "cat bitch" in her stupid smug face.

"This is just to adorable! Only sixteen and my little girl already has two sexy girls pining for her affections, but if you play your cards right you might be able to get Yakumo, too! After all you know what they say about shy girls being hellcats in bed, just imagine to Naru-chan, you with those three all together for hours on end, going at it nonstop until none of you could move~" Katsumi teased, much to Naruko's embarrassment at her moms words, it didn't help when she started sending mental images of Satsuki, Himari, and Yakumo all in provocative poses.

'Mom please stop. I need some actual advice here, so please be serious for like five minutes.' Naruko mentally pleaded having contacted her mother's not long too ago, wanting their help concerning her feelings for Satsuki and most recently Himari.

Naruko knew she liked Satsuki more than just a friend, they had known each other for years and it was impossible for her to not develop feelings for her best friend in that time. Their accidental kiss the day that the originally intended Team Seven was formed only confirmed what Naruko knew, that she liked Satsuki and Satsuki obviously liked her as well, as how else could she explain when Satsuki initiated a make out session the first night in the Fire Temple.

But then she met Himari, originally believing she was just an innocent cat being attacked by some Oni, only to learn she was in fact a Bakeneko. Then having Himari swear to serve and protect Naruko with her life, though the Hanyō accepted her as a friend rather than a servant, and how did Himari seal this contract?

By kissing Naruko square on the lips and proceeding to flirt with her.

But she didn't stop there as the morning after their arrival at the Fire Temple, Naruko wakes up to find both Satsuki and Himari in her bed, in nothing but lingerie and a short sleeping kimono with nothing under it, respectively. Naruko wanted to deny it, but she had gained feelings for the Bakeneko in the short time she knew her.

'Kaa-chan, mom what do I do? I like Satsuki but I also like Himari, despite only knowing her for a few days. What am I supposed to do?' Naruko asked mentally wanting her mother's help

"Sweetie, it's alright to like more than one girl, even love more than one. Falling in love is like planting a tree, some grow faster than others. You've known Satsuki for years, so you've both been there for each other at your lowest points and she still accepted you even after learning your true self. While with Himari, you protected her even before learning she was a Yōkai, she sworn to stay by your side, was there for you when you revealed your Hanyō nature to your team, same with Satsuki, and was ready to attack Chiriku to defend you, despite being weakened from the temple herself. It's understandable you've developed a crush on her, whether that crush grows into something more is up to you, if you want to pursue Himari. Though know that no matter what you choose we'll support you." Kushina said, as smiling softly at her daughter.

"She's right sweetheart, just do whatever your heart tells you." Added Katsumi, Naruko smiling slightly at her mother's words

'Thanks, Kaa-chan, mom that really helped.' Thought Naruko

Seeing Satsuki's annoyed expression Naruko offered her a smile, showing that even if Himari is the one holding her, she hasn't forgotten her best friend either. Satsuki's annoyance dropped a little and she looked away, though having a noticeable smile on her face.

*Outside the Temple*

Outside the Fire Temple, Freed and Preta Ghoul, now wearing hooded cloaks to hide their identities and shield themselves from the storm, walked up to the gates. Stepping forward Preta Ghoul placed his hands on the gate with his Decay Kekkei Genkai making short work of the iron gates.

"Intruders! Sound the alarm!" One of the monks guarding the gates shouted

Only for a glowing white sword to be stabbed through his head courtesy of Freed who was laughing madly.

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA! You shitty monks, I'm gonna enjoy carving you all into tiny fucking pieces!" Freed said crazily as he began running and jumping around slashing and killing any monks that got to close

"You, tell us where Murasame is and I'll kill you quickly." Preta Ghoul said holding one of the monks by his wrists while slowly decaying him

"Never." Spat the monk, Preta Ghoul merely smiling wickedly

"I was hoping you'd say that." Preta Ghoul said placing his palm on the monk's face relishing in his screams of agony as his entire body dissolved into a puddle.

Preta Ghoul and Freed made short work of the monks guarding the gates, before making their way inside. Though one of the monks had managed to sound the alarm before being killed, alerting the rest of the temple.

*Inside the Temple*

Back inside the temple Naruko, Satsuki, Yakumo, and Himari heard the alarm and quickly exited the former twos room, being met by Kakashi and Chiriku.

"Chiriku what's happening?" Kakashi questioned

"Intruders have broken into the temple. They're likely here for the Murasame, Kakashi come with me to the vault. You four stick together and search the temple, we don't know how many intruders there are, and it'd be better if you stayed together." Chiriku said, before he and Kakashi ran off in the direction of the vault where Murasame was being kept.

"Well you heard him, let's go!" Satsuki said as they all ran in a different direction than where Kakashi and Chiriku went

Meanwhile Freed and Preta Ghoul were heading towards the vault contain Murasame, having been able to finally get the location out of one of the monks. They had just finished killing another group of monks and were about to continue onward when Freed stopped and his manic smile increased tenfold as he sensed Yōki nearby, meaning a Yōkai or Hanyō was nearby. Looking Freed spotted Sora lying on the ground trying to play dead.

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA! What's this, a shitty Yōkai pretending to be a monk!? That's fucking hilarious, now time to die ya fucking Yōkai!" Freed said, running over preparing to cut Sora to pieces.

"Wait!" Preta Ghoul hissed holding an arm in front of Freed stopping him, angering the Exiled Exorcist

"The fuck you doing yo pointed eared fuck?! I'm gonna kill that little shit!" Freed shouted

"I can see that you fool. But I can sense the hatred and resentment coming from the boy, perhaps this can be used to our advantage." Said Preta Ghoul looking at Sora with a dark smirk

*Later*

Freed and Preta Ghoul stood outside the vault containing Murasame. Stepping forward Preta Ghoul made short work of the vault door revealing Murasame resting on a pedestal in the center of the room.

"Fuck yeah! There's the sword, oh imagine how many shitty Yōkai and Hanyō I could kill this! Shame we have to give it to that dumb prick of a client." Freed said as he grabbed the sword, not at all being effected by its curse.

After all, you can't be driven mad if you're already insane.

"Hold it right there!" Chiriku said, as he and Kakashi blocked their path to the exit.

"I'm gonna have ask you both to return that sword and then leave, otherwise things could get messy." Kakashi said lifting his headband revealing his Sharingan

"You mean messier than what we left of those fucking monks?!" Freed said laughing madly, while Chiriku scowled at the mention of his fellow monks being butchered by these two

"Besides I don't think our new friend has the highest opinion of you monks or Konoha Ninja." Preta Ghoul said smirking, Kakashi and Chiriku looking confused at what he meant

"Wind Style: Beast Tearing Palm!"

Immediately Chiriku and Kakashi jumped back dodging numerous claw shaped blades of Chakra, though Chiriku recognized the attack and was shocked when he saw Sora jump down and stood next to Freed and Preta Ghoul.

"Sora?! What's the meaning of this?! Why're you with the intruders?!" Chiriku asked

"Revenge." Said Sora glaring at the two, while Kakashi was surprised seeing his eyes were red with slit pupils

*Flashback*

"Tell me kid, why're you with these monks? They obviously don't like you for that Yōki you contain. Wouldn't it be better to take revenge on them for the way they've treated you, better yet make them suffer by destroying what they love?" Preta Ghoul questioned temptingly to the pinned Sora held down by Freed.

"And if that's not enough, what about taking revenge on your fathers' killer." Preta Ghoul said, Sora's struggling stopping as he froze at his words

"What?" Sora asked in a whisper, while Preta Ghoul grinned

"I've been around for a long time, seen plenty of things. One of which just so happened to be your father, Kazuma was it, being killed and the identity of his killer. If you want to know all you have to do is join us," Said Preta Ghoul

"Who?" Demanded Sora wanting to know the name of his father's killer more than anything

"Asuma Sarutobi, a Jonin from Konoha. Just think, your father's killer is walking about and considered an elite of Konoha, while here you are at this temple alone and hated. Come with us and we can help you get your revenge and so much more." Preta Ghoul said, offering a proverbial hand to Sora.

Sora looked at the man, his eyes now crimson red from using the Kyuubi Chakra sealed in him and nodded in agreement.

*End Flashback*

Kakashi and Chiriku were on the defensive given Preta Ghoul's Kekkei Genkai and Freed wielding the Murasame they couldn't risk getting cut or touched by either of them. It didn't help they also had to dodge Sora's Kyuubi-enhanced Jutsu as well.

"This is taking too long! Sora, Freed, go and get the sword to the client, I'll deal with these two!" Preta Ghoul ordered, with annoyance clear in his voice.

"Fine, you damn fucker! Let's go ya damn brat!" Freed ordered, Sora angered at retreating but not caring as long as those two die

The ones he really wanted revenge on were Asuma for the death of his father and the girl Naruko. Sora had been able to sense the Kyuubi sealed in her the moment he saw her, but more than that he felt her Chakra wasn't entirely that of a human, she also had Yōki as well. Meaning that she was a Hanyō, showing she was much more connected to the Kyuubi than simply being its Jinchuuriki.

And Sora intended to make those two suffer for his pain.

Kakashi and Chiriku would have tried stopping the two from escaping but knew they couldn't take their eyes off Preta Ghoul, knowing even a single mistake could mean their end.

"Ah, now that those two are gone I no longer have to hold back." Preta Ghoul said before the floor beneath him began hissing and melting, surprising the monk and Jonin

"You see my Decay Kekkei Genkai, it grants me more than the ability to simply melt anything I touch. It's granted me a very unique style of combat; one no one has ever lived to tell about, unfortunately it's also dangerous to use while working with someone since I can't really control myself while using it. Gentlemen, be honored to be one of the few to witness my Acidic Ninjutsu!" Preta Ghoul said as acid began pouring out of all his pores and covering his body acting like armor it also dripped off his body burning through the floor

'This just got a whole lot harder.' Thought Chiriku and Kakashi before they were forced to dodge as Preta Ghoul charged them and his acid covered strikes

*With Freed and Sora*

"Come on where is everyone?! I was hoping to kill more shitty monks before leaving this shithole temple!" Freed complained, Sora remaining silent not caring about anything besides getting his revenge

Though suddenly Freed was kicked in the head knocking him into the wall.

"Who's has the fucking balls?!" Shouted Freed looking around wildly before spotting Naruko, Satsuki, Yakumo, and Himari, the latter of whom standing near where he once was showing she was who kicked him

Though Freed grinned madly when he sensed the Yōki coming from Naruko and Himari, it was much stronger than whatever came from that little shit, Sora.

"You!" Sora growled glaring at Naruko, who was confused at the hatred directed at her

"Me? Woah!" Said Naruko jumping back to dodge the claw-shaped wind blades Sora

"Hn, fine you handle the shitty redhead and that other bitch, but this Yōkai bitch is mine!" Freed yelled charging at Himari swinging his Holy Sword and Murasame at her laughing madly all the while

Meanwhile, Naruko and Satsuki were forced to fight Sora who was mainly focusing on Naruko.

"What the hell is your problem?! Why're you helping this guy steal the Murasame?!" Naruko demanded, recognizing him as the monk who was glaring at her as breakfast.

"I don't care! My entire life, the monks have hated me! Now I have the chance to get revenge on them, the man who killed my father, and you!" Shouted Sora swinging his Chakra Blade claws at her.

"Me?! What did I do?!" Naruko asked, while letting out a grunt when he managed to cut her shoulder.

She wasn't as fast nor reacting to the attacks as quickly as she usually would be, thanks to the temple weakening her.

"Don't act like you don't know! You have the Kyuubi sealed inside! You also have Yōki similar to that damn fox's also, I know what you are! It's because of you and that monster, I'm like this!" Sora yelled, tearing the bandages off his right arm showing it was a red, demonic, scaled claw.

"I've been forced to carry part the Kyuubi's Chakra inside me and because of it, I can never be normal! But now I can get my revenge by killing the Kyuubi's daughter, along with the fox itself, as well!" Yelled Sora, while swinging rapidly at Naruko and Satsuki.

'Damnit! Naruko and Himari can't fight at their full potential because of the temple, while Yakumo can only support us with Genjutsu, but she won't be able to last long due to her body. I'm the only one able to fight!' Satsuki thought as her vision suddenly became sharper and more clear as her eyes turned red with a single tomoe in each eye, spinning around the now red iris.

While she's excited to have awakened her Sharingan, as now she can better avoid Sora's attacks, it won't change the tide of the battle.

"Naruko, we have to get out of here." Satsuki said to Naruko in a whisper, while motioning in the direction of the exit of the temple.

"Right. Himari we're retreating!" Naruko called out to her protector

"Yes Naruko-sama!" Said Himari relieved at getting away from deranged Exorcist

She's lucky to only have gotten a few cuts from his Holy Sword and not Murasame. As she is now, any injury that sword would have given her is sure to be lethal.

"Get back here!" Sora roared as he and Freed chased after them

His desire for revenge and Freed's obsession with killing Yōkai making them give chase.

*With Kakashi and Chiriku*

"Come on ! How long will you two be able to dodge before I get you!" Preta Ghoul said with a malicious grin as he tries to grab Kakashi and Chiriku

Both the Jonin and monk panted starting to grow tired, their clothes were in tatters being forced to tear off parts Preta Ghoul manages to touch or hit with his acid before it manages to start burning their skin.

'Damn, we can't do anything with that Acid Armor covering him, any Jutsu would simply melt on contact and we definitely can't fight with Taijutsu. What do we do?!' Kakashi thought

Suddenly Preta Ghoul appeared in front of them in a burst of speed.

"It's over!" Preta Ghoul shouted grabbing them by their throats grinning as he knew he'd won

Though he was confused when he saw his victims smirk.

"You're right, it is over. Lightning Style: Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Kakashi said as he and Chiriku dispersed into electricity while also shocking Preta Ghoul.

Preta Ghoul shouted in pain as he was electrocuted, the pain only intensifying with his Acid Armor acting as a conductor. When the lightning faded Preta Ghoul fell over unable to move a muscle, while the real Kakashi and Chiriku jumped down.

"His Acid Armor is still active so we can't risk touching him, but we also can't leave him to recover. Any suggestions Kakashi?" Chiriku asked, with Kakashi having a grim expression as he stepped forward, while going through handsigns.

"Just one. Fire Style: Grand Fireball Jutsu!" Said Kakashi, releasing a fireball that hit Preta Ghoul and began burning him alive as he screamed in agony.

It might be inhumane to kill an enemy by burning them alive but it was the only option they had. They couldn't touch him because of Acid Armor and they couldn't leave him to recover as it'd be unlikely they'd get another chance to kill him.

"Let's go, I could sense my team and Himari encountered the other two." Kakashi said neutrally, once Preta Ghoul's screams died down and he laid still.

Chiriku nodded as they took off.

*With Himari*

"HAHAHAHAHA! Finally got ya, you damn shitty Yōkai!" Freed laughed as he caught up to Himari

Partway through the chase Himari had split off from Team Seven, Freed following after her while Sora went after the other three. Soon Himari managed to find an exit from the temple and was relieved when she felt her strength return to its true level, rather than being weakened from the temple.

"Yes, you got me. But take a look at where we are." Himari said smirking motioning to the fact they were outside the temple

"So what?! Like I need that shithole temple to fight you, I can kill you just fine on my own, you damn bitch!" Freed yelled, while Himari lost her smirk as her claws came out.

"No, I'm afraid this where you'll die for daring to threaten my Mistress and her allies." Himari said, as she vanished in a burst of speed going towards the insane exorcist.

Freed swung his Holy Sword only for Himari to duck under it and grabbing hold of his hand holding Murasame and twisting it. With a snap Freed shouted in pain while dropping Murasame, reacting quickly Himari grabbed the blade and flipped it into a reverse grip and drove it straight through Freed's stomach.

"Wh-what?" Freed said not comprehending that he'd just lost

"You said that you didn't need the temple to beat me. That was the only thing stopping me from doing this." Himari said, twisting the sword as Freed coughed up blood, while feeling Murasame's cursed poison entering his body.

"You… damn… shitty… Yōkai… bit-" Freed was cut off as the poison reached his heart and his limp body slid off the blade hitting the ground with a thud

"No one hurts my Mistress and lives." Said Himari flicking the blood off of Murasame and sheathing the blade

Though Himari stiffened when she sensed a burst of Yōki and it she could tell it wasn't coming from Naruko, so that left the boy.

Immediately Himari ran off to where she sensed the Yōki.

*With Team Seven*

"Woah!" Naruko said ducking under a swipe from a bubbling red Chakra claw

"Hold still and die you abomination!" Sora roared crouched on all fours while a shroud of Kyuubi Chakra covered his body with three tails swaying behind him as he swung rapidly at Naruko and Satsuki

After they had managed to get outside the temple, the three had finally been successful in subduing Sora with Yakumo trapping him a Genjutsu. But while they did leave the temple so that Naruko will be able to fight at full power, the Kyuubi Chakra within Sora was also no longer restrained by the Holy Nature of the Temple, allowing him to release the power sealed inside him and break free of the Genjutsu and tip the fight back in his favor.

Fortunately though, he was still failing to attack Naruko, thanks to Satsuki and Yakumo interfering.

Growling in frustration, Sora looked around before his eyes fell on Yakumo and Satsuki before gaining a wicked grin as he looked back to Naruko.

"If I can't kill you, then I'll just kill your friends instead!" Sora said, while charging at Satsuki and Yakumo, shocking the three.

Satsuki couldn't move as that'd leave Yakumo alone to be attacked, as she couldn't dodge on her own and Satsuki was to tired to grab her and get them both out of the way.

"NO!" Naruko screamed jumping in front of her friends shielding them from Sora

"DIE!"

Naruko closed her eyes ready for the attack to come. Only it never came.

Slowly Naruko opened her eyes and was shocked at seeing Sora's claws inches from her face and the boy himself held suspended in the air while gold chains wrapped around his body.

"What?" Naruko said confused

"Naruko." Said Satsuki getting the Hanyō's attention

Looking Naruko saw a surprised Satsuki and Yakumo, while she saw that gold chains wrapped around Sora were coming out of her back. Satsuki quickly snapped out of her surprise though knowing now wasn't the time.

"Yakumo quickly put him under a Genjutsu, before he has a chance to escape!" Satsuki said, while pulling a spool of Ninja Wire.

Immediately Yakumo cast a Genjutsu over Sora while Satsuki wrapped the Ninja Wire around him ready to set it alight if she saw him about to escape, though she doubted it'd kill him it should at least low him down or hopefully knock him out.

Just then Himari, Kakashi, and Chiriku arrived to seen of the three Genin and rampaging monk. Though Kakashi was surprised at seeing the familiar chains coming from Naruko's back.

'Chakra Chains?! I thought only Kushina had those, how did Naruko awaken them?' Kakashi thought, while Chiriku was also surprised, having only heard stories of those chains.

Though he shook off his surprise and looked at Sora, who was still trying to break his restraints.

"Sora, why? Why would you betray the temple and join with these people, do you know how many of our comrades they killed, people you've known nearly your whole life." Chiriku said, as Sora glared at him.

"Shut up, Chiriku! I don't care about the monks, you, or your damn temple! I only care about getting my revenge! And once I get out of these chains I'll kill you all and turn the Fire Temple into a pile of rubble. Then, I'll go to Konoha and kill everyone there while making sure that Asuma Sarutobi watches as everyone he loves dies, before I rip his head off for killing my father! Then I'll kill everyone else in the world until only I'm left!" Sora roared rage and as madness laced his tone.

Chiriku looked at the young monk in sadness, knowing he's fallen too deep into his desire for revenge to be reasoned with.

"Do it." Chiriku said to Naruko, solemnly giving her permission to take the Kyuubi Chakra in Sora.

Nodding, Naruko listened as her Kaa-chan instructed her on how to absorb the Chakra and began doing so. Sora screamed in rage and pain as he felt the Kyuubi Chakra being ripped out of him, while his Chakra Cloak began fading.

Once all of it was gone, Naruko retracted her chains as Sora's limp body fell to the ground. No one said anything, while Naruko's eyes widened in realization at what she just did.

She just killed someone.

Satsuki, Yakumo, and Himari gathered around Naruko's shaken form, while Kakashi looked at his student sadly as the realization of making her first kill hit her like a freight train.

'The only comfort is it was a clean one. Not many people can have that, even fewer having good friends by their side to get through it.' Kakashi thought before sighing in exhaustion, knowing they have a lot to clean up and many of the fallen to bury.

*Timeskip-Next Day*

"Are you sure, you should leave so soon? It might be best for you all to rest after yesterday's events." Chiriku said, looking to Team Seven and Himari as he, as well as the remaining monks, stood at the gate to see their guests off.

"Thank you for the offer Chiriku, but I think it best we get back to Konoha and tell the Hokage about what's happened." Kakashi said, Chiriku nodding

"Then I wish you a safe journey home, and please look after that sword, Himari." Said Chiriku to the Yōkai, who nodded in reply.

"I will, thank you for allowing to keep it." Himari said with a short bow while rubbing the storage seal on the palm of her hand

After the fight Chiriku, had allowed Himari to keep Murasame after seeing how she wasn't subjected to its curse and could properly wield it. This way, if anyone else tries stealing the blade, they'll have a harder time than if it was being guarded by a group of monks. Himari was immensely grateful at being allowed to keep the sword and swore to use it to better defend her Mistress.

Meanwhile, Naruko was uncharacteristically quiet as she stood between Satsuki and Yakumo, both of whom put a comforting hand on her shoulders. She was still in shock after making her first kill, but her friends and mothers were helping her through it. Like Kakashi had thought, since her first kill was a clean one it'll be easier to get through it, than if it had been a messy one.

With that Team Seven and Himari waved goodbye to the monks as they made their way back to Konoha.

But unknown to them, several insects watched Team Seven as they left the Fire Temple.

*Naraku's Castle.*

"How disappointing." Naraku stated after watching Preta Ghoul and Freed fail to retrieve the Murasame blade

Though while he was upset at not getting the blade, Naraku brushed it off since he was still able to rid himself of those two annoyances.

"And besides, I believe I have found some new targets to observe in the future." Naraku said with a smirking, as he observed Team Seven.

Naruko Uzumaki, Satsuki Uchiha, Yakumo Kurama, Kakashi Hatake and Himari.

Those five proved to be quite interesting, such potential from the four younger members.

'I look forward to seeing how far you four will come. What you will achieve.' Naraku thought

And if they proved to be nuisances to his plans, then they will be dealt with accordingly.

So, what did you think, good. Yep Naruko has unlocked her Chakra Chains, made her first kill with her friends and family being there to support her, Himari has been allowed to keep Murasame, and Freed and Preta Ghoul are dead but not Naraku has turned his eyes to Team Seven. Also just to clarify Naruko is not in love with Himari, it is just a crush which she has gained due Himari being there for her in recent days, again it is just a crush which may or may not grow into love so I don't wanna see anyone complaining, and I know at least one person will. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.

Storm out