Gnarl may be ancient, but he wasn't stupid. The two Overlord Candidates were trying their best to be secretive and disguise their cooperation. It was a good sign that the two were attempting subterfuge. Misdirection and secrecy were vitally important at this stage. As much as Gnarl chaffed at the need to remain skulking in the shadows, the hellspawn knew that geographically Lord Naruto and Lady Hinata could not act openly yet. That meant their cooperation was necessary for their long term success, perhaps even survival.

'I miss the days when the Overlord could slip away and build a power base by enslaving the frontier,' the nigh-primordial Brown lamented.

There was just one detail about the cooperation that filled Gnarl with the not-at-all-fun sort of dread. Naruto and Hinata's 'relationship' was blooming. The Minion Master nearly gagged at the realization.

'If those two keep going like their going, I foresee all sorts of disgusting deviancy polluting the Dark Domain! They could act altruistically towards each other! Or worse, fall in actual love!'

His inborn nature, Gnarl's very purpose for existing, was pulling him in two directions. On the one hand, Lord Naruto and Lady Hinata were the only two viable candidates for the title of Overlord. Sure there was small-e evil in abundance. It was just that the two current candidates were by far the best…and yet they still possessed several worrying signs. The situation had to be rectified somehow…


Naruto was well aware that Hinata was using her considerable assets to control the pacing and length of their encounter. He was also well aware that she was exceptionally angry about the Shino situation. The two Overlords were well aware that if Shino and the Aburame pressed that the Hyūga Main Branch wouldn't hesitate to free themselves from Hinata's yoke.

"I am working on the loyalty of the Cadet families. That will provide us with a solid base…and political power…"

"They would no doubt raise an unholy racket at their beloved heiress being married off against her will," Naruto added. Hinata nodded. "If the old fossils in the Main Families try to put down the uppity cadets, they'll be endangering Konoha's shinobi forces…"

"Exactly," Hinata agreed. "That still doesn't keep the Aburame from pushing Emancipation."

"Politics…they are going to force us to accelerate our plans."

Hinata nodded and walked over to the desk in the Tower Office. "Luckily this will help. Most of the Cadets will join us when we make our move…and this is their first offering: the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu."

Naruto caught the scroll thrown by Hinata. He read the details carefully. After a few joyous exclamations and the hatching of several plots, Naruto graced Hinata with a brilliant smile. "I'm going to have to think of a suitable way to repay this."

"I need to vent," Hinata suddenly declared. "The Browns have found two more of those Grub Tunnels."

Naruto nodded. "Let's go vent…I'm sure you won't be too offended when I win."

"It isn't wise to try to press my buttons," Hinata challenged Naruto's flippant comment. "Our little game may take a very dangerous turn."

"Danger is far more thrilling. I can tell…I can tell you're enjoying the razor's edge we are dancing on right now," Naruto confessed. "Everything you feel, it's heightened. I know you are loving it as much as I am."

Hinata growled and stormed off. The feral intensity caused several emotions to awaken with animalistic fury. 'I bet that's Kurama's influence,' Naruto thought. The other emotions were conflicting strongly. They were also very powerful. Naruto's emotions were a glorious mix of respect, lust, and amusement. To be blunt, Hinata made Naruto feel alive. On the other hand, the Overlord's emotions were a worrying mix of rage and desire. The desire wasn't just the fun kind of desire where Naruto wanted to rip Hinata's clothes off and see if she was a screamer. Naruto was also wary of the desire to strike out against Hinata and break her.

For now, the respect and lust were the strongest emotions. Uzumaki Naruto swore to remain the dominate personality. He remembered Kurama's History Lessons. A pattern was forming in Naruto's mind and he didn't like it.


Hinata had activated her Byakugan a long time ago. The Overlady-in-training had seen a flash of Naruto's internal emotional conflict. No one but Hinata would have caught the moment. Her Hyūga training, psychic…and growing emotional bond with Naruto was all that even hinted that Naruto was under the same conflicting emotional boot heel.

She wasn't exactly thrilled that such a powerful bond had been created…with such equality and speed. The only person Hinata had ever allowed past her emotional defenses was Hanabi.

Now was definitely not the time to ponder such an opening. The Minion Master and 'servant' of the Overlord could not have survived the thousands of years he claimed without the ability to read people. Gnarl was a threat and likely had Hinata and Naruto under constant observation.

The Overlady emerged from her poorly-lit alcove. She had done a bit of research, but she needed more time. Still, it was time to prepare for a bit of slaughter.

"Naruto," Hinata greeted her…partner…regally. She was pleased by Naruto's reaction, painted as it was with respect and lust. Hinata was still proud of her ability to create such a reaction.

"Are you ready?" Naruto questioned. Hinata responded with a silent nod. "Time to remind Gnarl of who is in charge around here."

It was simple to find Gnarl, even without relying on Naruto's connection with Kurama or Hinata's Byakugan. The Minion Master was in the Netherworld Tower's throne room.

Their throne room.

"Gnarl." Naruto's voice was imperious. The unbelievably ancient and cruel minion nodded in approval.

Hinata stepped in gracefully, but domineeringly. "We will soon be operating independent of each other. It is time for you to provide the means for us to properly control the Minions."

"You may be premature in asking for…"

The protest was interrupted by a small clap of thunder. Gnarl's aging body barely registered the Hyūga ninjutsu slamming into his form. The attack was vicious, underhanded, and excessive. Even as his bones and nerves screamed in agony, his mind was delighted. That was a proper reaction!

"Gnarl, you serve us. We ask for your advice when we need it. We demand your subservience at all times," Naruto hissed as he caught the conniving Minion by the ear.

"I…" the word came out as a broken gasp. "I feared you were soft, but that fear has been replaced by a proper fear…you two are ready."

Hinata and Naruto exchanged a pleased look. It was the first thing Gnarl had done right in days.


Uzumaki Naruto was growing in appreciation of Hinata. The Kage Bunshin no Jutsu was a more…complex technique than the magical Steel Doppelganger. Hinata's gift had allowed Naruto to simultaneously study sixteen different books on the laws of the Land of Fire, Konoha, and the interaction between the Daimyo and the Hokage. Hinata had provided the means for Naruto to grow rapidly in power, knowledge, and experience.

His partner was truly formidable.

Naruto would need a formidable partner and competent, ruthless subordinates to recreate the world as it should be. Hinata's political contacts would be beyond useful.

Yet, all of Naruto's grand designs could be undone because Shino couldn't man up and approach Hinata himself. He was using his family's position to secure what he wanted. Sure, Naruto thought, it was suitably planned to ensure success. There was just no way Naruto could be satisfied with such a victory. The Uzumaki felt it was hollow. It wasn't earned. He had secured his alliance and cemented his current…arrangement…with Hinata through his own efforts. If Shino succeeded, his bond with Hinata would be brittle and hollow.

'She would kill him in weeks,' Naruto thought with a grin. There was a moment where Naruto considered the benefits of having Hinata 'emancipated' by the Aburame so she could subvert the clan.

Despite the benefits, the Evil Manipulation of the Aburame wasn't something Naruto was truly considering. He had grown oddly possessive and emotionally invested towards Hinata. At his core, Uzumaki Naruto was a breathtakingly lonely young man.

'I…think that is why this idea is so pants-shittingly huge,' Naruto thought as he stared at the documents in front of him. There was an incredibly obvious method to derail or, at a bare minimum, throw off Shino's plan to take via politics what he couldn't claim from simply manning up in the Academy.

"I just hope this doesn't take a Bijū Bomb to my partnership with Hinata…"

Naruto and his favorite subordinate so far were both aware that Naruto's thoughts very un-Overlord-y. A flash of worry set Naruto's synapses alight. What if Kurama was reporting to Gnarl?

"There is no need to worry, my Overlord. In the distant past, you would have been rightfully concerned. The Tower Heart and Gnarl have always been linked. We can always detect each other's presence and have a strong psychic bond. Before the Sage of Six Paths separated the Tower Heart, the connection was always active. It has been severed…"

Kurama's revelation put Naruto at ease and the foundations of a plan were laid. The Overlad would have to take considerable care to make sure it survived past such an embryonic state. Gnarl wasn't his only enemy.

"Kurama, any advice? You've been sealed in a whole-lotta women," Naruto pressed on with his original 'mission'.

"Every woman is different. Just listen for pleased noises and words," Kurama said in an amused tone.

"So, this is what impending doom feels like." Naruto couldn't believe that Kurama had just snarked him. He wasn't mad, really. It was the kind of ribbing he'd expected from a friend…if Naruto had normal friends.

And one of the few friends was about to become…beneficial…


Hinata was always in control. She prided herself on her iron will…even when she was vulnerable.

Especially when she was vulnerable.

This was a new kind of vulnerable for Hinata. Normally, she utterly despised vulnerability. The risks of being exploited were too great. Her works could be undone in an instant. This instant was important to her great works, but the vulnerability was exciting for once.

'And I am not the only who is vulnerable right now. Naruto is staring into the abyss right beside me,' Hinata thought as a rush of adrenaline spread through her being like the cruelest ice water. The anticipation burned in her veins, while simultaneously providing comfort and relief.

The realization buoyed her confidence. If she was going to take this step, it would not be alone.

And she was going to try to enjoy it on as many levels as possible. More than that, she had to maintain some façade of control. A step into maintaining that façade in the face of her bold risk was the use of her Byakugan.

"That smug bastard," Hinata hissed as she noticed the smirk on Naruto's face. The Overlady seethed. A part of her was well aware that Naruto couldn't possibly be aware of her approach. There were no Shadow Clones, minions, or Steel Doppelgängers present.

Control was everything.

"Time to assert it," Hinata declared as she pushed open the doors. Naruto looked up in surprise as Hinata, unable to really control her blush, stormed across the room.

"Hinata? Does this…" Naruto started to ask, but Hinata never gave him the opportunity to finish. She gripped the side of his head and pressed her lips against his. The kiss was slightly masculine in its forcefulness. Hinata found herself slightly embarrassed.

"You know as well I as do what this means," Hinata said after withdrawing.

Naruto nodded with a somewhat goofy grin on his face. Hinata found the look endearing. "More than you," he teased. "Obviously, by fucking we're fucking up the Aburame's plans. We're also making our bed and sleeping in it."

"Damn your puns," Hinata laughed. "At least we can make this enjoyable."

The Overlord nodded. "How could I not enjoy this? Uh…how do we start?"

"The…spar…seemed to kick start our previous…encounter…" For the first time since their meeting, Hinata fumbled over her words.

'She's an introvert, eh? Hinata certainly hides it well.' Naruto nodded. "I don't think I could forget that if I took a few blows to the head."

"L-Let's get started then!" Hinata declared with the fire Naruto had become accustomed to. She naturally slipped into a fighting stance.

Naruto did the most natural thing that came to mind…he cheated. He immediately attempted to create two Kage Bunshin. It was an odd point of pride that when he screwed up, he screwed up in a good way. There were four Kage Bunshin that promptly attacked Hinata.

Just like vision was Hinata's turn on, power was one of Naruto's turn ons.

The Overlady proved her power by obliterating the first three clones before they could even complete the first word of a taunt. Naruto had read the fine print of the scroll. He received the memories of his Clones. The memories provided one exceptional detail.

Hinata had blinked.

Naruto didn't think Hyūga could blink. That was the single most shocking thing Naruto had ever experienced. Sure, finding out he was the descendant of practically every major royalty throughout time was huge. Hinata blinking? Now that was a 'What the fuck?' moment of the highest order.

'Idea!' Naruto declared, careful to make sure his thoughts were not transmitted psychically. He created a dozen Kage Bunshin and had them charge Hinata. Naruto's opponent, partner, and object of lust destroyed two…and was caught off guard when all the clones dispelled. The chakra-infused smoke did as Naruto thought and caused Hinata to be disoriented and blink. Naruto took the chance and swung. The punch landed true, but Naruto blanched at the results.

There was a wild look in Hinata's eyes that gave Naruto pause. "Uh, oops?"

"Don't oops me," Hinata said in a tone of voice that made Naruto's hairs…and other appendages stand on end while Kurama laughed in the recesses of his mind. The Hyūga Heiress licked at her bloodied lip.

Naruto wasn't sure exactly what happened next, but he could taste copper on his lips and tongue. Hinata had knocked him to the ground and was fumbling with his belt. The awkwardness was washed away in a haze of hormonal lust. Neither was acting through conscious thought. It was all animal instinct and need. For all Kurama's talk of 'advice', the Bijū and Descendant of the Tower heart was utterly silent.

Hinata pulled away from the fiery kiss and grinned triumphantly as Naruto's she slipped Naruto's pants down. Naruto returned the smirk and tried to work at Hinata's jacket. With a speed and aggression Naruto wasn't expecting, Hinata pinned Naruto's hands to the ground.

"Control," Hinata forced out in a voice thick with need, anxiety and a thousand other emotions as she straddled her mostly willing captive.

"Fuck control," Naruto grunted. His desire was overpowering, as was his own need for control…despite his protests. In an attempt to regain momentum, Naruto bucked to knock Hinata off balance. There was a yelp of surprise tinged with the slightest touch of disappointment from Hinata. She was somewhat unceremoniously tossed from her throne atop Naruto. Still, when the pair rose to their feet breathing heavily, there was a smile adorning both of their faces. The enormity of what they were about to do, what they both knew they wanted, enveloped them completely.

"Fuck control," Hinata finally agreed.

There was a frantic and needy removal of the burdens of their clothing. The beginning the desperately lonely Overlord and Overlady had experienced was a moment of pure intoxication. Now, they were suffering from acute withdrawal. In an instant, Naruto and Hinata lowered their walls. Instead of grand posturing and design, there was only animal need. The need for the rush of questing hands and the need for a deeper connection were overwhelming.

Was there any purer connection than such a union?

Naruto and Hinata did something that went against their Evil Destiny. They approached each other slowly and respectfully. The couple met each other halfway as equals.

Hinata draped her arms around Naruto's shoulders as he rested his hand on her hips. She smirked wickedly. "You are going to be begging for more of this in the future."

"Oh? So, I thought we agreed to fuck control?" Naruto countered.

The Overlady rolled her eyes. "I'm taunting you. Let me add another layer to our fun."

Naruto decided to just go for the fun and squeeze. Hinata yelped at the unexpected contact. The moment of distraction allowed Naruto to make the first move in the new round of their contest. He placed a passionate, but completely inexperienced kiss on Hinata's lips.

The kiss was rough, yet Hinata had no intention of complaining. She truthfully had no point of reference to compare the kiss to. Her every experience with Naruto had been pleasurable and she was determined to enjoy this as well. So, she returned the kiss with equal fire.

Both parties were driven by instinct and the wants of their bodies. Naruto let his left hand drift lower to Hinata's thigh. He lifted his lover's, and she was his lover now, leg so he could draw her in closer. The beautiful young tyrant of the Hyūga clan moaned as she pulled at Naruto's golden locks. She broke the kiss long enough to direct a new assault upon her budding needs and Naruto's senses. Disapproval radiated off Naruto like the heat that mingled between the pair. Hinata decided to continue to keep Naruto on an emotional rollercoaster. She had waited long enough and kissed Naruto on his neck.

As a counter to Hinata's game, Naruto made an incredibly bold move. He allowed Hinata to lower her leg. Naruto quickly slid his ring and middle fingers into Hinata's womanhood. Hinata could not help but through her head back and gasped. The sensation was similar to her own private…attentions, but Naruto's unpredictability added a new layer of excitement. Instinctively, Hinata's hands found her way to Naruto's member. Even in her lustful haze, the Hyūga beauty knew she had Naruto's full attention.

Neither Naruto nor Hinata were truly how long they explored each other and the depths of their desires. Their partnership was evolving in unexpected, but welcome ways, and they had become determined to embrace and explore every facet of this opportunity.

"Now," Naruto breathed as if the weight of the moment and the future were both resting on his shoulders.

Hinata nodded. The pair had achieved a powerful psychic connection as they explored each other in their greedy lust. It had served to add an intensity that defied mortal explanation to the moment.

"Now," Hinata verbally agreed.

Naruto's face wavered between superiority and genuine concern. He was eager to show off is knowledge, but had no desire to truly antagonize Hinata. "I've heard the first time hurts."

"I've been hurt before," Hinata gazed up at Naruto as he loomed over her. "But, in this case, I'll make sure I don't hurt you."

The Overlord and Overlady challenged each other in a verbal spar, but it didn't take away from the heat of the moment. It simply added to the heat of the encounter.

"Th-This is a drastic step," Naruto said as he brushed a strand of Hinata's hair away from her face. He took the opportunity to take in the full majesty of her sweat-slicked body. "Are you sure this is what you really want?"

The fire reappeared in Hinata's eyes. In that moment, Naruto knew that no one, save him, was truly worthy of the title of Overlord…or standing at his side at the apex of power. "I will not be sold like chattel or cast out! If I am to 'lose' my maidenhood, I will be my choice!"

Naruto gasped as Hinata somehow managed to flip him over. She planted a powerful kiss on his lip and some of her fire transferred into him. Their psychic connection flared and the intensity nearly overwhelmed them both.

It was time. Guided by Hinata's deceptively gentle hands, Naruto was granted access to her body's sanctum. From his position beneath Hinata, Naruto got a clear view of his lover as her back arced in the duality of pain and pleasure.

The psychic connection amplified the experience. The partners hissed as the discomfort and pain faded into the purest expression of pleasure they had ever experienced.

There was no need for words. Naruto and Hinata began to rock, buck, and thrust. Every action added to the symphony of pleasure they were drowning in.

"Nngh," Naruto grunted as he struggled to maintain control. Hinata was equally caught up in the throes of passion and in the elation that this satisfying act has secured her freedom. The pair had forgone protection in their haste.

Fortunately, Kurama was an independent entity and his servitude to his Overlord had granted him some slight leeway with his chakra and magic. The Bijū quickly flared his chakra to restrain the last gasp of Naruto and Hinata's union.

Satisfied and spent, Naruto and Hinata collapsed separately. Both had thought that they would offer a witty comment to outmaneuver their partners.

Instead, they decided to simply enjoy the silent connection.


Uchiha Sasuke was not sure what to make of his teammates. He would never admit it out loud, but he was beginning to feel sorry for Sakura…protective even. It was mainly because of what he saw in Uzumaki Naruto. In his blond-headed former idiot of a 'teammate', Sasuke was seeing Itachi. He saw the almost instantaneous switches from a kind, charming, even likeable guy to a cold, cruel, and calculating monster. Naruto hid his malicious side incredibly well. Kakashi seemed to buy into the myth of the knuckleheaded Uzumaki Naruto. Sakura had evidently had a traumatizing experience involving Naruto. Sasuke had only picked up on Naruto's monstrous potential because he had known Itachi.

The similarities were distressing.

He wasn't sure when he would be forced to kill Naruto, but if the blond-headed trickster continued down his path Sasuke would do his duty.

It would make excellent practice for bringing Itachi to justice. Yes, Sasuke thought to himself, removing Naruto when the Uzumaki inevitably revealed his true nature would be a boon. It was difficult to keep a smile born of scheming from his lips.

Itachi's façade eventually fell. Sasuke knew it was only a matter of time before Naruto's did as well. Then, Sasuke would have the perfect opportunity to kill him. Destroying someone so universally mistrusted and generally disliked would be a great political boon.

'Maybe I could achieve what no Uchiha in history, not even the greatest of us like Father or Madara could…and become Hokage…'

As Sasuke decided on his course of action, Naruto was weighing the realities of his current path. There was absolutely no doubt in Naruto's mind that his path was the correct one. On the contrary, he couldn't picture marching down any other path. His life was great. Naruto had a budding power base, a super-hot and incredibly devious girlfriend/partner and his personal power was constantly increasing.

The Overlord had recently discovered two very important facts. First, he really hated self-important, arrogant shinobi of 'noble' clans that were cursed with a name that started with the letter S. Naruto was going to have at least one son to continue the Uzumaki line. He'd be damned before he had a kid with an S in his or her name. Second, Shadow Clones were awesome.

He had teams roving throughout the Land of Fire and a few of the surrounding Countries. They hadn't turned up anything truly world-shattering. At best, they had found some promising leads for future endeavors.

Team Seven really needed to get out of Konoha for some C-rank missions. Naruto deseperately wanted to test his new abilities and make sure the networks his Clones were establishing weren't completely obvious or incompetent. They were extensions of his will. Naruto would not accept mediocrity.

There was one last major potential bonus to higher rank missions. That, naturally, was the very solid chance Sasuke or Sakura would die in glorious combat against the enemies of Konoha. It was only a matter of time before Team Seven cracked. They weren't really a team like Kakashi naively wished. The collection of Shinobi was an alliance of convenience at best. At worst, well…it was pretty much the worst case scenario. Naruto and Sasuke both knew that they were simply waiting for the most beneficial moment to kill each other.

'Which might be now if Kakashi doesn't show up for today's menial D-rank mission and some basic attempts at keeping Team Seven from killing each other…' Naruto thought.

Bored, Naruto activated his psychic links to Hinata and Kurama. "What's it like to have a punctual sensei, Hinata?"


Across Konoha, Hinata was sparring with Shino under the watchful gaze of Yuuhi Kurenai. Hinata's years of practiced emotional masking and Shino's Aburame stoicism hid their newfound dislike of one another. Hinata's dislike was born of Shino's clumsy attempt at taking through politics what he could not have through personal boldness. Shino's dislike, now bordering on hatred, was that of one whose romantic advances had been spurned. His kikachu beetles knew Hinata has…copulated…with someone. The Aburame heir had a very solid hypothesis, but there was currently no evidence to back up his theory.

Hinata, for her part, growled "Not now!" across the psychic link. Shino was not a true challenge, but after his bugs discovered she had lost her virginity Shino had been far more aggressive.

And not in the fun 'sex with Naruto' kind of aggressive.

The Hyūga Heiress blocked a strike so textbook that she actually could hear Iruka-sensei explaining how to throw the punch. It was boring. In an attempt to end the spar, and liven things up, Hinata put a tiny bit more chakra into her counter-strike than absolutely necessary. The blow wouldn't harm Shino beyond his pride. That, Hinata thought, would be enough. The Aburame would learn that she wasn't a prize to gamble for. As Overlady, she was the ultimate embodiment of Free Will. Her choices were hers and hers alone.

"Excellent spar," Kurenai praised her students. Shino clinched his teeth behind his high collar. Hinata grinned shyly, but inwardly she was feeling incredibly smug. Team Eight listened to a few details of Kurenai's plan for that evening before departing.

"I have some bad news, Naruto-kun," Hinata groused. "Kurenai-sensei wants to train us in night tracking."

"Hinata-sama," Kurama interjected. "Forgive my premature question, but your sensei does realize that you are a Hyūga correct?"

"She is aware," Hinata replied drolly.

Naruto gave the psychic equivalent of a groan. "At least it is somewhat useful. Kakashi is trying to find a way to get Team Seven to work together. I almost feel bad for him. Kakashi is a cynic who desperately wants to be an idealist. Being saddled with Sasuke's baggage and my baggage isn't helping him."

"I'm surprised you admit you have baggage," Hinata teased.

"You have been paying attention to me outside of our sessions right?" Naruto asked.

"Kurama, explain to the Overlord that he has an ego and to remember I have just as much baggage as he does. I'm going to train with my sister. I will see you tonight Naruto-kun," Hinata finished and closed the connection.

"My Overlord, the Overlady wishes me to inform you that…"

"I heard her, Kurama!" Naruto laughed. It was so nice to work with someone who wasn't a dumbass. Team Seven and Team Eight desperately needed to have a mission to go south and kill anyone who's name started with S. That would be perfect.

'Oh well, a man can dream…'


Naruto and Hinata stood over a map inside the War Room of the Netherworld Tower. Hinata was pouring over the information Naruto had provided about his Clone's 'project'. Naruto was enjoying the view of Hinata's cleavage her current stance provided.

"This is exactly why I let you ogle my chest," Hinata chuckled. "How soon can you send out more Kage Bunshins?"

The Overlord smirked victoriously. "I already sent out three more teams of twelve. There are a few advantages that come from having a perpetually tardy sensei and teammates who don't want anything to do with you."

"You're far more subtle than people give you credit for," Hinata praised her partner.

It was then that Gnarl decided to emerge from the shadows. "Oh yes, this sort of glorious cancerous infestation is positively Evil! I am very impressed!"

Hinata and Naruto pinned Gnarl in place with a glare. Naruto turned his attention back to Hinata. "That's not even the best news…Gnarl, you'll want to hear this one too."

The Overlady and the Minion Master leaned in expectantly. The Uzumaki Overlord spread his arms wide in an excessively theatrical manner. "I've found a Tower Shard! It's in a run-down shithole known as Wave."

"Wave?" Hinata asked for confirmation. "This…is perfect. A member of the Cadet Branch was working the gates today. A very…nervous…engineer from Wave arrived to seek a C-rank mission."

Naruto grinned. "Sasuke and I are about to crack. We both need a legally acceptable reason to kill people. I believe my impatience will get the best of me. Team Seven will get the C-rank and…"

Gnarl cocked his head to the side and rubbed his scraggly beard. "And, my lord?"

"And Team Eight will have to bail us out when shit goes south. My Shadows in Wave have reported that the Crime Boss Gatō has at least one missing-nin on the payroll. Likely more."

Hinata caught the gleam in Naruto's eye. "You magnificent bastard. Those yokels…will thank us."

"We might not even have to kill most of them," Naruto agreed.

Gnarl had an inkling what the plan was, but he would leave the Candidates to their own devices. "Is there anything else your Dark Majesties require?"

"Get out," Naruto and Hinata said in unison. The Primordial Minion bowed, with no lack of sarcasm, and departed.

Hinata grabbed a single glass and filled it with wine from a crystal decanter looted from the corpse of an empire older and more glorious than any of the shinobi nations could even hope to match. "A toast, to conquest and pissing off our teammates."

Naruto watched Hinata take a sip before accepting the glass and repeating the gesture. "Shino knows?"

"He can't prove anything yet," Hinata answered smugly.

The Overlord cupped Hinata's cheek in his hand. "Let's give him a bit more evidence. This is definitely my favorite way of defeating our enemies."

"Absolutely," Hinata agreed as she removed Naruto's belt. The two Masters of Evil were not ready to expose their true natures to the world, yet. That glorious moment was coming, but tonight they would settle for laying everything bare between each other.

Author's Note: I LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE! It has been a ridiculous between my last update in anything and this, but I have a legitimate excuse lol. As I've said in PMs (thanks for staying on me everyone, especially PhazonLordKaito!) and other Author's Notes, I'm a full time teacher. Which means I have NEGATIVE time to write it feels like.

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter...Now for the part of my blabbering you actually give a shit about...the poll results!

The Subordinates with Benefits Harem will add!

1. Shion. Everyone's favorite Death-seeing Priestess ran away with the poll. She was first with 170 votes.

2. Samui the Buxom Blonde of Kumo came in second with 149 votes. I know what you are thinking, "Solvdrage, you dumbass. She violates the terms of your own poll. That is a big of a screw up as you actually and legitimately loving your job and not updating every week!" Well, yeah. I guess I am a dumbass, but I have a really cool plan to play damage control lol.

3. Yamanaka Ino will be 'recruited' into the harem fairly soon! No surprises here that she was one of the other women to get over 100 votes with 109.

Honorable mentions:

Karin got close with 99 votes, but sadly the bitch ain't one to get into the harem (ha! Song reference!). Next up was Tenten with 98. I'm still debating whether or not to go "Fuck it!" and let them join, but I have decided both will defect to NaruHina's Dark Domain. Go go Team Evil!

Anyway, hope y'all enjoy the update!