Naruto: The Next Tsuchikage

Disclaimer: I still don't own Naruto – as much as I would love to!

Quick Update on Chapter 4

I didn't plan on doing this, but I really wanted to reassure all of you that the missing forth chapter will come up soon and that you don't have to worry about me quitting the story or anything like that.

Life decided to be a b*tch again and screwed me over big time. As I am still studying abroad right now it was more difficult and time consuming for me to solve these issues, but it finally looks like I was able to sort it all out.

I only have certain scenes prewritten, not entire chapters, and simply could not spare enough time until now to give Chapter 4 the finishing touch. I hope at least some of you can understand that and managed to survive these two weeks without a new addition to my story.

I will replace this particular update with the real chapter as soon as possible and try my best to continue my own schedule of one chapter per week from there. Your reviews are motivating me a lot, please keep it up.

Voting Results

As most of you are not interested in a full Battle of Taki, I will only put in as much information about it as necessary for the progress. You will see it for yourself in the real chapter.

The Kekkei Genkai Voting is still open, with Mokuton being in a narrow lead against Jinton. The current standing is 23 – 21. I am really astounded by how close it is and guess I have no choice but let it continue for another week. It seems like I am not the only one torn between what would fit best here.

Finally, the Pairings Voting had a very clear winner in Kurotsuchi and she was quite happy about that result. Unfortunately, Fū didn´t like it at all when I broke the news to her. I am afraid that she might still go after Naruto either way once I allow them to meet. And that makes me even more worried now for the safety of Konoha. I mean, the Kyuubi attack was one thing, but the wrath of a full blown jealous Kurotsuchi? God forbid!

Stay tuned for Chapter 4 – Fateful Negotiations!