AN: Chapter 4 is here for your reading enjoyment! Please, everyone, review and favorite… but mostly review because I want to know what you guys like about this story so far. At any rate, though, here's the next Chapter for The Road to True Peace!

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Chapter 4: Love?

The meeting was more or less to inform the Akatsuki about the results of the Kage Summit and to inform them that Yuugao was a traitor, a spy for Konoha. The consensus Naruto had asked for was who was to replace her, and there was a unanimous vote to make Mandou her successor, since Mandou needed the least amount of training than the other recruits. So, Mandou had been inducted into the Akatsuki as a full Member and had been put in charge of the Recruit's training.

The meeting had been short and to the point and Naruto had sent everyone back to their posts after. Currently, our Akatsuki Leader was doing his normal thing and just sitting, listening to the rain fall. Out of nowhere Naruto smirked, as if something he had speculated had come true…

(Amegakure Front Gates: Same Time)

"Halt, Konoha-nin. State your business here." An Ame Jounin said, confronting the three Konoha-nin, who seemed to be guarding a TV crew?

"We're protecting this television crew, it was a mission given to us by one of Hi no Kuni's (Land of Fire's) clients. They wish to interview the newest of the Kages, your leader and one of my friends, Uzumaki Naruto." The leader of the group said.

"Pein-sama will not see anyone from Konoha at the moment."

"So… Naruto IS going by the name Pein now. I had hoped the rumors were false…"

"Please leave, Konoha-nin. We will not allow you through."

"Let me talk to one of the Akatsuki, please."

"Hn… Kisame-sama!"

And out of the guardhouse stepped the ever so intimidating Hoshigaki Kisame and his new partner, Uchiha Sasuke.

"So, the freaky guy's team is here, eh? You three put up a relatively good fight against me." Kisame said, referring to Neji, Lee and Tenten, the previously spoken of Konoha-nin.

"Hoshigaki Kisame, huh? Fate seems to draw you and us together at the most inopportune times." Neji said calmly.

"It's been a long time, Neji… last I heard of you, you had been promoted to Jounin. I'd say congratulations, but I'm no longer loyal to Konoha. My loyalties lie with Akatsuki and Naruto now." Sasuke said.

"Sasuke… figures a traitor like you'd join the Akatsuki."

"Figures that a Hyuuga would still remain loyal to Konoha… well, most of them, anyway."

"Hinata-sama's here? S-She's… she's with the Akatsuki as well?"

"It's not my place to say, not that I would say anything anyway. In case you haven't noticed, Konoha and Ame aren't on that good of terms, thanks to that whore you call Hokage."

"Don't speak of Tsunade-sama like that, traitor!" Yelled Tenten.

"I wonder if you would call the dobe a traitor as well, being he was the de facto leader of the Konoha 12. In fact, you can't call any of us traitors because we belong to Amegakure, the Sixth Great Shinobi Nation now."

"Calm down, Tenten… I see Sasuke has an Amegakure Hitai-ate on now, so he speaks the truth. And we didn't come here to argue. All our mission entailed was that we escort this TV crew to and from Ame. Will you let us through?" Neji asked.

"Yes, you may, Neji." Came the voice of Naruto through Kakashi's body, as he walked up to the group, flanked by Yamato and Yuugao.

"Kakashi… Yamato… Yuugao… you three fell also? And you're now his Paths?"

"Please, don't keep me waiting, Neji. I'll allow you and only you through. The TV crew, Lee and Tenten are to wait at the gates."

"Understood. Lee, Tenten, you heard him. Stay here with the TV crew."

"But—" Protested Tenten.

"I'll be fine, Tenten. Now, stay here."

(Akatsuki Tower: A few minutes later)

"Good of you to come, Neji." Naruto said as he turned to face his old comrade.

"Why did you want to see me alone, Naruto?"

"Because I know the hidden agenda behind your mission. You were sent here to spy on me, it can't get any more obvious. A TV crew? Maybe that concussion hurt Tsunade more than I thought."

"As much as I want to deny it… we were indeed sent to spy on you. And I was disgusted when Tsunade sent us to spy on the newest of the Great nations over nothing but a disagreement between her and you."

"Then, let us talk not as Kage and Jounin, rather friends… can you do that?"

"Hai… I'll put my loyalties aside for a few moments at least… I'll be frank with you, Naruto; I hate what Konoha has become since Pein's invasion. I know that you've taken up that very name, but I also know that you have a reason for resorting to joining the Akatsuki. I also believe that you really mean that you want peace for this world and among the Great Nations."

"Let me guess… you want out?"

"Precisely. I don't want to spy on an old friend and I can't return to Konoha without intel."

"I believe you, Neji. I made the mistake of believing Yuugao, but with my Paths with me this time, I have verified that you're telling the truth."

"So, that's why you ordered your Paths to stay… confirmation that I wasn't lying through the usage of the linked vision of the Rinnegan."

"Very good. And how would you like to become my Human Path?"

"Wouldn't I need to die in order for that to happen?"

"Unfortunately, yes. But… you said once before that the Branch house of the Hyuuga clan were sworn to protect the Main branch?"

"What's your point…?"

"Hinata died during training. It was an accident. She had exhausted herself while sparring with me, and she used up all her Chakra. She went into Chakra exhaustion, but still continued to fight me, denying that she had no Chakra. Eventually, she just collapsed… she died in my arms…"

"Hinata-sama…"

"I'm sorry, Neji… I really am."

"Then… I have failed my mandate. I failed Hiashi-sama…"

"Naruto-kun, Mandou sent me to tell you—" Hinata began as she walked in, then spied Neji. "Nii-san…"

"H-Hinata-sama?!"

"Goddamn it! Hinata! Get back!" At Naruto's voice, Yuugao had jumped in front of Hinata and had taken her away.

"You… have fallen very low, Naruto." Neji said, seething.

"It would have been easier this way, Neji."

"Easy?! How?!"

"Both Ame and the Akatsuki are sorely underprepared. We need strength, money, land and influence. As a matter of fact, Kusagakure, Ishigakure and Tanigakure should be surrendering to us very shortly, as their economies have collapsed and they have no sizeable military force."

"You…"

"Of course, I arranged 'accidents' to occur just when I needed them to. A country getting raised to the level of the Great Shinobi Nations is a big thing; it can affect other Nations in many ways. In this case, these three Nations are along our borders, therefore one of the Great Shinobi Nations now link three of the other Great Nations, while leaving no middle ground for the others. Kusa, Tani and Ishi will fall to us this day and it will seem to the world that Ame never even lifted a finger. And by taking you out of the picture, I gain another Path while Konoha loses their best scout."

"You son of a bitch…"

"Come, now, Neji. You should know by now that I will do anything to get to my goals. My ultimate goal may be peace, but that doesn't mean I won't stir the pot every once and awhile."

At that point, Naruto turned to stare out at his Village, leaving his back turned to Neji. Said person took one hastened step forward, intent to try and beat Naruto's path's reflexes, but was unsuccessful. He had taken a Chakra Receiver to the heart and another to the lungs. Over the rain, Naruto's laugh could be heard.

"Heheh… goodbye, Hyuuga Neji. You have served your intended purpose."

"Should I go and collect his team, Naruto-sama?" Konan asked as she walked in.

"Hai. And take Kakashi and Yamato with you."

"Hai."

(Amegakure: Front Gates: Same Time)

What Kisame had just heard over the radio thrilled him to no end, and his all too familiar maniacal smile spread across his face as he reached for Samehada.

"Looks like your teammate will not be returning to Konoha… and neither will you!" He yelled to the remaining Konoha-nin.

"W-What happened to Neji?" Tenten asked rather forcefully, considering her and Lee's predicament.

"He attacked Naruto-sama… dumbass for trying to kill him in the middle of his own country, if you ask me. Now, Naruto-sama has ordered your detainment on charges of espionage and aiding a now dead fugitive."

"Neji… no…"

"So, Lee… seeing as you're the most composed of you all here, I ask you: will you surrender without a fight, or will we have to force the issue?" Sasuke asked, reaching for his Kusanagi.

"We… we have no choice but to surrender peacefully. We're completely surrounded and it will be for the best if we go quietly."

"Good choice. Ah, Konan! Fugitives secure!" Kisame said.

"Good work, Kisame, Sasuke. Konoha-nin, surrender your arms and armor and anything else in between. You are now prisoners of Amegakure. We'll be sure to let Konoha and the world know of this treachery."

"Where will you be taking us?" Lee asked.

"To Naruto-sama himself."

(Akatsuki Tower: Ten Minutes Later)

Lee and Tenten had been stripped of everything they had, save for their clothes, and had been dragged through the Village. People gathered the streets and shouted their disgust for the two Konoha-nin. The verbal assault had been silenced when they finally reached the Akatsuki Tower, and the only sounds they had heard from that point on was the constant rain and their footsteps that echoed throughout the halls. Finally, they reached Naruto's balcony, and there said person stood, always vigilant.

"So… Lee and Tenten… our first meeting after the Pein Invasion and you have committed such a foul and cowardly act against a Nation that has yet to stand on its own two feet, among the superpowers we call the Great Shinobi Nations? Why?" Asked Naruto, still looking out to his Village.

"We… were ordered to." Lee said.

"Yet orders can be ignored. Tsunade had gambled on your team not getting caught, but, alas, she is still the Legendary Sucker. You two are treading the line between imprisonment and execution, as espionage warrants a severe punishment if caught… which puts me in a precarious position and said position leaves me wondering… what shall I do with you two?"

"We were the ones that got caught… our lives are in your hands… Amekage-sama."

"Referring to me as my title and not my name now, are we, Lee? Hmhmhm… very well. Konan, I have made up my mind."

"What are your orders?" Asked Konan.

"Send a message to our allies detailing what Konoha has done and ask for support should this spill over into war. And send a message to Konoha saying that their spies have been captured and that one attacked me, resulting in his death. Detail these reparations for this atrocity: the Tanzaku-gai (Tanzaku Quarters) and all land west of it are to be handed over to us in exchange for these spies."

"Hai. I'll deliver them at once."

Konan then took her leave and Naruto finally turned to look at his two captives.

"I admit, it does cause me some pain to use my former friends as bargaining chips, but this comes with being a Kage. Upon my honor, I swear that I will return both of you to Konoha should they want you back. No harm shall come to you both while you are within my Nation, this I promise."

"You're too kind, Amekage-sama." Lee said.

"Lee, please, I'm still Naruto to you and Tenten. Kisame, take Lee and show him to a good hotel, all expenses paid."

"And what of the girl, Naruto-sama?" Kisame asked.

"I sense that Tenten has a few words for me. Everyone out, so that she and I may have a private conversation."

At Naruto's orders, everyone had cleared the room and Kisame escorted Lee out. Naruto himself turned to look out his balcony once again, letting Tenten gather her words.

"Why?" Tenten asked.

"Neji attacked me, Ten-chan. Even you should know that I was just."

"Don't refer to me by that title, Naruto. We only dated for three days; we were trying to see if it could work. Obviously we didn't work out."

"Force of habit, I suppose. I apologize. But Neji attacked me and I reacted accordingly. You cannot fault me for that."

"But… still… it was Neji… my…"

"Your lover? I know… I even know something you don't."

"What might that be?"

"Tenten, my Rinnegan can see Chakra much like the Byakugan and Sharingan. Looking upon you with my Rinnegan, I… saw something."

"What 'something'?"

"Tenten… you're pregnant."

"Wh-What?"

"You heard me… you're pregnant with Neji's child."

"I…I'm… pregnant? But…"

"Nothing escapes these eyes of mine, Tenten."

"H-How far am I?"

"Judging by the size of its Chakra signature… at least two and a half months. And I can already tell you that you have a daughter on the way."

"A daughter… Neji and I… we never thought about children. But it seems that he has left me a parting gift."

"Tenten, let me pose a question to you... do you think that your daughter will be raised better in Konoha, or here, in Ame?"

"What are you—"

"Think about it. Neji was a part of the Branch house of the Hyuuga clan, therefore your daughter, if raised in Konoha, will be forced into the Branch house as well. She will be taken from you and raised by the Hyuuga just because of her eyes, whilst here, she will be raised with you and will still have training on how to use a Doujutsu effectively from both Sasuke and I."

"If… if I stay, then… Lee has to stay as well."

"I'll see if Lee wants to stay. But for now, welcome to Amegakure. You may be a Chuunin in Konoha, but I'm making you an Ame Jounin, should you accept."

"H-Hai… arigatou, Naruto-sama."

"I'm still Naruto to you, Tenten. Sasuke!"

"Hai?" Asked Sasuke as he entered.

"Set Tenten up with a room here, in the Tower and set her up with an Ame Hitai-ate."

"Got it. Tenten, if you will follow me?"

"Hai…" Tenten said and followed Sasuke out, but stopped herself. "Naruto… really, thank you for this. I want the best for my daughter, and I somehow knew the moment you said I was pregnant that I could never hand her over to the Hyuuga. Thank you for giving me this opportunity." That said, she followed Sasuke out once again.

"… You're welcome, Tenten." Muttered Naruto as he again went to listen to the rain.

(Konoha: Four Days Later)

Tsunade was absolutely livid. The two letters she held in her hands, one detailing what had happened and the reparations for the failed spy attempts, the other detailing that Lee and Tenten wish to stay in Ame, both becoming Ame Jounin, and also detailing that Tenten was pregnant and she didn't wish her daughter to be raised like Neji had. She had also received three letters, from Suna, Kiri and Iwa, urging Tsunade to comply with the reparation demands, saying that they were reasonable, considering the spies she would be getting back.

"Can I not win a victory against him?!" Tsunade yelled in frustration, throwing the letters back onto her desk and standing up with a huff. "Shizune!"

Entering rather quickly, the young raven haired Kunoichi answered. "H-Hai, Tsunade-sama?"

"Send this message to Amegakure: Konoha… shall… shall submit all land requested by the reparation papers. Tanzaku-gai and all land west are to be handed over to them in return for the people captured, including or not including Lee and Tenten, should they wish to return."

"We're finally ready to try diplomacy with Naruto-kun?"

"Hai… for now, at least. Send a trade agreement along with the land rights."

"At once." Shizune bowed, then exited to write up the letters.

"Dammit… Konoha's looking more and more the villain every day. Naruto… why are you doing this?"

(Amegakure: Same Time)

"So, Ishi, Kusa and Tani have indeed surrendered to us, and the land has been absorbed into Ame. Plus the fact that Konoha will more than likely bend to our reparation requests, we'll have tripled Ame in size. Three Hidden Villages and one trade village will have fallen under our control… I say we're well on our way to becoming a true Great Shinobi Nation." Naruto said, addressing the four people in Akatsuki he trusted the most: Konan, Sasuke, Mandou and Kisame.

"And our two new guests have taken well to life as Ame Jounin. As per your orders, both have been watched closely and no traitorous actions have been witnessed by our ANBU, add to the fact that you have checked both out with your Rinnegan, they're both clean." Sasuke said.

"And I've also heard that you and Sakura are now together, Sasuke… looks like even you can score."

"Says the one with no girlfriend."

"Says the one that has a ducks ass for hair."

"Dobe…"

"Teme…"

"Naruto-sama, there is still the issue of the Recruit's training." Konan said.

"I know… the training is progressing nicely. All of them are at least up to A-Rank by now. Not S-Rank, but better than they were, that's for sure. I'd say that they're able to take on all but the most experienced Shinobi any Nation could throw at us… but they're still not ready to be called Akatsuki quite yet." Mandou said.

"And how did Hinata react upon learning that Neji had attacked me?" Naruto asked.

"She's… quite shaken. I'd not let her see Neji as one of your Paths any time soon, Naruto-sama."

"Noted. Now, I want trade routes up, running, and under watch by the end of the week. We need more money coming in. Also, set up Shinobi Academies in Kusa, Ishi and Tani, so as to boost our military. And I think Taki is in need of an 'accident', much like the ones that befell Kusa, Ishi and Tani. Can we orchestrate that successfully?"

"I'll send in one of my people." Sasuke said.

"Then it is a miracle that you inherited Otogakure from Orochimaru, Sasuke. Truly, Oto has been a most useful tool."

"That's the only thing I appreciate Orochimaru for."

"We all have our orders, we should carry them out. I call this meeting to dismissal." Konan said, making all there, save for Naruto, nod and file out.

"I love it when you take charge like that, Ko-chan." Naruto said, turning to the blue haired angel beside him.

Giggling, Konan responded. "You seem to do a good job at it, so I thought I should give it a try."

"I hope our date for tonight is still on…"

"It is, believe me. Learning of our… mutual feelings has, I have to admit, put me at ease. But, I don't want to just jump into it."

"I told you yesterday, I understood. I want to see how things work out as well."

"Because of Yuugao, right?"

"Hai… I've learned my lesson, though. But, for now, I have a job for you, Konan."

"And what might that be?"

"Take it easy until tonight. Kisame can take care of everything for us."

"Are you sure?"

"Very sure. I'm giving you the day off to do whatever you want."

"A-Arigatou, Naruto."

(Later that day: Around 7:30 PM)

Like Naruto had said, Kisame handled everything that came up with surprising efficiency, which took a hell of a load off of our Akatsuki Leader. When he gave Konan the day off, she literally disappeared, had was never seen by anyone. Naruto equated it to spending the entire day shopping and trying to freshen herself up for their date. Currently, Naruto was standing in front of a mirror that hung from the door of his personal quarters in the Tower. He had on some black dress pants, a black dress shirt, a black dress vest, a red tie and a black dress coat with some black dress shoes. Sasuke stood behind him and he had on almost the same thing as Naruto, but the dress shirt was white, the tie was black and he didn't have a vest. Sakura had come to Naruto at one point during the day and had asked if it would be ok if she and Sasuke went with him and Konan on their date, effectively making it a double date, and Naruto agreed.

Our Akatsuki Leader let out a hesitant breath before turning to Sasuke.

"Do you think she'll like what I'm wearing, Sasuke? Is it too flashy, too plain?"

"It's just right, Naruto. Stop worrying yourself."

"Sorry, it's just that… the last girl I took out on an actual date was Tenten. Konan's on a whole other level than her."

"Just be yourself. Konan respects you a lot, Naruto. Don't ruin that by trying to kiss up to her tonight."

"Thanks, Sasuke."

"You ready to go?"

"Hai… let's do this."

And so the two set out, on their way to Konan's quarters.

(With Konan and Sakura)

Konan was also standing in front of a mirror, taking in her appearance. She had on a black shoulder-less dress that had a slit going down the right leg, black heels, a dark blue corset atop the torso of the dress that accentuated her already ample breasts, a silver necklace, a silver bracelet on her right wrist, and some silver earrings. Sakura had on a black backless dress that stopped three and a half inches below her knees, black heels, black party gloves that stopped about her mid forearm, a gold necklace and some gold earrings. Much like her date, Konan was nervous.

"Konan, you're all tense… loosen up a little." Sakura said as she finished fixing her hair.

"Will he think I look good, Sakura? You've known Naruto for a long time, and he's often referred to you as his imouto (little sister). What do you think he'll think of me?"

"Knowing Naruto, he'll be blown away. Take it from me, Konan, you look good. And, besides, Naruto's not the type to judge based solely on appearances."

"Thanks, Sakura."

"Anytime."

There was then a knock at the door.

"Looks like they're here."

Sakura went to open it, and, sure enough, there stood Naruto and Sasuke.

"Sasuke-kun, Naruto-kun… you both… wow. You both clean up nice."

"You look good as well, Sakura-chan." Sasuke said.

"Is Konan ready?" Asked Naruto.

"Hai. Konan, come on!"

At Sakura's call, Konan came walking out also, and at her appearance, Naruto was absolutely floored, and even Sasuke was taken aback, by the beauty standing in front of them.

"K-K-Konan… you… you look… absolutely stunning." Naruto managed to stammer out.

"A-Arigatou, Naruto…" Said Konan in a very Hinata-like manner, making Sasuke and Sakura laugh slightly at the irony surrounding their second-in-command.

"Shall we?" Sakura suggested.

"Hai, we shall." Naruto said, offering Konan his arm, to which she immediately took. Sakura also took Sasuke's arm and the four went out to begin their date. As fate would have it, today was one of the rare days where the rain had stopped, and it was currently a clear night sky in Ame, making the mood of the date that much more impressionable for all parties involved.

The stars were out and the full moon hung in the sky, much to Konan's pleasure. Smiling at the sight, she couldn't help but hug Naruto's arm closer to her and had laid her head on his right shoulder, making Sasuke and Sakura eye the couple knowingly.

"It's been way to long since the rain has stopped… I haven't seen the sky like that in a long time." Konan remarked, not daring to leave Naruto's warmth.

"Maybe it's a sign." Sasuke said.

"I sure hope so…" Sakura said.

"It is. We'll surely be successful in our mandate. But, tonight is not a night for Akatsuki business… tonight is for us." Naruto said, making everyone there smile, because they now knew there was another side to 'Pein'. Now coming upon the restaurant that they had chosen, Naruto and Konan took the lead and, upon seeing Naruto, the manager of the restaurant had let them in for no charge and gave them a booth at the far side of the establishment. Content to wait for their food to be brought, the four engaged in some small talk to pass the time.

"So, Konan, I have to admit, I don't know as much about you as I should." Sakura said.

"Well, I was born and raised here, in Ame. My parents were killed during the Second Great World War and sometime after, I met Yahiko and Nagato. We formed our own little group and we helped each other out. About a month later, we met the Sannin, during their battle with Hanzo. After we witnessed that epic battle, we confronted them and one of them stayed back to take care of us… that person was Jiraiya. He stayed with us and helped us get by, though he refused to teach us Ninjutsu… until the day we found out Nagato had the Rinnegan."

"How did you find out?"

"An Iwagakure Chuunin had attacked Yahiko and went to kill him, but Nagato had used his Rinnegan in a fit of rage and killed the Chuunin. Afterwards, Jiraiya-sensei had taught us everything we needed to know about being Shinobi. Sometime after sensei left us, Yahiko had told us of his dream of peace for Ame, and his ideals had attracted others to his cause. That was the start of the original Akatsuki. Yahiko had assumed command and had led us faithfully until the day…" At that point, Konan had reached over to Naruto and took his hand, to which he squeezed comfortingly. "Until the day Yahiko died."

"Say no more… Naruto-kun has told me about how Yahiko died, so I already know."

"But what about your Shikigami no Mai (Dance of the Formula Paper)?" Sasuke asked.

"That actually came about because of my origami skills. I figured out one day that I could use my origami to accentuate my Ninjutsu. Plus, it keeps me young, since I can basically turn myself into paper."

"How young are we talking about here?"

"My human age would place me in my early thirties, but I'm, in all actuality, barely 17. That's the advantage of having my particular skillset."

"Even I didn't know that…" Naruto remarked.

"It's because I never told you, Naruto. I didn't know how you'd react knowing I'm years younger than I seem to be."

"Hey, I'm not complaining."

"If we go back three years, that's all you did." Sasuke said.

"Urusai, teme…"

"Dobe."

"Oh, here we go again…" Sakura sighed out, and making Konan smile at the two's antics. Soon enough, though, their food had been brought and they had began to dig in.

They ate their food while still carrying on a good conversation, and the time had come that the four had to part ways, because, let's face it, what happens after a dinner date is best when it happens in pairs. Sasuke and Sakura had walked off to the walls surrounding Ame, and Naruto and Konan had opted to spend the rest of their time out on the town. Their venture had ended up with them on a boat just off the shore of Ame. Thankfully, the waters were calm; nary a wave could be seen. Naruto was laying on the floor of the boat, with Konan laying on his chest, her head just below his chin, both looking up at the clear night sky. It was calming to them both, just being in each other's presence, in each other's arms. Suddenly, it hit Konan, the thing that Naruto had that Yahiko didn't. Naruto actually cared for her. Yahiko, he did care, but he put the Akatsuki before her… Naruto would drop the Akatsuki if it meant that he could be with her. She suddenly felt just one emotion at that moment: happiness. She was happy that Naruto would drop everything, even his plight for peace, just for her. And as much as she wanted to remember Yahiko, he was dead, and she had someone in her presence right now, that had been betrayed, spat on, stepped on, hit, stabbed and everything else in between, and she wanted to make him feel what true love was, so…

"Naruto-kun…" Konan said, getting a low 'hmm' from Naruto, a signal that he was almost asleep. "I have an answer for you."

Now shaking the cobweb out of his head, Naruto let Konan up so she could look him straight in the eyes. Cerulean blue met amber, and both people there blushed upon seeing the love they both held for each other. That being said, Naruto knew Konan's answer even before she said it.

"I… I love you so much, Uzumaki Naruto. And my official answer is yes. I want to be with you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

"You took the words straight out of my mouth."

Naruto found himself leaning in, and Konan found herself leaning in also. Both parties there held their breath in anticipation, and, finally, their lips met in a kiss that sent electricity through their bodies. At first contact, it was soft and tender. But as the kiss continued, Naruto found that Konan was getting more and more aggressive, and two could play at that game, he reasoned.

He gently bit at Konan's lower lip, and she opened her mouth, letting Naruto in. His tongue and hers met in a fierce battle for dominance, but Naruto had come out the victor, but not before Konan pushed him onto his back, straddled him and continued the fierce make-out session. Naruto's hands had roamed to Konan's back and he had began to work on untying her corset, and Konan had to agree: it was getting way too hot for the clothes they had on. Naruto had worked her corset off and Konan had slipped off his jacket and the vest, then both went back to their lip lock.

Again, Naruto's hands roamed around her body, making Konan moan into their kiss every time Naruto hit just the right spots, but eventually, his hands had stopped at her ass. Now, at this point, they both looked like a hot mess, but they didn't care. That was telegraphed when Naruto gave Konan's ass a good squeeze, to which Konan responded with a low moan. She broke the kiss and allowed herself some time to breathe.

"Damn… Ko-chan… you're… you're wild."

"Even Yahiko… couldn't handle me…"

"I think I'll fare better."

"You already are."

Naruto had let Konan have her time being dominant, so, he had flipped their positions and he couldn't help but love the look on his new girlfriend's face. It was a mix between surprise and excitement. Konan had taken hold of Naruto's tie and had pulled him back into another make-out. During it, she had worked off his tie and his shirt, to which Naruto had taken her right breasts into his right hand and abandoned her lips for her neck. He could feel himself being driven crazy by Konan's soft moans as he attacked her neck with fervor, then attacked her lips once again. She had her arms wrapped around Naruto's neck and was also running her fingers through his orange locks, and didn't complain when the top to her dress was pulled down, exposing her breasts to the night air of Ame. Naruto had to take a moment to drink in just how sexy Konan looked right now. There she was, lying below him, letting him have his way, hair messed up, her 34D's exposed for all to see, and a deep blush on her face. She, at least to Naruto, was the very definition of an angel, and he was glad that she would be his from this night forward.

"Perfection…" Was all Naruto got to say before Konan had flipped their positions like he did. That night, if a person were to sail past their general location, they would hear the many shameless moans coming from their 'Tenshi', the sound of flesh hitting flesh, Konan's many cries of approval, and, above all else:

"Naruto-kuuun~!" Yelled Konan to the high heavens as she finally hit her high and collapsed on top of her lover and superior. Naruto had pulled out and reached for the blanket that was inside the boat with them and draped it over both of their naked forms. He hugged Konan tightly, as if afraid to lose her, and she caught this.

"Naruto-kun… others may have… abandoned and betrayed you… but I'll stay by your side… what we did tonight marks me as yours and yours only. Even if the Akatsuki should collapse, I'll stay by your side as your second-in-command and your lover. I love you, Naruto-kun…"

"And I love you, Ko-chan."

Their peace being said, the two lovers had fallen asleep a few minutes later in each other's arms, a content smile on both their faces, especially Konan's. Both knew they had found true love in each other and they would be damned if they were going to be torn from each other. Uzumaki Naruto and Konan, the God and his Angel, both slept peacefully under the starry skies with nary a care in the world… just the way they wanted it.