Naruto's Butterfly

by gadman85

While on his training trip with Jiraiya Naruto decides to do a summoning. While he does this summoning something causes it to go wrong resulting in something unexpected. This will change things for him and others. Rated M for adult situations, detailed fights and later romances taking a healthy direction.

4. Return to Konoha

AMR and Naruto crossover: Naruto's Butterfly

"Normal person speaking"

"This means someone is thinking these lines."

Flashbacks will have a break before and after.

Name no jutsu: this is for jutsus obviously no breaks for them if they are mentioned in flashbacks they will appear as so: name no jutsu, or the English names.

Demons or 'higher beings' along with inners talk and think like this.

A/N: This is where that disclaimer thingy goes usually. Also the chapters will finally be getting to be a little shorter but still decent in length.

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Chapter 4: Return to Konoha

Alice stood by the early morning fire with breakfast almost finished. She was a bit anxious today, because they were closing in on Konoha quick. She wasn't sure how things would go with following Naruto and Jiraiya to Konoha.

Jiraiya had said he and Naruto both were close to the fifth Hokage and she would be likely to accept her into their home. He also said there would be some precautions placed on her, to make sure she wasn't an enemy.

He told her they wouldn't be too bad. There would be guards that stayed out of the way and gave her a decent level of privacy. The guards' only function was to make sure she didn't run off to expose the village's location to enemy ninja.

Alice thought the idea was ridiculous stating that if she were to run off all they would need to do was have Naruto summon her and she wouldn't be able to escape. Jiraiya laughed at this and said to her, "You know I didn't think about that. I'll tell her about your status as a summon for Naruto. That may get the Hokage to back off with the guards a bit."

The green eyed beauty was so wound up with worry that she had trouble staying asleep these past couple of nights. She even got up early and cooked a feast of a breakfast yesterday. Like she had done today again.

It helped her clear her mind. She was in control of how the cooking went. Something she really found peace in since so much of her life was beyond her control. She was still getting used to the freedom she had in this world, even if a bit limited at times. It was scary from time to time, but she found herself enjoying having her mind free at last from the suffering she had for so long endured.

The ham and eggs were finishing along with the many other foods as she woke up Jiraiya and Naruto. She knew by now how they liked their eggs so she didn't need to ask them anymore. Once she handed the two now awake males their plate she grabbed her own.

She was staring at the plate wishing she could have some breakfast tea with it all. She really did miss her tea. She would have to do what she could to get some once they were in Konoha.

She heard the 'village' was actually the size of decent sized city. She was hoping they would have some tea store there she could buy once she got more money or at least could afford it.

Naruto noticed Alice in deep concentration and asked her, "What's on your mind, Alice-chan?" The girl looked up her green eyes vibrant causing the blonde to momentarily lose himself in them.

She then said, "Just missing some of the finer things from my home is all, no need to worry about me, Naruto."

As always the way she said his name made him happy, and he asked further, "oh? Like what?"

She sighed longingly and said, "I miss having tea is all. That green tea we had at some of the restaurants here isn't really the same. I want something similar to Assam tea. It is a tea known for its malty flavor and strong bright color. It was an import where I was from.

She gave another sigh, "I know I can't find the exact same thing here, but I am hoping I can find something similar in Konoha. Does Konoha have teas for sale, Naruto?"

Naruto scratched the back of his head and gave a little laugh. He answered her best he could which wasn't much, "I don't know much about tea sorry, Alice-chan." He frowned at not being able to help her with this question.

Jiraiya looked up from his plate and said to Alice, "I would think there would be places in the Markets district. After all Naruto's team helped bring peace to the Land of Tea a while back. I think Tsunade opened up trading agreements with them that they eagerly accepted as thanks for our help in ending the corruption running their country at the time."

Alice smiled and said to the white haired man, "Thanks, Jiraiya-san. That makes me a bit hopeful I won't have to retreat to wonderland for tea. I am not sure if I even can. I haven't really tried that… hmmm…"

She finished her breakfast and pondered if she could get to Wonderland or not as she took care of her dishes. She wanted to check in on things there from time to time anyways. She decided that she would ask Cheshire next time she saw him.

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After they broke camp and started towards Konoha, Jiraiya and Alice were discussing things about Konoha and Naruto practically jumped all over the place in his excitement to finally be returning home. Jiraiya said to Alice, "I think it would be best if you stuck with Naruto and gave me some time to speak with Tsunade alone. That way I can tell her about your time with us. I think we should tell her about your past if she asks about it."

Alice frowned a bit at these words. She was understandably apprehensive about telling people her past, but deep down she seemed to agree with Jiraiya on this one.

Naruto stopped his bouncing seeing Alice's frown and said to her, "Don't worry, Alice-chan. Keep calm and it will be okay. There are plenty of ninja with troubling pasts. She might have to have someone examine you, but they won't try any 'treatments'. I'm sure." Alice was only a bit relieved hearing this.

Jiraiya added to what Naruto said, "They will only see if you are a danger to the village and if you can be trusted for the ninja program. Still I am not sure what to think about this. You might get it really easy since you are technically a summon. Or at least I will try for that."

Jiraiya gave her a friendly smile, and he was happy to see the dark haired girl seemed to relax. Alice then said to both of them, "I will go through what I must. I don't really have a choice in the matter if Konoha is to be my home here anyways."

She breathed out and said darkly, "Besides considering what I went through in the Asylum I think I can handle a neutral interrogation."

Naruto frowned remembering what she had said about Rutledge and had to agree. He thought what she went through there was more like something Ibiki put known traitors and enemies through, except she experienced it for years. He sighed to himself, "I don't think I could have made it through such a long ordeal, like she did."

"Anyways." Began Alice breaking the gloomy atmosphere, "I can't wait to try that ichiraku's place you always go on about Naruto and this ramen too. Am I correct in thinking that will be our first stop since Jiraiya wants time to explain things to the Hokage?"

Naruto instantly brightened and began bouncing all over the place again thinking about it. He then started going on and on about how amazing ramen was and how wonderful Ichiraku's was. The whole scene brought a smile to Alice and made her laugh.

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They were finally close to Konoha now. It was just on the horizon. Naruto was waiting for Jiraiya to catch up. Alice was standing right beside Naruto taking in the sight. She turned and beamed at Naruto saying, "It looks amazing, Naruto-kun!"

Naruto's eagerness was really catching to her; despite what was to come she was almost as eager as he was to arrive at Konoha. The two ran ahead having to stop every so often, since Jiraiya was taking his sweet time for some reason.

Naruto turned back and said loudly, "Come on, Ero-sannin! You're supposed to be an amazing ninja and spy. Surely you can be faster than this, especially since you were so eager to out run Alice when we first met her."

Alice gave a soft musical laugh and said to Naruto, "You would think the number one super pervert was capable of running really fast since he has spent most of his life running from angry women who discovered he was 'researching' them."

Naruto burst out laughing at Alice's joke. He had come too really like her wit over their journey a lot. He turned back and said aloud once again, "HA HA! Alice got you good there, Ero-sannin." He was being louder than needed to be since he knew Jiraiya heard everything.

Jiraiya grimaced and covered his ears before saying, "Naruto. Really I can hear you just fine in your normal voice. I am not some old man hard of hearing."

Naruto then said, "Oh really? From the way you have been falling behind I was starting to think your age was catching up to you." Alice smiled and gave another laugh.

Jiraiya sighed and said, "I would say just go ahead without me but, I don't think that would be a good idea with Alice here. So unless you carry me you will have to keep waiting for me, until we get to the gates." Jiraiya failed to see the glance Naruto and Alice gave each other and the mischievous smile Naruto flashed as Alice nodded in understanding.

Soon Alice grabbed his legs firmly and Naruto grabbed his shoulders and summoned a couple of clones to help out as well. Jiraiya barely had time to voice any complaints as the group then rushed towards the gates.

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The two eternal guards Kotetsu and Izumo were doing their best to stay awake. Guard duty was rather dull despite being important work. Kotetsu looked to the distance and saw a group of figures headed their way with clouds of dust behind them. He turned to his partner and said, "Hey, Izumo? You see that?" Pointing where he was just looking.

Izumo looked where he was pointing and said in a bored tone, "If you mean the orange and black ninjas and a beautiful girl in a bright blue dress with a white apron carrying the toad sage than yah…."

His eyes then widened and he turned to his friend and said with a smile, "Seems like Naruto is back from training with Jiraiya-sama. Not sure how that hottie fits in with them though."

Kotetsu then looked again and saw the girl. She was a petite and very attractive girl. He then replied to his friend, "I guess we will find out if Jiraiya feels we should know. Maybe things will get exciting here now with Naruto back!"

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Alice stopped them a few yards away saying, "We should stop here and let Jiraiya take care of the check in, Naruto." Naruto nodded and stopped as well. The two of them then both promptly dropped the white haired man on the ground and the clones dispelled.

Jiraiya got up and rubbed his back before griping, "You two could have placed me down gently you know. Geez…. I am still in good shape, but I'm not as young as you two."

Alice simply said, "Consider that pay back for trying to purposefully lose me after we first met."

Jiraiya sighed and said, "Fine that works for you but not Naruto."

Naruto replied, "I wasn't happy with that move either. Since she helped me out greatly and even managed to get that Zetsu guy off our backs."

Jiraiya then gave up as they walked forward and said, "Ok I am sorry for doing that, Alice-chan. I really am. Can you forgive me for it now?"

Alice smiled and said to him, "There was nothing to apologize for in the first place, Ero-sannin. But since you insist. I forgive you."

Naruto laughed and slapped Jiraiya on the back before saying, "Lighten up! We're back home! I'm sure even you have to enjoy returning to Konoha, Jiraiya."

Jiraiya finally smiled as they approached the gates and he said to the two, "Alright after I check us in. You two can go wherever. Once Tsunade-hime is ready to speak with you both, I am sure she will send ANBU to inform you. Just don't wander too far. I think Alice's grand tour will have to wait until after she meets with the Hokage and matters are settled." The two nodded in reply.

"Hey there, Kotetsu and Izumo. Guard duty again?" Jiraiya chuckled. The two chunin just nodded and asked him to identify himself and the two with him.

Jiraiya said, "I'm Jiraiya. I have returned from a long term mission for the village with my apprentice Naruto Uzumaki. He met Alice Liddell here during our journey. Due to circumstances I can't discuss with others without approval, she plans on joining us here in Konoha. I intend to speak with Tusnade about her, and until she is sent for, Naruto here will be her escort in the village."

The two gave her a look over. Some details caught there attention. She had beautiful green eyes, dark hair and a light skinned complexion. They also noticed her apron had dried blood stains on it and she wasn't wearing a headband for any village.

They weren't sure what to do, but since Jiraiya's and Naruto's IDs checked out, and the sannin told them he was going to speak with the Hokage about Alice while leaving her under Naruto's care. They figured there was no harm to be done in letting them pass. They of course notified nearby ANBU of the unknown girl, but repeated Jiraiya's instructions of not actively taking her into custody unless she gives them reason.

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After they were cleared to go through, Jiraiya went straight to Tsunade while Naruto almost dragged Alice off to Ichiraku's. Once they reached Ichiraku's, Naruto went right inside.

Alice on the other hand waited outside a bit wanting to take in the view of the ramen stand. She found it rather quaint and she decided it had a homey feel to it. As she continued taking the sight in she only partially noticed someone approach her.

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Kakashi was having his usual day. He made his regular visit to the memorial stone, to remember and thank his best friend and teammate Obito for his sacrifice that saved his life. He was then taking a walk around the village making sure nothing was amiss as he read from his favorite book. He mostly read the book in public view to see if anyone would have the courage to tell him off for it, plus it was a damn good book by his opinion.

As he walked the streets, he thought about his students or maybe former students now. Sakura was a lot stronger than she was before, having studied under the Hokage in medical jutsu and other techniques.

Naruto was learning from the famous and strongest of the sannin Jiraiya-sama, who was also a wonderful author that always knew what his refined audience wanted from his books. There was more than just the material in the treasure trove of books, making them popular.

Then there was Sasuke. Kakashi hated himself for how he failed not only the last Uchiha, but unintentionally neglected his other students. He had apologized to them once he could after the traitor left.

He was lucky Naruto didn't despise him for how he had treated him and Sakura. Sakura had words to say, but he knew she was deep down angry at herself for being a stupid fan girl and unable to help Naruto when he needed it the most.

As he kept walking, he noticed a beautiful girl, maybe a couple of years older than Naruto would now be, rocking back and forth on her heels as she stared at the sign to Ichiraku's with something akin to awe. Kakashi thought she was one of the most beautiful girls he had ever seen.

"Wow… Look at her. Smooth white skin, vivid green eyes much more enthralling than Sakura's, and just the right amount of chest for her size." He was admiring the girl, but at the same time he didn't forget his ninja paranoia. She was a stranger in the village. She didn't seem hostile but she was an unknown nonetheless. He approached her.

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"It is similar to parts of wonderland in this aspect. I can tell that they are words written differently from English, but I can also understand them and read them. Maybe not pronounce them properly. But this is curious never the less. Naruto must have been right about summons coming into this world understanding it." Alice thought to herself and pressed a finger to her dainty chin as she pursed her lips and read aloud, "Ichi ra ku. I got it right!"

Kakashi paused as she read the sign. "Is she a tourist? In a hidden ninja village? Perhaps she is more dangerous than I thought if she just casually infiltrated our home." Kakashi cleared his throat so she could her it causing her to look at him with interest.

She was looking at him from several different angles. She then said in a wonderful accented voice while giving him a look over, "Kakashi-san? Hmmm must be."

Kakashi quirked an eyebrow and said to her politely, "And you are, miss?"

Alice stopped musing and stepped back a bit before giving him a polite curtsy and greeted him, "I am Alice Liddell. Sorry I forgot my manners while examining you."

He blushed at her polite bluntness that caught him off guard. He then greeted her in return, "I'm Kakashi Hatake. Though you seem to already know me." He gave a small bow to the girl.

She then smiled and said to him, "Pleased to meet you. I know a lot about you and team seven of course." She didn't explain why though as she returned to taking in the sights.

Kakashi readied himself and asked her still politely, "I have never met you before. I am surprised you know of me and my students."

She then casually said, "Well this is my first time here. So it is no wonder you haven't met me before."

She noticed him tense and continued, "I am not a threat to Konoha. In fact, I have an escort and I'm sure if I did anything too bold the Guards that have been following me since I entered through the gate would make sure I was caught. Not that they need to worry about me escaping or anything."

She continued taking in everything like a kid in a candy store. She would admit that he seemed to be physically fit and what little could be seen of his face would be considered handsome, but there was so much more to see of the place.

Kakashi was a bit surprised he hadn't noticed the ANBU hiding in the tree. Yet she knew they were there following her and she didn't seem tense or anything. "Either she is very good or she truly does mean no harm here. Maybe both." Kakashi thought to himself as he relaxed and decided to start heading towards the Hokage tower. He was supposed to be there today anyways.

He gave the girl a polite smile and said to her, "Well than, Miss Alice. I guess I may see you around sometime. Anyways I hate to cut or first meeting short, but I have things to do."

She nodded and said to him as he left, "Oh and Kakashi-san…" He paused wondering what she wanted, "It is disgraceful for a man of your status to walk around reading such vulgar material in public." He almost face faulted to the ground.

"If you insist on reading such things you should do it in the privacy of your home. Surely a man of your looks and renown can actually woo a girl if he wanted and doesn't need to read the perverted thoughts of an older white haired man. Good bye at any rate. See you again whenever that may be." She then turned back to her fascination.

Kakashi stood there with his mouth gapping at her audacity and courage to tell him such a thing, and in such a polite manner while she still expressed her displeasure at him and made him feel little ashamed. He then rubbed the back of his head and put the book away, for the moment at least.

He made his way towards the tower at a leisure pace not wanting to seem like he had just been told off by a small beautiful girl in a bright blue dress. He did however hear the ANBU guards snicker and swore he heard Neko say, "I think I like this girl. Good thing we don't have a reason to bring her in as a threat. No one has ever called him out before." Kakashi sulked and shed a single tear before regaining his composure.

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Shortly after Kakashi was out of ear shot, Alice heard a call from inside the ramen stand. "Alice-chan! Come on already. You have to eat this ramen with me. You promised!"

Alice blushed that she had once again gotten lost in her curiosity. She stood up straight and replied to him, "Sorry, Naruto. I was just admiring the sights. So what is good here?"

As she walked in, she noticed he already had a stack of bowls to his right and exclaimed in amazement, "Goodness, Naruto. Are you inhaling the stuff?" She sighed and then said in a defeated tone, "I thought you had better manners than this. Really? What am I going to do with you?"

Naruto paused and gave a nervous laugh as he apologized to her, "Heh heh… Sorry, Alice-chan. It's just I had to go for so long without Ichiraku's! I'm surprised I even managed to live without it on our trip." He said the last part with exaggerated panic.

Alice gave a little giggle and said to him, "Then one of the things I will have to do is try to get you to savor your favorite food instead of just inhaling it. No time to neither take in the pleasing aroma nor give your taste buds a treat." Naruto thought about it for a moment, but went back to inhaling the stuff. He can savor it another time he decided.

Teuchi and Ayame enjoyed having their best customer back and they also thought the young well-mannered woman was very pleasant company as well. Ayame really enjoyed talking to the girl; the two seemed to already be forming a friendship.

They all had a good laugh as they traded tales the best they could. Alice was a bit vague with her tales. It was hard to figure out where she was from but that didn't bother the two cooks the least bit.

While they had their meal Alice managed to somewhat correct Naruto of his bad habit with ramen. This really surprised the cooks since no one had ever done that before. Alice really was something, they both agreed. "Something that Naruto-kun. Really needs it seems." the Ramen master thought to himself as he watched the two.

After Naruto had what seemed like ten more bowls and Alice had two small ones not being able to pick just one flavor to try. The two finished and Alice was about to pay for her food when Naruto placed a hand on hers and smiled at her as he said cheerfully, "Don't worry Alice-chan I got this one." Alice smiled and blushed a slight bit at the contact.

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Once he paid and they stepped outside, Naruto saw a familiar pineapple haired ninja. He also noticed and recognized the four pigtailed blonde girl with him. Naruto smiled and said, "Hey Shikamaru. Temari-chan! Are you two on a date?"

Alice stood there aghast he would say that. She could tell the two had a certain atmosphere around them before Naruto ruined it. She gave him a soft hit on the arm and said, "It isn't right, to ruin their close atmosphere like that, Naruto-kun." She smiled and turned to the two in front of her.

Temari blushed at the thought. She wasn't opposed to the idea even if it wasn't the case. Shikamaru rubbed the back of his neck and muttered, "troublesome blonde." Temari then gave him a small jab as he said, "oaf!"

He stared at her and then turned to Naruto and was actually surprised at how his friend had changed. He was even more surprised when he saw a pretty dark haired and green-eyed girl with him. Temari gave him a small but more forceful jab. He had been staring at the girl too much in her opinion.

Shikamaru gave her a tired glare and then finally answered Naruto, "Hey, Naruto. We aren't on a date right now. We are working together for the upcoming Chunin exams."

Temari blushed a little noticing he didn't say they weren't going to date just they weren't right now. She saw this as progress. She had really liked Shikamaru, he was a lazy good for nothing genius but he wasn't bad company.

She turned to the others and bowed her head as she said, "Hey, Naruto. How is it going? Gaara will be glad to hear that you are back and safe." She then gave a bit of teasing and mischievous grin as she said, "What about yourself? Are you on a date?"

She felt victorious as she saw Naruto scratch the back of his head and the girl with him suddenly find a flower to her side interesting. "No wonder Shikamaru stared at her. She is beautiful I suppose. Still he shouldn't have stared for so long at her. I am right here to look at… "The Suna Kunoichi thought to herself.

Alice recovered first and gave the two a deep curtsy as she then addressed them, "It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Alice Liddell. I met Naruto and Jiraiya-san on their trip. I am sorry that I can't go into detail about my circumstances at this time though. Naruto here is my escort until Hokage-sama calls for us."

Temari was taken aback by the formal greeting. She then bowed in return a bit nervously and said, "I-I-I am Temari of the sand. I'm a Jonin and liaison for the Chunin exams from Suna. I'm here with Shikamaru as my escort during our break around the village." She tried to smile but felt uncomfortable, hoping she hadn't offended the girl somehow.

Shikamaru sighed and muttered under his breath "Troublesome greetings." He then turned and gave Alice a bow, figuring it was the right thing to do, he then said to her, "I am Shikamaru Nara, Temari's escort and Konoha's liaison for the Chunin exams. I'm pleased to meet you, Alice-san."

Naruto decided to break the formal atmosphere and asked, "Hey Temari-chan how is Gaara doing anyways?"

Temari smiled and said to her fellow blonde, "He is now the fifth Kazekage. It took some time for people to see him as a strong ninja protecting them rather than a psychopath like he once was though. In all honesty, you defeating him and telling him your dream had a huge impact on my brother."

"He always thought what your dream meant to you while the people got used to him. He really surprised everyone when he told them he wanted to lead the village, protect its people, and undo the damage our farther did to Suna."

Naruto gave a small smile as he said, "Already Kage huh? I will have to catch up to him and show him how it's done!" He then smiled brightly as he thought about his fellow Jinchuriki, and clamped his fist in determination.

Alice couldn't help but giggle at this. Temari joined the blue dressed girl with her own laugh. Even Shikamaru gave a smile, thinking, "I want to see that, Naruto. Hopefully others will help you reach your dream."

After talking a little bit longer, they parted company with each other. Naruto was now fired up even more, if that was possible, and shouted, "Let's go to the Hokage tower, Alice-chan! I know Tsunade-baachan hasn't called for us yet but I think she will soon." With that they headed towards the Hokage's tower. They would end up making one more stop before the tower though.

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Konohamaru, a boy with spiky brown hair, black eyes wearing a green jacket and long blue scarf stood with his team in the Hokage's office. The team called their selves 'The Konohamaru Corps' since the young Sarutobi decided on it, though the others didn't mind the title much.

The group was standing in front of a deceptively young looking, big breasted woman with long twin pony tails, wearing her trademarked green medic jacket. She turned to them and said, "Well you three did well. Tora capture successful. I don't have any other missions for you at this time. Good job you three."

Konohamaru jumped up and whooped as he said, "Catching a cat is nothing for the future seventh Hokage."

Ebisu quirked an eyebrow and asked him, "Seventh Hokage? Who do you think will be the sixth?"

Konohamaru gave a large grin and said, "That's easy Naruto will be the sixth."

Ebisu frowned a bit and said, "I don't know about that. It is tough to be a Hokage." He decided not to pursue the subject since he knew that Tsunade-sama was fond of the boy.

Also he had to admit that he was starting to change his opinion of the brat. He was also proud of how the blonde brat inspired Konohamaru to train even harder along with the rest of the team. They had just made the record for the shortest Tora capture after all.

The young Sarutobi then said with confidence, "He will be you just wait and see! Boss will show everyone how strong a ninja can be."

Ebisu stayed silent while thinking, "We will see about that."

The Hokage gave a small chuckle and thought, "He is like a second Naruto. That boy really affects people and changes them for the best." She sighed, dismissed them and wished she was allowed just a couple of sips of Sake, but Shizune wouldn't allow it. The girl even went so far as to hide the booze from her. She would bring the Hokage a bottle after her office hours but Tsunade wanted sake sooner than that sometimes, but she took the situation in stride.

She didn't quite believe it, but she had gotten used to her job as Hokage and even started to actually care for the village as a whole. When she first accepted the position it was because she cared about Naruto and knew taking the position was the best way she could help him out.

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Ebisu decided that his team could have the rest of the day off and do with it what they wanted. Konohamaru and his friends were walking the streets trying to figure out what to do. As they kept walking, they stopped when they saw Naruto heading their way.

"Ahh! Boss, your back?!" shouted Konohamaru as he ran up to greet the blonde shinobi. He paused when he saw he was with a beautiful girl. "Oh?! Who's this hottie? Is she your girlfriend? Good going boss hope she doesn't distract you from becoming Hokage or I might beat you." Konohamaru grinned broadly as he finished, he was really happy seeing his friend again after so long.

Naruto blushed and was still lost on words to describe his relationship with Alice to others. Alice sensed his discomfort, but wasn't as uncomfortable about being called that by others for some reason. She decided to respond, "I am Alice Liddell. Pleased to meet you." She gave a curtsy and hoped it didn't also catch them off guard.

She continued, "I don't plan on distracting him from being Hokage. Instead while I am around I will try to help him become such. It is the least I can do for him."

Konohamaru blushed at her politeness and managed to do a greeting himself. "I am Konohamaru Sarutobi, grandson of the late Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi. And future seventh Hokage, since Naruto will be the sixth." He then bowed to her.

It was the best done greeting she had experienced so far. He wasn't always formal; in fact he was usually far from it. However Konohamaru knew how to do a proper greeting since his grand dad was the Hokage in the past.

His teammates Moegi and Udon were a bit less sophisticated with their greeting since they hadn't dealt with any extra polite people before. The two still managed saying a greeting anyways though.

"I am Moegi!" Said an orange haired girl with two large pigtails that stood up on top of her head. She then gave the older girl a polite bow.

"I'm Udon." Said a brown haired boy that seemed to have something dripping from his nose as he too bowed.

After the introductions, Konohamaru got a brilliant idea, at least in his head. He then turned to Naruto and said eagerly, "Hey Boss! I finally learned that technique you taught me!" Before Naruto could object since he didn't think Alice would approve, the young Sarutobi had done the hand signs and shouted, "Sexy no Jutsu!"

In a poof of smoke, Konohamaru was replaced by a very busty and very naked black haired woman covered only by wisps of white smoke.

As Naruto guessed, Alice was not pleased with this. She gave Naruto a glare as she turned and said to the transformed kid. "What do you think you are doing?! Something like that is hardly respectable. You should be ashamed of yourself doing something like that in the presence of ladies!"

"Do you honestly think your grandfather would be proud of you using such a technique?!" She then glared at Naruto, as she growled at him, "You taught a kid something like that?! Of all the things you could teach someone you teach them that technique? Surely you could have taught him something more useful." She was livid and close to bringing out her knife.

Naruto tried to diffuse the situation, "Alice-chan… calm down… I was 12 when I came up with that. I didn't have anything else to teach someone… And he asked me to teach him a ninja technique. I only used it on those I knew were closet perverts…. Besides… Konohamaru…." He then pointed towards the boy who was back to normal and looking saddened.

Alice winced as she just realized what she had said to the kid. She sighed and turned to the kid, placed a hand on his shoulder and said in a soft voice, "I am sorry, Konohamaru… I went too far mentioning your grandfather… I should have known better. I hated it when people said such things about my family after I lost them." Konohamaru looked into her green eyes and saw that she really meant her apology.

She then gave a weak smile and told him, "I suppose it will work as a great distraction on perverted men... Which there seem to be plenty of around here." She was thinking about Jiraiya and Kakashi.

She then stood up and said in a stern voice, "However, you shouldn't use that technique so freely, especially in front of girls." She then pointed towards herself and Moegi, who looked a little abashed.

The orange haired girl had also learned to use the technique and they had even done a collaboration jutsu version of it. Though none of them saw fit to mention that after how Alice responded to just Konohamaru using it. For some reason they felt they didn't want to anger or disappoint the blue dressed young woman further.

Konohamaru then said, "I do know better. Sorry I just wanted to show Boss here that I learned the special technique he taught me." He then grinned as he then spoke proudly, "I also learned the shadow clone jutsu he taught me!" He then demonstrated the jutsu for Naruto to see.

Alice then gave a smile glad that Naruto had taught the boy something very useful. She felt relieved for some reason about this. She figured it was because this showed that her companion, and friend, wasn't just some pervert even back then.

Naruto then grinned broadly and clasped Konohamaru on the shoulder before saying to him, "Good job, Konohamaru! Shadow clones are very useful. Not only can I teach you a new technique at a later time, but also you can use them to help you train. If you didn't already know that."

Konohamaru's eyes lit up as he asked eagerly, "How so?"

Naruto grinned more and answered, "Everything your clone or clones learn you learn as well once they dispel. Nothing physical mind you. But things like jutsus and chakra control, it works wonders on."

Konohamaru cheered at this while Moegi and Udon looked only a little bit jealous that he could make more use of his training than they could. They didn't say anything though; they both decided that they would just do what they could for him and get strong as a team.

After talking for some time, they decided to go ahead and leave. Alice had actually come to like the kids in a way despite her initial impression from seeing that jutsu used. She also couldn't help but wonder if she would be able to teach others some of her moves.

She really wanted to do what she could to prove she belonged here in Konoha. Probably because she hated how she was seen as nothing, but useless back in London and especially in Rutledge. They made it a point there to go out of their way to say things like that about her. It was even an approved method by Doctor Wilson for treating her.

They were finally outside the Hokage's tower where the attendant told them the Hokage was busy at the moment. Naruto figuring it was Jiraiya explaining things decided that it would be best if they actually waited in the hall.

He really wanted to go in there and see Granny Tusnade again, but he also wanted things to go well with getting Alice into Konoha. He dared not risk ruining their talk just so he could see Tsunade a little bit sooner.

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After the Konohamaru Corps, left Tsunade soon felt a familiar presence by her window. She couldn't help but give a grin as she welcomed the perverted sage. "Welcome back, Jiraiya. I take it you have news? Hopefully some good at least."

Jiraiya gave a smug smile as he said, "I have some bad news, some good news and some rather interesting news. Which do you want to hear first Tsunade-hime?"

She rolled her eyes at the nickname. He always used it for her and she would never admit it, but sometimes it brought a smile to her face. She had a feeling he knew this to some extent already. She motioned for him to sit and said to her attendant, "Hold off all my visitors until I say otherwise and clear my schedule." The attendant bowed and left the room.

She sighed and said, "You don't happen to have a bottle of sake with you do you, Jiraiya?"

He grinned and produced a small one with two cups. It was the reason why he took some time to get to her office after entering the village. He figured she would be more patient and willing to accept what he asked of her if she had a drink or two.

Tsunade gave a weak smile and then said to him, "I guess you have something big to ask of me, or you wouldn't have brought a bottle. Anyways perhaps you should start at the beginning."

Jiraiya gave a nervous laugh and said sheepishly, "Caught already? Heh heh… Oh well. The thing I am asking of you will probably be to your liking or so I am hoping. Anyways…" and so he started the tale of his two and a half years with Naruto training.