Chapter 6 - Trip to Kumo

The alarm rang incessantly, forcing Naruto to get up very lazily. He did daily routines like showering and breakfast, and then got dressed slowly. As always, he put on boxers with orange flames ornaments, orange pants, a fishnet shirt and his appreciated orange and black jacket.

Naruto looked in the mirror and tried unsuccessfully combing his hair a bit. Then he looked the whisker marks on his face and gave a sigh of resignation. According to his brother Yahiko, its appearance was similar to that of his father Minato but Naruto thought was more attractive than he himself.

The blond shook his head and spoke words of encouragement. "You are Naruto Uzumaki, son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki. You are the best ninja in the world so get out there and prove your worth "he said and to back up his words, Naruto tightened his ninja band. Then he took a backpack beside him and left his room.

Naruto looked at his small apartment for the last time, for as soon as he returned from Kumo he would move to the Uzumaki compound, right in front of his brother. After a few minutes, Naruto left the house to go to the meeting place with Sakura and Yahiko established last night. Both were waiting in front of the Hokage's office, a red tower with the kanji 'Fire' in its facade.

"Good morning, Naruto" Sakura greeted him with a smile. "How did you sleep?"

"Hey Sakura-chan" greeted the blond. "The truth is that I slept very well after two nights without being able to do it."

"Glad" said Sakura.

"You will speak later" Yahiko cut severely. "We have a very tight timetable, as we have a month to gather all the Jinchurikis. Today is April 3rd so we have a margin of twenty-seven days left "he said with exaggerated accuracy.

"Nii-sama, don't you think you're a little hasty? Who cares that we lose a little time? "The blonde asked calmly.

"It's very important not to lose tine!" Yahiko said. "I see that you're somebody who improvises on the fly. But I am of those who calculate everything in detail, and usually people like you ruin my plans. "

"Yahiko-san, you've lost thirty-five seconds, two tenths exactly in your previous comment. Is not it too much? "Sakura asked sarcastically.

"Right in the face!" Naruto exclaimed and slammed his hand with his partner.

"Damn brash youngsters" Yahiko muttered turning away in disgust. Then he entered the building.

Naruto and Sakura followed satisfied by silencing him. Both were accustomed to the delay of his sensei Kakashi and that was something that would never change, much as they had a new captain. Now at last, the two young and Yahiko entered Tsunade's office. Inside were also Shizune, Kakashi and Jiraiya.

"Kakashi-sensei, Jiraiya-sensei, why are you both here?" Naruto asked puzzled.

"I come to say goodbye, boy" Jiraiya answered first. "I'm going away again, to gather information."

"I hope you don't ever spy on women in the bathroom" Naruto said warily.

"Rest assured, though it's not a bad idea ..." Jiraiya felt the glare of Tsunade and rectified immediately. "Um, I'm a very serious ninja when I want."

"Yeah sure, liar" thought everyone there.

"Well, and you ... what are you doing here Kakashi-sensei?" Sakura inquired.

"Well, as you already seem to have grown up and that you will not be in my charge more, I come to say goodbye" Kakashi said.

"Kakashi-sensei ..." Sakura said empathically.

"No problem Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto exclaimed suddenly. "We will take care of ourselves, ttebayo!" He said.

"I see," said the masked Jounin smiling. "There was something else I wanted to ask you, Naruto".

"Oh yeah? Tell me ".

"Convince Sasuke to come back. At the bottom of his heart dwells a good guy, and a he is a student very dear to me "said Kakashi.

"Have you come back with your favoritism?" Naruto asked raising an eyebrow.

"Of course not. All three members of Team Seven are very important to me, "said the silver-haired.

"It was a joke!" Naruto said and smiled.

"We will handle that stubborn of Sasuke" Sakura seconded.

"Alright guys, that's the spirit!" Tsunade exclaimed enthusiastically. "Now I will give the details of your mission. Shizune, hand me the information "the Hokage asked her assistant.

"Here you are, Tsunade-sama" the brunette said with her usual formality.

"Naruto Uzumaki. Sakura Haruno. Yahiko Namikaze "Tsunade named the three ninjas who stiffed. "Your mission is to go and convince the Raikage of Kumo that he allows you to take his daughter and Sasuke. You, Yahiko, will be the leader on this occasion and I hope you do well because it's your first mission in a long time. "

"Yes, Tsunade-obaa-san!" The orange-haired replied. "Well guys we're going."

"Wait a minute" Tsunade asked and gave him a letter. "It's a letter to the Raikage, to recommend you".

"I don't need that," said Yahiko self tone. "I have his permission to ..."

"Don't lie! Konan has already told me what happened to you last year in Kumo "Tsunade said.

"She snitched!" Yahiko protested.

"She's the only responsible person in your team. Itachi and you are foolish and take cognizance that not everything goes as you want. Your problems with your brothers demonstrate it "Tsunade sternly admonished him.

Yahiko was going to retort, but his godmother gave him a glare with her brown eyes full of determination, and the boy decided to shut up. Tsunade had never acted as a godmother before, but Yahiko knew that contradict her was synonymous of severe punishment. Her reputation as a ruthless woman was known worldwide.

Nothing more to say, Yahiko, Naruto and Sakura left Konoha on their way to Kumo.


The trip's first day was very quiet. The three ninjas were advancing rapidly through the Fire Country's forests, and they had no incident. Gradually the morning gave way to afternoon and then night came. Yahiko gave the order to camp in a forest clearing. Using his Storage Seals, he made two tents appear.

"That's amazing Nii-sama! These beautiful pieces of paper are very useful "Naruto said, impressed.

"Don't you dare call them that" Yahiko said irritably. "They are called Seals, you know?"

"I think they are beautiful pieces of paper" Naruto said again and began preparing a bonfire.

"No way" Yahiko said resignedly. "Hey Sakura, how do you deal with him?" he asked the girl.

"You have two ways: either try to ignore it or distract him with a secret technique. And if he gets too annoying, just hit him "said Sakura. "Basically he's like a child."

"I see, he's definitely hopeless" Yahiko lamented.

"Do not say that Yahiko-san. When fighting, he becomes very smart. Naruto is a great person "Sakura said looking at the blonde fondly.

"What are your feelings for my brother?" The orange haired asked very directly.

"W-what?" Sakura said blushing.

"You heard me. How do you feel about him? "

"Well I ... At first, I was very cruel with because I used to be an unbearable Sasuke fangirl. But eventually he proved his worth and earned my friendship. Right now I admire him a lot. "

"Now everything fits" Yahiko said smirking. "The relationship of mom and dad also started in the bad way, but when he rescued her from these types of Kumo, she fell in love." He thought.

Sakura said nothing more and looked at Yahiko curiously. He seemed to be a very strict guy, but deep down he adored his younger brother. What puzzled Sakura was his relationship with Konan. Sometimes he seemed to love her, others he didn't. What was clear was that their bond was very strong.

"Well, Naruto! I want to show you something "Yahiko said.

"But nii-sama, I'm trying to make a fire" Naruto replied.

"Are you still doing so? Let me do it "Yahiko used a Fire Elemental Seal to light the bonfire. "That is already prepared. Now take this. "

Yahiko drew a kunai from the Storage Seals, which had three blades and was equal to those used for the Hiraishin no Jutsu. But instead of having wrapped a marker to perform the technique, in its handle was a green Seal that had the word 'Wind' in it.

"What a weird kunai!" Naruto said with surprise at the weapon. After examining it, he decided to wield the weapon. "Mmm ... it feels heavier than a normal one."

"True, but its three blades make it more deadly" Yahiko said. "This is an equal kunai as the ones used by our father Minato. It is your inheritance. "

"Really? Did they do this for me? "The blonde asked with surprise.

"Sorry Yahiko-san" Sakura spoke. "That kunai, is it not to perform the Hiraishin no Jutsu of Yondaime Hokage-sama?"

"Originally, yes, and in fact I know how to use that technique" Yahiko said.

"Really? Jiraiya-sensei told me that this technique was very difficult to learn, "said Naruto.

"The truth is that I can only use it for emergency transport and infiltration" confessed the orange-haired. "But you, you're going to use it to fight."

"I don't need a weapon because I have the Rasengan" Naruto replied.

"Naruto, a ninja must have several resources and has to keep his best techniques for major fights. You can't always depend on the Rasengan "Yahiko said.

"But just a kunai just doesn't give much advantage" Naruto said puzzled.

"That's why it has wrapped a Wind Elemental Seal" replied the Namikaze pointing at the handle. "With channeling normal chakra, the Seal will automatically convert it into Wind Chakra to increase its reach and cutting power. Try "Yahiko encouraged.

"Okay!"

Naruto grabbed the kunai with his right hand and closed his eyes. He imagined his chakra as the blade of the weapon and then a gust of wind covered his kunai. He could not lengthen the blade too much but it was enough to double its length. Happy with the result, Naruto cut a tree with his kunai in half.

"Nii-sama, did you see that? I'm great! "Said the blonde but Yahiko and Sakura had paled. "What's wrong, ttebayo?"

"Little brother, you just made the biggest crime of Konoha: herbicidium" Yahiko said.

"How could you kill that poor tree?" Sakura said horrified.

"Oh no! Sorry sir tree! "Naruto apologized.

"Well put that aside. Naruto, I never thought you had that bad Chakra Control "the orange-haired said. "You've spent a lot of chakra to cut a tree. You'll have to improve. "

"Yes sir!"

"Okay. Come now go to sleep because we will leave the Land of Fire "said the elder.

Naruto and Sakura got into their tents, while Yahiko stayed up. He displayed a large scroll and examined it carefully. It was a Seal for dividing large amounts of chakra in two parts. He was going to need it to modify the Eight Trigrams Seal of the Rokubi Jinchuriki.

"It's ready" Yahiko said.


Kumogakure Village was certainly a peculiar one. Basically it consisted of mountains with some trees trying to grow on the rock, and puffy white clouds floating around them. Its buildings were built directly on the rocks, forming several and very unique circular platforms. That was what thought Sasuke Uchiha from the Raikage building in which he lived.

He had spent two years and he was already seventeen. He had arrived there with his team Taka, composed by Suigetsu, Karin and Jugo, after defeating and killing Orochimaru. Originally the team was formed with the intent to avenge on his brother Itachi, but had met a person who had inspired him to be a good guy again. Of course, his cool attitude would not change under any circumstances.

Sasuke entered the room he shared with his companions. There were the three of them: Suigetsu with his white hair and his big katana Kubikiribocho behind him; Karin with her red hair and glasses, and finally was the huge Jugo with orange hair and calm look.

"Hey guys" Sasuke said in greeting.

"Hey man you're awake. Don't you get up too early? "Suigetsu asked with a piece of fish in his mouth.

"Cursed carnivore, greet Sasuke properly!" Karin scolded.

"Good morning, Sasuke" Jugo said politely. "What is the plan for today?"

"I don't know. I guess waiting for the Raikage to call us, as always "the Uchiha said indifferently.

"Since when are we the dogs of that ogre?" Suigetsu asked annoyed. "My goal is getting Kisame's Samehada. Never thought I'd stay here. "

"It all started when Sasuke decided to release the bitch. Sasuke, forget about her and escape with me "Karin said trying to sound sexy.

"Who's the bitch now, Karin?" Suigetsu asked sarcastically.

"Shut up, stupid! That Rin plays innocent, but she's a bitch "at the time Karin paused because a katana leaned on her back.

"Karin, I start to get sick of you despising your teammates constantly. Change your attitude, or I'll kill you. Do you understand? "Sasuke said with an icy tone in his voice. Karin was only able to nod and shut up.

In that tense moment someone knocked on the door three times. Sasuke turned to open and at the other side he met an attractive woman. She had dark skin, green eyes and gray hair tied in a neat bun, leaving two loose strands on the sides of her face. She wore a gray blouse and a slightly low-cut fishnet shirt, revealing a large bust. She also wore a simple gray skirt and high-heeled sandals.

"Sasuke-sama, Raikage-sama requests your presence," said the woman in an efficient formal tone.

"Thanks Mabui-san, I'll go immediately" Sasuke replied politely.

"Hurry please. Raikage-sama is not a patient man, "said the secretary of the Raikage and left.

Sasuke went back into his room and finished getting ready. His hair was jet black with its points back and two strands framing his face. The only difference was that he had left fringe. His clothing consisted of: a short-sleeved gray shirt and high collar, which had an open zipper, blue pants with a blue cloth covering over from his stomach to the top of his legs, and in his feet were black sandals. And as accessories he wore a wide purple rope belt that hung his katana and black wristbands.

The Uchiha walked to the office of the Raikage through the corridors of the building. People inside didn't greet him because they considered him a stranger, who was there only by decision of their leader. The boy did not care, because he was not there for them. The other person who he had saved from Orochimaru had suggested him to stay there as payment for the rescue. Raikage's interest to have a powerful Kekkei Genkai did the rest.

Sasuke finally reached the office. Mabui saw him and knocked on the door and received permission to enter. Inside the office was: a brown bench with at the back, a set of weights on the right, a punching bag on the left, and a picture with the kanji 'Muscle' by the door. The office was very large and had views over the village through the glass at the back.

There were three people in the office. On the bench sat a black man, extremely muscular and with an unfriendly expression. His blond hair was very clear and combed back, he had a small mustache and a goatee. His clothing consisted of black pants with a black handkerchief over his waist, and a huge wrestling belt. He also wore huge gold combat bracelets.

"You're late, Uchiha!" Was what said the Yondaime Raikage A.

To the left was another black man, just as muscular and large as the Raikage and was wearing sunglasses. His hair was the same style of A, but had a beard plus mustache. His clothing consisted of a white tactical vest of Kumogakure, black pants and white sandals. As accessories he wore a red rope belt, white gloves and a white scarf. Also he was wearing a white ninja band with the clouds symbolizing of Kumogakure and seven red-handled swords at his back.

"Finally comes the Uchiha, so I'll just say 'Yee-ha'" said Killer Bee with his terrible rap style.

Finally, to the right of Raikage was a girl: she was blonde, with straight hair just below the shoulders, white skin but not like Sasuke, blue eyes and cheerful expression. Her clothing consisted of a red kimono like blouse, a fishnet shirt underneath and light blue short pants. She wore white sandals, a little rope belt, white gloves and a red band under her fringe. She was armed with two swords similar to Bee's.

"Sasuke-chan, I was waiting for you!" The girl said with her lilting voice and smiling. It was Rin Yotsuki, Jinchuriki of the Six Tailed Weasel and adoptive daughter of A. Rin hugged Sasuke taking him by the arm.

"Rin, I've told you a thousand times not to do that!" Sasuke protested slightly flushed.

"Oh, sorry! Excuse my enthusiasm "the girl apologized and released Sasuke.

"Rin" she was struck by the Raikage. "You're a Kumo kunoichi so act like one!"

"Sorry sir," said Rin intimidated by her father.

"Brother don't be so hard on her, she's just a youngster" Bee said.

"Silence!" A said authoritatively. "Now, Uchiha and Rin, listen. I have called you to test your teamwork and your level of Kenjutsu. If you pass the test, I will start to send you on missions. "

"Hmpf, don't give me orders," said Sasuke. "I never said I was going to stay here forever."

"Look Uchiha, you're here because I felt indebted to you for rescuing my daughter. But that includes that Rin must be protected at all times, since she is a valuable Jinchuriki of Kumo. If you cease to be useful to me I will kill you without reservation, because now you know the secrets of the Village! Is that clear? "Said A.

"Transparent" Sasuke said coldly. His relationship with the Raikage was tense, as their ways of doing things were very different. Both sought power, but the Raikage used it roughly and Sasuke was more tactical.

"Then father, with whom I have to fight?" Rin asked fearfully.

"Let me answer you, my niece. Omoi and Karui are your rivals, cheese. Yo! "Bee said rapping.

"Uncle Bee, your rhymes are not cool at all" Rin said with narrowed eyes.

"Of course they are cool jerk, big jerk" Bee said, waving his arms like a rapper.

"Hey, don't call me an idiot when you're just more stupid!" Rin said inflating her cheeks like a child

"Be quiet pair of fools!" The Raikage hit them both in the head. "How childish can you be?" The man complained.

Sasuke sighed resignedly. This was a typical scene of the main family of Yotsuki Clan: Rin was a very jovial girl and child sometimes, Bee was already an adult, but was worse than a child, and A had little patience. The three together were an explosive mixture, and had continually the whole Kumo villagers. After a moment of silence, Mabui entered the office.

"Raikage-sama, young Omoi and Karui have come" she reported.

"Very well, tell them to pass" ordered the Raikage.

Two young ninjas from Kumo entered the office. One was a dark-skinned guy, white short and spiky hair, brown eyes and a lollipop in his mouth. The other was a girl with dark skin, long red hair and amber eyes. Both wore the standard uniform of Kumo, with the difference that the guy was wearing a shirt and pants and the girl a short sleeved dress that appeared to have been cut. Furthermore, both carried a white hilted katana.

"We're here Raikage-sama" said the girl, Karui.

"Yes, but I thought we would be hit by a rock on and we would take longer to arrive," said the boy, Omoi.

"Omoi and Karui, my two subordinates. Yeah! "Bee said.

"Well! Your job today is to beat the Uchiha and Rin. I don't want you to hold yourselves as the style of Kumo is going all out, understand? "A said.

"Yes, sir," replied Omoi, Karui and Rin together.

"I didn't hear you, Uchiha" Raikage said.

"I'm not a ninja of Kumo" Sasuke replied coldly.

"You keep it up and I'll crush you, brat" A warned.

"Hmpf, like you can" said the dark-haired, defiant.

"I will do as I have not heard that. Let's go! "A said.

The Raikage got up and jumped through the window, breaking the glass in the process. Mabui sighed with resignation for the brutality of his boss, who was always giving work to the window maker. Bee, Karui and Rin followed him without hesitation while Sasuke and Omoi were more civilized and went out the door.

The six ninjas went to a training camp that was a hole dug in the ground with stone walls. Not too big, but enough for a fight between four ninjas. Omoi and Karui formed a team and Rin and Sasuke another one. Bee and A were watching from above.

The fight started without delay. Karui lunged at Sasuke, sword in hand, and tried to attack his neck with a downward diagonal slash from the right. The motion was read by the Uchiha with his Sharingan, and he drew his katana with his right hand in a reversed grip, to repel the attack with an upward diagonal slash to his left. Karui then tried to punch with her left hand, but Sasuke anticipated and grabbed her hand in time.

Sasuke released his grip and gave the girl a knee to the stomach, making her flinch. The raven tried to slash horizontally at her abdomen, taking advantage that Karui was helpless. But she smiled and jumped in the air, revealing that Omoi was going towards Sasuke with his katana extended for a lunge.

The Uchiha jumped in the air too, making Omoi fail. Then Rin went below Sasuke and avoiding the white-haired's katana, tried to launch a thrust with her left sword. Omoi avoided the attack, but then Rin began a series of rapid thrusts. The boy dodged as he could.

"Omoi, get down!" Yelled Karui making his partner throw himself upside down without hesitation. "Kumo-Ryu: Omotegiri! (Cloud Style: Front Beheading)".

Karui made a horizontal, fast and strong slash towards Rin. The blonde tried to block it with her swords placed vertically, but Karui's strength pushed her back. Rin would have hit the wall but Sasuke caught her in time.

"Ahhh, geez! That was too much strength "Rin protested like a child.

"You have a high speed Rin, but your defense is low" Sasuke noted. "I'll take care of the main attack, so you support me."

"Okay!" Said Rin

Meanwhile, Omoi rose worried-looking.

"Did she finish her assault? That Rin has an amazing speed. She certainly is the Jinchuriki of Rokubi "said the boy.

"Bah she may be quick, but she is weak" said Karui. "What's annoying is that Sharingan. It predicts all my attacks, "she complained.

"With quick slashes you can handle it. As for Rin, I'll fight her with large area attacks "Omoi said.

"Okay, let's go."

The fight was restarted again. Sasuke used his Lightning Chakra in his sword to enhance his katana ability to cut and attacked Karui again. The Kumo kunoichi did the same as the Uchiha and their swords clashed releasing sparks. Rin took advantage of Karui blocking to attack from behind, but Omoi stopped her.

"Kumo-Ryu: Mikazukigiri! (Cloud Style: Crescent Moon Beheading "Omoi shouted.

The white-haired used his sword to make a cut of 180 degrees and compel Rin out of the way. But the blonde made a very subtle and quick movement. She took two steps to surround Omoi, and electrical sparks emanated from her feet. Her steps were so light that Rin seemed to float.

"That was Rin's Electric Step. I knew that I would lose against a Jinchuriki" Omoi thought gloomily. Then he looked at the movement of his sword. "Wait a minute. If she is not there, there must be another person in place. And if there is a person in place, that can only be Karui. And if she is, then my sword will hit her. "He kept thinking in a split of seconds". Karui jump!" He cried to his companion.

"What the hell?" The redhead jumped just enough to avoid the katana.

That moment was taken by Sasuke to counterattack. He sent electric chakra to his legs to stimulate his nerves and move quickly. Then he did the same in his arms and thrust his sword into the ground, to build on the base of the hilt and lift his body. Then he ran a semicircular kick and hit Karui on the right side, throwing her against the wall.

"So that brat has learned to use my Lighting Armor partially" observed the Raikage. "Interesting".

Omoi was impressed, like Rin was. Both looked each other and remembered their battle. Rin reacted faster and gave a series of fast kicks with the left leg. They were not very powerful but worth a distraction, allowing Sasuke to appear beside her and finish the fight with a kick to the chest of Omoi.

"Yee-pee, we won Sasuke-chan!" Rin shouted joyfully.

"Hmpf, of course" Sasuke replied with a half smile.

A and Bee and jumped to the ground.

"Don't be so happy!" A said. "Uchiha, you have the damned Sharingan. Rin, you're the Jinchuriki of Rokubi. It is impossible for you two to lose against two mere Chuunin".

"Brother you are very rough. Omoi and Karui are not mature enough, yo! "Bee said to defend his students. "Besides, Uchiha and Rin power blooms like a flower. Yeah!"

"Whatever you say. Tomorrow morning I want to see you two in my office, "A said referring to the blonde and the raven. The Raikage left with a powerful jump.

"I'll take these two to the infirmary. You try to get your salary, yo! "Bee grabbed the unconscious Omoi and Karui and left.

Sasuke and Rin were now both alone. She blushed and looked at Sasuke with intensity. He was looking at the sky, thinking. Then he noticed the look of the girl.

"Yes?" Sasuke asked with confusion.

"No nothing" Rin said looking down all red.

"I see. By the way, you seem to have recovered after nine years with Orochimaru "Sasuke said.

"Yes! Hopefully this will satisfy my father "Rin hoped.

"Sure. You are not as weak as you think "Sasuke encouraged her.

"Thank you, Sasuke-chan!" Rin smiled, happy for the compliment.

Sasuke would have protested by the nickname, but decided to let it go. He looked again at the sky and saw a cloud shaped as Konoha's symbol. He thought of Naruto and Sakura, his former teammates. And he also thought of Itachi, his older brother whom he had hated but now he had forgot. He was happy in Kumo, a village of strong ninjas, and he had other friends, as Taka and Rin.

Then a gust of wind moved the cloud and Sasuke had a feeling. A hurricane was coming from somewhere to shake his life very soon. He hoped to be wrong.


Author Notes

Hi everyone. I start a new arc and I introduce the first Jinchuriki. I hope you find it a believable character. What will Naruto do when he meets her and Sasuke?

I appreciate any review, and favorite follower. By the way, thanks for the 16 reviews I have achieved in nearly two months. I do look forward to receive even more!

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