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"Talking"

' Thinking'

"Kyuubi"

Naruto, Sasuke,Shikamaru,Ino,Sakura,Frost,Kira and Hinata were hanging out side of the academy while deciding who was going to get what.

"Kira you take Sasuke and Shikamaru and go buy snacks, Frost will take Ino and Sakura and meet us at the tailor after they get permission to spend the night. Hinata see if you can get Neji and Hanabi to come I know grandma would be more than thrilled to see them."

" What about you dobe? Are you just going to wait for us?"

" I have to go find some one to tell my grandparents that you guys are coming over then I will make my way to the Hyuuga manor to lead them to the tailor."

" Why a tailor Naruto?" Sakura asked the question.

" We can get close from our house." Ino said this and the other guest agreed with a nod.

" Its the way that my grandfather does things."

" Naruto's grandfather likes buying people stuff." The group turned to Hinata.

"When I was younger, Neji-niisan would take us to visit and he would always have something for us and if he didn't he would take us shopping to get us something."

" Sounds troublesome"

" He says it is good for extra income to flow into the village than let it pile up in a vault."

" Alright you lazy bums time to get to work." Kira grabbed Shikamaru and Sasuke by the ear and bragged them towards the Market. Soon the group broke apart and ran to finish their task. Naruto headed towards the Main gate to see who was waiting to use the portal that was set up to pick them up. After passing the gates of Konoha for 15 minutes he stopped at a small gathering of stones. The way the rocks were place were in a way that represented a small memorial for some one who has passed on. Naruto channeled some chakara into the stones, he wasn't able to make a portal stable enough for himself much less to allow others in. This action acted as a beacon to the manor to get someone to open the gate. A few moments later and Scorpion appeared behind him was a red gate that looked like it lead to the pits of hell. Naruto always wondered why everyones gate was different.

" Where are the girls? Did something happen?"

" Nothing bad I wanted to invite some friends over to spend the night with us since School has ended."

" I see this might be for the best." Scorpion voice had a serious sound to it. Naruto knew his fellow Shirai Ryu was not telling him something.

" Sensei is something wrong?" Scorpion looked into the blue eyes of his student before ruffling his blond spiked hair.

" Nothing that you need to worry about. I will go inform the others, wait here for a moment." Scorpion walked into the portal after a few minutes he stepped out again. " Your grandparents have agreed on the sleepover, come there is a few things we need to pick up." The two made their way back and were waiting in the Tailor shop that Shao Kahn had come to favor. Soon the others made their way to them. Scorpion was talking with the owner while Naruto was waiting outside of the store.

Ino and Sakura's mouth dropped open as they saw that Naruto had started to make his way into one of the most prestiges Clothing store.

" Naruto what are you doing?" Ino grabbed the collar of the blond stopping him from entering.

"What?" Naruto turned to see his friends had a look of disbelief.

" Dobe your not going to tell me your grandfather buys from here."

" I don't get it we always buy clothes from here." Kira and Frost nodded in union.

" Naruto this is Golden Wrapping this is one of the most expensive stores in Konoha. I hear that they are very picky on who they work for. If this is a joke you three are taking it too far."

" What are you talking about? This isn't a joke are you going to come in or not?"

" This is only going to bring us trouble Naruto." Shikamaru had decided to help Ino stop the blond.

" I don't see the problem Hiashi-sama has shopped here before." Neji said in his Hyuuga arrogant voice.

" Well sorry for being part of a lower clan but not everybody is a Hyuuga." Ino had gotten mad at Neji's statement she was about to hit him when Scorpion opened the door and was looking down at the young teens.

" What's going here?"

The group had turned towards the voice after seeing who it came from they rushed to the other side of the street.

" You three get over here you need to show respect to that man." Kira, Frost and Naruto had stayed looking at the spectre like he was no grand thing.

" Why?" Every jaw of the group dropped, even Hanabi had been told to respect that Man and she was part of the Hyuuga main branch. Even though Neji and Hinata have gone to Naruto's house they had never seen anyone beside his grandparents.

" Dobe that man is part of the Enforcers an elite Squad it is said that each member are either at Jounin or high ANBU level."

" Really this guy? No way." Naruto was pointing at Scorpion. Who at the moment had developed a tik mark on his head for the lack of respect. Of course it is expect since Sindel had requested that no one spoke to the boy about the jobs that they did for the village. They did not want him to grow arrogant and push other people around.

"Are you coming or are you planning on standing out here all day."

" Uncle Scorpion carry us please." Kira and Frost raised their hands in the same manner a child would. Scorpion couldn't resist them he loved his godchildren with all of his dead heart. To piss his brother off Noob Saibot convinced Scorpion of becoming Kira's Godfather. He swooped the girls up and went into the store. This brought a second wave of jaws slamming into the ground. The group couldn't believe their eyes. They had heard many rumors of the cold and deadly acts of the Enforcers and how no one had able been able to get a reaction from them.

"Come on you heard the scary man." Naruto started laughing as he also made his way in. The group hesitated after all agreeing they made their way in Naruto was talking to Scorpion. Wanting the opportunity and bragging right of hanging out with an Enforcer the group gathered their courage and made their way to their three friends.

"Normally your grandfather would want you to enjoy your friends company but now that you are having a break I have been allowed to give you a special training schedule."

" What? Then what was the purpose of me bringing them with me?"

" They will play with Kira and Frost, you can't monopolize your friends it is a very childish act."

Naruto growled from being called a child.

" Kit he got you good."

' Shut up fox'

" Young Master" The group turned in shock as two lovely girls ran over to Naruto and hugged him they soon dragged him off to the men side of the store.

" I told you not to call me that." The store owner soon came out of the back of the store. A large smile appeared on his face. Over the years he had develop a level of friendship with the Emperor since their business had brought much to his two girls.

" Now now you two we have gone over this so many times, after all our number one shoppers deserve our greatest service possible and if they wish for you to call them by their first name then so be it."

The girls nodded and had finally calmed down. Naruto made his way back to his friends.

" The boy has decided to throw a sleepover for his friends. We spoke of this earlier but they seem hesitant to come here."

" It is probably because of your presence Scorpion-sama." The owner looked over at the group he took the time to look over the body of each person. He soon clapped his hands together and group of workers came out.

" These children here are going to need a change a clothes and a set of pajamas, make sure you treat them well. They are associates of Master Shao Kahn." Workers nodded in union and a released a Hai together. A pair made their way to each one and lead them to a different changing room. Before entering they were measured and a few moments later they came back with clothes that would fit them the best. The group was still in a state of shock but decided to go with the flow, instead of asking questions. They soon came out after changing with a proud look on their face. After Scorpion payed the owner for the clothes the group dropped their jaws once again they had not seen someone hand over so much ryu before. Especially when the man acted like it was nothing, the bill had came out to be around 500,000 ryu. They made their way to the gate of the village they all had smug look on their faces since many of the villagers were in shock from seeing an Enforcer talking to children especially when he was carrying two of them. When they were going to reach the turn for the main street that lead to the gate Scorpion continued walking ahead, they naturally followed him they did not want to upset the man. They came upon another large store but this one was a weapon store. Once again their mouths dropped open. This was the Golden Blades shop it was owned by a rising clan of smiths. Neji eyes grew as he saw a familiar pair of brown hair.

" Tenten what are you doing here?" Neji pointed at the girl who was in the same grade as him.

" Is that you Neji? Sorry but we don't do business with Hyuugas. Wait why are you with Scorpion-sama and that blond kid you fought?" This time Tenten's mouth dropped as she was pointing at Naruto.

" I have a name you know."

" It seems that you have yet to gain respect from the villagers looks like I am going to increase your level of training once again,"

" Scorpion-sama please come in." Tenten's father came out of the shop and held the door open as the group entered. The group separated and were looking at the different weapons that were available. Naruto was about to go with his friends who were getting a tour by Tenten. Scorpion had stopped his student and kept him by his side.

" Why is the dobe sticking with Scorpion?"

" Oni-chan is following the way of the Shirai Ryu which is the clan Scorpion belongs to." The group stared at Frost.

" But Scorpion is an Enforcer you would think that Naruto would be able to show some skill if he has been properly trained." Ino had her finger on her chin while doing a thinking pose.

" He was usually dead last in exam." Sakura pointed out while hiding a giggle.

" Grandfather said that the only test that Oni-chan needs to past is the genin exam. He doesn't care about pointless pieces of paper that talk about dead people." Kira was saying this while picking up an ax.

"Because of that Oni-chan is lazy in school."

" That might be too big for you here this is better." Tenten tried to hand Kira a pair of daggers.

"No thanks my dad uses an ax and I wanna follow in his footsteps." Naruto was listening to the conversation between the shop owner and Scorpion. He kept quite since it seem that they were talking about something important. At least that was what he thought.

"Is the order ready?" Scorpion had picked up a kitana and was trying to find any fault on it.

" Yes it took me a while but everything is ready." The man walked towards the back. Naruto was about to grab hold of the blade in front of him when Scorpion swated his hand.

" Ow! That hurts! What's your problem? You never let me hold anything sharp beside my Kunai." Naruto had revealed his Kunai it was three times bigger than usual and had a rope attached on it. The length of the rope was thirty feet it was made of a special chakara sensitive material that allowed it to harden like steel.

" Your too stupid to hold anything dangerous you might end up killing your self or worse someone important." His friends laughed at the humiliating explanation. Naruto had gotten depressed and had started to head out the store.

" where are you going? Come I need your help with something." Naruto did as he was told and followed the spectre to the back of the store. They were in a smith workshop Naruto was looking at the place he saw many tools that were used in creating weapons he also saw scrolls of paper that were going to become seals. Scorpion signaled for the boy to wait as the two men went into a secret room where the owner did his most delicate jobs. Naruto was still able to hear their voice,

" The blades are well done, and you followed our instructions. I also see you did some modifications."

" Well it was a big job, and it is an honor to work for your master." Soon whispering was heard and Naruto wasn't able to make out anything the two said.

" I see these are more than what we expect you will receive a bonus as well another order I would like a another set if you can make them."

" Of course I will get on it as soon as possible to be honest I have not enjoyed working in so long."

" This is probably why the quality is so good the other four shops that did it brought shame to themselves."

" Thank you for the praise, I hope Lord Shao Kahn will enjoy them."

"This is not for the master but you might want to start designing a war hammer I am sure that he will want one after he sees the quality of your work."

" Are they for you?" Their conversation was not clear since Tenten was shooting into the room.

" Father, Hayate wants to know if his blade is ready." The two could be heard placing things in what Naruto decided to be wooden crates, They soon came into view the owner had two boxes in his hands they were as long as his arm length and about two feet wide one was thinner but it was a few inches longer.

'Is that what he wanted me to carry?'

" Sorry to burst your bubble Kit but that is your package."

Naruto and Tenten's eyes grew as big as plates Scorpion was carrying what looked like to be a coffin.

" Hurry boy this thing won't carry itself."

Naruto slowly made his way he turned his back as Scorpion placed it on him. Then the spectre went to tie it firmly so Naruto won't drop it.

" If you want I can have this delivered. That way the boy won't hurt himself."

" Its okay he can handle it, besides you have others waiting."

Naruto slowly made his way to the front of the store as he was struggling with the weight on his back. When he came to the front his friends a few customers and the handful of workers that were related to Tenten where in shock. They had never seen anything that big before. Scorpion allowed Frost and Kira to pick up a few things, and he bought maintaining equipment for the order. Once again he easily gave away a large amount of money for the purchase.

" This is the total amount you promised me."

" Then what's the problem?"

" You already gave me a deposit."

"Consider it a bonus plus as a safety measure we wouldn't want you making anything similar for anybody besides us."

" Of course I am more than willing to serve your master." Tenten's eyes grew as she was handed the money to safely put up.

" I will bring you a list of what you might need to start working on our next request the material that we requested before will not be needed this was a special occasion."

" I understand Scorpion-sama, we are always ready to work for Lord Shao Kahn."

" Who is this Shao Kahn guy?" Shikamaru had whispered it for the group to hear. Hanabi started jumping up and down.

" He is the scary nice man who is Naruto's grandfather."

" Everyone we are leaving." Scorpion began to walk out of the store he was carrying the bags that belonged to Kira and Frost. They had the two smaller boxes since it was lighter than the bags. Naruto was walking ahead of the group the crate was weighing him down but he was starting to get use to it. Before getting the chance to leave the shopping district they saw a cloud of dust head in their direction. The girls raised their hands to protect themselves from the incoming dust. While the guys where getting themselves in a defensive stance. Naruto was pissed off since he still had the crate on his back but soon calmed down when he saw who it was. Scorpion had started to laugh since he thought this might happen. Subzero was panting after running for an hour non stop.

" Where the hell have you been?"

"Your being a little too arrogant Lin Kuei." Subzero looked up to his eternal rival and best friend. If anyone knew what would happen if Subzero failed it would be Scorpion but he knew that his friend liked seeing him suffer. ' Damn got to play my cards right.'

" Sorry pal it's just that well you know."

" Of course I know. You are the only person that could fail to remember the importance of today. Here this list has everything you will need. Make sure to follow it and don't improvise!"

Scorpion shouted the last part since the Lin Kuei headmaster had already run off to finish his task. Kira and Frost had confused looks on their face.

" He did again huh/?" Naruto asked as he continued his way home.

" Only that idiot Subzero could forget his anniversary." The girls in the group had their mouths dropped and launched glares towards the direction that Subzero had run off.

" Troublesome" The guys nodded in union.

" This is a very important thing I will teach you." Scorpion appeared ahead of the group as they were waiting for him to start. " First off you girls have every right to be mad at him, however he belongs to a very few amount of men who have too much work and it accidentally slips his minds. Girls I want you to remember that guys are idiots not jerks, and this is especially true when it comes to the woman we love. Learn to not hold it too much agaisnt us. Second you guys have now learned the most important man law of always having your brother's back. Your best friend will soon gain the rank of brother and probably that of your most favorite family member besides your wife always help him as he will with you. I have always had Subzero pay me with just as equal if not greater help."

" Like making me your godchild?"

" Exactly nothing brings me greater joy than watching over you. Now then lets carry on if we take too long we might miss out on the meal."

They had just finished making their way past the portal and appeared in front of the mansion that Naruto called home.

" This place is huge!" Ino had accidentally let out the thoughts of the first time visitors. They soon came into the main halls and found themselves sitting down on couches. Naruto had started to remove the crate on his back.

" Come boy we need to take this to the training grounds and finish the last strikes of the Mugai Ryu."

Naruto only let out a sigh and made his way towards the training ground. At the same time his grandparents walked in and waved at him.

" Where is Naruto going?" Ino stood up and was about to follow when Shao Kahn's laugh froze her where she stood. The same happened to everyone else.

" Do not worry about him he is only going to do his training."

Half of the group's face turned in fear since they had never seen Shao Kahn before. Hanabi ran towards Sindel who quickly gave the small Hyuuga a hug. Sindel and Shao Kahn were the only ones that showed Hanabi affection. Since the main branch considered such actions being below them.

" Hanabi-chan it's great to see you again. Oh my god Hinata you look so beautiful." Sindel was hugging both of the Hyuuga siblings now.

" You look strong kid, its good to see you haven't let it go to your head in the last two years we have yet to see you." Shao Kahn had ruffled Neji's hair

" Thank you Shao Kahn-sama but I can't hold my head high until I have reclaimed my win streak from Naruto."

This brought more laughter to Shao Kahn. Neji had much respect for Naruto and his family since they had spent the days of the festival at the Hyuuga manor. This festival was one in which a long time rival nation had finally decided to sign a peace treaty. That night a man had attempted to kidnapped Hinata but he was stopped by Shao Kahn. After interrogating the man Shao Kahn sent a few of his fighter to capture the other teammates of the kidnapper. With strong evidence the Hokage was able to put pressure on Kumo which lead to Konoha becoming the dominate party in the peace treaty. This event also made it easier for Shao Kahn to obtain a seat in the council. Now that Danzo and his Root force were brought in to the open Shao Kahn fighters became one of the most influential group in Konoha. This had made life in the village easier since Shao Kahn supports the Sandaime making it harder for the council to undermine his authority.

" Now then lets have a good chat while Naruto finishes his training." The group was able to calm down since they saw that Shao Kahn was not as heartless as his armor makes him.

" How long will it take for Naruto to come back?" Ino had asked since she wanted to ask Naruto if he was the boy she remembered. Since she was little she was sure that the boy that saved them had blond hair. However Sakura had found out that Sasuke was the one at the scene after they were saved. Not wanting to risk losing the guy that saved her Ino had tried to win the sole Uchiha's heart. This ended up with Ino and Sakura stop being friends but the last fight Ino had wanted to convince Sakura that the boy was blond not Sasuke. Sakura had taken it as a ploy for Ino to win Sasuke, the pink hair girl had developed true love for the Uchiha. Ino had sense this and had wanted to end the rival that night by telling Sakura that she was going to wait for her blond savior to show up. She never gained the chance since Sakura had decided to end their friendship on the spot.

" Give the boy another two hours." Ino was broken from thoughts. She looked up at the Emperor and ended up locking eyes with the man.

' She asks for him a lot I wonder' Shao Kahn had begun to formulate a plan.

' What is my husband thinking? We have no right to get involve in the love life of children.' This two thoughts took a second a to pop up.

" We will have diner ready by then and that is normally the time that he is brought back." Sindel had cut in not wanting her husband to force the blond girl from revealing something that the child might regret later.

" How did you become friends with my grandson?" For three hours they told the stories of how they befriended the blond. This of course brought laughter to the married couple. The main halls doors opened and Kira and Frost's dads walked in with Scorpion. They were dragging Naruto in who was leaving a trail of blood behind him. He was also groaning at random times. The group stood up in shock they had never seen any so hurt.

" My Lord I think we need to increase the weights he has on." Subzero said this as soon as they had finish kneeling in front of Shao Kahn.

" And what reason has brought this?" Shao Kahn looked towards his three generals. Noob Saibot exposed his chest he had a gash going from one side of his stomach to the other. Subzero removed his bloody arm guard and showed a cut as well. Scorpion turned around and showed a slash that followed his spinal cord.

" I see hes was able to land hits on all three of you. This is Excellent."

" My Lord as his instructor I think it will be best to also increase his gravity seal."

" Then what's the point of adding weights?" Noob Saibot looked towards the Shirai Ryu. In the last years Noob Saibot had regained his bond with his younger brother.

" We will hold the Ritual soon." The adults in the room became quite since this seemed to answer everything.

" Frost is not ready." Subzero lowered his head in depression since he felt he had failed his daughter.

" The same is for Kira." Noob Saibot did not want the three children he cared for to be separated.

" I have postpone it long enough. Naruto has shown skill like no other in the Shirai Ryu. To make him wait will bring dishonor to him. I will take the boy to complete the task necessary to become headmaster of our clan."

" How long will this take Scorpion?" Scorpion stood and faced his master this was only allowed when the generals wanted to prove their point.

" A year my Lord, any longer and his body will begin to destroy itself. His condition has brought unforeseen things that must be fixed."

"Will he be able to make it back in time for the Genin exams?" Ino had interrupted the conversation she had also made her way to Naruto and had his head on her lap.

' Does this girl care for Naruto?' The adults let a smirk grow on their face of course no one had seen it.

" If he doesn't make it back in time he will be hold back." Ino had turned her look from the adults and back to Naruto, she had learned to care for the blond as a friend, one that she was not ready to let go. Especially if what she hoped for might be true.

This brought smiles to Scorpion, Shao Kahn and Sindel, since they thought they would have to arrange a marriage for the boy.

" Depends on him, I will have Ermac heal him and we will leave tomorrow. I have already informed the Sandaime and his instructor in the academy."

" Aren't you forgetting something Shirai Ryu?" Subzero and Noob Saibot were glaring at Scorpion. The pain that will befall Kira and Frost was something they will not allow until they had no more cards to play. Scorpion pointed to the massive Crate that Naruto had brought in. Reptile had brought it back since Naruto was too damaged to do it himself. Being a part of the Zaterran clan he was not allowed to make an opinion, he knew the task that Naruto had as being the last Shirai Ryu. The most he can do is make it easier for the boy.

" That can't be what I think it is, you told us it was not to be ready until another three years."

" What are you intentions Scorpion? Are you planning to crush the boy with your ambition?"

" I know he is the last Shirai Ryu but he is a child you must let him grow."

" He has grown and the skills he and the black smith had were more than what I had expected. The time is now I will hold him back no more. My master what is you decision?" Scorpion knelled down once more. Shao Kahn was turning his vision from his grandchild and then to Scorpion.

" I know you as I expect much from the boy, that is why I will allow it."

" My Lord?" Subzero and Noob Saibot said in union.

" That task the boy is to face is too much for him to bare." Subzero had made a final look at the boy he considered a son.

" The boy had yet to take a life his mind is not ready." Noob Saibot looked at his adoptive little brother.

" I have taken the boy on missions, he is a lot more experience that what you think." Scorpion had stood up after lifting Naruto on his shoulder.

" What have you made Naruto do?" Sindel could not believe what she had just heard. Tears had begun to fall from her face.

" This was for him to grow." Reptile said these last few words as he and Scorpion made their way to the medical room where Ermac was waiting. From the hall Scorpions voice was heard.

" We will leave tomorrow my lord. On my honor the boy will not fail us." Shao Kahn nodded his approval.

" Well then lets find a way to kill thirty minutes then we will eat." Shao Kahn began to head to his room.

" Dear when was the first time Naruto killed? When was the first time you made him risk his life?" Sindel glared at her husband she did not want her only memory of her son to become a beast like the man she loved.

" I thought we did this already?"

" You never told me he was doing missions"

" Where do you think he came up with the money for all the ramen he eats?"

'Makes sense since he can eat so much.' Everyone except the couple had this thought run through their head.

" Answer me!!!"

" He is walking my path, the boy was seven and it was a simple escort mission. The man they were to protect had been paid off to lure two of my Enforcers to a trap, they were surrounded by 50 men. If it helps he did it by accident the bandit had tripped while fighting him. When they fell the man landed on Naruto's Kunai, it had pierced his heart killing him instantly before the boy could begin to take in what he had done another attacked him. If what Scorpion and Reptile said was true then he took eight lives that day. This probably made it easier for him to learn that he must kill if it is needed."

The listeners where in shock, Neji wasn't even able to brag about killing someone since he had yet to graduate and start missions. The girls could not believe that someone their age was able to act like nothing of this nature had never happened to them. Sasuke and Shikamaru and gained a new level of respect for Naruto since they did not know his true strength.

" Will he become a weapon like how the council wants?"

" Scorpion says that the boy has a major flaw."

They waited in silence wanting to hear what weakness had developed in Naruto,

" He only kill if he has to, plus he brings his captives to Konoha. Making them take longer than needed. His kindness slows him down. I need to find a way to break that."

" Sounds troublesome, Naruto is the type to never change his nindo." Shikamaru had surprisingly said something, everyone in the room was brightened a bit from the lazy boys words.

" Your probably right." Shao Kahn said this with a smile on his face. Sindel made her way to her husband and left with him.

" Now then who are you people?" Noob Saibot had caused every one to deadpan since he had suddenly asked a strange question and completely ruin to mood.

Gatsu Berk: Thank you for taking the time and reading. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I know that when Hinata was suppose to be kidnapped she was younger than when Naruto had met his grandparents but it's my story so I changed it.

Neji: I'm not complaining since my dad is alive and the main branch aren't jerks, well not much anymore.

Sasuke: What about me? My clan is still wiped out!

Gatsu Berk: You know besides I don't feel like changing too much, be glad I don't show you in as the emo brat you are.

I am sure a few of you can guess what direction I am going but trust me it won't be a easy road for Naruto he will still be screwed in the head later.

Naruto: What? You can't do that.

Gatsu Berk: Till next time. Oh and be gentle with reviews.

Naruto: Stop ignoring me!