Chapter 8

Renamon was standing in a football stadium, as Vajramon appeared. "I am glad you came, Renamon." The ox said.

"I have my own questions to ask." Renamon pointed out. "If you wish to offer me something, then please wait until my questions are answers before asking."

"Very well. But, I have a question for you before my offer is made. Why do you follow a human's orders? It is unbecoming of a Digimon."

Renamon thought for a moment. "She and the others, though human, do not act like other humans. One of them claimed to be able to take Mihiramon on alone and survive the fight, and honestly? I do not doubt him. He has shown his affinity for the impossible."

"Connections make one weak. Why do you cling to them?"

"That is more personal than anything. Rika is the only one I cling to, if at all. It is because we are partners. We work together, we train together, and if she were a Digimon, she would already be at Low Champion level without me helping."

"Humans are not that powerful." The Ox retorted.

"These 3 are. You see, there is a reason for everything. Whether you can find the reason is one thing. Believing the reason, is another entirely. In a way, from my own observations, we Digimon are like the Humans of the Digital World. A concept not widely accepted, but the truth nonetheless." Renamon explained. "Me becoming her partner helped us both. The reason is because we both needed someone there for us. One we could count on no matter what. It is what she needed, and it is something that I found was necessary to truly exist."

"I came to offer you salvation from the Sovereign."

"Which one?" Renamon questioned. "Which Sovereign? Fanglongmon? Azulongmon? Zhuqiaomon? There are 5 of them, not one."

"You know of others?" Vajramon questioned. "Why is it you know of them?"

"Not important. We know what this Sovereign is after. I'm afraid that, whoever told you Devas to come here, is not the understanding type. I may not have met them myself, but there is more to it than he or she thinks."

"Then let me know what you know of the Sovereign's plan."

Renamon thought for a moment. "Before I do, I believe I know why he's after it. Something called Chaos, or as it's known here, D-Reaper. What do you know of it?"

"You know of Chaos, so I can assume that you truly know what we are truly after."

"The Catalyst. The Light of Digivolution. Sadly, until we know why D-reaper is after everything, the Catalyst is not going to be given up. He cannot be detected by any Digimon. The only ones to be able to find him are both Human, and that's only because of the field he is in."

"What field?"

"Sorry, but I do not know anything else on the field itself. All I know is, the Catalyst will not be found without extensive searching. I have even tried finding the field myself, but there is no trace of it. I do not know what powers it, or why he can't be detected through it. It is... confusing."

"Then they do not trust you. Join us."

Renamon looked away for a few seconds. "Why did you follow me?"

Naruto landed in her line of sight. "I was in the neighborhood, when I sensed you, thought you would like some company." He then looked at Vajramon. "Talking to the Ox Deva?"

"Pretty much."

"This is your so called partner?" Vajramon questioned.

"No, this is her second most precious being. The first she hasn't told me who, but constantly says I should know." Renamon admitted.

"It's you, Renamon. You're more to her than I am. Still... meeting this late? And to think I got a message from Kurama. I found out a few things about Chaos, and managed to find even more about D-reaper."

"I see. The information will have to wait." Renamon said, earning a nod from Naruto. "All I wish to know is which Sovereign is after the Catalyst. After that, I shall give you my answer."

"It is Lord Zhuqiaomon. Now, will you join us?" Vajramon questioned.

Renamon saw Naruto with a confused looked, before chuckling. "I never had any intention of joining you in the first place." "Rika?"

"With pleasure." Naruto felt the link between Renamon and Rika, before Renamon glowed.

DIGIVOLUTION

"Renamon Digivolve to... Kyuubimon!"

Rika landed next to Naruto. "What are you doing here?"

"Believe it or not, I was really walking around trying to think about a few things. I sensed Renamon, and came to see what was up."

"What about Guilmon?"

Naruto paused. "He's asleep. Poor kid is having a wet dream."

"You're kidding me." Rika replied.

"I wish." He looked at Rika. "Remind me to smack him at the next meeting."

"Not before I get a shot." Rika retorted.

"Same time?" Naruto suggested.

Pause. "Deal."

"Fox tail Inferno!"

Naruto watched as the attack had little effect. "Vajramon isn't being damaged that badly. Something's wrong. That attack should have... done... Shit."

Rika looked at Naruto. "What? You think he's got some kind of Armor stopping Kyuubimon from doing something."

"Exactly. Something's not right. He's... more powerful, and there's a Digital Barrier around him."

Rika paused before remembering something the night before. "Maybe that will help..." She mused. "Kyuubimon, back off!"

Kyuubimon looked at Rika. "You're not really thinking of fighting him..."

"I've got a plan!" Rika shouted back. Kyuubimon then felt through the link, before finding what it was.

Naruto found Rika's gaze on him. "Mind helping Kyuubimon cover me?"

"Rika, what are you thinking about doing?"

"Probably something stupid." Rika replied, a grin on her face.

"I knew there was a reason I liked you." Naruto retorted, matching her grin with his own. "I'm in. What's the Plan?"

"You'll see, hot shot." Rika replied, before charging in, Naruto right next to her. "Fox Tail inferno!" Vajramon was hit, but not affected much.

"You idiotic fool! Do you have any idea what you're doing?!" Vajramon questioned Kyuubimon.

"I know what I'm doing, and why I'm doing it." Kyuubimon jumped up. "Dragon wheel!" A giant blue dragon appeared, and struck Vajramon, pissing him off.

"ARGH! Deva Blade!" The wave went towards Rika and Naruto, before they instantly dissolved before they were 5 feet from them. "What?"

Rika jumped up high, Kyuubimon jumped up. "Do it, Rika!" Rika landed on Kyuubimon, before jumping even higher. Naruto simply jumped on the air... for some odd reason. This was before he sensed the Chakra Buildup in her clenched fist.

This had Naruto's eyes widened when he remembered something as Naruto.

-Flashback-

Sakura jumped up, Lee doing the same, before helping her further up. When she came down in the light of the moon, she cried out, hitting a giant Rock Golem. "CHERRY BLOSSOM STRIKE!" The strike hit the Golem, and immediately turned it to dust.

-Flashback end-

Naruto then jumped out of the way, and landed right next to Kyuubimon. "You knew what her plan was, didn't you?"

"Only what she had in mind, not where she got the idea from."

Naruto waited for the cry, and wasn't disappointed. "FLAMING LOTUS STRIKE!" was Rika's cry, before hitting Vajramon dead on the head, before he started dissolving into Data particles. Rika then grabbed her arm. "Rika!" Kyuubimon shouted, getting next to her. "Are you okay?"

Naruto shook his head. "She'll be fine, Kyuubimon."

"And how would you know?"

"She doesn't have the training to handle that much power behind one strike." Naruto then looked at Rika. "We need to talk."

"If it's anything about where I got the idea, no, I am not her reincarnated. She just gave me her memories and Chakra. Not the control of it all. It's why I stayed home yesterday. I was out of it, trying to get everything adjusted with my body. I'm not her."

Naruto paused, before nodding. "Well, you were right. That was something stupid." At Rika's half-glare, he continued. "And I meant what I said when I told you I knew there was a reason I liked you. I just had to find out what it was. It's not because of you being like Sakura, though not far off."

"Oh? And what would it be?"

"You're a female version of me combined with Sakura." Naruto said. "That's probably the best I'd ever get. It's definitely a better choice than Hinata, or even Jeri. Besides, Jeri has Henry now."

Rika looked into Naruto's eyes for a moment. "Okay, I don't know what's worse. The fact that I saw their relationship coming, or the fact that I'm not surprised at your reason for liking me."

Naruto shrugged. "Who knows? Just make sure you have the right training before you do something like that again."

"Think you can get some Chakra Enhanced Gloves made?"

Naruto shook his head with a smile. "Already working on the idea."

"Alright, Kyuubimon?" Kyuubimon nodded before dedigivolving into Renamon. Rika then looked at Naruto. "So... I'm thinking on a few things. Since Christmas is coming up, I figured about giving you a gift, and I also thought about the weapon I've been making for you. I'll probably give you a few gifts instead of one."

"You should know I'm not one for surprises." Rika told him.

"I know, which is why I'm telling you now, not when it happens." Naruto admitted.

"Alright, what's the weapon going to be?"

Naruto smirked. "Now that... I can't say until it's unveiled. It's more of a secret project from everyone. Still... It's an idea I got from Kurama, seeing as he thought it would fit given everything I know about you. This is one surprise you'll have to live with, Rika. I'm sorry, but that's all I can say on the matter."

Rika pouted. "Fine. Don't tell me. But it better be good."

"Oh trust me. It will." Naruto smiled at her. "You won't have to worry about that. I should be getting back to sleep. This fight was, sadly, tiring. I've probably got enough for one Shunshin." He disappeared in smoke.

Rika looked at Renamon, who carried her home, and put her to bed, before she passed out on the spot. Not even bothering to get ready for bed. Renamon shook her head, and smiled a bit before tucking her in. 'Rika... I know you're a good person. But taking you home when you're tired, I'm starting to think you're training too much.'

"Renamon... I'm sorry. My body hasn't fully adjusted yet. It's why I'm so tired right now. Using that move was something that my body just wasn't used to. My mind is fine, but my body isn't. I'll be asleep for a while longer. Don't worry about me so much. There's nothing to worry about."

"Rika... how can you talk to me?"

"It is only you I can do so, because we are linked. Our Telepathic link is a natural thing, not part of the Digivice. It's... useful. Please, don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Just... Let Takato know that I'll be out of it for a while. Me waking up was because you were staring down that Ox. I couldn't let you go up against him alone. Please... don't fight until I wake up."

"I... Rika, do you know what you're saying?"

"Probably not what you'd come up with." Rika admitted. "I'm saying I don't want to lose you due to my inaction. And actually doing something will only delay what's going on. That's why I ask. Please, don't fight until I wake up."

"I am glad you care for me so much, Rika. I will watch, but not interfere. But I won't tell him. You'll have to do so yourself when you wake up. I will watch over you from the Shadows, like I should." Renamon paused. "Is it true?"

"Is what true?"

"You prefer me over Takato. Is it true?"

"Yes... Yes I do. You're not just a partner to me anymore, Renamon. You're more like a sister. Someone I know I can trust with anything, even things I can't trust with myself. Naruto is a close second, but not quite where you are. I still don't think I could choose between you both if I had to." Rika admitted.

"And Henry?"

"He can rot in hell for all I care. He's not important to me at all, but he is important to Naruto. That's why I tolerate him when Naruto is around. At least he's not as bad as Kenta and Kazu, though." Rika pointed out. "At least I can tolerate Henry. Those two, on the other hand... Let's just say that I'd send them to hell myself. That's 3 steps beyond Henry. I just... don't."

"Why haven't you? It's not like you to hesitate."

"Well... I just have a feeling the two are connected to this incident somehow. That may be why Naruto is training them."

Renamon thought for a moment, before nodding. "I shall keep watch. Do not worry, Rika. I will let you know when someone comes in."

"Thanks... good night, Renamon. Rest up."

Over the next few days, there were very few Bioemergences that got through. Naruto had sent a modified version of Yuggoth to Yamaki, and it worked like a Dream. Naruto and Henry were glad for the break, but Naruto was still worried. It was only 4 days until a feast was to be held at Rika's place. She was still asleep, and Naruto was told when he arrived, Seiko and Rumiko not being informed exactly why, saying he only had an idea. Renamon had told him what she was doing, and that she wouldn't wake up until it was done. Rika talks to her Telepathically every now and then, so she's never truly alone while her body adjusts.

Despite that, Naruto came by to check on her every day. He was slightly worried, knowing full well why, but not caring either way. He would make sure she was okay.

It was 2 days until the feast, when Rika woke up. There were no Digimon to fight since then, so Naruto had upped the Training on Kazu and Kenta, who were calling him slave drivers. It was nothing compared to what he put Guilmon through in the fourth area, which none of the others knew how to get to.

Or what was there.

Rika woke up, only to find her limbs numb, and her voice hoarse. "Renamon..."

Naruto opened the door, seeing her awake. "Rika..."

"Water..." Her voice was still hoarse, and he ran out, to get a glass of water, before coming back in with it, and helping her sit up, before putting the straw in it in her mouth. She managed to get it into her system. After she finished the cup, she took a breath. "I'm sorry if I worried you, Naruto."

Naruto shook his head. "You know me well enough, Rika. I'd worry if there was no reason to worry. While you're in a coma, I'd worry no matter what."

"Yeah... Renamon told me that you came by every day. It's nice to see you care." Another Naruto came in with another glass of water, before helping her drink it. It went poof. "So, you really do care more about Renamon than me, huh?"

This caused Rika to blush. "Sorry..."

"Can't say I'm surprised though." Naruto sat down next to her. "It's fine considering what I figure you'd think of her. I mean, she's probably close to a sister. More than a partner."

"She is like a sister to me." Rika admitted. She kept trying to test her limbs. When they could move, she tried to nod. It was hard to do, since the majority of her body was numb. "I can barely move my body."

"You tried doing the Raiton: Lightning Armor?"

"What good would that do right now?" Rika asked, more curious than angry.

"Well, it enhances your speed by enhancing the nervous system. Using that principle, maybe you could jump-start your Nervous system to allow movement."

"Naruto, that's crazy." Rika retorted, before doing so anyway.

"Then why are you doing it?" Naruto had a raised eyebrow.

"Because I was thinking about it, not knowing why. What you said just made sense of it." Rika said, before getting up, and trying to stand. She had to regain her balance, before trying to walk. She was caught by Naruto as she was about to fall. "Let's get you to your mother, and Grandma." He said, walking her to the Dining Room. "Your body is lacking Nutrients, Rika. You need to eat something." He said, helping her sit down at the table, while Seiko made some food. She came out quickly, and set the pot down, before Naruto served her, and she actually let him feed her.

While she was fed by him, she had regained her center of gravity. "So... when can I get back to training?" She asked.

"After the upcoming feast. Henry has a while off from official training, until the same point as you. He's been enjoying the fact I modified Yuggoth, and have been using it while Yamaki has his own copy. When I actually try to, I beat him out in that point. I've enhanced the sensors, and Yamaki has known about it for a while."

"Please, Takato. No business at the table." Seiko said.

"I'm just trying to fill her in." Naruto replied. "There are some things she'd need to know before she heads back out. I'd actually ask that she stays home for one more day, to make sure she's fine, but I know that she won't just sit still."

"Damn straight." Rika muttered.

"Which is why, tomorrow, I'll be leaving a Blood Clone here to keep her company." Naruto said. "It'll be here around 0400, in Naruto Uzumaki form. Jounin outfit, not Namikaze's outfit. If anyone asks, he's only here at my request, trying to make sure she's fine after her coma. It'll keep you occupied, and not let you strain yourself so early. I may not be a doctor, but I know enough to know that you may not be fully adjusted. That's why I'm taking a precaution."

Rika sighed, after gulping down the bite, as Naruto put more chicken soup in her bowl. "I'm not sick, Naruto. I don't see why you'd do this." Naruto raised an eyebrow, as if to say "Your kidding me, right?"

Seiko shook her head. "I should've known you'd go overboard."

"No, this isn't overboard." Naruto said. "Overboard would be me tying her down to make sure she gets rest, with Chakra sealing ropes, inside of a barrier that no one can enter or leave, in a new pocket Dimension."

Rika shook her head. "You wouldn't go that far." Seeing his face, she sighed. "You would, wouldn't you?"

"If that's what it takes, then yes." Naruto replied, completely serious.

"Alright, but promise me one thing."

"I wouldn't peek on you while you're changing. I'm not Ero-sennin." Naruto replied.

"Oh, I have no problem with that." Rika admitted. "No, I want you to promise me... that whatever happens, do not blame the clone or yourself."

Naruto was a little scared that she was making him promise that, though he hid it well. "Why would you make me promise that?" His fear was well hidden to all but Rika. She knew the flat tone meant he was worried about the subject.

"Because... something may happen. I don't know why, but... whatever it is, please don't blame yourself or your clone. It would be my fault... Or Sakura's. I couldn't tell you." Rika explained. "Please... promise me that whatever happens, you don't blame yourself or your clone."

Naruto was silent, before he sighed. "Alright. I promise you I won't take the blame for anything that happens, but that doesn't mean the Clone won't try to stop it if it tries to hurt you."

Rika nodded, knowing his concern was real. "So... any chance of a date after the feast?"

Naruto smiled. "Of course. Kazu and Kenta have been put through the wringer. I told them I'd put them through hell and bring them back."

"Serves them right for trying to watch the fight with Mihiramon." Rika admitted. "I can barely stand those two as it is."

"Kazu's annoying, for sure. That's one of the reasons I've had him go through the Gauntlet at level 8."

"I'm not even at that level." Rika was surprised. "I'm only level 7. Why is he so high?"

"You're not there. He can barely hold level 3 right now, based on what he's been doing so far in level 8. Kenta, however, would be more level 4. Same reason."

"Oh, so because I'm not there, you torture them for both of us, huh?"

Naruto smirked. "Bingo."

"Good. I thought I'd have to catch up on making them suffer." Rika said with a smile.

"You actually want them to suffer?" Seiko asked, surprised.

"You don't know them, Grandma. There's a reason for that. Training or not, they're fanboys of the one person I hate more than anyone else. The so-called Digimon King. At least they're not that high on the annoyance list." Rika admitted.

"Yeah, they can be annoying, for sure. After they finally got caught on one of Kazu's pranks, while I get the same place the day afterwards, with the same prank I never got caught, even with the security doubled and tripled in a few cases. There is one more exercise I've had them do. It definitely helps with their stealth, at least."

"Don't tell me if there's a chance I won't like it." Rika stated.

"Oh, you will... after you find out that Kenta and Kazu got the pulp beat out of them because of the first few times." Naruto said.

"You've got my attention." Naruto whispered in her ear. "You're kidding me."

"Nope."

"And how come they got caught? I know that they're good at stealth, when they need to be."

Naruto smirked. "Try having a Lilymon disguised as a human in there, specifically looking for them."

"How did you convince it to do that?" Rika asked.

"I didn't. I was surprised myself when I found out, I told her it was a training exercise for them, seeing how good their stealth was. Since they weren't good a sensory, they had to know how to stay hidden. I was planning on sending Naruko, before I felt her there, so I decided to watch as it unfolded. Watching Kazu get hit by a Flower Cannon was funny."

Rika chuckled a bit. "Where did he get hit?"

Naruto reached down to a certain area. "You're kidding me."

"I seriously wish I were... but I won't deny it was funny at the time." Naruto admitted with a smile.

"Man, I wish I was awake to see it."

Naruto raised an eyebrow, before holding up a camera. "Wondering I actually could record it?"

Rika then got what he was saying. "Let me see."

"I have the camera with me, but not the footage. The Footage is hidden, and they don't know about it. I'm thinking about putting it on Loutube the moment Digimon go public. The only ones that do know are in this room. Anyway, I have something big I have to try out tomorrow. So far, it works. That reminds me, if we ever need to go to the Digital World, I've got a way lined up."

"DH?"

Naruto nodded. "It works, and using Guilmon as an Anchor also works."

"Alright, so... are you going to find Order?"

Naruto nodded. "The path to Mount Myobokuzan is set, and safe. My parents know I'm leaving tomorrow. It took a lot of effort to do so in the first place, so I'll need the rest. That's why I'm leaving the Blood Clone here. In essence, Takato went into hiding that day because of something that happened."

Rika nodded. "Ok, so, you know who the Digimon King is, right?"

"Only by title, I wouldn't be able to place a name with a face, though."

"His name is Ryou Akiyama." Rika explained what was known, before saying what she thought of him. "He's too much of a Jerk to notice anything."

Naruto, however, was in thought. "That makes more sense. I'm guessing he went missing a few months ago?"

"Police reports?"

Naruto shook his head. "I told you I have a way into the Digital World. Zhuqiaomon is unaware of the portal I can open from anywhere in the Real World to anywhere in the Digital World. I ended up right next to him when I entered. Turns out a man named Ryou Akiyama was there, with a Cyberdramon. He's a Tamer, but... something was off about him."

"Don't tell me you sympathize with him, too."

Naruto shook his head. "That's not it. He's got real time battle experience. He's been at it for at least a decade. I can tell. The police reports don't realize what's going on with him, having him on the Missing Children lists. He's in the Digital World continuously helping out the Digimon. Sadly, the lack of human interaction makes him slightly irritable to most. I can stand it, because Kazu doesn't bother me, annoying as he is. You would probably knock his lights out within 5 seconds of being in his presence. That's what I figured the more time I spent with him. The longer I was with him, the smaller the timeframe became."

Rika nodded. "Yeah, he's a major pain in the ass."

"Rika!" Seiko reprimanded her. "Language."

"It's better than I want to say... cleaner, too." Rika admitted.

Naruto nodded. "After your description of him, I'd have to say that, even if you do mistake someone for him, you might knock their block off just for looking like him."

Rika thought about it, before shaking her head. "I'd at least confirm it, first. The moment I did, I'd knock his block off."

Naruto nodded, seeing the point. "Before I met you, though, I wouldn't care. Posers of him were knocked out, as long as I wasn't on school grounds. If I was, I warned them to stay away from me, or they'll get knocked out. They didn't believe me, so the moment I saw them again off campus... well, let's just say a few guys were put into detention, and were in a jail cell for a day, regarding Public indecency."

"That was you?" Naruto asked, earning a nod. "Good thing I don't want to be like him. He's a combination of my old persona with Sasuke's solo routine. I told him straight up what I didn't like about his attitude and personality, and he nodded, knowing they could be used against him... saying it wasn't the first time it was, either. He's got trust issues, that much I gathered." Naruto looked at his watch... which ironically was his Digivice on his Orange Wristband. "My mom expects me back home, soon. I should get going, but first, let's get you back to bed. Don't worry, unless you wake up extremely early, the clone will be here for you. If you do wake up first, then wait by the pond, if you can make it. You're not leaving the house though."

Seeing her about to protest, he continued. "Yes, even if your mother is home. You're not leaving the house, and the Clone with make sure of it." He then put on a face he hadn't shown her. It was one he got from Tenzo. "Is that clear?" he asked in a monotonous voice.

"Y-yeah..." Rika stuttered. It was not like her, but then again, she had never seen Naruto like this. Not even when he showed her his memories. The "Tenzo Look" was replaced by a large smile. "Good." He then helped her to her room after she finished, and laid her down.

He said his goodbyes to Seiko, and walked home.

-the next day-

Naruto was in the Fourth Realm. It was similar to a wasteland in one direction, a desert in the opposite direction of the wasteland, the sea in a third, and a plain in the fourth. He was standing on top of a 30 Story building, similar to the Hypnos Towers. He was looking at a ring that came off the top of the building, before channeling the Hazard through it, making a portal appear. Naruto smirked, as guilmon jumped up next to him. "Digital World?" He asked.

"Sorry Guilmon, but you can't come this time."

"Aw... why not?"

Naruto shook his head. "I need you here so I can return. This isn't the Digital World." He paused. "I'm heading to Mount Myobokuzan. See a few friends, and hopefully sign with them again."

Guilmon looked sad. "Aw... Can I at a least have a Clone to play with? It gets boring in this one."

Naruto chuckled. "Guilmon... just head to the Blue Room, and hit the Orange button, and then the Green button you still need training on the Hazard without me present. Don't use more than 15% since I won't be here to bring you back if you lose yourself. Remember, if you feel yourself stop thinking, force yourself to stop." Guilmon nodded.

"Okay, Takatomon."

Naruto raised an eyebrow. "We'll talk about that one later, Guilmon."

"You don't like it?" Guilmon asked.

Naruto chuckled a bit before shaking his head. "Have to think on that. See ya, Guilmon."

"Okay, Takatomon." Guilmon replied, as Naruto went through the spinning Hazard symbol.

-Mount Myobokuzan-

Naruto had landed in a forest, right next to a lake. He saw a few toads, who then looked at him. "Reverse Summon?" One of the toads asked.

Naruto nodded. "In a way. Any way I can talk to the current boss, or Gamakichi if he's retired?"

A much larger toad, about the size Gama was when Naruto first met Jiraiya, landed next to him. "Hello, there. How did you find this place?"

Naruto looked at the Toad. "You could say it was a specialized version of the Reverse Summoning Jutsu from a Pocket Dimension."

The toad looked surprised. "Get on. The Chief wishes to speak to you."

Naruto jumped on top, sticking to the toad with Chakra, before the Toad jumped away, and landed in front of a much larger Toad. "Gamada? What are... I see. Another one reverse Summoned himself here. What is your name, and what do you want?"

Naruto got off the Toad. "I'm looking for an old friend. I was told he would have my Favorite toy of Mass destruction in my last life."

"And what is the name of this toy?"

"Ayvuir Order is the one I came for. My daughter said she would give it to an old friend of mine in said life. His name is Gamakichi, which, by the way, you don't look like you've changed, bro." Naruto smiled the foxy grin, that Gamakichi recognized instantly.

"What happened Bro? You're small, you look different... and what is that sword?"

Naruto shook his head. "In order, Death and Reincarnation into a new body that had to grow up again, blood and genetics are different, so of course I would look different... and this was me trying to recreate Ayvuir Order." He drew the blade slowly, and held it horizontally. "This is Ayvuir Chaos. Kurama is gone, but he's content with playing poker with my mom, dad, jiji, the Shodai and Nidaime. Instead of Kurama's power, or Manda's fangs, I've got a replacement in the power source, and yes he knows of it. It's called the Digital Hazard. It's what I used to get here, and how I intend on going back."

"You'd need to Anchor yourself to something. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to control where you go." Gamakichi said.

"And that's why my partner is back there. He can use it, and I'm linked with him. I can still feel the link here." He then paused. "Is there any way I could sign back on, with a new name, since I have different blood?"

"Of course. Having the same summoner on the scroll is usually forbidden, but with the Blood change, and Heritage change as well, it shouldn't be a problem." Gamakichi looked at the other Toad. "Get the contract. What's the name of your new body, bro?"

"It's Takato Matsuki. Naruto Uzumaki is dead, sadly." Naruto admitted. "Still, I'm gonna need all the help I can get."

"Oh yeah! Your daughter, the Hachidaime Hokage, let us know that the Elemental Nations are preparing for a threat to your Reincarnation. They're merely waiting for the signal. We were hoping you'd be able to get us there."

"It's why I came here. If I could resign, I could let you all know that much faster, so you all can prepare."

Gamada came back, and held the scroll. Naruto whistled. "All 7 of my children signed this? And two of my grandchildren, too."

"We've been a largely family summoning these days. Only those in the Uzumaki Family, ever since Ero-sennin passed."

Naruto nodded, signing the contract in the next blank. He looked up and smiled at Gamakichi. "I'm glad you're still there for me, even though I'm not exactly Naruto by blood. I'm Takato now, and I've got a family. I just can't forget about my other family. You guys." He then shook his head.

"Anyway, do you have anyone that can sense a portal? Or the path it takes?"

"Of course, we do." Gamakichi looked at Gamada. "Gamada here can do just that."

"Alright, then I'll open the portal, and I'll need you to be able to figure out the path it takes. Where it ends up would be a rally point. I'm sure it's large enough for everyone, and it's completely safe from what I believe the threat to be."

Gamada nodded. "I'm ready."

Naruto nodded, and opened the portal. Gamada stared at it a few minutes. He started drawing a seal in the dirt. Naruto inspected the seal. He raised an eyebrow. "You're using a modified Pocket Dimension seal mixed with a Summoning Seal?"

"It'll help with stabilization."

"I know that. But you already figured out the coordinates?"

"It wasn't easy, I'll admit. Hiraishin could get you from one side to the other with ease. Without any other seal. Since the Toads are in the know, it's simple to connect the dots."

Naruto looked at the toad and smiled. "I just have to be able to sense them, don't I?"

"Either that or use the Master Seal here." Gamada stated, earning a confused look from Naruto. "You didn't know?"

"It happened after he died the first time, Gamada." Gamakichi stated. "Take him to it, and have him wipe his blood on it. It's faster than the reverse Summon, and can do so from any plane. How your father found out about it, I have no idea."

"He's dead. He can see anywhere." Naruto replied, before walking off with Gamada leading him to a cave, with a giant seal on a stone slab. Naruto recognized the formula immediately. "Thanks." Naruto said.

"No problem. We still love the fact you got a few things for us, like Manda's head. Too bad you used the Fangs for Ayvuir Order."

"Speaking of which, where is it?"

"Right over there." Gamada pointed at a sheathed sword leaning against the wall. Naruto reached out and grabbed the handle, as if touching a baby. It still felt warm to the touch. "Ayvuir Order... It's been a long time." Naruto said.

"That it has, Naruto."

"It's Takato, now. Being Reincarnated sucks in some points." Naruto admitted.

"So, you're my predecessor, Ayvuir Order? I gotta say, I'm impressed." Ayvuir Chaos admitted. "I like him."

"I don't recall asking for permission, Chaos." Naruto said, looking over his shoulder. "He's coming, whether you like it or not."

"I know that. It just makes it easier that I like him." Chaos admitted.

"You made a replacement for me?"

"That may have been the original intention, but it turned out different. I named him Ayvuir Chaos, knowing that there was difference, and I've been trying to come up with another style for when I have you both." Naruto admitted. "Order and Chaos balance each other out. It's like me and Sasuke all over again, Order."

"Talking with your swords?" Gamada asked, earning a nod. "The portal is still open. You might want to go through before it goes unstable."

Naruto nodded, before jumping through the trees, landing next to Gamakichi. "See you soon, Gamakichi!" Naruto then jumped through the portal, causing it to close.

Gamada enter the clearing, and looked at Gamakichi. "He already gone, pops?"

"Yes, Gamada. He is."

-Area 4-

Naruto landed right next to Guilmon, who was in the fields, sleeping. He sat down, Chaos over his left shoulder, Order over his right. "So, Order, you wanna know what's been going on so far?"

"Yes please." Naruto explained the situation, his new life, his family, friends, and Guilmon, who was used as an Anchor for traveling. Then explained what he knew of Digimon, and everything else... until he came to Jeri and Rika.

'Before I continue, I should let you know one thing, Order. Rika is my choice in a life partner. No matter what things seem like.' Naruto told him. Then he explained that Jeri was really Hinata reincarnated. Rika was a much longer explanation, being in a lot more detail.

"You sound like you really love her. Unlike you did Hinata." Order admitted.

'I do, Order. I really do. If I actually had you a few months ago, I would have used you only twice. First time would be against someone that kidnapped her. The other is Sandiramon. The same snake that Chaos was made from.' Naruto told the swords. 'I wouldn't have used either of you on anything below Mid-Champion which is equal to Low-Chuunin. I, myself, am Low Jounin again, but I can't really progress much without using the Hazard, but with Guilmon, together we can handle Kage level, which is about High Ultimate. The strongest megas would be about the level of Hachibi and Kyuubi combined. Those, I'd have to use you both in my Namikaze form, which I told you was me at 20 years old, at full strength. Anything of Mega level would have me either, on edge, or go all out. More likely than not, both. Until my body is more grown, I won't be able to go any further.'

"I see. This is a lot more interesting. I'm glad you're having me along for the ride. Mind if I meet this Rika?" Order asked.

'I'd rather not, until I need you. I don't really intend on using either of you until the final battle, or I go to the Digital World, where innocent bystanders won't exactly be hurt.' Naruto admitted. 'Secrecy from the public is a must. Only a select few know about Digimon here, and even less know about you. They know about Chaos, because they know he was made. They know of you, but Rika is probably the only one that knows I went to get you.'

"Bummer. Oh well. Just make sure you use me soon. I've been itching for a real fight, and you never fail to deliver when I want one."

Naruto smiled, and then Guilmon woke up. "Ugh... Takatomon?" Guilmon asked, drowsy.

"Yeah, Guilmon?" Naruto replied.

"You have any bread?" Guilmon asked. A pair of sweatdrops appeared on the swords, but not Naruto.

"Sorry, but I don't have any on me." Naruto smiled. "But that doesn't mean I can't get some. I'll get some of the older bread, and bring it here. That fine with you?"

"Why can't I go?" Guilmon whined.

"He's a whiner. Why are you partners with him?" Order asked.

"Because I created him, Order. He's more of a child, but that doesn't make him any less dangerous. His bare skin can deflect Kunai without any effort at all. He could be asleep, and he wouldn't feel Kunai banging against his skin. I should know. I've tried. Wind Enhanced blades, can make small cuts, but can't sever a limb. I pulled out all the stops on a nearly unstoppable defense with an extremely high offense. His mentality is where he lacked. That could be fixed a hell of a lot easier than physical deficiencies."

"True as that is, he acts too much like a kid." Order paused. "He's just like you were."

Naruto sweatdropped. "Order, as much as I don't like your statement, I can't deny it. I was just like him."

Guilmon looked and found the swords on his back. "Takatomon, is that sword Ayvuir Order?"

"Of course." Naruto smiled.

"Oh. Should I let Calumon know when he comes in here?"

"Wait, he comes in here?"

"yeah! Calumon comes in all the time! He's really fun, Takatomon. We chase each other around every time. He's easy to find, but he can't find me easily." Guilmon explained.

"Weird, considering he's a Red and black Dinosaur." Order commented.

"I know, Order. And Guilmon? Not even Calumon is to be told. Has anyone else made it here?"

Guilmon shook his head. "No, no one. Why?"

Naruto sighed. "Just making sure. So, how far did you get with the Hazard?"

"I got it up another 5%."

"You were at 20% and you didn't need help containing it?"

"Uh huh!" Guilmon nodded happily. "It's easier when you're here, but on my own 20% is pretty easy to control. I think I should go 25% soon."

Naruto shook his head. "If I could teach you the Shadow Clone Jutsu, it would help immensely. It's too bad I can't... Unless..." An idea struck. "Alright, rest up, Guilmon. Remember, we have to be ready for whatever comes along. There are a few more Devas left. We have to be ready for them when they do."

Guilmon nodded. "Okay, Takatomon." A thought occurred. "Can I go see Renamon?"

Naruto thought for a moment. "Sure. Make sure Rika is still in the house, while you're at it."

Guilmon nodded, and left in a flash. "You taught him Hiraishin?"

"We're in a Pocket Dimension, Order. That was just exiting." he sealed the two into his shoulders, before leaving himself.

-Nonaka household-

Rika and Uzumaki were sitting near the pond. Rika was leaning her head against his shoulder, while Renamon was watching. Guilmon appeared next to them, waking Rika up. "Guilmon? What are you doing here?"

Renamon appeared next to Rika. "Takatomon is back." Uzumaki nodded. "Okay. Did he sign?"

Guilmon cocked his head. "Sign?"

"Figures. Alright, where is he heading?" Uzumaki asked.

"To get bread." Guilmon said, earning a pair of sweatdrops.

"He's getting bread... but not coming here?"

"I think Takatomon will come here with it. I did ask to spend time with Renamon, and he did ask to check on Rika when I did." Guilmon admitted.

Seiko came out and saw Guilmon. "Oh... Another Digimon?"

"It's Guilmon, Seiko-san." Uzumaki said. "Takato's partner."

"Oh. Okay. Rumiko doesn't know yet?"

"Not likely." Uzumaki admitted.

"I see. Well, have fun." Seiko walked back inside. The lack of a reaction was a little surprising, but Rika and Uzumaki shrugged it off. They had seen weirder and done even crazier. The lack of a reaction was nothing compared to that.

It wasn't long before Naruto came in, said hi to Seiko, and walked over to the pond, handing out the bread. After Renamon, Rika, Uzumaki and Takato had their bread in hand, the rest was devoured by Guilmon, soon joined by Naruto. Rika and Renamon watched as they devoured it.

It was then they realized that there was one shaped like Guilmon's head. Naruto and Guilmon looked at it. Guilmon picked it up and held it in front of Renamon. Naruto was slightly surprised at the action. "Here." Guilmon said.

Renamon was a little confused, but took it, and ate it. "Good."

Guilmon nodded.

"Guilmon... you never give your bread up. To anyone." Naruto said, stressing the anyone.

"I thought she would want some more." Guilmon admitted.

"And when has that stopped you before?" Naruto questioned. Guilmon didn't respond, before flashing out. Naruto smirked. "Renamon, remember when I said that Guilmon might actually like you?" Renamon and Rika nodded. "If you ask me, this proves it true."

"You know, Naruto, I think you could be right. He rarely, if ever, shares his bread. And the fact that, when he was called on it, he left, as if he didn't want to talk about it."

Naruto thought for a moment. "Hate to quote Terriermon here, but I really think I need a..."

"Momentai." A cheery voice said. Everyone looked expecting Terriermon.

What they found, was not what they expect, though Naruto was the only one who wasn't surprised. He knew, subconsciously, that Calumon was nearby. "Why do you need a Momentai, Takato?"

Naruto sighed. "I've been a little too serious, lately. Jeri was right. I'm getting way too tense about this whole situation."

Rika nodded in agreement. "I think you need something that would shock you to your core."

"In case you haven't noticed, there is nothing that could do that to me. I'm a little too unpredictable to be shocked that badly." Naruto pointed out, before seeing the smirk on her face. 'Why do I think she's going to make me eat my words?'

"Care to bet on that?"

"No." Naruto admitted. "This is not something that I'd bet on. In fact, I can't even see a bet happening regarding something being able to shock me to the core. I mean, think about what I've been through. There's a lot of unexpected, and half-assed shit that would gobsmack damn near anyone, and yet I was completely unaffected. Then again, knowing you, you'd probably pull it off somehow. That's all there is to it. Win, I'm screwed. Lose, I'm screwed."

"Okay then... After everyone else leaves for the feast tomorrow, I'm pretty sure that I'll be able to shock you to your core." Rika inwardly smirked. 'Like he'll see this one coming.'

-the next day, 1930 hours-

Naruto was sitting on the pond at Rika's request. 'I don't know what it is she's up to, but there's nothing she could do to surprise me.'

The feast went off without a hitch. Rika had gotten a gift from him, special gloves with Yin-Yang being held in the tails of a Golden Furred Kurama. She liked them, but only her smile showed it. Henry ws glad she smiled, though Kazu was scared a bit seeing that she was up, and smiling. Kenta just looked and shrugged. It wasn't his business. Jeri had come as well, and gave her a scroll with something in it, mouthing, open it later. She nodded slightly, noting that she noticed.

Jeri and the others had already left, and Naruto was keeping a close eye on Rika's Chakra. It was flowing smoothly, but being as good as he was at sensing things, he noticed that something about her felt... uneasy, as if doing what she was doing... was a bad idea.

From Rika's point of view, those thoughts weren't far off.

In fact, she was starting to regret her question last night after the Clone dispelled. Why?

Because she had asked her mother for something, and it was something that surprised her.

-Flashback-

Rika saw her mother come home. "Mom?"

"Yes, Rika?" Rumiko inwardly questioned the action.

"I need some help with something." Rika admitted, inwardly cursing herself for doing this.

"Well, I'll try to help if I can. I'm guessing it has something to do with modeling?"

"No... well, kind of." Rika admitted.

"Alright, what is it?" Rumiko asked, curiosity in her voice. 'Surely, she wouldn't be asking about...'

Rika whispered into her mother's ear, making Rumiko's eyes widen. "Oh... my... god... You're really asking about..."

Rika clamped a hand over her head. "Don't say it out loud!" She hissed. "I don't want others to know, and it's to help someone else out."

Rumiko nodded, before Rika removed her hand. "So, anything specific?"

Rika began to explain it. "Oh... well, that is specific. Really specific, actually." Rumiko thought for a moment. "I think I can pull some strings. I'll let you see it tomorrow morning. See if it matches up. On one condition."

"Something tells me I'm not gonna like it." Rika mused.

"Well, I get one picture of you in it. Takato being right next to you when it's taken." Rumiko said. "Otherwise, you can forget it." Rumiko crossed her arms, hiding a smirk.

Rika nodded, surprising her. "I would've probably asked for one in a few years, but this would make it easier."

Rumiko nodded. "Then I'll see what I can do."

-end Flashback-

Naruto heard a door open, where he knew Rika was, and turned his head to see her. His jaw dropped, his eyes wide as dinner plates, and... well, it seemed like his brain had shut down.

And it was all pure shock.

Rika was wearing a dress. A dress. Something he had thought she'd never wear. It was an ankle length, spaghetti strap dress that was Dark orange. It was smooth, with a slit on the side showing off part of her left leg. Her hair was tied up, but not in the usual Pineapple style going up. It was more like 3 Ponytails going down, one at the back, the other two going behind her eyes. Her eyes had a deep blue Eye-shadow, with a necklace having a single Ruby on it.

She looked at Naruto, not knowing if she had the desired effect. His face was blank, aside from Shock. Seiko walked up next to him, and he didn't even react to her. He made no notice that she was right next to him... and then she poked him, making him fall back into the pond, thus rebooting his brain. "To think you set him so off balance, Rika." Seiko said, before looking at her, and about to go through the same thing as Naruto. "Rika... I never thought you'd wear anything like that."

Naruto came up, and dried himself off immediately. He looked at Rika. "Okay, I'll admit it. You actually pulled off something Hinata never could. Not even she could surprise me. Not enough for my entire Mindscape to go haywire, and blank out for a few seconds."

"You never saw this coming, did you, Naruto?" She asked, her voice soft and sweet.

Naruto shook his head, before walking over to her. "If you had the slightest change in your Chakra signature, I almost wouldn't have believed it was you in there." He stopped right in front her. "I... I just couldn't see it happening. You'd sooner burn that thing than wear it. A Kimono... that I would understand. But this?" he shook his head. "I guess that's why I was so out of it. The fact that I saw you in it, and knew that it couldn't be anyone but you, Henry doesn't have your reserves or signature, Kazu and Kenta aren't close in control and I can tell that they wouldn't be able to do anything like this, shut my mind down."

"Then this next part might get you even more." She kissed him right then and there. She showed him an encounter that he didn't know of. It was her and a Lilithmon, talking. The Lilithmon had explained what happened to her, that turned out to be a bit weird.

Apparently, the Lilithmon was Ino Yamanaka, and gave the entire suggestion after finding out how tense Naruto was. She knew that Naruto knew Rika well enough to know that she would never wear the dress, and together they set up an entire outfit for her.

When Naruto found himself back in front of a slightly blushing Rika, he put on a small smile. "You know... I might just get you back for this." Naruto teased. Rika didn't even tense.

"Like you said, it would take something that would shock you to your core. That's what I was going for." Rika admitted, though quietly. "Was I... was I wrong in doing this?"

Naruto hugged her, and she returned it. "I'm not going to get you back for this... As long as the others don't find out."

There was a flash, which immediately earned his attention, and ire. Rumiko had the camera. Rika stopped him from doing anything. "It was payment. A small price to pay for something like this."

Naruto swiped his hand down, and was going through the camera, deleting it. "A picture of us like that hasn't gotten out yet. I'm not planning on it happening so soon."

"Aw... I was hoping to put it in a scrap book." Rumiko whined.

"Wait a couple of years before you do that." Naruto said. "Like, when Rika is 17. It'll be less rare by then, but it will be far more worth it."

Rika smiled, before grabbing him, and using Shunshin to get them both out of there. They ended up in Area 1... and there was a lake there. "Care to dance?" she asked, gesturing to the lake.

Naruto smiled. "Of course not, Milady." He nodded. They walked on top of the water, and started dancing to unheard music. They soon walked off the lake, before they simply laid down on a nearby hill that appeared out of nowhere. They just watched as the moon passed by, before they fell asleep entwined in each others arms.

They were still asleep when Kazu came into the area, looking for some late night training. He saw them both, memorized what he saw, and then left the moment he burned it into his mind.

The moment Kazu got back to Shinjuku, he immediately ran home, and into his bed, before trying to get to sleep.

-the next day, in school-

Ms. Asaji had called on Kazu, who was, surprisingly doing well in class. He didn't even answer, which caused Naruto to raise an eyebrow. "Kazu, are you regressing?"

Kazu finally snapped out of his daze. "S-sorry, Ms. Asaji. I... something I saw last night. You shouldn't worry about it. I've just been... I guess shocked is the word."

Naruto's eyebrow continued to rise, wondering what was going on.

"What could get you this shocked? You didn't even respond until I was about ready to make you respond."

"Uh... I figure that if I talk about it... I'll probably die. Especially if what I saw was real, and not just some illusion." Kazu admitted, shivering at the thought.

Naruto caught the emphasis on "Illusion" before realizing he had been found last night. After class, Naruto grabbed Kazu's shoulder. "We need to talk. Alone."

"If it's about what I saw last night, I won't tell a soul. I don't have a death wish." Kazu said. "True or not, Rika would kill me if I even suggested something like that."

Naruto's eyes hardened. "What did you think you saw?" Kazu looked around nervously, before describing the scene.

Naruto glared at Kazu. "Coming in for Last Night Training, while Usually a good idea, was not for the moment. You had that day off, as did everyone else."

"I... I'm sorry. Please... Don't tell Rika. I left the moment I realized it was her. I didn't take any pictures, not having a camera or a phone, and there's no way I'd be flapping my gums on that. Even against a Lucemon Shadowlord Mode. You could have 50 Megas wanting to find out, willing to kill me to find out. I wouldn't speak a word."

"You'd sooner face off with 50 Mega Level Digimon than a pissed off Rika?" Naruto asked.

"Any day of the week."

"You may be annoying, but at least you're not stupid." Naruto nodded. "What you saw... was real. If anyone asks, you were just hallucinating due to lack of sleep. Which is why I'm giving you the next 3 days off of training. It'll help with the excuse. No late night training until then, either. Remember that."

Kazu nodded, realizing that he should just head straight home, and get some rest. He seriously needed it.

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Okay, here's an Omake.

Kazu's days off

One afternoon during his time off, Kazu finished his homework, got into his bed, and passed out immediately. His mother had come into his room, before seeing that he was out cold.

She just left him alone in his sleep, only to find him waking up the moment she opened the door in the morning. "Kazu, something's wrong. What is it?"

Kazu rubbed his eyes. "I guess I haven't been sleeping enough lately. The other day, I thought I saw something impossible."

"Hallucinations?"

"That's what they said." Kazu admitted. "Takato said it was probably a lack of sleep."

"He's no doctor."

"Maybe not, but he is the one that helped me get my grades up." Kazu admitted. "If not for him, I would never have passed last year. Even if I did, it would be close call."

His mother nodded, seeing the point. "You're saying he hasn't steered you wrong yet."

"Pretty much, yeah."

"Well, if he hasn't steered you wrong yet, what's stopping him from doing so now?"

Kazu was silent. "He's been helping me with more than just studies. I... I just can't say what it is, or why. I'm sorry, but... It's a confidentiality thing. I've told you about as much as I can. Anything else, he'd probably be willing to take me out... or maybe tell someone else that I saw her in something, whether it was true or not. Then she would kill me. And she'd make it a lot more gruesome than Takato would."

"Why would he do that?"

"Considering how he managed to get me to learn... I don't think it's a good idea for anyone to know. Just know this: I'll be fine with some rest. It's what happened to him a few months back. It's also what he did. I'll probably be like this for a while."

"But... what about school?"

"I can handle school. It's just everything else will probably be me sleeping. I trust Takato's judgment." Kazu admitted. "I... I should get to school. Sorry I can't say anything mom, but... I hope you understand I'm choosing the lesser of two evils. I tell you, possibly both of us will die. I don't say anything we live, but I keep a secret from you. There's a loss either way."

Kazu walked out, after getting dressed, and heading to school. He didn't talk with his mother or father during the entire time, his mother wanting to say something, but stopping herself every time.

The final day of his rest, he told her one thing. "I know what you want to know. I just can't tell you. The moment I can... I will. I promise you that."

After that, it was merely a forgotten topic.