INTERMISSION
Welcome to your funky intermission from Tuxman007.
Before I thank the reviewers and give the sneak peek; a couple notes.
First, I'm back from the summer, which had an erratic order of things. You may (or may not) be able to expect a steady chapter rate, but hopefully I can figure out something.
Second, I apologize sincerely for the long wait. I cannot promise it won't happen again, but maybe reviews would make a good incentive… not holding the fact that 1 out of every 500 people review on average (seriously!) against anyone, and certainly not you my good reader.
Third, I'm currently very busy, so the next update may wait a week or two before I can write it.
Now on to the reviewer's page.
Its all for the reviewers. Until I have so many reviews I can't address everyone, I will give a response IN CHAPTER to every reviewer. Just a thanks to the people who keep me going.
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Reviewers Column
Northam: Yeah, neither can I… Well, I wrote another chapter so I hope you are happy :)
Nulled Lucied: It is truly beaten to death. Some might mistaken it with a "Naruto gets beaten half his life" story… Eh?
D3: They escaped. Just picture hundreds of speeders in a path, and one anonymously being added into the mix. Chase much? Nope. Maybe I should have though. I'll consider another high speed chase. Whatever works, bro.
Pryde Kitty: They've been apart so long, I would have been killed by my own characters had I not reunited them as soon as I did :D
Anonymous: Ah, a good Anon review. Well, to tell the truth, I do criticize myself for telling the story like that… If I was to revise the story, I would definitely change that. Thanks for the other compliments about the plot. Its reviewers like you that keep me writing. (Note the lack thereov)
Tristan76: They live because I would have two bitter angsty characters without them alive, and I want my characters to have a chance at happiness. :D And yes, I like cliffhangers.
Shadowgouf: Thank you. Reviewers like you keep me going, and so I thank you.
Lumenatrum: Well, that's the best compliment I've gotten in a while. I suppose my writing is above the substandard work you typically see. Thanks a lot. It does mean a lot.
You see these people? They're awesome. They're the best. They keep the best and worst of us writers going. And they are you. Or they can be. Reviewing makes someone's day. So review. Not necessarily here, not necessarily now, but any input is crucial to an author, be it bad or good. Hell, if you flamed I would still thank you for your input.
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And now for a sneak peek…
Only one house was lit up, illuminating the dark terrace, with overgrown bushes and thorny plants. A small path was cleared between the brambles leading to the house.
"Most places were abandoned after Gato moved in. The smart ones left. The weak ones joined him. The strong ones died fighting, and the dumb ones like this guy and I stuck around."
"What about the local government?" Naruto asked, gingerly holding Tayuya bridal style.
"It exists, but is too weak to do anything. I hear they're planning to join up with Konoha's dominion to get Gato, but nothing has happened as of yet. They are only rumors though."
"That's good, I suppose." Naruto said slowly.
They reached the entrance to the house with lights on.
"End of the line kid. I'll talk to him, but after that I 'gotta go. Taking enough chances as it is."
The bartender pushed the doorbell situated on the traditional "wood" door. After a moment, it opened to show a young woman in her thirties. She seemed accustomed to worry, and certainly looked older than her age.
"We're here to see Tazuna, on business."
…Hope this makes you hungry for the next chapter, which I am holding for a little while before I release it. (need to revise, and whats the point of a sneak peek if I was going to release it on the spot, neh?)
