The mission to search for Tsunade and return her to Konoha took now a little over 6 weeks total, a week and a half longer then Naruto felt it should have due to the fact that instead of heading straight to Konoha after convincing Tsunade to return they stopped in 2 gambling towns and 2 towns famous for hot springs.
During this time Naruto worked on the Rasengan and finished the final step along with him meditating for an hour every evening before he went to sleep as well as working on tree climbing or water walking with the aid of 100 Kagebunshin who also learned the leaf balancing increasing his chakra control to high Chunnin or low Jounin levels thanks to the filtering of his chakra by Eva and the suit. He was still working on the RasenShuriken to increase the number of rotations so he could add to the size of it but has only made it up to 6.
Eva and Naruto talked whenever Naruto began to get frustrated in his head. As ordered by Jiraiya Eva increased Naruto weights and informed him and he was currently up to 80 on each weight seal adding an additional 400lbs to him. In the gambling towns Naruto learned that even without Eva help he had a high level of luck in some scratch offs and a slot machine he picked a coin up out of the floor and played winning him much to the shock of the adults a total of $101,000. The $1000 was his winning from the slot machine and the $100,000 was from the scratch off. Jiraiya tried to go on about how Naruto would be tempted by the sins of the world to spend the money but Tsunade sent him flying only to try and get Naruto to let her use it to gamble with even going as far as trying to order him to give it to her. Naruto looked at both of them and told them that he was holding on to his money to change his life when he got back to Konoha.
Shizune advised Naruto about the chakra control exercise and also about how to keep it up with a balance of doing the exercises on a routine. She also checked him out several times and declared that he made a full recovery.
Tsunade and Jiraiya talked about Konoha in general as well as Akatasuki, the attack on the village and what of the political situation was when they had left to better prepare her for the job of Godaime Hokage.
As the gates of Konoha came into view Naruto thought "finally."
Eva said in his head "Hey, look at the bright side, it was a successful mission."
Naruto thought "true. I guess thats a plus." and he saw Kotetsu and Izumo at the gates and Kotetsu said "Finally Naruto your back. I was beginning to think you went missing nin on us."
Naruto said "No, just had to go get the old hag here to come back to Konoha." as he motioned over his shoulders at Tsunade who cracked her knuckles and asked "What did you say brat."
Naruto said "Chill granny. Don't want you having a heart attack in your old age." with a smirk on his face.
Izumo was pale as he recognized Tsunade and thought "he has a death wish."
Tsunade said "Just wait. I will bust your ass back to Gennin when I take over."
Naruto said "Really, then I guess that gives me a chance to kick Sasuke-teme ass finally."
A voice said "Seems you are still as surprising as usual Naruto." causing Naruto to scowl and look at Kakashi who was sitting on the wall.
Naruto looked at Kotetsu and said "Naruto Uzumaki returning from S-rank mission with Jiraiya-sama, Tsunade-sama, and her apprentice Shizune. Requesting permission to enter." in a strict tone.
Kotetsu said "Granted and welcome back. Izumo and I are about to get off when Kakashi takes over in a few moments along with Shino. After you get out of the Hokage office come look for us at Reds bar on the east side of town. Can't miss it because it is the only building with a red roof. We will do that night of drinking we promised to congratulate you on being Chunnin. Even if you get busted back later." with a smirk.
Naruto turned and said "Your orders Jiraiya-sensei."
Jiraiya frowned and said "Lets go kid. It's been a long trip." as he took a quick look at Kakashi before walking into the village with Tsunade and Shizune following.
Kakashi frowned as he saw them walk away and Naruto ignored him and he jumped down when Shino walked up moments later and Kotetsu said "Come on Izumo, lets go get ready for tonight. It looked like he needs a night to relax. You both ready, right."
Kakashi said "Yeah." as he pulled out his book and began to read and Shino leaned against the wall as a few bugs flew out toward the surrounding area.
On the way through the village Naruto had a scowl on his face and Jiraiya said "You know if you don't pick that lip up you might step on it."
Naruto said "I forgot while I was away that I have to grow up now. I am not some worthless area of space who is not worth peoples times. I am a Chunnin of Konoha and I need to act as such." in a neutral voice.
Shizune and Tsunade both shot each other a look and Tsunade said "Drop the act gaki."
Naruto said "I am sorry Tsunade-sama about my earlier disrespect." without looking back.
Tsunade sighed as she walked up the steps to the Hokage tower along with the rest of the group. As they made it to the floor where the Sandaime office was they encountered team 10 walking out and Shikamaru said "So your finally back Naruto huh." drawing everyones attention.
Naruto smiled a little and said "Hey Shika, I see they promoted you as well."
Ino blinked and said "Wait, you made Chunnin. Where have you been at Naruto."
Naruto said "Sorry Ino, classified. All I can say is it involved those I am in the company of. If you would excuse us we need to see Hokage-sama." as he went to walk by.
Ino saw Naruto and the others enter the Hokage office and she quickly turned and glared at Shikamaru and said "You knew he was promoted, didn't you."
Shikamaru said "Troublesome blond. The Hokage informed Shino and I both but we were ordered not to tell anyone until Naruto returned." as he began to walk away with his hands in his pocket.
Ino growled and looked at Choji who held up his hands and She then glared at Asuma who was smirking with a cig in his mouth.
She crossed her arms and huffed before stomping away."
After she was gone Choji looked at Asuma and said "If she is mad about not knowing the gossip about Naruto being promoted I wonder what she would do if she learned about Shikamaru and the examiner lady."
Asuma chuckled and said "She would blow a gasket then. I wonder if those 2 idiots at the gate are going to try and get Naruto like they got Shikamaru and Shino."
Choji shrugged and said "I don't know but if they do who would it be. I mean Shikamaru got caught by that Anko lady who used snakes to capture him and then tied him to her bed."
Asuma said "Yeah, Shikamaru is actually motivated now trying to stay busy since Anko told him that if she found him not busy she would have a repeat."
Choji asked "What did Kurenai-sensei do to Shino though."
Asuma chuckled and said "Oh she was extremely ruthless with him. I don't know how she caught him and neutralized his hive but she did and after that she gave him a fate worse then death. She took photo of him in only his boxers and posted them all over the village. Shino now has a fan club nearly the level of Sasuke."
Choji blinked and asked "But why."
Kurenai voice came from Choji sweetly "Because of Shino family bloodline they have no body fat and since they can't use other type of jutsu besides their clan jutsu they have to focus on Taijutsu so they actually wear those coats to hide their bodies not out of embarrassment but to keep from having fan girls." as Choji paled as he saw Kurenai standing there.
Kurenai had a sickly smile on her face and asked "So what is it you were wanting to know about my punishment for Shino." as she looked at Choji and Asuma.
Asuma put out his cig and said "Naruto back and he is also a Chunnin. We were wondering if those 2 are going to set him up like they did Shikamaru and Shino."
Kurenai said "really now...I wonder who they will set him up with.....I got to go. I just came by to tell you I would not be able to make it tonight Asuma."
Asuma said "OK. I hope everything is alright."
Kurenai said "Yeah but Anko asked for my help with a problem so I have to cancel getting drinks tonight."
Asuma said "That's fine. If my guess is right about what is going on then I might need to talk to dad."
Kurenai asked "What's going on."
Just then the door to the Hokage office blew off and Asuma and Kurenai stood in front of Choji defensively."
Naruto stepped through what was left of the door and said "Told you, good as new." as he began to walk by Choji, Asuma and Kurenai who were wide eyed seeing the door completely destroyed.
A few minutes earlier
As Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Shizune walked into the Hokage office the third said "Ah Naruto. It's good to see you again. I can tell your mission was a success."
Naruto said "Yeah, just had to wait for Ero-sannin here to actually show up when I was in trouble from Kisame and Itachi but other then that actually finding her wasn't that much of a problem."
Jiraiya said "I already told you gaki I was waiting for the right moment to strike."
Naruto smirked as Jiraiya huffed and the Sandaime said "Well I will want to hear all about it later Jiraiya. Now I am sure you are wondering what I called you here for Tsunade."
Tsunade said "Actually the kid here already informed me of what I need to know. You want me to take over your job as Hokage. We ran into Orochimaru and one of his men so I understand what is at stake."
The third looked at Naruto who was standing at attention and he asked "And what of your injury Naruto."
Naruto held up his left hand and said "Had a few set backs but I am as good as new." as he moved it.
The third said "That is a bold claim considering how damage it appeared to be before you left."
Shizune said "We were able to replace the missing bone with metal pieces that adapted to him perfectly."
The third said "Really. Are you sure these pieces will not cause future trouble."
Naruto asked "Is there anything else you need me for besides just asking about my health. It has been a long trip and I have a couple of things I wish to attend to before dark."
The third said "That is all but until I can see that you are as good as you claim you are I am going to put you on the injured list."
Naruto held up his left hand and began to gather chakra and a Rasengan appeared and he slammed it into the doors and said "Told you, good as new." as he began to walk out.
The third was wide eyed as he looked at the 3 adults in the room and he said "I want a full explanation."
Jiraiya said "Well the first thing you should know is he already invented his own assassination jutsu. He made a new version of the Rasengan that can be thrown like a shuriken and he calls it a RasenShuriken."
The third pulled out his pipe and said "I see. That is surprising." as he lighted it and took a puff before he lead them to a side room as he ordered a few ANBU to guard the room.
Naruto as he walked to the first floor of the Hokage tower he looked around seeing no one and henge into Eva and he walked into an office and saw a woman behind the counter who said "Yes, can I help you."
Naruto using Eva voice said "Yes. I wanted to buy this house and property and was wondering if you could help me." as he handed a business card with an address on the back.
The woman looked at the address and said "Hmm, let me check the records a moment." as she walked into the back.
A few minutes later she returned and said "Well I looked up that address and I am sorry to tell you that it is not actually a building that is for sale. At least not through the village. It is owned by the Wolf Claw Weapon shop. If you want to buy that place you would have to talk to them."
Naruto said "I see. Thanks." as he turned and left before dropping the henge when the cost was clear.
20 minutes later Naruto was looking at the weapon shop and he thought "what do you think Eva, should I go in as myself or as you."
Eva was silent a moment and said "How about going as yourself first and get the senbons and then if you don't get thrown out then ask about the house."
Naruto thought "OK." as he walked across the street and entered the shop.
Inside the shop Tenten was sitting behind the counter when the bell above the door rang and she said "Welcome to the Wolf Claw Weapon shop, how can I help you." as she looked up and went wide eyed as she saw Naruto.
Naruto said "Hello.......I remember you. Your that girl from the exam right."
Tenten said "And your Naruto Uzumaki, the guy who beat my team mate and embarrassed that Suna bitch."
Naruto said "Yeah. I guess that's me...Well I was wondering if I could get some supplies."
Tenten snorts and said "Well this is a weapon shop so you came to the right place."
Naruto said "Yeah. I need 500 standard senbons."
Tenten walked over to a shelf and grabbed 10 boxes and said "Well that's easy, what else do you need."
Naruto looked around and said "Well, I was also wondering if I could talk to the owner of this place about something."
Tenten said "Well I am his daughter so I could probably help you."
Naruto frowned a moment and said "Well I wanted to talk about the house and land at that address." as he handed the card to Tenten showing the address.
Tenten frowned as she looked at the address and asked "What about it. Are you going to complain about how it looks." in a defensive voice.
Naruto said "Actually no. I was wondering if it was for sale. I'm interested in buying it."
Tenten blinked and asked "Why, may I ask."
Naruto scratched his head and said "Lets just say the day I first saw it my life was changed. I currently live in a little apartment a few blocks from here and I want a place to call my own where I don't have to worry about my neighbors and can train without much worry. There are not really anyone over near that house and I thought I might be able to get it and clean it up a little making a nice little home for me."
Tenten frowned and said "I can understand that but I am afraid the house is not for sale. My mother is buried there on that land."
Naruto eyes were wide a moment and he said "Oh, I am so sorry. I didn't know."
Tenten said "Don't worry about it. I never knew her because she passed away shortly after I was born."
Naruto looked down and said "My mother did also. She passed away from complications because the doctors were busy healing the wounded from the Kyuubi attack."
Tenten said "I see. I guess you can understand."
Naruto said "Yeah. Well how much do I owe you for the senbons."
A male voice said "Nothing." making both teens look toward the stock room door and Tenten asked "What do you mean dad. Those run a total of $110."
The man looked at Naruto and said "Hello Uzumaki-san, allow me to introduce myself. The names Dustin and I see you already met my daughter Tenten."
Naruto said "Yes sir.....do I know you. I mean you look familiar a little but I can't seem to place you."
Dustin said "4 years ago. You came in with the Sandaime to get some shurikens and kunais for the academy after someone broke in and stole yours."
Naruto blinked and said "I remember you know. You took a picture of me and the Sandiame together. I still got that picture in my apartment."
Dustin said "I am glad you remember me. I did not know you were interested in senbons but I saw what you did in the exams. That was impressive. How did you throw those exploding senbons."
Naruto squeezed his left hand nervously and said "I wish I could tell you but I promised the person who showed me how I wouldn't tell anyone if I could keep from it. I hope you understand."
Dustin said "Yeah, a ninja has to have some honor right.....So you said your mother passed away at birth. Do you mind if I ask who she was. I might have known her."
Naruto said "Her name was Kushina....Kushina Uzumaki. She came from the land of Whirlpool. That is really all I know about her."
Dustin put his finger to his chin and said "Red head, green eyes.....her personality was that of a tomboy but her beauty was actually well known. She broke hearts of many a man if I remember correctly. I am afraid that I only knew her in passing once though."
Naruto looked down and said "I....thank you. At least I know at least what she looked like......I must be going." as he set some cash on the counter and walked out grabbing the boxes of senbons.
Dustin frowned and Tenten asked "What was that about dad. Why were you going to give those senbons to him free."
A female voice catching both their attention said "He feels he owes a debt that is paid." making both turn and gasp.
Dustin said in a soft voice "Mikoshi....it can't be."
Tenten asked "Mom." as she looked at the person in front of them.
The woman said "I am but an echo of the woman you think I am. I just wanted to say the debt you feel you owe is paid Dustin. You have paid it back ten folds though you do not realize it. Please move on with your lives and thank you. I heard you saying you never got a chance to know your mother so I wanted to pay you back a little of the debt that my master owes your family."
Tenten asked "What are you talking about."
Dustin frowned and said "Your Eva, aren't you."
Tenten looked at Dustin and Eva said "Yes though I am here by my own choice without the others knowledge. I don't have much longer. I wish to thank you for giving me this life."
Dustin looked at Tenten who was looking confused and said "This is a hologram of your mother......she was a brilliant woman. Before you were even around your mother copied her mind into something that we both worked on in hopes of making the world a better place. I can't tell you anything else but I hope that this gives you a little bit of what you lost dear."
Tenten looked at Eva and asked "How are you here......are you connected to Naruto since you heard what I said to him."
Eva said "I am something.....unique. I did not come here to cause you any pain and I was nearby when you and he were talking and I heard what you both said. That is all I can say."
Dustin asked "How did you know it was me."
Eva said "Heat recognition. Each person body heat is unique."
Dustin nods and asked "Is that all you wished to say and do."
Eva said "I am but an Echo of the woman you knew. I can't and won't ever try to take her place because I am not her but a part of me is. That part is what I wanted to give you by appearing here.....I must go now. I know your mother would have been proud of you Tenten.....you are exactly as she dreamed her child would be. Strong, skilled, and beautiful."
Tenten let a tear fall as Eva began to break up and she said "Goodbye." as she faded away.
Dustin looked down as he walked over and put the close sign on the door and turned to Tenten who was crying and he frowned and Tenten looked at him and said "Don't......I know there is something going on here you can't or won't tell me.....but whatever it is at least.....at least I got to hear my mother voice and see what she looked like and if what you said is true about that being her memories then I know she is proud of who I am......I....I can live with that."
Dustin nods and said "Good.......I hate to do this but you can't tell anyone about what you saw. If...if people found out my connection to Eva and what she represents then people will come for me and will use you to get to me......Eva......What Eva represents is my Sins. What your mother and I created was something that we wanted to help save people......but in the end it wound up destroying hundreds of lives and a country. Someday it could even destroy the world......I.....I wanted to redeem what your mother and I created and.....and I used an innocent as a sacrifice......but I believe that my sins will be forgiven someday......I hope when I meet your mother for real on the other side that I can tell her that our sins were forgiven." as he walked into the back.
Tenten wiped the tears off her face and she thought "what could you consider your sins dad....what have you never told me about you and mom......and what exactly is it you have done." as she looked where her dad had went.
Naruto after leaving the weapon shop went toward his apartment and he was surprised there was no damage done while he was away. As he opened the door he blinked and saw an ANBU sitting at his table and the ANBU who had a hawk mask on and he said "Can I help you."
Hawk said "ANBU appreciated what you did at the exams Uzumaki-san. We wanted to ensure that since you protected our home we could return the favor. Welcome back." as the ANBU disappeared in a swirl of leaves.
Naruto blinked and thought "no wonder my place hadn't been destroyed......I am finally getting acknowledge." and Eva said in his head "You deserve it."
Naruto smiled and he walked through his apartment and saw that it had been cleaned up a little though it hadn't been really messy and that he actually had fresh groceries in the fridge and cabinet and thought "must have made sure they had something to eat while they were here."
After fixing a bite to eat of deli sliced ham on white bread with cheese, he went and took a shower and washed his cloths he wore before drying them quickly and he left his apartment.
20 minutes later he was walking into the bar called Reds and before he had a chance to even really look around the place Izumo appeared grabbing his vest and dragging Naruto over to a table where Kotetsu was.
Naruto sat down in a stool and looked around and Kotetsu said "Welcome to Reds. This is a Shinobi only club and you have to be a Chunnin to get in here as well because they don't want Gennin getting drunk and causing trouble."
Izumo said "Chunnins do enough of it ourselves." jokingly.
Naruto asked "So what is it you invited me here for. I don't drink."
Kotetsu said "Yet. You don't drink yet. By the end of the day you will be either under the table passed out or proving your fit to wear that vest." as he poured Naruto a saucer of Sake.
Naruto blinked and thought "good thing you convinced me to unseal my head Eva."
Eva remained silent and Naruto slowly reached for the saucer and as he poured the drink into his mouth both Izumo and Kotetsu screamed "KANPAI."
Naruto coughed a second as his throat burned and Izumo patted him on the back and said "There you go. We wanted to do this earlier. You missed Shikamaru and Shino already. Both them proved themselves."
Naruto said "Really, I find that hard to believe." as Izumo poured another saucer full for all 3 and Kotetsu raised his and said "Kanpai." as he downed his followed by Izumo and both looked at Naruto who gulped and drunk some more.
Note: Pretty much all talking between Naruto, Izumo, and Kotetsu for the next few scenes will be stone ass drunk.
About 3 hours later it was dark outside and Kotetsu was swaying in his seat and Izumo was giggling every few seconds and Naruto was up on a Karaoke stage singing very drunk version of I'm blue.
When he was about half way through the song both Kotetsu and Izumo got up on the stage singing it with him.
After they finished with people throwing peanuts, glasses, and a shirt from a female Chunnin they were lead off the stage by the owner of the bar who said "You guys have reached your limit. Time to go home." as he lead them out of the bar.
Once they were on the street Naruto looked confused and asked "What now." in a drunk voice.
Kotetsu said "Now it is time to prove you are a man my young friend....come." as he began to lead Naruto through town.
After several wrong turns and a couple of times throwing up all 3 were on a roof and Izumo said "Now for your final test Naruto Uzumaki, to prove that you are both a Chunnin of Konoha and a that you have the balls to stand up for the leaf you must complete a mission. Are you ready." as he belched at the end.
Naruto stood at attention and said "Naruto Uzumaki read...y to kick names and take ass sir." as he saluted.
Kotetsu said "Good. Your mission is item recovery from hostile territory......you see that house. Inside it is your objective. In the master bedroom in the top drawers you will find the items that you are to retrieve. Your mission is to recover the items without being detected. Do so and your on your own. Do you accept. hick up."
Naruto swayed a little and said "Of coarse I am....Naruto Uzumaki is always ready." as he fell backwards on his ass before he giggled and said "I fall down."
Izumo helped him back up and said "Good luck Chunnin and make us proud." as he and Kotetsu both saluted him before they fell backwards passed out with smiles on their face.
Naruto looked at them and huffed before he fell over the side of the building he was on and began to make his way across the street knocking over a trash can and he tried the door several times and it would not open and he swayed and said "Now what." as he looked around and saw a window open on the 2nd floor.
Forgetting that he could use chakra to climb too the window on the 2nd floor he started to stack several trashcans and tried to climb them only to fall while laughing.
Across the roof where Kotetsu and Izumo were passed out Kurenai and Anko both were holding their own laughter and Anko whispered "You think Yuugao is going to give him what he deserves."
Kurenai said as she calmed down "Oh, I think she might go easy on him. After all he making more noise then an army right now but he is persistent."
Anko asked "What should we do about the boys here."
Kurenai looked at them and said "I have the perfect solution. Kakashi is still on gate duty for a couple of hours. What do you say we drop both of them off in his apartment and destroy Kakashi collection where he will blame them."
Anko smirked and said "Yeah, then we can come help Yuu-chan to clean up the mess with wonder boy." as she picked up Kotetsu and Kurenai picked up Izumo.
Naruto after about 15 minutes finally fell into the room through the open window only to find he fell into a bathtub of cold water.
Naruto became a little sober after that and he tried to sneak through the house and he found the master bedroom and when he got to the dresser he pulled out the top drawer and he blinked and thought "what kind of item are these." as he pulled out a 3 foot long wooden stick.
Before he had a chance to realize anything the room was instantly flooded with light and he covered his eyes and a female voice said "Well, well, well, what do we have here. An armed intruder. I think I should teach you a lesson about breaking into a womans home.
Naruto blinked several times and said "Hmm....you say something." before he fell on the floor laughing his ass off.
Yuugao blinked and thought "oh god, he did not just pull a Kakashi did he." as she growled and marched over toward Naruto and said "Come on bastard, lets get you out of here. I don't want the smell of blood in my bedroom."
Naruto still holding onto the wooden stick said "Your just like that crazy bitch from the exams.....wanting my blood in your bedroom." as he tried to pull away.
Yuugao eye twitched as she threw him into the laundry chute and she heard Naruto say "OW." as he hit the floor in the basement.
When she got there she saw 4 Naruto and they were all trying to hit each other and one was screaming "You bastard." as another screamed "You want some bitch." and another said "Hold still so I can beat you." as the was panting leaning on the stick he was holding.
Yuugao smirked as she walked to the wall near the stairs and grabbed a stick just like the one the Naruto had and she said "First off assholes, you don't use a Bokken like that."
Each of the Naruto turned and looked at her and scream "You....I am going to kick your ass." as they tried to attack her.
Yuugao was actually laughing as she destroyed the 3 Kagebunshin and she looked at the last one and said "Now as for you Mr intruder. I am going to make you wish you were never born." as she began to attack him slowly and he tried to defend himself.
Finally Yuugao hit Naruto body and she blinked and thought "what the hell, how can he take a hit like that and not be effected." as she narrowed her eyes and began to attack his body with some actual skills.
Naruto by this time was starting to come around thanks to a small amount of Kyuubi chakra Eva had released into his system to fight the Sake and he had started to try to defend himself.
Yuugao finally smirked and said "Not bad kid, let see how long you can last." as she started a war of attrition on him.
2 hours later Naruto was panting as was Yuugao but by now he was sober....mostly and he asked "So how long are we going to keep this up."
Yuugao said "You seem to recover from being drunk quickly or was that all an act."
Naruto blocked and said "Getting the shit beat out of me by a pretty lady is not on my to do list." as he jumped back.
Yuugao said "Flattery won't save you though. Do you have any idea what you did when you broke into my home."
Naruto glanced around and said "Truthfully I don't even know where the hell I am or who you are lady. Last thing I remember was Kotetsu and Izumo both issuing a drinking contest to see who could drink the most in 20 minutes to help celebrate me making Chunnin.....though I do have a major headache.......so who are you anyways."
Yuugao said "I am Yuugao Uzuki and this is my home." as she went to hit him in the arm.
Naruto who was slowly getting better blocked the strike and said "Well if its worth anything I am sorry. I never been drinking before and I just wanted to pass this test to show I had what is required to be a Chunnin. Not some worthless kid whose not worth your time." as he frowned.
Yuugao asked "Who told you that shit." as she went to hit him in the head and he rolled away
Naruto said "Kakashi-teme the bastard........I asked him to train me and he said I wasn't worth his time....to busy being Sasuke bitch I guess." as he started to attack and Yuugao defended easily.
Yuugao said "I can't see Kakashi-sempai doing that." remembering her one former ANBU captain.
Naruto said "Then you don't know the real Kakashi....the bastard. The first day we were a team he stuck his fingers up my ass." as he went to hit her in the side missing the fact she was doubting the 'worth his time' thing, not being Sasuke bitch.
Yuugao ducked under the hit and said "Really, 1000 years of death huh." as she realized what he was referring to.
Naruto snorts and said "more like the secret handshake of the pedophile weekly."
Yuugao actually laughed at that one.
Naruto said "You have a nice laugh." as he ducked under a head strike.
Yuugao said "You have a hard body to take those hits."
Naruto said "Not really....armor." as he hit his fist against his chest and Yuugao heard the sound of metal hitting metal.
Yuugao said "But I can't see it though I suspected as much."
Naruto went to hit her in the head and she went to block when he kicked her hand and slapped her Bokken away and she charged and locked arms above his head with hers and he looked at her in the eyes and said "I see your hurting.....I guess that is all any of us feel any more huh." as he stop trying to over power her and she tripped his feet out from under him and held the Bokken at his neck and narrowed her eyes and asked "what did you say." in a dangerous tone.
Naruto swatted the stick away as he set up and said "Your eyes. They show your hurting. I've seen that look enough to know it personally." as he pulled his knees up to his chest.
Yuugao was pissed and she screamed "Get out."
Naruto said "I would......but I don't think I can." as he swayed and passed out.
Yuugao glared at him and huffed as she picked up her discarded weapon along with the one Naruto had before putting them away. She then sat down against a support beam and waited.
A few hours later Yuugao heard the sound of someone groaning as she opened her eyes thanks to her ANBU training to sleep lightly and saw Naruto looking at his hand and he said "What the hell happened Eva and were am I."
Yuugao blinked as she looked at him and he said "Your shitting me right.........why the hell didn't you stop me when I was falling into those trashcans........I did huh........what do you mean......I see, so that was suppose to have been what is called a pantie raid, never heard of it.......I see, got my ass kicked by a nice looking woman.....damn she good......hmm......Well that was interesting, wonder what her story is......hey wait a moment, go back and play that video again......I recognize the guy in the picture, he was the proctor for the preliminaries....cool dude, wonder where he is.....WHAT.....I guess I didn't notice his name when I was looking at Dads on the stone, wonder how he died.......oh damn, I guess that was why she had that hurt look in her eyes then. She must have been close to him the way that picture looks....hope she doesn't follow Tsunade and Shizune example and go all depressed and shit, hate to see someone dishonor the memory of someone they lost by giving up or going all avenger like Sasuke does.....maybe but she most likely kick my ass again.....HEY, I resent that. I never been a coward.....well if all else fails I just got one more person to hate me, nothing knew there." as he rubbed his hand on his head and began to sit up.
Inside Naruto head a few moments earlier
Naruto speaking
Eva speaking
video playing in Naruto HUD display
Naruto said "What the hell happened Eva and were am I.
You got drunk last night and made a fool of yourself.
Your shitting me right.
scenes of him singing at the bar and then falling in the trashcans trying to get in appeared in his HUD display
why the hell didn't you stop me when I was falling into those trashcans.
Because you told me not to stop you unless you were going to die.
I did huh.
Well you failed your true mission anyways.
what do you mean.
This is what is known as a Pantie raid where you steal a womans panties from her cloths without getting caught.
I see, so that was suppose to have been what is called a pantie raid, never heard of it.
Scenes of him meeting Yuugao and then the fighting started to play.
I see, got my ass kicked by a nice looking woman.
Scenes where she got more serious appeared
damn she good ......
hmm.
Scenes where they had locked arms and he looked into her eyes
Well that was interesting, wonder what her story is.
She lost someone recently.
Scenes of Yuugao in Hyatte arms appeared from the picture on the dresser
hey wait a moment, go back and play that video again.
Scene repeated
I recognize the guy in the picture, he was the proctor for the preliminaries.
Really, you seem to have liked him.
cool dude, wonder where he is.
he died.
WHAT.
His name was on the memorial stone.
I guess I didn't notice his name when I was looking at Dads on the stone, wonder how he died.
It was before the exams so sometime during the one month break.
oh damn, I guess that was why she had that hurt look in her eyes then. She must have been close to him the way that picture looks.
It appears they were fiancé since she had an engagement ring on in the photo.
hope she doesn't follow Tsunade and Shizune example and go all depressed and shit, hate to see someone dishonor the memory of someone they lost by giving up or going all avenger like Sasuke does.
You could try and help her like you did Tsunade and Shizune.
maybe but she most likely kick my ass again.
Afraid of getting your ass kicked.
HEY, I resent that. I never been a coward. Prove it.
well if all else fails I just got one more person to hate me, nothing knew there
Go back to regular view.
As Naruto sat up he looked around and saw Yuugao looking at him and he said "Uh, hi."
Yuugao asked "Have conversations in your head often."
Naruto said "More then you would know.....About last night, I wanted to say sorry for everything. I didn't mean to bring up painful memories."
Yuugao said "I don't know what your talking about."
Naruto said "Look....um what is your name again."
Yuugao said "Yuugao Uzuki."
Naruto said "Look Yuu-chan, I realize now that you and Hyatte were engaged. I honestly didn't know until just a moment ago that he had passed away. I actually thought he was cool the way he tricked everyone into underestimating him with that cough but I saw when he slipped the powder on his lip to make it where he would cough."
Yuugao asked "And how can you claim to know something now you didn't know before since you didn't talk to anyone or go anywhere to learn the truth."
Naruto frowned and said "Would you believe I have a woman who is in my head and helps me to be a better man."
Yuugao snorts and said "Not likely but it doesn't matter, can you please leave."
Naruto said "No."
Yuugao narrowed her eyes and asked "And why the hell not." as she unleashed a little KI.
Naruto said "Because.." as he got up and walked over to the wall where the Bokken were and said "you and I got off on the wrong foot last night because I got drunk and listen to those 2 idiots Izumo and Kotetsu. Remind me to kick both their asses later Eva." as he tossed one of the Bokken toward Yuugao.
Yuugao caught it and she said "Do you really expect to beat me. I am now the best swords master in Konoha with Hyatte death. You can't even hold a weapon right."
Naruto said "Beat you no, earn your respect, yes. Eva, armor and stealth shield deactivate." as Yuugao watched as the armor appeared on all of Naruto and then disappeared and she asked "What was that."
Naruto said "Thats.....thats my redemption I guess you could say."
Yuugao narrowed her eyes and said "Thats how you beat the Hyuuga, isn't it."
Naruto frowned and said "Yeah. But power don't come without a price."
Yuugao asked "And what price did you pay for this power." as she began to pace around Naruto having already notice the blue glow through his shirt.
Naruto said "I....I am a memory of pain for those who died because of Kyuubi and those who died in the name of making a difference. I have come to accept those facts and I will live every day of my life trying to make redemption to all those who have been hurt by the actions of what I bare." as he also began to move slowly in a circle to keep facing Yuugao.
Yuugao asked "And that thing that's glowing in your chest."
Naruto charged and took a slice and Yuugao blocked and counter attacked and Naruto said as he defended himself "My life."
Over the next 3 hours both attacked each other and defended and both were sweating heavily though Naruto was in worse shape from the Sake burning out of his system.
Finally Naruto made a critical mistake and Yuugao quickly slapped his wrist as she twisted by his extended arm driving an elbow into his stomach and before sweeping his legs out from under him causing him to fall and she placed the Bokken at his neck and said "Do you yield."
Naruto scissored her feet and Yuugao began losing her balance and the Bokken hit the ground beside Naruto neck and he leaned up and caught Yuugao bridal style and said "Draw."
Yuugao chuckled to herself and said "Draw......you were right about one thing Naruto. You did earn my respect if only for the fact you proved you could go on even when you should have lost."
Naruto sat her down on her feet and extended his hand and said "You told me you name but I haven't properly introduced myself, Naruto Uzumaki and this is Eva." as Eva appeared beside Naruto making Yugito wide eyed.
Eva said "Pleasure to meet you Ms. Uzuki." before she faded away.
Yuugao said "You were telling the truth."
Naruto said "Yeah....." as he looked away.
Yuugao asked "Why did you show her to me and your armor."
Naruto said "A sign of trust. My life is in your hands. You have info now that would cost me my life if it was learned. Destroy this and you destroy me." as he raised his shirt and showed the power cell.
Yuugao narrowed her eyes and said "That still does not explain why you showed me. If that thing is truly a weakness that you claim it is then why tell me. I could use it and kill you."
Naruto said "But you won't. I may not know you very well but I can tell one thing for sure. Your the same as me. Your willing to do anything to protect that which is precious to you and your an honorable person who could have killed me in my sleep or for breaking in or any number of other times when we spared but you didn't. I respect that and I know Hyatte was precious to you but do not let his memory cause you to live a life of regret. After the village was attacked I was sent to find Tsunade Senju to come to Konoha and be the Godaime. When we found her I saw first hand what living in the past and letting the memories of those you lost can do to you. It took me nearly dying from blood loss, her assistant Shizune nearly being killed by Orochimaru men, Jiraiya fighting Orochimaru with summons for her to finally remember she has things left to live for and fight to protect. She just couldn't see them because of her always looking back. Don't make the same mistake she did."
Yuugao said "Your to naive to trust someone like you just did."
Naruto smiled sadly and said "That maybe why I consider someone who was my enemy one of my first true friends that I have vowed to live my life in honor of his memory."
Yuugao looked at Naruto and slapped him upside the head and Naruto said "Ow....what was that for."
Yuugao said "Kid, you are hopeless. One moment your all wise, the next your an idiot and after that your hopelessly wise."
Naruto said "You forgot I am ravishingly handsome and have a magnetic personality."
Yuugao burst out laughing and Naruto smiled and said "Well I probably should go now."
Yuugao looked at the clock and said "It is already 8 am. Damn, I can't believe its been that long."
Naruto groaned and said "I bet those 2 idiots are still on the roof across the way waiting for me to return with your panties."
Yuugao eyes got a glint and said "Really, so you came to steal my panties huh."
Naruto said "I guess. I was just told to take whatever was in the top drawer of your dresser from Eva video."
Yuugao asked "How would you like to pull a prank on them."
Naruto smirked and said "Yuu-chan, I think I am going to like spending time with you."
Yuugao asked "To what extent."
Naruto said "Well, consider it an investment. You get the company of my charming self that you get to use as a sparing dummy and I get to learn to try a thing or 2 about swordsmanship." with a smirk.
Yuugao blinked and asked "How long have you been planning that."
Naruto said "Since you kicked my ass." with a smirk.
Yuugao asked "sneaky little kid."
Naruto said "Hey, I am not a kid."
Yuugao said "Well your not a man yet either. Anyways about that prank....."
About 20 minutes later the door to Yuugao house opened up and Naruto walked out without his shirt on but his armor was activated so it still appeared as a normal muscled chest and washboard stomach and he had his shirt in his hand.
Yuugao stepped into the door frame in a silk bathrobe that stopped at her knee and she said loudly "That was an amazing Naru-kun. How is it you could keep me going all night long." in a seductive voice
Naruto said "When you have someone who as wild as you Yuugao it's easy to find ways to reached a desired effect." also making his voice sound husky.
Yuugao leaned forward putting her arms over Naruto shoulder and leaned forward and made it look like she was kissing him and whispered "There are 2 chakra signatures still on the roof."
Naruto puts his arms around her back and whispered as he moved his head a little "So should we continue the little act."
Yuugao slowly pulled back and said "Come back again sometime so we can do it again."
Naruto asked "How about later today if we don't have missions."
Yuugao shifted as she rubbed her leg "Give me a day or 2 to recover first. I'm going to be walking with a limp the rest of the day."
Naruto said "I aim to please."
Yuugao said "And you did. Believe me, you did. I haven't had that much fun in a while and you helped me work out some frustration."
Naruto leaned forward and said "Anything for you Yuu-chan."
Yuugao smirked as she leaned forward and grabbed Naruto head and to his shock she actually did kiss him and said "See you later lover boy." as she walked back inside closing the door.
Naruto had a huge shit eating grin as he turned and started to walk away toward his apartment.
When he got there he crawled up in bed and passed out.
Back across from Yuugao house 2 woman were gaping. Kurenai said "You don't think she actually...."
Anko said "I don't know Nia. She might have from what she was saying."
Kurenai said "But...."
Anko licked her lips and said "He kept her going all night long. Not bad." as she looked at the retreating figure of Naruto.
Kurenai sighed and said "Well if she did she can clean up the mess herself. Her I wasted a night with Asuma for this."
Anko said "Ah, don't feel to bad Nia, you always got your boy toy on your team whenever you want him."
Kurenai shot Anko a glare and left in a swirl of leaves and Anko left moments later laughing her ass off.
Not to far away 3 males were also wide eyed and one was lowering his hiate and the other 2 were holding their head and Kotetsu said "See Kakashi. I told you that he was there."
Izumo said "Damn it. He was only suppose to steal her panties, not get in them. Life's so unfair."
Kakashi said "I can't believe Yuugao would do that though. I guess she misses Hyatte more then anyone realized. Oh well, nothing more to see here." as he pulled out his book and left in a swirl of leaves.
Izumo looked at Kotetsu and said "I wonder how long it will take for word to spread about this."
Kotetsu said "Only as fast as we tell people." with a smirk that was matched by the other and both giggled as they jumped away.
