Simple Change

Disclaimer: The answer is so obvious I don't need to say anything.


Legend:

'Naruto' is thought

"Naruto" speech

NARUTO inner Sakura


Authors note:

MUAHAHHAHA ANOTHER CHAPTER IS UP! I like the review I've gotten and is helping me to get off my lazy ass and start typing this chapter. Also I have a plan for the mission.

I am going to need 2 reviewers to join me as I enter this story later in the mission ahead. I already have one reviewer who is going to be part of this. If your wondering who it is… you will just have to wait and see. For the next reviews ask if you want to be part of the fic and give certain qualifications you have and the name of your character that wants to be part of this fic. Also I think swears go under pg-13 but I'm not sure so don't be surprise if I have to raise the rating.

Anyways enough talking lets start the next (Just then Orichimaru and Kabuto comes out of no where)

Orichimaru: Am I part of this twisted story?

Kabuto: How bout me?

No.

Orichimaru: Die! (summoning Manda)

(Maruku takes out his two swords and kills Manda, and Orichimaru.)

Kabuto: YOUR DEAD NOW! (Runs towards Maruku)

(Then 2 shadows appears and stabs Kabuto)

Akane: I won't let you hurt Maru-kun!

Night-Owl123: I can't let you kill him when he has to finish this story and update fast.

Maruku: (blank face) Why are you guys here?

Akane: ummm… (gives me a hug and disappears)

NightOwl: UPDATE! (Poof! Then he was gone)

Maruku: (confused) ummm, okay now back to the next chapter.


Chapter 8: Forced Tour Guide

Two shinobi's were walking in the village of Konoha. One with a pineapple looking head while the other had four pigtails sprouted from the back of her head. The one with the pineapple head looked bored, annoyed, and well frustrated, while the girl had a look of triumph and happiness.

"Why do I have to be your tour guide?" sighed Shikamaru.

"Because I wanted to see your village." She said with a grin.

'Damn that grin' thought Shikamaru, "then why didn't you just go with Lee and your brother?"

"Why would I be around that green suit lunatic." Said the blond, "Plus you owe me for saving your ass remember."

"… Troublesome" stated Shikamaru.

Shikamaru's POV

Jeez she's just as bossy as Mom and Ino. Damn I do owe her. Damn that Grin. Lets see I could just go to my favourite spot to watch the clouds but that means I have to distract her.

As Shikamaru was formulating a plan to avoid this girl, he didn't notice that she was dragging him with towards a certain kunoichi's flower shop. As she entered the shop with Shikamaru, who was linked with her arms, another blond in the same room was emitting a dark aura. Being Shikamaru, and being a genius, he noticed this and started to turn pale.

"Shikamaru what are doing with the sand wench?" asked a very pissed off Ino.

"Shut up you whore!" shouted a now pissed Temari.

"Why should I when you have your hands all over Shikamaru like you're his girlfriend, even though he won't go for a slut like you!" shouted an irritated Ino.

" Maybe I am his girlfriend, have ever thought of that. Like you should care anyways your in love with the insensitive raven haired boy!" shouted back Temari.

"I care because he is my … team mate!" Ino replied hesitating on what to say.

What they didn't know was that while they argued with each other, a certain dark haired genius was running away from the blonds.

Shikamaru's POV

How lucky can I get? I got out of there without breaking a sweat. Even though I thought up of a genius plan, it doesn't matter since I didn't need to do anything. Well time to go and get some cloud watching time before going to see the Tsunade. Great I just ran from two scary blonds to meet with the leader of all crazy blonds. Hmm, I have to say this all blonds will lead to trouble. But my mom has black hair and still gives me trouble. Hmm I guess its all women are trouble.

As Shikamaru was walking to a nearby field to go watch the clouds, two blonds were still in an argument as it started escalate.

"BITCH! Shikamaru won't fall for an ugly blond like you!" stated a very loud Ino.

"Is that why he hasn't fallen for you, because your blond and your ugly." Coldly said Temari.

Ino flushed into a crimson red, " Shikamaru why are you letting her talk to your team mate and closest friend that way!"

Just then both Temari and Ino looked around to see where the lazy chuunin went. That's when Neji, Shino, and Chouji entered the shop.

"Look what you done, your ugly face scared him off!" said Temari already leaving the flower shop.

"Okay what was that about?" Chouji asked looking both at Neji and Shino. They only shrugged and stared at Ino.

"Cho…Chouji!" she wept as she went to him and cried on his shoulder.

"Ino? What happened?" asked a very confused Chouji.

(time for the thoughts of the three candidates who won the chance with Ino)

Neji's POV

Why am I here again? Oh to hide from the frantic fan girls. But I guess fate really brought me here to see this person cry. I can't stand her cry, it makes me angry at that girl. Wait why am I even caring about a person I don't really know? Maybe fate brought me here to comfort her. Hmm…

Shino's POV

Ino is crying. Yes Hikari I know already were here to get some flowers. I swear when you and the Fred guys started dating I never thought you guys want to live together already. NO, I can't ask her if she has any oranges right now. What do you mean why? She's depressed over something that's why. Cheer her up? How can I do that Hikari? Go on a date with her? Hikari stop interfering with my love life! You told me the same thing when I met Hinata. What do you mean this time its different? Shut up Hikari, I'm not like you and I don't throw myself unto anybody I see. Well I'll give it a shot Hikari if it makes you happy, but will she want to? No I can't ask her for that orange!

Chouji's POV

Why is Ino crying? I know probably about Shikamaru. They both like him but he's too smart for his own good. He can't even tell that two girls like him so much. But Ino doesn't really deserve Shikamaru. She always went for Sasuke never knowing she hurt Shikamaru in the process. They've been longer friends before I was even friends with Shikamaru. But I'll always be here for her. I promise Ino, I'll help you the best way I can.


Authors note:

Wow drama and humour.

This is messed up. O well.

Ino: Okay on what I think on your candidates. I'm fine with Neji and Chouji but why Shino?

MUAHAHHAHAHA! Wouldn't you like to know? I have something special up my sleeve so don't worry.


In a field somewhere in Konoha

"Aaah, away from crazy blonds and a chance to relax." Stated a half awake Shikamaru, who was lying on the ground watching the clouds.

Then a slight gust of wind came out of nowhere, Shikamaru not really caring rite now just enjoyed the breeze that passed by. But to his surprise a shadow was beginning to block his view of the clouds. He looked up to see a large fan about to land on his face, and being a ninja he quickly jumped up and dodge the fan. Then as he jumped the fan open and blew him to the nearest tree.

"Kuso! What was that for Temari!" yelled a frustrated Shikamaru.

Temari never seen him like this just furrowed her brow and replied, "That's for ditching me with that psychotic bitch!"

"She's not a bitch, and don't speak like that to one of my friends." Said Shikamaru with a stern face.

"Fine but you owe me big time, and if you try to ditch I'll personally kill you myself." Said Temari who was angry with Shikamaru for obvious reasons.

Shikamaru flinched at her tone, then replied, " troublesome."

Then he and her started off again this time more casually towards area where the Hokage was near. Shikamaru thought it be better for him to be near the tower so that it won't take him long. Temari was thinking the same thing because she had a meeting with Tsunade later. But that wasn't what she was currently thinking.

Temari's POV

Why does he look so bored? Am I not exciting to be with? Or is he interested in that other blond? No I will have his heart. I will not lose him, he will be mine, and he will love me… I hope.

When Shikamaru looked at Temari he noticed she looked kind of depressed. Then he pondered why, but came to the conclusion that he probably is the reason why.

'Troublesome, but my mom will kill me if she finds out a girl is depressed because of me' thought Shikamaru, "hey Temari that face doesn't suit you, you look better with a smile on your face" stated Shikamaru as calm and clear as he can. He noticed her mood brighten and was surprised while she grabbed his arm.

"So, you think I'm prettier with a smile on." Cooed Temari causing Shikamaru to blush ever so lightly.

Shikamaru try to hide it and succeeded, well he thought he did anyways. Temari began to drag Shikamaru around again making pointing at various things and Shikamaru just explaining to the best of his abilities, well in the shortest way possible.

"Temari, I have to go to the Hokage tower soon, so do you want me to drop you off at your apartment?" asked Shikamaru hoping it wasn't too far away.

"Actually I have a meeting with the Hokage soon so I'll just go with you." Replied Temari grasping Shikamaru's arm again.

"How troublesome…" said a very annoyed Shikamaru who just started slouching even more.

After many tries, Shikamaru manage to get his arm out of her death grip, and they started to walk to the Hokage tower. They noticed something come out of nowhere. It was a green blur that passed them. Then they noticed another blur jumping from rooftop to rooftop, this time it was orange. Temari was confused but Shikamaru knew all too well who they were. After reaching the Hokage tower they both saw Naruto with his eyes closed sleeping at the doors and Lee running laps around the building. As they approached, Naruto woke up and Lee stopped running.

"Shikamaru what took you so long?" said Naruto yawning.

"And why is Gaara's sister with you?" said Lee in a confused voice.

"Well first she is the reason I took so long, and second she has a meeting here with Tsunade." Said Shikamaru

"Temari of the sand, Tsunade is expecting you follow me. Oh, and you three go with him, your meeting with her next." Said a chuunin who just popped out of nowhere with another person right behind him.

They did as what they were told. Temari went to see Tsunade, Shikamaru had a suspicious feeling, Lee just a little too excited, and Naruto quite annoyed that he had too wait.

In Hokage's Office

"So Temari, how do you like it here so far?" asked Tsunade.

"Well Hokage-sama, I like it here very much." Replied Temari, who asked Tsunade a question, "Is everything worked out already?"

"Yes, I have found your three sleeping arrangements. First puppet boy will stay at Kiba's house, his parents already agreed to this. Gaara will stay with Naruto's apartment, and she and her husband agreed for you to stay with them with open arms." Answered Tsunade.

"Okay, perfect. It all works to my advantage." Stated Temari.

"Well good luck with your mission." Also stated Tsunade. "You may leave now, all your belongings are already there."

"Arigato, Hokage-sama." Thanked Temari.

'She might give Kurenai an advantage on me, but we'll just have to wait and see' thought Tsunade. "Genma! Send in the boys!"

As the three were walking towards the office, Temari was leaving it with a grin. When she passed Shikamaru she just winked and started off.

'Now what was that wink for?' Thought Shikamaru.


Yes, Chapter 8 is finished. Well technically this is chapter 9 but I don't like it that way.

Well like I said before I want to see if anyone is still reviewing this story.

So I have two contests.

The first is the leader of the fan groups contest.

Choose from these lucky people to become their fangroup leader.

Naruto, Shikamaru, Chouji, Shino, Sasuke, Neji, and Lee.

Just give the name of your character and tell me why you should be the leader of that fan group.

Naruto: Nani! Why do I need a fangroup?

Sasuke: shut up Dobe, it's part of his story to do that.

Shikamaru: How troublesome…

Chouji: your so cruel!

Shino: …

Neji: its fate.

Lee: yes I got a fan group.

Okay on to the next contest.

I need two more reviewers who will join me and someone else in a part in the mission.

Rules here is just tell me why you should be part of this fic and the name of the character that will represent you.

(Two shadows appear again)

Maruku: What are you two doing here again?

Night-Owl123: umm will you be updating soon?

Maruku: Yes.

Night-Owl123: okay (disappears again)

Akane: well I'm here because I have a writer's block.

Maruku: maybe this will help.

(Just then the scene change to a cliff by the ocean with a glorious sunset. Maruku took his right hand and lifted Akane's chin upward making her see his eyes. He started to get closer causing Akane to blush. They were so close together she began to close her eyes. She then felt a strange thing. It was a tongue that didn't feel human. Just then she opened her eyes to see Maruku holding Akamaru up to her face. Akamaru just kissed her.)

Maruku: Thought I was going to kiss you! (I know all you people did too!) MUAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHAHA. (He runs off to the forest trying to get as far away as possible.)

Akane: I'M GOING TO KILL YOU MARU-KUN! (Chases right after him)

Maruku: MUAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA! Read and Review.