Naruto: Sanguine Falling

by Methos-Kyuubi777

Alone... That is how my life had been. Always alone. The time in my Genin Team, Cell Seven, was just as lonely. Kakashi-sensei would always teach only Sasuke. Sakura would cheer the Uchiha on. They would either ignore me, or belittle me. Now I am changed. I am the bearer of 'The Reaver.' - NaruSaku harem of four more. -I May rewrite this at some point. IDK yet.

10. Chapter 9: Sight & Soul of Unlife

Warmest Greetings to you, my fellow Darklings. I have returned.

It has been a small Haiatus, my phone line was cut by a stray cat during a severe thunderstorm. As such, I lost internet connection for awhile. I just had to wait for a replacement.

I am pleased to inform you all, that I am now going to make chapters longer. I will not abandon this fic, or my readers. Though I will take a break every now and then.

And in other news. I have decided to do a CRA gig with this. I'll add Ino and Anko into the pairing, and two OCs that will be introduced this chapter. No more than that though. Hope that makes a few people happy.

I wish you all good health, and bid you good evening, and welcome.

Disclaimer: Naruto is owned by Musashi Kishimoto, and Legacy of Kain belongs to Crystal Dynamics, Silicon Knights, and Square Enix. Though Square only did one game, and it wasn't all that great. Silicon Knights concieved the concept and story of Kain while Crystal Dynamics Published all five origional games, and helped create four. I do not in any way own the rights, just copies of the games. For my personal Blood Spilling enjoyment.

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Chapter IX: Sight of the Night, A Soul of Unlife.

Last Time on Sanguine Falling

Sakura watched in awe. 'He was holding back in Konoha... She also noticed him levitating off of the ground, before relaxing and planting his feet on the sand surrounding him. She found herself turned on at the display of such strength. Inner Sakura was also having problems. Sakura blushed as she watched Naruto walk up to and speak with the Kazekage.

No one seemed to notice that she was rubbing her legs together slightly.

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Naruto's cold gaze found the last flame of life in Deidara's eyes. "Go now, and return to the cycle..." He coldly commanded. Sasori was mere feet away. Then, like a whisper, Deidara's eyes glazed over in death. Naruto sheated his blade, and relaxed his body. His eyes held a cold countanence, staring at the corpses with indifference. Kakashi was pale at seeing such a cold death, and an even colder executioner. He had seen much in the war, but the depth of the void he saw in Naruto's eyes truly scared him.

"Is it not a dreadfull sight, Kakashi? To see the last moments of a soul fade from this physical existence? To watch as they return to the Wheel of Fate? It is something we as Shinobi see nearly every day. It is something I have to watch." Naruto spoke with a detachment. Even Sakura shivered at the sound. Then a light engulfed Deidara, and a phantom form of a human appeared before rushing towards the Reaver, the same happened arround Sasori.

Sakura, awed by such a sight asked. "Naruto-kun, what was that?" The blonde cast his gaze to the moon, and sighed. "Their souls." Gaara stepped beside the blonde. "Uzumaki Naruto... I must thank you once again. This is the third time you have saved me." Sakura, in a confused state, decided to ask. "What do you mean the third time?" Naruto chuckled at her question, and proceeded to walk away from them.

Sakura, forgetting about her querry, made to follow him.

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"Death is a constant companion around me, Sakura-hime. Are you certain you wish to stand by me?" Sakura jumped, hearing Naruto's voice in her head. Naruto spoke again, though not with his mouth. "Do not be alarmed. I am merely speaking into your mind. Respond with your thoughts, do not speak aloud." Sakura slightly nodded, and replied. "I meant it Naruto-kun, Ashiteru. I won't leave your side, I will be your shield against the curse. If you need blood, you may have mine. If you need a companion, you may turn me... If you need passion... My body is yours. If you want children... I will bear yours." She finished blushing. If Naruto was surprised, he didn't show it.

"Then you may be ready." He responded after a moment, he would have blushed slightly if he could. Sakura looked at him, he had turned to her. The night seemed to brighten for her, and he softly caressed her cheek. Speeking for all to hear. "It is time for your trials to begin. Once we reach Konoha, I will take you to get ready for the 'Grove where the Prison Lies In Ruins.' You will begin with Energy, and end with Balance." She leaned her face into his touch, almost like she was purring while nuzzling his hand. "Naruto-kun..."

He knew that she hadn't yet processed his words. He knew that she might hate him after this. But he knew that only his mate(s), chosen by something not even he could explain, were the only ones capable of becoming more Balance Guardians. He did love her, and he would make sure that she didn't die. 'Maybe I should mark her fully... But I would have to turn her first, and I can't do that untill she is a guardian... Damnit...'

Little did they know that this was only the begining, and that they would look to this day as the most peacefull. The following weeks would hold some peace, but darkness was gathering. Darkness was gathering to destroy the fragile balance of nature. An old enemy would appear, and it sought the death of Vampires.

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"Deidara and Sasori, have failed to aquire the Ichibi. They have been slain by the Kyuubi's Container." Zetsu spoke, appearing in the chamber where the Akatsuki were meeting. "He is powerfull. And able to use teleportation better than Tobi." Itachi stiffened, as Pein glanced to the plant like creature. "Was it the 'Hiraishin,' Zetsu?" The leader asked. Zetsu shook his head. "There were no kunai, no seals at all. He enshrouded himself in an aura of green, and teleported himself and three others to Suna. By the time I got there, he had already killed them."

Pein's eyes glazed over. "Tell me, was he carrying a serpentine like sword? With a fanged skull for the hilt?" Zetsu nodded. Pein closed his Rinnegan eyes, and sighed. "Then I will be traveling to Konoha. Konan, Itachi, you two will acompany me. Is this understood?" The two replied with a 'hai.' "Then this meeting is over, if any of you see Tobi... Kill him!" He spoke with finality, the other members nodded and vanished from the 'Astral Projection Technique.' Konan stopped by Pein's side.

"Could Uzumaki Naruto really be the one? If he possess's the Reaver, he could be more powerful than you." Pein nodded, though he hoped that the blonde man was really what he thought. "I hope he is Konan. I really do." Itachi then appeared in a shunshin. "I am ready, Nagato." They all then left the chamber, heading for Konohagakure. And a masked figure appeared in the darkness. 'This is not good.'

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Naruto stayed up all night, and would do so for the day too. He had to prepare for taking Sakura to the ruins of the pillars. He teleported the others to Konoha, while he went to an undisclosed place. A ruin, beneath the tallest mountain of Rai-no-Kuni. He appeared in the colapsed entrance, and misted through the Iron gate. The chamber held depictions of the old prophecy, and there was a circular hole in the middle.

In the center stood an old altar, a forge-like white flame flowing from it. "Have you given thought to my proposition, Oracle?" He spoke. From the darkness opened a single massive eye, and tentacles could be seen waving in the darkness. "I have." Came the voice of the vampire race's once worshiped Elder God. The old parasite was weak now, since the Gods came into play, he has had nearly nothing to sustain him.

"Your answere?" The squid-like creature chuckled at the blonde's querry. "Very well. I suppose that there is nothing else for me to do, after all, the Gods did lock me in here." Naruto smirked, and lept down into the hole. "Then you will surrender all your power, in exchange for freedom. You will give me full access to my Wraith Abilities, and give your power back to the Shinigami. In return, you will be allowed out of this place, and given enough power to survive in the Spectral Realm. No More, and No Less."

The ancient being seemed to be ready to protest, but then sighed. "Agreed. Though you have to pass a certain trail to gain your full Wraith powers. Even I am not powerfull enough to just hand you that." Naruto nodded, and turned to leave. "Then I shall pass this trail, and then speak with Hikari. She will release your binds only when I have your part of the bargain." As he left, he heard the Elder God chuckle. "My patience is still eternal, Naruto. I can wait for as long as you wish."

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Naruto appeared in his study, smirking at the fact that he could finally unlock all of his Wraith Abilities. "Kurama, start prepping the the summoning circle. I need to speak with Hikari." A sound of confirmation came from just outside the door to the library sized study. As the great Kyuubi walked away, Naruto turned to the window, and decided to pay Tsunade a visit.

He transformed into a flock of bats, and flew out the window. Getting a glance of Kurama ordering his summons to draw the required seals for summoning the Goddess of Death. Naruto chuckled internally, as he flew over the tree tops towards Konoha. 'Mayhap I can convince Tsunade to let me train Sakura-hime. If she really can join my side in eternity, then I will have to prepare her for the Pillars' Trails.'

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Tsunade sighed as she heard Kakashi's report. 'If even Kakashi could get afraid, then he really has changed.' Nodding to the scarecrow-like man, she dismissed him. Then turned to Sakura. "Do you still care for him, Sakura?" The pinkette nodded, and folded her arms. Waiting for Tsunade to try and keep her away from Naruto. Tsunade sighed once more. "Then I guess there is nothing I can do to keep you apart. I can only regulate what you do as a Shinobi. I can't tell you what to do on your off time." She then placed her head on top of her folded hands. "That headband states that you are a Shinobi, and therefore considered an adult. It is your decision."

Sakura sighed in relief, and thanked her teacher. Before she could leave, a flock of blonde bats flew into the window, and transformed into Naruto. "Tsunade, I have come to make a request." Tsunade, startled at his entrance nodded, while Sakura stopped herself from leaving. Naruto the approached the desk, and placed his hand on it as support while leaning forward, "I request that you allow me to train Sakura-hime, in the arts and lore of the vampire race. She will need it if she is to remain with me, and I know that it will help her in her trails later. Will you agree to allow this?" Tsunade stared at the blonde with raised eyebrows.

Seeing Sakura's pleading eyes, she sighed again. "Fine. You may take her. But if I find you have done anything without her consent..." She trailed off as she saw him nod. "Alright. Which training ground will you use?" Naruto chuckled at the Hokage's question. "My own. Sakura-hime, pack your things, and get your cat. You will be staying in the Namikaze Manor while you train." Tsunade's eyebrow twitched at that, but sighed again as she saw Sakura smiling. "Fine, now get out of here!"

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AN: I wrote these next few sections while listening to '10 Years' Music.

Ino looked up as Sakura and Naruto walked out of the Hokage's office. She gasped lightly, finally seeing him up close. 'My Kami... He's so hot...' She decided to ask him what she really came for. "Naruto-kun! Wait up!" The male blonde turned to her, as did Sakura. "Ino-chan? What are you doing here?" The pinkette asked her best friend. She looked down a little as she answered. "I was just about to go see Tsunade-sama, but since your out here I can just ask you guys first and then go see her." Naruto's eyebrow rose, catching her thoughts briefly. "You wish for me to train you?" Ino blinked at his querry.

"Hai... How did you-?" He answered before she could finish. "The Yamanaka Clan are not the only ones who can delve into minds. You really should put up better defenses, as I can get glimpses of your thoughts if you are not carefull." Surprised at his claim, she blinked again. "So will you-?" He cut her off again. "I suppose I can, though you will need the permission of both Lady Tsunade, and Inoichi-san." He then turned to the corner and spoke to the purple haired woman standing around it. "I can also help you, miss Mitarashi." The other two women looked at where his gaze was, to see Anko walk around the courner. "Damn... You are good, gaki."

"You must have heard the rumors about me from other Jounin. I assure you that they are true, about my abilities. You seem to have another question. I promise that I will answere when we are away from prying ears." They all looked confused, untill he stabbed his hand through the wall, and pulled out a Blank Masked AnBu. "I told your leader to back off. Your corpse will be a reminder about how serious I am." He then raked his nails across the womans throat. Her orange haired head fell limp, and blood flew from the wound. Her mask had the symbol for 'Ne.' His nails were longer, and nearly black if it weren't for the blood.

An AnBu with a hawk mask appeared, and noticed the corpse, along with the symbol. "It seems that we need to up our security. Arigato Namikaze-sama." The man took the corpse and disappeared. Anko grinned at Naruto, and her eyes went a little lustfull at seeing him handle the situation. "You are really good, Naruto-san. Most never know when a 'Root' Operative is tailing them. I think that cements my decision." She then turned to Ino. "Well girly, let's go ask the old lady if we can get training from this sexy guy here." And proceeded to the Hokage's office.

Ino blinked, before following the interrigator. Naruto chuckled, and walked towards the exit. "We will wait for them. I have a feeling that these next few weeks, may prove to be... Exciting."

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"Well obviously everyone's going to him cause he can kick damn near everybody's collective asses." Anko said to Tsunade. The Hokage sighed, for what she hoped was the last time for awhile. "Fine! Ino, you'll have to ask-" Ino cut her off in a timid voice, still embaressed by Anko. "Daddy already said okay." Tsunade's eyebrow twitched. "Fine! Get the hell out of here!" She then reached into her desk and grabbed a bottle of 'Sake.' Forgoing a saucer, she drank straight from the bottle. The two women left her, not wanting to get between her, and the bottle.

"Well that didn't go so bad." Anko said, grinning for all to see. Ino nodded, surprised at how easy the Hokage had caved into their request. 'Now I can get some good training... and be close to the Godly Hunk...' She thought, drooling slightly as her mind brought Naruto's image to her. Anko saw her look, and smiled sultrily. 'He is sexy. Just like Minato-sama was, though those eyes, and claws sold it to me.' She openly rubbed her hip, heading towards her womanhood. 'Damn, and I thought I would never find someone here in the village. I hope he ain't taken, and if he is... I hope he don't care if I try to join. Being a virgin sucks.' The purple haired woman thought. They headed towards the entrance to the tower, seeing Naruto and Sakura waiting there.

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"One thing you must always remember when facing the trails you will take, Sakura-hime. What you see inside, is not real. Though t'will seem like it is. Do not spend too long in them either. Over exposure will destroy you." Naruto said, just before Anko, and Ino rejoined them. "I trust that you two will be prepared, I will collect you tonight. You may want to pack, you will have rooms at the Namikaze Manor, and your training will begin tomorrow in the evening." The two nodded before leaping off to do so.

"Let's go and get your things Sakura-hime. Your cat as well." He then started walking to her apartment. She fell in step beside him, and felt at comfort next to him.

All was quite untill they turned onto the street her apartment was on. There a gathering of the Civilian Council, along with a few Chunin and other civilians were waiting for them. Naruto stopped, and stared at the group with amusement. "Well now. I was wondering when you all would start this game again." He spoke as though talking of the wheather.

"Silence, demon! You have no right to force us out of the council chambers! We will not tolerate you in this village any longer!" Spoke one of the council, a snobby looking brown haired woman. The others shouted in agreement. Naruto laughed lowly as he felt the presence of an AnBu squad appear on a nearby roof. "And how, pray tell, will you get me to leave?" His voice sounding as amused as he looked.

The woman bristled at his question. "We will use force if we have to. You should have never been born. I am glad that your whore mother is dead." Another woman spoke. They suddenly froze, and turned nearly white. Even the AnBu had fallen to their knees. Half of the village felt as though the Shinigami was visiting in a grumpy mood. "Care to say those words again? I believe I miss heard you, could you please repeat?" Naruto's voice was cold, and the air started to mist over with the moisture freezing.

Sakura felt her breath freezing, and her belly start to heat up. She also felt her nipples strain against her bindings. "Know now that you are playing a dangerous game. The Thirds Law is still in effect. Keep dancing with the dead, keep flirting with spirits, and you shall join them. You who have broken the law, are now to be executed. Good day." With a snap of his fingers, the first council member imploded, covering the others in her blood with small peices of meat following.

Everyone else was frozen in fear, unable to scream, and unable to fall unconscious. Having enough of the fools, Naruto walked around them. The blood and gore seemed to move aside for him, and Sakura. "Come Sakura-hime. Let us leave these idiots, and get your things." She followed, as he had let up on the pressure enough for them all to move. Then the second council member screamed, which caused a chain reaction. Naruto's low laugh could be heard over the screams.

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Tsunade grimaced as the squad of AnBu reported what happened. "And it was only the one who called him a demon?" At 'Dragon's' nod she sighed. "Maybe this will teach them. Get Marikawa imprisoned, I will not tolerate her calling Kushina a whore." Dragon nodded and disappeared. The other's of the squad following. Then a knock was heard at her office door.

"Enter." Though her command was not needed, as the three elders entered. "Danzo, Homura, and Koharu... To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" She spoke with open sarcasm. Danzo's face remained nuetral, while the other two sneered at her. Danzo then spoke. "It has come to our attention that Uzumaki has murdered a Council Member. I personally knew Hatsumi Kira, and we demand that Uzumaki be put on trail."

Tsunade smirked at them. "You seem to forget that Sarutobi-sensei's law is still in effect. She had broke that law, and would have been executed anyway. So please, by all means. Try and get Naruto. I will personally put you in the ground when he is done." The three scoffed and turned to leave, though Tsunade warned them before they could. "And his name is Namikaze, you would do well to remember that, and address him with respect." They then left, and Tsunade motioned for one of her guard.

"Follow them, make sure they don't try anything. If they so much as fart, I want to know about it. And I want a report about how bad it smelled five seconds after, understood?" The monkey masked female nodded, and vanished. "Kushina's body was misplaced two days after the Kyuubi. I'll need to find out what happened."

AN: Maybe... Maybe not.

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Sakura picked up her cat, after sealing away everything she would need into scrolls. She knew that she might never come back to this apartment. She left a note to her mother, and stepped by Naruto, waiting to leave. Naruto grabbed her hand, and before Sakura could blush, they disappeared in a flash of green.

A Root AnBu saw hte flash, and barged right into the apartment. Tanto drawn, and ready to terminate the 'Weapon.' But all he found was an empty room. Untill all went black for him. "I gave you all a warning, now Danzo has crossed the line." Naruto spoke while still hoolding the man. He then sunk his fangs into the man's neck. Turning the Root Agent into a shriveled husk, before incinerating it.

Naruto's eyes glazed over for a moment, before he scoweled. 'I'll never let them near my Mate! At least I know where your base is. They can not speak, but blood tells no lies.' Naruto chuckled lowly, and flashed away. Leaving only a pile of dust that blew away out of the open door, before it closed on its own.

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Ino rushed around her room, as her mother and father watched. To them, she could have been 'The Yellow Flash Without Kunai,' if her hair was coloured differently. Inoichi sighed, having seen his daughters eyes, he knew that she was getting another crush. 'At least this one is strong enough to protect her... Hell, he could kick my ass if he wanted to.' He hoped that Naruto wouldn't be bad to her... Outside of training.'She does need to train more, I just hope it doesn't kill her.' He then noticed Ino running out of the shop. "Bye Hime! Have fun!" He called.

He then looked to his wife, who was smirking slightlty. "You know that this means we have the house all to ourselves... Right Dear." Inoichi thought for a moment, then grinned. "Hai. I do." He then grabbed his wife and kissed her roughly, before he was thrown into the back room. Grinning all the while.

From outside, sounds of cloth being torn was heard. Followed by giggling.

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Anko grinned as she came up to the gate of Naruto's land. 'I could call it a yard, but that would be an understatement.' She then saw Ino rushing up to the gate as well. It opened as though t'were an electronic gate, though they knew it wasn't. On the other side stood a red haired Samurai. His eyes burned as though they were the fires of hell. "Naruto-sama is expecting you two, please follow me." He spoke, and turned to lead them to the mansion.

Ino gaped at the size of it, while Anko was lost in memories of her childhood. 'It's just as I remember...' She gazed around while following Kurama, as they had just learned his name. She also saw a few eyes watching from the shadows of the trees. They then noticed a few foxes, that were preparing an area near the lake. 'No surprise there, he is the container of the lord of foxes...' Anko thought.

It was a short walk for her, still lost in her memories. A time when she ran around with Kushina, who was pregnant at the time. She still envied the Uzumaki, though still loved her like a mother. Before she was taken by her 'Sensei,' and before the red head had died in the Kyuubi Attack. She smiled nostalgically seeing the woman's old garden. Still in care, as the flowers were just like she remembered.

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Naruto stood in the entrance room of his manor. Sakura had already selected a room on the second floor, the closest to the stairway to his. He smiled a little, and waited for his other guests. Listening as the clock ticked in the main hall. He was far more patient than he used to be, and prefered it. Having had so much Chakra, he had been constantly full of energy, once. Now he didn't have to worry about that.

He then saw the front door open, and heard Ino's gasp. He spoke out before they could say anything. "Good evening. I bid you welcome to my abode." He then walked down the stairs at a leisurely pace. "If you have all of your things, then we may select your rooms, and proceed to supper. If the two of you would follow me." He turned around waiting for them to follow. They did, with Ino still gazing at everything.

After climbing the stairs, they turned right, and headed down a hallway. Turning a few corners, they then saw Sakura exit her own room. "Sakura-hime, they are here. If you could please help them pick a room? Supper will be in just an hour, at 20:00." Sakura smiled and nodded. "Of course Naruto-kun." He then turned to another door, and went through it, heading for his study. "Kurama, is the circle prepared?" His guard appeared beside him. "Almost m'lord. They will have to find a few more things to complete it. The process should only take a few days." Naruto nodded, then entered his study.

"This place still reminds me of Vorador's Mansion. Kain and Raziel described it with extreme detail. I can almost say that this is a smaller version." He chuckled, and went to his desk. Sitting down, he noticed a light rainstorm forming in the distance out of his window. "Looks like I may have to wait to head out. Water is like acid..." He sighed, as he still liked the rain. He would have to find some way to nullify that weakness.

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Sakura walked towards the Dining room, Ino and Anko following behind her. They opened the door, and Ino gasped again. Just infront of a fireplace was a decent sized table. Like what you would find in a nobles private dining room. The curtains around the two large windows were crimson, and appeared to be velvet. A Large photo was above the fireplace, in it was the Yondaime, and a red headed woman. A golden chandelier hung just above the center of the table. With crystals of amythest and sapphire colours reflecting the light from the candles on it.

Naruto stood near the head of the table. On it was a good sized meal, along with sake. An assortment of expensive dishes, foods you would find only in specific countries. 'Thunder Mountain Sake' stood in a bottle at the center. The most expensive of Sake in the nations, with 'Kiri Spirits' right behind it. "I hope that you will enjoy the assortment."

They sat down and started eating. After a few minutes Ino noticed that Naruto was not even partaking in Sake. "Aren't you going to eat, Naruto-kun?" Anko looked up as well, while Salura just glanced at them. "I trust that you will forgive me, but I have already dined... And I never drink... Sake." He said while casting his gaze at Sakura. The two nodded while Sakura giggled. The rest of the meal was enjoyed with bouts of small conversation. Anko was a little subbdued with being back in the mansion after so long, so she wasn't using her mask of sadistic cheer.

AN: Yes I pulled a Bram Stoker right there.

After dinner they proceeded to their rooms. Feeling ready for bed. They all noticed a bottle of aspurin and a glass of water. 'Thunder Mountain Sake' was stronger than most. Taking a pill each with water, they went to bed. Waiting to begin training. All three had dreams that night, and they would have to clean up in the morning. Though Sakura would remain awake for awhile.

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Naruto walked onto his balcony, and prepared to leave for a few hours. "I am going hunting Kurama. There is a bandit camp to the south." Kurama nodded from the circle, finishing up the final preps. "I shall return in an hour. Be sure you can get that protected from the coming storm, would you?" The Yokai saluted once more, and Naruto transformed into a flock of bats. Heading south of the village.

"He knows how to treat me like a slave, yet still treats me like a trusted member of the house... Naruto... You really are one of a kind." Kurama said, then resumed his work.

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Naruto reformed just ten miles south of Konoha, right on top of a tree. He could see directly into the bandit camp. He instantly groweled when he caught the scent of booze and sex. 'KAMI DAMNED BANDITS!' He screamed mentaly, though he also caught the scent of two virgins. He knew what would happen, he then also caught the scent of blood. 'Raping, and killing girls... I will make them all suffer!' He then threw his aura out, freezing every living thing in place. He hated that such pigs existed.

He teleported right to where he smelled the two still alive girls. He recognized one, as an ex-villager of Konoha. The other was looking more like a royal family member. They stared at him in fear, untill he turned around and ripped the heart out of the guard that was approaching them before freezing in place. He cast aside the corpse, and pulled his Blade from his back. "I promise you two that I shall get you away from here... Please wait for me." He then walked right out of the tent, and carved his blade across a bandit, severing his spine.

Naruto took his stance as he let the pressure drop. "You all will die this night." He then rushed forward and impaled another of the remainig twenty bandits. Catching themselves they surrounded him. "You Teme... KILL HIM!" The leader shouted. They rushed forward trying to overpower the blonde with numbers.

Time seemed to slow down for Naruto, as he had activated 'The Reaver's Time Emblem' ability. When the first got to him, Naruto shifted to the right, and ran The Reaver across the bandits back, from the hip to the shoulder. He then stepped forward twice, bisecting another from the groin up. Leaning left, he slashed another's throat. Stepping back he grabbed another's arm, and lopped off the offending limb, along with his head. Shooting forward he impaled another, and threw the offender to the leader.

By the time the corpse hit the Bandit Leader, the others were in peices. Naruto then hit the man into the air and followed. "Sanguine Censure." Hitting the man eight times in one second, he then called out. "Nightmares Hammer" And proceeded to juggle the man from the air to the ground, and back a few times. Finally he slamed the side of the blade down, bringing the man with him downwards. When the Leader bounced up slightly, he shouted once more. "Implode!" The Leaders body flew away, and did as Naruto said. Blood and gore spilled forth, staining not only the ground, but the surrounding tents as well. Naruto then picked up one of the bandits, who was still dying, and sank his fangs into the bastard's neck.

Having his fill, Naruto threw the husk of a corpse away. He then lowered the barrier around the girls, and walked into the tent. The two were the only ones left out of ten. He kneeled before the slightly older Teens. "Take my hand, I am getting you out of here." They both grabbed his hands, and he teleported away.

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Appearing in Tsunade's office, Naruto spoke. "Tsunade, we have a problem..." He then explained where he went, and what happened. By the end of his tale, Tsunade was rubbing her head. "We had reports that a nearby village was destroyed, and that the Daimyo's Granddaughter was there. We also know that one of our recent civilian families was there as well." She gazed the two. "Akira-sama. I am glad to see you alright." She then turned back to Naruto.

"I was about to send a squad of AnBu. Though I guess I can leave it for now." Naruto nodded. He turned to the two girls. The civilian had shoulder length brown hair, and a heart shaped face. She wore a sky-blue Kimono, and a yellow sash under her high B-cups. Her eyes were a golden brown, and her button nose was near perfect for a civilian. The teen next to her was dressed as royalty. Akira was closely resembling Ino Yamanaka, though the hair and eyes were different. Crimson hair, and silver eyes. She was stunning, and Naruto could feel a small pull to her. Like he should know her.

"I thank you for saving me, Shinobi-san. My grandfather will be delighted to hear of my rescue." Her voice also struck a cord in him, like an angel's voice. One he could barely recall hearing before. The other girl stepped forward. "Thank you very much. My name is Haruna Taka. I owe you my life..." She paused, hoping to get his name. "Namikaze Naruto." He replied, to which both of them smiled. Akira, being brazen, walked up and kissed him on the cheek. Fortunately the bandit he had consumed allowed his body to be warm. "If there is anything I can do for you, Naruto-kun, just ask." Taka blushed, but also said those words.

Tsunade smirked, though she noticed that Taka would not have a home now, as the civilian family was in the process of moving to the destroyed village. "Taka. Would you like for a place to stay?" Taka nodded, and Naruto decided to be impulsive for once. "They may stay at my manor. Akira-sama may leave when her Grandfather sends guards, or I will escort her myself."

Akira instantly latched onto his hand. "I would love for you to accompany me home, Naruto-kun." He then remembered where he had heard her voice before, on his trip with Jiraiya. "Then We shall leave when you wish." He bowed to Tsunade, and led the two to his mansion.

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Kurama watched as Naruto walked in with two teen ladies slightly older than the blonde. He smirked as he saw the red head latching on to the vampire's arm. 'This could get interesting...' He already knew what happened, having a connection with Naruto still. He teleported to let Sakura know that her man was back. The following conversation was a little amusing to the Demon.

"Naruto-kun, who are these two?" Sakura asked while glaring at Akira, who noticed. Naruto explained what had happened and that they would have a new member of the houshold for awhile. Sakura got even more aggravated that the 'Princess,' wouldn't let go. She agreed to having Taka around, though was extremely reluctant about the Daimyo's Granddaughter.

Eventually Sakura lost it, and started a fight with the red head. Kurama smirked. 'Catfight!' He watched as the two rolled around trying to pull eachothers hair. Naruto looked on with mild amusement. Untill he felt Taka pull at his Haori. "Naruto-sama, can... uhm... Can you please stop them?" She asked nervously. "Of course, but please. You do not have to address me as a lord." He then stepped forth, and released a small amount of his aura. "Enough."

The two girls paused, and blinked. Before Sakura appeared in front of him, bowing. "Gomen nasai, Naruto-kun..." She said, feeling ashamed of her behaviour. He lifted her chin to gaze into her eyes. "It is fine, Sakura-hime. But I don't think that Taka would like to see anymore fighting." He spoke softly, whilst Akira glanced at them. She felt extremely Jealous.

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In the shadows of the tree's three figures approached Konohagakure. All three wearing black cloaks with red clouds.

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Okay, I'ma pull off right here for now. I may be busy for a little while, but I will return as soon as I can... I have been asked to be the best man at my brothers wedding. And he also wanted me to help with planning and setting shit up. So I'll be out for around a week or two. Though when I have time I'll be typing.

See you next Chappy. Methos-Kyuubi777 is out.