It's been two months since the council has been disbanded and reformed. Danzo's crimes as well as Koharu's and Homura's have been brought to light and so has Naruto's heritage which brought on all of Sasuke's fan-girls to start chasing him only to lose him when he uses the Shunshin to get away.
Flashback Two Months Ago:
The council room is quiet until Naruto, Sakura, Minato and Kushina enter the room. "So the Fourth has returned to kill the dem..." The council member could not finish his sentence as he had lost his head courtesy of Kushina. An uproar starts and Sarutobi calls for silence adding a huge amount of killer intent.
"If anyone dares call my son a demon anymore they will be silenced for good. No imprisonment just death." Minato says adding his own killer intent.
"Naruto if you would be so kind and show these fools who are called council members why we are." The Fire Lord says.
"Certainly my Lord." Naruto says and looks at Sakura "Sakura may I have the items please." Naruto says and Sakura hands them to him and he places them on the table so the members of the council can see. "Now in front of me are two items commonly used in the ninja world. Who here can explain what they are?" Naruto asks and looks around and spots Danzo "So this is Danzo. I'm gonna have some fun with this" Naruto thinks to himself. "How about you the one who looks like a mummy. Can you tell me what this is?" Naruto says holding up an item.
"Mind your elders boy and yes I can tell you what that is any ninja can. That is a kunai." Danzo says sneering at Naruto.
"Okay you're right I should mind my elders I apologize for that." Naruto says sincerely then he gets a small smile on his face. "There is just one thing though. Can you tell me where my elders' are because I just can't seem to find one anywhere? How about you Sakura?" Naruto asks and she shakes her head and Danzo lunges at Naruto who only smirks when Danzo stops suddenly. "If your wondering why you can't move all of a sudden. It's because you are caught in the Nara's clan jutsu the Shadow Possession Jutsu." Naruto says and activates the Rinnegan and stares at Danzo. "Now I know your secret Danzo" Naruto says low enough for only him to hear and deactivates the Rinnegan. "That can wait even though I now have grounds to kill you since you attacked a Leaf Shinobi without cause. You still need to tell me what this is." Naruto says holding up the other item.
"That's a scroll." Danzo says still sneering at Naruto who smiles at him.
"Thanks Mummy. Now watch what I do and explain to me what it is I did." Naruto says and he opens the scroll and places the kunai one the scroll then makes a half Ram seal and seals the kunai into the scroll.
"So you sealed a kunai into the scroll so what." A council member says on the civilian side.
Naruto just shakes his head and sighs. "For those on the shinobi side of the council did the kunai become the scroll it was sealed in?" He asks.
"No it didn't." Shikaku says lazily.
"That's a nice trick boy, but what was the point of it all?" Homura asks.
"Wow and here I thought you had to be smart to be on the council. I guess I was wrong in that regard." Naruto says. "Minato Namikaze the Fourth Hokage and my father, used his only son, me to seal the Nine-Tailed Fox into me just like I sealed the kunai into the scroll and the scroll did not become the kunai itself. I am the scroll and the Fox is the kunai. If anyone is a demon it's you and the rest of the villagers who saw me as the demon and beat on Sakura just for being friends with me. Multiple times we were close to death. If it wasn't for the Anbu who showed up as we were getting beaten we probably would be dead." Naruto says and activates the Rinnegan once more. "This is the bloodline that activates when seeing those close to you die or seeing severe trauma being dealt to a loved one. I awoke this at 6 six years old during an attack. And speaking of Anbu shortly before I passed out during an attack I noticed several Anbu with faceless masks. Just standing there watching the entire thing."
"You were getting what you deserved you little ingrate." A council member says.
"I deserved it!"Naruto says hotly and with a look of pure anger on his face. "I was a little kid and you all laughed at my pain and suffering. I am surprised at one thing though. You don't cower in fear that I am the son of the Fourth Hokage. Oh and just so you know there is someone on this council who is a traitor. Has multiple Sharingan up and down their right arm and has one in their right eye." Naruto says. "All it would take is the Byakugan to prove me right or wrong."
Hiashi activates his Byakugan and sees that Naruto is right. "So it's true you do have the Sharingan...Danzo." Hiashi says shocking the entire room.
"I knew that Itachi didn't go insane and slaughter his clan. You ordered it to be done and the only way for an Anbu to follow any order is by order of the Hokage." Sakura says.
"Danzo for your crimes against the Leaf you are hereby placed under arrest." The Fire Lord states and Anbu appear and grab Danzo by the arms.
"You also might want to add associating with a known missing nin. I noticed wood style chakra flowing through his arm as well." Naruto says
"Associating with Orochimaru as well. Danzo you are worse than the scum of the earth." Minato says "Anbu take him to Ibiki so we can get as much information out of him as we can and sever his right arm and burn it. Arrest those two as well for allowing Danzo to pose as the Hokage." He says pointing at Koharu and Homura who try to flee but are stopped by Anbu.
"Danzo you told me that you disbanded Root a long time ago yet you defied my order." The Third Hokage says "We will soon find out exactly what else you've been hiding from us. Get those three out of my sight." Sarutobi says and the Anbu take the three elder's away to Ibiki.
"I'm disappointed in this council." The Fire Lord says. "Hokage I realize that there are a few whom you trust, but I suggest that you get new council members. I hereby give all power back to the Hokage and disband this council until the Hokage states otherwise."
"That boy needs to be placed into the CRA immediately." A former council member says pointing at Naruto.
"Did you not hear me." The Fire Lord says. "You no longer have any power. This council is finished until stated by your Hokage. So Naruto is not placed into the CRA. This meeting is adjourned." The Fire Lord says and heads to the Hokage's office with Naruto, Sakura, Minato, Kushina and Sarutobi close behind.
End Flashback:
...to...ruto...NARUTO!" Sakura yells into Naruto's ear.
"What is it Sakura?" Naruto asks rubbing his ear.
"You weren't answering me. I was getting worried." Sakura says. "What were you thinking about?" She asks sitting next to him.
"It's nothing" Naruto says and looks at her "I'm sorry for worrying you."
"It's okay but we should get going if we want to meet Konohamaru like we promised." Sakura says and they head to the rooftops to get to the meeting place on time.
"Hey Naruto, Sakura." A little boy wearing a long blue scarf says when they appear. "Are you really gonna help us get stronger so we can be strong like you?" He asks jumping up and down.
"Yes Kono we are. Now hold still while we put these seals on you to help with strength, speed and chakra alright." Naruto tells the boy
"Sure thing boss." Konohamaru says as Naruto and Sakura start to draw the seals on Konohamaru, Moegi and Udon.
"There, all done" Sakura says. "Now be careful when training so you don't hurt yourselves okay. Now let's get running. We will give you a 30 second head start then we'll chase you to test your endurance alright." She says and the three academy students take off. "They're good kids don't you think Naruto?" Sakura asks.
"Yeah they are." Naruto replies and takes a longing look at Sakura picturing her holding their child. He then snaps out of it realizing that it's time to start chasing them "Well times up. Shall we?"
"Okay then let's go" Sakura says and they give chase. About 10 seconds after giving chase they hear yelling and speed up. "Hold on you three we're coming" Sakura says and then thinks to herself. "I hope we're not too late."
"Hey let him go you bully" Moegi says as Sakura and Naruto appear on either side of the attackers with their katana's in their hands poised for attack.
"I'd do as I was told if I were you" Sakura says
"Just because we are allies and you are here for the Chunin exams doesn't give you the right to cause trouble." Naruto says. "So let him go or you will not only be thrown out of this village but you will also be severely injured because you not only attacked a villager but a ninja in training."
"I'm also the..." Konohamaru starts but shuts up because of Sakura.
"Shut up Konohamaru, say no more." Sakura says and looks the Sand Genin. "And if you continue, well I doubt your partner over there in the tree will be able to help you."
"Oh you didn't know?" Naruto asks seeing the shocked look on their faces. "Wow I thought anyone could sense his blood-lust That's interesting don't you think Sakura?" Naruto asks looking towards the tree and seeing a boy with with a huge gourd on his back wearing brown and red clothes and has red hair as well. "This blood-lust is insane." Naruto thinks
"Temari, Kankuro knock it off. You're an embarrassment to our village." The boy says in a deep gruff voice.
"Gaara we didn't...this brat..." Kankuro stutters
"Shut up or I'll kill you" The boy now known as Gaara says and Kankuro let's Konohamaru go and Naruto catches him before he can hit the ground and is back to where he was to begin with.
"Thanks boss." Konohamaru says rubbing his throat.
"No problem, stay behind me though." Naruto replies and Kono does what's asked of him.
All three Sand Genin have the same thoughts going through their minds "What speed? Who is this guy?"
"I'm gonna have to check your ID's and report this incident to the Hokage." Sakura says and Gaara appears on the ground using a Sand Shunshin.
"I understand, here." Gaara says handing all three to Sakura who looks them over then looks at Naruto who creates a clone to report to the Hokage.
"Thank you for your understanding." Sakura says handing back the Sand Genin's ID's.
"What are your names?" Gaara asks
"It's polite to give your name first." Sakura says
"Very well. My name's Gaara this is Temari and Kankuro." Gaara replies.
"My name's Naruto Namikaze. Son of the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze." Naruto says shocking all three Sand Genin.
"Sakura Haruno." Sakura says.
"Good luck in the exams." Gaara says.
"Good luck to yourselves as well." Naruto says and Gaara nods his head. As soon as they leave Naruto and Sakura let out a breath that they didn't know they were holding.
"Thanks again boss, you really saved us." Kono says and then turns to Sakura and asks. "Why didn't you want me saying I'm the grandson of the Third Hokage, while Naruto got to say who he is?"
Sakura goes down to his height. "Look Kono. You are still an Academy student and we are ninja. If someone found out who you were they could use you as leverage. So do us a favor and stay away from any foreign ninja and keep the 'I'm the honorable grandson' stuff down to nothing. At least until the exams are over okay?" She asks and Konohamaru nods his head. "To answer your question Naruto can take care of himself if someone tried to take him. We have been training since we were six so don't worry alright." Konohamaru nods his head again. "Look we have to meet our sensei now so continue getting used to those gravity seals and be careful all of you."
"Sure thing Sakura. I'll keep Konohamaru in line." Moegi says.
"I'm sure you will Moegi. Let's go Naruto." Sakura says but Naruto doesn't answer. "Naruto, Naruto." She starts getting frantic and shakes him.
"Whoa Sakura stop shaking me." Naruto says as his head is wobbly.
"Answer me then when I call your name. Don't just stare blankly at nothing." Sakura says. "Now lets go, we have to meet sensei."
"Right." Naruto says and they head to Team 7's meeting place. "I was talking to Kurama and he confirmed my suspicions about this Gaara character." Naruto says.
"What did you find out?" Sakura asks worried about what the answer is.
"He's what I could have turned out to be if I let all the pain and suffering I've endured get to me." Naruto says. "He holds the One-Tails according to Kurama. Sakura promise me if you meet him in a fight run as fast as you can. If you face him the chances of you coming out alive are practically zero. That is one thing I will not let happen."
"I promise Naruto." Sakura says and a couple of minutes later they appear at Team 7's meeting place.
"Hey guys." Kakashi says with a wave and sees no one acknowledge him. Naruto and Sakura are deep in thought and Sasuke is in his brooding pose.
"Oh hey sensei, what's up?" Naruto asks as he snaps of his thoughts.
"I just came from the Hokage's Office and I nominated you three for the Chunin exams." Kakashi says and that got Sasuke's attention. "Just take these forms to room 301 in the Academy tomorrow."
"Thanks sensei." Naruto and Sakura say while Sasuke just jumped away. Naruto and Sakura walk back into the main area of the village.
"Naruto, Sakura wait a minute. What's wrong with you two?" Kakashi asks worried about two of his students who are normally happy.
"We may have a problem with the exams." Sakura says.
"There is someone like like me and according to...you know. He has one and has an insane blood-lust the name's Gaara. Kakashi -sensei if it comes down to it for interference I might be the only one who could do it as I have the power of nine behind me."
"This is not good I need to report this to the Hokage." Kakashi says. "How did you meet him?
"We were training Konohamaru and his friends like we promised and when they were running they ran into his two teammates. We were trying get Konohamaru out of the Sand Genin's hands and then he appeared and told them to knock it off or he'd kill them. His blood-lust is insane, but I believe he has some control over it, but if something happens he would turn on his teammates if they were in the way." Naruto says. "Sensei I'm serious. I don't want a repeat of 13 years ago. If he goes crazy, I will be the one to stop him."
Kakashi sighs. "Naruto do you know what you are saying. You would be against a demon. Minato sensei was lucky that someone else sealed the demon away and not him, but I can see that you aren't backing down from this. Okay then I will let the Hokage and sensei know that you are just as insane as he was." Kakashi says with a smile.
"Thanks sensei." Naruto says and Kakashi leaves in a Shunshin
"Well what are we gonna do now Naruto?" Sakura asks.
"I have an idea how about we go and get some lunch. It is that time you know." Naruto says. "And Ichiraku's isn't that far away."
"Fine I guess we can have ramen today since we had sushi last time." Sakura says and they walk towards Ichiraku Ramen.
When Naruto and Sakura get to Ichiraku's they sit down and place their order's. "So Naruto are you worried about the exam tomorrow?" Sakura asks.
"No not really." Naruto replies "I mean yeah sure it will be tough, but sensei says that we have what it takes to be Chunin already. So why worry about it."
"I suppose since that there is that Gaara person entering the exams, maybe we should worry about it." Sakura says and their food is placed in front of them and they start to eat. "Do you sense her Naruto?" Sakura asks.
"Yeah I do." Naruto sighs rubbing his temples.
After 15 bowls of ramen from Naruto and 2 bowls from Sakura. Naruto pays for the meal and they leave the ramen stand. "So Sakura what do you want to do today?" Naruto asks as he holds her hand.
"H...hey Na...Naruto S..Sa...Sakura." A tiny stuttering voice says from behind them.
"Why can't she just leave us alone?" Naruto and Sakura think at the same time.
"Hey Hinata." Naruto says icy tone.
"Why is Naruto acting this way?" Hinata thinks.
"What do you want Hinata?" Sakura asks in the same tone. "Why have you been following us?"
"I...I...was wondering if...Naruto would...li...like to...to..." Hinata says but Naruto interrupts.
"What Hinata? Go out with you?" Naruto asks hotly and Hinata nods her head while tapping her finger's together. "Well Hinata I will not go out with for 7 reasons." Naruto says. "Reason 1 and probably the most obvious: I'm going out with Sakura. Reason 2: you're a stalker. Reason 3: you're brought up to where you don't question what anyone says. For example: Say you were married to someone who told you couldn't do something. The way a Hyuga wife is suppose to act is "Okay husband I understand." That is complete bullshit in my opinion. I want a girlfriend and then future wife who isn't like that and well you don't fit the package. Reason 4: I want someone who will tell me when I do something wrong or tell me to stop acting like an idiot. A Hyuga wife doesn't question what her husband says or does. Reason 5: I also want someone who loves me for me and not my heritage or watches me from afar. Can you figure out which one you are? Reason 6 also pretty obvious: we have nothing in common with each-other. And Reason 7: You never bothered to talk to me until now so why would I go out with a complete stranger?"
"Also Hinata." Sakura says. "If you keep this up you will be arrested on stalking charges. So quit bugging us. You know as well as everyone else in our year that Naruto and I have been together since the 4th year at the Academy." Sakura says and Naruto sees the look of hate in Hinata's eyes.
"Hinata I swear if you attack Sakura I will hurt you. So don't even think about it." Naruto says as he activates his Rinnegan and turns around with Sakura hand in hand and then disappear in a swirl of leaves.
On top of the Hokage Monument:
Naruto let's go of Sakura's hand and walks to the edge of the mountain. "Sakura." Naruto says as he sits down on his father's head. "What are we gonna do about Hinata? She is our friend but she is really pushing it."
"I honestly don't know Naruto." Sakura replies as she sits down next to Naruto and looks out over the village. "This really is a great view up here. Remember when you talked me into painting the Monument the day we graduated from the Academy. I still can't believe it took them until we were finished to notice what we did." Sakura says with a smile.
"That's what happens when nobody wants you around. They don't bother looking for you." Naruto says looking down. "I bet Mom would of liked to see what we did to Dad's face giving him a booger coming down from his nose. Talk about classic." Naruto says with his smile and laugh. Sakura just stares at him and grabs a hold of his hand and puts her head on his shoulder. "I love you Sakura."
"I love you too my little fox." Sakura says and they just sit there for hours talking about all the things they did when they were younger and not yet Shinobi of the Leaf. It is getting late and the sun is starting to go down "Wow that's a beautiful sunset."
"Yeah it is. But it doesn't even compare to you." Naruto says and kisses her on the lips gently and she kisses him back. Shortly after it starts to be a full on make-out session. Sakura pushes Naruto onto his back and lays on top of him. "You know we could just go home instead of doing this on top of this hard rock." Naruto says smirking up at Sakura with his hands on her back and she looks down at him with her hands on the side of his head.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Sakura asks and she grabs his shirt and uses a Shunshin to get them home and into his bed. Naruto activates the privacy seals to block out all noise from within the room. "I'm so glad that your parents are out tonight."
"So am I." Naruto replies and kisses her again as he rubs her back she moans in pleasure.