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Chapter - 10 Return

[Kosuke's House]

"So what time will Naruto coming?" asked Chen. Kosuke looked at the sky and said "It's been two hours now. We have to leave for lunch, I guess any minute now" said Kosuke. The red toad who was sitting next to Kosuke and meditating immediately rushed over to the ground and did the summoning jutsu. Fukasaku, Shima and Naruto appeared.

"Bye Naruto, see you tomorrow," said Shima. Naruto also waved back. The two great sage toads along with the red toad vanished in a puff of smoke. "Naruto immediately freshen up and put on your clothes, we are leaving in five minutes," said Kosuke. Naruto nodded his head and went upstairs.

"Why don't you go home and pack all your things and get them here. You can take one of the rooms above. By the time we come back, it will be during the night so you can take your time" said Kosuke. Chen nodded his head and left the house. Naruto came down with his new and immediately both of them started walking towards the Sarutobi house.

"Naruto Chen is going to be staying at our house from now on, is that okay with you?" asked Kosuke. "If we have more people then it will be all the more fun" replied Naruto smilingly. Kosuke just smiled and ruffled Naruto's hair.

[Sarutobi Household]

Naruto and Kosuke arrived at the house. The first thing Naruto noticed was the size of the house. It was extremely huge and their small was small compared to this one. Naruto opened his mouth and gaped. Kosuke smiled at his reaction and nudged him to walk forward. They went to the door and Kosuke knocked it.

In a few seconds, there were greeted by Biwako Sarutobi who was smiling. "Thank you for coming. Please Come in Kosuke-san, Naruto". Both of them went inside and were admiring the house. "Ah Kosuke, Naruto welcome," said Hiruzen as he came in normal attire. Both of them bowed in respect. "Naruto I want you to see someone why don't you come with me?" asked Biwako smilingly. Naruto immediately looked back at Kosuke for permission. Kosuke mouthed go and Naruto went with Biwako happily.

"Then why don't I show you the house Kosuke?" asked Hiruzen. Kosuke nodded his head and went with Hiruzen.

Hiruzen and Kosuke were walking around the house. "Very nice house Hokage-sama, but isn't it too big for just four people?" asked Kosuke. "I know, hopefully, Asuma will fill this place up a little more" chuckled Hiruzen. Kosuke also laughed at this as they kept on walking. "So how does Naruto's training go?" asked Hiruzen.

"It's going fine. His shuriken throwing has improved, now he's able to hit the post but not the centre yet. His reading and writing have also improved, I am also planning to take him to the library tomorrow. He's able to write all the alphabets without any mistakes but can only do it when looking at characters. He doesn't know it by heart, yet. His stamina has also improved. He's now able to run one round the ground without panting. Overall he is improving at a good rate" finished Kosuke with a smile on his face.

"Good" replied Hiruzen. Both of them kept walking around the house. "How is it going with the shinobi? I haven't gotten any reports yet" asked Hiruzen seriously. "Because I haven't done anything yet. I wanted to confirm a few things so I didn't engage him. He doesn't know yet that we noticed him and there is no change in shinobi personnel. It's him who is constantly watching Naruto. He doesn't go away and even if he does it does not last more than five minutes. I guess it's eating and using the restroom, so he doesn't report to Danzo until something major happens" said Kosuke with a serious expression on his face.

"Good work Kosuke, so when will you start approaching him?" asked Hiruzen. "I am thinking from tomorrow as we have now one more person living in the house and Naruto is also well protected if that person is present in the house" replied Kosuke. "What person are you talking about?" asked Hiruzen with intrigue in his tone.

Kosuke explained everything that happened today. Hiruzen looked shocked. "To think that Chen the hero has taken to such drastic measures…so you are depending on Naruto's charm to change his decisions. We are depending a lot on Naruto aren't we?" asked Hiruzen. "Because he's very dependable hokage-sama" replied Kosuke smilingly. "I agree," said Hiruzen also smiled at that statement as both of them continued walking.

[Biwako and Naruto]

Biwako and Naruto stopped just outside the door. "Naruto walk slowly and don't make any noise okay?" said Biwako silently. Naruto nodded. She opened the door slowly and both of them crept into the room. Naruto noticed a small crib in the middle of the room and walked towards it. Biwako slowly moved away to see Naruto's reaction.

As he went closer and saw inside the crib, he noticed a small baby with a green colour shirt and pant having black hair, sleeping. Naruto looked at him for a few seconds. Biwako looked at Naruto in anticipation. Naruto put his hands into the crib and with his index finger touched both the cheeks of Konohamaru. "He's so tiny and his cheeks are so fluffy," said the smiling Naruto. Biwako also smiled.

Suddenly Konohamaru started crying. Naruto became shocked "I didn't do anything," said the almost teary-eyed Naruto. "Naruto this is a baby. He did not cry just because you touched his cheeks, he cried because that what babies do when they wake up" replied Biwako and slowly took Konohamaru out of his crib. She tried to console the crying Konohamaru. Naruto just sat on the chair beside the crib.

Biwako got an idea and put the crying baby on Naruto's lap. Naruto looked shocked for a second. He brought back his usual self and smiled at the baby. The baby looked at Naruto smile and stopped crying. Biwako smiled at this scene. At that moment both Kosuke and Hiruzen watched as the Konohamaru stopped crying as he looked at Naruto's face.

"Naruto" called Biwako. " His name is Konohamaru and from now on he is your younger brother, so take good care of him okay?" said Biwako while ruffling his hair. Naruto started grinning. Both Kosuke and Hiruzen smiled at Naruto's reaction. All four of them played with Konohamaru for a while. "Why don't we start eating" asked Biwako. "Can you bring Konohamaru also?" asked Naruto,

"Of course, Konohamaru also has to eat too you know," said Biwako and carried Konohamaru to the dining hall. "Sorry I am late sensei," said a voice from behind. All of them turned around and saw Jiraiya standing there. "Glad you could make it for lunch," said Hiruzen. "Hello Biwako-san Long time no see," said Jiraiya.

"You have come to our house after a long time….welcome back Jiraiya," said Biwako smilingly. "Now Where is your grandson?" asked Jiraiya as he was searching for the baby. He noticed Naruto sitting beside the baby on the sofa. Jiraiya went close to the baby. "He's really cute you know," said Jiraiya as he pinched his cheeks.

Suddenly the baby started crying. "Aahhhhh Jiraiya-sensei scared Konohamaru" shouted Naruto. "Oh come on that's not true," said the nervous Jiraiya. The baby calmed down seeing Naruto's smiling face. "Jiraiya don't scare the baby" scolded Biwako. "Come on let's eat everyone," said Hiruzen. All of them started eating. "When did he start calling you Jiraiya-sensei," asked Kosuke. "I asked him to call me that a few days ago. It feels good and it reminds me of Minato" replied Jiraiya. Kosuke smiled hearing his comment.

"I wish Asuma was here today. Not everyday people get to eat together like this" said Hiruzen. Biwako nodded her head. "Who's Asuma," asked Naruto with food in his mouth. "Naruto swallow the food first and then ask," said Kosuke. "Asuma is my son and he's currently serving the daimyo" replied Hiruzen.

"Is he as strong as you?" asked Naruto this time swallowing his food. All of them looked at Hiruzen, he let out a nervous chuckle "No I don't think so, but he would have become strong after going to the daimyo's place. Next time when he comes here you can meet him" replied Hiruzen. Naruto gaped wide at the thought of meeting the hokage's son. The rest of them started laughing seeing Naruto's reaction.

[Land of Fire Capital]

Somewhere in the capital of the fire country, two blurs can be seen moving away from the village. After a few minutes, another ten people were following them and went away from the village. "Hopefully they can resolve this situation peacefully and without any bloodshed," said a man who was looking at the window seated from the highest place in the capital.

"Kazuma, what the hell are you doing?" said a man who was following him from behind. A man wearing a simple long sleeved shirt, with bandages on the arms, pants, the sash which had the kanji for fire written on it and jacket with a fur collar. He also had his trench knives with him on his coat. The man Kazuma jumped over a cliff and went over to the other side.

"What the hell are you talking about Asuma? I am trying to reform this shinobi world. You are the one who is not helping me do that" replied Kazuma. Kazuma is a tall man of tanned complexion. He wore simple dark clothing that matched with his brown hair, long pants and a short-sleeved shirt with black shoes. He also wore a red sweatband on his head.

Asuma stopped running and looked at him from the other side of the cliff. "So, you wanted to kill the hokage who happens to be my dad and then what wage war with the other countries, Have you gone mad," asked Asuma Sarutobi.

At that moment five shinobi's on both sides of the cliff appeared. "That is the way to achieve peace Asuma. There is going to be a lot of fighting, lot of death, but in the end, peace can be achieved" said Kazuma smilingly.

"That will only lead to more needless and pointless killing," said the man who was standing beside Asuma. He is a bald man with dark eyes and very thick eyebrows. He wore the standard attire of the ninja monk along with the sash worn by members of the twelve-guardian ninja and wearing nothing on his feet. "Chiriku," said Asuma as he looked sideways.

"How will you ever find peace if we only keep on fighting," said Chiriku. "What do you know about war" shouted Kazuma. "I fought in a lot of battles, I know what it is like to lose your comrades, I know what it is like to spill blood, I have seen the effects and what it can do. What do you guys know about losing loved ones?" asked Kazuma angrily.

"Yes we don't know as much as you when it comes to losing your precious people, so what does that have to do with anything? You are behaving like an immature idiot" said a man standing behind Asuma. He wore a black vest un-zipped over a blue long sleeve shirt. He also wore the sash with the Kanji for fire around his waist. He also carried a staff.

"Kitane as one of the strongest ninja among the guardians I had hoped you would have joined my side. Even you are blind to the truth" said Kazuma silently.

"So what are you going to do now, even the Daimyo who you had talked to so many times didn't accept your reasoning. Isn't that enough proof that what you are saying is wrong?" said a female voice who had black hair and yellowish eyes. She wore bandages wrapped on each lower arm and she had a yellow ring wrapped around each knee. She also wore the sash with the kanji for fire around her waist.

"That Daimyo is a fool for rejecting my offer. I tried to give him incredible power and lasting peace for which he can be the ruler of the whole world. But no, that old man didn't have the guts to do what I ask him of. It's sad that the Daimyo and I can't see eye to eye so what I will kill him later and replace him with another one who will be controlled by me" said Kazuma smilingly.

"First you insult the Daimyo and no you speak freely of killing him and replacing him with someone else. You have just told us all your plan. Do you know what you have done?" asked a man who had short light brown hair, scars on his forehead and one on his cheek, an X shaped scar on his right cheek. He wore a purple long-sleeved shirt, green pants along with the sash with the kanji for fire around his waist.

"Why do you think I told you guys all my plans. Do you guys think you can defeat us with your pathetic skills? Why don't we try it out shall we? said Kazuma and took out his kunai. Asuma took out his trench knives ready to attack. All of jumped off the cliff and started fighting. The battle lasted for around for four hours. In the end, the only one who survived was Asuma and Chiriku, while the rest of them died.

"I wish it wouldn't have come to this," said Chiriku. "Let's dig a grave for all of them," said Asuma. Both of them started digging. "Chiriku I am leaving the guardian ninja and going back to Konoha. I have stayed here for long and its time. So it's time" said Asuma. After finishing the work, Chiriku said "What happened here stays between us, no one else needs to know. Come, let's go meet the Daimyo'" said Chiriku. Asuma nodded his head and both of them left to meet the Daimyo.

[Sarutobi House]

"So how was the lunch Naruto?" asked Biwako as they were sitting on the sofa and relaxing with Naruto playing with Konohamaru. "It was really good, Biwako-san. I really enjoyed it" replied Naruto. "Aaaah I forgot" shouted Naruto which made everybody look up. "Jiraiya-sensei, Kosuke –san said that you went for research somewhere, next time take me also. I want to see what research you do" finished Naruto. Kosuke and Hiruzen facepalmed while Biwako just looked at Jiraiya in full anger.

Jiraiya initially smiled at the idea that he will get more chicks when using Naruto, but when he looked at Biwako it instantly turned to fear. "Jiraiya come with me," said Biwako as she immediately moved towards the closest room. Jiraiya looked at Hiruzen for help, he waved at Jiraiya and vanished using shunshin, Kosuke just smiled like a Buddha statue when Jiraiya looked at him for help. Jiraiya looked very dejected and walked into the room.

"Now I will talk about this only once as you will hear me loud and clear," said Biwako. Jiraiya gulped. "I don't like your research and your books which come out of that. I know a few people in Konoha who read but I will allow it because those people chose to read it and I will allow you to do your research because you are a grown man but…." stopped Biwako as she went close and looked at Jiraiya in full seriousness.

"If you involve Naruto in any of your RESEARCH activities of if I come to know that His life is featured in your Book. I will make sure you NEVER, EVER step foot in a hot spring again. Is that clear?" asked Biwako. Jiraiya tensed and sweating badly nodded his head. "I want to hear it from your mouth," asked Biwako. Jiraiya started sweating even more "Yes ma'am". Biwako nodded her head and went outside.

Jiraiya came out of the room and looked as though he has seen a ghost. Both Kosuke and Hiruzen looked at him in worry. Then Naruto came running to him "Can I come with you the next time you do your research Jiraiya-sensei? "asked Naruto again. "Never, you can never come with me on that research because it's only for adults?" said Jiraiya and walked away quickly to Hiruzen.

Naruto initially had a puzzled expression on his face. He then shrugged it off and went to play with Konohamaru. "Your wife is really scary, I don't know how you lived with here this whole time," said Jiraiya to Hiruzen. "Even I don't know" replied Hiruzen in a dejected manner.

Then it became night time. "Naruto it's time to go home," said Kosuke. Naruto nodded his head and went to Kosuke as Konohamaru went to sleep a few minutes before. Jiraiya was already standing outside. "Naruto remember to say bye to Biwako and the Hokage" said Kosuke. "Bye Biwako-san," said Naruto. Biwako went down to Naruto's level.

"I really liked you coming here and even Konohamaru did. From now you are Konohamaru's elder brother. So every Sunday I want you to come here and pay with him okay?" asked Biwako. "Sure," said Naruto and also hugged her back. Biwako surprised by the hug, returned it back happily. "Bye Hokage-sama," said Naruto bowing slightly. "Bye Naruto you are always welcome here, so don't feel shy," said Hiruzen.

Naruto nodded his head. "Bye Sensei, Biwako-san," said Jiraiya. Kosuke bowed his head slightly and all of them walked away. "From the start, I was expecting this day to be a very special day and I am very happy with how it went," said Biwako as she put Konohamaru in his crib. "Yes it is a very special day," said Hiruzen as he went to sleep.

"Naruto, Jiraiya has something important to tell you," said Kosuke as all of them were walking. Naruto stopped and looked at Jiraiya. He also stopped and went down to Naruto's level. "Naruto I am leaving the village for some time," said Jiraiya. Naruto became sad almost immediately. "I have certain responsibilities which I need to take care of but after I am done I will come back so don't worry. When I am gone I want you to continue with your fuinjutsu training and when I come back I will evaluate your training. If you have any doubts you can ask Sarutobi-sensei, he is also good at fuinjutsu" said Jiraiya. Naruto didn't say anything for some time and then suddenly hugged him. Kosuke looked at Naruto and smiled.

"I will be waiting for you Jiraiya-sensei" replied Naruto and started walking again. Jiraiya looked at Naruto. He went forward and took Naruto and placed him on his shoulders. "Now you can see a lot of new things," said Jiraiya smilingly. Naruto just smiled widely.

[Outside of Kusagakure]

A tall muscular man having a distinctive shark-like appearance, pale green skin, small round white eyes, three sets of curved facial markings under his eyes and sharp triangular teeth. He styled his blue hair in the form of a shark fin. He is wearing a dark-sleeveless shirt, paired with matching pants, provided with a waist guard and striped arm and leg warmers typical to his village. He is also seen wearing a brown sash across the front and back of his cloak to hold Samehada in place.

"Wow….I am bored and the peace between all the villages is just downright pathetic. Maybe I should work for one those smaller villages" said the man aloud as he was lying down on the ground. "Then why don't I give you a purpose Kisame Hoshigaki Kirigakure no Kaijin (Monster of the hidden mist)?" asked a strange voice.

"Why don't you come out and tell me about it?" asked Kisame as he put his right hand on the hilt of his sword. A man suddenly appeared before him. "Put that blade away Kisame, have you already forgotten about me?" and Kisame looked at him for a few seconds. The man was a slightly muscular man with above average height, wearing a wetsuit-like outfit accented by bandages around his wrist and lower legs, standard shinobi sandals and dark cloak. He also has a huge scar around his right eye.

"Kandaichi of Kumogakure, what are you doing here?" asked Kisame as he lowered his sword. "Just like you, I got sick and tired of the village so I went rogue," said Kandaichi as he walked near Kisame. "You said something about a purpose, what is it?" asked Kisame.

"I have always had a great interest in kekkei genkai especially the sharingan and byakugan but the village didn't approve of my ambition so I came out. When wandering through Kusagakure I heard that you were somewhere around so I thought you would like to join me in the endeavour?" said Kandaichi as he stood a few feet away from Kisame.

Kisame looked at him in surprise. "What interests you most in life?" asked Kandaichi. "Fighting. The only thing that gives me a major high is fighting" said Kisame as he took out his sword. " what I want in life will involve a lot of fighting so if you and I joined forces, you can fight as much as you want, what do you say?" asked Kandaichi with a smile on his face.

Kisame smile slowly grew, "tell me more"

Time Skip: Two Months

It was evening and Kosuke was sitting on the side of the house "Why hasn't Naruto arrived yet?" thought Kosuke as he was getting impatient. Then Naruto arrived with the two great sage toads. "Hey Naruto go get ready quickly, we have to go to the Sarutobi house immediately" shouted Kosuke. Naruto immediately ran and went to his room. "I hope you will be coming there?" asked Kosuke.

"Of course we will be there by twelve. So goodbye" said Shima and both of them vanished. Kosuke smiled and waited for Naruto to come down. After ten minutes Naruto came down and both of them left the house. They arrived at the Sarutobi house ten minutes later. "Good timing come on in, Naruto, Kosuke-san," said Biwako as she opened the door. Naruto came in and went straight to Konohamaru's room. "Konohamaru and Naruto have become best friends haven't they?" asked Kosuke to Biwako.

Biwako smiled "Yes. Konohamaru smiles more when Naruto is around. More than friends I think they have become more like brothers" said Biwako. "Hey, Naruto," said a voice. Naruto turned around and saw a tall man with brown eyes, olive skin having short black spiky hair and a beard. His clothing consisted of standard Konoha ninja uniform with sleeves rolled up half way, flak jacket, regular shinobi sandals and forehead protector. He also wore a sash that had the kanji for fire marked on it around his waist, a pair of black bangles, and bandages wrapped around the arms of his sleeves.

"Asuma-san" shouted Naruto as he went and hugged him. Asuma also held him in a tight embrace "Wow you are also here today, I thought you were on a mission?" asked Naruto who was still hugging him. "Not today kiddo, today my mom said I had to be here and not go anywhere. I don't know why though" said Asuma as he let go of Naruto and picked up Konohamaru. "Then why are you wearing your uniform?" asked Naruto.

"You see Naruto us ninja are expected to be ready any time of any day. I am a jonin also. So I need to be there first if any problem arises. I can't dress up at that time you know and plus if I want to train or have a match with someone this dress is very comfortable" finished Asuma. "Jonin are so cool," thought Naruto with mouth open wide, as Asuma carried the baby. "How are you today little one?" said Asuma as he was talking to Konohamaru.

"Asuma you went and smoked outside didn't you?" asked Biwako angrily. "How did you know? I washed my mouth so thoroughly and even checked two or three times, but how can you still find out?" asked Asuma. "A mother always knows Asuma…..A mother always knows" said Biwako smilingly. As he was playing with Konohamaru he saw Kosuke standing behind Biwako.

"I didn't see you there Kosuke-san, how are you?" asked Asuma. "I am fine thank you" replied Kosuke. Hiruzen came from another room. "Are you spending enough time with your grandson, hokage-sama?" asked Kosuke as he saw Hiruzen coming out of his room. Hiruzen was about to answer when Biwako interrupted "He is always with Konohamaru whenever he is inside the house and doesn't let anybody else carry him including me" Kosuke smiled at her remark.

"Of course he is my grandson and I want to spend much time with him," said Hiruzen with a smile and turned sideways looking at Kosuke. "Good to see you came here much before than the actual time Kosuke. Actually, I wanted to see you, can we talk? Not here" asked Hiruzen. "Of course," asked Kosuke. Hiruzen nodded his head. "Then I will be with these three here," said Biwako gestured to the three people in the baby room and walked inside the room.

"Come on Kosuke," said Hiruzen as both of them walked towards the Sarutobi ground. "So how's Kinoto doing? It's been two months since you contacted him you know" said Hiruzen. "Yes I still remember," said Kosuke as he was thinking about how he first met Kinoto.

[Flashback]

Two months ago, day after Naruto went to the Sarutobi household

Chen and Kosuke were watching Naruto practice kunai throwing. "What the hell are you writing and why are you writing on that small piece of paper?" asked Chen. Kosuke finished writing and put the paper in his pant pocket.

"Chen I have something important to tell you, actually it's about Danzo," said Kosuke seriously. Chen also became serious when he heard the name Danzo. Kosuke explained everything about the root shinobi and Danzo. "So Danzo-san is doing all this nonsense….wait you said Danzo has been doing this a long time, then that means there are a lot of bad things he must have done and we know nothing about it right?" asked Chen. Kosuke just nodded his head.

Chen just sighed "that guy keeps on giving problems to everyone. So you are going to talk to the root shinobi and you want me to guard Naruto while you are gone right?" asked Chen. "I didn't have to say anything and he just figured it out, hasn't lost his touch yet," thought Kosuke smiled and nodded his head. "Fine but be careful, this can go south fast, so be extra cautious" reminded Chen.

"Naruto I am going to go buy some ingredients for food and if you have any doubts ask Chen here Okay?" asked Kosuke. "Okay, Kosuke-san" shouted Naruto. Kosuke smiled and went outside. After he went out and walked for some time. He took out his kunai and attached the note he was writing before on it. He gradually walked past the tree which he knew the root shinobi will be on and threw the kunai full speed.

It struck on the tree right beside the root shinobi. The root shinobi became startled by the kunai and was about to attack when he noticed the note attached to the kunai. He took out the note from the kunai and looked at the message. "I know who you are and who sent you. So I want to talk to you. Come to training ground 44. I will be waiting for you there" said the message.

The root shinobi looked at the message for some time, tore it into small pieces and vanished. The root shinobi arrived on the entrance of training ground 44. He saw Kosuke standing near the entrance. "Thank you for coming root shinobi-san," said Kosuke. "What is it you want to talk to me about?" asked Kinoto. "Coming straight to the point, I like that. But before that I would like to ask you a few questions" said Kosuke. Kinoto didn't say anything.

"I know about the cursed seal on your tongue and I also know that if you say anything incriminating related to Danzo or root, your entire body will be paralyzed, taking away their ability to speak or move. But you can answer by nodding your head can't you?" asked Kosuke.

Kinoto was not surprised by this knowledge because it was pretty widespread around the whole world "Why do you think I will answer your questions in the first place?" asked Kinoto. Kosuke just smiled at his question "You see I knew that you have been watching Naruto for a long time. Granted it was only by mistake but I saw you that one time, so why is that you are still not taken from your present duty by Danzo and replaced by someone else?" asked Kosuke

Kinoto stayed silent for some time and then spoke "You mean… that one time?" Kosuke nodded his head in response. "All this time you knew but you didn't do anything why?" asked Kinoto. "Before I answer your questions, I want you to answer my questions first. Deal?" asked Kosuke. Kinoto stayed silent. "First you are a root shinobi aren't you?" asked Kosuke and Kinoto nodded his head.

"Your mission is to watch Naruto so that he doesn't go rogue?" asked Kosuke and again he nodded his head. "Will Danzo becoming anytime to meet Naruto?" asked Kosuke. He didn't react. "So you can't say…do you have more than one order regarding Naruto?" asked Kosuke and he again didn't say anything. "You can't say that also….okay fine. With regards why I didn't report you to the hokage or to Danzo that I can't say now" said Kosuke. "But you said that you will answer that question," asked Kinoto.

"I did, but not right now. Maybe you can find out the answer by yourself in the future before I tell you, so, for now, no I won't tell you" said Kosuke. Kinoto remained silent "Fine if that is all then I will leave," said Kinoto. "I haven't finished yet….I only have one condition before you go. From now on whenever Naruto and I eat lunch and dinner at our house you should join us that's all" said Kosuke. Kinoto was visibly startled.

"What did you…?" asked Kinoto. "You didn't hear what I said. Ok, let me repeat that. Whenever Naruto and I eat lunch and dinner at our home you should join us" said Kosuke again. "Why….why do you want me to eat lunch at your place when you know that I am spying on you," asked Kinoto. "I will not answer that question also because it is connected to the earlier question you asked," said Kosuke. Kinoto became silent for a few seconds.

"Why would you even think that I would accept your idiotic quest? I can always say you know that right?" asked Kinoto. "You are a shinobi of high calibre and a trusted shinobi of Danzo am I right?" Kinoto nodded his head. "Do you know who I am and what I am called as?" asked Kosuke. "Yes, we read about you during one of our study sessions. You are Kosuke Moroboshi, the eternal genin" replied Kinoto.

"Correct. Now I have found you out. What would Danzo think when an elite shinobi of his is founded by a mere old genin. Do you think he will ever trust you again? Just think about" said Kosuke. He didn't say anything. "Do you think he will high level missions or do you think he will even let you be in root after the colossal mistake you made. Please take your time…." continued Kosuke. Kinoto walked around for a few minutes. He finally stopped and looked at Kosuke. "Fine, I will accept your stupid condition," said Kinoto. "Oh yeah you also have to remove your mask when you step into our house," said Kosuke.

"What?" said Kinoto. "You heard me right this time," remarked Kosuke smilingly. "Fine….Is there any more conditions?" asked Kosuke angrily. "Nope that's all and be at our house by 1 for lunch. That's all" said Kosuke smilingly. Kinoto went away irritated. "Now that went well, better go buy the ingredients," thought Kosuke as he walked away from the forest of death.

[Flashback Over]

"As you already know he was a bit reserved during our first meeting, but now he's opened up but only a little bit but I am sure that we can bring him to our side," said Kosuke smilingly. "Good," said Hiruzen smilingly. "It seems what you said about Naruto is right, he has the ability to change the people around him. When Asuma left the twelve guardian ninja and came here he was really sad. But after meeting Naruto he has improved a lot" said Hiruzen smilingly and both of them continued to walk. "What was Asuma so sad about? Did he open up to you?" asked Kosuke. Hiruzen closed his eyes and remembered the day when Asuma came back.