I feel generous, the story finishes today so I can start my writing hiatus sooner. I will have one more little one shot style story that I will put out tomorrow.

This is definitely one of the more popular stories I have written, and I'm sure I'd get tons more reviews if the whole 'alert' massaging system was fully working, but I don't live off of reviews….

Naruto's Vixen

Chapter 10

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or anything related

'Kyuubi speaking'

'Speaking in mind, or thinking'

(Author's comments)

Hours later, at breakfast, Kyu was clearly nervous and everyone noticed but didn't make a big production out of it hoping it was just something on her mind and not the increase of the same feeling she had the previous night. She barely ate anything because of her anxiety, and add that to the way she was acting earlier that day, Naruto was getting worried of what it might mean, since to get a demon like that to be nervous, it would be disastrous.

"Kyu-chan, tell me what is wrong. You are clearly worried and you've been acting very off within the past day." He finally asked, not being able to take it anymore.

"It's a feeling, a feeling I don't like and it could get worse…" It was then that Akamaru started barking catching everyone's attention, shortly after some familiar ninja rushed, or rater leapt, through the door.

"Dynamic Entry!!! Thank the gods of youthfulness, for I have located the location where my immortal rival was located!"

"Huh, Gai, did you say something?" Kakashi asked looking up from his book.

"Curse you Kakashi and your coolness."

"It is ok Gai-sensei, your youthfulness shall outshine his in no time!" announced Lee as he ran into the room followed by the rest of the team.

"Lee, I couldn't ask for a better response, between the both of us we shall brighten the youth in everyone!" Gai yelled in response

"Gai-sensei."

"Lee"

"Gai-sensei."

"Lee"

"Gai-sensei."

"Lee"

"Gai-sensei."

"Lee" and the usual crashing of waves in the sunset as the two spandex wearing ninja hugged.

"Would you two shut up, this is much too troublesome to waste time." Commented Shikamaru, a little worse for wear, as he walked into the house followed by his team.

"Ok, someone tell me what is going on. What are you guys doing here? And what happened to you?" Naruto asked jumping to the question before anyone else could.

"Short answer, Akatsuki." The lazy Jounin replied.

"Where is Asuma?" Kurenai asked quickly catching the attention of a few.

"He was hurt badly in a battle with Hidan and Kakuzu, but is still alive, and we took down those bastards in the end anyways." He replied with a yawn.

"So I take it that they are moving on us to take me?" asked Kyu, causing some of the guests to look at her strangely.

"No, we were told they were after Naruto for some reason." The lazy ass replied.

"Actually she is the reason they are after me, she is the Kyuubi, the nine tailed fox demon that was sealed inside of me when I was born, by the Yondaime, at the cost of his life." Naruto answered quickly.

"Well damn, I never expected the fox be a woman, man that's troublesome."

"Ok now that we're all informed, what else is there?" Kakashi asked.

"Team Gai managed to help defeat Diedara and Sasori after they acquired the on tailed demon from Gaara. Some old lady did a jutsu and brought him back at the cost of her life so he is fine. So there are 4 less members of Akatsuki now, but it is our understanding that Itachi and Kisame will be arriving in this area soon."

"Just the two? That shouldn't be that bad." Naruto announced as he stretched out his muscles.

"No, Naruto-kun, it isn't two it is more. I sensed the power of at least 4 elite ninja coming from three different ways." The vixen informed.

"So, is this what has you messed up Kyu-chan?" Naruto asked her.

"Yes."

"But why are you anxious you are a powerful demon?" inquired Kiba.

"I'm not afraid for myself, it is for others. Each of the coming enemies are easily Kakashi's level or greater, and one feels similar to Orochimaru."

"Wait if he's coming, then is Sasuke?" Naruto wondered.

"I don't know Naruto-kun, it is possible."

"Ok, Shikamaru, what do you suggest, we need to keep the battle away from Tsunami and the village." Called out the same blonde that was always seen as a dimwit.

"Who are you and what did you do with Naruto?" Shikamaru asked with signs of amazement.

"Oh just stuff it lazy ass."

"Fine, there are three islands around the mainland. We will station a group at each island to intercept each incoming group. Team Kakashi will be at the northern island, you should meet up with either Orochimaru or Itachi. Team Kurenai will assemble at the southeastern island and should only meet with the unknown enemies since the others will most likely seek out Naruto. My team will assemble on the remaining island if the unknown goes there and team Gai is to be in support and will aide any team if a Sharingan user arrives on their island aside from Kakashi's island."

"Sounds fair, how about it Kakashi-sensei?"

"You have grown way too much Naruto, even more in the past months, you still surprise me. Alright team, let's set it up." Without much conversation, all the teams split setting out to their respective islands with team Gai heading for a better view for Neji to view the opponents.

"Hinata-chan, we are in position, take care of yourself and don't worry about Naruto-kun, he'll be fine, I'll see to that."

"Thank you Kyu-chan, we are just now getting into position. See you two afterwards."

It was now just a waiting game as the four teams sat around waiting for the arrival of their enemies. Every few minutes they would check in with each other through the communication systems they were all wearing just for something to pass the time. The waiting was going to destroy the maturity Naruto was managing to gain, but that was relieved when Kyu suddenly stood.

"The snake is coming… but he is alone." She stated with anger. They all stood in a battle ready stance waiting for the incoming snake sannin as he jumped into view.

"S-Sasuke? Or are you Orochimaru?" Naruto asked trying to figure out what was going down.

"Oh, Orochimaru is here." The intruder replied

"So you are Orochimaru then…" Kakashi immediately pulled up his forehead protector as charged his chakra into his hand.

"No, he took over my body, but I took over his mind. Now it is time to die Naruto." The mature Sharingan flared in both the Uchiha's eyes and stared down his smirking opponent.

"So then, you are going to try to kill me while your brother shows up and finishes the job he started when we are both weakened? Itachi will be here soon and it would be much easier for us to kill him and then have our battle."

"I don't need any help to kill him I'll find my strength on my own." Sasuke replied

"A genius you may be, but you are still a moron. Didn't you figure out that you went to Orochimaru for help to get stronger? What is the difference between him helping you and me helping you?" Naruto asked. Immediately the group saw a slight change in their old teammate.

"Hmpf… whatever dobe." Kakashi and Sakura looked amazed as they watched the Uchiha sit down on the edge of the clearing.

"Sasuke-kun, are you really going to help us?" Sakura asked as she inched closer to him.

"Well the looser does have a point." He dryly replied.

"So, is Orochimaru really inside you?" She continued.

"In a way I guess. It is basically a permanent version of Ino's jutsu, but much more advanced since it also infuses his power with mine. So basically I'm stronger than he could ever be."

"Is he going to, like, take over you at some point?"

"Not if I can help it." Sakura sighed and sat down within a few feet of him with a smile.

"You're still annoying." He mentioned as he turned away from her.

"Yeah, well you are a traitorous bastard! You mentioned that you wanted to rebuild your clan but how in the hell to you expect to do that if you are always an asshole!?" Sasuke just looked at her and smirked before quickly closing the distance and lightly kissed her.

"Because no matter how much of an asshole I am, you will always stay the same; weak and wanting a relationship more than training." He tried to smirk again but was greeted with a punch nearly beheading the traitor. He left a deep trench with his body as it skidded across the ground and through a tree.

"Weak am I? I didn't ask for you to kiss me, asshole. I am not that weak little girl that would once do anything for you. Just think about that, you could have suggested any activity and I would have done it with you, but you go and chase down another asshole. Are you gay or something?" She stomped up to the downed guy and noticed he was out.

"Oops, maybe too much chakra." She shy commented.

"There is some movement towards the north and east islands, but I can't see who." Neji's voice surged over the communicators.

"I can see two coming towards my location, Kiba has confirmed what I have seen; they aren't Akatsuki." Sounded the gentle voice of Hinata in reply

"Be careful Hinata-chan, Sasuke has agreed to help fight Itachi, but he is currently out cold from calling Sakura weak and Orochimaru is… of no threat at this time." Naruto answered on the device.

"Ok, Team Gai, remain in position and help out only when needed to avoid tripping over each other. My team will take the role of support since we are less than optimal for battle at this time. I figure there is a high percentage on victory, so keep your heads and all should be fine." Shikamaru laid back on the ground and looked up to the sky with a sigh.

"Damn it Shikamaru, get your lazy ass up and go help our friends!" shouted Ino

"It would just be too troublesome, there would be too many people fighting just four enemies we would just get in the way. When the fighting starts we'll watch and if someone gets injured or tired, we'll replace them and keep the fight going. They'll have the handicap of no replacements so we'll win." She just scoffed at him and angrily sat down next to him and Choji since it would take too much effort on anyone's list to get them to move.

(Team Kakashi)

"Come on Sakura, wake up the bastard, Itachi will be here any moment and we could use another Sharingan." Requested the blonde.

"Yeah, I know. I'm trying here." Still holding her glowing hands above the Uchiha, he finally started to stir and looked up at her.

"Shit, that hurt. I guess you aren't overly weak from staying in Konoha." The Uchiha commented

"Damn you Sasuke. I knock you out and then revive you and all you say is that I'm not overly weak? Whether you were prepared for it or not, I kicked your ass. Now get on your feet, your even bigger asshole of a brother will be here soon."

"More like now, pink stuff." Announced the pale blue skinned sushi bar.

"Well long time no see, calamari princess, enjoy your time away with your Uchiha lover?" goaded Naruto.

"Shut up brat, remember, I only need to bring a big part of you back, so I can cut off all your appendages with my Samehada!"

"Quiet Kisame, you're loosing control of the situation. Don't take the jinchuriki lightly, especially with Kakashi and my little brother here." Flatly recited the shorter man with the slashed Konoha headband.

"Fine let's just take him and leave." He replied, completely ignoring their enemies.

"Alright, I've had enough of these bastards chasing after me, hey Sasuke, you ready to avenge your clan?" Naruto hollered while preparing to attack

"Heh, you never had to ask."

"Ok, you two take on Itachi, Sakura you're with me against fish face and Kyu, just keep back incase Naruto needs your strength, he'll ask for it." The five took up positions and stood at the ready to battle the most powerful team of the Akatsuki.

(Team Kurenai)

"They will be here in two minutes. Both appear to be Jonin, one male one female. The female appears to be a weapons user like Tenten. While the other appears to rely on his strength by the bulk of his muscles." Hinata informed from her view with the Byakugan.

"Ok so Kiba and Shino, take on the guy, and we'll take out the female. Got it?" Kurenai ordered.

"Hai." They all answered in unison. Before the two enemies showed themselves, Shino hid off in the underbrush of the small forest to slowly drain the ninja of their chakra from a safe distance while Kurenai placed a few genjutsu to confuse them when the time is right. Faster than most could see, the intruders appeared before them, the big guy with a thud.

"I believe introductions are in order before we kill you. I am Yokoshima, and this is my partner Akuhei." Stated the woman who stood taller than Kurenai, at about 5'7", and wore her dark purple hair, mostly pulled in a pony tail with the exception of her left side of her face that was fully hidden with the shimmering locks. She took a few steps closer giving everyone a look at her almost leather appearing shirt and pants as they tightly clung to her small chested, but shapely body.

"Are you going to introduce yourselves, or are we just going to have to place you all in unmarked graves." She asked while looking over to the giant hulk of a man who was wearing only denim shorts and left his muscled and scarred torso exposed.

"First, what are you two doing here?" demanded the red eyed Jonin.

"We were, um, hired to take out the ninja academy in the next village to prevent another ninja village from being born. I'll tell you more if you can defeat us."

"Well since we can't allow you to do that, we will have to stop you. I am Yuhi Kurenai, Jonin of Konoha."

"I guess you will have a nice headstone Kurenai, I'll say something nice over your grave." She drew out a large, but very thin, Katana and readied it in front of the group while they tried to figure out why someone would attack with such a flimsy weapon. That question was answered when the kunai Kurenai and Hinata had readied at the same time were cleaved in two clearly displaying how sharp an edge of a thin blade can be.

Kiba, with Akamaru at his side jumped at the woman leading with his outstretched hand only to contact the large torso of Akuhei barely even scratching him. Leaping back, Kiba narrowly avoided a huge punch that was thrown as it landed hard on the ground cracking the earth beneath much like Sakura can, but this had little chakra poured into it.

"Too bad kid, your fight is with me not Yoko, we can't let you get the upper hand now can we?"

"Well than muscle head, you get what you want… let's go Akamaru." Kiba stooped down with a hand on the huge dog smiling at the hulk of a man. "Jūjin Bunshin… Shikyaku no Jutsu." Between the additional speed and the additional clone running around the attacks seemed as though they were coming from all directions causing Akuhei to never even get a single hit in. Seeing all the attacks contact fully, Kiba and Akamaru landed a few feet away from him expecting an easy win.

"What was that boy? You barely even scratched me." Kiba had to hold back a gulp when he saw the man stand even taller than before and stretching out his limbs. "My turn…"

(Team Kakashi)

"Well with all the Sharingan users around, I guess jutsu are out of the picture. That's fine you all get to have a taste of Samehada, or is that the other way around?" The bandages surrounding the scaly blade came off as he readied his attack. Going in for a quick swing with the sword, his slash was ended with a mighty fist from the medic. Her eyes widened when she noticed her punch didn't make the impact it usually does and saw the shark guy grinning.

"I see you have found the ability of Samehada, it absorbs chakra… Now die." He slashed down once more to cleave through the girl when he was halted by a small blade.

"You forget about me fish lips?" Kisame started into the Sharingan eye and grunted as he pushed away from the blade lock.

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"Your end is near Itachi, now die." Sasuke braced his arm in the familiar stance causing lightning to flow though his hand. "Chidori!" With the swirling red eyes, he charged at the older Uchiha, and just like years ago Itachi had no problem grabbing his wrist freezing his arm inches from his face.

"Just as predictable as always Sasuke, you clearly don't have what it takes."

"Chidori Nagashi! (Chidori Current)" shouted Sasuke with a smirk as the current flowed through his wrist causing Itachi to drop his wrist in time to catch Naruto's wrist in the same manner with a blue ball in his hand.

"You two are alike, too weak and still predictable… Now then I think it is time to bring the demon back, I've wasted too much time." His red eyes shifted into the most advanced form of the Uchiha dojutsu and stared at the blonde. "Tsukuyomi, prepare for 72 hours of torture..."

The fighting area faded from existence as it was replaced by a dark expanse with a blood red moon high in the sky. Itachi walked up to the blonde who was chained to a pole and looked into his blue eyes.

"How would you like to see your friends kill each other for hours on end, or maybe you would find it worse to see all the females being raped by Orochimaru?"

"How about you think about who you are trying to torture, what did you see in my hand? This jutsu is indeed powerful, but it can only work on a consciousness weaker than yours and even near your mind, but what if you used it on a mind more powerful?" asked the chained blonde.

"Quit delaying the inevitable, I have full control over this area and I alone. Besides your mind is far from stronger than mine, even with the Kyuubi."

"That is if you got him, you caught a blonde holding a blue sphere, but that ball just happened to be fox fire." The blonde on the pole faded away into a stunning female with jet black hair and large chest.

"How are you doing this? This is my world, I have dominion. There is no way to change forms in here."

"Like I said, that would be true if you had Naruto, but not even your Sharingan can see through Kitsune Illusions." The chains holding the woman loosened and fell to the ground as she stood and approached the Uchiha. She smiled sweetly and him until the smile dropped as pure red tails and ears formed on her body.

"Welcome Itachi, to my world. I control everything now. You should have known you can't match minds with a 9500 year old demon. Behold the greatest nightmare of all Konoha, the animalistic form of the most powerful demon. I may be a kind demon, but when you attack to destroy my love, I am unforgiving."

"The girl… she was the brat the entire time, that makes you…"

"You really thought my container is predictable and now you pay the price at the hand of the very being you came to retrieve. You shall suffer being attacked by all the elements, I will bring you near death with earth, fire, wind, water, and lighting one right after the other for the remainder of the jutsu…Enjoy bastard." After what seemed like an eternity the jutsu fell causing Itachi to let go of the wrist of the now revealed girl and slowly backing away as she suddenly puffed away.

"Kisame, we leave now!" Itachi looked up and saw the real Naruto charging forward along side Sasuke and knew he couldn't take them at his current state and went for a last ditch effort. "Die by the heat of Amaterasu!" Itachi launched black flames at the both of them expecting them to dodge giving him the time to escape but was surprised at what came next.

"You aren't leaving Itachi!" Sasuke ran though some hand signs and thrust both hands to the ground. "Sanjū Rashōmon" Three giant demon gates burst from the ground as the black flame melted through the first two until it was stopped by the third. Itachi went for his retreat and turned around seeing the trees that used to be there were gone replaced by two Narutos with a ball of swirling chakra each.

"Kisame, now!" looking over his shoulder he saw his partner was still tied up in a intense fight between the two Konoha nins and had to make his escape on his own.

"Fūton: Rasengan!" Naruto launched forward holding his attack and with the final ditch effort, Itachi grabbed his wrist again to stop the attack but was bewildered by the blonde's smirk. "Rasengan Naikatei! (Basically translates - Rasengan Launch)" Like unseen from that attack, the ball of chakra moved away from his hand and flew towards the surprised face of Itachi. His face twisted under the attack but it only shaved some skin from it with the weakened state of this version of Rasengan.

"Now Sasuke!" The last of the Uchiha jabbed his lightning filled hand into the chest cavity of Itachi reaffirming the title of being the last. Sasuke felt the pulsing of his brother's organ stop before he withdrew his hand and fell to the ground near Naruto.

"Itachi!" Shouted Kisame as he just caught the last seeing his heart pierced with the Chidori. His moment of unfocus allowed Sakura to pull his sword around his back as Kakashi looked into his eyes.

"Since you are familiar to the Sharingan, say hello to mine." Kakashi's one eye transformed into his mangekou instantly transporting Kisame's head to a different location as blood spurted from his severed neck covering the nearby ninja in the thick fluid.

"Ah gross Kakashi-sensei!!" complained Sakura before she saw Kakashi fall backwards on to the ground. "Kakashi-sensei, are you ok?"

"Ugh, fine, just chakra exhaustion." Sighing in relief Sakura stood and walked over towards her other two teammates and saw Sasuke sitting on the ground next to Naruto both panting.

"So a few too many Chidori huh?" Voiced Naruto, seeing him tired out.

"Yeah, well you aren't much better." He replied with a smirk.

"Well, when Kyu-chan's body was depleted of chakra it tends to tire me out more for some reason." At this time Sakura ran up to them, looking in the Uchiha's eyes.

"Um, Sasuke-kun, your eyes are different." Sakura informed. Naruto looked over at him and smiled.

"Well I guess you just needed to break a bond for it to arise, in your case you just needed to fulfill your avenging, enjoy your Mangekou." Voice Naruto be fore activating his communication device.

"Shikamaru, this is Naruto, Kakashi is down from chakra exhaustion and Itachi and Kisame are taken care of. We are in need of clean up, I'm going to Hinata to check up on them, don't worry I'll stay clear if they are handling it."

"Understood, team Gai, go take care of the clean up, we'll be there to assist in a moment, Shikamaru out."

"On our way." Chimed Gai's team

After sending out the communiqué, Naruto left Sakura, with Sasuke and Kakashi, and went to see how the battle was going on the other Island.

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