Chapter 11: Taki and Return
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Naruto was having a bad day. Today was the day he found out he had become an international fugitive. All because he 'kidnapped' Kurotsuchi. So now with all of the Elemental Nations looking for him, plus Akatsuki. It would only be a while. Sure he was sure that if someone found him. He'd be in trouble. If Kumo, Kiri, Suna or Konoha found him he'd be alright. But if Iwa did. He'd be executed. Maybe Kurotsuchi should have told someone she was leaving with him. Would have saved him the trouble. Now he and his 'captive' were heading to Taki. Why to hide out till the heat died down in Iwa. And in one weeks' time he would be back in Konoha. With all of his fiancés pissed off at him.
"Naru-kun? Are you ok. You've been quiet lately. Something wrong." Kurotsuchi asked. She had long since found out about his clan restoration. And she didn't blow him off she got interested. She had gotten very flirty around him. More so than when he was in prison.
"I'm fine." He said. Without even looking at her. He had been thinking ever since they found out he was being hunted for the supposed 'kidnapping'.
"I'm sorry." She said looking down. She looked like she might cry. But was holding it in. He could tell she was upset. "For what?" he asked.
"For putting you through this. It's just I really like you. And I didn't want you to die. So I figured I could let you escape. And we could run off together. It seemed like something out of a romance novel. You and me, running away from our captors. Being fugitives, falling in love." She said as she started crying. "But you have people you care about. People who care for you. I'm so stupid. Because of me you can't even see them. I should just stop causing you problems and leave. I'll tell gramps that I left voluntarily with you. I'll explain everything. I'm sorry."
"Kuro-chan. It's ok, come here." He said as he pulled her into his chest. "You haven't ruined anything. Ya maybe I have more people after me than I'd like. But I'd do it all over again just for you. I really like you too. So don't blame yourself Kuro-chan. Please stop crying." Eventually she stopped sobbing. But kept crying. "Kuro-chan did I do something wrong? I'm sorry if I did." He said apologizing to her. Then she giggled. "Naru-kun, these are tears of joy. I thought I was just baggage for you. Thank you."
And so they set out for Taki once again. Naruto started talking again, much to Kurotsuchi's enjoyment. Then Naruto stopped. He felt something. Something familiar. Then it hit him… Youki. So he bit his thumb and ran through hand signs. When he slammed his hand on the ground and the smoke cleared was Hibana.
"Naruto-sama how may I be of service." She asked as she bowed. Her 4 tails swishing around.
"I might need your help it's the Akatsuki. There after another Jinchuriki. We need to stop them." He stated. Kurotsuchi was confused. Who was Akatsuki? And why were they after a Jinchuriki? "Hibana I want you to take Kurotsuchi to my compound in Konoha. And give them this." It was a scroll. It would explain who and why she was with him.
"Hai Naruto-sama, Kurotsuchi-san let us be off." She said politely.
"Wait, what. I can't leave you to fight someone who can take on a Jinchuriki. I will stay and help." She said with confidence in her voice. Naruto gave a small smile. "I can. I'm a lot stronger than I look. Now I'm asking you, please. Please, leave. I'll come back safe and sound promise." He told her. After a while he began to feel the Youki levels fall drastically. "I'm sorry Kuro-chan." And with that he was behind her and had knocked her unconscious. "Hibana take her back to Konoha." He said.
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Naruto managed to find the battle. What shocked him was the nearly unconscious Biju container. She had on white clothes and green hair. Though he did notice the 'ORANGE' hair clip in her hair. She looked amazing. Well as amazing as you can be half dead looking. So he hopped off to her rescue.
"Now come with us Nanabi." Said an eerily familiar voice. It was Itachi Uchiha, who was followed by his partner Kisame. "And Naruto. What a surprise. We were told to be cautious of you after your hand in Hidan and Kakuzu's deaths. But, as for stats, well Jinchuriki never were good at genjutsu. Kisame handle the Nanabi Jinchuriki."
"Whatever, just don't die on me Itachi." Replied a battle ready Kisame.
"Listen, I don't know you. But I'm gonna help. Just stay alive till I deal with Itachi. Then I'll help you with Kisame." And with that Naruto's battle ensued.
At first they were even. Jutsu, Taijutsu and Kenjutsu. But when Itachi activated his Sharingan, Naruto removed his gravity seals. Then the battle to test each other's strengths started again. Naruto dodged a kick meant for his head. And quickly tried to counter. But Itachi's reflex's and Sharingan were to in tune to hit him. So he sealed up his coat. Without the extra gravity seals and resistance seals he could move a lot faster. Too fast for Itachi. So he too brought out an Ace. His Mangekyo Sharingan. With that he could further read Naruto's movements. But it wasn't enough. Naruto was still faster. But then Naruto stopped. Suddenly he was surrounded by black flames. He couldn't go anywhere but up. So he leapt up as high as he could. Only to find a fire dragon heading for him. So he quickly focused on the Hirashin tag he placed on Itachi's cloak. Then Naruto had his sword impaling the chest of Itachi.
"Huh. You're good Naruto. And thank you." He said with blood coming out of his mouth. Naruto confused was going to ask until. "You helped me. Make things right. I never wanted to kill my clan. And I have always regretted it. You truly do save people from darkness. Don't you?" and with that he died. Naruto had little time to mourn his opponent's death. He needed to rescue the still mystery Jinchuriki.
Skip in Konoha 1 Week after Itachi's Death
Things in Konoha were bad. It seemed as though everything was depressing with the lack of a blonde Jonin running around. Naruto's fiancés were worried. They hadn't heard from Naruto in little over a week. They believed that he either was killed by Iwa, captured by Akatsuki, or just didn't want to return. Anko who was a firm believer in Naruto took it worst. Everyone who knew her personally knew that she had abandonment issues. After Orochimaru left, Anko was terrified of being abandoned by someone she loved and admired. So she isolated herself. Rarely left her room and it was no mystery that she cried herself to sleep every night. They tried time and again to get her to open up. But each time it seemed like she distanced herself from everyone.
And that is where we find Anko now. Locked in her room, curled in a ball on her bed. With tears staining her face.
Knock Knock
No answer. And so the knocking persisted. Then came a voice. It was Yugao.
"Anko, we need to go see Tsunade-sama. She says it's important." So Anko wiped her face and made herself presentable. Instead of her normal tan trench coat she became inseparable with one of Naruto's Cloaks. She kept it wrapped tight around her. As if it was the most precious thing to her.
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Everyone who knew Naruto was now in Tsunade's office. They all noticed Anko's change of clothing and felt sympathy for her. Naruto was one of the few who she considered precious. Another thing that caught them off guard was Hibana. And the Iwa kunoichi next to her. They glared at her. And Kurotsuchi felt scared. Thankfully Tsunade broke the silence.
"Now everyone, as you can see Hibana here has returned with some information for us. She does not know Naruto's current location but knows that he was fine up until her summoning. When she was summoned she arrived to the presence of Naruto and this girl." She said motioning to Kurotsuchi. "She and Hibana are going to tell us of what they know of his plans. Hibana."
"Thank you Tsunade-sama, well when I arrived he said that he could sense another Jinchuriki in the area. As well as two members of the Akatsuki. So he told me to escort Kurotsuchi-san here. And to give one of his mates this." Her tail then handed a scroll to Mei. She was now the alpha with Anko not opposing her. She read it then explained.
"It seems that this Kunoichi helped Naru-kun break out of prison. And then fled the Iwa with him. Which is why he is being hunted. They believe he kidnapped her. It also says that he has taken an interest in her. And that she will be living with us in the clan compound. Well ok then. Thank you for helping Naru-kun, my name is Mei." She said trying to be civil. Then Tsunade motioned for Kurotsuchi to tell her part.
"Well after escaping Iwa we took off for Taki to hide for a couple days. It would be too obvious to return to Konoha right away. Well after a couple days of traveling, we stopped. He explained what Hibana here said. Except I having heard of Akatsuki didn't want him to fight alone. So I refused to leave and told him I would help him fight. Then he said sorry and knocked me out. I woke up here an hour ago." She concluded. Sad that she couldn't help him.
Everyone seemed down at that. No one had heard or seen Naruto in at least five days. Then after a bright blinding flash of yellow everyone was looking at a healthy looking Naruto and a girl with mint green hair.
"Yo!" he stated noticing every one of his friends and family in the room. He expected Tsunade, and possibly Shizune when he arrived. Not everyone. But he couldn't think to long as he was tackled by a sobbing purple/red blur. It was Anko wearing one of his cloaks. And she was sobbing. She never sobbed. Then it hit him. She was alone as a child. Then she got a sensei. Who she loved like a father. Then he left. She must have believed he abandoned her. He felt ashamed of himself.
"Anko-chan, its ok I'm here. Shh, I won't leave you. It's all right, please don't cry Anko-chan." He said softly.
After finely calming Anko down she fell asleep. So he picked her up bridal style. To which she cuddled into him more. Then he was bombarded with questions.
"Who's the girl, Naruto?"
"Where the hell have you been?"
And don't forget the chorus of "NARU-KUN!"
"Whoa, whoa. Don't wake up Anko-chan. But this is Fu. She is a Jinchuriki like me and Yugito. The Nanabi to be exact. As for where I've been. Well after killing Itachi and Kisame, Taki." He said. Everyone was shocked. They all knew of Itachi and he was no push over. And Kisame was renowned as The Tail-less Tailed Beast.
"While I was there I was informed of Fu's situation. It turns out everyone in Taki despises her existence. Well except a few. But Taki, not being one of the Five Ninja Villages, doesn't have the strength needed to protect her from Akatsuki. So I strung up a deal. Through political marriage, if Fu accepted of course, would marry me and ally Taki with Konoha. She would be protected, and Taki let her come here. That would be why I was gone for so long. Arranging a treaty and of course wooing my newest Fiancé." He stated.
This drove several thoughts through people's heads.
'Already making and forming alliances. He'll make a great Hokage. Well he has been forming friendships with several Kages for years. I can see my retirement becoming nearer! Sake here I come.' Tsunade
'Lucky bastard. ANOTHER girl.' The thoughts of almost every male in the room.
'YOSH. NARUTO'S FLAMES OF YOUTH ARE BURNING WITH THE INTENSITY OF A THOUSAND SUNS!' Two green clad Taijutsu masters.
'Troublesome.' The only other male in the room.
'Naru-kun saves yet another girl. DAMN IT! Why can't I be in Anko's position right now?' Naruto's Fiancés
"Very well Naruto. Since Gaara is alive and well. Mission Success. And from now on you leave a fox with me to communicate with you. With Akatsuki losing so many members by your hand they will no doubt send one of the higher ups after you." Tsunade stated. Naruto nodded flashed away then flashed back. Except no Anko.
"Had to put her to bed." Then flashed through some hand seals. "Summoning Jutsu" out poofed a small fox the size of Ton-ton. "Tsunade, this is Méru. He can be used to send me messages. Méru please listened to Tsunade ok." He said.
In a dark cave far away
"So Sasuke, I have received some interesting news." Said a voice.
"Hn, what now Kabuto." Said an annoyed Sasuke.
"Well it seems your brother is no longer apart of the living world. He was killed." Said a cool calm Kabuto.
"WHAT! By who. Tell me." He demanded.
"Temper, temper. Well if you must know it was Naruto Namikaze. One of your old comrades." He replied.
"Then I will kill him. He took away my vengeance." Then he walked off.
Later Orochimaru was killed.
In Ame
"Konan. It appears we are going to the Leaf." Said a powerful voice.
"But why would you need to do such a thing?" she asked.
"Because. The Kyuubi Jinchuriki is becoming a nuisance. He helped kill Hidan and Kakuzu. If report are correct killed Deidera, Sasori, Kisame and Itachi single handedly." He said. T
Then he tossed her a bingo book. One of the pages was marked. She opened it and began to read it.
Naruto Namikaze
SS Rank Shinobi
A.k.a. Konoha's Maelstrom
Rank: Jonin
Unranked: Kage
Bounty: 9,000,000,000 Ryu
Wanted for trespassing in Iwa and for kidnaping the Tsuchikage's Granddaughter.
Other Info:
Kyuubi Jinchuriki
Nindaime Yellow Flash
Is friends with Kaze, Mizu, and Raikages.
Approach with caution.
Then Konan saw his picture. She blushed and thought.
'It's a shame we have to kill him. If he is as strong as Pein-sama thinks he'd be an excellent boyfriend.'
In Konoha
It was night time and everyone was asleep. Their dreams looked like this:
Shizune was 'serving' her Hokage, Naruto-sama.
Mei was playing with Naruto's 'beach balls'.
Yugito was having a purrrfect time 'licking' a part of Naruto clean.
Yugao was playing with Naruto's 'sword'.
Samui was in the middle of her 'happy ending' with Naruto.
Hana was getting a 'bone' from Naruto. Pun intended.
Anko was getting a 'Dango Stick' courtesy of Naruto.
Kurenai playing the role of naughty teacher with her favorite student Naruto.
Kurotsuchi was getting a 'rock hard' gift from Naruto.
Fu was currently being Fu-ed by Naruto.
Mabui, was being entertained by Naruto's 'lightning rod'
And Naruto well he was. Well having sex. With 10 women. He was now Naruto-sama, the God of Sex and Stamina.
Ok well how was it? I hope it was better than the others. And yes we will move into the Pein/Kage Summit next chapter. So please REVIEW! Thank you.