Once Naruto and Kakashi got back to Tazuna house Sasuke said "I see you got your sword dobe."

Naruto said "Yeah, the Mizukage had her."

Both Sasuke and Sakura blinked and looked to Kakashi who said "Yeah, it seems our 3 friends turned out to be the Godaime Mizukage HERSELF as well as a memeber of the seven swordsmen of the mist and and a member of Kiri Hunter Nin division."

Sasuke said "So there here to kill Zabuza."

Naruto said "No. They are here to ask him to return since the bloodline civil war is over and the bloodline side won."

Kakashi who was leaning against the wall said "Now I have got to ask something Naruto. How in the hell did you do that back there."

Sakura asked "Do what."

Naruto looked sheepish and said "Nothing."

Kakashi said "Naruto, even I don't think I could have done that. Hell I don't think even Jiraiya could have done that."

Naruto looked in thought and said "True."

Sasuke said "So what did you do dobe that shocks Kakashi-sensei so much."

Naruto said "Stole my sword out of the back of the Mizukage dress."

Kakashi said "As well as stole her panties she was wearing."

Everyone blinked and Sasuke snorts and said "That's a good one sensei, dobe. But seriously, what did you...do." as he saw Naruto holding the thong up causing Tsunami and Sakura to go beat red as Kakashi gave a perverted giggle.

Naruto said "She told me to keep them as a reminder of her...until she comes to Konoha. I got the feeling she's going to try and rape my ass then." as he put them back in his pocket.

Sakura screamed "PERVERT." as she went to punch him when he grabbed her fist and spun her around causing her to lock her own arm around her stomach like a lovers embrace with his arm around her also and he whispered in her ear "I'm only a pervert if I do something that is not liked by the person I am doing it to. If a woman is willing to permit something like that happening by a guy then she must find him and his actions somewhat desirable...Just like the fact your frozen in place and red faced while you screamed pervert and tried to attack me you froze when we got in this position because you may not like me in other ways, you do find the embrace of being held so intimately by me desirable Sakura-chan." saying the last part with lust in his voice before he slowly slid his hand across her arm that was across her stomach causing the chills on her spine to go to her arms.

Sakura blushed and looked away and Naruto said normally "Anyways to answer your question when I replaced myself with a kagebunshin and used my invisibility to get behind her and the other 2 I saw the handle of desire barely sticking out of her dress top through her hair. Her hair had chakra running through it so she uses it for some kind of attack I believe so I knew I couldn't touch her hair and get away without serious harm so what I did was created my 2 kagebunshin that I had created and held a kunai at the necks of the guys to use replacement trying to grab my sword while dispelling at the same moment so they never touched her. When I did that one had successfully grab my sword while the other accidently switched with her panties instead and I used the smoke screen from the kagebunshin to grab them before I revealed myself."

Kakashi said "But why replace yourself with something that low instead of at the top where the handle was."

Naruto said "Because if my clone missed then I would really have been up shit creek for replacing with her dress...besides I didn't know what kind of reaction her hair would have had if it came in contact with my chakra. Anko told me Jiraiya got this crazy jutsu that turns his hair hard as steel and spiky that can cover his entire body. I didn't know if she also knowed this or something else. Which ever case I didn't feel safe coming in contact with her hair in any way, shape, or form."

Sasuke asked "So what happened now."

Kakashi said "At noon we are meeting with the other workers at the bridge since the concrete should be hard by then. Tomorrow the Mizukage is going to come to the bridge and give us a scroll to deliver to Zabuza. It's part of a deal Naruto made with her so if you want to know ask him. After that we are going to stay here until the bridge is completed so I can train you as a team finally since Naruto skills are ahead of both of you but not where I would like them to be."

Sasuke sighed and said "As much as I hate to admit it I know your right...so what are our skills at."

Naruto said "How about we do a quick run down, name something to see if we know it and if one of us don't then we get that person caught up with the others. Agreed."

Kakashi said "Sounds good...tree walking...good you all 3 know. How long can you do it."

Sakura said "I can make it up and down 6 times before stopping to rest."

Sasuke said "About 2 hours."

Naruto said "Don't ask. I just gave up trying to get tired after 12 hours with Kagebunshins."

Kakashi said "Alright...water walking."

Naruto and Sasuke both said yes and Kakashi said "Alright, how long can you do them."

Sasuke said "30 minutes."

Naruto said "12 hours again with Kagebunshins."

Kakashi sweatdropped and said "Well then we need to increase Sasuke and Sakura chakra reserves and stamina as well as teach Sakura water walking. Hmm...do you have anything you could work on while water walking Naruto."

Naruto said "Maybe...Anko-sensei had me working on my earth and water manipulation by pulling one or the other out of mud and she had me cutting a leaf to learn my wind manipulation. I've gotten better but it's still a bitch as I know I am still wasting to much chakra and don't have the proper control on those even though my chakra control itself is mid chunnin. I could try to mold the water while standing on it to see if I can get it to react similar to my bloodline does...but I'm not sure how."

Kakashi looked in thought and said "Alright, here is what we are going to do. Once Sakura learns Water walking she will join in this. Naruto, your going to stand 100 yards away from the bridge out on the water. I know a minor D-rank jutsu that is used to put out camp fires. It's nothing much in it's basic form but if you can learn to control it you could increase your natural elemental affinity to water to high chunnin level. I will show you all 3 this jutsu as you will have to eventually learn it. It's only one handsign." as he showed the sign.

Kakashi said "It's called Water spout no jutsu. What you do is focus your chakra in this seal and control the water to mold it into a stream like a water hose. I want you to learn to use it and Sasuke will run from the top of the bridge down the support beam out to you and he will try and touch you. Once he does he has to return to the top of the bridge and he get's one point. When Sakura can water walk she will do the same. You will use the water spout to try and hit Sasuke and later Sakura with it before they get to you. If you hit them then they have to run back up to the top of the bridge and start again. First one to get to you 100 times wins. If Sasuke makes it to you 100 times then he gets the chance to stand out there while you run up and down while he tries to hit you with the water spout no jutsu. Then if Sakura can get you or Sasuke 100 times then she will learn the jutsu. I want to get to the point where all 3 of you could do this excercise with each one of you taking shots at the other 2 with the water sprout before we return to Konoha. If you do then you will be low chunnin on chakra control, reserves, and stamina while also gaining some water manipulation skills."

Naruto said "It's designed like a game."

Kakashi said "Because it use to be a game that was played in the accademy back durring the 3rd ninja war."

Naruto said "Alright, that sounds good but do you mind if I use my kagebunshin to do it also. That way when Sakura learns water walking we could use team tactics to have my kagebunshin help them which gives all 3 of us a chance to work on teamwork."

Kakashi said "That's a very good idea. We will begin this today when we get to the bridge in about 2 hours. Until then everyone rest and prepare." as he pulled out his Icha Icha paradise book and sat down.

Naruto sat down in a lotus position and pulled desire out and set her on his legs and closed his eyes and began to meditate.

He soon felt all light leave and he opened his eyes and found himself in a void of darkness and said "What the hell."

Desire said "Hello Naruto." in a neutral tone.

Naruto said "Desire...I'm sorry I left you. I didn't mean to. I've been trying to call you ever since I woke up and then when I got you back."

Desire said "I know and I am not mad about that...I am mad at the fact that you used me as you did. When you fought those men you forgot all your form and training and swung me around like an untrained idiot. I take pride in the body I have now and you treated my body with so much disrespect in that fight that it hurt me."

Naruto said "But I was trying to defend myself."

Desire said "No you weren't. You were swinging me around like a useless piece of trash. As punishment you are going to train to use me. When your teammates are resting you will summon 100 Kagebunshin and you will not attack a single one. You will only react to their attacks. No ninjutsu or chakra besides the Kagebunshin you created and water walking so no replacement and no counter jutsu. You will do that until every break until I tell you otherwise to earn back my respect. Do you understand. If not then I will shut up and ignore you."

Naruto paled and said "No...please...I didn't mean to hurt you. I need you desire."

Desire said "Then treat me with love and respect like you do others you love and respect. I may not have a human body but I do have feelings and thoughts of my own."

Naruto closed his eyes and said "I'm sorry."

Sakura said "Sorry for what Naruto." causing him to blink and said "Huh."

Sakura who was slightly bent over where she had touched Naruto shoulder said "You said you were sorry. You've been mediating for a while and it's time to goto the bridge."

Naruto who could see down her shirt raised his eyes up to meet hers and said "Oh...thanks Sakura. I...I guess I just had something on my mind."

Sakura nods and turns and walked away and Naruto thought as he watched her walk away "Since when has Sakura started to do that around me. She could give Ino a run for her money swaying her hips like that...oh god, why the hell am I becoming so much of a pervert."

His only answer was hearing Desires laugh in his head.

Naruto walked into the kitchen and walked over and grab a glass and got him some water out of the sink and he tensed as he felt a pair of arms encircle him and he heard Tsunami voice in his ear "Thank you." as she laid her head on his shoulder.

Naruto swallowed and turned his head and looked at Tsunami who had tears on her face and he turned to where he was looking at her face to face and he put his hand under her chin and said "I promised I would make sure those men could never hurt you. I always keep my promise." as he looked into her eyes and Tsunami bit her lip before she dived forward and smashed her lips to his.

Naruto began to kiss back giving her as much passion as he could in the kiss as he pulled her close and Tsunami wrapped her arms around him and both had their hands began to move across the others body when Sasuke was heard from the next room "HURRY UP DOBE, WERE LEAVING."

Naruto sighed and said "I'M COMING...How about we continue this tonight after I get back." in a whisper.

Tsunami smiled and said "I'd like that."

Naruto smiled and began to walk away when he felt his ass pinched and he smirked as he looked over his shoulder and said "Paybacks a bitch."

Tsunami after he was gone put both her hands to her cheeks and said "Oh my.." as she smiled slightly.

When Naruto got to the other room Kakashi looked at Naruto and blinked before looking at the kitchen and said "Hmm, I didn't think red was your color Naruto."

Naruto said "Hmm...what do you mean."

Kakashi giggled as he began to walk away ignoring Naruto question and Naruto frowned before he walked out with Sasuke, Sakura, and Tazuna.

When they got to the bridge Kakashi said "Alright Sakura, go down to the shore below and send chakra to your feet, to much you blow off, not enough and you will sink. Start shallow and don't over do it. Naruto, Sasuke, you already have your directions...go."

Naruto quickly jumped over the rail and flipped to land on his feet before dashing 100 yards away from the bridge. Sasuke took a few moments to run down the supports of the bridge and then made it to Naruto in only 4 minutes as he lost control at high speeds and slowed down to compensate. Naruto himself having tried the handsign and having a little knowledge of water manipulation was able to make water rise 6 inches before losing control.

By the time Sasuke made it back to the bridge after the first time he was sweating a little.

Sakura who was trying to keep herself on top of 2 inchs of water had the thought that entered both Sasuke and Naruto mind "This is going to be hard."

That evening when they returned to Tazuna house Naruto was carrying Sakura bridal style as she was passed out and Sasuke was just barely supporting himself and staying awake.

Naruto took Sakura to her room and heard the door to the room he was sharing with Sasuke close and he walked back down the stairs and said "I hope you don't mind Tsunami but could we put Sasuke and Sakura meals in the fridge."

Tsunami nods and said "Sure Naruto-kun. Anything for you."

Kakashi said "You know, red is such a lovely color for you Tsunami." causing Naruto to scowl and Tazuna said "What are you intentions toward my daughter kid."

Naruto said "My intentions toward Tsunami is between her and me and not a couple of over the hill perverts."

Kakashi said "I have you know that I am only 30."

Naruto said "That's over the hill for a Shinobi."

Kakashi said "Hmm, you say something."

Naruto sat down at the table and frowned as he saw some vegitables that looked bad and he said "Kakashi-sensei, I won't be able to work on the bridge tomorrow." causing everyone to look at him.

Kakashi who had his book out lowered it and asked "Why."

Naruto said "It's time I practice my mokuton bloodline. I'll be near the bridge so I can meet the Mizukage but I won't be actually working with the others. I need to see if I can help the people here by growing some food."

Kakashi said "Alright. I guess I can just have Sasuke and Sakura working on physical excercise since they ran really low on chakra today."

Naruto nods and Inari came down and said "Mom...why are you wearing that dress. You haven't worn it since Kaiza was killed."

Tsunami bit her lip and Naruto said "Because it's time for a change kid since Wave is now free. Your mom just trying to show that she's happy to have a chance at a new life. Right."

Tsunami blushed and said "Yes."

Inari sat down and said "Hmm...but why are you guys still here if Gato and his men are dead."

Kakashi said "Because we were hired to protect your grandpa."

Naruto said "You know...I was saving this for a special occasion but I think we should honestly celebrate the fact that we actually freed this country from Gato." as he unsealed a scroll and unsealed the bottle of Ambrosia."

Tazuna said "But you just got that bottle back in that town."

Naruto said "And you remember how after I heard they got the bottle I quickly accepted it. This is Ambrosia, the drink of the gods. Kings would give away their entire kingdom for just a sip. Tsunami, can you get us 5 glasses."

Tsunami said "5. Inari to young to drink alchohol."

Naruto said "Tsunami, I ask you to trust me, this is most likely a once in a lifetime opertunity. I will only give him just a sip but he deserves a chance to have one sip of this legendary drink."

Tsunami frowned but got up and Kakashi said "Is that really the drink of the gods."

Naruto said "Yeap." as he pulled on the cork and it open and Naruto turned and poured a half glass to Kakashi, Tsunami, Tazuna and a small sip to Inari before he poured a full glass for himself and recorked the bottle.

Tazuna said "I never seen gold alchohol before."

Naruto said "Because there is no other like it. Take a sip." as he took a drink and smiled.

Kakashi reached for it and turned and took a sip and froze before he turned and said "This is the best drink I have ever had. It like the best food and drink in the world put together."

Tsunami slowly took the glass and took a sip before her entire body shook and her eyes fluttered and Inari said "Mom..are you OK."

Tsunami said "Yes son...it's OK. I'll let you just this once. It trully is the drink of the gods." as she took another sip and savored the taste.

Inari took the small shot he had and drank it all in one gulp and his eyes fluttered and said "Oh wow. This is better then chocolate." with a shit eating grin on his face.

Naruto said "Told you. Now go ahead and get to bed kid."

Inari didn't argue and got up and left while wobbling a little.

Kakashi said "Can I get another sip."

Naruto said "Um...sorry Kakashi-sensei. I don't know if I will ever get a chance to get another bottle so I'm saving the rest for a special occasion."

Kakashi pouted and said "Spoil sport. I think I'll go to bed and dream of drinking more of that someday." as he got up and left.

Naruto looked at Tazuna who was passed out and then to Tsunami who looked extremely content and Naruto grab her hand softly while creating a couple of clones who started to clean and Naruto lead Tsunami to her room as she rested her head on his shoulder.

The next morning when Naruto awoke he looked at the face of Tsunami who was asleep and then he looked at his hand and saw the ring still there and thought "I made the right choice..I care for her as much as I care for Shizune from just the little bit I know her...but I couldn't just abandon her with a child. Maybe someday I can come back for her but for now I'll just be content with a friends with benifits."

Tsunami began to stir as she arched her back pushing her bare chest into Naruto and she slowly opened her eyes and said "Morning koi."

Naruto smiled and said "Morning hime...how are you."

Tsunami moaned as she said "Soar...I haven't done that is so long that I forgot how it felt...thank you."

Naruto said "Naruto said "That's my line...your beautiful."

Tsunami shook her head and said "I'm an over the hill milf."

Naruto put his hand under her chin and said "Never sell yourself short Tsunami. If I could I would stay here with you forever."

Tsunami closed her eyes and said "I know...you don't know how much you mean to me. You took away all my fear and pain, longing, and suffering, and replaced it with happiness, hope, and love...I know you can't stay. I knew all along...and I wanted to keep myself from getting hurt...but I couldn't help but fall for you." as she laid her head on his chest and a tear fell.

Naruto closed his eyes and said "Do you know why we die."

Tsunami bit her lip and Naruto said "It's so we can learn about the pain of losing those who are close to us so that when we die and join them we don't forget the pain of losing them and can treasure them for all eternity...someday you will meet Inari father and Kaiza again in the after life along with your mother and all the others you lost over the years...you care for me but I would be a replacement for the ones you have already lost..I'm a ninja...any day I could go on a mission and not return...I didn't want to hurt you..but I couldn't stand back and see you continue to hurt like you were so I had to do something...and in the end I caused you more pain and suffering."

Tsunami sat up and said "No...even if all I could be with you is a day, it would be an eternity in heaven to me...never think you are a cause of pain and suffering..your like that ambrosia, a gift from the gods that is so rare I may never drink of again...but I am honored to have had a chance to hold you in my heart."

Naruto sat up pulling Tsunami against him and he looked into her eyes and after a moment said "I can't right now but someday I will do all I can to make you happy Tsunami."

Tsunami smiled and said "You have already." as she kissed him before pushing him back on the bed and straddle him as she bent down to kiss him passianately.

Sasuke walked by Tsunami bedroom door a few minutes later and heard the sound of springs squeeking and his eyes went wide and said "Damn it dobe. I swear your going to get killed one of these days." as he walked down the stairs.

In the room next to Tsunami Sakura who had bloodshot eyes thought "Will they give it a rest...I wonder if it's Sasuke, Kakashi-sensei, or Naruto though."

Kakashi knocked on Sakura door and said "Were leaving in half an hour Sakura. Sasuke and I have already had the shower."

Sakura said "OK." and thought "Naruto." before a muffled moan of "NARUTO." was heard through the wall causing Sakura to blush.

When Naruto got to the bridge it was 3 hours after the others and Mei who was sitting with her arms crossed glared at Naruto and said "Did you FORGET you had an important meeting with ME."

Naruto said "No, but it would have been wrong of me to just up and abandon a woman in need. You could have also given the scroll to Kakashi-sensei and left if you were really in a hurry...unless there was something you were needing to discuss...Privately." as he wink at her.

Mei said "Be careful Naruto-kun. Some woman like to keep their toys locked away."

Naruto said "But those toys gather dust from not being used. The best ones are the ones your not afraid to display since their your pride and joy."

Mei smirked and said "You are an amusing person. I look forward to seeing how much FUN you can be."

Naruto said "I aim to please."

Mei pulled out 3 scrolls and said "This scroll is for the Hokage and village of Konoha, this is for Zabuza...and this is for you. I hate to say it but I must be returning to my village but I will be seeing you at the Chunnin exams."

Naruto said "Looking forward to it."

Mei swayed her hips as she walked away before shushining out of sight.

Naruto thought "Woman."

In Konoha Tsunade sighed as she signed another paper and thought "Damn it. That brat is getting an ass kicking when I see him. Not only did him and his entire team ignore my orders to return, had sensei order me to leave them alone and emberrased my reputation but he left me with an apprentice who is suffering from morning sickness. That's the 3rd time I signed that same order after she puked on the other 2 stacks. I'm cutting off his, the Uchiha, and Kakashi peckers."

Back in Wave Naruto looked at his clones that had turned the road into rows of vegitables and fruit before he turned to a small snake and said "So do you think you can do it."

The snake said "Yes master."

Naruto said "Then go, but please make sure that you give that scroll to Zabuza or Haku and only them."

The Snake nods and slithers down in the water and swims away.

Naruto thought "Now it's time to train."