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For The Sake Of Everyone

Konoha

As Naruto and company stepped into Konoha there was a mix of emotions. For Naruto he looked apprehensive. For Tsubaki, she looked absolutely excited. And for Jiraiya, he was passive as he continued to look closely to at the two youngsters.

"Naruto?" Jiraiya asked after a few moments of silence. He was worried for the kid, since their meeting three days ago there were no smiles coming from him. Then what Naruto did surprised him yet made him laugh.

"I'm hungry. Tsubaki let's go to Ichiraku!" Said the blonde gaining his hyperactive personality for the first time in a long time. And as if on que the two younger ones of the group heard their stomachs growl as if in response to Naruto's exclamation.

Those two are definitely brother and sister. Jiraiya thought as he couldn't help but smile. As they were walking down the street Naruto couldn't help but notice the many stares they were getting. No not them, the stares were directed more to him than to Tsubaki or Jiraiya. The stares that Naruto was getting were mix between shock, disbelief, and to his surprise smiles. To be fair the smiles were mostly coming from the female populace, but some of the smiles were men who still remembered how Naruto helped the village several times in the past. It was true that many still blamed the Kyubi for the hardships that they had in the past, but many became to come around in understanding that hating a boy for something not his fault was hardly fair. As if in defiance Naruto walked on until he jumped onto a pole and ran to the top.

"Everyone, Uzumaki Naruto is back!" Naruto screamed causing a collective pause throughout the village.

"What the-"Sakura heard the shout but couldn't believe it. In her complete surprise she dropped what she was doing and ran outside straight to the source of the scream.

Naruto stood where he was for a brief moment taking in the scene before him. In all honestly he couldn't trust everyone of Konoha for what they did to him throughout his life. But in all honestly he did miss his home. He missed the clatter of the village, he missed the smells especially Ichiraku's. What he missed most of all were his friends, and at that thought Naruto instinctively thought of a particular pink head that he hadn't seen for over two years. Looking up Naruto noticed the brand new face on the Hokage monument

Heh, so Tsunade baa-chan's face is up there now. Naruto thought with a smile. Upon jumping down from his perch, Naruto rejoined Tsubaki and Jiraiya only to hear his name being called from behind him.

"Naruto." Naruto heard the voice of someone who he hadn't heard in the longest time and a smile started to play across his face. There stood across from them was a young women wearing a red sleeveless top with black gloves, black boots, black shorts, a short pink skirt, and pink elbow protectors. And on her head was a Konoha head protector on red cloth on top of her pink hair. There standing in front of him was a fifteen year old Haruno Sakura.

"Sakura-chan, long time no see." Naruto tried to act cool and not betray how excited he was in seeing her again. Tsubaki wasn't fooled from the change of her brother and promptly tried to stifle her giggles. "How have you been Sakura-chan? You sure have changed over the years." Naruto said with a smile on his face.

"I have been doing fine. And yourself?" Sakura said as she walked towards him putting her hand on his shoulder. In truth Sakura couldn't believe how Naruto had changed over the years. His new look was more likeable compared to his past clothes. What she enjoyed the moand gave him a hug. "And this is to welcome you back." She whispered to him. Then out of nowhere Sakura planted a hard punch to Naruto's face causing him to fly ten yards away. Jiraiya and Tsubaki watched on in horror, terrified at the pink head.

"That's for making me cry because I thought you were dead! And for making me worried all this time not knowing where or how you were." Sakura yelled as Naruto clumsily stood up discombobulated. As she walked up to the stumbling blonde, Naruto saw her and tensed up for the next attack when she did the unexpected and gave him a hug. "And this is to welcome you back." She whispered to him.

"Naruto-nichan!" Naruto and Sakura broke apart turning around to look at a naked woman obscured by smoke. "Oiroke no Jutsu" transforming back to normal Konohamaru stared at Naruto with Moegi and Udon standing beside him. "How do you like that Naruto-nichan?"

"Konohamaru-"Naruto was about to tell Konohamaru when he was interrupted by Tsubaki.

"OY WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE" Tsubaki roared at the boy.

"Who the hell are you?" Konohamaru asked.

"I'm Naruto-ni's sister" Tsubaki said with pride in her voice.

"Sister?"

"Yeah you got a problem with it boy?"

"You shut up girl…..I'm not going to bother calling you a woman because you got no breasts and no sex appeal!" Konohamaru's words resonated throughout the street as the gathered women who heard him could only think of one thing.

He is an enemy of all women.

"THE HELL YOU SAY YOU PERVERT!" Tsubaki roared as she ran towards Konohamaru and kicked him right between the legs.

"Ah I'm down" Konohamaru cried as he fell down on the street in pain.

"Serves you right." Moegi said shaking her head.

"Oh I like her." Sakura said smiling at Tsubaki who smiled right back at her. "Come on you three lets go see Tsunade-shishou." And so the trio plus Sakura set off towards the Hokage tower.

"What a women." Konohamaru sighed as he still laid on the ground.

As Naruto and company continued to the Hokage's office they were stopped several times by civilians and shinobi alike. As they entered into the office they were met by Tsunade, Shizune, and Kakashi who looked towards the door as the group entered.

"Naruto…." Tsunade stood up from her seat and looked at the now fifteen year old boy with a smile on her face. "It is good to see you again Naruto."

"You to Baa-chan." Naruto said with a smile on his face. In truth it was good to see the three people in front of him.

"Yo Naruto." Kakashi said waving at him with a smile on his face.

"Kakashi-sensei…long time no see." Naruto said excited. For the next twenty minutes the group talked about many things. From changes in Konoha, to what Naruto was up to for the past two years.

"I can tell you got stronger Naruto. Makes me wonder if you still have a dream to be Hokage." Tsunade said as she took a sip of tea.

"You know it. " Naruto said eagerly

"If you all don't mind I would like to talk to Naruto alone. Jiraiya, you can stay." Tsunade told the room at large. And as one the room was slowly emptied. As the door closed, Tsunade walked over to Naruto and gave his shoulder a tight squeeze of affection. "Welcome back Naruto." Naruto started to smile, that was before he was pushed back and slammed into the wall. Tsunade flicked him on the forehead and with her super strength sent him flying. "And that was for making me worried." Tsunade said with a frown. "Alright you all can come back in!" Tsunade yelled to the group outside.

That was over doing it Tsunade. Jiraiya thought as he watched the events unfolding. As the group came back into the office they were accompanied by Shikamaru and Temari. After realizing who was the one laying on the floor Shikamaru smiled.

"Nar- Hey Naruto." He said excitedly.

"Yo Shikamaru." Naruto said as he slowly stood up. As the two briefly embraced, Naruto then looked over to Temari.

"Temari….long time." Naruto said as he simply nodded in her direction.

"Heh Naruto you seem well." Temari looked Naruto over and couldn't help but notice that he changed even further since the last time he stayed with them.

"Shikamaru, I can only guess you are here to pick up the documents for the upcoming exams?" Tsunade asked as Shikamaru started to nod and picked up the paper. "Why don't you and tour the village Naruto?" Tsunade recommended to Naruto as she pointed to Shikamaru and Temari.

"Alright." And so Naruto, Tsubaki, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Temari left the office leaving behind the adults.

"So I am assuming you will be leaving soon Jiraiya?" Tsunade asked as she looked at her former teammate.

"Yes."

Konoha had not really changed since his last departure Naruto noticed. Sure there were new stores and of course the giant face of Baa-chan, but everything stayed similar.

"So are you two dating?" Naruto asked Shikamaru and Temari not sure why she would be here otherwise.

"You kidding why would I go out with a guy like him. I'm only here as an ambassador from Suna." Temari said indignantly.

"She's too troublesome for me. Besides, because I became a Chunnin I had to take part of the exams and that also means I have to escort the ambassador around. "Shikamaru said. What the two didn't realize was that after Naruto's question their cheeks warmed up just a little.

"Could have fooled me." Tsubaki said just under her breathe catching the attention of Sakura who started to laugh, which only caused the Suna and Konoha shinobi to blush full out.

"Any-anyways, Naruto what are you going to do? After all you are the last of our age group not a Chunnin." Shikamaru asked trying horribly to change the topic.

"I once wanted to become Chunin then Hokage just so that everyone would acknowledge me. Now I just want to become stronger to protect everyone. So I can only guess that means that you're a Chunnin now Sakura-chan?" Naruto asked who got his confirmation from a nod.

"You should also know that Neji is a Jonin, and Temari along with her brother Kankuro are also Jonin." Shikamaru continued.

"And Gaara?" Naruto asked

"Kazekage." Temari answered as she watched Naruto's shocked face frown just a little.

"It seems I am falling behind everyone." Naruto stated a little crestfallen. Everyone around him then began to frown at the sad voice Naruto had. "Heh, you are amazing Gaara…..well I can't lose can I?" Naruto said which quickly seemed to brighten the mood of the group. "Shikamaru, even though I want to take the exams, I got to finish what I started a while ago. Besides, I don't need a rank to protect those important to me" Naruto said with a smile as he walked on.

Temari looked on at the younger blonde as she remembered his short stay with them in Suna.

Flashback

Temari walked down the street looking for Gaara and Naruto since they left for a walk about two hours ago. As she crossed a walkway she notice the two overlooking the sunset on the wall. As she neared the two she couldn't help but overhear their conversation.

"Naruto, you know that I am still sore about losing to you the last time we fought." Gaara stated to Naruto. "Who would have thought that your strength came from your will to protect your precious people?"

"Gaara, we both know that you were plenty strong when we first faced off. It is just that, your existence does not have to be based on the number of people you kill, but at the number of people you protect while fighting. Don't forget that. Just remember the precious people that you wish to protect, make sure that they are people you are willing to fight for…..willing to die for." Naruto told his friend while patting him on the shoulder. "It is for the sake of those people that we become stronger."

"I think I understand. I want to become strong to protect the ones important to me."

Present

Uzumaki Naruto you don't know how great the change Gaara had after he met you. We have much to thank you for. Temari thought as she continued to watch the blonde.

"Naruto, I think you and I need to catch up." Kakashi said as he walked up to the group of teenagers.

"Sure Kakashi-sensei. Where do you want to go?" Naruto asked excitedly.

"How about you and I meet at training group three tonight. Oh and Naruto, make sure you come prepared." And with that Kakashi disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"What did he mean come prepared?" Tsubaki asked the group in general.

"Hehe I think he wants to fight." Naruto said with a smirk on his face.

"Oh, this should be fun."

Jutsu

Oiroke no Jutsu (Sexy Technique)

A/N: Next chapter it is going to be an all out battle between Naruto and Kakashi...GET EXCITED

The Song I was listening to while editing: Scotty Doesn't Know by Lustra

Until Next Time