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Chapter Eleven: Naruto finds out.

Shinta approached Kanto. Upon their return form the mission Kanto had ordered the two to keep tabs on Naruto and the others using the eagles. If anything were to happen, he was to be notified. It was in their best interests that the young Kyuubi vessel be safe, but ignorant of their efforts to keep him such until the right time. Naruto was one of the few who were the keys needed to keep the balance, and help save the world from Kurodo and his allies.

"My lord, Kareen has reported that one of the eagles has noticed a change in Uzumaki Naruto."

"A change? What kind of change?"

"Well my lord, it seems that he has taken on the appearance of a fox-human hybrid. Although he hid he new appearance well, the eagle's eyes are hard to fool."

I did not think this stage would come so soon." Kanto thought aloud.

"My lord?"

"Do nothing for now. Just keep an eye on him."

"As Shinta was leaving, a girl with long auburn hair tied back in a pony tail entered. She was five foot five with hazel eyes and wore the same types of clothing as Shinta and Kareen.

"My lord, I bring news of Maki from Hidden Grass."

"Please report Kimari." Kanto then notices the lack of her partner. "Where is Cruz?"

"My lord, Cruz is keeping watch over the young unicorn. She knows not of our presence as of yet, though I fear it is only a matter of time. I fear she suspects she is being watched.

First Naruto, now Maki. Time is running out. "Continue to watch over her and wait for when I send a messenger with more orders."

"As you wish, my lord." She states and leaves.

Meanwhile in Konoha

Tsunade was sleeping on a pile of paperwork when she was interrupted by the sound of a croaking frog. After violently waking up, she discovered said frog under a piles of paperwork she was supposed to be working on. After reading the scroll he was carrying she sent Gaki back to Jiraiya with instructions to keep her posted of Naruto's condition.

Jiriaiya and Hana were in the girls' room while discussing the current situation. Naruto and Hinata went out to get some supplies for when they leave this village and continue on their journey. Gaki popped in with Tsunade's reply. Jiraiya read the scroll and handed it to Hana.

"We still don't know what's going on, how are we supposed to report that?" Hana complained.

"Maybe Kyuubi and Jun have the answers we need. Until Naruto talks to them, we'll just have to wait."

"I don't trust that fox as far as I can throw him. How do we know he is not trying to break the seal?"

"What about Jun? Do you really think he would allow such a thing? Don't forget the seal is made up of a part of Jun's soul. I'm sure he would not allow something as harmful as the fox escaping, after all if the Kyuubi escapes or kills Naruto then it dies as well."

"I know but it's not very comforting. I can't help but worry. I may not have been a part of Naruto's life, thanks to that damn fox, but still I finally have a chance to get to know him and this has to happen."

"Then why don't you tell him the truth? You can't keep it from him forever. He keeps it hidden, but he needs the comfort of a mother, especially now."

"How can I? For fourteen years I've been away from him, granted twelve of those years were out of my control, but how can I tell him that his mother is a coward, unable to face her own son after so many years of abandonment? Then when we're reunited I cover up my identity. There is no way he wouldn't hate me for that."

After some silence Jiraiya spoke up. "Are you done yet?" Receiving no reply he continues. "Good, first of all you did not abandon him. Second since you recovered you have watched over him from a distance every chance you got and don't you dare deny it. I saw what you did to some of the villagers you caught treating Naruto bad."

Flashback

Hana stood among several comatose bodies while pinning the leader of her son's tormenters against a wall.

"If I ever catch you or your pals harassing that boy ever again, tonight will seem like a picnic. Do we have an understanding?"

The pale villager nodded frantically. "Yes, ma'am." His comrades lay on the ground with several broken bones and all of them had their groins crushed viciously by the female Anbu.

"Good boy, now scatter off and get some help for your friends. Remember you've been warned."

End Flashback

"Third, after all that time watching him you have missed one obvious fact, he doesn't hate many people, not even the villagers. Sure he might be mad as hell at first for you deceiving him, but I seriously doubt that he'll hate you. After all he's always wanted a family. It's time you told him the truth, after all he's been through he deserves that." That said he left her sitting alone in the room. Naruto and Hinata returned shortly after that.

Later that night

After falling asleep Naruto barged into the Kyuubi's chamber. "YOU STUPID FOX! WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?"

"I told you so; looks like you owe me foxy." Jun grinned at Kyuubi.

"Shut up, stupid human, he should be grateful for this chance at power."

"GRATEFUL! WHO DO I LOOK LIKE, SASUKE? I LOOK LIKE A FREAK! I have enough problems as is it you just had to add to it didn't you, you sadistic bastard."

"Calm down, kit. It was going to happen eventually anyways. I just speed things up a bit."

"What do you mean? Someone answer me." Naruto demanded

"Well, Naruto I can explain that." Jun interrupted. "You see, when I made the seal I made it so that your chakra systems would merge into one, leaving Kyuubi's soul trapped, but powerless. It was made to keep the demon chakra from overloading your system, and killing you. Although I had a feeling that your physical abilities would increase, I had no idea that you would take on the features of a fox."

"What did you think would happen, stupid human?"

"Who you calling stupid, baka fox?"

"You! A human absorbing that much chakra would normally die of chakra overload. Those few who survive would become half-demons at the very least. You set it up so the brat would be safe from the overload, but not the other side effects. Naruto is becoming a half-demon."

"What!" The two yell.

"You heard me."

"So you mean this is permanent. That's just great! Now what am I going to do? What about Hinata?"

"What about Hinata?" Jun asked.

"Well... I mean..." Naruto stuttered.

"We're listening." Jun stated.

"OH Shut up!" He outbursts.

"Just mate with her, if you like her so much, gaki."

Naruto fainted quickly after Kyuubi's statement, only to wake up. Not wanting to face Jun or Kyuubi anytime soon he decided to go and watch the stars for a while. Once he reached the roof he noticed that Hana was there as well. Hana however was too preoccupied with her argument with Jiraiya she failed to notice Naruto's presence on the roof.

"Jiraiya's right, tomorrow I'll tell him I'm his mother."

Naruto gasped alerting Hana to the fact that she was not as alone as she thought. Turning she sees Naruto's shocked face turn into an anger one just before he takes off.

Stupid Hana, you're an Anbu for goodness sakes. You should have realized he was there. Hana takes off after Naruto in hopes of clearing things up. Naruto however, due to his new upgrades went straight into the surrounding forest with such speed that Hana was unable to catch up, despite being an Anbu. Once there he left several false trails so Hana would be unable to determine which route was the actual one he took, and he could be alone to think. He found a clearing where he spent the rest of the night training in order to calm himself down. Why didn't she tell me? Why lie? Is she that ashamed of me? Questions like these rushed through his mind while he trained.

One hour after sunrise

Jiraiya and Hinata were alarmed to find neither Naruto nor Hana in their rooms once they woke up. Jiraiya was discussing what to do when Hana returned looking ragged and tired.

"Has Naruto returned, yet?" She asked.

"No. What happened? We woke to find you both gone, with no note, or any other indication as to where you went." An angry Jiraiya demanded.

"Did something happen to Naruto-kun?" A worried Hinata asked.

"I guess you can say that. Where should I start?" She told Hinata the truth about who she was and why she had not been a part of Naruto's life. She then told then both about the events of the previous night.

"I warned you what would happen if he found out on his own." Jiraiya spoke up.

"But I was finally going to tell him today." Hana protested,

"Well I can't say I blame you for what you've done, but I can't blame Naruto-kun either. You should have taken your own advice and told him the truth when he asked you who you were, instead of lying. I'm sure he would have understood." Hinata says.

"You're right, both of you. Oh, I wish I could take it back. I was so worried he'd hate me that I kept the truth hidden. Now I've blown it, and he must really hate me." Hana said emotionally.

Naruto stood outside the rooms. He had arrived back at the rooms around the time Hana was half way through her explanation to Jiraiya and Hinata. All the questions going through his mind earlier were answered, but now he felt guilty for not giving her the chance to explain. Isn't that the same reason he kept his own secret hidden from his friends? Too ashamed of his earlier reactions he went back to the boys' room to get some rest and think things over.

Jiraiya who knew Naruto was outside the room they were in, decided not to let the girls know. Hana was too distressed and distracted to notice Naruto outside of the room. It's best if they work this out for themselves. "Well, if I know Naruto, he should return soon. He's probably training to calm down. You two can work things out later when her returns, so for now just get some rest." Jiraiya left the girls' room and returned to the room he and Naruto shared, only to find his young student fast asleep.

A/N: I'm really, really sorry for taking so long to update. I have no excuse. I'm lazy, and have had a lot of writer's block. I'll try to get the next chapter out soon. Thank you for all the reviews and to the unknown reader thanks for the idea on how he should find out, I was really stuck on it. As always reviews are always appreciated.

Preview: "Make up your mind, stupid fox. Is this permanent or not?"

A/N 2: I'm having a baby boy.