I AM BACK
I'm sorry everyone for the long wait, i have no reasonable excuse for the long delay in chapters i am sorry though, i really have wanted to update my stories but nothing has been forthcoming with my writing however hopefully (Fingers Crossed(Four leaf clovers out, Lucky horseshoes at the ready)) i am back properly, i don't want to give up on my stories and i hope you guys can forgive me.
With that out of the way on to the chapter
I Don't Own Naruto
"Arashi Uzumaki? Related to you?" asked Ino looking from Kakashi to Naruto.
"Yeah he's my uncle," declared Naruto with a shrug.
"Do you know where he is now?" asked Kakashi turning to Naruto
"No, last time I saw him was years ago," spoke Naruto calmly.
"Damn it," growled Kakashi looking back to the body of Gato.
"You seem annoyed by this sensei" questioned Ino looking to Kakashi confused.
"He's a wanted man," declared Kakashi narrowing his one visible eye.
"W-what did he do?" asked Ino scared.
"He crippled two Konoha Shinobi, and killed another," spoke Kakashi in a low tone.
"In self-defence," declared Naruto narrowing his eyes glancing at Kakashi.
"What do you mean Naruto-san?" questioned Shino looking to the blond.
"Well Kakashi-sensei and his team attacked my uncle after demanding something that was his, that they had no right too, so he did what he had to do to get away," spoke Naruto with a shrug before glancing to Kakashi almost daring the man to dispute what he said, when nothing but a growl was forthcoming Naruto turned and began to walk away.
"Where are you going genin?" questioned Kakashi clearly in a bad mood with his student.
"We still have a mission to complete I'm going to the bridge to make sure none of Gato's thugs pull something," spoke Naruto not even glancing back at the group of ninja.
"I'm surprised you didn't tell them the other reason you attacked the Konoha shinobi," spoke Akane from within Naruto's mind.
"They don't need to know everything," replied Naruto narrowing his eyes pulling a box of cigarettes out of his pocket flicking one out of the box and placing it to his lips.
"This is a dangerous game Naruto-kun please, just, be careful," pleaded Akane.
"Always Akane-chan," replied Naruto lighting the cigarette.
#A Week Later#
Naruto stood with the rest of the leaf Shinobi on the wave end of the now complete bridge, the two Jonin were evidently sorting out what was to be the payment for the mission.
Tazuna had been a little bit nervous that Zabuza would attack them after the Shinobi left, but Kakashi eased those fears having search around the island nation looking for the Kiri Shinobi and had found nothing before suggesting that he had heard the news of Gato's death and left as he would have had no reason to stick around.
Kakashi had kept a closer eye on Naruto after his behaviour upon finding Gato's body and being questioned about his connection to Arashi. The jonin had even asked about the recombined Samenikuya, under the illusion it was still Samehada, and it's sudden change. Naruto had told the elder Shinobi a half-truth saying "Samehada is sentient and capable of changing her form to a limited degree". There was still some tension between Kakashi and Naruto but a lesser amount than the day of the incident. Naruto looked to Fuu who was currently talking with Shino and Ino, the mocha skinned girl having developed a decent friendship with both of Naruto's teammates over the time they had spent together which he was thankful for.
"I think the Uchiha's in love you," came the voice of Akane within Naruto's mind causing the blonde's eye to twitch as he had been trying to ignore Sasuke.
"Yeah with the amount of attention he's been paying to me recently I think you might be right," replied Naruto annoyed as he glared at Sasuke who was looking at the blond with narrowed eyes.
"Take a photo Uchiha it will last longer," spoke Naruto tauntingly.
"Fight me," ordered the brooding Uchiha.
"No we are just about to leave, besides, why would I fight such a self-centred little prat?" questioned Naruto.
"What's the matter dobe scared?" replied Sasuke hoping to taunt the blond shinobi into a fight.
"Of you hardly," replied Naruto turning away from the Uchiha.
"All right you lot time to go," spoke Asuma as he and Kakashi walked over to the genin.
#Two Days Later#
"It's my pleasure to welcome you too our ranks Fuu," declared Hiruzen handing the girl a Konoha headband.
"Now Fuu you have been offered a place in the Aburame compound should you choose," said Hiruzen looking at the girl tying the headband around her upper arm, she turned to the aged Kage and shook her head.
"No thankyou Hokage-sama for now I wish to stay close to my Nii-san," said Fuu stepping closer to Naruto, Hiruzen nodded.
"Well aright, for now you will be assigned to team seven until I can find another team to put you with," declared Hiruzen.
"That works for me," stated Fuu with a grin.
"Ok well then that's settled dismissed, except for you Naruto," said Hiruzen waving both teams away.
"My team I'll see you guys at our regular training ground in two days until then you have off," said Kakashi getting a nod from team seven.
"You lot same deal, see ya in two days," said Asuma before he vanished in a swirl of leaves, Kakashi did the same thing. All of the genin minus Naruto and Fuu walked out of the room leaving the two Jinchuriki alone with the Hokage.
"I'll meet you outside Imoto," spoke Naruto nodding to Fuu, the green haired girl nodded nervously before walking out of the room.
"So what's up Jiji?" asked Naruto turning to the elderly Kage.
"ANBU leave us," ordered Hiruzen before simultaneously three spots within the room shimmered and a flare of chakra could be felt.
"I would like the truth about the wave mission from you," declared Hiruzen leaning on his hands looking at the blond seriously.
"What do you mean Hokage-sama?" asked Naruto.
"Come now Naruto-kun what kind of fool do you take me for?" asked the Hokage with a semi-dangerous air about him.
"Just out of curiosity what gave it away?" questioned Naruto.
"Kakashi may have never seen her but I will always remember seeing Samenikuya wielded by the Uzumaki I could never forget that weapon, you were given Kubikiribocho and recombined the blades I presume," spoke the elderly Kage.
"I was given the blade," declared Naruto with a nod. "By Zabuza," continued Naruto getting a shocked look from Hiruzen.
"How on earth did you get him to give you the blade? That man was said to be as close as they come to his blade," spoke Hiruzen.
"Arashi-oji-san last time I saw him gave me a copy of a letter he said was from the Mizukage to be given to Zabuza should I ever run into the man and I was told I would be given the Kubikiribocho to recombine the blades," said Naruto.
"So I take it that the assassination of Gato was in fact your handy work not Arashi's?" asked Hiruzen with a quirked brow causing Naruto to sigh.
"Yeah that was me," declared the blond.
"Why use Arashi's signature and not make one of your own?" inquired the aged Kage.
"What if Zabuza wasn't the only ninja on Gato's payroll? Arashi-Oji-san's signature is known the world over even if he isn't, if another ninja saw that what do you think, they would do?" questioned Naruto looking to the Kage.
"Fair point, but, surely you knew what Arashi has done to Konoha and specifically Kakashi," spoke Hiruzen.
"Yes I do but I didn't think Kakashi-sensei would have been hit so hard by seeing it," replied Naruto looking down somewhat ashamed of his actions.
"Naruto, Kakashi lost a friend, and failed two comrades because of Arashi if you have any information-" began Hiruzen.
"I don't and even if I did I, wouldn't say, Arashi-oji-san may have killed a Konoha shinobi and crippled two others but they deserved it Jiji," declared Naruto.
"What do you mean Naruto?" asked Hiruzen greatly confused by what the blond said.
"Aside from trying to steal my clan's property those three, they, they … no forget it," said Naruto shaking his head as if to clear his thoughts before looking up to Hiruzen "I'm sorry Kakashi-sensei was hurt by Arashi-Oji-san's actions but I'm not sorry that the others ended up crippled or dead," declared Naruto.
"Naruto-kun," muttered Hiruzen looking at the boy.
"No they shouldn't have been trying to take what belongs to my clan," spoke Naruto.
"I agree Naruto-kun and I am sorry that they were, it was not on my orders I swear," declared Hiruzen.
"Oh bull crap old man, they were your shinobi, in a squad of four, and what they just happened upon an Uzumaki temple and just happened to know the right artefact to take," growled Naruto annoyed that the Hokage was trying to palm off responsibility.
"I didn't say they weren't ordered to, they were just not by me, in recent years I my authority has been undermined by my old teammates and my old rival, they all feel I have become too soft to be Hokage, but every time I make a move to deal with them they are one step ahead of me and have disposed of anything incriminating," spoke Hiruzen.
"You're the Hokage Jiji act like it," ordered Naruto.
"Naruto-kun… I'm tired, I should have retired by now to spend days with my children and grandchildren, I'm just so tired," said the elderly Kage for the first time in Naruto's eyes actually looking his almost seventy years of age, the bags beneath his eyes becoming darker, the winkles on his elderly face drooping ever lower.
"I'm sorry Jiji, maybe … maybe it's time you thought about a successor," suggested Naruto.
"Thank you Naruto-kun, you can go," spoke Hiruzen with a sigh turning to face the window as he heard Naruto leave the room closing the door behind him. "I wish there was someone," muttered Hiruzen to himself looking out the window, sighing once more as he turned back to his desk. "One last time" muttered Hiruzen beginning to write a letter.
#Outside With Naruto#
Naruto walked out of the tower to find Fuu looking a little anxious leaning against the tower.
"Hey Imoto," spoke Naruto drawing Fuu's attention to him, the girl calmed, and stepped over to Naruto.
"Hey, what did Hokage-sama want?" asked Fuu tilting her head.
"He caught on that I wasn't being entirely truthful and wanted the truth," spoke Naruto simply before he began to walk off, Fuu quickly falling into step beside him.
The two walked through the village, many people sending glares Naruto's way, the blond himself just ignored the looks as he lead Fuu to Jiraiya's now shared home.
The trip was short and quiet Fuu just taking in her new surroundings and Naruto ignoring hateful looks sent his way.
"You live here?" questioned Fuu unbelieving as she and Naruto entered the property.
"Yeah, me and my godfather," spoke Naruto leading his fellow Jinchuriki up the path to the house. Opening the door and letting Fuu inside Naruto glanced at a clock near the door, determining that it was probably safe to call out he spoke up. "Oji-san I'm home."
"In the Lounge kid," Jiraiya called back. Naruto lead Fuu to the lounge room where they found Jiraiya with a small book in one hand and a brush in the other.
"Oji-san, this is Fuu, Fuu this is my godfather Jiraiya, Fuu's new to the village and I said she could stay with us for the time being," spoke Naruto introducing the girl to his godfather, Jiraiya glanced over at Naruto and Fuu.
"That's fine, just remember to explain the house rules," declared Jiraiya with a grin and a wink at the two, causing Naruto to roll his eyes and Fuu to look to the blond confused.
#Later That Night#
Kakashi stood with the other jonin in the Hokage's office and to the shock of those around him he was actually on time for the meeting and the Hokage had yet to arrive. While everyone was wondering what sort of planetary alignment had to be going on for Kakashi to be there on time, Hiruzen opened the doors and walked in with a pair of ANBU flanking him.
"Alright everyone let's get this started, as we all know the chunin exams are to be held here this time around so we need a strong representation of our village's strength," said Hiruzen taking his seat.
"So let's begin the nominations," said Hiruzen looking to the jonin sensei.
"I Kurenai Yuhi Jonin sensei of team eight elect Shikamaru Nara, Hinata Hyuga and Sakura Haruno for the Chunin exams," said Kurenai stepping forwards Hiruzen noted the names and the entire room broke out into whispers mostly regarding the fact that a team of rookie genin had been volunteered.
"I Asuma Sarutobi Jonin sensei of team ten nominate Sasuke Uchiha, Kiba Inuzuka and Choji Akimichi for the chunin exams," declared Asuma once more making the room burst into whispers while Hiruzen noted the names.
"I Kakashi Hatake Jonin Sensei of team seven nominate Shino Aburame, Ino Yamanaka, and Fuu Uzumaki as a team of three for the Chunin exams and I also nominate Naruto Uzumaki Yuki to take the exams solo," declared Kakashi.
"WHAT?" screamed out many of the occupants of the room.
Alright chapter over
again i want to apologise for the long wait for a new chapter
but in the mean time...
we kick off with the final days of the wave mission
leading to the return to Konoha
and the Hokage seeing some falsehoods in Naruto's story and questioning him about it
Naruto offers up the truth ... ... or is it?
we then have a brief introduction of Fuu to Jiraiya
and finish off with the nominations for the Chunin exams.
Again i apologise for the long ass wait for a new chapter i hope you lot can forgive me
anywho...
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