Note: I don't own Naruto.

Note: Some of the things here may conflict with the facts of the actual anime, but in this universe things like Sasuke and Naruto's fight and Tsunade's return and Sarutobi still being alive were all under different circumstances. I'm basically doing the story my way. Please bare with me.

Note: You are going to see the Sound 5 again. Because I believe that some of them were such freakin' cool characters, it was a crime to give them only one shot in the series.

Stop! Do not read this story if you have not read Naruto&Hinata: True Strength Revealed. Or you will not understand some of the story.

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It has now been 2 and a half years since Naruto's exile from the village.

"You have to let him come." Jiraiya said.

" Out of the question completely Jiraiya-sama." Hiashi said.

" You have to let him come, Sarutobi-sensei was like family to him." Jiraiya said.

" He has been exiled, allowing him to re-enter even for a day is very risky." Hiashi countered.

" Hyuuga-san, you're being very unreasonable. Naruto has a right to come to Sarutobi-sensei's funeral." Jiraiya said.

" Jiraiya-sama, are you ready to take responsibilty if Naruto gets out of control again?" Hiashi said.

" Alright, I think that's enough." Tsunade, the now 5th Hokage said.

" Tsuande-sama, what if the boy transforms again? We may not be able to stop it." Motoko Hyuuga said.

Jiraiya turned his eye to Motoko for a second. " When did you stop him? Hinata's the one who calmed him down." He thought. Jiraiya's attention to Motoko's face slowly drifted down further south to her chest area. A tiny trickle of blood came down Jiraiya's right nostril.

" Ahem!" Hiashi said, noticing Jiraiya's gaze at his wife.

" Uh...er...well any way I mean, I've been working with the kid while he's been in Sunagakure. What happened in the village was the only time it happened . Since then Naruto has gained a much greater control than when he left." Jiraiya said.

(Though it was best to keep it secret from the village. Jiraiya shortly after learning of Naruto's exile went to search for him. He eventually found Naruto in Sunagakure. Every now and then, Jiraiya would visit Naruto to assist him with training. He also took that opportunity to check out the women of Suna for his "research.")

" If the boy truely had a solid relationship with the third, we should allow him to come just for the funeral at least." Inoishi stood up to say.

" Ok, I think I've heard enough." Tsunade said. " If Jiraiya said that what happened in the village over 2 years ago was the only isolated incident, then I believe him."

The entire council looked up at Tsunade. After much debate it was decided. Naruto Uzumaki would be allowed to come back to Konohagakure to attend the village's funeral services. Hiashi Hyuuga among all was the most displeased with this, but as long as it was only a day, it could not do much harm.

Later in a village called Sunagakure. Some of the village's children were being taught the basics of shuriken training. Before them stood their teacher 15 yr old Naruto Uzumaki.

( Not too long after his exile from Konohagakure, Naruto did much traveling. He eventually made it to Sunagakure. Gaara who had just been given the title as Kazekage, offered him a home in the village of the sand, along with the title of Chuunin in the village.)

Naruto had definitely changed over the past few years, he had definitely shot up a few inches and he was now much better built his hair believe it or not was now a little bushier, even the sides were grown out a little, (much similar to a certain Hokage we all know) .Naruto wittnessed a small group of boys whom were picking on a girl.

" Hah, your shuriken throw sucks. Look you couldn't even manage to hit the stump itself." one boy said.

" Yea, my little sister could do better than you." another boy said.

The brunette girl just stood there with her head down in shame taking the verbal abuse.

" Guys..." Naruto said behind them.

The boys looked behind them shocked to see their teacher standing there.

"...why don't you go work on your own shuriken throwing instead of hassling her about hers." Naruto said.

" Right Naruto-sensei, Gomen." One of the boys said as they ran off.

As the taunters ran off. Naruto looked over at the target to see not a single shuriken hit it. He then saw a shuriken at the side of the girl, which he picked up. He then took a few steps toward the target. The girl still had her head down.

" Practice..." Naruto said. "...that's the true key to success, lots of practice with confidence."

The girl picked her head up.

" Thats what I told myself when I first started messing up my shuriken throws." Naruto said.

The girl seemed surprised when Naruto said that.

Naruto turned around flashing his trademark grin. He then walked back over to the girl and put the shuriken in her hand.

"Ya know how I got better at it?" Naruto asked.

The girl nodded her head no.

Naruto then walked her to the front of the stump.

" I start as close as I can, then I throw the shuriken, if I hit it, I take a step back. If I hit it again I take another step back and keep going until I miss the target, that's when I figure out my limit of distance. Then I take another step forward so I can hit it. Then I keep working at it until I hit the target perfectly, when I do I take that step back and see how well I hit it this time. You can try that method and see if it works for you." Naruto said.

The girl got excited and immediately started her new training method. " Arigato Naruto-kun." she said.

Naruto watched from the side smiling. Little did he know that a young pretty Chunin was watching him as he was teaching her. She was a young attractive girl, Naruto's age to be precise, she had long black hair in a pony-tail. She, like Naruto was wearing a brown Chunin vest, she wore it however over a dark red shinobi out-fit on her forehead she wore a Sunagakure headband. Her name was Kotari. You see, the past few years, Naruto had matured in both skill and appearnce and was a somewhat soughtafter shinobi by the girls of Sunagakure, Naruto did notice this but only considered them friends. The one however determined to break that title was Katori. She came up greeting the blonde.

" As usual, you inspire yet another shinobi, Naruto-kun." Katori said.

Naruto looked to his side surprised. " Oh Katori-chan. What's up?" Naruto said.

" Oh nothing, I was just here, had nothing to do today and thought maybe you'd want some help with the students today." Katori said.

" Oh, sure, I wouldn't mind some help." Naruto responded.

" That's great, hey, well...I know I'm being a little forward here but how about after this we can maybe have dinner tonight." Katori suggested.

Naruto wasn't oblivious to what Katori was trying to do.

" Arigato Katori-chan...but I actually got paperwork to do." Naruto said.

Katori seemed a little flustered but continued to run her game. " Oh come on Naruto-kun. You do so much for this village, I think you owe yourself a night off." she said.

" Um, Katori-chan I should really be helpig the students right now." Naruto said as he was walking away, suddenly he felt her hand on his shoulder.

" Look, Naruto-kun, I know about what happened in your old village and about your old girlfriend. But you need to realize, your home is here now. Ok?" Katori said.

Naruto looked at Katori as she tried to seem all innocent and caring. " Arigato Katori-chan. But tonight's not a good night." he said.

Katori sighed alittle. " Ok fine." she said. " But if you change your mind you know where to find me."

Suddenly Kankuro appeared by Naruto's side whispering into his ear.

" Oh, he is?" Naruto asked.

Kankuro nodded.

" Like now?" Naruto asked.

" No, like Right Now." Kankuro said.

" Ok, can you take over for me?" Naruto asked.

Kankuro nodded yes.

Soon Naruto arrived in the Kazekage's office. In one of the chairs was the Toad Sage Jiraiya.

" Ero-sennin! Hey!" Naruto said.

Naruto noticed Jiraiya had a very hardened look on his face. Something Naruto does not see very often, even when he calls him Ero-sennin. Gaara was behind the desk with Temari by the side of it. On the other side of his desk was a brunette girl with medium length hair and a green shirt with white scarf and Genin headband. Gaara's good "friend" Matsuri.

" Hey'a Naruto." Jiraiya said.

Naruto saw that th atmosphere in the room was very stiff and silent.

" What's going on?" Naruto asked everybody.

" Naruto, I want you to sit down." Jiraiya said.

Naruto seemed confused but decided to comply. Jiraiya wanted him to sit for the bombshell he was about to drop on him. Naruto sat there and listened while Jiraiya laid it all down. How Orochimaru and his now much stonger army made a second attack on the Leaf village. Taking the lives of some of it's ninja, particularly one Naruto would want to know about. After hearing who it was Naruto's eyes began to water. He brought his hand to his eyes as he leaned down slightly.

" So...the Third is really dead?" Naruto asked.

"...hai..." Jiraiya responded.

Behind Naruto's hand, tears began to fall. Temari came around and sympathetically rubbed Naruto's back as hope to console him. Matsuri looked at Naruto sympathetically, she knew when he came here about how loyal he was to his old village and comrades

" I talked to the council and after much debate and consideration, not to mention me fighting like hell...They are going to give you a one-day pass for the funeral service." Jiraiya said.

Naruto's head snapped up.

"To come back to Konohagakure?..." Naruto thought. An image of Hinata flashed through his mind.

Jiraiya turned to Gaara.

" Of course, you're invited as well Kazekage-sama." Jiraiya said.

Gaara nodded. "Arigato." He said.

Naruto still sat there phased by all the emotions running through him right now. The knowledge of Sarutobi's death was heart-wrenching but at the same time, the thought of seeing Hinata again made him want to burst with joy.

"We leave now right?" Naruto said.

Gaara looked at Naruto " Ahem, may you give me just a little time here, I'm the Kazekage, I can't just up and leave whenever I feel like it. I have to make a few arrangements." he said.

Naruto looked over at Gaara, his eyebrow twitching. " I know you're the Kazekage. You wanna know how I know? 'cuz you remind me every 20 minutes." Naruto said.

Naruto and Gaara smiled at eachother before Naruto started laughing a bit.

" Alright, well I'll go pack some stuff. Lemme know when you guys are ready." Naruto said before popping out of his seat in excitement, then jumping out the window onto the roof as he dashed his way to his place.

" Hinata-chan..." Naruto thought.

Katori saw Naruto running home like an 8 yr old who is starting his first day of summer break. She wondered what was up.

" Naruto's going back home." Kankuro said, noticing Katori's curiosity.

Katori looked back at Kankuro shocked.

" At least for a funeral service, that's what I hear." he said.

" Oh... I see." Katori said.

Later Naruto along with Gaara and Temari followed Jiraiya as they went on their way to Konohagakure. Kankuro was left behind so he could maintain order in the village. Naruto had his arms behind his back just thinking about who he would see. He only wished it could have been under different circumstances. Jiraiya looked back at Naruto who's looks have definitely changed. Frankly, Jiraiya was a little surprised that Naruto never mentioned the fact that actually he looks similar to the Fourth Hokage. Later, the 4 were traveling through a forested area. Naruto was looking at the ground during the walk.

" Over two years...man." Naruto thought.

" We should take the west point, we'll get there sooner." Jiraiya said.

" Right." Naruto said.

" Yea, Tsunade-chan ought to be happy to see you Naruto. And Hinata, well...that just goes without saying." Jiraiya said.

" Ero-sennin..." Naruto began.

Jiraiya looked over at him.

" Orochimaru...he's dead right? You and 'baa-chan killed him right?" Naruto said with hope in his voice.

Jiraiya stopped. He took a deep sigh as he turned around to Naruto.

" I'm very sorry Naruto...he escaped." Jiraiya said.

" Nani? But...I mean you were there and 'baa-chan was there and Hinata I mean, how could he have gotten away?" Naruto asked.

Jiraiya turned back around.

" I'll tell you the whole story on the way there." Jiraiya said as they continued walking.

(((((Flashback)))))

It was a busy day in the town of Konohagakure. Many people were walking the streets going about their business. Unkown to them, mysterious cloaked figures were walking amongst them. Suudenly as the numerous mysterious figures were strategically interwoven amongst the mass crowds of Konohagakure, they ripped their cloaks off exposing that they were sound nins.

Jiraiya: They caught the village completely off guard. The army was so much greater than last time, we nearly got overwhelmed.

(Scene shows Sound nins attacking village.)

((((End Flashback)))))

" Damn it..." Naruto said.

Jiraiya turned to Naruto. His face grew pale and sympathetic. He wish he did not have to tell Naruto that was not the worst of the news.

" Naruto..." Jiraiya said. " I'm afraid...I have some worse news. You may want to sit down."

Naruto looked up at his mentor. He could tell right away he was not going to like what he was about to hear next. Naruto saw a tree stump nearby and decided to take a seat there. Jiraiya walked up and kneeled in front of Naruto. He gently put his hand on Naruto's shoulder.

" Naruto..." Jiraiya started.

(((((Flashback)))))

Many of the Leaf Jonin targeted a large group of Sound nin from up on a rooftop. They immediately jumped towards them, weapons in hand. But suddenly, a flash of light zipped past them. At first the Jonin wondered what it was, but suddenly, blood gushed through the mouths of some of them. The Sound nin saw their savior land in front of them with the blood and body parts of the Leaf Jonin raining down upon him. He picked his head up as he sheathed his katana. Raising his head to reveal dark raven hair draped over Sharingan eyes. It was noneother than Sasuke Uchiha.

((((End Flashback)))

Temari and Gaara picked up their heads in surprise.

Naruto's eyes widened as they began to water. His breathing became fast and heavy.

" It's not true..." Naruto said.

" I know how you feel Naruto but..." Jiraiya started.

" It's not true..." Naruto said.

Jiraiya then put both hands on Naruto's shoulders.

" Naruto it's true." Jiraiya said.

" No! It wasn't Sasuke!" Naruto shouted wrestling to get out of Jiraiya's grip.

" It was Sasuke!" Jiraiya shouted.

" No! It was an imposter! It had to be!" Naruto said trying to make sense of the story he was told.

Jiraiya forced Naruto to make eye contact with him. " Naruto!!" he shouted. "...it was..."

Naruto looked into Jiraiya's eyes for a few seconds before breaking down and latching onto his mentor.

" Sasuke..." Naruto said in tears.

" I'm sorry Naruto."Jiraiya said.

" It's all my fault. If I had just..." Naruto started.

Jiraiya forced Naruto off him to make eye contact with him.

" It was not your fault Naruto! You did all you could!" Jiraiya said.

Naruto just sat there and sulked as he had just found out that Sasuke Uchiha, the boy he once referred to as a brother was now lost, possibly forever. Jiraiya sat on the stump with Naruto and put his hand on Naruto's head as he cried. After a moment Jiraiya stood up.

" We should get going, we have to move now if we want to make it by nightfall." Jiraiya said.

Naruto complied, he got up and followed closely behind Jiraiya. Naruto was now much more silent on the trip.

Later in the day, the four could finally see the gates of Konohagakure. Naruto's heart was beating like drum. He was filled with excitement and sorrow at the same time. They finally reached the gate where they were stopped by the guards.

" Oh, greetings Jiraiya-sama." The guard said.

The guard looked to Jiraiya's side and gasped. His eyes then narrowed at Naruto. Regardless of his hate for the Kyuubi boy, he opened the gates knowing he had a one day pass. Gaara accompanied Naruto by his side before shooting a menacing glare at the guard who gave Naruto a nasty look. This did it's part in striking a bit of fear into the guard's heart. Naruto looked around at the town he had once called home. It seemed even bigger than he rememered, though he saw a few buildings seemed to be damaged no doubt from the attack by the Sound village. Naruto walked by Jiraiya's side as he looked at the changed village. Passing by, Naruto saw that some people were staring at him. Others who saw him turned around and ran, perhaps to inform friends that the demon child was back in the village.

" Man, this place has changed alot, it's been so long since I've been here, geeze last time I was here was for the last Chunin exam." Temari said.

(Temari and Kankuro are Chunins by the way. Gaara, well he's the freakin' Kazekage.)

" Hey, is Shikamaru-kun here?" Temari asked. (oooooohhh, noticed how she used the word kun, which she does not use for anyone else?)

" Yeah, he's here Temari. Almost everyone's here, 'cept a few." Jiraiya responded.

The four continued walking, until a heavenly scent hit Naruto's nose. A scent he had not smelled in 2 and a half years. The scent of freshly cooked ramen at Ichiraku's. The scent was so strong it filled the air. The scent made Naruto's mouth water, suddenly Naruto shook it off.

" Ramen's great, but I got more important things to worry about, first I have to see her, I absolutely gotta see Hin..." But Naruto's train of thought came to an abrupt hat when he saw who turned the corner almost bumping into him.

Naruto almost thought an angel had fallen from Heaven. Her curvacious legs were adorned with bright lavender short pants. Her upper body was adorned with what looked like a white silk kimono which stopped at her waist. The sleeves were extra wide and the cuffs had a light lavender trim, as did he neck, bottom and flaps and sash of the outfit. As usual she wore her headband around her neck. Her beautiful, long, shiny ebony hair which had just a hint of blue waved just over her left shoulder. But what really got his attention, as it usually did was her big gorgeous pearl-escent eyes, which were filled with the warmth and kindness he had always loved about her. Before him was 15 yr old Hinata.

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Next Time

Naruto: Oh My God! Iv'e missed you so much!

Hinata: Naruto-kun! You've come back!

Naruto: Next Time! Comrades Reunite! Great Surprises and Crazy Changes!

Naruto: I wish I could stay here forever.

More coming, assuming I feel like it. As usual, reviews I need to justify my existence in this world.