Time for you to learn a little about the three extra years Naruto and Sasuke had before Orochimaru's death. Remember that those three extra years is what causes a lot of differences from this story and the original. I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Chapter 11:
The second and third nights of the festival went the same way as the first. The group split into twos (Kurama and Itachi, Sasuke and Naruto, and Hikaru and Sasame). Hikaru and Sasame spent the night talking about how they each plan on running their clans/kingdom when they're older. Hikaru plans on building a small ninja place and hopes that he will get help from Konoha. Sasame speaks about strengthen the Fuma Clan and getting an alliance with Konoha and possibly Suna. One the third night they just talked about themselves.
Kurama and Itachi spent their nights mostly making out. They talk very little, but when they did, it was mostly about Naruto and Sasuke. They talked about some of Naruto's smaller missions including some D Rank ones. Itachi talked about the time he spent in Anbu and his time with Sasuke when he was younger.
Naruto and Sasuke chatted about the jutsus they have learned over the years. When Naruto mentions the Rasenshuriken, he also tells Sasuke about the time after he used it against Kakuzu. He mentions how Tsunade and Sakura told him to only use it in case of emergencies. Then he explains how he learned how to throw it during his Sage training. Sasuke was shocked to find out that at first the jutsu caused harm to Naruto. But he was glad that it doesn't any more.
"When did you start you Sage training?" Sasuke asked.
"About a month after Kakuzu's death," Naruto said. "Ero-Sennin came to me and told me he was gonna go to Amegakure to investigate the Akatsuki, but Tsunade told him that he was needed somewhere else. Together, we went on a mission to The Land of Lightning. On the way, a toad came and told me that it was time to start my Sage training. So, I went. It took a week in our time to fully learn it and the throwing part of my Rasenshuriken. I believe it was a month in their time."
"I wonder if there is a Snake Sage training," Sasuke muttered.
"There might be," Naruto's demonic hearing picked up Sasuke's words.
"Hn." Sasuke thought for a moment. "What about the mission in the Land of Lightning?"
"We were to help Bee and his team with something," Naruto said. "They only requested Ero-Sennin, but he said I should meet Bee and the Hachibi. I had to keep most of the details of the mission a secret. And since I did, we now have an alliance with them. Plus, Bee taught me to face me fears."
"Your fears?" Sasuke asked. Naruto nodded. Sasuke could tell that Naruto didn't really want to talk about it, so Sasuke let sleeping lions lie. Instead he decided it was time for him to talk about his past. "The mission that Orochimaru sent me on before he has to use his body switching jutsu involve hunting down some of his enemies. They weren't strong ones, but they had information that he didn't want getting out. I used some of my lightning to erase part of their memories. I didn't want to kill them since the only one I wanted to kill was Itachi." He paused. "and Orochimaru. I know that it was only temporary but I didn't care."
"How many were there?" Naruto asked.
"Five," Sasuke said. "Each of them decided that it was better for them to stay together. But they were wrong. It was easier to find them."
"And you are sure it didn't kill them?" Naruto asked.
"Yes," Sasuke answered. "I brought them to a nearby hospital. I stayed a few days to make sure. Guess I cared too much. Or may be it was because flashes of you kept going through my head."
"Sasuke, I..." Naruto took a deep breath. "I love you. I always have."
"I know. And I feel the same way. But I know how hard it is to trust someone. I have to admit that I trust you more than anyone else. It will take a while before I can fully trust Itachi-nii-san. But I'm working on it. I'm willing to move on."
"So am I. It will take time though. Kurama told me that hatred is something hard to get over. But love is something that will over power it. He said that Itachi makes him feel that way." Naruto blushed. "And you make me feel that way."
Sasuke smirked. "I'm glad." He hugged Naruto. 'Can't push him. Soon we will be together. I can wait.'
"Thank you," Naruto smiled. Once the hugging came to an end, Naruto took Sasuke's hand in his. They continued to play some games until it was time for bed.
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The last night of the festival was the best night. Everyone sat under the night sky and looked up at the stars. It was a beautiful view. Soon, the fireworks went off. The colors and sizes varied. Hikaru laughed when one went into the sky and changed into a fish and another into a cake. They appeared right next to each other. Naruto blushed as Kurama let out a chuckle with Itachi covering his mouth. Sasuke tried to keep his cool, but eventually he let out a small laugh. Sasame said it was a way to show who help the Fuma Clan. Naruto just buried his head in his knees too embarrassed to say anything.
Sasuke pulled Naruto into his lap. "I love your name."
"Yours suits you," Naruto said. "I mean 'Ninja Warrior' how more fitting can it be?" He laughed until Sasuke found his lips.
"It isn't just your name I love," Sasuke said after he pulled away from the kiss.
"That's kind of cheesy," Naruto chuckled.
"So it is, but it is true," Sasuke said giving Naruto another kiss.
"I know," Naruto said leaning into Sasuke's chest. "I love you, Sasuke."
Sasuke smirked. "I know." He hugged Naruto.
Itachi watched the exchange between Sasuke and Naruto. A smile slipped from his lips. Kurama saw the smile and looked at the scene Itachi had been watching. He smiled. He pulled Itachi into a kiss. Itachi grabbed Kurama's arms and pulled his towards himself to deepen the kiss. Then he pressed his waist against Kurama's. Kurama let out a moan then blushed. The kiss broke and all Kurama could do was try to not faint from the heat raising in his face.
"Hn," Itachi smirked. "Beautiful."
That was all Kurama could take. He stood up. "I... I'm going to bed." He glanced at Itachi. Then at Naruto who noticed the look in Kurama's eyes. Naruto was about to stand up but Sasuke kept him firmly in his lap.
"Let them be," Sasuke whispered. Itachi followed after Kurama.
"But we are supposed to leave tomorrow," Naruto said.
"Once more day won't kill us," Sasuke said.
"You're right," Naruto sighed. "Plus I don't want to get in the way of a horny demon."
"It's my brother I'd be more afraid of," Sasuke mumbled. His hand unconsciously stroked Naruto's cheek.
Naruto smiled and leaned back against Sasuke. He looked back at the sky. Then he looked at Hikaru and Sasame. A man Naruto did not recognize sat next to Sasame. She introduced him to Hikaru as her boyfriend. Hikaru shook the man;s hand and introduced himself. They chatted for a bit then looked back to watch the ending of the fireworks. Naruto turned his attention back to Sasuke who was looking up. Naruto followed his gaze and watched the grand finally
Once it was done, Hikaru came over to them with Sasame and her boyfriend. "Is it ok to hang out with them more?"
"You have a right to do whatever you want," Naruto said. "You are our client afterall." He paused. "Though as your friend, I am concerned. But I also trust Sasame. Go have fun!" He grinned. Hikaru smiled. The three of them left.
"It is a good thing he wants to hang out with them," Sasuke said. "I doubt it would be good if he was to go back to the inn now."
"I don't want to go back," Naruto said.
"What do you want to do?" Sasuke asked.
"I like just sitting here," Naruto said. "It's comfortable."
"I'm ok with that," Sasuke smirked.
They sat in silence until Naruto spoke up. "You know, we are going to be going through the Land of Frost to get to the Land of Lightning."
"That's not until after Yugakure thought," Sasuke said.
"I know," Naruto said. "We are gonna have to rest a lot in Yugakure. I don't want to be in the Land of Frost for too long. There is not much there anyway. I was thinking of using chakra to power up our speed. I'll carry Hikaru on my back. If we do this, it will only take a few hours to get through the Land of Frost."
"If that is what you want to do," Sasuke said. "I'm fine with it."
"I'm glad you came to Konoha," Naruto said. "Even if it was just to use me as bait."
"I think I just couldn't stand to be away from you," Sasuke stated. "I think I wanted you by my side since I missed you so much. I was just in denial and blinded by my hatred for Itachi. But I know better now. I've accepted my feelings." He paused. "I said before that you had become my best friend, but I want more than that. I want to be the best lover I can be. For you and only you." He brought himself closer and into an upside down kiss with Naruto.
Once the kiss was broken Naruto smiled and said, "You already are." And then he kissed Sasuke again.
