New Life

Chapter 11: Arachnophobia Moves

I do not own Naruto or Soul Eater

Bold for Kyuubi

Italics for thoughts

XChapter StartX

Arachne sat in her web inside Baba Yaga's castle, 2000 metres underground, a castle shaped like a spider with its eight legs. "Report…how is the development of the Demon Toll – the Morality Manipulation Machine coming along?" she asked to one of the many followers she had that wore black cloaks and a white mask.

"Yes ma'am right now development is progressing steadily at the island facility to the east. Mosquito-sama the one in change contacted us a short while ago…it's nearing completion" said the minion.

"Will it be safe with just that geezer? He's shrunken a lot in the past 800 years" said Giriko swigging a bottle of whisker "I'm itching for some violence I'll go too" he continued.

Arachne shook her head "there's no need for that, though my network I've deployed a very strong bodyguard" she said down to Giriko as he tossed his empty bottle to the side "bodyguard, what's that about?" he asked.

"An infinite One-Sword style user with an unusually strong soul, Yojimbo Mifune. This one man's soul gas 99 souls' worth of power and has lived long enough to be a legend. Enough to be called a Sword God – Kenshin" she explained. "It's good we got the cooperation of a gut like that" commented Giriko as his bottle was cleared away "hehehe, it's easy to manipulate humans with weaknesses" she said.

XBreakX

In the nurse's office at Shibusen Maka was being fed by Soul with everyone watching including Naruto who had recovered from the spell due to his own magic and quick healing. "Okay say Ahhh" said Soul offering Maka a spoon.

"Hey this is really embarrassing" she said not really liking having to be fed, "hey there's nothing we can do since you can't move" said Soul. "It could be worse Maka trust me, I've been in hospitals more times than I ever wanted, be thankful they didn't strap you down" he said "they only strapped you down because you kept running" commented Kyuubi getting a few chuckles around the room.

"Whenever you need something let us know" said Tsubaki smiling at her friend "don't be difficult now, make sure you eat. The professor said that the magic should wear off after several days, so it won't be much longer" said the new interim doctor Mira Nygus – Sid's partner.

Maka tried moving but could only move her hand "it seems like I can move my hand a little. Now that I can't move I suddenly feel like there of lots of places I want to go" she said. "I think once you can move again we'll have a party at our house" said Liz "yeah sounds fun~" Maka replied.

"I'll get the executive secretary to set up a perfect party" said kid as the sisters, Naruto and Kyuubi put there arms in a cross motion. "kid I'll be the first to say that your too picky about things, like you always put a cup on a coaster because it might stain" said Liz "I don't want to do to the trouble of eating over the sink when I eat a cookie" said Patty. "Face it Kid you are better off letting us plan it and not hand vacuuming guests when they enter the house" said Naruto as Kyuubi shuddered at the memory.

"By the way, what have you been rummaging around over there for the whole time?" asked Maka as she had noticed Kid moving things around the shelves. "I'm making things perfectly symmetrical in Maka's point of view. You like it right? Even more so since you can't move" he said smiling as everyone sweat dropped.

Kid turned to Nygus "Nygus-sensei do you have one more of these medicine bottles? If you have one it'll really improve the balance" he asked the bandage bound doctor. "There should be some in the medicine supply storage room, shall I bring you one?" she asked as kid suddenly disappeared into the room slamming the door behind him.

"No I can't trouble you with the extra labour, I'll go myself" he said as Nygus tried to warn "no it's because it's in awful disorder" she said. Kid could be heard shouting "Liz, Patty come here a second", Patty turned to her sister "what should we do Onee-chan?" she asked as she heard to sounds of puffing.

Naruto had summoned two shadow clones and had them transform into the sisters perfectly "I say we let the copies help Kid while we relax while he doesn't bother us" he said smiling as Patty gave him a hug.

Just then the door was kicked off it's hinges by Black Star "Yosha they ha one" he shouted showing them the pen in his hand "a magic marker?" said Maka questioningly as Naruto slapped the boy on the back of the head "no shouting in the office and no breaking door" he said to the boy who shrugged.

He jumped on the bed "to help you get better the great Black Star will autograph you face" he said leaning close with the pen only to have the back of his shirt yanked by Naruto and held in the air. "No writing on patients Black Star, do what I do and do it on people who fall asleep in class like Soul does" he said making the boys head turn.

"That was you?" he accused "erm…no" Naruto replied. "Thanks Naruto-san, I bet he would have drawn me a moustache if he's been able" she said relieved he didn't "No problem Maka just get well soon, we need the level headed people well in this group" he said chuckling as she did the same.

It was then that Sid knocked on the door and walked in "it's as lively as usual, oh nice look~" he said noticing Nygus in her outfit. "Sid…is there something you need?" she asked her partner "Nygus, Naruto do you have a minute" he said as the two walked over to him as the other continued to talk.

"New intelligence has come from Azusa of the Death Scythes. I can't tell you here so follow me" both nodded and left the room not noticing Black Star listening in. "what is it Sid?" asked Nygus once they were out side the room.

"We've received some intelligence from Azusa and it seems that we've found one of the laboratories of the organization of Arachne. The witch who fought your group Naruto – Arachnophobia, it looks like they are building some sort of evil demon tool" he explained.

"Naruto I know you have previous experience with infiltration work as a ninja so you're coming with us. Our job is to determine the structure and the purpose of the tool and then destroy is. We're leaving right away and I've asked Marie to look after Maka" he continued getting a nod from Naruto.

"that's Azusa for you, very capable, an and the location?" she asked, "Azusa's going to brief us, but we are the only ones going since she read your profile Naruto and was impressed, now lets go" said Sid as the three walked off not taking note of the eavesdropping Black Star and Soul.

"Soul…can you get Tsubaki over here?" he asked to his best friend "Black Star you…" he began to say "I'm going to tail Sid and Naruto and destroy that facility" he said. "Are you crazy, I've seen that witch and she's not your average enemy" said Soul warning the cyan haired assassin, who blew the wall slightly with his wavelength in anger.

"I'm going to attack an enemy of Maka's and I won't forgive anyone who'd laid a hand on my comrade" he said with conviction. "Then I'll go too…" said Soul "No Soul, you should stay with Maka, sorry…" replied Black Star

XBreakX

At the Demon Tool construction laboratory Mosquito and one of the scientists were walking through the halls, "how are the results of the Morality Manipulation Machine experiment…favourable?" asked the small old man in a butlers uniform with a strangely pointed nose. "Yes, we're in the last stages of fine-tuning" replied the minion.

They looked at the machine that could only be described as a very odd electric chair "if one totally loses one's morality, insanity cannot be born. Then again plotting insanity is just a different morality…with this Demon Tool we'll lower people's notions of morality and even if it's just a little, bring out their insanity. Arachne-sama wants that boy Medusa was interested to go under manipulation when we catch him" said Mosquito to the other person in the room who was chewing on a reed.

Mifune stood to his back to the wall "rather than guarding that little witch, why don't you become my bodyguard? That sound good to you" he offered to the samurai as Angela ran to him.

"Not interested" he said plainly as he put her on his shoulder "I just so whatever I have to protect Angela" he said while thinking 'sorry Uzumaki'.

The two guards were muttering to each other just as two knives were imbedded in each of their skulls, one being Nygus and the other a Hiraishin Kunai. The souls of the guards were absorbed by their weapons as Nygus commented "nicely done" Sid spoke into his mike "we've reached point B, no problems so far, what's our next move" he asked Yumi over the radio as Naruto dropped down.

"You're quick…wait one moment while I look at the map. Prepare to synchronize with me" she said as she activated her ability "Senrigan". Yumi was able to map out the area from Sid's position "its 32 metres to the target. The passage is 3.5 metres wide…okay with this the map of the complex is complete" she finished cutting off the synch.

"How's it look?" asked Naruto into his mike "go 15 metres ahead along the hallway you're in then take the stairs on your left. The target, the Demon Tool is in the inner room there" she explained. "That's a really helpful ability Yumi-san, with that you can survey and area and makes plans based off what you see, any chance of a game of chess after this?" he asked the woman who chuckled over the radio.

"indeed it's useful but I can only see within a radius of 50 metres using Sid, who's synchronized with me as a medium and yes I'd love a game after this and thanks for talking with Shinigami-sama about letting me have a room at the mansion saves money on hotels" said Yumi smiling at Naruto's sentiment.

He had asked Yumi to move in since she an Marie were very good friends and was one of the few who could honest to god get along with Kid and his need for neatness. "The signal is weak in the room containing the target, but there's one witch's soul, one aging monster's soul and…be careful there's on extremely powerful 'Strong soul' present" she said making Naruto try and feel out the souls.

'It's not a strong magic power and the strong soul…Mifune, but why are they here?' he thought to himself. The alarms started going off and the two were shocked "impossible we were detected?" questioned Sid as he and Naruto hugged the wall as two lackeys ran past.

"Move it it's the front door" on shouted "we should hurry and tell the bodyguard" said the other. "Yumi-san checks what's happening at the front door" said Naruto "yes I'm checking it now" she said reactivating her Senrigan which showed her Black Star fighting off soldiers "it's a Shibusen student" she told them.

XBreakX

"My... what a lively guest" said Mosquito as he walked out at the front with Angela behind him that Tsubaki noticed "that kid…" she muttered as Mifune walked out to the front.

Mifune remembered black stars face and Black Star did the same "Bastard" said Black Star as Mifune asked why?". "Bodyguard Mifune, what are you doing here?" asked Tsubaki "I swing my sword to protect children…to protect Angela. And yet why are you who are also children appearing in front of me again?" he answered back.

"What's the matter?" asked Mosquito as he took Angela's hand in his "come this way Angela" he said grinning. "How interesting" said Black Star as Mifune drew his sword "well then it's a fight" he said.

"lets go, Infinite One-Sword Style" he said flinging his other swords into the air that embedded themselves into the ground "there's an oppressive feeling coming from each sword struck in the ground…" said Black Star as he quickly blocked a strike from Mifune.

"Hooo~ this child can stop Mifune's brute strength…but that's not all there is to Mifune's sword" said mosquito observing the first move made and Mifune using his foot to try and cut Black Star he manoeuvred out the way and swung with his free fist.

He was stopped by Mifune's hand "I don't need a sword to parry…an immediate counterattack, I can tell form your movements you've matured. I guess you're no longer a child" he commented calmly despite the fight.

"Of course" said Black Star said as Mifune jumped back "I've mature? The great Black Star has already beaten you once try not to sound so conceited" he said. "You're the one who sounds conceited; Mifune likes kids so he's not fighting seriously against a kid like you.

Mifune is even stronger when he's serious" Angela shouted to the boy she found annoying remembering that only her friend Naruto could fight Mifune evenly.

"Why is that kind of person…?" asked Tsubaki "I won't forgive you if you go easy, you understand" said Mosquito sternly. "Though I might say my opponent is a kid…there's no way I'll lose to the same opponent twice" said Mifune getting ready.

Meanwhile Sid was tacking photos of the Demon Tool "so this is the Demon Tool we've heard about. It looks like it's meant to manipulate human morality…Azusa what's going on with the situation at the front door?" he asked as Naruto was placing explosives around the facility.

"Right now the Shibusen students are in battle with the person with the strong soul. However the difference in strength is clear, it's overwhelming" she informed them.

"Well I better set my explosives and destroy this thing; Naruto should be done with his soon anyway. We weren't expecting it but those Shibusen students going on a rampage made this operation go smoothly. I don't know who it is, but I'll wait for you" he said setting his timer.

Black Star now using his kusarigama threw the chain around one of the sword and pulled on the chain launching the sword toward Mifune "I'll send your sword right back at you" he shouted as he blade span rapidly toward Mifune he caught it with ease.

He threw the sickle toward Mifune he dodged "as it I'd let you run" said Black Star as he pulled the chains to sweep. Mifune picked up a third sword and jumped in the air "Three Shining Paths" he shouted throwing the blades into the chain links, trapping it.

"I see…the swords Mifune carries aren't just for swing" commented Mosquito as Mifune ran atop the sword handles toward Black Star he swung at him but Black Star's reflexes allowed him to dodge. Only for Mifune to catch and trip Black Star with his own chain before going for a double blade strike "he got him" said Mosquito "Smoke Bomb mode" said Tsubaki as she dispersed into smoke blocking Mifune from his target.

"ninjato, kusarigama and smoke bomb, that Demon Weapon perhaps" muttered Mosquito "You really saved me that time Tsubaki now Yōtō mode" he commanded as the blade appeared in his hand pulsing with dark energy.

"There's no mistaking it that weapon is part of the clan descended from the Demon Weapon Arachne-sama created. I'd heard that Shinigami obtained of them…so it's her" noted Mosquito.

Black Star charged forward with a frontal attack that was blocked by Mifune 'what a sinister blade…' he thought. "Tsubaki" said Black Star said as she came out of his shadow as a whip-like entity "okay" she replied.

"Shadow Star" he shouted as the shadow rapidly began swiping at Mifune who blocked all the attacks. "So it's this sort of thing…Yōtō" said Mifune as he dodged out the path of the swipes and in front of Black Star "he escaped?" said Tsubaki wondering how he broke through their defence.

"Infinite One-Sword Style…Addition Blows – One blow, two, three, four blows. Five, six, seven, eight blows, nine, ten, eleven, twelve blows" he said as Mifune struck Black Star with twelve swords that remained close to his body. "Multiplication…" he said as Black Star was hit again "he's hitting the surrounding swords" noted Tsubaki "twenty-four blows" he finished as the swords surrounding Black Star blew away back into the ground.

"He cut him again with all twelve blades" said Mosquito impressed with Mifune's skill as Black Star fell to the floor and Tsubaki shifting back to human form "Black Star" she called to her downed partner.

"That should be enough, the wounds are shallow. You're called Tsubaki right? Hurry and take the kid and get out of here" said Mifune his back turned to them. "Why is a samurai like you a witch's underling?" Tsubaki shouted at Mifune not understanding why someone so powerful worked with a witch.

"Why did you guys come here? Is it because it's a witch's facility? He enemies of Shibusen?" he asked her back. "A friend of ours is suffering due to a witch's curse, it retaliation for that" she defended. "Is that so…sorry about that" he muttered.

"There's no need for you to apologize, you're a good person… you shouldn't wield your sword for an organization like this. A skilled martial artist like you who likes kids should be part of Shibusen staff, you could be a teacher" she shouted shocking Mifune.

"what me a teacher" he said as he thought about little children calling him Mifune-sensei "don't say such stupid thing" he stuttered while thinking of how he met Angela two years ago but then remembered something else "if you need some help getting out of a sticky situation let me know" he remembered Naruto saying to him when they first met.

"Shit, he took it easy on me" muttered Black Star as he got up "what is it Mifune? Why don't you hurry and finish them off?" asked Mosquito "the match is over" he answered back.

"Shibusen is our greatest enemy there's no reason for us to let them live. If you don't do it you shouldn't think Angela-sama will continue to be protected" said Mosquito with an underlying threat.

'Dammit, I don't have the kunai to contact Uzumaki when I need him, kuso' he though as he readied his blade "sorry" he muttered as something tore through Mosquito behind him.

A figure then rose from the shadow behind Angela and grabbed her sinking into the shadows and appearing behind Black Star holding the small witch. "Mifune stand down" ordered Naruto holding Angela to his chest.

"I'm taking Angela with me Mifune, if you want to see her come to the city alone and without the ancient there, the choice is yours. And don't worry nothing will happen to her." he said as he disappeared with Angela, Tsubaki and Black Star in a flash.

Mifune then blocked a second shot with his sword silently thanking Naruto for taking Angela as he knew he'd be safe with him. "A sniper…where is he" asked Mosquito holding his side as the building began exploding, "Mosquito-sama there was a bomb in the room the machine was in. we can no longer hold the facility, before it's destroyed we should evacuate" said the lackey.

"Blood, I need blood" muttered Mosquito as he stuck is nose into the lackey and drained him dry "do as you wish Mifune but know that Angela will no longer be protected by Arachne-sama if you choose the wrong side in this war" said Mosquito moving away.

Sid holding Yumi in her gun form was lying on top of the van "I knew it was Black Star when I felt the soul signal" he said as Nygus set off another explosion. "Good thing shooting the old man gave Naruto the chance to get them and the witch out of there, with you tremendous precision right Azusa?" he said to the gun in his hands.

"Indeed I can fire up to ten kilometres and the margin of error is less than one millimetre. Although I'm surprised at his tactics, the samurai only fought for the sake of the witch, with Naruto capturing her he ceases his attack and due to his ultimatum there's a chance of acquiring a powerful ally. That chess game will be tough for me I think" she mused.

XBreakX

Naruto as his group dropped in front of the school "is everyone alright?" he asked getting nods from the students so he turned his attention to Angela "sorry I had to do that Angela-chan but my hand was forced he said to the girl in his arms.

"Naruto-kun, will Mifune be on his way soon?" she asked getting a smile from Naruto "of course he is Angela-chan, in the mean time you can stay with me and play with Blair and my new friend Marie, is that alright?" he asked getting a nod from the girl and confused looks from Black Star and Tsubaki.

"Before you ask I had already met the two of them when I first got to Death City, Mifune is one of the few who can really help me train with my weapons" he said as Kyuubi popped out and took Angela in his arms who immediately cheered for her cuddly fox and rubbed his belly to his hidden pleasure.

"Black Star me and Kyuubi watched your fight and can tell you are certainly getting stronger so you just have to keep moving forward. But you also need to try and understand the additional presence inside Tsubaki-chan. Kyuubi says if you do that Yōtō will respond, he'd tell you himself but…you can see for yourself" he said chuckling at Kyuubi's tails wagging in happiness for the belly rub.

"And don't worry about the sword itself since I know Tsubaki-chan is a great one, remember that" he said as he started walking to his father's room. He knocked on the door and came into the room and eventually was in front of the mirror where his father's image was waiting.

"Naruto-kun it seems that you have helped out a few people today and who is the young lady with you?" he asked in the light tone "this sweet little girl is Angela-chan another guest for the house, her guardian will be here soon and will be joining us at the house. I'm really glad we live at the mansion otherwise finding a place for everyone would be a predicament" he said laughing that Shinigami nodded at.

"You certainly are still unpredictable when you work Naruto-kun and still manage to find allies in enemies. I know it troubles you to be placed in the middle of another war but I thank you for your aid in all this" he said with a small bow.

Naruto took Angela and rested her on his shoulder like Mifune did, "I'll admit I hate the fact that there war at the moment but that doesn't mean I won't protect what's precious and prove that it is possible for humans and witches to coexist a case which I pointed out to you over one of my classmates" he said cryptically that Shinigami understood.

"Well good job Naruto-kun and welcome to Shibusen Angela-chan" he said waving his big hands which got a big smile on the girls face.

XBreakX

Naruto was currently taking a bath at home washing away the day's worries 'with Arachne's group on the move it's only a matter of time before she resurfaces. I may have to ask the sisters to help me out since Eruka-chan won't be free much longer. God damn Medusa why did you have to do all this, I should question why I still love her but then again I due have history with snakes' he thought as he washed his hair .

Kyuubi would had added his input but was napping from the belly rub Angela gave him, the girl loved the feel of his fur and giggled at his reactions to her rubbing, not everyday you get an all powerful beast purr in your hands.

'Mizune-chan told me about the sway of magic all witches go through and we don't know her magic type yet to find out. The girls should be a good influence on her and if I give the sisters the kunai I can get them to help out when the times comes' he continued to think.

He then remembered Mifune's fight with Black Star 'knowing him, he's not taken it well, with the Kishin incident he may feel like he failed, although Tsubaki-chan will help him with it alongside Soul and the others.'

Hopefully as good as Stein's new partner Nemu, a strange girl who could turn into a tripped pointed spear, she also loved to experiment of living things. Naruto still wondered where he found the perfect weapon match for him but decided not to get a headache over it.

As he got out and put on his clothes as the bell rang, he quickly zipped to the front door and opened it to find Tsubaki in a pair of jeans and a cream sweater "oh Tsubaki-chan what can I help you with, come in" he said letting her in.

"Thank you Naruto-kun but your mask…" she pointed out that he wasn't wearing one "oh yeah, just had a bath before you rang must have forgot to put it on and I think everyone in the house has seen my face anyway, except Yumi-san and Marie-san" he noted.

"So is there anything I can help you with Tsubaki-chan?" he asked smiling which was five times more charming with the mask off. "I just came over to say thank you for helping us out today with the fight with Mifune-san. And for giving him the chance to get away from that organization, he really didn't deserve to be there" she said blushing slightly.

"It's no problem Tsubaki-chan; we've talked about Angela being around other people so that she might not grow up to be like destructive witches. If anything because of your suggestion to him of being a teacher I should thank you" he said as he took out his violin and played "Moe" tte Ittai Nan desu ka?" (Gurren Lagann ost do not own).

Tsubaki enjoyed his playing as he hadn't done it much lately and was please she had this moment to herself, she had honestly wanted to talk t Naruto about how she felt. Ever since he had helped her with her brother she found herself more drawn in by his kindness and charm. Her heart ha leapt when she had received a pearl necklace in her room, with a card from Naruto saying Merry Christmas.

'Come on Tsubaki you can do this, he's always there for you and likes you so just ask him' she thought trying to psyche herself up. "n-Naruto-kun…" she stuttered blushing holding the bottom of her sweater.

"He turned to her "yes Tsubaki-chan?" he said "D-D Do you like me?" she asked. "of course I do Tsubaki-chan why wouldn't I" he replied as she shook her head "No…I mean do you like me…more than a friend…like Blair-chan" she questioned pushing out a lot of courage to do this.

"No I don't like you like Blair-chan, Tsubaki-chan…I like you in a different way like I do for Liz-chan and Patty-chan." He said smiling as the girls head jerked up to see a soft smile on his face, "and before you ask, I didn't make the first move because you have to want this.

With all that I am I attract trouble and I don't want to put anyone I care for in danger so I have to ask. Tsubaki-chan, are you sure you want to be with me?" he asked as the girl nodded not trusting her voice at the moment due to him saying he liked her.

He could tell she was nervous so tilted her head a little and kissed her. She was shocked but quickly got into the kiss their tongue massaging each other and exploring each others mouth. He wrapped his arms around her as she did the same as he stroked her back earning a moan from her allowing his tongue to explore further into her mouth.

They eventually broke away for lack of air panting slightly she stared at Naruto and after a minute asked "C-Can we d-do that again please Naruto-kun?" she asked to which Naruto resumed the make out moment and moved one of his hands to her rear and gave a squeeze of a cheek making her moan more into the kiss.

She grabbed the back of his shirt not wanting the moment to stop, as despite her gentle nature Tsubaki had wanted to do this and more to Naruto since she received her necklace. She wanted to be the one that helped him through the pain and forget Medusa, in short hidden pervert which showed as she moaned louder into the kiss.

Sadly her moment was ended by Naruto and she whine for the lack of contact "Now, now Tsubaki-chan we can't run before we walk. We're going on dates before we do anything else, otherwise it's unfair to the others and if we do more here we're going to be caught" he said as she blushed redder at the thought of being watched and nodded.

"we'll go on a date soon I promise but until then good night Tsubaki-chan and see you tomorrow" he said giving her a small kiss this time before showing her out "bye Naruto-kun" she said as she left with a big smile o her face.

As Naruto closed the door he sighed in relief that Tsubaki had revealed her feeling now and could date her now. He smiled as he made his way to the Mizune's room and walked in seeing the eldest reading and the other sisters watching T.V. "Mizune-chan, can we talk?" he asked the eldest getting a nod.

He sat down at the table next to the mature witch "I think I need to let you go" he said getting a shocked look from the woman. "I know it seems off but I have this feeling that Medusa will reappear soon and Eruka-chan's going to need help. What I'm asking if for you to play the bad guys or gals until I can get Eruka and remove her snakes" he explained to Mizune.

"Do you trust us not to turn our backs on you?" she asked getting a nod "you have given me no reason to not trust you but if you do this all of you will have to carry the special kunai that can teleport you or me. I'd like to be able to get you to help me and the others raise Angela when the sway kicks in so she doesn't get violent tendencies" he told her.

"You realize that if we do this we will most likely have to attack you friends?" she told him getting a nod again. "Then I guess we'll do it, I and my ness-sans trust you Naruto-kun since you've showed kindness where others showed anger" she smiled at him "thank you Mizun-aargh" he grabbed his head in pain as his memories started again.

He fell from his chair gripping his hair as he saw the hand sticking out of her chest, and the rage in the killer's eyes.

Flashback

You should have learned to protect your wives better Naruto-kun. Especially the ones that I can use to my advantage, even with her curse mark gone Anko still has some or Orochimaru-sama's chakra that I can use, whereas Tayuya no longer has any so she is useless.

Say goodbye to your wives Naruto-kun, she a minute at the most enjoy it while you can, an don't worry I'll take good care of Anko" said Kabuto after his snake hands had pierced through Tayuya as she Naruto and Anko were escaping for better ground.

Naruto was torn wanting to stay with Tayuya in her final moments or follow Kabuto. He decided to use 20 kage bunshin to follow him as he brought Tayuya's face to his, "Tayuya-chan please…speak to me" he said in tears.

"Naruto-kun… I'm sorry, I… wasn't fast enough" she said as bled heavily "No Tayuya-chan it's my fault I couldn't protect you or Anko-chan, I failed in the most important mission protecting my loves from harm" he told her holding her close.

"Heh…still can't believe a shrimp like you ended up turning into such a handsome man and me ending up falling in love with you" she said remembering when she had woke to see his face after he ha brought her back to the village after finding her.

"Please don't leave me Tayuya-chan; I don't want to lose someone else. I don't want to lose the one who taught me the beauty of music" he said crying as she did the same. "I can't stop bleeding Naruto-kun, and we don't have medical training enough for this. Just… do me one thing Naruto-kun" she said

"What?" he asked "even when I'm gone don't forget the music that you play? It's a beauty to be shared with the world, promise you'll continue to play…promise me Naruto-kun" she pleaded getting a slow nod from Naruto.

"let me have my flute Naruto-kun…I…want to play one more time" she said as Naruto brought her instrument to her lips, she played until she could no longer breathe and went limp in Naruto's arms "goodbye Tayuya-chan…" he said kissing her forehead before sealing her body in a scroll and chasing after Kabuto now holding the flute in his hand.

Flashback End

Naruto's vision came back into focus and saw all the Mizune sisters standing over him "sorry, the memories vary in strength and sometimes I can't handle them" he said wiping the tears from his eyes.

"Naruto-kun how long has it been like this for you?" asked the eldest Mizune concerned "since the Kishin's revival, the memories flash in my mind and I have no control over them" he told her as he got into a sitting position.

The youngest Mizune took him in a hug "we heard you talking and we can tell you were suffering" said the littlest Mizune, he patted her on the head "it's the pain I have to take" he said solemnly.

"The eldest hugged him from the back "you're too good to have to suffer that Naruto-kun. It's worse at nights isn't it?" she asked as Naruto nodded "then you're staying with us tonight and leave tomorrow after you inform Shinigami about it. When you need me just summon me okay Naruto-kun?" she said.

"Thank you Mizune-chan, tank you all" he said as the eldest just rocked him in his position to calm him down from his memory flash.

XChapter endX

And another chapter done, due to points made in reviews im going to try and add more scenes with Naruto and the girls. Hope you all enjoy this and hopefully my next new story will be well reviewed.