Rise of the Demon King

By Revelias

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Author's Note: I don't in any way own Naruto or anything contained within the Naruto universe.

I am only borrowing the characters for the duration of this story so please don't sue me.

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Chapter 11: An invention to change

"Welcome home Team Eight and congratulations on completing your first A-rank mission." Warmly spoke the Third as Kurenai and her team bowed before him.

"I have already received Naruto's report but would like yours within the next day or so. After which you will be formally debriefed. Until then, unless there is something pressing, you are dismissed and I remind you until the debriefing the details of your mission are classified and not to be spoken of.

Kurenai, however, I would like you to stay behind."

"Of course Hokage-sama." Kurenai replied somewhat nervous about what the Hokage wanted to speak to her about as she watched her team begin to file out of the office.

"Excuse me Hokage-sama, but may I ask a question?" Hinata softly spoke causing her exiting teammates to stop mid-stride while drawing more attention to herself than she was accustomed too.

"Of course you may Hinata. What is it you would like to ask?" Sarutobi warmly answered.

"Thank you Hokage-sama. Could you please tell me if Naruto-kun is in the village?" Hinata asked.

Smiling at the shy girl's question the Third leaned back in his chair and said; "Yes he is. He finished his last mission about a week ago and has been on standby since. So you should likely be able to find him at one of the training grounds. But, then again, considering that it is around lunchtime if I were you I would try Ichiraku's if you plan on looking for him now." Sarutobi replied taking a long draw from his pipe.

Bowing deeply Hinata thanked the Third for the information before leaving the office with Shino and Kiba not far behind.

"I was not aware that Naruto and Hinata had begun a relationship?" Questioned Sarutobi as he motioned for Kurenai to sit.

"As far as I know officially they have not. But, I have noticed that they have become quite close to one another."

"Hopefully they will find their way to one another before the dangers of shinobi life forces them apart." Replied Sarutobi allowing himself another smile before his demeanor changed from caring grandfather to village leader.

"However Naruto and Hinata are not why I asked you to stay behind. After reading Naruto's report I would lying if I said that I was not concerned by both the actions of your team as well as yourself.

Now I understand that the fact that it was Naruto that I sent as your backup must have been a surprise and considering the rank he carried and his mission parameters should have given you cause to wonder. And while I do commend you for submitting to his authority once you verified my orders I can not say that I am as pleased with your lack of ability to control, monitor and discipline your team.

Don't misunderstand me on this Kurenai. I understand that this is your first team and I don't expect you to be a absolutely perfect sensei your first time out. However, I do expect you and all of those that have chosen to take a team to strive to ensure that said team is a prepared for the field as they possibly can be." Lectured the Third while never taking his eyes from the women setting across from him.

"I understand Hokage-sama." Kurenai replied as she shrunk under the leveling glare of the Professor.

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"I just can't understand you, Hinata." Kiba snarled as he and the rest of Team Eight exited the tower.

"I don't..."

"I mean seriously, we haven't been back in the village an hour and you're ready to go chasing after that bastard." Kiba continued.

"It's not like that." Hinata tried to explain before Kiba once again interrupted.

"Please, I can just bet it isn't. But, wait let me guess how it is. Naruto saved you life and now you just can't wait to tell him how grateful you are. Or maybe the fact that you almost died has motivated you express your gratitude in a more hands on manner." Kiba lewdly suggested causing Hinata to withdraw into herself.

"That's enough Kiba. You have no right to say such things to Hinata-san." Shino said stepping in between his teammates.

"No, it's alright Shino-san. Kiba isn't completely wrong." Hinata's soft voice came from behind the bug user.

"Hinata-san?" Shino questioned.

Smirking Kiba crossed his arms as he puffed out his chest in smug superiority. "See Shino. Even she's not going to deny it."

"No I am not going to deny anything. It's not really a secret to anyone how I feel about Naruto-kun and yes I am grateful to him for saving my life. So grateful that if he wanted my body as reward for saving me I would give it too him without hesitation. But, why stop there? The truth is Kiba that if Naruto-kun wanted to fuck me in the middle of the street I rip my cloths off spreed my legs and beg him to use me for as long as he liked.

But we both know that Naruto would never do anything like that. He would never take advantage of my feelings for him to get some cheap trill or a quick lay. In other words he would never do the things that you would if your roles were reversed.

And that's the real reason you hate him and can't stand the fact that I love him and not you. You just can't grasp that there are men in the world that would treat a woman who would obviously allow him do whatever he wanted too her as something more then a willing cum dump. After all that's what you want isn't it? That's why you keep chasing after me isn't it?

You see my devotion to Naruto and my willingness to do anything he asked of me and you think that if you can just get me to look at you the way I look at him then I would be just as willing to please you. That I would suck you dick and spread my legs whenever you wanted all while begging you for more and making you feel like the big man you image yourself to be.

But you're not a big man. You're not a man at all. You're just a little boy who thinks that if you bark loud enough for long enough that someone will see you as something more.

That said and so there are no future misunderstandings between us you and I will never be together in any way form or fashion. So go find yourself some willing cunt to gratify your urges because this is one girl you'll never get top-offed by." Hinata coolly spoke before turning to leave for the Hyuga compound.

"Oh, and one last thing Inuzuka, feel free to try and carry out the promise you made in Wave. I can assure you that even if you come close to succeeding it will be the last thing you ever do as a man."

Seething in anger over what Hinata had said Kiba's killing intent begin rise as he prepared to attack the retreating form of his female teammate.

"I'll teach that bitch what a real man can do!" Kiba growled intent on carrying out his threat only to be stopped by a kunai pressed against his throat.

"Kiba-san I would advise you to go home and calm yourself otherwise you will force me to do something I would rather not." Shino evenly said.

Kiba for a moment considered ignoring Shino's warning but wisely chose to bid his time.

"This isn't over Shino." Kiba said allowing Shino to remove the blade from his throat before he and Akamaru stomped away leaving the bug user to watch them go.

"I never thought it would be." Shino said to no one before he too made his way home.

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Since recovering from her near death Hinata had been angry. Angry at Haku for defeating her so easily, angry at how useless all her training had been during the battle, angry at herself at being weak, but most of all angry that Naruto, the man she loved, had seen her at her weakest. That he had been forced save her, that he had called his personal summons to heal and care for her broken body. That he now knew what others had known for years. That she was a worthless failure that would never amount to anything.

"I see that you have returned from your mission." Hiashi said forcing Hinata to abandon her self-loathing for the moment and acknowledge his presence.

"Yes Father, we return about an hour ago."

"Lord Hokage informed the council that because of an unforeseen circumstance your mission was upgraded and that it had been necessary to send additional forces to assist you. But did not go into further detail as the mission was ongoing.

However, now that it is concluded is there anything more you can tell me now or must I wait for your team's formal debriefing?" The clan head asked while noticing that Hinata seemed highly distracted.

"I'm sorry Father, but Lord Hokage instructed us that we were not to speak about the mission until we had been debriefed." Hinata replied while avoiding her father's eyes.

Regardless of the cold indifferent persona that Hiashi was not completely without emotion. He did care for his children. It was only like his father before him Hiashi had come to believe that a clan head must always put the good of the clan before the well-being of any single member. Even is that member was ones own child.

"Hinata, I know that I have never been the ideal father but I do care for you and Hanabi. I can tell that something is deeply troubling you and if you would like to talk to me about it I might be able to help you." Hiashi gently said motioning his eldest to set and speak with him.

Had it been any other day Hinata would have never allowed herself to believe that Hiashi could ever care for her in the manner that a typical father might have cared for his child. Years of living under Hiashi's rule had taught her that the man did nothing without first considering how it would best benefit the clan. However, after nearly dieing in Wave, after fearing that she had lost her chance with Naruto and after having to deal with Kiba's almost constant harassment Hinata's fragile hold on her emotions finally broke.

Falling forward and burying her face in her father's chest Hinata allowed years of emotional turmoil too spill out in a long nearly inaudible deluge of slurred words and scalding tears.

Comforting Hinata as best he could Hiashi listened too all she had to say until almost an hour past and exhaustion overtook her.

Doing his best not to wake the sleeping girl Hiashi carried her to her room where with the ease of a well practiced parent and put her to bed.

Making his was to his private study Hiashi quickly prepared a scroll before summoning a member of the branch family.

"Find and deliver this Naruto Uzumaki. You are then too await his answer and return to me immediately. Do you understand?"

"Yes Hiashi-sama. It will be done at once." Replied the servant before quickly taking the scroll and leaving in search of its recipient.

With the branch members departure Hiashi used his Byakugan to ensure that he was not being observed before opening a concealed compartment within his desk. From the hidden space Hiashi removed a small box covered in a intricate seal array.

Checking once more that he was not being watched Hiashi nipped his finger and smeared a small amount of blood over the seal releasing it.

"Minato, old friend, I hope you can forgive me for what I must do. But if I am to save my clan I fear I have no choice." Hiashi whispered to himself as he opened the box and peered at the single item contained within.

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"I'm very proud of you my son. Not only have you gained your fourth tail but you have taken a major step on the road to becoming a sage." Kurama proudly spoke as Naruto knelt before him.

"Thank you Father. Your words honor me more then you will ever know. However, regardless of how far I have come there is still much left to do." Replied the blond.

"As well I know. Tell me what of the plan? Has Lord Hokage been informed of it's progress?"

"Phase Two is underway and I have received positive reports from Akia, Aiko, and Aimi. Their individual projects are close to completion and our allies will be ready when we are. JiJi has been told everything and he says that when Phase Three begins he and the others will also be ready.

Acquiring Gatō's contacts and resources helped to increase production and move up our timetable. Assuming that everything remains on schedule and there are no major interruptions then we should be able to begin Phase Three within the next three months." Naruto explained while taking his place at the Nine-tails side.

"Good, then we should also increase your training in the Sage arts in order to complete your training before the completion of Phase Two." Said Kurama bringing a smile to the blonds face.

"When do begin Father?"

"Soon my son, but before we do we must speak of the Hyuga." Kurama said as he shifted his massive form.

"Yes Hinata, I have been thinking a great deal about her recently and I realize that I have come to care a great deal for her, so much that I believe that I have genuinely grown to love her. However..." Naruto began.

"She is weak and would never be accepted by our people as she is." Kurama said finishing his son's thought.

"Certainly." Replied the blond. "But, that doesn't change the feelings I have for her."

"I understand and It would seem that because of them you have a choice to make my son. You can either chose to accept the girl as she is and abandon your place with the Vulpine, try to change the her so that she would be accepted by our people, or abandon the girl completely and embrace your role with the Vulpine.

Or more simply, my Son, you must choose which is more important to you. Your own happiness or the well-being of the clan." Kurama explained allowing Naruto to chose for himself which path his future lay.

"I would never abandon my family!" Naruto roared outraged at the thought that he would ever place himself before the well-being of his family.

Proudly looking upon his son Kurama acknowledge the blonds conviction to the Vulpine before saying "If that is how you feel then you are left with only two options. Either the girl must become stronger and embrace the ways of the Vulpine or..."

"I must cut Hinata Hyuga out of my life forever." Naruto remorsefully finished.

"I will not advise you on this any further my son. I trust you to make the correct choice for yourself. But, know this, I will support whatever choice you make."

"Thank you Father. However,..." Naruto began before quickly turning his attention to the outside world. "Excuse me Father, but we are no longer alone on the outside."

"Go, my son. We will speak again soon." Replied the Demon King as he watched Naruto bow and fade away.

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Opening his eyes Naruto turned too see a Hyuga messenger tentatively approaching him.

"Please, forgive this intrusion Uzumaki-sama. I bring a message from Hiashi-sama." Said the Hyuga as he quickly knelt with his face to the ground while extending his hand to offer Naruto the scroll that Hiashi had given him.

Taking the offered scroll Naruto turned from the knelling man and quickly read over its contents before once more turning to face the messenger.

"Please inform Hiashi-sama that I humbly accept and will promptly attend him on the designated evening." Naruto said bowing to the messenger who returned it before running off to inform his master.

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"Sasuke, do you really think we should be doing this? Despite everything he did to us he's still a Leaf shinobi." Sakura asked as the duo attempted to stealthily approach Training Ground Seven.

"It doesn't matter to me if he's a Leaf shinobi or not. That bastard has power that he doesn't deserve, power that should rightfully belong to an Uchiha, to me! I will have that power no matter what!

But, if you're not committed to helping me like you said you would then by all means turn back now. Because I neither need or want someone by my side that would go back on their word simply because of a minor moral dilemma." Sasuke arrogantly said knowing exactly how too manipulate Sakura into doing what he wanted.

"No, I'm with you." Sakura quickly replied pushing aside her better judgment in order to blindly follow the object of her obsession.

With Sakura back in her place Sasuke continued forward until the pair had reached the edge of the training ground. There they observed Naruto speaking with someone before the person quickly left the blond alone upon the field.

"There he is. Look at him standing there like he's something special. But, just wait, as soon as he does a jutsu I'll take it for my own and then I'll show him how a real ninja wields power." Sasuke whispered more to himself then his companion as he activated his sharingan.

"Is that so Uchiha?" Naruto calmly said from behind the pair causing them to lurch forward at the blonds sudden unnoticed appearance.

"H... How did you do that! We were watching the whole time and you never moved, never performed any signs!" Sakura stammered as she gapped at the blond now standing before her.

"I'd think that you be more worried about what I could have just done to you rather then how I got behind you. The two of you are the most pathetic shinobi the Leaf as ever produced." Naruto said turning away from the pair.

"How dare you! Sasuke is twice the shinobi you'll ever be. He has the sharingan and the Uchiha clan is the most powerful in the village!" Sakura screamed trying to stand up for Sasuke.

"Shut up Sakura! I don't need you to defend me." Spoke the raven haired boy before moving to face Naruto.

"You think I give a fuck about what you think? You think I give a damn about what anyone in the village thinks? I am a Uchiha, an elite! All that you, the Hokage, the council, or anyone else should care about is that I get the things I need to become stronger because it will be my strength that protects the village in the future. Just as it will someday by my children and my children's children that will ensure that the Leaf continues to be the strongest shinobi village!

So be good little shinobi and do what is best for the village show me your jutsu!" Sasuke rebuked the blond.

For a moment Naruto could only stare at the raven haired boy not knowing whether he should laugh or kill the arrogant prick.

"You know something Sasuke? I've had about all I can take of you and your overinflated sense of superiority. You walk around the village like you are Kami's gift to the world and expect everyone grovel at your passing. When we were in the Academy it was one thing to hear about how great and special you supposedly were. How when you gained the sharingan you would easily be one of the most powerful in the village. But I'm here to tell you that you were shit before you got the sharingan and you're still shit now that you have it.

Don't get me wrong though you have the potential to become one of the greats and with the sharingan you have a natural advantage when it come learning new jutsu. But you seem to have this ideal that learning and being able to use a jutsu are the same thing and frankly that just isn't true.

If you want to truly become strong then you're going too work for it because no one will or could ever simply give you strength." Naruto replied as his patients for the last Uchiha slowly crumbled into to dust.

"You can't talk to Sasuke like that! You're just jealous of Sasuke! He's better than you and you need to show him proper respect!" Sakura butted in order to defend her precious Sasuke.

"If I was you Sakura I'd be more worried about myself then him. You might have been the top kunoichi in our class but that had nothing to do with your actual skills. Compared to the other girls of our year you were and still are the weakest." Returned the blond silencing the pink haired girl.

"But I'm not so arrogant as to believe that I cant be wrong so how about I make you a deal Sasuke. I'll allow you to copy one of my jutsu and if you can perform it I'll continue to show you jutsu until we get to one you can't perform. When that happens we're done and you will not ask me to show you another. Do you agree?" Naruto asked as he extended his hand.

Quickly taking the offered hand Sasuke sneered. "As if there's a jutsu that you can perform that I can't."

"Whatever. Now pay attention because I'm only going to show you the jutsu once." The Vulpine heir replied as he watched Sasuke activate his sharingan.

Taking a few steps away from genin Naruto made sure that Sasuke could see his hands as he began to perform a short set of hand signs before breathing in deeply and calling out "Fire Style Pillar of Hades."

Quickly slamming his hand on the ground an intense pillar of flames engulfed a nearby tree instantly turning it to ash.

"The Pillar of Hades is a B ranked jutsu which as you can see is highly destructive." Naruto explained before stepping back to give Sasuke the chance to perform the jutsu.

"Please, this will be easy." Sasuke replied as he begin to repeat the hand sings that Naruto had used before.

"Fire Style Pillar of Hades!" Sasuke called out smirkingly as he repeated Naruto by slamming his hand to the ground.

"Nothing happened." Sakura said stating the obvious.

"I don't understand! Why didn't it work! I did everything you did!" Sasuke screamed turning on Naruto.

"I told you that it was a B ranked jutsu. It didn't work for you because you neither have the chakra or the control to perform it which is exactly why I showed it too you. Given time and training you will be able to perform it and other higher level jutsu but right now you are no where near strong enough.

Now, I've honored our deal and I'm done. Hopefully you've learned something today and can expand on it. However, if you haven't I could care less." Naruto said as he turned intending to walk away.

"No, this isn't over bastard!" Sasuke screamed as he launched himself forward intending to attacked the blond from behind.

Easily sensing Sasuke's movements Naruto quickly turned and caught the raven haired boy mid-air before slamming him into the ground.

"Sasuke!" Sakura screamed out as she for the second time in recent months watched as Sasuke was easily handled by the blond.

Standing over the downed Uchiha Naruto lifted the boy from the body shaped crater he had just used him to create before beginning to beat Sasuke to a bloody pulp.

"Who the fuck do you think you are! You come here and demand, demand that I just give you my secrets! We make a bet and when you lose rather then accept that loss like a man you dare to attack me to try and get your way!" Naruto screamed into Sasuke's bloodied face as he continued to beat the boy.

"Stop it! Stop it! You're killing him!" Sakura screamed as she ran and grabbed a hold of Naruto's arm to prevent him from striking Sasuke again only to be flicked off like bug.

"Killing him would be the kindest thing I could do!" Naruto harshly whispered as he leveled crimson eyes upon the downed girl scaring her to the point that her bladder let lose.

"But I've got other plans for him." The blond said as he tossed the barely conscious boy towards Sakura.

Moving faster then Naruto had ever seen her move Sakura pulled Sasuke into her arms while drawing a kunai from her pouch in what could best be described as some deluded attempt too protect him.

"And you." Naruto finished while moving towards the pair as black chakra covered his hands.

To be continued.