Chapter 12
The trio of Naruto, Yasaka and Kunou who was was being carried made their way through the crowded stadium in order to reach their seats.
It was finally time.
Time for the first Chunin Exams finals since the war had started. People all over the nations had flocked towards Konoha in order to get a glance of what some called a new generation of Shinobi. Kids, or adults depending on one's viewpoint to show the world what they could and had to offer.
To show other people, whether they be merchant, nobles or just regular civilians that they were the best for any task one had. To hire them above the rest for jobs they themself could not accomplish.
Sitting down with Kunou in between himself and Yasaka he thought back to the past few days and the events that had transpired.
The first thing was the situation regarding his feelings when it came to his parents. Honestly, even know he still wasn't sure what to do or how he felt when they were brought up. He had heard Yasaka's words that afternoon. She even had tried to get him to talk about them later when they were in their hotel room that evening. Yet, despite her attempts he just couldn't feel anything other than indifference. A feeling she knew was false. It was why he spend so much time with Kunou and her. To remove those painful memories and replace them with pleasant ones of them. His mind had repressed his feeling about his parents to such a point would perhaps take months if not years to get a proper reaction.
However, Yasaka had suggested another way for him to feel anything towards them was for him to come face to face with them and have a proper conversation but it was close to impossible with two conflicted thoughts fighting in his mind. So ultimately he ended up avoiding them, Yasaka rejecting the invitation his mother had sent her much to his appreciation.
The rest of the time here was spent just walking around with his family, showing them certain areas he used to spend a lot of hours at when he was just a child. Aside from that he had hung out with Gaara just having small conversations about how life was going on.
He had noticed however that the other Kages had arrived as well as he could sense Gyuki was in the village. He was surprised yet also glad that it seemed like either B had no interest in him or the eight tailed Bijuu had not informed him that he was here as there would come nothing good out of it if the Kages were to discover he was currently in Konoha.
There was just one annoying event that had occurred when they had ran into Kiba who much to his surprise but not really had not changed whatsoever. He was still loud and way too annoying much like his younger self. The Inuzuka had been bothering Yasaka the moment he had laid his eyes on her with either flirtatious remarks or random question about why she smelled so much like foxes. Unfortunate for him though despite her pregnancy Yasaka was still leagues ahead of him when it came to power and had knocked him out in the middle of Konoha much to his embarrassment when he woke up later with no memories of what had happened.
''Are you okay?'' Yasaka's question caused him to turn around and face her with an eyebrow raised.
''Yes, why?''
''Oh nothing. You just seemed so out of it.''
He chuckled before his gaze went upwards to the sky. Despite it being close to noon the moon was still up in the sky. While that was nothing to special the fact that it was much, much bigger than it was those days ago when he spoke with Gaara was somewhat worrying since it seemed it was going to clash with the planet as weird as it sounded. Not to mention that with his enhanced eyesight he could see several smaller dots making their way towards earth or at least it appeared so.
Shrugging, he moved his attention down to the arena where Genin from different villages could be seen standing. If anything were to happen he could get out of here quickly to bring both his wife and daughter to safety.
It was somewhat amusing for Naruto.
To see each of these Genin, 12 or 13 years old smiling without a care in the world. Not knowing that when this event was over half of them would either end up crippled or dead. He sighed… To be young and careless again. Unknowing of the dangers that lurked in the world but he couldn't really fault them for that could he? After all, he was the exact same when he was their age. Despite having encountered several Shinobi that would could end the average Jounin he himself never acted like a Shinobi was supposed to.
Though he doubted there were many if any people his age who had to deal with the amount of shit he had. Fighting a terrorist organization composed from some of the toughest of Shinobi for something he had no choice in. Fighting a war before he was an actual adult, not the title 'adult' one could call themselves when wearing a headband.
Despite it having made him into the person he was now he wouldn't wish it upon anyone else as children should be able to enjoy their childhood without worrying that it could end the next day. It was one of the reasons he made sure Kunou always was close to either himself or Yasaka and when they themselves couldn't do it a clone of them should at least be there. Just to protect her from the cruel reality how the world worked. Which was quite stupid he had been told but he didn't care. Their opinions didn't matter to him since they were just that, opinions of people who think they know more than you do but in reality it's much different.
A pair of honey brown colored eyes were focused on the trio of blondes that were seated in the audience along with the rest of the people who came to watch the first Chunin Exams in over two years.
It wasn't hard to find them between everyone who was there. They stood out a lot, both with their clothes and their looks that were so different from the more dark haired civilians which there were simply too much of.
This is the first time she had seen him since the end of the war and was surprised that he looked almost the same. Even from where she was at he looked only slightly older, more mature to the slightly childish look he held last time. Blond hair which was slicked back and bloodred eyes which shone with visible warmth she had not seen before as he laughed at something the young blonde -his child- had said.
If she wasn't able to sense his power which she noted was suppressed almost perfectly, and if had Jiraiya not told her that he was here she would most likely never know as they looked like a perfectly normal looking family who were here on a visit.
Letting her eyes wander Tsunade found the familiar shade of red belonging to Kushina not too far from the position Naruto was at. A part of her wanted to scream at the redhead. Scream that her son, the person she along with the rest have been looking for so long was less than a couple dozen feet away.
But she couldn't. She glanced sideways to the foreign Kages who were seated. She would embarrass both herself, the Daimyo who had come to see and possibly start a fight that would claim hundreds of innocent guest who would likely end up killed in the crossfire of a fight between five Kages and several dozen Jounin against a single man.
The worst part of it?
She was sure they would not end up as the victors as she once more glanced at one of the two men that could take over the Elemental Nations without anyone capable of stopping them. She flinched slightly, unnoticed by anyone but him as their eyes met, a small smirk gracing his face as he took note of her reaction.
He didn't do anything else however as his attention went back to the two blondes next to him.
''Is there something wrong, Hokage-dono?'' The voice of the Kazekage seated next to her reached her ears.
She turned her head, her eyes lingering on Naruto for just a bit more before making eye contact with Gaara. ''No, just thought i recognized someone.''
Gaara nodded slightly before looking to where her gaze was just a moment ago and noticing three familiar blonds he had gotten acquainted with.
''Seems it's about to begin.'' Tsunade's words caused him to avert his attention down to the arena where the genin with the exception of the two who had the first fight walked to the waiting area.
''Kimiko Hyuuga, Kijago Tseika are both of you ready.'' The proctor asked both genin. One from Konohagakure and the other one from Kirigakure.
''Hai!'' Both Genin said as they sized each other up.
''Very well. If both of you are ready i declare the first round of the Chunin Exams to begin!'' The proctor jumped back allowing the Genin to have the arena to themselves.
''Fast.'' Yasaka commented as the boy seemed to have vanished before their eyes only to reappear behind the Hyuuga girl. While civilians most likely were unable to see the boy move Yasaka was easily able to keep up though it didn't meant she wasn't impressed however as it was still much faster than any twelve year old she had ever seen move.
The Hyuuga girl quickly turned around, smacking away the fist that was heading her way before jumping back to allow some distance between them.
From where he was at Naruto was able to see the smirk the boy wore as he held a specific hand seal. ''Suiton: Gunshot!'' His cheeks bulged before he shot out a concentrated blast of water which was heading towards the Hyuuga girl at impressive speeds.
If the girl was concerned she didn't show it as she easily ducked underneath it before she ran towards him.
''Eight Trigrams: Thirty-Two Palms!'' The girl exclaimed before her hands blurred and she began an onslaught of small taps to his tenketsu. Caught of guard by her sudden action he was unable to block a single poke before being thrown back as she finished her attack.
''Give up! I closed your tenketsu points, you can no longer mold chakra.'' Kimiko called out to the downed boy who glared at her. He tried using chakra only to see that she was indeed correct.
Gritting his teeth he looked towards the procter. ''I forfeit!'' He called out after realizing that without chakra he stood no chance as he needed it in order to use his speed.
The proctor jumped back down. ''Kijago Tseika has forfeited the match. The winner is Kimiko Hyuuga of Konohagakure!''
''Naruto-kun,'' Yasaka called his name above the ongoing cheers and applause. ''What did she meant when she said she had closed his tenketsu points?''
''That girl is a Hyuuga, a clan that's known for their Byakugan which is a bloodline limit which gives them those eyes you saw her have. It gives them x-ray vision and increased viewing distance. It has some more abilities but that's not important. Anyway, everyone in this world has a chakra network which consist of 361 nodes which are called tenketsu. The Hyuuga, with their eyes and special way of fighting are able to close -and see- them by injecting their own chakra into them causing the person who is hit to be unable to mold chakra in any way, shape or form. If all tenketsu are closed it's said the user would die but no-one had actually confirmed so i dunno.''
''Interesting…'' Yasaka murmured as she listened to him explain. ''How do you fight against them?''
''Well as you saw to close one's tenketsu they need to be close by so you preferably want to keep a safe distance between yourself and them before assaulting them with long range attacks. Another way is to simply have too much chakra and force closed tenketsu open, it hurts a bit but will get rid of the effect. Aside from that is to not have a chakra network like you have. Kunou-chan here,'' He patted the head of their daughter who had was now sitting in his lap. ''Does have a chakra network due to me having one or else she would be unable to form those chains of hers. Luckily though as she gets older she will have more than enough chakra to get rid of their techniques which i'll teach her when she gets older and has the required amount of chakra to do so.''
Suddenly, the feeling of a pair of hungry eyes staring at his form caused him to shiver lightly before looking into the direction he felt the stare was coming from. He quickly regretted his choice however as he stared straight into a pair of lavender eyes which seemed to stare at him with something akin to insanity mixed with obsession. It made him feel uncomfortable as the eyes were transfixed on his person.
I know who you are, Naruto-kun. MY Naruto-kun. She mouthed towards him. Insanity twinkling in her eyes.
'Damn, what happened to her?' Naruto questioned himself as he did his best to ignore her.
Her chakra spiked slightly as Hinata noticed he ignored her in favor of playing with the blonde child in his laps. Wait a minute! Her brain worked overtime as she looked at the young girl then to Naruto back to the girl once more before looking at the blonde woman who was sitting next to him.
One could literally see the gears spinning in her head, the dots connecting one by one as her eye began to twitch violently, killing intent began to leak off of her in waves. It started of slow but soon began to grow bigger and bigger, getting the attention from several shinobi and civilians who were sitting in the audience.
Kunou buried her face in her father's chest, her body trembling from the feeling of death that washed over her. Noticing his daughter's distress he sent a burst of concentrated killing intent of his own at the Hyuuga heiress. She froze as his much more potent Ki washed over the arena and reduced her into a trembling mess, eyes wide in shock and fear as she had seen herself die in dozens of possibilities.
She wasn't the only one affected as the spike of Ki could be felt by anyone throughout the stadium, be they civilian or kage though they weren't able to pinpoint who it was.
Down below in the arena the two Genin had been affected as well. The split second it had happened was enough for one of them to lose concentration, allowing the other Genin to slam his kunai in between the boy's ribs much to both their shocks having expected the other one to dodge.
''Something wrong?'' Yasaka asked concerned as she too had felt his aura wash over her.
''Yes… Just... someone was scaring Kunou so i had to put a stop to it.'' The young blonde in his lap smiled contently as she felt safe in his arms. ''Huh, that's strange.'' Naruto mused as he looked up. Gone was the blue sky and in its place were nothing but clouds for as far as his eyes could see. It shouldn't be possible for the weather to change this quickly.
The fact that he could feel something was off, like a sixth sense of sorts warning him that something was going to happen put him on unease. Looking at Yasaka he saw that she too felt it, the eerie feeling that reigned over the arena or the entire village in general.
Then it happened.
Explosions rocked the village accompanied by tremors that could be felt by everyone. The clouds parted as rocks the size of several houses rained down upon them. Smoke could be seen rising up into the sky even from where they were seated from several directions around them.
Screams of fear could be heard all around them as civilians panicked as they were under fire from an unknown assailant.
Up where the Kages were they all shot up from their seats.
''What is going on!'' The Raikage yelled as dozens of meteorites continued to rain down upon the village.
''I don't know!'' Tsunade answered the man before her eyes landed on Naruto, thinking he was responsible for this only to see him staring at the sky with narrowed eyes like he was expecting something.
''Anbu!'' Several masked Shinobi appeared before her. ''Alert the everyone below Jounin to escort the civilians get to shelter. I want every available Jounin to look through the village for any wounded!'' She commanded them. The Anbu gave a nod before they were gone.
''We need to go, now!'' Naruto said to Yasaka as he stood up, trying to leave the arena before it was too late. As they attempted to leave flashes of yellow appeared all around them, no doubt his father was getting the older population to shelter.
''Naruto-kun, w-what is going on?!'' Yasaka asked as she increased her pace before looking up as small meteorite flew overhead before crashing into the ground behind the arena.
''I'm not sure except from the obvious attack that is happening. We have to leave though or else we'll be too late.''
''Too late for what….'' Her question was answered as the sky parted. Another meteorite coming down except this one was bigger, much bigger as it shadowed the entire stadium and a large portion of the village in darkness.
The people, both civilian and shinobi stopped running as they watched the massive superheated rock coming closer and closer. Flashbacks ran through the heads of those who had battled in the last war when Madara had called down meteorites much like this one. Only this time they were unable to do anything as previously Gaara had helped by using massive amounts of sand to stop it in its path. The problem this time? They weren't in a desert. Onoki couldn't do the same either as unlike with Madara, this meteorite was glowing with heat, one which could be felt even from this distance as sweat ran down their foreheads.
Yasaka realised that everyone inside the arena was going to die as no-one seemed able to stop the large rock from falling. Looking at Naruto she frowned as he seemed unconcerned with the idea of tens of thousands of people dying as he continued to make his way to the exit. This was not the Naruto she loved. While he had informed her that he hated the Shinobi world or system there were thousands of innocents who had nothing to do with it.
Naruto halted in his steps as he felt a firm grip on his shoulder. Turning around he met Yasaka who looked at him in disappointment, a look that hurt him more than he thought it would have.
''Yasaka?'' He asked while glancing in the direction of the exit.
''Are you really willing to let all these people die, Naruto-kun?'' She looked deep into his eyes as she spoke. ''I know you hate Shinobi but most of them here are innocents! I know this isn't you. You keep suppressing your emotions. What will you do if you will no longer feel anything, if the same happens like it did with your parents? If you no longer feel love for either me or Kunou?'' She saw him flinch at her example. ''I don't think i would be able to love you if you were without emotion... It would be like speaking to a robot. So please,'' She stepped closer to him. ''Please save them. Do it for me, Kunou and yourself.''
They stared at one another before she noticed a single tear running down his cheek as he held a soft smile. She gave him a vibrant smile as he allowed her to take Kunou from his arms before taking a few steps back.
The air distorted next to him and he put his hand inside before pulling out a sword. It looked like a straight, double edged blade, an European longsword to be more specific with a golden cruciform hilt.
Gram, The legendary sword of the Sun which according to legends was wielded Sigurd, Pulled from the trunk of the mighty tree, Barnstokkr by Sigurd's father, Sigmund. Not to be confused with the Demonic version of the sword which was made from reforged parts of this sword after shattering from clashing against Gungnir which later became renowned as a ''demonic sword of glory and ruin.'' Naruto blinked at the influx of information the moment he held the weapon in his hands as it gave him an idea what the weapon was capable of.
Yasaka wasn't sure what the weapon he was holding was/is called aside from the fact that she could feel the massive amount of Holy energy the weapon radiated which made even herself wary as it would likely able to harm Low-Class Devils from just standing nearby. She watched as he casually swiped diagonally before lowering the blade.
Before she could ask him what he just did a gasp alerted her as she saw everyone look up. The meteorite had seemingly stopped in mid-air, going against the laws of gravity as it just hovered there.
Then, it happened.
It was small, a cut that was barely visible to even her began to glow brightly. The light continued to travel over the body of rock before completely encasing it, making it appear as a miniature sun from the brightness it held. As they looked in amazement at the glowing rock it exploded without a warning in a massive explosion which could be felt throughout the entire Land of Fire. It left no signs of the enormous rock behind as golden particles rained down on the village like snow.
As the people slowly snapped out of their shock and surprise their eyes began to gaze around, looking for the person who saved them from what would've been certain death and destruction of the village.
''N-Naruto? ...Sochi?'' It was soft yet heard by all throughout the arena as Kushina stared at her son for the first time since the last war. Her hands trembled as his red eyes landed on her, eyes wide open as she gazed at him. She didn't even look away as the familiar flash of yellow alerted them of Minato's arrival who, much like her, could only look solemnly at his son, his blue eyes filled with regret.
They weren't the only ones though as everyone who recognized from former friends to Kages from the other villages had focused their attention on him.
''That's Naruto?!'' Ino exclaimed in shock as she could be seen standing next to her friends with the exception of Hinata.
''How troublesome… wonder what he's here for.'' While he looked uninterested Shikamaru was quite the opposite as his brain ran through several ideas for the cause.
''Wait a minute! Isn't she…'' Ino said to Sakura as they both watched a familiar blonde woman walk up to Naruto who allowed the sword in his hands to disappear before taking the young girl from her hands. Sakura nodded her head as the blonde they had met kissed Naruto on the cheek much to everyone's surprise.
''They are close.''
''Ahuh.''
''Very close.'' Ino then looked at the small blonde in his arms and slowly her eyes widen. ''Do you think what i'm thinking?'' Both Sakura and Shikamaru nodded as they figured out his relation with both the woman and young girl.
Likewise, Kushina was also in shock as she watched the same blonde woman who she had met in the hotsprings and had a nice conversation with walk up to her son and kiss him. The same with the young girl her son was affectionately was holding in a protective manner.
This woman, Yasaka was her son's wife. She had met her son's wife without even knowing it!
Wait! Kushina looked at Yasaka's pregnant stomach to the girl in Naruto's arms and then to both older blonds and allowed a gasp to escape her lips.
''Kushina, what's wrong?'' Minato asked his wife concerned as he wrapped an arm around her.
''Minato-kun,'' Her voice was quivering. ''We are… we are grandparents dattebane!'' Her voice rose into excitement as she stared at Kunou who after a moment of eye-contact looked away uncomfortably by her stare which seemed to gaze into her soul.
''W-what?'' Minato managed to say before noticing that they indeed looked like a small family..
Realisation struck Kushina however as she had basically missed six years of her granddaughters life. Though she wasn't aware she was one in the first place so she was unsure as how she should feel.
''Tou-san~, who are they?''
Yasaka looked at him, curious as to how he was going to answer.
''Well Kunou… they are your uhm, your grandparents i guess. My mother and father.''
The younger girl looked at both red head and blond with her head tilted and eyebrows furrowed. Kushina had to stop herself from squealing and running over there to wrap her in a hug. ''Sobo? Sofu?'' Kushina and Minato nodded with big smiles on their faces at the girl, completely ignoring the fact that parts of Konoha were going up in flames. Kunou then looked at the blonde girl standing near them. ''And who is that tou-san?'' Kunou asked Naruto.
''She is your aunt... i guess. My younger sister.'' He felt Yasaka move closer to both himself and Kunou to comfort him.
Nami didn't react as her brother introduced her, still not over the shock that he had an family of his own already with the woman next to him.
Several pairs of footsteps landed near them, each belonging to the five Kages.
Had he been anyone else he might've been nervous under the stares belonging to this world's 'strongest.' But he was not. He was Uzumaki Naruto, the person who was capable of making the impossible possible and had enough power to wipe the five great villages of the map should he wish to do so.
''Long time no see.'' Naruto greeted them causally much to their apparent annoyance how he wasn't seeing them as a threat.
''Are you this confident in yourself, boy?'' The Tsuchikage said as he was floating in the air while scowling.
Naruto raised an eyebrow. ''I don't see why i shouldn't. I mean, i don't see any threats nearby so meh.'' He shrugged his shoulders further getting on their nerves only to yelp in pain as Yasaka pinched his cheek.
''Mou Naruto-kun… You really need to behave yourself or we're going to have... problems.'' She shook her head at him as he cowered away from her while using Kunou as a shield.
''Please no.'' He muttered weakly. ''Think of the children. I mean, imagine poor Kunou being exposed to the horror. Not to mention that you shouldn't over exert yourself.'' He looked at her belly.
The Kages, Minato, Kushina, his sister, pretty much everyone looked astonished at the reaction the blonde woman got out of him. His aura of confidence and power was shattered by a couple words. Though it shouldn't be surprising as this woman was able to tame Naruto by herself.
''Who is she Naruto?'' A familiar sounding voice spoke up as he looked to his right and saw his old friends walking up to them as well. Kiba, the person who asked the question leered at Yasaka.
''This is my wife, Yasaka and our daughter Kunou.'' He introduced with a warm smile.
''You're married!'' Kushina yelled out in shock while holding back tears that threatened to fall due to having missed another important event in her son's life.
''Yes, i am.'' He held up his and her hand to show them the ring he wore. ''So stop looking at my wife like that or she'll do the same thing she did before, if you remember that is.'' He smirked.
''That was her?!'' Kiba pointed accusingly at the woman who shrugged. The woman who was responsible for his short memory loss which was more annoying if anything.
''Yes, you did it to yourself however and were lucky i wasn't there when it happened or we'd probably wouldn't have had this conversation.'' Kiba gulped at his words. Understanding what he was implying.
I would've killed you if i had seen it happen. His implications weren't lost on the rest as some sent disbelieving looks at how casually he said it he would've killed somebody.
''Ahaha i was just joking back then.'' He chuckled nervously before furrowing his eyebrows and sniffing a few times before sending them a confusing look. ''Why does your wife smell like a fox?''
The rest of them looked at them with curiosity after hearing Kiba speak.
Yasaka looked at her husband wondering if she should reveal it to them or not. Naruto thought about it before sighing and nodded at her whereas he himself whispered something to Kunou.
The air around them shifted slightly before everyone's eyes and mouth widened as nine blonde, bushy tails shimmered into existence behind Yasaka with similar but smaller ones behind Kunou. Golden blonde colored fox ears peaked out between their hair as they revealed their Youkai features to them all.
'S-so cute.' Was the general thought of several woman who looked at Kunou with hearts in their eyes who appeared even cuter with her tails swaying lazily behind her.
The men on the other hand had to stop themselves from ogling at Yasaka who with how her tails were slightly floating in the air behind her, giving her an even more exotic than she did before when some already had trouble not looking at her.
''Damn…'' Some grumbling could be heard as they stared at Naruto in jealousy. Especially those he used to be friends at since they, with the exception of Shikamaru, were still single.
''... seven, eight and nine, nine tails.'' Kushina counted before blinking. ''A Kyuubi?'' She looked at him for answers while others got out of their shock. Even Gaara and his siblings were surprised, not having expected something like this. ''Is she a demon?'' She couldn't help but ask
Naruto laughed mockingly at that and their ignorance. ''A demon? Hahaha, no she is not. She's a Youkai which are humans with animal features with Kyuubi's just being the strongest ones much like Bijuus except unlike them they're not giant chakra constructs.'' They looked at Yasaka who nodded in confirmation.
''My husband is correct. I am the current strongest of my species. Even now in my current state i'm more than capable to raze this village to the ground if i wished to do so.''
A few shinobi shifted in slightly more guarded positions as they heard that while also taking note that Naruto seemed interested in strong women
''Then why don't you?'' Tsunade asked the blonde vixen.
''Why should i? I only came here to see where my husband grew up which reminds me a lot where we currently live if not for the more technical advances we have were we are from. Not to mention that i don't like transforming into a giant fox as it diminishes my beauty...'' The latter was mumbled softly yet still heard by everyone present as they imagined how she would look like and if it was similar to how the Bijuu looked like.
''If that's all me and my family like to go home. It seems you have a lot of trouble to deal with.'' To show what he meant he swiped his hand from left to right and in a show of his power above them the clouds that had come back dispersed, revealing the moon which seemed like it was going to crash into their planet any day now.
''H-how?'' Minato spoke up as he watched the moon which appeared to be several times bigger than it did usually. A thought that was mimicked by everyone else there.
Naruto shrugged. ''Eh, not sure. I felt something was wrong when i first arrived back here but didn't think much of it. Now however…'' His eyes flashed between golden and red. ''I can sense an enormous amount of chakra there which feels somewhat similar to my own.'' He revealed.
''Can't you help us?'' Kushina looked at him with hope in her eyes.
Naruto looked amused. ''Help you? Why would i do that? I only saved you because Yasaka wanted me too. This is honestly your own problem as i've told you before i'm finished with Shinobi and their affairs. Not only that but Yasaka has to return soon as we need to keep the ley-lines in check while also checking up on Kuroka in hopes that she didn't blow up our home…'' He deadpanned in afterthought of what the black haired Nekoshou could/would do.
''So is that it, are you going to leave us after finally seeing you?'' His mother asked. ''You're not even going to let us get to know our granddaughter or your wife?''
''Look,'' He sighed. ''My days as Shinobi are over. Your interest are not mine as i find this way of living barbaric, letting kids barely over twelve fight for their lives while not having a proper childhood.'' He shook his head. ''If you would do that were we live you'd be arrested immediately as child soldiers are strictly forbidden. I want Kunou to have a normal childhood which i did not have. To let her be a child and not remove that innocence which she holds. That is not something that can happen here as there's no way she would go a week without seeing someone killed in front of her eyes. And if that were to happen i would be very displeased and might accidentally fire a Bijuudama in the direction of a certain village and we don't want that, do we?.''
''Then there's the deal with you two.'' He pointed at Minato and Kushina. ''Honestly i'm not even sure where to begin when it comes to you. My mind is unconsciously suppressing my real feeling about you so there's no point to talking as right now i feel nothing which is apparently untrue. Even with help from Yasaka i have no idea how long it will take before i will be able to talk properly with either of you as my mind just goes blank. There is no joy or hate and i don't like it. You know, if it was up to me i would probably keep the information that i was here unknown but someone decided that would not help.'' He glanced at Yasaka who innocently looked the other way. ''So you should be happy to see me and know that i have a adorable daughter with another one coming soon.'' He smiled a true smile as he looked at her stomach where life was forming. Everyone there could feel the happiness that he was radiating. ''So you should be happy knowing that i no longer have the urge to erase both of you from existence like i did when i first discovered you were alive.'' He felt Yasaka bop him on the back of his head and rolled his eyes. ''Perhaps if you ever find out how to reach me we can have a proper conversation but meh, who knows when or if that will happen.'' With that the three blonds turned around before heading towards the exit.
Nobody attempting to stop them as they knew it would be useless to even try.
''Stop right there!''
Or at least they thought as a haughty, feminine voice spoke up.
Naruto groaned as his fingers twitched dangerously while Yasaka looked confused at the girl that was walking towards them. She had long dark blue hair in a hime cut, pale skin accompanied by pale lavender eyes which Naruto had told her belonged to members of the Hyuuga clan. Her attire consisted of a purple sleeveless kimono-style blouse held together by a dark obi and navi colored shorts.
Yasaka had to admit that she was quite beautiful even when compared to some supernatural in their world but was confident in her own beauty and noted that Naruto didn't leer at her. If anything he seemed to be looking at her with annoyance more than anything.
''What do you want Hinata? I'm sure i made it clear i want nothing to do with you.'' He glared at the girl who just smiled in return.
''Mmm, you did say that. But, you said you didn't want me because i was weak.'' Hinata ran a hand through her blue hair. Yasaka though looked at Naruto who nodded, showing that she was speaking the truth and he did indeed say that. ''However i have gotten stronger, i could even lead the clan if i wanted to, having beaten my father an my sister in combat.''
''Why aren't you then?''
''Huh?'' Hinata blinked caught off guard by his words.
''I said why aren't you? It sure is better than annoying us,'' He gestured to his wife and daughter with one hand. ''We have more important matters to handle not to mention that village is still under attack. At least it seems so.'' He stared up at the sky which cleared of any clouds.
''Naruto is correct.'' Tsunade spoke up getting the attention of the Konoha. ''As Shinobi we have a duty to make sure any wounded are taken care of. Not to mention i'm sure the other Kages are required back in their village due to what is happening at the moment.'' She pointed at the moon.
She then looked at Naruto once more. ''So i take it there's no possibility that you will help us?''
''Nope! I already did more than i originally wanted which includes talking to any of you.'' Here he looked at his parents who frowned. ''Not to ment-'' He was interrupted as he felt something tugging on his sleeve.
''Kunou?'' He called his daughter's name as she was pulling on his kimono. ''What's wrong?''
''Who is she Tou-san? She's scaring me…'' She hid her face into his chest similar to what she did back in the arena.
''She's just an annoyance. Don't worry though as she won't do anything if she values her own life.'' He sent a harsh glare at the girl. ''Here's the thing, Hyuuga. I never had nor ever will have any interest in you. While you say you're stronger i can easily feel that you're still weak compared to Yasaka who can wipe cities of the map. I guess one could say it would be unfair to compare you people to those back in our world which consist of several beings many times more powerful than even myself but that's just how it is. That's without the fact that there is no attraction between us on my side which there apparently is for you for some reason or another.
You know, polygamy isn't all that uncommon back home. For the supernatural at least, especially harems. So me getting another wife wouldn't be too weird but for that to happen Yasaka would have to approve of said woman and i can't think of anyone who would fit those criteria. Luckily though there's no need for that as i'm quite content with just her since she can take care of any needs.'' A few blushes formed on the cheeks on the people there including his own wife whilst others -Kiba- were salivating at the prospect of having more than a single wife or girlfriend in general.
''Anyway we really need to go or else we'll have certain problems attempting to go back.'' He looked around as if searching for someone. ''If you see Jiraiya tell him that i'll come for him later. He's not needed at the moment so he can do whatever here.'' With that said he placed a hand on Yasaka's shoulder before they were enveloped in a golden outline and seemingly phased out of existence.
''Alrightt! Now that's done i want everyone-'' Tsunade was interrupted as something landed not too far away from the group.
The dust that was thrown into the air slowly dissipated as everyone focused their attention on the person who stood there inside the crater he had caused. It was a male. Pale skin with shaggy white hair wearing a white kimono which was open at the neck allowing them to see several magatama tattooed around his collarbone.
His eyes, which previously were closed, opened. Allowing them all to see his strange looking eyes which glowed with power.
''Who are you?'' Minato asked as he held a tri-pronged kunai in his hand ready to use in a moments notice.
''I am Toneri Otsutsuki and i have come for you, Byakugan-hime.'' His eyes locked onto the form of Hinata who seemed to be staring at the now empty spot Naruto previously occupied.
''What do you mean you came here for her? Can't you see we're under attack?''
''But of course,'' His eyes pulsed. ''I was the one who caused it after all.''
His revelation shocked both Konoha Shinobi and the foreign Kages present. ''What do you mean? Are you saying you're responsible for all of this?'' Tsunade waved her hand around. ''And what about the moon?''
''I am under no obligation to answer you. I only came here to collect my bride before i can start the destruction of your world.''
The Raikage narrowed his eyes as electricity sparked into life around him. ''I see. Then you must understand we will have to stop you.''
Toneri scoffed. ''You are welcome to try.'' The moment he finished that sentence he moved his head to the left. A bored expression on his face as he made eye contact with the Raikage who seemingly teleported in front of him, eyes wide in shock due to missing his target.
'Fast!' Were the thoughts going through several minds as they watched this unknown boy do something only Minato and Naruto had done before.
Suddenly his hand shot out, grabbing the Raikage's outstretched fist before a green orb came into existence in his free one. ''Puppet: Cursing Sphere.'' Before anyone could react he shoved the green orb into the Raikage.
The effect was instant as the man's lightning armor dissipated, his limbs loosing their strength before he simply fell unconscious.
He looked at the group. ''Leave, i have no interest in any of you aside from her.''
''Sorry but we can't do that. If others would hear that the Raikage was attacked and we did nothing war would most likely break out. Something we can't afford with how tense things are at the moment.''
Toneri closed his eyes and sighed. ''Very well, know that i gave you the option.''
''Everything alright?'' Yasaka asked her husband as he suddenly stopped moving.
''Hold on for a moment.'' He gently lowered Kunou on the ground before allowing a Gudōdama to shimmer in existence, floating above his outstretched palm.
They watched as the pure black orb slowly transformed into a spear which he grasped as he could feel chakra signatures get weaker one by one until only the one he recognized as Hinata's was left with who he assumed was the person who was the cause for that.
''Channel chakra into your ears and look away.'' He told Yasaka and Kunou as he cocked back his hand in which he held the spear.
''Gudōdama: World Piercing Spear.'' Naruto said before he, with all of his strength threw the spear upwards towards the moon. A loud bang was accompanied by his throw as it broke through the sound barrier. The ground ruptured behind him from the force of which he had thrown the transformed spear. He didn't even get to blink before the spear was no longer visible to his eyes.
Turning around Kunou was surprised at the destroyed ground while Yasaka followed his gaze to the moon.
For a moment nothing seemed to happen but she knew that was not true. She was proven correct as much to her shock even from where they were at she was able to see something having impacted the moon which caused a massive explosion to happen on the celestial body.
While she didn't let it know she was quite scared yet at the same time somewhat turned on by the show of power Naruto had demonstrated as despite the moon being much closer than it should be, it was still thousands of miles away. The strength that was needed to reach that… it was off the charts.
She gasped as particles and small rocks caused by the explosion died down. What she saw was unbelievable. A massive, gaping hole spanning miles in diameter could be seen even from where they were. Like its name suggested the attack had pierced straight through the celestial body without any resistance and come out the other side. She looked at awe at Naruto who seemed satisfied by his work before he wordlessly summoned their method of transport.
''Let's go.'' He said while Yasaka withheld a smile, knowing that he had saved them despite not saying such.
End Chapter.
