Author's Note: Just a reminder, Kiba is Kina, not to worry, he won't remain a female. This is only temporary so bare with me. I hope you enjoy as always feel to leave a review or even share a few thoughts. –Kiba Blackfire

Chapter 11:

Infatuation

*Naruto Centric*

Naruto searched the entire festival but there were no signs of anyone with abnormal chakra levels. Akamaru wasn't having any luck either. The ninja hound kept sniffing around but it was like his nose was being blocked by something. "Still nothing Akamaru," The hound whined disappointed in the results. "Don't worry, we'll find them. What about that drug? Can you at least smell that?" Akamaru covered his nose. He'd take that as a no. This contest was really their best bet at catching this guy. "It's okay, Granny Tsunade said this was a B rank mission so, I guess we should have expected it to be a bit difficult." Naruto turned around, it was weird he this strange feeling that he was being watched. "Akamaru, do you smell anything?"

Akamaru seemed to be acting normal, no signs of distress. Maybe he was just imagining it if anyone was there Akamaru would know it. "Huh, let's just get back to the girls. I got a bad feeling about this mission." Naruto raced back to the dress store. Akamaru followed him. Strange, smell was supposed to be their means to finding this guy but it wasn't working. If that wasn't going to work then, Naruto could use shadow clones but what good would that do, he had no idea what he was looking for. Where's a Hyuga when you need one?

"Akamaru, we need to hurry back," Naruto picked up the pace. Akamaru barked grabbing Naruto throwing him on his back. "Guys, I got a-," His thoughts shattered, his cheeks started to flush. This was…Sakura.

Naruto never thought that she could be so pretty. Her hair was tied up in with red rose hair pin in a style of pure elegance. She was wearing that plain red dress she offered to Kiba or Kina now. It really suited her. He didn't know what to say. "Come with me, there's a lady I'd you to meet," She took his hand taking into the forest outside the festival. What lady? Naruto wasn't sure what Sakura was talking about?

"Naruto," Ino's lips formed a cute smile. Her blond hair was tied up with purple hair tie with floral accents. Her hair styled in its usual fashion but, that dress. It was the purple dress, she offered to Kiba or Kina, she looked like a princess. How could anyone top that? Ino and Sakura both, looked incredible, Naruto hardly recognized them. "I'd like to introduce you to your girlfriend," Sakura and Ino chuckled playfully. "Kina Inuzuka," She stepped aside showcasing their project.

"Th-that's," Naruto pointed at the brunette beauty standing in front of him. "Ki-Kiba," He couldn't believe it. There was only one word came to mind when his eyes met with hers, perfection. There's no way, this woman was Kiba Inuzuka, just no way. This make over, that dress, she was so breathtaking. Naruto's heart raced, his legs shook, he was at a loss for words here. She's just so…amazing.

Naruto's eyes trailed up from the elegant black heels to those dexterous legs. He tugged at his jacket as he gazed up to her perky breasts which were overkill in that evening dress. She wore that spiked choker like before, her hair cut shorter than it was originally. Naruto preferred the long hair but, this hairstyle really suited Kina. Her brunette hair reached her lower ear, her bangs draped to left side spiking back just a bit. Her ears were pierced with bog bone shaped piercings. This girl, this woman, it's hard to believe that this was Kiba Inuzuka disguised as a female.

"Well, what do you think?" Kina asked him, "Am I ugh, do I look okay?" Naruto embraced her eager to hold her close. Better than okay, she's perfect. "Easy, it took Ino hours to do my hair." She stepped back. "Plus the heels aren't exactly comfortable, do you have any idea how long it took me to get used to them?" Kina blushed as tears started to drip from Naruto's eyes. "Why are you crying, come on Naruto get a grip, it's still me, Kiba." She blushed a bit scratching her nose.

"I know that," Naruto held her against his body tightly. "It's just that," If only Naruto would allow himself to say it. this would be the time to. Kiba, I love you. Tears started form in his eyes trying to fight the words he held in. Kina touched her cheek, feeling these tears on her face. She didn't say a word, instead she did just what Naruto wanted, she said nothing, did nothing. She just let him cry, Naruto didn't want Kiba to see him this way but this time. He just couldn't hold it in. "Ino, Sakura," He start dry out his tears. "Thank you for doing this, I'm glad I got see it." They replied with a nod.

"Let's just get this contest over with," Kina stepped out of Naruto's embrace. "I'd like to be a guy again if you don't mind. These shoes are killing me." She went to hop on Akamaru's back but Ino scolded her. "What, I can't ride Akamaru?"

"Not in that dress, you will get fur on it." She reminded her. "This is still a beauty contest we can't afford you to make any mistakes Kina." She let out a sigh standing next to Akamaru instead.

"Hey Naruto, did you have any luck finding this guy's lackeys?" Kina put her hands on her hips, Naruto shook his head. "Serious," Akamaru barked getting her attention, "What, are you serious Akamaru?" She crouched down, as Akamaru continued to explain. "Now that you mention it boy, I haven't picked any abnormal scents either. Naruto, let's go on a date." She offered, Ino and Sakura glanced at each other shocked by the words.

"What? A date, as in, you want to go on a date right now?" Naruto's cheeks reddened. "I'm not even dressed for a date, I didn't bring flowers, or," He checked his gama wallet, good he at least some Ryo to spend.

"Kina, this is hardly the time to," Ino argued but Kina cut her words.

"It's not an actual date, a pretend date, I'm using the date as cover." She explained, Ino backed off understanding her logic. "I'm going to expend my chakra to boost my senses see if I can find these guys. Something feels off, I'm not about to enter this contest until I figure out what's going on here." Kina took Naruto's arm, "Let's go," Naruto took his date into the festival. He walked around with her, as Kina heightened her senses. "Akamaru's right, it's like there's a thick fog blocking our sense of smell." She explained. "I can get passed it a little but, it's still no good."

"What do we do?" Naruto asked, "I mean if you can't sniff these guys out. The mission is a bust, we have no way of tracking-," She covered his mouth.

"Shut up for a minute, I got an idea," She shut her eyes, her ears twitched. Right if Kiba couldn't sniff these guys out, he could listen for them. Though, the festival was loud how Kiba going to drown out the noises. "It's no good, too many pulses." Kina bit her lip drawing blood. "Damn it, they got us. Oh well, let's just enjoy the date." Kina placed Naruto's arm on her shoulder, her lips got close to his ear. "Naruto, two of them are following you. I can't smell them but I do hear their footsteps. They're light footed, that means they have to be ninja like us. I think they're targeting you." Him, was it the Akatsuki?

"So um, let's go get a bite to eat, my dearest Naruto." She laughed playfully. What's with the mood switch? Kina kicked his shin, right she's pretending to let her guard down. Naruto took Kina to get food as they were. She rushed into the alleyway to give the guys the slip. Smart Kiba was trying to single them out, that way he could identify them.

"Damn," Ninja stars flew at them. In haste, Kina took her high heel off throwing it at the weapons stopping them dead in their tracks. She kicked her other heel into the air catching it as they ran faster. "Naruto, behind you, are those the Akatsuki robes?" She asked, Naruto checked, kunai flew at them. She turned the corner causing the kunai to clash into a wall. He couldn't get a good look but the robes weren't marked with red clouds. "Well?" Kina brought him back into the festival. Those guys couldn't attack them while they were surrounded by people. It'd cause a commotion. "Are they or aren't they?"

"No," Naruto answered. "It's not them," Kina bit her lip as if that frustrated her. "Wait you wanted it to be them?" Why if it was the Akatsuki, they could be in danger. Kiba could get hurt. Naruto didn't want the Akatsuki to find him now not while Kiba was near him. He didn't want Kiba to be wrapped up in that, Naruto wanted to protect him from it.

"I was hoping I'd get to fight a member of the Akatsuki." Kina confessed, "Guess not, it bugs me that those guys think they can steal you away from me like that. I'll teach every last one of them bastards, I don't care how strong they are. I will protect you Naruto." Akamaru caught up to them handing Kina her high heel back, the one that she threw earlier.

"Then who's going to protect you," Naruto started fixing her hair for her. "I get that you want to help Kiba but the Akatsuki are no joke. I've seen how powerful they are, they could kill you Kiba. I've got no choice but to fight them, I'm a Jinchuriki but you, Kiba you don't need to put your life at risk to save mine." Kiba refused to listen. He still intended to protect Naruto. "Kiba,"

"Are you done," Kina crossed her arms as if she were upset. "I'm not just going to stand by and let these Akatsuki have you. If I run across one of them, I'll do what I have to keep you safe. That's not up for discussion Naruto, I will protect you got it?" Naruto let out a sigh.

"Then, I'll protect you too." Naruto held her to his chest. "I'll keep you safe Kiba, no matter what." He promised. Kina turned her head to hide a blush, that's right the contest. "Anyway, you'd better get to that contest before it starts." She pressed her lips on Naruto's cheek.

"Right, I'm a bit worried about going knowing these guys are after you." Kina put on her heels. "It's not like I got a choice here," True, this contest was their best chance at catching this guy. "Naruto when you are on the lookout for these guys. Stick close and use shadow clones to find them. It'll be safer that way," She advised, Naruto replied with a nod. He watched as Kina met up with Ino and Sakura to enter the contest.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu," Naruto created six clones of himself. "Scatter," The clones darted into different directions all of them keeping an eye out for those guys that were tracking him. Akamaru took a seat by Naruto, since he was using shadow clones and Akamaru's sense of smell was blocked. He decided the two of them might as well enjoy the contest.

"It's finally time to begin, now guys, myself included." The host placed his hand on his chest. "I warn you we got ourselves some real beauties this year. It's a shame, I can only date one of them," He frowned sadly. "Who's ready to meet this year's contestants?" The crowd cheered, "Who's ready to see some flaming hot, mouth watering ladies?" The host yelled, guys began to cheer louder. The whole crowd fired up, their cheers so loud as if they were anxious to begin.

"Our first beauty is a living cherry blossom, please welcome Sakura," He announced, the crowd cheered, Naruto cheered with them.

"Hey there," Sakura waved at the judges. She was wearing that red dress that demanded attention. "Like what you see?" She struck a sexy pose winking at the main judge their target. She had the judges mesmerized by her beauty. Naruto fought a blush being swept away by her, he was starting to remember what he liked about her.

"I'd like to see that cherry blossom right guys?" The host hinted. Sakura's green eyes ignited with a burning rage. Her fist tightened, no Sakura don't, Naruto wanted to scream. She was going to blow their cover. These guys couldn't know that she's a kunoichi from the Leaf. But like usual, Sakura just couldn't help herself.

"You pervert!" Sakura drew her fist back. "CHA!" She punched the host the impact so great it knocked his teeth out. The audience gasped all shocked by her strength, some of them afraid. Naruto didn't blame them either. Ino peeked from behind the curtain after hearing the collision, Kina let out a sigh.

"Sorry about that," She blushed acting a bit shy. "I guess I don't know my own strength." This was all an attempt to hide the fact she's a kunoichi. The judges whispered amongst themselves. The host was out of it, Naruto was nice enough to send a shadow clone to drag him off the stage. Ino and Kina were both hoping that the judges didn't notice that Sakura's a kunoichi. The judges lifted their score sheets.

Sakura managed to score a total of negative 30 points out of 30 points. The opposite of what she was supposed to get, epic fail Sakura. "Oh come on, I didn't hit him that hard." Sakura retorted. The judges booed her off the stage. "It was just one punch," She faked a laugh hoping to plea her case but the judges weren't happy.

"Get off the stage, you monster." One of the judges yelled. "What kind of lady hits like that? That's not attractive you can't just go around punc-," The main judge rose from his seat. This action alone caused their words to silence. So this was their target.

The young man had spiked black hair cut short, his bangs draped over to left side of his face. He dressed in black. The man looked as if he were a dark prince. He reminded Naruto of Sasuke. This wasn't their target. He's too young to be. Yoku was middle aged, this guy was a teenager like them. He did resemble Yoku's picture but this wasn't him. Plus, Naruto could tell just by the way he reacted to Sakura's actions, he wasn't going to be easy to capture.

"So," He smirked slight, a bit cocky. "You're one of the ninja the Slug Queen has sent to fetch my father," His father, that explains why they look similar. "Not to worry, my father died by an unfortunate accident," He grinned, wait did this man kill his own father? "He was a real pervert anyway, hardly capable of running a business such as this." The man took a seat on the table, his green eyes watching Sakura carefully. "My name's Daku, the truth is I'm your real target." He took a sip of his drink. Sakura tightened her hand into a fist.

"Don't bother," Daku swirled the ice in his drink around. "I've already seen what you can do." She stepped back, he had the upper hand. "Let me show you, what I can do." He pointed at the sky with his index finger, Sakura gasped. Daku had her completely surrounded by sharp deadly swords and even daggers. This guy he could infuse his chakra into these weapons and manipulate them as if they were puppets.

"Think you can hack it, princess." Daku set his drink down, "The way I see it, you're already dead. You make one move towards me, I'll kill you myself." He warned her. "Go ahead try me princess, I dare you." Sakura stood there, her eyes wandering the stage trying to find some way to get close to him. Naruto wasn't sure that was going to be possible, Sakura stood no chance against him alone. He started to jump in with Shadow clones but…

"CHA," Sakura obliterated the entire stage with her monstrous strength. The deadly weapons rained down on her, she grabbed the wooden piece of the shattered stage using them as shields to block his attack. She jumped to the side evading the rest. Where'd Sakura learn to dodge like that? "Don't," She ran at him charging up for another attack. "Underestimate me." She screamed at him. "You're going to tell me where Sasuke is and you're going to tell me," Sakura evaded Daku's weapons again getting close to him. "Right now," Sakura went to strike him down but he sidestepped her attack like it was nothing. She proceeded trying to hit him with her fists.

"Not bad," Daku eluded her every punch, "That strength of yours does you no good if you can't touch me," He called one of his many swords to his hand striking at her, Sakura dodged his attacks. "You're too slow," He appeared behind her. Sakura braced for his attack, this was it, Naruto's chance to join the fight. He gathered his chakra into the palm of his hand using a shadow clone.

"Keep your filthy hands off Sakura," Naruto appeared above him. "Rasengan," He felt his jutsu collide with steel object but, not his target. What he was certain that if he used Sakura's attack as a distraction he'd nail this guy. Wait a minute, the smoke cleared from the collision. This object was a shield, a giant armored shield. "What the," Naruto's Rasengan it barely hurt the shield, he couldn't even scratch it.

This was no ordinary shield either, it was circular appeared as if it could be thrown like a shuriken. It had sharp edges, spikes on the front which luckily, Naruto missed them or they would have stabbed his hand. How it could this shield withstand an attack made by the Fourth Hokage himself? "Nice save, Shirudo," Daku evaded Sakura's fist jumping back.

"Anything for the young prince," Shirudo chuckled. Naruto withdrew as weapons descended from the sky to strike him down. How many of these blades could Daku control? Also what the hell was he going to about the guy with shield, he's heavily armored. Naruto was going to have a tough time hurting this guy.

"You've got an impressive jutsu there kid," He smirked. "I got something better," Shirudo spun chunking the giant shield at him. The sharp edges spun, Naruto ducked the shield diced through the festival heading back toward the Uzumaki. Why was it circling back, it shouldn't be able to. He dodged it again, it shifted direction heading toward Sakura.

"CHA," Sakura punched the shield with her strength instead of hitting Daku. Damn it, Sakura had him, she cringed as her knuckles started to bleed from hitting the spikes. "I missed," Daku threw a smoke bomb at her blinding her. "Oh no, you don't," Sakura rushed passed the smoke. Their target he was trying to escape. "You're not going anywhere," She chased after him. "Ino, he's escaping," She called out.

"Like hell he is," Ino took off her heels and began chasing after him with Sakura. "You're our ticket to Sasuke, I'm not letting you escape. " She ran faster, Ino, Naruto noticed a guy hiding in the shadows. Another enemy, how many were there? That jutsu was…

"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu," The guy unleashed a huge dragon made up of water to strike Ino. "Sorry but, I must protect the young prince," Ino braced herself for the impact, perfect timing. Kiba jumped in back in his regular male form striking the water dragon with a powerful Fang Over Fang. "Oh that's just peachy, who let the dog out?" Ino took advantage of Kiba's interference and chased after their target with Sakura.

"Kiba, look out," Naruto screamed, the shield circled towards Kiba. The Inuzuka was trying to target the water style user with another Fang over Fang but instead he collided with the shield. Kiba slid back leaving a dent in the shield stopping it from attacking again. "Nice, Kiba you've really,"

Kiba tackled Naruto as Shirudo crashed down on top of them. His massive weight left a crater in the ground. Thanks to Kiba, they both dodged his attack but the water style user escaped. The Inuzuka bit his lip as Shirudo blocked their path.

Naruto could tell Kiba was worried about Ino and Sakura. They were way ahead of them facing the target alone. To be honest, Naruto was worried too, he didn't want Sakura to get hurt but, he had faith in her. She's Granny Tsunade's student, if she's anything like her master. She'd be able to handle herself at least until they caught up. Besides, Ino was with her, together they could take on anything. He had to believe that but Kiba…

"I don't think so dog boy, Wind Style: Sleeping Cyclone,"

A huge gust of wind swirled around Kiba as he tried to chase after Ino. This wind current, its strength was incredible. The cyclone of wind kept Kiba trapped inside if he stepped outside it. Kiba got diced up by the wind. The Inuzuka was having trouble staying focused. This wind it had to be tampering his keen sense of smell. Naruto could see Kiba's eyes drifting into a deep sleep.

"Be a good dog and stay," A woman with blond hair emerged from what remained of the festival. She held a small fan decorated with a rose design in her right hand. The woman dressed in elegance wearing a floral dress. She brushed a gentle breeze against her skin using her fan. Now it made sense, the reason that giant shield was able to attack like that. This woman was using her chakra to control the wind currents.

"Jinchuriki," That word, Naruto growled at her in anger. She's after the Nine Tails. "It's time you came with me," Her blue eyes locked onto him. "My dear Deidara wants to capture you." Like hell, Naruto wasn't going anywhere with her. "I'd love to hand you over to him on a silver platter but to do that I need you alive."

"Deidara, who is he?" Kiba appeared above her trying to attack her. Where'd he come from? The whirlwind vanished. Akamaru rested inside it trapped in a deep sleep. So, the Kiba that saved Ino was Akamaru. Before Kiba could strike her, her entire body scattered to the wind as mere flower petals. Soon after, a strong scent entered Kiba's nose, he shook off the effect. "He's after Naruto right?" Kiba tried to sniff her out.

The woman chuckled appearing behind the Inuzuka. She swung her fan pushing him back with a vigorous gust of wind. Kiba's claws skid against the dirt as he remained on all fours. Once again a scent entered his nose. Every time it did Naruto began to notice the effect. She's slowing him down but how?

Wait a second, Naruto was starting piece together her battle tactics. This woman, she was using her scent as a weapon. Somehow she could channel her scent through the wind currents and even change it in the heat of battle. Kiba's in danger, if he continued to fight with her. She'd do to him what she did to Akamaru. He had to,

"Going somewhere," Shirudo swung his shield at Naruto to prevent him from helping Kiba. Damn it, he almost forgot about this guy. Naruto tightened his hands into a fist, he couldn't help Kiba until he fought this guy first. They had the perfect set up, this woman was perfect for fighting Kiba and this guy could easily delay Naruto. Damn it, they were at complete disadvantage here.

"This Deidara guy, he's an Akatsuki isn't he?" Kiba remained on all fours watching her every move. He growled prowling around her trying to think of a way passed her far range attacks. Without Akamaru, Kiba couldn't catch her off guard.

"What of it?" Her lips formed an evil smile. "Why the sudden interest in the Akatsuki?" She turned her focus to Naruto, Kiba growled. "Oh I get it, you love your little fox don't you?" She teased, Kiba's cheeks reddened.

"Shut up," Kiba lunged at her in anger. She pushed him back with a gust of wind. He shook his head as another dose of that scent struck his nose. "It's not like that, Naruto he's," Kiba got on all fours. "He's important to me!" He corrected her getting defensive. Kiba appeared behind her, he struck her but she evaded his attack. She swatted Kiba in the face with her fan hard enough to knock him back. She must have really slowed Kiba down.

"Pay attention," Shirudo swung his shield at him, Naruto dodged. He was trying to stay focused on his fight. How could he when he knew that Kiba was in danger? Naruto promised Kiba, he'd protect him no matter what. He refused to break that promise. The woman's eye shifted over to him as if she noticed something.

"And the little fox adores his cute little puppy," She chuckled playfully. Naruto blushed in response, so what if he loved Kiba. It wasn't like it was any of her business. "I must say you've made this way too easy for me." What was she talking about? Kiba charged at her, "What's the rush?" She blew an enticing kiss at Kiba, at the exact same time a powerful whirlwind of pink mist struck Kiba's sensitive nose. His claws stopped just before striking her.

"My apologies, I totally forgot to mention that," She closed her fan as if the fight was already over. "I'm a Genjutsu type," That's not good, "My Genjutsu is directed toward the sense of smell." She ran her finger across Kiba's chin his eyes were trapped in a deep haze. Damn it, what did she do to him? "Come with me, dog boy." She pressed her lips against Kiba's. That bitch, she had the nerve to kiss Kiba in front of him. Naruto's eyes shifted from blue to Nine Tail's red, he'd kill her.

"Jinchuriki, if you value your boyfriend's life. I encourage you to follow us if you can that is." She snapped her fingers. Shirudo blocked Naruto's path. "Give foxy a workout," The woman walked away, Kiba willingly followed her. Kiba snap out of it, she had him under some sort of trance.

"Kiba, it's a trap, snap out of it, Kiba," Naruto yelled but he wasn't listening. Whatever this Genjutsu was, it had him brainwashed. "Damn it," He tried to chase them but was pushed back the giant shield. "I don't have time for this, Kiba needs me." Naruto yelled, Akamaru barked waking from his nap. He raced after Kiba. "Good boy, Akamaru, get Kiba, I'll catch up."

Naruto's eyes formed an evil glare at Shirudo. Anybody who dared to hurt Kiba had to deal with the Nine Tails. "This is your last chance to get out of my way if you don't." His orange jacket sprung open as red chakra poured into him. "I'll smash that shield of yours and break every bone in your body! " Naruto screamed in anger.

A whole horde of shadow clones wielding Rasengan charged at him. "I'll pulverize you," Naruto charged at him full speed. Shirudo threw his shield wiping out the clones in one toss of the shield. Naruto appeared beside him punching him the jaw. He rolled across the ground performing hand signs. More shadow clones rushed at him as Shirudo began his Ninjutsu.

"Earth Style: Raging Quake Jutsu," He slammed his palm against the ground. An enormous earthquake began ripping the earth beneath Naruto's feet apart. He stomped on the ground the quake large enough to launch his shield into the air. "I'll wrap this up," Shirudo caught his giant shield, "You can forget about saving your friend, I'll capture you myself." He held his shield in front of Naruto as he tried to regain his footing. "Charge," This guy was going to crush him,

Naruto wouldn't let him. He'd defeat him and save Kiba. He infused the red chakra into the palm of his hand using a shadow clone to help him. "I don't care what it takes," He glared at Shirudo, "I won't let you bastards have Kiba," Naruto charged at him infusing more chakra. "Rasengan," He slammed his jutsu into the shield focusing on the dent Kiba made earlier in the fight. "RAGHHH," He screamed as his chakra began to tear through the shield's heavy defense. The size of Naruto's Rasengan kept increasing in size until it demolished that shield.

The forced propelled Shirudo backwards his body sliding across the dirt. Naruto panted as he did just as promised, every bone in his body was shattered by that Rasengan. But he wasn't dead. Naruto didn't intend to kill him. "What did that bitch do to Kiba?" Naruto screamed crouching down grabbing him by his foe by his torn shirt. He wouldn't answer. Naruto punched him in the face breaking his nose. "Answer me," He yelled. Shirudo chuckled thinking this was some sort of joke. Naruto struck him again. His knuckles now stained by his blood. "I said answer me or next time I'll," A Rasengan formed in Naruto's hand more than ready to obliterate his face.

"Sayuri's got your friend trapped in her Genjutsu," He explained. "It's not just any Genjutsu kid, it's her strongest Genjutsu. She calls it her Infatuation Genjutsu." Infatuation, as in love, as in Sayuri made Kiba fall in love with her. "Men fall prey to it easily, once she's got them, they can't break it. Your friend is nothing but a puppet and Sayuri's pulling the strings." He laughed, Kiba's just a puppet. So if Naruto went after him, it was an obvious trap but. He was so tempted to fall for it. "She's going to kill him if you don't show. I'd worry less about your friend and more about those girls. You can't save him but you can save them." He advised. "My partner went after them, I can assure you if he catches those girls. He will kill them." That's right, the water style user he went after Ino and Sakura. They were in danger, Kiba was in danger too.

Naruto had to choose between. The mission his only shot at getting Sasuke back and keeping his promise to Sakura. Or Kiba, his best friend, and the person that he claimed to love. Naruto could only choose one. Shadow Clones weren't going to enough to save them both. What's it going to be, the mission or Kiba? He didn't have long to decide. His whole body was shaking in fear of this decision. Think, Naruto think.

"Damn it, Damn it, Damn it," Naruto punched the ground over and over again until his knuckles bled. He knew the answer. Kakashi Sensei gave him the answer. Ninja who abandon their friends are worse than scum. That means He had to save Kiba. There was no other choice. What about Sakura what if she got killed because he chose Kiba? What if Ino got killed, Kiba would never forgive himself for letting her die. Naruto couldn't think like that,

Naruto had faith in Sakura, she'd live, Ino would too but right now Kiba needed him. This wasn't the time to hesitate. "I'm coming Kiba, just hang on." He ran full speed into the forest where she took Kiba. No, this wasn't going to happen, not again, Kiba wasn't going to be another Sasuke. He'd save him no matter what it took. "I won't leave you Kiba, not again."

End Note: Will Naruto be able to save Kiba? Could this be the key to breaking Kiba's mental block? Is this next chapter, the end of the story? Find out in my first ever self titled chapter Something More…Feel free to leave review or even share a few thoughts. – Kiba Blackfire