A/N: Before I begin this chapter there are a few things I must tell you a few things that must be explained. The first is Naruto is not coming back so he will not confront them yet. That will be epic. As to Kyuubi she is a she. Faukes is a boy. Kyuubi will be with Naruto after Naruto confronts her and Naruto thinks about everything.

Naruto's sword is in the making. We saw that it was being created. The build of it might come this chapter but I doubt it. The next few chapters about seven or so will consists of conversing and fighting. That will be the Kiri Arc. I going to show Naruto's abilities. Finally, thank you for making this story my most review story.

I DON'T OWN NARUTO IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM

Chapter Fourteen: The Lava Dries and Inactive

It has been five hours since Naruto started to play. He sighed as he walked up the mountain. He hated walking up a volcano. He had his kunai ready to strike if need be. As he was walking up he was wondering what did she want. He told them what they wanted to know. So what is it that she wanted? He sighed. He started to finally understand to concept of normality and the wanted to bother him.

He got up the mountain and noticed that she wasn't there. He was extremely angry that he getting stood up. He dangled his feet and held out a lighter. He flipped it around as the fire from the lighter burned. He sighed as he once again saw the kids playing. He started to move towards them once again.

This time he heard a voice say, "Where Are you going?"

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Konoha XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Konoha was in terror. Lets rephrase that. Konoha's council has been in terror. The reason being is Naruto knows about his situation. They were waiting for results as to if Naruto was going to come from Naruto.

Sarutobi said only two words to get this uproar started, "Naruto knows"

Tsume said, "Hokage-sama, what's going on? What do you mean that Naruto found out his secret? Naruto was never to find out. Who told him? I bet you anything that it was the fucking Seven Swordsman of the Mist told him. It was a conspiracy to get Naruto to go against Konoha. What were you thinking Hokage-sama?"

Sarutobi gave her an eye before lighting up his pipe. He puffed it a few times. He said, "Anyone else wants to speak?"

The next person to speak was Shikaku. His reasoning with this predicament was off as he said, "Hokage-sama, why are we standing around worrying about if we are going to kill the Seven Swordsman? Shouldn't we worry about how can we take care of the boy. I have nothing against him personally but how do we know that Naruto won't come here and look for blood on his own? Sure they could influence him but that doesn't mean he won't go into a rage and kill them also? Then how are we going to deal with the mess this has caused?"

Sarutobi nodded again. He seemed to have a secret that they don't know. He simply wanted everyone to get their thoughts, fears, and frustrations out. He said calmly, "Thank you for your input Shikaku-kun. Is there anyone else?"

To the council surprise Hiashi Hyuga spoke. "It seems like we can sacrifice people. For example, the people who treated the boy horribly can be sacrificed."

Shikaku looked at Hiashi as if he was crazy. He said, "Hiashi, what are you saying almost eighty percent of the village has done something against the boy. What do you get out of this?"

Hiashi's face was always hard to tell. He simply said, "Well let's understand the situation. I'm not saying all the people just the big ones. Secondly do they not deserve it. For them to do this to him, are they not trusting the Yondaime. This is a cause for an indirect treason. From what I have heard and saw, I did not see a demon but a mere kid."

Shikaku retorted, "Hiashi-san, you are obviously saying that you trust the boy. I have no problems with you saying that. However, your actions tell a different story. You are right as to the fact that you or your clan did not lay a single finger on Naruto-kun. However you did not help the boy once. That action or non action can be worse then hurting him. For you to not do anything to help him you make the boy question more than 'why do they hate me'. He can question was he worth living. Was he invisible other than be being a whipping boy? That will lead to more problems if he figured out the secret."

Hiashi replied, "So you contradict yourself slightly. You see you said earlier, 'Shouldn't we worry about how can we take care of the boy.' That is the mere point we haven't taken care of the boy. Your clan ignored him, your friends clans ignored him. Yet, you right here want to pounce on me. You are just the same. The blood of others are on your hands also. I accept what I did and I will be haunted by the Yondaime for probably the rest of my life but at least I want to make amends."

Sarutobi simply had enough. He said, "Ok everyone has spoken that needs to speak. I am highly disappointed with the three of you. I you judgement is so clouded that you put rationality on hold. Shikaku-kun, I am extremely disappointed with you. For the first time in a very long time you let your emotions dictate your decisions. It is indeed shameful.

Hiashi I am very surprised by you. I see when the big bad demon is barely threatening you hit deck and run with your tail between you legs. I start to question your loyalty.

Tsume your always emotional. So your emotions cloud your judgement. These are the simple reasons as to why I only hear what you say but I make the decision overall."

They were extremely shocked by Sarutobi's words. Before they could even comment Sarutobi continued, "Let me explain starting with the lovely Tsume. Tsume you asked, 'Who told him?' That is a great question but it is what you said afterwards 'that you bet the Seven Swordsman told him and was conspiring to take over Konoha.

Yet you never let me get a chance to say who it was that told me. It was Jiraiya who told me. Jiraiya had a toad following Naruto for a good two years. The Lava Lord told Naruto to get inside his head to kill him. The toad showed Jiraiya the memory. The Seven Swordsman were in fact fighting outside the palace were the Lava Lord and Naruto fought. Now I'm starting to question if dogs are really loyal.

Shikaku you on the other hand is a bit easier to understand but really not in your nature. I guess the birth of Shikamaru has made you think about your family. It is understandable like I said. However you did not question as to how he took it and you were making assumptions without any knowledge. You fed into Tsume somewhat, who was led by the prejudice about the Seven Swordsman being against Konoha and two words I said. You know that she is extremely emotional but you chose her over me even though I have the information.

Hiashi, you were practically on your knees ready to suck on something that was not even there. Once again you fed into others not me. I have the full story and yet you guys jumped to so many conclusions. That is the reason why you guys are not the Hokage or even close to it.

Naruto Uzumaki has every right to storm the walls of Troy. He has already killed because of Konoha. Yet he hasn't come here and kill us. He has had the ability to strike for two years but hasn't. His dream is still to be the Hokage. Even after all you guys have done. It's really interesting. You guys should know from what I have heard Naruto has beaten the Lava Lord and they consider him a hero. Finally this week he will be going it to Kiri. That is where things will change Naruto."

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto was sitting on the volcano with Ty Lee. They just looked out at the city. He sighed and asked, "Ty Lee what is it you need of me?"

Ty Lee said, "It is simple. Naruto, I knew you there was more to you. I want to know more. I want to talk about the facade or better yet the persona that is the carefree Naruto. Did he ever exist?"

He thought about it for a moment. He said, "To be honest, I have the slightest idea. It came naturally when I wasn't forced to be well a killer. You know, it is not easy having a mask on. You easily forget who you are. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?"

Ty Lee nodded about the mask. She was surprised that Naruto had questions. He was like the man with the answers. So what did he have to know? She said, "Yes, Naruto-kun. What is it you want to know?"

He sighed as he put his head on the ground. He closed his eyes and said, "Well I want to know about you personally. You told me a little about yourself. I want to know your background. Where are you from? What do you want to be? What do you dream your life would be? Do you have brothers or sisters? Have you ever wanted to have one if you don't have one? "

She blinked as she saw Naruto ask so many questions. He wanted to know about her. A slow blush started to creep up her face. Naruto was oblivious about it as his eyes and his knowledge about women were closed. She said, "Well I guess I'll start at this point. I am Ty lee. I am originally from the Kyokuba no Kuni (Land of the Circus). My mother was an acrobat and my father was a heavy lifter."

Naruto replied with intrigue and interest, "Really? So your dad could lift up two hundred pounds or more? That's so cool! She nodded furiously. She liked that Naruto wanted to know more about her and her family.

"Up until the age of three, I was an only child. I prayed for a little brother. Kami answered my prayers and gave me a brother."

Naruto said, "So you have a brother? That's cool I always wanted a little brother. How is the feeling of having a brother? I bet you were the best sister ever."

She smiled slightly. She continued, "For my age I was extremely talented. I was able to do things as a little kid making me a star attraction. As a result my parents incorporated my abilities into their act."

Naruto replied, "So you were an acrobat? No wonder you moved with such grace. Were you like a ballerina or something in a past life?" She blushed as she found the ground more interesting. Her fingers were twiddling.

She said, "For the next three years everything was going so well. It was until the night that tragedy struck."

Naruto was extremely intrigued. He wanted to know what happened that day. She sighed as her face scrunched in contortion. She finally took a deep breath and said, "The Raikage sent Kumo ninja to eradicate the place. They wanted to find someone who was a missing ninja who killed the Raikage's daughter. We were gassed. The gas was so strong that it made my little brother become really sick.

Naruto's eyes were opened. He saw that Ty Lee crawled up into a ball. For the first time in a while he didn't know what to do. He lifted his hand and was hesitant to move it. His hand inched closer to her. His hand finally reached her back and brought her closer to him. At first, Ty Lee's body tensed. She relaxed after realized it was Naruto.

After a few moments of comfortable moments of silence, she started to talk again, "He stopped breathing. We were able to bring him back alive. The damage however has been done. His chakra flow was broken because the toxins blocked the current flow of chakra to reach his head.

When everything was done, the whole country was destroyed. We somehow made it out there. We ran day and night towards Konohagakure no Sato. Konoha was known for helping people with chakra irregularities. We weren't able to pay for the medical procedures. We had to leave him with our uncle."

Naruto was extremely surprised. She was in Konoha before but couldn't stay there. He wondered what would have happened if she was in Konoha. He shook his head as she was still speaking.

"Over the course of the years we made it here by doing tricks on the street. Most days we were hungry and had almost nothing to eat. The day we made it here we were saved as we finally got some food on the table. It might have been a little but it was much better than nothing."

Naruto sighed as he knew how that felt. He said, "I know how that feels. Especially when you don't know when or where your next meal will be. Your not alone. I know that it is so hard to keep up a mask. It is so hard for us to keep smiling while the scars are underneath the surface. I may not know what it feels like to have a brother or sister. I see you guys as a part of my family.

I mean my job was originally to kill you. I had so many chances to do so but I couldn't. To me you guys were close to me. I kept a picture of us in my pocket everyday. So to answer your question as to who is the real me, well both personalities have certain attributes that make up Naruto Uzumaki. I am carefree in a lot of ways but I can kill."

She surprisingly understood. "I know Naruto. Trust me I do. I wish you could stay here on the volcano and just look out to see the rebirth of this country. I know you're going to leave and travel somewhere. I can't stop you. I know you will become strong because that is just you. I hope you come back some day. I will miss you. So can you just for the rest of the day just lay here?"

Naruto thought about it and nodded. She rested her head on his shoulder. She snuggled in closer and fell asleep. Naruto thought about it and thought of something that almost no one really could explain. 'Your friends are going to hurt you. The question is which ones are worth it?'. He smiled as he considered Ty Lee worth it. He then fell asleep.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Two Hours Later XXXXXXXXXX

The Seven Swordsman of the Mist were packing up their stuff. Zabuza sealed his weights and his mobile gym into the scroll. Ameyuri sealed up his 'secret project'. Jinpachi sealed up all of his medical supplies. Jinin packed up all the weaponry except their swords. Kushimaru put his sewing kit and sewing machine away. Finally Mangetsu collected his special ink and brushes and paper.

Zabuza said in his deep gruff voice, "Yo, where is Naruto? He should have been packed and ready to go." Mangetsu smirked as he leaned on the wall. He hasn't been able to tease anyone in a long time.

He said, "Oh is ZabuZabu worried about his otouto? That's so cute! It's so kawaii. Do you want a teddy bear?" Zabuza picked up his sword and swung it at Mangetsu. Mangetsu of course ducked. Of course the rest of them laughed at Mangetsu's antics. Even though Naruto is the youngest member of the team, Mangetsu was prankster brother. After Mangetsu was chased around with Zabuza on his tail Ameyuri told them to quit it.

Ameyuri said, "Ok, now that all of Mangetsu prankster pressure is out for now, we do need to find Naruto. After all I think he would love the present we got for him."

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto was asleep. He was not only asleep but somehow or another he was cuddled up with Ty Lee. He was sleeping somberly as time went by. The best part about it was that his mind was finally able to relax. Of course he was always alert but still. This sleep however will not last too long.

Mangetsu went up this particular volcano. He mumbled about how he hated volcanoes and that Zabuza and Ameyuri were assholes for making him go up there. However that changed quickly as he saw Naruto and Ty Lee cuddled up together. Mangetsu always carried a camera around. He said to himself, "this is golden. I got to thank Ame, when this is done."

He started to take snap shots. He put the camera away and shook Naruto. Naruto was disoriented until he found or better yet felt a body on him. His face blushed scarlet. He then saw Mangetsu take one more photo. Yup Naruto's life is fucked.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Azula XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Azula was helping Zuko and Mai pack Naruto's stuff under the supervision of Ameyuri. As they packed Naruto's stuff they noticed all the things Naruto kept. Naruto kept the ribbon they got from their project. He has a picture frame with all five of them. They were all doing poises as if they were secret agents or something.

It is funny to think that this is the only picture she could think of that she isn't in the front and center. No this picture depicts the team perfectly. Zuko and Mai were the ones on the outside. Ty and her on the inside and Naruto was the center. He was the glue and the leader of the team because if it wasn't for Naruto the group would have been strained at best or non existent at worse.

It is hard to think that Naruto can be a killer especially with his cocky carefree look in the picture. It bothered her some that he has killed. Yet for some reason she believes he isn't evil. Maybe it was his explanation of what it is like to kill. She doesn't know but it really didn't matter. She then saw a brown and white teddy bear on the ground. She picked up the teddy and saw some insignia. It was a kanji for princess. There was a flap that can open up. When she opened it, it was a picture of Azula giving Naruto a kiss on the cheek.

She blushed as she remembered that picture. It was Azula's eleventh birthday party. The camera man took a pick after Naruto gave her a birthday gift. Naruto blushed deep scarlet that day. Azula turned her head away in embarrassment that day.

She sighed at the good memories. She pulled out some ink and a scroll and started to write on it. After she was finished, she gave it to Zuko and then Mai. They wrote some letters and took pictures. They asked Ameyuri to seal it and to give him a very special letter. He of course nodded.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Later that Night XXXXXXXXXX

Naruto was ready to go. He told the people he will come back when he gets older. They gave him an hero's departure song. It was a big celebration that put every woman in two lanes. The women gave Naruto a kiss on the cheek. Surprisingly even Mai. Mai whispered in his ear that if he ever told Zuko she will castrate him. Naruto of course gulped.

Speaking of Zuko he came up to Naruto. He punched Naruto in the shoulder and gave Naruto a bro hug. He said, "See you later Futago (Twin).

Ty Lee gave Naruto a letter. She said to him, "Naruto-kun, I want you to know who my brother and uncle are. My brother is Rock Lee. My uncle is Maito guy. Tell them we love them when you get back to Konoha." She then surprised Naruto by giving him a peck on the lips. Naruto turned red and looked like he was going to pass out.

Azula gave Naruto a kiss on his forehead and said, "Naruto-kun, you are allowed to come here anytime especially when you get older. Got that Stud." She winked at him and Naruto became scarlet red. He mumbled something about Azula. He got on the ship. He saw that the seven swordsman were on the opposite side of him with a table between them.

Ameyuri said, "Naruto, your final steps are on the horizon. In my hand is a scroll that will embark you on the road ahead." Naruto saw Ameyuri put the scroll down and pushed it towards Naruto. Naruto opened the scroll and a grey smoke appeared.

A/N: yes Naruto has left the Land of Lava. His sword will make its appearance. Naruto will be in Kiri for approximately seven chapters. Then Konoha will see the swordsman. As to the question about the council it is simple. It was to show how people are perceiving Naruto, Kyuubi, and swordsman. It also brings tension as to who trusts who and how having a child changes everything.

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