Great! What now? Revised: Chapter 14

Summary: Determined to help her friends on the battlefield, Naru takes a shortcut through an unknown dense forest. Best be known to her that the Sage of the six paths set up security seals there. Naruto activates one of them and she & Kumara are sent into the past. How will Naru and Kurama change the ninja world? Was this all a part of the prophecy! FemNaruto. Time-travel.

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One week later: Konoha Hospital

Naruto was staring up at the pristine ceiling. "What's the time?"

"Around 10, kit."

Naruto turned her head and saw her Bijū sitting outside her window. He had shrunken a little to fit into the courtyard and guess that she was on the top floor as his head poked through the window. Naruto frowned. "Why are you out of the seal?"

"My old man appeared when you passed out. Did a few things and here I am. I can return to the seal whenever and so far, your village has accepted me little by little. You've been out like a light for the past week and yes, everything was real and not a dream."

"Oh." Naruto muttered and looked to the ceiling. "What happened to Madara's body?"

"Your mother, father and Hashirama had him buried at the Valley of the End. You had everybody worried. I guess the emotional stress was too much, huh?"

Naruto snorted. "Ya think."

Kurama moved further into the window and licked Naruto's cheek to make her look at him. "How are you really, kit? About Madara and everything."

Naruto patted Kurama's snout as he replied. "I will admit it does hurt and a bit broken hearted. Otherwise I'm fine. Just really tired and whatnot. Just need some time to deal with this stuff." Gesturing to her head and heart as she sat up. Climbing out of the bed and got changed right before Kurama. It was nothing new and slipped on a white shirt and black shorts before pulling on her shoes and climbed onto the window as Kurama back up a bit. "You think Baa-chan will get mad if I leave?"

"Do you care?" Kurama snickered as he held out his hand for Naruto to stand on. Seeing her grin widely and licked her cheek again. "Where would my Kit like to go?"

Naruto hummed in thought as Kurama placed her on his head. "Do you mind if we see his grave? I would like to see him right now."

"Sure thing, Kit." Kurama grew to his original size and walked through Konoha with ease. Avoiding the houses and the people and walked over Konoha's grand walls and into the forestry. Nobody questioned him, unless it was Kushina or Mito and they were busy with official business. It didn't take long to make it to the Valley and lowered his head for Naruto to get off. They were on Madara's statue head. "Right there, Kit. Since he's not allowed to be buried in the village." Gesturing to the monument erected by the statue.

Naruto nodded and headed over to the grave. She didn't speak or cry. She simply stood before Madara's grave for a few minutes before she said to Kurama. "He wants me to be happy." Unconsciously moving a hand to play with the bracelet on her wrist. "What happens now?"

Kurama morphed into his human form and hugged Naruto from behind. "Who knows? All we can do it watch and see, but I told you once, it's possible to love two people at the same time. You loved this man and that water-boy. Once you came to terms with this, we were allowed to come home and end the war. You saved many lives and gave back the lives of those that died too early back to their loved ones. Madara not only wanted you to be happy, but to give his last redemption for all the pain his brother had caused in this world. He was a man that lived without regrets, Naruto. He had no regrets." Holding onto his Jinchuriki tighter as she finally released her tears. "Everything will get better. I swear it will, Naruto."

Naruto held onto Kurama's arms as the tears rolled down her cheeks. "Thanks, Kurama." Spending a few more minutes gazing to the grave and relived the memories of Madara in her head. He would always live on in her heart. Standing in utter silence for that past hour before Naruto felt the weight lift off her shoulders. "Hey. Let's walk home. I still want some fresh air."

"Sure." Kurama muttered and released her from his hold. Tucking her arm in his and both took the long way back to the main path towards Konoha. "Everybody's going to be mad that we left."

"Let them be. I can handle it." Resting her head against Kurama's shoulder and took deep breaths. "How is everything in Konoha by the way? I forgot to ask."

Kurama had a mysterious smirk on his face as they walked down the path. "You'll have to find out for yourself."

"Baka-kitsune." Naruto chuckled. "My parents?"

"Never left your side when you slept…till that old hag with the giant jugs kicked them out to get some rest. That perv was in the same state as them as well as the village. They've been waiting for you to wake up."

"Ahh." Naruto hummed. "The Bijū?"

"Returned to their homes. Eight tails decided to stick with Bee."

"That's good to hear." Naruto whispered.

Kurama filled Naruto in about the aftermath of the war. Sasuke wasn't allowed back into Konoha and he was just fine with that since Itachi was revived. They both decided to travel the nations. Every nation was busy cleaning up the mess and celebrating. Minato and Kushina had their house renovated and moved in her belongings. Tsunade was reunited with her family and put Jiraiya on an IV drip once she saw him alive. Hiruzen and Asuma, who was revived, were catching up as Kurenai was more than happy to have her boyfriend alive. Both were currently doting on their new born child. There was currently peace between the five great nations with each village exchanging shinobi to help each other out. Konoha was still rebuilding, but the process was speeding up thanks to Yamato who they found and Hashirama. Though it would still take some time. It had taken Kurama a good hour to fill Naruto in as Konoha's gates came into sight. They stopped in their walking.

"That's great to hear then. I should write to Sasuke sometime soon…maybe Itachi is better to write to considering I have a feeling Sasuke won't reply." Naruto mused. "Ready to get beaten to an inch of our lives?"

"Whatever. It's all going to be on you anyway. I'll tell em the truth that you wanted to head out."

"Teme." Naruto tsked and within the blink of an eye teleported them into Konoha. More specifically, the Hokage's office and saw everybody's stunned reactions. "What happened? You all look dead." Naruto frowned. In the office were Tsunade, Jiraiya, Hiruzen, Hashirama, Mito, Minato and Kushina. They were all staring at her like something bad happened.

"Naruto Uzumaki, where on kami's earth have you been?! Dattebane!" Kushina was the first to react and whacked Naruto over the head before pulling her daughter into a tight hug. "Kami, Naruto. You scared us when we couldn't find you in the hospital or village! Dattebane! Everyone's running around looking for you!" Pulling back and punched Kurama into a wall. "And you! Next time you take my baby, warn a mother!"

Minato came rushing over and pulled Naruto into a tight hug. "Oh sweetie. We were so worried. It's good to see you awake now."

Naruto hugged her parents and pulled back with a grin. "Sorry…I had to go somewhere."

Minato and Kushina exchanged a look before nodding. "We understand." Minato voiced.

Kushina was quick to whack Naruto over the head again. "Ow! What the hell, Kaa-chan?!" Naruto got whacked again.

"Watch your mouth, brat! Anyway…" Kushina had Naruto locked under an arm and knuckled her head. Ignoring Tsunade's advice that Naruto had just gotten out of the hospital. "Mind explaining to me what you were doing in the past! Huh?!"

Naruto froze. "Ero-Sennin you traitor!" She hissed at the chuckled toad Sannin.

"Wasn't me, Brat." Jiraiya voiced.

"JIJI!" Naruto tried again as she managed to get out of her mother's death grip and hid behind Kurama.

Hiruzen shook his head as she puffed on his pipe. "Sorry, Naru-chan. It wasn't me either."

"What?" Naruto frowned in confusion. "Then who else would know? Only you two know."

Mito and Hashirama looked at one another before the former said. "It was me, Naruto-chan. I told you parents about what you did."

"W-what…? I don't understand." Naruto whispered and looked up to Kurama. He only smirked at her. "What did you do?" She narrowed her eyes at him.

Hashirama was the one to explain to the confused blonde. "We…well more specifically my curious little brother found a certain photo album during the war and took a peek inside. So did Mito and I and well…it was like a jump start to our memories that were sealed away for so many years. So…yeah…sorry for peeking." Hashirama looked away with guilt.

Naruto's eyes widen.

Minato had his arms folded with a stern look towards his daughter. "I understand that your mother and I haven't been around in your life, Naruto, but we are still your parents. Even though it is nerving to know that your boyfriend is almost half a century older than you…" he sighed in defeat and joined in with Hashirama in his sulking.

Kushina shook her head in amusement and said to Naruto. "Mito, Hashirama and Ji-san have told your father and me all about you and the Nidaime." Winking at the blushing blonde as she held up a specific photo between her fingers. "You know you, Jiraiya and the Nidaime look cute in this pic. So far, it's my favourite and I'm keeping it." Ignoring Jiraiya's sulking face.

"M-my b-b-b-boyfriend…" Naruto stuttered out with a beet red face. Standing up tall beside Kurama.

"Tobi-kun was the first one to discover that you weren't in the hospital and was running around the village looking for you like a wild dog." Mito replied to the still confused blonde. "Naruto-sweetie…Tobi-kun remembers you. He left the village looking for you. Tobi-kun is looking for you, Naruto-chan." Mito eased into the girl's head.

Tsunade sigh and whacked the blonde over the head. "Although I find it weird that you're dating my Granduncle, I can see that he cares for you and in the pictures that you two care for one another. Go find that stubborn man and bring him back, brat and don't come back till you two kiss and make up." Grabbing Naruto by the scruff off her neck and tossed her out the window. Tsunade was frowning. "Even if he is my Granduncle. If he ever hurts my gaki I'll kill him."

"Not if I get to him first." Everyone in the room muttered darkly.

Kurama could only sweatdropped. This was one dangerous and powerful family.

Naruto:

Naruto landed on all fours and swore to get Tsunade back for this. Though a sudden thought struck her mind. "He remembers…" She whispered as her heart picked up. Feeling the wind caress her skin and she swore she thought she heard Madara's voice whisper to her 'be happy'. Naruto took off into a startling run towards the scent and chakra that would be forever be in her memory. Rushing by all civilians and shinobi. Ignoring the calls of her friends and kept of running through the streets as she could sense the chakra signature getting closer as tears built up in her eyes. Running with all her might as her lungs burned for air and dodged around the startled crowd. Her instincts going into overdrive as she had to get to the man she had imprinted on. She had to see him. Had to touch him. Had to know his scent. Had to hear his voice. She had to taste him.

"Naruto…!"

Naruto heard her name being called and picked up the pace one she saw white and blue. "Tobirama…!" She shouted and could see him panting with his hands on his knees. Red orbs wide in happiness as he could see her running towards him.

"Naruto!" Tobirama shouted and held his arms out wide as the blonde was near. Laughing in joy when she leapt into his arms and fell to the ground in a heap as he held onto her tightly looking up to her crying face and touched her cheek. "You're real…"

"Baka!" Naruto sobbed and clashed her lips with Tobirama's. Completely ignoring the people around them.

Tobirama run his fingers through her soft tresses and pulled her face closer to his as he slipped his tongue into her mouth. Devouring her whole as he moaned at having her taste on his lips once more. She tasted tantalizing. Like sweet peaches and salty ramen broth. Running his tongue along the roof of her mouth and made her moan. Smirking as she responded hungrily to him. He was the only one who could make her react like this. Moulding their lips together as their tongues fought for dominance. Though surprised her when he bit her lower lip and took control. "You're real…" he moaned into her mouth and almost whimpered when she pulled back. Looking up into her sapphire orbs that were filled with tears. Sitting up and pulled her into a tight hug as he kissed away her tears with light kisses. "I remember…oh Kami, Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze…you're driving me crazy." Pulling her mouth back to his and ignored the squeals around him as well as boos of the male population. He focused completely on Naruto right now.

Naruto squirmed and pulled back. "C-can't breathe…" She huffed.

Tobirama didn't mind. Snuggling into her neck and laced his hand with hers. Feeling that his ring was still on her finger and grinned into her neck. "You're here…in my arms…alive." He murmured.

Naruto was still squirming. Tobirama had a death grip on her and she couldn't breathe. "Can't breathe…" He only held on tighter. "T-Tobi…" Naruto whined.

Tobirama chuckled and released the blonde. Seeing that she was going to say something but shut her up by sealing her lips with his. "Mine." He growled into her lips.

Naruto sighed in her mind and whacked Tobirama over his head. Pulling back and gave him a stern glare. "I need some time out, baka. I need my air."

Tobirama glared right on back. "Oi! You owe me 50+ years, Miss Uzumaki and what was that scene between you and Madara, huh?" Folding his arms and gave her a suspicious look.

Naruto coughed awkwardly into her hand and looked away from his sharp red gaze. Taking a slow breath and said to him as he looked back into his eyes. "I love Madara…" she could see the hurt in his eyes but caught hold of his face so he wouldn't look away. "But, I am in-love with Tobirama Senju. There's a difference. Do you understand me, Tobi?"

Tobirama was searching deep within Naruto's orbs for any deceit and saw none. Not once in all their time together had Naruto lied to him. Not once. "You love me?" Her grin took his breath away.

"More than ramen." Naruto nodded before her eyes grew stern. "And it's not like your innocent either. I can tell by Hiru-chan's face that you've had multiple women in your bed."

Tobirama was floored. "B-but you made me forget you. Every man has urges and they meant nothing."

"Oh? They meant nothing." Naruto raised a brow. "So if you and I slept with one another it would mean nothing. Well…I don't know what to say." She hummed and saw the panic written all over his face. Naruto was teasing him, but he didn't need to know. Naruto stood up and dusted off her clothes. "Well…I guess holding onto these feelings was a bad thing to do; considering I never forgot about you. Forever." Naruto rubbed her neck and looked away. She could see in the corner of her eye that Tobirama's mind was spinning as to what to say to her.

Tobirama grabbed Naruto's hand as he still sat on the ground. Gaining her attention and her gaze. "Na-Naruto, I didn't mean it that way. I forgot about you, yes, but whenever I was with somebody, it always felt wrong. Like I was missing the bigger picture. Not once did I feel complete with the women I was with. I never married, never settled down, had a child or thought of having a future with them like I do with you. During the war I got jealous when I saw your attention on another man's, even you father and Madara. I had no idea who you were back then, but I know who you are now and I know what you mean to me. It must have been hard for you, right? When you came back to your time and had to keep moving forward. I fell in love with you and never considered the consequences for you, Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze. Back then and even now, I only see you in my future. Whether it's here in Konoha or half way across the Nations, it's only you I see, Naruto. Whether it was over 50 years ago or 50 years in the future, I want only you. You are my future, Naruto." he wouldn't let go of her hand. Not now. Not ever. "I'm sorry I've made you wait even though we promised forever. I won't ever stop winning your heart, Naruto. Never." He declared as everyone around them went silence in awe and Moe.

Naruto's eyes widen. She never expected this. Just a bit of teasing and that was it. Her body was on fire as her bond for him was increasing. "I-I…I Ahh…" She didn't know what to say to that.

"Naruto…" Tobirama said firmly as he moved onto a knee. "I have many things to tell and apologise to you about. We may still not know much about each other, but I want only you to know everything there is about me. The good, neutral and the bad. I've created many things in Konoha while you were gone and I guess subconsciously I did them because of you. I was responsible for creating Konoha's organisational system. Established the Academy, the ANBU, the chunin exams and the Konoha's military police force. I created these to show order within the village and to make sure nothing was out of hand. You were always out of my reach, Naruto and because of you I value peace and balance. It's why I gave the Uchiha control over the police force. I have so much to tell you…all I'm asking is for your time to hear me out, Naruto. I want to tell you everything."

Naruto took a shuddering breath and closed her eyes tightly. How did it end up this way?

"Oi, Naruto! Is Nidaime-sama your boyfriend? Aren't you still hung up on Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked as she landed beside Naruto with the rest of Konoha 11 and Sai landing around the place. On the road and roofs.

Naruto's eyes snapped open and looked to Sakura in confusion. "What does Sasuke have to do with this? And can't you see I'm in the middle of something, Sakura-chan?"

Ino snorted as she rolled her eyes. "Oh come on, Naruto. We've all seen how you and Sasuke-kun were with one another and you've been chasing after him for the past how many years now? You even wanted to get stronger to bring Sasuke-kun back. If he was allowed back into the village, he would be at your side right now."

The rest of Konoha 11 and Sai nodded.

Kiba was on Akamaru when he said. "Where'd ya run off to anyways, Naruto? We've been looking all over for ya. Did ya run off to Sasuke-teme?" wolf-whistling at the blonde as Akamaru yipped in agreement.

Naruto winced as he felt Tobirama's grip on her hand tightened. "Naruto…" she almost recoiled at the dangerous tone in his voice and looked down at him like a startled kit. "Do…do I have to hunt this Uchiha down and end him?" he voiced seriously. "Were you with this Sasuke Uchiha?"

Naruto glared at her friends that were all hiding their snickers. "No I wasn't." Naruto said firmly to the jealous Senju. "If you must know where I went, I was at Madara's grave with Kurama."

"Oh?" Tobirama stood up with an arched brow. "Another Uchiha then."

"Oh, who's next, Naruto?" Tenten cooed. "Itachi-san?"

Naruto felt her patients snap and released Tobirama's hand. Going through a few handsigns that made everyone in the vicinity pale.

"RUN!" Sakura hollered with everybody disappearing immediately.

"Tch." Naruto clicked her tongue as she stopped weaving handsigns. She was and always will be Konoha's number 1 prankster. She faced Tobirama and saw that he was struggling with jealously, anger and his inner-thoughts. Naruto sighed and said. "You shouldn't listen to them. They're only like that because I've shown no interest in anybody before. If it helps, I only see Sasuke as a brother and the same goes with him, even though he's a bastard. As for Itachi…" Naruto had to pause for that one and think. Folding her arms and frowned in thought. "Itachi…hmm…"

Tobirama gave her an unimpressed look. "Naruto."

"What? I'm thinking." Naruto looked up at the Nidaime. "Anyway there's nothing for you to get mad or jealous at because the one I like is you. What seemed like years for you was only really a few hours for me. The week I was in a coma doesn't really count." She folded her arms. "Well, yeah it was hard being away from you, I mean, I've never liked anybody as much as I do for you. I didn't know what love was or what heartache was till I came back to my time and knew that I wouldn't see you ever again. It's not like I can forget about you and move on easily. The first time we kissed, I imprinted on you because I'm the Jinchuriki of a fox. Kaa-chan went through imprinting with Tou-chan and even Mito-Ba-chan with Hashirama. Kurama said that it would've taken an extraordinary person for me to imprint of somebody new. I guess if you weren't here right now, I would've imprinted on Hinata-chan. She's cool and always by my side…since the beginning actually…" Naruto was silenced.

Tobirama slapped his hand over the blonde's mouth and sighed. "You know the more you talk about this, I'm getting happier and also quite jealous of this Hinata woman. So you've imprinted on me…" he voiced and saw her nod. "And you like me."

Naruto removed Tobirama's hand and sighed. "Baka! Haven't you been listening to me from the beginning? I don't like you…I love you. Don't you remember my last words to you before I disappeared?"

Tobirama froze in thought. "You said…" his eyes simmered in warmth as he whispered. "I love you, Tobirama Senju."

Naruto rolled her eyes. "About bloody time. I've been saying it to you for ages and now you've come to terms with it." She muttered in thought. "Maybe I should start writing this down. Baka-Hokage."

Tobirama reached over to Naruto and shocked her when he pulled her towards hid frame. Embracing her gently and felt her melt into his frame. He smiled as he whispered into her hair. "Perfect." She moulded perfectly into his frame. "Mine?" he questioned.

Naruto closed her eyes and nodded into his chest as she wrapped her arms around his middle. "Yours."

"So does that make me you 'boyfriend'?" He asked her.

Naruto pulled back with a raised brow. "I just told you that I have imprinted on you. Dattebayo! What do you think?"

Tobirama didn't say anything and leaned down to capture her lips. Though just as he was about to complete his need, a sudden thought struck him. "Naruto, you still have that ring?"

Naruto looked to him in confusion. "I never took it off." She saw him release a pearly white smile and wondered what he was up to.

"Then I have a question for you. Just one." He connected their foreheads and saw her simmering curiosity.

Naruto wasn't sure what to think. "Okay?"

"Marry me?" he asked her confidently with his voice full of passion.

Naruto's eyes widen in surprise. She didn't think he'd bring up this question and smiled at him softly as she touched his cheek. Answering the awaiting Nidaime Hokage. "No."

Everybody that was spying on them and the Nidaime's eyes widen at Naruto's answer. "EEEHHH!"