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Rift
Naruto's apartment
Naruto sighed as he got up from the table which he sat on and stretched.
"I finally managed to get my calligraphy to a good standard" he smiled as so far he was doing well on the basics in regards to his sealing.
The Uzumaki looked at the time and it was 12.00 and he smiled.
"It seems I managed to finish on time. I should meet them right now" Naruto then went to the Kitchen and prepared to go and meet Kurenai and Anko.
Team training ground
Today was a free day as there was no missions for everyone so it was used for training.
Team 10 and Team 7 which was basically Sakura now trained together. The pink haired girl was doing chakra control exercises which Shizune ordered her to do.
Ino sat with Shikamaru who was looking at his sensei who stood with Kakashi.
Chouji was eating and was watching Sakura who had difficulty trying to increase her chakra reserves.
Kakashi caught up with Asuma. "How is everything, Asuma?" the son of the Sandaime looked in deep thought.
"Ah… I don't know... I'm ok, I guess." Asuma replied, looking a little despondent.
Kakashi just blinked as he looked confused but then smiled. He knew what was up with him and knew it was something the man should deal with on his own.
Shikamaru sighed which got Ino's attention "what's wrong Shikamaru" the Nara just looked at Asuma in deep thought.
"It's nothing Ino" Shikamaru ignored the girl when Chouji came upon them. He saw Ino look a bit irritated.
Chouji blinked and looked at Shikamaru who was looking at Asuma in deep thought.
He noticed and sighed "I don't know whats wrong with Sensei" Shikamaru just nodded while Ino looked confused "wait whats wrong with Asuma-Sensei" Chouji just sighed when Shikamaru answered "I don't know Ino I hope he's alright though" Shikamaru didn't want to tell the girl anything as he already knew what was wrong with his teacher. Knowing Ino she was a girl who loved to gossip. Chouji just nodded as he also came to the same conclusion like his best friend.
Ino blinked and looked at Asuma who looked sad.
Seeing her Sensei made her wonder why he was like this.
Kurenai and Anko's apartment
Naruto, Anko and Kurenai were in the apartment as Kurenai was asking Naruto a series of questions.
The three all sat on the table as the red eyed Yuhi smiled and nodded "alright Naruto you are so far doing great" Naruto smiled "thanks I done some work at home" Kurenai nodded
"You'll do fine Naruto" Anko smiled she then brought out a small black scroll and put it on the table.
"I just received this from Ibiki. These are the restriction seals" Naruto looked at the scroll with Kurenai and nodded he went to take it.
Suddenly Anko put her hand atop of his getting Naruto's attention.
Anko looked worried which both Kurenai and Naruto noticed.
"Naruto…these seals are dangerous. They completely seal off a person's chakra" Naruto nodded "I know"
Anko shook her head as she frowned "no you don't. If you try to use your chakra while the seal is active it can drain your life force"
Naruto's eyes went wide while Kurenai gasped.
Anko nodded while she had her head down "I know what you intend to do it with it but please be careful."
Naruto smiled and looked at Kurenai and then at Anko "I will…thank you" he then grasped her hand get Orochimaru's former apprentice by surprise
Kurenai smiled and nodded at Anko who looked at her.
Anko then smiled back and nodded.
Letting go of Anko Naruto then picked up the scroll and inspected it.
"Naruto" the Uzumaki was still looking at the scroll as Kurenai called him "yeah"
"Can us…can we join you in your training" Kurenai asked a bit nervous as she knew Naruto was a very private person.
Naruto looked at Kurenai and Anko who too wanted the same thing and smiled.
Looking at Kurenai he remembered the talk they had.
He nodded "sure…we can train together" Kurenai and Anko brightened up "it's going to be awesome Naruto just you wait" Anko pumped her fists to the air.
Naruto and Kurenai smiled and nodded at each other.
They all couldn't wait to train together as Kurenai wanted to see how Naruto trained.
Suddenly Kurenai's eyes went wide suddenly "damn! I have team training" Anko looked at the time and it was 2pm. Kurenai was two hours late.
"Shit Kurenai lets go. The kids are waiting for us" Kurenai nodded and looked at Naruto "Naruto we will carry this on later okay" Naruto nodded and the three got up and left.
Konoha shopping district
Ino and Sakura were walking through Konoha as they finished their training.
"Hey Sakura do you know whats up with Asuma-Sensei" Ino asked her rival/friend who shook her head "I don't know why" Ino sighed "it's just that he was different today"
Sakura looked confused "really I didn't notice"
Ino sighed "you know what. It's nothing"
The two young Genins were walking when they saw Hinata sitting on the bench. She looked heartbroken and sad.
"Hinata" Ino called out to her getting the Hyuuga heiress to look at them "Ino…Sakura" she looked hollow
Ino and Sakura just looked at each other confused
The three young Kunoichies were now sitting on a small riverbank.
"So Hinata what's wrong" Sakura asked the Hyuuga girl looked sad "it's nothing" Hinata muttered quietly putting her head deeper within her knees.
Ino sighed "did Naruto ignore you again" Hinata's eyes went wide and shook her head furiously.
"Hinata what's wrong" Sakura asked once more looking worried. She looked at Ino and scowled while Ino waved her heads indicating that she was sorry.
Hinata looked even sadder as she remembered what happened and told them.
Flashback
Hinata left her home to go to her teacher's apartment to see her Sensei and go training together. She stood upon Kurenai's apartment complex and looked up. Her eyes suddenly went wide
"Naruto-kun" she gasped quietly and then suddenly her body shook. Naruto knocked on her teacher's door and gasped when Kurenai opened.
"Sensei" Hinata put her hand to her mouth as she tried to control herself. Kurenai and Naruto talked to each other and looked very happy together. Kurenai smiled and then gestured Naruto to come inside which he took gratefully.
Naruto the one she had a crush on entered the home of the woman she saw as a sister.
"Kurenai-sensei and Naruto-kun...together" tears enveloped her eyes.
She couldn't believe it first that red haired woman and now her Sensei, Hinata couldn't take it anymore and ran off in tears.
End of flashback
Sakura and Ino looked shocked to the core. Naruto and Kurenai together!
"I….I can't believe it" Sakura blinked Hinata shook her head as she frowned"I know what I saw Sakura" Sakura blinked at Hinata's sudden confidence.
Ino took to what Hinata said and then her eyes went wide. "Oh my god that's it! That's why Sensei was so down today. He knew!"
Hinata and Sakura looked at Ino was looked at them "think about it. Asuma-Sensei likes Kurenai-Sensei" Hinata and Sakura nodded
"So he must have known that Naruto and Kurenai…"
"Were together" Sakura interrupted Ino as she had her hand to her mouth, her eyes were wide.
She could not believe it. All those times when she trained Naruto was with Kurenai-Sensei. All those times when he refused her and Kakashi-Sensei he was with Kurenai-Sensei.
Sakura quivered as she suddenly felt cold at the thought of them together.
Hinata looked to be almost in tears.
Ino sighed she knew what they were thinking about and all she thought about was her Sensei and what he must have felt.
"Asuma-Sensei"
Konoha Shopping district
Naruto left Kurenai and Anko as they went to meet Team 8. The Uzumaki decided that since he promised to train with the two Jounins he might as well not train and go meet Ayame instead.
He walked inside the ramen to see Asuma who was eating ramen.
Asuma sighed he didn't know why he was here eating ramen.
Suddenly he felt someone touch his shoulder.
"Hey Asuma-san" Naruto smiled
The man looked at Naruto with a pensive look "Naruto"
The Uzumaki smiled and nodded he looked at Ayame and smiled at her "Hey Ayame-chan can I have the usual" the waitress nodded happy to see her blond friend "coming right up Naruto-kun"
The Uzumaki sat down next to Asuma and smiled "So…Asuma. I never seen you here before" Naruto chuckled "never thought you liked ramen" Asuma smiled "since you're here all the time I thought I check it out myself and see what's so good about this place"
Naruto laughed and put his hand on Asuma's shoulder "this place is the best isn't that right old man" Teuchi nodded "damn right it is" Naruto laughed "the old man there has magic fingers I tell you" Teuchi laughed.
Asuma laughed as for some reason what he was thinking about went straight out of the window.
Ayame came with a Miso ramen and gave it to Naruto was grateful.
Asuma finished his ramen and just asked for water "mind if I smoke" Teuchi raised his eyebrow as Ayame went to the back to clean up.
The old owner looked at Naruto who didn't mind "sure knock yourself out" Asuma smiled and pulled a cigarette to smoke.
Asuma was about ask for a lighter when he saw Naruto stretch out a lighter and lit it up.
"Here" Asuma smiled and nodded thus he lit up his cigarette.
Taking a smoke Asuma was curious "Naruto did you smoke before" the Uzumaki finished his ramen and looked at him with his eyebrow raised.
"Why do you think that" Asuma smiled "because having a lighter with you at all times shows me that you smoked before"
Ayame and Teuchi heard him and were surprised Naruto smoked before. Ayame looked shocked as that was another thing she didn't know about him.
Naruto looked amused "Hmm…is that so" Asuma chuckled "yeah it shows that although you quitted old habits die hard.
Naruto smiled and shook his head "yeah you right. I used to smoke before. I quit about a year and a half ago"
Ayame and Teuchi were surprised. Asuma just looked intrigued "you stopped smoking when you were 16"
Naruto nodded "yeah…trying to quit was hard but I beat it" Asuma laughed "so me smoking doesn't bother you" Naruto chuckled "it does...a little"
Asuma pat Naruto on the back as he smiled "like I said before you and I will get along fine" Naruto smiled and nodded
Ayame looked at Naruto shock evident on her face "Naruto…when did you started smoking"
Naruto looked amused "that Ayame-chan I will never tell" he chuckled making Ayame sigh.
"It doesn't matter the fact is he beat it. That shows me that he has a strong will" Asuma nodded
Teuchi nodded with Ayame who smiled Naruto will never change. That she knew for certain.
Naruto and Asuma walked out the ramen stand as the Sarutobi looked at the Uzumaki who said his goodbyes to Ayame and Teuchi.
"Hey Naruto….how is the preparation of the exam going" Naruto smiled at Asuma "Its going well…in fact I'm getting more and more confident"
Asuma looked a bit confused "why is that" Naruto smiled "when read about the exams I thought it will be difficult but getting help by Kurenai-Sensei and Anko put me at ease"
Asuma's eyes went wide a bit slightly "so you're getting help by them" Naruto nodded as he smiled "yeah I'm really grateful…they're really nice"
"Is that it" Asuma blinked Naruto was just getting help by them.
Naruto nodded "should there be anything else" Asuma became a bit surprised. Naruto thought they were just helping him.
"No forget I asked" Asuma sighed "the exams are very difficult Naruto" Naruto nodded but then something came over him.
"Hey Asuma what was the third portion of the exam when you took it" Asuma raised his eyebrow but then he smiled.
"So Kurenai and Anko told him" he nodded as he put his hand on his chin "when I took it I had to save someone's life" Naruto had a pensive look "that's the same as Kurenai-Sensei"
He nodded "thanks for the information" Asuma smiled and pat Naruto on the shoulder "no problem. I should go…see you later Naruto" the Uzumaki smiled and nodded "thanks again"
Asuma smiled and walked off. He felt that he still had a chance and remembered the talk he had with Shikaku.
He nodded to himself "things will work itself out"
Yamanaka clan compound
Ino sat on in the table with a thoughtful look both her parents looked at her then at each other confused.
"Whats wrong with her" Ino's mother asked her husband Inoichi who also didn't know.
"I don't know she just came straight home. Usually she never comes this early" Ino's mother sighed "I will talk to her" Inoichi nodded "you're right…she always tells you anything" Ino's mother nodded and then went to Ino.
Ino sighed thoughtfully "poor Hinata" she thought, the poor girl looked broken. She knew what she felt because Kurenai-Sensei was a very beautiful woman in fact in Konoha most guys wanted to be with her.
She sighed once again "Sakura looked shocked as well"
"Ino-chan" Ino looked up at her mother who smiled "what's wrong dear"
Ino sighed once again "nothing mom" Ino's mom smiled as she sat next to her daughter and put her hand on her Ino's lap
"Tell me Ino-dear" Ino looked at her mother and sighed. She didn't know what to do and both Sakura and Hinata were her friends. Maybe her mother can do something after all her mom always had the answers.
"Its Hinata and Sakura" Ino's mother tilted her head to the side "what's wrong with them" Ino looked at her mother and sighed.
"You see…it all started when I saw Asuma-Sensei looking sad" Ino's mother nodded.
Ino took a huge breath and told her mom everything. The reason why Asuma-Sensei and Hinata were sad and what she and Sakura found out. The reason they were like this was that Naruto and Kurenai-Sensei were dating.
Ino's mother was stricken to the core. She knew that Hiashi's daughter liked the Uzumaki boy which was something she didn't approve of as she didn't like the boy personally. She knew about the Kyuubi but that wasn't it. It was the fact that the boy had a bad reputation. However the fact that he was involved with a woman older than him and was a teacher to boot was surprising.
Wasn't it illegal for a Genin to be involved with a Jounin Teacher?
"Mom" Ino's mother looked at her daughter and smiled "Ino dear don't worry okay" Ino just nodded "I don't know what to do" Ino's mother put her hand on her daughter's shoulder "there is nothing you can do but to just comfort you friends" Ino nodded as she brightened "you right mom! I'm going to do that right now" Ino's mother smiled "good now go I have some business to take care of" Ino smiled and then left her mother who had a serious expression.
Suddenly Inoichi came holding the phone "dear…Sakuya is on the phone"
Ino's mother's eyes went wide. That's it she found her answer.
Taking the phone she spoke to her friend "Yes….Yes….Sakuya I need to speak with you about something. I will come to you now" she nodded and turned off the phone and got up.
Inoichi looked at her "where are you going" the blond haired woman frowned "to sort out a problem" she then left to go see Sakura's mother.
Inoichi sighed as he got up "might as well tend the shop"
Hyuuga clan compound
Kurenai stood before the Hyuuga clan compound with a serious expression. She looked deep thought because she felt that something wrong was going to happen.
Anko went to the Interrogators office because Ibiki wanted to speak with her and her team was cancelled today because Hinata wasn't in. Kurenai was worried about Hinata and decided to see her. If Hiashi had something do with this she won't take it well.
Ringing the bell she waited when someone answered and asked who it was.
"It's Yuhi Kurenai. I'm here to see my student Hyuuga Hinata please"
The person who picked up sighed. "I'm sorry...Hinata-Sama is unavailable at the moment as she doesn't want to be disturbed"
Kurenai looked a bit surprised "Yes but may I see her"
"I'm sorry you cannot"
Kurenai sighed the Hyuuga clan was a bothersome clan and just understood.
"Okay would you please tell her that I was worried today because she didn't come for training?"
"Okay… I will be sure to tell Hinata-sama that" Kurenai nodded and thanked the person and left.
The Hyuuga that talked to Kurenai was Neji when he sighed and looked at Hinata "are you sure about this Hinata-sama" Hinata had a stoic expression when her eyes narrowed as she saw Kurenai leave.
"Yes" she then turned to leave and go to her room.
Neji watched with a thoughtful expression. He wondered what happened to Hinata.
Naruto's apartment complex
Naruto got up the stairs as he walked to his apartment. He looked to see Ino there.
She saw him and walked towards him. For some reason she looked serious.
"What is it Ino" Naruto asked. He didn't like this girl at all.
Ino's eyes narrowed "I want to ask you why you don't meet your team" Naruto sighed "I don't see that's any of your business" Ino gritted her teeth "it's my business when you are hurting Sakura" Naruto shook his head "and me not being there hurts her why"
"Because she needs you" Naruto raised his eyebrow "Sakura needs me. Sorry all she needs is to train and reach her goal, I too have something to do"
Ino growled not liking the insult as she responded quickly "what seeing Kurenai-Sensei is more important" Naruto who had his back turned got his eyes wide.
"How do you know that" Ino smirked "what…you surprised I found out your secret" Naruto's eyes narrowed as he turned towards her.
"And what does that have to do with anything" Ino's eyes narrowed she couldn't believe he still acted stubborn.
"I don't care what you are doing. You're hurting Sakura and Hinata and I want that to stop" Naruto was confused.
Him training with Anko and Kurenai was hurting Hinata and Sakura.
His eyes narrowed what right does she have to tell him what to do "sorry that's not going to happen" like he will stop training because she said so.
Naruto turned to open his door which as he ignored a fuming Ino "I don't know what they see in you. Just because you're a Chunin doesn't mean you have to act all high and mighty" Naruto rolled his eyes and opened his door "yeah yeah Ino whatever you say" he then got inside and closed the door on her face making the Yamanaka girl scream in frustration and leave.
Konoha district
Kurenai was walking home when she saw walked past to what she knew was Ino's mother who was glaring daggers at her. The woman walked past her making her confused.
"Kurenai" Kurenai turned to see Asuma who smiled.
She smiled "Asuma" the Sarutobi smiled and together he walked with Kurenai "what's wrong" Kurenai sighed "Its Hinata. There is something wrong with her" Asuma nodded "she probably has a lot of problems at home" Kurenai nodded "that's the problem. She didn't want to see me" Asuma raised his eyebrow when Kurenai sighed and sat on the bench.
Sitting next to her Asuma looked worried "that's trouble you think Hiashi is involved" Kurenai looked sad "I don't know" she felt sorry for her student as while she was deep in thought she felt a hand on her shoulder waking her up.
"Kurenai when she comes training tomorrow you can talk to her then" Kurenai nodded still unconvinced "what if she doesn't come" Asuma pondered "then you should try to visit her again" Kurenai smiled and put her hand on Asuma which surprised him "thank you Asuma" the Sarutobi smiled as he saw Kurenai smile at him which made him happy.
"So Kurenai how are you" Kurenai smiled "I'm doing fine…been very busy lately" she chuckled as she remembered her time teaching Naruto with Anko.
Asuma chuckled as well "you mean Naruto right" Kurenai was surprised and looked at him.
Asuma smiled as he stroked his small beard looking amused "we met a while ago. He's doing well" Kurenai smiled "yes he had trouble so me and Anko decided to help him by giving him first-hand knowledge"
Asuma nodded "in your apartment" Kurenai's eyes went wide and looked at the Sarutobi who smiled "you spoke with Naruto" Asuma nodded "don't be surprised there is nothing wrong with what you done. You helped the boy and he is very grateful" Kurenai nodded when Asuma touched her shoulder "although I see nothing wrong with that others will assume the worst" Kurenai nodded she knew of Naruto's reputation and frankly to her that was all a lie. It disgusted her that people judged him on everything he does.
"He wants to be strong Asuma" the Sarutobi nodded "I know and he is well on his path to become strong. But as Jounins we have to make sure nothing happens to him on the way there" Kurenai nodded.
"There is nothing between us Asuma. It's just that as the time I was with him he was completely different to what people believed." Asuma sighed "that's the problem of being a Jinchūriki" Kurenai looked sad "I hope nothing happens to him" Asuma smiled and nodded "I hope so too"
Hokage-office
Tsunade sighed as she read Jiraiya's report. It seems the organisation Akatsuki will strike in three years' time. That meant that Naruto at least has 2 an half years.
"You just can't seem to get a break can you Naruto" Tsunade worried for blond Uzumaki who had a place in her heart.
"Hey! You can't do that" Shizune screamed when someone entered her office furiously.
"What is the meaning of this?" Tsunade got up to see a pink haired woman who looked furious.
"Hokage-Sama there is something you need to know"
Tsunade's eyes narrowed.
Team training ground
It was the next morning as Kurenai was notified that the rookies were supposed to train together.
Kurenai showed up to see her fellow Jounins and Anko who ran towards her. The teacher of team 8 saw her team and nodded. Kiba and Shino nodded back while Hinata looked stoic which confused her.
"Kurenai" Anko looked worried as she walked with her towards Asuma and Kakashi.
"Where is Naruto" Kurenai asked Anko who frowned.
"You would like to know that wouldn't you!" Ino snapped
"Ino!" Asuma scolded as Kurenai's eyes narrowed at the girl "excuse me. Mind repeating that" Ino's eyes narrowed back.
"Ino calm down you're being troublesome" Ino sighed as Shikamaru calmed her down.
"Sensei I'm sorry about Ino but we were just wondering…." Shino spoke when Kurenai cut him off.
"Wondering what" Kiba sighed as he shook his head in disappointment "look I don't see what the problem is Naruto could do whatever he wants. So what's the big deal?
Kurenai was confused when Kakashi answered her ending the confusion "we just want to know what your relations with Naruto are"
Kurenai raised her eyebrow as she looked at everyone analysing their faces. When she looked at Hinata her eyes went wide.
They didn't think that she and Naruto. Kurenai gasped.
Asuma looked worried what he feared came true.
Kurenai looked around and she clenched her fists. Is that what Naruto always felt like, she looked at Anko who frowned her eyes were full of anger. She then knew her friend was thinking the same thing.
Kurenai needed to end this nonsense here and now.
"There is nothing going on between me and Naruto-kun" Kurenai answered
"Then why are you calling him Naruto-kun" Ino scowled as she stretched Naruto's name in loathing, Hinata and Sakura's eyes narrowed at Kurenai.
"Because we are his friend little girl which is something he doesn't seem to have around here" Anko retorted back
"You are being out of line Anko" Kakashi spoke out now as what Anko said hit close to home for his comfort.
Anko snorted "You can talk Kakashi. Shouldn't you be taking care of your team." she then smirked " I wonder where are they perhaps" Anko mocked making the man's narrow his eyes at her as he was insulted.
"We try to be a team again but all this time he was with you!" Sakura spoke to her teachers defence as she pointed an accused glare at Kurenai.
Hinata was still quiet.
"Hey Naruto wasn't with Sensei all the time you know. So lay off will you!" Kiba snapped at Sakura shutting her up. This made Anko and Kurenai smile at him he was loyal to Naruto.
"Like I said me and Naruto are not involved" Kurenai repeated once again.
"Then why was he in your apartment" Hinata finally answered.
Anko's eyes narrowed at the girl. Ever since Anko met Naruto she learned about Hinata's fixation on the blond and it wasn't healthy.
Kurenai sighed "I was teaching him about the Jounin exams" the rookies all gasped.
"Naruto is taking the Jounin exams" Shikamaru said in disbelief.
"Whoa that's so cool" Kiba punched his fists in the air he really needed to become stronger fast.
Sakura couldn't believe it as she quivered. Hinata still remained stoic "yes but that still doesn't answer it" Kurenai sighed she knew nothing she said will reach the Hyuuga
"We are helping him because he needed it. After all who would want to stay home all day" Anko answered "besides Naruto was grateful" everyone nodded except Hinata, Ino, Sakura and Kakashi.
"Alright Kurenai we understand. I will take it from here and help him" Kakashi said making Sakura smile and Hinata nod.
Kurenai and Anko narrowed their eyes at him.
"Kakashi that is a good idea but Naruto is a Chunin. He can make is own choice" Asuma spoke which made Anko and Kurenai look at him in appreciation.
"Even so this caused a lot of trouble after all Naruto is with Hokage-sama right now" Kurenai and Anko became surprised.
"What why!" Anko asked as she was shocked.
Asuma sighed and looked at Ino "apparently things became out of hand" Kurenai looked at Ino and her eyes narrowed as she knew what Asuma meant.
"It doesn't matter Kurenai, Anko come with me we are to see Tsunade-sama" Kurenai and Anko nodded and then with Kakashi shunshined to the Hokage tower leaving Asuma with the Genins.
"Sensei is Naruto really taking the Jounin exams" Chouji asked
"Yes Chouji, Naruto's strength was recognized so he will take the exams" Chouji nodded at his sensei
Hinata remained stoic but her hands clenched unknowingly to everyone but Asuma.
"Alright everyone I want you all to train while your teachers are gone"
Hokage Tower
Anko, Kakashi and Kurenai walked towards the door to the Hokage office when someone opened the door and ran off.
The person was a pink haired woman and she looked to be in tears. She was holding her cheek which was bruised.
When the woman ran past them the three Jounins walked inside Tsunade's office to see a shocked Jiraiya and Tsunade with Naruto who stood still.
"Excuse me Hokage-sama I brought…" Kakashi was interrupted when suddenly Tsunade banged the table and screamed at Naruto. She was furious.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU JUST DO!" Naruto just remained silent. Jiraiya looked at the blond still in shock as he could not believe what he just saw.
Naruto just smiled as he had his eyes closed "my hand just moved" Tsunade and Jiraiya's eyes went wide while the three Jounins were confused.
"Your hand just moved. You just slapped a council member and all you can say is that your hand just moved!" Jiraiya barked as he gritted his teeth. He tried to control himself but that was not working at the moment.
Kurenai and Anko just gasped while Kakashi's eyes went considerably wide.
"What" they all thought as they were tremendously shocked.
Flashback – while Kurenai was with everyone at the training ground.
Hokage office
Naruto stood in front of Tsunade and Jiraiya who blinked.
"So you were just being preparing for the Jounin exams" The Godiame Hokage asked making Naruto nod "yeah what did you think I was doing" Tsunade sighed as she leaned on her chair.
Jiraiya blinked. Seriously that was all and people were making a fuss.
"What's happened" Naruto asked Tsunade who sighed "people making a fuss over nothing Naruto. I will take care of it I promise you" Tsunade needed to see a few people who started this stupid mess.
"So Naruto you and Kurenai are not…you know acquainted" Jiraiya asked while Tsunade looked at the blond who was confused "what do you mean…" his eyes then went wide as he blushed "wha…what! You mean"
Jiraiya and Tsunade nodded amused that he blushed "yes that Naruto-kun" the Uzumaki's eyes narrowed now "we're not like that and even if we were its not their business" Tsunade and Jiraiya nodded "we agree but you know how it is Naruto" the Uzumaki gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
Tsunade and Jiraiya looked sad as they felt sorry for him. People couldn't give him a break.
"How many people know" Naruto muttered he didnt like where this was going. Not one bit.
Jiraiya nodded "luckily not a lot. I just hoped it didn't spread and become a rumour"
Tsunade looked at Naruto with sympathy "let's just say a few Genins didn't like it Naruto" the Uzumaki's eyes went wide "you mean Ino" Tsunade sighed "I don't know how it started Naruto lets just worry about how to end this" the Uzumaki nodded.
Tsunade knew who started it and it was that Yamanaka girl alright and she knew Sakura was involved as well since the woman who came to her office yesterday was her mother.
Suddenly the door was furiously opened and Haruno Sakuya came bursting in.
Jiraiya and Tsunade narrowed their eyes at the woman while Naruto just looked with a serious gaze.
"Sakuya-san I ask why you come in my office like that" Tsunade spoke looking at the woman with a stoic expression.
"Hokage-sama you cannot allow this" Sakuya said as she looked at Naruto with disgust.
"Cannot allow what Sakuya-san" Tsunade answered while Jiraiya remained silent.
"That brat being with a professional Kunoichi a Jounin no less is atrocious." Naruto's eyes narrowed he was about to answer when Tsunade answered before him.
"It's just a rumour and besides there is nothing wrong with that" Tsunade smirked when Sakuya fumed.
While Naruto and Jiraiya watched the Sannin didn't like what was happening. If this carried on that Jounin's reputation will be at stake.
He looked at Naruto and knew the boy thought of the same thing.
Sakuya snapped "why not. That brat never should have been a Chunin let alone Jounin"
Naruto's eyes narrowed "sorry lady but that's none of your business"
Sakuya's eyes narrowed "I don't speak to scum" Tsunade and Jiraiya's eyes went wide.
"Excuse me" Naruto almost lost it which made Sakuya smirk "you heard me. I don't even know why a boy like you is Chunin you shouldn't even be a Genin" Naruto's eyes narrowed as Sakuya carried on "you think I don't know anything about you boy! A scum like you who live among us normal people today should be put down. I don't know who raised you because they certainly done a poor job"
Sakuya smirked and was about to carry on when suddenly a hand flew at her face which hit her hard.
"SLAP!" Sakura's mother rocketed towards the floor as she got backhanded. Her lips busted and she felt her right cheek bruise. While in shock she looked at the person who slapped her.
Naruto stood before her his blues glowed making her scared. Jiraiya and Tsunade froze.
"I wonder did your husband ever teach you any manners" Sakuya trembled as Naruto bended down to look at her "you say I did a poor job raising myself. Well then let's compare notes shall we.
"Yes I lived in the streets but I learned lot. For instance like how a housewife and a single mother to add got the money to fund her daughter's education and be on the council." Naruto looked at her with no expression "I may be a scum in your eyes woman but I earned my right to be here. So one has to wonder who the scum really is" Naruto smirked down at her as she was shaking "look at you on the floor like this before me in a snivelling mess"
Sakuya quivered while Jiraiya and Tsunade just couldn't believe it. Jiraiya listened to what Naruto said every detail was being processed in his mind.
Sakuya tried to speak but it looked pathetic "You…dare…you dare do this to me" Naruto just chuckled "yes I dare unlike you I don't give into others"
The pink haired woman looked to cry now as she never felt so embarrassed in her entire life "you won't get away with this" Naruto smiled as he put his hand inside his pocket and brought something out and clenched it so nobody can see. He then with his clenched hand stretched it out to her scaring Sakuya in the process"
She quivered and tried to move away "What….what are you doing…get away…get away from me" Naruto's hand just moved and then stopped at her face. He then unclenched his fist as it showed that he had a tissue.
Jiraiya and Tsunade sweated as the Senju was shocked to the core.
Naruto smiled and waved the tissue "here clean yourself up and get out of here"
Sakuya quivered and suddenly with surprising strength got up and bolted out of the room.
All the three heard was Sakuya's crying voice as she ran off.
End of flashback
The three Jounins just stood there. Naruto slapped a council woman and it was Haruno Sakuya who was Haruno Sakura's mother.
This was ground-breaking it was unheard of.
Kurenai shook as she brought her hand to her lips. Anko tried to control herself while Kakashi just froze.
"You better have answers Naruto" Tsunade threatened as she gritted her teeth. Never in her life as she seen something like this before. This defiance was unbelievable.
"What I did was wrong" Naruto looked at Tsunade and Jiraiya who looked angry "I deserve punishment but if the same thing ever happened I will without hesitation do it again"
Everyone's eyes went wide but Naruto carried on before someone said anything.
"I know what it is to be a Shinobi which is why I signed up. However what I'm seeing, I cannot turn my back on it. People like that woman who look down on others like they are insects is a dangerous precedent in my view. So if I allowed it to continue it will be like giving into fear if I done that I will quit here and now."
Everyone's eyes went wide while Kurenai gasped.
"I lived a hard life and to her I'm a scum" Naruto chuckled "I have seen people like her before and frankly I might as well be a scum to them than be a friend. People like her bend over to other people's will so that their life can be better." Naruto then gritted his teeth and swung his right hand in anger "No! Their lives aren't better no matter how much they believe it so" the Uzumaki clenched his fists as he tried to control himself.
"We all do what we do because we chose to, not because we were forced to. As soon as we give over that right to someone for money or power we become nothing more than slaves. I won't let the fears of others dictate my life. Fear only breeds more fear no matter the motives behind it. I chose another way. So let them call me a scum just as long they know and I know who the real scum is!"
Naruto looked at everyone who just remained frozen as their faces were that of a person who just saw a ghost.
He then looked at Kurenai and walked up to her. She looked at Naruto who looked back.
He looked sad as he then bowed a bit "I'm sorry on what you had to go through" Kurenai just froze when Naruto just walked out of the office leaving everyone to process their thoughts.
There was nothing to be said in the room as they actually were speechless.
Hinata walked inside her room as she straightaway jumped on her bed and cried. She cried remembering what happened today. She could not believe all the nonsense that Naruto was learning under Kurenai-Sensei.
"Why Naruto-kun" Hinata whimpered within her pillow
"Because we are his friends"
Hinata opened her eyes wide as she realised something. She had a crush on Naruto but never showed it. If she kept going like this then he will be taken by Kurenai-Sensei or that red haired woman. It could also be someone else.
She could not allow that to happen. She needed to make her move and to do that she will have to start by being his friend.
Hinata won't give up and lose Naruto to them. Naruto will be hers!
Hokage's office
The Jounins left as Tsunade and Jiraiya were alone within the office.
They were still speechless.
"Hime…did you hear what he said" Jiraiya had grave expression
"Yes Jiraiya I did" Tsunade still had her eyes wide.
"Jiraiya"
"Yes hime"
"It's time we speak with Naruto once and for all don't you think" Tsunade eyes narrowed as she looked at the spot where Naruto once was.
Jiraiya had a pensive look on him "Yes hime you're right about that"
Naruto's apartment
Naruto sat on his living room couch in silence as he had his head down while he slouched.
His eyes were empty as he thought about what happened today in the Hokage's office. He gritted his teeth remembering what that woman called him.
"Scum!"
How dare she call him that after everything he went through and to call him scum angered him.
Naruto clenched his fists. Haruno Sakuya he knew that woman as women like her he seen come and go when he worked for Ryoma.
They were the ones who sold themselves for money and fame. It disgusted him greatly and yet they call him scum! Him who worked so hard and never gave in to others but earned his place.
If that kind of woman was in the council then he knew what kind of future he will have. Even knowing this Naruto won't give in if they look down on him he will retaliate and if they don't like it tough!
Uzumaki Naruto changes for nobody and by god he won't bow!
"DING DONG"
The doorbell rang and by the looks of it rang for a while.
Sighing Naruto got up and went to open the door.
Opening it Naruto saw Kurenai.
"Kurenai-sensei" Naruto muttered, the Yuhi without hesitation barged him and walked inside.
Naruto blinked as he just looked at her but closed the door.
His friend and team 8's teacher stood there looking furious.
Naruto just sighed "Sensei I'm…."
"Don't Naruto just don't" Kurenai interjected as she tried to reign in her anger "do you know what you have done"
Naruto didn't answer. As he looked down as the woman carried on "you attacked a council member that is a great offence Naruto"
"I know that" the Uzumaki muttered
"THEN WHY DID YOU DO IT" Kurenai exploded.
Naruto's hair covered his expression as he gave noresponse"Answer me Naruto" Kurenai asked softly now as she looked at him.
"Naruto…ple..."
"I ALREADY EXPLAINED MYSELF!" Naruto yelled shocking Kurenai.
"I won't explain myself again. That woman deserved what's coming to her, I don't care" Naruto clenched his fists as he looked down not wanting to look at her.
"Anyway I'm sorry that you had to get involved in those people's sick schemes" Kurenai softened as she walked and suddenly hugged him shocking the blond in the process.
"Naruto you think I didn't know such a thing was going to happen when we became friends" Naruto didn't answer as Kurenai grasped his hand and caressed it.
She then let go of the hug as she used her spare hand to grab his chin so that she can look at him.
"Naruto-kun please tell me what's wrong. What made you say those things" Kurenai looked worried when Naruto got out of her grasp and turned away from her.
Kurenai looked sad because of that.
Silence ensued when Naruto finally answered as he had his back turned.
"She called me a scum and then insulted me saying that I done a poor job raising myself. Something in me just snapped"
Kurenai bit her lips "Naruto"
"I have seen people like her and they sicken me. To make it worse they have the guts to insult me. Those damn sell-outs!" Naruto gritted his teeth as he closed his eyes.
"Naruto-Kun"
The Uzumaki turned towards her and looked at her in the eye.
"Again I'm sorry you had to be involved." Naruto looked at the floor once he looked at Kurenai's soft expression.
Kurenai watched him struggle trying to control himself.
"Naruto-kun" she never saw him so vulnerable watching him like this showed her how tough he had in life. He really moved forward regardless of those issues which made her feel proud.
Naruto didn't want to look at her as he was in deep thought.
Suddenly Naruto felt two hands land on his shoulders making him look up. When he done that the Uzumaki suddenly felt something soft on his lips.
His eyes went wide.
Kurenai kissed him.
The kiss lasted for a few minutes and when they parted Kurenai smiled.
"Kure…kurenai"
"Kurenai-sensei Naruto-kun" the red eyed Yuhi corrected as she spoke sensually.
Naruto just looked at her.
"Naruto I don't care about what people think a rumour is just a rumour. It will go away. What I'm worried about is you Naruto-kun" Kurenai
Naruto looked down "you will be in trouble Naruto and that worries me" Kurenai stroked his hair unconsciously as she looked at him.
"Regardless it was something I had to do. I have no regrets" Naruto muttered making Kurenai sigh. He really carried a huge burden and she wanted him to allow her to help him.
"What about your training Naruto" Naruto chuckled dryly "how can I train when things like this always happen"
Kurenai looked sad now as she knew what he meant. People always take the wrong way when all Naruto wants to do is live his life.
Suddenly she caressed his cheeks which to her felt soft and nice.
"I know Naruto-kun. I know. Let us hope tomorrow will be alright" Kurenai reassured
"What if it won't" Naruto said as he knew things wont be better.
"Then I want you to know that I'm always with you" Kurenai eyes had longing in them.
Naruto's eyes went wide.
Haruno House
Sakura wasn't at home when Haruno Sakuya stormed inside her home in anger.
"How dare that brat. HOW DARE HE!" Sakura's mother screamed as tears still fell out of her eyes.
She will make him pay. She will guarantee he will be punished severely regardless of his status.
She will make him pay.
Suddenly her eyes went wide and she then smirked evilly.
"Thats it...only that man can help me. Yes...the man that should have been the Sandaime Hokage" Sakuya smiled.
"Yes I need to see him right away"
"Danzo..."
Dum...Dum...Dum Naruto caused a huge problem. Frankly when I wrote this chapter I had to think about Naruto's personality in this fic and thats what he would have done. Sakuya deserved it in my opinion. Woman thinks Naruto is scared because she's from the council. What she didn't predict was that it was Naruto. God knows what he does becuase Naruto is the most unpredictable son of a bitch the world has ever seen.
Will Danzo get involved?
What will Tsunade and Jiraiya do?
Naruto and Kurenai kissed. Guess the rumour was true after all (Lucky bastard).
Watch out Naruto! Hinata's going to get ya! Rawwr.
If you want to know more then stay tuned for the next chapter of Fiscakes Affair.
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