Chapter 26: A Rescue and a Baby

"Tsunade," Shizune said. From her tone of voce I could tell it wasn't the best news.

"What has happened?"

"Its Tsukiko my lady," she said "A fight broke out when she was headed to the market. Kaion was with her and managed to hold the men but he was knocked down during the fight,"

"How bad?"

"Physically she seems fine but she is close to her due date and though scans say the child is fine I amitted her," this wasn't good. Kakahsi had been away the last 4 months and though he was suppose to be back a few weeks ago nothing had come in. "I perdict that she will start laboring soon,"

"We need to get Kakashi back," I said rubbing my head before summon a slug. She was ordered to the otters who could get to Naru.

Naru

"Jiraiya you need to get up!" I yelled "We need to leave today,"

"Why," he said groaing and covering his head like a child not wanting to go to school.

"We have been here two weeks and we have to keep moving," I said "I know you love there lack rules on paying for sex and the hot women on the beach but it is time to..." I was then interupted by a poof and Rai appeared. "Whats wrong,"

"Unsure," he said handing me the scroll "You are being recalled and are to report directly to Tsunade,"

"Only Naru?" Jiraiya asked finally getting up.

"Just Naru," he said holding out his paw and poofing me to the land of the summons. Then I was by the falls and it was off to the office. I was lead right in but wasn't impressed.

"He is missing!" I yelled after she got done telling me. "You didn't think to get me sooner. Like when he didn't report in,"

"We assumed he was in a spot he couldn't risk sendin word,"

"Where the hell did you send him?"

"The Land of Shadows," she said "There has been some instablity there and word Orochimaru was stepping in. We sent him and two Anbu to do recon,"

I shock my head before getting down to meditate. He said he would keep thestone on but as it never activate it couldn't have been to bad. Using my own I traced his and I did manage to find out the problem. Something was infterfearing with it. It was activated but It wouldn't send the signal.

"Got him," I said getting up.

"Good we will make a tea...,"

"Respectfully no," I said "He isn't in Orochimaris base but that of a rouge nin group that operates there. I don't know how the got him or the Anbu you sent with hi but I can manage,"

"Naru you can have anyone you want," she pleaded "This is a classic mission that requires more people then one,"

"I am getting in and out. If I brought a team they would slow me down," I said before grabbing my necklace and flickering away. I got home and started planning and packing what I would need. During this Kurama appared.

"The Shadow is within your running distance," he said knowing what I was thinking.

"How long will it take?" I said packing a more tradtional outfit and leaving my headband. This mission was going to be sensitive and that was protical for things like this.

"All most a full day," he said "the problems come when we need to leave. Kakashi is weak and there is no telling the condition of the others."

"Can I do a long Jump," I said. It had been something we had been working on and found possible but with a big hitch.

"Possible," he said "It will likely trigger the second stage since that ablity works with that stage."

Kurama had done some digging in the last few months. The Hiraishin bloodline was a three stage bloodline. The first alterd my body and the special chakra it needed to run at those speeds. It was very much like the orignal jutsu in that manner. The second state wuld change my chakra pathways which meant lots of pain. The longer jumps were more like body flickers but I didn't have a distance range at all. Kurama said aslong as I had been there I could get to were I needed. The third stage would be the worst of all in the change. It would make everything work togeather but he couldn't figure out much more.

"Will I be able to make it back to Jiraiya?" I asked securing my last pouch.

"I can try to hold it off aslong as I can," he said before poofing back inside. I headed to the hospital after that. I outside the Hatake clan rom was Cat, the same one who helped me with my home, and Anko in her old snake mask. They nooded before letting me in.

Tsukiko was laying on the bed. She was hooked up to more then one monitor, one reading for her and another for the baby. When she saw me she smiled.

"Naru," she said

"Hey," I said walking over "I am going to bring him home,"

"I know," she said with tears in her eyes "He missed all of the pregnacy. We figured...,"

"I am not going to let him miss this," I said "You need rest,"

She nodded and I left. Kurama was telling me I had about a day nd half roughly by her smell. At that point she would be in full labor and be delivering quiet quickly.

"Cat, Snake," the both turned at attention ready for orders, "I am not your commander but I have orders for you. Do not leave Tsukiko! If she has the baby before I return one of you are to protect the child. Don't let it out of your sight. I don't care what Tsunade says but let no one in that room or close to the child it they arn't Tsukiko, Tsunade, Shizune, Nori, or yourselves until my return. Kaion and Kairu will be willing to assist as they have been to guard both if that happens so you may have two on each person. Is that understood,"

"Yes ma'am," the both said.

"Tsukiko and the child have the protection of the Uzumaki cln and if anyone asks say as much,"

"May I ask why the protection," Snake asked "You arn't one to throw around the clan title and use its power,"

"Roots of the tree have been infected," I said and Cat got instantly.

"Use the Anbu exit," he said and then I was off.

*Later*

I made it to the Land of Shadows in 20 hours. The country was small but was dangerous. Being small and countinuelly at war with itself or being over run but the countries around it made it a perfect home for rouge nin. At this point one group was basically the rulling class and they had Kakashi.

The base wasn't hard to find but it was well guarded. Five guards roatated around the perimitor and four were posted on the roof. I spent the day watching the roof was the only logical way in as the windows were bared the air vents would be best.

From his signiture he was on the far east side of the building. The vent system was close to that corner and would make it easier to find my way around. Normally I would take a day and figure out what I could but I didnt have time.

When night fell I changed into my stealth suit and started. Timeing was key to it all so when the east guard moved so did I. I made quick work the vent and replaced it before he returned and I slid my way threw.

I followed his signiture until I came to a vent that was located in the room. I had to wait as one man was inside. It hurt but I couldn't risk it even though he was beating Kakashi. The other 2 memebers of the team were here as well but they were gone as shown by their absent signitures.

When the man left I made my move. I pulled out my sword cutting down the two mens body and caught Kakashi as he fell. I then leaned him against the far wall well I sealed the bodies and all the belongings.

"How did you find me?" he asked weakly.

"Something may have been interfearing with the seal but I was able to track it when I looked for it," I said planting explosive seals on the outter wall. "We need to get you home,"

The explosives went off and I grabbed Kakashi before anyone could react to the sound. Next thing we were at my home. I was tired from the jump but looking at Kakashi I had to do a run.

"We must hurry," Kurama said as I ran "Tsukiko is in the endstage labor. I can hold off he next stage for roughly 2-3 hours so use it wisely,"

I made it to the Hatake room were Snake gave us a chair and opened the door. Inside was Nori who was helping Tsukiko.

"Kashi-kun," Tsukiko,"

"Sorry I'm late," he said grabbing her hand kissing it.

"Your just in time," Nori said "Its time to push,"

I took that as my que to leave. I could feel the massive drain as I left and sat against the wall Everything that was going to happen was worth it though. After everything Kakashi deserved this, deserved to see the birth of his child. He had lost so much over the years inserivce of the village. I couldn't allow him to miss this.

"Naru?" I turned to see a surprised Sakura and Shizune.

"Hey," I said grabbing one of my bars.

"Did you...,"

"Only Kakashi made it," I said grabbing the scroll with the bodies. "I managed to retrive the other though,"

"Thank you," she said taking the scroll.

"I have all there gear as well and I will give the to Tsunade when I see her," I said "Kakashi needs some tending to so would go in,"

"Oh yes," she said giving Sakura the scroll with the remains and ordering her to take it to the morge. She then went in.

"So your back," she said as though she was disapointed.

"Only for a few hours," I said "You should do as ordered."

"I should hurry," she said with a smirk "Shizune will need my help since Kakashi-sensei is a handfull when it comes to healing,"

"You are not permitted to enter," Cat said

"What!WHY?" she yelled "Who's orders?!"

"Mine," I said. "I assume you have no idea what is going on. I ordered them for only few people to care for them,"

"You can't order Anbu around!"

" As a clan head who put this clan under her protection she can," Snake said "Though we are only to take a clan heads orders only if we see there merit and they don't contradict that of the Hokages, and these don't,"

"Then I will ask her to read me in," she said thinking that would change my mind.

"The Hokage is aware of what Lady Uzumaki ordered us and has agreed with them,"

"Fine," she said stompping off.

She left and I was alone with my thoughts. Even with Kurama holding it back I could feel it lingering. I was eating as many bars I could but they didnt seem to last more then a few minutes. Finally Nori and Shizune came out of the room with a smile.

"Mom and baby are doing fine," Nori said

"Kakashi is patched up," Shizune said "he would like to see you as well,"

I enterd to see Tsukiko resting on a bed that had another pushed next to it resting. On the other was Kakakshi holding a smally bundle. I could see the silver hair poking out of it and smiled. The family looked so peacefull.

"Can I ask the name," I said walking over.

"Rinka," Tsukiko said. "Thank you Naru,"

"No thanks needed," I said "There was no way Kakashi-nii was gonna miss this,"

"Thats not all," Kakahsi said "You protected Tsukiko. I knew the twins were keeping an eye but then placing them under your protection and ordering Anbu,"

"There was no way I was letting Danzo or his Root anywhere near them," I said "Kaion and Kairu will still keep watch untill you guys are on your feet,"

"Naru," Tsukiko said "We would like to ask you to be Rinka's godmother and aunt,"

"It would be my honor," I said they then tried to hand her to me but I stepped back. "I can't"

"If your worried its fine," she said. Thats when Kakashi noticed and worry crossed his face knowing what I did and was going threw.

"How are you standing?" he asked pulling her back and handing her to Tsukiko incase I dropped.

"Kurama is holding it off but I can feel the drain," I said "I have to be quick with Tsunade or it might come full force,"

"You come back here when it is over with," he ordered. Tsukiko was a little lost but knew he was worried when he stood and hugged me. "I need to know my little sister is safe,"

"I will," I said getting him back in bed where he belonged before exiting. I gave my orders to Cat and Snake and they know Kakashi was now the one to allow who he wished in. I then flickered to Tsunade.

I gave my report quickly and she didn't question anything. She was happy that I was able to retrive her Anbu. She also knew I wasn't impressed with her stunt.

"Naru..," she said apologetic

"I must go," I said "I will send you my written report as soon as I can,"

"Very well," she said going back to offical. "Before you go a certain Nara is at training ground 10 and he would probably like to see you,"

I smiled at the thought and was out the window. I made it to the grounds in only a few moments. I watched as he trained with his team and team 8 before I flashed over and grabbed him. We ended at my estate.

"What," he said confused before regaining his surrondings and noticing me "Naru!"

Now aware he kissed me. Oh had I missed the feeling of his lips on mine. I had dreampt it the last few months along with craved it in my waking hours.

"I don't have much time," I said breaing the kiss "I was recalled to get Kakashi and now it is done I have to go back,"

"What a drag," he said "You can't stay one night?"

"No," I said "I already stayed to long. Kurama won't be able to hold off stage 2 much longer,"

"This early? You have only had the bloodline a little over a year,"

"I sped it up because what I had to do to get Kakashi back in time," I kissed him again. "I will return when it is over. I have to so I get to hold my new neice,"

"She had the baby,"

"Yes she did," I said giving him a finally kiss goodbye before flashing away only to hear him saying be safe before I landed back with Jiraiya.

I smiled but it was quickly gone as the flood gates opened. I collapsed to the ground as the pain rippled threw me. Jiraiya came running in terror.

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So another chapter I have for you. Only reason it was done so quick is I had about 98% of it written. But look Kakashi is a daddy now. I went with Rinka to honor Rin and because the meaning. Rin can me forest and ka can mean moon so she is a forrest moon.

I found this a nice bit of excite meant for a while. Not sure how long or exciting the next few chapters will be. They might be a bit jumbled of things to make them longer so the first half might not have anything to do with the second half. I will follow a theme though so maybe you will see views from Sasuke and then some from Shikamaru. I want to show everyone growing up and during this time might be the best but I dont want so many filler chapters so haveing 2-3 small bits in one chapter might be for the best. We will see things with Naru and all those in the village.

Until the waves meet their end,

~ Covley Hatake