Hey Guys! I'm back and with a new chapter. I had great reviews on last chapter and for that I thank you. I'm busy so like I said I will post quick. I won't have internet for the past 2 weeks or so, that's why I checked it over myself without my Beta Xenotoneanwarrior37.
So here it is and enjoy!
Italics means the person is thinking or flashbacks...
Bold is a demon or god talking...
Bold and Italics is Music…
Enjoy...
The Jounin exams are approaching
Danzo watched Sakuya walk off with a satisfied look. He eyed the woman analysing her when she went out of the door.
"It would seem you have done something that is worth my attention Naruto-kun" Danzo remained stoic as he called out his subordinate.
"Fū" the moment Danzo called out the name a regular Konoha ANBU, with a white cloak and mask man appeared.
He looked at Danzo who had his back turned towards him "I have a job for you"
The Anbu nodded "Yes Danzo-Sama"
Uzumaki Naruto stood before both Jiriaya and Tsunade who both looked grimly at him.
Naruto blinked as he looked surprised.
"Seriously…just like that I'm let go" both Sannins did not give him any answers.
Naruto sighed as he brushed his hair he was relieved "well that's a load of my mind. I was prepared for something else"
Jiraiya didn't respond but Tsunade did "do you know how lucky you were that she didn't press any charges"
Naruto just sighed in relief it looked like he ignored Tsunade who knew and slammed her table.
"You slapped a council member what kind of person are you!" Naruto became stoic as he just looked at her.
Jiriaya sighed "hime, he's free consider it a miracle. It won't happen again" Naruto nodded
Naruto looked at the clock and then looked back. Silence ensued.
Tsunade sighed as then Naruto suddenly chuckled making the Senju narrow her eyes at him.
"Is there something funny Naruto" Tsunade growled
Naruto shook his head "no it's nothing, it's just that we are close to the New Year and already you're stressed out"
"And why do you think is the cause of it" Tsunade retorted
"All I'm saying is that you should live a little. Do something to lose that stress of yours. Relax the New Year is coming" Naruto smirked at Tsunade who sighed and Jiraiya smiled a bit.
"Alright I really got to get home and eat some ramen" the Uzumaki turned around to leave when Tsunade halted his tracks.
"Where do you think you're going Naruto" the Uzumaki stopped and turned around seeing Tsunade with a serious expression "I still didn't give you your punishment"
Naruto's eyes went wide "I thought the woman wasn't going to press charges"
Jiraiya sighed "that woman has a name Naruto"
Tsunade nodded "Yes Sakuya is not going to press charges but as the Hokage I will have to punish you"
Naruto sighed as he braced himself for the worst.
"You're lucky that only the people that were present yesterday know what happened or things would have gotten out of hand" Tsunade scolded carrying a serious visage
Naruto looked stern as he desperately tried to control his patience.
Jiraiya looked serious as well as the atmosphere became tense.
"You Uzumaki Naruto are truly a calamity and therefore your punishment is….." Tsunade then smirked as Naruto clenched his hands.
Jiraiya smirked as well.
"You are going to live with me and Shizune until the jounin exams. You will not leave our sight in the remainder of that time…."
Naruto's eyes went wide and silence ensued as all you could have heard was people's voices outside.
"WHAT!"
Tsunade looked ecstatic and Jiraiya smile widened
Uzumaki Naruto's apartment
The tenants within Naruto's apartment complex all looked at Naruto's apartment as Yugao in her Anbu uniform stood before his door while it was open.
Naruto sighed as he was packing his clothes and his music CD's.
Tsunade was behind him as she looked around his apartment, it was the first time she had been inside.
She looked amazed "for a person living alone it's very clean" she frowned it saddened her a bit that he had to live alone all his life.
"Are you done Naruto? Hurry up" Naruto sighed "I'm almost finished" he looked out his window and knew people gathered around his apartment.
He saw Yugao come next to Tsunade and sighed again "seriously, do you have to make a scene. You're acting like I'm death row convict"
Tsunade sighed as she saw Naruto finishing up "let's just go" she looked at Yugao and nodded her then walked off.
Naruto got up and went after them. Once he got out of the apartment he closed the door and locked it. Everyone then gasped as they saw Naruto walk off with the Hokage in front of him and the Anbu behind like he was getting convicted.
"Hey what's happening to the tornado is he cuffed"
"I can't believe I'm seeing this"
"Naru-chan don't leave" a woman yelled sadly
Naruto's eyebrow twitched comically while Tsunade and Yugao under her mask looked amused.
"Don't you think that woman is a bit older than you Naruto" Tsunade smirked. The Uzumaki just grunted still angry that he was leaving.
"Let's just get this over with" Naruto grunted.
"Remember Naruto you are not leaving my site for the whole month you got that" Tsunade stressed his punishment making the Uzumaki sigh "I got it the first time…god"
Hokage's Office
Kakashi, Anko and Kurenai stood in front of Jiraiya as surprised etched on their faces
"Are you serious" Anko spoke with shock Jiraiya nodded "yes luckily Sakuya didn't press charges"
Kurenai's eyes shined as she looked happy that Naruto didn't get in trouble
"But Jiraiya-Sama what Naruto done was a great crime" Jiraiya nodded at Kakashi "your right although Naruto got away with it he is still being punished by Tsunade"
Kurenai and Anko's eyes went wide "what is his punishment" Kakashi asked.
Jiraiya smiled as he looked ready to laugh "it was decided by Tsunade that Naruto will have to be closely watched so something like this will never happen again"
Kurenai became surprised "he's going to be monitored by Anbu" Jiraiya shook his head as he chuckled "no something much worse, he will be watched closely by Tsunade herself"
Everyone's eyes went wide as Jiraiya smiled "yes until the Jounin exams Naruto will be living with the Godaime Hokage"
Hokage Mansion
Naruto with Tsunade and Yugao entered a very fancy mansion with a creamy white spotless roof there hallway was grand and it contained spacious rooms. It truly was a beautiful mansion suitable for a Hokage.
It was a beautiful mansion with red carpets that attached to the stairs which led to the bedrooms.
Naruto was awed as he looked at Tsunade who smirked "like what you see"
"You live in this big mansion. You and Shizune" Tsunade nodded making Naruto sigh "isn't it too much just for two people"
Tsunade nodded in agreement "yes but this is the mansion for those who become Hokage. It's close to the Hokage tower"
Naruto nodded as he held his suitcase "where is my room" Tsunade nodded "alright come with me I will take you there"
Tsunade looked at Yugao "Yugao I want you to notify Shizune" Yugao nodded and bowed "as you wish Hokage-Sama" she then shunshined
Tsunade then walked up the stairs and went to the room at the further end and opened the door.
"This will be your room" Tsunade waved as Naruto looked around. He saw that his room was a big and spacious the sunlight made the room look more spectacular. Naruto walked to the window to look to see a great view of Konoha.
"Wow nice view" Tsunade smiled "yes I too like the view as well. This is your room since you're here for a while you will have the smallest room"
Naruto nodded as he still was engrossed looking at the window.
"Okay Naruto I want you to unpack all your stuff and meet me downstairs" Tsunade walked to the door "have fun" she smiled and closed his door leaving the blond to himself.
Naruto sighed "what have I got myself into" he then looked around his room.
He had a table and a lamp which was next to his window. There was also a closet for his clothes and shelves for books and his CD's.
"I might as well get things underway"
Naruto looked around the mansion as he walked into the living room to see Tsunade sitting on the couch.
"Glad for you to be here" Tsunade smiled as she leaned back on the couch. Naruto sat on the couch opposite to her.
The two sat down in silence for a while when Naruto sighed "I don't get it. Nothing happened and yet I have to do this"
Tsunade raised her eyebrow "you don't like to live here"
Naruto shrugged "My apartment won't match this but I personally like it. Don't really like a change of arrangements"
Tsunade sighed "what you done although you're off the hook you still have to be punished. You hit a council member so consider yourself lucky"
Naruto nodded "I understand"
Tsunade's face softened "Why did you do it Naruto" the Uzumaki smiled softly "to tell you the truth my hand just moved"
Tsunade sighed "I never saw you as the angry type you know"
Naruto just looked at her as she carried on "you have anger issues"
Naruto shook his head "no I don't" Tsunade blinked when the Uzumaki carried on "she had it coming"
"She called you a scum. Why didn't you just ignore her" Naruto smiled "if I did it will be like she has the right"
"Nevertheless you will have to do your punishment" Tsunade said in a scolded tone
"You said I will have to be living with you. Is that the punishment" Naruto asked
"No that's part of it" Naruto nodded at his Hokage who carried on "you will have to be watched by either me or Shizune"
Naruto's eyes went wide "what about training" Tsunade nodded "Yes you can train but I want you to be home at a certain time"
"And what time is that" Naruto raised his eyebrow he never had curfew before.
"I want you back here by 11 every day. This will give you time to train and then come straight here" Tsunade looked stoic.
Naruto sighed that meant that he had no time to see Ayame or Teuchi if he wanted to train.
It was time to be serious anyway. Naruto needed to find ways on his 8 gates technique.
"Alright" Naruto agreed Tsunade smiled "you can also not train by your own you will need to be accompanied by someone."
Naruto nodded he already had promised Kurenai and Anko anyway.
Tsunade then got up "I will be going back to my office" Naruto nodded as he got up as well "I will be in my new room don't worry I won't go anywhere yet"
"If you did then you will be punished. Shizune will come later in the afternoon you will be with her for the day. I see you later" Tsunade nodded at Naruto who nodded back
"Alright later" Tsunade then shunshined leaving Naruto to himself once again.
"I have one month. Its time I speeded up my training" Naruto then walked back to his room and went back inside.
The Uzumaki then got out the scroll Anko gave him and the sealing practice book and opened them up.
He read the scroll Anko gave him. He saw the seal it was in a complex design which he knew thanks to the training book he had. At the bottom there was writing.
"Chakra locking seal use it to your own risk" the Uzumaki muttered he then sighed and brought something out and unwrapped it. It was an image which showed someone's pathways.
Naruto got up and then tapped it on the wall so that it was in front of him when he worked on his sealing.
"Impossible. The 8 gates is the ultimate form of Taijutsu using Ninjutsu will kill you because of the amount of chakra that is leaked out thanks to the 8 gates"
Naruto eyed the picture in deep thought "If I put on the seal I won't be able to use chakra. I have to find a way to lessen the effect but how can I do that"
He looked at the book on his table in deep thought. Naruto remembered when he skimmed through the book. He found out that the book was for novices as they become intermediate level users once they completed the training it required.
There were two levels.
The first was that of a novice this was the lowest level of a seal user. During this level the most important things for an aspiring fuiinjutsu user was how to write kanji well. Naruto with difficulty had done that because if he done it wrong it could result very badly for him. Once the Uzumaki done that he was instructed to increase the speed of his strokes. The book gave him lots of examples like creating basic seals like containment scrolls.
Naruto sighed once he was doing that he felt like a kid. It felt like he could easily do this but brushed it aside. He didn't want to feel arrogant at all.
The Uzumaki now sat on his chair and read the book. He was now starting the second level. This level was basically challenging him to create his own as using the examples of the seals in the first level. Naruto was instructed to create his own seals. That itself was difficult. However this was the level he knew could help him figure out a way to use his techniques with his 8 gates.
Naruto went back to the first chapter and analysed the containment seal. The seal was used to contain objects inside scrolls etc. analysing the drawing of the seal Naruto unconsciously looked at the seal Anko gave him.
Looking at both seals suddenly Naruto's eyes went wide "containment seal….charka lock seal. Containment…lock. That's it!" Naruto slammed his table and looked at the picture he put up.
"Maybe….I could find ways to put them together" Naruto quickly sat down on the floor and opened up a blank scroll, brought out a brush and an ink he poured chakra on to it.
It was time to experiment. The Uzumaki gulped as he tried to begin. This was more difficult then he thought.
Shizune and Sakura came inside the mansion as Sakura didn't know why they were here.
"Shizune-Sensei what are we doing here" Shizune sighed "we are here to collect someone. That person will be with us for a while"
Sakura's eyes went wide she was about to say something when they heard a loud sound.
Both Kunoichies eyes went wide as they ran to the source. They both stumbled in Naruto's room to see smoke making them cough.
Once the smoke disappeared they saw a floor which now a scorch marks on them and Naruto who huffed. He had his back turned towards them
Knowing what happened Sakura suddenly ran to Naruto and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Naruto! Are you alright" Sakura was worried for her teammate when suddenly Naruto turned around making her gasp.
There was blood on his face and he had looked murderous which scared her. Was Naruto angry at her?
Her thoughts were answered when Naruto spoke venomously "be gone girl!" the Uzumaki's eyes glowed with killer intent making Sakura whimper and move back in fear.
"Na…Naruto" Sakura spoke in fear while Shizune watched as she looked worried.
Naruto turned away from his pink haired teammate and tried to restart.
"Naruto I don't know what happened but whatever it was it could destroy this room." Shizune advised making Naruto grunt. He knew that he had to take it outside.
"Anyway by the orders of Tsunade-Sama you are to stay with me while I train Sakura. I will give you time to get ready since you have minor injuries." Shizune then looked at Sakura "let us go and wait for him"
Sakura still looked at Naruto who had his back turned towards her packing up.
"Sakura" Shizune called out to her waking her up "o…okay Sensei
Private Training ground
Shizune was instructing Sakura about medical procedures as she was using a dead fish as an example. Naruto sat a bit further away from them in deep thought.
He clenched his fists. What was he doing wrong?
He knew how to draw a containment seal and could have easily copied the chakra lock seal.
Naruto wanted to use a seal that could contain the excess chakra the 8 gates produced and the chakra lock seal closed everything off. Like Anko said once it was on it was very difficult to get rid of.
The scroll containment seal allowed objects to be contained.
He needed a seal which had both of the seals abilities but not too much or too less but a bit of both.
Naruto let go of the breath he was holding. He was getting ahead of himself. He needed to calm down and start again.
"I should analyse the chakra networks and the 8 gates and see where the excess of chakra is coming from" He looked at Sakura and Shizune and then summoned four clones.
"I want you to go back to the Hokage-mansion and using Gai's scroll about the 8 gates and find out where the excess chakra is coming out. Since I can't do it myself try figuring out where and which gates" the two Naruto clones nodded and then Naruto looked at his other two clones "you two I want you to analyse both the seals I have been looking into and try to think of something."
"Alright boss" the two clones saluted making Naruto nod "okay then get to it"
The four clones nodded and ran back to the mansion.
Both Sakura and Shizune looked at Naruto who looked back at them. Both them then just carried on their training session.
Haruno House
Haruno Sakuya was greeted by an Anbu who stood in front of her door.
"What is it" she asked with a serious expression
"I'm sorry Sakuya-san. I'm here because Danzo-sama ordered it" the Anbu spoke emotionlessly. Sakuya nodded as she looked satisfied.
"What does Danzo want? I still do not understand why he asked me not press charges on that brat" Sakura's mother gritted her teeth as she touched her right cheek.
"I'm sorry but Danzo-sama knows what's best" Sakuya still didn't looked pleased "nevertheless I want that brat to be handled"
"That's what I'm here for Sakuya-san" the Anbu spoke the answer made Sakuya delighted as she clasped her hands "really! Good I want you to tell me this instant on what you intend to do"
The Anbu nodded and walked closely to her and with a great speed took hold of her neck and lifted her up.
"Wha…what are you doing" Sakuya gasped as the Anbu grasped tighter it was so tight that Sakuya almost lost consciousness.
"Who said that he was the one that was going to be handled" Fu spoke scarily he then gripped tighter this time making the woman unconscious "I must do this right away" the Anbu took Sakuya and shunsined.
Hokage Mansion – Naruto's room
It was a long 3 hours as finally Shizune and Sakura looked to finish up when suddenly Naruto got up.
He looked shocked.
"Whats wrong Naruto" Shizune blinked as Sakura looked curious.
Naruto just ignored them as he turned around and ran
"Naruto! Where are you going you're still punished" Shizune yelled but Naruto ignored her and left.
"What punishment" Sakura asked but Shizune ignored her.
Naruto came back to his room to see his three clones. The other two were still working on the seals when the third one came up to him.
Naruto looked at the picture he put up and there was notes attached to them.
"Boss now that you know what happened what do you think" his clone asked as Naruto went to the picture and touched it. His hands roamed onto four points.
"So it's the first four gates that caused the excess chakra" the clone nodded "yes. You already know what the gates do right" Naruto nodded making the clone carry on "the 2 gate The Gate of Healing and the 4th gate The Gate of Pain. Both gates Increases the user's speed and power which requires huge amount of chakra. The 2nd gate requires a small amount and the 4th gate requires double amount" Naruto nodded
"the 5th and 6th gates also increases one's speed and strength at a triple amount" Naruto nodded "but all I know is 5 gates" his clone nodded "yes that's true but it's good to think about it" Naruto agreed.
"However the 5th gates cannot work without the help of the other 4 gates" Naruto raised his eyebrow that was something a kid would know. His clone chuckled as he then touched the four points "think about it. The first four gates are an important aspect and like all the gates they are connected to…"
"The hands and feet of a person's chakra pathway" Naruto smirked making the clone nod. He already knew where his real self he was going.
"So if we attach the seals on both our hands and legs then we can control the gates easier" the clone smirked.
Naruto felt overjoyed "so that means that when I attach the seals I can only use my techniques when the first to fourth gates are active"
One of the clones that were analysing the seal chuckled "boss why are you calling it gates" his partner nodded "he's right, from the seals we are investigating we won't just be trying to find out how to use our techniques while using the gates. We are changing it all together"
Naruto smirked "let's not get ahead of ourselves. For now let's carry on working. We now know what to do and where to start." The clones nodded "alright boss!" Naruto nodded and left.
He knew that things will get interesting. He only hoped he will finish or came close to it by the time of the Jounin exams.
Tsunade sighed as she and Shizune sat down the table. They were eating and were expecting Naruto to eat with them.
Tsunade wanted to spend time with him that's why she made this punishment. She wanted Naruto to open up to her. The Senju looked at Shizune and remembered when Shizune told her what happened in his room.
She sighed. The blond did have anger issues he just hid it well.
"He was in his room all day" Shizune said worried for his health. Eating and staying in one place was unhealthy.
Tsunade nodded "let him be he will come down in due time" Shizune nodded.
Haruno House
Sakura sighed as she came home to see her mother "hey mom" Sakuya smiled "hey darling how's your training" Sakura smiled "It's going great mom" Sakuya nodded "that's great dear. Dinner will be ready in an hours' time"
"Okay mom" Sakura smiled and went upstairs.
Sakuya smiled while she looked at Sakura outside their home an Anbu stood on a tree and disappeared.
1 week has passed and Naruto when he came to his temporary home straightaway went to his room. This got Shizune and Tsunade concerned.
It was 10 in the morning and Naruto went to meet Kurenai and Anko.
When he was gone Tsunade with Jiraiya came in his room with a worried Shizune.
"Tsunade-sama this is wrong" Shizune looked around
"Quiet Shizune!" Tsunade scowled as they entered Naruto's room.
Once they entered they were in awe of what they saw.
Jiraiya's eyes went Naruto's room was neat but his room had full of scrolls like the boy was working with something.
"Jiraiya look" Tsunade pointed as she touched the picture showing a person's chakra pathways.
Jiraiya looked at the picture and examined it "it seems he's working on something" Tsunade nodded suddenly heavy music flared in the room.
Waiting For You
Just one more day I'll take it
Waiting
I can bide my time
I lie here seven nights awake
I saw your eyes and touched your face
It's almost more than I can take but now you know I'm
Waiting for you (such a long time)
Waiting for you
Shizune quickly turned off the music player. She looked embarrassed.
Both Jiraiya and Tsunade sighed but the frog Sannin's eyes landed on something. It was a book picking it up he inspected it and his eyes went wide "hime look" Jiraiya gave the book to Tsunade and she too was surprised "Jiraiya is he really doing this" Jiraiya nodded
"We have to stop him. He doesn't know how dangerous seals are" Tsunade looked scared.
Jiraiya took the book off her and then put it back on the table "hime we should go and let him be"
Tsunade's eyes went wide "Jiriaya are you kidding me that's…"
"What we are going to do. Think about it, the boy is on to something let him be. If we stop him now he will start to think something is wrong. Besides seals is a hard subject he will need help" Jiraiya interrupted making Tsunade nod he did have a point. Seals are a hard topic and when he needs help he will come to them.
"Jiraiya he was in his room for a week straight. It's wrong" Jiraiya nodded "it can't be helped the boy is working on something hopefully he will come out when he feels he's on the right track" Tsunade nodded "alright"
The three then left his room.
Training ground
Naruto huffed as he stood in front of Kurenai who also looked tired. The two were training while Anko watched eating her dango.
"I was surprised you knew water techniques Sensei" Naruto smiled making Kurenai smile back "Genjutsu isn't my only forte Naruto-kun"
Naruto smirked. For the past three days he was training with both Anko and Kurenai while he worked on his new technique in his room.
"How's your Genjutsu going Sensei" Naruto asked Kurenai as they walked to Anko and have a break.
Kurenai's face now softened as she looked concerned "it's going at a suitable pace" Naruto sensed her discomfort and wished he could help.
"I have a lot of Genjutsu under my belt but that's not enough" Kurenai frowned she then looked at Naruto and smiled "how about you Naruto-kun"
Naruto nodded as he sat down next her while she sat next to Anko "Its going very well but very difficult" Kurenai nodded "you have a lot of chakra so make sure you do some chakra control exercises" Naruto nodded but then his eyes went wide "Sensei do you remember when we first meet in that team exercise" Kurenai nodded while Anko looked at the two eating her dango.
"You remember when I said that the only way for me to not cancel your Genjutsu is if you have more chakra than me or if it is a stronger genjustu." Kurenai nodded but the she became surprised making Naruto nod knowing she figured it out "why don't you try to increase you chakra reserves"
Kurenai's expression changed frown a look of discomfort to a gratified look.
She smiled as she closed her eyes "thank you Naruto-kun" Naruto nodded and looked at Anko who was enjoying her dango.
She smirked and winked at him making Naruto sigh. He should really get used to her teasing. Now that he thought about it.
He should be training with Anko any minute now.
Konoha shopping district
3 weeks left until the New Year and the Jounin exams. Naruto came inside Ichiraku hearing both Ayame and Teuchi greet him.
"Hey Naruto we missed you" Ayame smiled
"Sorry Ayame-chan was training" Naruto apologised
"You want the usual" Ayame smiled
"Yes please" Naruto smiled he looked at Teuchi who smiled and nodded.
While Naruto waited for his ramen Team 8 entered "Hey Naruto" Kiba smiled as he came with Shino and Hinata.
Hinata looked at Naruto and from what he could deduce Hinata was different.
"Hey Ayame-chan can I have pork ramen" Kiba ordered. Both Shino and Hinata ordered theirs as well.
Once everyone had finished their meals they decided to catch up.
"Hey Naruto I'm surprised that you were nominated for the Jounin exams" Kiba smirked.
Naruto was surprised they knew but shrugged it off thinking their Sensei told them.
"Yeah I'm preparing for it" Shino nodded "indeed its best to prepare it is a difficult examination"
Naruto nodded "I know I had help"
"From Sensei and Anko-san" Hinata without stuttering, both Kiba and Shino noticed as they knew what happened before.
Naruto smiled and nodded "yeah I'm grateful they did because it would have taken me a lot of time to be informed properly. Time I could not waste" Team 8 nodded.
Naruto looked at the time and it was 10.50pm. His eyes went wide he was going to be late if he didn't leave now.
"Shit" the Uzumaki got up getting everyone's attention.
"Whats wrong Naruto-kun" Ayame asked the shocked blond "sorry Ayame I got to go. It's late"
Kiba raised his eyebrow comically "it's almost eleven man. Don't tell me you have curfew"
"Actually I do Tsunade-sama wants me back home before eleven. She won't like it if I'm late"
Everyone looked confused they thought Naruto lived on his own.
"See you later guys" Naruto smiled and then quickly left.
Team 8 and the Ichiraku family were still confused.
"I thought Naruto lived on his own" Kiba asked Shino who nodded "Indeed. It sounded like he was living with Tsunade-sama"
Hinata looked deep in thought then her eyes went wide.
"Maybe he is living with Hokage-sama" Ayame sighed this made everyone look at her.
"WHAT!" Kiba yelled.
Naruto got to the mansion on time and the moment he came inside he saw Tsunade there waiting for him.
"Good you're on time" the Godaime Hokage nodded
Naruto smiled and nodded back.
"Come let's have dinner" Tsunade then went to the living room as Naruto followed her.
Naruto came upon the dinner table to see Shizune who smiled "good for you to be here Naruto-kun"
Naruto smiled back and sat down he looked at his dinner and prepared to eat.
Both Tsunade and Shizune sat down thus they all began to eat.
While they ate both women kept giving peeks at the only make member of the house who ate without a care in the world.
"How is your training Naruto" Tsunade started the conversation.
"It's going fine at the moment. I'm trying to work on something and I'm beginning to crack it"
Both Shizune and Tsunade nodded.
"You are working on seals I hear" Tsunade asked this made Shizune's eyes go wide. Naruto just looked at her and smiled.
"Yes it's the only answer to my solution" Tsunade nodded "you're not surprised that we know"
Naruto just raised his eyebrow "what's there to hide."
Tsunade smiled she was actually nervous a bit on how he was going to react. His answer made her glad he wasn't going behind their backs.
"Seals are very difficult. If you need help Jiraiya knows a lot about it" Tsunade advised
Naruto was bit surprised the toad Sannin knew seals but shrugged it off.
"Thanks I keep that in mind" Tsunade smiled Jiraiya was right after all.
Naruto came to his room and looked at his work in deep thought.
"I'm getting close" he muttered and then just plumped on his bed.
3 weeks left until the New Year and the Jounin exams.
Naruto was in his room again while Tsunade left to her office.
Only Shizune was in with Sakura as they were in the black haired woman's office.
Sakura was studying medical books when she asked her Sensei something "Sensei what's wrong with Naruto"
Shizune sat on a chair reading a book "nothing Sakura just concentrate on your training" Sakura still didn't looked convinced when suddenly they heard a loud sound.
Sakura's eyes went wide and tried to go to the source when Shizune interrupted "leave it"
"But…" Sakura looked shocked
Shizune was still reading her book "leave it and sit down Sakura"
Sakura sighed finally sitting down and reluctantly resumed her training.
Sakura sighed as she walked out of the Hokage mansion and into Konoha district.
While she walked she stumbled upon Hinata and smiled "hey Hinata" Hinata nodded "Sakura"
The two then walked together when Sakura sighed.
Hinata noticed "is it your training" Sakura nodded "yes I'm doing fine with Shizune-Sensei but surprisingly Naruto was…"
"There" Hinata interjected getting Sakura surprised. The Hyuuga Heiress carried on "he told us that he was living with Hokage-Sama and Shizune-san."
Sakura nodded "Shizune-Sensei said he was being punished with something" Hinata nodded.
"Maybe it was about what happened before" Sakura said making Hinata's eyes narrow a bit.
"How's your team training Hinata" Sakura asked
"We are fine Sakura. Sensei is teaching us well" Sakura nodded "did she mention anything about Naruto" Hinata frowned "no she did not"
"Maybe she's telling the truth" Sakura nodded but Hinata looked unconvinced that her Sensei was telling the truth.
"We have a meeting coming up. You coming" Sakura asked the Hyuuga Kunoichi who nodded.
"I plan to yes" Sakura smiled and nodded.
Hokage Mansion
Shizune sighed as she walked with some clothes and a towel. Her student Sakura sure was nosy. She wanted to know everything about Naruto.
"I should watch her more closely" Shizune muttered when she opened the door to the bathroom.
Smoke enveloped her making her brace herself. "Tsunade-Sama" Shizune thought it was her teacher as she was always having in here after work.
As she walked in a bit she planned to undress when the smoke cleared.
Her eyes went wide and Shizune's breathing almost stopped.
There right in front of her Naruto came out of the shower wet and had his back turned.
She saw his butt but it was quickly covered up by a towel. Shizune blushed seeing his well-developed figure and reacted quickly. She ran off before Naruto noticed.
"Hey Shizune whats with you" Yugao asked her friend while they sat on the living room.
The two spent a lot of time together since Yugao was very busy lately and couldn't see Kurenai and Anko. The only person she met a lot was Shizune.
Shizune was in deep thought but got out of her stupor very quickly "huh…no its nothing"
Yugao raised her eyebrow when they saw Naruto walk past them. Shizune noticed and quickly had her head down.
"Hey Naruto" Yugao greeted her friend who smiled and then looked at Shizune who tried to avoid looking at him in the eye "hey Shizune do you know where I could find the Kitchen"
Shizune answered him but still didn't look at him which confused the blonde.
"I…it's down the hallway on your right" Shizune stuttered a bit
Naruto nodded and thanked her. He looked at Yugao and smiled "I leave you two to it"
Once Naruto left Yugao looked at Shizune who was blushing furiously and was confused.
"What was that about?"
Shizune just blushed.
Another week as passed and the Hokage mansion home slowly became lively. Tsunade was amused to see Shizune stutter around Naruto when he came to join them. She didn't know why but she could have guessed why she was like this.
Sakura came in rarely know since Shizune didn't request a training session with her. But when she came she kept looking at Naruto but didn't ask him anything. That may be due to Shizune and Tsunade in the room.
"Naruto why are you punished" Sakura asked once they were alone.
Naruto raised his eyebrow at her "I'm not they just want to keep an eye on me that's all" Naruto knew Tsunade didn't want anyone to know what happened at the Hokage office.
Sakura nodded when Shizune came with some books "Sakura here are some books to take home" Sakura nodded and went to take them "thank you Sensei" Shizune nodded "alright go on home now it's getting late" Sakura nodded and looked at Naruto a bit then left.
Shizune sighed when the pink haired girl left.
"She's quite the nosy one isn't she" Tsunade came once Sakura left.
Shizune nodded and looked at Naruto who left as well "How will she react when she finds out that her mother got slapped by her teammate" Tsunade nodded "I hope she never finds out"
Shizune nodded looking worried.
Training ground 12
The rookie 12 now 10 came upon training ground 12 for their usual meetings.
They were talking to one another when Ino looked at Sakura and Hinata who were quiet
"Hey whats up Sakura" Sakura sighed "nothing"
Ino raised her eyebrow "is it your team" Sakura nodded "I see Naruto all the time in the Hokage mansion and yet he still doesn't meet us"
Ino shook her head in disappointment "leave him Sakura" she scowled
Shikamaru sighed "troublesome he's got the Jounin exams after New Year. Wait for him afterwards" Neji nodded "indeed from what Gai-sensei told us it's a tough exam"
Lee nodded he vowed to get stronger and catch up to Naruto.
"Yeah I can't wait to see him take the exams" Kiba pumped his fists in the air.
The rookies were talking when suddenly a huge explosion echoed north from them. This got everyone's attention.
"That's where our training ground is" Tenten yelled in shock Lee and Neji nodded as everyone ran to towards the explosion
The explosion wasn't just heard by the Genins but the Jounins as well as they ran towards it.
"What is going on" Kurenai said
"I don't know but we must check it out" Asuma said Anko and Kakashi just watched ahead as they jumped around the buildings.
They soon landed on the training ground as smoke greeted them.
The Jounins saw all the Genin there as well and landed next to them.
Hinata saw Kurenai and her eyes narrowed at her Sensei.
Sakura saw her Sensei "Kakashi-Sensei" Kakashi smiled and nodded at his female student.
"Hey look" Tenten pointed at the smoke when a figure started to come out. The Shinobies of Konoha didn't know who it was as the figures steps can be heard.
Everyone waited as the figure started coming out. When the person stepped out of the smoke everyone's eyes went wide.
"Oh my god" Tenten gasped
Sakura and Hinata gasped as their eyes showed fear.
Kurenai froze in shock and Anko had her eyes went wide.
Kakashi and Asuma looked shocked to the core.
"GAI-SENSEI" Lee screamed as he ran towards his teacher who was the one that came out of the smoke.
"NARUTO!" Sakura screamed as this urged everyone to run after Gai who had his spandex ripped up showing his bare chest. Lee's teacher looked to be bleeding as he held Naruto who equally was damaged as well. But the thing is about Naruto was that he looked to be almost burned.
Gai huffed as he had Naruto's arm over his shoulder. He looked at Naruto who was unconscious and could not believe what he just done.
Flashback
Gai stood in his team training as he waited for Naruto. Apparently his blond apprentice wanted to meet him.
Naruto came upon the training ground which got the spandex wearing Taijutsu user's attention.
"You wanted to see me Naruto" Gai asked as Naruto expression was covered up by his hair.
"I did it Sensei" Gai raised his eyebrow, what did the boy do. He didn't know "Naruto the New Year is next week and then you have the Jounin exams. You must prepare"
Naruto chuckled as he walked up to the man "I know that and I did prepare"
Gai was confused "tell me what you prepared"
Naruto raised his head as he had a murderous expression "let me show you"
Gai straightaway went to his stance when Naruto raised his arms. Both his arms had seals encircled around his wrists
It then glowed and suddenly Naruto's eyes glowed, the boy then disappeared and reappeared behind Gai who was surprised.
He knew what Naruto done "you…you done it"
Naruto smirked "I suggest you go all out" Gai quickly moved back and looked at Naruto who brought his hands together.
Chakra formed between around his hands and connected each other like cuffs. He then smirked evilly "you ready Sensei" he then broke the chakra like cuffs and all hell broke loose.
Gai's eyes went wide when suddenly he was engulfed by a bright light all the man could do was quickly unleash his gates.
Suddenly a great explosion echoed the training ground
Konoha hospital
Naruto was hospitalised while Gai was getting treatment he now had bandages around his body. He was being interrogated by his fellow Jounins and the Genins were waiting for Naruto.
"What happened Gai" Kakashi asked in which Gai ignored
"Gai what did you and Naruto do" Kurenai asked Gai looked at her and then at everyone else.
"We were training" Gai sighed
"How can you call the destruction of your training ground training?" Kurenai's eyes narrowed
Gai sighed again as he rubbed his injuries "I didn't expect such a thing to happen"
"What happened" Asuma asked
Gai smiled warily "he done something really stupid"
Anko raised her eyebrow "what did he do"
Suddenly Tsunade and Shizune with Jiraiya came out of Naruto's room. This got everyone to look at them.
"How is he" Sakura asked with the Genins all looking at their Hokage
Tsunade sighed and looked at Jiraiya who frowned "He's awake but he's wounded"
Gai got up and walked past Kakashi.
"May I see him" Gai asked making Tsunade nod
"Yes in fact we can all see him. But you need to be brief the brat needs to rest" everyone nodded and walked inside
"Hime what caused such damage" Jiraiya asked making Tsunade sigh "it looked like he went through a strong fire technique" Shizune nodded "it's lucky he didn't disable or worse kill himself"
Once everyone got inside they saw Naruto all bandaged up only showing his face and hair.
"Yo" Naruto waved this got Sakura angry "you were almost half dead and that's what you say"
Everyone looked worried "Naruto what happened" Kakashi asked making Naruto smile as he looked at Anko, Kurenai and then at Gai.
"I done it" he chuckled "all that those weeks and I managed to finally do it"
This confused everyone when Gai walked up to Naruto with a serious look.
"Gai-sensei" Lee said looking worried the Taijutsu master looked at Naruto and frowned "you are forbidden to use it"
Naruto looked at Gai amused "is that so. I think it went well don't you think"
"You almost dying is a good result" Gai snapped
"Wait what's happening" Kiba said making the Genin agree with him.
"Nothing you need to concern of. He is forbidden to use it anyway isn't that right Naruto" Gai looked at Naruto who looked displeased "isn't that right Naruto"
Naruto grunted "yeah alright" Gai smiled and nodded.
The Genins wanted to know more when Tsunade decided that it was times up "Alright everyone time for the brat to rest" Tsunade looked at the Jounins and nodded they nodded back.
"Hey watch it" Naruto gritted his teeth making Tsunade chuckle.
"But we want to speak with Naruto" Sakura protested
"You can all see him later now let him rest" Shizune ushered them out.
Kiba whined with Akamaru while Hinata looked unhappy.
"Troublesome let's see him another time" Shikamaru lazily scratched the back of his head and walked off with Chouji.
"Hey where are you going" Ino yelled after them as she too left.
"I will depart as well in due time we will be told what happened" Neji advised and walked off "Gai-Sensei and Naruto-kun are fine so we should let them rest" Lee nodded he too walked off with Neji. Tenten nodded and left as well.
Kiba sighed "man that was a bore didn't even know anything"
"Kiba Naruto was almost critically injured it's wise to let him rest" Shino spoke quietly making Kiba nod "well that's true. I might as well see Ayame" Shino sighed and went with him. someone needed to control his teammate.
All that was left was Hinata and Sakura as they saw their fellow Genins leave. Hinata saw the Jounins with their Hokage still inside.
Her eyes narrowed on why they were allowed and not them.
"I can't believe we are being told to leave while Sensei is still inside" Sakura frowned
"Let's leave them be" Hinata just turned around and left making Sakura sigh. She knew something was up with Naruto.
She will ask him next time she sees him.
Naruto's hospital room
"You're being stubborn Naruto" Kakashi sighed, Naruto just remained silent.
Everyone asked Naruto what he was up to and all he answered that he tried to find a way to use his techniques while doing the 8 gates and that he managed to achieve it.
That was all they could get out of him.
Tsunade sighed "everyone let us go it's time for Naruto to rest. Be prepared for the exams Naruto we will talk then" Naruto nodded he had no choice but to tell her everything then.
Kurenai and Anko nodded as they knew what he meant. He managed to work out a way to use the seal they gave him.
Gai and Asuma nodded and then everyone left the blond alone.
Once they were outside Jiraiya looked at Gai "Gai what did you see"
Gai nodded seriously "what he said was true he managed to find a to use his techniques while doing the 8 gates"
"But that doesn't answer his condition" Shizune said.
Gai frowned "that's the problem he showed me something else as well"
"And what was that" Kakashi asked while everyone looked at Gai expecting an answer
"I really can't describe it but all I know was that he exploded with Chakra and everything was blank" Gai sighed.
Jiraiya and Tsunade nodded while Kakashi and Asume looked confused but just nodded as well.
"Alright Gai go and rest" Gai nodded "alright and thank you Hokage-sama" Tsunade nodded and Gai shunshined.
"Everyone should all go home as well" Tsunade said and with Jiraiya they disappeared.
Shizune sighed and went as well probably to her office.
Kakashi looked at Naruto's door in deep thought and sighed. He then Shunshined with Asuma who done the same.
Anko and Kurenai were that was left.
"Do you think he done it" Anko wondered making Kurenai nod "yes I most likely think so"
Anko nodded "I hope he won't do something stupid"
"I hope so too Anko." Kurenai's face softened.
Naruto's bedroom
Both Jiraiya and Tsunade searched his room shocked that it was messy.
"He must have worked really hard" Tsunade looked around
"Indeed hime he was" Jiraiya picked up the sealing book. It was open halfway "I don't think he finished this book either"
"But look at the room it's like more than one person was here" Tsunade said making Jiraiya nod.
"Tsunade look" Jiraiya pointed at the picture making his teammate look.
Her eyes went wide there on the picture was numbers like 80% complete all the way to 100%.
Jiraiya smiled as he read the words on the picture "I did it" he chuckled and then threw the book on the table.
"Damn brat" Tsunade sighed "he has a lot of explaining to do" Jiraiya smiled "yes but first the exams"
Tsunade nodded it will be a new step in Naruto's career.
"Let's go" Tsunade turned around and left. Jiraiya followed and then gave the room one final glance and the closed the door.
Leaving the room on the table was the book it was on the last page. Looking closer it said.
"Congratulations! You can now use seals"
Uzumaki Kushina.
Root headquarters
Danzo was talking to two of his operatives when he dismissed them "good you done your mission well" his Anbu nodded and Shunshined.
Suddenly someone knocked his door.
"Come in" Danzo called out. The door was opened and a hooded man walked in.
Danzo clasped his hands together having an emotionless expression.
"I see that you are here. I wonder why you accepted this mission"
The figure chuckled as he tossed a file at Danzo's table.
"Let's just say I'm deeply interested" the man smirked
Danzo nodded and picked up the file. It was the file of Uzumaki Naruto.
He then looked at the figure before him "I'm glad to have you here…Earthbeast"
And…CUT! So the Jounin exams is coming up. What is Danzo up to and does it relate to Naruto taking the Jounin exams. What is Earthbeast doing?
Naruto has a new technique and what did he unleash when he face Gai?
This will be all answered on the next chapter of Fishcakes Affair. So review and take care.
The song was Destrophy - Seven Nights to those that want to know.
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