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Konoha Hospital – 2 months later
Yuhi Kurenai sat next to Naruto's bed while he slept peacefully. The red eyed Jounin watched him sleep with a deep expression. However her eyes soon turned longing with a hint of sorrow.
The rain hit the window as today rain poured in Konoha.
"Kurenai…I have news" Yugao frowned sadly looking at both Anko and Kurenai who were confused
"What is it? Did something happen" Kurenai asked making her purple haired friend look even more downcast.
"Yugao" Anko spoke softly making the Anbu commander nod "I bring news about the meeting Hokage-Sama had with Koyuki-Sama" both Jounins nodded
"And…" Yugao looked Kurenai and bit her lips something that didn't go unnoticed to the Yuhi who pondered
"And…" Anko wanted Yugao to carry on who in the end did.
"And it was about a wedding arrangement" both Anko and Kurenai looked confused "so the princess is marrying. Cant say that I didn't see that coming. She has guys lining up and kill for just her hand" Kurenai nodded agreeing with Anko
"That's the problem she's not just marrying someone but someone we know" Yugao looked sad
Anko raised her eyebrow "is it Kakashi I always wondered why he was with you" Yugao shook her head "no its not Kakashi its…Naruto" the moment Yugao said that she looked at Kurenai for a response.
She got a response alright from Anko who dropped her dango "wha…what!"
Kurenai however became silent as she processed everything and suddenly her eyes went wide and she started to shake.
Naruto was getting married.
Kurenai bit her lips she couldn't believe that Naruto was getting in arranged marriage. Her hands clenched and she closed her eyes in frustration.
"I'm going to become strong"
Kurenai's eyes suddenly opened in shock as she gasped quietly. She remembered the promise she and Naruto made. Bringing forth her right hand which was the same hand that shook Naruto's and then looked at it in deep thought.
"There is nothing in the world that can stop somebody if they set their minds to it"
She remembered everything Naruto went through to get here today. His long struggle in the academy, how hard it was for him to be Chunin and finally the final hurdle and on how an S ranked missing ninja tried to kill him in his Jounin examination. Everything he went through wasn't normal, people tried their very best to stop him even resorting to kill him.
Kurenai clenched her hand she remembered how helpless she was against Itachi.
"There is nothing in the world that can stop somebody if they set their minds to it"
Suddenly Kurenai smiled there is only one man in the world that can say that and truly mean it. That person was Naruto as his entire life was designed to hinder him from being great. But time and time again he overcame. He now was an A rank and a Jounin.
Kurenai looked at Naruto and unconsciously stroked his hair longingly "there is something in me that tells me that everything will be alright that you will overcome this as well. Naruto-kun"
She will have to wait and see what the future held for her but for now she needed to train. Getting up Kurenai daringly kissed his forehead "wake up Naruto-kun. People are waiting for you"
She then got up and left determined to become strong and not let Naruto shoulder the burden alone.
Hokage's office
"ARHG!" Senju Tsunade smacked her table hard as she gritted her teeth. Jiraiya just looked at her with a serious expression.
"Jiraiya! Think of something" Tsunade yelled at her teammate and friend who nodded "I don't know hime. There is nothing we can do"
Tsunade gritted her teeth "so you want that bitch to take him away" Jiraiya sighed "there is nothing we can do hime"
Tsunade smacked her table again "so we are letting her win then. Jiraiya she expects Naruto to see her!" Jiraiya sighed again. He knew the reason she was worked up about. These kinds of engagement were rare and only Tsunade's grandmother Mito and the Shodaime went through it.
"Hime think about it. Naruto isn't going nowhere" the toad Sannin spoke getting the slug Sannin's attention "explain" her eyes narrowed
Jiraiya nodded "look…yes Naruto has a choice but it will be a difficult one since he's not the type to up and leave people like that " Tsunade nodded knowing Naruto's personality all too well.
"However even putting this into consideration we can't give Naruto a reason to leave" Jiraiya said now looking serious making Tsunade nod.
The Senju frowned knowing that although they had Naruto that woman and her village had the upper hand. Konoha hated him they even got Earthbeast to kill him.
Tsunade put her hand on her face hiding her frustration. Damn her Sensei and damn this village!
"Hime" Tsunade now looked at Jiraiya who looked sad and wanted to know what he was thinking about.
"We have to tell him…everything" Tsunade's eyes went wide "wha…what but we can't"
"Do we have a choice" Jiraiya spoke softly getting Tsunade to nod she knew what he meant if Naruto found out the hard way like when he found out he was the rookie of the year. He won't take it well and will most certainly leave.
"Alright we will tell him" Jiraiya nodded when Tsunade called Shizune and then looked at Jiraiya "but before that let's make some adjustment. Once he settles being a Jounin then we consider it" Jiraiya smiled. They maybe had a chance of keeping Naruto.
Konoha hospital
At the reception Sakura was in asking Shizune to go see Naruto however the apprentice of Tsunade didn't allow it.
"I'm sorry Sakura unless you have an appointment then you can't see him" Sakura's eyes went wide "but I'm his teammate. Can't I see him" Shizune shook her head "I'm sorry Tsunade-sama's orders." Shizune sighed. Tsunade ordered her and the hospital staff to treat Naruto as a red alert patient. That meant that only his closest person can see him or they must book an appointment.
Sakura saddened and nodded "alright I want to book an appointment then" Shizune nodded and then opened her file "alright we don't know when Naruto will be comatose so…." Shizune analysed her file and then smiled "yes it seems you can see him at Tuesday the 15th" Sakura's eyes went wide "but that's 2 weeks away! Can I meet him earlier?" Shizune sighed "I'm sorry but I can't it seems they are full as people desperately want to see him" Sakura was shocked who would want to see Naruto more than her.
Suddenly a woman carrying a plastic bag came alerting Shizune who smiled "ah Ayame-chan right on time. You can see Naruto-kun now" Sakura turned around to see Ayame nodding with a sad expression and then walk past both her and her teacher and go to Naruto.
Shizune looked sad "poor girl it must of hurt seeing Naruto like that" Sakura just watched Ayame hollowly go upstairs. She was surprised that Ayame was seeing Naruto.
Hyuuga compound
Hyuuga Hiashi walked through his compound when he passed his eldest daughters room and then stopped. He then just looked in deep thought.
Thinking about his daughter made him remember the council meeting he had. It was about the one she had affection to.
Flashback
The council were shaken the people who looked over the village were stunned. The civilians were surprisingly silent as they had nothing to say after all what can you say to the proof that laid before their very eyes.
"This…this cannot be right" Nara Shikaku spoke finally breaking the silence. He looked at his Hokage who was with Jiraiya. The Toad Sannin leaned on the wall with a serious expression.
"I won't repeat myself again Shikaku. Or are you truly blind to what the bingo book says" Tsunade responded sternly shutting the elder Nara up.
"Tsunade-Sama but an A rank at his age and with a great bounty there must be something wrong about this" Tsume spoke in Shikaku's defence.
"I agree Tsunade-Sama although there is nothing we can do. We can monitor Uzumaki closely so that surprises like this won't happen again" Koharu said.
The clan heads nodded with the civilians. However someone didn't look to agree as he spoke.
"Surely you all jest" everyone looked at Danzo who stood up. Both Tsunade and Jiraiya's eyes narrowed.
"Anything to say Danzo" Said Tsunade
"Yes I do Hokage-Sama. You cannot listen to these people. They are acting like children" Danzo said with a stoic face. The clan heads looked with suspicion as they didn't like to be insulted.
"And why is that" Danzo nodded at Tsunade "Tsunade-Sama we are Shinobi. We are in a world of information and power. Earthbeast tried to kill Uzumaki Naruto and failed which cost hime his life. This shows that young Naruto has what it takes to be Jounin and an A rank"
"Yes Danzo but the bingo book" Koharu tried to speak when she was interrupted "mind you that Naruto was held back in the academy. He is not the deadlast but the rookie of the year. Not only that he passed the exam with flawless marks. I cannot sit here and listen to you all while you ignore these important facts." The room became silent once more as they had nothing to say.
Tsunade looked at Danzo analysing him but then nodded "I agree with Danzo this meeting his dismissed. Once Naruto wakes up he will receive not just his vest but Earthbeast's bounty" everyone became surprised now.
"But Hokage-Sama that's a lot of money" Tsunade looked at Homura and shook her head "regardless Naruto defeated Earthbeast thus gets the spoils. You are dismissed!"
End of flashback
Hiashi looked at Hinata's room and knew she had deep affection for the Uzumaki boy. He knew the boy's parents in fact every clan heads knew. It was a secret that the Sandiame imposed so that no Shinobi would know the connection Naruto had with both Minato and Kushina.
When he thought about those two he felt a bit sad. He knew that just like everyone else he failed Minato and Kushina.
"You're lucky he is their son Hinata or I would have never allowed you to have this affection of him"
When Hiashi left inside Hinata's room was Hinata who sat and was looking at her mirrior.
She had serious expression as she hollowly looked at the mirror before.
She wondered why she wasn't allowed to see Naruto. Ever since she had found Naruto knocking on her Sensei's door she knew it was time to change. She couldn't act like she was before and allow him to be taken away from Kurenai-Sensei.
"No! Kurenai" Hinata corrected herself as her eyes narrowed. If she wasn't allowed to see Naruto then she will have to see him herself.
After all, the nice guy always was the last guy.
Konoha hospital
Ayame sat in front of Naruto's sleeping form with an empty look in her eyes. The rain kept hitting the window as it looked like it was going to be pouring all day.
Looking at Naruto she felt scared she never in her entire life saw him like this. She always believed that Naruto will win and come home untouched. Seeing him hurt like this was like a kunai piercing her heart.
Gripping the trousers she wore tightly. Ayame tried to control herself and desperately tried not to cry.
Hearing the rain she looked at the window and remembered something. What she remembered was something she held dearly to her heart.
"Rain….it was raining when I first met you wasn't it Naruto-kun" Ayame muttered softly
How she held that memory close to her heart.
Flashback
It was raining softly as inside a ramen stand an old man looked to clear up. A little girl was with him as she sat while the old man was putting stuff in their place. She looked sad as she lots something dear to her.
"Damn the rain. Today was my first opening and it is now ruined" the old man sighed as he then turned around seeing the girl sitting there.
The old man then frowned sadly "Ayame…I'm sorry you had to lose your mother" Teuchi watched his daughter who looked broken.
The two were behind the counter when someone entered.
"Ah you're just in luck. We were just closing up." Teuchi spoke as he smiled at his first customer.
The person that came in was a little boy who was wet all over. He wore a blue = buttoned up shirt with brown jeans and sandals. Teuchi recognised him as he saw blond hair and whisker marks and knew the boy was that boy
He frowned. Why was the boy here?
The boy slowly walked to the counter and sat on the stool. His hair covered his face.
"What you want young man" Teuchi smiled at the boy. Ayame noticed who came in and looked interested.
"Coffee" the boy muttered softly making Teuchi raise his eyebrows "coffee"
"Coffee" the boy repeated making Teuchi sigh "kid this is a ramen stand. We don't do coffee and besides. Kids don't drink adult stuff.
The boy became silent but then raised his face to look at Teuchi. Teuchi now got a full view of the boy and became surprised.
The kid's eyes were empty.
Suddenly the boy's stomach growled and then silence ensued. Teuchi just watched when suddenly the boy got up.
"If you don't have coffee then I must leave." the blond haired boy got up and was about to leave when someone grabbed him.
This made the boy stop and look at who grabbed him. It was Ayame who looked at him with a sad expression.
"Arent you hungry" Ayame spoke quietly looking at Naruto who shook his head "I'm content" he then tried to get out of Ayame's grasp but couldn't as the girl held on tightly.
Naruto was about to ask her to let go when Teuchi put a cup on the table. "Kid here is the coffee you wanted…drink" Naruto looked at Ayame then at Teuchi and nodded. Once he sat down with Ayame and looked at his cup. He then sniffed it.
"This...is chocolate?" Naruto looked at Teuchi with no expression.
"Hot Chocolate is a kid's coffee. Leave coffee to the adults" Teuchi laughed making Ayame giggle.
Naruto sighed and was about to drink when Ayame stopped him. This surprised Naruto as he wanted to know why this girl was in his way.
"Wait! Don't drink just yet okay" before Naruto replied Ayame got up and ran to the back. Teuchi just watched his little daughter run and then come back with a box. She then sat next to Naruto and then brought her hands forward.
"Here!" Ayame smiled widely now. Teuchi's eyes went wide as he saw Ayame smile. Ever since her mother died she stopped smiling.
Naruto looked confused when he just opened the box. Once he did so there were sandwiches them.
"Mama said that you cannot drink chocolate without sandwiches" Ayame smiled and urged Naruto to take them "here…eat their nice"
Naruto looked at the food for a second and then went back to his drink "I'm not hungry" his dismissal shocked Teuchi and as Naruto was about to drink a fuming Ayame then got her sandwich and courageously pushed the sandwich in Naruto's mouth.
This for the first time left Naruto speechless. Teuchi looked shocked but then smiled.
Ayame was just like her mother and to see her back to normal was a joy to see. It was all thanks to that boy. No ...Naruto.
Naruto wiped his mouth and just blinked at the girl before him who pouted "you will not drink until you eat!"
Silence ensued when Naruto looked in shock but then smiled a little. Seeing the girl and the way she acted hit close to home.
"Is it nice" the Uzumaki muttered.
"It's the best because mama says so!" Ayame looked confident making Naruto show his smile this time. Teuchi saw this and smiled as well.
"Then may I have one then" Ayame nodded furiously when Naruto took a Sandwich and bit into it.
Once he chewed and swallowed. He then smiled. Outside the rain suddenly stopped.
"This is nice" once he said that Ayame smiled in joy.
End of flashback
Ayame trembled as she smiled. Ever since she met Naruto her life changed. She giggled a little as she remembered her and her father teaching Naruto how to use a chopstick. That smartass acted so smart she secretly enjoyed his seeing him struggle.
She then remembered all the fun she had with him and how secure she felt around him.
She always believed Naruto was the strongest but now she knew he wasn't unstoppable that he too could bleed and get hurt.
Seeing him in the hospital like this told her that her dream of Naruto always coming home unscathed would not come true. She dearly hoped that he won't be hurt like this and vowed to never let him out her sight.
He was her best friend and the only man she would ever love. She promised to herself there and then that she will make that belief come true.
After all Uzumaki Naruto was the strongest.
Hearing the clock tick made her look at the time. She frowned as it seemed that her time was up. Sighing Ayame got up and bended over to Naruto and like Kurenai kissed his forehead.
"Wake up soon Naruto" Teuchi's daughter muttered softly as seeing Naruto's peaceful expression made her kiss him again "there are people waiting for you"
Once Ayame started to leave she put fresh new flowers on the vase next to Naruto and left. Not before giving him one final glance.
Once Ayame left unknowingly to her Naruto's fingers twitched.
Konoha hospital
Shizune stressed her aching muscles as she was walking too much today. She felt relieved because it took her a while for Sakura to finally leave.
Sighing and trying to get that nosy girl out her mind Shizune decided it was time to relax. Turning to look at the receptionist she spoke "I'm going on a coffee break. Do not allow anymore people in. Those who have appointment tell them to wait for me. Understand" the receptionist nodded as she understood fully and didn't want to get in trouble by the Hokage.
Shizune nodded and then left however as soon as she did so. Two individuals entered the hospital.
"Hinata-Sama. You sure you have an appointment" Neji asked Hinata who nodded sighing Neji then went to the receptionist.
"Excuse me but Hinata-Sama has an appointment with the patient Uzumaki Naruto." The receptionist didn't even bother to look at Neji as she read her magazine"sorry but if Hyuuga-Sama has an appointment then she must wait for Shizune-san to come and she will handle it." Neji nodded and turned around "Hinata-Sama we must wait for Shizune-san then we can..." the Hyuuga prodigy's eyes suddenly went wide. Hinata wasn't there anymore.
The receptionist noticed and quickly went to look for Shizune.
Naruto's room.
Hyuuga Hinata stood in front of Naruto in shock. Seeing him laying there looking all messed up scared her.
This isn't what she was told. She thought that Naruto was going to be better not this!
Clenching her fists Hinata frowned. She didn't like to be lied to and to make matters worse it was her Sensei...no Kurenai who told her.
"Dont worry Hinata. Naruto is only resting. He will be alright" Kurenai smiled at Hinata while Shino and Kiba nodded. The Hyuuga heiress didn't look convinced.
"You look so broken Naruto-kun. To think that something like this happened to you." Hinata looked downcast.
Hinata then slowly walked closer to Naruto as her face slowly came in front his "wake up soon Naruto-kun" silence ensued as Hinata looked like she wanted to do something and a couple of seconds later the Hyuuga with great courage went to kiss him on his lips. Slowly their lips were about to meet when Hinata heard Shizune's yelling coming close. Quickly turning around and seeing that the coast was clear, Hinata then hurriedly went to kiss him only to meet his open eyes.
Deep azure eyes met a wide eyed Hinata who gasped as Naruto's eyes suddenly flashed red. Then out of the blue Naruto screamed in pain as he the violently moved around his bed. All Hinata could do was take a few step back and just watch him. Seeing him in pain and his scream was all she could take as Hinata turned around and ran. The moment she ran out of the room she ran past Shizune who noticed but heard Naruto's scream and then ran inside. Neji saw Hinata and yelled after her.
"Damn it!" Shizune gritted her teeth she quickly pressed the remote button and summoned a nurse who looked shocked at the scene before her.
"Quickly get Hokage-Sama!" Shizune then got angry as the Nurse froze because she saw blood coming out of the bandages "NOW!" the Nurse regained her bearings and then ran to get Tsunade.
Shizune quickly went to get an anaesthetic and desperately tried to hold Naruto down. "He's having a panic attack!" Shizune desperately tried to hold Naruto still and once she found an opening she injected the anaesthetic and in time Naruto calmed down.
Once she let go of him Tsunade and Jiraiya came upon the scene.
"Shizune what happened!" Tsunade quickly tried to check if Naruto was alright only to found out that he was stable.
"He had a panic attack and with the wounds he currently has the pain doubled. I quickly used anaesthetic to deal with it" Tsunade nodded while Jiraiya watched Naruto's sweated form and frowned.
"Good work Shizune. Let nobody in now Naruto is due to wake up soon. So no more appointments" Shizune nodded and sighed "alright Tsunade-sama"
Jiraiya looked at the girl and asked what's wrong making her sigh again "it seemed that we had genin here without an appointment."
Both Sannin's were surprised "what! Who" Shizune sighed "Hyuuga Hinata" Tsunade still looked surprised while Jiraiya smirked "well, well, well it seems Naruto still got his lucky charm even when he's unconscious"
Tsunade scowled "This isn't time to joke around Jiraiya. She disobeyed my orders and must be punished" Jiraiya frowned now "Hime, the girl's got a crush on him. Of course she would do this" Tsunade sighed "Shizune go and have a rest me and Jiraiya will take over from now on" Shizune nodded and got up.
"As you wish Tsunade-sama" she then bowed and left leaving the two Sannins to themselves. Naruto's godfather and his teammate just watched Naruto while he slept.
Naruto felt woozy as he tried to regain his bearings. Getting up slowly the Uzumaki wondered what happened to him.
"I used the Teikoku Gentei" he thought as Naruto sat up properly and rubbed his face. His body was in bandages and he ached all over.
Sighing the Uzumaki looked up at the mirror before his bed. Looking at his reflection Naruto became confused.
His eyes were red. Shouldn't it be blue? Suddenly his eyes went wide when his reflection smirked and he felt a huge pain envelop him.
"Damn it. That again!"
Naruto suddenly gritted his teeth and held his chest clenching his shirt hard. The pain soon became unbearable which made Naruto get up and move around therefore knocking objects all over the place.
"ARGH!" Naruto screamed and with sudden strength ripped his shirt in two showing his bare chest to the world.
The moment his chest was shown. Right there on the middle of his chest was a huge tattoo of a fox which swarmed around his body. It then glowed red and circled around itself until it disappeared. The moment it did that Naruto was suddenly engulfed by red chakra the foreign chakra invading his body was too much to bare for the Uzumaki making him scream.
"URGH!" Naruto suddenly woke up in sweat and then looked around "I'm in the hospital"
He sighed coming to a conclusion that it was a dream.
But what Naruto didn't know was that all of his wounds were healing fast.
Tsunade and Jiraiya watched Naruto for a while and were in the reception hall with Shizune. The apprentice gave them both a cup of coffee getting grateful nods in return. She then left to get her work done.
Jiraiya sighed "I don't get it. What made him get like this" Tsunade nodded.
"I don't know but we will ask him once he wakes up" Tsunade responded getting Jiraiya to nod "it's just doesn't make any sense. The seal was created for him to use the Kyuubi's chakra. Everything else is all him. But on the exam tower that explosive energy was all him. It surpassed any level I seen in my entire life"
Tsunade looked contemplative as she nodded "yes maybe it was the thing he was working on. Maybe he finished it"
Jiraiya nodded "yes to use the 8 gates with his jutsu maybe but that chakra was way over 8 gates"
"He naturally had a high chakra reserves too high" Tsunade said making Jiraiya agree "thats what I'm talking about. His chakra is huge for a Shinobi...his parents never were like this it's rare"
Tsunade chuckled "Thats Naruto for you Jiraiya the boy surprises us every time" Jiraiya chuckled "and yet even if we know that we still get surprised" they both chuckled now.
Jiraiya and Tsunade saw a nurse going upstairs what surprised them was that she had a bowl of ramen.
Their eyes went wide and quickly came upon her the Nurse just looked at the expectantly.
"Where are you bringing that ramen to" Tsunade asked sternly making the nurse tense. Jiraiya watched with a serious expression as well.
"Hok...hokage-sama a patient...a patient wanted it" Tsunade's eyes narrowed "and what room is the patient" the Nurse sweated "ro...rom 105 ma'am" Tsunade and Jiraiya's eyes went wide as they suddenly went upstairs leaving the nurse confused.
The two teammates of the third Hokage then came inside Naruto's room only to see him being surrounded by nurses who were giggling happily.
Jiriaya fumed at what he saw "that damn punk!" Tsunade walked towards them "excuse me who told you to come to this room"
The nurses were scared now but one spoke as she pointed at Naruto "the...the patient Naruto-kun lady Tsunade" Jiraiya's eyes narrowed as they girls looked dreamy eyed and it pissed him off.
Why is the kid always getting laid and not him!
Tsunade was about to punish them when Naruto spoke "it's true Hokage-sama I wanted ramen but the nurse I asked isn't coming so I wanted to see what was going on"
Jiraiya frowned as he didn't believe that. The damn kid probably wanted to flirt.
"And you expect us to believe that you need 6 nurses to get you ramen" Naruto sheepishly scratched the back of his head as he was now embarrassed "I...I umm couldn't wait any longer"
Tsunade sweat dropped "it only takes a minute for a nurse to come" quickly becoming serious again Tsunade ordered the nurses to leave in which they reluctantly did much to Jiraiya's ire and Tsunade'samusement as they saw Naruto getting a few numbers and hugs.
"Alright Naruto now that you are awake there is a few things I want to talk to you about" Naruto nodded at Tsunade who was about to carry on when Jiraiya interrupted.
For some reason he looked angry.
"Naruto..." Naruto looked at Jiraiya while Tsunade wanted to know what's going on.
"Yeah" the toad Sannin stepped up to Naruto all looking serious.
"Why you" Jiraiya muttered
"Why me what Jiraiya" Naruto asked as now Jiraiya scowled "how the hell are you keep getting numbers. Come on tell me is it some sort of skill or is that what you delinquents do"
"Hey! I'm not a delinquent" Naruto yelled as he didn't like to be called that.
"Tell me!" Naruto smirked now when he saw Jiraiya all looking thoughtful "you mean the nurses right" Jiraiya nodded while Tsunade looked like a ticking time bomb ready to explode
"It's not a skill or something we just talked" Naruto shrugged making Jiraiya look very interested.
"Talk about what?" Naruto was confused.
Does Jiraiya not know how to talk to people?
Naruto answered the poor man "Ummm...they were worried for my health and I said I was fine. So I wanted ramen and they wouldn't give it to me saying it was unhealthy. Then we had a conversation about ramen since I really needed one. However the conversation changed as the nurses were talking about what they experience outside their jobs. Some had dating problems and didn't have time because of work. I didn't care about that and just wanted my ramen but they wouldn't listen to me. It was like they were on a different planet"
Jiraiya nodded as he knew what women were like "yes women tend to chatter a lot Naruto do watch that in the future" Tsunade clenched her teeth while Naruto was confused to what Jiraiya told him.
"Carry on my boy" the Sannin pulled out a notebook and started writing getting the Uzumaki confused even more. However Tsunade knew what was going on and wanted to send him all the way to Iwa.
"Oh...okay. Then one of those girls said that she hates a man that doesn't cook when she said that I decided to join in. I said that a man doesn't need to cook. I mean no need to be sexist or anything cooking is a woman's job you know. A man making food for the family or his girlfriend is kind of feminine. If you know what I mean" Naruto waved his right hand to the side indicating what he meant making Jiraiya laugh while Tsunade raised her eyebrow now as this got her attention.
"You don't like a man that cooks" Naruto shook his head at Tsunade "don't say it like that. There are lots of men that cook. What I mean is that he should cook on special occasions like anniversaries and such" Jiraiya nodded but Tsunade looked unconvinced "so basically you're saying that a man shouldn't cook until its necessary" both Jiraiya and Naruto nodded.
"That what I mean Tsunade. Like I said I'm not sexist I don't treat women any different than men but I can say this. The Kitchen is not for a guy" Jiraiya now laughed and patted Naruto hard on his back forgetting that he was injured as the blond winced.
"Oh my god Tsunade he's my best student ever!" Naruto sweat dropped "I'm not your student" Jiraiya just ignored him and still laughed.
Tsunade sighed she knew how to cook and looked at Naruto who spoke "think about it Tsunade do you like a guy that cooks for you every day" Tsunade looked thoughtful and answered "yes I do" Naruto nodded "how about a man who is always romantic I mean at every second when he sees the sunset he bursts into tears. Then he makes it romantic" Tsunade looked thoughtful again and answered truthfully "yeah I do but if he does it every time I will get sick of him" Naruto nodded "that's right it's the same for a man cooking for his wife every day."
"That is not the same" Tsunade raised her eyebrow while Naruto nodded. Jiraiya looked amused as hell.
"Yes it is. A woman will see it as romantic for man to cook for her. So a man cooking for a woman every day the woman will get sick of him. You said it yourself you don't want romance everyday but on special occasions. Then a man should cook on special occasions"
Tsunade sighed the blond had a point a twisted point but a point nonetheless.
"Okay Naruto what if your dad cooked for your mom everyday what would you do?" Jiraiya smiled making Tsunade looked amused.
"I'm an orphan Jiraiya" Naruto shook his head he looked disgusted a bit.
"Just answer the question Naruto" Tsunade said making Naruto sigh.
"As his son I would tell him to sit down and shut up. Then tell my mom to cook" Naruto spoke sternly. His answer made Tsunade and Jiraiya look at each other and then burst out laughing.
They could imagine a scene where Minato is being told the sit the hell down while Kushina and Naruto were having a massive argument in the kitchen.
"Oh mercy. Carry Naruto on please" Jiraiya wiped a tear in his eye making Naruto nod as he was confused to why they were laughing.
He was telling the truth so why laugh.
"Alright once I told them what I tought and stuck to it. They suddenly sat close to me asking questions about my health. I mean come on they asked me when they came in so why ask me again" Tsunade and Jiraiya sweat dropped.
The boy knew how to flirt but doesn't know when he is being flirt at. The irony was too amusing.
"So you came and then they gave me their numbers" Naruto said making both Sanins nod.
Tsunade now coughed now getting serious "Naruto putting the jokes aside. You are healed correct." Naruto nodded "yeah but I still have some wounds" Tsunade nodded she can see that the burns have disappeared and only a few wounds were there. It seemed what's left Kyuubi's chakra was being useful.
"What happened at the tower Naruto? How did you defeat Earthbeast" when Jiraiya asked that Naruto looked down and frowned they can see he was in deep turmoil.
"I lost." Tsunade and Jiraiya were confused. They thought he beat Earthbeast.
"I completely lost. If I didn't use that technique I would have been dead!" Naruto yelled as he let his emotions go.
Tsunade's face softened while Jiraiya looked series "what technique did you use that could beat an S rank" Naruto had his head down and answered "the same technique that got me here" both Sannins eyes went wide.
"Explain Naruto. Please no joking around this time" Tsunade asked while Jiraiya nodded.
Naruto let go of the breath he was holding and looked at both of them.
"You know the technique I tried to make in your mansion" Tsunade nodded "I completed it"
Jiraiya's eyes went wide "so you can use your techniques now" all he got was a chuckle from Naruto who shook his head.
"No...It changed everything. I don't think it should be called 8 gates now" Tsunade nodded "how did you finish it" Naruto nodded "with the kage-bunshin I managed to do it" Jiraiya and Tsunade nodded urging Naruto to carry on making him sigh.
"What was that huge light Naruto was that you" Jiraiya asked making Naruto nod "yes it was me using the limit"
"Limit?" Naruto nodded "yes I call it the Teikoku Gentei. It is my final and strongest Teikoku" Jiraiya's eyes went wide while Tsunade gasped.
"Explain Naruto" Jiraiya's eyes narrowed as Naruto sat at the side of his bed now.
He nodded and then took off his shirt making Tsunade blush a bit and Jiraiya look thoughtful.
The blond looked serious and then channelled chakra to his body. The result made the two Sannin surprised.
On both Naruto's wrists were seals encircled and from it a line was connected from his veins all the way to the middle of his pectoralis majors there was a small spiral that was connected to the lines.. Jiraiya knew the seal was attached to his chakra network. "The seals that are on my wrists is also around my Achilles tendon " Jiraiya nodded while Tsunade looked shocked she knew the seals that sealed the Kyuubi disappeared but to make his own impressed her. However seeing the fox tattoo still made her smile a bit.
"Naruto what does that seal do" Naruto nodded seriously "if I channel my chakra on them I gain the power of an equivalent of 4 gates" Jiraiya nodded while Tsunade still looked amazed.
"So it seems the seals are designed to capture excess chakra the gates provide" Naruto nodded at Jiraiya thinking that he should have went to him for help. It would have made his life a lot easier.
"I still don't understand how you brought out that huge chakra" Tsunade said as Jiraiya looked to agree.
Naruto's expression then became soft. He then brought his hands for and channelled a chakra which attached was attached to him like cuffs.
"What's that Naruto" Tsunade asked as she looked amazed to see chakra like this. Jiraiya frowned and looked Naruto for answers. He looked sad however and gave them one.
"It makes me the strongest" both Sannins became confused when Naruto carried on "these cuffs unleashes a great power within me."
Tsunade nodded while Jiraiya's eyes went wide but then it narrowed "explain me the technique Naruto" he wondered. Did the boy do what he thought he done. If he did then basically Naruto done something impossible for a man to do.
Naruto looked at them which lasted for couple of seconds as it felt like hours. He then nodded and answered "the technique is called Teikoku Gentei. Like I already said it is the strongest Teikoku" both Sannins nodded and Naruto carried on.
He took a deep breath and then told them everything. How it makes him turn into a living chakra that burns everything that he touches himself included.
How it shields him from harm because it's like a normal teikoku but three times stronger. It makes him almost invulnerable. The technique also makes him super-fast as he told them that he felt so light he could teleport. He also told them that his strength was tripled.
Jiraiya and Tsunade were literally blown away. However Jiraiya asked for its weakness as he believed such super strong technique must have great weaknesses.
Narutoo nodded and then told them the weakness. He basically said that it lasts 6 seconds and that if he exceeds the time limit his life force will seriously reduce.
The room became silent.
"I would have not resort to this but when Earthbeast went all out. He brought out his trump card something called a dust release. The moment he did that I knew I lost. However when I unleashed the Gentei the tables were turned and the fight quickly ended" Naruto looked serious as Tsunade and Jiraiya looked frozen in shock.
"You…it takes your life force" Tsunade muttered making Naruto nod "I'm willing to take the chance"
Tsunade's eyes went wide she had a deadly technique as well but unlike the creation rebirth. From what Naruto described the Teikoku Gentei could really kill him.
Jiraiya just froze as his hair covered his expression.
Naruto clenched his left hand and grasped it with his right. "Yes the technique is dangerous but just as long I win I'm satisfied" Naruto inwardly felt conflicted. He knew there were strong opponents after him. He also knew what it felt like for nobody to help him as he remembered when he was a kid he followed a motto. That motto was what made him survive his childhood it was the same motto that Idate was caught by Ibiki.
The motto was. Don't trust Konoha Shinobies.
However the situation is different now because he had friends like Kurenai and Anko. But still he needed to become strong so that he can handle anything that comes against him. Because even if the situation is different Naruto still knew the motto he had as a child will never leave him. He can trust people in Konoha but he won't blindly trust them.
And also if he was betrayed or if he and Konoha had conflict interest like at wave then Naruto needed to become strong.
The Teikoku Gentei was his ticket. Although he told them the weakness of the technique whether they can counter it is impossible. Even with the 6 seconds problem when you face the Gentei. Well it is truly monstrous. Eartbeast can attest to that.
He also needed to become stronger and find Kisara because he knew that finding her will be difficult for some reason. Shukaku and what he done to Naruto can prove it.
Once again the Teikoku was his ticket. Naruto wasn't the arrogant type but with the technique in his possession he knew he was on his way to fulfil his promise to Shinn and also find Kisara and get answers.
Naruto got out of his thoughts to see Jiraiya shaking. Tsunade also looked shocked to what he said.
"Winning…." Jiraiya gritted his teeth as he remembered the conversation he had with Naruto.
Naruto clenched gripped his hand and nodded "that's right I need to win…I must win"
Jiraiya's eyes went wide. Naruto cared about winning so much he doesn't care if he died.
"I'll do what I want because this is my life" Naruto's voice echoed inside Jiraiya's mind as he remembered the time they were looking for Tsunade.
Tsunade's expression turned soft and just looked at Naruto sadly. She really couldn't blame him for thinking like that considering what he went through. She looked at Jiraiya and bit her lips. She just hoped he won't do anything stupid.
Naruto watched Jiraiya who was in deep turmoil and then the toad Sannin just looked at him and smiled.
"Then don't lose alright" Jiraiya smiled but to Tsunade it was a sad smile but Naruto nodded not knowing that "trust me I won't" after all he had a promise to keep.
Jiraiya didn't respond but his face showed that he was affected. However Tsunade spoke easing the tension.
"Naruto…from here on out the Teikoku Gentei is an S rank technique do not use it until the last resort understand" Naruto nodded not surprised his technique was in such a high rank. Jiraiya nodded "I agree with Hime the Teikoku Kō Kyō Han Shō is considered an A rank borderline low S rank as it depends on how much Chakra you pour in. The Teikoku is a defensive class" Jiraiya looked proud but what Naruto said before hit home.
Naruto smiled and Tsunade nodded "alright get dressed you Uzumaki Naruto as the Godaime Hokage pass the Jounin examination. Congratulations" Naruto's eyes went wide and then he smiled.
"I…I don't know what to say. Thank you" Jiraiya and Tsunade smiled as he fully deserved it but accepted his respect as a sign of his personality.
"Good…here put this on okay. I will gather everyone. It's time for them to see a new Jounin" Tsunade smiled as she gave him a scroll with the Jounin vest inside.
Naruto nodded and thanked her again while Jiraiya smiled.
He had a tough task of figuring Naruto out but so far he knew the boy was a good kid.
Apartment
Within an apartment steam enveloped a room as water seem to be running. A beautiful woman seemed to be having a shower as the smoke covered her but still her well mature figure can be seen.
She was washing her hair and was in deep thought.
Yuhi Kurenai had just finished her training although the rain didn't help she still trained. Closing the water Kurenai walked out of the bathroom and into her bedroom. Once she stepped inside she grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself. Took another one and wiped her hair.
Kurenai opened her closet and looked for some clothes to wear. It was 6pm now and the rain ended. She had team meeting tomorrow and also had an appointment to see Naruto.
"2 months and he still didn't wake up yet" Kurenai frowned she was worried as she remembered how he looked like after his fight against earthbeast.
"YES!" Naruto screamed as he raised his fists in the air. Blood spewed out of his body and yet his smile was radiant.
Kurenai frowned. Why did Naruto want to be strong so much?
Whatever the cause it must have been something bad that she knows. His fixation on becoming stronger regardless of being known as a prodigy by a few he still wanted to become stronger.
Kurenai finished this time not wearing her usual clothes but a Jounin vest. Looking at the mirror she liked what she saw.
"Jounin huh" she smiled. Naruto was a Jounin now and that meant they will be seeing a lot of each other and nobody can complain since they are of the same rank.
She smiled she couldn't wait to see him once he woke up. They could train together at any time in the Jounin headquarters. They could also see each other within the lounge. The Genins won't reach this rank for at least 4 years or even more depending on their skill level.
Nobody won't disturb or even try to get in their way.
Suddenly Kurenai frowned. Naruto was engaged and from what she heard from Yugao it was an arrange marriage.
Kurenai felt something inside her hurt but she knew if she and Naruto were going to work it out then she would have to wait.
The Yuhi's eyes went wide "did I just think that" she couldn't really think that about Naruto but yet she did.
The kiss they had flashed inside her head which made her blush. His lips were so soft it really felt right.
"No Kurenai don't think like that" Kurenai muttered to herself. She really liked being with Naruto and it sometimes no…most of the time wondered if what it would feel like to be really with him.
Kurenai breathed in and out as she regained her composure. She could wait. If she lasted this long then she could wait after all Naruto overcame a lot of things maybe this was one of them.
She smiled she couldn't wait to see him again.
Suddenly Anko came in "hey Kurenai. Hokage-sama wants us at her office. She needs the rookies as well." Orochimaru's former apprentice looked at Kurenai and smiled "looking good. Whatsf the occasion"
Kurenai turned around and smiled "needed a change" Anko nodded "alright Hokage-Sama wants us. Says it's important" Kurenai nodded and together she left with her close friend.
Hokage's office
The Genins with Shikamaru stood in the office with their teachers. As team 8 waited for their teacher to arrive.
The Jounins were waiting as they remembered what happened 2 months ago. Naruto was an A rank.
Gai really was surprised Naruto beat an S rank, Asuma felt the same way and knew Naruto was on his way of becoming something big.
Kakashi however seeing Naruto defeat an Iwa ninja who was stronger than him be beaten by his student once again made him feel worthless.
His jounin colleagues basically told him straight that Naruto was a prodigy and yet he didn't believe them. He truly believed Sasuke was the prodigy in the group. However ever since Sasuke left he was shown the truth.
Hatake Sakumo's son sighed. When it came to Naruto he always wallowed in self-pity.
Next to Kakashi Haruno Sakura had a dilemma as throughout the 2 months she worked hard with Shizune and wanted to see Naruto but couldn't.
She really wanted to get stronger. Only 2 years left until Orochimaru takes Sasuke body and she couldn't allow it to happen.
She needed to get stronger and catch up to both Naruto and Sasuke.
Neji looked at Hinata and frowned what happened at the hospital rang in his mind.
Hinata looked stoic. She remembered what happened how Naruto looked so in pain and broken. She could not believe she was lied to.
Everyone was waiting when Kurenai and Anko came. Everyone saw Kurenai come wearing her Jounin attire and if Kiba never saw Kurenai as his Sensei and friend he would have whistled. Nobody could blame him she looked hot!
Asuma appreciated her attire while Kakashi looked at her a bit and blushed unknowingly to everyone.
Kurenai stood next to Hinata who frowned and desperately tried not to scowl and Anko stood with Kiba and Shino.
Suddenly Tsunade came in looking serious and everyone lined up. They were each with their respective teams.
Tsunade looked at them all and nodded "alright I will now get this underway." Everyone listened quietly on what their Hokage had to say.
"You all know what happened in the past few months" they all nodded as Tsunade carried on "apart from the Jounins you should all take note and use this as a great example. Anybody can enter this village so you must remain vigilant at all times. All though we are in a time of peace there isn't anything fun in being a Shinobi. There are people out there who are monstrous and could kill you and your families at any time without hesitation." Neji, Kiba and Shikamaru nodded while the rest looked shocked.
"We are in a world of information and power. There isn't such a thing as good and evil or the cutest boy or girl will always win." Tsunade's eyes narrowed especially at Ino and Sakura "every day a silent war is brewing between us and the other main villages to be on top. Uzumaki Naruto's recent development shows them that Konoha is also a serious contender. As every village now has their eyes set on us"
Sakura's eyes went wide "why is that Tsunade-sama. Was it because of Naruto" Tsunade's eyes narrowed making Sakura feel a bit scared.
"No because of people like you all who underestimated Naruto never believing his true strength. The other villages also thought we were the weakest"
The Genins and Shikamaru's eyes went wide. Was Konoha seen as the weakest if so why?
"And you know what. They have the right to. Because ever since the fourth's death this village was losing their future ninjas and were relying on the Jounins who knew how the world worked." The Genins were all quiet.
"The moment I became Hokage I saw first-hand what this village became. I knew there and then that if we lost the ninjas we had now and relied on you all we would have been annihilated" Tsunade scowled.
Hinata gasped which got Tsunade to look at her. The Senju's eyes narrowed and the Hyuuga girl became afraid.
"But Tsunade-sama we are all good ninjas." Tenten said making Tsunade shake her head disappointedly "okay I'll play along. Name one good Shinobi" the Godaime Hokage said smugly.
Straightaway Ino answered "Sasuke-kun" everyone became silent and Tsunade's face turned cold.
"See that's why I'm disappointed with your generation." The Genins were shocked to the core. Their Hokage were disgusted with them.
Gai looked at Lee and frowned sadly.
"It's no wonder why Konoha was looked down upon because girls like you instead of training fawn over guys." Ino's eyes went wide and she quivered as she couldn't look at Tsunade.
Sakura felt the same as Ino and also looked down.
"The game is still on kids. And let me tell you about Sasuke. He isn't strong after all if he was he would be the rookie of the year not Naruto" The Genins were shocked again.
"Okay name one person I don't time so hurry up." Hinata now looked at Tsunade and answered "Naruto-kun"
Suddenly once Hinata said that Tsunade chuckled and looked at amused.
The Genins were confused. Hinata was right. Naruto was a great example and came from the same class as them.
"Sorry you're right Naruto is a great example" the rookies and Hinata brightened but the Jounins were sad.
Tsunade now smirked "But who said he was in your generation" this shocked the Genins once more.
"Wha…what" Hinata sputtered now in shock.
"You heard me. Don't you dare consider Naruto as part of you? May I remind you that he failed the exams twice. That's four years he was unlawfully held back. If he was treated fairly he would have passed on his first try and be Jounin by the time you came out of the academy" Tsunade spat.
The rookie's world shattered.
"What you see happening around Naruto is the recognition he should be receiving 6 years ago. Something he was unlawfully denied and I assure those responsible were taken care of" Tsunade looked murderous when she said that.
Hinata gasped that meant they were killed.
Tsunade looked at the girl disappointedly knowing what the girl was like "let me tell you this apart from a certain and I mean certain few. They know who they are. Tsunade looked at Shino, Kiba, Neji and Shikamaru "you all lack what it takes be a Shinobi."
The rookies just didn't know what to say to that. Tenten looked ready to cry because of what her idol been saying.
"Being a Shinobi isn't about strength that's why Uchiha Sasuke won't last long out there" Sakura and Ino gasped as they quivered. Tsunade carried on as she didn't want to be around these ignorant children any longer.
"Being a Shinobi is about using your mind and knowledge. It's about survival and you all don't have what it takes. Because I can guarantee if a B ranked missing ninja was here and leaked his killer intent you all would be scared out of your wits." Tsunade frowned and now became stern "So I will now issue an order because won't take this any longer. So apart from Shikamaru and Naruto in a months' time I will personally test you all and see if you are fit to be a Shinobi. If you are not then you shall go back to the academy where you will be properly taught from the basics once again.
"What!" The rookies gasped Shikamaru looked shocked as well even if he wasn't affected.
Sakura looked at Kakashi for help but the man looked stoic. She felt hurt abandoned.
"So I suggest you all prepare because if you pass. You will know what it means to truly become a Shinobi" Tsunade looked at the rookies and they all looked shocked or broken.
"You are dismissed. However I want the Jounins to stay" the Jounins nodded and the Genins walked out. Ino couldn't take it anymore and ran out crying. Sakura looked hollow while Hinata clenched her hands. Tenten look stricken and the guys all just walked out as they didn't believe what they just heard.
Once they left the Jounins waited. They could not believe what they just heard as well.
"Tsunade-sama for them to retake…but why" Kakashi said making Tsunade suddenly out of the blue yell in anger "BECAUSE I SAID SO!" the Jounins all turned silent. They stood with eyes wide too see their Hokage angry. Secretly they were scared because of her killer intent.
Tsunade walked up to Kakashi and grabbed him but the scruff of his neck and pulled him close to her. The man tried to look away but couldn't.
"I know how you were wallowing in your self-pity Kakashi!"Tsunade spat his name dangerously and pulled him closer making the man even more intimidated "does it hurt seeing your favourite student with Orochimaru plotting this village's demise. The same village your father, teammates and your teacher died for" Tsunade spat with venom making Kakashi look away in shame.
"Makes you wonder doesn't it. That the so called punk everybody thought would end up snapping and killing everybody became a better man then they ever will be. You included." She then pushed Kakashi back making the man look down pitifully. As he stumbled back a step or two.
"I'm going to tell you this. Uzumaki Naruto is getting married" Gai and Asuma became shocked Kurenai looked sad and Anko looked angry.
Tsunade carried on "this Marriage is also ruse" this time everybody were stunned.
"Wha…what" Kurenai sputtered. Tsunade nodded she knew about the Yuhi's feeling for Naruto.
"Yes apparently Naruto is going to leave us and join another hidden village. To be precise the mist village" the Jounins all were shocked to the core.
Kurenai felt cold and Anko froze. Kakashi could not believe what he was hearing. His student was leaving as well. Was his team destined to fall apart.
"But they cannot do that" Asuma said this time Kakashi answered as he looked inflicted "they did Asuma"
"Explain" Gai asked making Kakashi nod as he told them what happened at spring.
Once he told them the Jounins now knew why Tsunade done what she did.
Naruto was in a process of being transferred and since this village hated him it was going to be easy for mist to just pick him up.
Tsunade now folded her arms and stood up right "The contract says that Naruto is to be an ambassador for Konoha so that he can have the traveling rights to go to mist." The Jounins just processed everything. They couldn't believe what they were hearing.
"I will say this I recently been notified by Naruto who woke up 3 hours ago about his battle against Earthbeast" everyone became shocked once again. Naruto woke up.
"Naruto-kun is awake" Kurenai muttered making Tsunade nod "yes and I came to conclude that Gai was correct. Naruto really became Chakra" Gai's eyes went wide.
Tsunade saw his expression and nodded "yes he told us everything and what he done was amazing. It is now an S rank secret only to be known by me and Jiraiya" the Jounins nodded since the walls had ears. They understood.
"Naruto is one of our... no our best ninja so far. The other main villages know that and that's why mist want him. They know he will be a valuable asset. So from here on out Naruto will be our top priority. He isn't the type to leave but we must not give him a reason"
Everyone nodded Tsunade was right. The rookies were a flight risk. They could push Naruto to leave with their ignorance.
Suddenly Shizune came in. She looked embarrassed however "Tsunade-sama Naruto-kun and Jiraiya are here" everyone can hear when Shizune spoke an argument in the background.
Tsunade nodded "let them in Shizune" Shizune nodded and went back outside. The door closed and still the ruckus could be heard.
Kurenai and Anko looked happy that Naruto was coming. Everyone also waited for the blond.
Suddenly the door was roughly pushed open and two guys came rolling in they all heard Shizune screaming Naruto's name.
"You brat…I had enough of you taking the spotlight" Jiraiya said as he grabbed Naruto by the scruff of his vest. The blond looked angry as he glared daggers at the toad Sannin "it isn't my fault she gave me ramen"
Jiraiya looked ready to explode "You brat! She was flirting with you! Learn some common sense" Jiraiya yelled as he started to shake Naruto,
"Think! Why would she give you ramen for free? You're so stupid you were about to walk inside her house." Jiraiya huffed and looked disappointed "What are you a stray dog" Naruto gritted his teeth and gripped Jiraiya now "I'm not a brat fool"
Jiraiya fumed as he could not believe such a hot babe was basically giving him free lay. No doubt the boy would have coffee in the morning.
He was about to hit Naruto when Tsunade stopped him.
"Enough Jiraiya" Jiraiya looked at his teammate who looked stoic. He then turned and saw the Jounins. Kakashi looked sad and everyone looked amused.
Knowing he was embarrassed Jiraiya let go of Naruto and coughed "sorry...you know Naruto things he does tend to rub me the wrong way" Tsunade nodded and looked at Naruto who was straightening up his clothes and was muttering.
"Nobody seems to care for the injured around here. Fuck." He then saw Tsunade and nodded and then looked at everyone "oh...sorry about that." he chuckled.
"It's alright Naruto. Seems you had a nice tour around the village" Naruto nodded at Tsunade. He was sad that Ichirakus was closed and wanted to see Ayame as soon as possible.
Tsunade nodded and then went to her desk "Naruto you were informed to what happened while you were unconcious correct" Naruto nodded as he wondered why Tsunade was serious.
"Yes about the bingo book and everything" Naruto said. He became ecstatic that he was in the in the bingo book. It showed him that he was really strong and that he got people's attention.
"Yes and about your arrangement as well" Tsunade now sat on her table. Naruto nodded "I'm an ambassador now" he said making Tsunade nod.
"Yes...soon I will notify you about them. You will liaison with Mist and Konoha" the Uzumaki listened and agreed.
The Jounins all watched Naruto and Tsunade pointed at them "you will be of the same rank as them and they will show you around the headquarters" Naruto nodded and smiled at them. Kurenai smiled happily and Anko smirked.
"Tomorrow won't be fun and games anymore Naruto. Nobody will be underestimating you so be prepared" Naruto nodded at Tsunade as he knew he was in the big leagues now.
"Okay. Naruto...everybody go home and rest you are all dismissed" everyone nodded "Yes Hokage-sama!"
Before they left Anko looked at Kurenai and then at Naruto "hey guys let's have a welcoming drink for Naruto" everyone nodded as they seriously needed a drink to get over todays events. They all looked at Naruto who smiled "I don't drink sorry" Anko whined but Kurenai relented "you don't have to drink the place we go have nice non-alcohol drinks" she looked expectantly at Naruto. The Uzumaki felt that Kurenai really wanted him to go and smiled "alright why not" Anko became delighted and Gai screamed youth and what not.
"Tsunade-Sama do you want to come" Anko said making Tsunade look amused "just as long the meals isn't made by a man as it's a woman's job. Isn't that right Naruto" Kurenai and Anko's eyes went wide and straightaway looked at Naruto. The Uzumaki felt like he was ready to go six feet under from their glares he was getting.
The Guys looked amused except Kakashi who was silent throughout the whole ordeal.
"I already explained to you at the hospital." Naruto sighed as he looked at Jiraiya and quickly changed the subject "as long Jiraiya's paying I'm good" the toad Sannin's eyes went wide and he sighed "kid come on don't be like that"
"Karma's a bitch eh Jiraiya because I remember you stole my wallet you bastard" Jiraiya's eyes went wide and he chuckled dryly at Naruto who frowned.
"Well about that. Let just say it was a money well spent" Naruto became irritated "yeah on drinks and women more like it" Jiraiya blushed perversely and wiggled his fingers "damn straight"
Naruto sighed and Jiraiya laughed soon Asuma and Gai laughed. Tsunade, Kurenai and Anko didn't allow Naruto to change the subject.
"What do you mean that it's a woman's job to cook Naruto" Kurenai's eyes narrowed dangerously. Anko nodded in agreement.
Naruto looked at them and sweated quickly the Uzumaki looked at the clock "Well look at the time its 10 o clock. I seem to have curfew at 11 so I head to the bar before you all" in an instant Naruto bolted out of the Hokage tower.
"You will answer me whether you like it or not Naruto-kun" Kurenai straightaway went after with Anko in tow who spoke as well "I don't seem to remember Naruto knowing where the bar is anyway"
Gai and Asuma ran after them because the two Kunoichi shunshined determined to get Naruto.
Tsunade looked amused and Jiraiya looked sympathetic "look what you done hime the poor boy is done for now" Tsunade smiled dangerously and looked at Jiraiya. The Sanin suddenly shivered and slowly looked at her.
"Jiraiya...I seem to remember you were taking notes in the hospital" Jiraiya now sweated "hi...hime I can explain" Tsunade just smiled and disappeared. Jiraiya was scared and knew he was going to get whats coming to him he also shunshined as well.
Everyone left except Kakashi who went home. He looked sad as his hands clenched.
Next day at the Hokage's office
Tsunade was in her office as the messenger bird Takamaru came. It seemed to carry a scroll Tsunade noticed. Her eyes narrowed when the hawk was carrying a mist insignia scroll. She knew it was a letter from the Mizukage.
"It seems she got the news that Naruto was awake" Tsunade ordered Shizune yesterday to let the Mizukage and Koyuki know that Naruto was alright. The Senju didn't want to deal with that damn woman but knew she had to overcome this if she was going to keep Naruto away from her clutches.
Opening the scroll Tsunade read it.
Dear Godaime Hokage
I am delighted that Uzumaki Naruto is awake and well. I sincerely hope something like that won't happen in the future.
Now that your ninja is awake and well I am also pleased to have a treaty with you. I assure you that this treaty will be beneficial for both of us and I will take good care of your ambassador. He will love our village and hopefully treat it as his second home.
This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship Hokage-Sama I just know it.
I welcome Uzumaki Naruto in 2 weeks time
Godaime Mizukage. Terumi Mei
Tsunade closed the scroll and gripped it hard.
"Second home you say." Tsunade then smirked and now looked determined "yes...I agree it will beautiful friendship."
Kirigakure no Sato
Mei sat on her chair as she looked up at her window.
"It seems Naruto-kun is coming" Tetsuko said as she stood in front Mei.
"Yes we will have to prepare a nice welcoming." Mei smiled making Tetsuko nod "its been a year since we last seen him. He really became strong so fast"
Mei nodded "yes" she still looked at the sky. She now saw her hawk stand at her window. This made her smile. It seemed that the Hokage got her letter.
"2 more weeks until he comes" Tetsuko smiled and then turned around to leave "I must prepare in the meantime" Mei nodded and Tetsuko bid her goodbye and left.
Once the old Uzumaki left Mei smiled and petted her hawk.
"Yes 2 weeks and Naruto will set foot on this land." She smiled widely while the hawk purred.
"It has been indeed a long time since I last seen you Naruto-kun" Mei smiled and then touched her chest unconsciously. She instinctively felt Naruto's touch back in wave.
She really could not wait to see him.
As usual guys review. Next chapter is Naruto's new life as a Jounin. Also the rookies are all taking a special test organised by Tsunade herself.
How do like the confrontation, Kurenai and Ayame's feelings
If you want to know more then stay tuned for Fishcakes affair that is coming soon.
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