I apologize for the shoddiness of the previous chapter, I may or may not have been intoxicated at the time of writing *rubs back of head sheepishly*. Let's see if I can make up for it with this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

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"Alright everybody," shouted Naruto as he looked at the company before him. Just like the day prior a good deal of the shinobi in the village had made a turn out to help him finish construction work on his new place of business. Well it was the old place of business but it had just gone through renovations that would usually take months in the place of thirty six hours, so new place of business seemed much more accurate a description. "Thank you for everything you've done in helping me put this place back together. I invite all of you to come back in an hour when I open up shop, I just need to spend a little more time getting all the ingredients and making a few last minute changes. Once again, thank you for everything and as a show of gratitude first two bowls for everybody are free."

Naruto's statement was quickly met by a round of applause as the crowd started to dissipate, individuals heading off to do their own things in town before coming back to sample their favourite food. Turning on his heel, Naruto created a dozen shadow clones to go do his business throughout town as he stepped into the restaurant that had been created by shinobi for shinobi. The ramen bar had been completely transformed and as Naruto ran his fingers over some of the wooden boards of the bar he felt as if a part of him had been transformed as well.

One thing that was already on the list for the redevelopment was that Naruto had actually got a menu in mind, one of his clones having been sent off to make multiple copies of it for his customers. While he knew all of their likes and dislikes, he figured that it would take a bit of mental strain away from him. Although he'd continue to give Tenten the same bowl at the exact moment she walked through the door.

Nothing was going to change that.

"Naruto," said a voice from behind him and Naruto felt like telling whoever was talking to them that they were closed. However it was a voice he had not heard in a long while, a voice that belonged to somebody who was both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

Turning around Naruto looked upon the mask of an ANBU member, yet the long purple hair that trailed down to her waist told him exactly who it was. "Yugao," he said softly as he looked at the the fellow survivor of the Akatsuki attack years earlier. "Come in, I'll fix something up," said Naruto as he ushered his former companion in. Yugao remained fixed in position momentarily before she took slow steps forward. While her features were hidden behind her ANBU mask Naruto could still read her emotions. Stepping behind the bar he summoned a couple of clones to head into the kitchen and begin working while he positioned himself opposite to where Yugao took a seat. While part of him pondered over the thought of pulling out a bottle of Sake he decided against it and just chose to pour a couple of glasses of water.

"Thank you," said Yugao as she removed her mask to allow herself to drink from the glass. Upon seeing her features it was clear that the purple haired woman had struggled to sleep these past few nights and tear stains were cemented upon her cheeks.

Naruto lifted his own glass to his lips and drank the liquid within. Since that fateful day both Naruto and Yugao had gone down different paths and with her responsibilities as an ANBU Yugao had never caught up with the blonde. Even though other ANBU often spent their breaks within the confines of Naruto's store Yugao had never stepped foot in the building. Naruto had several theories as to why but didn't ask less be bring up painful memories and from the look of it talking about things long since gone would not be good for Yugao's health.

For a couple of minutes they simply remained in silence, even their breathing seemed to have become less noticeable. Without dozens of patrons it didn't take long for the clones to finish the food they were preparing and the meals were quickly put in front of the two who began to eat still without another word being said between them and the blonde couldn't help but start to wonder whether Yugao had intentionally meant to come visit or if somebody had actually dragged her down here to meet with him.

"I shouldn't have come," she finally said as she pushed the unfinished meal away from her and got to her feet. Turning around, she started walking towards the open doorway but found herself unable to move as Naruto had leapt over the bar top and was gripping her in a hug. It didn't matter that the boy was two feet shorter than her, this was the first time the two had bonded at all since that day and it seemed Naruto wasn't quite done with it yet. This physical touch seemed to be enough however as her arms found their way around the blonde as fresh tears fell from her eyes.

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Jiraiya walked through the desolate halls of the prison, the inmates all silent having long lost hope that they would ever be set free. His steps seemingly echoed as he made his way to where the specific inmate rested. After the invasion this captured enemy had become their number one priority and while many wanted Inoichi to go and investigate through her mind Jiraiya knew that there could potentially be some traps lying in wait that Orochimaru had put as a backup. Risking the life of someone so prominent was not on Jiraiya's top five things to do for the day.

"Leave us," he instructed as he came to the correct cell, asking the two ANBU guards to leave him and the prisoner for the time being. Touching the bars and disabling the seal that kept the gate locked, the toad sage stepped forth into the small cell before closing the gate behind him.

"Isn't this an honour," scoffed Tayuya as she looked up at the white haired man.

"I'd make some boisterous entrance but I rather not have this conversation while dozens of other prisoners heckle us," said Jiraiya as he looked down at the kneeling red haired girl.

"Much appreciated," said Tayuya as she turned her face away from the pervert. Sadly the man in front of her wasn't the only perverted man in the prison and many of the other criminals had seemingly gotten a kick out of vividly describing the ravenous acts they'd do to her if they were freed from their cells for only a couple minutes. It certainly made going to sleep a difficulty with the words of rape concerning a dozen different men were repeating through one's mind. "So what do you want or are you just here cause you got fucking bored with whatever it is you do?"

"I'll ask the questions," said Jiraiya as he wondered just what manner of torture he could use on the girl. Currently the tickle torture was going through his mind but he imagined that making her laugh would only rile up the other prisoners.

"And I'll give the same fucking answer I have to everybody else who has come in here and asked away," said Tayuya which caused Jiraiya to raise an eyebrow. He hadn't known that anybody else had interrogated her. Was it somebody with a personal grudge? One of Orochimaru's spies? Or was Danzo making a move?

"What answer would that be?" asked Jiraiya as he crossed his arms.

"Bring me the fucking blonde brat and I'll talk."

And there rose the second eyebrow before a devilish smile crossed Jiraiya's lips.

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"Come one come all, let your tastebuds have a sensation they'll never forget," shouted a Naruto clone through a speakerphone as ninjas seemingly popped up from every corner and crevice to make their way to the grand reopening of the store. Shinobi who had civilaian partners were bringing them through some of the roughest streets in Konoha just so they could sample what was on offer.

The clones within the kitchen were ferociously as pots of boiling water continued to work their magic upon piles upon piles of noodles. Several other clones worked away at chopping various vegetables and meat but one person seemingly looked out of place amongst the mess of blonde hair and aprons. Yugao, despite her best attempts and talking the blonde out of such a preposterous idea, had found herself roped into working with the numerous clones in making sure that every bowl that was delivered to the customers was to perfection. Despite having no real experience in such an atmosphere Yugao felt strangely at home as she found herself in the life she could have had if she had given up on her ninja ambitions as opposed to joining ANBU. Sometimes it was nice just to sit back and see what else there was to life.

"Not having too much trouble?" asked one of the nearby clones as they placed several carrots down on a chopping board and got to work.

"Not at all," replied Yugao sure to give the clone a cheeky smirk to show that she was more than capable of such a simple task. Of course it was in this moment in gloating that she lost concentration and a small trail of smoke began o rise from the meat she was preparing, resulting in the ANBU member squealing in shock as she flicked the meat to inspect the damage, much to the clones delight who couldn't help but chuckle.

"'Not at all' she says," stated the clone which made the purple haired woman pout slightly before giving the clone a venomous glare.

"Quiet you," she said before she got back to her work, trying to ignore the young blonde haired clone beside her.

After having spent a handful of minutes merely hugging her former teammate she had gone into detail about how lonely she had felt since Hayate was murdered. Of course Naruto had already found out about his former Kenjutsu teacher's death and had dealt with it yet he knew that Yugao and Hayate had been going out for some time, even when the two Chūnin at the time would train under the watchful eye of Gekko sensei the blonde could see that something was growing between the two. Not really having had any experience in that field at the time, Naruto simply chose to ignore it but now that he had lost his virginity (the legitimacy of those situations was still to be resolved) he couldn't help but wonder if he would end up an emotional wreck if he ever lost somebody whom he loved. That was all under the pretence that one day he did truly love somebody one day.

"Alright table three needs two pork, one with no vegetables, a miso and a salmon with extra fungi," instructed a clone who was working at the front of the bar doing his best to make sure that all of the orders were taken down correctly. They had only been open for an hour and already two mistakes had been made and while they weren't really anything to complain about Naruto merely figured that it would take time to get used to the new structure. At least the customers seemed to be enjoying it, including one table that was doing its best to try and figure out which Naruto was the original.

"I wouldn't put it past him to be the one outside shouting at people," said Tenten as her eyes flicked through the menu. For the better part of a eighteen months she had eaten the exact same meal at Naruto's store and now it was time to try something completely out of the blue.

"He may not even be here," mused Sakura as she decided on what she was going to have.

Kin was doing her best to sink into the cushioned furniture as she continued to get questionable glares from other Konoha shinobi. She didn't blame them either. Inoichi had given her all the approval necessary and she had the backing of one of the legendary Sannin but until only a couple days ago she was an enemy of the village. It would take time but she hoped she would be accepted one day.

"Hey where's Hinata?" asked a Naruto clone as they walked by carrying several empty bowls.

"She took Hanabi home," explained Sakura. "I also think she wants to sit in a corner and not die of embarrassment for a while."

"Did something happen?" asked the clone.

"You had to be there," said Tenten doing her best to hide her smirk behind the menu she was holding. The clone merely shrugged it's shoulders in response before getting back to work, the last thing he wanted was for his boss to scold him for slacking off.

"So what are you two going to do later?" asked Kin.

"Gai sensei is taking my squad on a simple clean up mission, there's still a lot of stuff in the middle of town that either needs to be removed or repaired," said Tenten. "I think I heard Lee say something at the time if he couldn't carry two hundred pieces of rubble out of the village he'd do five hundred one fingered push ups or something ridiculous. What about you Sakura?"

"I've got no real plans," said Sakura. "I haven't seen Kakashi sensei today so I don't think I'm going to be needed for a mission."

"If possible then could you and I head to one of the training grounds and have a spar?" asked Kin which caused the pink haired girl to raise an eyebrow. "I've been cooped up within Naruto's place and have barely had the chance to spread my legs at all; I reckon my skill may have deteriorated."

Sakura and Tenten both stifled giggles which made the newest member of Konoha look at them in confusion. Was it something she said?

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"So you're going to become the new Hokage?" asked the original Naruto as he sat within Sasuke's casino alongside the female member of the Sannin at the blackjack table. In front of him was a small stack of chips, much smaller than the amount that Tsunade had on the table. He figured though that her stash was much smaller than what she started with, there was no way she had won so much money.

"Yeah, the council elected me over Jiraiya and I don't blame them, could you imagine what kind of perverted laws that man would put into place," said Tsunade as she pondered whether to hit or sit.

"No sole gender hot springs," replied Naruto knowing exactly what Jiraiya's first law would be.

"I'd think it'd be more along the lines of all females must wear perverted lingerie at all time," chuckled Tsunade as she bust her hand, not really minding though.

"All erotic novels must be sold at half price."

"Once a week all female ninja must participate in a mud wrestling fight."

"All hospital nurses' skirts must not be longer than knee height."

"Legalised prostitution?"

"I think even that's stretching it a bit, the rest of the ideas weren't so bad," said Jiraiya as he stepped through the front door. "Perhaps I should have shown more interest in picking up the old man's hat."

"I'm even more resolved to be Hokage now," said Tsunade knowing that if she backed down now perverted things would befall Konoha.

"Fine fine," said Jiraiya waving it off. "Where's moody at?"

"I sent him off to spar with Shizune again," said Tsunade as she put another bet down on the table. "I think his Kakashi's also gone down to give out some pointers."

"Ah, that'd be why I didn't see any of them at the workplace this morning," said Naruto as he doubled up the small amount he had bet.

"So how's business going?" asked Jiraiya.

"Solid so far, don't think it'll quiet down for a couple of hours yet," said Naruto as he looked through his winnings.

"Don't you think you should be watching over everything yourself?" asked Tsunade.

"It'll all go smoothly but I just want to sit back and enjoy the day a bit," said Naruto. "My clones can handle themselves."

"Since you've got the day to yourself then, I've been asked to take you somewhere," said Jiraiya.

"By who?" asked Naruto as he turned around to face the white haired man.

"I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise now would I," said Jiraiya with a sly smirk.

"Fine then," said Naruto as he pushed away from the blackjack table.

"Get back here soon, you're my good luck charm you know," said Tsunade not taking her eyes off of the table.

"You need a better good luck charm," said Naruto as he pocketed his winnings for later use. He needed to come back anyway as he wanted to raise an idea with Sasuke that could benefit him later down the track business wise. Exiting with a brief farewell, Jiraiya and Naruto leapt onto the nearby rooftops as they started making their way to wherever the white haired man was taking his former student. "So where we going?"

"Prison," said Jiraiya which caused Naruto to pause on the rooftop he just landed on before rubbing his eyes with his thumb and forefinger. "Really, you're making me do this?"

"She asked for you personally."

"What god did I piss off to deserve this," said Naruto as he shook his head before leaping forward once more as Jiraiya chuckled away, probably already plotting some smut within the depths of his mind.

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"Hey Iruka sensei, long time no see," said Kiba as he waved to the academy teacher. Both he and Akamaru had finished the bowl of ramen they had selected and the feral boy was going to burn off some energy by doing some tandem work with his canine companion.

"Kiba, nice to see you," said Iruka as he spotted his former pupil. "What's been happening?"

"Apart from the destruction of everything, not much," said Kiba as he put his hands in his pockets.

"Yeah, bit of a stupid question," said Iruka as he rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry it's just that I've been asked to give a lecture to the students about the dangers of the street and I have no real idea where to go with it."

"What dangers?" asked Kiba.

"Drugs mostly, I've been told that they're becoming more common and I've got to do my best to try and dissuade the kids from thinking of taking anything they shouldn't," said Iruka as his face dropped, still unsure how to tell a bunch of children that even when they became ninja there were certain things they shouldn't do.

"Iruka sensei," said Kiba proudly as he poked his thumb into his chest. "Leave it to me."

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The room was sealed completely, preventing anybody from listening or looking in on the two occupants. One of which was Naruto, the blonde leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. The other was the most recent addition to the prison in the form of Tayuya, her arms bound behind her back as seals preventing her from accessing her chakra were stained across her body. Despite the aggressive nature of Tayuya she hadn't said a word yet and was doing her best to avert eye contact with the boy. Naruto meanwhile had been told that after Tayuya and he finished this meeting she would be willing to talk and give out all the details necessary. It didn't mean he liked it however.

"So..." started Naruto but was cut off as he saw Tayuya's lips move slowly but couldn't hear the words she said. "What was that?"

"Could you...ummm...you know..." said Tayuya as she still struggled to make any eye contact.

"Take your time, there's no rush," said Naruto trying to get the criminal in front of him to calm down a bit and clearly say what they wanted to say.

Breathing in deeply, Tayuya turned her head so that she was looking at Naruto and the blonde could quickly see the tinge of pink upon her cheeks and he suddenly feared what she had to say. "Brat, I want you to fuck me."

With his recent string of luck, Naruto should have seen that one coming a mile away but his mouth still flapped open and closed like a fish out of water.

"Didn't you hear me, I want you to fuck me!" shouted Tayuya clearly embarrassed.

Seriously, what did he do to deserve this?

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Hope you enjoyed.

Bfg10k17: What things do you want me to clear up, I'll do my best to try explain just who Naruto is and why he is who he is.

SilentSambo88: Yea I kinda realised the next morning that it was probably foolish of me to do what I did but that's how it goes.

Til next time.

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