Chapter 38 Kyubi vs Fenrir
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto
Bold letters is Kyubi or Fenrir talking
Hinata open her eyes she saw she was in a grassy field the last thing she could remember she was in Orochimaru's lair and Seiryu was fighting Sasuke, that's when she saw team Kakashi Sai, Yamato and Sakura. She noticed that they were looking at something straight ahead, Sakura saw her getting up.
"Hinata you're finally awake"
"Yes I'm fine what happened I don't remember much"
"Its okay Hinata Sasuke got away with Orochimaru and Kabuto"
"I see" she said when she saw everyone she finally realize there was somebody missing" wait where's Seiryu?"
Sakura got quiet she didn't wanted to tell her the truth about Seiryu it wasn't going to be easy, Hinata got up and saw Naruto and gasp seeing the blond standing in front of a four tail creature.
"Naruto-kun what is that demon?"
"Hinata don't worry about Naruto he'll be fine" Yamato said.
"But Seiryu where is he?"
Yamato look at Sakura giving her a look that said tell her the truth and she nodded.
"Hinata there's something you must know about Seiryu I know this is going to be a shock to you and its not easy for me to say this but…..Seiryu is a jinchuuriki"
"I know….i heard Orochimaru calling him one"
"Then you know that he has a demon inside of him?" Sakura said.
Hinata's pale eyes widened in terror she gaze at the white wolf demon that was facing Naruto it couldn't be was it true.
"No" she said completely shock" that….thing is Seiryu?"
"I'm afraid so Hinata and right now Naruto is goingto do whatever it takes to save him" Yamato said.
She felt shock but now she understand why he was keeping this from her for so long now she understood why the people of the mist village hated him so much. She didn't know what to say or to think for the matter the only thing she was thinking is in Seiryu's safety. Yamato gaze at Sakura and he could tell she was worry for the blond ninja and now that she has finally realize her feelings for him she was more worry for him.
(All I have to do is wait for Naruto to hold him down long enough for me to used the chakra suppress tag on Seiryu and he will return to normal) Yamato thought.
Naruto was facing the mighty four tail wolf demon without any fear this was the second time he was facing a Bijuu remembering how he defeated Shukakku at the chunin exams. Now he was fighting another one a little stronger than the one tail Shukaku but he was doing this to save his best friend Seiryu and protect his friends, he saw the wolf demon eyeing him like a hawk eyed its prey meaning he was ready to make his move.
(I will save you Seiryu) he thought while making a hand seal.
"MASS SHADOW CLONE JUTSU"
Fenrir was now surrounded by an army of shadow clones they all charge at him but Fenrir only wave one of his claw and they were all blown off vanishing while the real Naruto was really freak out.
"What is he doing he knows he can't win like that" Sakura said worry.
"Naruto-kun better think of a better strategy than that" Sai said.
"Right shadow clones won't do against a jinchuuriki" Yamato said.
(Seiryu) Hinata thought worry.
Naruto gulp at the wolf demon who was growling at him.
(Uh oh looks like he didn't like that)
(You fool what do you think you're doing you don't stand a chance against Fenrir on your own you need me)
(Forget it I'm not relying in your power I don't need it)
(Yes keep talking like that if it wasn't for me Orochimaru would have kill you back at the bridge)
(I already told you I don't need your….hey wait a minute the bridge that was me I did that and that huge crater in the landscape……I did that)
(You should be grateful I help you back there brat)
(No I don't need you I want to save Seiryu with my own power)
(That's really touchy but let's get real you wasted the last of your chakra on those stupid shadow clones so you're defenseless against Fenrir so stop being so stupid and let me give you my chakra you can't win like this)
(Why did you care oh yeah I forgot the whole I die you die too thing always doing things for yourself it's not going to happen I won't let you take over me again I don't want to hurt Seiryu)
(You have no choice if you want to stop Fenrir and save your friend you'll need me what about your friends….what about your mate?)
(My friends I can't let them down hey wait a minute what do you mean my mate) he blush a little.
(Hehehe you can't fool me I know you still want your teammate the one with the pink hair after all these years you still harbor feelings for her you don't want her to die do you?)
(No of course not I don't want anyone hurt especially Sakura-chan, fine I'll use your chakra but only three tails that's it)
(Fine three tails is enough hehehe I'm really going to enjoy this it's been so long since I have fought Fenrir I can sense him he's feeling the same way too he wants to fight me too)
(Maybe I made a mistake?)
The team gasp seeing Fenrir charging at Naruto with his claw Naruto barely dodge until he trip and fell to the ground Fenrir used his claws to attack making contact with.
"NO NARUTO" Sakura shouted.
Fenrir saw his claws miss the target and that's when Naruto appear in next to him with the Kyubi's chakra he hit him with his claw, the team saw Naruto with the Kyubi's fox cloak and with one tail.
"Oh no Naruto captain Yamato" Sakura said worry.
"I know Sakura (I guess it can't be help if Naruto is out of chakra he has to rely on the Kyubi's chakra)"
Hinata gasp in shock seeing Naruto cover in the red demonic chakra" what's going on why is Naruto-kun like that? (I can sense all that evil chakra coming from him why?)"
"We'll tell you later Hinata" Yamato said.
"If things get out of hand we could rely on you to control Naruto captain Yamato" Sakura said only focusing only on the battle.
They gasp seeing that two tails have form on Naruto now they were three.
(This is not good Naruto has three tails if the fourth tail form he will transform) Yamato thought..
(AN I decided to put a song in this chapter for the fight between Kyubi Naruto and Fenrir Seiryu here it is Curse by Disturbed)
The four tail Fenrir charge at Kyubi Naruto with his claw and he dodge it countering with his claw making the wolf demon growl in pain, Kyubi Naruto use its three tails like whips hitting the ice wolf. Fenrir charge at him stretching his claws but Kyubi dodge them and tackle the wolf with a head butt he then stretch one of his claws but Fenrir dodge it. Naruto saw that Fenrir was ready to fire some kind of attack with his mouth while the team gasp in horror it seems it was going to be a powerful attack.
(This is Fenrir's blizzard storm be careful kid)
Fenrir shot a powerful snow blast at Naruto but he dodge it and he stretch his claws grabbing the wolf demon and slam him to the ground, he charge at him but Fenrir counter with his claws hitting Naruto. Fenrir took the upper hand as he bit Naruto on his right leg he was about to fire blizzard storm attack but Naruto close his mouth with his claws he grab him by his mouth and threw him to the ground crushing the ice created by Fenrir's chakra. The team continued to watch the collision of the two mighty jinchuurikis going at it while Sakura was worry at Naruto and Hinata at Seiryu seeing her best friend in such a condition when he can't recognize friend or foe was too much for her. Fenrir ran at him firing another blizzard attack and he dodge he used his tails like whips hitting the wolf demon sending him to the ground, suddenly Fenrir started using his chakra increasing the temperature of the field Naruto wasn't much affected by the effect but his team were.
They started shivering they couldn't believe a minute ago the temperature was moderate it wasn't so hot or cold but now the temperature was even higher that in snow country, Fenrir charge at Kyubi Naruto again and this time his speed has increased hitting him with his claws causing blood to spill on his chest. Naruto growl feeling the pain of course he had the Kyubi's chakra for the fast healing but still he needed to find a way to stop him. Yamato has already created his wood clone ready to wait for the big opportunity for Naruto to hold the wolf demon so he could use the chakra suppress seal, but the way things were going it wasn't going to be easy. Naruto dodge another barrage of claws follow by another blizzard attack from Fenrir the best was now getting relentless by the minute even with his three tails he was having some trouble fighting the four tail Fenrir.
(Damn I guess after all these years Fenrir still got it even with four tails he's being a pain in the ass I could beat him for good with four tails)
(Don't you even think about it I told you only three tails I'm not letting you taking over me and I'm saving Seiryu not killing him)
Suddenly Fenrir stop attacking while Naruto was confuse by his sudden choice of action he didn't let his guard down this could be a trick to attack him and gain an advantage, the team continued to watch the amazing battle until they saw that Fenrir has jump high in the air. Naruto saw the wolf demon reaching a very high level in the air and his red eyes widened in shock as he saw the beast opening its mouth ready to fire another blizzard attack, but this time the attack look it was a white ray forming on its mouth while the Kyubi panicked.
(Oh shit were in for it now Fenrir it's going to fire his most deadliest attack winter holocaust it will freeze and destroy everything your friends will get caught too)
(No I'm not letting it fire that attack)
He jump high in the air and from his right claw he form a purple rasengan reaching the wolf demon he plunge the rasengan in his chest.
"RASENGAN"
Fenrir growl in pain as he felt to the ground Naruto landed safely on the ground while expecting that the attack manage to weaken him so he can hold him down, he saw the four tail wolf on the ground like he was unconscious at least that's what he thought. Fenrir open his yellow eyes and charge at him with his fangs but the three tail Kyubi Naruto manage to hold his mouth with both of his claws preventing him from biting him or worst, somehow he could feel that the wolf demon was weaken thanks to the rasengan and this was the chance he was waiting for.
"CAPTAIN YAMATO I GOT A GOOD HOLD OF HIM NOW USE THE SEAL TAG"
The wood clone nodded and went to him immediately carrying the chakra suppress tag that Jiraiya gave him he reach the wolf demon and place the seal tag in his forehead while Fenrir made a loud howl. His broke free from Naruto's hold while he was growling the mighty beast took a few steps back while the wood clone Yamato was confuse.
"What's going on the chakra seal isn't working it's not suppressing his chakra"
The rest of the team went to them while Hinata was gazing at the beast that once was Seiryu tears started to fall from her pale eyes at the sight of her friend. Sakura went to Naruto's side seeing him cover in the Kyubi's fox cloak and three tails she was a bit scare not knowing if her blond teammate was still himself or taken over by the Kyubi.
"Naruto are you okay?" she said worry.
"I'm fine Sakura-chan don't worry I'm still me"
"I don't understand the chakra tag is supposed to suppress Fenrir's chakra turning Seiryu back to normal so why isn't it working?" Yamato said.
"Maybe it doesn't work" suggested Sai.
"No it works Kakashi-san told me that he used it on Naruto back at the Kazekage mission something's wrong?"
"Everyone let me handle it I'm bringing Seiryu back" Naruto said as he went to Fenrir who hasn't moved since Yamato put the chakra suppress seal on him.
"Seiryu my friend I know you can hear me don't let Fenrir control you like this you're stronger than him please come back to us I won't lose you I already lost a brother I'm not losing another"
Suddenly the white chakra was leaving and three tails were gone Fenrir has transform back the team smile seeing Seiryu cover in Fenrir's cloak with one tail and his whole skin was burn from the cold chakra. He smiled at his brother while looking at the team he saw Hinata with tears falling from her eyes.
(AN end of the song)
"Hey Naruto it's been one of those days" Seiryu said in a joke tone.
The Kyubi's chakra vanish and Naruto was back to normal at the same time Fenrir's chakra was gone and both teens fell unconscious the team went to them Hinata went to Seiryu while Sakura check on Naruto with tears in her jade eyes.
"I'm fine Sakura-chan check on Seiryu" he said before going unconscious.
Sakura sighed while mumbling idiot always making me worry she went to Seiryu and started healing his burns caused by Fenrir's chakra. Naruto was now sleeping like a baby after fighting such a fight he could hear the Kyubi chuckling from his cage like he has enjoy the fight.
(Hehehehe….ah that fight really brought back some memories ah the destruction and the blood I missed those good old days)
After Sakura was done healing the two Kiba, Akamaru and Shino arrived with the team they were happy that they have finally caught up with them even if they were a little late, however the team was puzzle when they saw the three were cover in some kind of slime.
"Kiba-kun Shino-kun what happen?" Hinata said.
The Inuzuka sweat dropped" let's just say that the fight with the giant bug got a little messy"
"Actually we got swallowed by the centipede and we have to attack it from the inside my insects were able to injure it and Kiba's beast jutsu destroy it and that's why were cover in his…..I don't know what this is" Shino said.
"Who cares what this is it's disgusting" Kiba said irritated.
"Yeah and it smells too you two should take a shower as soon as we arrived to the village" Sakura said.
"It's better to find an inn we still have ways to go before arriving back at Konoha and we need Naruto and Seiryu to rest" Yamato said.
"So what happen did you guys got Orochimaru and save Sasuke?" Kiba said.
The team was quiet while Sakura got depressed while staring at Naruto's unconscious body.
"No they both got away we failed the mission" Sai said trying not sound disappointed.
"Oh…damn that stupid bug if we didn't took so long to beat it we would have been able to help you guys" Kiba said.
"Don't worry Kiba-kun maybe next time we will have another chance" Hinata said giving the positive attitude.
"Life is full of opportunities that's why we always take the first one that comes now let's go everyone Sai carry Seiryu I will carry Naruto" Yamato said.
While the team were walking Sakura gaze at the sleeping Naruto he has never cease to amaze her his courage and determination is the key to his strength she was worry thinking that he was going to transform into the four tail Kyubi but he didn't he was able to save Seiryu without losing his human conscious. She made a promise to herself to tell him about her hidden feelings for him she couldn't keep this from him any longer one way or the other she was telling Naruto that she loves him very much.
Hinata hasn't taken her sights from the unconscious Seiryu after everything that happen the only thing that matters to her was her friend's safety, she knew that after this she was going to have one long talk with him. The team continued walking into the field the mission was a failure but they weren't going to give up hope.
A few hours later
Seiryu open his eyes he was on a bed in a room he recognize the room looks like they were staying at the same inn when they were going to the heaven and earth bridge, he saw Sakura next to him and in a corner of the room was Hinata who look a little upset he felt his heart breaking he had a pretty good idea why she was upset with him. She must have known or someone must have told her the horrible truth about him and now just by looking into her pale eyes she was angry and she will eventually hate him like everyone from the mist village, he notice that his whole body was cover in bandages he thought that it must have been done by Fenrir cold chakra it could burn anyone's skin.
"Hey Seiryu you're finally awake" Sakura said with a smile.
"Sakura what happen why are we back at the inn?" he said dryly.
"Well you and Naruto were in pretty bad shape so we came here to let you guys rest I already check on both of you and you're both fine your wounds will heal in time captain Yamato said that we'll be heading back to Konoha tomorrow"
"I see…"
"Anyway just take it easy were going to have dinner later so….."
She didn't finish seeing Hinata walking next to Seiryu still not happy, Sakura sighed she knew this could turn into a bad argument and it wasn't up to her to decided so it was better leave them alone.
"Well I'm going to check on Naruto you know how stubborn he is he must be already trying to get up from bed I'll see you guys later" she then left the room.
After Sakura left the room a huge silence fell like there was no sound in the world the only thing that could be heard was the soft sound of the wind caressing the sky. Seiryu didn't even dare to look into Hinata's eyes he took a quick glance at her and she was angry why would she be so angry it was obvious she knew the truth she knew he was a jinchuuriki and now she hates him. That's when he heard the sound someone getting on the bed, without looking at her face he saw Hinata sitting next to him on the bed.
"Seiryu how are you feeling?" she said in a neutral tone.
He flinch at the tone of hostility in her voice like she hated him he wasn't going to let this happen he didn't wanted his worst fear to come true so it was better to avoid it at all cost.
"Leave"
"Huh what?" she said puzzle.
"I said leave get out" he said his anger rising.
"Why?" this time her voice sounded hurt.
" I said LEAVE GET OUT NOW…..I don't want to hear your hateful words you hear me I rather see you leave without saying a word rather than spit in my face and telling me how much you hate me" he said while lifting his head to meet her gaze his green eyes full of tears.
Hinata felt hurt at his harsh words it was like he hated her what did she do to make him so angry tears started forming at the corner of her pale eyes" Seiryu why….why are you doing this?"
"Oh come on stop acting you know don't you, you know that I'm a jinchuuriki right?"
She nodded after all she has never lied to him" yes I know I saw when you transform into that demon"
"And that's exactly why I want you to leave now that you know the truth you hate me and you're going to give me the hate speech well you can forget it I don't want to hear those horrible words coming from you now go"
She felt hurt like her heart was been squeezed by the pressure her tears started falling slowly while gazing into his emerald eyes" Seiryu I….I already knew you were a jinchuuriki from the beginning"
His eye widened in pure shock was it true" what did you say?"
"Well I didn't knew completely that you were one but don't you remember when sensei told us about the Bijuus and the jinchuuriki that they were use for weapons in the ninja wars and how was the living environment of a jinchuuriki"
"Yes Hinata I remember that…….no Hinata did sensei told you I was a jinchuuriki?" he said with fear in his voice feeling betrayed after Genjuro told him that he wasn't going to tell her about his secret.
"No he didn't I kind of suspected when sensei told us about how hard the life of a jinchuurili was I started suspecting that you were one when the villagers from mist were always glaring at you I just didn't know why would they hate you so much and little by little I understood why"
He felt his heart aching feeling like he made a huge mistake telling her those cold words he gaze at her while more tears fell from her pale eyes" Hinata if you knew I was a jinchuuriki all along then why didn't …."
"The same reason you didn't wanted to tell me if you thought I would hate you if I find out about the truth and I thought you will hate me if I knew the truth about you like I will never look at you the same way"
"That's ridiculous Hinata I will never in a million years hate you because you knew my secret don't be silly"
"Are you sure because right now you think I hate you" she then went closer to him.
"Well do you?..."
"Never Seiryu I was trained to be a demon hunter and I know the difference between a demon and a human and you Seiryu you are the most wonderful person ad friend I will never hate you"
More tears fell from his eyes he felt so relief and happy she didn't hated him she didn't saw him as a monster he smiled at her it was a smile that said thank you a hundred times.
"Hinata you don't know how much this means to me I feel like the happiest person in the whole world"
She blush feeling her heart skipping a beat" if you feel that way Seiryu then there is something I want to tell you I've n been wanting to tell you this for a long time and I just have to tell you because if I don't I will go crazy"
Seiryu saw the look in her eyes and there was something she really wanted to tell him even in the desperate tone reflected in her voice he didn't know why his cheeks started blushing while his heart skip a beat, the way she was looking at him it was so seductive and yet cute.
Hinata took his hands in hers" Seiryu I love you very much I have for a very long time now ever since you told me I was pretty you were the very first person to tell me I was pretty"
Seiryu was shock at her confession his heart beating like crazy while his whole face turn red he couldn't believe it was happening Hinata has just told him she loves him, maybe he was dreaming heimmediately pinch himself and no Hinata was still in the room while the Hyuga heiress giggle at his action. She then went closer until her lips were a few inches from his letting her nose tickle his.
"Well Seiryu do you feel the same way?" she said in a sexy tone.
Seiryu didn't answer her instead he claim her lips in a very passionate kiss Hinata gave herself to the kiss in a second wrapping her arms around his neck while he wrap his arms around her waist deepening the kiss. Hinata let her tongue enter his mouth and he comply with hers as their tongues started dancing both have never felt such a wonderful feeling and for them time has stop and everything that surrounded them didn't matter to them they just lost themselves in the kiss. What happens to be hours kissing it was only two minutes before they broke the kiss each of them gasping for air and smiling at each other.
"Wow" they said in unison while their faces were blushing completely.
"So it's official…..us?" Seiryu said in a high anticipated tone.
"After that kiss we sealed the deal Seiryu" she said in a teasing tone.
He chuckle while giving her a soft kiss and she accept it today was a happy and memorable day for the two, Hinata lie on the bed with him while they stood there like a happy couple. Seiryu kiss her forehead and she giggle while blushing leaning her head on his shoulder.
"You know Seiryu the happiest day in my life was when we dance at the mist festival you remember right?"
"Of course I remember what kind of question is that I would never forget such a great memory but that's not the happiest day in my life Hinata"
"Oh really then what is?" she said in a playful tone.
He gaze into her white pearls" my happiest day was when I first meet you"
She blush hard at the confession she smile she remember that great day well it wasn't such a great day because the first time she met Seiryu was three years ago when Hiashi was being mean to her and she met him along with Genjuro. That was the day her life change for the better it was because Genjuro that she became a better stronger and confident kunoichi, she smiled at him before giving him a quick kiss.
"Thank you Seiryu"
He smiled while pulling her closer letting her enjoy his comfortable shoulder they stood there for a while until they were called by Sakura that dinner was ready.
Later at the inn
It was nightfall Naruto was in his room with a big happy smile on his face after Sakura treated his wounds and with some healing from the Kyubi he was feeling all better, he feed his stomach from the big dinner Yamato called and this time he told them they earn it even if they fail on the mission. Now he was back in his bed and he couldn't sleep since he already took a rest before eating dinner so the only thing he could do was to look at the ceiling and hope if he will fall asleep even if he doubt it. He heard a knock on the door he left his bead wearing an orange bath robe, when he open the door he saw Sakura wearing a red bath robe.
"Oh Sakura-chan hi" he said giving his usual fox grin.
She blush at his grin but got rid of it while smiling at him" Naruto hey I know it's late and I'm sorry for bothering you I just want to talk to you"
"It's okay Sakura-chan I'm not bother I'm happy that you visited me of course I want to talk to you and besides I can't sleep I already slept before dinner so I'm fine"
"Okay then how about we go to the balcony it's very pretty there?"
"Sure"
They left the room heading to the balcony of the inn and Sakura didn't know why she was feeling butterflies in her stomach she try to remain calm but it was futile after all she was only going to talk and the fact that she was going to tell him that she has been secretly in love with him for a while and completely living in denial. They arrived at the balcony and saw the night sky filled with stars follow by a shining full moon it was beautiful and the perfect environment for a little confession, she blush while trying to come up with the words to tell him while the butterflies were still invading her stomach. She gaze at him and she blush at the sight of the blond the light of the moon made his facial features more attractive she felt her heart skip a beat and the freaking butterflies were still flying around in her stomach it was really getting annoying.
(For crying out loud calm down Sakura you can do this it's only Naruto just tell him)
(CHA the moonlight makes him look more handsome this is the perfect chance to tell him how you feel so DON'T SCREW THIS UP) inner Sakura said.
"Wow I've never seen the moon so big before it's really pretty" Naruto said while looking at the moon.
"Yeah I'll say and the stars are pretty too"
"You know I usually like looking at the stars I guess it makes me feel happy just by looking at them"
"No way me too I guess we both like looking at the stars" she smile while trying so hard not to blush.
"So Sakura-chan what is it that you want to talk about?" he said while still looking at the sky.
This time she blush remembering the reason why she wanted to talk to him" well I……I just………" she blush again while cursing in her mind why couldn't she do it.
She suddenly saw him looking at the ground she could tell he was depressed" Naruto what's wrong?"
"Sakura-chan I know what you want to talk to me about…..it's about Sasuke I'm sorry I fail you again I know I made a promise of the life time to bring him back but I was so close and I fail……" he started sobbing.
Sakura started sobbing as always Naruto was doing everything he could to make her happy always thinking about her before himself it was always like that, she growl in anger in her mind why is he blaming himself they both fail to bring the Uchiha back. It was her fault once again she was being a burden she couldn't help Naruto getting Sasuke back once again she heard the Uchiha's cold words. She sob as she did the only thing she could think of she took the sobbing Naruto and embrace him she hold him tight while caressing his blond locks. Naruto was shock he couldn't believe it this was the first time in his entire life that Sakura was hugging him it felt unreal like a good dream, he gladly accepted the embrace and sob in her arms.
"Its okay Naruto crying can't bring him back to us I'm still with you we'll get stronger together"
They broke the hug and Naruto was feeling better looks like the magic of Sakura's hug heal him back to normal he gave her the most loveable smile she has seen from him.
"Thanks Sakura-chan but I'm not giving up I will bring back Sasuke I never go back on my word it's my.."
"Your ninja way I know Naruto" she said with a fake giggle while looking away from him" Naruto I'm sorry it's my fault that Sasuke got away I was so useless"
"What are you talking about?" he said sounding surprise.
"I mean I didn't help in the fight while all you and the others got beaten by Sasuke I stood there without doing nothing I try to attack him but captain Yamato protect me from his attack and……after all my hard training I'm still a burden this is the reason why I wanted Tsunade-sama to train me I wanted to be strong so I could help you find Sasuke but no I didn't help at all I got in the way as usual I'm a big burden"
Suddenly Naruto made her look at him seeing his serious expression while trying not to blush at the beautiful sight of his sapphire eyes she has finally realize how beautiful his eyes are.
"Listen to me well Sakura-chan don't you ever think that you're a burden because it's not true"
"But I didn't do nothing to help and even when Seiryu transform it was you the one who stop him can't you see how useless I am Naruto" she said while sobbing.
"I told you not to think that you're not useless and you're not a burden stop thinking like that Sakura-chan" he put his hands on her shoulder.
"But I…"
"NO no more okay how about I prove to you that you're not useless and a burden, Sakura-chan if you were really a burden you would have never beat that guy from Akatsuki um….what was his name?"
"Sasori"
"Oh yes Sasori you beat him"
"Naruto I didn't beat him it was Hinata"
"But you help her defeat him and the old woman Chiyo help too you fought well destroying his puppet army"
"Hey wait a minute how did you know that I fought a puppet army?" she said with a smirk.
"Seiryu told me because Hinata told him and also Sakura-chan look at you, you are a medic ninja a damn good one you were train by granny Tsunade after all and you save Kankuruo from dying remember I was amaze seeing you in action so there I gave you plenty of reasons to prove you that you're not useless and remember what I said back at Konoha when we were at Ichiraku's you're going to surpass granny Tsunade someday"
Sakura stood shock letting every word that he has told her get to her brain he was right at everything she smile while blushing she started sobbing but this time she was crying because she was happy.
"Thank you Naruto"
"And also you're very strong I mean you got granny Tsunade's monstrous strength"
"Naruto" she glare at him while he turn pale" I told you not to say that"
"I'm sorry Sakura-chan I didn't mean it please don't hurt me" he pleaded while taking a few feet away from her.
She sighed" fine I'll let it slip this time but if you said another comment like that It will be punishment for you" she playfully smirk at him.
"Okay" he said relief while getting back next to her he was safe this time from her wrath" anyway Sakura-chan I will bring back Sasuke you'll see once I bring him back to the village you will be happy together with him"
Sakura stood quiet hearing that the old fan girl Sakura would feel happy hearing that but now she didn't feel no happiness hearing that, for a moment what will be to be together with Sasuke will she really be happy having someone like him as her boyfriend. She gave it thought and she couldn't see herself been happy with him there was no way she could be ever be happy with the Uchiha.
"Could that be true Naruto?"
"Huh what true?"
"What you said about me been happy with Sasuke because I can't see myself happy been with him tell me Naruto how can I be happy with someone who has never care about me ever how can I be happy with someone who has always see me as weak and annoying no I could never be happy with him, I finally realize that when he left me in that park bench on the night when he left the village"
Naruto was shock hearing this he couldn't believe this was really his pink hair teammate the same person who used to love and adore Sasuke was saying the she couldn't be happy with him.
"Sakura-chan what are you saying?"
"Simple I don't love him anymore Naruto he never care for me has always see me as an annoying fan girl so there's no reason for me to cry over it however I will help you bring him back because he's still our friend and member of team seven that's all"
"But Sakura-chan all you need to do is show him that you're a new person you're not the same girl from three years ago you've mature and become a great kunoichi"
"Didn't you hear me I said I don't love him anymore Sasuke only cares about his revenge and nothing more he will never put love as his priority or even me for the matter"
"But he also wants to rebuild the Uchiha clan so he will need you for that right?"
Sakura sighed in frustration" you know what Naruto let's just drop the Sasuke topic okay no more talking about him"
(Damn Uchiha) inner Sakura growl.
"Okay if you say so"
"Now I want to talk to you about the reason why I brought you here"
"Oh yeah I almost forgot that you wanted to talk to me about something"
She took a deep breath and calm down erasing the butterflies from her stomach and focusing on the big task at hand.
(It's now or never)
"Naruto you already know that I don't love you know who well I want to tell you is that….I'm in love with someone"
Naruto felt his heart breaking at her announcement he was happy when she told him that she didn't love the Uchiha anymore and for once in his life he thought that maybe just maybe he had a chance with her, after waiting for so long after doing a lot of sacrifices he thought was finally earning his place in her heart. But now he was wrong hearing the she's in love with someone he felt like crying but he couldn't do it in front of her he will do it later when he returns to his room, for once he thought that maybe he should give up on her no matter what he does for her he will never conquer her heart to him her heart was off limits boy was he ever wrong. Sakura look at him from the corner of her eye and she could tell he was devastated she sighed she needed to do this right and finally get it over with.
"I see" he said in a disappointed tone" I…I mean really congratulations Sakura-chan I'm happy for you you found someone else that's good I hope you'd be happy with him" he said sounding cheery when in truth he was dying from the inside.
"I hope so too no I will be very happy with him I just know it" she said with a big smile.
"Whoa Sakura-chan whoever this guy is he must be really something"
"Yes he is he's the most wonderful and courageous person I ever met he has the biggest heart and very loveable I love him very much I am so lucky to have someone like him"
"Good for you Sakura-chan have you told him yet?"
She blush hard" no I haven't"
"Then what are you waiting for the next time you meet him you will tell him how you feel he must feel the same way about you too because you love him very much"
"Yeah I will take your advice Naruto thanks" she said still blushing.
Naruto gaze back at the moon feeling the pain of heartbreak once again but he didn't care as long as Sakura was happy then he will be happy for her he will do anything for her to him her happiness meant more than his dream of becoming Hokage. He look back at his pink hair teammate and gasp seeing that she was holding his hands in hers what was going on here he blush at the contact it felt wonderful. He saw her and her face was red something was really wrong what was she doing he felt himself blushing too he wanted to stay like this forever letting Sakura holding his hands.
"Sakura-chan……what are you doing?"
She smile at him" I'm taking your advice….Uzumaki Naruto I love you"
Naruto's whole world froze hearing those three words love was something he never knew how to express or to feel it, but hearing those three words coming from Sakura his eternal love was like the happiest thing he has ever experience. He couldn't believe at first he thought that he heard wrong that maybe it was some kind of sick joke but wait a minute this is Sakura were talking about here she would never lie to him with something like THIS. Nevertheless he needed to clear this out he needed to make sure he heard right because right now his heart beating rapidly with pure joy.
"What did you just said Sakura-chan?"
"I said that I love you Naruto"
Tears started forming in his blue eyes he couldn't take it anymore he was too happy to hold his tears he let them fall while feeling alive maybe he was dreaming this too good to be true was this real, did his pink hair teammate really loves him. Sakura felt so relief after finally telling him she felt like a big weight was lifted from her shoulders she saw him it was clear that he was happy too after all he had love her since he was five years old. He started chuckling while she was confused at his sudden behavior.
"What's so funny?"
"It's just that this is a great dream OW…." he screamed in pain as Sakura pinch his arm.
"Still thinking you're dreaming?" she said with a smirk.
"No I guess not…..do you really mean what you just told me Sakura-chan?"
"Yes Naruto I mean it you are the only person who makes me feel happy and alive and you always think about my happiness first but from now on I'm going to be thinking about your happiness too"
"I can't believe this you really do love me I still think this is a dream I never thought you would ever have feelings for me"
"I do Naruto I just didn't realize them Seiryu was the one who made me realize my hidden feelings for you and I'm very glad he did I will be forever grateful to him"
"Seiryu help you" he said while smiling" he's a true friend Sasuke would never do something like this for me I'm glad"
"So Naruto do you want to be my boyfriend?" she blush
"I thought you would never ask Sakura-chan of course so does that mean we can go on a date?"
"Of course and also" she got close to him making him blush until her lips were inches away from his" we can kiss"
He gulp while her nose was tickling his from the close proximity" Sakura-chan can I kiss you?"
"You already know the answer to that one Naruto"
And finally their lips meet they both felt like living in paradise from the passionate kiss Sakura wrap her arms around his neck and Naruto follow by wrapping his arms around her waist, they were happier as they deepen the kiss and let their tongues played their games. For Naruto this was a dream come true a dream that he thought it will never EVER become a reality he still couldn't believe that he wasn't dreaming something like this would only happen in his dreams. For Sakura she felt like she was in heaven the kiss felt so right so amazing and she was really impressed by Naruto's kissing skills making her wonder if this was really his first kiss, however she dispel the thought and focus on the passionate kiss. What it seems like hours that pass it was only minutes that really pass as the two teens finally broke the kiss due to lack of air both blushing while smiling at one another no words couldn't describe what they were feeling right now. Sakura lean her head on his shoulder with a dreamy smile on her lips and her boyfriend Naruto kiss her forehead making her giggle they both went back to gaze at the moon and the stars for a couple of minutes before returning to their rooms, tonight it was a memorable night for both ninjas.
The next day hours later at Konoha (Hokage's office)
Tsunade was sitting in her desk next to her was Shizune holding TonTon standing in front of her was team Kakashi and team eight, Yamato was telling her the entire mission report although she was surprise to see Kurenai's team as well. Once Yamato was finish with the mission report she look back to the team with a normal look.
"I see so even with having special assistance from team eight you still fail the mission? Well?"
"Were not giving up" Naruto said.
"I see team eight you can go except for you Hinata"
Kiba and Shino nodded while leaving the office.
"What is it Tsunade-sama?" Hinata said.
"You finally know the truth about Naruto and Seiryu?"
Hinata stood quiet while the rest of the team look at her she nodded while facing the blond Hokage.
"Yes Tsunade-sama I know and I don't care I'm not a fool to judge them I see them as my friends and nothing more I will protect them just like the village that is my ninja way"
Tsunade smile along with the team she was surprise when she saw Seiryu holding her hand and she was shock when she saw her student Sakura holding hands with Naruto something she never thought she would ever see, the only thing she could do is raise and eyebrow at the sight.
"Hinata Sakura is there something going on here?"
She was quite surprise seeing Hinata, Seiryu, Naruto and Sakura blushing at the question.
"Well Tsunade-sama Seiryu and I are a couple" the Hyuga heiress said still blushing.
"And the same goes for me and Naruto" Sakura said proudly and still blushing.
Tsunade was completely shock at hearing this and Shizune cheer.
"Yes Tsunade-sama I won time to pay up"
The group was dumbfounded as Tsunade grumble while taking her wallet and gave some money to her apprentice.
"Tsunade-sama what's going on?" Sakura said nervously.
"Well Sakura I made a bet with Shizune whether you and Naruto will get together or not and I lost" she grumble the last part.
Both Naruto and Sakura were shock and she got quite upset.
"WHAT Tsunade-sama how can you bet something like that?" Sakura said.
"Hey it was worth the shot you were completely in denial of ever liking him"
She sweat dropped at her comment (unbelievable)
(After all that she's still the legendary sucker) Naruto thought while chuckling.
"Anyway Tsunade-sama I was proud to work with such a team Kakashi-san has a great team" Yamato said.
"I'm glad you feel that way because Kakashi still has a few more days before leaving the hospital so you will continue to be the team captain"
"Understood Tsunade-sama"
"And I like being part of this team too I am happy" Sai said while giving a true smile shocking both Tsunade and Shizune.
"Oh that's right Sai I'm sorry we didn't get to know us better because of the mission but please it's nice to meet you I'm Hyuga Hinata" she offer her hand to him.
He took her hand while smiling" it's nice to meet you too……big boobies"
The whole office turn quiet while Hinata gave him a very pissed off look that would kill anyone.
"YOU DAMN PERVERT I'LL KILL YOU"
Yamato and Seiryu were stopping a rampaging Hinata from trying to kill Sai while the rest were sweat dropping at the sight and Naruto and Sakura were shock at Hinata's reaction.
(Whoa Hinata's pissed) Naruto thought.
(I have never seen her angry before) Sakura thought.
Later at AMBU root headquarters
Sai was kneeling in front of Danzou in the same four way chamber.
"I have a request" Sai said.
"A request?"
"May I keep this name and remain in team Kakashi for a bit longer?"
Danzou saw him smiling it wasn't fake but a true smile from the heart (that smile?)
"That something you'll have to ask Tsunade just remember emotions breed hatred and hatred breeds war"
(I have a bond one of hatred for my brother) Sai thought remembering Sasuke's words" I suppose that's true" he then remember Naruto's words and he look at his picture book where his holding hands with his brother.
(But I'm willing to give it a try to forge bonds of friendship once again)
Later at the Hyuga Compound
Seiryu arrive at the entrance to the compound wearing an elegant long sleeve white button shirt with long black pants and black shoes of course he look very attractive because since he was back from his mission Hinata promised him to go out with him on a date. He was already happy that he was her boyfriend and he was happier to go on a date with her he was going to show her by giving her the best date she will ever had. The door to the compound open and his jaw fell to the ground seeing Hinata emerging wearing a white dress combining with her eyes red lipstick and white high heels she was simply gorgeous she gave him a quick turnaround to check her out.
"Well how do I look?"
"Like an angel" he said in awe.
She giggle at his comment while blushing" thanks you look pretty amazing yourself"
"So shall we get going?" he said while offering his arm.
She smiled while wrapping his arm with her own" yes let's get going my wonderful boyfriend"
The two left the compound with big smiles in their faces what Hinata didn't know is that her father was watching her from inside the compound with a warm smile.
(Hinata my dear daughter I couldn't be any prouder of you)
At Sai's apartment
Sai was finishing painting his best work yet he put a lot of concentration on this work he consider this something precious next to his picture book he took a look at one of his scrolls with the word friend written in kanji.
(Have you ever heard the word friend?) Naruto's words.
(Of course I have what about it?)
He smile thinking about his team and his brother with a pure heartwarming smile he finally finish his greatest work ever.
"HEY SAI" came the loud voice of Naruto from outside his window.
He looked outside his window and saw Naruto, Sakura and Yamato waiting for him next to a tree.
"We got our next mission" Naruto said.
He smile while leaving his apartment for him it was a new beginning with friendship he took one last look at his masterpiece it was a painting of him with his new friends team Kakashi.
To be continued
Yay Hinata and Seiryu are finally a couple and the same goes with Naruto and Sakura boy it's about time now beginning from this chapter on there will be lots of filler arcs before going to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc that's right I'm going to write a lot of filler arcs created by my own original creativity some of them will be very funny remember to always review now I'm going back to the ultimate tournament farewell until next time.
Next chapter: the worst day in Genjuro's life
Funny moment time (this is happening when they left the inn to return back to Konoha)
The team were traveling in the road heading to the leaf village when thy realize someone's was missing.
"Hey where's Seiryu?" Naruto noticing the black hair teen was nowhere to be found.
"Hey you're right he's not here" Sakura said.
"I don't know he was next to me a couple of minutes ago" Hinata said.
Suddenly the whole team gasp when Seiryu appear in a cloud of smoke wearing Orochimaru's Akatsuki cloak his ring and his mist headband was scatch they couldnt believe it Seiryu has joined Akatsuki.
"What the hell is going on here Seiryu why did you join Akatsuki?" ask a shock Naruto.
"It's not true Seiryu please tell me its not true" Hinata said shock.
"So you're our enemy?" Kiba said getting in his stance ready to fight.
Seiryu gave a fake evil laughter while going to Naruto" you're coming with me"
"OVER MY DEAD BODY YOU'RE NOT TAKING HIM" shouted an enraged Sakura.
WHAM
She punch his face sending him a couple of yards away when they got to him he had a beat up look on his face at the same time it was very goofy.
"Ouch come on you guys I was just kidding I wasn't really going to take Naruto honest"
The group sweat dropped.
"You're just lucky were not in Konoha or the AMBU would have thrown you in prison or worst" Yamato said while giving him his creepy face.
Seiryu freak out" yeah I guess this joke was a little too risky"
"Where did you get that Aakatsuki cloak?" Sakura said.
"Oh I got this when we were back at Orochimaru's lair it was his Akatsuki cloak and his ring I'm going to hold onto this who knows we may need it for future missions"
"I guess it might come useful in a undercover mission" Sai said.
"I don't think I believe you Seiryu" Naruto said sounding hurt.
"Oh come on Naruto buddy do you really think I would join Akatsuki and take you not a chance"
"Um...Seiryu I only have one question to ask you" Hinata said" you DID wash that cloak before putting it on right?"
"No why do you ask?"
Hinata sweat dropped" don't you remember where we found that cloak?"
Seiryu started thinking when he suddenly gasp remembering that one of Orochimaru's old body was wearing the cloak his obvious reaction was.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OH NO I HAVE HOMO KING'S GERMS ALL OVER MY BODY EEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWW" he immediately took off the cloak and started running to find a river to wash himself while the whole group sweat dropped at the sight.