Disclaimer: For the last time, I don't own Naruto!
I'm sorry that this has to end so shortly! *ducks behind rock* Don't kill me!
Here's the very last chapter of my story! I thank everyone for reading and reviewing! *offers cookies* Take one and enjoy this last chapter!
The next morning Hoshi felt the beginnings of the burning within her body and Kaoru took instant action, booting everyone out of the house and putting a barrier around it, blocking out all sound and scent. Naruto sat down and sighed, closing his eyes. "Be prepared for a very boring week, she won't lower that barrier until she's absolutely sure that Hoshi-chan's done with her heat. You're lucky that Hoshi-chan's gonna be your mate, Kaoru's gotten temperamental with me and gives me the cold shoulder whenever she goes into heat. I don't know what her problem is, but Kyu-kun and I don't appreciate being brushed off like that. If she persists, we may just have to get aggressive."
Nagato shook his head. "You shouldn't piss her off Naruto, she'll deck you, especially in the midst of her heat. Hell hath no fury to a woman scorned."
Naruto snorted. "What do you know? Your wife's not at that stage where she'll kick you out of bed if you want to make babies."
Konan rolled her eyes. "We've gotten to know Kaoru's temper when she's being pressured. Just because I'm pregnant again doesn't mean I won't stop at four, Naruto."
The red-haired man looked to his wife. "Is that the amount you want?"
"Maybe, it matters how well this current one goes."
Utakata felt his body itching for Hoshi, but knew he had to stay put. They weren't married yet and he knew he'd get a mean recoil from trying to breach the barrier. The Rokubi Slug shifted constantly, wanting his mate so bad that his Jinchuriki began pacing back and forth.
Naruto smelled his agitation and drawled, "Sit down, you'll wear a hole in the ground if you pace all week."
"I need to do something to distract me from this longing."
Both Jinchuriki's heads snapped towards a malevolent chakra signature from the other side of the house. Their demon cloaks lit up and they rushed over, only to see Kabuto throwing a flurry of shuriken at the barrier. Naruto smacked him away with his clawed hand, the medical ninja flying into the tree at the edge of the clearing. He coughed up blood and straightened his glasses as he got up slowly, clutching his side. His eyes widened in disbelief as he saw who had hit him.
"Naruto? It can't be… Hoshimi's the new Kyubi Jinchuriki!"
Naruto grinned so wickedly that Utakata shivered, never wanting that look directed towards him. "Oh yeah? You know nothing about the current Jinchuriki, then! That was your mistake, Kabuto!"
Before he could move however, a bubble surrounded the wounded rogue. Naruto's eyes flashed in fury as he yelled, "I don't want to capture him, Utakata! I want him dead, this time for real!"
Utakata smiled grimly. "Believe me Naruto-san, I wasn't aiming to capture, just immobilize so he wouldn't be able to escape the second part of this technique."
Black smoke, like an octopus' ink, filled the bubble and Kabuto shouted incoherently before the bubble popped, killing him instantly. Naruto stared at the spot where his enemy had last stood and gaped. He turned to Utakata and said shakily, "I'm sure glad you're on our side. Are you sure he's dead?"
"No one has ever escaped that technique."
"Wow, an instant-death technique. It must be useful for assassinations."
"Yes, but I hardly use it unless I have powerful or multiple targets. Most of the assignments I received after the war were to capture, not kill. In this case, I decided he was better dead than alive, considering he's threatened my Hoshi too many times to warrant anything less extreme."
"And so ends the life of Yakushi Kabuto, the most annoying bug in existence."
Nagato called, "Are you finished over there?"
"Yeah, Nagato!" Naruto called back.
"Do I need to take care of the body?"
"Nope! It was a clean kill this time! Nothing even left to clean up!"
"Good. You two should guard the back of the house, just in case."
"That'd be wise! Thanks, Nagato!"
"No problem."
Utakata heaved a sigh of relief as his demon cloak vanished, looking back towards the barrier. "Do you think Kaoru-san noticed?"
"I'm sure she knew we'd be able to take care of him. Relax, you'll have your girl before you know it. Hoshi-chan's like me in that respect: won't back out once she's given her word."
The two looked up towards the sky, gazing at the clouds. Naruto began tapping his foot and shook his head after a moment. "I'll never know what Shikamaru sees in this."
Utakata shrugged. "Nara-san will like what he likes, he is a very laid-back ninja."
"You wanna go get some ramen once this shift is over?"
"Sure."
And life goes on after that... I like a calm ending, so this is my style. If anyone wants another Naruto fic posted, please tell me in your review!
*bawls* Another story done! This one's taken the longest to post! I'm going to miss my baby!
For the final time...
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