Authors Notes: And I am back once more!

First off, since this will probably be my last update for the year on this story, I want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, and so forth. Have fun with your friends and family, and have a safe and responsible New Year, and I will catch everyone in the new year!

So, as stated in the last chapter, Kakashi is going to be bouncing between favoring Sasuke and being fair to Naruto and Sakura as he struggles to find a true balance. Not to mention Sasuke himself is going to start being an annoyance to Sakura. Which ironically, has them switching roles as Sasuke now chases after her, and she finds him weak and annoying.

Also, we are going to get our first glimpse at Mei in this chapter, which I have something planned for her and Naruto which I can only hope that many will find amusing.

Now, a small announcement, as of this chapter, the poll is closed, with the following results

Yes – 81%

No – 19%

After she is brought back, Kushina will join the harem. However, I plan on having a lot of resistance between the two as they come to terms with their feelings for one another. So in other words, it will be a slow burn.

Also, I will reiterate, I have no intentions of doing a lemon scene between them.

Review Corner

Anuel AA – There is darkness to come for sure. Things must always get darker before they get better.

Insanemaelstorm – Kakashi is still ignorant to how strong Naruto actually is, and has been stuck on fulfilling a self made promise to his fallen comrade to look after the Last Uchiha. Not to mention he has no accurate information on Naruto, mainly because he is too lazy and doesn't want to put his orange book down.

Phantom4ever1199 – Great idea for Hotaru to be added, I will look into her and see what I can come up with.

3headed-dragon – I hope you enjoy how I plan for negotiations between Naruto and Mei will pan out.

CrimsonStarBlade – Fairly good idea, and also some good suggestions for the girls. Something to definitely look into as the story progresses further.

AnimeLoverQ8 – Still a chance she could be added, though I need a means for her to interact with Naruto, especially with her being trapped in the moon currently. If I recall correctly at least.

W01frunn3r – You would think, but Kakashi is or rather, was planning to use Sasuke's focus on Sakura to keep his mind away from revenge on his brother. And the council is never going to learn to keep their mouths shut, at least not any time soon. Too drunk on power and feeling untouchable.

Harem – Ameyuri, Anko, Ayame, Fem!Haku, Fem!Hidan, Fem!Jashin, Fem!Kyuubi, Fu, Fuka, Hana, Hanabi, Hinata, Hokuto, Ino, Karin, Karui, Kin, Konan, Koyuki, Kurenai, Kurotsuchi, Kushina, Mei, Mikoto, Natsuhi, Pakura, Rin, Ryuzetsu, Sakura, Samui, Shion, Shizuka, Shizune, Tayuya, Tenten, Temari, Tsume, Tsunade, Tsunami, Yakumo, Yukata, Yugao, and Yugito

Once again, the list is open for new additions. Feel free to suggest and give me an idea of how our blonde half demon can meet with them, and how such meeting could turn out.

Anyways, that's enough yapping from me, on with the story!

Darkness Falls

Chapter 18

It was a rather awkward boat ride from Nami no Kuni to Kirigakure.

Kakashi couldn't even look at his other two students without his perverted imagination running wild of what the two of them were doing the previous night. Though he did know one thing, Sakura was a screamer. This of course confirmed the masked jonins suspicions that the two were intimate with one another. When he had seen the two in the morning, he had noticed that Sakura had a slight limp, but over all had a glow about her. Briefly, he wondered how Anko would react to the news before he recalled how the snake mistress had reacted when he informed her of Naruto's actions with Tsunami in his pitiful attempt to cause tension between the two.

'She would probably ask for a threesome.' He surmised with a frown, not aware of it already happening. Multiple times. Casually, he turned his attention to his other student, wondering how he was taking the not so subtle revelation.

This of course opened up other concerns for the silver haired man. One being his other student. With the request the boy had made prior to leaving the village, it was clear that the last Uchiha had taken notice of his pink haired team mate. Something in the pit of his stomach told him that the raven haired teen wasn't taking the revelation too well. Another concern that the masked jonin was facing, though not on a personal level, was how he was going to explain it if Sakura got pregnant. Due to, by extension, he would be held accountable for allowing such actions to happen.

On the other side of the vessel, the last Uchiha was simmering in his own hatred as he glared the blonde and pink haired couple, whom were at the bow of the boat they were on, both reading their respective books. The raven haired emo was infuriated at what had transpired last night, and even more so when the two continued to act as if everything was perfectly normal. His black eyes turned towards his supposed sensei.

'Worthless fool couldn't even get us in the same room.' The Uchiha seethed. 'If the idiot could have done what I required, it would have been MY name she would be screaming out. Not that dopes!'

As the raven haired emo continued to brood over the recent events, a small smile appeared on his face.

'Still, this could work to my advantage.' He grinned. 'With them being intimate with one another, it will crush her even more when I tell her of the losers affair.'

Thus, the prideful Uchiha began to plot how he would reveal the blonde dopes lecherous ways.

"How long before we arrive, Naruto-kun?" Sakura asked as she placed a book marker in her book and closed it. Sealing it away in one of her many seals that lined her vest.

"About two hours longer." The blonde estimated as he accounted for the time they had been on the boat already, and the distance between Wave and Kiri. "Maybe a little less, now that we are going with the tide."

Sakura nodded as she turned and laid her head on the blondes shoulder. Letting out a sigh of contentment at the close proximity of her mate, before a perverted grin came across her face.

"You know, we could always go below deck and have an encore of last night." She suggested seductively.

"You're insatiable, you know that right?" He chuckled. "Sadly, if we were to do that, the trip may take longer as we would no doubt distract the crew and the captain. Not to mention, the teme has been in a broodier mood then usual."

"Maybe now the bastard will take a the hint I am no longer interested in him." She remarked. "Besides, you're the one who forgot to put up the silencing seals."

"Did I forget to do that?" Naruto asked innocently while cocking an eye brow. Causing Sakura to widen her eyes in realization.

"You did that on purpose?" She asked, though she already knew the answer as a grin grew on her face.

"Of course, I already knew what Kakashi was trying to do the moment he said that he and I were sharing a room." The blonde replied. "And while I was expecting your reaction, it was still amusing to see it play out. And even if you didn't say anything, I would have. You are my mate, and I will not allow another to even think of you such a way."

"And I am proud to be your mate, Naruto-kun." She smiled, leaning in and kissing him tenderly. She loved it when his possessive side showed. It made her feel all the more loved.

Kakashi could only sigh as he saw the scene play out before him. He couldn't hear what they were saying, but he could imagine it was the usual lovey dovey stuff. Meanwhile, Sasuke's anger was starting to boil over. Even though the raven haired brooder had a plan, he still didn't like seeing what was rightfully his in the possession of another.

Mizukage's Office, A Few Hours Later

A beautiful auburn haired slender woman with fair skin sat behind the rather large desk that was adorned with various scrolls and other papers reporting on various events inside and outside the village that her emerald colored eyes scanned across. Dressed in a long-sleeved, dark blue dress that falls just below her knees. Her luscious auburn hair styled into a herringbone pattern at the back with a top knot tied with a dark blue band. Two long bangs covering her right eye.

In the room with her was a large man, with a massive sword on his back, leaning against the door way. A new Kiri headband around his head. This man was none other then Zabuza Momochi, former missing-nin.

"So tell me about this delegate you highly recommended." The woman asked as she put down the scroll she was reading and gazed upon the large swordsman. "I suspect he must be an accomplished shinobi if they are receiving such high praises from you. Perhaps a Jonin, maybe?"

"Actually, he is only a Genin." The large man nervously chuckled as the Mizukage fixed him with a glare.

"WHAT!?" She exclaimed. "You highly recommended a mere Genin to handle negotiations?"

"This gaki isn't your typical genin." He pointed out. "He had best me in a head on duel, and even now, I get the feeling he was still holding back. Not to mention, do you think I would trust just anyone with my adopted daughter?"

This caught the auburn haired woman's attention. While she had not met the girl personally, it became very clear to her early on when Zabuza returned to join the rebels, that the large swordsman cared deeply for the girl. Even carrying a small picture of her. When asked about it, he answered honestly that she was the reason he was fighting. Add to the fact that this genin had bested one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist.

"Tell me more about him." She instructed. "Name, appearance. Leave nothing out."

Zabuza frowned at the order, but obliged none the less.

"Let's see. He stands about 180 centimeters tall (5'9"), blonde hair with black streaks. Eyes are ocean blue. Athletic build, and usually wears a black trench coat….."

Unknown to the swordsman as he continued to describe the gaki, Mei was beginning to imagine what he looked like and was even starting to fantasize the blonde shinobi being her perfect husband. A blush creeping across her face.

"Um, Mei-sama?" Zabuza asked, seeing a glazed look come over her eyes.

"And what of the rest of his team?" She quickly asked as she snapped out of her fantasy, ignoring the confused look the swordsman gave her. Unknown to her, while she was fantasizing, the swordsman had already given a run down of the rest of the team members.

"As I said. Most of the team is worthless." He sighed, having to repeat it again. "The only one really worth a damn is the pink haired girl, Sakura. She shows promise. The other two are Sasuke Uchiha, and Kakashi Hatake. The Copy Cat Shinobi."

"The Uchiha is a spoiled brat whose ego out weighs his actual skill. Brat even performed a Kawarimi on his pink haired team mate to avoid an attack meant for him." Zabuza scowled at the memory. "While Kakashi is skilled as a Jonin, it appears having the Uchiha on his team has clouded his judgment."

"So expect the Uchiha to demand something, while Kakashi will probably more subtly present the Uchiha in a more favorable light." The man finished, having given the Mizukage the shortened version of what he had said previously.

Before they could continue talking, a knock sounded at the door.

"Forgive the interruption Mei-sama." An elder man with an eye patch apologized as he entered the room. "But the delegation from Konoha has arrived."

"Very well Ao, send them in." The woman instructed as she braced her self. One for the meeting over all, and two; she was excited to see if this Naruto would measure up to her expectations.

Silently, the elder man left only to return a few short minutes later with a group of four Leaf Shinobi. Leading the team was Kakashi himself, for once his nose was not stuck in his favored orange book. He had a bored look about him. Directly behind him was a brooding Uchiha, arms crossed over his chest. It was clear with the look on his face that the raven haired boy was not in the best of moods. Following the raven haired emo was a pink haired girl in a red vest. The first thing both Zabuza and Mei noted was that her pink hair now had black streaks through it as well. Prompting the swordsman to raise a non existent eye brow. The last that entered was the blonde genin himself.

At the sight of him, Mei couldn't believe her eyes. If anything, her little fantasy of the blonde didn't do him nearly enough justice. The Mizukage could only blush when her eyes fell upon the blonde. Aside from how Zabuza had described him, he appeared far more toned in muscle then the swordsman implied. Not to mention, he had an air of confidence and strength around him.

"Hey no brows." Naruto greeted the swordsman, causing the auburn haired woman to snicker as the large mans non existent eye brow twitched.

"Gaki." He replied evenly.

"So, which of you is the envoy?" The woman asked, as she eyed the occupants in the room. In truth, she already knew who the envoy was, but she wanted to see for herself if what Zabuza had reported was accurate about the masked jonin. She was not disappointed as she saw the mans eyes gaze over the raven haired boy for a moment, before reluctantly turning his attention to the blonde.

"Naruto here has the scroll from the Hokage." Kakashi answered, though his tone implied that the man still was not confident in the village leaders choice.

"Very well, you may present the scroll." Mei stated.

"Of course Mizukage-sama." Naruto replied as he unsealed the scroll Hiruzen had given him and handed it to the auburn haired woman.

"Please, call me Mei or Mei-chan." She winked as she took the scroll.

'Looks like you gained the attention of another woman, Naruto-kun.' Ahri teased from the back of his mind. 'And a Kage no less.'

Naruto himself could only mentally sigh, despite not showing it on the outside. Turning his attention to his pink haired mate, he could see her struggling not to giggle at the interaction between the two.

'Well, two can play this game.' He mentally grinned.

"Of course, I only merely wished to show such a beautiful woman as yourself the proper respect of your title, Mei-hime." He replied with a wink, prompting the auburn haired woman to blush.

'Oh damn, Naruto-kun just laid it on thick and heavy.' Inner Sakura chuckled.

'I know, maybe the Uchiha-teme could take some lessons from Naruto-kun on how to talk to a woman.' She mentally giggled as she could see the scowl on the Uchiha's face, a disappointed look on their supposed sensei's face.

"Naruto, you are to be discussing official business from Konoha." Kakashi reprimanded. "Not flirting with women."

As he said this, he missed the scowl that now adorned the Mizukage's face before she turned her attention back to the blonde in front of her. Opening the scroll she had been given, she began to browse over the various items the Hokage and by extension, Konoha was offering and requesting for the two villages alliance.

Majority of what was written was the usually mundane stuff that literally every alliance was offered. Aid during times of war, help with supplies and trade routes, and so forth. Of course Hiruzen had extended an offer for the two of them too meet in person to discuss the finer details of the alliance, so that both villages prospered under the alliance.

"Very well Naruto-kun, let's get down to business then." She smiled at the blonde across from her. "The rest of you may leave while we talk."

Reluctantly Kakashi ushered the rest of his team out, followed by Zabuza, though not before casting a warning glare to the blonde. Though it wasn't missed by the auburn haired woman that the girl identified as Sakura gave the blonde a small wink before exiting with the rest of the group. Closing the door behind them.

"I take it there is something between you two?" Mei inquired, her eye brow raised in curiosity.

"She's one of my girlfriends." Naruto replied honestly.

"And yet you were openly flirting with me in front of her?" The Mizukage asked, her eye brow twitching.

"There is a special circumstance involving me." He coyly replied with a smirk.

"And what exactly would that be?"

"Well…."

With Sakura and Others

Having left the Mizukage's office, the group had shuffled into the hallway. Pondering what to do to pass the time while Naruto and the village leader discussed the partnership between the two villages. From her position along the wall, Sakura could see that the lazy jonin was still upset at the fact that Naruto was in charge of negotiations instead of the Uchiha. In fact, she was pretty sure that if the Hokage hadn't given the scroll directly to Naruto before they left, that the silver haired man would have attempted to push the Uchiha into position for negotiations.

'That would have ended in disaster.' She mentally thought, earning a mental nod from her inner self in agreement.

"Sakura, why don't you and Sasuke check out the village while we wait." The masked jonin suggested, though it was clear to the pink haired hanyou what he was attempting to do. Get her alone with the Uchiha.

"Perhaps it wasn't clear last night, Taida-sensei." She leveled a glare at the silver haired jonin. "So I am going to spell it out for you. I am with Naruto-kun, so stop trying to get me alone with the duck ass. Now, perhaps you two should enjoy your date together."

Hearing this, the Uchiha scowled in anger as he moved to lash out at his pink haired team mate for having the audacity to look down upon him. She should be begging him to spend time with her, not fawning over the clan less dobe. However, he was stopped by Kakashi who merely frowned at his students words. With a heavy sigh, the cyclopotic jonin lead the seething Uchiha out of the building.

"Well, that was interesting." Zabuza laughed at the exchange between the two. "So you and the gaki huh?"

"Bastard has been trying to get me alone with the duck ass-ed teme nearly the entire trip here." Sakura scoffed, before turning her attention to the larger man. "And yeah, shortly after we returned from Nami no Kuni, Naruto-kun and I started dating."

"Well, you two were always close from what I saw, so I guess it is was only a matter of time before you two would get together." The large swordsman commented. "Poor Haku, she had a crush on the gaki."

"Oh, she is dating him too." The pinkette grinned as she watched Zabuza's eyes widen in shock, and then to furious anger.

"WHAT!?" The man raged. "You're telling me he is two timing on my little girl and you're allowing it!?"

"Relax Zabuza-san, it's nothing like that." She chuckled as she saw the eyebrow-less man grab hold of his massive sword. "Naruto-kun is part of the CRA, or Clan Restoration Act, since he is the last of two clans. Plus he has a bloodline. This allows him to legally take multiple wives, though he is very adamant that it must be a union of love."

"So how did my Haku get dragged into this?" The large man asked, after relaxing a little upon hearing the new information. Though still not liking the idea of his adopted daughter in such a relationship, but as long as she was happy, he really couldn't object.

"Well, originally Naruto-kun wanted to take it slow and let her decide when she wanted to start the relationship. However, the bastard Uchiha had other plans." Sakura scowled at the memory. "Sadly, the bastard is the last of his clan as well. So he tried using the CRA to trap Haku-chan with him, with her chakra sealed. Thankfully Naruto-kun saw through what the Uchiha planned as was able to prevent it, simply by asking Haku-chan to officially be his girlfriend."

"And if she is already with someone that is in the program, she can not be forced into being with someone else." Zabuza surmised. "Very smart gaki, very smart."

"Yeah, Sasuke-teme threw a massive fit when he didn't get what he wanted and pulled himself from the program." She chuckled. "Anyways, speaking of the duck ass, I should go follow them to make sure they don't get into any trouble."

"I'll come along with you. There are still pockets of blood line haters, and with the ego of the Uchiha brat, he is guaranteed to attract attention."

Nodding, the two departed the Mizukage tower to trail the two Sharingan users. Though Sakura's instincts were screaming that something was going to happen involving those two, something bad.

With Sasuke and Kakashi

Sasuke was pissed.

That pink haired bitch had the audacity to blatantly disrespect him in front of others. Even more so that she would chose that dobe over him, a Uchiha Elite! Not to mention how she casually talked about what her actions with that she did with blonde loser last night without any shame.

'She will be MINE!' He seethed before he turned his attention to the masked jonin that was walking alongside him with his nose in his infamous orange book. "You couldn't even get her alone with me for five minutes. That is all I need to make her mine."

"Mah mah, you shouldn't worry about it." Kakashi waved dismissively, though frowning at how his favored student was acting. Perhaps it was best if Sakura was already in another relationship. Sasuke merely scoffed at the lazy jonins words.

"She should be begging to be with me. Not that clan less loser." Sasuke gritted out. "I'm an Uchiha elite! She should be spreading her legs for me and me alone!"

Kakashi could only frown as he listened to the raven haired boy rant, shaking his head with a sigh. Turning his attention back to his orange book. Though while it appeared he was reading, his mind was elsewhere. Namely his pink haired student. He could have sworn her eyes held a yellow tint when she spoke to them moments earlier. Then there was also the black streaks that she now sported in her hair. Lastly, he had noticed a tattoo like design on her, just where her shoulders met her neck. Further more, he could have sworn he had seen that exact same design somewhere else.

"Did you say you were an Uchiha?" A young woman asked as she approached the duo, snapping the masked jonin out of his thoughts.

"That's right." Sasuke replied arrogantly as he turned towards the young woman who had approached the two.

He noted that she was fair looking, with an aqua blue colored hair and vibrant green eyes. Giving her a truly exotic look. She wore a lime green blouse with a large enough opening in the front to allow the arrogant Uchiha boy to get a good look at her ample cleavage. Especially when she would bend over to further entice him. Accompanying the lime green blouse, she wore a black pair of bicycle shorts that hugged her posterior firmly. To finish off her outfit, she wore a pair of black open toed combat kunoichi sandals that stopped just below her knees.

"Oh my, I never thought I would meet someone from such a prestigious clan." She smiled as she approached him, putting an extra sway into her hips. Prompting the poor boy to follow them with his eyes as she did so, a cocky smirk on his face.

"And you are?" Kakashi interrupted as he gazed upon the young woman in front of them.

"Ah, forgive me. I am Sohryu." She replied with a short bow, though kept eye contact with the masked jonin. "And it's always been my dream to meet someone from such a well renowned clan."

"And perhaps even, bear one of their children, if you are willing." She coyly smiled with a seductive wink towards the young Uchiha, bending over slightly to allow him to see down her blouse.

As Kakashi watched on, he felt something was off about the entire scenario, though his thoughts were scattered and unfocused. All he could do was stare at the woman's beauty. A few times he tried to shake away the feeling of lightheadedness, but to no avail. His lone eye wandered over to his student in concern, noting that the young Uchiha was solely focused on the beauty before him.

"Why don't you both come with me." She smiled as she extended her hand towards the boy. "I have lotsof friends who would just love to meet and have fun with such a strong man from the mighty Uchiha clan."

With no control over their actions, the two Sharingan user's began to listlessly follow the beautiful woman as she began to lead the duo into an isolated ally way. After a few moments of walking, the aqua haired beauty lead the two into an opening area isolated away from the main streets of the village. Immediately, Kakashi knew something was wrong. As soon as they entered the opening, he felt all of his chakra suddenly drain away.

"Now then handsome, ready to have some fun?" Sohryu asked as she wrapped her arms around the young Uchiha, eliciting another cocky grin from him.

So focused was he on the woman in front of him, that he didn't notice just over a dozen of people that began filling into the area. Each with various weapons, from kunais, to broken bottles and lead pipes. Some shinobi, others mere civilians whom still held a deep seeded hatred towards those with bloodlines.

Before Sasuke could respond, the woman in front of him kneed him in the stomach, causing him to double over and cough for air, not expecting the attack.

"What the hell you bitch!?" He demanded after catching his breath, only to receive a malicious chuckle from her.

"Did you really think I would be spreading my legs for such an arrogant little shit stain." She replied as she sauntered away. "You were so easily to manipulate with your ego, I barely had to use my Siren's Call Genjutsu on you. Your friend here though, I really had to focus on him to keep him pliable."

Looking over, Sasuke could see four large men keeping the masked jonin detained, unable to move to help his student. Despite the mans struggling, the four others kept him firmly held in place as a fifth person approached him with a rather large knife. Knowing he had to do something, Sasuke tried to activate his Sharingan, only for nothing to happen. A look mixed of shock and fury came across his face as he glared at the woman once more.

"Aww, are you trying to activate your bloodline?" Sohryu taunted. "I'm afraid the moment you entered this area, all your chakra has been drained away and sealed off. So your precious little blood line and jutsu's are worthless right now."

This earned a round of laughter from the group as they began to close in on the lone Uchiha, while Kakashi still struggled against his captors. Without any warning, one of them rushed in from the right and delivered a devastating blow to Sasuke, sending the young Uchiha to the ground. Once he hit the ground, more from the mob of people began to rush forward and take turns beating and kicking him. Some using blunt weapons like boards and pipes as they continued to pummel him.

"You know, he may be an arrogant asshole." A voice sounded from above, prompting the group to look up at a pink haired kunoichi whom was accompanied by a well known figure to the group. "But I can't allow you to kill him."

Jumping down, Sakura stared down the mob of people that were assaulting her team mate and sensei, and she used those terms very loosely. Without any hesitation, she quickly moved to intercept the man wielding the knife in front of Kakashi, delivering a massive kick to the mans sided, launching the attacker into a pile of wooden boxes.

Two more of the mob rushed forward to attack the new arrival, only to be swiftly cut down by Zabuza's massive blade, prompting everyone else to scream out in horror upon seeing their fellow blood line haters split in two by the mans massive blade.

Seeing that Zabuza had her back, Sakura swiftly moved to where Kakashi was still struggling against the four holding him. Delivering a fast punch to one of the mans stomach, causing him to release the masked jonin, giving Kakashi a bit more room to move. Without delay, the pink haired hanyou grabbed the mans head and jumped, delivering a knee of the face, effectively knocking him out.

Turning, she could see that Kakashi had finally managed to free himself, knocking two of the men out before rushing over to aid the fallen Uchiha, causing the pinkette to scoff. She knew his injuries were no where near as bad to require such concern, at most he would have a few minor bruises, as well as to his pride.

Shaking her head, Sakura turned her attention back to the remaining group who were now attempting to flee. Not that she could blame them, Zabuza was slicing through them with no remorse. Among his victims, was none other then the young woman who had lured Kakashi and Sasuke into the ally way. After a handful of minutes, the mob had been dispersed, mostly by Zabuza leaving the four of them standing among scattered bodies, many of which were cleaved cleanly in half.

"I would have had them." Sasuke arrogantly stated, causing both Sakura and Zabuza to roll their eyes at the boys ego.

"Of course you would have." The large swordsman said dismissively, earning a glare from the raven haired emo.

"You've improved, Sakura." Kakashi stated, recognizing her skill when she had dispatched his attackers.

"Naruto-kun is a good teacher and actually helps me train." She replied, taking a jab at Kakashi's overall performance as the teams sensei.

The masked jonin only looked down to the ground in shame, knowing full well what his pink haired student was implying. Not saying a word, he followed Zabuza back out into the main streets of the village, leaving both Sasuke and Sakura behind to catch up.

"So you're no longer a pathetic weakling, I guess that dobe is good for something." Sasuke stated as he looked over the pinkette's form, causing her to glare at him for his words against her mate. "You should feel honored now."

"And why is that?" She asked, narrowing her eyes at the Uchiha.

"Because I now deem you worthy of bearing my children to help restore my great clan." He smugly stated. "Leave that pathetic loser and stand by me, just like how you always wanted to."

"I guess you do live up to your Uchiha reputation." Sakura responded. "Always trying to steal the work of others."

This of course caused the raven haired boy to cast an anger filled glare at the pink haired girl for her comment against his clan.

"And besides, I am loyal only to Naruto-kun." She stated with finality in her voice.

"Too bad he isn't loyal to you." He smirked, knowing that she had walked right into this revelation that he was all to happy to enlighten her about.

"Oh?"

"Didn't you know?" Sasuke continued. "You ever so loyal 'Naruto-kun' is fucking that snake whor-"

He never got to finish as Sakura and quickly rounded on him and grabbed him by his throat, lifting him up in the air much to his shock and horror as her eyes flashed an eerie yellow, showing her anger at the arrogant boy before her.

"I believe Naruto-kun already warned you about speaking of Anko-chan like that." She grinned, though this grin carried a malicious feeling behind it. "And for your information, Uchiha. I am well aware of Naruto-kun's interactions with Anko-chan."

Seeing that Sasuke was starting to turn blue due to the lack of oxygen, she threw him to the ground harshly. Sneering down at him, she turned and left the area. Leaving behind a seething Uchiha who was now trying to catch his breath, before struggling to get up to follow the rest of his team.

Mizukage Tower, A Few Minutes Later

After the confrontation between Sasuke, Kakashi and the remnants of the blood line haters, the group found themselves back in the Mizukage Tower. Though tensions were thick between Sasuke and his pink haired team mate. He was still livid about what she had not only did, but also told him. Though he also carried with him a healthy amount of fear of her as well, her yellow eyes not leaving his memory. He saw what they promised. Pain. Pure, unbridled pain if he dared encroach upon her territory again. Not to mention the strength she had displayed. Not that he would admit it.

As the group neared the doors leading to the Mizukage's office, soft moaning and giggles could be heard through the door. Sakura mentally chuckled to herself, whilst Kakashi quickly moved over to the doors and threw them open, exposing the auburn haired woman now straddling the blonde in his chair with her arms wrapped around his neck as they continued to make out with one another.

"Naruto!" Kakashi exclaimed. "What do you think you are doing!?"

"Negotiating." The blonde smiled as the two broke their kiss. "And I think negotiations are going well."

"Very well." Mei chuckled, as she leaned in and kissed him once more before getting up off his lap.

"And you're okay with this?" The masked jonin asked as he turned to the pink haired girl next to him. Expecting the young girl to start screaming and even beating on her blonde lover.

Instead, Sakura was merely shaking her head and chuckling. Without saying a word, Sakura made her way over to the two newly acquainted lovers and draped her arms around Naruto's neck before giving him a small kiss on the cheek before turning her attention to the auburn haired woman in front of them.

"She does know she has to share, right?" The pinkette grinned. "Also, does she play for both teams? I am sure Anko-chan will be wanting to have some fun too, as well as me."

This of course prompted Mei to giggle as she blushed at the implications, before giving the pinkette a subtle wink.

Meanwhile Kakashi and Sasuke could only look on at the scene playing out before them. Shaking his head, the silver haired jonin only had one thought going through his mind.

'Lucky son of a bitch.'

After Life

Kushina was relaxing in the realm of Jashin, having formally been introduced to the goddess after she spoke with her son, and had decided to get to know the goddess better to discover if Jashin had any ulterior motives for the young blonde. She was surprised that the goddess of blood and carnage did have one ulterior motive, though it wasn't one she was expecting. To be her eventual husband,

While she relaxed, the red head suddenly sneezed before feeling fury flow through her body.

"Someone just called me a bitch, I know it." She seethed, "If I find out who it is, I am going to rip their arms off and beat them to death with them."

With Kakashi

The silver haired jonin felt a shiver of dread wash over his body for some unknown reason, prompting the masked shinobi to gulp in fear and cautiously look around the room.

Additional Authors Notes: And that's a wrap!

I've been looking forward to doing this interaction between Mei and Naruto for awhile now. Just because I can imagine Mei doing that, especially with how handsome Naruto is and his natural charisma.

Now, keep in mind neither Kakashi or Sasuke know about Naruto being in the CRA, so it is natural to think that Naruto is merely sleeping around and toying with the various women's emotions. However, they will learn in the next chapter or so.

Also, speaking of the next chapter, Yakumo makes her debut and I have something very interesting planned for her and Naruto. Not to mention, Kurenai will finally get to meet Naruto in person.

Anyways, as always, leave your thoughts, comments, and suggestions in the reviews. Or feel free to send me a private message. And with that, I will see everyone next year!