Authors Notes: Alright, so normally I would bounce between updating this, and updating Remember Me, but I really, really wanted to finish up this arc and get to some nice Koyuki and Naruto fluff, so jumping right in to the next chapter!
Small recap, in the last chapter we saw our blonde hanyou trying to go over every scenario in his head of what would happen when the ambush begins. Also got to see a bit of Sasuke being well, Sasuke and going on his typical egotistical rant, only to be put in his place by Koyuki. Wait until he learns Naruto got the spot in the movie, complete with a love scene with the actress/princess.
Sakura got a bit of revenge on the Emo King when he attempted to switch with her once more, only for her to turn the tables on him and give him a taste of his own medicine. After that, she squared off against the big brute, Mizore. After he insinuated a few things, she went hanyou on him and gave him a vicious beat down that overloaded the mans chakra armor, which blew up. Unofficially giving Sakura her first kill, though she still doesn't have any blood on her hands, yet. But that will change in the coming chapters when she officially gets blooded.
Lastly, Naruto isolated Fubuki away from any prying eyes or ears so that could talk, since he already knew she was a friend of Koyuki. Sadly, he learned that she was forced to kill her own parents, after he suspected her of leaking information to the rebels. So now Naruto has even more of a desire to send the tyrannical dictator's soul to Jashin to suffer for eternity.
And when we left our blonde hanyou, he had set off to rescue Koyuki after learning that Kakashi had taken the princesses necklace, having a hunch that it was truly what Doto was after. Of course as Naruto pointed out, Kakashi may have just put the princess in further danger now that she doesn't have a bargaining chip.
Notice: Poll is up to decide which two girls will fill the last two slots for the harem in Remember Me, so feel free to vote for your favorite!
Review Corner
Rebmul – Sadly, Uke-chan has to stay alive a bit longer, but there will be an eventual final show down between him and Naruto.
SelenatheNerd – I thought so too. As for Kakashi, well, this mission is going to be a bit of a wake up call for him, especially after he receives his punishment from the Hokage. Just gotta think of what that punishment should be. Maybe have Neko take all his Icha Icha books and burn them in front of him?
Antex-The Legendary Zoroark – Indeed. I've already implied a few times that due to them being half demons, they are a bit prone to blood lust. This is something to keep in mind for a chapter in the near future when Sakura gets blooded (gets her first official kill). Though it will be especially amusing when Hinata gets blooded. Poor Kurenai, she is going to need an extremely large bottle of wine to make her forget about what she will see and hear.
Shaitan Elnefi – Both Sasuke and Kakashi will be getting punished. Granted, due to the Elder Council's interference, Sasuke's will be reduced, but Kakashi will not have such luck. Though, this will lead to an argument among the Shinobi Council and the Elder Council.
Titoneitor2.0 – Thanks, though I still feel like I need to improve in writing large fighting scenes. As for chapter length, I have made it a standard that all chapters are at least 5,000 words long. However, this one may have felt shorter because I solely focused on Naruto and Team 7, instead of jumping to other locations like I do in other chapters.
Spotlight
Rise of the New Sith Order – by Kaijuhunter-02
Bit of a guilty pleasure of mine are Star Wars and Naruto cross overs. Especially when Naruto becomes a Sith Lord, which this story checks all the boxes for me. You have a not so nice Minato, Danzo being Danzo, and Tenten being seduced by the Dark Side all in one. Give it a read!
Naruto Senju of the Hidden Leaf – by Naruto Senju Ootsutsuki
Abandoned!Naruto story, in which his parents leave Naruto in Konoha due to the toad prophecy. Believing his twin brother is the chosen one. However, instead of suffering abuse and beatings, Naruto is given a new family, thanks to the Shinigami interfering. Check it out!
Harem
In a relationship - Anko*, Ayame*, Fem!Haku*, Fem!Kyuubi*, Hana*, Hanabi, Hinata*, Mei, Sakura*, Tsunami*, Yugao*
Has yet to court - Ameyuri, Fem!Hidan, Fem!Jashin, Fu, Fuka, Hokuto, Ino, Izumi, Karin, Karui, Kin, Konan, Koyuki, Kurenai, Kurotsuchi, Kushina, Mikoto, Natsuhi, Pakura, Rin, Ryuzetsu, Samui, Shion, Shizuka Shizune, Tayuya, Tenten, Temari, Tsume, Tsunade, Yakumo, and Yugito
Those with * next to their names have been marked and completely mated with Naruto.
Now that you have been warned, on with the show!
Darkness Falls
Chapter 26
Koyuki glared defiantly at the two men standing before her. Doto with a smug expression that he had captured her while her protection detail were distracted with the attacking forces he had sent to ambush them. Meanwhile, Nadare had a lecherous grin as he eyed the princess up and down, causing her to shiver in disgust.
"Mizore was killed, and there has been no word from Fubuki, so best to assume she was either captured or killed." Nadare reported with a slight shrug, not caring in the slightest for his two team mates. He never liked the big brute, and he was beyond frustrated that the sole female of the team would constantly refuse his advances.
"If she has been captured, then she will be executed for failing her objective." Doto stated with authority as he focused his attention on the princess. "Aww, why the angry expression Koyuki-hime. You should be happy for this family reunion."
"You ceased to be my uncle when you murdered my father and usurped his throne." She spat as she narrowed her eyes.
"My pathetic brother was weak." Doto sneered as he moved towards the princess, lowering his face so he could look her in the eyes. "The fool built a weapon that could be used to keep the country in line, but he never used it."
"My father never built any weapons."
"Shows just how naive you really are, Koyuki-hime." The tyrant chuckled, quickly reaching out and grabbing the necklace that was around the princesses neck before ripping it off of her. "Your father spent an exorbitant amount of time and money on his ultimate project. A creation so awe inspiring, it would shake the very foundation of Yuki no Kuni."
Turning, Doto began to walk away before he froze. Staring at the necklace in his hand before he clenched his fist around it. Shattering it within his hand.
"It's a fake!" He exclaimed as he swiftly turned around, his eyes mad with rage.
Hearing this, Koyuki couldn't help but widen her eyes in shock at the revelation. Her mind quickly racing to think of when it could happen. Briefly she wondered if Naruto could have switched it, but quickly shook that thought away as the blonde had been forth coming with all of his plans and what he had intended to do. Her thoughts then shifted to when she retired to her room the morning Kakashi assigned the duck ass to protect her. She vaguely recalled seeing him inside her room while she slept that afternoon, causing her eyes to narrow in realization.
"She is of no use to us anymore, kill her." Doto ordered as he turned to leave the room.
"Doto-sama, would it be…."
"You can have your fun with her, just kill her afterwards." Was all the tyrant said before leaving the room, slamming the door shut behind him in a fit of rage.
"Well, you heard Doto-sama, I get to have you all to myself." Nadare grinned as he slowly began to approach the princess, his hands working to loosen his pants. "Don't worry, I'll enjoy every minute of it."
"Naruto-kun will come for me." Koyuki stated with defiance.
"You mean that blonde brat?" The lilac haired man laughed. "By the time he finds you, I will have already fucked you and left your corpse to rot."
"Are you sure about that?" Came a distorted voice from behind the snow shinobi.
Just as Nadare turned to see who spoke, a sudden wave of coldness washed over his body as he felt a slight pressure in his neck. Unable to move his head, he looked out of the corner of his eyes to see Naruto holding a black blade in a reverse grip position with the edge of the blade going through the snow shinobi's throat. Though what stood out was that the blonde had a rather feral look about him. The whisker marks that adorned his cheeks were far more defined, his pupils had become slits, with an eerily yellow glow around them. The finger nails on his hands had elongated into what appeared to be claws, and his canines had become more pronounced.
With one quick movement, Naruto had brought his right hand around and impaled Nadare through the chest before allowing the body to drop to the ground. Having done that, the blonde flicked his right hand away, to remove any blood that lingered on his hand. Taking a deep breath, he slowly turned towards Koyuki. His features returned to normal.
"Sorry you had to see that Koyuki-hime." The blonde apologized, his head bowed. "But I strongly despise rapists."
"I knew you would come Naruto-kun." Koyuki smiled as she launched herself into him and wrapped him in a hug.
For his part, the blonde hanyou was surprised. He had half expected her to shrink away in fear due to his transformation. But here she was, embracing him with all that she had. Still, he returned her embrace, rubbing her back in a comforting manner. After a handful of seconds, Koyuki broke the hug and looked up into the blonde hanyous eyes.
"Is Fubuki…." She began.
"She's safe." He smiled, allowing the princess to breathe a sigh of relief that her childhood friend was safe. "Sakura-chan is watching over her right now."
"Thank you." She whispered, burying her face into his chest.
"Come on, let's get you back to the others." The blonde stated as he moved away from the princess.
"No." She said quietly, not moving from where she stood. "My uncle is on board this airship. This is our chance to end this once and for all."
"Are you sure about this, Koyuki-hime?" Naruto inquired. While he had no issues in ending the life of the tyrant, his primary objective was to ensure the safety of the princess.
"Yes." She replied with confidence. "His rule must end today."
"As you wish." He smiled, taking hold of her hand as the two moved through the ship in search of Doto.
After a few minutes of moving through the vessel, the two eventually found themselves out on the deck of the large, airborne boat like vessel. This was where they found the tyrant, looking over the bow of the ship, before turning to face the two new arrivals. Almost as if he had been expecting them.
"You must be the brat that banged up Mizore." Doto spoke as he fully turned to face the blonde and the princess, a sadistic grin spread across his face. "To think, mere taijutsu could cause so much damage to my chakra armor creations, though I suppose I must thank you for that."
"And why would that be?" Naruto inquired, moving the princess behind him to keep her safe from harm.
"If it wasn't for you, my scientists would have never seen the flaws in their own designs and give me this new and improved chakra armor!" He exclaimed as he threw open his robes, exposing a pristine black looking armor outfit, with a light blue and greenish looking yin yang like seal in the center of the mans chest. "Thus crafting the perfect armor with no weaknesses!"
Naruto merely frowned at the mans claim, resisting the urge to scoff at it. If the blonde hanyou so desired, he could easily puncture the armor as if it were tissue paper. Still, he couldn't deny that there was a small part of him that enjoyed watching as people like Doto go from feeling invincible, only to have it all come crashing down around him, and then the realization wash over him as he falls into despair. Maybe it was his hanyou blood, but so long as he didn't enjoy the suffering of innocent people, the blonde hanyou was content with it.
"Well then." Naruto smirked. "I guess I would be remissed if I past up a chance to test such a fine craftsmanship."
"Go on boy!" Doto exclaimed as he held his hands out wide in a taunting gesture. "Give it your best shot, I'll give you the first one free!"
'Okay, now he is just being delusional.' Ahri thought from inside the blondes mind.
'Well, he is about to be disappointed.' Naruto smirked.
Taking the invitation, Naruto created a shadow clone to stay with the princess while he charged towards Doto. Channeling a bit of his demonic chakra into his right arm as he brought it back to unleash a full swing into the mans chest. From the side lines, Koyuki watched on as the blondes fist connected with the mad mans armor and then effortlessly, pushing through it, until it exited the other end, covered in blood.
In his arrogance, Doto had not once considered the blonde would actually be able to harm him. Though that all came crashing down the moment the Konoha shinobi's fist ripped through his chest, and exited out his back, causing to spit up a massive amount of blood out of his mouth. Shakily, Doto turned to see the blonde, only to be met with an eerie set of yellow eyes with black slit pupils.
"Jashin-chan will feast upon your vile soul, Doto Kazahana." Naruto stated before quickly removing his hand from the mans chest and in a swift movement, summoning his Shadow Scythe and spinning it around before he severed the tyrants head from his body in one swift motion.
Once the body had fallen to the deck, the shadow clone next to Koyuki had dispersed itself as the princess ran towards the blonde. However, before she could make it half way, an explosion ripped through the ship, causing her to stumble to the side, dangerously close to the edge. Seeing this, Naruto quickly began to make his way to her, apply chakra to his feet to allow him to stick to the deck.
'Damn bastard must have had a kill switch on him to set the ship to blow if anything happened to him.' The blonde thought to himself. However, he was broken out of his musing as he heard a surprised shriek. Looking up just in time to see Koyuki fall over the edge of the airship.
"KOYUKI-HIME!" He shouted, pushing more chakra into his feet to propel himself over the edge.
Narrowing himself as much as he could to reduce as much drag as he could, he zeroed in on the falling princess and rocketed towards her. Within the blink of an eye, he had caught up to her and embraced her in his arms as they plummeted towards the ground. Immediately, she latched on to him. Closing her eyes as she buried her face into his chest, not wanting to witness her own death. However, she quickly snapped out of it as she felt the blondes calming aura. Prompting her to meet the young hanyou's gaze.
"It's going to be alright, Koyuki-hime." he smiled, ignoring how fast they were approaching the ground. "Do you trust me?"
She didn't even need to think about it, and immediately nodded her head.
As they fell, both stared into one another eyes before darkness embraced them for a handful of seconds. The next thing Koyuki knew was cold air was hitting her face as they skidded across the ground through the snow for some distance, all the while she kept her eyes locked with the blondes. Until said blonde hit a tree, the abrupt stop causing her to slip forward, their lips meeting, catching both by surprise. Before they quickly broke apart.
"Sorry, I…." Naruto attempted to apologize however, Koyuki had grabbed his face and lunged forward once more, capturing his mouth with her own in a passionate kiss, which he returned. Earning him a satisfied moan from the princess.
After a handful of seconds passed, the two broke the kiss, both breathing heavily due to the lack of air between them. The princess sporting a heavy blush across her cheeks as she nuzzled into the blondes chest, letting out a sigh in contentment as she took in his scent.
"Are you sure about this, Koyuki-hime?" The blonde asked while rubbing her back. "I mean, you saw my semi-transformation and all."
"And I also heard you say that my uncle's soul was sent to Jashin." Koyuki replied, looking up at him with a soft smile.
"That's right." Naruto nodded with a small sigh. "I am Jashin-chan's champion, and by extension I am also a Jashinist, and I have been tasked to slay corrupted souls and cleanse Jashin-chan's name across the Elemental Nations."
"I'll admit, when I first saw you kill Nadare, I was frightened." She began, nuzzling into him once more. "But throughout this entire trip, you have selflessly put myself and others before yourself and asked nothing in return. I believe you're exactly the same as Dante in your books. A devil with a human heart."
Naruto could only smile at her words. Relieved that she didn't hate him for what he had laid bare before her.
"And that is exactly why I have fallen in love you with, Naruto-kun." She finished, looking up into his eyes once more.
"Very well, Koyuki-hime." The blonde smiled. "We'll talk about this more later, for now, let's get back to the others before Sakura-chan kills Sasuke-teme."
This earned a small giggle from the princess before she leaned in and snuck another kiss before getting up off the blonde. Allowing him to get up as well. Taking hold of his hand, the two began to make their way through the snow towards where the convoy was last stopped.
An Hour and a Half Later
Things were a bit boring, to say the least between those who remained with the convoy. As instructed, Sakura had laid the unconcious snow shinobi in Koyuki's private trailer and watched over her to ensure neither Sasuke nor Kakashi could try to interrogate the pink haired girl. Which thankfully, the masked jonin had not even suggested it since Naruto had left. Sasuke on the other hand had spent the entire time glaring at Sakura while he brooded in the corner of the trailer.
Speaking of Fubuki, the young pink haired snow shinobi had woken up within an hour after being laid down. At first she had been frightened as to where she was, having not seen Naruto nor Koyuki around, but Sakura was able to calm her and allay any fears she had. Giving her a brief update of what happened while she was unconcious and reassuring her that Naruto and Koyuki would be returning shortly.
Meanwhile, Kakashi had taken to talking with Asama. The masked jonin was shocked into silence when the elderly man had informed him of how Naruto had come up with the plan to keep the rebels safe as well as himself with the use of the boys shadow clones, making the silver haired man a little ashamed with himself that he didn't put more trust into his blonde student and had constantly downplayed the teens suggestions and early warnings of the immanent ambush.
Soon however, the sounds of cheers erupted from outside the trailer from the film crew, workers, and the rebels that had gathered after the battle had ended. This of course prompted all those inside to exit quickly to see what the commotion was about. Doing so, they were greeted by the sight of the princess and Naruto approaching the group as the crowd parted way for the duo. Sakura couldn't help but smile as she saw the two holding hands. Of course this didn't go unnoticed by the other members of Team 7 either, eliciting two different reactions.
'Looks like he got himself another girl.' Kakashi thought to himself with a bit of amusement. 'Lucky bastard.'
While the masked jonin was amused by the new couple, Sasuke could only seethe in anger that once again, another woman had chosen the blonde dobe over him.
"Welcome back, Koyuki-hime." Asama greeted the princess as the two closed the distance. "And thank you once again, Naruto-san for ensuring her safety."
"It was nothing, Asama-san." The blonde replied with a slight shrug.
Meanwhile, the princess looked directly at Kakashi and held out her hand.
"I believe you have something of mine." She stated.
Nodding, Kakashi withdrew the necklace she had worn and placed it in her waiting hand. The next thing he knew, his head was jolted to the side as his left cheek stung from where she had slapped him. His eyes widening in surprise, though he supposed he did deserve it for taking it without her knowing.
"Never take my things again, Hatake-san." Koyuki stated before turning back to the group. Eyeing a certain pink haired girl, whom had her hair free finally, giving it a wild and untamed look, almost reminding Naruto of Tsume's hair style. Just pink. "Fubuki-chan?"
"I'm here, Koyuki-hime." The wild haired pinkette commented with a smile as the two girls embraced in a hug.
"What's going on?" Kakashi asked, a little confused about how the princess was reacting to the enemy shinobi that had attempted to kidnap her just a few days ago.
"Fubuki-san is a childhood friend of Koyuki-hime and has been our spy for the past few years." Asama replied.
"Naruto knew, didn't he?" The silver haired jonin inquired, piecing together the pieces of how his blonde student had insisted she not be interrogated, receiving a nod from the elder producer.
"He did, right after the trio attacked us on the ship." Asama continued. "He witnessed Fubuki-san tossing a scroll towards Koyuki-hime."
'Look underneath the underneath.' Kakashi thought to himself with a slight frown. 'Something I have been failing to do as of late.'
Meanwhile, while Koyuki and Fubuki began to catch up with one another, Naruto had split off from the group and approached his pink haired mate, whom was leaning against the side of the trailer they had been resting in. Reaching her, he gently lifted up her chin to meet her emerald eyes.
"What's wrong, Sakura-chan?" He inquired, feeling his mate being in emotional distress through their mark.
"I-I don't know." She sighed as she laid her head down on his shoulder, wrapping her arms around the blonde hanyou. "He died due to my actions, but I feel… disappointed that I didn't get to see the life fade away in his eyes. Like I was cheated out of a prize. Am I a monster for feeling this way?"
'She must be talking about Mizore.' Ahri commented with a frown, earning a mental nod from the blonde teen.
"No, you are not a monster." Naruto whispered into her ear as he rubbed her back in a comforting manner. Giving her a light kiss along her neck. "This is our burden as a hanyou. So long as you never take pleasure in the suffering of the innocent, you will never be a monster, Sakura-chan."
Sakura nodded, looking up and claiming her mates lips in a passionate kiss, before breaking apart after a handful of seconds.
"Thank you, Naruto-kun." She smiled before laying her head back on his shoulder.
"You're welcome, my Cherry Blossom." He replied with a smile of his own. "When we get back to Konoha, I will ask Anko-chan if we can take you out and get you blooded. That way you will have an easier time with your hanyou urges."
Sakura merely nodded in acknowledgment. Both scared and excited at the same time at the prospect of actually taking a life and getting blood on her hands. Figuratively and literally. As the two hanyou's basked in each others presence, Koyuki and Fubuki approached the two. The former having a smile on her face as she watched the two.
"Thank you again Naruto-kun." The princess stated. "For all you have done for me. For us, and for Yuki no Kuni."
"We're not done yet." The blonde smiled as him and Sakura separated from their embrace, earning a confused look from the princess.
"What do you mean, Naruto-kun?" She inquired.
"Do you know where you father was building that machine Doto was talking about?"
"It should be behind Kazahana Castle." Koyuki replied, still not understanding where her blonde love interest was going with this.
"Well, I think we should go take a look at it, and maybe even activate it." Naruto smiled.
"What!? Why would you even suggest that?" She asked, clearly shocked at the blondes suggestion. She wasn't alone either as those that had gathered around began to mumble amongst one another. "Besides, we don't even know where the key is to activate it."
Naruto merely chuckled and shook his head at her reaction, causing her to pout slightly. Making Sakura giggle softly at how cute it made her look.
"Actually, I believe I know where the key is. And I think Kakashi-sensei knows as well." The blonde commented, before gesturing towards the necklace that the princess was wearing once more. "Why else would Doto-teme have been after that?"
"But why do you want to activate the machine?" Koyuki inquired while looking at the crystal necklace that hung around her neck.
"Tell me Koyuki-hime, would your father really create something that would harm others?" Naruto asked with a grin.
"No, he was a pacifist. His dream was to bring spring to…." She trailed off as her eyes widened in realization of what her fathers final creation could very possibly do. Looking up, she could see the blonde nodding in agreement at her, as if on the same thought as her.
"Get these trucks ready to move out! We're heading to Kazahana Castle!" Koyuki quickly shouted out instructions. After a chorus of acknowledgments, the drivers and workers set to work to carry out the orders the princess had given them.
"Shall we, Koyuki-hime?" Naruto inquired as he held out his hand towards her.
Smiling, she accepted it as she pulled Fubuki along with her as the group entered the truck and departed with the rest of the convoy, heading towards Kazahana Castle.
Kazahana Castle, One Hour Later
Within an hour, the convoy of trucks and mass of rebels diverged upon the castle. Much to the shock and elation of the citizens within the town. To finally see that the tyrant had fallen and the true heir to the throne had returned to claim her throne. After quickly addressing the citizens, reassuring them that she would see to it that they were all taken care of and that they need not live in fear anymore, Koyuki led the Konoha team to the back of the castle.
After walking for around fifteen minutes, the group arrived at a large opening with three massive pillar like monoliths that stood in a triangle formation around a massive disc like center. Frowning slightly, Koyuki looked over the site before slowly and cautiously making her way over to a large box with a clear top, allowing her to see a sort of control panel underneath. Gently brushing off the snow, she lifted the lid. Slowly, she removed her necklace and with taking a deep breath, inserted the crystal into the single opening and gave it a small twist.
At first, nothing seemed to happen. No sounds, nothing. But as the minutes ticked on, she began to feel warmer and warmer. Prompting her and various other members of the group to remove their outer coats. It was then that she noticed cracks beginning to appear on the ice that covered monoliths, revealing a sort of crystal underneath. Gradually, before her very eyes, the snow and ice began to melt away, giving way to lush meadows full of wild flowers and babbling brooks.
"It's really here." She whispered as Naruto came up beside her, accompanied with Sakura and Kakashi. "My father's dream has come true. Spring has come to Yuki no Kuni."
"Using the natural geothermal vents under the ground to power the machine, very impressive." Sakura commented. "Your father was a genius."
"And you have made his dream come true, Koyuki-hime." Naruto smiled as he took in the beautiful landscape that was present before him. Though much to the three girls disappointment, the blonde hanyou had not removed his long trench coat. Despite the rising temprature.
Turning around, the princess couldn't resist but to bring the blonde into another hug, burying her face into his chest as tears of happiness and joy leaked from her eyes, all while mumbling thanks into his chest. Smiling, Naruto merely rubbed her back.
"Now, I think we have your coronation to plan and a country to make a much needed announcement to, don't you think, Koyuki-hime?" The blonde asked, earning a nod from the princess.
Five Days Later
It had been nearly a week since the fall of Doto, the tyrant ruler of Yuki no Kuni and the ascension of Koyuki Kazahana to the throne. Word had spread like a wild fire across the country, which had lead to the citizens across the country to hold massive celebrations in the princess honor. During that time, the princess had sat down and talked in great detail with Naruto and Sakura in private away from any prying ears about the blunettes relationship with the young hanyou.
During their talks, Naruto had explained everything to Koyuki. From his earlier years in the village, to his first meeting with Jashin, how he became a hanyou, and his subsequent training sessions with said goddess; which had surprised the princess to hear that he had actually met a goddess, not once, but multiple times and have even been trained by her. Another thing that the princess took great joy in was that one of the most feared goddesses was a woman.
When Koyuki had inquired about Sakura and by extension, the blondes other mates, the pinkette had simply smiled and showed her the mate mark on the base of her neck. Explaining that she had agreed to be one of his mates after she had her eyes opened about her former crush after their missing in Nami no Kuni. Much to her embarrassment for her past actions, the pinkette had confessed to at one point being a fan girl to the brooding emo. Though when asked if Sakura had any regrets in becoming a hanyou, the pinkette merely shook her head and smiled. Citing that she would easily make the same choice, if given the option to go back in time and change things.
After receiving a detailed explanation of the positives and negatives of being a hanyou, Koyuki had insisted upon being marked as one of the blondes mates. Once again, Naruto had reminded her that this would be a life time bond that would last centuries, if not more. This did not dissuade the princess any as she made a small jest that she would be able to take care of her people and ensure the travesties that her uncle had committed would not befall her people once more.
With Sakura as their witness, Naruto marked Koyuki as his mate. The blonde and princess sharing a passionate kiss afterwards, making the pinkette feel a little jealous of being left out. Giving a slight pout, only to earn a kiss from Naruto.
"I suppose we should drop the news to Taida-sensei that we will be staying an extra two or three weeks." Naruto chuckled as he held both girls close.
"Do you think the two of them suspect you being in the movie?" Sakura inquired as they broke apart and began to make their way down the massive hall way that lead towards the throne room.
"I am sure Kakashi has, but he's kept it quiet." The blonde replied. "Duck ass can barely see past his own nose, so I doubt he suspects anything. Should be a good surprise for him."
This caused the two girls to giggle.
After a short walk, the trio reached a double set of large wooden doors. Pushing the doors open, Naruto allowed the two ladies to go before him before closing them behind him. Inside the massive room, they could see Kakashi and Sasuke packed and ready to go and simply waiting for the remainder of the team to arrive.
"Say your good byes, Naruto?" The silver haired jonin asked with his trade mark eye smile. This of course earned a scowl from the brooding Uchiha.
"Forgive me for not informing you earlier, Kakashi-san." Koyuki spoke up, using her diplomatic tone. "But I have requested that these two remain to handle matters outside of the mission parameters."
To further prove her point, the princess produced a mission scroll and handed it to the masked jonin to read over. Seeing that the two had the Hokage's seal of approval, Kakashi merely sighed and nodded his head in acceptance. This of course prompted the Uchiha to scoff and begin walking away in anger, not bothering with any farewell to either of them. Seeing this, Kakashi couldn't help but shake his head in exasperation before turning back to Naruto.
"You're the male lead, aren't you." It was more of a statement then a question. Causing the blonde to merely chuckle while scratching the back of his head sheepishly.
"Well good luck Naruto, Sakura. See you back at the village" Kakashi nodded before turning to leave. "And Naruto, try not to produce an heir to the throne just yet."
The last words of the masked jonin caused a crimson blush to wash over the princesses face at the implications, and nervous laughter from Naruto, whilst Sakura couldn't help but to hold her stomach in laughter at the twos embarrassment.
Additional Authors Notes: And that's a wrap!
I know the death of Doto was a little under whelming, but I did want to portray him as a mentally unstable tyrant who though himself untouchable. Believing his new armor couldn't be scratched. Of course, he didn't account for hanyou strength blows.
We also got to see the first kiss between Naruto and Koyuki, even if it did initially happen by accident, but neither of them minded. We also got to see Koyuki receive her mates mark, so expect her name to be added to the list of girls who have been marked. And she slapped Kakashi for stealing her necklace.
Speaking of Kakashi, as you can see, the next chapter will mark the beginning of him actually trying to regain the trust of his other two students. They won't make it easy for him, but he will begin to put in the effort. So, should be a fun redemption arc for him.
As always, I hoped everyone enjoyed this chapter. Feel free to leave your thoughts, suggestions, and such in the reviews or hit me up with a private message!
