Chapter 64: Revelations part 3

A day after Sasuke leaves the village Naruto, Tsunade, and Jiraiya head toward the hokage office to discuss something of great importance with Kakashi. When they arrive they're swiftly let in by the secretary.

"Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya what's up with the visit." Kakashi asks

"Naruto has something important he has to share with you." Jiraiya says

"What is it Naruto?" Kakashi asks

"I'm from the future Kakashi sensei." Naruto says

"Is this true Naruto." Kakashi asks

"It's true he was able to know things he couldn't have such as information on Nagato before I confronted him." Jiraiya says with seriousness

"He also was able to tell us in advance of the fourth shinobi war including Kabuto using edo tensei beforehand including that Madara was behind Akatsuki even though he withheld it was actually Obito." Tsunade says with seriousness

"I wouldn't make something like this up anyway." Naruto says seriously

"So, how far from the future are you?" Kakashi asks

"Two years give or take a few weeks." Naruto says

"Considering what happened with the war I assume you're not back for that reason." Kakashi says

"That's right I'm here to prevent Armageddon the annihilation of all life." Naruto says

"What happened?" Kakashi asks

"The moon was dropped on the earth by a man named Toneri Otsutsuki that lives within the moon." Naruto says

"How did you survive?" Kakashi asks

"I was sent to another dimension along with the moon's shell by a dimensional cannon." Naruto says

"I thought the moon collided with earth, how could it if it was sent to another dimension?" Kakashi asks confused

"The moon's core is an energy vessel that is like a miniature sun that powers the moon, that's what collided with the earth apparently it wasn't sent away." Naruto says

"I see how did you come back with the earth destroyed?" Kakashi asks

"In the other dimension I was confronted by Hagoromo, his brother Hamura, and Sasuke who used his rinnegan to escape the collision. They used a jutsu with our powers to perform a transcription seal on me called Infinite Izanagi to send me back." Naruto says

"How long have you been back?" Kakashi asks curious

"I was sent back to the day I was born." Naruto says

"So from the very beginning you knew everything that was going to happen including a fourth shinobi war and didn't say anything." Kakashi says stunned

"I tried to change as much as I could by trying to be close to Sasuke in our childhood along with my friends, I tried to help jiji with Orochimaru, and made contact with several tailed beasts before they were captured by Akatsuki. Those attempts amounted to nothing in the end as Sasuke still became a missing nin, jiji died, and the tailed beasts were still captured. All I managed to do was save Fu from Akatsuki, defeat a couple of its members beforehand, and save Jiraiya from death. Even the fourth shinobi war played out mostly the same with the exception of a few new faces to the battlefield via edo tensei by Kabuto." Naruto says sadly

"It must have been hard growing up these past seventeen years reliving your life and seeing things playing out the same, unable to really change much." Kakashi says sympathetically knowing how hard of a life Naruto had growing up.

"It worries me that after all I've done it seems the future is almost set in stone with certain things bound to happen." Naruto says with worry

"But, you managed to change things for me, I'm still alive after all because of what you told me." Jiraiya says thankful

"As for the shinobi war you managed to help prepare the forces to face and counter the edo tensei by informing me beforehand of Kabuto's capabilities." Tsunade says appreciatively

"I've only managed to save a few lives through my actions, it's nothing compared to overcoming Toneri and stopping the moon from colliding with the earth." Naruto says concerned

"Naruto by informing us it gives us time to prepare to stop him." Kakashi says

"How does one prepare for the end of the world?" Naruto asks

"Same as I suspect what you've already been doing by training to face Toneri." Kakashi says

"How do I train to face an opponent that may be stronger than Madara was?" Naruto asks

"By getting help, Naruto you don't have to prepare for this alone we're behind you and we'll help you prepare." Jiraiya says with supportively

"Once we convene a kage summit to discuss this I'm sure the other kages will help you prepare as well." Tsunade says with confidence

"Thanks guys I knew I could count on you guys." Naruto says appreciatively

"Don't mention it. Naruto, it's our job as shinobi to protect the peace and the world." Kakashi says proudly

"When do you think we can convene a kage summit?" Naruto asks

"A couple of weeks in the land of iron once again." Kakashi says

"Will they show up? I know the villages are still busy recovering from the war." Naruto asks

"They will come if the world is at stake." Jiraiya says

"Not to mention that the hero of the war will be making an appearance there as well." Tsunade says

"You really think they will come if I attend?" Naruto says surprised

"Naruto the war has made you gain the standing of a kage in the eyes of your peers not to mention your status as a celebrity the world over for your actions to stop Madara and Kaguya." Kakashi says amused

"I only did what was right by protecting my friends besides in the end I failed to save the world once from Toneri , so I don't deserve that kind of recognition." Naruto says in shame

"You won't fail this time Naruto and we have faith that you will succeed with us behind you." Jiraiya says with certainty

"Don't let your failure against Toneri get to you, we're here now because of your second chance, so make it count." Tsunade says with conviction

"Still it's hard to forgive myself for letting the whole world down when they needed me the most." Naruto says

"Naruto as Jiraiya and Tsunade said you have an opportunity to save the world and undo that failure. I don't know how many people would give to have such an opportunity but second chances like this don't happen often or at all. You have to make the best of this for the world's sake and your own." Kakashi says wisely

"You're right I've been carrying this around, so long the guilt of failure that it became fear but I will endure it and let my regrets go to defy fate by saving the world." Naruto says with determination.

"That's the spirit Naruto." Jiraiya says as he pats Naruto on the back

"Naruto heroes aren't heroes because of the obstacles they face but because of what they endure to bring about great change for the better." Tsunade says placing a hand on his shoulder

"And like all heroes they have others to support them in their rise to greatness." Kakashi says as he leaves his desk to place a hand on Naruto's other shoulder.

"I truly appreciate hearing that." Naruto says with smile

"Good Naruto now how about you head out to see your girlfriends I bet they would like to see you. I'll send a message to the kages for the summit as it's truly an emergency." Kakashi says

"I will see you later then Kakashi sensei." Naruto says as he takes leave of the hokage's office to head to the uzumaki compound leaving Jiraiya and Tsunade with Kakashi.

"What has he told you about the future?" Kakashi asks

"It appears that as the moon approaches pieces of it will impact the earth." Jiraiya says

"We'll have to prepare for such a thing then. What about this Toneri?" Kakashi asks

"It appears his confrontation with him was brief as he appears to drain Naruto of his chakra and unleashes it in an explosion that leaves him near death, considering how strong Naruto is it's impressive to drain him instantly and unleash such power in an instant." Tsunade says

"A chakra absorber huh that would be a difficult opponent for most shinobi, especially a power house like Naruto." Kakashi says not surprised

"He also invaded Konoha with his puppets and seems to be able to control them remotely without chakra strings." Jiraiya says

"So he can fight from either a distance or close range." Kakashi says in thought

"It appears he gains an advanced form of the byakugan from taking Hiashi's younger daughter's eyes when he abducted her and has an interest in Hinata as well." Tsunade says

"Then he will have access to the basic abilities of the byakugan and most likely new powers from it's advanced form." Kakashi says with a sigh

"It's not much to go on to prepare Naruto but with the help of the other villages I think we can train him to counter the chakra absorption abilities." Jiraiya says

"Still Toneri must have other tricks up his sleeve if he is able to face an opponent of Naruto's caliber." Kakashi says concerned

"All we can do is prepare Naruto for what he knows the rest he will have to face on his own." Tsunade says

"Hopefully it will be enough as we will be putting the fate of the world in Naruto's hands again." Kakashi says as he summons a messenger to send his request for a kage summit via hawk to the other villages. As Jiraiya and Tsunade leave the office to see what they could do to prepare Naruto.

With Naruto he arrives at the Uzumaki compound to find Karin there as well as Sakura, Ino, Hinata, Tenten, and Yakumo.

"Hello girls." Naruto says

""Hello Naruto."" the girls says as one

"What're you all doing here?" Naruto asks

"We're having a girls day and sleepover as your girlfriends. It's a good idea that we spend some time together." Karin says

"Have you heard anything from Temari or Fu." Naruto asks

"They expect to visit next month for a girls get together." Ino says

"That sounds nice." Naruto says happy

"We look forward to seeing them for some sisterly bonding." Tenten says

"I see." Naruto says with a far away look

"They also can't wait to see you again since they didn't get a chance to spend much time with you after the war." Yakumo says

"I can't wait to see them too." Naruto says then sighs

"What's wrong Naruto?" Sakura asks

"I just got done informing Kakashi sensei with baa-chan and pervy sage about a threat to the entire planet." Naruto says pensive

"What's going to happen Naruto?" Hinata asks

"In two years time the moon will collide with the earth and wipe out all life on it." Naruto says exhausted

""WHAT!?"" the girls shout as one

"A man named Toneri Otsutsuki intends to drop it on earth." Naruto says calmly

"Why would someone want to do such a thing?!" Karin asks

"He apparently holds a grudge against humanity for using chakra as a weapon for a thousand years." Naruto says

"What right does he have to judge humanity!" Tenten asks

"He is the last descendent of the Otsutsuki clan on the side of the sage of six paths brother Hamura Otsutsuki." Naruto says

"Still why would he believe he can judge humanity?" Yakumo asks

"Apparently is misinterpreting Hamura's decree about humanity using chakra instead of helping them as he intended in a thousand years. Toneri believes he has to destroy humanity instead for misusing chakra." Naruto says

"How did you find out about this?" Ino asks curious

"When I failed to stop Toneri I met with Hamura who explained that Toneri had made a mistake." Naruto says

"When did you face Toneri?" Hinata asks

"In the moon two years from now I faced him and was defeated." Naruto says sadly

"Are you saying you're from the future?!" Sakura says shocked

"Yes I am." Naruto says as he looks away in shame of his failure. The girls are stunned into silence by Naruto's statement.

"How did you survive if you lost?" Ino asks

"I was sent to a different dimension before the moon collided with the earth." Naruto says

"How did you go to the past?" Yakumo asks

"Rikudo jiji, his brother, and Sasuke used their powers with mine to send me back." Naruto says

"How long have you been back?" Tenten asks wonderment

"I was sent back to the day I was born." Naruto says as the girls fall into silence.

"So all this time you've known what was going to happen." Karin says

"Yes" Naruto says

"Orochimaru's invasion, Sasuke's defection , Akatsuki, and the fourth shinobi war you knew along would happen!" Sakura says still in shock

"Yes" Naruto says after a moment of silence

"I can't imagine what it must have been like to go through your second life with such knowledge hanging over your head." Hinata says in tears

"It hasn't been easy especially with how rough my early years were having to go through that again but I endured it knowing that I would find friends and comrades to protect." Naruto says giving a small smile

"I can't imagine the temptation to alter history for parts of your life to make them better." Tenten says

"I tried to make my life better by getting to know Sasuke and my other friends earlier to help keep me motivated and avoid the loneliness."Naruto says

"It didn't help Sasuke did it?" Sakura asks

"No he ended up following the same path of a missing nin despite my attempts to help him face his losses." Naruto says bitterly

"It must have been a blow to you to have failed when he defected anyway." Ino says

"Yeah it was but I knew I would reach him in the end as I did once before." Naruto says

"So that's why you never gave up on Sasuke, you knew you could reach him!" Yakumo says

"It wasn't easy in either case but I did succeed." Naruto says with pride

"It must have been hard to lose your girlfriends. You must have been worried we wouldn't fall in love with you a second time around." Karin says imagining the fear he must have had.

"I didn't have any of you the first time around. I was by myself the entire time without a girlfriend and was a virgin." Naruto says a little embarrassed and bitter about his first life.

"You mean that you never were with any of us?!" Hinata says shocked

"Yeah other than Hinata none of you had feelings for me." Naruto says, looking away from them.

"So, let me get this straight, you weren't involved with any of us before you were sent to the past!?" Yakumo says stunned

"I knew most of you before such as Sakura, Hinata, Ino, Tenten, and Temari while Karin was with Sasuke's team, Fu was killed by Akatsuki, and I never met Yakumo." Naruto says indifferently

"I was with Sasuke?!" Karin says surprised

"Yes I don't know the specifics but you met Sasuke at one point and fell in love, so joined Orochimaru in order to get close to Sasuke where he picked you to join his team." Naruto says with a shrug

"Were we on the same team Naruto?" Sakura asks

"Yeah we were, I was in love with you while you and Ino were in love with Sasuke." Naruto says with a sigh

"Did Sasuke have feelings for either Sakura or me?" Ino asks

"No he found you two to both be annoying and didn't start to acknowledge Sakura's feelings until after the war." Naruto says

"So, Hinata had feelings for you, did you return them?" Tenten asks

"I only realized her feelings for me shortly before Toneri took Hinata when we were rescuing Hanabi from him because he kidnapped her." Naruto says

"Why did he kidnap Hanabi and take me?" Hinata asks

"He took Hanabi for her byakugan that he implanted into himself while you went with him willingly when I last saw you but I don't know why." Naruto says looking at Hinata with a look of sadness.

"For you to go from being a man with no one to having a harem something must have changed." Tenten says

"I don't know at what point you all fell in love with me or what I did for you to do so but I do know that I wasn't in the CRA before in fact I hadn't even heard of it till Jiraiya told me I was in it." Naruto says perplexed

"Well you were put in the CRA because of your wood release certainly they would have done it before for the same reason." Yakumo says

"I didn't have wood release the first time around. I only gained it from having a spirit with a prosthetic arm made of Hashirama's cells when I was sent back." Naruto says

"That would explain the wood release and thus the shinobi council's decision but that doesn't explain why more of us fell in love with you this time around." Karin says

"Like I said I don't know what I did differently with most of you for you to fall in love with me despite me even being required to have multiple spouses." Naruto says in utter confusion

"They say a woman's heart is unpredictable as the seasons I guess, so is love." Ino says with a shrug

"I guess it doesn't really matter how you all fell in love with me." Naruto says exasperated

"All that matters is why we love you." Sakura says with a smile

"I've been wondering about why you all love me in spite of me needing a harem." Naruto says confused

"I know why I love you Naruto. It's because you inspire others to be better people and despite everything you've been through you never give up and continue forward." Hinata says in happiness

"Besides you're simple." Tenten says

"Honest" Yakumo says

"Compassionate" Karin says

"Strong" Ino says

"Understanding" Sakura says

""That's why we love you."" the girls say as one

"And I love all of you." Naruto says shedding tears of happiness as the six of them give him a group hug. As Naruto holds onto them he promises himself he will succeed this time in stopping Toneri and save the world for the sake of the women he loves.