Landing back in the village after talking with Nagato and the elder toad, the fusion smiled.
"We've come along way and we've got an even bigger job ahead of us."
Sneaking into the Hokage's office through the window, as a Naruto henge, the fusion sighed with relief when it sensed Tsunade's chakra.
"I am glad to see that you are alright." The fusion said as it kneeled before Tsunade's desk.
"So you've saved the village... but what of that man?" Tsunade asked as she got up from her seat to look at who she thought was Naruto.
"Naruto is the reason I can understand you and Gohan is the person that understands the fox, they are here I am them."
"What?!" Shizune said as she came in from outside the office.
"Naruto and the being who arrived on this planet were both children of destiny, by becoming me they have accepted a new destiny."
"But at what cost?!" Tsunade exclaimed.
"We'll never be able to unfuse."
"What do you mean?" Shizune asked.
"See these earrings?" The fusion said as it pointed to the potara earrings. "They were designed for gods of great intellect, not for mortal's like Gohan and Naruto, but if the time came where the world needed a warrior, two beings would be chosen to wear an earring each and become a being of great power, however it comes at a cost, the two are permanently bonded.
"What a problem.." Shizune said sadly.
"Oh, and if you want to know why I am in Naruto's form it's because I don't want any other villages knowing about me just yet."
"But how are you going to show that you still use chakra?" Tsunade asked.
"Simple... Sage Mode. We are okay with this though... we made a promise to protect and help the world one way or another even though this is not our world we will still protect it, that is my ninja way." The fusion said as his face took on the sage features.
"So what should we call you?" Tsunade asked as she looked more closely at the being.
"Hmm... hadn't really thought about it, but your right." The fusion said as it crossed it's arms and began to walk around in a circle.
"Naruhan? No already tried that... Garuto?... No reminds me of Gato too much.. 'Goruto that name we just found on google?' Screw it! Gohan and a Naruto make a Goruto!" Goruto decided as he stopped pacing.
"So you carry the traits of both your partners." Tsunade smiled.
"Well I'm smarter than Naruto and I'm stronger than Gohan so I am a better package in all."
"So what is your plan now?" Tsunade said as she looked at Goruto.
"What Jiraya-sensei and Gohan's father always believed we could... be a hero." Goruto said with a smile as he placed the necklace of the 1st Hokage in Tsunade's hand before vanishing.
In an undisclosed location...
"So you believe in that being..." Konan said to the lifeless body of a formerly red-headed, now white-haired Nagato.
"Well if you have put your faith in him, then so will I.." Konan finished as she removed her Akatsuki cloak and placed it over Nagato whom she had placed beside the deceased body of Yahiko.
"I am Konan of the Akatsuki no more..." Konan exclaimed as she placed a bouquet of paper flowers at her departed friends grave.
"Guess I'm going to have to go through all the exams again huh Shikamaru?"
Goruto said to the speechless jōnin, the next day as the two were surrounded by the rest of the village.
"I... guess so." Shikamaru said as he stared at the fusion.
"So wh...what do you plan to do now Mr Hero?" Hinata stammered.
"Oh that reminds me!" Goruto exclaimed loudly making the shinobi jump.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Goruto said as he went up to Hinata and began bowing repeatedly before her, making her already red face turn into a tomato.
"Oh... what do you mean Goruto?" Kiba smirked as Hinata began to comically give off steam.
"You were always there for Naruto, even when everyone thought he was just a nuisance and he just thought you was a weird girl... your confession.. it really made an impact." Goruto whispered in Hinata's ear.
"Y...YOU KNOW?!" Hinata squealed.
"Well we are fused, what he and Gohan knows I know.." Goruto smiled making the girl pass out from shock.
'Oh boy... maybe that was a bit too soon?' Goruto thought as he caught Hinata.
"So... Goruto what is your plan now?" Kakashi said as he glanced at the fusion.
"Well for now..." Goruto replied passing Hinata to Sakura as he transformed into Naruto. "Keep the other nations in the dark about me for the moment until we can smoke out the real culprit behind these attacks."
"You can still turn into Naruto-kun?!" Rock Lee exclaimed as he looked at the grinning orange haired Genin.
"Yes.. though if I am hit hard enough or lose my concentration... I'll turn back." Goruto said as he reverted to his fusion appearance.
"Useful technique... though you still cannot replicate a chakra system." Neji replied as he scanned the fusion.
"Well for now I can just say it's the next level in Sage Mode." Goruto shrugged.
"I see, since it is using natural energy you could say that it affects people differently." Shikamaru mused as Neji stared at Goruto.
"And because of my new abilities I can have Sage mode active for a much longer time."
"Can you still use Rasengan?" Konohamaru asked.
Gathering energy into his palm, Goruto smiled with relief as he noticed the signiture technique of one of his fused partners was still useable.
"Give me a sec.." Goruto said narrowing his eyes as he focused on the ball.
"!"
"Hah, thought so!" Goruto exclaimed as he was able to balance the now miniaturized sphere on his index finger.
"It's not ki... but it's not chakra either... I guess i'll just call it Chaki for now." Goruto mused as he made the orb vanish.
'I'll work on making that spirit bomb size.' Goruto thought.
"Naruto-kun could you show me how powerful you've become?" Rock Lee asked as the others looked on in amazement.
"Sure Lee."
"You swear that you have no idea how that man became one with the nine-tailed brat?!" Danzō exclaimed as Tsunade called a meeting between herself and the village elders, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
"Yes.. Danzō," Tsunade sighed as Shizune put a hand on her masters shoulder. "All I can tell you is that he is not from this earth, does not want the other villages to find out about him yet, 'Though that could be more complicated than it sounds.' And he cannot return to his home world."
"What abilities does this new being have?" Koharu asked as she stared at Tsunade.
"Well besides using an energy that felt very similar to mental energy to heal me he hasn't shown anything else, and now that he has fused with Naruto I have no idea what he is capable of."
"Then we should have my men watch him." Danzō muttered as he rubbed the bandages around his right eye.
"We have bigger things to attend to right now Danzō, like how the Akatsuki have attacked and captured all but two of the nine beasts." Tsunade began. "The other Kage have called for a meeting at the Five Kage Summit to discuss matters such as the Akatsuki and Sasuke Uchiha."
"The Uchiha.. but why now?" Koharu asked.
"Because he is now in league with the Akatsuki and on their orders attacked and captured the eight tails jinchūriki of Kumogakure, who also happens to be the Third Raikage's brother.
"I see.. this indeed is a problem." Koharu and Homura sighed as they rubbed their chins in thought.
"Is there any news on the Uchiha brat's whereabouts at this moment in time?" Danzō asked.
"No, in fact..."
Knock, knock.
Glancing at Tsunade who nodded, Shizune called out.
"You may enter."
Opening the doors of the Hokage's office, two dark skinned shinobi bearing the headband of Kumogakure walked in.
"Ah right on time." Tsunade said as she turned her gaze to the guests.
"Right then..."
"Let's get down to business."