"So..." Shizune said as she, Goruto, Tsunade and the two from Kumogakure who was joined by their team leader Samui as they made their journey through the woods.
"So?" Goruto replied with a raised brow.
"What was Gohan-kun's life like before he came to our world?"
"Better and worse at the same time in regards to this world." Goruto replied.
"What do you mean?" Tsunade asked, curious about the history of her shinobi.
"Gohan's world is more advanced than this world, it would take many years to get anywhere near that world but it does have it's faults.. there is still battles fought but no wars except for galactic ones which you should be glad that you don't have to deal with because that in itself is something that this world is not prepared for in any shape or form."
"Is that why you had everyone touch you before you left the village?" Karui asked.
"Yes, similar to a sensor I can tell how strong a person is."
"So is that from Naruto-kun or Gohan-kun?" Shizune asked.
"Both.."
'Tch, these Konoha brats... always getting new abilities.' Karui thought.
"So... the village wasn't that great to Naruto growing up because of Kurama.." Goruto said to Tsunade.
"So your aware of that.." Tsunade sighed. "Wait Kurama?"
"The name of the nine tailed fox."
"You've gotten acquainted with the fox?!" Shizune exclaimed.
"With the help of Naruto's parents."
"You spoke with the Fourth and his wife?!" Tsunade said as she stopped and stared at the jinchūriki.
"Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki sealed some of their own chakra into the seal to help Naruto control the fox when the time came."
"So?"
"It was only for a few moments but Naruto got to meet his parents... I cannot begin to explain the feeling that was coursing through our body during that encounter." Goruto finished as he kept walking.
"I'm not surprised... Naruto-kun would have loved to have grow up with his parents." Shizune said
"But weren't they surprised?" Tsunade asked as she had to catch up with the jinchūriki.
"Yes and no... they have been watching over me while I grew up but they were there to keep the fox in check."
"I see..."
"It's not like your thinking Tsunade... even though Naruto's life was really hard growing up, he learnt how to survive his own way in the shinobi world.. and he did well. And they were happy to see that he's not alone anymore."
"Sorry to interrupt but you should have prepared better for this journey Goruto. The Land of Iron is not the warmest of countries." Samui said as they continued to walk.
"Don't worry about me... I have been in rapidly changing climates before, also I am looking forward to seeing how cold this Land of Iron really is."
"Don't say I didn't warn you."
"So this Uzumaki guy... he was a friend of yours Sasuke?" Suigetsu asked as Taka followed the white Zetsu.
"He was an idiot with a dream... a dream I intend to crush when I kill Danzo and take down anyone left of the Leaf." Sasuke replied.
'Sasuke...' Karin thought as she felt Sasuke's chakra change.
"What do you know of this Goruto?!" Sasuke said to the Zetsu.
"Not much, we know that he could hold his own against Pain but besides that his whole fighting style is a mystery."
"Well he is a fresh being if what you told us is true so he won't know how to control his powers, we could use that to our advantage." Karin stated.
"I don't think it will be that simple." Jugo said quietly.
"What makes you say that?" Suigetsu asked.
"If this Naruto character was as unpredictable as Sasuke says then perhaps this new being can use that to his advantage."
"Don't worry Jugo, no matter what happens we will take out the threat to my goal." Sasuke finished.
'Man I do not like this side of Sasuke..' Suigetsu thought as he looked at the Uchiha.
'Naruto... no matter how much I progress your always one step ahead of me... this time i'm taking you out for good.'
'Such a dark chakra... Tobi will be pleased with Sasuke's development.' Zetsu thought as he felt Sasuke's chakra.
"So what you going to do if you can't beat him?" Zetsu asked.
"He won't beat me... I'll make sure he stays down." 'One way or another.' Sasuke replied.
'That's what I thought you'd say..' The other members of Taka thought.
"Kumogakure... so you guys have a jinchūriki as well?" Goruto asked.
"Had... but yes we do indeed have a jinchūriki, B-sama is a well liked member of our family and a very powerful asset to us as a whole." Samui said.
"Is that all we are to you, assets?"
"You hold power to change the world, so assets you are."
"I look forward to changing your mind on us." Goruto replied.
"Good luck with that."
Reaching a point where they could see a three headed dog statue, Samui had the group stop.
"This is the meeting spot for Raikage-sama to meet up with my group, he is not expecting others... especially not a jinchūriki of your stature, my group will go on ahead and inform Raikage-sama of the change." Samui stated.
"Fair enough."
"I'll get to find out more about you Goruto." Tsunade said turning to the fusion.
"Don't take to long... it's quite nippy out here." Shizune added.
"Don't worry about that, Shizune... I've got just the thing for you." Goruto said as he placed a hand on Shizune's shoulder.
"That should do it." Goruto finished as he removed his hand.
"What did you just do?"
"He...he gave me more undergarments." Shizune said with a red face.
"How?" Tsunade asked.
"My little secret." Goruto smirked.
"Wasn't the whole part of this journey to not keep secrets?" Tsunade asked as she stared at the fusion.
"No, the point was to show other ways besides strength to understand people.. Goruto replied. "But if you are that curious, it's an ability that Gohan's mentor/father figure showed him to clothe himself should he need it."
"Useful technique.." Tsunade said as Shizune thanked the fusion.
"Wait how did you know my measurements!?" Shizune exclaimed.
"I don't... once I use the move it automatically adjusts to the wearer's form." Goruto replied.
"I see.."
Returning to the group with three others one wearing a Kage outfit, Samui looked at Goruto.
"So this is Konoha's jinchūriki?!" Said the dark skinned, white haired, Kage outfit wearing ninja.
"The name is Goruto, and yes I am Konoha's jinchūriki." Goruto replied as he looked at the dark skinned Kage.
"And I understand that unlike other jinchūriki you are a combination of two people correct?"
"Yes."
"We have heard about the attack on your village." The blonde haired one said as he spoke to Tsunade.
"Might we have the honour of having your names?" Tsunade asked as she thanked the blonde warrior for his concern.
"We have no need to give our names at this moment in time." The blonde ninja said.
"Fair enough." Tsunade replied.
"So why have you journeyed alongside your jinchūriki? Do you wish to have him captured by your rogue ninja as well?" Raikage asked.
"I take it your referring to Sasuke Uchiha?" Goruto said as Shizune stiffened slightly.
"Yes, the ninja that was able to take on my brother and also our jinchūriki."
"This is not the time or place to be talking of such matters, we still have a ways to go to arrive at the summit." Tsunade said as she glanced at the two.
"We are not moving a step further until you answer my question Godaime Hokage." Raikage said as his ninja gingerly fingered their weapons.
"You draw any weapons on us you will make this journey useless." Goruto replied as he glanced at the Kumogakure ninja.
"I decided to have him journey with me so that I could have him talk with all of the Kages about his idea for this worlds future." Tsunade said calmly as she stared the Kumogakure Kage down. "His safety is my utmost concern but, he can take care of himself. I understand you also know of his current situation?"
"Yes the being unlike any other in ninja history, able to take on one of the strongest Akatsuki members and walk away without a wound."
"I want to end this cycle of hatred and war between the nations, but I cannot do that if I cannot even convince you." Goruto exclaimed as he stared at the Kage.
"You make a good point, but you are chasing a dream, however I am looking forward to what the other Kage say about this." Raikage said as he stared at the fusion.
"I thank you for giving me the chance, Raikage."
Lightly sparring with her sister on the Hyūga grounds, Hinata thought about what Goruto had said to her before he left.
"Hinata-san, I am no longer the boy you fell in love with so I don't expect you to hold the same feelings towards me. However the future of the shinobi world is full of uncertainty. There is so many ways this meeting with the Kage could go, and no matter which way it does I just want you to know that Naruto, before he fused with me understood what it meant to be interested in someone that did not acknowledge your feelings for them. So we say this. If you accept the fact that the boy you grew to love is never going to come back in the way that you want and decide to put your love and faith in someone else we understand. If however you wish to pursue a relationship with what he has become... then that is good also."
"I... I understand, Goruto-kun." Hinata said as she stared at the fusion as he stood by her house, the other members of her family watching with bated breath.
"Then I shall see you when I return." Goruto replied as he took Hinata's hand in his own and placed a kiss on it before turning to leave.
"Oh and one more thing..." Goruto added as he turned back.
"Thank you for caring about Naruto." Goruto said softly before vanishing.
"Still thinking about Goruto?" Hanabi asked as she could tell that something was bothering her elder sister.
"Am I that obvious?" Hinata said as she stopped their fight to take a moment to gather her thoughts.
"Whenever you thought about Naruto you always made the same face that you do now."
"I made a face!?"
"Well besides blushing or falling unconscious you always seemed to be much more focused on catching up to him in any way possible." Hanabi smiled as she patted her sister on the leg.
"That won't happen anymore... he's on a plane that I can't reach..." Hinata sighed as she stared at the skies.
"He made a point of telling you about your possible future with him before leaving.. that must mean something right?"
"Your right... he could have left without saying a word to any of us and yet he stayed to talk with me.."
"You just have to decide... do you want to be with a man that acknowledged your intentions, or be stuck living in the memory of a boy who only did so when your life was in danger?"
"Think about it."