WHAT'S UP MY PEOPLE! YES, I have returned with another Naruto fic, this one, being a Multi chapter AU one... This is STRICTLY NaruIno/NaruSaku Only... I put NaruIno in this because feel that its a constantly overlooked pairing. Anyways, Consider this a mini Harem... Sorry, but don't like, don't read. The following story will take place AFTER Naruto's 3 year training trip. Starting with his arrival back into The hidden leaf, with a gift, or 3. And a Secret tragedy... Or two... MWAHAHA So Evil

Chapter 1 Homecoming Comfort

The sun shined down on the Village hidden in the leaves... Sakura was walking Along, chatting with Konohamaru, Temari was At the BBQ restaurant, Ino at her family shop and, as for Tsunade? Well she was half asleep in her office doing Paperwork.. Kind of...

Meanwhile Naruto was headed back Towards the village. It had been a Long 3 Years, and he was more than Ready to come back. As he walked through the Gates to enter the village, A voice very familiar to Naruto rang out.

"State your name and Business." Kotetsu said, sounding very drowsy.

At that moment Naruto Pulled His hood down and looked at the man.

"You mean you don't recognize me? I'm hurt!" Naruto said, Playfully Pouting.

"I-Is That who I think... Naruto?!"

"Finally, I knew you'd recognize me at some point. Anyways, I need to go see Tsunade." Naruto said as he walked up the path towards the Hokage's Mansion.

A few minutes later, Naruto found himself in the window of the Hokage's office, with Tsunade Leaned over her desk and Passed out with a Bottle of sake in her hand. Naruto looked at her once and thought, "Nah its not worth the physical pain"

Naruto hopped out of the window sill and started to tap Tsunade on the shoulders, waking the Hokage. "Lady Tsunade" He whispered, "wake up!". Tsunade's head shot up off her desk and Naruto was sent back flying into a wall nearby.

"Oww Baa-Chan!" Naruto whined.

"wait who did I just...there's only one person in the world who calls me that" Tsunade thought, Looking around.

"N-Naruto?!" Tsunade called out.

A whine coming from the wall only confirmed her suspicions when she walked over and pulled Naruto into a hug.

"Naruto! Where have you been!" Tsunade said.

"Oh I've been around. I've finished my training." Naruto replied. "However as much as id hate to dampen the mood, there are some things that need to be discussed. ASAP."

Tsunade's eyes widened. Oh. Ok, well, what is it?" she said, sitting down in her chair.

"Well there is a few things, some aren't good. So I'm gonna be straight about it."

there was a Pause. Naruto's Eyes started watering.

"Pervy Sage.. Is Dead..." Naruto cried out.

Tsunade looked at him closer to see if he was lying.. The tears streaming down his face only confirmed her fears. Jiraiya, was dead.

Tsunade Hung her head. Tears started to form before she ran over and pulled Naruto into a strong, but loving Embrace.

A few minutes later, The room had quieted down a little, and they were back where they started. Naruto had calmed down enough to continue.

Naruto couldn't bring himself to say the next thing so Tsunade gave him some paper and a pen. After a few scribbles on the paper, Naruto handed it Back. On the Paper read, "Sasuke is Dead too."

Tsunade's mouth dropped wide open when she read the next part.

"He Killed Jiraiya, and I lost it. 9 tails."

Tsunade shook her head. Naruto proceeded to grab the large scroll in the corner of the room and unsealed it. What appeared next was The bodies of Jiraiya and Sasuke. Jiraiya was Noticeable... But Sasuke, There was little left of him. His torso was present, but nothing was left of his lower body.

Naruto stared at Sasuke's Remains. He had failed. His Promise to Sakura, It was no more.

Naruto managed to get out, "Sakura is going to Hate me now...I promised to bring him back... This wasn't how I'd imagine It."

"Don't worry I'll hold her back if things go south... is there anything else I need to know, before I call in some of your classmates?"

Naruto nods. "After the battle with Sasuke, His last dying words were, "Take My sharingan. Kill my brother."

Naruto blinked only this time instead of revealing his Blue eyes, he had both stage Three sharingan. Tsunade blinked many times before nearly fainting.

"Before you pass out, there is one last thing. I've Talked to Kurama, The nine tails. He said with my new eyes he may need to adjust. However the adjustment will mean a drastic change in power. At some point later in the week, The adjustments will be finished, And according to The 9 Tails, I'll have The Rinnegan. Not only that, but with Kurama's help, It'll be made a bloodline trait. Meaning my children will have Either the Sharingan or the Rinnegan.

Tsunade couldn't control herself now. Her jaw had dropped and she had fainted, Just as Shizune walked In.

"Lady Tsunade- N... Naruto?! How did you?" Naruto pointed out the window...

" ahh" was all she could say..

"Shizune, I need you to go and summon my classmates, and Kakashi. Don't tell them anything yet." Naruto Said, sealing up the scroll containing the 2 ninja' corpses.

Shizune runs out and sends some ANBU to summon the class to Tsunade's office.

A few Minutes later, the door opens and Shizune opens the door. In stepped, Shikamaru, Choji, Ino, TenTen, Neji, Hinata, Lee, Kiba, Akamaru, Kakashi and finally, Sakura.

Naruto's back was turned to the door and when he heard the door shut he decided to slowly turn himself around. As he faced the group, Lee shouted something about Youth, Sakura ran up to hug him Ino, Hinata and TenTen stood still with mini Nosebleeds, Seeing that the loud and annoying kid they once knew had (kinda) matured. Neji gave a smile, Kakashi gave his signature One eyed smile, Shikamaru Nodded, and Choji continued to munch on his usual bag of chips. Kiba waved and Akamaru barked. Finally after things had settled down, Naruto finally spoke up. Tsunade finally got up from fainting as he started to speak.

"Guys, its good to see you all, but I have a lot of explaining to do, and these are all going to end up being SS ranked secrets, so keep quiet about them." Naruto said.

He flashed through some Handsigns and Said, "Sealing Jutsu: Privacy Barrier!"

And the explanations began about some of the new Jutsu he had learned. however at the end of the explanation Sakura Pointed towards the scroll. Naruto knew this time would come.

"Sakura-Chan, before you flip out and kill me, just know that this was out of my control."

Sakura Nodded with a questioned look on her face. Naruto unsealed the scroll to reveal the Two corpses once again.

Everyone's eyes widened, Akamaru gave a little Whine, and Sakura dropped to the floor, crying and holding Sasuke's body close to her chest. Ino fought to hold back the tears welling in her eyes.

"N...Naruto... Why? You promised to bring him back..." Sakura cried out.

"Listen everyone" Naruto said while he started to cry once again, "Cause I don't think I'll be able to say it again I'm gonna keep it short. A couple of weeks ago me and Jiraiya were on our way back from the Hidden Sand, visiting Gaara when Sasuke came out of no where. He attacked Jiraiya and Killed him. When I saw Jiriaya fall, I lost it for reasons I'm not going to say. Sasuke stood no chance. Before he died, he gave me his Sharingan and told me to go and kill his brother. Itachi." Naruto said, wiping the tears from his eyes. "Sakura-Chan, Ino-Chan... I'm sorry, there was nothing that I could do.. I had no control. I... I Failed..."

Sakura ran out of the room. Furious tears streaming down her face. Everyone else got the hint that it was probably time to go, and released the Seal, Ino was the only one left besides Naruto and Tsunade.

Ino walked over to Naruto who had his head down and crying, and pulled him into a warm embrace. She understood what Naruto was going through, No words could be said to tell him that things would get better.

"Naruto. I'm sorry, about everything. I wish I could've been there to help."

"No, Ino-Chan.. Its Okay... I'm fine.. Its just going to take time"

Ino released the embrace, only to grab his hands and look into his eyes.

"N-Naruto-Kun.. It'll be alright.. You need to cheer up a bit.. Why don't we go get some Ramen. I know that usually brightens your day." Naruto Nods. She was right, he needed to cheer up.

A few minutes of silence and a Bowl of Ramen later, Ino was the first to speak up.

"Ya know, you didn't explain something...Why did it take so long for you to come back? I know you learned some new Jutsu, but for you it should take no more than 2 or 3 weeks to learn the techniques, right?"

Naruto had to think for a minute before answering.

"That is true, but If you remember, some of the Important lessons were either Spent in the hospital or were shafted by insolent instructors in the academy." Naruto explained.

"Wait, I knew that most of the instructors resented you, that I see. But why would you be in the hospital?" Ino asked.

Naruto sighed and paid for the Ramen before turning to Ino.

"I'm going to tell you, but we are going to someplace a little more secluded..." Naruto said.

Ino had a questioned look on her face and was curious as to where they were going. A few minutes later, Ino figured out where they were. On top of the 4th Hokage's Head.

"Naruto, why up here?"

"This has always been my favorite place to go, its calm, quiet, relaxing and not many people know this is my spot." Naruto said, "Now I'm guessing you want to know why I would be in the hospital so much."

Ino Nods, signaling for Naruto to continue. At that signal, Naruto took off his jacket.

"The reason I was sent to the hospital is because of the villagers and some of the Shinobi." Ino's eyes widened in shock.

"W-Why? Why would they send you to the hospital... What did they do to you?"

Naruto knew it would come to this. He took off his shirt and channeled some chakra through his body. Ino blushed furiously at the sight of Naruto shirtless but quickly snapped out of it when scars upon scars began to show themselves on Naruto's chest, back and Arms. Ino couldn't believe what she was seeing. She reached out to touch one of the scars on his chest. Before she made contact, She drew her hand back to her face and started crying.

"W-Why would they do this to you Naruto?! What did you do that was so bad to have this done to you?" Ino cried.

"Its Nothing that I've done. I promise you that. The Fox is the reason The villagers wanted me dead... some still do..."Naruto says with a sigh

"What the hell?! Dont they understand that you arent the fox? That you only contain it And-And-And hold it back from killing everyone in sight?!" Ino asked.

"I Don't think that they will ever understand.. They are too blinded by their own Anger, and pain. I was born the night of the attack, and had the fox sealed inside of me by the 4th Hokage. Both my parents died that night. And the 3rd Hokage was the one that found me.. in the exact same spot from where the fox vanished..Some of the villagers heard some shinobi whispering amongst themselves and started making assumptions.. Then rumors spread... Almost everyone wanted me dead, so they Hunted me. I was Stabbed, Scraped, Beaten...and Raped... The last time the villagers had a hunt was the year before I entered the academy... And they knew Once i entered, they couldnt touch me. So they all came at me at sunset.. All I could do was run.. But it did me no good.. I got backed into an alley and i was stabbed more times than I could count.. One even slashed at my throat.. If an Anbu hadnt come along then... well... I wouldnt be here..." Naruto says showing his cut mark, then continues. "and all I know about my parents are that I have my mother's last name. They refuse to tell me who my father is yet... Though I'm sure I'll find out soon." Naruto Finished.

Ino pulled him into a Long, teary hug. She finally understood. She finally understood why Naruto was the way he was back then. He never knew his parents,or had any other family to take care of him. The villagers hated him along with a select few Shinobi, and shop owners.

"That is the long version of why I was gone so long, but in basics, I was taught a lot of things that my parents never got to teach me, like how to cook, and deal with household chores and discipline and whatnot.."

The sun started to set, leaving an orangeish purple sky overtop of the village. Ino still had her arms wrapped around Naruto in a light, comforting embrace as the sun went down. Shortly after the sun had set, Naruto spoke up.

"I think we should both head home. I don't want your parents to kill either of us on my first night back." Naruto said with a chuckle.

Ino smiled and nodded. "Are you going to walk me home or should I take you back?" Ino asked.

Naruto responded not a second later.

"I don't think it would be very Nice of me if I had you walk home by yourself, so I'm walking you back."

Silence filled the air as they walked towards the Yamanaka residence. No words were spoken until they reached the gates outside Ino's Home. Ino was going to go through the gates of her home when Naruto put his hand on her shoulder.

"Ino, before you go, I just wanted to thank you. For understanding me, and for just being there so I could vent. None the less I still had a good time." Naruto said.

Ino turns around and wraps him in a hug. Trying not to cry.

"You don't need to thank me. Honestly it should be the other way around." Ino said.

"Naruto I don't think I could ever make up for how I've acted towards you up until now. For whatever its worth, I'm sorry for everything." Ino said. "you opened my eyes and helped me understand."

Naruto just scratched the back of his head with a light chuckle and said, "You don't need to apologize, You didn't know all the details and you were just following the example. It's alright now. You understand and thats good enough for me." Naruto said. "Now you should probably get in there. I'm not trying to deal with angry parents on my first day back." he says with a Laugh.

"Okay" Ino says looking down. "Actually, Naruto I was wondering if you wanted to go somewhere tomorrow night."

"I-I uh... Sure Ino-Chan.. Does 7:00 sound good?"

"Perfect actually. I guess I'll see you then." Ino said. Without another word, Ino gave Naruto a quick kiss on the cheek, and then walked into her home. She slumped down against the door blushing.

Naruto stood outside the door, trying to comprehend what had just happened those last few minutes, Before heading home.

On the other side of the door, Ino was Contemplating whether or not to talk to Sakura and try to calm her down. She just didn't know what she was going to do.

*Meanwhile with Sakura*

Sakura lays in her bed, crying for the 4th straight hour when her mom Knocks on the door.

*Sniffles* "W-what d-do

you want m-mom?" she says in between cries

"Honey, you've locked yourself in your room since you got back and haven't said anything. What's wrong sweetie?" She asked.

"Mom... You know Sasuke right?"

"Yes I'm well aware of who HE is, now spill it." The Mother commanded.

"Sasuke-Kun is... Dead." Sakura sobbed. "And its all because of Naruto! He promised to bring Sasuke Back!"

"Sakura, listen to me. While it wasn't how you expected, he did fulfill his promise to you." she said. "Let me ask you a question Sakura, Why were you so hell-bent on getting Sasuke back?"

Sakura didn't waste any time answering her mothers question.

"Because I loved him! He meant everythin-"

Sakura's mom gave her a slap across the face. Ultimately shutting the girl up before she continued.

"I'm gonna ask you this, Who saved you during the Attacks in the Chunin Exams?"

"Naruto."

"Did Sasuke even attempt to help you?"

"No, but-"

"Who almost DIED Trying to bring Sasuke's ass back here?"

"Naruto. What are you trying to get at mom?"

"My point here is that ever since you have been in the academy, you've chased someone who doesn't give a single damn about you."

The last comment hit Sakura like a Kunai out of hell. She was hurt, but the truth did hurt. Her heart was misplaced the entire time. Naruto had done everything he could to make her happy. And she still ignored him. Yet Sasuke has done nothing to help her and everything to hurt her.

She felt like such a bitch.

Sakura's mom left the room, Leaving Sakura to her thoughts... She needed to think about things... She couldn't dare face Naruto after destroying him the way that she did. Not right now. He was probably crying his eyes out right now. Maybe not.

"He's probably already buried his true feelings and put his fake smile" Sakura thought as she laid down and closed her eyes to sleep.

(Edit) okay so someone pointed out a huge flaw. I think I corrected it)

Alright guys, I thought that would be a place to end the chapter. Honestly I hate writing angst, but you guys got a little bit of romance in there with the NaruIno Scene. I promise things will get better pretty soon. I have a plan. I mean, Do I look lil a guy with a plan? XD well that's all from me, Please RR and let me know how I'm doing and how I could better this story! PEACE!