Chapter 7

One Year Ago Part I

I know, I was Kinda late for this Chapter, but If you follow my story "Konoha's Runaway Demon" The end of "Chapter 4" Explains what had happened during the time, remember Read and Review

Naruto ginning at himself. Why? Because he was going to Konoha's BBQ restaurant to meet with his friends, he wanted to know what happened over the past two and a half years. For some reason though Ino decided to skip tonight. Why? She said she had a lot of work to do for tonight, which led Naruto to get confused, she said she was free now she's not? Weird?

Naruto Just kept walking towards Konoha's BBQ restaurant, he still had thought about giving Sakura a second Chance, but he was certain, he Just let time tell until he decided fully. It's not that he doesn't want her, the point Is she might hurt him again, plus she still might have her crush on the Uchiha, though Naruto could tell she wasn't lying about her giving the Uchiha up, and she does look like she had changed quite a bit, not to mention her heart aswell.

He remembers when he was In the quicksand with Lee back at the desert, she was awfully worried about them, Her look on her face didn't change when Naruto was the first to accidently fall In the quicksand, usually there would be a certain Uchiha In danger, which would grab all her attention away from her other teammate In danger to the Uchiha's.

She didn't seem to care that the Uchiha was gone and she seem very happy that Naruto was back.

His decision to give Sakura another chance was not decided yet, he still had doubt but a bit of belief that she had changed.

After walking and walking for a while, Naruto had finally made It to Konoha's BBQ Restaurant.

(Location Konoha's BBQ Restaurant)

Naruto entered and Asked a waitress about his table.

"Excuse me miss, but there a few people In the Restaurant I think you know of, a few ninjas?" Naruto Asked, giving a small smile to the waitress, making the young girl blush lightly

"If you're talking about the Konoha 9, they're at table 8 waiting for you." She replied, giving a small smile to Naruto, Naruto nodded, then started walking towards Table 8

There he saw everyone, sitting In a round table, half a circle, he wasn't surprised to not see Akamaru with Kiba, the Restaurant doesn't allow any pets Inside, so he had no choice but to leave Akamaru at home.

Naruto walked towards them, waving his hand, giving them a smile.

"Hey guys." Naruto Greeted, everyone waved back, giving him a small smile

"Hey Naruto." Shikamaru greeted, In his lazy voice

"Good to see you." Greeted Choji, with a small smile

Naruto took a seat next to Shikamaru, soon they managed to order their foods and wait, It was kinda guilty for Naruto, because for this night he would be spending somewhere else than Ichiraku's Ramen, the chief and his daughter sure did miss him over the two and a half years, but serving Naruto for the past two weeks since he's been here was enough for them, they still haven't forgotten his appetite at all, who can?

Meanwhile, outside of the restaurant, two female figures were outside, spying through the window, looking at Naruto. These figures were Ino and Sakura. Why Is Ino here?

The answer was that she lied, she lied that she had work to do, although It was Kinda true a bit, since she's going to have to work with Sakura. Sakura wanted to know what happened to Naruto over the past two and a half years, so Ino decided to help her.

"Ino, are you sure this Is going to work?" Sakura Asked, doubt In her voice

"You get too doubtful billboard brow, Just let me handle this. With my mind seeking Jutsu, I can eavesdrop on Naruto's discussion, while letting you hear It aswell." Ino Explained, Sakura smiled

Ino had done multiple hands signs, "Mind Seeking Jutsu." Ino whispered, holding her left hand on Sakura's forehead while using the right to hold the hand sign, pointing towards Naruto

Now they can hear everything everybody Is saying within the restaurant.

"So Naruto….., We asked you before, how did you get that sword of yours? Also what sort of sword Is It?" Shikamaru Asked

"I recognize that sword, I heard a lot about It. Isn't It one of the four legendary Kikoku swords of the land of fire?" Tenten Asked, Intrigued by Naruto's new weapon (Note: Naruto didn't bring the sword with him, Tenten Just remembered It that's all)

"It Is. Kikoku mean "Return's To One HomeLand", meaning that others had used the sword I have before me." Naruto Replied, with a grin on his face

"What are these swords about? And how did you get one?" Choji Asked

"First, I'll explain to you what happened during the training I had with the Pervy-Sage. It all started about a year and a half ago, one year since I left the village." Naruto started, Everyone listened

(Flashback, one and a half years ago)

Naruto and Jiraya were camping, It's been at least a whole years since the two left the village. Naruto was by a stream, cleaning and polishing his Kunais while Jiraya was writing on a scroll, a message to Tsunadae.

Naruto wasn't wearing his usual, baggy orange coat, Instead he kept his baggy pants on, wore a blue T-shirt with a orange vest over It, with the Uzumaki symbol on his back, he kept his head band at the same place as always, his forehead.

Dear Tsunadae

It's been at least two months since I had written to you, as you know my soy network hasn't gotten anything on the Akatuski yet.

They have yet to locate them and find out what their plans are for the Jinchurikis.

I'll contact you as soon as they have found something.

Naruto has been training really well lately, he's taking this serious now and he seems to be working on new technique, he's been reading his father's scrolls none stop, as well as the Uzumaki scrolls, he's been very good. I told him the secret to the Shadow Clone Jutsu, about how he can know what's going on through his clones eyes.

Though there Is a downside though, sounds perfect as It seems he Is, he still has a few, trust Issues with three certain people, those being, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha. Not once he called Sakura by "Sakura-Chan" or her name, he calls her "Haruno" for now one, not only that but he refers Kakashi as "Hatake" Instead of "Sensei", he doesn't seem to call Sasuke "Sasuke-Teme" Instead as Uchiha.

He knows about Sasuke's sentence, but after I told him there was nothing I should tell him about Kakashi, Sakura or Sasuke, he was to forget about them and move on with his life. At the moment I don't want to upset him, I'm sorry, but I can't tell him how successful Sakura Is at the moment.

He managed to control a bit of the Kyuubi's Chakra, slowly day by day he controls bots of the Chakra, until he fully masters It, Killer Bee was a very good teacher to him, gave him a few scrolls and ways to tame the beast.

Overall, everything's going well, I'll try to talk to him about Sasuke, I Just can't believe what had happened to him.

Sincerely, Jiraya

Jiraya rolled the scroll up, he put the scroll In his backpack to send It later when they get to a village. He looked at Naruto, It's been at least months since he wore his baggy bright orange Jacket, looks like he's given up on It.

"So I see you're quite busy at the moment Naruto, why don't we take a break?" Jiraya suggested

"…," Naruto didn't respond, he Just kept cleaning his Kunais

"Naruto?" Jiraya Repeated

"Oh…, Pervy-Sage I'm sorry. I didn't hear you before. Break? I have a lot of training to do." Naruto replied, turning to Jiraya, with a smile on his face

Jiraya sighed "*Sigh*" Then smiled back at Naruto before saying, "You know Naruto, you have been training none-stop for a while now, It's time for a break. How about we go to the nearest village from here, I hear they have some sort of a festival there?" Jiraya Suggested

"But I have to train hard, I still have a few more Kunais to clean and sharpen, not to mention working on my RasenShuriken, as well as my wind nature Chakra, along with my water nature aswell, I also have-." Naruto was cut off by Jiraya

"Listen brat. It's high time for a break, even the Hokage needs a break some time, even I do need a break, beside Just one day won't hurt at all." Jiraya smiled

Naruto sighed. He knew Jiraya was right, he did needed a break, plus his Chakra Is kinda low at the moment due to his clone training after learning he could use his clones to advance further. Naruto smiled then looked up at Jiraya.

"Okay….., I guess I could use a break. I can feel that my Chakra Is low, so I need time to let It grow for a while." Naruto admitted, Jiraya smiled back at Naruto

"Good kid." Jiraya said, "Say, I know I promised you this a while ago…., But are you sure you don't want to know a thing about Sakura or Kakashi? I mean, It's been a whole year since you last heard of them, and I'm sure that you would want to know, and there's something about Sasuke I have to tell you about Naruto." Jiraya Informed, Naruto's smile turned Into a depressed face

"Look Pervy-Sage. If the Uchiha Is dating Haruno I don't want to know, especially about Hatake, who I'm sure of have gotten rid of me from team 7. I'm sure those three don't miss me at all." Naruto replied, hint of Anger In his voice

"Naruto. Sasuke Isn't dating Sakura, remember his sentence, Kakashi has also been-." Jiraya was cut off by Naruto

"So Uchiha might not be dating Haruno, but she still goes after him. Also his sentence could've been avoided by the council, knowing how much they love their Uchiha prodigy. Hatake could've also been what? He could've been working hard Into getting Uchiha to learn more Jutsus or working hard to remove me from team 7. Which I'm glad I'm being removed since that team has become nothing more but a failure." Naruto Explained

"*Sigh* well It's been a year since we left Konoha. And ever since then you haven't called Sakura either her name or "Sakura-Chan" for a while now Naruto, especially with Kakashi, you haven't called him a sensei for a while now either. I know what they said at the hospital was hard but It surly can't be that hard on you Naruto." Jiraya Objected

"It's not the hospital Pervy-Sage, It's the past. You see, ever since we became team 7, Uchiha has been colder, Haruno has been Ignoring me for Uchiha and Hatake trained the Uchiha more than me. Remember when we got granny to the village?" Naruto Asked

"You mean when we saved her from Orochimaru?" Jiraya Asked, Replying to Naruto's question

"Exactly….., I remember when granny healed the Uchiha, when she did, Haruno went for him and hugged him, Ignoring me In the process. She mostly cared more for him than for her other teammate. She didn't even realise what I've been through to save granny to heal Uchiha." Naruto Explained

"I remember kid, you had to fight Kabuto, someone who Tsunadae couldn't handle for herself, even you couldn't handle him. It was a miracle that you managed to master the Rasengan that time or you would be dead." Jiraya Reminded

"Exactly…, Hey Pervy-Sage, how close was I to death? Was I at the edge?" Naruto Asked, Sadness In his voice

"You were not near the edge Naruto, you were at death's doorstep. If Tsunadae didn't heal you on time, you would've died." Jiraya Replied

"Not that It mattered to Uchiha, Hatake or Haruno, I think they would be glad that I was gone, that way they could continue on their lives without me." Naruto Commented, Anger In his voice

"Don't you think you're being too harsh to them Naruto?" Jiraya Asked, concern for his student

"It's true though, back at the finals for the Chunin Exams, Hatake blew me off to teach the Uchiha, I made my suspicions that he might teach him, I never knew he did after the Invasion of Konoha Pervy-Sage." Naruto Replied, "I mean, he did needed the training to beat Gaara, but I needed training to beat Neji. He let Ebisu to train me, not to be mean or anything but…., Ebisu really Is a lazy perverted teacher. I was lucky to run Into you Pervy-Sage or I would've never managed to beat Neji and Konoha would've been destroyed by Gaara." Naruto Added, with a smile on his face

"I never thought you felt like that Naruto…., I'm very sorry that your team hasn't really been much to you, but holding a grudge against them Isn't quite like you at all. Surly you must understand that your team probably didn't mean what they said Naruto." Jiraya tried to calm Naruto down, but It didn't work

"Still they decided to abandon me and decided to be with the Uchiha Instead. I'll never forgive them. When Uchiha had left the village, me and the retrieval team got ready to leave and save him, before we left Haruno came up to me crying that she needs me to save the Uchiha, Ii promised her not a normal promise, but a promise of a life time that I'll bring Uchiha back and fulfilled It. When I saw she came In with Hatake, I was happy, she was going to thank me, smile at me, and probably finally acknowledge me. In the end all those I thought turned Into dust, she Instead came to shout at me and slapped me on the face, Hatake didn't do a thing to stop her but aid her Instead, they haven't seen the Injuries that I received from the Uchiha." Naruto Explained, Jiraya Just felt sorry for Naruto, he really did represent Jiraya himself and his team's behaviour when he was Naruto's age

"So I see Naruto, I think I can see your problem here. What did you give Sakura anyway, how much did you do for her and how hard did you do for her?" Jiraya Asked, Smiling at Naruto

Naruto was confused why Jiraya would ask this question, but he decided to answer It with a confused face on, "Well….., Every time I've seen her talking to Uchiha, the outcome was always the same, he would reject Haruno In a cold way, I offered her dates and plain old walks, I even tried to make her laugh and laugh, but the outcome that time was always the same, she would say that I'm annoying, stupid and punch me hard for even talking to her. Why?" Naruto Explained

"First Naruto, what did she give back to you, anything other than calling you annoying, stupid or punching you?" Jiraya Asked, In a tone that he might know the answer

"Nothing much really. In fact nothing at all but those three all the time I tried to help her." Naruto Replied, Hint of Anger In his tone

"Well I see your problem Naruto. Your Just a giving person. Tell me what have the village given you?" Jiraya Asked

"Well not quite much." Naruto Replied, trying to think of a few things the village has given to Naruto

"And what have you given the village? A lot?" Jiraya Asked, Naruto nodded, Jiraya Sighed then gave a Smirk to Naruto, "I see, you've given a lot of people a lot of thing but hardly got anything In return Naruto. You're Just not selfish." Jiraya concluded

Naruto was Confused, Selfish? He was selfish Naruto, he was selfish when…, well he couldn't quite remember the last time he was selfish. In fact he can't even name any, he never been selfish before.

"Selfish?" Naruto Asked, In a confused tone

"That's right Naruto selfish, You Just kept giving and giving until the point people can see they can do anything they want with you. You let them do whatever they want with you without giving a second thought to It." Jiraya Stated, In a serious tone

"I thought giving and caring for people was the right thing?" Naruto Asked, In a confused tone

"It Is Naruto. But there's a limit to anything to anyone what they can do, for Instance your limit Is you kindness, you've been too kind to people that they started to take advantage to you. I'll admit giving and caring for people Is the correct thing to do and nice thing, but there are limits Naruto, limits you should see now." Jiraya Informed

"So, are you saying that I should be a little selfish? You remember how the Uchiha was Pervy-Sage." Naruto Reminded

"Yes Naruto a little selfish. And yes I know how selfish Sasuke was, earlier I said there were limits, Sasuke limits were more power until he would desert his village to get It, In this case he was a different story, the village kept putting In their resources and giving and giving Sasuke more and more power until he would desert It to get more power." Jiraya Explained

"I really haven't even thought about that. Is that why Haruno has been hurting me a lot?" Naruto Asked

"Well yeah, tell me Naruto, was It the first time you had ever shouted at her?" Jiraya Asked

Naruto's expression turned Into sadness once he remembered he had shouted at Haruno, "No actually. In fact It's the first time In my life I had ever Shouted at her, I was a bit sad, but I was also a bit happy. I Just don't understand." Naruto Explained

"It's because you keep your emotions Intact Naruto. You've hid them within you for probably your whole life. This Is why you need to act selfish sometimes, If you want to cry, cry, If you want to laugh, laugh, If you want to be angry, then be angry, but don't keep your emotions Inside you Naruto, that's how a person could go Insane, forcing them to do the unthinkable." Jiraya Explained

Naruto took a thought about this, he had never once seen Sasuke cry, laugh or get angry, sure he gets angry, but when he faced him at the Valley Of The End, he had never seen Sasuke this angry before, It's like he hid It for most of his life, since his clan was murdered by his brother Itatchi. Jiraya was right In a matter of fact, he was correct, Naruto had hidden his feelings for practically his whole life, he had hidden them for a long time, hiding them was a big mistake he should've never made. Probably this Is what got Sasuke to leave Konoha at the first place.

"I guess your right Pervy-Sage." Naruto admitted, "Which I snow why I no longer have a connection with team 7, they were always talking about Uchiha this, Uchiha that which sickens me." Naruto Said, Anger returning to his voice and Expression

"But surly Kakashi must've taught you something while you were In the team?" Jiraya Objected, Concern for his student

"He taught me alright. He taught me how to climb a tree with my feet. It was more of a Chakra exercise, one which I have mastered fully when we came back from the wave mission." Naruto Replied

"So he didn't teach you anything else?" Jiraya Asked, Disappointment In his voice

"Not at all. Even when I asked him to teach me, he still taught the Uchiha. I'm glad that I brought the Uchiha back to the village Pervy-Sage. If I hadn't, I would've Just kept going after him and after him till the day I died, abandoning my goals and dreams, all because of a promise I made with Haruno." Naruto Said

"Well I guess you really don't want to know a thing about them do you?" Jiraya Guessed, Naruto nodded, "Well I guess I can't force you." Jiraya given up, "What about your father, It's been a years since you realised you were a Namikaze, so how about your father, you only wanted to know about your mother mostly?" Jiraya Asked, a Smile on his face

"Not Interested." Naruto Replied

Jiraya was shocked, he couldn't believe Naruto, he was Disappointed In him aswell, his father has finally been revealed to him and yet he refuses to know how he was when he was alive, how much of a hero he was.

"Naruto. Are you sure? You Just-." Jiraya was cut off by Naruto

"Just what Pervy Sage?! Just what?! Just not only found out that the hero, the Idol of mine turned out to be the person to seal the fox Inside me and now knowing that person was my father?! He put that thing In me! Something that made the entire village hate me for almost my whole life! I don't understand why me?!" Naruto sounded a little angry, raising his voice a bit high

"I know It may sound hard on you Naruto. But you have to understand that Minato had his reasons for sealing the fox In you. He knew It was a hard decision, It was either the village or you he had." Jiraya Objected, Disappointed In his student

"His reasons! I know how bad a Shinobi life can be at times but he doesn't have to seal a Demon Fox Inside a young child, why not anyone else who were willing to get the fox sealed In them, or at least himself If he could control It?!" Naruto Asked

"It's not that simple Naruto. Sealing the Demon Fox needed to be sealed In a new born, you were the only one Minato could think of, he couldn't ask for anyone else's child to take your place." Jiraya Explained, trying to convince Naruto

"It's never simple Is It?! Why me?! Why do I have to be picked, why did I have to suffer for something out of my control?! Tell me?!" Naruto Asked, Jiraya Sighed

"I know how bad It feels Naruto. But Minato wished for the village to raise you like a hero, someone who was protecting them from the Demon Fox himself." Jiraya Informed

"Was I treated like a hero?! No! I was treated like someone even worse than an outsider! Someone who should've never been hated at the first place!" Naruto Responded

"I guess no matter what I say your Just goanna be angry with your father huh?" Jiraya Asked, knowing the answer to his question

"Of course not! My father Should've been smarter than that to do something to his own child like that!" Naruto Stated, "So you were saying about this festival Pervy-Sage?" Naruto Asked, a Smile forming on his face

"Sure brat, Just pack everything and we'll be on our way to the festival." Jiraya Informed, Naruto started packing the camp

"Minato. I'm sorry that your son hates you. I know In time he'll understand that the decision you made wasn't so easy at all." Jiraya thought, feeling sorry for his dead student

(Meanwhile, In Konoha, at the Hokage's Tower)

A young Kuniochi girl was walking to the Hokage's office, she wore a red vest and bicycle shorts, She didn't wear any long dress as she used to, seeing how that dress was always In the way of her, It was too long. She had short pink hair, green Jade eyes and fair skin, she was slightly taller than she was and expecting to be a bit more taller within next year or so. He name was Sakura Haruno.

Ever since Tsunadae took her In as her apprentice she has become from the weakest Kuniochi to the strongest Kuniochi In the village. She has dedicated her time for her ninja training more than before.

She passed the Chunin Exams, last time she remembered how bad It was.

Ever since Sasuke was taken to Blood Prison, she had been concentrating hard on her ninja training, thanks to Tsunadae for making her realise how Important It Is for a ninja to train.

Sakura was walking to Tsunadae's office to be congratulated for passing the Chunin Exams.

As she was walking towards her office, she started to remember how weak she was and how hard both Naruto and Sasuke worked hard to pass the Exams, only to lead Shikamaru passing the Exams with the status and the brains he had performed while his match with Temari, which Sakura started to see that he and Temari started to get along pretty well.

Sakura also remembered the time Gaara had attacked her, back then she didn't forgive Gaara for attacking her, until she realised that It was Shukaku who attacked her and not Gaara, when he had no control over his Demon. She also remembered how she thanked Sasuke so much, even after finding out that It was Naruto who saved her from Gaara and not him. She regrets ever thanking Sasuke, she wanted Naruto back and apologise for what had happened that time.

Soon, Sakura was In Tsunadae's office, she looked at her Sensei and Master, who was looking at the window, having her back at her. Sakura could tell that Tsunadae was smiling, waiting for Sakura to come, she returned the smile and waited till Tsunadae had spoken.

"I see that you've passed the Chunin Exams Sakura. I am proud of you." Tsunadae Admitted, while turning her back to face Sakura, "You've earned the title and rank of Chunin. I am very pleased with your performance." Tsunadae Complemented, Sakura eyed smile at Tsunadae

"Thanks Tsunadae-Sama." Sakura thanked, opening her eyes from smiling, she looked at Tsunadae who she could tell that she was still proud of her passing the Chunins Exams

"In no time Sakura you'll be a Jounin, Just you wait." Tsunadae said, Sakura still kept the smile on

"Actually Tsunadae-Sama…., I would rather halt that opportunity for a while." Sakura Said, making Tsunadae lose her smile, looking at Sakura with a confused look on her face

"Why do you wish to halt that for a while Sakura?" Tsunadae Asked, concern In her voice

"Be….., Because-." Sakura was cut off by Tsunadae

"Let me guess…., Naruto right?" Tsunadae Asked, knowing what she guessed was probably the answer to her question

Sakura looked down, her eyes filled with sadness, "I want to show Naruto-Kun that I want to be loved by him again, In case If he doesn't love me anymore when he comes back, I want to show him that I had changed, by showing I dedicated this time on becoming a ninja for him….., I still haven't forgotten about the time In the hospital." Sakura Explained, yet her voice was filled with Determination mixed with Sadness together

"*Sigh*" Tsunadae Sighed, looking at Sakura with eyes filled with Proudness for Sakura, "You Just remind me of myself even more each day passes Sakura. I'm glad that you're learning quickly." Tsunadae Complemented, Smiling at Sakura

Sakura took that as a complement, and Smiled back at Tsunadae.

"I Just hope one day when Naruto comes back…., he forgives me?" Sakura Asked herself, before leaving the office after receiving a red headband, Indicating that she was now a Chunin

Tsunadae looked back at the window, with a serious look on her face.

"I'll have to Inform Sakura about Sasuke soon, she has to know what happened…., I hope she doesn't take this too personally." Tsunadae Hoped

(Location, Kakashi's Apartment)

Kakashi was looking at the mirror In his ANBU uniform. Usually people In front of mirrors would see themselves as successful and great people. Kakashi however seen a different Image than what most people would've seen, he saw himself as a disgrace, a man who broke his promise and a person who thought was a terrible teacher. Even though It's been a year since that day In the Hospital, Kakashi could've never forgotten about what he had said to Naruto, kicking him out of the team when Sasuke was the one who should've been kicked out. However Tsunadae's punishment was much, much more worse than what Kakashi would've done.

In his time as ANBU, he made another promise by fulfilling his duties as an ANBU, he wanted to do the one thing he could've never done as a Jounin, and that was to keep his promise.

He had saved those around him as comrades, he protected them and made sure they were safe. He's been declared as the village's number one ANBU of the year for doing that.

But no matter what anyone says or how good of a Job he does he can never forgive himself for the destruction of Team 7. He's been looking at that picture each day ever since the team was disbanded. Looking at the three Genins he once called students. One has become a traitor, who Is spending the rest of his days In prison. Another Is training with someone who he calls a real Sensei, Instead of one that would favourite other people than him. And the other Is currently training under the Hokage, already celebrating her promotion.

Kakashi sees his student's picture all the time, Or should I say student picture? He's been training Sasuke more than Sakura and Naruto, In fact he only taught them as a team about Chakra control, which they had already mastered after the wave mission, yet he didn't teach Naruto and Sakura any Jutsus beside Sasuke, who turned traitor and tried to leave the leaf afterwards, using Kakashi's Chidori to put a hole through Naruto's chest.

Kakashi has been having nightmares about that hole In Naruto's chest, he never felt so bad In his life, to make matters worse for him he learned a few days after Naruto's departure that he was Minato's son. HE WAS THE FOURTH HOKAGE'S SON! HIS SENSEI'S SON! Kakashi never knew that Naruto was the son of his Sensei, making Kakashi believe that he had betrayed his own Sensei for teaching Sasuke a Assassination Jutsu which could've ended Naruto's life If It wasn't for the Kyuubi healing him. He can Just tell how disappointed and mad his Sensei must be at Kakashi, angry, mad, furious, YEP! He's mad alright.

Even If Kakashi knew Naruto was Minato's son, he knew that he would probably train Naruto more, which of course would still ruin the whole teamwork thing between team 7.

Kakashi never meant for this to happen, all he wanted to do was make his Father's, Sensei's and Friend's wishes come true by no making the same mistake as he did, but seems like he only made matters worse.

After the events of team 7 he was now not Just fulfilling his comrade's wishes only buy more of his duty aswell.

Kakashi Just looked at the mirror several seconds before turning his attention to his ANBU mask he's holding. He looked at the mask with his one eye. The Sharingan eye was closed to make sure he didn't use any Chakra on It when not In a necessary situation.

With one last glance at the picture, he had thoughts about his old team.

"I'm sorry, Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke. I'm really sorry for what had happened to the three of you. I'm such a disgrace Sensei, I'm sorry." Kakashi Apologised In his thoughts, hopes of his Sensei from the dead would hear his thoughts

Kakashi then left his apartment to head towards the Hokage's Tower to get his next Assighnment.

(Location, Villages Hidden within the sun, Timeskip, a few hours later, Back with Naruto and Jiraya)

Both Jiraya and Naruto made It to the festival, this was known as the celebration of the "Born Flame". It was about the construction of the village. For at least a centaury Taiyo (Note: Sun In Japanese) was constructed, built over the battle grounds of the First Shinobi War, In memory of those that had lost their lives In battle.

This was the year everyone was happy, celebrating for their home village.

"This seems like a nice place to have fun hey Naruto?" Jiraya Asked, looking at Naruto

"This does seem nice. I guess this Is worth skipping the day of training for now?" Naruto Guessed, a smile on his face

Just then a young beautiful woman with dark long hair fair skin wearing a Japanese style celebration robe on, with a good looking body walking past Naruto and Jiraya. Jiraya's Jaw dropped, his eyes shot out and his nose bleeding while blushing at the same time. He quickly put himself together and gave a goofy smile to himself while blushing.

"HerekidhavesomemoneyenjoythegameswhileIengoylife." Jiraya Said quickly, almost sounding Gibberish, then chased after the woman, leaving Naruto sighing at his perverted Sensei

"*Sigh*" Naruto Sighed, "Well I guess I'm not the only one Enjoying myself here." Naruto smiled, seeing his Perverted Sensei running off at the distance to catch up with the woman

With that said Naruto began walking up to the games counter, playing and earning prizes. He must admit It he did miss out a bit of fun while He's training, all that hard work can really make you tired, he was relieved that he did finally get a break for once.

Naruto knew one thing and that It was going to be one long day In the festival.

(Location, Konoha, With Sakura)

Sakura was In the Hospital, she was mostly there now a days fixing up patients who needed healing. At first It was boring but when she got used to It, It became quite usual and fun for her now a days. She was In the filing room, looking through files and files, sorting them out from A-Z. She can never forget the day she saw Naruto's file.

NARUTO UZUMAKI NAMIKAZE

Received several Injuries from Villagers. Such as poisons, stabbings, attempted murder and burn marks, all mostly life threatening.

Abused In many ways by the villagers. Never should a boy suffer this much.

RESULTS

Mostly attacked from the villagers than Enemy Shinobi.

She remembered that day she read It. It was sad, for the past years she knew Naruto, she always said that Sasuke suffered more than him, but now she finally learns that he was the one that had suffered worse than Sasuke. After learning the truth she had never felt more guilty In her life before, learning the person she hated was the person who should've never suffered to begin with, She Just wished she could've been there to help Naruto Instead of making him suffer even more, the village had made him suffer all for what? For having the Kyuubi In him when he didn't even want It to begin with.

She sworn when Naruto returns she'll be much more helpful to him, she promised herself that, and this was a promise of a life time, Just like Naruto fulfilled his to Sakura, by returning that traitor back to Konoha.

She Just hopes that Naruto does forgive her like Ino said he would. Of course Sakura does know Naruto well, but the more she learnt about Naruto's suffering the more she realises how much of a part she played In It, obviously Naruto wouldn't love her anymore, nor accept her as a friend or forgive her, but Naruto never gives up, she knows that, If Naruto never gives up on anything, then she shouldn't give up, she should Just keep on fighting and fighting till she regains his friendship and heart.

While she was doing the files, she felt a presence behind her, she turned around to see Tsunadae, she was smiling at Sakura, by the looks of things was a surprise.

"Tsunadae-Sama, what's wrong?" Sakura Asked, Concern In her voice for Tsunadae

"Nothing to worry about Sakura. Since you're a Chunin and all, I have a small mission for you, well technically not a mission, more of a trip to teach some newly graduated Genins." Tsunadae Replied

"So….., I'm going to take some Genins on a trip, sounds like a team practice?" Sakura Guessed, a smile forming on her face

"You're right, It Is a team practice. Your Job Is to teach and lead these Genins Into teamwork, more of a training exercise, so you'll be their leader for approximately a few days." Tsunadae Explained, "Sakura..., I know this Is too much because of wellllllllllll…..," Tsunadae tried to finish her sentence, till Sakura finished It for her

"I know, my old team. But don't worry. I'm not upset or anything, this Just gives me a chance that I can make things different with these guys, I won't act like I did with team 7." Sakura Said with a Smile on her face

Tsunadae Just stared at Sakura for a few seconds before Sakura Asked her a question.

"So who're these Genins that I'm supposed to take In for practice?" Sakura Asked

"These Genins are, Moegi, Udon and Konohamaru." Tsunadae Answered

By that stage Sakura's expression turned to worry, as she remembered who these three were. That's right. She remembers these guys were Naruto's friends, they called him boss and a brother. Unlike the rest of Naruto's friends, they were not so forgiving as they were with Sakura. Moegi and Udon were Ignoring her, while Konohamaru was furious at her. Heck he tried to fight her once! Didn't matter If he didn't graduate that time! He was mad at Sakura even today for her scold at Naruto for completing a mission and fulfilling a promise that he had made FOR HER!

Tsunadae noticed Sakura's expression, and then realised who these kids were and why she was so worried around them. It's because she knew they wouldn't take orders from her and would try and run away from her because of what she had done to Naruto.

"If you don't want to lead them Sakura. That's okay I can Just rearrange a new team for you." Tsunadae Suggested, feeling sorry for Sakura

But Sakura quickly smiled at Tsunadae, telling her that there was no need to worry about her, "Don't worry Tsunadae-Sama. I'm sure me and the Konohamaru corps will get along really well." Sakura Said, Smiling at Tsunadae, telling that she's alright

Tsunadae can tell the determination In her voice, to try and get along with these kids, she said, "Okay Sakura, Tomorrow you'll leave and pack your stuff, you'll have a long day tomorrow." Tsunadae Informed, Sakura Smiled then left, for a couple of seconds she Just looked down, trying to figure out a way of what she should tell Sakura about Sasuke, "How will she react when I tell her about Sasuke. She won't be happy, she'll worry for Naruto more than ever."

By then an ANBU came behind Tsunadae, "Hokage-Sama. Kakashi Hatake Is here to see you." The ANBU Informed

"Good, tell him I'll meet him In a few minutes." Tsunadae Ordered, The ANBU Bowed, then left to Inform Kakashi, making Tsunadae leave the room

(Location, Hokage's Office)

Kakashi stood affront of Tsunadae's desk, He was called for something special, He was going to be reinstated as Jounin. At first thought he wanted to leave the rank, seeing how bad of a Job he did with the team 7 event. But he wanted to fix his mistakes by accepting the Jounin rank and doing S Rank missions to finance the village. At the other side of the desk was Tsunadae, giving Kakashi a Jounin Uniform and Vest.

"Since you've completed lots of S ranked missions and proven yourself the title of Jounin once more. It Is In my position that I Reinstate you as a Jounin Elite. Your punishment has been served and you'll be given your first Jounin tomorrow." Tsunadae Informed, Giving Kakashi the Uniform and Vest

"Thanks Tsunadae-Sama." Kakashi thanked receiving the Uniform and Vest before leaving, before he got near the door, Tsunadae stopped him

"And Kakashi. Don't doubt yourself for something that was a mistake. What happened with team 7 was only a mistake, you realise that what you did was only for the memory of Minato and your teammates, you Just didn't think of the consequences." Tsunadae said, trying to calm Kakashi down

Kakashi turned to Tsunadae, his one eye looking lazy, showing Tsunadae that he's still upset of what he'd said to Naruto and what he did In team 7.

"Tsunadae-Sama…., I failed my team….., It was no mistake. It was stupidity….., Mistakes are avoidable but stupidity Isn't….., It was my fault why my team failed….., I taught Sasuke something that should've protected his comrades Instead of trying to kill them…., I betrayed my father, Obito, Rin and Minato-Sensei and his son. I'm only accepting the rank to help the village. To support the village, something I'm only good at to respect my comrade's wishes." Kakashi Explained, Sadness and Disappointment In his voice

"Minato wouldn't want you to blame yourself, he would understand that you've made a mistake." Tsunadae Objected

"still….., I failed them, both my friends and team…., It's something that I should never forget…, Especially what happened with Naruto…..," Kakashi Said, before leaving the room, leaving a very sorry Tsunadae

"Naruto….., I hope you soon realise that at the moments your old team Is suffering because what they did to you….., If only you known." Tsunadae thought to herself, In hopes of Naruto hearing her thoughts

(Location, Village Hidden Within The Sun, Timeskip, A Few Hours, With Naruto)

It was getting late so Naruto decided to get some sleep, before he and Jiraya entered the festival, they already arranged a room for themselves. By the time Naruto got to the room, It was no surprise that Jiraya wasn't there on his bed but a note.

Naruto reached for the note and read It In his mind.

Dear Naruto

My research will take longer than expected.

If you find this note either Enjoy yourself or go to bed.

I'll return to the room In a couple of hours after I'm done with my research.

Sincerely Jiraya

Naruto sighed. A few hours meant tomorrow or day after tomorrow, weather Jiraya will be staying with the girl or girls for a long time, he'll have to fetch him himself, but he'll give Jiraya a few hours then go after him.

Naruto looked out at the window, at the beautiful full moon, that pale giant circle In the sky, surrounded by many stars.

When he thought about the beautiful moon he also thought of someone beautiful, a certain someone with fair skin, green eyes and pink hair, someone he's trying to forget about.

"I wonder…., If she's finally happy with him…., I wonder if she even misses me…, She doesn't probably?" Naruto guessed In his Thoughts

Looking outside, he was laying on the window frame, still looking at the sky, never taking his eyes from It, he felt sadness through his body, It Just reminded him too much of Sakura. He could Just feel like touching her face, he started to Imagine her face, him touching her cheek, rubbing It, seeing her blush lightly and smile at him, only to probably get a punch to the face.

Meanwhile outside a figure In a dark cloak was running on top of the rooftops, the figure was small.

It had to hide, some ninjas were after It, they seemed like Konoha Shinobi, Something that the figure Is trying to Ignore.

"GET BACK HERE!" Shouted one of the Shinobi

"WE NEED TO TAKE YOU BACK!" Shouted Another

"NO! I WON'T GO BACK TO THAT! THAT! THA PLACE!" The Figure Shouted In a seemingly female voice

The figure continued to run and run till the now Identified she was getting tired, letting the Konoha Shinobi catch up to her.

"I have to lose them. But how?" The Figure Thought, she lowered her hand to her pockets, feeling a rather soft ball shape there, "A SMOKE BOMB! This might be my only way out of this." The Figure Thought

With that Thought, the figure quickly grabbed the bomb and threw to the ground.

POOF!

Smoke covered the area, the Konoha Shinobi were looking everywhere to find the figure, while the figure herself was running out of the smoke. She was losing them, but not for long, she had to find a place to hide. She saw a large building which looked like a hotel, there was an open window, with a figure leaning on It. It didn't matter to her, she had to get away and hide somewhere so she took her chances.

Naruto looked at the sky still, still Imagining Sakura, he felt like her presence was close he could touch her right now. He took out his right arm, and smoothly dragged It down the sky, feeling like he was touching her.

He was out of his thoughts when he felt the presence of a person getting closer and closer, feeling like Sakura was getting closer to him. In fact really close. He then saw something Jump through his window, a figure In a black cloak.

"WACTH OUT!" She warned, but It was too late

BASH!

Both the figure and Naruto were knocked down to the ground, Naruto was laying, opening his eyes groaning In pain, he saw the figure was on top of him, but her chest was more likely to be over his face, making Naruto blush lightly feeling somethings round and soft.

"Who….., Who the hell are you?" Naruto Asked, groaning In pain

The Figure whimpered, knowing that she was goanna be In trouble now that she was In someone's room. Perhaps this someone would understand her situation.

Something told him This was not going to be good.

DONE!

I know, It's Kinda of a stupid Chapter. But I wanted to start the flash back off somehow.

And I will also tell you what happened and why I was late.

First off, I'm sorry This Chapter took a bit long. You see I tried to make the process of both "Konoha's Runaway Demon" and This story go a little bit more faster, so I tried to do both at the same time. It did not go so well, so I'm Just going to do the old plan one chapter of this story and one of the other.

I was also reading a Naruto fanfic for the past few days. I read VFSNAKE's story "Uzumaki Fiend" I highly recommend reading that story, It's really good.

Also I was In Las Vegas with my parents for a few days, I had to get ready and sort out ny things. So yeah I was busy on that one.

Why Couldn't I do these stories while I was In Vegas? Because I was distracted by a lot of things and events that I had lost concentration on this story.

But I'm leaving Vegas tomorrow and by a few days I will upload more Chapters to my stories and hope to get back on track.

Read and Review are really Important, so don't forget to reviews this story.

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I'm glad that you guys were patient enough to wait for This Chapter, and don't worry I'll explain what happened to Sasuke In a few more Chapters, I Just want people to wait and their expectations to grow higher wanting to know what had happened to Sasuke.

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