I don't own Naruto or any of its characters.

Pairings: Naruto x Sakura x Naruto x Hinata x Naruto and others

Info: This story follows after Sasuke left leaf to join Orochimaru. Naruto and gang manage to get him back and I'm taking it from there.

English is not my first language; please inform me if there are any mistakes I'll correct them.

NOTE: in this fic I made it as Shikamaru never passed the chunnin test.

Everyone was silent once they reached their destination. The gruesome scene and the cold looks on Naruto and Gaara's faces were still playing on everyone's minds, granted a few of the genins there had seen death and have killed before but for the rest its was something they never considered to happen so suddenly and so cruelly in front of them. Even more so they never expected to see Naruto with such a look on his otherwise cheerful face. However the thing that was playing in Naruto and Gaara's mind was totally different. They were already planning the battle that was going to take place soon between them and Orochimaru's people.

Once the group reached the gates they were immediately escorted to see Earth country's Lord. He was a middle aged man who was reputed to be one of the few people Fire country's lord feared. And this was saying a lot as the lord of fire country was perhaps one of the riches and most powerful lords around. The moment Naruto entered he was engulfed with a huge hug by the leader.

"Ah Naruto it's so good to see you again. I did not know that you would be leading this mission." Said the Lord.

"Yeah about that. You see Yoheii-sama, me and Gaara are on a different mission here. We got news that some sound shinobi were hiding here and we have to dispose of them. So I hope you don't mind if things get a little messy." Explained Naruto while trying to look innocent.

"Ah yes well considering the last time you and Gaara fought here, if it it's going to be anything like that then I am going to have to put all the constructors and builders in the country on alert." Replied yoheii with a slight smirk.

"Aahhhh!! I thought I told you that was an accident. We did not men to trash the building around the area. Besides no one was hurt, all the building was empty." Replied a blushing Naruto.

"Yes yes, I was just joking. Naruto, Gaara I can't thank you enough for what you did for me and the country that time. You saved my daughter and you rescued all the other children that was held hostage by those bandits."

Naruto just waved it away and Gaara just nodded his head.

"Anyway, Miyuki keeps asking about you 2 and I hope you can visit her after you mission is over. As for the mission. You have full permission proceed with it. If you need help just say the word and I'll have my shinobi's follow you every word." Said Yoheii.

"No it's ok we don't need any help at the moment, and we will be sure to visit Miyuki after our mission. Now if you don't mind we will take our leave." Said a bowing Naruto.

The moment they left the office Sakura asked Naruto a question that was bugging her.

"Umm Naruto who is Miyuki? Hinata's ears also perked up the moment she heard Sakura ask the question as she also wanted answers as to who the girl is.

"Oh she is the daughter of the earth country's Lord. Me and Gaara saved her once before." Explained Naruto.

"I see. So how old is she? Is she pretty?" asked Sakura. Everyone there could see the aura hovering around Sakura and Hinata. Even Gaara slowly moved away as he realized that the answer that Naruto was about to give was about to determine whether he was going to get trashed or kissed. Naruto however was oblivious to all that was transpiring around him and proceeded to give the most stupid answer in the world.

"Oh she is about our age, and yeah she is really pretty. She even gave me a kiss on..." "BAMM!!" Sakura's fist rang true as Naruto's cheek sending him flying a few feet away.

Naruto slowly got up and he looked around. Sakura was walking away pouting while Hinata just looked at him with an annoyed expression before she also turned around and walked away.

"What did I do?!?!" asked Naruto.

"It's not what you did but what you said." Replied Shikamaru.

Everyone else there was either shaking their head or snickering at Naruto's predicament.

AN: Sorry for the short chap. I'll post more tomorrow.

Thank you to all who have reviewed so far and a special thanks to Pyr00tje