Well, this seems to be a popular story! The reviews have doubled in the few hours since I updated. So, I'll go ahead and update again, while the idea is still fresh in my mind.
warning and disclaimer: see chapter 1
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As Sakura waited, she tried to think of all the possible excuses that Naruto could use to explain why he was late. Bad bowl of Ramen before bed, overslept, kidnapped, killed by enemy ninja, etc. Once Sasuke returned, she figured she was ready for whatever the blond idiot threw at her.
But not this.
"WHAT THE HELL?! What is he doing looking like that, Sasuke?" she demanded.
"What are you saying?" Naruto piped up. "What do you mean 'like that'? I probably look better than you, now!" And that was it. She jumped and started a massive catfight that ended up being stopped by Kakashi.
"Now, now. Settle down you two. Naruto, why are you in your Sexy no Juutsu?"
The blond ninja looked battered AND upset. "I don't know! I just woke up this morning to find a different face looking at me in the mirror, okay?!" He left out the part about dreaming the change and the strange, evil eyes; Kakashi didn't need to know that part.
"Well, I don't see this as too big of a problem. You can still fight, right?"
"Yeah, I can still kick ass!" he/she proclaimed.
"Then that's all there is to it! We go through with the mission and discuss this with the Hokage when we return. If this wears off during the trip, that'd be even better." The silver-haired ninja was smiling with his eyes (eye?) again.
/Well, that's just great. Now I'm stuck on a team with TWO girls/ Sasuke thought.
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So they walked. Naruto in the lead and Sasuke bringing up the rear, of course. Sakura was next to him. Kakashi and Tezuna were in the middle. No one spoke. Everyone's thoughts, however, were constant.
Sakura: /I swear, he's doing that just for attention. That bastard. Or is it bitch, now? God, I hope he changes back soon. Just looking at that ...new body of his... hers... GAAH! This is gonna fry my brain!/ She stared at Naruto absently, her eyes trailing downwards. /She really doesn't look that bad... then there's that ass.../ and stopped just as quickly. /Huh? Did I just complement Naruto in my mind? And was I staring at his... her.../ Sakura managed to look calm as a mental scream echoed in her mind.
Sasuke: /Oh, God. What am I supposed to do now? Here I am with a girl who thinks the world of me, but isn't much to look at, and my biggest rival is now this hot chick with a great ass!/ It was Sasuke's turn to stop. /Now I'm staring at Naruto's ass!! I'm gonna go crazy!/
Kakashi: /This could be interesting. ...Did I leave my book back at the village?/
Tezuna:
Naruto: /Dammit. I can feel them all staring at me. I knew I shoulda just kicked that bastard out when I had the chance! Now look where I am! Heading off into a country I know nothing about looking like some ...some ...girl!/ She glanced back over her shoulder. /Well, the adults are out of it. Sakura looks about ready to kill me... and Sasuke's blushing?/
At this time, only Kakashi noticed a puddle of water on the trail as they walked on. Once they were past, a ninja rose up out of it like a snake, watching the group. Looking for an opening to attack. Staring at that blonde chick... then shaking his head and disappearing back into the water.
They kept walking, no words between any of them. Just some stares, some awkward glances.
The chains came out of nowhere. Instantly, Kakashi was tied up with chains from some neighboring trees, both chains being bladed on every other link. Needless to say, when they were pulled, there was a bloody mess. One down. The other ninjas couldn't even look and started running out of fear. Tezuna was right behind them. That is, until Sasuke remembered that they had to protect the old man. He quickly moved around behind him, just in time to see one of the ninja charging forward with some knives, ready to strike. He threw some of his own knives, which were knocked away. One of the other ninja came up behind him and kicked him from behind, knocking unconscious. Two down. The last three stopped, stunned. Opening. They attacked again, aiming to wrap the whole group up in their bladed chains. They would've been done already, but both were slowed down by the sight of that blonde chick...
The attack never even got started. Both ninja found themselves in a dual headlock by a man that everyone thought was dead, silver hair almost glowing in the sunlight. Kakashi stood there, not even trying to hold them. Once again stunned, the ninja looked over at the sight of their teacher's apparent death and found a log, sliced into pieces. Of course; substitution. Kakashi seemed to like that one.
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As Kakashi 'interrogated' the ninjas, Naruto walked over to Sasuke's still body and tried to rouse him. Mumblings. No good. Smacked him. Nothing. /Dammit, wake up!/ He punched the sleeping ninja in the face, causing Sasuke to finally get up and react with a knife to Naruto's throat. This didn't last long, though, because he pulled back, blushing brighter than ever. "S-s-sorry. I'm ...sorry."
Sakura stood where she stopped earlier, trying to put together what she had just witnessed. The two ninjas had appeared out of nowhere, torn Kakashi to shreds, knocked Sasuke out, and were about to tear the rest of them apart... then they were saved. She sat down roughly from the sheer amount of data running through her head. Then there was Naruto. For some reason, the blond ninja became the most gorgeous thing in the world just before they attacked. Even to someone like Sakura. And that was kinda disturbing. She never thought she liked other girls ...that way.
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No one knew it just yet, but when Naruto transforms because of Sexy no Juutsu, he doesn't stay in it long enough to activate it's special ability. You see, if the first impression isn't enough, then a special chakra cloud is released that affects all the sensory imput to the brain of everyone in the affected area. Like a pheromone. No matter who is attacking, Naruto is suddenly the most beautiful thing in the world to everyone in range. Everyone.
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Well, that was chapter 3! Still no set pairings, 'cause it looks like Naruto could hook up with anyone now. Please R&R!
warning and disclaimer: see chapter 1
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As Sakura waited, she tried to think of all the possible excuses that Naruto could use to explain why he was late. Bad bowl of Ramen before bed, overslept, kidnapped, killed by enemy ninja, etc. Once Sasuke returned, she figured she was ready for whatever the blond idiot threw at her.
But not this.
"WHAT THE HELL?! What is he doing looking like that, Sasuke?" she demanded.
"What are you saying?" Naruto piped up. "What do you mean 'like that'? I probably look better than you, now!" And that was it. She jumped and started a massive catfight that ended up being stopped by Kakashi.
"Now, now. Settle down you two. Naruto, why are you in your Sexy no Juutsu?"
The blond ninja looked battered AND upset. "I don't know! I just woke up this morning to find a different face looking at me in the mirror, okay?!" He left out the part about dreaming the change and the strange, evil eyes; Kakashi didn't need to know that part.
"Well, I don't see this as too big of a problem. You can still fight, right?"
"Yeah, I can still kick ass!" he/she proclaimed.
"Then that's all there is to it! We go through with the mission and discuss this with the Hokage when we return. If this wears off during the trip, that'd be even better." The silver-haired ninja was smiling with his eyes (eye?) again.
/Well, that's just great. Now I'm stuck on a team with TWO girls/ Sasuke thought.
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So they walked. Naruto in the lead and Sasuke bringing up the rear, of course. Sakura was next to him. Kakashi and Tezuna were in the middle. No one spoke. Everyone's thoughts, however, were constant.
Sakura: /I swear, he's doing that just for attention. That bastard. Or is it bitch, now? God, I hope he changes back soon. Just looking at that ...new body of his... hers... GAAH! This is gonna fry my brain!/ She stared at Naruto absently, her eyes trailing downwards. /She really doesn't look that bad... then there's that ass.../ and stopped just as quickly. /Huh? Did I just complement Naruto in my mind? And was I staring at his... her.../ Sakura managed to look calm as a mental scream echoed in her mind.
Sasuke: /Oh, God. What am I supposed to do now? Here I am with a girl who thinks the world of me, but isn't much to look at, and my biggest rival is now this hot chick with a great ass!/ It was Sasuke's turn to stop. /Now I'm staring at Naruto's ass!! I'm gonna go crazy!/
Kakashi: /This could be interesting. ...Did I leave my book back at the village?/
Tezuna:
Naruto: /Dammit. I can feel them all staring at me. I knew I shoulda just kicked that bastard out when I had the chance! Now look where I am! Heading off into a country I know nothing about looking like some ...some ...girl!/ She glanced back over her shoulder. /Well, the adults are out of it. Sakura looks about ready to kill me... and Sasuke's blushing?/
At this time, only Kakashi noticed a puddle of water on the trail as they walked on. Once they were past, a ninja rose up out of it like a snake, watching the group. Looking for an opening to attack. Staring at that blonde chick... then shaking his head and disappearing back into the water.
They kept walking, no words between any of them. Just some stares, some awkward glances.
The chains came out of nowhere. Instantly, Kakashi was tied up with chains from some neighboring trees, both chains being bladed on every other link. Needless to say, when they were pulled, there was a bloody mess. One down. The other ninjas couldn't even look and started running out of fear. Tezuna was right behind them. That is, until Sasuke remembered that they had to protect the old man. He quickly moved around behind him, just in time to see one of the ninja charging forward with some knives, ready to strike. He threw some of his own knives, which were knocked away. One of the other ninja came up behind him and kicked him from behind, knocking unconscious. Two down. The last three stopped, stunned. Opening. They attacked again, aiming to wrap the whole group up in their bladed chains. They would've been done already, but both were slowed down by the sight of that blonde chick...
The attack never even got started. Both ninja found themselves in a dual headlock by a man that everyone thought was dead, silver hair almost glowing in the sunlight. Kakashi stood there, not even trying to hold them. Once again stunned, the ninja looked over at the sight of their teacher's apparent death and found a log, sliced into pieces. Of course; substitution. Kakashi seemed to like that one.
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As Kakashi 'interrogated' the ninjas, Naruto walked over to Sasuke's still body and tried to rouse him. Mumblings. No good. Smacked him. Nothing. /Dammit, wake up!/ He punched the sleeping ninja in the face, causing Sasuke to finally get up and react with a knife to Naruto's throat. This didn't last long, though, because he pulled back, blushing brighter than ever. "S-s-sorry. I'm ...sorry."
Sakura stood where she stopped earlier, trying to put together what she had just witnessed. The two ninjas had appeared out of nowhere, torn Kakashi to shreds, knocked Sasuke out, and were about to tear the rest of them apart... then they were saved. She sat down roughly from the sheer amount of data running through her head. Then there was Naruto. For some reason, the blond ninja became the most gorgeous thing in the world just before they attacked. Even to someone like Sakura. And that was kinda disturbing. She never thought she liked other girls ...that way.
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No one knew it just yet, but when Naruto transforms because of Sexy no Juutsu, he doesn't stay in it long enough to activate it's special ability. You see, if the first impression isn't enough, then a special chakra cloud is released that affects all the sensory imput to the brain of everyone in the affected area. Like a pheromone. No matter who is attacking, Naruto is suddenly the most beautiful thing in the world to everyone in range. Everyone.
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Well, that was chapter 3! Still no set pairings, 'cause it looks like Naruto could hook up with anyone now. Please R&R!