Rurouni Shinobi

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Disclaimer: The Pheox clan does not own Naruto.

Summary: What if Naruto wasn't from the Leaf? What if he was from the Cloud? What if Kyuubi attacked the Cloud instead of the Leaf but STILL got stuck inside Naruto? At the age of 12 Naruto is forced to leave the Hidden Cloud village, and he brings someone with him. 5 years later at the age of 17, and living a life as a rurouni he finds himself in the middle of a war between the Leaf and the Sound. (AU)

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Chapter 4: Memories and Allies

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Dobe- dead last/dunce

Oro- huh?

Itai- ouch

T-T-T-T-T-Time/place/perspective change

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Naruto helped Sierra walk to the tree line of Konoha forest [1], still in plain view of the armed Leaf shinobis less than 100 meters in front of them.

"Here," Naruto gently placed Sierra on the ground against a tree. "I told you not to run." He scolded.

They had walked to Konoha only to notice an army of Sound ninjas were also on their way there.

"But we had to if we wanted to get there before Snakey [2]. Besides you saw the look on white sheet's [3] face when he saw us. He was so happy!"

"Yeah. Riiight." Naruto muttered. "More like... horrified."

"Same thing." Sierra grumbled. They both laughed.

"Well," Naruto said kneeling down. "Let's take a look at that ankle."

He took off Sierra's boots, then the bandages, and inspected the injury.

"Congratulations," Naruto announced. "Looks like you just made it worse."

"Whatever," Sierra muttered.

T-T-T-T-T

Tsunade was the first to get over her shock at her former- comrade-turned-enemy's hasty retreat, and notice the two teens resting nearby. She straightened her clothes and motioned for a team of ANBU to follow her as she walked towards Naruto and Sierra.

The ANBU quickly hid as Tsunade sauntered towards the blond and brunette.

When she got within 10 feet of the teens, the brunette girl looked at Tsunade, while the blonde boy stood up and looked around.

"Don't worry we're harmless, and besides I can't even walk." Sierra stated.

"My name is Tsunade, I am the Hokage of Konoha. Who are you and why are you here?" Tsunade demanded keeping her distance.

Naruto replied looking into the Hokage's eyes, "We are rurouni. A couple of days ago we ran into some rogue ninjas and my comrade was injured, as you can see from her ankle. We came in search of medical attention. Once she can walk properly, we will leave."

"You still didn't answer my question," Tsunade put he hands on her hips. "Who. Are. You?"

"I answered your question, I told you that we are rurouni. People who wander and travel." Naruto countered.

"What about names? You must have names." Tsunade questioned.

"Yes, we have names." Sierra grinned.

"Are you going to tell me your names?" Tsunade asked irritated.

Naruto went back to looking around, while Sierra replied: "Look, it's clear you don't trust us. And to be honest, we don't really trust you. The only reason why we're here is to get some treatment for my ankle, this village just happened to be closest to our location. If it's too much trouble, then we'll leave and go to another village."

"On that ankle? It's clear that it's at least cracked, with all of the swelling and bruising." Tsunade said studying Sierra's ankle from a distance. "Probably even chipped off a piece from the calcaneus. If you keep walking on that it WILL get worse and might even break."

"Now that's medical advice I like to hear." Sierra grinned, and looked over to Naruto.

"Four." Naruto said.

"Oro?" Tsunade was confused.

"I thought only three." Sierra replied to the blond.

"Three obvious." Naruto explained. "And one more hidden and somewhat familiar."

"What are you talking about?" Tsunade inquired.

"How many ANBU are surrounding us." Naruto explained to a bewildered Hokage. "One." Naruto pointed to a branch overhanging the 3 shinobis. "Two." Naruto pointed to a big oak tree behind him. "Three." Naruto pointed to a small maple tree to his right. "And four." Naruto pointed to a large Oak tree behind Tsunade.

"So that's where number four is." Sierra sounded impressed. "So you are useful for something."

"Si-Sierra!" Naruto look at the girl smiling innocently.

"Whatever."

Tsunade studied the two carefully. 'They hide their strength, behind their childish antics and arguments.'

Sierra noticed Tsunade's gaze. "We weren't going to attack you." She waved her hands in front of her defensively. "We just like knowing our surroundings. Besides anyone who is an enemy of Orochimaru is a friend of ours. Or of course whomever Snakey like to pick on is also our allies."

Sierra and Naruto grinned.

"What is your relationship with Orochimaru?" Tsunade asked cautiously.

"Relation..." Sierra began. "Ship..."

"With..." Naruto continued. "White-Sheet?"

"Yes...?" Tsunade stated unsure if she wanted to know the answer..

Naruto and Sierra burst out into uncontrollable laughter.

"You gotta be kidding." Naruto tried to control his laughter.

"What's so funny?" Tsunade asked angrily.

"The point is we DON'T actually have any 'relationship' with Snake-Boy." Sierra brought her laughter under control.

"Yeah, "Naruto controlled his giggles, but still had a gigantic grin on his face. "More like he makes plans to create havoc, and we foil his plans, while insulting and humiliating him in the process."

"Ya," Sierra looked at Naruto. "Remember that one time in the Wave country?"

"How could I forget?"

=FLASHBACK=

"Not you again." Orochimaru sighed.

"Yes us! Yes us! Yes us!" Naruto chanted happily.

Orochimaru had been trying to take over the Wave Country that Naruto and Sierra were currently visiting.

"Shut up moron!" Sierra yelled in Naruto's ear.

"Itai!" Naruto cried grabbing his ear. "Not so loud!"

"You wouldn't have heard me otherwise." Sierra stated.

"Good point!"

"Oi, Naruto?"

"Hmm?" Naruto let go of his ear and stared at Sierra.

"You know that jutsu that you are working on?"

"The one to make things 'disappear'?"

Sierra nodded.

"Yea...OOHH! I get it!" Naruto grinned mischievously. "Okies!" He started performing some hand seals.

'Not again.' Orochimaru thought glumly. 'Maybe next time." He sighed.

"Naruto." Sierra said.

Naruto ignored her.

"Naruto!" Sierra said louder.

"Almost done." Naruto muttered.

"NARUTO!" Sierra yelled.

"WHAT?!" Naruto yelled back.

"He's gone." Sierra said pointing to the spot Orochimaru once occupied.

"But I wanted to try my new jutsu!" Naruto cried depressingly.


=FLASHBACK END=

"Good ol' memories." Naruto sighed contently.

"Tsunade-san?" Sierra asked gently.

"Yes?" Tsunade looked at the girl.

"Could you ask you guards to come out of hiding? They're disturbing us."

"Sure." Tsunade said realizing the two couldn't be enemies. 'I'll ask for their names when they can trust me more.' The Hokage thought, then said aloud. "You heard the lady."

From the branch a tall man with spiky grey hair jumped down and stood between the rurouni and his Hokage. A mask covered his lower face and one of his eyes was brown while the other held the Sharingan. [4]

From the small maple tree, jumped down a teen around Naruto's age and height. He had raven black hair that was spiky at the back, and two bangs framing his face. In his eyes were two Sharingan.

From the tree behind Naruto, jumped down a tall man with spiky brown hair. His eyes were brown. Like the other two he wore ANBU armour.

From the tree behind Tsunade, jumped down a large man with white hair. He wore a taupe shirt and pants, and an olive green vest. A large scroll was attached to his back.

Naruto and Sierra instantly recognized him.

"ERO-SENIN!!" They cried out simultaneously in shock.

TBC

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READ AND REVIEW!!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANY OF THE PEOPLE FROM KONOHA, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. EXAMPLE=IF YOU WOULD LIKE ROCK LEE, TELL ME, AND I'LL TRY TO FIT HIM IN SOMEWHERE.

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[1]- Is that the name of the forest? Oh well it is now!

[2] & [3]- Nickname given to Orochimaru by Naruto and Sierra.

[4]- I know that ANBU are supposed to wear masks. But for the sake of the story lets pretend they don't

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RESULTS

As you may or may not remember, in the last chapter I asked you, my beloved reviewers, if you would like Sierra and Naruto as a couple. Here are the results:

YES-2

NO-3

OTHER-2

I have decided that I do NOT want Naruto and Sierra as a couple for various reasons. But when I read my reviews, something Chibi- NarutoKawaii said (...after five years travelling together, they gotta be at least marginally attracted to each other...) made me realize something. That they have to be something more than friends. And since you and I didn't really like the idea of them as a couple I was thinking, "What else could they be?" So I read my story over again and realized that they act A LOT like my friend and her brother. So I'll make their relationship a BROTHER- SISTER RELATIONSHIP. Once again thank-you for taking your time to review and posting your comments about my story. They are all appreciated.

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A- First, I know Sierra isn't a Japanese name. BUT I'll let you in on a secret, I design the character, then I decide on a name that best suits that character, and unfortunately there is NO NAME in Japanese than suits Sierra's history/character/personality/spirit!

Second, I never intended for Sierra to be a "Mary-Sue" character. Unfortunately, maybe my writing styles depicted as much. Sierra has MANY flaws, but it is still early in the story so if I tell you any of them, it'll give away some of the story.

Please if you're going to judge my character or say my story's bad tell me why you think that.

So if you read this I would like you to tell me why you think Sierra is a self-insert or Mary-Sue, and I will take your thoughts into consideration.

I am sorry that you dislike my character, but her and Naruto play a big part in the story, and I need her there. If not to help, then for comedy relief, we all need that.

CHIBI-NARUTOKAWAII- I agree. I have always thought that Orochimaru was a chicken, an intelligent chicken with no backbone. LOL

GENRYU-Well, I'm not 'on' anything, so there's nothing to share. Unless you count me getting "high" off of air! THEN THERE'S PLENTY TO GO AROUND!

ICE DRAGON XXI-I'm sorry but I don't not understand what you mean by "Let Naruto and Sierra 'fox' a bit in Konoha. You must have some type of special jutsu like FALCON-RIDER'S confusion-no-jutsu. I will take into account what you said about me expanding my chapters, but I cannot guarantee anything, but I'll try.

I will also try not to make this story like most, as you said, simple: I don't take any "detours" (everything I write has a point, or is used for comedy relief); actionless: there will be a lot of action in later chapters (right now I am setting up the story and characters.); plotless: there a plot that I have thought up roughly; crazy: please define. (crazy insults WILL be throughout the story and at some parts (like with Orochimaru, Sierra, and Naruto in the last chapter), these insults are necessary)stupid: please define. (There WILL be parts in the story where some of the characters will "act" stupid and clumsy. (Naruto in the manga/anime does it all the time)XD.)

TO ALL REVIEWERS, I THANK-YOU.

KEEP REVIEWING, I LOVE HEARING YOU COMMENTS AND I WOULD LOVE ANY FEEDBACK THAT YOU MAY HAVE, AND I SAID FEEDBACK, NOT CRITICISIM! DON'T JUST SAY ITS BAD, TELL ME WHY IT'S BAD. AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT BEING HARSH, I AM NOT EASILY ANGERED. LOL


If you know any Japanese words and their translations that you think will help my story, I will gladly accept them.

PHEOX