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Chapter 1- His Return

As he continued towards the gate with his sensei, Naruto had the biggest grin hes ever made in his whole life. It had been 3 years of hard work and torture since he seen Konoha. But that wasn't the only reason he was smiling. For behind him was a wagon with a cage on it with both Sasuke and Orochimaru in it tied up a unconsious. "Naruto?" called Jiraiya who was pulling the wagon.

"Yes sensei." responded Naruto.

"Why didn't we just get a mule to pull this?" asked Jiraiya.

Naruto grinned even wider as he said "Because this is punishment for blowing all our money on those girls last night." Jiraiya only groaned at his words. "Cheer up sensei. Were almost home." said Naruto as he pointed to the gate up ahead.

"Thank goodness. Now I can finally have a bottle a sake." said Jiraiya.

"Didn't you have enough last night? I mean you made a you only stopped cause the bar ran out." said Naruto.

Jiraiya looked at Naruto and said "Naruto when you get old like me you begin to realize you don't have much time left."

"What are you talking about? Besides from you being so perverted and your liver probably being destroyed from all that sake over the years. Your as healthy as a new born horse." replied Naruto.

Jiraiya only frowned and said "Oh I'll explain later. Anyway heads up. The gaurds are walking to you." Naruto looked ahead to see a very fimiliar face walking towards him which made him smile even bigger. 'Well well. If it ain't Kakashi sensei. Lets see if he remembers me after 3 years.'

Naruto then notice Kakashi's eyes widen then go back to normal. "Naruto? Can that possible be you.?" asked Kakashi.

Naruto began to laugh and said "Well well you remember me."

Kakashi chuckled and began to ruffle up Naruto's hair as he said "How could I possibly forget the most hyperactive knucklehead the worlds ever seen."

Naruto giggled and said "And thats not all. I got another one of your old students with me." Naruto pointed to the wagon being pulled by Jiraiya. Naruto was in great antisapation to see Kakashi's face when he saw not only Sasuke, but Orochimaru as well. Kakashi looked into the cage and chuckled when he saw both of them. Kakashi turned around and gave Naruto a big bear hug which caught Naruto off gaurd.

"Naruto. I'm very proud of you." said Kakashi as he let go of Naruto. "With this people will definently notice you." Naruto then looked up to see tears in Kakashi's eyes.

"Kakashi? Are you...crying?" asked an amased Naruto.

Kakashi rubbed his eyes and said "Sorry. You should probably go report to the Hokage with Sasuke and Orochimaru. To tell you the truth Naruto I didn't think in a thosand years you would get Orochimaru as well."

Naruto nodded as Kakashi signaled to a guy on the wall to open the gate. Naruto looked to see the gate slowly open. When it was completely opened Naruto waved goodbye to Kakashi and decided to help Jiraiya with the wagon and headed towards the Hokage tower.

"Hey Naruto." called Jiraiya.

"Whats up? asked Naruto.

"How many people do you think will guess its you?" asked Jiraiya.

Naruto smiled and said " I don't know. But it will sure be fun finding out."

Jiraiya put on an evil grin when he said "And with how much you've grown and changed the ladys will be all over you."

Naruto frowned at first, but then grinned at the thought for it was true. He was no over 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. Not to mention all the girls that flirted with him on their journeys. "Just think sensei. Women as far as the eye can see." They both began to laugh at his words until they were interupted by a voice from behind them. "Naruto? Is that you?" said a female voice. They turned around to see Ino in a green dress.

"See its happening already." said Jiraiya.

"Oh hey Ino. Long time no see huh? So hows things he..." began Naruto befroe he was interupted by Ino.

"Wow Naruto. Your..Your hot." said Ino which made Naruto blush.

"Thanks. Your not so bad yourself." replied Naruto.

"I know" said Ino as she winked at Naruto. "So where have you been? And whats with the wagon?" asked Ino.

Naruto grinned and said "Take a look for yopurself." Ino Gave Naruto a confussed look before looking into the cage. When she saw who wa sin the cage she gasped and whispered "Sa..Sa..Sasuke?" She looked at Naruto who only grinned and nodded. She then wrapped her arms around him and began to jump up and down which made Naruto blush even more. "You did it Naruto! You really did it!" She then stopped when she heard a voice call after her.

"Ino? What are you doing?" They all looked to see Shikimaru standing there with his hands in his pockets of a tuxedo.

"Oh Shikamaru. I was just celebrating for NARUTO DID IT!" Hearing that named Shikamaru looked around Ino to see the one and only Naruto. "Well well your back. And I'm guessing your mission was a success. Whos that in the cage with Sasuke?" asked Shikamaru as he aproached the cage. When he realized who it was his eyes widened. "N..NO WAY! YOU ACCTUALLY CAUGHT OROCHIMARU?" asked a shocked Shikamaru.

Naruto grinned and said "You bet. Now if you'll excuse me I have to reprot to the Hokage." And with that he signaled to Jiraiya and continued for the Hokage towers.

Ino looked over to see Shikamarus jaw opened and eyes wide. "Are you alright?" asked Ino

"HE CAUGHT OROCHIMARU!" said Shikamaru. Ino grabbed him by the shirt and began to drag Shikamaru.

"Come on. You promised me you'd take me to dinner."

End chapter 1

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