" Is he going to be alright?" Asuma asked

" I don't know." Tsunade said

Suddenly Naruto's chakra flared and a fox made of pure chakra emerged and sat on the bed. Everyone was shocked at what happened on top of that the fox was not gold, but white.

" Gomen for startling you, but I feel I need to explain a few things." The fox said

" Who are you?" Iruka asked

Yuuzyou who had been asleep, bit when he felt Kyubi's chakra he woke up. He smiled looking at Kyubi.

" Kyubi-sama." Yuuzyou said

The others looked between the kit and the chakra fox, whom they now knew was Kyubi.

" But how? If you're made of chakra you should be gold or red." Jiraiya said

Kyubi laughed at bit, " You could say I'm an unusual Oni Lord."

" How so?" Tsunade asked

" My color shows my emotions and it also changes the color of my chakra. This is my original color, a Silver Kyubi. When I attacked Konoha I was filled with so much anger I was red. For the longest time I stayed like that until the Kit here befriended me and helped me change back." Kyubi explained

" Will he be alright Kyubi-sama?" Hinata asked

Kyubi looked at Hinata and smiled, " He'll be out for a couple of days, but he'll be ok."

" So explain the color thing and why if your silver how come Naruto isn't too." Sasuke asked

" Silver Kitsunes are very rare in our clan every thousand years one is born to replace the Kitsune Lord that is ruling." Kyubi said

" So what about gold?" Sakura asked

" Gold, that young one is that rarest of all kitsunes. Even if a silver kitsune exists gold will rule over it. They are the strongest, swiftest, and most cunning over all kitsunes. Along with they are highly protective of loved ones. As I'm sure the Kit had demonstrated time and time again." Kyubi said

" So what is he the new Kitsune Lord?" Kiba asked

" If he wished to be, yes. But I think he has already said no to the proposition. Right Yuuzyou?" Kyubi asked and Yuuzyou nodded his head

" What do you mean?" Tsunade asked

" Up until now my second in command, Usuakari has been in charge of the Kitsune Clan. When Yuuzyou came to see him the first time I believe my second had told him to ask the Kit if he wanted to rule. But I believe Naruto declined and just told Yuuzyou to tell Usuakari to keep the clan safe like he has been doing." Kyubi said, "Right Yuuzyou?"

" Hai, Kyubi-sama." Yuuzyou said

" So what now?" Temari asked

" It's my time to go." Kyubi said

" But I thought… Naruto said you wouldn't leave unless he wanted you to." Kankurou said

" Or I have nothing more to help him with." Kyubi replied, " He has been training with me since he woke up those four weeks ago and I've taught him everything I know."

" Onegai, don't go! Naruto-kun will be sad if you leave him." Hinata pleaded

" Little one I will always be with him and if he needs help the clan will be by his side. But I will not leave without telling him goodbye myself." Kyubi stated

" But he's still unconscious?" Kankurou asked

" Out here, but in his mind he's fully awake and searching for me." Kyubi said looking at Naruto, " I didn't know what changes would happen when the absorption was complete. Please don't think less of him now because of his looks. He did it to save you and Konoha."

" Kyubi you should know us better than that. We could never hate Otouto no matter what baka pranks he pulls. Him looking a little different isn't going to matter to us." Tsunade said

" I figured, but the villagers are a different story." Kyubi said and vanished

Jiraiya looked over at Tsunade, " He's right you know. We're going to have to explain something to the villagers because he can't use Henge all the time."

Tsunade sighed, " I know, I know. For now everyone to bed it's almost 2 a.m. and even is you don't have any missions for a couple of days you still need sleep."

Everyone filed out of Naruto's room and headed to the rooms they would be sleeping in. Hinata was the only one to stay with Tsunade and Jiraiya.

" Hinata you too." Tsunade said

Hinata shook her head, " Can I stay here?"

Tsunade sighed, " I don't think you'd leave even if I told you no." Hinata just shook her head again, " Alright you can stay here until he wakes up. Since I know that's the next thing you were going to ask me."

Hinata looked up at her and smiled brightly, " Arigatou Tsunade-sensei."

Tsunade nodded and her and Jiraiya left the room. Tsunade returned a couple minutes later with Hinata's things. Hinata left quickly to change in the neighboring bathroom and returned. Yuuzyou had left the room by the time Hinata had returned and she figured he had gone out to hunt for food. She slipped under the cover and covered Naruto up as well. She kissed him on the cheek and fell asleep beside of him.


Inside Naruto's mindscape Naruto was searching for Kyubi, who he couldn't find. Naruto finally spotted Kyubi coming from the hallway that connected his mindscape with the real world. Naruto ran over to him happy.

" KYUBI!" Naruto shouted smiling

Kyubi in the mean time changed from fox to his human form and continued to walk up to Naruto. Naruto stopped seeing the look on Kyubi's face.

" Kyubi?" Naruto questioned

Kyubi looked up from his thoughts and smiled at Naruto.

" Kit come here, we must talk." Kyubi said

As he moved to the right a grove of trees grew from the ground and Kyubi sat underneath them. Naruto followed Kyubi and sat in front of the Fox Lord staring at him. Naruto could tell something was bothering Kyubi.

" Kyubi what's wrong?" Naruto asked

Kyubi sighed, he knew how the boy was going to take the new, but it had to be done.

" Kit it's over." Kyubi said

Naruto smiled and nodded, " I understand, so now you can teach me more stuff and…"

" Iie Kit, I mean it's completely over. It's my time to go." Kyubi said stopping the boy

Naruto was now confused by Kyubi's words. He thought over what he had just said and grew upset, " WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S YOUR TIME TO GO? YOU SAID YOU WOULDN'T LEAVE ME UNTIL I WANTED YOU TO!"

Naruto was getting very upset now and this wasn't helping Kyubi at all.

" Kit listen…" Kyubi started

But Naruto flung himself onto Kyubi and hugged him. Kyubi could tell he was crying now.

" YOU CAN'T…You can't leave me Kyubi. You still have to teach me what you know and I don't want you to go." Naruto said crying

Kyubi pulled Naruto away from him, so he could look him in the eyes. He became sad seeing Naruto's new appearance and knew the boy had yet to see the changes to his body.

" Kit listen, I know what I told you, but that was only true until you learned all my Jutsus. You are so curious Kit." Kyubi said smiling and looking down at Naruto, " You are so eager to learn, to know everything to be a great Hokage like you Otou-san, that in the span of these four weeks you have learned and written down everything that I know. Kitsune and Oni Jutsus alike, I have nothing else to teach you Kit."

" Iie, that can't be true. Please tell me your lying Kyubi. I couldn't have learned that much in only four weeks. It's just impossible, even for me." Naruto said

Kyubi smiled and shook his head, " Awake or asleep Kit you were always learning from me, so it's my time to go. I want to thank you Kit."

" Thank me? Thank me for what?" Naruto asked confused

" Kit if it wasn't for you I'd still be angry and wouldn't have returned to normal. Both you and your Otou-san saw the good in me and helped me out instead of destroying me." Kyubi explained

Naruto smiled up at Kyubi, " Am I really that much like him Kyubi?" Naruto asked

Kyubi nodded, " I don't think you'll every know how much you're like him Kit. I'm very sorry I took him away from you."

Naruto shook his head and then his eyes grew wide, " Kyubi?"

Kyubi was becoming light and soon Naruto could see the tree through Kyubi's body. He hugged Kyubi tighter.

" Kit it's been a blast, but remember if you need any help Usuakari and the Clan will help. I'll always be with you Kit. I'm sorry for any trouble you'll have in the future because of me. The Will of Fire is strong in you. Make me proud Kit and make your Otou-san proud as well." Kyubi said and with that Kyubi was gone

Naruto put his arms out to stop his fall, " Why? Kyubi why?" Naruto asked tiredly

He laid himself down on the ground and fell into deep slumber.

Because you can't grow to be a great Hokage with me always by your side. Kyubi's voice was heard in the wind

When Naruto fell into deep sleep leaves fell from the trees and created a blanket that covered his body.


It had now been three days since Naruto had collapsed from completing the chakra absorption. The morning after it had happened Tsunade had called all the Anbu to her house to asked them if they felt any strong chakra that night. All told her no that they would of informed her at once if they had. Tsunade found this bit of information strange since Naruto's chakra had caused them to be knocked off their feet. As of yet he hadn't woken up and Hinata hadn't left his side except to deal with major necessities. Other than that she stayed in his room and watched over him or looked through the photo albums and scrolls he had in the room. It was around noon when Tsunade came in with a tray of Ramen and Onigiri for Hinata. Hinata looked up from the album and smiled at Tsunade.

" Hinata I really wish you'd let me watch him. You need to go home." Tsunade said

" Otou-san says he understands, so I'm staying till Naruto-kun wakes up." Hinata responded

Tsunade nodded, She gotten as stubborn as Otouto. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing.

Tsunade looked over at Naruto as she handed the tray to Hinata.

" So I haven't asked you what you think." Tsunade said

" Of what?" Hinata asked taking a sip of tea

It was at this moment that Naruto started to wake up from his sleep. He kept himself looking like he was still asleep when he heard voices.

" Of what he looks like now." Tsunade said

" I don't mind it one bit, but I don't know how he'll react to it." Hinata said worried

That's Oba-chan and Hinata-chan; they're talking about me. I've changed? In what way? Naruto thought

" I honestly don't know how he'll react either Hinata. I'm more worried about how the villagers will react." Tsunade said

" Hai, I understand. Have you figured out what to tell them yet?" Hinata asked

" The truth." Tsunade said

SHE GOING TO DO WHAT! Naruto asked himself

" You tell them everything? Even that Kyubi-sama was teaching Naruto-kun Jutsus?" Hinata asked

" Iie, that bit I'll leave out, but I'll say that Otouto defeated Kyubi and he's gone now with Otouto having all his chakra." Tsunade explained

" And that'd be a lie." Naruto said turning his head to look at Tsunade angrily

" NARUTO-KUN! OTOUTO! YOU'RE AWAKE!" the two said

" Oba-chan I won't allow you to say lies about Kyubi. I didn't kill him, he's just…" Naruto stopped sitting himself up on the bed

Hinata got up and sat on the edge of his bed. She took his hands in her and he rested his head on her shoulder.

" Why? Why did he have to leave me? I didn't want him to go. I never wanted him to go, so why?" Naruto asked

Hinata reached up and started rubbing Naruto's back, " Naruto-kun everyone have a time when their life is over, we as ninjas know this all too well. He did it so that you could carry on his legacy. You are their legacy Naruto-kun, Kyubi and Yondaime-sama. You will carry one their beliefs and do good in their honor." Hinata said

Naruto moved to look into her eyes and smiled at her.

" Now what's this about my appearance?" Naruto asked

" So I take it Kyubi didn't tell you." Tsunade said

" Kyubi didn't say anything to me about my appearance changing. He just said that the absorption was complete." Naruto told her

Tsunade and Hinata looked at each other upset, " Otouto I don't think…"

" Let me see." Naruto said sternly

The two women looked at each other reluctantly and Naruto sighed, " Onegai, let me see."

Hinata picked up a mirror that had been on the nightstand and handed it to Naruto. Naruto took the mirror and brought it up to his face. He wasn't surprised at what he saw. After all it wasn't the first time he had seen himself look like this. In fact anytime he had called on Kyubi's power he would change into this form. His hair was now messier than ever along with his whisker marks being darker and wider too. He could see his canines had grown and one stuck out of his mouth. His eyes though had stayed blue still instead of turning red like they normally would.

" So this is what happened?" Naruto asked calmly

" You're not surprised?" Tsunade questioned

" Iie, not really. This is how I look whenever I use Kyubi's power." Naruto said

Naruto though thought the looks were temporary and would go away once he stopped using Kyubi's chakra with his own. As he concentrated through he noticed he didn't feel any different. He looked back into the mirror and noticed he hadn't changed back.

" But I don't understand?" Naruto asked looking at his feral form

" Naruto-kun, Kyubi-sama said he didn't know this would happen. That the absorption changed you he was extremely upset that this had happened." Hinata said

Naruto now looked down at his hands noticing that his nails were longer and sharp. He pulled his hands out of Hinata and laid back down turning with his back to the two. Hinata and Tsunade looked at each other fearing this might happen. Tsunade nodded towards Naruto and left the room. In the mean time Hinata stayed sitting on his bedside waiting. Naruto looked over his shoulder at her, but quickly turned back around.

" Go away Hinata-chan. Just leave me be." Naruto said

Hinata's heart ached at the way Naruto said this. She understood what he said, but she could also tell that underneath his words he didn't want her to leave. He wanted her to stay and keep him company. So that's what she did, she stayed there waiting for Naruto to react. But he just kept his back to her for the longest time.

He sighed bringing his hands to his face and covering it. It was then he felt all the weight on the bed vanish. She left me alone then. I don't know why I'm surprised since I told her to go, but still… Naruto thought

Hinata then wrapped her arms around his body and hugged him tightly. Naruto was surprised at the contact and went rigid for a moment before relaxing again. Hinata took her hands and placed them in his and held them tightly.

" You thought I left didn't you?" Hinata asked and Naruto nodded, " Why?"

Naruto surprised at her question turned around and looked down at her

" Why? WHY? HINATA-CHAN LOOK AT ME!" Naruto said upset

" I am silly." Hinata said staring into his eyes

" THEN YOU CAN SEE WHY I TOLD YOU TO LEAVE." Naruto said

" Because you look a little different?" Hinata asked

" This isn't a little different Hinata-chan. Everyone in the village will finally believe they've been right all these years and shun me even more as a bakemono. Just like they did Gaara." Naruto said

" Then I guess you'll just have to tell then what really happened." Hinata said

" Huh?" Naruto questioned

" Do what Tsunade-sensei was going to do. Tell then what really happened. If you don't want Tsunade-sensei covering for you then tell them the truth." Hinata stated

" But what if they still see me as Kyubi?" Naruto asked

" I believe you will always be viewed as Kyubi, Naruto-kun. But if you give them a reason to think, a reason not to hate or fear you that might change some of their views." Hinata said

Naruto smiled down at her, " How was it I never noticed you sooner Hinata-chan. Will you forgive me." Naruto said

Hinata smiled up at him and she moved herself up and their lips met in a passionate kiss, " I knew you'd come around sooner or later."

Naruto smiled and sat up with Hinata still hugging him.

" So what now?" Hinata asked

" Well first I'm off to take a shower. Then we'll go tell Oba-chan and the others what I have decided to do." Naruto said

" But if someone sees you?" Hinata asked

Naruto winked at her and in an instant her looked like his old self.

" Henge doesn't use a lot of chakra for me, so for now I'll go around like this." Naruto said then released the jutsu


With that Naruto left and headed to the bathroom, Hinata also left the room and headed to the kitchen where Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune were sitting. The three looked up at her as she walked into the room.

" How is he?" Tsunade asked worried

" Better he's taking a shower now. He'll be out in a little bit." Hinata said

" I'm surprised you didn't follow him in there." Jiraiya said smirking

Hinata blushed madly as Tsunade whacked Jiraiya upside the head.

" Shut Up sukebe, those two aren't characters in your disgusting novels." Tsunade said

" My novels are not disgusting. They are famous and very popular, thank you." Jiraiya said rubbing his head

After five minutes Naruto came down walking out with the shirt Hinata had given him and a pair of navy ninja cargos. He went over and fixed him some ramen and sat down to eat. As he ate the adults all looked at him.

" Nani?" Naruto asked in-between eating his ramen

" What are you going to do?" Tsunade asked

" About what?" Naruto asked eating

" BAKA! About how you look." Jiraiya said waving his hand up and down

" We'll tell them." Naruto said

" Tell then what?" Shizune asked

" The truth about Kyubi and me. Well everything minus the Jutsus, I think you were right Oba-chan and we can leave that part off. I think we might even need tell then about Otou-san." Naruto said

" I don't know Gaki." Jiraiya said, " Telling them about you and Kyubi might be a lot for them to handle. If they found out your Arashi's Musuko on top of that, well… we might have half of the villagers in Konoha Hospital for heart attacks." Jiraiya said jokingly

Naruto and Hinata started laughing at his comment, while Jiraiya received another smack upside the head.

" Well if it comes down to them taking the news about Kyubi badly it might be best telling them about Arashi-sama." Shizune said

" Alright so it's settled, we'll tell them tomorrow Oba-chan." Naruto said

" I'll get then ninjas to go tell everyone. What are you going to do until then?" Tsunade asked

" Go see my friends and see if they'll come up with me." Naruto said

With that he engaged the Henge and the two teens leaf the house.

" Did you notice that?" Jiraiya asked

" Hai, it's rather unusual." Tsunade said

" Notice what?" Shizune asked

" Gaki he was using a Henge, but he wasn't giving off any hit of using chakra. Almost as if the chakra isn't there." Jiraiya said


Usuakari - Twilight