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Chapter 3
Crash Course in Female Anatomy
"So that's what you meant when you told your friend that Naruto was like you," Sakura deduced. "But how is it that you survived Yoko being extracted form your body?"
"Kagome-san, Yoko's wife and Mate, is a powerful miko. With the aid of trained priest she was able to conduct an exorcism ceremony that pulled Yoko's spirit form my body. Then Kagome's Taiyoukai brother restored Yoko's body to him. It was a draining process for Kagome-san but it worked,"
"Kagome-san is a miko, right? Miko are human, so how did she get a youkai brother?"
"Long story short, she met Sesshoumaru-sama in the past before she was trained in the Spiritual Arts. Things happened, she got even more powerful and he asked if she would like to be a member of his house. She said yes, he adopted her as his sister. According to him it was a matter of protection. She was a powerful, unattached woman with no male relatives present to represent her and he respected her too much to allow her to be force-Mated by some unworthy youkai or human,"
"And Yoko and Kagome met how?"
"Kagome's little brother, her human brother, had been kidnapped by a youkai sorcerer and my Detective team was put on the case. I don't think Koenma knew at the time that Kagome was Yuusuke's cousin, but that doesn't matter right now. Needless to say, they met and Yoko fell head over heals in love with the little woman. It's a kitsune thing that's really difficult for human's to grasp fully so I'm not going into that,"
"I see," Sakura fell silent.
"How is it that you know the Kyuubi?" Sasuke asked.
Kurama turned bright red. "Of all the questions. You'd think I'd be used to this seeing as I've lived with the perverted kitsune for my whole life." He muttered. "Sorry, Sasuke-san. Yoko and Chitose, the kitsune you call Kyuubi, were involved in a 'relationship' long before she was Mated,"
"I see," he echoed what Sakura had said moments before.
"And that other form you took during your fight with Hokage-sama was Yoko's form?" Sakura again.
Kurama nodded.
"So you were a container-"
"Avatar. Container is too bleak to explain what my role was,"
"Avatar, whatever, for this thief, Yoko, and he knew Kyuubi. But Yoko isn't in your body anymore and is, in fact, living peacefully in the middle of a human city with a miko wife, mate, whatever," She summed up. "But I though that youkai were just bloodthirsty monsters,"
"Most are in one way or another," Kurama agreed, "But often it's only the lower class youkai that act violently without need or cause. Higher-class youkai have honed their skills so much that they either kill for status, money or training. In some cases, like with Yoko, they decide to pursue a different career just for amusement's sake,"
"Then why did Kyuubi attack the village?"
A careless question from the pink haired girl. Kurama turned his head to Naruto, responding to the low growl Chitose forced through the boy's throat.
"It is not my place to say," he said coolly, not wanting to stoke the female kitsune's ire.
"That's right. And it's not even your place to even ask, Pinky," Chitose snapped, startling everyone but Kurama.
"What are you doing out?" Tsunade demanded. Chitose shot her a long glance.
"The Kit understands that a mother has to speak her part," she snapped before turning back to team seven. "If that filthy Snake Summoner hadn't been hiding in the village like a coward after killing off my kits then none of that would have happened. I only wanted his blood, the rest of your fool shinobi were just in the way,"
Kakashi tensed. "Just in the way?" he muttered.
"What a way to put it," Kurama shook his head wryly. "I'm sure there could have been a subtler, maybe even more considerate way of putting it as I'm sure the effects of your rampage are still being felt,"
"Yeah, and the Kit here is getting the brunt of it," she sneered.
"Be that as it may, Hokage-sama here is going to give me the information on this Orochimaru and I will, with her magnanimous permission of course, take you and Naruto-san with me as well," he smiled a little, "I understand the need for a Blood Revenge runs deeper in youkai than it does in humans. This human slaughtered your Kits and his blood must be shed as payment for the crime, as per custom,"
"Indeed, Yoko taught you well,"
"Well, he didn't really leave me much choice. Since there was no seal on his spirit, his memories mixed liberally with mine before I even had a chance to defend myself. It's confusing at times but ultimately helpful," the redhead shrugged indifferently.
"Well, the Village Idiots already think the Kit is the Devil Incarnate without me sharing my past. I could but I'm not going to unless I need to," Chitose reasoned. "And if I do I'm sure not going to do a Sharing anywhere near this village,"
"Hm, yes," Kurama nodded, "The burst of youki would alert anyone even remotely aware,"
"We have no clue as to what you two are talking about," Tsunade interjected crossly.
"That's fine with me," Kurama smiled. Chitose shrugged. She did not care and she was not about to go into in depth description of High Youkai culture. There just was not time and she didn't have the patience.
It took much wheedling, pleading and threatening to get Tsunade to agree to release Naruto into Kurama's care for an 'extended training mission' with the 'foreign specialist she had sent for.' Kakashi, Sasuke and Sakura had been sworn to secrecy as to the true nature of Kurama and the 'training trip' on pain of being contracted out as Iruka's assistant for the next ten years. A truly frightening prospect for all.
So, with information stowed carefully in the neatly categorized library that was Kurama's mind and a hyperactive student in tow the journey was begun.
The sun was shining, the wind blowing gently, birds singing in the tree branches, and storm clouds loomed in the horizon. Indeed, it was a lovely day.
"Kurama! Hurry up! Let's go!" Naruto called from down the road.
"Patience, Naruto," Kurama sighed.
"Hurry!"
Another sigh and the grass along the sides of the road sprung forward and wrapped around Naruto's ankles, anchoring him in place. The blond boy struggled to free himself and was still struggling when Kurama passed him.
"I said patience, Naruto." The grass loosened its grip and returned to normal. "If you're going to train under me and Hiei, if he agrees, then you need to cultivate some patience,"
Naruto glared. He was not hurt, but it was the principle of the matter that counted.
"And you don't need to look at me like that," Kurama said impassively, not looking back.
The two walked for as long as they could before the heavy clouds moved overtop of their position and rain began to pour. Neither wanted to continue in the unfavorable weather, but according to the map that Kurama had memorized there was another village just a few hours ahead. Deaf to Naruto's complaints Kurama pushed them forward.
The smothered lights that bravely shone through the dismal gray rain heralded their arrival. Due to the rain, and an insufficient map memorized from the packet that Tsunade had provided, finding an inn was a difficult task. Shops were closed and no one outside to ask directions from. Finally, they spied a promising looking sign hanging over an inviting door.
Kurama pushed the door open and almost melted when a wave of warmth washed over his soaked body. He had Naruto haggle over the price of a room since he had no idea what kind of monetary system they had here. Soon enough the two boys were given a key and promised a hot meal. Kurama inspected their room with a critical eye. It was not much but it would have to do for the night.
After peeling off their soaked clothing and changing into something dryer Kurama set up some traps tuned to his ki and Naruto's chakra.
"What's that?" Naruto asked, peering over Kurama's shoulder.
Kurama looked up from his tinkering, "This? This is a Spidervine, very useful to me for keeping an eye on things while I'm away. As thin as it is it's also very tough and sharp. See how the vine is star-shaped? Even without my manipulation it's enough to break skin," he explained.
"And with your manipulation?"
"It can cut though the hardest steel like butter," Kurama smirked proudly.
"Are you sure you can't teach me stuff like that?" Naruto whined.
"Sorry," Kurama shook his head, "It's a specialty thing. Yoko specialized in plant-life and Chitose specialized in fire and seismic control,"
:Just like the legends of your village say. They just don't know the half of it:
"So I'm gonna learn fire and size-mik stuff?" Naruto ventured. Kurama nodded.
"It's only logical. That is what Chitose has conditioned her ki to favor,"
"You keep talking about this 'ki' stuff. What is it?" Naruto asked grumpily.
"Ki? Well, let's see. Ki is spiritual energy that is tied directly with physical strength. If you train properly the more physical strength you possess the stronger your ki reserves," Kurama explained.
"Huh. Sounds like how Sakura described chakra,"
"They could be one and the same. Ask Chitose, she has insight into this that I do not,"
:He's got it right, Kit. Ki is just another name for chakra. Differing languages and all that crap, you know. Kurama is from a place called Japan, which is why he uses the word 'ki.' The shinobi language of this world, I'm guessing, originated from a place called India. It's a Buddhist thing, if I remember:
Naruto blinked. "She agrees with you but she's got me so lost now. Going off about someplace called Japan and India,"
"Ah. Probably the origin countries of the differing terms," Kurama nodded sagely. "I say ki, you cay chakra. Same thing, so let us not worry over it. I have noted that your people use ki in a most interesting manner. Would you mind teaching me how you do so while I teach you how to manipulate youki?"
"Youki? That's demon chakra, right?"
"Right. The ki of a youkai is called youki,"
"What's the difference between a youkai and a demon? Is it just another language change?"
"Well, in the world I'm from demons are inherently evil and cannot be good unless there is underlying evil. Youkai on the other hand have the option just like humans whether or not they are to be good or evil,"
"Then why does everyone think that they're evil?" Naruto asked, scratching his head.
"Because the ones who aren't evil tend to keep their noses clean and out of the way," Kurama shrugged, "Either that or they become famous for other things and no one really pays them any mind unless their business mixes,"
"Like Yoko?" Naruto guessed.
"Like Yoko. Now, if the weather lets up a bit tomorrow, we'll start our training. Sound good?"
"As intriguing as the concept is, I have enough people mistake me for a woman without me actually being one." Kurama protested, hands up to ward off Naruto's pressuring gaze.
"Aw, come on Kurama! It's an awesome jutsu, perfect in almost every way," Naruto grinned, advancing. Kurama backed up, pace for pace.
"No means no, Naruto,"
"But just think of all the fun you could have when you get back home,"
Kurama paused, Yoko-mentality shifting to the blond's side of reasoning.
"I mean, how many other people would be able to gender-bend like that?"
Kurama started sweating as his resolve cracked.
"And if the fan club gets to be too bad just Sexy no jutsu your way into convincing them they've got the wrong guy... or girl,"
"What were those hand signs again?"
Okay, so he caved.
Naruto grinned and showed him the transforming jutsu again. Indeed, the jutsu was perfect in almost every respect, even down to scent. Kurama had little doubt in his mind that if someone really wanted to they could use the jutsu to get themselves pregnant. The only problem being the need for a vast supply of ki to pull from in order to sustain the transformed state of femininity.
"Sexy no jutsu!" Kurama muttered, refusing to yell out the embarrassing name. In a poof of thick smoke the effeminate young man was replaced with sultry looking, naked redhead. Looking down at her new body Kurama blushed a shade of red that rivaled her hair at her state of undress.
"Not bad for your first try," Naruto commented proudly as he visually analyzed the results. "Good sized chest, perfect curves, legs to here, looks about right,"
Kurama glared. She could not even see her toes for the large breasts in the way. Her body felt odd, out of the proportion she was used to. She demanded her clothes.
"Now. Get them." she ground out. There was no way she was going to stand around on an open road as a naked female.
"No need. Just tweak the jutsu and you should be able to make your own clothes," he waved a negligent hand and demonstrated.
"Sexy no jutsu! See?" Indeed, by following the flow of the ki Kurama could see what she needed to do and copied the move.
"That's better," she muttered, looking down at the comfortable jeans and tee shirt she now sported. It was not perfect. The tee-shirt stretched across her ample bosom provocatively and the jeans felt a little more snug than they probably should be. She tried again, changing the style of the clothing. And again and again until she was satisfied.
"Wanna see who can last longer?" Naruto grinned when Kurama stopped fiddling, showing off fox-like canines. Kurama shrugged. If she was going to use this back home or the Makai she had better get used to the changes somehow. It might as well be somewhere where the reputation of Yoko Kurama had not reached and therefore could not be tarnished.
Kurama walked with a little difficulty at first, trying to get the hang of the different motions this new body needed in order to move correctly. She observed that Naruto seemed quiet at home in his female alter ego and she wondered just how often the boy switched genders and why. It took a while but Kurama found if she swung her hips just a little with each step, walking was less painful.
As they walked Kurama lectured on youki and how to access and control it when you are receiving it from a spirit trapped in your body. Naruto nodded and asked questions, often interrupting. The day waned with little of note happening and by evening they found themselves checked in into another inn. Naruto, or Sachiko in his female guise, posed them as a kunoichi escorting a bride to her groom's family. Kurama rolled her eyes at the blatant lie, while glaring daggers at anyone she caught oogling.
The pair of drop-dead gorgeous girls turned many a male head. Wolf whistles followed them down the streets. Naruto played along, winking and wiggling her fingers at a few choice men. Kurama on the other hand felt like the blush she sported was turning out to be permanent.
Some bold man snaked a hand around her waist causing her to stiffen. In an unnaturally violent moment, said man was suddenly tossed back into a cart of vegetables. Kurama glared down at the fallen man, as best she could around her amazing chest, a tick forming in her eyebrow. She slowly lowered her fist, spun on her heal and stalked down the now silent street, Naruto hot on her tail.
"I can't stand perverts!" she hissed.
"I can tell," Naruto grinned. "Now if only you'd do that to Ero-sannin,"
Kurama froze. "Ero-sannin?" That did not sound safe.
"Yeah. He's supposedly a great legendary shinobi but he's such a pervert! He's the one who writes those porn novels that Kakashi-sensei is always reading,"
Kurama's tick started up again. She did NOT want to have to deal with someone who had warranted a nickname like 'Ero-sannin.'
"Porn novels?"
"Yeah. Stupid pervert thinks he's all that and he's always trying to peek into the girls side of the public baths," Naruto complained. "Tried to get me to do it with him. Had to beat him up for that one," The blond grinned an evil grin that spoke volumes on what he had done to his wayward teacher. Kurama's respect for Naruto jumped up a notch.
Some few miles away the legendary shinobi Jiraiya sneezed, alerting the subjects of his 'research' to his presence.
AN: Well, here's a recap of books one and two, hope you don't mind too much. I was just sketching out the plot for book two when I was writing this (go figure) so this is pretty much me putting my ideas somewhere where I won't loose them. It worked '
And introducing Femme!Kurama, and a long list of terrible things I'm going to put the poor boy, or rather, girl, through. I feel the overwhelming need to laugh evilly!