A/N - Hello everybody! I know, another chapter of this ridiculous story already. I just had such a great idea, I couldn't resist and got right to work. I laughed evilly while writing this just like the last chapter. It's quite the experience!

Still working on Kitsune Sanctuary Chapter Four! But for the most part, I got it worked out on how I'm writing it!

When the writing is like this, then that means you are not in a scene.

When the writing is like this, then that means you are seeing a scene.

Thoughts are inverted depending if in a scene or not.

I do not own Naruto.

I do own my OCs though...

Enjoy the story!

Update - 7/2/2018

Fixed grammatical errors and switched the scenes to bold to make it easier for the readers.


The heavens openly wept as the world below them is ravaged. The dark grey sky blocked out most of the sun's beautiful rays of light. Rain poured down on the forest below as a group of three continued to flee silently.

The group of three was once a group of four when they were sent out to scavenge for supplies. Things went poorly, and now three young adults used the last of their strength to continue running. Soon, the emotional stress became to much for a distressed Hyuga who collapsed on her knees in the mud and started crying softly.

Hinata Hyuga is one of the last surviving members of the prestigious clan that once lived in Konohagakure no Sato. Her clan is gifted with a doujutsu known as the Byakugan. She has white eyes with no noticeable pupil, dark blue hair in a hime-style. She wears a light lavender, sleeveless kimono style blouse with vertical lines. A dark purple obi is tied around her waist, short dark navy shorts with thigh-high stockings, and black high-heeled open-toed boots.

"Hinata-chan, we have to keep going…" a brown haired Inuzuka said softly. He wasn't doing very well either, suffering from exhaustion. This man is known as Kiba Inuzuka, one of the last surviving members of his clan. He has messy brown hair, sharp black eyes with vertical slits and red fang markings on each cheek. His clothes were in tatters from a recent conflict. He wore a green flak jacket, black fingerless gloves, and grey pants with sandals.

"Kurenai-sensei, she's gone!" Hinata responded in distress, as she continued to cry on her knees. She is drenched from the downpour, and exhausted from continuously running.

"Hina-chan, we have keep moving. Kurenai knew the risks coming out on this mission, we all knew we might not come back." A spikey blond-haired man responded soothingly. He is known as Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, jinchūriki of the Kyuubi no Kitsune, and hero of the great fourth shinobi war. He has sun-kissed blond hair that defied gravity, sapphire blue eyes that glowed with warmth, and three whisker birthmarks adorned on each cheek. He wore a white haori with red flames on the bottom, and orange long-sleeved shirt with black horizontal stripes on the bottom, jet-black pants and sandals.

"I can't believe she's gone just like Shino-kun…" she said mournfully.

"Her sacrifice saved our lives, she's a hero Hina-chan." Naruto said softly.

"Guys! They found us, and their closing in on us quickly!" Kiba shouted out in alarm. His heightened senses picking up the dreadful enemy that recently took their friend and sensei from them.

Naruto and Kami are watching the scene intensely. The scene looked right out of a high-production horror film. They are both trying to figure out exactly what is going on but didn't have enough information. From what they understood, Kurenai and Shino were killed on a mission.

"Poor Hinata-chan, what do you think is going on?" Naruto asked the loli-goddess sitting beside him. It hurt him to see his friends losing people so important to them.

Kami hummed in thought as she studied the ongoing scene. "I don't know, maybe a war?" she thought out loud. It wouldn't be the first-time humans decided to wage war right after another.

"I hope not, we worked so hard for peace…" Naruto sighed heavily.

"Let's just watch more and figure out what's going on." Kami said trying to reassure her fellow blond. This scene is more serious then the last two from the looks of it. She had to admit though, it is interesting already.

Hinata stood back up and veins around her eyes bulged. She spotted them, those monsters who took her mother-figure from her. Then she gasped tearfully, her eyes widened as she saw who is chasing them. Renewed tears started pouring down her cheeks but are masked by the downpour of rain.

"What's going on Hina-chan?" Naruto asked worriedly. He already has an idea of what caused her to gasp, but he prayed it wasn't true. It's to soon for her to already turn and chase after them.

"It-it's Kurenai-sensei… she's turned already…" Hinata choked out. She watched as her mother-figure and a group sprinted through the forest towards them.

"No…" Kiba said painfully. He lost Akamaru to them, one of his best friends Shino, and now he lost his sensei Kurenai. To make matters worse, she is coming at them in a full sprint.

"We have to get moving!" Naruto ordered. They couldn't risk fighting them when their strength is already so low.

"Maybe we can save her!" Hinata said pleadingly. She knew it is a long-shot, but it could happen.

"You know once you change, there is no coming back. The disease turns you, changes you into one those things. They're not even human anymore Hinata…" Naruto said softy. He didn't like what he is saying, but they had to face the facts. They lost another of the resistance to a losing battle.

She nodded her head weakly and turned around ready to continue fleeing from them. Kiba looked at her sadly, before nodding his head as well. All three took off in the opposite direction trying to distance them from those things.

A few minutes later in the spot the three once stood, dull red eyes looked through the shadows of the trees. Dark figures charged passed her as they continued running after their prey. An unknown lone tear fell down her cheek, then she continued with her pack to hunt down her original comrades.

"I feel like I'm watching a horror movie." Naruto said fearfully. They still hadn't shown what the pursuers looked like, they are all shadowed. However, those dull haunting red eyes are clearly visible in the darkness.

"They said it is some type of disease…" Kami said quietly. A disease that changes a person from a human into a monster? She has seen zombie films before, could this be something like that? Anything is possible, so she wouldn't count it out yet.

"Hina-chan, what's the status on them?" Naruto asked.

"They're gaining on us, we're not going to make it." Hinata said fearfully. She could still see her sensei giving chase right behind her. They would be on them in a few minutes.

Naruto sighed sadly then looked over to Kiba who is barely holding himself together. "It's been an honor working with you two. You're some of my closest friends." He said sorrowfully, his eyes misting.

They all stopped and huddled around each other. "Don't worry about it Naruto, you tried your hardest to save us." Kiba said, his eyes watering. He grabbed Naruto into a hug and motioned for Hinata to join in.

Hinata grabbed onto her friends and started crying. "Naru-kun, thank you for trying. We should have been more careful." She choked out through tears.

Then they heard it, the sound of a branch cracking. They are already surrounded, this will be their final battle. Slowly a woman they all recognized walked out of the shadows towards them. Her long black untamed hair blended in with the shadows around them. Her dull red eyes looked at them. Though, to their utmost horror, she is wearing a green jumpsuit with orange stripped leg warmers.

"Yosh! I finally found you three, now we can partake in the springtime of youth!" Kurenai screamed out energetically, yet her eyes didn't match her enthusiasm.

A shadowy figure stepped out of the shadows beside her. He has long bushy black hair, and dark sunglasses covering his eyes. He wore the same green spandex with orange stripped leg warmers. "Our youth is like a blazing inferno, join us! Why, because your youth will only increase our youthfulness!" Shino cried out passionately.

Naruto and Kami both stared at the television blankly. There are a lot of emotions going on behind their blank faces. Confusion, depression, fear, disbelief, and finally acceptance. Naruto knew back in Konoha that people used to joke about Might Guy, and Rock Lee's youth being a disease. Somehow, they managed to take it literally.

"That's actually terrifying." Naruto finally commented getting a light nod from Kami in return. Once in his youth, he thought the spandex was cool but was saved by Jiraiya. He never did thank him for saving him from that nightmare.

"Where do they even get those green jumpsuits from?" Kami asked, disturbed by the fashion design. Someone out there actually designed those monstrosities, and then had to nerve to sell them!

"I don't know…" Naruto couldn't think of anyone that would make such a thing. Then again, he couldn't really argue since he used to wear a bright neon-orange jumpsuit.

"Stand down Kurenai, Shino. We don't want to fight you!" Naruto said sternly, hoping that some part of his friends still lived on in that thing.

"How unyouthfull, not wanted to bask in our youthfulness!" Another figure stepped out of the shadows beside them that made all three of their blood run cold. The originator, the one who started the disease. Might Guy, has a black bowl cut with the bushiest eye brows known to man. He wore the same jumpsuit and orange leg warmers.

'Kurama!' Naruto screamed mentally to a now panicking nine-tailed fox. He would need to synchronize if they had any chance at fighting the original.

'I'm on it Naruto!' Kurama said frantically, instantly synchronizing their chakra together. He would never allow Naruto to be taken from him, they are partners! Naruto is his first friend and refused to let him go.

A warm yet powerful aura shot out from Naruto covering him in a fiery yellow cloak. He would protect his comrades, he wouldn't lose anyone else! He would end this disease here and now!

"Your youth knows no bounds Naruto-kun! Let us commence in a youthful battle!" the originator said enthusiastically, giving his traditional might guy thumbs up and blinding smile. It sent shivers down the three young adults spines.

Kurenai charged youthfully at a fearful Hinata, and Shino did the same to his youthful friend Kiba. Naruto and the originator clashed in the middle sending a powerful shockwave throughout the forest. The battle of youth has started.

"Let's let our youth explode outwards Naruto-kun! Eight Inner Gates: Gate of Wonder! Open!" The originator shouted youthfully as a green aura leaked out of his body. The shockwave of power knocked everyone around them off their feet with his youthful energy.

Naruto cursed as he is knocked off his feet with the sheer power Might Guy is releasing. "You truly are a terrifying shinobi Bushier Brows, but I can't let you continue to spread this terrible disease!" Naruto said, preparing for an intense fight. He hadn't seen Might Guy's battle with Madara Uchiha, but he knew from what he was told, it was deadly. Konoha's biggest regret is finding a way to give him back a way to be a ninja.

In his hand, he created one of his deadlier jutsu. Futon: Rasenshuriken, a jutsu with the power to destroy a destroy an enemy on a cellular level. The speed the jutsu traveled is incredible, and by the off chance you dodge it, it can expand and capture his target. So, when he through it, he thought that he could end it right then and there. Much to his dismay, the originator disappeared in a burst of speed and appeared behind him kicking him in the back.

"That jutsu has so much youthful energy in it!" The youthful man screamed out.

Naruto felt like had just been hit with a mountain. He slowly got back up to his feet and glared at his opponent, then his eyes traveled to Hinata who is trying her best to defeat her sensei. His eyes traveled over to Kiba who is sadly already down much to his shock. His friend now sported a green spandex suit like everyone else. He turned away tearfully and glared hatefully at the originator. "You won't get away with this!" he said angrily.

"Naruto-kun, you can't stop our youth. Join us and help us bathe the world in our eternal flames of youth!" The originator bargained.

"Never!" Naruto screamed out charging back into battle with renewed vigor. Sadly, Naruto is running on fumes from his earlier battle. He knew he wouldn't make it out of this battle, but he isn't going to make it easy either.

"Got to admit, it's an intense battle Naru-kun." Kami said truthfully. She could see the emotions throughout the battle. The struggle to survive and make it out with his friends, to see another comrade fall to their youth.

"Yeah… I hope Bushier Brows sensei doesn't actually start this in my world." Naruto shivered at the prospect. From what he remembered, Bushier Brows was seriously injured from his battle with Madara Uchiha and only survived thanks to him. If the disease started in his world, he would be at fault.

"You're good, he is actually handicapped in your world. His youthful flames still shine brightly, but he's retired." Kami reassured with a giggle. She wouldn't wish this type of disease on anyone. Though, that begs the question, how did this youthful disease start?

"What about Bushy Brows though?" Naruto questioned, slightly worried his friend Lee would spread the disease. Might Guy's apprentice would surely try to spread his youth.

"Rock Lee's youth seems to only be genetic thankfully." The loli-goddess answered but felt a twinge of sadness for Lee's children.

"Thank goodness…" Naruto breathed out a sigh of relief.

"Looks like the fight is coming to a close." Kami said pointing at the television.

Naruto looked over to the television, and much to his horror, the fight is coming to an end. He is going to need at least three bowls of ramen to cheer him up after this horrific scene. 'I wonder if I can get drunk now that I'm dead…' he puzzled.

Naruto laid back against a tree breathing roughly, Kurama's cloak having run out of energy. He looked over to Kiba who is thankfully still unconscious, he didn't want to see his friend screaming about youth. Hinata had sadly fallen halfway through his and the originator's fight. She laid unconscious dressed in the diseased clothes.

He looked up to see the man who took everything from him smiling his bright smile holding up that damn green jumpsuit. He knew it is over for him, and with his defeat, the resistance would soon follow. He sighed and closed his youthful eyes as the disease started taking root. He could feel Kurama trying desperately to purge it from his system.

The stress on his body became to much and he passed out. The youthful disease took advantage of his weakened state and began programming his mind with a blazing inferno of youth. His youth outshined even the originator's youth.

Hours later…

"Has there been any news on Team Eight and Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze?" a silver haired man questioned the resistance council. This man is Kakashi Hatake, the leader of the Unyouthfull Resistance, the Rokudaime Hokage, and eternal rival of Might Guy. He has silver gravity defying hair, two black eyes, and a mask covering up half of his face. He wore a dark grey long-sleeve shirt with a green armored vest on top, dark grey pants and black shinobi sandals.

"There has been no sign of him." A resistance member informed sadly.

"What are you talking about? I'm right here." Naruto said calmly from the shadows. His voice sounded calm, but there was a hint of something else in there.

"Naruto, you're back!" Kakashi said happily, but then his eyes narrowed. Why is Naruto hiding in the shadows?

"Of course, I am, I just got back from my youthful mission." He said energetically which caused everyone in the resistance room to freeze. Even now Naruto is trying to fight the overflowing youthful energy pouring through him, but it is difficult.

"What did you just say." Kakashi asked dreadfully. He heard the forbidden word, a word everyone knows not to say. Their most loyal companion saying that word brought fear to the legendary shinobi's heart.

Naruto stepped out of the shadows dressed in his diseased clothes. His once bright sapphire blue eyes are dull, lifeless and didn't match his disturbing smile plastered on his face. "I'm sorry Kakashi-sensei, but I can't contain the youth. It's too strong, so youthful." Naruto's voice wavered from energetically to pleadingly.

"What happened to you…?" Kakashi said sadly.

"Our youthful originator found us and bathed us in his inferno of youth!" Naruto shouted cheerfully, still not matching his dull eyes.

"Damn you Guy…" Kakashi cursed.

"Kakashi-sensei…" Naruto called out.

"Yeah, Naruto?" Kakashi said solemnly.

"Would you do me a favor?" Naruto asked.

"What do you need Naruto." Kakashi asked assuming he wanted him to end his youthful existence. Naruto to be able to resist the disease for so long, showed his incredible will.

"Will you help me by joining me? Become one with my youthful comrades and bask in my eternal glory!" Naruto called out youthfully, finally being consumed by the disease.

That is the day the resistance ended, and the world fell under the youthful energies. Small pockets of resistance tried to fight back but were quickly overcome with youth. Might Guy and Kakashi could be seen running youthfully around Konoha in green spandex on their hands with tons of boulders on their back-screaming youth.

The screen faded to black.

"That is not a happy ending!" Naruto called out, clearly shaken by his youthful persona. He thought that he was going to be able to fight the disease and overcome its power. Yet, even he still fell under its spell.

"Just goes to show you, not every life you live has a good ending." Kami replied.

"It is still better than the last one at least." Naruto stated.

"Still on about you and Sasuke?" the loli-goddess said tiredly.

"Yes." Her fellow blond answered immediately.

"Whatever, ready for the next scene?" Kami asked.

"Yeah, I'm curious to see what else I've lived through, or haven't lived through." Naruto answered truthfully, turning back to the television.


A/N - I hope you enjoyed this youthful experience. See you next time!