Chapter 6 – Revelations

Tsunade looked at Naruto who was stretching. The woman looked at him amused.

"I can't believe that you are getting serious about this. You know that I'm a jonin right, one of the Sannin? I'm not going to be using much of my strength. I fact, I'll only use one finger to beat you." Tsunade said.

"Heh, fine with me. It's only going to make my victory that much sweeter." Naruto said.

"I would take the kid seriously hime (Princess). He's been trained by me and someone else." Jiraiya commented.

"Like that's going to," Tsunade was cut off when she was struck. She took a step back and turned to see Naruto jump back to where he was standing. She rubbed her jaw and moved it around before turning her attention back to Naruto. "That cheap shot is gonna cost you brat." She said dangerously.

"We're shinobi. There's no such thing as cheap shots." Naruto answered. Tsunade narrowed her eyes and rushed him. She poised her finger to flick his forehead. Naruto quickly dodged and unsealed his staff. He hit her in the back of her calf and thrust one of the ends to her side. Tsunade easily stopped it with her finger and pushed. Naruto was surprised when he hit a wall. Tsunade charged at him but Naruto quickly did some hand seals. Just as Tsunade did the flick, Naruto disappeared. Tsunade looked around before thrusting her finger into the ground. It split the ground in two, revealing Naruto.

"Got you now brat." Tsunade said with a grin.

"Got who now hag?" a voice said next to her, surprising her. "Doton: Doryū Taiga (Earth Release: Earth Flow River)!" Tsunade cried out as she was sent away by the flowing river. Naruto did some more seals. "Suiton: Mizurappa (Water Release: Wild Water Wave)!" Tsunade was sent farther down the street due to the powerful water wave. She ended up quite a distance from the blond. Tsunade coughed up some water and got to her feet. She was covered in mud and soaking wet. Shizune was stunned by this. Jiraiya was drooling and writing in his pad furiously. Naruto was laughing his ass off.

"So, how's that single finger thing working out for you?" Naruto mocked. That was probably the worst thing to do. Tsunade launched herself in the air, her leg raised high in the air, her eyes brimming with fury. Feeling danger, Naruto jumped out of the way. Tsunade's leg connected with the ground and caused an explosion. Naruto watched wide eyed as the ground was turned over and a few buildings received damaged. While most of these buildings were unoccupied, it did little to calm the blond.

"Holy shit!" Naruto cursed before he was hit from behind by Tsunade. Naruto sped into and through the wall of a building. Groaning in pain, he saw a shadow cast over him. He turned around in time to see the fist that would kill him. Thank Kami that Jiraiya interfered.

"Okay the match is over." Jiraiya said seriously, holding Tsunade's wrist. He then looked at Naruto and his amusement returned. "Good job kid, you beat on of the Sannin."

"What? Like hell he did!" Tsunade exclaimed.

"What did you say earlier? 'I'll only use one finger to beat you'. You open palm slap disqualifies you hime. Guess you title extends to fights as well." Jiraiya said mockingly. Tsunade swiped her wrist away from him and snarled at him. She then turned her attention to Naruto and got angrier. She couldn't believe how easily he riled her up.

"I want a rematch!" She demanded loudly.

"Maybe after my back heals." Naruto said smugly.

"You smug little," Tsunade so wanted to slap him. With a huff, she spun around and stormed off. Shizune and Tonton quickly followed her. Jiraiya just smirked before facing his student.

"I think that went pretty well." Jiraiya said. Naruto just gave him a dirty look.

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The Kurama clan members entered Konoha. Unkai told everyone to go home and relax while he reported in. Yakumo asked Haku out for ramen and he accepted. They made their way to Ichirakus and sat down. They chatted while they waited for their food. Just as they were about to get their bowls, a loud voice called out Yakumo's name. Turning around, the pink-haired kunoichi of team Kakashi was in her face.

"You're part of that crazy woman's team right?!" she shouted. Yakumo's ears kind of hurt and she had to dig out her ear. She then hit Sakura with a glare that backed her off some. She stood up and faced her.

"I don't know who you are and I really don't care. However, if you get in my face like that again, I'm seriously going to hurt you. Now, what do you want?" Yakumo demanded. Sakura gathered up her courage to speak.

"Your sensei is screwed up in the head! Do you know what she did to Sasuke-kun?! Why she isn't in jail baffles me!" Sakura shouted. Yakumo looked really confused until Ayame spoke.

"Anko is under review by the council. Right now, she is suspended from duty." She explained.

"For what?" Yakumo asked.

"Uchiha Sasuke threaten to hurt Naruto and Anko broke his knee cap, plus broke his nose. While many shinobi are on her side, she was suspended." Ayame said. Yakumo and Haku was stunned at what she just said. That's when Sakura got smug.

"I hope she's removed. We don't need her as a part of Konoha's forces." That's when Sakura was hit with some very strong killing intent. Yakumo's head di a full turn and her face were in a ghostly image. Sakura was scared shitless.

"You need to leave, NOW!" Sakura took off and Yakumo undid her genjutsu. She apologized to Haku and Ayame, who understood, and went, in search of her sensei.

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Senichi was pacing around, a sake bottle in his hand. His parents just looked at him and were getting annoyed.

"Will you just relax? We got here late and will just have to wait until morning." One of them said.

"Don't tell me to relax! I just want to get my cut and leave." Senichi snarled.

"What is your problem? Did that woman really get to you?" another said mockingly.

"If her boss goes to Konoha, we are all in trouble, especially me. I'm not going back to that village and get put in jail again." Senichi stated. He took a swig of his sake and continued to pace around. His nerves starting to get to him. He didn't know why but he felt that something bad was about to happen. That's when one of his partners stood up. He made his way to the room where Aiko was held. "Where the hell are you going?"

"I figured that I should at least test the merchandise. You got any objections?" the bandit asked. Senichi scoffed at his questions.

"Just don't leave any marks on her. The less bruises the better." Senichi said. The man just grinned and opened the door, only to see two angry eyes. The hand grabbed the bandit.

"Raiton: Bakurai (Lightning Release: Depth Charge)!" The bandit screamed as several volts went through his body. The other bandits and Senichi were stunned by the scream. That's when Genma burst through the window. He launched the senbon in his mouth, which hit a nerve point on one of the bandits, freezing him in place. The other reached for a weapon on to be slammed to the ground by Iwashi. Senichi was stunned when two people stepped out from the room. Seeing who it was made him snarl.

"You little brat," Senichi snarled.

"Give it up Senichi. Make this easy on yourself." Genma said. Senichi ignored him and glared at Jakken and Aiko.

"Still ruining my life, the both of you! My life was all good before I met you two! Do you know who she is to you?" Senichi snarled. Jakken ignored him and gave him a flat look. "She's the bitch that left you on my door step! She abandoned you! That whore you just saved…"

"Is my mother? Yeah, I figured that out a month ago." Jakken stated. This surprised everyone in the room.

"Y-You knew?" Aiko asked nervously.

"Don't worry, Anko-sensei didn't tell me. I figured it out during my training for the finals. We can talk about it later." Jakken said. He turned his attention to Senichi. "You heard Genma-senpai. Surrender Senichi, you're outmatched." Senichi was snarling, foaming at the mouth. He could not contain his anger any longer. He tossed his sake bottle and smashed it with a kunai. He then threw a lighter at the liquid, igniting it. Senichi jumped through the other window when they were distracted. He landed on the ground sloppy and tried to get to his feet. He got up to see Jakken across from him.

"Get out of my way boy!" He shouted.

"Why don't you make me, bitch?" Jakken challenged. Senichi pulled out a blade and charged. He thrust the blade but missed, getting a smack to the head. Senichi turned around and wildly slashed at Jakken. He dodged every slash with ease. Jakken ducked under another slash before acting. He caught his forearm and brought his elbow down on it, breaking it and forcing him to drop the blade. Senichi tried to punch him but Jakken avoided the blow and slammed a palm strike into his shoulder hard. He then swept Senichi and drove him into the ground, putting all his power on Senichi's shoulder, breaking it as well.

Senichi was rolling on the ground in pain. He glared at Jakken and tried to kick him but Jakken jumped into the air and landed in his knees. Senichi was roaring in as Jakken stood on his knees with all his weight. Jakken stared down at him, pulling out his kusarigama. He looked into the eyes of the man that tormented him for most of his life. He would be justified in his actions to kill him. That's when he heard a gasp. He turned to see Aiko and the two jonin with the three bandits. She gave him a concerned look.

Jakken sighed and put his weapons. He got off Senichi's knees and knelt down to look at the man in the eyes.

"I should end your pathetic life for all the shit you put me through. You say I put you through hell? You were a loser to begin with. You just took your insecurities out on an innocent child because anyone else would have beaten your ass like it was nothing. Wiping you out, I would be doing the world a favor. The only reason I don't is because I'm a bigger man than you are. I hope you enjoy jail." Jakken said and walked away. He ignored the hateful words that spewing from Senichi's mouth. Jakken just made sure that Aiko was okay.

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The Konoha shinobi began their journey to Kawa no Kuni (Land of Rivers) early in the morning to drop off Senichi and his partners. Genma and Iwashi were able to get a wagon to carry the four. The two jonin were watching the bandits while Aiko and Jakken rode in front. The two were silent for most of the ride. That's when Aiko began to speak.

So, you've known who I was since your training?" Aiko asked softly. Jakken gathered his thoughts before speaking.

"There's this annoying girl who is a comrade of mine. She was my training partner for the exams. It was when you sent me your last letter that she mentioned that it was kind of weird that a random client would try to connect with me. I ignored it for a while but it just kept nagging me. That mission, I didn't make that much of an impression. I was a huge jerk for most of the trip. Why did you want to know about me? It just made sense that you were my mother." Jakken explained.

"I see. I guess you must want answers and for me to stop writing you?" Aiko asked.

"Why would you stop?" Jakken, asked, surprising her a little. "I thought you wanted to get to know me?"

"I… I do. I just assumed that because of what I did to you, leaving you with that man, you would hate me." Aiko explained.

"Remember what you told me about your father? You forgave him for his actions, right? You made the first step to know me and I get to know you. It'll be awkward but I think we will manage. Also, it feels nice writing to you." Jakken said with a small blush. Aiko smiled but she turned her attention back to the road.

"Thank you, for coming to my rescue."

"Anytime." The trip continued in a comfortable, happy silence.

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Tsunade was grumbling and the sake wasn't helping to calm her. Not only did she lose to that blond brat on a technicality but his words from earlier was still swimming in her head. What right did that brat have to judge her like that? He knew nothing about her pain or suffering. That little jerk had not right to judge her. Suddenly, someone took a seat next to her. She didn't need to turn to see who it was.

"Aww, you changed clothes. That's no fun." Jiraiya said with a whine.

"I swear to kami, if I'm in your book…" Tsunade warned.

"I don't have a death wish." Jiraiya joked.

"Then if you don't mind, I would like to be alone." Tsunade said with a tone.

"Oh, I will but before I do," that's when Jiraiya became serious, surprising Tsunade. "Why don't you tell me about your talk with Orochimaru?"

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Authors' Notes - Sorry this was late but I was busy yesterday. I got this out and I'm happy with how it came out. Well, with Jakken's and Yakumo's story done, it's just up to Naruto. It won't follow the usual outcome. There will be no bet or anything. Well, enjoy the new chapter.