It Only Takes One

by Sage of Prophecy

(Rewrite) The Fourth Great Shinobi War is Won! Though... at what cost? They know damn well what the cost was... my sister. You're all so damn lucky, I never did this for you, it was only for her. Then I get thrown into this world, I want to live a normal life. Live peacefully, but I was dragged from my world, forced to do this crap. Then... I met you. Naruto x ? ? ?

2. Power To Change Others

Power To Change Others

A/N (8/31/2022 Update): I don't know what it is, I think the review system is broken for fanfic. Hopefully, they figure out the issue later.

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A/N (8/31/2022): As to the one reviewer that said they couldn't read it anymore, that's fine. And no, he can't go back with the toads doing that for him. If that could have happened maybe he would have already tried that. Maybe it's the fact that he can't travel via summoning jutsu, but he can only summon. Brother, a little bit more common sense might be needed.

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A/N: Hello and welcome back to another chapter! I had this one already ready to go, just changed some things around. Fixed some errors, and had to make sure a certain character was in. If you're still curious on the pairings, I'll let you know what they are at the bottom. If not, just skip the end Author Notes! With that said, I have a few things to say for some of the reviews. Also! Congrats, I'm posting this on August 30th, the day I was born into this world…I'm 23… stopped caring at this point. Basically, spent my B-day by myself, but hey that's how college is. Everyone got shit to do, so it was just 23 and me!

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amavgupta0 chapter 1 . Aug 22: ya know I'm just confused about one thing if naruto learned things so fast he was also not an obnoxious brat he threw himself in training had mokuton how did sasuke came even close to injuring him is out of the mind

SoP: I'm a little confused by your review… I don't really understand what you're trying to say. Yes, Naruto threw himself into training, but keep in mind Sasuke was still a prodigy in his own right. Plus the regular series of Naruto continued the same, only difference is Naruto didn't worry about bringing Sasuke back alive. He killed him, and then burned his body. I don't know what you mean by him being a brat? Again confused, I don't see him being a brat, and the Mokuton. Naruto didn't gain that until after the Fourth Great Shinobi War.

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black lightning589 chapter 1 . Aug 23: Impressive fanfiction, it will be interesting to read sequel.

But there were of course not entirely clear moments where King accused Naruto of attempting to rape Main, without proof, especially since this delusional finding of underwear in Naruto's room when Naruto himself was sleeping in tree and did not rent room, should have caused doubts among heroes, that Naruto is being framed.

Also with level of current monsters, Naruto Shadow Clones don't need to use Senjutsu Six Paths, Usual Senjutsu with Rasengan and Rasensuriken is enough. And at the party, Naruto could easily throw everyone into Genjutsu Rinnegan, and leave with Raftalia without engaging in battle with Motoyasu, especially since with Naruto's 1000 level, none of heroes should even scratch Naruto, since at 10 Movie Base Naruto withstood explosion of his own chakra without scratch, that pierced moon, and with the receipt of Shield, and abilities like Gamer with improved characteristics, Motoyasu's situation would be much worse than with appearance of Glass.

SoP: I'm glad you like the re-write like a lot of others! I do however understand and get what you're trying to say. The reason the heroes and everyone else didn't get that Naruto didn't do it. Mainly because everyone was so fixated and believed it was Naruto, that's them just being complete bigots and idiots. Yes, he could have used a genjtusu, but I don't Naruto doesn't know any Genjutsu but the Tsukuyomi. Again, Naruto could only get one person into it. Also, Naruto can just allow himself to take damage, it was more for comedic effect. But yeah, I understand what you're trying to point it out.

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Evil-Mech Lord Apex chapter 1 . Aug 25: This is looking great so far and I do like the pairing, I also like that you made Naruto and Raphtalia together early which is great to see. And yeah having Naruto as a prince is a great idea since that is what he is in his world, so the King and Malty are screwed when the Queen is done with them. I am liking this so far and looking forward to seeing more of this, hope it'll be soon.

SoP: Glad you like it, as well as everyone else who has liked it too!

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Kasumi: Kyuubi or angry talk/spell casting/or jutsu

Kasumi: Normal talk

Kasumi: Whispering or weak talk

Kasumi: Thoughts, Status Magic notifications, or emphasis on words

*Kasumi*: Scene shift.

"Trust Takes Years to Build, Seconds to Break, and Forever to Repair. Remember Trust is a Privilege, not a Right."

"Sometimes it only takes just one person to change your life. One to be there for you, to push you, to believe in you, it only takes one."

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*Slaver Trader Camp*

"So… you don't want to get it removed?" Naruto looked confused by Raphtalia's reason, but he also understood it.

Raphtalia only smiled as she looked up at him, "But I wanted to keep it. It's a symbol of your faith in me. This also will prove that just because you have a slave in your party. That you can treat them equally and fairly. Not only that, but it's my first slave crest with you…I want to forever and always treasure it." Raphtalia said with a big grin from ear to ear as her tail wagged happily back and forth.

Naruto nodded his head as his cheeks turned red, "Anything you want, I'm fine with." Naruto crossed his arms over his chest.

"A-Anyway, Naruto-sama…" Raphtalia looked at Naruto and blushed, "W-What do you think? I never got a chance to show you how my first rest looked originally." Raphtalia placed her hands on her collar and parted it. It showed off her slave crest, but it revealed a fair amount of Raphtalia's cleavage.

Naruto rubbed the back of his head and blushed, "I think it l-looks great." Naruto smiled as Raphtalia beamed internally at Naruto's words.

Raphtalia though was a little curious, "Naruto-sama… why did you want to come back here?" Raphtalia's ear twitched as he tailed wagged in curiosity.

Naruto smiled and placed a hand upon Raphtalia's head, "Well… I figured that maybe you would like someone to help you out while fighting." Naruto then moved his hand and poked her nose, "That way you have backup when I'm not there, or if I'm preoccupied with something."

Just then the ringmaster came from his room and interrupted the two. He said, "I'm amazed you helped that scrawny bag of bones so much in such a short time." He then turned to Naruto and held up two fingers. He smiled as he said, "Even if she's not a virgin, she's guaranteed to fetch you twenty gold pieces!" The ringmaster made it sound like he wanted to buy her back.

Raphtalia was upset by him placing a price on her, "I am a virgin!"

Naruto deadpanned as the ringmaster leaned in closer to Naruto and held up three fingers in his left hand and five in the other, "Thirty-five, then!"

Naruto shook his head, he didn't even think about it, "No, there is no amount of money that could make me want to sell Raphtalia." Naruto walked over to her and pulled her close to him so her back was up against his chest, "She's more than just a companion and a friend… she's… way more than that. We were just here to make sure the slave crest is alright, I also wanted to look for another companion that Raphtalia could fight alongside with." Naruto blushed as Raphtalia did so too. Just then Naruto saw a case of eggs, "Hmm? What's that?"

He smiled as he held up a finger, "A monster egg lottery! Pay 100 silvers, and you're guaranteed at least a Filolial! You'll win a monster chick that'll double in value if you raise it well."

That piqued Naruto's interest, "I see… Raphtalia what is a Filolial again?"

"Really? I thought you must have seen them around. They're the large birds that pull carriages around town." Raphtalia did what she could to possibly jog Naruto's memory.

Naruto then remembered the birds with the long necks, "Oh… those birds? You know we could even produce more medicines maybe try offering our services… ya know like mission requests. Gives us two different ways to make money." Naruto liked the idea of doing mission requests once again while also making medicines to sell.

Just then the ringmaster jumped back and tilted his body to the side. He extended both of his arms two the side, "What's more if you hit the jackpot, you'll win a dragon worth twenty gold pieces!"

"So, gambling huh? Never was into that, unlike Tsunade." Naruto placed his hands on his hips as he thought about Tsunade. Naruto however heard a cough off to the side, both Naruto and Raphtalia looked to the right.

The ringmaster smirked as he rubbed his hands together, "That reminds me, Shield Hero, I figured I'd save someone that might be towards your liking." The ringmaster began to make his way towards the place where he kept a slave in reserve, "I knew you would return after she made me so successful after news of you taking in a slave! Now, what do you think? Another demi-human for you to help out?"

Naruto glared at the ringmaster for his underhanded tactics. Raphtalia was quite annoyed at him too, but she also understood the business. Slavery was legal, as much as she hated it, but she will be forever grateful for how it brought her and Naruto together. The two followed the ringmaster to a cage that held a woman in it. She has dark skin, golden irises, and black hair with two cat ears coming out the top of her head. Her hair is waist-length unkept with some hair framing the sides of her face. Naruto looked at the ringmaster, Naruto closed his eyes for a moment and let a low sigh out. Naruto looked at the slave and then at the ringmaster, "I'll take her, how much?"

The ringmaster chuckled and grinned evilly as he rubbed his hands together, "Oh, I don't know how about 25 gold?"

Naruto tossed him the money for the slave, but it was only 10 gold, "Don't try to cheat me out, 10 gold is already overpaying." Naruto also tossed him 100 silvers, "Also 100 silvers for an egg, Raphtalia can choose it." Naruto then turned back towards the girl as he knelt to the girl's height. She had to be about in her teens, about 15 or so, and she was a level 15 to boot. She couldn't be too much younger than Raphtalia. Naruto broke the cage open with his hands and extended his hand out. The cat-demi human looked at Naruto with a rather worried look in her eye. She went to speak, but she did freeze up for a moment. However, Raphtalia knelt next to Naruto and smiled at the girl, "Hello! My name is Raphtalia! I'm 18! I'm Naruto-sama's slave too! What's your name? How old are you too? Oh! But don't worry, Naruto-sama treats me very well! It's okay, you can trust him."

The girl relaxed as she extended her hand out to Naruto. Naruto gently picked up bridal style her out of the cage and put her down to stand. The ringmaster walked over with the ink and a brush in his hand along with a knife. Naruto looked at him and shook his head, "It's okay, the slave crest isn't needed."

The cat girl looked at Naruto rather surprised and looked towards Raphtalia for more answers. Raphtalia knew what she was asking, "Naruto-sama has asked me before if I wanted my slave crest off. I said no because I think of it as a connection to Naruto-sama. Not only that, but it's precious to me, it's what first connected me and Naruto-sama. For that I am grateful."

The cat-demi-human looked at Raphtalia like she grew a second head. The girl looked down and nervously said, "M-my name… my name is Y-Yoruichi …Nightwalker… I-I'm 15 years old." (A/N: It is Yoruichi from Bleach, just different backstory).

Naruto giving the girl a small smile extended his hand out to her, "Come on, let's go." He took Yoruichi's hand and began to walk away with her and Raphtalia. Not before Raphtalia went ahead and picked up an egg from the other clutches that the ringmaster had.

Then it hit him as Naruto facepalmed, he forgot about trying summoning. "Let's pull off to the side. I need to try summoning someone, I should have tried this much earlier."

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*Outside*

"Naruto-sama, you shouldn't waste money like that. On the egg, not Yoruichi." Raphtalia scolded Naruto, "Not only that, but we need to conserve more so we can get proper treatment here for Yoruichi." Yoruichi looked between the two rather confused, they were acting more like a married couple than master and servant.

"Relax Raphtalia-chan, it will be fine." Raphtalia flinched at the sudden affection Naruto showed her, "I figured we can raise a chick, buy a wagon, get Yoruichi proper treatment, and then we can travel farther. As well as find more herbs, make more medicine, and carry it back here or to other medical stores and sell them. While also taking on missions along the way, that way we can make money." Naruto smiled holding the egg in front of him, "I'm sure it will be fine. Besides, we can then help teach this one here. I think having a partner for you would help if I'm not there."

Raphtalia puffed her cheek out, "What do you think I'm not capable of?!" Raphtalia made sure to give Naruto the stink eye for that comment.

"No, that's not what I said at all. Stop taking things out of context." Naruto pulled her close using one arm while holding the egg in another, "But I thought it would be nice to ya know raise something together." Naruto blushed a bit, it was weird because he used to see Raphtalia as his little sister. Now she's all grown up and she isn't that little girl anymore.

Raphtalia blushed as she looked at the ground, "B-But we've kissed… we're going to be raising something aren't we?" Her hands motioned to her stomach as Naruto's face turned red.

Yoruichi looked at the two rather perplexed with the tint of pink on her cheeks. She didn't even feel like a slave anymore. She felt like a third wheel. Yoruichi then asked, "W-Wait… I'm so confused here?! You two are master and servant?! Yet you act as if you're dating or married or something!? Explain?"

Naruto chuckled a bit as he scratched the side of his cheek, "Well… it's a long story you see… give me like ten minutes…. WAIT! RAPHTALIA! T-That's not how… babies… are made…" Naruto didn't want to have 'the talk' with Raphtalia that would be weird.

Raphtalia stuck her tongue out at Naruto, "I'm just kidding, I know what it is. One of the female Inn keepers helped me out with that… when I got my first… ya know… period."

Naruto blushed and shook his head, he had to get his head out of the gutter, "A-Anyways! Hold this." Naruto handed Raphtalia the egg. Naruto walked over to a clearing and bit his thumb to draw blood. Naruto then slammed his hand on the ground, Summoning Jutsu! Like that, an array of seals appeared on the ground.

From the smoke appeared a giant toad, "Huh?" The giant toad looked down, "Who the heck has… NARUTO!"

"Gamakichi! It's so good to see you again. How's the old hag?" Naruto placed his hands on his hips.

Raphtalia muttered, "Gamakichi…" Gamakichi is a large orange toad with purple markings around his eyes, mouth, and stomach. He had a cigarette in his mouth and wields a giant tanto. In addition to this, he is wearing a necklace with a large bead. Yoruichi's eyes widen, she has never heard or seen magic to summon something before!

"Naruto! Man, what happened to you?!" Gamakichi looked around and then back at Naruto, "Something tells me you're not in the Elemental Nations."

"Yeah, I'm not… it's a long… and kind of a dark story…" Naruto grew a bit quiet but had to push it down, "Anyways, since you're here can you let Tsunade-baa-chan and the others know that I'm okay. I'm currently saving another world that needs help, I'm the Shield Hero here." Yoruichi looked curiously at Naruto on what the issue could be, she's been a slave for a while, so she was out of the loop of what was going on.

Gamakichi was surprised to hear this, "I see… well I'll go relay this to Tsunade-sama, we've all been trying to look all over for you. How did you even get here? Who are the two little misses?" Gamakichi spotted Raphtalia and Yoruichi.

Naruto scratched his cheek and smiled, and he went to speak but Raphtalia wanted to introduce herself, "My name is Raphtalia! I'm Naruto-sama's girlfriend! Naruto-sama is my master too!"

Yoruichi quickly introduced herself, "Oh! Ummm name is Yoruichi. A pleasure to meet you, Naruto-sama is also… my master."

Gamakichi let out a hearty laugh, "Ahahaha! You work quick kid! Jiraiya would be proud of you, though Tsunade-sama… not too sure. Anyways, I'll do just that, but first. Tell me how it has been like here for you?"

Naruto shook his head with an upset look on his face, "Not good… you might want to get comfortable." Gamakichi did so and mentally asked, "Just what happen here… Naruto."

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Hour Later

Gamakichi looked at Raphtalia and smiled, "Take care of him Raphtalia… Yoruichi… he needs it and deserves it as much as he denies it. I'll go relay this to Tsunade-sama, and I'll come back later. Bye Naruto, take care of yourself. Keep your chin up, you did what you had to. Sure, you lost your way, but that's okay. We all stray from the right path at times, but what matters most. We seek others to help us guide us back. It only takes only one to change you." Gamakichi disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"I bet you're happy you got to contact the people you knew Naruto-sama!" Raphtalia could see Naruto seemed a bit more relaxed. That was because he got to talk to someone he knew. But it also worried her, would Naruto leave her then once the Waves were over? Would they end up breaking up?

Naruto closed his eyes and nodded his head, "Yeah, I am… I started to think I'd never be able to hear from them. Though, I wonder even if I'll even be able to go back." Naruto scratched his head; he didn't know how to feel. Did he want to stay here? Naruto held up one of his father's Hiraishin kunai. Naruto traced his hand over it and placed it back into his seal on his wrist, "Come on let's get going. We should stop by the Medicinal Shop."

The three walked and made their way into the shop. Hiruzen, the old man who worked there smiled when Naruto walked in with Raphtalia. He quickly took out a placed a book on the table in front of Naruto. He knelt on the table with his left arm smiling, "Relatives of mine in Lute Village asked me to help you out.

Raphtalia looked at Naruto curious who it was, "Must have been someone we saved."

"Who knows." Naruto added as Hiruzen continued to talk.

"This book has recipes for finer medicines that you bring to me." Hiruzen continued to talk while Naruto opened the book and began to scan it using his Status Magic. Though he could not read it, "Use it. It's yours. That's right. The old hag at the magic shop wants to see you, too. It's for a similar reason." Hiruzen turned his head looking at the wall which was the direction of the magic shop, "She said you helped her grandkid out in Lute Village."

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*Magic Shop*

"What an impressively vast array of affinities. You have fire, water, earth, wind, lighting, light, dark, illusion, healing, and support magic affinities." The magic shop owner was completely dazzled by Naruto's affinities. She had her hands over her crystal ball to analyze Naruto and Raphtalia, "Not only that but did you hear the rumors about a golden warrior? I heard he flew around the land with nine black orbs behind him! Oh! My apologies Shield Hero, but you and he have been the talk of the town!" Then she scanned Raphtalia, "And the young lady has a light and dark magic affinity. She is half-raccoon, after all. I recommend she learn illusion magic and the like." The woman then turned to Yoruichi who was still in rags and simply smiled at her. The woman then used her crystal ball to scan Yoruichi's magic, "Ah! I see the young lady here a Cat-Demi-human is quite versatile in lighting magic. In which case…" The woman went behind her desk and pulled out two books. She placed them one after another.

Naruto smiled as he chuckled a bit, "Well, it seems we have our ticket to get you stronger Raphtalia... Yoruichi." Naruto prepared to take out the money until the woman stopped him.

"It's free, as thanks for helping my grandkid." She smiled as she looked at her crystal ball, "I actually would've loved to give you a crystal ball instead."

"Huh?" Naruto looked at her confused by what she meant.

The Magic shop owner was surprised, "Don't you know? If you use a crystal ball, you can learn one of the magics sealed within it."

"First I've heard of that." Naruto was confused by what she meant.

The lady tilted her head confused too, "But I heard the royal court ordered a bunch of them for the heroes."

Naruto let a small growl out and said, "I bet they handed them out to every hero but me."

She understood and closed her eyes with a small smile saying, "Learning magic from a grimoire is hard, but if you keep at it, you can learn as many spells are you want!" She then opened her eyes and put her fists up and said, "Do your best!"

Naruto for the first time felt relaxed and he said, "Thanks... I appreciate it." Naruto smiled back at the giving her a foxy grin. Naruto then opened his eyes, "Huh… thank you… so much…" Naruto looked up at the ceiling, "I can't remember the last time since I've thanked someone. Kasumi… I think I'm beginning to understand why I'm here now." Naruto looked at Raphtalia and Yoruichi both said, 'thank you and Naruto tucked the books away. Naruto smiled happily, "Maybe I should ask Tsunade for some genjutsu Raphtalia can learn and Lighting jutsus that Yoruichi could learn."

Soon Naruto and Raphtalia left and made their way towards the forest between Lute Village and the Kingdom town. Naruto sat up against the tree as Raphtalia sat next to him. Yoruichi sat in front of the two, "Hey Raphtalia…Yoruichi…"

Raphtalia looked at Naruto with some interest, "What is it Naruto-sama?"

Naruto picked up the book that they were given earlier, "You guys want to learn the language together?"

Yoruichi smiled happily at the idea as her ears twitched, "Y-Yea! I've always wanted to learn!"

"Yeah!" Raphtalia smiled happily as she moved her arms up and down in a fist pump fashion, "I'm sure we can do it together!"

Naruto placed the book down and moved closer to Raphtalia and hugged her close. Naruto gently pulled away and asked, "Raphtalia… you'll be with me… stay by my side forever, right?"

Yoruichi caught the hint as she gently picked up the books, "Why don't I go place these into our bags, Naruto-sama." Yoruichi left leaving the two behind.

Raphtalia wondered why Naruto was acting like this suddenly, "Of course Naruto-sama I always."

Naruto placed a finger on her lips, "Just call me Naruto when not out in public, okay?" Naruto asked as Raphtalia nodded her head, "Raphtalia… I'll be honest with you; I don't ever intend to return home. Unless there is a way for me to return here because I want to live the rest of my life here. The only person I'd want to see again is Tsunade, but that's it. Here with you and Yoruichi is who I'll ever need. I know we just met Yoruichi, but I hope she gets along with us, we could be like a family."

Raphtalia was a little puzzled about where Naruto was going with this and her face was beat red. Raphtalia also felt her cheeks heating up, "What do you mean… Naruto? I don't understand, I mean. I'm grateful that you intend to stay here." Raphtalia was happy to hear that, "But I don't understand why you don't want to go back."

Naruto lowered his head as he said, "Raphtalia… I'm not a good person… at certain times I can be, but truthfully, I've done a lot I regret in life, and many I don't. I've killed, granted I had to, but you see. My sensei… my godfather was none other than Jiraiya of the Sannin. He was like… like a father to me, I never saw that… until he found out he died. Raphtalia there is so much you don't know about me. Yet, I feel like I know everything about you."

Raphtalia leaned in and kissed Naruto on his lips. She pressed her forehead close to Naruto as she said, "Naruto, no matter what bad things you feel like you had to do. No matter what wrongs you might have done to others or even failed others. I know you're a good person, I know you're the person I love and want to be with. So, don't worry about it, I've been wanting to know more about you anyways Naruto."

Naruto smiled as he said, "Then I ask you to please look into my eyes and trust me, I want to teach you how to even further your skills with chakra Raphtalia. I believe in you so much now; I trust you with all my heart." Naruto wanted to teach her if it was possible to use the Hiraishin Jutsu. Naruto would only trust people he fully trusted.

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*With Yoruichi*

Yoruichi was able to read the room and leave the two alone for a little bit. Yoruichi didn't understand it herself, all her life. She believed that most humans were monsters who only cared about themselves. Their self-preservation, as well as men and their insatiable lust for women, money, and power. Yoruichi found herself at the wagon that Naruto had procured from the Village of Lute, "What is his angle? Just who is this Naruto? The Shield Hero? I've heard rumors about how he acted nice to Demi-humans. However, I do know they were brand new and were recently summoned a couple of months ago."

Yoruichi was weary about her new master, not only that but he already had a slave. However, the two were sweet about one another. Yoruichi looked at the ground as she tightened her fist, "C-Can I truly be free?" Yoruichi looked down worried as hell, about the amount of crap she went through. She did not want a repeat of what happened last time, she didn't want to leave this new master. However, she also doesn't want to lose her new master as well.

But could she trust him? All men she ever knew, were liars, crude, mean, and perverted men.

Could he be different?

With that thought done, Yoruichi turned around to walk back and found the two sitting under the three. The two were kissing, and the two both had blushes on their faces. Yoruichi had a small smile appear on her face, "Maybe… it's not going to be so bad. After all, she seems to love him… No… I have to ask her; she has that slave crest. It could easily be a ploy."

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*Back with Naruto and Raphtalia*

Raphtalia smiled as she blushed as nodded her head, "Naruto, I'd trust you with my naked body." This caused Naruto's cheeks to blush which earned a giggle from Raphtalia, "So, I'd do anything for you, I trust your mind and soul." Raphtalia kept looking into Naruto's eyes as his eyes turned red with three black tomoes circling his pupil. Then it morphed into a flower pattern as Naruto held up a tiger sign, Tsukuyomi! (A/N: In this Naruto world where Naruto is from, Sasuke has the Amaterasu, Flame control, and the Tsukuyomi he got from Itachi).

With that Raphtalia fell asleep as Naruto laid her on the ground gently, He purposely put her to sleep so he could tell her everything about him. Everything from Kasumi to the end of the Fourth Great Shinobi War. Naruto didn't trust anyone, and he certainly wasn't going to use the Tsukuyomi to prove he was innocent. They wouldn't believe him due to his otherworldly powers anyway. Naruto gently pulled Raphtalia's stomach exposing her tight and toned stomach. Naruto entered Six Paths Sage Mode and placed a hand on her stomach. Naruto gently pushed his chakra into Raphtalia earning a slight moan from her and a light blue hue of chakra coming off her body.

Yoruichi came walking up looking at Naruto confused at what she was seeing and hearing. Yoruichi said, "W-What did you do to her?! Did you put her under a spell?! Mind control!? What is it?!" Yoruichi snarled at Naruto as he bared her fangs at him. Her tail waved defensively, and her nails lengthened themselves.

Naruto simply said, "I showed her my memories… I showed her who I was. Because I trust her… mind and body." With that Naruto was done, he gently picked her up and carried her bridal style. Naruto made a shadow clone that was sent to go set up camp. Naruto had a shadow clone make a bed lay Raphtalia on. Naruto sat over by a nearby tree and motioned Yoruichi to sit next to him, "Come, let's talk."

Yoruichi nervously looked at Naruto, she was weary of who he was. She wasn't sure if she could trust him, "W-Why should I believe you… I don't know who you are! You merely bought me on a whim!"

Naruto then said, "Alright, then don't join, make your way around. Try to survive on your own then." Naruto retracted his hand, "I don't know what's going on in your head. What you experienced in your life." Naruto narrowed his eyes as he looked up at the sky, "It's not easy I get it. "Trust Takes Years to Build, Seconds to Break, and Forever to Repair. Remember Trust is a Privilege, not a Right."

Yoruichi, still hesitant, bit her lip as she slowly made her way toward him. She sat next to a tree that was a couple of feet away from Naruto. Yoruichi let out some coughs into her hand as she sat down. Naruto looked at her and fished something from his pocket. Naruto extended his hand out to her holding what seemed to be an item with leaf wrappings, "What is that?" Yoruichi looked at Naruto wearily.

Naruto gave her a gentle smile, "Yoruichi, I'd never do anything to hurt you or Raphtalia. If you decide to stick with us, you can if you want." Naruto held the leaf-wrapped medicine up, "This is medicine, it's supposed to help get rid of your illness. You seemed to have contracted the same thing Raphtalia had when I first got her." Naruto let out a small chuckle as he thought back to when he gave Raphtalia the medicine, Yoruichi crawled forward, gently reached out, and took it.

Yoruichi sat back up against her tree and opened the leaf and saw the liquid within the leaves, "J-Just who are you?"

Naruto lifted his right hand holding up a shield, "I am Naruto Uzumaki, Shield Hero, one of the Four Cardinal Heroes that were summoned to this world." Naruto lowered his hand and looked off at the horizon, a breeze blew by as his hair flailed in the wind, "I'm also many other things as well… but in due time you shall learn who I am." Naruto looked towards Raphtalia's sleeping form as their mysterious egg was resting wrapped in blankets, "Hopefully, we can learn who you are as well."

Yoruichi went ahead and decided to drink the medicine that Naruto gave her. Once the healing medicine reached her lips, she stopped and stuck her tongue out, "Bleh… bitter."

Naruto added, "Good medicine tastes bitter." Naruto rested his head on his knees with his body curled up, "That's exactly what Raphtalia said when I first got her. Make sure to finish all of it."

"Mou." Yoruichi's ears drooped, but Naruto continued to smirk as Yoruichi downed the rest of the medicine.

Naruto then stood up, "Come, let's begin preparations for leaving. We'll head into town and grab some dinner at a pub?"

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*Later*

Naruto finished packing up and soon he walked over to Raphtalia. He sat next to her and began to run his fingers through her hair. Her hair was soft, and light, and before Naruto knew it, she woke up. Naruto smiled down at her, "Hey, morning sleeping beauty."

Raphtalia blushed as she slowly woke up, "Oh… Naruto how long was I out?"

Naruto helped her sit up, "Not long about twenty or so minutes, so how was everything? At least what you saw."

Raphtalia smiled as she jumped forward and wrapped her arms around Naruto's neck. This caused Naruto to fall onto his back as Raphtalia straddled his hips and leaned forward, "I feel like I've gotten so closer to you. What you've done, all you've ever done, you did it how you felt. If you felt that was the right thing to do, I support you all the way." Raphtalia leaned forward and claimed Naruto's lips. Naruto had Raphtalia fall asleep after the jutsu, so it was easier for her to process than stay awake.

Yoruichi, who finished packing the other stuff away watched the two, "I-I… guess… this is what Maron-sama talked about. She always would tell me not all men are evil and driven by those things. Though she always told me… to be careful." Just then A voice spoke up, "Yoruichi are you okay."

Yoruichi snapped back to Naruto, he was standing next to her with a concerned look on his face. Raphtalia was right there behind him, "I-I… j-just… old memories… is all." Yoruichi found tears continuing to flow down her cheeks. Yoruichi remembered her last master's words. Maron tells her to run away.

Naruto gently moved his hand out towards Yoruichi, she looked at him in fright as she seemed to flinch in fear. Naruto placed his hand on the back of her head and pulled her close. Naruto pulls Yoruichi's head to his chest, "I know what it is like… to lose someone close to you. I know what looks, feeling, and expressions are. I've experienced it… and most of all, I understand it." Naruto's facial expression softened and looked downcast as Yoruichi tried to stop, but more tears continued to run down her cheeks.

"W-Why…" Yoruichi was trying to forcibly forget Maron, it was too painful to remember her. All the good memories hurt so much, why did they? "M-Maron-sama… it hurts… it hurts too much… I-I can't… I can't… forget it…"

Naruto caressed the back of her head with his one hand and said, "It's okay Yoruichi… whatever you experienced is over. I promise you'll never have to experience losing someone again. For what it is worth, they will never truly die, as long as you keep their memories alive. They'll always… be in you." Naruto looked at the horizon as he narrowed his eyes, Naruto felt it was close. There was hope that he will also have to let go of Kasumi as well. Even in this new world, there isn't a day he doesn't go without thinking about her. Wishing she was here by his side. "We'll do it together… but for now… let it out all. Your pain, anger, sorrow, hate, everything. Let me take it, I'm the only one who can take it."

Yoruichi held both of her hands on her head as tears continued to pour down her cheeks. Once Naruto said that she stopped resisting. Yoruichi doesn't remember the last time she cried; hell, she didn't even cry after her former master was killed. That was years ago, it to be almost 6 years ago? Up until now, she held it in, the first tear that was shed in over 6 years.

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*Morning Village of Lute*

Naruto woke up in bed as he found Raphtalia asleep and cuddled into his chest. He heard her whisper, "Naruto-sama… so… warm." Naruto gently got out of bed and covered Raphtalia with the sheets. Earning a slight moan of displeasure from Raphtalia. Naruto made his way over to Yoruichi who was on another bed. Naruto saw her sleeping form with tear stains on her cheeks. She cried so hard last night; that she slept throughout the rest of the night. Naruto walked over to her and gently leaned over her and gently caressed her hair. He leaned in and whispered, "Don't worry Yoruichi… I promise that we won't die. We won't leave you behind either."

Naruto then went to go check up on the egg on the counter as he saw cracks on it. Naruto's eyes widen, "Woah… Raphtalia! Yoruichi! Guys wake up! Look the egg is hatching!"

The said two woke up from their sleep and all got up next to Naruto. The two watched as a piece of shell from the egg broke off. Naruto, Raphtalia, and Yoruichi watched intently until the top of the shell burst apart. Revealing a small pink baby Filolial. The bird seemed to chirp, "Fila fila!" The bird flew up and landed on Naruto's head.

Raphtalia cooed, "It's so cute, Naruto-sama." The baby Filolial began to chirp happily sitting on Naruto's blond locks. "It must think you're its mother."

Yoruichi looked at the baby Filolial with stars in her eyes, "She's so adorable!"

Naruto reached up and patted the Filolial's head, "Imprinting, huh? Well, she's ours now." Naruto did agree that the baby Filolial was very cute indeed.

"We should think of a name for it." Raphtalia suggested and Naruto closed his eyes thinking of a name.

Just then a loud grumble was let out as everyone looked around the room. Though Naruto's eyes turned to Yoruichi whose face was blushing. She held her hand over her stomach, "I-I'm… kind of hungry."

Naruto let a chuckle out along with Raphtalia, and Naruto said, "Let's think over breakfast."

Naruto, Raphtalia, Yoruichi, and their new member went down to eat breakfast making sure to give her the proper food she needed. From everyone else, Naruto and Raphtalia already looked like a mother and father taking care of the baby Filolial. Yoruichi was like the big sister to the baby Filolial though the baby Filolial seemed to take a strong liking to Naruto.

The four went to go back to grinding in the forest to help level up their Filolial and Yoruichi. Together they killed some beasts and Naruto placed the remains into his shield. Naruto also noticed that their newest member grew when it leveled up. Once they were done, they went to the market and bought more food to keep their newest members fed and happy.

After that four went to the blacksmith and got Yoruichi a set of armor and regular clothing for her to wear. Yoruichi wore a sleeveless and backless top with a butterfly-like design on the front, with long golden wrist guards. She also had a golden belt, black leggings, golden leg warmers, and black shoes. Yoruichi preferred lightweight leather under armor since she was a close hand-to-hand fighter. Yoruichi came walking out of the clothing store with her new gear on, "I like it… I appreciate it." Yoruichi turned to Naruto and gave him a warm smile and a polite smile.

Just then Naruto walked up to her and said, "Close your eyes for a second." Raphtalia who had their baby Filolial in her arms looked at Naruto confused. Yoruichi looked at Raphtalia as she nodded her head. Yoruichi did so and closed her eyes, just then she felt something being put around her head. Naruto then said, "Alright, open them." Naruto sent her a small smile as Yoruichi looked at what was on her neck.

Yoruichi looked down at a golden scarf that was around her neck. It had the face of a cat on it, "I-I… you got this for me? Why?" Yoruichi looked up at Naruto, Yoruichi was still trying to get over the fact that. Naruto wasn't as bad as she originally thought. Even with everything she went through. It seems Maron's lessons and teachings seemed to have stuck true so far. But, most of her experiences say otherwise.

Naruto gestured to them to follow him, "Come, we need to get Yoruichi up to speed. I plan on furthering your guy's training in chakra. I should be able to jump-start your chakra system Yoruichi."

Yoruichi looked at Naruto rather confused, "Uhhh chakra?" Yoruichi looked to Raphtalia for answers.

Raphtalia placed a finger on her cheek; she thought back to Naruto's lessons to her. She then moved her finger to point at the sky and said, "Well I remember how he taught me how chakra worked. What he did is he jumped start my chakra using his chakra back when I was younger. He gave me the regular theory and general idea of how it works. Chakra is essential to even the most basic jutsu. Through various methods, the most common of which is hand seals, chakra can be controlled and manipulated to create an effect that would not be possible otherwise, such as walking on water, exhaling fire, or creating illusions. Chakra is ordinarily not visible to the unaided eye unless it is highly concentrated or manifested in large amounts."

Naruto gave her a thumbs up, "Hey! That's right! You remember our lessons on them! Chakra is created when two more primal energies, known collectively as one's "stamina", are molded together. Physical energy is collected from each of the body's cells and can be increased through training, stimulants, and exercise. Spiritual energy is derived from the mind's consciousness and can be increased through studying, meditation, and experience. These two energies becoming more powerful will in turn make the created chakra more powerful. Therefore, practicing a technique repeatedly will build up experience, increasing one's spiritual energy, and thus allowing more chakra to be created. As a result, the ninja can do that same technique with more power. This same cycle applies to physical energy, except the ninja needs to increase their endurance instead. Some unique individuals have substantial potential that enables them to exponentially increase their chakra reserves in a relatively short amount of time."

Yoruichi looked at Naruto still rather confused by the principles, "Ummm I don't know if I follow."

Naruto chuckled and shook his head, "It'll make more sense once we begin using it." Naruto gestured for everyone to follow him as they made their way toward the forest. Naruto wanted to have as much secrecy as possible, he doesn't want others to learn about chakra. Once the group was in the forest Naruto looked at Yoruichi. Naruto stood there as a wind blew through the forest causing the trees to almost come alive.

Yoruichi looked at Naruto and could tell that Naruto was far more powerful than he led on to be. Naruto looked at Yoruichi with a serious look on his face, "Yoruichi… before we begin this, I must ask you." Naruto extended his hand out to her, "I need you to trust me Yoruichi, I need you to trust me soul, mind, and body. "Trust Takes Years to Build, Seconds to Break, and Forever to Repair. Remember Trust is a Privilege, not a Right.""

Yoruichi looked at Naruto with a rather hesitant look on her face, "I-I… how do I know… you won't do anything to me?" Yoruichi had a look of fear and worry on her face, "How do I know that?" Yoruichi looked down at her feet, she knew he fed her, clothed her, and cured her illness. But how was she supposed to be so sure he wouldn't try anything on her? Request her services after he's helped her do so much? She's seen the type of men out there. She even saw that happen firsthand. What happened to her master Maron, what happened to her 6 years ago. She was only 10 when she was forced to leave Maron behind. Her friends, the people she saw as family, her home village, were pillaged by humans, and they were pulled from their homes. Male Demi-humans were slain, and women and children were taken and sold into slavery. Mostly to serve life as another human's plaything. She just got lucky that her master Maron saved her, and warned her. Yoruichi began to shake more and more as tears began to run down her cheeks.

Our blonde Shield Hero walked up to Yoruichi in her time of crisis. Again, pulled her into a hug like he once did before. He placed one hand on the back of her head and gently pulled her head to his chest. Naruto smiled and looked down as he said, "I know your pain, I understand it. How I know… I lost my twin sister. She was tortured and then thrown off a cliff where she later died in my arms. I get it… it hurts… the pain, anger, and hatred never go away. For now… let it all out, I'm here for you. I promise I'd never do anything like that to you."

Raphtalia walked up with their baby Filolial and went into the group hug as well, "It's okay Yoruichi, Naruto-sama is the kindest, caring, and most wonderful master you could ever get. We can prove it. Naruto-sama told you the darkest part of his history, he always keeps it close to his chest. He took that leap to trust you, can you do the same?"

Yoruichi went to speak, but her own emotions caused her throat to snap shut, "I-I… I…" Yoruichi tried to continue, but more tears ran down her cheek, "I MISS THEM! MY FAMILY! MY FRIENDS! THEY'RE ALL GONE! THOSE MEN! THOSE DAMN HORRIBLE MEN! I WANT TO KILL THEM! I WANT TO KILL THEM LIKE THE SWINE THEY ARE!" Yoruichi broke down as she screamed out as tears flowed out and overtook her vision.

Yoruichi continued to until she saw golden light. She couldn't make it out, but she felt a warm light envelop her and a voice that belong to Naruto, "Never again, will I allow such atrocities to happen again. You and I will fight to become stronger together, so no one ever has to experience that pain again. I promise, to never lay a hand on you, hurt you, your family now, we are your family. Yoruichi, I'll go to hell and back for you. That's what love is, fighting the demons to get to heaven." Naruto channeled his chakra within Yoruichi, Yoruichi let out a moan as she felt a warm power surge throughout her body. Before Yoruichi fell asleep, she watched as she slowly grew asleep and Naruto laid her down. Naruto said to her, "We'll find out who those men were… make them pay for what they did to you. Do you have any idea, who the people were, who did this to you?"

Yoruichi's eyes slowly came to close, but she still got out, "A-A man… had a suit… r-red tie…" Yoruichi fell asleep in Naruto's arms.

Naruto walked over and planted his foot on the ground. A small tree sprouted which formed into a chair for Yoruichi to lay on. Raphtalia looked at Yoruichi rather interested, "Naruto… you think we'll be able to ease her pain?"

Our blonde shield hero simply shook his head and gently caressed Yoruichi's head, "I think she's been through a lot. I think we can help her find closure… She lost her family, just like you and me. Heh… I swear I keep attracting cute girls." Naruto shook his head and Raphtalia simply blushed and beamed at the compliment. Raphtalia leaned her head on Naruto's shoulder as she reached up a planted a kiss on his cheek. Naruto looked behind Raphtalia and saw her tail wagging behind her happily.

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Couple Days Later *Village of Lute*

During the next two days, their youngest member grew even bigger each day. Once their breakfast was done and they went to grind more. The Filolial grew after a few more levels to the size of a horse. Naruto was able to get on its back and ride it as the Filolial took off like a speeding horse. Yoruichi got to level 20 and their Filolial was a level 15.

At the end of the day, Naruto, Yoruichi, and Raphtalia had to put their new feathered friend in a stable. They were in front of their Filolial in the barn, Raphtalia said, "I can't believe she grew so much in just two days!"

"Seriously, we didn't give anything that crazy to make her grow, did we?" Yoruichi scratched her cheek as she stared at the interaction between Naruto and the Filolial.

Naruto smiled as he placed a hand on the Filolial's beak, "I think it's because of my growth boost skill, that probably what did the trick." Then Naruto decided on a name, "I know how about Filo".

"Filo? Did you name her Filo? As in "Filolial?" Raphtalia deadpanned at Naruto's name pick, "Don't you think that's a bit lazy?" An arrow shot into Naruto as he hunched over.

"Here, here, a tad mundane don't you think?" Yoruichi added as another arrow shot into Naruto's lower back causing him to buckle to his knees.

Naruto shook his head as he said, "Nah, I think it suits her. I mean… I could name her something like The Pink Super-Fast Filolial Bird! Just like how my Tou-san name his attacks, Spiraling Flash Super Round Dance Howl Style Three! Naruto called out with a smirk on his face.

Raphtalia had a sweat drop appear on her forehead, "I uhhh have no words for that…"

Yoruichi looked to the side a little surprised, "Okay! Filo it is!"

"Yeah… I take that back; Filo is a good name." Raphtalia laughed along with Naruto and Yoruichi. Raphtalia both saw Naruto laughing together with Filo, heck even Yoruichi was laughing. Raphtalia thought to herself, "I don't think I've ever seen Naruto laugh like that before. Even Yoruichi is too… they both should do it more… it suits them." Raphtalia was glad she learned everything about Naruto. Now it was time to get to know Yoruichi, she hoped that she can eventually learn to trust Naruto as well. Naruto slowly stopped laughing as he caught even Yoruichi laughing along.

Seeing her smile made him think about last night. Him telling Yoruichi of the death of his twin sister helped make Yoruichi decide to trust Naruto.

The other night, Yoruichi told Naruto what happened to her. As a child, Yoruichi was orphaned at the tender age of two years old. She doesn't remember her birth parents; however, she was taken in by Maron. Maron, who was a human, moved to a demi-human area for a new experience in life. She was 20 when she moved, and 25 when she adopted Yoruichi into her house. Even if it wasn't for long, Maron took care of Yoruichi as if she was her own. Feeding her, bathing her, and clothing her, as any other mother would do for their child. She raised Yoruichi for 8 years, 8 years the two had a mother and daughter relationship. Maron loved and treasured Yoruichi very much, Yoruichi was Maron's treasure.

Naruto was cut from his thoughts when Filo called out to him, "Guuahh!" Filo was very happy with that name.

Just then voices from outside the stables were heard by Naruto and his party, "Hey look!" "Why are knights here?" Another villager asked out confused.

Naruto, Yoruichi, and Raphtalia turn their heads outside. The three walked out to find the entire village was littered with knights. Along with Malty and Motoyasu, Malty was holding something in her hand. Hearing her voice made Naruto swear he felt his eardrums pop, "In the light of his exploits during the last Wave, the Spear Hero, Motoyasu-sama has been appointed ruling lord of this region." Motoyasu could only smile smugly about the appointment, "To help the rebuilding efforts, we've decided to levy a toll. Fifty silvers to enter and fifty to exit."

The townspeople were appalled by this, "That's absurd!" One shouted. "We won't even have anything to eat tomorrow!" Another shouted out with concern.

Malty scowled and retorted, "You wish to defy your lord's orders?"

"Of course, they would!" Naruto shouted which caught Malty's and Motoyasu's attention.

"The Shield Hero?" Malty narrowed her eyes at Naruto and growled out, "Why are you even here? This is Motoyasu-sama's domain now. You have no right to defy him. Get out this instant, criminal scum!" Malty then swatted her hand to the right wishing would Naruto leave.

Naruto shook his head, "I don't have to listen to you." Naruto turned his head to Motoyasu, "You know the villagers can't afford the toll. They also aren't going to accept this either. Motoyasu, do you even know how much it costs to stay at an inn here?"

Motoyasu scratched his cheek as he looked to the right, he had no idea, "U-Uh…"

"Tch… typical someone that is the King's lapdog; I'm sure you never have to worry about paying for a lot. You are a imbecilic, that's one silver a night, that includes food." Naruto raised his finger, "Asking for 50 silver is like asking for fifty nights at the inn, that's fifty days here. This is a bang-up job by the kingdom helping their people by making them suffer even more." Thanks to buying and selling medicines, Naruto began to learn how prices worked in this world. Naruto began to learn about their currency. If he were to begin converting all of his money from Ryu to gold pieces. He would cause inflation in their economy, Naruto learned this with the help of Hiruzen. The Medicinal Shop owner gave Naruto a quick rundown on their economy. Naruto didn't want to cause prices to soar if there is extra currency going from person to person, "To add it all together you're charging a hundred nights' worth of money just to enter and exit the village! There won't be a village to charge if you do this toll."

"Yeah, yeah!" A few called out outraged. "He's right!" The townspeople all argued and Motoyasu had no idea what to do.

Naruto knew about politics and had some ideas, but not enough. It was only because he was the sole heir to the Uzumaki and Namikaze clans. Not only that, but by Uzumaki standards, Naruto is the prince of Uzushiogakure. That was because his mother Kushina herself was the princess, granted she never went back to claim her title as Queen. By royal lineage, it makes Naruto a prince of a nation that no one knew about back in the Elemental Nations. Thankfully Gamakichi already gave Naruto documents of Naruto's birthplace. Since Tsunade informed Naruto that he was a prince after the Pein attacked Konoha.

The Monarchy knowing that Naruto is of royalty might help gain him somewhat of a better standing in this world. So, Tsunade made sure that Naruto always carried his coat of arms to show the people whenever he felt like revealing his identity of being a prince.

Though he even wondered how the hell would that matter if he is royalty. He didn't understand Tsunade's demand he carried it on him, "Besides, you can't just show up and call yourself our lord." Another villager shouted out in anger. "And it was the Shield Hero who defended this village during the Wave!" Another shouted, and many were upset by this news. Raphtalia was glad all these people believed in Naruto so much. Yoruichi was also impressed with how all the other villagers were taking Naruto's side.

"You dare complain about a royal decree?" Malty shouted Naruto then realized Tsunade's reasoning for giving him his Coat of Arms. There were two, one for Kasumi and Naruto, granted Kasumi would have been next in line. However, since she was killed, Naruto is in the next line of succession.

Malty raised her hand which ordered her knights to raise their spears at the people. Naruto narrowed his eyes angrily as he disappeared from the back of the crowd. Everyone found Naruto in front of Malty's face with nine glowing chains coming out of his back. The chains wrapped around the people in a protective barrier. Malty's eyes widen as this while a bunch of Shadow clones appeared behind the knights aiming kunais at their throats. Naruto had one up to Malty's throat too, "You make them move an inch, I'll kill them and you in an instant. No one harms the people of this town. They've done nothing wrong here, they're merely stating that they don't agree with your decree. Besides, who said that was a royal decree? Your queen or the king? If I remember, this is a matriarchal monarchy! This means that signature of the king means jack diddly squat! Especially if the people oppose it! As the crown, you have sworn to protect your people! Not threaten to kill! All you're being is a tyrannical ruler, nothing more than a person hungry for power. Some princess you are."

Motoyasu jumped onto the podium aiming his spear at Naruto, "How dare you threatened Malty!" Malty was happy to hear this as Naruto looked at Motoyasu as if he was an idiot.

"You fool, can't you fucking, see?" Naruto spat at Motoyasu as he took a step back. Naruto removed his kunai from Malty's neck. Naruto gestured to the people, "Look! LOOK! REALLY GOOD YOU IDIOT!" Naruto pointed his finger at Malty and then towards her knights and the barrier that protected the people, "You call this being a hero? Forcing a levy on a village that was ravaged by the Wave? People are trying to rebuild without the crown's help! Damn your captain of the knights! They left us during the Waves! Some brave knights did stay but look at this?! Is this what you call being a hero? Threatening a village to pay taxes they can't even afford to pay? Not only that, but this slut was going to order her men to kill innocent villagers!" Naruto spat out in anger; he couldn't believe this bitch would kill in cold blood. They were royalty for heaven's sake, they're supposed to protect the people!

"L-Liar! Y-You're just a criminal!" Motoyasu spat out at Naruto as he pointed his spear at him.

Just then in front of Naruto and Malty three figures in cloaks that represented the seemingly Anbu of this world landed. The woman in the middle raised her head and said, "I trust you know who we are, Malty-sama."

Naruto added, "She doesn't deserve the honorific if you ask me." Naruto coughed out as he pulled back his adamantine chains removing the barrier while his shadow clones dispersed.

"W-Why are you people here?" Malty froze when she saw the Queen's Shadows.

The woman handed Malty a scroll, "For you."

Naruto asked. "I wonder… are you the Queen's elite forces? I sensed one of you guys in the castle back when I visited the throne room multiple times." They simply nodded their heads and said nothing else.

Malty read the scroll as she stared at it angrily, she began to shake as she said, "T-This can't be!" She rolled it up and lifted her finger in the air and then pointed at Naruto, "Shield Hero! Race us for the right to rule this village?"

"Huh?!" Naruto's eyes widened at Malty. Naruto regained his composure, turned, and began to walk away, "I refuse." Naruto made his way through the crowd to Raphtalia.

Then the village chief did what he could to persuade Naruto, "But if we lose this, the village will fall into the Spear Hero's hands!"

Naruto shook his head, "I am not fighting over you guys." Naruto wanted to get his point across, "I do not want to fight over you guys like you're a trophy. It's not right, the village maybe just a village, and home to you guys. But you aren't objects, people are people, and I don't intend to fight over trophies that are human beings. That isn't right." Naruto glared at Malty and Motoyasu, well mainly Malty, but Motoyasu is just an idiot and is oblivious. The villagers all looked at Naruto in shock as they found even more respect for Naruto. He was treating them fairly and he didn't want them to feel like objects to control.

"T-Then how about we hire you! We promise to reward you!" The village chief pleaded with the others hoping he would accept.

Naruto had his arms crossed over his chest, but when the village chief said that. Naruto dropped his arms to the side along with his frowned. Naruto smiled as he walked up to them, "Sure, if I was hired to help you. I can get behind on that, I'll make good on it; you can choose afterward who the Lord is." Naruto stuck his hand out as the village chief happily shook it.

The queen's Shadow watched from where they were with high respect for Naruto. Naruto was already looking to be a promising Prince Consort, not only that but he was easily able to defend people. He treated them equally and he wouldn't treat them less than an 'object'. This is something the queen would want to hear. Naruto was also the perfect definition of what a king should truly be. Naruto was a leader, and he does what he can to protect his people.

Just then they heard "Guah… grrrrrr…. Grrr…" Naruto, Yoruichi, and Raphtalia looked to the side to see that Filo got out of her pen. She was currently glaring daggers at Motoyasu's dragon.

The village chief said, "Your Filolial seems to be up for it." Naruto could see the fire in Filo's eyes, it reminded him of Tsunade.

Naruto scratched his cheek and Raphtalia put a finger on her lower lip, "So it's true that Filolial and dragons don't get along."

Yoruichi fist pumped the air, "Come on Filo! Make sure they're eating your dust!"

Naruto then said, "We won't lose, I promise you that." Naruto would have to remember next time to see about unlocking Filo's chakra. Then again, how would the animal regulate the chakra, it would be kinda hard to teach her.

Quickly the race was set up and Naruto walked over to the starting line with Filo and Raphtalia. Naruto was petting Filo making sure she was ready. Filo could only happily smile as Naruto petted her. Just then Motoyasu walked up to Naruto and said, "So lame. And it's a bird, not a dragon." This irked Filo which Motoyasu completely missed, "How are you gonna race my dragon with this?"

Naruto retorted and smirked as he looked at Filo, "Then how are you ever going to get 'it' up again after this." Naruto finished as Filo kicked to her right kicking Motoyasu in the balls sending him flying into the air.

Motoyasu was sent flying until he landed on a hay bale as he clutched his crotch. Malty shouted in worry, "Motoyasu-sama!" Malty turned to her knights, "Healing magic! Hurry!"

Naruto and Filo could only smirk as Motoyasu got what was coming to him. Motoyasu moaned in pain, "T-This is going to leave a bruise…"

Malty shouted, "You cheater!"

Naruto shrugged his shoulders, "His fault for getting too close, Filo doesn't like idiots." Naruto began to laugh putting his fist up to his mouth as Filo laughed right next to him. Raphtalia could only smile as she saw Filo and Naruto, "Naruto-sama has been smiling more and more lately… it suits him way more. It also makes him look cute." Raphtalia blushed as she placed a hand on her cheek. Yoruichi also watched in fascination, she hasn't seen Naruto laugh and smile all too often. Though,

Soon Motoyasu slowly and painfully made his way back and hopped on his dragon. Naruto got onto Filo's back and the village chief said, "The course will be three laps around the outskirts of this village. Whoever reaches this gate first will be declared the victor. No magic is allowed to affect the terrain or opponents racing."

"Motoyasu-sama!" Malty cheered.

Raphtalia added her own with the village people standing behind her, "Good luck, Naruto-sama!"

Yoruichi cheered out, "You two can do it! Win!"

The village chief raised his hands in the air, "On your mark… GO!" He threw his arms down as Motoyasu's dragon took off and Filo began to take off quickly. As the race started Naruto and Filo took off kicking up dust and leaving Motoyasu behind.

"Keep it up Filo, this will be a piece of cake at this rate!" Naruto smirked as Filo replied with a 'Guah!'

Naruto and Filo had about the forty-second lead on Motoyasu and his dragon. Naruto saw the guard on the side. "As a source of thy power, I order thee. Decipher the laws of nature and create a pit in front of me. Earth Hole!" Naruto smirked as he extended his hand out and Naruto said Universal Pull! Naruto swiped his hand to the right which pulled the guard into the hole he just made. Naruto didn't have Filo slow as Filo stepped right on the knight's chest plate pushing him deeper into the pit.

Naruto simply kept going as Malty looked at Naruto angrily, she couldn't believe this. Malty quickly look towards the other knight who quickly went to help Motoyasu. However, everyone heard a Universal Pull! The knight that was next to Malty was pulled from his feet. The knight continued to fly as Naruto's hand grabbed his face. Naruto then tossed him to the side as the Knight slammed into a nearby guard post. However, the way Naruto tossed him, his crotch met the post.

"EEEEYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAHHHHHH!" The knight shouted as his eyes rolled to the back of his skull. He then passed out due to the excruciating pain.

Malty looked at Naruto in shock, however, she saw Naruto on his Filolial. Then another Naruto was right next to her. "H-How are you?!"

"I'm a figment of your imagination princess, you've gone so batshit crazy. Now I'm in your head. As to why I'm here, you created me." Shadow Clone Naruto chuckled evilly at Malty as he flipped the bird at Malty as he went up in a cloud of smoke.

Malty's eyes widen in shock as she placed both her hand on her head, "W-WHO?! WHAT?! WHERE?! HOW?! I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!" Malty shouted in anger as she looked at the last spot where Naruto's shadow clones were.

Just then another came from the bushes surprising her once again, "Who are you talking to? Oh wait… that's right… me. Well… you… are me… so I am you… you do realize you just called yourself a bitch when we flipped ourselves off? I know we're confused about what the hell Naruto is doing, or how he is cheating…" The shadow clone of Naruto then smirked and said, "Now… we'll be thinking about just how dumb Motoyasu-sama is."

Malty looked at the shadow clone confused as he went up in a puff of smoke, "W-what?! I have a Naruto in my head?!" Malty squatted down pulling her knees to her chest and began to rock back and forth, "W-What is going on?! I'M NOT CRAZY YOUR CRAZY!" Malty screamed as she saw another Shadow Clone Naruto sitting there in the same position as she was.

The Shadow Clone pointed to himself, "You do realize you just called yourself crazy. Not only that, but you're talking to yourself again…"

Malty grew angry and went to punch the Naruto clone, "SHUT UP! I'M NOT CRAZY?!" Before she could make contact with the shadow clone he disappeared in a puff of smoke. Malty hit air as she looked at her fist. She then turned her head to see both Raphtalia and Yoruichi.

Yoruichi was judging her hard so hard, Yoruichi turned her head to the left. She saw a village girl say, "Look, mommy! A crazy girl, she's talking to herself."

The mom went to shield her child away from Malty, "Ignore her honey, she just has a few screws loose."

"WWWWWWRRRRRRYYYYYY!" Malty screamed out as she made a claw-like hand gesture and reared her back backward.

A/N: YES! THIS IS A JOJO REFERENCE!

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Back to the Race

Naruto and Filo quickly kept running and eventually won the race while Motoyasu and his dragon were an entire lap behind. Naruto and Filo easily passed him up when they were on their third lap.

Once the race was over the sun was setting and Naruto petted Filo, "We won! Great job Filo!" Naruto hugged the neck of Filo as Filo 'Guahed' in happiness.

Naruto then heard the villagers surround him and the chief said, "Excellently done! Now we can rest easy and focus on rebuilding the village!"

Just then there was a bright green glow as feathers fell and began to fly around. Naruto didn't notice it but he began to pet Filo and he closed his eyes, "If you want to thank anyone, thank Filo." Naruto did an extra pat and then opened his eyes. Naruto's eyes widen when he looked up at Filo who grew again. She had to be knocking on almost 8 feet tall. Her feathers are also almost completely white aside from a small ruffle on her abdomen and some feathers on her wings, which still contain pink. Filo smiled happily as she chirped, "Guah!"

"You cheater!" Malty shouted from the side as she had two knights next to her. She placed her hands on her hip, "You didn't tell us your Filolial was this massive tub of lard!"

Naruto smirked as he said, "You mean the vastly superior tub of lard that handed Motoyasu's and the dragon's loss on a silver platter?" Naruto mocked as Malty growled at him.

Then the village chief tried to defuse the argument, "But it only transformed after the race is over."

Naruto did frown at Malty, "You are the ones who cheated, you used your guards to try to make the terrain hard by making holes appear."

"Holes?" Malty looked at Naruto angrily, accusation this criminal made! "Do you have any proof?" Malty placed her hand on her cheek as she smiled.

"Well, the one knight's fat ass is still stuck in the hole he made." Naruto laughed as Filo began to laugh along with him.

Just then a voice spoke up, "The Shield Prince is right." The queen's private Anbu appeared in front of Malty again, "We detected traces of magic on the course that belonged to your knight's affinity."

Malty tried to blame Naruto, "I-It was the criminal!"

"No, even though the Shield Prince has an affinity for earth, he does not know any spells for the earth. He was never given a crystal ball or a book to learn any type of spells. He only got a book of spells only recently besides, the grimoire is on light, dark, and illusion magic." Naruto narrowed his eyes, "Hmmm so it was them who were in those shops. Usually, I'd get rid of them… does the queen even trust me?" It was hard for Naruto to judge if the queen was on his side. He would rather be safe than sorry, so he'll go with that she is looking out for her best interest, "The raccoon's affinity is light and dark and the cat-girls is lighting. It was a completely different type than the magic we found. The Spear Hero's party cheated. Shield Prince did what he had to and non-lethally took out the cheaters doing the dirty work. He never used his clones to help him win the race, he simply used what resources that were near him to help him win. Without using any spells, the Spear Hero's party tried to interfere illegally. Thus, the Shield Prince would have won on the spot of the illegal magic interference."

The village chief looks at the Queen's Shadow, "Wait… Shield Prince?" Malty bit her lip at that.

The Queen's Shadow said, "Yes, Shield-sama comes from a land where he is royalty." The Queen's shadow turned to Naruto, "Though… of what country?"

"Uzushiogakure." Naruto added as he turned his head to the side, he might as well as relent. The queen is going to want to know at some point. When the villagers heard Naruto was a prince as well, they were ecstatic about that and he was very kind once too.

Malty glared at Naruto and pointed a finger at Naruto, "F-Fine! We shall leave for today!"

Just then Motoyasu walked up next to Naruto, Yoruichi, and Raphtalia, "Just to let you know. I let you win today, but it won't happen next time!" Motoyasu glared at Naruto, "In the first place, this fasto…"

Just then Naruto looked down and swung his foot at Motoyasu's crotch. Motoyasu was sent flying with his hands on his crotch pain. Motoyasu fell into the same bale of hay from earlier, "Call Filo that again, I'll do something even worse." Raphtalia's eyes widen at Naruto's comment, "Next time… me nor Filo might not be so courteous as we are now."

Raphtalia looked at Naruto as she said, "Naruto-sama!" Raphtalia puffed her cheeks out.

"MOTOYASU-SAMA!" Malty went running over to him, "Medic! We need a medic!"

Raphtalia deadpanned as she waved to him, "Get well..."

Yoruichi glared at Raphtalia with her arms crossed, "The idiot deserved it."

Raphtalia looked at Naruto and Yoruichi back and said, "Two wrongs don't make it right. I don't have to like it." Raphtalia crossed her arms over her chest.

Naruto placed a hand on Raphtalia's shoulder, "Don't, he doesn't deserve an apology, he's too oblivious to his surroundings."

Once Motoyasu and Malty left the villagers and the chief came walking up to Naruto. He had his hands together in a thankful manner, "Sir Prince, again, thank you so much. We don't know how to express our gratitude for everything you've done."

Naruto nodded his head, "Well a deal is a deal, right? The reward please?" Naruto extended his hand out for an item of some sort. Yoruichi's eyes widen, she thought Naruto was going to let the reward slide.

The chief closed his eyes along with the villagers, "We're going around the village collecting money now. Please give us a few days…."

Naruto shook his head, "I don't want your money, never asked for it to begin with."

The chief smiled grateful for Naruto's kindness as well as the villagers behind the chief, "Sir Prince!"

Naruto rubbed the back of his head, "I wouldn't be much of a Lord if I took the money you needed to rebuild your village." Naruto fished some money out and handed the chief a thousand silver, "Think of this as an investment, I want this place running in tip-top shape when I get back. Got it?" Naruto stomped his foot on the ground as a couple of trees began to grow, "These are orange and apple trees. I'm sure you'll know what to do." Naruto then was pecked on the head by Filo. Naruto looked in the direction she was looking, and Naruto smirked, "Now I think Filo has another idea on the reward." Naruto turned his head to see Filo tun up to an old worn-down wagon and pecking at it.

"Sir Prince! This is too kind! We can't take money from you!" The chief and the two villagers behind him were shocked by Naruto's kindness once again.

"Take it, I can make it more quickly with what I have in mind. I think being a merchant/mercenary both jobs could help a lot." Naruto smiled at the idea, he could sell medicines and heal people along the way. While also taking up missions to earn more money and level up at the same time. Naruto also lifted his hand too, "Also, enough of the Sir Hero and Sir Prince. It makes me feel out of place, Naruto is just fine."

The chief and the villagers all smile happily, "Naruto-sama! Thank you!"

Naruto shook his head and chuckled, "Close enough."

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Couple Days Later *Village of Lute*

Within just two days the villagers got the wagon in working order. While also giving them a new white cloth for the top. Before Naruto left the chief gave Naruto a pass so he doesn't have to pay the toll when he travels. Naruto, Yoruichi, Raphtalia, and Filo soon took off once Filo was hooked up to the wagon. The three continued to ride by wagon with Filo pulling it and Naruto driving. Filo had a very big grin on her beak as she pulled the wagon. However, Naruto turned his head to see Raphtalia who seemed to be on the verge of throwing up, "S-Sorry, Naruto, but could we stop for a bit." Naruto could see that Raphtalia's ears were dropping, and her face was looking green.

Yoruichi was rubbing Raphtalia's back trying to help ease her motion sickness, "Deep breaths Raphtalia."

Naruto gently pulled on the reigns as Filo slowed down. Raphtalia quickly got out and jumped off to the side and threw up. Naruto hopped off the cart to check up on his girlfriend, "Why don't we camp here for tonight." Before anyone knew it, Naruto had a fire going as the sky was dark. Naruto tucked Raphtalia into bed making sure she was okay, "Sorry to make you do this after you let me rest on the way." Raphtalia felt bad for making Naruto do so much.

Naruto patted her head and placed a kiss on her forehead, "It's okay, just rest up. Besides Yoruichi was helping with the wood gathering anyways. Though you're going to have to get used to the wagon. We'll be doing that much more often now."

"I-I will…" Raphtalia replied with a tint of pink staining her cheeks. Naruto then sat down next to Raphtalia to make sure she was alright at night. Raphtalia looked at Filo, "Filo seems happy now that she can draw a carriage."

Yoruichi was laying in Filo's feathers, "Wow… you guys need to try this! Filo's feathers are so soft!"

Naruto stood up and walked over to Filo and touched her feathers, "Yeah… they are warm, and I bet you liked pulling the cart too! Huh?"

Filo chirped out, "Guah!"

Naruto then turned his head to Raphtalia, "Get some sleep I'll keep watch, you as well Yoruichi, I'll wake you for your shift." Naruto walked back to Raphtalia and grabbed her hand. She then pulled Naruto's hand close to her as she fell asleep.

Just then Filo moved close to Naruto and snuggled into him, "Filo?" Raphtalia looked at the bird a bit annoyed, but she couldn't think too much about it. Yoruichi was out cold sleeping on top of Filo.

Naruto did mention saying, "Wow… Filo's feathers are pretty soft and… warm." Though Naruto continued to gently rub Raphtalia's hand as she slowly fell asleep. Then he felt himself even slip into the clutches of sleep.

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*Morning*

"Naruto-sama! Yoruichi! Naruto-sama!" Raphtalia called for Naruto.

Naruto slowly opened his eyes along with Yoruichi who was right next to him. The two were sleeping relatively close to each other. Naruto moved away along with Yoruichi who had a large blush on her face. The two were a lot closer than they thought when sleeping. Naruto turned to Raphtalia and asked, "What's wrong Raphtalia? You feeling alright?" Naruto looked around confused, "I also must have fallen asleep too, sorry." Naruto moved his hand, but he found something small. Naruto looked at a girl with blonde hair sleeping on him. Naruto's eyes bulged out of his head. Naruto quickly stood up and backed away confused, "W-What is going on?! F-Filo?!" Naruto got out as the naked girl sat up. She had blonde hair, blue eyes, and angel-like wings behind her.

The girl smiled as she said, "Good morning, Goushujin-sama!"

"W-wait! T-That's Filo?!" Raphtalia shouted in shock, she couldn't believe this!

Yoruichi's eyes almost popped out of her skull, "W-What the hell?!"

Then Filo simply said, "I'm hungry!" She had a giant bright smile appear on her face.

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*Black Smith Shop*

Erhard, the blacksmith came walking out from the back and saw his most frequent customer, "Welcome back!" He paused for a moment, "Man, don't come to off every time you buy a new slave."

Naruto shook his head, "It's not that, but it is a long story."

"Another young girl? You really must be a lolicon." Erhard shook his head and let look at the new girl. Though there was then Yoruichi who he raised an eyebrow at, "Alright I take that back, at least you got good taste." Erhard chuckled but Yoruichi didn't seem to appreciate that.

Naruto motioned a stop gesture by placing his hand near his neck which Erhard got, "Oh… I apologize for that miss; I was just messing around. Me and this guy way back. I'm not like that honest!" Yoruichi kept her arms crossed as she puffed her cheeks out.

Filo turned to Naruto and said, "Goushujin-sama, I'm hungry."

Erhard lifted his sandwich and said, "Want a bite?"

Filo quickly turned to him and smiled happily, "Yeah! Thanks!"

"I wouldn't do that…" Naruto tried to warn him, but it was too late.

"Hey, Filo." Raphtalia was about to scold her. Yoruichi giggled as she watches Filo eat Erhard's meal.

She can take a much larger bite than you think.

Erhard waved it off, "It's fine, missy." He gave her a lighthearted smile, "How big of a bite could she take anyway?"

Just then smoke filled the room as the cloth Filo was wearing was torn. Filo in her Filolial form said, "Itadakimasu!" She grabbed the sandwich in her beak and tossed it into the air. She then gobbled it down and ate it. Filo then added, "That was so-so, I guess." Erhard could only look at Filo in shock.

Yoruichi patted Filo on her side, "Seems you liked it a lot, Filo!"

Filo nodded her head in her Filolial form, "It wasn't bad, could have used some more meat though."

Raphtalia bowed in apology and Naruto pushed Filo's head down too, "Sorry, I did try to warn ya." Naruto added as Filo didn't understand what was wrong.

Erhard rested his head on his hand, "Alrighty… so what with the new members of the team?"

Naruto smiled as he placed the hand behind his head, "Well… I figured I can't make Raphtalia do all the fighting. So, I thought another team member might be a good idea."

Raphtalia smiled as she placed an arm around Yoruichi, "Yeah! She and I will fight well together!" She placed a finger on her lip and began to explain, "According to the slave merchant Filolials have a king and a queen leading the flock."

"Isn't that just a myth?" Erhard added confused by this.

Raphtalia shook her head, 'no', "Those kings and queens are highly skilled at transforming, and they blend into flocks by disguising themselves as normal Filolials.

Erhard couldn't believe this, "And they can transform into humans, too?" He scratched his bald head, "That's crazy."

"Not only that but a special crest was needed to tame her." Naruto added, that he didn't like it but he had to make sure Filo wouldn't go out of control, "It wasn't cheap but we had to do it." Yoruichi looked at Raphtalia and Filo, was it weird that she was jealous? The fact that they had a slave crest, and she didn't?

"Things got crazy while giving her that crest." Raphtalia thought back to how Filo resisted, "Filo started to resist with all her might." Yoruichi wanted to add in on it, but she didn't have one. Again, was it weird that she kinda wants one? Having that connection with their master… is something she doesn't have. Seeing Naruto and Raphtalia so close already is rather strange.

"That was when she was at level 19, who knows how powerful she'll be once she gets stronger." Naruto walked over and patted Filo on the head, he didn't like seeing Filo in pain, but it had to be done.

"And?" Erhard didn't understand why they were here, "You didn't come here just to show off this Filolial queen, along with this cute cat demi-human right?"

"We need some special clothes; she rips them every time she transforms." Naruto held up a piece of torn cloth in his hand.

"Aren't their outfits for transforming species?" Raphtalia asked wondering if the place was real.

Erhard nodded his head, "Those are special, I ain't got any. Go see a dressmaker." He then leaned down behind his counter, "But I guess you can't have her walking around in public looking like that." He brought a cloak up and placed it on the table, "Take it, a customer left it here."

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*Dressmaker*

"Wow, cute!" The dressmaker chirped out excitedly, "She's cute, like an angel!" The woman had soft brown eyes, glasses, and blonde hair that had a similar shade to Tsunade's. The woman turned to Raphtalia, "Wait, she has wings on her back, so maybe she is one?" The woman then looked at Yoruichi, "Wow! Look at how cute this one is! That one too!" The woman fixed her glasses to her face, "A Tanuki Demi-human! As well as a Cat Demi-human! They're so cute!"

Yoruichi was a little taken aback by her actions, "W-What?!"

Raphtalia could only smile, and then Filo turned to Naruto, "Goushujin-sama am I cute?"

Naruto noticed the woman somehow got Filo into a cute pink outfit she was wearing. It matched her cuteness overall along with her blue eyes and blonde hair, "Of course, you are Filo, though no need to be so formal. You can just call me Naruto-sama or Naruto." Naruto patted her head.

The woman placed her hand on her chin and said, "Oh Otou-san you need to be more enthusiastic! Compliments help girls grow ever cuter."

Filo wondered as she looked at him, "Naruto-sama, are you, my Otou-san?"

Naruto patted her head and said, "Otou-san? I'd say I'm a bit too young to be an Otou-san… how about Onii-chan."

Filo looked up at Naruto curiously as she smiled happily as she jumped at Naruto wrapping her arms around his neck, "Onii-sama!" Filo snuggled her head into the crook of Naruto's neck. When Naruto looked at Filo, it reminded him a lot of Kasumi. Granted Kasumi was the older sister, but he still cared for her a lot, "Onii-sama! What about Raphtalia and Yoruichi-Oneechan, then? You think they're cute too?"

Naruto scratched his cheek as he blushed Raphtalia did so too. Yoruichi looked at Naruto with an interesting look, Naruto was certainly becoming more interesting. Her opinion of him has been changing a lot just within a few days. Raphtalia walked over next to Naruto as she gently grabbed his hand, "Naruto-sama… well is my… b-boyfriend." Raphtalia's face turned bright red. Yoruichi's tail wagged a bit, but with nervousness as well.

"No need to be so embarrassed." Naruto leaned in and planted a kiss on Raphtalia's cheek, "Raphtalia-chan." Naruto whispered as Raphtalia blushed an even brighter shade of red. It would put two red-headed Uzumakis to shame. Naruto looked at the dressmaker and said, "Look, I want clothes that don't trip when she transforms and can stay together when she turns back to normal."

The woman looked at Naruto for a moment, "Wait… I REMEMBER YOU!" The woman got in close to Naruto as he backed up to the wall. Yoruichi, Raphtalia, and Filo looked at Naruto waiting for an answer.

Naruto scratched his cheek, "Y-Yea… you're right, I got Yoruichi's outfit custom made." Naruto took out a sealing scroll and took out some fabric, "This fabric is used back in my world, it's a new technology I sent to my… Kaa-san to try out. I got some fabric back in return, is woven with lightweight metal fabric. Also known as Wire Mesh, it's woven with chakra metal. I learned that you could conduct chakra through it."

Yoruichi looked at her outfit and then at Naruto, "Wait… you saying you got a specially designed outfit for me?" Yoruichi was a little surprised by the length Naruto went for her.

Naruto scratched his cheek and smiled, "Well… I-I can't have you wearing an outfit that can't protect you. Besides… lighting… your affinity for magic was lightning. So, I think your chakra affinity might be lighting too. I was going to teach you… a technique that you might like."

"That's wonderful! I'm glad! Now! What are you looking for? Did you bring magic thread?" The woman asked curiously, but Naruto shook his head.

"No, I don't even know how to find it. Though I feel like I can say the thread is made out of the wearer's mana?" Naruto asked wondering if his hunch was correct.

"Yes, it is!"

"So, they're custom-made." Raphtalia added as she woman nodded her head.

"If you give me the magic threads." She quickly whipped herself around as she pushed her glasses to her face. As she leaned in close to Naruto with stars in her eyes, she then leaned backward "I'll make you the cutest dress ever!"

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*Magic Shop*

"Magic thread, huh? You certainly could spin it here, but not right now." The lady at the magic shop turned her head to her thread machine, "My magic gemstone broke recently."

"Is it expensive?" Naruto asked without too much concern, their rate on money shouldn't be too much of an issue. Getting their traveling merchant business going, they'd make good money.

The old woman turned to Naruto, "It is, but the bigger issue is that it's always in short supply."

"I see… that is a problem." Raphtalia added.

The woman however had ways to get one, "I'll talk to people and try to procure one as soon as possible. Could you give me some time?"

Just then a voice between Naruto and Raphtalia interrupted their talk with the magic woman, "Hey, hey. What is this?" Filo said as she teetered to one side and back to the other on the counter.

The magic shop owner leaned in and said, "A crystal ball. It measures one's magical affinity." The woman placed her hands on the ball and then said, "Oh would you look at that."

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*Later Road*

Naruto, Yoruichi, Raphtalia, and Filo left and were out on the road once they were done talking to the magic shop owner. Currently, Filo was singing as she pulled the wagon, "Filo has wind affinity! I blow away all the enemies!" Naruto also took a mental note to unlock Filo's chakra as well, it would help her more when fighting. Since she has a wind affinity, he could ask Gamakichi to get him some wind jutsu for himself and chakra paper. Naruto wanted to be 100% sure of everyone's chakra affinity. He isn't sure if chakra affinity is different from magical affinity. So, he'll have to make sure he is right by testing it. Filo continued to sing, "My job is drawing the carriage."

Raphtalia could only smile happily for Filo, "Well, she's in a good mood."

"Though she may not be the best at singing. Her child-like voice makes it bearable." Yoruichi said while playing with her scarf. Every time she looked down at it, she thought about how Naruto went through all that trouble to get her this outfit.

She felt wanted, cared for, and thought, she had a place, and that place was by Naruto's side.

Naruto could only smile back as he looked down at the base of the carriage. Naruto bit his thumb and placed his hand on it, Summoning Jutsu! Like that, a small frog appeared and Naruto handed the little toad a note, "Please give this to Tsunade-Kaa-chan. This is a note to let Tsunade-Kaa-chan know I've been working on something. When I come back, there are some people I can't wait for her to meet." Naruto pattered the toad's head and tossed it a small grub for it to eat. The toad gave Naruto a salute and poofed away.

Filo continued to sing a line that was music to Naruto's ears, "If I find the spear guy, I'll send him flying with a full-powered kick!" "Imagine what kick she could do if she learned how to enhance her kick with chakra." Naruto knew Filo could be really powerful if she learned to do that.

Naruto then called out to them. "For now, until we can get Filo clothes. In the meantime, let's travel around and make some money. Whether it's healing someone, doing mercenary work, or selling goods." Naruto held out the trader pass.

"That trader pass we got from the village lord will come in handy." Raphtalia commented and Naruto nodded his head.

Just then Filo said, "Goushujin-sama there's someone up ahead." Filo got Naruto's and Raphtalia's attention.

Raphtalia pulled up next to the man who was out of breath, "Is something the matter?"

The man then looked up at Raphtalia and asked, "P-Please, give me a ride on your carriage."

"Huh?" Raphtalia wondered what the emergency was. Yoruichi even poked her head out to see what was going on.

The man looked in the direction of his village, "I need to get this medicine to the village past the mountain at once!"

Naruto stepped out from the back and took a look to see how far it was. Naruto decided it would be fast if he ran it with the guy, "Filo, Yoruichi, and Raphtalia you two continue to make your way towards the village. I'll meet you there while I leave a clone with you." Naruto created two clones and one stayed in the wagon. Naruto had dropped down and picked the guy up, and Naruto's clone stayed with him, "Once this clone disappears, he'll inform this clone of the directions." Naruto got down on one knee, "Get on." Naruto motioned to the guy to get on his back. He got onto his back and Naruto said, "It'll be one silver."

The man looked at Naruto worriedly, "But I already spent all my money on the medicine…"

Naruto shook his head, "You can pay me in goods, or even pay me later." Naruto hoisted the man up and took off at full speed towards the village. The man screamed out when Naruto took off like a speeding magic missile.

Filo was amazed, "Woah! I didn't know Goushujin-sama was this fast! He is even faster than I am!" Filo looked excited, she wondered if she could race Naruto.

Yoruichi confused said, "Wait… so again tell me what this jutsu is?" Filo turned her head and her beaked open in shock. A shadow clone of Naruto waved at everyone.

Raphtalia giggled as she moved to the side as a Shadow Clone of Naruto that was still in the wagon, "Well I can use this ability called chakra Filo. Once I get a chance, I'll unlock yours as I did for Raphtalia and Yoruichi. I sent word to Tsunade-Kaa-chan not too long ago asking her to send me Shinobi supplies. That way I can test your guy's affinities. Keep in mind, magic, and chakra are two different energy sources."

Filo was amazed to hear this as she began to pull the wagon in the direction of the village. It was normal paced so if they had a fork in the trail Naruto's clone would inform them on where to go.

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With Naruto

Naruto and the man soon came to the entrance of the village. It also surprised the guard to see two identical people running together with the man on his back. He did shout and say, "Halt! Pay the toll!"

Naruto jumped over the fence with the man on his back while tossing his pass to him and Naruto's clone stayed next to the guard. The guard shocked saw the toll and then handed the toll pass back to the Shadow Clone. Shadow Clone Naruto saluted him as he took off to catch up to his creator.

Naruto soon found himself in the man's house next to an elderly lady in bed. The man knelt next to his mother and Naruto seemed to have a slight look of envy. The man said, "Okaa-san, I got you the medicine.

The mother turned her head towards her son. She let a few coughs up and Naruto decided to take it from here, "Go boil some water. Let me administer the potion to her." Naruto looked at him, "It's for family… I won't charge you for this. Including the ride, don't worry about it. I can't be charging someone trying to help their family."

Naruto held the potion in his hand as a skill activated enhancing the quality of the potion. Naruto didn't know who the woman was, but he could tell her health wasn't good. Naruto gently lifted her head, "Don't worry, I'm giving you the potion." Naruto tilted her up and poured the medicine into her mouth. She drank it easily as a light golden glow came from her body.

The son of the mother soon came walking in to hear his mother up, "Why, thank you."

The son's eyes widen to see his mother up, "Okaa-san. The medicine is helping already?"

The woman nodded her head, "Yes. The pain went away in an instant. Thank you." The woman nodded her thanks toward Naruto.

Soon Naruto made his way out and found Raphtalia and Filo outside the house with the guard. Naruto turned to the guard, "What's wrong?"

The guard looked at Naruto, and then his clone sitting in the wagon, "W-What?! T-They said they were… whatever… I quit." The guard walked away; he needed a drink.

Naruto's Clone looked at Raphtalia, "What?"

Raphtalia smiled and shrugged her shoulders, "I think your shadow clones confused him greatly."

Yoruichi chuckled at the ways Naruto was inadvertently fucking with people, "You know, Naruto is a lot funnier than I thought. He screws with people without trying."

Raphtalia let a sigh out as she placed her hand on her head. Filo chuckled, "Master Naruto is funny!"

Naruto came walking out hearing the others arrive. Naruto simply chuckled shaking his head just then the son came walking out and asked, "Um. What kind of magic spell did you use?" N

Naruto turned his head to the man, "I simply have a medicine-enhancing skill, I made the potion you bought better. Making it help heal your mother faster." Naruto gave him a smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder, "You did well to take care of your mother… take care of her please." Naruto smiled at him; Naruto couldn't charge him for wanting to help his mother. After all, he met his mother, even if it was only brief. Naruto released his shadow clone on the wagon with everyone.

The son walked up and handed Naruto a satchel full of goods, "Please… please take this, this is all still equivalent to one silver."

Naruto shook his head, "I can't I …" The man had an almost begging look on his face for Naruto to take it. Naruto gratefully took it from the man's hands, "Alright then, you pulled my leg." Raphtalia smiled, it was great to see Naruto getting the respect and kindness he deserved. Naruto looked into the bag seeing meat and veggies. Naruto nodded his head and hopped into the wagon, "Yoruichi, Raphtalia, Filo let's move out and find a camp to set up for the night."

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*That Night*

Naruto had everyone set up camp. Naruto though had Filo transform back into her human form, "Filo, since you're still rather young. Your chakra coils should still be open and easily ready to begin being used. You just have to find it, though keep in mind it's different from your magic." Naruto sat in a meditative pose and showed her to make the ram hand seal, "I'll give everyone another quick lesson over it. I'll also teach you all the basic ninjutsu taught at the academy."

Filo chirped, "Alright Goushujin-sama! Let's do this!" She sat down like Naruto and made a ram hand seal.

"Naruto, when do you think I could learn the shadow clone?" Raphtalia asked curiously and Naruto focused on Raphtalia's stats. Yoruichi took a seat next to Filo and Raphtalia sat next to Naruto.

Naruto shook his head and said, "Not yet Raphtalia, your reserves are about low Johnin level. I don't like the idea of you using it just yet. Regular Johnin struggles to just make one." Naruto turned to Yoruichi and Filo, "Though, learning the basic clone is a good idea." Naruto looked back to Raphtalia, "Though learning different types of clones is quite possible. Lighting, Water, and Earth Clones. Still take a good chunk of chakra, but highly effective in battle."

Yoruichi wondered curiously, "So, Naruto… you said my outfit was made for a certain element you know what I can use?"

Naruto smirked as he stood up and walked to the side. Naruto flared his chakra as an aura of blue surrounded him, Naruto's hair stood up on its ends. Everyone saw the lightning coursing through his entire body. Naruto's Lighting cloak even took on the shape of that of a fox with nine tails swaying behind it, "This is known as the Lighting Cloak. The user wraps their body in a layer of lightning chakra to increase their physical parameters, with more lightning causing greater increases. As users coat more lightning chakra around themselves, the more their hair sticks up. The lighting augments the strength of the user's taijutsu. The lightning also defends the user from most attacks, deflecting them away on contact."

Yoruichi looked at Naruto curious now, that was a possibility of a jutsu she could learn, "Yeah! I want to learn that! Oh… wait… ummm… can I?" Yoruichi looked at Raphtalia, Naruto and Filo. The three were chuckling at Yoruichi, she was warming up to Naruto quickly.

Naruto nodded his head as he placed a hand on her head, "Easy there Yoruichi, you'll have to get used to chakra first, but yes. If that's what you want, I'll teach it to ya."

Yoruichi looked left, right, at the ground, and then back up at Naruto and smiled up at him, "I-I uhhh… thanks…" Yoruichi had a light hue appear on her cheeks, and her tail wagged happily unconsciously.

"No problem Yoruichi, anything for you." Naruto had a grin appear on his face as Raphtalia's ears seemed to twitch in excitement. She loved seeing Naruto grin like that, he was beginning to do that more and more lately.

Naruto coughed into his hand, "Anyways, Filo for now just concentrate, slow your breathing, and simply clear your thoughts." Naruto placed a hand on Filo's head, "I'll help you guide yourself to the spot. You should feel it in the pit of your stomach. Look for the bubble of chakra, not the tangled-up yarn balls that is magic. Well… that's how I described it at least."

Filo continued to search as she squinted her eyes, "Relax your body, don't tense up." Naruto added as Filo did so relaxing, "I'll try guiding your further." Naruto pushed her to where she found the two energies, she was then on her own.

Naruto turned to Yoruichi who was relaxed, "I-I found it…" Yoruichi began to draw upon it once again, there was a light blue hue that surrounded her body. She opened her eyes and found the energy invigorating her entire body.

Naruto gave her a thumbs up, "Great! Once Filo gets it down, I'll begin teaching you all how to tree walk."

Filo then said, "I-I feel two different energy pools, one I recognize as magic… but the other one is faint."

"Yes, that's it I want you to pull on it, tug at it. Once you grab hold of it, yank it." Naruto added as Filo stretched deep within her mind to find it. She did so and yanked on it and pulled it.

Soon following Filo's body was surrounded by a blue line of chakra as she smiled happily. Filo opened her eyes as she said, "Wow! Goushujin-sama! This feels so much warmer compared to magic! Woah!" Filo then felt her reserves run low she felt droopy. Naruto caught her before she fell, Naruto placed her on the makeshift bed and tucked her in.

"She did well on her first try." Raphtalia then turned to Yoruichi, "Come Yoruichi, we'll try practicing tree walking!" Raphtalia got up to her feet and ran near a tree.

Yoruichi did so and walked over next to Raphtalia. Naruto walked over as well, but he leaned up against a tree. Raphtalia said, "Now, it's a simple exercise, you need to learn to control your chakra. You send chakra to your feet when walking up the tree. You have to think about sticking to the surface, too much chakra you'll fly off. Not enough chakra you'll slip and fall." Raphtalia placed a foot on the trunk and then her other foot and stuck it there, "Now you give it a try!"

Yoruichi did so, she tried to mediate how much chakra went to one foot. She felt it stick, she tried to budge her foot, but it didn't move. Yoruichi then moved to place her other foot, but once she did. She lost concentration on the first foot and slipped and fell onto her butt. "Ow!" Yoruichi called out as she rubbed her rear end, "I have a feeling this is a bit harder than you make it out to be."

Raphtalia jumped down and helped her up, "It's okay, at least you didn't cry when you fell. I know I did; Naruto was a great teacher he helped me throughout the entire exercise."

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*Couple Hours Later*

Naruto and Raphtalia looked up and watched as Yoruichi was standing on the water. Raphtalia cheered out, "Great job Yoruichi! You got it now!"

"Master look! I got it too!" Filo cheered out; she was wearing a bikini that they just so happened to have.

Naruto looked at Raphtalia, "When, did we get swimsuits?" He gestured his hand to her confused.

Raphtalia giggled as she said, "Well… when you go sell your medicines, we usually go shopping for other things. We figured if you were going to be teaching them water walking. I figured getting them swimsuits was a good idea."

Naruto had a blush on his face as he watched them practice. He conjured up a medium-sized lake after using earth jutsu to make a man-made lake. Raphtalia was wearing a rather interesting blue bikini. The swimsuit had a neck ring that held up her chest, which had a frilly dress-like attribute to the chest area. She had a blue thong that went around her waist but was covered by a blue sash on her hip. Her hair was done up in a ponytail, with flowers in the hair that were tied into tendrils. Along with leather like a belt around her left thigh. Naruto had to admit that Raphtalia looked good in her swimsuit, he loved the ponytail too.

Filo was wearing a pink two-piece swimsuit with her wings sticking out her shoulder blades. Yoruichi was wearing an orange two-piece bikini with yellow cat heads on them.

Eventually, nightfall came, and everyone set up camp. Yoruichi was back in her regular clothing, "Naruto, I'll take the first watch."

Naruto shook his head, "Not needed, I've been working on something." Naruto made a few hand seals and then bit his thumb. In doing saw an array of seals appeared and stretched out about over a hundred yards, "We'll be safe in here, anything trying to get in won't be able to. So, get some rest alright."

"Oh… thanks… Naruto." Yoruichi trotted over and laid next to Filo who was in her Filolial form already asleep.

"Come on Naruto-sama let's head to bed." Raphtalia laid down on her bed. Naruto walked over and lay next to her. Raphtalia cuddled into Naruto's arms as she relaxed further, "I love you Naruto."

Naruto kissed Raphtalia on the lips and said, "I love you too Raphtalia." Naruto didn't tell Tsunade about his relationship with Raphtalia just yet, he just told her of her. He knew she was going to thrash him when she found out that she was a slave. That was information… Naruto left out of the letter to Tsunade.

Though Yoruichi was getting ready to fall asleep, she saw Naruto and Raphtalia cuddling together. Yoruichi felt a twang in her chest watching the two, what was this feeling? "What is this feeling… whatever it is… I don't understand it. Is it jealousy? Yes… it is, but what is this… other feeling." Yoruichi held her hands to her chest and closed her eyes for a moment.

That is when she then suddenly saw Naruto in her mind, this was when Naruto picked her up. When he took her out of the slave cage, and then told the slaver trader he didn't want her to have that slave crest.

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Morning

Naruto heard his name being called, "Goushujin-sama! Goushujin-sama!" Naruto slowly opened his eyes to find Filo looking at Naruto upset.

"Filo? W-What's wrong?" Naruto rubbed his eyes as she looked to see an angry Filo.

"Why are you sleeping with Raphtalia-Onee-sama and not me?" Filo had her arms crossed over her chest.

Yoruichi slowly began to wake up hearing their little companion call out to Naruto. Raphtalia slowly woke up to see a jealous Filo, "Filo… what's wrong?"

"You got to sleep with Goushujin-sama! I wanted to!" Filo puffed her cheeks angrily with Raphtalia.

Naruto gently chopped Filo over the head, "Filo, two things. One, Filo you're way too young. You're like only ten or so years old. Two Raphtalia is old enough, she's 18 like I am. Plus you're more like an Imouto to me." Naruto patted her head, "Besides… I'd be called a pedophile if I was dating a girl who is ten years old. That's eight years younger than I am."

Filo let a sigh out accepting what Naruto said, for now at least, "Well, can I call you Naruto-sama then!"

Naruto nodded his head, "I'd like that much better than Goushujin-sama, now let's go find some breakfast." Though Naruto then remembers, "If I remember correctly, I'm supposed to summon Gamakichi today. I'm supposed to summon them at least once a month to follow up." Naruto bit his thumb and slammed his hand on the ground. An array of seals came out of his hand and a plume of smoke covered the ground. Yoruichi and Filo looked in awe as Naruto smiled out, "Yo Gamakichi! It's been about a month already. How are things going?"

The summoned toad was yellow with orange marking around his eyes and mouth. He also has two markings curving inwards on his stomach. Gamatatsu looked at Naruto, "Yo Naruto long time no see huh? It's been like almost six months since you last reached out. Gamakichi is busy with his girlfriend. I've been the one waiting for ya."

Naruto was taken aback by this, "Wait? Gamatatsu? What do you mean six months? It's been like… what a little less than a month here… I guess that time moves much slower here than back at home huh?"

Gamatatsu then rubbed the back of his head, "Well that's a new development, I'll let Lady Tsunade know about this. Probably contact us at least three weeks each month then, so we can get updates. She has been worried sick that you haven't contacted her lately." Then Gamatatsu looked down to see a blonde girl, that girl being Filo. Then he looked at Naruto, Raphtalia, and then Yoruichi, "Kid?! Already?! You've been busy? So, who's the lucky mother?"

Naruto blushed as he shook his head 'no', "Uh, no not like that… she's another companion I got from a slave trader."

Raphtalia was a little confused until she began blushing, "W-Wait?! N-No?! It's not like that! Naruto-sama and I didn't have Filo! S-She hatched from an egg we bought from a slave… trader."

Yoruichi giggled as she walked up and bowed respectfully, "Name is Yoruichi Nightwalker, a pleasure to meet you." Yoruichi stood back up, "I am Naruto-sama's companion… I'm his… newest ally."

Gamatatsu's mouth dropped and then he shut it, "Naruto… all I can say is Lady Tsunade will luckily not have to hear that. Anyways." Gamatatsu reached into his back and placed down a scroll, "There is everything you were needing. Tsunade also had part of the forbidden scroll jutsus written in there, though it's only one jutsu. Then some basic fire, water, earth, wind, and light jutsus. As well as some chakra papers for you."

Naruto accepted the scroll, "Thank you Gamatatsu, besides that, how is everything going back at home?"

"Everything is fine, everyone is still slowly rebuilding, but that seems to be about it. I think peace has finally reigned over the Elemental Nations Naruto… Jiraiya would be proud." Gamatatsu waved to Naruto, "Well I should head back take care you hear, oh I can't forget this. A letter from Tsunade." Gamakichi tossed it to Naruto as he caught it, "See ya Naruto." Gamakichi then went up in a plume of smoke disappearing.

"Woah! Naruto-sama! Who was he? He was about the same size as Filolial form!" Filo jumped onto Naruto as he wrapped her arms around his neck.

Naruto simply set her down, "Well Filo… there is a lot you'll eventually have to know. Once we get your chakra affinities down. We'll pack up and begin our ride. While you pull the cart, I'll explain who I am and where I came from. Including what happened here." Naruto took placed his hand on the scroll that Gamakichi gave him and took out its contents. Some scrolls had symbols for Kinjutsu, ninjutsu, letter, and then chakra paper. Naruto took out the chakra papers and handed them to Raphtalia, Yoruichi, and then Filo, "Channel your chakra into the paper, I'll explain what happens when they change."

Raphtalia channeled chakra into hers, on one half of the paper it crinkled and on the other side it went up in flames, "Oooo that was cool! Judging from the reactions that must be fire and lighting?"

Naruto nodded his head, "That is right, now let's see about Filo and Yoruichi." Naruto turned his head to Filo as she channeled chakra into her paper.

The paper was split in half, one side was crinkling, and the other side turned to dirt, "Woah so cool! What does the dirt mean?"

Naruto chuckled as he placed a hand on her head and rubbed her head, "Well like Raphtalia, you both have an affinity for lighting. Filo, you also have earth, lightning, and wind as well, just like I do."

"Yeah!" Filo began to dance around, "I have affinity like Naruto-sama! Yeah, wind! Just like wind magic!"

Naruto turned to Yoruichi, "Alright you're up next."

Yoruichi nodded her head as she channeled chakra into her paper. The piece of paper split in half, and then suddenly an electrical discharge shot off towards the ground. The group jumped back a bit as sparks of burnt electricity burnt throughout the ground, "Woah! W-What does that mean? I can see I have wind and lighting… but uhhh."

Naruto's eyes blink a bit, but he then smiled, "Well look at that! It seems you have a really strong affinity for lighting, and another for wind. We'll begin practicing these later alright? Let's all pack up and head out!"

Raphtalia smiled as she turned to begin packing up, but she saw Yoruichi move to Naruto's side. Raphtalia watched as Yoruichi tapped Naruto's shoulder and he turned around to her, "Yo, what's up Yoruichi?"

Yoruichi began to fidget a bit as she looked up at Naruto. She said, "Ummm… are you happy I got lighting and wind?"

Naruto looked at her confused, but then he got what she was trying to say, "No need to be so nervous around me Yoruichi." He placed a hand on her head, "Yes, I am happy you have such a strong lighting affinity. I can't wait to see how far you'll go." Naruto began to rub her head as Yoruichi leaned into his touch. She let a small purr out as her tail wagged happily.

Filo looked at the two and jumped up onto Naruto, "Mou! Yoruichi-Nee-sama! Don't hog all of Naruto-sama!"

Yoruichi glared at Filo, "What are you talking about? Being praised is normal for you and Raphtalia! Naruto-sama practically dotes on Raphtalia all the time, you are too!" Yoruichi's eyes narrowed at Filo, "I'm allowed to be praised and doted on too!"

"Alright, enough you two." Naruto moved Filo the front of him holding her like a child, "Filo, you're like a sister to me. I think that'll stay that way, but I'm fine doting on you, and everyone else. Don't try to fight for my attention and affection, Yoruichi and Raphtalia are different because they are older."

Filo puffed her cheeks out and said, "That's not fair! You treat Raphtalia and Yoruichi-Onee-sama like women! I want that too!" Filo pouted as a kid would.

Naruto deadpanned, "Filo if I tried treating you like I would treat Yoruichi and Raphtalia. Pretty sure I'd be labeled as a sex offender and thrown in jail." Naruto simply patted Filo's head, "Besides, you're way too young for me, plus you aren't even a teenager. You're like ten."

"Fine! But I'll make you see me differently one day!" Filo jumped out of Naruto's arms and shook her hand in the air.

Naruto simply shook his head and gestured for everyone to begin packing, "Come on guys, we need to get a move on."

The group packed up and head out on their long journey. During this time Naruto informed Filo and Yoruichi of everything about who he is. From being a Ninja, from the beginning to the Fourth Great Ninja War and then being summoned here. Naruto informed the two new members of the team of everything including what happened to him as the Shield Hero.

Yoruichi outwardly expressed her feelings about what happened to Naruto. Her words were, and I quote, 'That rotten, cowardly, stupid cow!' Filo's comment for Myne was 'Meanie.'

In the end, both Filo and Yoruichi didn't care what happened to Naruto with the other heroes here. For as long as they were concerned, Naruto was the better of all of them.

They didn't understand who Naruto was and what he went through. A large part of their end is the ignorance they had of Naruto. They never stopped to try to see things that were right in front of their faces. No one even tried to prove Naruto's innocence, it was all one-sided.

Naruto also gave everyone a run down on his abilities and with the help of Raphtalia and now everyone else. Naruto's attack damage in this world shot up since they joined his party. That was the one thing, Naruto couldn't increase his attack damage so, all of his attacks would be useless. For some reason, the stupid status magic or whatever this world was connected to. Capped Naruto's attack, Naruto could one-shot mostly everyone in the beginning, but the Waves would get harder. So, he would have to increase his strength if he wanted to help with the stronger Waves that came. The only good thing is earlier on, he could one-shot just about everything.

After that was said, Yoruichi was truly thankful that Naruto was the one who chose her. Yoruichi decided what she wanted, and what and who she wanted was none other than Naruto.

Though it was clear she would have to share, share she will. Having Naruto is better than no Naruto at all. For now, she wants to get to know him even better, she wants to be able to laugh with him. Cry, jump, fight, defend, and be able to get angry with and for Naruto.

With that, the three continued their journey selling goods they had and trading with others. This also included Naruto healing people along the way and getting paid too. Money at this point for the three wasn't a problem, the only issue was seeing about getting a mana stone. It was so they could get Filo proper clothing when she transformed.

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*Camp*

Naruto and his party set up camp for the night. Naruto was sitting at the campfire setting it up, meanwhile, Raphtalia was hunting with Filo. Naruto ordered them to practice stealth killing everyone's meal tonight. Naruto wanted them to begin learning how to be stealthy as possible, as a Shinobi should be. Naruto looked up as he saw Yoruichi come walking back with her kill for the night. It was a deer, "Well, look what you have there, good kill. Clean, fast, left no trail of blood?"

Yoruichi nodded her head as she placed it next to Naruto. Naruto and Yoruichi began to butcher the deer together, "Thank you Naruto-sama." The two continue to butcher the deer for a couple of minutes until Yoruichi spoke up once again, "Naruto… may I talk to you?"

Naruto looked up from his work and nodded his head and smiled at her, "Of course Yoruichi! If there is something you want to tell me. I'm always willing to listen." Naruto grinned, he was happy, Yoruichi has been opening up more and more each day. She has truly come to trust Naruto, and he was happy.

Not long ago Yoruichi his level 34, Filo Level 30, and Raphtalia recently reached level 40. Everyone has been growing at an incredible rate, though lately, Yoruichi has grown in the right places. Her bust came bigger than before, her hips much curvier, and her buttocks were soft yet firm. Yoruichi was now physically 20 much like how Raphtalia is now. Meanwhile, Naruto was still only 18, it was still only July, Naruto would be 19 in October on the 10th. Yoruichi's cheeks blushed a bit, she then smiled and said, "Naruto… I want to tell you… my story… there is so much. S-so please I beg of you, don't be upset with what I've…"

Before Yoruichi could finish Naruto moved next to her and pulled her into a hug. Yoruichi looked up from where her face was looking. It was stuff in Naruto's chest, and Naruto looked down at her happy, "I'm glad… I've been waiting for Yoruichi, I'm glad I'm going to get to know who my Yoruichi is."

Yoruichi blushed and smiled as she nuzzled into Naruto's neck. Yoruichi also noticed how much Naruto liked her hair up in ponytails. She noticed it when Raphtalia had her hair up in a ponytail when they doing the water walking exercise. Yoruichi moved her face close to Naruto's lips and gently placed a kiss on them. Naruto was a little unsure of what to do or even say, he was rather frozen by the sudden advancement.

He had Raphtalia, he couldn't cheat on her.

Yoruichi gently caressed his cheek, "It's okay… I talked to Raphtalia about this… she said she didn't mind sharing. Because I got to know you, and I truly have a reason to, but I must tell you who I am… what I had to do." Yoruichi looked down as she looked at the grass that was beneath their feet.

Naruto looked at Yoruichi seriously and said, "Please… tell me, I want to know who you are. I don't care if you had to do something bad, I'm sure you had your reason."

Yoruichi smiled as she shook her head, "Well… where do I begin? I guess… I should begin with Maron-sama… eeerrr, well my adopted Kaa-sama."

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A/N: Alright! I hoped you all enjoyed it! Again, I'm still keeping it relatively similar right now to the anime. I promise it will begin to veer off soon, I just need to set up the story how I need to. I have one more character I will introduce, but she will come later. If you're curious, pairings will be Naruto x Raphtalia, Mirellia Q. Melromarc, Eclair Seaetto, Melty Q. Melromarc, Yoruichi, Filo (Look up adult Filo in google. You'll see her), and one unknown. With that said, I hoped you all enjoy it! Until next time! Sage of Prophecy OUT! Ja Ne!