Regarding the last chapter. I know plenty of you are kinda confused as to why Danzo would do something like that, and some of you probably won't like my reasoning as to why he did what he did. Some of the points many of you bring up in the reviews are valid. Aren't numerous sealing masters beneficial to Konoha and that they were allies from when both of their Villages were formed.

While these are only some of the questions. I figured that they were the most prominent. In this fanfiction with Kiri and Kumo entering the fold of the Second Shinobi War. Konoha would be fighting a war on all fronts. Regardless of how strong any Nation is. That would be a tough feat, and even if they won. Surely the losses they suffered would've been devastating, and even if they won it likely would've been a pyrrhic victory.

Even if Danzo hadn't told them anything about Uzushiogakure's defenses. Kiri and Kumo could cut Uzu off from the mainland by blockading them. Which would've rendered them useless to Konoha anyways? With the Uzumaki being famed across the Elemental Nations, not only for their Fūinjutsu, but for their battle prowess as well.

Danzo gave them the information to Kiri and Kumo to buy time for Konoha to muster enough Shinobi to properly defend herself. Sacrificing Uzushiogakure would buy them enough time to do so. While Uzu is ultimately doomed the Shinobi there are certainly skilled enough to inflict plenty of casualties on the enemy forces. Which would, in turn, benefit Konoha as well.

Some of you brought up the fact that Konoha and Uzushio had a good relationship. So there wouldn't be a need to send a team to fetch the next Jinchūriki or that Uzushio doesn't have a problem giving out their clansmen to keep the Kyuubi restrained. Which is true for canon I suppose, yet in this fiction. Uzushiogakure is going to be cut off entirely from Konoha. Keep in mind that in this Fic it's only Danzo orchestrating the destruction of Uzusiho. The Third Hokage and the other advisors/elders have no idea about it. Mito isn't getting any younger either. It's a known fact that the seal gets weaker when a Female Jinchūriki is giving birth, so what's to say it won't get weaker with age either.

I think that about covers it. I probably missed something but oh well. For the people flaming me though, if you don't like it don't read it.

Enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 6

Afternoon, Uzushiogakure Barracks

After a shower to remove the dirt and grime from his body. Naruto was sitting on his bed staring at his Sensei. Mayumi had just told him of the new mission assigned to both of them by the Uzukage. The protection of Akane Uzumaki and her daughters Kushina, and Misaki.

Naruto had numerous questions. Why would they need protection if they're in Uzushiogakure? Who did they need protection from? Those were some of the questions racking his brain. Pushing those thoughts aside and clenching his fists. It didn't matter who was after them or why they were. They were his family, and he wouldn't let anything happen to them.

Mayumi had been studying her best students' expression. She could tell he was troubled with the objective of the mission. His family was always a touchy subject with him. When she had begun their training, thinking it was a good idea at the time. She and another Sensei from the program had pitted their teams against each other to gauge their skills. One of the boys tried taking the locket he always kept around his neck. The vicious beating that resulted had rendered both of them insensible.

"When do we begin?" his sudden voice broke her from reminiscing. His violet eyes staring at her, his tone sounded eager. He was probably happy he would be seeing them again after such a long time, regardless of the circumstances.

"Well, we can go talk to them now if you wanted." She managed to get out before she was enveloped in a hug. Smiling she returned his embrace. After a couple of seconds Naruto took a step back and flushed in embarrassment.

"Sorry about that, I didn't think you'd let me talk to them." He said while itching at the back of his head in embarrassment, his charming smile on his face.

"Well, what are we waiting for let's go." She laughed out. This was one of the few times she could tell he was genuinely happy.

They both left the room with Naruto leading the way. Naruto had to resist the urge to run all the way there. He was still worried though if the Uzukage had assigned them a mission to defend them. Obviously, it meant he thought something or someone would try to harm them. Just the mere thought of anyone harming them was enough to incite his wrath. It didn't matter who they were if they were after the most important people in his life. He wouldn't hesitate to kill them.

Pushing aside those dark thoughts. Naruto couldn't wait to see Kushina again. The last three years were hard since he wasn't allowed to see them. The letters they had been able to send each other and the locket he had gotten from Kushina had saved him from most of the heartache. He just couldn't wait to see Kushina again.

Elsewhere in Uzushiogakure

Akane and Kushina's residence

Akane was humming to herself as she was making dinner for her family. It had been three years, and she still looked as gorgeous as ever. Her figure was one that would make most models jealous. Even at the age of 31 and after giving birth to two children. She still had a slim waist, little to no sag to her breasts, and the same was to be said about her plump rear. Her ruby-colored hair flowed over her shoulders reaching her mid-back. It was a testament to the Uzumaki vitality. Though her daughter Kushina was already rivaling her beauty.

In the years Naruto had been away. Kushina had thrown herself into training, just like Naruto she had grown aswell. She would've been a clone of her mother except she got her Father's rounded face. Though that didn't take away from her beauty at all. The number of suitors she got was annoying, she's told them all countless times she was taken already. Some got the message while others she had taken it upon herself to beat the message into them. Her good looks weren't the only thing she got from her mother either. She was from the Uzumaki clan and it was widely known that women from that clan had a temper.

She had used some of the suitors as training dummies to refine her taijutsu. They had gotten the message after the vicious beating a group of them had received after they finally got on her last nerve by insulting Naruto unknowingly. None of them had seen her with this so-called man she was supposedly in a relationship with, calling him condescending names. That was the last straw before she put them all in the hospital. Though even after that some dedicated or obsessed guys still asked her to go out with them.

"Kushina-chan can you come here for a minute!" yelled Akane from the kitchen.

Hearing her mother calling her name. Kushina set the scroll she was reading down. Standing at 5'4" Kushina was a young beauty. Known by all the boys in her age group. Not that she cared for any of them. With the grace that only a kunoichi could have she made her way to the kitchen.

"What's up Kaa-chan?" asked Kushina coming into the kitchen with a cheerful tone. It made Akane raise an eyebrow Kushina was a pretty happy person but she sounded like she just won a million ryō.

"What's got you in such a good mood today?" pried Akane with a smile. She was making salt ramen today but she had forgotten to pick up some scallions when she was at the market this morning.

"I dunno woke up feeling this way I guess, anyways what did you need?" replied Kushina with a shrug. Kushina walked up to the stove where the broth was simmering and inhaled deeply. "This smells great ''ttbane." she finished with a grin.

"I know it does, can you go run by the market and see if you can get any scallions? I forgot to pick some up this morning." said Akane sheepishly. With a sigh, Kushina nodded her head and made her way outside after she slipped into her ninja sandals.

The walk to the market wasn't too long, only about five minutes. Even in the afternoon, the market was still rather busy. Though some of the better vendors had closed for the evening. She was making her way through the market where the vendors with vegetables and fruits were always at. She was almost there when she heard a feminine voice calling her name from behind her.

"Kushina-chan, what are you doing here?" voiced her best friend Mei Terumi. They had each other in the same class when she was attending Uzushiogakure's academy.

"Oh, hey Mei-chan. My Kaa-chan forgot to get some scallions this morning for ramen." said Kushina now facing her best friend with a smile on her face. "You wanna come over and hang out for the evening?" she finished excitedly.

"Aren't you just chipper today. Finally got a boyfriend?" teased Mei with a smile. That earned Mei just a stone-cold look from Kushina. "I'm just teasing relax. Sure I'll come over for a little bit." finished Mei. Kushina just nodded and smiled back. She could never be mad at Mei for long. She was her only best friend besides Naruto.

"Alright, let's go find these scallions and make our way to my house ''ttbane." said Kushina in an upbeat tone fist-pumping into the air. Meanwhile, Mei was muttering something about Kushina being a freak for ramen.

15 minutes later

After the tedious search for the elusive scallions. Kushina and Mei were finally making their way to Kushina's house. The sun was just starting to set casting a beautiful orange glow over Uzushiogakure. They had just gone over the bridge that leads to Kushina's district.

"You never told me why you're so happy today." said Mei in a cheerful voice and a thoughtful smile on her face.

Kushina returned the smile before responding. "You know neither do I, I've just had this really good feeling all day long." said Kushina with an enthusiastic voice. Though both of their smiles dropped when they heard a boy's voice from behind them.

It was one of Kushina's and Mei's admirers. Eiji was his name thought Kushina, not that she cared. He was just in their class in the academy, he scored in the top 10 just like Mei and herself. So he thought he was "worthy" of them.

"Hey Kushina-chan, Mei-chan what are you two beauties up to today?" questioned the now named Eiji. He put up his most charming smile, his family was pretty wealthy both of his parents being very talented in their trades. Surely with that and his charming looks he could win over the youngest beauty of the Uzumaki clan or the beauty of their branch clan the Terumis.

"Let's keep going before we continue talking Mei-chan." Said Kushina with an uncaring tone. Her smile was long gone. Ever since she met Naruto she was not interested in any guy from her age group. Just the mere thought of being in a relationship besides friends with one appalled her.

"Don't be so cold Kushina-chan! If we married you could just live at my home in comfort for the rest of your life." said Eiji, he was unknowingly digging his own grave. Mei turned to him giving him an all to sweet smile.

"When are you going to leave us alone you idiot. We have our aspirations, and sitting at your home just to be some broodmare or a trophy wife isn't one of them." said Mei her voice laced anger.

Eiji was just about to respond when Kushina came to an abrupt stop. Eiji shut up because he thought she was about to give him the rough treatment that she was known for. Though he and Mei both were just curiously looking at who Kushina was staring at.

At the front of her door was a very pretty woman her hair was scarlet red. She was a Kunoichi from the hitai-ate around her neck. There was also a super handsome boy that she felt like she recognized almost instantly. Even from the 50 feet, away she was able to see those violet eyes that she loved.

"Naruto...NARUTO!" she yelled out in the most cheerful voice Mei and Eiji had ever heard. She was full-on sprinting towards the duo both of which were now turning in her direction.

Naruto heard that sweet voice he had grown to love. Turning towards where he heard it, someone with that luscious, silk-like ruby red hair had run into him and was hugging the ever-loving daylights out of him. It didn't take him more than a second to return it and pick her up and swirl her around.

She was crying tears of joy. Naruto had finally come back after the three long years. Both Naruto and she didn't know why he couldn't come back after his training. She had asked her Jiji multiple times only to be told it was complicated, but none of that mattered right now.

"What took you so long you idiot." said Kushina her voice quivering from being so happy and crying. At that Naruto just smiled and hugged her even tighter.

"I had a job to do." began Naruto, then he took a step back to look at her. "You've gotten even prettier y' know." Naruto teased her his eyes full of mirth and the most charming smile on his face. Kushina was already blushing as soon as she recognized him, but then he had to go and say something like that! She could just feel her cheeks heating up even more.

"You look...hot as hell ''ttbane." said Kushina whispering the last part to where only he could hear it. Now she wasn't the only one blushing,

Not that either of them noticed. Mei and Mayumi were just shocked at what they were both seeing. Mayumi because she's never seen Naruto be so affectionate towards anything or anyone and it was the same for Mei aswell.

"Hey who do you think you are to touch Kushina-chan like that!" yelled out Eiji in a furious tone. "I graduated in the top 5 of my class at the academy so you better back off." he tried flashing his hitai-ate at Naruto to try to intimidate him. Though the duo completely ignored him for the time just staring at each other and enjoying the moment.

Kushina's blush deepened when she realized at how muscular Naruto had become, not to mention she was practically being held by him. Naruto was blushing just as bad as her at this point. Realizing that she too had grown in certain areas. Damn these hormones! were the consecutive thought of the duo. Kushina threw caution to the wind and delivered a quick kiss to Naruto's lips.

It was just a simple kiss yet Kushina felt her heartbeat even faster. The kiss had caught Naruto entirely by surprise. The orange glow the sun had been casting only highlighted her beauty even more.

"I love you...so much it's crazy." Naruto said as one of his hands cupped her face staring into her gorgeous violet-blue eyes. His other he wrapped around her waist and pulled her into a hug. Her sweet pea fragrance filling his nostrils as he buried his face into her hair.

Kushina just wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face into his chest. She felt so safe and secure like nothing would ever happen to her in his arms. The sound of his heartbeat washed away any worry she had. She knew that Naruto would be the only one to make her feel this way.

"You have no idea how much I love you too ''ttbane." whispered Kushina as she hugged him even tighter. She inhaled deeply, his natural peppermint scent smelled fantastic.

They were so close together that he could smell the sweet pea fragrance that she naturally had. Naruto took the initiative this time and kissed Kushina once more. Time stood still for both of them his lips brushing against her moist velvety soft lips shyly. Neither of them had any experience so it was pretty awkward but Naruto went along with it. Throwing caution to the wind Naruto deepened the kiss, hips lips massaging hers apart clumsily. When Kushina followed his lead his heart soared. Kushina tasted like strawberries on his lips. During their kissing session, Kushina had put her hand over his chest and was gripping his shirt.

Kushina had realized what they had just done. Her cheeks flushed as she tried to hide her face in his chest. After years of being away from each other, they were both so ecstatic to be together again. She wasn't the only one blushing either, Naruto himself had a difficult time hiding the red hue on his cheeks as well.

"Psst, have you ever seen him like this?" whisper Mei to Mayumi who was pretty shocked at what had just happened. They were both registered Shinobi so technically they were adults.

"No, I haven't...not in the three years I've known him." whispered Mayumi back. While Naruto wasn't cold to anyone, he never really tried to reach out either. He mainly just socialized with his team and her.

The duo in question was completely focused on each other. Neither of them cared about anything at that moment except for each other. Kushina released the grip on his chest and just put her hand over his racing heart. She could feel his racing heart, she smiled to herself knowing that she was the one responsible for it. As she was about to say something, the imbecile Eiji Tsuji just had to open his stupid mouth.

Naruto was just looking at the other teen with a questioning look. He was pretty angry Naruto summarised. He was too caught up with reuniting with Kushina to remember anything he said. Looking down to Kushina who was muttering to herself about stupid fanboys.

"Who's this one of your friends?" Naruto teased Kushina. That earned him a half-hearted glare which he laughed off. He glanced at the teen to measure him up. He wasn't anything impressive, his clothing made him look like he was a pampered brat. The Hitai-ate on his head meant he was a registered Shinobi though.

"You bastard...I'm going to fight you to show Kushina-chan how much better I am than you!" yelled Eiji his eyes showing immense anger directed towards Naruto.

Naruto narrowed his eyes at this boy. Naruto was sure he wasn't much older than him, though this idiot must be blind if he thought he could beat him. Sure he didn't have his new Hitai-ate on because he was in too much of a rush to get here to Kushina. So maybe he thought he was just some lucky bastard that had won Kushina's heart over.

"No, he's just some boy in my class that has a crush on me." Kushina groaned out, it was tiring having so many people hit on you.

"You bastard...fight me here and now. Surely after I beat you Kushina will come flocking to me since I'm better." voiced out Eiji arrogantly. Naruto just gave him a blank stare.

"You're boring." said Naruto as he continued to stare at the boy.

At this Eiji charged at Naruto, intent on beating him to show off to Kushina that he would be a better provider for her. 'Some Shinobi, a couple of words and he charges blindly in. Completely ignorant of anything.' thought Naruto as he just stared at the oncoming genin.

Kushina was going to move to stop him until a firm hand on her shoulder from Naruto stopped her. She was about to say something to him when Naruto just smiled at her. It was like the smile told her not to worry about him.

"Don't be too rough with him Naruto." came the matured voice from Mayumi who was unknown to Kushina at the moment. Naruto just gave her a quick nod before stepping away from Kushina as to not involve her in the ensuing fight. Giving Mayumi a quick nod he focused on Eiji.

Naruto just let his arms hang loosely by his side. He just wanted this to be over with so he could spend more time with Kushina and her family.

Eiji intended on finishing this fight quickly. He scored at the top of his class along with Kushina and Mei. He thought himself to not be any pushover, and in a one on one fight with someone in his skill group maybe. Throwing a quick punch at this imbecile who kissed his Kushina, he intended to end it quickly and prove he was better.

Naruto used his left hand as he batted away the jab with ease. Following up with this he used his right hand he just used the palm of his hand to hit him square in the chest. Not with enough strength to seriously hurt the idiot, though he said Kushina was "His woman" and that alone made Naruto angry. The impact from his palm knocked Eiji to the ground, he was now coughing up a storm.

"Is that all? " Naruto taunted as the boy continued coughing on the ground.

"You're pathetic, and if you ever call Kushina yours again. I'll make sure you regret it..." his voice even and his breathing calm. Naruto let the threat hang in the air while he stared at the boy on the ground who was frozen in fear and pain. Turning to Kushina who gawked at him.

Kushina prided herself on her taijutsu. Yet she couldn't even see what happened to Eiji, he was throwing a punch at Naruto and all of a sudden he was on the ground coughing up his lungs.

"Well let's go inside, oh, by the way, this is my Sensei Mayumi Uzumaki. Sensei this is Kushina and her friend I'm assuming." Naruto said with a smile.

"It's nice to meet you." said Kushina with a respectful tone while giving a light bow. "This is my best friend Mei Terumi." she gestured towards Mei who was standing off towards the side.

"It's nice to meet both of you." said Mei while giving both of them a smile.

"Well, now that is taken care of, what are we going to do about this guy." Naruto said as he gestured towards the boy on the ground.

"He'll be fine let's just go inside ''ttbane, I'm sure Kaa-chan is going to freak out when she sees you." said Kushina at Naruto's side.

"If you say so." Naruto shrugged he didn't care about him. With that, they all made their way inside.

Inside

After shutting the door behind him. He looked around the interior of the house hadn't changed all too much. He did see a new picture frame that was the group photo they all took three years ago.

Hearing the door open and close along with the pitter-patter on the wood flooring. Akane knew Kushina was home and came into the hallway to scold her for taking so long for such a simple errand. That's when she came face to face with Kushina's friend, an older woman, and a rather handsome young teen if her guess was correct. 'Kushina never brings any boys home...strange.' were Akane's thoughts as she looked at them.

"What took you so long Kushina-chan, also who are our guests?" asked Akane as she looked at the two strangers.

"It's only been three years Akane oba-san." Said Naruto as he sweatdropped. "Surely you haven't gotten that old." finished Naruto teasingly. As soon as he finished saying that he got smacked on the head with enough force to send him reeling.

"Why you ungrateful...Naruto?!" said Akane in a surprised tone. Age was a touchy subject for women...especially when they get older. With that said by Kami had he grown. He was a head taller than her, not to mention his physique. Most Shinobi would kill for their body to be as lean and muscular as his.

"The one and only, ow...did you have to hit me so hard." said a pouting Naruto rubbing the sore spot on his head.

"Don't act like a baby, I've hit you harder I'm sure." said Mayumi as she lightly slapped Naruto on the back. Naruto pouted for a moment longer before laughing. Mayumi smiled at the scene, this was the happiest she's seen Naruto.

Akane just stared at Naruto for a moment. Besides his obvious growth, he was still acted like he did when he was younger. She could tell that he was different, Kushina could probably tell as well. Though her excitement and joy from being with him after so long probably blinded her a little.

"I'm Akane Uzumaki, it's a pleasure to meet you. I assume you're Naruto's Sensei?" Akane inquired looking at Mayumi with a smile. "Thank you for taking care of him all these years." she continued giving a bow of respect.

"It's nice to finally meet you as well, Naruto spoke about his family a lot." Mayumi replied with a respectful tone. When Naruto spoke about his dreams all those years ago. He was just a boy who wanted to protect his family. While most shinobi wanted fame, or to be remembered by history.

Akane gave Naruto a serene smile at that. She knew Naruto had a deep fear of losing his family. It's what drove him to join that damned program. She knew they had done a multitude of things to him. He was back though and relatively unharmed. She decided to drop it for now and just be happy that he was back.

"Well let's go have dinner now, I made plenty of ramen!" chirped Akane. Kushina fist pumped into the air muttering something about the food of the gods. As everyone made their way into the dining room Naruto just smiled. It felt fantastic to be home.

Chapter End

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