Debauchery in the Village Hidden in the Shadows

Summary: Her best "on hand" Leaf Shinobi, are sent to investigate a strange mist that's made its home in the Village Hidden in the Shadows. Perhaps, sending the four without a better understanding of the situation, wasn't Tsunade's most brilliant of ideas. "...I'm sure they'll be fine."

Manga/Anime: InuYasha(Non-Canon)/Naruto

Pairing: Yeah…well…about that.….…

Rated: Look up "Debauchery" and I'm sure you can guess the rating.

A/N: This is my attempt to try something new and to also take time to delve into darker themes. So…without further ado.

-My subtle warning…. this is ADULT fiction. You have been warned!-

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(CHAPTER THREE)

Night was starting to fall around them, they'd encountered little in terms of resistance. The worst they'd come across was a beehive being mangled by a bear, at which...they went around it. No point getting involved with nature, and the slight, almost non-existent detour, was worth avoiding a fight with a bear.

"Hey! Look there!" Naruto pointed ahead at the high peaks and shadowy cavern that would lead to the Shadow Village. "I saw this place in passing a few times with Jiraiya...once he told me about the Village of Shadows that lay beyond the cavern, I asked why he never did any research in there." Naruto frowned, "he said visiting the place once was enough."

"Seems like all of the Sannin shared similar feelings, we should get the mission finished with quickly." Sakura thought out loud to herself as they landed in front of the dark cavern. The ominous void of nothing that lay before them had them staying put. "...well? I mean, I guess we could always go over."

Kakashi looked up, and then eyed the cavern once more before deciding that...perhaps the scenic route, would be the fastest route. "No point stumbling around in the darkness. Let's go over but be cautious of your footing and watch each other's back. Let's go!" Chakra infused footing, they started running up the mammoth mountain like structure. I would take a few good minutes of running, but on the plus side, there didn't seem to be a rain cloud in sight and there wasn't a gust of wind to be felt. "We should make it there soon, but it's already getting dark, remain alert!"

Sakura glanced about the peak, attentive of her stepping, careful of her chakra use, mindful of Shikamaru and Naruto...always watching. She noticed a slight misstep of Shikamaru, but he quickly righted it, the stone that he'd stepped on had been loose and fractured the moment he'd placed his weight on it, but he'd moved before it could cause a lapse in his running. 'These rocks aren't all stable, we're almost there...hopefully the way down won't be difficult either.' She watched Kakashi come to a stop at the top of the peak, she ran up last and stopped beside Shikamaru, Naruto standing on the other side of Kakashi. "That's the fog...before we go down there, I want all of you to promise to let me know if you feel any changes taking place. You will need to keep me notified of all changes you might feel while we are here."

"Man...what a drag..."

Kakashi nodded, "a checkup nightly should do, and if we notice anything otherwise, we will let you know. Aside from the slight purple, I can't make out much else...lets go down for a closer look but remember that we are moving straight to the center of the village. That's where the temple is...so we shouldn't linger around for too long."

The group ran down the side of the steep peak and from a distance one would think they were falling from how fast they'd started to descend. However, as the ground grew closer, they moved slower, the fog of hazy purple was becoming less noticeable as they descended into the miasma.

"It's light...you can't even notice it once you're in it..."

Shikamaru gave Naruto a bored look as they touched the ground, "Sure...it's got nothing to do with the fact that it's dark and we can't see our own hands in front of our face, much less the color of the fog that's lingering around us."

"What's that smell?" Sakura frowned, "it's musky…"

"It's sex," Naruto said dully, "and a lot of it. The smell of a small village brothel."

"You sound like you've got experience..." Sakura frowned, her eyes trying to adjust to her surroundings, she could only vaguely make out movement to her left when a hand draped over her head and turned her eyes forward.

"Don't look,"

Glancing up, she noticed that Kakashi had his Sharingan active, Shikamaru and Naruto were both staring straight ahead as well. "But..." she noticed the hard look in his eyes before nodding, "...alright." She turned her eyes forward and adopted tunnel vision as the four moved forward. She felt weird listening to the sounds of pleasure being carried on the wind, only noticing them as she focused on not looking around her.

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Kakashi's eyes trailed to the shadows, the visions of women and men rutting in alleys and against housing. Shuffles of fabric and undertones of moans sounded through the otherwise silent village. In the distance, louder cries of pleasure could be heard, and the awkwardness of the situation was overwhelming for his team. This mission would prove to be highly uncomfortable for all of them.

"Whoa! Is that the temple?"

"Naruto, not so loud!"

"Yeah, try not to draw anyone's attention to us," Shikamaru sighed.

Kakashi ignored the trio and looked up at the temple. It was, for the most part, a normal holy temple. The only thing off about the temple was the strange tower that was centered in the middle of the temple itself. It was huge. "Well? Shall we knock?"

"There's no need,"

The four stopped and turned to see a shadowed figure sitting on the steps of the temple. Kakashi stepped forward to better see who'd spoken, "you are the Lady Midoriko?"

"Hm? I'm flattered, but no. Lady Midoriko is inside the tower with Kagome. They are in the midst of prayer." The woman stood and walked towards them, opening the twin doors to the temple, a light grazed down over her form and there stood an elegant looking woman with black hair in a tight twist, crimson red eyes settled on them. "My name is Kagura, please...come in." She stepped aside and watched the four cautiously enter the temple.

"Wow, talk about a change in atmosphere..." Naruto looked around at the women who were bowing their heads in prayer before a large statue that was at the forefront of the room.

"The maidens are not affected by the fog..."

"Yes, because they are chaste..." Sakura commented, "am I right?"

"...well, not quite. Many of the maidens in the Temple of Naraku, are not as chaste as you might be led to believe. No...it's simply because they do not leave the Temple, so they cannot be consumed by the Fog's seduction."

"I see that our guests from the Leaf Village have arrived?"

All eyes turned to see a woman with long black hair cascading over her shoulders and down her back to the middle of her knees. She had a four-pronged mark on her forehead that depicted a red sun.

"Kagura, go tend to Kagome." Kagura bowed and left the group alone with the other woman. "Leaf Shinobi, I am Lady Midoriko of the Holy Temple of Naraku. I thank you for your quick response and fast travel. I hope the trek wasn't hard on you."

"Ah, Lady Midoriko, this is my team, Shikamaru, Naruto and Sakura...I am Kakashi. The trip here was easy enough."

She smiled, turning she let her eyes travel over her maidens, "ah...Kikyou...could you take our guests to the rooms we've set aside for them?"

"Yes, Lady Midoriko,"

Kakashi frowned, another name, another face to memorize. This woman was once again, graced with long black hair, and brown eyes, but a dull and uninterested disposition was set across her features. "I gather we will talk tomorrow morning?"

"Yes, it's not recommended to traverse the temple at night...much less the village."

Sighing, Kakashi gave into the woman's logic and walked after Kikyou who was already starting down a hall. Naruto was closest to him, with Shikamaru and Sakura peering around behind them as they followed the maiden to the rooms that they would be staying in.

"You will forgive us, but we've set aside only two rooms."

"That's fine!" Naruto grinned, "Sakura and I can sleep together and Kaka-ack! OW!" Naruto clutched his head and turned teary eyes onto an enraged Sakura, "what was that for, Sakura?!"

"Naruto, you will stay in the room with Shikamaru and I." Kakashi sighed.

"Sadly, there are only two beds in each room..." Kikyou stopped in front of the first room, "who will sleep in this room?"

Shikamaru sighed, "simple, I'll stay with Sakura. Kakashi and Naruto can stay together in the other room."

Sakura nodded, "alright, I'm fine with that."

"What!? Why does Shikamaru get to sleep with Sakura!?"

"BECAUSE HE DOESN'T USE THE PHRASE "SLEEP WITH" NARUTO!" She punched her blonde teammate down the hall and watched him roll continuously until he disappeared. "Damn...Naruto..." She blushed, closing her eyes and walking into the room past Kakashi who was staring off in the direction Naruto had rolled.

"My...you're quite strong..." Kikyou looked curious and confused but her eyes stilled looked apathetic to the events that had taken place.

"Troublesome..."

Kakashi nodded but smiled, "she's in your hands now, Shikamaru."

"Yeah, right...I'm going to sleep then. We will see the two of you in the morning."

"Morning prayer is begins at six in the morning, Lady Midoriko won't be available to speak with until after. Breakfast will be served to your rooms and you will be able to meet with her once you've eaten."

Not really knowing what else to add, Shikamaru gave a tired nod before he turned and followed Sakura inside. He shut the door as Kikyou and Kakashi walked off. Both found a whimpering Naruto lying on his back a bit further down the hall.

"No matter how many times it happens..." Naruto sat up and rubbed the forming bump on his head. "...still hurts like hell."

"Naruto, I thought you outgrew your feelings for Sakura..."

Naruto frowned and jumped up, "it's not like I meant it the way it sounded! I meant what Shikamaru said!"

"Mmhm, I'm sure you did."

"What...but I did! Really!"

"Sure, sure..."

"We are here," Kikyou opened another door and stepped aside, "as I said, breakfast will be delivered to your rooms, and then you may find and speak with Lady Midoriko."

Kakashi thanked her before he and Naruto entered the room they would be sharing. Closing the door, Naruto immediately went to claiming a bed while Kakashi listened as Kikyou's footsteps grew further away. "Well now...first night here, and our friends in the Shadows have already managed to separate us."

"...Hm? Weren't you going to leave Sakura on her own?" Naruto asked as he kicked off his shoes and fell back on his bed.

"Well, yes...but Sakura can easily take care of herself. Not that I'm too worried, at least we will each be able to watch over one another. For now...we should just get some sleep. Oh?" Kakashi sighed, "some things never change..." he eyed the sleeping blonde and chuckled, "still Konoha's number one knuckleheaded ninja."

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Me: Here is chapter three, hope everyone likes the story so far! Please review and let me hear what you think!