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'Talking'
"Thinking"
'Heavily demonic voice'
'Fox talking'
"Fox thinking"
*expression*
Jutsu
Flashback
Chapter 26 – Departure of The Vixen Slayer
'Tayuya are you feeling okay?' Asked Kimimaro after he snapped out of his shocked state.
'Sure why?' Responded Tayuya.
'Um well.' Said Kimimaro as he gestured to the unconscious Naruto on the floor.
'Well I was really happy jackass.' Said Tayuya not looking at Kimimaro.
"Plus he did kind of give me my life back." Thought Tayuya.
'Well anyway Tayuya, like I told Kimimaro I can make you a Leaf shinobi if you cut all ties with Orochimaru and tell us everything you know about him since I am the Hokage.' Said Tsunade.
'No problem, that fag never did anything for us anyway, aside from giving us a place to live.' Said Tayuya with venom in her voice.
'Ok now, can I trust you not to molest Naruto's face again if I wake him up?' Asked Tsunade seriously even though she was cracking up laughing inside.
Tayuya blushed a little but didn't respond. "Damn it I'll get her for that."
Tsunade then woke Naruto up by placing a hand on his head and injecting a burst of medical chakra into it.
'Huh oh what happened grandma?' Asked Naruto rubbing his head.
Tayuya laughed while Tsunade scowled.
'Brat what have I told you!' Shouted Tsunade before she went to step on his head.
As soon as Naruto was stepped on he disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
'Well Tsunade you would do well to remember what I told you as well.' Said Naruto from behind Kimimaro whose bed was closest near the window.
"When did he make a clone?" Was the collective thought among all those in the room.
'So when can Kimimaro and Tayuya become leaf ninja?' Asked Naruto.
'Well a quick trip to Ibiki and Anko should sort everything out. Actually that reminds me Naruto, Anko might be interested in that jutsu of yours.' Said Tsunade thoughtfully.
At this Kimimaro and Tayuya paid close attention to the conversation.
'Uh I dunno I mean that was the first time I used it and I'm not sure if there are any consequences or side effects from its use.' Said Naruto.
'Actually that reminds me of something, what happened to the fat-ass, spider freak and double headed weirdo?' Asked Tayuya.
'Well they experienced all the torment they ever inflicted on someone before their hearts and brains split in half and exploded.' Said Naruto with a sadistic looking grin.
Tayuya wasn't put off from this as living in the Sound village had exposed her to many strange people and as far as she was concerned, being a little sadistic was nothing.
'So uh why are we here?' Asked Tayuya.
'Well you're good people so you survived.' Said Naruto.
The conversation ended abruptly there but no one was sure why. After a fairly long awkward silence Naruto got up and started to leave.
'Uh I guess I'll go now.' Said Naruto before leaving.
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'Well that was weird.' Said Naruto as he left the hospital.
'Oho kit you're turning into a real vixen slayer how many is that now two or three.' Said Kurama.
"What the hell are you talking about?" thought Naruto in confusion.
'Well I can't believe that your puny fleshy brain hasn't figured it out yet.' Scoffed Kurama.
"Don't make me shrink the cage." Threatened Naruto.
'*growl* Just remember I can still make your life hell.' Retorted Kurama.
"Yeah, yeah when you feel like talking normally get back to me, until then quiet." Said Naruto before he cut his link to Kurama to avoid a headache.
"Still what am I going to do now? I guess I could go train on mastering the elemental Rasengan, although I better be careful." Thought Naruto.
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*BOOM* A huge explosion rocked the village with many thinking Sound was invading again.
"Hmm that came from the training grounds. *sigh* I bet Naruto is up to trouble again." Thought Jiraiya.
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"What the hell did you do Naruto?" Thought Jiraiya as he arrived onto a scene of pure destruction.
Trees were torn up with some even uprooted, the ground was shredded and not a single blade of grass remained. In the middle of the destruction was what appeared to be a ravine going down almost two metres into the ground. At the centre of this was Naruto with his right arm heavily damaged. The skin was raw and healing due to the fox but the amount of blood around it was staggering, creating a puddle that Naruto's whole arm was submerged in.
"Aw jeez Tsunade is not going to be happy." Said Jiraiya as he picked up Naruto and went to the hospital.
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'WHAT!' Shouted Tsunade as Jiraiya explained what happened to Naruto.
'I'm going to heal that brat just to have the chance to beat him back into his condition.' Raged Tsunade.
'Actually Tsunade I doubt you could.' Said Jiraiya seriously.
'Huh what are you talking about Jiraiya?' Asked Tsunade rage momentarily forgotten.
'Well take a look at his right arm.' Said Jiraiya.
Tsunade took a look and saw it was barely held together and showed severe lacerations all across it.
'What did he do?' Asked Tsunade in concern.
'Well I can't be sure I think either he advanced the Wind Style: Rasengan or he came up with a new jutsu similar to it.' Said Jiraiya.
'*sigh* That brat is going to give me such a headache. Ugh I need a drink.' Said Tsunade as she rubbed her forehead.
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'So any idea how he ended up in here?' Asked Tayuya.
'I haven't the slightest idea.' Replied Kimimaro noncommittally.
"Yep he's a damn ball of sunshine." Thought Tayuya.
Naruto started to whimper in his sleep slightly, prompting confused looks from Tayuya and Kimimaro.
'What's up with him?' Asked Tayuya.
'It would seem he is having a nightmare.' Replied Kimimaro stoically.
'Ugh stop glaring at me.' Muttered Naruto.
'Why would someone like him have nightmares and for that matter why would people glare at him? Isn't he some sort of hero brining back that old lady and fighting off Orochimaru as well as stopping the Shukaku from destroying the village during the invasion?' Said Tayuya in thought.
'It would seem everything is not as black and white as we initially thought. Also did you notice his eyes?' Asked Kimimaro.
'You fag Kimimaro. Why are you looking into other guy's eyes?' Questioned Tayuya mockingly prompting Kimimaro to glare at Tayuya.
'He shares our eyes, eyes that reflect a tragic past.' Said Kimimaro with a slightly haunted tone.
Naruto finally stopped whimpering which caused Kimimaro and Tayuya to glance at him again.
'Do you not remember what we witnessed and felt before he trapped us in his jutsu?' Asked Kimimaro.
Tayuya shuddered before replying. 'Yeah some serious dark chakra, maybe even darker than that snake-paedophile.'
Kimimaro frowned Tayuya slandering their former leader, granted they were going to become Leaf shinobi in the near future, but he still had a fair bit of respect for Orochimaru however he didn't let it stop him.
'Well I believe that he may be a container for a tailed beast. That would explain his ability to use such a chakra draining move such as the Shadow Clone Jutsu, as well as that foul chakra.' Theorised Kimimaro.
'*yawn* Oh man that jutsu was a serious killer.' Said Naruto as he woke up.
'Oh hey guys what a coincidence having me and you guys in the same room. Wait, didn't I put you guys in a two bed room?' asked Naruto as he scratched his head.
'Dumbass we got moved.' Said Tayuya.
'Hey I'm not a dumbass. You tear your arm to bits and remember something as trivial as room changes.' Retorted Naruto.
'Aw please, if you tore your arm to pieces it would be heavily bandaged.' Said Tayuya.
'*scoff* Well excuse me for healing quickly.' Said Naruto.
Kimimaro gave a pointed look to Tayuya telling her to drop the current conversation.
Tayuya being the headstrong girl she is, didn't drop the subject.
'How could you be able to heal so quickly, what you're implying is inhuman?' Said Tayuya.
'Heh well I'm not exactly... normal.' Said Naruto.
'Hiding something inside you?' Asked Tayuya.
'Maybe I am. What's it to you?' Said Naruto sharply.
'Just curious.' Said Tayuya.
'Curious huh want me to clear up your curiosity.' Said Naruto with a glint in his eye.
'Sure enlighten me.' Said Tayuya.
Naruto put his hands on his waist and went to pull down his pants.
'What the hell are you doing?' screamed Tayuya.
'You said you were curious I was just going to show you what the male body is about.' Said Naruto in mock innocence.
"Hmph and he said that he had no idea what I was talking about he almost dropped his pants in front of a vixen." Thought Kurama.
'You bastard you know that's not what I meant.' Said Tayuya with a heavy blush.
'Hmm I'm not so sure you aren't exactly looking away or covering your eyes.' Said Naruto bluntly.
'SHUT UP!' Said Tayuya angrily.
Naruto chuckled causing Tayuya and Kimimaro to look at him.
'Sorry 'bout that, I was just having some fun.' Said Naruto.
Tayuya growled while Kimimaro looked impassive.
'Although I guess since you are curious I can tell you but, they did say curiosity killed the cat. Are you sure you want to know?' Asked Naruto seriously.
Tayuya gave a small nod while Kimimaro merely focused his eyes on Naruto.
'Very well then. I am the container for the Nine-tailed Fox.' Said Naruto.
Kimimaro just gave a slight nod before closing his eyes and sighing before falling asleep. Tayuya however looked at Naruto incredulously.
'What? That's what you were asking about, wasn't it?' Asked Naruto.
'Well yeah but.' Begun Tayuya.
'Part of you didn't want to believe it huh.' Finished Naruto.
'How the hell do you know what I'm thinking?' Asked Tayuya.
'Your eyes.' Said Naruto as he tapped the space above his nose under his forehead.
'What is it with you guys staring into people's eyes?' Asked Tayuya.
'The eyes are the windows into the soul and you like Kimimaro, Haku, Gaara and me, have suffered a great deal. That's also probably why you are so short tempered and curse, it's your defence mechanism.' Said Naruto compassionately.
'Bastard.' Said Tayuya before she closed her eyes to keep back any tears from falling. She quickly opened her eyes when she felt a weight on her bed and two arms wrap around her.
Naruto placed his head just a bit past hers and softly said 'It's ok to cry you know. It isn't a sign of weakness; holding on to pain for a long time isn't healthy for the soul and can drive you into a revenge driven craze. That's why, sometimes is it good to cry.'
At that instant Tayuya lost it but instead of cursing or hitting Naruto she cried.
'If you ever tell anyone about this I will cut your balls off and shove them down your throat.' Threatened Tayuya temporarily stopping her tears.
'You don't have to worry about a thing. I won't destroy your tough girl facade but you should know that masks only bring more pain.' Whispered Naruto.
'Fine.' Said Tayuya before she started crying again.
"*sigh* Hey Kurama why do I seem to naturally attract and befriend damaged people?" Asked Naruto in his mind.
'I think it is because you have a large capacity for empathy and since you suffered a great deal you wish to take that suffering away from them.' Said Kurama sagely.
"Hmm guess that's why I get along with you so well huh?" Thought Naruto.
Kurama didn't respond so Naruto went back to focusing on Tayuya.
"Well I guess it could be worse besides I always wanted someone to help me. Guess I might as well help others if I can." Thought Naruto.
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At some stage Tayuya had fallen asleep on Naruto's shoulder. Being afraid of waking her Naruto remained in that position and after a while fell asleep as well.
After some time Tayuya and Naruto woke up to the sound of giggling.
'Huh who's that?' Mumbled Tayuya sleepily.
'Ugh don't tell me, pervy sage stop giggling.' Groaned Naruto as he woke up.
'Sorry kid but I just found it interesting, you work fast it seems.' Said Jiraiya with one last perverse giggle before clearing his throat.
'Go back to sleep Tayuya it's just an old pervert.' Said Naruto.
Tayuya who was still mostly asleep gave a nod before falling back on her bed. Naruto pulled the covers over her and mentally chuckled. He then walked over to Jiraiya who was near the windowsill.
'So what's up pervy sage?' Asked Naruto.
'Well first let me say I'm proud of you boy. You're living my dream not only one beautiful girl but two. You're turning into a real lady killer.' Said Jiraiya.
'Lady killer, vixen slayer what are you all talking about can't you make sense.' Groaned Naruto.
'Vixen slayer eh? Haven't heard that before.' Commented Jiraiya.
'In any case what did you do to your arm?' Asked Jiraiya.
'Well I made a new jutsu. It's derived from the Rasengan. Unfortunately it nearly tore my arm to pieces.' Said Naruto.
'Oho another new jutsu you say and another girl, you certainly do work fast it seems.' Said Jiraiya.
'Alright that's it! Explain to me what that means, what girl, what are you talking about?' Said Naruto now very frustrated with Jiraiya and the fox.
'Here I thought you were smart, fine I'll tell you.' Said Jiraiya as he gestured for Naruto to come closer.
Jiraiya explained what he meant and then leant back and looked at Naruto's face. Naruto blinked owlishly before running to his bed and grabbing on to it before he passed out from a massive nosebleed.
"Yep he is one lucky guy. Then again who says he has to stop at two. He is a research goldmine." Thought Jiraiya before he left.
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Naruto woke up and looked around. Kimimaro and Tayuya were still sleeping. Naruto quietly got up and left the hospital.
"Ok, no training this time." Thought Naruto as he walked around.
"What to do what to do?" pondered Naruto.
An ANBU with purple hair and a cat mask dropped down in front of Naruto.
'Uzumaki, the Hokage requests your presence.' Said the ANBU.
Naruto took the moment to study the ANBU and noticed that she had a katana which looked almost identical to the one Hayate used.
'If you don't mind me asking where did you get that sword from?' Asked Naruto.
'It previously belonged to my lover.' Replied the ANBU.
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Flashback
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Naruto and Hayate had just finished up another spar which lasted for almost ten minutes.
'You're getting better Naruto.' Said Hayate.
'Thanks.' Said Naruto with a smile before looking down at the ground.
'Something wrong Naruto?' asked Hayate.
'Well I was just thinking who do you train with, I mean I doubt I'm much of a challenge for you.' Said Naruto.
'Well there is someone, her name is Yuugao and *cough* she is probably the only one in the village who could beat me in a *cough* Kenjutsu fight.' Replied Hayate.
'So what's she to you; friend, sister, girlfriend come on?' pressured Naruto.
'Well she is my girlfriend you could say.' Said Hayate with a cough but a smile.
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End Flashback
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'You wouldn't happen to be Yuugao would you?' Asked Naruto.
The ANBU quickly grabbed Naruto and used a Body Flicker to transport them to an empty training ground which comprised a lot of trees with a large lake in the centre.
The ANBU took off her mask revealing purple violet, straight hair reaching down to her waist and chocolate brown eyes. She also wore reddish-purple lipstick.
'Yes Naruto I am Yuugao.' Said Yuugao.
'How are you dealing after... the invasion?' Asked Naruto, using tact and avoiding outright bringing up Hayate's death.
'I'm doing fine.' Said Yuugao with a dead look in her eyes.
'Yuugao it's not a good idea to keep everything bottled up inside. You have to move on; Hayate wouldn't want you to act like this.' Said Naruto.
Yuugao turned around to walk away.
"Oh no you don't." Thought Naruto as he quickly ran in front of Yuugao in a burst of speed.
'The Hokage is waiting for you Naruto.' Said Yuugao in the same monotone.
'Tsunade can wait you need to get this out of your system now before it eats you up inside.' Said Naruto.
'You need to go now; it was my order to make sure you went to the Hokage.' Said Yuugao.
'Make me.' Said Naruto.
'Fine.' Said Yuugao as she drew her katana.
Naruto too drew his blade and held it in a loose grip.
Yuugao slashed at Naruto with a left to right diagonal strike. Naruto raised his blade and pushed back Yuugao's katana. Naruto then jumped and brought his blade down on her head. Yuugao dodged to the side and tried to stab Naruto in the stomach. Naruto batted the stab away and tried to sweep her legs. Yuugao back flipped to avoid the sweep and tried to slash Naruto along his right shoulder. Naruto seized the chance and when she swung her blade he grabbed her arm and leg and flipped her over on to her back and sat on her stomach with his blade on her throat. She dropped her katana and it skidded away.
'Yuugao you need to move on.' Said Naruto gently.
Yuugao didn't look close to breaking.
"Shinobi conduct rules. She must have really taken Hayate's death bad if she has reverted to mindlessly following the shinobi rules." Thought Naruto.
'Yuugao he was my sensei as well and while I didn't know him as well as you I know he wouldn't want you to become a mindless weapon. When Hayate talked about you he always smiled, he wouldn't want you to lose yourself and cease to be the Yuugao he knew.' Said Naruto with great emotion.
Yuugao still wouldn't break and turned her head away. Naruto got off her and flashed away.
Yuugao looked around cautiously before picking up her katana again and sheathed it. She went to walk away before she felt two arms wrap around her shoulders. She tensed up before she heard Naruto's voice.
'You have to let it go, for Hayate.' He said softly.
That broke the dam and Yuugao turned around and started crying into Naruto's shoulder.
"Fox, explain to me again how I keep getting into these situations." Thought Naruto.
'You're a glutton for helping people that's how.' Said Kurama.
"*sigh* Oh well it's not that bad I guess. Although this is getting really repetitive." Thought Naruto.
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After Yuugao stopped crying she thanked Naruto and told him that if he ever needed a sparring partner for Kenjutsu she was available before putting her mask back on and leaving.
'Well guess I should go.' Said Naruto aloud before flashing away to the Hokage's office.
'Brat what the hell took you so long?' Said Tsunade angrily.
'Uh I was dealing with some stuff.' Lied Naruto poorly.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes at the bad lie but decided to let it slide for now.
'Anyway you've got a mission now.' Said Tsunade.
'What type of mission?' asked Naruto.
'A training mission.' Said Jiraiya appearing out of nowhere.
'You're getting better at hiding from me Jiraiya.' Said Naruto with a nod as he hadn't sensed Jiraiya.
Jiraiya proudly pushed out his chest at that, getting an eye roll from Tsunade.
'So ... training mission.' Prompted Naruto trying to start the conversation up again.
'Ah yes. Well I'm going to take you on a three year training trip. Recent events, like the destruction of a training field, have made me realise that we need to finish your training outside the village because some of the things I want you to work on are, rather destructive.' Said Jiraiya.
'But I can't leave. What about Tayuya and Kimimaro, what about my friends?' Asked Naruto.
'Well as of tomorrow morning both will be ninja of the Leaf as they spilled their guts about Orochimaru. As for your friends they'll survive.' Said Tsunade.
'*sigh* Fine, I guess. So when do we leave?' Relented Naruto.
'Tomorrow morning at five sharp.' Said Jiraiya.
'Fine, see you then.' Said Naruto before he left in a flash.
'Do you really have to be gone for so long Jiraiya?' Asked Tsunade.
'Yes there's a lot we need to do that can't be done in the village. I want to see if he can control all the Fox's power and maybe let him try and learn sage mode. Plus there is a lot of activity in Mist and around Fire country that I want to check out. Also Akatsuki are on the move.' Said Jiraiya.
'Fine but take care of him.' Said Tsunade before closing her eyes at which point Jiraiya left.
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At five Naruto and Jiraiya were at the gate. Tsunade, Shizune, Kimimaro, Tayuya and Tenten had showed up to wish them well.
'Ready to go brat?' Asked Jiraiya.
'Yeah sure let's go pervy sage.' Said Naruto.
'Wait Naruto.' Said Tenten before she ran up to Naruto and gave him a kiss on the lips.
'Take care.' Tenten said before she walked back.
Tayuya growled and then ran up to Naruto as well. Before giving him a kiss on the lips as well.
'You better come back.' Said Tayuya before she too walked back to the group.
Kimimaro was gaping, Shizune was shocked, Tsunade looked to be on the verge of laughing, Jiraiya was giggling and writing quickly in a note pad, Tayuya and Tenten were glaring at each other with all they could muster and Naruto was just staring in a daze.
Naruto started to walk out of the village still in a daze. Jiraiya soon followed in high spirits. Tsunade just looked at the two glaring girls and then at Naruto's back.
"Heh never thought he would become such a ladies' man. I think that three years from now things will get very interesting." Thought Tsunade with a chuckle.
The poll for the last member of the harem is up. So far in the poll there is Anko, Guren, Shion, Yugito, Koyuki, Yuugao, Samui, Fu, Ino, Sasame, Shizune, Hana, Shizuka and Amaru. You only get one vote per person so if the person you want the most isn't up yet tell me who it is and I will update the poll so you can vote for them.
The harem itself has Tenten, Tayuya, Temari, Mei, Konan and Fuka.
Next chapter will be the start of Shippuden.
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