I'm back! Three years have passed between the members of team seven and everything is about to change!
The gray haired girl grunted in pain feeling the blade of a sword start to dig into her shoulder. Her mission was simple, capture the bandit and bring him in for judgement. The bandit was just a man in his forties dressed in colorful cloth. He wore a bandana over his balding head, he was severely overweight and was a better swordsman than she was led to believe.
From what Lady Tsunade had told her, this man had stolen a rare artifact from one of the village elders that was of high importance to return safely.
Kira huffed staring at the ripped fabric and frowned glaring at the male. "Man this is my favorite shirt too." she grumbled under the mask.
"Be lucky thats all thats ripped right now you little brat!" The fat man snarled lunging forward hoping to knock the girl off her feet. Kira shifted her weight back, sweeping her foot back behind the males legs knocking him backwards. His sword jabbed into his arm as he fell. Great now she has to make sure he lives.
Reaching forward she grasped the male's throat with her robotic arm keeping him in place. "Just take a little nap." she urged squeezing the males throat tighter, he struggled letting that flow of blood gush into the dirt ground. The scent of blood wrapped around them as the man slowly started to pass out.
Kira let out a sigh shaking her head now having to use more of her chakra to make sure he survives. Thankfully this mission was a B mission and she didn't need a team of people to help.
Letting out a grunt Kira threw the unconscious man over her shoulder, her knees started to buckle at the weight but she refused to fall. It was a half days walk but she'd probably get back home in a few hours if she ran.
Naruto should be coming back any time soon, the two only talked probably once a month, he was always so busy getting stronger. She knew things would be different between them but she couldn't help but want to tell him the good news!
She had a vacation coming up in the next few weeks to Suna to see her amazing Kazekage boyfriend! After Naruto had left Kira was sure she'd never be with another boy until she was well into her twenties because of Sasuke, but talking to Gaara every day, she started feeling herself get excited for his call. The two would talk through the night not paying attention to time. And one thing led to another when they finally met up again. They've been dating for the past year and a half and she couldn't imagine anything different.
Dating Gaara was just easy, she felt safe, and her heart always raced whenever they saw one another. They fit together like two puzzle pieces or two star crossed lovers in one of those romance books in Sakura's room. He was very easily one of her best friends. Even thinking about him now brought a smile to her lips. It wouldn't be long till she got to see her cute panda bear.
The man moaned on her shoulder making the girl glare at him ruining her good thoughts. His abandoned duffle bag shoved over her left shoulder bouncing as she ran. She rolled her red eyes at the man's moans. So annoying. Two more hours Kira, just two more hours and they'd be back in Konoha.
As soon as Naruto stepped foot in the village of Konoha his excitement bubbled to the surface. He grinned rushing up to one of the telephone towers throwing his arms up above his head letting a yell. "HELLLOOO, KONOHA!"
Naruto snickered seeing some of the few confused villagers faces looking up towards the sky. "YOU HAVEN'T CHANGED AT ALL!" He missed this place so much. He missed the people, the food, the calmness of his village. It took Naruto a moment that the only thing different was the carving of Lady Tsunade's face in the mountain with the others.
Naruto couldn't help laughing staring at her 'serious' face "Granny Tsunade's up there now!" He couldn't wait to find Kira and tell her everything that happened while he was gone. The old man was okay company but he missed his best friend.
"All grown up, eh, Naruto?" Kakashi grinned sitting on one of the roofs staring at the boy. Kakashi raised his hand showing off his latest book. "Yo!"
Naruto grinned hopping off the telephone tower landing gracefully "Kakashi-sensei!" He called excitedly "You haven't changed at all!" He crouched down reaching in his back pouch looking for something. "Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I have something for you!"
What Naruto had pulled out was something so amazing, so incredible that it had Kakashi practically shaking with excitement. "What?! Naruto!? Naruto you…"
It was a book called 'Make-Out Tactics' written by the one and only Jiraiya. Kakashi was literally shaking in his crouched position staring at the brand new book. "It's the latest in the Make-Out series, y'know. The first in three years. Figured you'd like it, even though it's probably totally boring…" Jiraiya on the ground sent a glare up towards the kid for insulting his book.
This was by far the best gift anyone could have given him. "By the way, where's Kira?"
Looking up from his new book Kakashi grinned at the boy. "She'll be back soon, solo mission." Naruto nodded bouncing his leg up and down nervously. It would be their first time seeing each other in such a long time he hoped things between them would be okay. Kakashi looking over the boy smirked shaking his head. "She'll be back soon." Kakashi repeated gaining Naruto's attention.
Naruto grinned jumping to his feet staring at the older Hatake beaming "Come on! Lets go meet her at the gate then!" Jiraiya shook his head smiling to himself at how the kid acted. The three started their walk Naruto was beyond giddy to be back home. First thing he'd do is get some Ichiraku Ramen, it's all he's been craving these past three years.
Sure the old man showed him a few good places to eat but Ichiraku always had the best meals.
"As promised Kakashi, he's all yours." Kakashi gave the old man a side glance waiting for more information. "I suspect the Akatsuki will make their next move soon, so I'm going back to gathering intelligence."
"Whoa!" Naruto gasped staring at the familiar pink haired girl. She wasn't wearing her usual dress like she did before. Her shirt looked like it was made out of the same material and same design but it was strange, She still wore her black shorts like before but over them was a gray apron skirt. She was wearing boots and black gloves and elbow protectors for some reason. Man she looked good! "S...Sakura?"
"Huh? Naruto?!" Sakura gasped staring at the boy in front of her, no way this could be Naruto, he looked so handsome. His blonde hair was still crazy like it was before but it looked longer, he wore a black and orange jacket and his usual orange pants. He looked really good thought. "Wow, I almost didn't recognize you. We've both really grown, huh?" She grinned blushing somewhat as she pressed a finger into her dimble.
"If you say so! You haven't changed at all!" Naruto laughed happily. Sakura huffed glaring at the boy. She took it back, he wasn't handsome. He was the same as before.
"Smooth kid, could you be any more oblivious?" Naruto stared at his mentor confused, what did he do wrong? Sakura shook her head trying to insult the male had said. You'd think he'd be smarter about girls. Shaking off her anger she grinned looking how tall he grew.
"Well, maybe you're just taller than I remember." Naruto reached his hand up to his head looking over the height difference between them confused. Maybe he did get taller while he was away.
A thud could be heard in the distance. Standing a few feet away Naruto noticed a tall gray haired girl with a mask over her nose. Naruto knew it was a girl because of her large chest. Her hair was styled like a man though it had a black bandana covering the front. Naruto could still see the point on the right side sticking up just behind the bandana, but her outfit was that of a Jonin except the sleeves were rolled up to her elbows. She had crimson red eyes and her right hand had a metallic shine when the sun's rays hit.
Naruto knew exactly who this girl was, she might have looked different when he left but he knew this girl anywhere. It was his best friend Kira Hatake. The two kids threw themselves at one another in a large hug. Clutching onto one another like it was a dream he could feet her metallic arm burn through his jacket it was emitting so much heat but he didn't care.
When they pulled away Naruto held out his hand for their handshake. He wasn't sure if she remembered it or not. It's been so long since he's done it that maybe he wouldn't know. Naruto saw her grin extending her left hand showing off the long scar on her forearm. Her hand forming into a fist.
Naruto grinned making a fist. The two put a little too much force behind the fist bump in their excitement. Tsunade, Sakura, Kakashi, and Jiraiya snickered as they extended their stinging fingers for a formal handshake, Sakura grinned watching Kira's smaller hand hugged Naruto's much larger hand with his own.
Naruto and Kira grinned clutching tightly onto one one another's hand before slamming their heads together. Kakashi and Jiraiya chuckled at the two shaking their heads amused while Tsunade and Sakura held their heads annoyed hearing the two teenage best friends moaning in pain laughing at themselves.
"Why do we always end with a head bump?" Kira laughed rubbing her head where a bright red mark was slowly starting to appear.
Naruto snickered through his pain rubbing his own nice red mark forming on his own forehead. "No clue." The two laughed together and pulled each other into another hug. "But I'm glad to be home."
"Me too."
"Naruto big bro!" Konohamaru exclaimed excitedly hopping into view grinning crazily. "Check it out!" Smoke wrapped around the boys body and everyone watched as the boy transformed into a beautiful naked woman. "Ninja Centerfold!" Konohamaru grinned snickering to himself at everyone's expressions.
Kakashi looked away, Jiraiya looked excited look on his face when he saw attractive women. Naruto looked confused, Sakura screamed, Tsunade just couldn't say anything shaking her head annoyed. Kira moved to retrieve her dropped duffle.
Konohamaru turned back into a regular boy again giggling to himself. "What do you think?! I got the Boing, Fwhht, boing part down now, eh?" Konohamaru grinned wanting Naruto to think highly of his perfected jutsu.
"Konohamaru, I'm not a kid anymore. You gotta work on other Jutsu too, you know." Konohamaru pouted looking dejected. Kira stared at the boy confused who was this blonde weirdo and what had he done with her best friend? "THAT JUTSU IS TOTALLY BORING, KONOHAMARU! NOW WATCH THIS! MY NEW PERVY NINJUTSU INVENTION! HERE IT GOES!" Kira grinned, there he was. Naruto was still the same kid before he left.
"New pervy Ninjutsu? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" Kira felt Konohamaru jump in her arms shaking terrified. "Whats your problem?! We haven't seen each other in three years and you pull a stunt like that?! Do you have any idea how that makes me feel?! Huh?! Do you?! And I was thinking you were SO grown up!"
"Now, now, Sakura, calm down. You're scaring Konohamaru…"
Kira sighed shaking her head "Sakura what do you expect? Naruto's been training under that pervert, of course he's going to pick up on a few things." Sakura rolled her eyes but nodded letting the teen fall onto his back.
"That's true, after your one on one training with Kakashi-sensei you've turned into another version of him." Kira grinned at that comment, she didn't care if it was an insult or a compliment. She was almost as good as Kakashi and that's a compliment to her. "How was your mission by the way?"
"Not bad, the bastard cut my jacket so I have to sew that up tonight. But I retrieved the artifact and have the man in a holding cell right now." Sakura nodded at her words. Kira extended the duffle bag towards Lady Tsunade. "This was what he was trying to make off with Ma'am."
Lady Tsunade took the bag from her extended hand inspecting what was inside before nodding her head. "Good work Hatake." She looked over towards Kakashi nodding her head to him. "All right. Enough with this emotional reunion. Kakashi."
Kakashi snapped his book shut and placed it in his pouch. "Wow, it sure has been a while." Naruto, Sakura, and Kira all face Kakashi their former instructor. "From here on out, you three are going to be part of my team again. Not as Sensei and students. But as equals. Fellow Konoha Shinobi." Pulling out three bells from his pocket, the jingle sounds as they clashed together. "Now, I want to see how much you've all grown. The rules are the same as when we first met. Attack as though you mean to kill or you'll never stand a chance."
Naruto, Sakura, and Kira smirked staring at the older male knowing exactly how to beat Kakashi's little test.
So I planned on having the second part posted a few days ago but I got lazy. I'll try to update as soon as possible! Thank you everyone who keeps reading this story I love you all so much!