Loss And Despair Part 6 The Shadow's Strikes

A/N: Hey everyone sorry it's been so long since I update well here is the next chapter, I said a few chapters ago about a small harem well I'm pretty sure you have a general idea of who the two lucky ladies are if not then you will. There will be sexual content but no actual lime or lemons just yet.

Kurama Talking/Jutsu's

'Naruto Talking to Kurama/Sakura Talking to Inner Self'

'Inner Thoughts'

Inner Sakura

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto just this story

It's been well over two weeks since Team Shadow was formed, since then Tenten's dad has done a rush job not that the weapons weren't first class Naruto paid well so he was in his element making such great weapons, even Tenten had some new weapons in her collection.

Like Naruto feared even more action figures came out with his Tonfa's throwing knives, and Guan Dao, Naruto knew it was Anko and it annoyed him but seeing Anko happy was amusing to him.

Naruto didn't really see anyone from the Konoha 11 during the two weeks well other than Tenten but that was only because she worked at the shop.

Also over the last two weeks, both Anko and Yūgao have both been working their asses off they ended up using Training ground 40 all the time now as there own personal training ground.

When they spared Yūgao always trained in a tight tank top and hot pants, Anko at first got jealous but then decided to do the same, Yūgao wasn't even aware of what she was doing this is all.

During training, Naruto also took notice of them both I mean how can he not there both as Jiraiya would have said bombshells. Naruto smirked when he saw them sparing against each other Anko with the Twin Tonfas and Yūgao with the Guan Dao.

Naruto told them it would be wise to fight with a shorter and longer reach weapon to see how it feels as some enemies won't use big weapons.

As Naruto was watching he was remembering some of the stuff Jiraiya told him, things he tried to forget, but watching these two sexy ladies made him blush luckily he finally found the mask so they wouldn't see the blush.

It didn't help to see the sweat fall from there bodies and he was close enough to see their nipples through there tank tops, Naruto did find it funny when he noticed Anko getting jealous of seeing Yūgao in her training clothes.

Naruto also has to try and get what Jiraiya would be saying to him if he was here right now something along the lines of 'I'm so proud of you Gaki, two smoking hot and sweaty ladies begging to be taken by you.'

Naruto shakes his head 'Damn, Pervy sage, you'd probably put some of that in your books.'

He sighs 'I still miss you, you stupid old perverted geezer.'

He then turns back to them and watched Anko 'I can't believe Anko likes me like that, I mean the age difference is well not sure, no way am I going to ask her how old she is Jiraiya says shit like that's Taboo."

He then looks at Yūgao "As for Yūgao, well she's beautiful, a powerful Kunoichi, I seem to remember seeing her once with that sick Jōnin from the Chūnin exams what was his name Hayate I think."

He sighs and looks away 'Is there a point in getting together with anyone I acted all confident but fighting those Akatsuki is no easy task, It could have gone either way against Itachi, but Zetsu showed up, if he would have waited a few minutes he would have seen me collapse on the ground, not that I'm complaining.'

He shakes his head to clear his mind of those thoughts especially as some perverted thought came into his mind that would have made Jiraiya proud, it was both Anko and Yūgao naked with him fucking Anko while eating out Yūgao, while she's making out with Anko.

Then another one of him using Kage Bunshin's to fuck them both until they're unconscious, he shakes his head wondering where they're coming from, but Kurama's just laughing his head off.

Just then an ANBU arrives and informs Naruto that the Hokage has requested Team Shadow. After looking at Anko and Yūgao informs him to bring them within the hour, Naruto thanks the ANBU who quickly vanishes he then coughs "OK, that's enough, you should go and clean yourselves up we are meeting the Hokage within the hour I think our first mission is finally here."

Anko and Yūgao nod Yūgao quickly states she'll be at the Hokage's office within the hour before leaving via Shunshin, Anko smirks and nods before vanishing, she for a moment wondered if she should have suggested Naruto help her in the shower, but knows now is not the time for that.

Naruto sighs before telling his own clones to dispel gradually over the next hour as there was close to 500 in the field training. He then uses Shunshin to appear on the Hokage Monument.

He watches the village everyone so carefree so cushy in there lives not knowing that any moment the village could be attacked, it's not likely but there's a chance there always is.

As he's looking out he senses someone arrives he knows it's Kakashi, he really doesn't know what to say to him anymore, he was a joke of a sensei, playing favourites and look what happened to his favourite he turned traitor and then he returned like a hero who's been away on a mission the thought sickens him.

Without even looking behind him he speaks "Is there something you want Hatake."

Kakashi sighs "You know Naruto, I'm still your Sensei, I always will be."

Naruto scoffs "Sensei, do you even know what Sensei's are supposed to do, obviously you don't, Sensei's don't play favourites, and teach your favourites Execution Jutsu's and that same Jutsu is used on the other student that you barely even cared about so please explain to me why I should ever call you Sensei ever again or ever be civil to you."

Kakashi looks down in shame Naruto's not wrong, nobody was happy that he showed Sasuke, the Chidori, not Gai, Kurenai, Asuma and especially Tsunade when she found out that same Jutsu was used on Naruto when Sasuke turned rogue.

He's tried to make it up to Sakura, but it's different with Naruto, Naruto is Sensei's son, and although Sakura forgave Kakashi for his actions, going by how cold Naruto is to him he doubts Naruto will forgive him, he can barely forgive himself.

Naruto waits for a reply from Kakashi but senses him vanish he then clenches his fist and then scoffs "That's what I thought."

Kakashi appears in front of the Memorial stone and places his hand on Minato's name 'I'm so sorry Sensei, I not only failed you and Kushina, but I also failed your son, he hates me, he hates Sasuke, I don't know what he thinks of Sakura, and he also hates Orochimaru, I tried to focus on Sasuke because he seemed like the most likely to go rogue and I was right but in doing this I failed to see the effect I was having on your son.'

He closes his eyes 'I failed to train Naruto and look what happened to him he almost died, I allowed Jiraiya to train Naruto, then he's trained by some Kenjutsu and Taijutsu masters I've never heard of, and yet I, his proper Sensei did nothing, do I even deserve to be a Sensei.'

He looks at the Hokage monument and at Minato's head "What do I do sensei."

Meanwhile, Naruto's already left and is back in his apartment when Anko comes out of the shower only wearing a towel and using another towel to dry her hair, she sees Naruto and grins "Like what you see maybe I can show you more."

Naruto doesn't answer her and she just chuckles and heads to her room. 'Soon Naruto, when the Akatsuki are dealt with we can be together.' She then thinks of Yūgao 'I wonder if she's interested in Naruto-kun, well if she is we can have some great nights together just the three of us now that will be fun.'

Half an Hour later we find Naruto, Anko and Yūgao in front of Tsunade all wearing the same as Naruto even Anko. They also wear the Ghost Mask like Naruto.

Even Tsunade when she saw them enter gained a chill down her spine. She smiles "Well Naruto, I have your first mission, I've talked it over with the council, and they agree your only doing B or Higher Ranked missions, Unfortunately with Jiraiya's passing his spy network has fallen into decline."

She looks at Naruto "I know Jiraiya wanted you to run it and you can as well as your missions, I've discussed this with the Daimyō and he is giving you the same rights the Sannin got meaning you can come and go as you please Naruto, when Naruto's not in the village, Anko will return to missions and Yūgao, will return to ANBU until Naruto, returns."

We did discuss that the two of you can also be given these rights but this will only be made available to you both if Naruto requests you, for instance, if he's meeting someone in a hostile country, for instance, Oto, or Iwa."

Anko and Yūgao nods, of course, Anko will be worried when Naruto does this on his own, but he was alone for most of his life he can take care of himself.

Naruto then speaks up "Add Ame, to that list I did meet one of Jiraiya's contacts and he stated he's heard Akatsuki have been seen coming and going from Ame, could be just a coincidence or not, but from what Jiraiya told me Hanzō The Salamander runs Ame."

Tsunade nods "As far as we know he's still in power and it will take someone really powerful to dispose of him, not even me, Jiraiya and that Snake together could beat him, he gave us the name Sannin."

They all remain quiet but Tsunade knows she will have to give Naruto the order maybe not right away but soon the fact Akatsuki have been seen in the area of Ame is troubling "Naruto, at some point, you will have to sneak into Ame and find out the truth, but not right now."

Anko was shocked as was Yūgao neither wanted Naruto to go in there, Naruto seemed normal not showing any emotions and this was something that annoyed Tsunade she just sighs "Anyway about this mission it does concern the Akatsuki actually."

Again Anko and Yūgao are anxious about them, Naruto just nods "So what is the Mission Hokage-sama."

Tsunade bites her lip "From what you told us about the Akatsuki and what thereafter meaning Jinchūriki we and having received reports of two Akatsuki heading in the direction of Kumogakure, I believe they're going to target one of the two Jinchūriki there."

She places her fingers on her forehead "Now if what you said about Gaara being the first then they may be going in order and Kumo has the Two-Tails and Eight-Tails, you know where I'm going with this."

Naruto nods "I do get to Kumo before they do either warn Kumo's Jinchūriki or find the Akatsuki members and rip them to pieces, do we have any idea of who they are."

Tsunade shakes her head, again without Jiraiya's spy network were limited with information, that's why I'm glad you are taking it over, now I want you to prepare and leave within the hour."

Anko's the first to speak though "Hokage-sama."

Tsunade looks at her "Yes Anko."

Anko rubs her neck "Not to say I don't love a good fight but you said it yourself, they're going after the Jinchūriki from Kumo, so why is it our business, can't they deal with there own problems."

Yūgao sighs "I have to agree, did they come to our aid when they came here to get Naruto or did they help Suna when Suna's own Kazekage was taken."

Naruto answers "It doesn't matter this is a chance to kill more Akatsuki, we save there Jinchūriki they will owe us, it shows that Konoha is willing to help them, plus thereafter another Jinchūriki like me so I'm going."

Tsunade sighs "You both make good points this is not our business, but I also agree with Naruto, this is a chance to ruin Akatsuki's plans and as Naruto stated, we save one of there own they will owe us, think of the big picture it could lead to an alliance."

Yūgao and Anko both nods seeing both Naruto and Tsunade's points plus Naruto's already made up his mind and Anko won't let him go against Akatsuki alone and it will also be bad a new team already arguing over missions.

Anko and Yūgao nod to each other Yūgao's the one who speaks "We understand Hokage-sama."

Tsunade nods "OK then as I said leave when your ready" Naruto and the others nod then vanish via Shunshin. Once they leave Tsunade sighs "Good luck you three you'll need it."

Once they appear again there rushing towards the gate, people see them rush past them without stopping they don't even sigh out but Kotetsu and Izumo knows there leaving.

A few of the Konoha 11 or now Konoha 13 saw them leave they had to admit they looked impressive in their attire. Some of them are just sitting there when they see Tsunade, Sakura walks up to her "Lady Tsunade, where are they going."

Tsunade looks at Sakura "You don't need to know Sakura, S-ranked business."

Sasuke looks at her "There's on an S-Ranked mission."

Tsunade looks at Sasuke she still doesn't like or trust him "Did I stutter Uchiha."

Kiba smirks "Someone still doesn't like you."

Sasuke sighs 'Jiraiya I imagine, that's two people who will never forgive me.'

Sakura looks at Tsunade "Please Lady Tsunade, we need to know where's he's going."

Tsunade sighs "Kumo to stop a kidnapping attempt."

Sakura immediately understands "Akatsuki's after a Jinchūriki from Kumogakure."

Tsunade just nods and walks away.

Ino looks at Sakura "How did you know that."

Sakura sighs "A hunch, Naruto's already killed three Akatsuki after he left and almost killed Itachi, two members went after Gaara, and we all know what he is so Kumo and Kidnapping I just put two and two together."

Ino nods "Wow, you do have a brain in that big forehead of yours."

Sakura sighs "Shut Up Ino-pig."

Hinata then thinks about Naruto "Do you think Naruto-kun, will be OK."

Neji's the one who answers his cousin "Hinata-san, you saw what Naruto did I don't know what to class him as A-Ranked or higher but he also has Anko-sensei, with him and since becoming a Jōnin, I've gone on a few missions with her she is a strong Kunoichi, the third member I don't know who she is."

It's Tenten's turn to answer although Sakura knows who she is price of being Tsunade's apprentice "She's an ANBU, plus I've seen them all train together there a force to be reckoned with."

Hinata and everyone nods but two people are still worried Sakura and Hinata and both hope he'll be OK, but know Anko and the ANBU have his back, and Sakura does know she's an ANBU captain also, they'll keep him safe.

Kurenai who's with her team also hopes her friends Anko and Yūgao will be OK and of course Naruto, not that she really knows him at all, although she did know Hinata once had a crush on him.

What they're also thinking about is the Akatsuki in general there all S-Ranked ninjas but they also know Naruto's killed three of them by himself.

Lee then says something they haven't really thought about "Do the Akatsuki know that Black Phantom or Shadow is actually Naruto-kun."

They all wonder that themselves none of them have spoken to Naruto much Sakura and Ino's one was very short, this does worry them though as well as the Jōnin.

Team Shadow is rushing through the trees so fast that a civilian wouldn't have time to see them, both Anko and Yūgao have remained quiet at the moment focusing on the mission but they can't deny this will be a tough mission.

Yūgao's gone against strong ninja in her ANBU days even S-Ranks but two S-Ranked ninjas from the Akatsuki who will do whatever they have to doesn't ease her mind, she knows she's strong but can she take them both on especially if one of the Akatsuki members is Itachi.

Anko is in similar mind 'I love the thrill don't get me wrong but this is the Akatsuki were dealing with we've all been informed of them after Naruto left, but I've never come across them and seeing how nervous looks not that I can see her face neither has she.'

She then looks at Naruto the man she's falling for and this mission isn't going to be easy, yes he's killed three of them before but these two there going after they have no information about. 'I won't let them take him.'

She then thinks of something "Hey, Naruto-kun."

He looks over his shoulder "Yes Anko."

"Does the Akatsuki know that the Black Phantom is actually you."

This seems to get Yūgao's attention Naruto thinks about it "No, well Sasori and that Yamanaka Wannabe found out but there dead and Kisame he never knew just kept calling me phantom, and Itachi, I don't know, I fight differently since we last met, I used nothing I've used before not even Kage Bunshin's I used Mizu Bunshins."

He thinks for a minute "I know the Byakugan can see my face well unless I'm wearing my mask, it has special seals on the mask making it impossible to see my face all they'd see is white light, I don't think the Sharingan can do that."

Yūgao answers that question "As far as I'm aware they can't and if you never used anything Itachi would recognize or acted as he remembers you then I think your secret is safe."

Naruto just nods "Well that's good, were leaving the Land Of Fire shortly, we will get as close to Kumo as we can if we have to rest I'll send Kage Bunshin's to scout out things, under no circumstances can we allow Akatsuki to get there hands on any Jinchūriki."

He clenches his fists and his eyes go red meaning he's using Kurama's chakra "Although not related by blood I see the Tailed-Beasts as a family so the Jinchūriki count also."

Anko nods 'Then we have to make sure Naruto doesn't receive any more pain that Uchiha bastard already caused him too much same for that Snake, not only do I want to kill him for what he did to me but now for what he took away from Naruto-kun.' "We will go as far as we can."

Yūgao nods "I agree I'm an ANBU I am more physically fit than most of your Generation Naruto, you have to be in ANBU, we can get to Kumogakure."

Naruto nods "Then let's pick up the pace."

They both nod and do as Naruto is going even faster through the trees. For the rest of the day, they keep going stopping only for five minutes for a break to have a quick snack and drink before continuing.

By the time it reaches midnight there outside Kumogakure, not even they can believe they made it in one day. Once they arrive Yūgao and Anko take a break well so does Naruto but not before creating several Kage Bunshin's and using Henge to scout Kumogakure.

After a 30 minute break, Naruto looks at Anko and Yūgao "It seems my clones haven't found anything yet no celebrating, no chaos and no Ninjas rushing through the village, I think either the Akatsuki are yet to arrive or were too late."

Anko nods "What now then."

Naruto thinks "We should visit the Raikage, letting him know about Akatsuki's actions will make him more aware, it will also clear up my last thought whether to them being here or not."

Yūgao nods "Naruto when you said celebrating do you mean the villagers cheering that a Jinchūriki's been taken."

Naruto nods "The two villages I've been to being Konoha and Suna both treated there Jinchūriki like shit, that's not to say every village does but it's a possibility."

Anko and Yūgao both nods knowing it's like that for Konoha and Suna. Naruto then nods "Let's go, if they haven't arrived we have the element of surprise, maybe we can get the two Jinchūriki to stack the odds although we are running the risk of them getting captured."

They both nod and they set off to the Raikage's office. Once they arrive Mabui allows them to enter although she's curious as to who they are as they don't wear headbands classifying what village there from. The Kumo ANBU are also weary.

A looks up as three mysterious Ninjas enter his office well two one he recognizes as Black Phantom for a year ago. "Well Black Phantom, we meet again seems you've added some members so what can I do for you this time."

Naruto steps forward "It is good to see you again Raikage-sama, I'm here about your Jinchūriki, I told you about the Akatsuki." When A nods Naruto continues "Are they both safe."

A raises an eyebrow "They are ninjas Phantom, they will go on missions."

Naruto sighs "The Akatsuki have been seen heading this way now the fact they went for the Kazekage Gaara who has the One-Tails it may be that there going in order, meaning the two tails is next so I ask again are they both safe."

A sighs "I see, you should have said immediately, to answer your question there both in the village right now, now tell me about these Akatsuki members do you know anything about them."

Naruto shakes his head "Unfortunately not, since we spoke I have killed three Akatsuki members is Kisame Hoshigaki, Sasori and Deidara. Unfortunately, Itachi Uchiha got away, there is another member all I know is his names Zetsu and is some kind of plant man thing, kind of like a Venus flytrap."

A, nods "To have taken out three S-Ranked ninjas you are indeed impressive, I have to thank you, about them coming, but I have to ask why Konoha is getting involved this is Konoha's business."

Naruto nods "I see you must have found out I now work with Konoha, also call me Shadow, Black Phantom is so lame." Both Anko and Yūgao giggle at that as does Mabui.

A nods "Yes, my spies told me as such, even watched you fight against two Kunoichi's from what he told me, your quite the cold-hearted individual, tell me are the rumours true about you."

Naruto sighs "You mean about eating babies and ripping out the souls of my enemies I can tell you it's all lies."

A laughs "As I thought it was but also I'd like you to answer my other question why is Konoha helping Kumo we are not exactly on the best of terms since my predecessor tried to kidnap the Hyuuga heir not to mention that Uzumaki girl who grew up to be quite a Kunoichi from what I hear but I also heard she died nearly 16 years ago.

Naruto's eyes glare at A 'They tried to kidnap my mum.'

It's strangely Kurama who calms him down Calm down kit, your dad saved her and as that muscle man says it was the previous Raikage, don't forget what that big breasted Hokage said this could lead to an alliance.

Naruto sighs 'Thanks, Kurama.' "As you said Raikage-sama, that was your predecessor, I must add that both times you were foiled but, I'm not here to talk about that, our Hokage, suggested that by helping you we could, in theory, work better as villages."

Anko and Yūgao both look at Naruto and think 'He's changed so much, he has a way with words, the younger him would have boasted something about helping a weaker village and got us killed, he sure has grown up, I was certain upon Raikage-sama, mentioning his mum he would have blown a fuse.'

A chuckles "An Alliance huh, I will have to talk with my council, but helping us with this Akatsuki threat could gain our villages favour, how do you plan to deal with this Akatsuki threat."

Naruto thinks for a minute "Either we ambush them on the way here or lure them into a place away from the civilians, we can fight them if your Jinchūriki, want to help is up to them they are Akatsuki's targets after all."

A nods "Both seem like good choices, you three seem powerful, and if you Bla.. I mean Shadow, I agree it does sound lame, can ambush them then great, I will have someone bring Bee and Yugito here and let them know, it's late I doubt they will come now, so feel free to stay at a Hotel as Guests of Kumogakure."

Naruto nods "Thank you, Raikage-sama, we will take your generosity, we have travelled all day from Konoha to arrive here in one day."

A grins "Man you three are something else, of course, I could do that also but we're not talking about me." He then looks at Mabui "Show them to the Black Swan hotel."

She nods and escorts them out he grins "The Akatsuki think they can come into my house and cause problems I don't think so and adding in the Shadow and his team there going down I imagine Bee will jump at the chance and Yugito well if she's the target she'll want to make them pay." He looks at the ANBU "Get me Bee and Yugito." They nod and vanish.

A little while later Team Shadow is in a room there are two bedrooms, it seems the Black Swan is for families and diplomats Naruto takes the big room with Anko sharing, making Yūgao blush wondering if the two will ever do it, although that brings up thoughts of her and Naruto doing it.

She sighs 'Calm down Yūgao, there together well I think, but I can't deny Naruto-kun's become a strong individual, and being so easily overpowered by him turned me on, damn you Hayate for dying before we ever did it, I wish I never said sex before marriage.'

As there all discussing a plan there's a knock at the door Yūgao goes over to the door and opens it to see two people a male and female, the male is pretty much as built as the Raikage was.

Yugito's the one who talks "We are here to see the Shadow, about the Akatsuki."

Yūgao nods and steps to the side they both step inside and as soon as they doo both Yugito and Bee's tailed-beasts Matatabi/Nibi and Gyūki/Hachibi inform their companions that
there's another Jinchūriki in the room and it's the blond guy.

Bee grins "Well, Well Mr 9, nice to meet another Jinchūriki, other then Mrs 2 here, I'm Killer Bee Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails Gyūki/Hachibi, Mrs is Yugito Nii holder of the Two-Tails Matatabi/Nibi."

Anko and Yūgao are shocked they figured that out somehow there about to reach for there Kunai's but Naruto holds up a hand "Put those away, like them, I sensed they were Jinchūriki also, It is nice to meet more Jinchūriki, I've only met Gaara before."

Yugito smiles "Nice to meet a fellow Jinchūriki also so going by Bee you hold the Kyūbi."

Naruto nods "That is true Yugito-san, let's get down to business then I'm sure Raikage-sama, informed you of the threat that's coming and if my assumption is correct then for you Yugito-san."

Yugito sighs "Yes Raikage-sama mentioned that do you have any idea why they want the tailed-beasts."

Naruto nods "They're trying to extract all the demon's from the nine Jinchuriki's killing the host in the process and trying to awaken the 10th Tailed-beast demon Juubi to pretty much bring peace by killing everyone or placing them in a dream world."

Both Bee and Yugito and surprised even there tailed-beats Matatabi and Gyūki are worried this is something the world is not ready for.

Yugito sighs "There messed up in the head lets take them down." Bee nods

Naruto nods "I agree let's take them down but first we have to plan for these two Akatsuki members coming."