Forgive me for the long wait. I was at a location without any reception for 10 days, shortly after that I went on Holiday together with my Family for 2 weeks (Where we went we didn't have Internet, but I continued writing during the meantime). Also expect longer durations between updates…forgive me for that please, but I am finding it increasingly difficult to 'convert' the main storyline.
Reminder: I do not own Naruto.
Chapter 19
"You realize that Guy sensei will kill you if he finds out about this…?" Umi giggled. Naruko had taken a Yaoi parody of the Icha Icha series and replaced the cover.
"That is if they find out who it was. Technically, I have an alibi." Naruko smirked.
"And that is?" Kuroka asked.
"I was…entertaining Ino-koi." She answered. Ino was glad she was up front as it hid her perverted semi-smile and her blush. "And besides, that green weirdo can for once get some credit for being…well, weird."
In Konoha
Guy was busy sparring with Tenten when he sneezed so strongly that he changed his position just enough for Tenten's kick to end up in his Family Jewels…not that she minded. Neji who was standing nearby, was shocked that the mid range weapon specialist was able to actually beat Guy-sensei.
Back with Team 11…Naruko
"You entertain her every day, you pair of horny rabbits." Umi muttered, knowing full well that Naruko could hear her.
"I take offence at that. I am a fox and I hunt rabbits, not flowers." Naruko told her with mock anger. The group giggled together as they joked.
2 kilometers ahead of them
"Boss. We have 5 beauties heading our way. It doesn't look like they know we are here." a person said.
"Good. The men were getting restless." the Boss said. "They could use some relief. YOU HEAR THAT BOYS?" he shouted. Roars and shouts of approval responded.
With Team Naruko
"Those idiots." Suzume muttered. "They think we aren't aware of their presence."
"I sence about 50 of them." Kuroka sighed, agreeing with Suzume, as did Umi, Ino and Naruko.
"I sense a trap." Umi muttered.
"Next move?" Ino asked. They all knew the answer.
"Spring the trap." Naruko grinned, her 5 tails swishing around in anticipation.
"Just leave some for us." Umi mock-moaned.
"Don't worry. I am sure some of them are feeling lonely and can keep you company…" Umi growled at the jab as everyone laughed.
2 minutes later
"Get 'em Boys." They heard a man shout as they walked past the location where they knew the ambush would take place.
Out of the tree line burst a rag-tag group of Bandits. The 5 girls feigned surprise. One of the front runners made a grab for Naruko's skirt and tore it off, revealing her womanhood and backside to the world for all to see. In response she just slapped him…hard.
"Oi, that wasn't very nice." she chastised him like a teacher would chastise a naughty pupil (A/N: Naruko had plenty experience with that…). "But thank you. I can move more freely now." She gave the entire group a 50 Kilowatt seductive vulpine smile that sent most of the bandits flying backwards as if hit by a huge, dense burst of air…except it wasn't air that sent them flying, but massive nose-bleeds. The remaining bandits were taken out by the others.
5 minutes later
Naruko waited for those she KO'd to regain consciousness.
"Ok boys. Class is in session." She said, using her vulpine voice. She noticed that the Boss of the Bandits had joined them. Ino meanwhile had unsealed a video-camera after getting Naruko to put on a new skirt. For the next 45 minutes Naruko gave the "tamed" Bandits a lecture, calling them 'Bad Boys' and telling them about what they did wrong and what they should do instead…all while acting like a teacher who was punishing her students. Umi, Suzume and Kuroka were rolling around on the floor while Ino was having trouble keeping the Camera steady. Afterwards she let them go with a "Class dismissed" and all of them quietly disappeared back into the woods.
None of the Gonin knew this at the time, but those Bandits later formed a relatively successful mercenary group specializing in removing other Bandit factions and protecting small villages. They named themselves the "Followers of the Flame"…apparently in honor of the one who set them on the right path…
Back at the present
"You should really consider wearing some underwear…" Kuroka muttered.
"But that stuff feels like a restriction to my movements…" Naruko, and surprisingly Ino, mock-complained (The latter had fully converted to a commando state recently).
"Let's pick up the pace. We have 1 hour to catch up on…" Suzume said, mirth clear in her voice. The 5 of them noticeably increased their speed.
The next day, midday
"So this is the great Uzumaki Bridge?" Umi said impressed. They were standing at the entrance of the bridge, which was covered in a dense layer of fog, and had read the plaque. Naruko was filled with joy at being back here, as was Ino, although they both were also saddened because of what had happened. Normally they could laugh it off, but now they remembered the several days they were here on a mission as if it had happened just last week, including the pain.
Seeing their saddened looks, Kuroka asked, "Why the sad look?" Ino choked on the memory.
"We both nearly died because of our broken hearts." She said, half-cryptically. The three of them who hadn't been here before lifted their eyebrows, not understanding.
"We'll explain some other time." Naruko said in a sad voice as she and Ino felt tears flow down their cheeks.
They made their way across the bridge in silence, the three redheads walking behind the two lovers who were holding each other closely in comfort.
When they neared the end of the bridge, Naruko stopped. They could all sense the group of people waiting for them. "Let us surprise them." She whispered, then leapt over the side of the bridge and ran down the side. She was followed shortly by Ino and three redheads who were shaking their heads. They took a 'small' detour, coming from the other side. Quickly and quietly they set up a small camp, including a small fire and tents and even a make-shift hammock, in which Naruko and Ino lied down and cuddled. When they were finished, Kuroka made herself 'busy' by washing her clothes, Umi was cooking some food she had unsealed from a scroll and Suzume was slowly sharpening her Kunai. Naruko was watching the crowd when she saw Haku's head turning towards them. She lifted a finger to her mouth, telling him to remain silent. He subtly nodded, but leaned over towards Zabuza, who nodded.
Suddenly the fire gave a snap, drawing the attention of almost every person in the crowd. Ino faked being asleep while Naruko lazily called out.
"Jo. How have you been?" the three redheads waved in greeting, their smile hiding their mirth. Kissing Ino 'awake', Naruko got of the hammock, as did Ino whilst the redheads stood up from their various tasks. The five of them had just left the perimeter of their camp when a young brown-haired boy barreled into Naruko.
"Naruko-onee-chan." Inari cried in happiness. He was followed shortly by the raven haired kunoichi who had 'saved' Inari from Naruko's training during their stay in Konoha.
"Nozomi-chan." Ino greeted the girl. Just then a man was sent flying by none other than Naruko…after he had tried to flirt with her and had slapped her ass.
"I thought everyone here knew I am not into men and that I have a certain…condition…" Naruko muttered. She saw several people shaking their heads in understanding, while some other men…
"Oi, how dare you do that to Aniki." The group of 3 men charged at her.
"Close your eyes and cover your ears everyone. This is not going to be pretty." Haku called out.
"We are going to fuck you…" one of the men shouted. Unfortunately for them, Ino stepped in between them and Naruko.
"Don't you dare touch her." Ino growled. The men stopped their advance, their expressions changing from anger to leers.
"Are you saying you will take her place? Well then, open your legs…" they said together, stopping only when Ino began releasing an aura that literally screamed death.
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" Ino muttered, making the famous hand sign. Three clones appeared behind the men, all of them just as angry as the original. One of the men sealed their doom.
"Sweet. One for each of us." He said as he reached for his belt.
"Just die." The three clones said. "Katon: Konoha Hiden Taijutsu Ougi." They shouted as they made the Tiger sign and ignited their fingertips with white hot fire. "Sennin Goroshi." The men went flying like a rocket, fire pouring out of their rectums. When they land, they are going to be walking oddly for weeks, if not months.
After the somewhat awkward greeting, Naruko asked Tsunami where Tazuna, her father, was.
"Probably complaining right now…" Tsunami said. Everyone except for the 4 men who were sent flying (literally) and the Konoha shinobi laughed.
20 minutes later, Tazuna's house
Naruko and her team sweat-dropped. They were looking at a plaque placed in front of Tazuna's house, which now looked like a small mansion that was half converted into a hotel of sorts, that read:
"Please come in. You are welcome as long as you bring Sake."
"The Hell?" all five of them deadpanned. Tsunami giggled seeing their faces.
"Since the bridge was completed, we have reconstructed our home into a hotel for all the merchants. It also the…" she was interrupted by a loud shout coming from within the building.
"Why in the name of Bridge building and alcohol did I agree to become Daimyo? I miss my old job. AND I MISS MY SAKE!" the voice shouted.
"Was that…" Naruko began. Tsunami nodded. "Is he…" Another nod. Naruko and Ino looked at each other.
"How much of this countries income goes to alcohol?" the deadpanned in perfect unison. This brought about another round of laughter, which didn't stop when the front door burst open.
"Oh be quiet you bunch of brats. Can't an old man get…" Tazuna's outburst stopped when his eyes fell upon the 5 beauties standing before him; the three redheads he didn't recognize, but the blonde and the fire-ette he did…albeit with a slight nose-bleed. It didn't help that Naruko and her team wore armor that followed the contours of their bodies perfectly.
"Oi, stop staring at my Fiancée, Ero-ossan." Naruko and Ino continued their duet. Half of the crowd behind them became quiet when their words clicked while the other half laughed even louder.
"And I am surprised that the two of you have grown up into such fine ladies…just as I said you would." Tazuna said, enveloping them both in a hug, which they returned.
"You did…when you weren't drunk and trying to touch my ass." They said.
"At least I was drunk when I tried it." Tazuna said, trying to suppress his blush.
"But you were only sober when you were working on the bridge or when you were asleep…" the duo deadpanned.
"OH FOR KAMI'S SAKE, JUST GET IN HERE. BRING OUT THE SAKI AND THE FOOD. LET'S GIVE OUR HEROES AND THEIR FRIENDS A PROPER NAMI WELCOME!" Tazuna roared. The crowd cheered and quickly dispersed to get everything ready. Tazuna, Inari, surprisingly Nozomi and Tsunami meanwhile dragged the Gonin into the building.
2 hours later, Tazuna's mansion
The entire room was filled with people taking to one another. Nozomi and Inari were chatting with Naruko and Ino while the three redheads were beginning to feel uncomfortable because they were being peppered with questions, some of them on delicate subjects. Eventually the three of them snapped.
"Stop asking such questions." They roared, releasing a frightening aura. Their hair was waving around above their heads in multiple tails (A/N: think Kushina's angry outburst in the Naruto Shippuuden: Road to Ninja Movie, when Naruko locked himself in his room and Kushina got angry…). Naruko and Ino sighed, but then smiled and told the two youngster with them to enjoy the show. What followed was a comedic show as the three Uzumaki went on a brawling spree. Soon the entire room was filled with groaning people, predominantly males. The ones still conscious were looking at Naruko, who was busy writing a notice sign. It read:
"Identification of an Uzumaki for Dummies.
1. Uzumaki women are notorious for their short temper and violent behavior.
2. The Uzumaki clan are experts in Kenjutsu. They could cut you in places you don't want to be cut before you would even realize it.
3. Uzumaki clan members generally have red hair and immense chakra reserves.
Warning: don't fuck with us. What we call a light beating would be considered harsh torture by you."
She hung the notice above her on the wall. It didn't catch on entirely with one drunken young man, who walked up as Naruko had her back turned and grabbed her breasts from behind.
"I von't fuck wif you." He slurred drunkedly. "I vill just fuck you." Those that knew Naruko began chanting funeral prayers. The rest were either unconscious or were confused about what was going on. They got an explanation when Naruko grabbed the poor man's crotch, twisted it and tore it off, sack and member, all of it. The scream of the man would haunt those who weren't chanting to have nightmares for days to come.
Next day, Konoha front gate
Tsunade looked at the large group of shinobi before her. They had all heard about what had happened to Sasuke.
Flashback
The day after Team Naruko left
Izumo and Kotetsu were sitting at the main gate as always, taking note of the comings and goings of people, both shinobi and civilians, when the group of refugees appeared. Upon seeing them, the two Chunin immediately became aggressive: the group was wearing the Oto headbands.
One of the refugees, who was clearly the leader, jus muttered.
"I don't care if you throw us into prison. Just make sure that HE never finds us." Both Chunin recognized the woman for who she was, but didn't know her name. The next thing the two Chunin knew, the group was surrounded by numerous squads of ANBU, who immediately made demands. Before they were finished speaking, the Oto-nin began stripping to their underwear, removing everything else, including their Hitai-ate…well all except for the leader, who requested an audience with the Hokage. She even requested that the ANBU place various seals on her so as to ensure that she won't do anything.
20 minutes later
"My name is Karin." The woman introduced herself to Tsunade, who had arrived to see what was going on…after making several shadow clones to do the paperwork. "I and my comrades are former Oto-nin. She said. Tsunade eyed her wearily.
"If you served under Orochimaru, how is it that you managed to get away from him?" she asked.
"We managed to escape when that snake fucker's experiment somehow managed to break out, creating a riot. Most of them used to be cursed seal bearers, but Karin-sama managed to remove the seals, saving their lives." A big man said. Tsunade looked at him questioningly.
"What do you mean, most of them?" she asked.
"There are still 3 whose seals I need to remove and HE doesn't have a cursed seal." Karin said. Tsunade stared at her, her mind screaming at her because of numerous things.
"You are an Uzumaki survivor, aren't you?" the blonde asked. The redhead flinched at that, but nodded.
"I used to be. Now I am the last member of the clan. But please, don't hurt any of my comrades here, well except for the Water bastard there." Karin pointed at Suigetsu, who shouted at her. "Jugo needs someone who can teach him to control his powers."
Tsunade and Shizune smiled. Tonton the pig walked forward and put its hoof on Karin's foot, reassuringly.
"You are not the last." Tsunade told her. When she looked at the incredulous face that Karin held, she explained. "Here in Konoha lives the last member of the Uzumaki clan's main branch…and a few others from the branch families." Tsunade didn't mention the blood adoption that Naruko had performed. Karin meanwhile had collapsed onto her knees and was crying her heart out.
"Thank you." She managed. Jugo walked forward and laid a hand on her shoulder.
"She is like the polar opposite of Naruko when it comes to males." Shizune joked. All the people from Konoha laughed.
"If we are done here, there is something else we'd like to mention." Jugo spoke up. "Uchiha Sasuke has slain Orochimaru and has joined Akatsuki." Immediately the laughter stopped. Karin and most of the former Oto-nin nodded in agreement.
"Before we do anything, I will have to have you interrogated and have people check your memories." Tsunade said. Karin paled slightly.
"I agree to those terms, but I cannot speak for the others." Karin told them. If you don't mind, I'd like to skip the interrogation part and go straight to the other thing…what was it?" she asked. Sighing Tsunade told the ANBU to take her to Inoichi, then turned her attention to the rest.
ANBU T&I
"Before we begin, I'd like to warn you…" Karin began, but Anko interrupted.
"We are going to look at every scrap of memory you have." She said.
"I was about to say that some of my memories might make not be good for his health." Karin murmured.
Inoichi began his jutsu. A few minutes later he stopped and blushed heavily.
"Which memory did you just see?" Karin asked. Inoichi's blush grew.
"The one in the river…" he said. Karin smirked.
"Oh that one. Did you enjoy the show?" she asked.
"Why didn't you warn us about it?" Ibiki asked.
"Because this overinflated Bimbo here interrupted me." Karin said, looking at Anko, who scowled.
"We may need some blood-packs…" Inoichi said.
3 hours, 20 pints worth of blood packs and 12 soldier pills later
"And you thought I was bad…" Anko muttered. Ibiki agreed.
"I think she is more fitting to the title "Snake whore" than you are." Ibiki said.
"OI, I AM NOT A WHORE. I DID WHAT I HAD TO TO SURVIVE, YOU SEX CRAVING CUNT!" Karin shouted. Inoichi meanwhile was feeling lightheaded and was having another blood-pack attached to the needle in his arm.
The next day
"Morning, Karin-san. How are you feeling?" Tsunade asked Karin.
"Please don't ask. That snake bimbo whore is just…a bitch." Karin answered as she walked oddly to the chair. "I asked her why she wasn't known as a snake slut and she sent her snakes at me." Karin shivered and placed her hands over certain…private areas. "I never thought something like that was possible." She grumbled. Tsunade lifted an eyebrow.
"You mean having several snakes squirm around inside of you?" Tsunade asked. Karin paled.
"How did you…?" she began, then sighed. "Never mind. As embarrassing as it may be, I actually kinda enjoyed it." She blushed.
Tsunade took out a file. "The report states that you used to be a Kunoichi of the hidden grass. After the Chunin exams 3 years ago you left and became a wanderer, making your living by selling your body. Inoichi was a bit unclear at the point where you joined Orochimaru."
Karen sighed. Her eyes glazed over when she began retelling her first meeting with Orochimaru.
Timeskip, 2 days
"Hokage-sama." an ANBU reported, urgency clear in his voice.
"Report." Tsunade said, putting down her pen.
"A large group of shinobi are causing trouble along the south eastern border." He handed Tsunade a scroll. While she read it, her eyebrows rose.
"Gather all available Teams. Tell them to meet at the main gate in one hour." Tsunade roared. Immediately the ANBU left. Shizune and Sakura looked at her nervously.
"Tsunade-sama…what is going on?" Shizune asked. Tsunade unconsciously began releasing KI, making both girls cringe in fear.
Flashback end
"You are to go and protect the south western border. Hostile Shinobi have begun attacking the border villages. You are to go and protect our home and everyone in it. This enemy will show no mercy and has a no-prisoner doctrine. Note that their Jutsu will be a complete unknown to us, but they may very well know about our jutsu." Tsunade told them, then paused. "GET MOVING!" she roared. Immediately the assembled army began moving. Tsunade meanwhile turned to Shizune.
"Send out birds to all neighboring lands. Tell them that our mobilization is purely to protect our borders from a possible invasion. Tell them that if they want me to explain my actions, I shall come myself to explain." Tsunade told her aide.
"Tsunade-sama, what is going on? Do you know who is attacking us?" Shizune asked. Behind her stood the entire council, both shinobi and Civilian. Tsunade sighed.
"During the days of my Grandfather, there was a group of clans who just disappeared literally overnight. They were all small clans living along the coast of Hi no Kuni, near Nami no kuni and Kawa no Kuni (translation: Land of Rivers). When Konoha was founded, my grandfather sent envoys to these clans, but couldn't find them. All in all, 23 clans just left their homes." She told them. She hoped that Naruko would end her mission in Nami soon.
Nami no Kuni
At that time Naruko was training Haku in wind release…at least the way she was trained…including cutting a waterfall, as well as the group of Genin that Zabuza had brought along when he and Haku visited them. She quickly found that their progress would increase significantly with determination. As there were as many boys as girls, Naruko, much to Ino's sympathy for the kids, came up with a great…determination drive.
"Alright kids. Form pairs of boy and girl." Naruko shouted after the light (By Naruko's standards) warm-up. Breathing heavily, they complied. Oh, how they wished to curse her, but after what happened on day one. They had called her a hag after the 'light' warm up…and she had sent them through hell, chasing them with braids flying around behind her head like tails…in addition to her tails.
"Inari-chan, do you want to pair up?" Nozomi asked. Inari looked at her for a moment, then nodded. She was surprised by the fact that she saw fear in his eyes for a moment, but then decided that with Naruko and her team here, it was to be expected.
"Does everyone here have a pair?" Naruko called out.
"No." Haku called out from his position at the waterfall.
"Then get Tayuya to keep you company." Naruko called back. Even from where they were standing they could see the blush that engulfed Haku's face.
"Good. Now I am going to teach you lot about how to use your wind chakra. Go and get a leaf." She told the Genin.
After they had done that, Inari asked, "Why did we have to pair up?" Nozomi nodded, as did the other Genin. Naruko's smirk sent shivers down their backs.
"I have thought about a great training drive for you. One that is sure to speed up your training." She said. The Genin didn't know whether to feel happy or scared. "You are going to compete with your partner." Naruko said. Realization dawned on the Genin as well as smiles…at least until Naruko told them the punishment for the loser.
"Between the two of you, the one who manages to make less progress in cutting the leaf has to kiss the other." Naruko smirked at that.
3…2…1…"WHAT?!" the Genin plus Haku shouted. Ino just sighed and Umi, Kuroka and Suzume face-palmed.
"Well, If you manage to cut the leaf entirely today, you won't have to go through with the punishment." Naruko told them. Wisely deciding not to argue, they immediately began the training. Zabuza, Tsunami and Tazuna, who were standing together with the parents of the Genin near the edge of the training field, just shook their heads…well except for Zabuza, who snickered.
2 hours later, one of the Genin pairs walked up to Naruko and asked for advice, which Naruko gave them.
Fortunately, Jiraya wasn't there. Unfortunately, none of the Genin managed to cut the leaf, although 2 of them had started cutting the leaves. They were the team who asked for advice; It was Inari and Nozomi. Both were glowing though, because their progress wasn't equal. Inari cut the leaf half a millimeter less than Nozomi. Fortunately he fell unconscious due to embarrassment before the two of them connected. Nozomi gave a sigh of relief, however…
'Why do I feel so disappointed?' she thought before images of what could have happened appeared in her mind, causing her blush to return with a vengeance…which didn't go unnoticed by a certain former missing-nin-turned-sensei…
Chapter 20
That moment, near the border between Kawa no kuni and Hi no kuni
A group of young children were busy playing/swimming at the beach outside of a small fishing village. One of them decided to look out at the horizon, wondering what was on the other side.
His eyes widened slightly seeing the numerous boats on the ocean. It wasn't normal; while boats were an almost daily sight, the numbers usually remained relatively low, only about 2 or 3 per square mile. However, he was looking at an armada numbering at least 50 ocean faring vessels. The boy's eyes widened to their max when he recognized the type of ships that were approaching.
"Everyone! RUN!" he shouted, just as a small flash was seen on one of the leading ships. Moments later, a loud 'Boom' was heard, followed shortly by a large explosion directly in the middle of the group of children. All 5 were hit, receiving fatal injuries. All of them died before the first of the invading shinobi set foot on the sand.
Nearby Shinobi Outpost
"What the…" the shinobi on guard duty shouted. He turned his telescope towards the origin of the explosion.
"ALARM. WE ARE BEING INVADED!" he shouted down the ladder. Quickly he returned his attention to the invading fleet.
"Report." His team leader called up as he ascended the ladder.
"50 large scale ships approaching the shore. I count around 40 transport types and around 10 ships with some sort of heavy weapon mounted. It looks…" he was interrupted by another set of flashes and 'Booming' sounds. Seconds later, 10 explosions appeared in and around the nearby fishing village. Already the population was in a panic.
"In the name of the Sage of the six paths. What is this?" the team leader asked. "Send word to Konoha immediately. They need to know…" he didn't finish as one of the whatever-it-is-that-causes-the-explosion (A/N: calling them explosive shells sounds far too modern…I'll think of a different name later) landed right on top of them, leaving only one survivor. The female Genin was badly hurt, but not fatally. Forcing herself to move past the pain, she started running/limping towards the nearest place she could think of that would definitively help her as well as send a message to Konoha: Nami no Kuni.
2 1/2 days later
Suzume, Umi and Kuroka were busy running on the water between the Island and the mainland when they heard the cry for help from somewhere nearby.
"Over there." Umi shouted, pointing at a figure leaning against a mangrove tree. They approached quickly, yet cautiously, at least until they recognized the Leaf Symbol on the female's forehead protector.
"Suzume. Go get a medic." Umi said. Suzume nodded and sprinted away at great speed.
"You are from Konoha…" 'gasp' "Thank Kami…" the female said.
"We are the Gonin of Konoha, otherwise known as Team Naruko. What happened to you?" Kuroka told her. The female's eye widened in recognition of the name.
"Sarutobi Yuuki." The female grimaced as pain shot through her. "My Team and I was stationed at a lookout post on the shore near the Kawa border." Another grimace. "Please. Send word to Konoha and Hokage-sama. We are under attack from an unknown enemy using unknown…" Yuuki coughed up a glob of blood.
"Just relax. Help will come soon." Umi told her. Yuuki shook her head.
"I am beyond help. But I will serve Konoha to my last breath." Quickly she told them the rest of what had happened.
Unfortunately, the medic, aka Haku, didn't make it in time to save her.
3 days later, Hi no Kuni force main encampment
Kakashi, Shikaku and several other high class shinobi were standing around a table holding a 3D map (Made using a complex Doton jutsu) of the enemy foot hold.
"This will be problematic…" Kakashi said. The minority of the attending Jonin nodded.
"Why? The defenses are easy to overcome. We could just overwhelm them with sheer numbers…" one of those not understanding asked.
"How unyouthful of you not to realize it." This came from none other than Guy. "The Area they are building is far too large for the number of people they have there. It is clear they are expecting reinforcements. Also the weaponry they have placed in each of their forts…"
"Yeah. It is some sort of artillery…though I have never seen anything like it before…" Kakashi spoke up.
"Troublesome. Though the defenses themselves are weak, they are placed in such a way that they provide cover for each other. Also, we know nothing about this artillery…" Shikaku said. Now every person was nodding in understanding.
Just then a Chunin walked into the tent. "Reporting, Team Naruko has sent word that she and her team are heading out together with Task Force Hashirama. They are heading towards another possible landing zone." The Man paused and took out a scroll. "Uzumaki-dono also sent this scroll with the message that it must remain in the hands of…" He paused, unsure on how to continue. Finally he took out a small page. "…I quote: 'The contents of this scroll are to remain in the hands of one perverted silver haired Cyclopes.' End quote." Kakashi felt as though someone had thrown a kunai at him. The others gave murmurs of "Ouch" and "That hurt" whilst suppressing a chuckle. Slowly, Kakashi reached out and took the scroll from the Chunin. When he opened it, his eyes became dinner plates.
"Is she being fucking serious?" he all but shouted. The others looked at him questioningly. In response Kakashi rolled out the scroll in front of him and unsealed the contents. A large pile of items appeared before him. Kakashi read out the note that was lying on top.
"10 decks Uzumaki explosive tags, 5 decks of Uzumaki High Explosive Tags, 2 decks of Uzumaki Land Mines, 40 Flashbang balls, 20 Smoke Balls, 4 scrolls with multi layered storage seals, 300 meters worth of chakra wire for remote detonations,…" several other items followed, including numerous barrier tags. As he read out the items on the list, the expressions of most present went from surprised to shocked to scared to horrified. Before them was enough explosives to completely level Konoha.
"Anyone want to piss her off?" a dazed Jonin asked rhetorically.
With Naruko
The Gonin and Task Force Hashirama were hiding in the trees surrounding the enemy encampment. They had been doing that for a while now, waiting for night to fall. From what they saw, there were about 1000 enemy troops...and from what they had seen, they didn't use chakra, heck, the Hyuuga members of the task force even stated that the chakra coils of the people before them looked like those of the civilians from Konoha.
Flashback
"What on earth?" a Hyuuga almost shouted out. "They haven't trained their chakra…" Everyone in the group looked at him surprised. The two other Hyuugas confirmed it when they activated their Byakugans.
"So they rely on Quantity rather than quality." Naruko mused. She had been made the temporary commander of Task Force Hashirama (A/N: I'll just shorten it to TFH), much to some members' (primarily Uchiha) Ire. The only reason those members accepted her is because a) the Hokage is the one who promoted her to the position and b) her service record as a team leader is way above average. Even the Uchiha had to admit that she was more powerful than they were…which hurt their ego. They did brighten up slightly when Naruko told them it would be only temporarily.
"If they can spare that amount of manpower, then it is no wonder they don't use Chakra." The only Uchiha to accept her from the beginning, Uchiha Raiga, said, looking back at the 50 or so Shinobi in their group.
"Our first priority is to take out their artillery. After that come the ships and supplies." Naruko said. "If we can take care of those, we can prevent them from calling for reinforcements as well as starve them out without having to worry about whatever-the-hell-that-artillery is." The others looked at her now.
"Umm, Taicho, do you have any idea just how many Kibaku Fuda we need to accomplish something like that?" one of them asked."We have only a limited supply of…" Naruko quickly unsealed the contents of one of her scrolls.
"You were saying?" she deadpanned, holding a large number of explosive tag decks in her arms. Her eyes were half closed and she had an utterly bored expression on her face. She made sure not to tell them that she also packed 25 inert Shinkū Kibaku Fuda…certain members (*couch* Uchiha *cough*) would go crazy.
"What are you? Tenten the second?" Sakura asked. Next to her Kino and Kuromaru were nodding in agreement, wide eyed though.
"Nope. Tenten is just an armory."
With the main force
A girl whose brown hair was tied up in several buns sneezed loudly, making the tall Hyuuga next to her jump in fright.
Back with the TFH
"I am an arsenal. I carry almost everything with me: tags, sealing supplies, food, tools, weapons…and the means to create more of them if I need to." Naruko deadpanned.
"Arsenal my ass. You are more of a walking Warehouse with an attached factory…" came the deadpanned and sweat dropped response. Naruko just shrugged.
Flashback end
Timeskip the next morning
There is no such thing as a flawless plan…they always have a way in which they can go wrong. The destruction of the artillery (regards to certain previously inert Kibaku Fuda), ships and supplies was a complete success. What none of the TFH expected was for the enemy commander to call for an all out assault against them. It also didn't help that the style of fighting and language of the enemy was completely unknown to them. (A/N: If I were to explain it in other words, It would be like China invading Japan)
Naruko was forced to use one of her trump cards: her most famous jutsu.
"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" she roared, creating an army of clones to attack the enemy. Meanwhile the other Gonin began preparing for a large scale collaboration ninjutsu, while the TFH held of anyone who tried to attack the 4 girls.
"Be careful. They can fight even without weapons." The original Naruko called out, having received the memories of numerous clones who were dispelled after letting their guard down after disarming their opponents. What surprised her even more was the fact that the enemy, whilst not having chakra, individually were a match for a standard Chunin in terms of physical non-chakra-augmented prowess.
"No shit." Came the roared response. Clearly they also had found that out the hard way.
The fight continued on for a while with the Konoha shinobi being slowly pushed back towards the 4 Gonin busy on the Jutsu.
"Collaboration Ninjutsu: Kyōdo Zōkyō no Jutsu" (Collaboration Ninjutsu: strength augmentation jutsu) the 4 girls chanted as a enormous amount of chakra was released. Said chakra branched out and attached itself to every Konoha shinobi, both healing their wounds and replenishing their diminished chakra reserves.
"Now let's get out of here." Naruko shouted out. Quickly the TFH fought their way out of the fight and retreated. Along the way Naruko sent out clones to slow down the pursuers.
15 minutes later
"We will need some more help if we are going to stop this invasion…" Raiga said. They had finally managed to shake of the enemies' pursuit.
"No-Shit-Shika (A/N: AKA No-Shit-Sherlock…had to keep it in the Naruto-verse :P). We had better send someone to the main camp and get the needed help." Another person said.
"Nara-san." Naruko turned to the only member of the Nara-clan (The others just thought it was to troublesome or were too lazy). "What would you suggest we do?" she asked him.
Yawning, the man replied "Watch the clouds…", prompting everyone to face plant.
"Why did I even ask?" Naruko asked into the ground.
Timeskip 1/2 day later, Main encampment
"Naruko, this had better not be another one of your pranks…" Kakashi (and for that matter every other Jonin in the Tent) was keeping the scroll at arms' length, remembering the sheer amount of explosives contained in Naruko's previous scroll…not that it wasn't helpful.
"As much as I wish it were, this time it is not filled with additional…supplies…for you." Naruko told them as she took the scroll from them and opened it up so they could see that it contained only writing…from numerous people. "This scroll contains reports from myself and all the senior Shinobi in Task Force Hashirama." The tone she used made everyone break out in a cold sweat. Her voice was as cold and hard as chakra metal.
Kakashi quickly skimmed the messages...then read them with his sharingan revealed to be sure he had read correctly.
"The main points in the reports are that the unknown enemy has landed a flanking force and they are more powerful than anticipated. Due to the versatility of their fighting style, they can easily be ranked as Chunin. Added to that, they are very well trained in Taijutsu, the likes of which none of us have ever seen before. We were fortunate that they don't use chakra." Naruko suddenly noticed the deadpanning expressions some of the Jonin had. "What?" she asked
"Please tell me you didn't say that…" Gai asked. What Naruko didn't know is that the enemy did actually use Chakra.
Flashback, 1st assault on beachhead
A loud explosion rocked the night as the explosive tags that the ANBU squads placed went off, destroying the artillery and other defensive structures. It was the signal for the Konoha Forces to begin their assault: 1300 Leaf Shinobi attacked the barricades and defensive lines, quickly overwhelming the disorderly defenders. When they reached the third to last line of enemy defense, they were stopped in their tracks when they were met with an unexpected surprise: A group of monks fighting them with nothing but their fists. Nearly 50 Shinobi met a painful death when they attacked without caution, arrogant about their earlier success. Every one of them died from a single punch to the chest. The Hyuuga that were nearby activated their Byakugan and froze.
Flashback end
"You are telling me that those monks used chakra to enhance their Taijutsu?" Naruko half shouted, half asked. Guy nodded, as did every other Jonin there.
"They used a style that seems to have some elements of Juken mixed in: their attacks deal internal damage as well as external. Added to the fact they don't say anything while attacking, they are a pain to deal with." Kakashi said. Naruko thought for a moment, then spoke up.
"Are there any prisoners?" she asked, completely changing the subject. Dumbfounded, the Jonin nodded.
"Would it be possible to dive into their minds and gain access to their language?" she asked. Kakashi shook his head.
"We already tried that. Unfortunately they're willpower is so powerful that none of the Yamanaka can successfully perform a mind-walk on them." Uchiha Fugaku said. Naruko thought again.
"What if we…do the opposite?" Naruko asked. The others stared at her dumbfounded. "If we cannot take from them what we need to communicate with them, why don't we give them that opportunity?"
"…You sure you are not part Nara?" Shikamaru asked her. Naruko shrugged.
"Meh. I was thinking like a prankster, always doing the unexpected." She then turned serious. "I am willing to risk myself in negotiating with them if this works. Also, I will go alone and mostly unarmed and unarmored, to show that I mean no harm…" she was interrupted by a certain blonde Fiancée of hers who grabbed the collar of her shirt.
"Don't…you…dare…" Ino growled, making everyone else sweat drop. "Have you forgotten that you always go commando?" she screamed, making the more perverted Jonin blow back with a nose bleed while every other Jonin blushed. "Also, if you go like that, do you think the enemy will see you as an envoy or will they try to take advantage of your…'dress code'?"
Naruko trembled a bit, seeing her Fiancée angry like this. "I said unarmored, not naked. Also, I have my Hair Kunai still. I won't be streaking nor will I be defenseless here." Ino let go at that, though her mood didn't change much.
"Fine, but I am going with you." She growled, leaving no room for discussion. Three other growls agreed, making every head turn to look at three certain red-heads.
"Yooosh. If I…" an overenthusiastic Lee began shouting placing his hand on Naruko's shoulder.
3.5 miles away, enemy encampment
"YEOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!" came a loud scream, sending shivers down the spines of the invading Forces. Immediately the activity increased as men raced to get their gear and prepare for an assault, thinking that the scream was a native warcry.
Back with Naruko
Lee was lying at the bottom of a deep hole shaped just like his body. He had forgotten about what happens when most males touch the Fire-ette, who had moved faster than even Guy thought possible. Fugaku turned to Ino and whispered into her ear.
"You sure you will be happy with her?" he asked, fear evident in his voice.
Ino whispered back "I sure am. It means that males will stay away from me as well and I get to keep her." She smirked.
"Just try to keep the males away from her. If this continues, Konoha may just become a Village whose entire shinobi force consists of Kunoichi…" came the reply. Ino pouted at that, though internally she agreed.
Timeskip, 2 days later
(A/N: I am going to differentiate between the two languages with normal script and Italics for the shinobi and the invaders respectively for this next part)
The Leader looked at the group of 5 smoking hot girls approaching them together with one of his own men, who seemed to be leading them.
"My Lord." The man greeted when they were within calling distance, about 30m from the front lines. "I bring a messenger from the native populace. She has agreed to leave her weapons behind in order to speak to you." The Leader thought a bit, then signaled for them to approach. He saw the female who had hair that resembled a flame (Red turning to blond) remove her weapons, including some hidden ones from some…awkward…places, making several men standing in the front ranks get nose bleed. She then followed the man as they approached the assembled men, who opened their ranks to allow access. They then heard her say a few words to him.
"Do not touch her, for she will retaliate any form of physical contact from a male in a violent manner. I know this because I saw it happen." The guide called out. They then heard the female speak a few words to the man. "She wants to apologize in advance if anything happens. She will try to keep the damage done to a minimum, however she requests that she'd be given at least a 3 meter distance from her at all times." He added. One of the men ignored the warning and made to grab her. His hands barely touched her breasts before she grabbed his arms and hurled him several meters over the heads of his comrades, landing heavily amongst them.
After that, they did give her some extra space, although the innuendos and leering did continue. She stopped walking when she was 10 meters from the Leader, who looked at the Guide questioningly.
"She wishes to keep a respectful distance from you so to enforce the idea that she isn't here to harm you in any way." The Guide told him. The girl then kneeled on the ground in front of him. The guide took up position between them and off to the side a bit. He then said out loud that he would do his best to translate.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruko, Jonin of Konohagakure. I come in peace." The girl spoke.
"Her name is Uzumaki Naruko, Jonin of the hidden Leaf Village. She comes in peace." The Guide said.
"I greet you Whore. State the reason you are here." The leader spoke up. The Guide thought for a moment, appearing to gather his words. In reality he was beginning to regret allowing Naruko's lover to take his knowledge of his native language and give it to Naruko.
"He greets you, Uzumaki-san. He wishes for you to state the reason you are here." Internally he was sweating. She was managing to keep a straight face, but he knew she was reaching a boiling point.
"I bring questions from my Leaders. Who are you people? Why are you attacking us? Where do you come from?" Naruko managed to keep her tone completely neutral. 'That Bastard…' she thought.
After the Guide had translated the Leader began chuckling. "If you and your escort out there were to offer your bodies…" a sudden surge of KI floored him and everyone nearby, except for the Guide.
"My Friends and I are not people who will accept that. I came in peace, but you are spitting on the very motion. Choose your words very carefully. They will determine whether or not I will let you live." Naruko had reached her breaking point, her tails were swishing around behind her in a menacing manner. Her Azure eyes had turned a blood red with vertical slits. The reason the Guide wasn't affected by her KI is because she was keeping her KI away from him.
The Leader's eyes widened when he noticed that it was the girl before him who had spoken. Upon seeing her tails and her eyes, he did that which kept him alive…for now.
"I am Sorry." He cried out in fear. Immediately the pressure disappeared, allowing for those nearby to breathe again.
"Now, answer my questions, or you will experience me being more than just annoyed." Naruko said, smiling with a happy face…and a pure black aura around her kneeling body.
Timeskip, 6 hours later
"So they came from across the ocean and were sent by their emperor?" Kakashi asked. Naruko nodded.
"How come they are still alive?" Raiga asked, half in wonder.
"As a messenger, I couldn't do anything to them consciously. I also promised them not to kill anyone, although I did throw someone." Naruko told him.
"Because he touched your Fiancée's cushions?" A rather playful Shinobi asked. Naruko growled while Ino just smiled.
"Luckily for me she only allows me to use them as cushions." She said, then immediately became depressed. "However, she begins strangling me thinking I am a teddy bear." The others laughed at that. Kakashi had assigned them around 20 Teams, around 80 Shinobi, as backup to deal with the flanking maneuver. That still left them outnumbered by 9 to 1 however.
Timeskip early next day, TFH base camp
"Has anything odd happened while we were away?" Naruko asked the members of the Task Force who remained behind to watch over the enemies movements.
"Sure did. They began sending out raiding and foraging parties. We attacked when we could, however they still managed to get some supplies back to their camp. During the night we place traps around their camp, primarily at the main entrances. In total we caused an additional 40 casualties to their numbers." A Sarutobi Jonin said.
"We also kinda ran out of Kunai and Shuriken." A Chunin said. The members' of the reinforcement groups eyes turned to dinner plates while their jaws hit the ground when Naruko unsealed a complete blacksmith set: Katon powered furnace, several anvils, hundreds of Iron and steel bars, at least 40 Hammers groups in different types from heavy large ones (for metal folding and hammering) to small hammers (for very fine details), a complete set of grinding stones of various grits, Gloves, Vests, Tongs, Charcoal and even a dousing pit. Of on one side she even had a Tatara (A/N: Search up "Traditional Japanese Smelting Furnace") and a large mound of Iron Sand All this was ontop of a large slab of stone with numerous seals all over the floor.
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" Naruko said, creating a dozen clones. Soon, the make-shift smithy was up and running, but to the spectators great surprise, no sound or heat could be felt.
"Heat and Sound Barrier Seals." Naruko explained. Half an hour later one of the sweating clones brought out a crate full of Kunai whilst another brought out a crate of Shuriken.
"I kinda feel disappointed by the quality of these. Yes, they are above average quality, but compared to your seals…" Kuroka shut the speaker up.
"She is still learning the Uzumaki Forging techniques. This is the best she can do at the moment at such short notice." She told her. "Besides, the normal forging process should take twice as long. So shut up and distribute these amongst those who need them."
Naruko considered unsealing her mobile armory, but decided against it when she remembered the numerous Chakra swords she kept in there.
"Still, Uzumaki-onee-sama. Is there anything you are not carrying around with you?" one of the youngest Shinobi (one of the graduates the year after Naruko) there asked her.
"An Academy." Naruko muttered, making the boy go pale. Everyone else laughed at his expense.
Timeskip
That night they assaulted the beachhead again. Naruko used her Shinkū Kibaku Fuda to silently create openings in the defenses through which the leaf shinobi entered. Their plan was to turn the entire camp into a minefield by placing explosive tags all over the place. Unlike their last attempt this time they were successful. Before withdrawing, Naruko gathered a large bundle of tags and connected them to a slow fuse that released little to no smoke…and hid it near one of the still smoldering camp fires. While she was withdrawing, she failed to notice a white snake watching her from the tree line.
Chapter 21
Boom. The shockwave from the delayed explosion threw the running Naruko from her feet and sent her flying…right into a tent. The occupants were still stunned from the explosion which gave Naruko precious moments to turn her tails into deadly weapons and end their lives swiftly. Unfortunately for her, one of them managed to give a shout which was cut short by the weaponised tail. Swearing, Naruko rushed out of the tent and right into a active camp with men running around and blowing up when they stepped on one of the land mines. Several of them saw her and immediately gave a war cry. Within moments Naruko found herself fighting for her life, Himiko being a wall of steel between her and the weapons of her enemies. For 5 minutes she fought, leaving a trail of corpses in her fighting retreat, before the enemy lost heart. Looking around, Naruko saw that over 3/4 of the enemy force was either dead or dying, mostly from the explosions. She then noticed that another fight was going on off to the side. Fighting like a woman possessed, Ino was turning the enemy before her into mincemeat in order to get to her Fiancée. For the first time since she began fighting that day, Naruko fought on the offensive, trying to link up with Ino. When they came together, Ino was sweating slightly. She had however created a corridor through which, to Naruko's surprise, the rest of her small force fought their way to reach her as well. Realizing they were losing the fight, the surviving enemy began surrendering.
Otogakure, Orochimaru's quarters
"Kukuku. How interesting." The pale snake Sannin said. "Have the bingo books updated." Next to him a tall silver haired shinobi stood.
"What for?" the man, Kabuto, asked. Standing in the doorway stood Sasuke, boredom oozing from him. He wanted Orochimaru to teach him new Jutsu.
"Have a Bounty placed for the live capture of Uzumaki Naruko. Make sure that the message says she is to be turned in alive." This caught both Kabuto's and Sasuke's attentions.
"Sasuke. You still want her to carry your child?" Orochimaru asked.
Timeskip, 2 weeks later
The Shinobi returned to Konoha in triumph, but the most celebrated person was Naruko, much to her, and only her, surprise…but not only as a war-hero.
After defeating the enemy flanking maneuver, Naruko and the Gonin returned to the main camp only to find out that the leader was demanding her head on a plate. He began executing prisoners when his demand didn't happen. Needless to say, Naruko was not happy.
Flashback
Hearing about the executions, Naruko's personality took a hefty 180 degree turn. All those standing nearby took several steps back, often running into people behind them.
"If they want my head, they can try taking it from me…" she growled, red chakra beginning to cover her body, compressing and solidifying into a rather…revealing…armor while her normal clothes burned away, leaving only Himiko strapped to her back. If the situation were different, most if not all the males would have been sent flying with a nosebleed, as the armor didn't cover the gap between Naruko's large breasts. With a shockwave Naruko raced towards the enemy lines.
Back with the main force
"Shouldn't we aid her?" Kakashi asked.
"Only if you have a deathwish." Umi, Kuroka, Suzume and Ino deadpanned.
"Nani?" Kakashi said. The response came in the form of numerous explosions. Looking in the direction of the camp, his visible eyes widened…as did the eyes of everyone witnessing the fight…slaughter. Naruko had created a huge army of shadow clones and was bombarding the enemy encampment with volley after volley of large scale Jutsu. The resulting Inferno incinerated any unfortunate enough to be caught in it. After the fires bombardment had ended, Naruko and her army rushed forward, the earth shaking from their steps. Needless to say it was a rather short fight as most of the enemy surrendered when they breached the defenses. When she found their leader, who was trying to flee, she turned his last few moments into a living hell.
Upon returning to the shinobi encampment, she failed to notice the condition of her armor, which was beginning to crack. Fortunately, Ino did notice. She had run forward with a cloak to wrap her up in, but didn't make it in time. Once again Naruko found herself realizing her situation.
"KYAAAAAAAAAAAA!" she screamed as she tried to cover herself up. Most of the males and even some of the females were blown back with nose bleeds. The rest, including Ino and the other Gonin, had a small bit of blood running out of her nose.
Flashback end
As Naruko walked through Konoha at the head of her small division of Shinobi she was greeted with great enthusiasm about her victory…but the greatest enthusiasm came from the men (mainly civilians) giving shouts of "Long live Flaming Buster"…with emphasis of the 'Bust' part…which was in turn greeted by a large amount of KI from a certain Blond female walking beside her, holding her hand. This didn't bother the Males in any bit: They had gotten over the fact that Naruko was taken, although they were also scared about what the 'Flaming Explosive Sword' and the 'Blond Death' (Recently acquired Titles by Naruko and Ino respectively from the recent war) would do to them if they tried to do anything. Naruko got her new title from her flaming hair and chakra and her seemingly endless supply of Kibaku Fuda as well as her skill with the sword. Ino was named after her brutal assault on the enemy to get to Naruko's side as well as her platinum blond hair.
The Celebration was short lived, however, when Shizune came running towards her.
"Kakashi-san. Naruko-san. The Hokage requests your immediate presence." She called out as she approached at high speed. The cheering and shouting stopped when they heard the urgency in her voice and a chill crawled up Naruko's spine.
Minutes later, Hokage Office
Tsunade was looking out of the window, chewing her fingernails, when both Naruko and Kakashi arrived through the door. Moments later, Naruko's adoptive Mother, Anko, arrived in her usual manner, which included a broken window (which Tsunade closed just moments before…on purpose…).
"Naruko. Have you seen the newest Bingo Book?" the Blond Hokage asked her. Naruko shook her head. Tsunade sighed.
"Tell Kitsune and her team to head over to ANBU HQ for an updated version. I also have a mission for Team Kitsune." Tsunade told them as she turned to face them. Naruko groaned. She was looking forward to a 'peaceful' night alone with Ino. "The other thing is your marriage, Civilian council is heavily against you marrying anyone…" A loud growl from Naruko prevented her from finishing the sentence.
"Do any of the Civs have bounties?" she growled. The other three looked at her, then began laughing.
"I am afraid not." Tsunade turned serious. "What is worse, they have reinstated Homura and Utatane, not as elders, but as official council members." Naruko began releasing KI, as did a certain purple haired sadist.
"Naruko, Anko. Calm down." Tsunade said. Grudgingly, the two did. Feeling relieved, she dismissed the two of them. She then turned to Kakashi.
"What exactly is going on?" he asked. Tsunade opened one of her drawers and pulled out a small black book. Opening it to a certain page she handed it to Kakashi, whose visible eye opened wide as he read the entry.
Name: Uzumaki Naruko K.
Clan and Status: Uzumaki Clan, Clan Head
Alternate Titles: Demon Bitch of Konoha, Konoha's Prankster Queen, Flaming Demon of Konoha
Affiliation: Konohagakure no Sato, Hi no Kuni
Rank: Jonin
Specialization: Kenjutsu, Ninjustu, Taijustu, Fuinjutsu
Rank: High A-rank
Bounty:
Otogakure: 500,000 ryo (Alive only)
Amegakure: 600,000 ryo (Alive only)
Iwagakure: 1,000,000 ryo (Dead or Alive)
Additional Info: Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi no Kitsune, possesses ridiculously huge chakra reserves (Biju chakra not included), has a severe case of Androphobia, has absolutely no talent in Genjutsu, has a huge healing factor. Confirmed daughter of Uzumaki Kushina, Konoha's Red Hot Habanero, and Namikaze Minato, Konoha's Yellow Flash.
"When did this get released?" Kakashi asked.
"2 days before you returned." Tsunade said.
"And her mission?" he asked.
"I'll tell her then." She answered.
Timeskip, 30 minutes later, ANBU HQ
"Team Kitsune, reporting in." Kitsune told Tatsu, who almost immediately chucked her a pack of Bingo books, telling them to read them…and barely managed to close a door between him and the girls when he heard ALL 5 of them shout out in surprise and shock.
"What the hell is this?" Kitsune shouted.
"We believe that Orochimaru was the first to place the bounty on your head. Ame has been confirmed to support Akatsuki and Iwa still bears a grudge against your Father for what he did to them during the third Shinobi War." Neko told her, rubbing her ears. "And how many times do I have to tell you to stop putting chakra into your voice?" Kitsune shrugged.
"Occasional Habit." she said.
"Try Occasional Hazzard." Neko countered.
"Oi!" Kitsune returned, offended.
"Anyway, why would that pale bastard want to get his hands on her? I could understand it if he wanted her dead, but alive?" Kuma asked. Hebi and Saru nodded in agreement. Tori was holding onto Kitsune's arm.
"Probably that fucker Sasuke's doing." A new voice spoke up.
"Itachi-senpai!" Saru said. (A/N: 'Itachi' as in Weasel, not Uchiha Itachi [Although they are one and the same]) A tall black haired, weasel-masked ANBU stepped into the light.
"My…former brother…probably still has his eyes on having you carry his first child. I also think that Orochimaru will then keep you to use in his experiments, seeing as you are the last Uzumaki alive, at least the last original Uzumaki that we know of…" Itachi said. "How is Kakashi-senpai?"
"Lazy as always and still is nose deep in his Smut novels that my perverted Godfather keeps writing." Kitsune muttered. "AND THERE IS NO FUCKING WAY THAT I AM GOING TO CARRY THAT FUCKERS CHILDREN OR LETTING MYSELF BECOME A TOY OF THAT SNAKE FUCKER!" she screamed…audible until Itachi slapped a silence seal on her throat…which turned her chakra enhanced yell into a low whisper.
"I agree. Kitsune belongs to me and me alone." Tori growled.
"If anyone wants to mess around with her body…other than Tori…they will have to get past us." Saru, Kuma and Hebi chanted. Suddenly Naruko heard the faint sound of scribbling and a heavily muffeld chuckling. The hairs on the back of her neck began standing on edge. Seeing her reaction, Itachi motioned them forward into a room filled with screens.
"There are hundreds of hidden Cameras around Konoha…a necessary precaution whenever we were on a Naruko-hunt." Itachi told them.
"What is the record for fastest time catching her?" Tori asked. Itachi pointed at a old dusty scoreboard.
Iruka: 6 hours 59 minutes 40 seconds
Team Inu: 2 days 11 hours 35 minutes 13 seconds
Team Neko: 2 days 11 hours 35 minutes 14 seconds
Team Hebi: 2 days 11 hours 35 minutes 15 seconds
"So Iruka-sensei is a far better shinobi than you ANBU were?" Tori asked, making Kitsune, and every ANBU within hearing distance minus the redhead trio, stiffen.
"Tori, Iruka-sensei grew up as the second person besides the Hokage whom Naruko truly trusted. He was also the only one who managed to discover how Naruko thought when she was on the run…or at least came the closest to understanding her. And before you ask why the scores between places two and four are so damn close, let me show you the rest." Itachi showed them the rest of the list. Out of all the teams in Konoha's ANBU, only Team Hebi, Inu and Neko have managed to capture her on their own. The rest either gave up after 3 days or called in extra support.
"He forgot to mention that Iruka-sensei has to deal with little kids on a daily basis…" Kitsune said. It was then that a certain set of monitors caught her eye…at least the person shown in it caught his eye.
"Bring Camera #O98E onto the big screen please." She called out. Moments later the large screen lit up with that particular screen. It showed a well known white haired pervert holding a small telescope.
"Why that little…Where is this?" Neko growled, slowly reaching for her sword.
"Konoha's Hot spring." One of the ANBU spoke up. Minutes later the main screen showed a comedic sight of a pissed of Group of Kunoichi chasing down a fleeing-for-his-manhood Jiraya swinging swords and throwing Kunai and Shuriken at him.
That Evening, Hokage Office
Tsunade had just finished a days' worth of a Kage's nemesis, Paperwork, when Team Kitsune arrived.
"Team Kitsune, I have a mission for you." She said.
And done…finally. Once again, I am sorry for the long time it took to Update.
I am going to request a vote here: What should I make Naruko's upcoming Mission?
My ideas so far:
- Send her and her Team as normal shinobi on the Anime's 3-tails mission (Have the Anime-only character Guren and Yukimaru make an appearance)
- Send her and her Team on a Joint Mission together with a Team of Suna ANBU and Hunt down some more Akatsuki Mercs
- Send her on an Assassination mission in some random country, which goes awry when Danzo gets involved (Not likely choice)
Feel Free to offer your own ideas as reviews or send me a PM If you want to go into details about your idea(s).