The Maelstrom of Pokemon

by Kipplee

Based on a Challenge from Challenger. What if Kyuubi was a being of Aura and psychic instead of chakra and one day when Naruto was age Five he was teleported to the world of Pokemon and into the life of Delia Ketchum. What will Naruto do with A trusty Lucario side kick, A whole host of women falling for his charm and a godlike team of Pokemon. Watch out world, The Maelstroms Comin.

6. The Rocks Will Crumble at Pewter City

I do not own Pokemon or Naruto, that honor belongs to Game freak, Nintendo and Masashi Kishimoto Respectively

AN: Hey People, how you doing today? good? Good. this is a story based on the challenge set by Challenger. Here's the challenge itself:

Kyuubi instead of being of Chakra it was a being of Aura. So when mob attacks when he is 5 years old, Kyuubi open a portal that sends Naruto to a world of Aura instead of Chakra. Here an unconscious Naruto is found by Delia Ketchum(Before you ask, yes Naruto replaces Ash, unless Ash is female and paired up with Naruto). Meanwhile Naruto in has woken up inside his mind & meets Kyuubi. Kyuubi tells Naruto of new world & decides to teach Naruto how to use Aura(Before you ask, no Kyuubi is not Pokemon, he/she is the Demon King/Queen so whatever new world he/she steps into he/she learns everything about it in an instant). 3 years later, Naruto Uzumaki Ketchum(or Naruto Ketchum Uzumaki, whatever sounds best to you) goes in the woods & saves a Riolu(male or female) from a flock of Spearow attacking it(Before you ask, yes Riolu well replace Pikachu).5 years later, Naruto starts his journey to be a Pokemon Master with his best friend & partner Lucario (Yes, Riolu evolves & is at high level because Kyuubi decided to him train him/her as they well because she felt how closer he/she is to Aura then other Pokemon & he/she is the Demon King/Queen so his/her teaching style would be no holds bar).

Naruto well be interested in all fields that involves Pokemon so he well be going to Gyms & Contests(Naruto well know everything about the fields of Pokemon thanks to Kyuubi inputting the knowledge & having him practice & master those fields because he ask for it so he would Best Pokemon Master ever). This story pairing has to be from a NarutoxHarem to a Massive Harem, also female Pokemon are allowed only if they learn to use Aura to turn into a human form or into a Pokegirl(Hay, no has said what all powers/abilities of Aura can do), also you can have the guys turn into girls(except Naruto). Also Naruto is allowed to catch Legendary Pokemon. Also you may have Naruto turn into a half-demon from all from Kyuubi's Aura that got into him from he/she used to send him to Pokemon world. Lastly, Naruto and Kyuubi are the only Naruto characters.

Now, some of you might read that and your opinion might drop but I promise you that while this is my first story to be posted i with try my damned hardest to make it quality reading gold.

''Talking/Demonic/godly/Pokemon talking''

'Thinking/Demonic/Godly/Pokemon Thinking'

'Mentally talking/Demonic/Godly/Pokemon'

Pokemon Move/Jutsu/Techniques

(Pokemon talking, only Naruto can here this type of Poke-speech, everyone else just hears the Pokemon's name)

This has been Pyroserr, See you at the Bottom

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The arms around her tightened as her sobs increased in frequency. ''Everything's going to be ok now.'' Misty turned around in the embrace she was receiving, most people would be scared about the fact that some stranger was hugging them but she needed the comfort, the contact. So wrapping her arms around the neck of her more then likely saviour, she opened her eyes and saw a flash of gold. The same flash before she passed out. ''you're alive.'' Yes, yes she was, Misty let out a short chuckle of happiness before it evolved into a laugh full of joy.

It felt good to be alive.

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Naruto looked down at the laughing girl in his arms, concern shining in his eyes. She must've hit her head pretty hard, she want from crying in fear to laughing in joy. What?. Naruto shook his head in confusion, still rubbing her back in slow, soft motions, trying to calm her down again. 'Girls are so hard to understand, dattebayo' He thought to himself, ignoring the snickering from both his Pokemon and mentor.

After a few minutes, Naruto stood up from his position from down on the forest floor, the young girl still held against his chest. Her laughs died down to chuckles then to snickers before they stopped altogether, the two just held each other in silence.

Misty shivered as the warm hand ran down her back and made contact with her pink skin, leaving a trail of warmth where he touched. She rested her head down on his shoulder absentmindedly loving the comforting Aura he just seemed to radiate. As for Naruto, he laid his head atop of hers, which by being at least a head taller then her, was easy, nuzzling his face into her soft orange hair, trying to provide any sort of comfort after her clash with death.

To any onlooker, it would like quite romantic. A young couple holding each other in a loving embrace with their eyes closed in content as rays from the sun shone through gaps in the trees above, lighting up Naruto's golden hair and Misty's smooth, pink, skin. The beautiful scene was accompanied by the soft songs of the near by Pidgeys and the gentle whistle of the wind. It did indeed paint a magical scene.

However, the two both blushed and broke apart with speed faster then most would be able to achieve when they heard someone clear their throat nearby. Naruto opened his mouth to speak as he raised his bashful eyes towards the equally blushing female in front of him. Though, all his breath was stolen from him as he took in the beauty before him.

Short orange hair, not unlike fire, that went down to her neck with it tied into a pony tail that stuck out to the left of her head. Thin, delicate eyebrows that rested just above her wide green eyes that sparked like the sea were full of embarrassment. Her tomboyish face was coloured scarlet but just seemed to work towards making her look all the more breath taking. Peach toned skin that shone in the rays of the morning sun, making her look positively angelic.

The sleeveless yellow tank top she wore hugged her frame well, stopping just above her stomach, showing her flawless mid-riff that had a slight amount of muscle to them and hinted at her still devolving A-cup chest. Wearing short jeans shorts, that were held up by red suspenders, stopped just a little bellow her waist did nothing to hide her long lovely legs that just seemed to go on. Her image was finished with a pair of red, white and yellow sneakers.

'Damn!' Thought Naruto as he looked her over. 'She's going to be quite the knock out when she's older.' Naruto shook his head to try and dispel the images that his snickering mentor was showing him.

''I totally agree with you, Kit.'' Naruto could just tell that Kyu was nodding in approval with a pervy grin plastered on his face. ''See will be a looker when she gets older.'' Kyu let out a series of perverted giggles ''Just image what you two could get up to. I approve of your future mate'' Naruto could feel something like a pat on the back from his Father-figure.

Naruto sputtered with denial, his face glowing red. 'I don't even know her name you Teme, she's not my mate!' Naruto looked everywhere but at the blushing girl in front of him. Turning towards the source of the cough from earlier, Naruto was greeted with the sight of his snickering Pokemon, Katsu, his arms full of berries. 'And you!' Naruto said through their link, pointing at his friend. 'You're meant to be on my side' He finished with a pout that made Misty blush at the cuteness.

'I'm sorry master,' Kyu's quiet giggles turned to full blown laughter, alerting the distracted Misty, who jumped back at the sight of the strange bipedal Pokemon, of his presence. 'But I'm with Kyu-Sensei one this one, that hug I saw looked really, really intimate, actually' Katsu's tilted his head to the side in mock confusion but the look was ruined by the teasing smile on his muzzle, having great fun tormenting his friend and trainer. 'you're not already mates are you?'

Steam poured out of Naruto's ears in embarrassment 'Bite me!' He said to both of them in a low growl.

The reply he got was instant, from both parties in a scarily synchronized way. 'Isn't that her job?/Isn't that her job?' Naruto almost screamed in frustration before cutting the connection between the two and glaring at his still laughing, albeit quieter now, partner. He sighed before a grin found it's way on his face as he looked at the silent girl he saved, her face now a pretty pink.

Walking up to her, ''Hey!'' Naruto said in his usual joyful tone even as his face went a little red, thinking about what his friend and mentor said, as he stuck his hand out in a friendly greeting, to which Misty slowly took her own from behind her back and put one in his bigger hands, watching as his enclosed hers. 'Soft' Mused Naruto, ''I'm Naruto Uzumaki Ketchum! Future Pokemon master!'' His grin went to a soft smile, making Misty blush again at how handsome he looked ''What's your name?'' His eyes were twinkling with warmth that washed over anyone that looked.

'Warm' Thought Misty as she giggled at the greeting, though, she wasn't sure what part she was talking about really, it could have been anything; the look in his eyes, the tone of his voice or just his Aura. Maybe all three, no there was no maybe, she was she sure she was talking about all three, all three gave off the same warmth she got when she was securely situated in his arms. Just the thought of the hug from earlier set her face aflame again as she timidly replied ''My name's Misty Waterflower'' and Although she could tell just from the last few seconds of meeting him, she felt the need to say it, to show gratitude to her saviour. ''Thank you'' she said in a soft small voice, if anyone said that she, Misty Waterflower, talked this softly to anyone, she would kick them where it hurts and deny the claim. But for some reason, she felt that Naruto would never tell anyone, how she knew confused her but, she trusted him, maybe it was because he saved her but who knows.

Naruto released her hand, absentmindedly taking note that his hand, despite being colder now, still held some of her lingering warmth, and brought in up to scratch his cheek while averting his eyes bashfully, his cheeks tinted a very slight pink at the sound of her voice, it sounded beautiful.

He chuckled sheepishly, his cheeks again a lovely shade of scarlet, ignoring his snickering Pokemon, who had walked over to them and put the berries down while eating a few as he watched. ''Don't worry about it'' Naruto said, waving off her thanks ''Anyone would've helped, I was just the closest'' He scratched the back of his head, missing the shocked look in Misty's eyes as he turned to look at the eating form of his first Pokemon.

Naruto pointed at the happily munching Pokemon as he spoke, trying to change the subject.''This is Katsu'' Looking back at her with a knowing look in his eyes, he continued ''And he's a type of Pokemon called Lucario and they tend to be from the Sinnoh region'' Katsu nodded his head in greeting, still eating and he had found the thought of talking with his mouth to not be a good idea after all of the beating he had suffered at the hands of one Delia Ketchum when ever he did so.

Misty closed her mouth while looking a bit embarrassed, she was just about to ask that but Naruto beat her to it. Speaking of the blonde trainer, she couldn't believe how modest he was. I mean really 'Anyone' he said, not likely' scoffed Misty in her mind. 'It take a special type of person to help out a complete stranger like that' she was just lucky Naruto was close by to help other wise….

She would preferred not to think out what would've happened to her.

She was broken out of her slight daze by the voice of Naruto as he called out to her from the forest floor. Looking at him, she noticed that he was patting the spot next to him, opposite the Lucario, did he say his name was Katsu. She shrugged as she sat down, taking a berry of her own seeing the look Naruto gave her.

After a few seconds, Naruto spoke. ''So Misty'' He said, making her pause and look at him while biting into a particularly juicy berry making the juice run down her chin. Naruto chuckled as she went red and whipped her chin to clear herself up. ''Tell us about yourself'' Taking a pause, he bit into his own fruit and shallowed before speaking again. ''What where you doing here?'' He said tilting his head to the left, making him look like an an adorable Fox with his weird whiskers.

After she finished her mouth full and controlled her blush a little bit, ''Well,'' she began, pride and determination in both her eyes and tone ''I want to be a Water Pokemon master…..''

They shared dreams, hopes, likes, dislikes, fears and ambitions, Everything really, they just talked till it was dark. Katsu just watched, once again astounded at his trainers seemingly godlike powers at making friends and gaining trust. Katsu wondered if he could even befriend legendary Pokemon, he scoffed 'probably not.' While going into Pokeball for some sleep, which he doubted he would get out here by the way they were talking, he added. 'I doubt we will ever see any anyway, but Knowing Naruto's luck' he shook his head as he was enveloped by the red beam of his ball, dragging him in to his on the go home,'you never know.' And it was true, you never did, not with one Naruto Uzumaki Ketchum.

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Kanto, Route 1, The Next Day, 9:am:

Naruto and Misty, with Katsu saying he wanted to stay in his ball, walked down the dusty path leading towards Viridian City in a comfortable silence, listening to the sounds of nature in the morning when things where most active.

Misty trailed slightly behind our blonde hero, watching as his golden hair swayed in the steady wind, with his hands linked together behind his head with his eyes closed, hiding his exotic ocean blue eyes that drew her in along with the strange pale blue and storm grey rings, making him look relaxed and carefree.

However, Naruto was anything but relaxed, in fact he was almost bursting at the seams with excitement. 'So you're saying that now I have control over the wind from when I saved Misty' Having already been told that by Katsu before Misty woke up, A grin formed on his face, showing the excitement that possibility Kyu was giving him. 'That I can Fly?!' He almost screamed to his Sensei, giddy with anticipation, I mean who wouldn't want to fly. I know I would.

Kyu sighed in Irritation as he rubbed his temples, trying to get rid of his growing migraine, almost regretting that he brought up the idea to Naruto. After a minute, Kyu confirmed his statement ''Yes, You will be able to. I pretty sure you alwayshad a very slim chance. And I mean a very slim chance but having the powers over wind will boost up the chances quite a more then they were before, I assume. Now Keep you voice down Dammit! '' Kyu could understand where the excitement was coming from, he really could but his screech and screams were really hurting his sensitive ears. And that was something he could live with out thank you very much!

Seeing that Naruto was about to explode again, he put a slight damper on his mood. ''It won't be easy.'' Kyu warned ''you will have to train even more then before.'' His tone made Naruto deflate almost immediately, it was the tone of some one that knew what he was talking about and the tone he used when he was serious. ''The level of control you will need is far beyond the control you have at the moment.'' Kyu looked Naruto right in his metaphorical eyes as he delivered the final blow to the young boys ideas. ''you might never even get to that level at all. After all, I did say a slim chance''

Naruto went silent, as a look of glum thoughtfulness spread across his face, confusing Misty slightly as he closed his eyes. Suddenly, Naruto snapped them open inside his mindscape, right across the table his mentor was sitting at to look the fox-human in his own pair red slighted. ''I'll prove you wrong!'' His eyes were literally alight with flames of determination as his will burned brighter then the sun in promise. ''I will learn to control my powers, I will prove to you that I have no limits, I will prove to you that with hard work anything is possible'' Naruto tumbled his chest. ''you have my word, and I Never go back on my word'' Naruto stretched his arm out to point at the stunned and shocked Kyu. ''I'll make you regret doubting me, Dattebayo'' With that, Naruto nodded and left the mindscape with a flicker, leaving his still stunned Mentor in the strangely quiet house inside his mind.

Kyu sat there for a few minutes, staring at where Naruto was in a daze before snapping out of it. Shaking his head, a smile of fatherly pride spread across his bearded face, this time he did nothing to stop the feelings as they overwhelmed him. Instead, he welcomed them, basking in the glow they provided.

He chuckled fondly and spoke ''What kind of father wouldn't have faith in their child?'' his tone so soft even an Audino would have trouble picking it up but it stilled carried in the empty mindscape.

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Real World:

Naruto opened his eyes to see the buildings of their destination and turned his head slightly to the left to look a the still trailing Misty. ''So Misty,'' His voice startled her a little bit after the prolonged silence they were in. ''What are you going to do after we reach the Pokemon Center in Viridian City?'' Naruto's tone held curiosity as he tilted his head to the side with a narrowed questioning look in his eyes, lightly sending his blonde bangs into his face.

Misty blushed a pretty pink at look of his face, with his strange whisker like scars, the tiling of his head and questioning look in his eyes, he looked positively Vulpix like and it almost made her glomp him while screaming 'Kawaii' and rubbing his whiskers to see if he purred like the fox Pokemon would.

However, she had better control over herself then most would and pushed down the desire then answered his question. ''I'm not to sure'' She took on a thoughtful pose; one hand on her hip which was slightly thrown out to the right, the other hand under her chin with a finger tapping just under her lip as she looked up to the left with a cute look on her face that made Naruto blush slightly.

Finally, she spoke after a few moments of thinking, ''Maybe travel around Kanto to catch some more water Pokemon but I'm not certain on where I want to go really'' She shrugged her shoulders before turning to Naruto, who had slowed down to walk with her as they spoke, a questioning look in her eyes now. ''What about you? What are you going to do?.'' She blushed again at the Vulpixy grin he gave her and the sparkle in his eyes.

Thumbing his chest, Naruto spoke with a voice full confidence ''Me? I'ma go challenge the gym leader there and get me my first gym badge'' Then he chuckled sheepishly, scratching his cheek ''But I'm not to sure where the gym is exactly''

Misty dragged her palm down her face with a grunt. She was about to open her mouth to speak but a loud bell like chime caught their attention ''Attention Citizens of Viridian City'' Naruto stopped walking to listen closely, Misty stopping just after him, this sounded like an alert. ''Attention Citizens of Viridian City'' The voice called again, this time louder. ''We have reports of possible Pokemon thieves in our area'' Misty saw Naruto clench his hand into a fist, when suddenly, Katsu appeared in a flash of white as he let himself out of his Pokeball and laid his paw down on his Trainers shoulder. Naruto nodded in gratitude to his Pokemon as he relaxed his hand again, ignoring the looks sent by both Katsu and Misty. The voice chimed again, ''Be on the lookout for suspicious looking strangers!'' breaking them all out of their little funk. Naruto and Katsu turned their eyes skyward to listen, Misty continued looking at Naurto for a little longer, curiosity and concern in her eyes before doing the same. ''Repeat: Be on the lookout for suspicious looking strangers!'' then the connection broke, signalling the end of the transmission.

The trio stood there, before Katsu gave Naruto's shoulder a supportive squeeze as his Master looked him in the eyes. Misty looked at the pair as they seemed to have a silent conversation with their eyes showing a multitude of emotions, all of them going to fast for Misty to catch. After a few moments staring Naruto sighed and Katsu gave a barely there chuckle ''Thanks man, you always got my back'' Naruto brought his fist up to the Aura Pokemon.

Katsu connected his clenched paw with Naruto's fist and did something that shocked the observing Misty. He spoke, his voice was gruff with a soft growl of an animal ''Always have and always will Naruto.'' Katsu's tone turned teasing as he spoke again ''After all who else is going to take care of an idiot like you?'' His chuckle turned into a yelp of pain when Naruto smacked him on the back of his head while calling him an 'insufferable douche'.

Misty watched as the two went from the nice Trainer and Pokemon bonding moment to them bickering like siblings, if it was any other time she would say it was kind of cute, however, at this point and time, she had another issue to address. Misty took a deep breath before almost shouting ''You're Pokemon can Talk!?'' As she waved her arms wildly above her head, a tick mark grew on her forehead when they ignored her as they came to blows. Waving her fist at them, she roared ''Hey! Idiots!, how bout you two stop or I'll lay the smack down on both of ya''.

Naruto and Katsu stopped in the middle of their fight, with Katsu in a headlock grabbing onto the arm holding him there as Naruto rubbed his fist into his partners head. Both looked up in a picture frame type style, completely still. Looking at each other, Katsu and Naruto jumped away in a blur facing opposite directions with their arms crossed and grumbling. Misty sighed and rubbed her head, slowly advancing on the still bickering and arguing pair, she raised her fists above the two, a dark look in her eye, and brought them down with the power of feminine fury. The mighty impact sent the two to the hard concrete floor of the city with steaming lumps on their heads.

Misty sighed again while thinking. 'These two are more like Brothers then Pokemon and trainer.' she giggled slightly while looking at the two on the floor as they muttered incoherently. 'it's nice to see someone so loving to their pokemon' grabbing the two, Misty made her way towards where she here someone say the Pokemon Center was, the daze trainer and pokemon being dragged by the surprisingly strong 13 year old girl. 'They better answer my questions later,' A dark aura surrounded her, making a few people back away, 'Or else!' She finished. Both Naruto and Katsu shivered as an ominous feeling washed over them from the orange maiden dragging them to destinations unknown.

However, they both missed the strange Meowth looking balloon floating in the air above Viridian City, heading in the same direction as they were. With A red 'R' Painted on its purple basket.

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Viridian City PokeCenter, later that day:

Naruto sat in the cafeteria of the PokeCenter calmly sipping on his cup of hot Coco after giving in his Pokemon to Nurse Joy for a cheek up, he had long call to his mother, updating her on the what had happened to him and where he was, bar the whole Gyarados fight thing. Not sure why but I don't think telling your overprotective mother that you had fought an enraged Gyarados was a good idea, even if it was to save someone, so with in mind, he left out that little piece of information.

''So Naruto,'' The sound of Misty voice made him look up from his cup to the orange haired trainer as she sat down in the sat opposite him a steaming beverage of her own in her hand, her own Pokemon also with the local PokeNurse for a check up. ''You ok? You looked like you were deep in thought'' She let out a giggle as the next word slipped out her mouth ''It actually made you look a little cute'' Misty face went a deep cherry red when she realize what she had said and slapped a hand to her mouth in embarrassment and turned to look away from the pink faced teen in front her.

Both tried hard to ignore the older man and women down a couple rows saying something about 'what a cute pair they made' however, try as they might, the comment only made them blush a deeper shade of scarlet. It was lot hard for Naruto with the teasing he was at the receiving end of from Kyu, Naruto just knew he wouldn't let him hear the end of that for a while.

Naruto coughed into his hand to recompose himself and push his blush down before answering. ''Nurse Joy told me that the Gym is closed because the leader had to leave for some reason, she also told me that he probably won't be back for a while'' Naruto crossed his arms while pouting childishly ''I was really hoping to get my first gym badge'' He then sighed as he shrugged his shoulders helplessly ''Ah well, guess it's straight to Pewter City after I gather some supplies tomorrow'' Gulping down the rest of his coco he stood up and stretched letting everyone see his flexing muscles underneath his form fitting black shirt.

Misty's mind shut down but not before one last thought tore through the inactive space between her ears, 'How can anyone look so Hot!' She almost squealed in her mind as the image of Naruto's tight muscular but sadly still clothed body flash in her imagination again and again, making her poor brain break even more.

Naruto started to walk towards the stairs leading to where to trainer rooms where before suddenly stopping. Snapping his fingers, Naruto turned to face the strangely frozen Misty, who's mug was more or less forgotten on the table in front of her. Naruto spoke, bringing Misty out of her thoughts ''Earlier, you said you're not to sure where you were going right and that you just wanted to capture and raise water Pokemon, correct?'' His face went from quizzical to Vulpix like after Misty nodded, slightly confused, making a few of the females around the two swoon at the handsome young man. ''Then why don't you travel with me? I'm going to be travelling all around Kanto collecting badges to enter the Pokemon league and I'm sure you'll find lots of cool water Pokemon to add to your team'' Naruto stuck his hand out towards the stunned girl ''What do ya say?'' He looked her right in her eyes, his own twinkling slightly with his usual happiness and carefree attitude.

Misty gazed at his eyes in a daze, 'they look so pretty' even the strange pale blue and storm grey rings in his iris 'That only makes them exotic' She thought to herself however her face went pink when she notice that he was looking at her expectingly with his hand still offered out in front of her. Realising she was staring, she hurriedly put her own hand inside of his, absentmindedly noting how warm his hands were and shook it with a soft smile. ''Sure!'' she cried out excitedly ''I'm looking forward to it'' And she truly was. Her plan was to ask him about travelling together tomorrow morning but he felt much better with him asking her, made her feel like he wanted her around.

Naruto chuckled joyfully and opened his mouth to speak before a siren went off above their head, making everyone jump at the noise. The same voice from earlier calling out over the speakers again, it's message making Naruto's hand clench once more ''You're attention please! Our Viridian City radar sensors have detected an air craft belonging to a gang of Pokemon thieves. If you have a Pokemon in your possession, exercise extreme cation!'' The voice went silent but the sirens kept blaring, putting everyone on alert.

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The sky above the Viridian City PokeCenter:

The same balloon from before hovered in the air passively as a soft girlish giggle came from the strangely designed balloon. In the dark of the night, Red and blue hair of two people glistened in the moon light, the colours where so bright they were easy to see, just like their white suits with the red 'R's. One looked female from her shape will the other looked male from his.

The women that giggled spoke,''Guess we woke up this sleepy dump'' her voice was a sort of soft seductive purr that was just oozing arrogance, like she believed she couldn't lose no matter what.

Her partner added his input almost immediately after she stopped speaking ''And how dare they act like we're criminals'' His voice went a deeper tone with anger as he spoke ''They should welcome Team Rocket'' He rolled the R in rocket his words were full of the same cockiness and arrogance as his accomplice.

The Pink haired one's eyes narrowed ''Well we'll just have to teach them to respect that name'' she spoke as if they had already won.

They both turned around and looked down as their third member spoke up. ''Meowth!'' it cried, it's voice sounding weasel like. ''And when we snatch all their Pokemon those scared little mice will know I'm the top cat!'' It finished proudly as his teammates rolled their eyes at the cat Pokemon.

Readying their Pokeballs they spoke in unison ''We know Meowth, we Know'' exasperation laced their words as they threw their Pokeballs over the edge and down toward the Pokemon Center below, aiming for the glass, shouting out together again ''Ekans, Koffing, Attack!'' When they heard the sound of glass shattering, all three grinned at each other.

It was time to get some free Pokemon in the name of Team Rocket!

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Pokemon Center, Moments before:

Naruto rushed to the main desk, Misty right behind him, where a frantic looking Nurse joy was looking around nervously, like she was expecting the crooks to come out of no where and steal the sick and wounded Pokemon here.

Naruto cried to the pink haired woman ''Nurse Joy!'' he said making the woman jump and turn her head to the source of the sudden sound, seeing the young trainers running up to her she pretty much knew what they were going to ask.

'Katsu!' Naruto yelled through their bond, waking the sleeping Pokemon 'I need to know if you and everyone is ready to fight if need be' He didn't have to wait long to get a reply.

Katsu scoffed before answering 'Of course we are ready, when are we ever not ready?' Katsu chuckled over the bond but when he didn't get one back he started to get worried the realised just how serious Naruto was and it got him slightly nervous. 'you know us Naruto, just call us when you need us.' Naruto could feel the equivalent of a pat on the shoulder through the bond 'We will always have your back.' With that, Katsu cut to bond to get prepared for anything that might happen.

Naruto smiled in his mind at his Pokemon as he slammed his hand down onto the desk, making both Misty and Nurse Joy jump. Looking straight into the eyes of the Viridian City Joy he declared boldly ''I need my Pokemon so I can help out if need be.'' Nurse Joy almost declined, saying that he need not worry but the look in his eye made her hesitate.

Looking into his eyes was like looking into the coldest blizzard, dangerous and icy, a vast contrast to the bright and joyful blue that were so welcoming from before. So she relented and granted his wish, pressing a button on her desk she called out for the Center Pokemon. ''Chansey!, Please bring Trainer Naruto's Pokemon to the front desk, they should be fine by now!'' Nurse Joy breath a sigh of relief as Naruto's eyes melted in their intensity as he sent her a regretful and thankful look to which she just waved off, showing she understood.

All three turned to the door when it burst open as a Chansey ran through holding a tray in it's grasp while yelling out a quick (Chansey!), which Naruto picked up as (Got them Nurse Joy!). Chansey stopped in front of Naruto as he took his friends with a grateful smile and clipped them to his belt.

Suddenly, they all look up at the sound of glass smashing from the skylight above their heads as the broken shards fell onto of the four of them, littering them with small cuts as they brought their arms up to protect their faces from the sharp glass. Naruto looked closely to see two red and white spheres that were thrown through the ceiling glass before they were covered by a flash of white light blinding most and dazing Naruto.

They all heard the sounds of a Pokemon being released from their Pokeballs with a cry of (Koffing!) followed by a raspy (Ekans!), Their vision was farther limited by a black smog filling the room, making them cover their mouths.

Naruto's mind was running a mile a minute, coming up with ideas and strategies for the no doubt up coming fight. 'Can't use Amaterasu inside the PokeCenter because she's to big and I can't use Katsu because we are more likely to destroy the Center then keep it safe' He gripped Masami's Pokeball on his belt 'So that leaves me with my little Vulpix.' Naruto's eyes narrowed as he spoke with a voice firm and strong ''Who's there?, why are you here!?'' Although he already guessed. His hand tightened around the pokeball in his hand when he heard the mocking feminine laughter from the smog as it started to clear, revealing two humanoid figures flanked by two smaller pokemon like silhouettes.

Shrouded by shadow, the one on the left spoke first, her tone condescending, like she was talking to a child that didn't know any better ''Don't be frightened little boy'' Her partner spoke next as their forms where revealed to the group two Trainers and one Nurse.

His tone was deeper but still just as mocking ''Allow us to introduce ourselves'' The smoke cleared, showing a male, probably a little taller then Naruto, with lavender wavy shoulder length hair, green eyes and a small smile, just as mocking as his tone, holding a rose up to his nose, as if trying to smell it. Or maybe trying to look intimidating or handsome, either way he was failing at both. Wearing a white jumpsuit with black gloves that went to his elbow and boots as well as a black belt and silver buckle. The Koffing hovered in the air to his left, hinting at who it's master was.

Naruto turned his eye towards the man's partner and made a quick deduction that her long thigh length shiny purple hair was easily the thing that stuck out the most on her. She had blue eyes a shade darker then his own, large green earrings, cherry red lipstick that was applied to a pair of sickly curled up lips. She wore an outfit similar to her teammates but a more female version, for obvious reasons, showing of a bit of her thigh and a lot of her stomach, as well as clinging to her body, showing a rather large chest. The Ekans flanking her right, showing who it belonged to. However, the thing that drew they eye on both their persons was the great big red 'R' on the centre of their chests'.

Naruto was broken out of his detailing when they, for some reason, started to break out into song, confusing everyone watching. There was even music that came out of no where!.

''To Protect the world from devastation'' Spoke the red headed woman first.

The male pulled his rose back as he continued ''To unite all peoples within our Nation''

''To denounce the evils of truth and love''

''To extend our reach to the stars above''

''Jessie!''

''James!''

The very world around Naruto and Misty seemed to change but they paid that no mind, instead, the stared at the little sing and dance number happening in front of them with disbelief shining in their eye. Naruto and Misty looked at one another with realization before they pinched the others arm with smug smiles, coming to the conclusion that this must be a dream. However, their smiles dropped and their eyes widened in horror when it didn't stop, telling them that this was really happening. Before they did anything else, the now named Jessie and James continued.

''Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!''

''Surrender now or prepare to fight''

''Meowth!, That's right'' Came a third voice as a small cat looking thing landed right in between the two as they stuck a pose and stood there, as if waiting for applause, which they did not receive.

Naruto stood in front of Misty and Nurse Joy, giving the impression of him protecting them, something he move into unconsciously. Misty looked at the back of Naruto with a slight bit of pink dusting her cheeks at the seemingly heroic and knight in shining armour act. Nurse Joy would've grinned at the orange haired teen had the situation been a little different but it wasn't and it demanded her full attention to protect the Pokemon here.

James, Jessie, Meowth, Koffing and Ekans all looked at the blond trainer as he gave them all a blank look, seemingly staring right through them, then he spoke with a with a voice so monotone it made him sound like a robot ''That was the most ridiculous thing I think I've ever seen or heard, not what I was expecting from notorious filth like team rocket'' Now it was his turn to be mocking as he spoke with the same condescending tone Jessie used on him from before ''I mean really?, A theme song?'' Naruto chuckled a taunting chuckle ''How pathetic can you lot be?'' he gazed at the enraged team like they were beneath him, just to rile them up which was obviously working.

Misty looked at Naruto in shock, this was not the same Naruto from before. It was like he was a totally different person. He turned from the ball of sunshine that produced this warm and welcoming Aura was fun to be around, to this cold calculative battler that seemed to have more experience then he let on that oozed this dark and dominating feeling. Even if she would never admit this to anyone, not even herself, it turned her on slightly, just a tiny bit.

Jessie growled a low growl at the boy. Who does he think he is?!. Narrowing her eyes at him she spoke through gritted teeth ''Beat it kid!, this is no place for rookies like you'' with her hand on her hip, glaring at the unfazed kid.

James, just as angry at the comment decide to add in his own little insult ''Yeah, get lost so we can steal the Pokemon here brat'' James waved dismissively before saying one last jab at the still calm trainer. ''We would steal your pokemon but who would want the loser Pokemon of a loser trainer, they probably all weak and pathetic, we are only looking for rare and valuable Pokemon.'' He and Jessie grinned when they saw that his last comment had an effect on the now frozen blond, his bags shadowing his eyes.

Meowth advanced towards the stock still what they assumed to be Newbie trainer with his claws drawn as they glinted when the light reflected off the sharp nails that looked ready to rip into the sarcastic boy who dared insulted Team Rocket. ''What no wise cracks now? Where did mister confidant and quick witted go?'' He turned his head back to Jessie and James, who stood there with their arms crossed as the watched the happenings before them ''He's so scared he's frozen stiff!'' Mewoth's laugh was joined by Jessie and James' own high pitch laughter.

Nurse Joy spoke up ''But we don't have any strong and rare Pokemon here! This is a place for weak and injured Pokemon! Please leave here before anything get out of hand and people get hurt!'' her voice, loud and clear but was laced with desperation and worry, was ignored as Meowth kept up in his stalking towards the still motionless Naruto.

Misty put her hand in front of her mouth in horror as she watched her saviour stand their frozen in what they all assumed to be terror. However, just as she was about to yell out to her new friend, she saw that his left hand, the hand that clutched one of his Pokeballs was shaking and his knuckles were starting to turn white. ''Naruto'' she whispered in despair, wishing she was brave enough to say something to him, offer her support, standby him, anything but she stood there frozen by her own fear. She closed her eyes, not wanting to see what would happen to her friend and prayed her would be all right while at the same time, condemning herself for her own cowardice.

The temperature of the room dropped suddenly as a voice from the blond, so cold that it would turn a Magcargo into an ice exhibit, tore through the laughter of team rocket, silencing them. His words rooting all of it's members to the ground in fear. ''How dare you!'' Naruto head snapped up, making the group of five people and Pokemon take an involuntary step back out of reflex from the look in his eyes. They were practically glowing!, But that wasn't possible, must have been their mind playing tricks on them from terror.

He spoke again as he raised his right hand into a throwing position, Pokeball at the ready, his voice sending shivers down everyone's' spines, all though for different reasons. ''I don't care if you make fun of me but if you dare and I mean Dare think that for one second I will allow you to make fun of my Pokemon, my friends, my family!'' He shouted out viciously, his eyes as cold as glaciers ignoring the looks he was getting from everyone, even Misty's surprisingly red face as she looked at him with respect and adoration. ''you are dead WRONG!'' and with not even a grunt he threw his chosen Pokemon in the air with a shout of ''Go! Masami!'' while still staring at the quaking trio of the Rocket gang.

The ball was launched up into the air with a spin on it, high above everyone. Everyone bar Naruto watched with batted breath as multiple ideas of what Pokemon it would be invaded their thoughts, which ranged from a Rattata, to a Magikarp or even one of the rare three starter Pokemon. After all why would a rookie trainer have a rare and powerful pokemon right?. However, with a name like 'Masami' it was anyone's guess really.

Suddenly, when the ball was at the peak of it's flight it burst open with a flash of fire that raised the temperature of the room up from it's almost Arctic level to that of a desert. golden stars glittered surrounding the Pokemon's body, covering it's species from everyone. Then a yellow blur shot down and landed without a sound in front of Naruto on four legs with a shout of (I'm ready Naruto!/Vulpix!) as the Fox Pokemon bared her fangs with golden fire flicking off her strangely coloured fur. The Vulpix looked positively demonic, something the fox was proud of.

Team Rocket as well as Misty and Nurse Joy looked at the Pokemon belonging to Naruto in shock and awe, making Masami puff out her chest at their looks she thought she so rightfully deserved. Naruto held his forehead as he looked down, one hand on his hip, shaking his head in mortification, her ego was big enough as it is!.

''James!, Meowth!'' She called out to her teammates, Her voice coated with despair, her fear almost completely forgotten in the presence of such a beautiful and no doubt rare Pokemon. ''Do my eyes deceive me? Is that a rare Pokemon in the hands of a brat?'' She put the back of her hands up to her forehead, as if the very idea was sickening.

James raised a hand to his chest and made a show of clutching at his heart and spoke, his voice just as grave. ''Yes Jessie, yes it is'' he paused to wipe away an imaginary tear. ''The boss would lover such a rare and valuable Pokemo-OW!'' His and Jessie's little scene was interrupted by an irate Meowth as he smacked the two on the back of their heads.

Meowth stood in front of the two as they rubbed the back of their heads and spoke ''Hows about you twos quit your yappin' and get to catchin''' He then extend his claws and waved his hand menacingly at the two ''Or else I'll give ya a taste of my Fury Swipes!'' his claws glowed a pearly white to get his point across.

''Yes Sir!'' Jessie and James cried out as they gave the Pokemon a salute, making Meowth nod with a smug grin.

Naruto and Masami looked on with sweatdrops while scratching the back of their heads in confusion. Turning to look at her trainer, Masami let out a series of barks that sounded annoyed to Misty and Joy. (You're sending me out to fight these clowns as our first battle as an official team) She seemed to glare at the sweating Naruto who held his hands up in a motion of peace.

Naruto waved his hands and let out a nervous chuckle at the look she was giving him and felt the need to defend himself ''Now, now Masami. Not only are you the first to battle another trainer from my team but they also insulted my Pokemon, which means you, they called you all 'weak and pathetic'. Their words not mine!'' he amended quickly when he saw her eyes narrow at him.

Misty watched as Naruto talked with his beautiful fox Pokemon and would've giggled when he sighed a sigh of relief when his Pokemon turned her fiery eyes towards the Team of rejects- sorry I mean Team Rocket. However, she didn't giggle as an important little fact hit her making her jaw drop. Naruto could understand his Pokemon, like really understand her. All she heard was a bunch of angry sounding yips and barks but Naruto was able to seemingly understand his Vulpix perfectly!. Misty sighed, just another thing about Naruto that was special about him. Her face coloured a lovely red when that thought entered her mind, sounding a lot more affectionate then she meant it to be, or maybe she secretly did. Maybe she was developing a crush on her hero. Misty shook her head side to side to rid herself of her thoughts but one was left lingering. Was it really that bad to have a crush?, she was sure it was just a passing feeling she got from him saving her. it's leave eventually. For some reason those word tasted a lot like a lie to her.

Naruto and Masami stared ahead in silence at Jessie and James who had their own Pokemon at the ready. ''Nurse Joy!'' Naruto called out to the Pokemon Nurse who looked at him questioningly ''If you have any back up measures for when this happens safe I recommend you do it now'' He sent her a vulpixy grin that made him look positively handsome, something Misty Joy and even Jessie blushed at. ''Just in case'' He finished, even if he was pretty sure he would win, it never hurt to be safe.

Nurse joy nodded resolutely with a serious look on her face that was ruined by the lingering blush and rushed past Misty and through the door leading to all the Pokemon, her Chansey not to far behind her, willing to help anyway it can. She knew what she needed to do, Every nurse knew what was need to be done when something like this was happening. She just hoped that the Nurse Joy in Pewter City was ready to help.

Naruto watched as Nurse Joy and her Pokemon rushed out of sight with the doors slamming shut behind her. ''Misty!'' He called out to the girl put her focus solely on him as he spoke to her, his voice commanding but warm ''Go help Nurse Joy, I'll deal with these clowns''. Seeing her hesitate and look at him with concerned eyes, he sent her a confident look ''I'll be fine, bet those rocket rejects over there won't even be able to land a hit on my Masami and me''. He eyes hardened again when he heard movement behind him after turning to look at Misty, but he trusted Masami to keep them at bay. ''Go'' Naruto said to her with a jerk of his head towards the door as his face went blank while his eyes locked with the silently fuming Team Rocket.

Misty nodded and turned to run to Nurse Joy's aid but not before sending the back of Naruto's head a last worried filled look. ''Be safe Naruto'' She whispered, not meaning for him to hear so when he nodded while still facing forward she was slightly shocked.

However, his returned whisper of ''Promise'' while stunned her, reassured her immensely and with that she bolted after Nurse Joy to offer her help where she was needed.

''Meowth!, Go after those two before they send away out Pokemon'' Jessie commanded while pointing at the door the for mentioned two went through as the sound of something being teleported reached their ears.

While looking annoyed at being told what to do, Meowth nodded and started to run at the door, trusting his teammates to handle the blond trainer and his rare shiny Pokemon. He however missed the narrow eyed look Naruto sent him as the trainer and his Pokemon disappeared in a blur, baffling Jessie and James along with their Pokemon.

Meowth skidded to a halt right in front of a stoically calm Naruto and Masami as they seemingly appeared out of nowhere right before him in a shimmering motion, Masami looking ready to pounce on him at her trainers command with her ivory white teeth barred while said trainer stood with his arms crossed and eyes narrowed as he looked down at the cat shocked still cat Pokemon.

Naruto raised his hand out towards Team rocket, his fingers spread out and called out his attack ''Quick Attack into a Zen Headbutt on Mewoth, send him back Masami'' said Vulpix cry out a (Got it!) as her frame was outlined by a white glow before she shot forward, her head glowing a dark blue that soon spread around her body in a cone like shape.

Meowth stood there still stunned and unmoving as the missile of yellow shot at him at blistering speeds. He barely had enough time to blink before it impacted with a mighty crash into his chest, making the dust around them blow away with the force behind the blow, sending him flying back into a wall beside Jessie and James making the brink crack with the force. Meowth slumped down, swirls in his eyes, showing his unconscious state.

Jessie and James looked at the hunched over comrade, ''MEOWTH!'' They screamed together before they turned and growled he one that caused such pain on their 'friend' eyes blazing in rage. Said trainer just stood their as he was hand still stretched out, blank look on his face but if you looked in his eyes, you would see an underlined excitement at the battle, along with his Pokemon, despite it's lack of challenge.

Jessie looked at her shaking Ekans with her fire filled eyes, making the Poison type Pokemon flinch ''Ekans!'' She yelled and pointed at the bored looking Vulpix as it liked it's paw, seemingly oblivious to her surroundings. Angered by the taunting Pokemon, she barked out ''Use Poison Sting!'' Without a sound, the purple snake reared it's head back then shot it forward with it's mouth open, shooting out a barrage of purple glowing spikes at the Fox Pokemon.

Naruto countered almost immediately ''Masami, use Fire Spin to trap them.'' Masami nodded and with a swish of her tails, sent out a twirling steam of fire towards the Pokemon thieves. The orange burning embers disintegrated the poison needles with its extreme heat and continued on to the started Ekans, creating a circle around the snake, trapping it as the flames licked at it's scaled skin, making it hiss in pain.

Jessie scowled, her face contorted in annoyance as she called out her next order, not seeming to care about her Pokemon's health as it twisted in discomfort and tried to bat away the flames burning it, Naruto's eyes darkened at that fact. ''Ekans use Dig!'' The snake nodded confirmation, trying to ignore the pain of such a high level attack by a Pokemon much stronger then it's self and jumped up into the air then nose dived into the ground, burrowing it's way into the earth.

Naruto almost grinned even in this situation, battling was fun, even if the trainers were bad or the Pokemon were weak, it still gave the same type of thrill, one that Naruto loved. So he spoke excitement lacing he clam and collected voice ''Use Iron Tail on the ground full force.'' Masami's muzzle curled up into a grin that just looked strange on her face. Being connected to Naruto after so long, the two could more or less sense each other thoughts and feelings and his excitement leaked over the bond they shared, pumping her full of his joy for battle.

Masami's tail turned a metallic sliver that glinted as the overhead lights struck the appendages that waved around behind her. Running up to the hole she jumped up in the air and flipped herself forward, slamming her tail down on the ground with a cry. The floor shook as the tiny fox displayed a strength it should not possess. A sharp cry came from the hole where the Ekans was as the Pokemon was launched up out of his tunnel, swirls for eyes signalling it's unconscious state. It flew in an arc and stopped dead at the feet of a fuming Jessie.

Naruto nodded with satisfaction and called out to his Pokemon in pride ''Good job Masami!, but be ready for anything!'' The yellow fox stood poised and ready for action but still yipped happily when her trainer complemented her. while battling wasn't her strong suit, much preferring contests herself, she was most certainly not a push over by any definition of the word.

James stood up, his Koffing right beside him, as Jessie recalled her Ekans with a scowl. ''Koffing! Use Tackle!'' He demanded as the floating Pokemon launched it's self at it's opponent.

Just as Koffing was about to connect, Masami jumped to the side, making the poison gas Pokemon miss and stumble as it tried to regain it's balance. Naruto sighed in disappointment, these two didn't train their Pokemon and it show clearly. ''Send it back to them with your tails Masami'' while still in the air, Masami did as her master ordered and spun herself around, smacking her tails into the face of the enemy Pokemon, her strength alone sending the weak pokemon back to it's trainer in a heap.

Naruto narrowed his eyes and called out his last attack ''Finish this with a Flamethrower Masami!'' The fox Pokemon lowered herself close to the ground with fire leaking out of her closed maw as she gathered the fire for her attack. ''Now!'' yelled Naruto, as Masami realised a stream of red hot embers to the villainous Team Rocket.

James called out his attack in a last ditch effort ''Koffing use Smokescreen!'' His pokemon lifted itself of the ground and started to puff out the black gas, obeying it's master orders without fault. Even it they would lead to his defeat.

Naruto's narrowed eyes widened with shock and panic 'The Idiot!' he reached his hand out as if it would help and yelled for the first time since Misty and Nurse Joy left to do whatever they were doing ''MASAMI, STOP!'' Sensing her masters panic, she did so immediately as saw why he commanded she stop her assault. She closed her eyes and waited for what was to come, bracing herself for the pain.

Naruto sprinted to his Pokemon, a race against the Flamethrower as it grow closer and closer to the team of idiots. Time seemed to slow as he got closer and just as he wrapped his arms around Masami, he held her to his chest and with lightning like reflexes, turned so his back was facing Team Rocket, using his body to protect one of his most precious people, even if she was a Pokemon.

Time ticked as the flames drew closer to the explosive gas, Naruto counted in his head 'Three' he clenched his eyes tight and hoped that Misty and Nurse Joy would be fine. 'Two' He held Masami tighter against his chest, praying she would be all right. 'One' He held his breath and put up a hasty shield, making his back glow a soft blue as a sigh of him using his Aura.

'Now' The flames made contact and in a massive show of power, detonated with a shocking force. Masami's already powerful attack multiplied several times over as a giant pillar of fire tore through the sky, shooting right up into the night. Everyone for miles saw the tower of flames as it ripped the roof off the PokeCenter and shattered the windows in the surrounding area with its force of the shockwave the explosion unleashed.

Team Rocket were sent flying into the night will screaming something silly that Naruto either didn't pick up or didn't care about right at this moment, probably both. Speaking about Naruto, he was sent ramming into a wall, back first after turning to protect his Pokemon. His head smashed into the brick, barely being able to stop himself from being knocking out. He coughed out some blood, the crimson liquid dripped down his chin and dropped into the golden fur of his Pokemon that looked up at her saviour, fear and overwhelming worry in her pearly orbs.

Naruto managed a weak smile as he looked down at Masami, relief in his eyes ''I'm glad your safe Masami'' he laughed a wheezy laugh when she licked at his face ''Don't worry about me'' cue Vulpixy grin ''I'll be fine, you know me.'' He scratched behind her ears to hopefully give some sort of comfort.

(BAKA!) Cried Masami as salty tears leaked out her eyes (I should say that not you!) she shook her head sending the tears flying. (Why did you do that, I'm a fire type, I would've been fine) she buried her face into his chest to hide her red eyes.

Naruto chuckled again and spoke as if it was the easiest thing ''You my friend and Pokemon, if I can prevent pain then I will'' He thumbed his chest his Vulpixy grin still in place ''It's just who I am'' His arm dropped to his side to the ashy floor as he let the sweet embrace of the dream world claim him, waiting for his regenerative abilities to heal him.

Misty and Joy burst through the door panting, looking around the main room. They were shocked to the core at the destruction, the ash, the fires but what shocked them the most was the unconscious blond laid against the wall, blood on his face, his worried Vulpix letting out a series of yips and whines as well as the absence of the 'Team Rocket' from the room.

''Naruto!'' Yelled Misty as she ran to his side, eyes leaking out the same salty tears as the whining Masami. She brought his head to her chest and cradled him there, hoping to soothe the aching feeling in her heart at the sight of his bloody form.

Even if she didn't know it, Nurse Joy noticed the way the young girl was holding her friend was not the way friends would hold each other. She figured that out quick enough just by watching the way they interacted, it was easy to see.

She just wondered how long it would take the two of them to see it for themselves.

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Couple of Days later in Viridian Forest:

Viridian forest was home to many Pokemon, so good, some bad, some great. Most of these Pokemon where bug types, one of the quickest to evolve out of all the Pokemon types. For that reason a lot of trainers tend to catch them, while not the most love Pokemon type, was not the most hated either. However, sometimes, there are those few around.

''AH! NARUTO GET IT AWAY FROM ME!'' Naruto just chuckled as he picked up the Caterpie by Misty's feet with a gentle hand, cradling the small Pokemon, as the girl stood frozen stiff at the sight of the bug type as it looked up at her with big, innocent eyes.

Putting the cute bug on a nearby low hanging branch, Naruto watched as it gave him the equivalent of a smile and scurried of to where ever it was going before it fell out of the tree and landed onto of Misty. Naruto thought the whole thing was funny but apparently, Misty didn't and after telling Naruto that bug where one of the three most disgusting things in the world, the other two being Carrots and peppers according to Misty, Naruto decide it would be a good idea to take the small thing away from the hot tempered girl. Even after knowing her for only a few day, Naruto could easily say that a pissed off Misty is not a Misty he would like to meet to often. Especially with that damn Mallet of hers, which he wasn't sure where she kept.

Turning back to the orange haired girl Naruto laughed again as he spoke ''It's gone Misty, you can open your eyes now'' Which she did with a blush as she avoided his eyes, embarrassed at acting such away in fount of him, even if it was a bug type. Picking up on her embarrassment, Naruto decided to share one of his own fears ''I understand where you're coming from, I personally have a fear of Ghost Type Pokemon'' he smiled gently, Making Misty's blush darken.

Shaking her blush off, she asked with a confused expression ''Really?, I thought you loved all pokemon'' She paused, waiting for his reply, which was a sheepish chuckle and a rub to the back of his head, something she noticed he would do whenever he was nervous or embarrassed. She though it was cute, which brought a pink to her cheeks.

As he rubbed the back of his head he spoke in a bashful tone ''I do, it's just. um. Well. There's just something about Ghost types that give me a weird vibe'' Naruto finished lamely as he shrugged again ''eh, more then likely just me being paranoid from too many scary Movies as a kid''

Misty just sighed in exasperation while muttering 'Boys' as she looked down. Suddenly, Naruto paused and put his hand out in a stopping motion, preventing Misty from moving ahead ''Naruto'' she called to him, which he brought a finger to his lips to signal to be quiet. If it was anyone else, she would've ignored them, however, this was Naruto, one of the loudest and carefree people you would meet. If he told you to be silent, it was for a good reason.

Naruto narrowed his eyes as he stretched out his senses and looked at a bush to his left, he knew something was there but felt no malice coming from what ever it was. He was about to turn and continue on with their journey but the sound of a blade being drawn out of it's scabbard made his hairs stand on end. Pushing Misty behind him, he coiled his muscles, ready for anything.

Time ticked by as Misty started to get nervous, looking up to Naruto, she noticed that his eyes were still lock on a bush not to far to their left. Many questions plagued her mind like, what's in the bush?, is it a Pokemon or those Team Rocket goons from a few day ago, for example. The bushes rustled, making Misty flinch, the tension from the silence driving her crazy but Naruto stood unwavering.

Suddenly, a boy, the same size as Misty, dressed in samurai armour of the old sprung out of the bush and rushed at them with a sword raised above his head, screaming a battle cry. Misty let out a startled squeak as the crazed boy came running at them, his sword poised to strike. Naruto hardened his eyes and shifted his stance slightly from a relaxed battle ready pose to a combat style. When the boy was in range Naruto lashed out, grabbing his wrist and twisted it, making the wanna be samurai drop his weapon with a pained cry. While in motion, Naruto preformed a sweep kick to the boys legs, sending him down to the floor with a gasp. Seeing the falling sword in his peripherals, Naruto grabbed the falling blade in a reverse grip before it hit the ground and placed the blade against the boys throat.

Misty, nor the boy knew what happened. One moment the boy was charging at the two trainers, the next he was laying on his back with his sword pressed up against his Adams apple held by a stony eyed blond. The boy gulped loudly as Misty watched with wide eyes, both thinking the same thing, That happened so fast!.

''Who are you?'' Naruto spoke with a cold and commanding voice. This had better not be another attempt at someone trying to steal his Pokemon!.

The boy sputtered out his reply hastily, The blond trainers aura demanding answers ''I'm-m j-j-jus-t a t-t-tra-iner call-ed S-S-amurai'' Even if he knew his sword was fake, it still didn't make the situation any less terrifying ''He-n-nce the a-a-armour a-and swo-rd'' He looked into the eyes of the person holding him down and at the person's travelling companion, who stood their watching in shock. ''I was just going to challenge you to a Pokemon battle. I swear!'' and he really did, who would've though going around and challenging people with a sword would cause these types problems anyway?! ''If it helps, the words fake, just a toy I use to complete my look!''

Naruto looked down at the struggling boy with a calculative gaze for what seemed like an eternity before slowly standing up, taking the sword up with him, leaving the named Samurai on the floor looking up at him hopefully. Naruto stony expression cracked as an excited grin made itself home on his face ''Well if you're looking for a battle I'll be happy to give you one'' he brought the sword up to his face and looked at Samurai with a serious look on his face ''Don't go around waving sword at people, it could end horribly for you!'' He then bent the blade so it was parallel with a ground ''especially with a fake sword'' he let go, making the sword bend back into place.

Throwing the sword in the air, Naruto grabbed the blade and presented Samurai the hilt. Looking at the trainer above him strangely, he accepted the offer and took a hold of his sword. Naruto tugged him up, bring the downed Samurai up to his feet without making a noise. Both the Samurai-in-training and the watching Misty were astonished with both his speed and strength.

Samurai coughed into his hand to compose himself before he slid his sword back into it's scabbard that rested on his hip. ''Am I addressing the pokemon trainer from Pallet known as Naruto Uzumaki Ketchum?'' His eyes glinted with excitement when Naruto nodded a yes without saying a word. ''Finally I have found you'' he took a bow as he introduced himself to the two ''As I said before, I am Samurai and I am also shrew, fearless and completely undefeated in combat''

He puffed out his chest in pride of his own introduction, but faceplanted when he heard Misty whisper to Naruto ''He looked pretty scared to me when you beat him in combat'' and of Aura of depression leaked out of him when Naruto looked back at Misty and said ''Yeah, he really did, so does that mean that he is no longer undefeated?''

Misty and Naruto looked back at Samurai and sweat dropped when they saw him crouched down low, close to the ground while drawing invisible circles into the dirt muttering ''why are they so mean to me'' with a literal waterfall of tears pouring out of his eyes. He suddenly shot up facing Naruto and Misty, making the two, who were about to go over and see if he was ok, jump back at the sudden movement. ''Never mind that!'' Samurai shouted as he grabbed a pokeball from his belt, prompting Naruto to do the same. ''I have fought three other trainers from Pallet Town and each have given me glorious battles'' he looked at Naruto with a taunting smirk ''I do hope you can provided the same.'' He finished, holding out his Pokeball to Naruto in a challenging way.

Misty backed up out of the soon to be battle zone when she saw the look in Naruto's eyes, he always got that look when talking about or in battle. It normally ended with a lot of destruction, chaos and a pumped up Naruto which was never fun to deal with.

Naruto's eyes narrowed in anticipation as he flashed is soon becoming signature, knee wobbling and swoon inducing Vulpixy grin. Grabbing his own Pokeball out of his bag, his fingers curled around the shrunken sphere. ''I accept you challenge at a Pokemon battle, but do try to make this last a while'' He trailed off with his own taunting smirk as both trainers reared back their throwing arms.

The shot their arms forward in sync, launching their Pokeballs across the clearing towards the others as the called out their individual pokeman's name. ''Go Masami!/Go Metapod!'' The white and red orbs exploded in a shower of silver, as well as golden stars in Naruto's case. A glowing beam sped down to the ground as the aforementioned Pokemon were released out to battle.

Masami sat on her hind legs with her golden tails swaying behind her and blinked the sleep out of her eyes, having just be awoken from a rather relaxing nap. Seeing the Pokemon and it's trainer she soon understood why she was called out but couldn't help but comment at her own trainer, as she looked back at him. (did you really have to call me out for this? I was just having a nice nap) she yawned, proving her point. (couldn't you've called out Amaterasu or Katsu? I battled a few days ago. You can't say this beautiful without beauty sleep dammit!) She growled playfully at her trainer, taking great joy at the panicked look on his face.

Naruto waved his hands side to side rapidly in a placating manner ''You don't need beauty sleep, with your lovely yellow fur I can guarantee you are one of the most beautiful Vulpix out there and maybe one of the most beautiful Ninetails in the future'' he finished with his nervous but charming smile, the same one that makes women blush just like Misty was at the moment. Hopefully trying to disarm Masami's rage, infamous to the pallet town people.

Masami turned her head to look at her opponent with a huff but non could miss the way her yellow fur was coloured a lovely red. (you know, you're lucky I like you Naruto) She turned her head to look over her shoulder at the now battle ready Naruto (you know what happened to the last person to wake me up from my beauty sleep) she trailed of ominously, while the words weren't heard by Samurai or Misty the dark feeling in the air was picked up by everyone in the clearing, making even the Metapod shiver in fear.

Naruto chuckled sheepishly as he scratched the back of his head before he coughed to compose himself, much like Samurai did not to long ago. Looking over at his challenger, he noticed the look in the boy's eyes, was him talking to his Pokemon really that strange?. He had heard of people that had a deep bond with their Pokemon could understand them to some degree so was him being able to actually understand them really that far-fetched?

''Samurai'' He called out to his opponent ''How did you know I was coming?'' He truly was curious although he had his suspicions regarding one brown haired arrogant douche with the last name oak but he couldn't be to quick to judge. Actually, next time he saw his once time friend he would have t thank him for his first real battle between trainers. The battle between him and the pokemon thieves, Team Rocket, didn't count.

Samurai sighed in a sort of remembrance before he spoke. His voice still clouded with memories ''Before you, there were three others from Pallet that came through my forest.'' Images flashed through Samurai's mind, all of past battles. ''Each gave me a spectacular match, each more challenging then the last. Those trainers really knew how to raise their Pokemon. Even though I lost each time, it inspired me to double my training so that I could one day finally beat the next trainer from pallet.'' Samurai's eyes gleamed with excitement, the same type of battle excitement in Naruto's own blue orbs.

It all seemed to click in Misty's mind as she called out ''So that's why you were wandering around the forest looking for Naruto'' it all made sense now. Although she was just happy that this samurai wasn't looking to hurt her new friend. Just the though brought a twisting feeling to her chest.

Naruto loosened his stance, hands by his sides, as Masami got into a battle ready position, both their eyes sparkling with the passion to battle. Through, Naruto was much brighter the Masami's. ''If it's a battle you are looking for, look no farther, I will happily give you the best battle of your life.'' He declared loudly with a voice hardened with determination, a voice Samurai was sure would deliver his statement.

The clearing went silent as the two stared at each other. The air tense with the only sound being the wind as it rustled the leaves, the two humans and two pokemon held their breath. Misty looked from one trainer to the other, wishing one would make a move to break this oppressive atmosphere.

Sweat dripped down Samurai's brow as he came to the conclusion that he was losing this waiting game was was going to have to make the first move. So he throw his hand out towards his opponent while the other was kept clenched at his side. ''Metapod!, use Sting Shot!'' with a cry of it's name, Metapod shot his sting out towards the calm and collected fox Pokemon as it sat there, waiting for her trainers command.

Naruto smirked, unsettling Samurai with the way it screamed and foretold of his defeat. ''Masami, use Flame Charge, burn through his attack and continue on to his Pokemon!'' Called out Naruto, setting his plan in motion.

(You got it!) Called out Masami as her body was coated in the red embers of her attack. Her muscles tensed as she shot off with startling speed towards the cocoon Pokemon.

Samurai's eyes widened as he barely had enough time to come up with a counter attack as the unfamiliar fire type more was sent at his Pokemon. Thinking fast, he called out in hopes of keeping his Pokemon in the game ''Metapod, use Harden!, Quickly!'' he voice was full of desperation and fear.

Metapod cut his String Shot and hastily applied a quick harden to hopefully spare himself some of the no doubt bucket loads of pain hurtling her way at him worrying speed. He braced himself but was still sent flying back with a pained scream as the flaming bullet impacted his shelled body. ''METAPOD!'' Yelled Samurai, as his Pokemon shot by him and slammed into a tree behind his person, he watched in horror as the Cocoon Pokemon fell lifeless on the forest floor. He was just about to bring out his Pokeball to return his gravelly injured Pokemon but a white light engulfed the downed Pokemon's form.

''Metapod'' Whispered Samurai, shock lacing his voice with wonder in his eyes. After a few moments a cracking noise came from the glowing Metapod as it's shape changed completely. The white glow disappeared, leaving the newly evolved Pokemon behind as it flapped it's wings and shot into the air. ''You evolved into a Butterfree, that's awesome'' Samurai cheered as he pumped his fist. His new Butterfree floated down to hover in front of it's trainer. ''No we have to win'' he declared, his Pokemon nodded with determination as it looked at Masami with a strong gaze.

Naruto smiled softly and nodded approvingly as he watched what was happening before him. Misty had a happy smile of her own, while she may hate bug types, this Butterfree looked rather pretty, so that was a point on er good books. Still creeped her out through. ''Congratulations, both of you. But we do still have a battle to finish'' he called out to the happy pair.

Samurai grin as he looked over at Naruto and nodded ''You're right we do'' He spoke. Looking at his Butterfree he called out his next attack with a firm voice ''Butterfree, use Confusion!, send that Vulpix flying!'' Butterfree's eyes glowed a soft blue as it looked at the Shiny Pokemon. With a hard jerk of it's head, sent the Fox Pokemon flying towards the tree but had to let of it's hold, trying to do that to a Pokemon a much higher level the itself tired it out quickly.

With a voice, deadly calm, Naruto called out to his Pokemon as Masami sailed through the air. ''Correct yourself and use Flamethrower Masami!.'' Without a word, Masami flipped herself in mid air and looked at her opponent, her mouth leaking fire. Then with a scream, she unleashed what she held within at the Butterfly Pokemon. The red hot embers shot towards the tired pokemon and soon covered the Bug in it's orange embrace. After a second Naruto called out to his Pokemon ''I think that's enough Masami.'' His Vulpix soon stopped her attack, revealing a black and steaming Butterfree that puffed out ash then promptly fell to the ground, swirls for eyes.

Misty watched with wide eyes, that cute little thing sure did pack quite the punch. She remembered Naruto once saying that Masami was weakest Pokemon, despite only having three. She knew about Katsu, the Sinnoh Lucario, and Masami, the prideful shiny Vulpix but she, however, did not know what the last Pokemon he had on him was. It both scared and excited her about the chance to meet the last of his team soon.

Samurai recalled his Butterfree with a sorrowful sigh. Looking at his Pokeball for a sec he smiled, this was becoming his greatest match to date. Clipping his new Butterfree's ball to his belt, he grabbed the one next to it and held it tight in his hand. He looked over at his toughest challenge yet and nodded his respect and was pleasantly pleased when he got one in return. ''This has been one of my most challenging battles so far Naruto of Pallet'' he bowed low at the waist ''I thank you for that'' he raised back up and held his next pokemon in his hand pointing outward. He pulled his arm back and throw his Pokeball out into the makeshift battle arena and cried ''Go Pinsir'' With a great flash, the ball exploded as the Stag beetle burst from it's confinements and landed with a thud, it's knees bent to absorb the impact.

It loomed over Masami in a menacing way that would make lesser Pokemon wet themselves but Masami just stood there and yawn. (Is that really my next opponent?) she sighed when Naruto told her to be nice and sporting not rude and cocky (Fine, lets just end this one quicker then the last, I need my beauty sleep that you oh so rudely interrupted.) Naruto sighed, where all Vulpixes this prideful or was it just the fox species in general? Actually, it was probably just the entirety of the fox species now that he thought about. Images of Kyu drifted into his mind.

Samurai made the first move again, deciding not to play the waiting game again. ''Pinsir!, get in close and use Vice Grip!'' He cried out as his Pokemon nodded and ran at it's full speed, clicking it's pincers on it's head, towards the still bored looking Masami.

''Masami, dodge and use Will-O-Wisp'' Naruto countered in his calm battle ready way. Floating purple fire circled around Masami tails as she jumped back to avoid the charging Pokemon as it crashed into the ground where she was. With a flick of her fluffy appendages, she sent the spiritual fire racing at the dazed Pokemon before it had time to collect it's barrings.

Samurai watched with clenched teeth, that was another move he didn't know about but it looked like it was going to cause a lot of pain if it hit. So trying to lessen the damages do, he yelled out ''Pinsir!, use Harden. Try to hold on!'' Without replying, Pinsir's form was coloured a metallic sliver that sparkled a purplish glow as the fire approached as a rapid rate. Samurai held his breath when the unknown attack made contact only to breathe out in confusion as the attack seemingly did nothing.

Masami nimbly landed on the ground in front of Naruto with the grace of her kind and sat on her hind legs, her tails swish lazily behind her. Both her and Naruto waited as Pinsir was set alight by the lingering flames of Masami's attack, Pinsir grunted in pain as the fire burned him. Deciding to end this, Naruto raised his right hand to his left shoulder and cut it down diagonally while calling out his order. ''Masami, finish this off with a Quick Attackand Flame Charge combo'' Naruto ignored the mutterings of (Finally!) from his Pokemon and watched as his Shiny Vulpix shot off at her target, leaving a white trail behind with fire wrapping around her.

Samurai's eyes widened, as did Pinsir's, as he watched the super-effective type attack rush towards his Pokemon. However, before he was even able to think of a counter to the deadly combo, Masami crashed into the Stag beetle dealing a harsh blow. Despite Pinsir raising it's arms to cover itself in a last ditch effort, he felt the full force behind the blow belt to it. No matter how hard it tried, the pain was to much as he collapsed to the dirt floor, swirls for eyes.

Both Naruto and Samurai recalled their Pokemon but not without words or gratitude before they were dragged back into the white and red spheres. In Naruto case, it was a promise to leave her alone for a bit or suffer the consequences of his bad decision to interrupt her beauty sleep once again. They both meet in the middle and grasped each others hands, looking into each other eyes, they nodded at the other. No words had to be spoken as they broke away and took a step back. Their was a say that to truly understand someone you needed to fight them and what they did told each other all that was needed to be said. With that, the both turned and walked away from the other, the memories of their battle a lasting sign of respect for the other trainer.

Misty watched the byplay with and amused smile. Boy will be boys she supposed. 'That was a really serious battle' her minded replayed the entirety of it again 'Naruto can really fight well and his Vulpix is strong too.' she thought to herself in a strangely fond way. The two had gotten closer since he had saved her from that raging Gyarados after days ago. 'Wait' she thought as something Naruto said to her replayed in her mind 'If Masami is his weakest, I wonder just how strong his other two are' So lost in her thoughts, she didn't realise that Naruto had walked ahead thinking she would be right behind. When she did however, she ran in the direction Naruto went, hoping that she had not lost him while crying out ''Naruto! don't leave me alone here! There are bugs all over this forest! Naruto!'' all she got as a booming and teasing laugh not to far ahead of her. One thought played in her mind not matter how hard she tried to shake it out.

Naruto sure looked so handsome and attractive just now. Maybe even hot and dare she say it? Sexy!

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Outskirts of Pewter City, a Few Days Later:

''Finally'' Cried Naruto as he ran out of the tree line and onto a rock the jotted out at the edge of the hill, overlooking his destination. The tall buildings and the busy streets, this was the location of his first gym battle and his first step to becoming a Pokemon Master!

Misty walked up next to him at a calmer pace and looked out with one hand block the sun out of her eyes while the other grasped her bag hanging around her shoulder. ''Yay!'' she cried happily ''It's Pewter City'' she almost cried tears of joy, their were so. Many. Bugs!. She even thought that the damned things are even appearing in her dreams now!. More like nightmares! She turned her head to look at Naruto but blushed a lovely rosy red when she look at her travelling companion.

He stood with his arms crossed gazing out at the bustling city with and excited eye. His hair blew in the almost no existent wind, the pure passion on his face would make most if not all grown women and girls alike knees' shake. He look positively breathtaking and the idiot didn't even know it!.

Both where knocked out of their individual staring when a ruff voice came out of nowhere. ''Pewter City is grey, the colour of stone. This town has always been famous for stone'' They looked down from their rock to see a middle aged man sat beneath them face outward.

Naruto looked at Misty out of the corner of his eyes ''Do you know this guy Mist?'' he asked questioningly, he doubted it but you never know.

Misty shook her head, both to the question as well as to get rid of the blush he gave her from the endearing name he gave her, despite that, she liked it. ''No I never met him'' he finally said after she was sure the blush was at least nearly gone.

The guy spoke up again, interrupting the two. ''The Names Flint, and you're both standing on some of my merchandise'' he then looked up at the two, or they assumed her did. Hard to tell with his hat covering his eyes. ''Would you kindly step off unless toy want to buy it?''

Misty and Naruto quickly stepped off the rock with a nervous and apologetic smile aimed at the man. ''Wait'' Naruto said, gaining the attention of both Misty and the now named Flint ''You sell rocks?'' Naruto asked as he tilted his head to the side.

Flints couldn't be any quicker to clarify ''They are actually Pewter City souvenirs, wanna by some?'' he asked almost hopefully.

Naruto and Misty both shook their heads at the offer. ''Sorry but no thanks'' just as they were about to turn, Naruto spoke up again ''Sorry to ask but can you show us the way to the Pokemon Center Please?'' Naruto held his hands up in a begging manor as he Looked at the squirming Flint.

After a Minute Flint sighed as he stood up ''Fine'' He said as he made his way down the dirt road. Naruto looked at Misty in victory as she rolled her eyes at him. ''By the way that'll be a two dollar charge for standing on my rock'' Naruto faceplanted as Misty giggled at his misfortune.

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One hour Later, Outside Pewter City Gym:

Naruto stood just outside the gym, right in front of the doors leading to the first stepping stone of his journey. Misty stood just to his left, waiting for him to enter. Naruto took a breath and placed his hands on the door and with a shove, he threw them open, calling out ''My Name is Naruto Uzumaki Ketchum and I challenge the leader of this gym to a Pokemon Battle!'' His voice carry out into the darkness of the voice, strong and firm.

Suddenly, one by one, the over head lights turned on covering the room in a white glow as they slowly revealed more and more to the challenger and his friend. Until finally, all was revealed, Misty and Naruto looked at the man sat crossed legged in the centre of the room his back face them as his voice called back. ''Then I, Brock Stone'' He looked back at the pair as he finished his face set the same as his surname.

''Accept your challenge!''

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A/N: Annnd Done!. after like a week and a few days this chapter is finally done. you guys have no idea what it means to my to have your support and backing. so with that in mind I thought that it would be a good idea to give you guys and gals a longer chapter. I, however, was not expecting for it to take that long. and then i thought that 'what it I present you reader with the option of longer Chapters but released less frequently or smaller chapters more often' it's your choice people.

One the subject of your choice. the Poll I set up is doing well but remember; it's on;y up for another four chapters then after that the highest 8 normal Pokemon and Two Legendary Pokemon will be part of Naruto's Team. if you want a certain Pokemon part of Naruto's team from Gen II remember to vote and it might just get there. You never Know!

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Species: Lucario

Name: Katsu

Held Item: Lucarionite

Level: 89

Status: With Naruto

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Species: Charizard

Name: Amaterasu

Held Item: None

Level: 79

Status: With Naruto

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Species: Shiny Vulpix

Name: Masami

Held Item: None

Level: 64

Status: With Naruto

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Species: Espon

Name: Pending

Held Item: Unknown

Level: Unknown

Status: Not yet caught

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Species: Umbreon

Name: Pending

Held Item: Unknown

Level: Unknown

Status: Not yet caught

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Species: Haunter

Name: Kage- Named by The Zombie 3xecutor

Held Item: Unknown

Level: Unknown

Status: Not yet caught

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Species: Dratini

Name: Virgo- Named by Crazy Dragon Ninja. Thank you Man!

Held Item: Unkown

Level: Unknown

Status: Not yet caught

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I am still taking Names for all of the pokemon who have Pending where their name should be, I'm taking all suggestions.

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Before I sign off I would like to say a few words about a little review I read. Sadly it was a guest so I could not credit them. The subject is on Naruto's Pokemon's level. This person said that his Pokemon's were too high a level but I would like for you to think about this for a few moments. Naruto has had his Pokemon 5 years, However he has had Masami for 3 years at least. now that is at least 3 years of training. if it takes longer then 3 years for you to get your Pokemon to that level that there is something wrong with your training techniques.

Ok, now that that is done i would like to apologize if that little rant made offended. anyway Thanks for waiting so long for this chapter. see you next chapter

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