Naruto: Return of the Templars
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A Naruto/Starcraft 1 and 2 Crossover
"Normal Speech"
Demon Speech
'Demon Thought'
'Normal Thought'
Internal Speech
Internal Thought
Chapter 2: Secrets Revealed, And a Kage's Shame.
Team 7 reached the tower quickly, after the battle with the Oto team. As they entered the room they saw a massive sign with a strange message on it. It read 'If qualities in heaven are your desire, acquire wisdom to take your mind higher. If earthly qualities are what you lack, train you body and prepare to attack. When heaven and Earth are opened together the perilous path will become righteous forever. This something is the secret way that guides us from this place today.' Naruto quirked his head to the side." huh what do you think that means?" Sasuke shrugged an action that caused a fresh flair of pain to ripple from the mark on his neck." I don't know, but I have a question for you. How are you not in agony from that damn mark on your neck?" Naruto looked at him in confusion for a second before he twigged to what he meant." ah you mean the Hickey that damn Hebi-teme gave us. I don't know, why is it bothering you?" Sasuke nodded. "Yeah it feels like my chakra coils are on fire. And it hurts just to breath." Naruto furrowed his brows. "Huh. Odd mine isn't giving me the slightest trouble. Maybe it affects others differently?"
Sakura piped in with. "Can we worry about the exam first? I mean... what now?" Naruto nodded." good question... wait a minute." he reached into his jacket and pulled out the heaven scroll. "You don't think..." Sasuke pulled out the earth scroll and shrugged. To which Naruto returned. Figuring 'What the hell' they both kneeled and opened there scrolls. Only for nothing too happen. Naruto scratched the back of his head. "Huh, well that wasn't what I..." his words were halted by the fact that both scrolls had begun to smoke."Shit!" he grabbed both the scroll and hurled them away. Just in time to watch them explode in a massive plume of smoke. When it cleared Naruto's face threatened to shatter under the grin now plastered on his face.
"Iruka sensei!" the Chunin in question smiled at the three surprised gennin. "Hey Naruto looks like you guys made it. Well let me start by saying. Congratulations on passing the second portion of the Chunin exams." Naruto pumped his fist in the air and did a victory dance, Sakura exhaled a sigh of relief, and Sasuke just smirked and then asked. "So what would have happened if we had opened the scroll before reaching the tower?" Iruka just grinned and shook his head. "Always were a sharp one weren't you Sasuke. The scrolls were designed to summon one of us Chunin as you can tell. If you had opened it before you reached the tower. We would have rendered you unconscious for the remainder of the second part." Sasuke nodded, and then cringed in pain again. This made Iruka worry a bit.
"Are you all right?" Naruto piped in." no sensei I'm afraid he isn't. We had a run in with... well, a legend from the dark parts of Konoha's past." Iruka began to pale." please tell me it wasn't..." Naruto only nodded. "It was Orochimaru." Iruka went from slightly pale to completely white in 0 seconds flat. "He marked Sasuke with a curse mark didn't he?" Naruto nodded and pulled down the collar of his jacket. "He marked both of us." he then pulled up his shirt and channelled some chakra making his seal appear." he also screwed with my primary seal." Iruka noticed the five new marks and nodded. Sasuke and sakura merely blinked in confusion. That was the single most complicated seal they had ever seen. Why was it on Naruto? What else was he hiding?
Iruka gestured for them to follow. "We need to have the hokage take a look at the two of you." they nodded and followed. As they travelled through the tower they saw a couple other teams. Foremost amongst them were the sand team, and Team 9. The three nodded at team nine as they walked past. They gave the sand team a wide berth, having witnessed what Gaara could do. They had been on the other side of the clearing, opposite of team 8, and had witnessed Gaara's brutal slaughter of the Ame team. So with a wary glance they bypassed the sand-sibs and continued on their way. They finally arrived at the Hokage's room in the tower. Iruka knocked and the door opened revealing an Anbu. "Team 7 just arrived. They have some information for the hokage." the ANBU nodded and fully opened the door. The hokage looked up and smiled.
"Well this is a surprise. To what do we owe this pleasure Iruka?" Iruka bowed respectfully. "Hokage-Sama, team seven just arrived and reported something rather unsettling." the hokage nodded. "Continue." Iruka nodded and beckoned Naruto and Sasuke forwards. The two then pulled down their collars showing identical marks on their necks. A set of three spiralling tomoe. This caused the majority of the ninja present to gasp in shock. They all recognized that mark. It was Orochimaru's mark of heaven. His most powerful curse mark. One ninja in particular winced in sympathy. The ninja in question was one Anko Mitarashi. She knew all too well the trouble tied to that mark. She was the first one Orochimaru gave the mark too. Hers however was an imperfect proto-type. She had no doubt that those were the perfected versions.
The hokage sighed. "So he is in the village. Anko stated that she had run into him, but we found no evidence that he was there." Naruto chose to speak up. "Jiji, I don't know about Sasuke, but my mark is clean." this brought odd looks from all those present." how can you even say such a thing Naruto. That mark is evil." Naruto's face remained grim. "It's because of my... tenant." this of course confused the rest of team seven, but brought frightened looks from the Jonin. The hokage spoke again. "And how does your...tenant, as you put it, have anything to do with this?" Naruto's expression remained unchanged. "Because my tenant consumed the piece of that Hebi-teme's soul that was in the mark." this of course caused the Hokage's eyebrow to quirk. "He ate the soul shard?" Naruto chuckled. "No jiji, She ate the soul shard. And in so doing, purified the mark. Sasuke's is another story. She thinks she might be able to do the same to Sasuke's. But it'll take time to work out how."
By now team seven was confused as hell. Sasuke chose then to speak up. "Uh with respect Hokage-Sama... What the hell is everyone talking about?" the hokage merely looked at Naruto. Who in turn sighed. "I was hoping not to have to tell you yet. Well, you two remember what happened thirteen years ago October 10th?" they both nodded and sakura replied. "Yeah the Kyuubi attacked. And was then killed by the fourth, at the price of his own life." Naruto nodded." well that's partly true. The fourth did indeed fight the Kyuubi, and did die in the fight. But the part about Kyuubi's death is where they lied. The Kyuubi is a demon. More than that, it's made entirely of chakra. And as such can't be killed. Now sakura, basic battle strategy. when you are fighting an enemy you can't kill, what are your two options?" sakura thought for a moment." you retreat." Naruto nodded. "and when that's impossible?" sakura shrugged. "I don't know I guess you... could... oh no." Naruto nodded and turned to Sasuke." when's my birthday?" Sasuke looked confused." October 10th, why what does that have to do... with... Wait you can't mean?" Naruto nodded. "The Kyuubi couldn't be killed. So the hokage sealed it. Into a newborn infant. And as you guessed. That infant was me."
Sakura was in shock. All of a sudden all his bad treatment over the years, the warnings from her parents to avoid Naruto. The hate filled glares. They all made sense. In Sasuke's case he found a kindred spirit. They had both experienced hardships that others couldn't relate too. But in Naruto's case it was a thousand times worse. Sure Sasuke had lost his family. But at least he had known his. Naruto had never known his. And he knew that Naruto's learning had been continuously sabotaged. Whereas he had been given preferential treatment because he was that last Uchiha. He had always thought that no-one could understand his burden. But here was someone who carried a heavier one then he could possibly imagine.
Naruto watched the multitude of emotions wash over his team-mates faces. The final one being sadness and understanding. The hokage smiled at this." I see you both understand now. Naruto has had a worse life than even you Sasuke-kun. But has remained the stronger for it." Sasuke and sakura made to apologize fro their behaviour only for Naruto hold up his hand to stop them." it's okay guys you didn't know. Hell until the graduation exam, even I didn't know. But I will tell everyone here, The Kyuubi isn't in any way what we feared. First of all..." he grinned. "The Kyuubi's Female." this caused everyone to gain a look of pure shock. "He he. Yep and what's more, she is actually quite nice. And assures me that she wasn't in control of herself during the attack. she was being controlled somehow." this just caused mass confusion." Controlled? Who on earth could have controlled the Kyuubi?" Naruto shrugged at the unnamed Jonin who asked the question. "No clue. She won't tell me. Says I'm not ready to know yet. And Tassadar isn't helping any... crap." the hokage whirled on him. "Who's Tassadar?" Naruto chuckled nervously. "Eh heh heh. Uh... yeah about that... it's complicated. But it has to do with how I got these." he held up his arms and showed the gauntlets on his arms.
The hokage beckoned for Naruto to remove them and hand them over. "Sorry old man. Can't do that." the hokage looked miffed. "And why not?" Naruto shrugged. "I don't know how to take them off. They're kind of stuck." this caused everyone to face fault. Leave it to Naruto to find something that he couldn't remove. "Well in that case are they special in anyway?" Naruto grinned and held up his right arm. And with a small pulse of chakra activated the gauntlet. The gems inset in the metal glowed slightly before a blade of pure energy erupted forth from above his wrist. "Heh. Yeah I'd say they're somewhat special." everyone was baffled by this. From what they could tell, this energy blade used almost no chakra. It made for a damn useful surprise. "And before you ask. No I will not say where I got them. Wouldn't do you any good anyways. As none of have the necessary abilities to use them. Especially as they aren't powered by charka." the hokage cleared his throat slightly. "Ahem yes well then what energy do they use?" Naruto just gave a big cheesy grin. "Psi-energy."
Everyone blinked. And the hokage asked. "Synergy? How does that..." Naruto shook his head." no not synergy. Psi-energy. Psychic energy. The power of the mind." this just confused everyone. Asuma chose to speak up this time. "You're talking about Psionic's. I thought that was a myth?" Naruto shook his head. "Nope it's real. But not everyone can use It." he held up a hand to forestall anymore questions. "Look we have gone way off topic here. My team and I are tired. And the curse marks isn't my only problem." he lifted his shirt. "The damn snake bitch messed with the Kyuubi's seal as well. My control is completely shot." the hokage took a closer looks and nodded." I can see why. Alright give me a second here." he rolled back his sleeve and focused his chakra. Five blue flames appeared at his finger-tips. And slammed his hand into Naruto's gut saying. "Gogyo Fuin, Kai!" Naruto grunted from the impact. But watched as the five marks faded. And quickly felt his control flood back. Along with the presence of Shinkou and Tassadar. "Ooooof! Whoa that hurt... ah there we go. I can feel it returning. The Kyuubi as well. She got cut off shortly after the bastard fucked with my seal. thanks." the hokage nodded. "Alright now I'm sure the three of you have a lot to talk about. And you also need some rest. There are still a couple days left. So go rest up." the three gennin bowed and left.
The hokage turned to the Jonin present. "Well?" Kakashi spoke first. "Well I'm stumped. I've heard of Psionic's before, but only in passing. There are rumours of a hidden village with a clan of Psi users. But we all know that he isn't from It." the hokage nodded. "Indeed neither of his parents was of that clan. But it still begs the question. How is Naruto able to use it? And who is this Tassadar? The name is so familiar. It almost sounded..." the hokage paled. "Oh no. it's impossible. They're all but extinct. They haven't been seen on this world since the fall... but that was clearly their technology. Could it truly be one of them?" the Jonin looked at each other in confusion. Kurenai was the one to speak this time. "Sir? Is their anything wrong? Do you know who Naruto's was referring to?" the hokage sighed." yes I do. The problem is that the person should be dead. The other problem is that the person in question also isn't human. Or even from this world. And they died almost 800 years ago. And before you ask, no I will not tell you who they are or how that is possible. This is a Kage eyes only secret. So do yourselves a favours and forget about this." the Jonin al snapped to and saluted Hiruzen. Who just sighed. Why? Why couldn't things ever be simple where Naruto was concerned?
Elsewhere in the tower.
"Well that was surprising." Sasuke and sakura nodded in agreement. Sakura piped in. "yeah it was. But tell us. Who is this Tassadar?" Naruto flinched. "I'd rather not say just yet. Don't worry I'll tell you eventually. But not till after the exams. It's safer that way. Now, Sasuke, about your mark. I think Kyuubi and I are ready to fix it.' Sasuke perked at this. "Really?" Naruto nodded. "Yep. Let's get inside first though. Don't want others to see this." Sasuke nodded. They quickly found an empty room and Naruto beckoned them in. he then closed and locked the door behind him. And ran through a quick series of hand signs. Sakura asked. "Naruto what was that?" Naruto just shrugged. "A privacy jutsu. I had the hokage teach it to me after I graduated. It prevents others from spying on us. Now Sasuke, take your shirt off and sit on the floor." Sasuke arched an eyebrow at him. "So I can get at your mark dumb ass. What I'm about to attempt, won't work through your clothes." Sasuke nodded at that a silently obliged. Sakura almost squealed at the sight of Sasuke topless. But was able to contain her. The sight of him occasionally twitching in pain helped her to focus. Naruto then stood in front of Sasuke. "Okay this is probably going to hurt like hell so try and bear with it alright?" Sasuke just nodded.
Naruto cracked his knuckles to loosen them up a bit. He then went through about 56 hands signs. By the end his hands were glowing with a mix of purple and crimson chakra, they also seemed to have a light blue over glow. But not the same light blue of visible chakra. No this glow was something else. Both Sasuke and sakura briefly wondered if the blue light was the Psi-energy that was mentioned earlier. All this speculation stopped instantly as Naruto slapped one hand on Sasuke's mark and the other on his forehead. Sasuke opened his mouth as if to scream but no sound came out. Then the pain faded. And Sasuke found himself in an entirely new location.
Sasuke's Mindscape.
Naruto opened his eyes and found himself in a totally different locale from what he was expecting. He was in a large, well furnished, room. The walls where covered with various pictures. On the far wall, held within five ornate gold picture frames. Were pictures of himself, sakura, Kakashi, a woman, who Naruto assumed was Sasuke's mother, and a face that was all too familiar to Naruto. Itachi Uchiha, The Black Raven, The clan killer, former ANBU captain, codenamed Weasel. But most of all, Sasuke's older brother. And the man who had saved Naruto's life. Itachi's picture frame was tarnished and beat, and his photo had a large X ripped over his face. Naruto knew why. He just wished he was allowed to tell Sasuke the truth. Naruto was one of only seven people who knew the truth about the Uchiha massacre. As Itachi had just finished saving his neck, right before he was given the mission to slaughter his entire clan. He also knew that the elders had than used Itachi as a scape goat when he refused to kill his own brother. They had leaked that Itachi had slaughtered his clan. And forced him to run and become a missing Nin. But not before leaving a few things with Naruto.
He was shaken from his reverie when Sasuke appeared next to him." ah there you are. Took you long enough." Sasuke glanced around. "Where are we?" Naruto just smirked." your mind dumb ass. This is your mindscape. The innermost part of your mind. And the place where that Hebi-teme is hiding." Sasuke nodded as if in understanding. But to be honest, he had no fucking clue what was happening. Naruto just sighed and went to a door. The door looked like the rest of them, a panelled oak, western style door with the Uchiha crest emblazoned on the surface. The difference with this one was the image of a pair of Sharingan eye within the fan. That and the pulsing black tentacle thing on the door." I'm going to go out on a limb and say. That this is where he is. And if I'm not mistaken. This is also the door that contains the power of your Sharingan." Sasuke growled." great so now he's messing with my bloodline." Naruto shook his head." no I think he's trying to learn how to copy it. Inside that room is ALL the knowledge of your bloodline. All of the knowledge contained in you blood. If he learns enough, and has sufficient knowledge of genetics, which he is rumoured to have, than he could quite easily mimic your bloodline."
Sasuke growled and threw open the door. There in the centre, was Orochimaru. The walls were covered in the same, pulsing black, tentacle like substance. And it seemed to be coming from Orochimaru himself." ah there you are Sasuke-kun. And look you brought Naruto-kun with you. How are you boys. Enjoying my gift I hope." Naruto scowled. "Hah gift? I got news for you bitch. We know all about your so called gift. And how it controls those who bear it. But I think you'll find that it doesn't work on me. You see, thanks to the Kyuubi. Your soul has been removed from my mark." Orochimaru snarled at this. How dare the brat refuse him and yet keep the power he gave him, with no strings attached. But Naruto wasn't done there. "And another thing. How do you suppose it is that I'm here?" Orochimaru had to stop and think about that. They were in Sasuke's mindscape, and to his knowledge the only others who could come here besides him and Sasuke, would be a Yamanaka. And that was only because of their bloodline. Naruto continued. "It's because of the Kyuubi. Gentlemen allow me to introduce..." a burst of crimson flames suddenly appeared. When they dispersed, Sasuke had to stifle a nosebleed. And Orochimaru's jaw was hanging at his ankles. There before them was a gorgeous woman in a kimono, that barely covered anything, and a dog collar around her throat. Naruto continued again. "...Shinkou No Kitsune. Known by many as the Kyuubi No Yoko."
Sasuke was stunned. This gorgeous example of feminine beauty was the Kyuubi? Damn Naruto, how the hell did he get lucky enough to have THAT sealed into him. Shinkou just grinned and winked at Sasuke, which caused his nosebleed to double in size and strength. She then turned and levelled a blistering glare at Orochimaru. Who, for the first time in almost thirty years, had to fight the urge to meep at the KI rolling off of that glare? "Haven't I eaten you once already you damned perversion of nature?" Naruto spoke up." we're in Sasuke's mind. This is the soul shard in his mark. Not mine." Shinkou nodded." ah well that explains it. I guess lunch is served yet again." she lashed out and grabbed Orochimaru, crushed him into a small ball, and ate him. "Mmmmm souls, Yummy." Naruto only shook his head in embarrassment, while Sasuke face faulted. "Well that takes care of that. Your mark should now be clean. And thanks to this, in time it will naturally develop into its second stage." Naruto whirled on her. "what do you mean second stage?" she just smirked." you'll see soon enough." and with that vanished in a blaze of red flames. Naruto shook his head and cancelled the technique, ejecting the both of them from Sasuke's mind.
Back in the tower.
Sakura had been watching them for twenty minutes now. And was getting worried. About two minutes in, their curse marks had begun to spread, completely covering them in the black flame-like markings. The difference was that Naruto's, while still ejecting the same blackish-purple chakra, didn't feel evil or unclean. Sasuke's, however, still did. About ten minutes later, a second spiral of crimson chakra erupted from Naruto. The spiral than wrapped around the both of them, it suffocated the vile purplish chakra that Sasuke exuded. And then just as quickly it vanished. And sakura watched as the sickly purple chakra surrounding both of them, shifted. It was still a mix of purple and black, but it was a clean royal purple, instead of that ugly bruised purple from before. And like Naruto's it felt clean. It still exuded an aura of sheer unadulterated power, but it was no longer evil. Finally after another ten minutes the marks began to recede. Sakura got up and ran to them. Just in time, because they immediately collapsed once the marks fully receded. They were both out-cold. But they were sleeping peacefully. It seems that Naruto had succeeded.
Later
Naruto groaned as he dragged himself back into consciousness. He had thankfully been left alone by Tassadar and Shinkou during his sleep. But he still ached. He glance at the clock and sighed. He had been out for six hours. He slid himself into a sitting position and swings legs off of the bed. He didn't stand but just sat their rubbing the mark on his neck. He took stock of the room. Sasuke was in the bed across from his, and appeared to still be out of it. Not surprising given what they had just gone through. Sakura was in the bed next to Sasuke's. Which just made Naruto chuckle. Once a fan-girl always a fan girl. When he looked out the window it was clearly night. He sighed and got up. Glancing back at his teammates he slipped out of the room. He wandered around the tower. It was a fairly large place. He eventually made his way to the balcony on the roof and looked out over the forest. He inhaled and took in the scents of the night and the forest. And exhaled with a content sigh. This was a scent that he had always loved since he was a child. Feeling an odd mood overcome him Naruto quickly looked around to make sure he was alone. He then pulled out a scroll from his jacket. He unrolled it and unsealed a couple of items. One was a speaker of some kind. The other was a large, elongated, triangular case. With a great deal of reverence he opened the case. And lying inside on the red velvet lining was his most prized possession. An electric guitar. It was an odd instrument for this part of the world but he cherished it above all others. It had been a gift from Itachi during his second year in the academy.
He wasted no time in plugging in the amp and strapping on the guitar. He ran a hand reverently over the neck. It was inlayed with multiple leaf symbols. The body was black with a silver fox inlay. On the back were four symbols surrounding a Konoha leaf. There was the Uchiha fan, the Hyuuga flame, an orange swirl, and a light blue diamond starburst. The orange swirl was a common sight. It was on the back of the Chunin and jonin flak jackets. And also on the back of Naruto's jumpsuit. The diamond was a mystery to him. But he shrugged. He quickly removed his jacket and pulled the guitar strap over his shoulder till it rested comfortably in place. He was about to strum the strings when he noticed he still had the gauntlets on. He scowled at them and wished they could be removed. Suddenly they glowed a bright blue and vanished. Leaving a pair of golden wristbands in their place. Naruto smiled and strummed the strings. He frowned slightly and retuned the strings. When they were properly in tune he began strumming out a random tune. And began to hum. ((AN: Fade to black by Metallica)) he nodded along to the beat. And then swung into the solo and let the music carry him away.
He stroked out note after note and let them ring out into the air. Unbeknownst to him he had acquired an audience of three people. Sasuke had woken instantly after Naruto had left the room, and had decided to follow him. He had watched as Naruto pulled out the guitar and start playing. He was quickly joined by another. He was surprised to find Hinata beside him with a finger to her lips. He nodded and continued to watch. And the third had been present the entire time. Anko had been on the other side of the balcony lost in thought. The sight of those two boys, both only just gennin, and younger than she had been. Both had the perfected form of the same mark she wore. She knew that the marks were safe, but she was also aware of the pain involved in the sealing process. She was shaken from her reverie by the first harsh notes of the Metal ballad. She quickly ducked into the shadows and snuck over to where the music was coming from. When she rounded the corner she was shocked by what she saw. The Uzumaki kid was playing a guitar as if he had been born with one in his hands. But she also recognized the guitar. She had been with Itachi when he had picked it up. He had said it was for a friend but wouldn't say any more than that. Now she knew why.
Naruto flowed into the next song. This one slightly more saddening, and mournful. It spoke quite clearly. It told all present of the pain he dealt with daily.
The song started out soft; the notes were somewhat tinny, like that of an acoustic guitar.
"This world will never be what I expected
And if I don't belong
Who would've guessed it
I will not leave alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like
It's not too late
It's never too late"
Naruto took a breath and switch a small lever next to the volume knob. This caused the sound to switch to the harsh reverberating notes.
"Even if I say 'It'll be alright'
Still I hear you say you want to end your life
Now and again we try to
Just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late"
"No one will ever see
This side reflected
And if there's something wrong
Who would've guessed it?
And I am left alone
Everything that I own
To make you feel like it's not too late
It's never too late"
"Even if I say 'It'll be alright'
Still I hear you say you want to end your life
Now and again we try to
Just stay Alive
maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It is never too late"
"The world we knew
Won't come back
The time we've lost
Can't get it back
The life we had
Won't be ours again"
"This world will never be
What I expected
And if I don't belong..."
Naruto paused, took a breath and then swung right back into the song with all the fervour he had before.
"Even if I say 'It'll be alright'
Still I hear you say
You want to end your life
Now and again we try
To just stay alive
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
Maybe we'll turn it all around
'Cause it's not too late
It's never too late
It's never too late
It's not too late
It's never too late "
Naruto strummed the last few notes. And let the final note hang in the air. He sighed and smiled. That had felt good. he was about to pack it up when he felt a pair of arms wrap around his neck, and a soft pair of... something press into his back. His eyebrows shot into his hairline and he looked behind himself. "Hinata? How... how long were you there?" Sasuke stepped out of the shadows, a scowl evident even in the low light from below. "About as long as I was. But what I want to know. Is what are YOU doing with that Guitar?" Naruto flinched. This was about to get ugly. "Shit. Look before you freak, I know it belonged to your brother. But he gave it to me." Sasuke Growled. "Liar." Naruto shook his head. "Nope take a look." he pulled the strap over his head and flipped the guitar over, showing Sasuke the hand written decal on the back. It read
'To Naruto.
May this give you as much joy when you play it, as it did when it was mine.
Your friend and Personal Guardian Raven
Itachi Uchiha.
Sasuke's jaw dropped. That was Itachi's hand writing alright. He sighed and looked at Naruto. "When?" Naruto scratched the back of his. "Our second year at the academy. Right after that major beating I took on my birthday. It was a late birthday present. Your brother was one of the ANBU on my Protection detail back then. It was also about three months before the massacre." Naruto sighed. And shook his head. When he looked back up he had a stony look in his eyes. "Alright this has gone on too long. Sasuke, Hinata, and you too Anko I know your there. You three come with me. We're going to the Hokage to do something that should have been done a long time ago." he grabbed his coat, and strapped the guitar across his back. He then knelt and resealed the amp and case for the guitar. And marched for the door. Sasuke moved out of his way and quickly fell into step behind him, Anko followed. Hinata, well she grabbed Naruto's hand and refused to let go.
The Hokage's temporary quarters, Training ground 44.
The hokage was relaxing quite happily, he had his pipe out and was giggling perversely at the orange book in hands. He was rudely jerked out of his perverted literary paradise by a loud banging on his door. Sarutobi fumbled the book briefly before stashing it in his desk. He scowled and stalked over to the door and wrenched it open. He was about to verbally rip a new asshole in whoever had disturbed his rest, when he was met by a surprising, and simultaneously, terrifying sight. A stony faced Naruto, a pissed off Sasuke, A blushing Hinata, nothing new there. But the fact that she was holding Naruto's hand and was still conscious was surprising. And the final member was an extremely irritated Anko. "Well this is a surprise. To what do I owe this, late night visit?" Naruto just glared at him." it's time to fix a mistake you made a long time ago old man." Sarutobi arched an eyebrow at this." oh and what mistake would that be?" Naruto reached behind him and pulled out a familiar guitar. It had been Itachi's. Sarutobi knew they had been close. But he had no idea that Itachi had given Naruto his prized guitar." Sasuke needs to know the truth. Now." Sarutobi sighed and slumped in defeat. This was not going to be a pleasant night after all.
End Ch 2.