A/N - Hello all. :) This is the part where I respond to reviews and such, so if you just want to get to the story, simply scroll past the bold/italic text until you've reached the horizontal line.

And for those of you that asked questions regarding what will happen next in the story, I'll give no answer. You'll have to find that out for yourself. ;)

zero - love the fic it on par with that look if do say myself

My Response - 'That Look', is probably my favorite AnkoxNaruto story here on Fanfiction. So for you to say that this story is on par with it is a serious compliment. :) Thanks!

riffin121294 - Aw I thought he will have different element.

My Response - Nah, I decided to follow canon and let him keep the wind element. I did think about changing it though, but eh. I have a small idea later on in the story for it...

Naruto stared at the paper for a few more seconds before looking at his sensei, "...I have wind chakra?"

Kakashi nodded, "It would appear so. I was actually expecting you to have fire, since that is Konoha's typical element." He said. "Wind is actually kind of rare around here."

Naruto slowly nodded, "Wind doesn't seem very strong to me." He said honestly.

"Actually," Kakashi said, "Wind is very powerful. In fact, all elements are equal in power, it just depends on the jutsu it's used in. Wind may not be as destructive and dangerous as an element like fire, but it holds no less power." Naruto raised an eyebrow, hinting for Kakashi to elaborate, "All elements hold their own type of destructive power, which can more or less become more powerful than other elements, depending on the strength of the jutsu used. For example,"

He goes through six hand seals in less than a second, "Fire is destructive in a way that can ignite and set its target in flames. Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu." A big ball of flames is hurled toward a tree from Kakashi's face. Naruto covers himself from the blast once the jutsu completely incinerates it's target.

He then goes through seven hand seals at insane speeds, "Earth can completely pulverize and obliterate it's target. Doton: Tamaishi Nageru no Jutsu." He holds his hand out, and forms a big rock boulder made of chakra right above it. At a toss of his hand, the boulder is hurled at another tree. Naruto watches as the tree is completely broken in half once it made contact.

Another number of hand seals are seen being formed from the Copy Ninja, "Lightning can electricute and fry its target." Naruto sees Kakashi forming a familiar jutsu he had seen not twenty minutes ago. Kakashi stabs a nearby tree with his lightning covered hand. A moment later, as he keeps his hand lodged in it, the tree begins to emit smoke as the leafs are seen falling from its branches.

Naruto is still amazed at how fast Kakashi can form hand seals, as he goes through another dozen or so, "And water, when enough force is used, can completely rip apart its target in its current. Suiton: Suiryudan no Jutsu." A dragon made of water is seen roaring from Kakashi's hand as he holds it out toward another tree. The dragon annihilates the tree, as it rips and destroys it in its wrath.

Kakashi then sighs, knowing that he used almost half of his chakra in his demonstrations, "But ironically, I can't perform any wind-style jutsu because that is the only element I haven't learned."

"Really, of all elements, it had to be the one that I have...?" Naruto said flatly, "But how can you use four elements anyway? I thought you said that everybody can only use one."

Kakashi shook his head, "No, I said that everyone has one affinity. Its possible for anyone to learn another, it just takes time. Most Jounin actually know two or more natures." He said, "In fact, I'm sure you've seen Sasuke use the Gokakyu no Jutsu and the Chidori, so he knows how to use both the fire and lightning natures."

Naruto paused, "...So the bastard is still ahead of me, huh...?" Naruto grumbles, "He knows two natures, while I just figured out what my affinity was twenty minutes ago."

Kakashi looked at him, "Well, the amount of chakra natures you know doesn't exactly improve your strength. Remember, you still rivaled his power when he knew two, and you knew none."

"But... That's only because I have the Kyuubi."

"And he has the Sharingan."

Naruto slowly nodded. Kakashi had a point.

"Anyway, since I can't use wind-style jutsu, I suppose I can only help you with your training verbally. However, there is one other person in the village with a wind-style affinity that you can probably learn from."

At this, Naruto's interest increased, "Really? Who?"

"Asuma Sorutobi."

Naruto had to think for a second, "...Shikamaru's sensei?" Kakashi nodded, "Huh. That's cool. So can I go see him now?"

The cyclops shook his head, "First we have to work on actually getting your chakra to shift into it's nature. That paper only cut in half because it was detecting your chakra nature."

Naruto nodded, "Alright, so how do I start?"

Elsewhere, Anko exited a room, with a grin showing a job well done.

She looked at Ibiki, "The poor bastard cracked faster then I expected."

The head of the T&I Department gave a small snort, "Or maybe you're just getting better at this interrogation business."

She laughed, "Possibly. I might be taking your job soon enough."

At this, Ibiki couldn't help but grin, "Don't get ahead of yourself." He said, "Anyway, what did you find out?"

"Apparently, he knew a lot more than we thought. He's been making deals with the Akatsuki for months. He was near Kumo with two of them sometime before he was dragged here, and it seems that he's a missing-nin from Kumo that got paid a hefty amount of money to release intel to help them capture one of the Jinchuuriki. The Two-Tails from Kumo to be exact." She stated.

Ibiki nodded. He had to admit, he was impressed. "I see. I'll report this information to the Hokage immediately."

Anko nodded, then grinned, "So, am I dismissed? Or can I go ahead and work more of my magic on more unlucky prisoners?" She asks, cracking her knuckles.

Ibiki chuckled, "You're dismissed, Anko, there's no more prisoners left to interrogate." He said, grinning, "I think you're loving your job a bit too much. You might just go insane yourself from it."

Anko's laugh echoed throughout the hallway, "I think it's a little too late for that, don't you think?"

Tsunade sighed once Ibiki left the room.

"So they're after the Two-Tails now?" Said Shizune, "The Akatsuki must not want to waste any time, seeing as they've already captured the One-Tail..."

Tsunade grumbled, "Those damned Akatsuki. We can't let them capture any more Tailed Beasts. We failed to prevent them from getting one, and I'll be damned if I'll let it happen again."

"So what are you going to do? Send a message to the Raikage?"

Tsunade shook her head, "No, they probably still don't trust us after what happened back when Minato was alive. I'll have to start a mission. Bring me Squad 10."

*The next day*

Anko, Kakashi, and Yamato watched as Naruto attempted to split a waterfall by himself, along with his clones.

"I know I've said this before, but the kid's really got a nice body..." She thought to herself as she watched the water flow down his chiseled and masculine torso, "He was so scrawny back during the Chuunin exams three years ago... Now look at him. And his stamina is insane. He's been out here for more than two hours, working on the same method nonstop. It makes me wonder..." Anko tugged at the collar of her trench coat, "Whew, it's getting hot out here..."

Suddenly, with one last roar from himself and his clones, Naruto succeeded in splitting the waterfall in half with his wind chakra.

"Hey, I did it!" Naruto declared victoriously. The three Jounin witnessing this grinned.

"He's progressing a lot faster than expected." Yamato said.

Kakashi nodded, "Definitely. And it's all because of his willpower, along with the use of his shadow clones." He then looks at Naruto again, and grins once he can see the image of his deceased sensei, "I think he might surpass his father."

Anko could only grin. She had to admit, she did like strength and power in a man.

"Good job, Naruto." Exclaimed Kakashi, "Now we can work on the next step."

Naruto dispelled his clones and jumped down from the bank of wood that was placed in front of the waterfall. He jumped in front of his Jounin sensei, and Anko got a close up view of his wet and glistening body.

"Mm-hmm." She thought inwardly, "I approve."

"So what's next?" Naruto said to the silver haired Jounin.

"Now, we can work on creating a new justu for you." Kakashi responded with a grin.

Naruto pumped both of his fists in the air, "Yes! Finally!"

Kakashi then frowned upon remembering something, "But we'll have to put that on hold for now. Sakura's funeral takes place in about an hour."

This immediately dropped the mood lingering around the four shinobi.

Naruto's happiness drained away instantly, "Oh, right..." He looked at the three Jounin, "So you guys are the only ones that know how Sakura-chan really died..."

Kakashi nodded, "Yes, but don't start beating yourself up over it again. It wasn't your fault, and none of us blame you."

"I know, I know..." Said Naruto, "But... I'm still not sure if I wanna attend the funeral."

The three Jounin looked at each other. They could understand why he wouldn't want to go.

"Well, I can't say anyone would blame you if you didn't." Said Anko, "But you may have regrets about not seeing Sakura one more time before she goes six feet under."

"That's the thing, I don't know if I'll be able to handle seeing her again." He said, "I mean... My blood boils whenever I think about it, because I'm still so angry with myself. And right now, with the way the seal to the Kyuubi is right now... I don't wanna risk anything, ya know?" He said.

Kakashi and the rest of the Jounin nodded.

"But, I can suppress the Kyuubi's chakra. I'll be at the funeral, too." Yamato reminded him.

Naruto shrugged, "...Still. I'm not sure..."

Kakashi nodded understandingly, "I understand. Well, you have an hour to make up your mind." He said. Naruto nodded, and Kakashi shunshin-ed in a swirl of leaves. Yamato did the same.

When Anko performed the hand seal to shunshin as well, Naruto raised an eyebrow, "You're going, too?"

Anko shrugged, "Eh, why not. I have nothing better to do, so I may as well show my respects."

With that, she was gone as well, leaving Naruto to think for himself.

Tsunade was at her desk, working on paperwork, as usual. Then there was a knock at her door.

"Enter." She said. Entering the room, was Shikamaru, "Ah, Shikamaru. How was the mission?"

She noted his facial reaction. Something bad happened during that mission.

"The mission... was a success." He said, surprising Tsunade a bit, "We've managed to save the Two-Tails Jinchuuriki. The two Akatsuki members we faced near Yugakure have fled from battle for whatever reason. However..." Shikamaru hesitated, "Asuma-sensei died during battle."

Tsunade was shocked, "Those damn Akatsuki..." She grumbled. Now it made sense why Asuma, Ino and Choji weren't here accompanying him at the moment. Ino and Choji are probably mourning right now, "Did you recover his body? And where is the Two-Tailed Jinchuuriki?"

"They're both in the hospital. They're trying to see if there's a chance that we can save Asuma, but we know that's most likely not going to happen. His wounds are practically beyond any repair. And the Two-Tails was pretty banged up before we jumped in to assist her. She's currently unconscious and being treated." He said.

Tsunade nodded, "You were right to bring her here." She said, "In any case, good job on the mission. And I'm sorry about Asuma." She said with a sympathetic frown. She knows that Asuma meant a lot to him and his teammates.

"It's fine." Shikamaru lied, "May I be dismissed? I have to tend to Ino and Choji..."

Tsunade nodded, "Of course."

With that, Shikamaru bowed and left. Tsunade sighed. She felt bad for these young shinobi that have to deal with the death of loved ones so soon. She knew the path of being a shinobi was not an easy one and cursed at how brutal its reality is.

She felt especially bad for Ino. Having lost Sakura, her best friend and rival since birth, then losing her cherished sensei a few days after may seriously take a toll on her emotional and mental well-being. Tsunade made a mental note to talk to her after Sakura's funeral.