I do not own Final Fantasy or anything else with Bahamut. I guess chapter thirteen wasn't really part of the war. Sorry for the bad chapter title.


Next to fight was Temari and Shikamaru because Kankuro forfeited before he even entered the arena. The fight was a slow paced one when both combatants showed their intellect as a back and forth game of shoji was played out in the arena as Temari dodged and countered every move The heir of the Nara clan came up with but after many different stratagies he finally caught her thanks to the hole Naruto had made in his fight, when it seemed like he had come out victorious, he gave up claiming he was out of chakra. As Genma was about to call for the next two combatants a whirlwind of leaves caught everyone's attention as Kakashi and Sasuke had arrived in a combined leaf shunshin Justu.

" Excuse me proctor-san but are we to late?" Kakashi asked to Genma.

" No Kakashi, your student is lucky the Kazekage wants to see him fight." Genma said before putting his hand in a seal and sayi. " Now that Uchiha Sasuke has arrived the fight between him and Sabaku no Garra can start." He didn't need to call for Garra for as soon as Sasuke appeared Garra used his own shunshin to get down to the fight.

(the fight is canon)

After the explosion in the Kage-box Naruto summoned his scythe and started cutting down enemy, ninja after ninja was mowed down in Naruto's deadly dance. When Genma got close it was to tell Naruto to go after Garra and the Uchiha, Naruto immediately flew off in the direction he could sense Garra and Shukaku and by proxy Sasuke. What he didn't expect was to see Sakura pinned by sand to a tree unconscious and being squeezed, Sasuke laying face first on a branch and Garra looking somewhat like a mini Shukaku.

" Well Uchiha, I hope you learned something from this." Naruto said sneeringly as he landed.

" Shut it dobe I'm an Uchiha, he cheated is all." Sasuke said through gritted teeth as his curse mark wondered his body.

" Oh really and is that what you're going to say to the Hokage if you fail a mission? That an opponent cheated." Naruto asked rhetorically before mocking him in the end.

" Why don't you fight me Uzumaki, are you afraid of me?" Garra asked with a crazed grin from eare to ear. Naruto was going to say something but quickly hopped back and out of the way of a charging Garra. Naruto then started dodging around the clearing easily avoiding the mad dashing of the jinchuriki of Shukaku, whom was getting madder with each miss, as sand started to pour from the gourd on his back and around his body turning into a tail. Naruto simply grew some of his own tails, showing that he had way more power than the Shukaku did. Garra seeing the seven tails Naruto was showing plus the two wings panicked and started to preform hand signs. " Tanuki Neiri no Jutsu." Garra said before the pupils of his eyes went blank and were replaced by four point Shurikens with four dots around the pupil and the whites turned black as the mini Shukaku started to rapidly grow until he was towering over the forest. In response Naruto went full demon as well and replaced two tails for another set of wings before he too began to grow until he was about one third the size of Shukaku and took off into the air.

Shukaku started by screaming. " Weee, I'm free, free to kill, to destroy and to maim which was always my favorite."

" Nope your going back into your seal Shukaku." Naruto said to the sand construct of a demon. Shukaku looked down on the younger demon took a deep breath and blew out a wind Jutsu blowing Naruto back some distance. before swiping at him with his claws, Naruto easily avoided the swipe by rolling out and around the arm which flattened several trees. Flying around Shukaku was not easy as Shukaku had the experience with wind chakra over Naruto but he was faster than Shukaku allowing Naruto to evade most of the razor sharp winds and the ones that did hit him barely left even a scratch on his scales. Naruto wasn't idle as he launched his own attacks at Shukaku. Fire, wind, water and sand collided all around the small clearing smashing even more trees, enlarging the clearing which was starting to look more like a mini desert with all the sand Shukaku was making, with more trees gone Naruto had more room to maneuver as he flew around leading Shukaku away from his team. Naruto was flying around Shukaku when the Tanuki took a big inhale through his nose, he was preparing another wind Jutsu but stopped when he caught a sent on the wind before getting a huge grin.

" Oh I smell a ripe bitch, how about you come here little dragon and be my bitch." Shukaku said with a leering look at Naruto.

" Hell no, I'm taken so stop eye rapping me you demented sand castle." Naruto said as he flapped his wings harder to gain even more distance between him and Shukaku.

" I will not be denied little dragon it has been so long since I got to have some real fun." Shukakusaid as he doubled his effort to catch Naruto. Naruto decided to get serious and started growing again until he was the same height as Shukaku, turned 180 degrees and released a torrent of fire, pumping wind chakra into it to superheat the sand causing it to melt and run down lighting the surrounding woods. Naruto used the smoke and steam to move further away.

" You know Shukaku if you allowed Garra to sleep he could be much stronger than he is now, after all if he can do what he does hindered by sleep deprived then imagine what he could do with a well rested mind." Naruto said as he aimed a tail at Garra who slept in the forehead of the Shukaku possessed sand waking up the boy.


(at the kage box)

Orochimaru was sweating hard he thought he would have had an easy fight with his old teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen but he didn't expect Kurama to walk through his barrier like it wasn't even there. The two were merciless and worked in tandem with each other keeping Orochimaru from using Jutsu that needed him to use hand signs thus not allowing him to resurrect the fallen kages but Orochimaru proved why he was one of the most dangerous ninja around as he swiveled, bent and lunged around their combined efforts. Kurama was fighting in his hanyo form using his tails as much as his hands and feet, Hiruzen was using his Adamantine staff and was keeping a distance between the two. The fighting all around Konoha stopped for a moment when an ear piercing voiced screamed about freedom.

" You just had to have Shukaku released didn't you Orochimaru." Asked Hiruzen as he saw the Tanuki in his peripheral vision as the sand demon began to swing it's arms around and blowing out wind Jutsus but instead of aiming for Konoha, they could see he was after a dragon with four wings and five tails whom was rolling, ducking in an out of trees, diving and climbing in a display of aero acrobatics and leading Shukaku away from the village.

" Not that it would have helped him in the end, Naruto-chan is more than capable of going toe to toe with him." Kurama said getting the snake sennin to look pissed. The three went on fighting for what felt like hours but really was just a few minutes before they heard another shout from the forest but this one was of rage as the Tanuki began to fall apart. Orochimaru's eyes widened as he saw Shukaku shrinking and returning back to his seal. After seeing his trump card taken out Orochimaru decided to cut his losses and get out. As he was leaving Kurama used a sword glowing in his chakra to slice into his back but Orochimaru just switched bodies making it look like he had shed his skin like a snake.


(two weeks later)

Naruto and Kurama are sitting in front of the Hokage as he reads and signs the last of the paperwork as he lifts his gaze from it to look at the two in front of him, Jiraiya entered through the window. "Good now that your here we can begin. As we all know I'm getting old, to old to be Hokage as it is I barley survived the invasion of Oto and Suna if not for Kurama's assistance I probably would have died. Jiraiya here is going to get my replacement and has requested for you to join him Naruto." Hiruzen said he would have said more but his door opened to reveal Shimura Danzo not looking to happy as he said. "Request denied Konoha is still recovering from the invasion we can not afford for the village's best weapon to leave for an undetermined amount of time it will leave Konoha weak and unprotected. An easy target for the other great villages." He would have said more but the combined KI of the four occupants in the room made him freeze up momentarily before he could shake it off.

"You think you have the power to stop me if I chose to go?" Naruto asked furiously.

"You dare try to confine my mate, I should have you executed and I would to if we were in Makai." Kurama snarled.

"What is it this time Danzo and it better be something other than Naruto?" Hiruzen asked then said "And don't waste my time as the matter you just interrupted is very important. Also do not think even for one more second that I don't know about your root shinobi still running around my village the only reason I haven't seen fit to come down on you is because I still have use for them. I also know of your attempts to get Naruto under your control."

"Hokage-sama you still haven't allowed me to ensure that these two are loyal Konoha shinobi also you haven't replaced the civilian council." Danzo said through gritted teeth.

"Loyal to who Danzo? To you? No besides I know that Naruto is a loyal shinobi and Kurama would prefer to destroy the village but doesn't solely for the reason Naruto doesn't want the village destroyed so in a way Naruto is still protecting Konoha from the Kyuubi's wrath. But this time in a different way. As for the civilian council I don't think I'll ever let another be created but I will allow one civilian that I know won't try grubbing more power from the position in the council that way the civilians can't complain there is no one on the council that has their best interest in mind. So if that is all Danzo you can go."

Danzo gave a stiff bow and left grumbling. "Well that was interesting now how about we get back on track I don't know about you but the sooner we leave the better as Tsunade is almost always on the move. So how about it Naruto will you come with me or stay here and put up with more from Danzo " said and asked Jiraiya.

"Naru-chan isn't going anywhere without me. Also Hiruzen I don't really care one way or the other whether or not Konoha is destroyed since my mate wishes to live here Konoha will have my protection but if for any reason he wants to leave we will leave never to return again and that is a promise so you better make sure the fools like Danzo doesn't try anything to make Naruto hate it here." Kurama said to the elderly Hokage and received a nod from the man.

Jiraiya jumped and said "Now hold on just a moment I was offering Naruto as my apprentice this opportunity not you, Kurama." while thinking "Damn it I need to separate Naruto from the Kyuubi but how it's almost like ... That's it I'll suggest that he holds Naruto's hand to much so that he can keep Naruto reliant on him." "Why are you so adamant that you stay with him? Do you not want him to be strong in his own right or do you want him dependent on you so he can't leave you even if he wanted to?" He finished asking but didn't get the reaction he was looking for as Kurama begun to laugh.

Jiraiya was going to ask what was so funny but Kurama spoke first "Is that what you think I am doing? Making Naruto depend on me. Well I got some news for you in Makai he went everywhere he wanted but he never left my territory except for one time when he met with the king of dragons Bahamut."

"If you are done I would like to get back to the point that you all were called for. As I was saying earlier you three are going to get my third student and best medic this world has seen Senju Tsunade for my replacement you have half an hour to prepare before you leave." Hiruzen said grabbed his pipe and started to pack it with tobacco. Naruto, Kurama and Jiraiya took this as their dismissal and went to pack for an extended mission not knowing how long it would take.


(Thirty minutes later)

Naruto, Kurama and Jiraiya was leaving through the gates of Konoha off in search of Tsunade all but one not knowing the danger they narrowly escaped. On the other side of Konoha two individuals covered by a black cloak with red cloud designs was walking into the village the taller one had a wrapped up object (Samehada) on his back and what you could see of his skin was blue, his eyes resembled shark eyes with what appeared to be gills just underneath them and sharp pointed teeth. His partner was about a foot smaller with pale skin and red eyes with three tomoe in each, these two were from Akatsuki they were going to test the skills of their target the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, Uzumaki Naruto. These two individuals are Hoshigaki Kisame and Uchiha Itachi, S rank nuke-nin. They were just wondering the streets and listening for any information about the whereabouts of the young demon (but they didn't know that) when a voice shouted "You two in the traveling cloaks turn around so I can see you and don't try anything sudden." Itachi was the first to react turning so he could look the person in the eyes he wasn't prepared for the sudden kick to the jaw that sent him skidding back as Kisame drew his wrapped sword turning to meet their assailant his eyes widened when he came eye to eye with Momochi Zabuza ready to take his head off.


(Back with Naruto)

"So ero-sennin where are we going first after all you said you had a lead to where she is and why are we going at a civilian's pace if she is constantly going from one place to another?" Naruto asked as he walked side by side with Kurama as they strolled through the forest following in their opinion a white haired buffoon that only thought he knew best but was only fooling himself.

"Well gaki Tsunade is a well known gambler, which brings me to the three shinobi vices money, women and hmm now what was the other one." Jiraiya started off strong and ended in a mumble with a finger tapping his chin with a thoughtful look on his face. "Anyway it doesn't matter we'll go to the nearest casino and search for her there if she's not there we simply go to the next."

"Why work so hard buffoon when you can just sense for her chakra I mean really she might be the best medic in this world but even if she could completely conceal her chakra there are other ways to sense it as chakra needs to circulate it is just like blood in that way and through that little bit we meaning Naruto and I will be able to point you to her now tell me what is her chakra affinity?" Kurama asked causing Jiraiya to look angry and speed up taking to the trees with a single bound faster than a speeding bullet they shot off for the nearest town.


(back in Konoha)

Kisame and Itachi were on a river in one of the training grounds surrounded by several Anbu, the rookie twelve's sensei and Zabuza. "Kisame we have to leave now the old monkey is in the tree and the fox is out hunting." Itachi said cryptically to his partner who turned to him with a confused look and said "Really you know I've been looking for a new monkey skin to wrap Samehada in and I could always use a new fox fur belt."

Itachi's eye brow twitched as he turned to Kisame and said "Are you serious? Do you not know the code that leader-sama gave us? The third Hokage is in the tree over there and Naruto has left the village now come on I don't feel like fighting all these jounin, Anbu and the Professor I'm leaving." And with that Itachi turned into a murder of crows that quickly flew away.


(Back with Naruto)

Meanwhile, Jiraiya, Kurama and Naruto arrived at a nearby town's hotel where they'll rest for the night. Jiraiya, being a pervert through and through notices an attractive woman that's showing interest in him. So that he can get acquainted with the woman, Jiraiya sends Naruto up to their room. As Naruto sits on his bed cursing Jiraiya, someone knocks on the door. Thinking that it's an already rejected Jiraiya, Naruto opens the door, finding instead Kisame and Itachi."Uzumaki Naruto, Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoko my partner and I have come to remove your burden and free you from Konoha's hate." Itatchi said. Perplexed by Itachi's Sharingan and the two's knowledge of the demon fox that once resided within him, Naruto leaves the safety of the room to find out what's going on. As Kisame readies his sword to cut off Naruto's leg, therefore making him easier to carry, Sasuke arrives, vowing to kill Itachi.

To act on his promise, Sasuke prepares his Chidori, and then lunges at Itachi. Before Sasuke can land a blow, Itachi grabs and crushes his arm, sending the attack into a nearby wall. To help Sasuke, Naruto taps into his demon chakra, ready to help him in battle. Kisame's sword, however, absorbs Naruto's chakra, preventing him from using any jutsu. As Kisame again prepares to cut off Naruto's leg, a toad appears to block the attack, with Jiraiya appearing behind Naruto.

Scolding Itachi and Kisame for not doing proper research on him, Jiraiya explains that he's better at getting women than they are at getting him, though Naruto dismisses that as a bad excuse for his pervertedness. Realising that Itachi put the girl under a genjutsu to draw him away, Jiraiya learns for certain that the two really are after Naruto. As Jiraiya proclaims that he will kill the two, Sasuke rises, repeating that he will be the one to kill Itachi. Having no interest in their brotherly quarrel, Itachi kicks Sasuke aside and proceeds to beat him into submission. Once Sasuke is unable to fight back, Itachi uses Tsukuyomi to show Sasuke the murder of their parents. As Naruto makes his way to help Sasuke and Kisame makes to stop Naruto, Jiraiya encases the area in a layer of a sticky substance, preventing anyone from moving. Knowing that they cannot win, Itachi and Kisame flee, though not before Jiraiya attempts to further ensnare them with his jutsu. Surprised that they are successful in escaping, Jiraiya finds that a black flame was used to destroy his normally impenetrable technique.

With Itachi and Kisame gone, Naruto checks up on Sasuke, whose mind has been broken by his own brother(again but he doesn't know that). At that moment, Guy arrives and kicks Jiraiya in the face, having mistaken him for an enemy. After Guy apologizes, he informs Jiraiya that Kakashi is in the same state as Sasuke and that nothing can be done to help him recover. As Guy takes Sasuke back to Konoha to rest, Jiraiya realises that only Tsunade can help Kakashi and Sasuke, strengthening his resolve to find her.


(Tanzaku Gai)

Naruto, Kurama and Jiraiya finally arrive in Tanzaku Gai late in the day as the sun lowered towards the horizon where Jiraiya's informant said Tsunade was last seen heading for. Naruto was in awe as everywhere he looked he could see different games all set up for a celebration of some kind a particular lotto booth caught his eye as he walked down the street he turned to it and got a ticket for the draw of the day. The person running the booth said "Why don't you stick around young man we're about to draw the winning ticket in a few minutes."


done they will find Tsunade next chapter