Wow…Just…Wow… I am just shocked by the sheer amount of love this story has gotten. Even with my poor upload time, even with my broken promises….you have all been so supportive. I feel like such a piece of shit. I'll try to explain why I was gone for so long. I started college in the last fall and it takes up a good amount of my time. Combine that with work and family events and I've been out of luck. By the time I got back to my story almost a year later I see that not only has it gained over 200 favorites and follows…People have actually chosen me to be one of their favorite Authors. This is a huge honor to me as that means that not only did you like my story, it means you like my style of writing as well. This has given me the confidence to write even more and has even inspired me to start another story as well. So here it is, the next chapter of Leaf Village Saints. Enjoy.

Story Start!

Training ground 12- Next Day

Naruto sighed as he waited at the training ground for his sensei to appear. 'I only thought Inu was always late.' He thought while twirling his guns, 'It's been an hour now and she still isn't here.'

'Don't know Boss, maybe something came…DUCK NOW!' Not taking any chances Naruto ducked and rolled avoiding several shuriken and kunai. Pulling out his guns, he fired at where he thought the attack came from.

'Shit! I didn't even sense them! They must Jonin level!' Naruto thought while dodging and shooting kunai that rained from above. Hearing a hissing sound, he turned to see a legion of snakes slither toward him. Shooting the snakes, a cloud of dust appeared from a number of shots that his guns fired. When the dust cleared he fell to his knees panting.

Suddenly a larger snake wrapped around him, trapping his limbs. "Seriously? Talk about a letdown…" A voice said before they dropped down in front of Naruto. Revealing themselves to be Anko, a stick of dango in her mouth. "I honestly expected more kid." She said while lifting his chin. Naruto for his part simply grinned.

"I guess I shouldn't disappoint you then." He said from behind her, the barrel of his gun against the back of her head.

Shocked, she saw the Naruto caught by her snake poof out of existence. 'A clone?!' She thought, 'When did he…' "I made him at the beginning, on the other side of the tree. When I caused the dust to cover me, I switched out with him to lure whoever was after me out of hiding and off guard."

She grinned, "Congrats Gaki, you pass. Welcome to team Anko. Oh and By the way…" She grew a smirk of her own, "Who said you even caught me?" She said as her body turned into a mass of snakes. Suddenly he felt a body up against him from behind. "You shouldn't get so cocky…" she whispered before vanishing.

'Boss…I think you just got served.'

'Shut up Johnny.'

Hokage's office- Three days later

He was never one for master plans, but he knew that in order to get the saints name back out there again, he would need to get back his crew. Luckily, he managed to find out how. His chakra was the key.

As it turns out, his chakra was the trigger needed to help everyone remember. The problem was that they would be unconscious afterward to help them cope as they relive their memories. He was going to start with the Uzumaki first, then Shaundi and the Hyuuga twins next. afterward, he'll get the guys.

"Naruto?"

Second, he would need to conquer this city. At least the civilian side. The shinobi side will fall once he became Hokage. He'll start the way he always had, from the very bottom. The red light district would be the perfect place. The Leaf still had gangs and they've only grown now that there no longer was the police force.

"Naruto-Kun?"

Afterward, it would be the financial and media parts of the village. It should be simple enough once the name of the Saints gained more traction. Introducing some key improvements like better tv, movies, and music would really give them an edge.

"NARUTO!"

"HOLY FUCKING SHIT!" He yelled as he jumped back, his hands on his gun as he looked around.

He noticed he was standing in the Hokage's office. Matsu and Karin looking at him with concern, while the Third and Anko looked at him in amusement.

He scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. "Sorry. Lost in thought."

No one decided to say how abnormal that was and moved on. "Now. Team Anko we have a variety of D-Ranks for you to-"

"Nope. Listen to me Old man. I've been with these two for years. We have our trust and teamwork to a science. If you don't want to send us out of the village? Fine. At least give us some in village C-Ranks" He stated, His eyes peering beneath his glasses.

The Third was silent, closing his eyes in contemplation as he puffed his pipe.

"Do it and I'll tell you the secret to paperwork and how to undo the seals on the chastity belt your wife forced you to wear."

In a moment of speed that only a Kage is capable of, his team was given a mission.

It's a seal. All seals run on chakra, so just use a chakra draining seal and it should come right off. Also, Shadow clones."

He walked away, whistling cheerfully as his team headed to its next mission. And it involves dealing with some gang members in the red light district.

Ain't it funny how life works?

Okay, everyone. This chapter was a warm up. I admit its nice to get back into the swing of things. Next chapter should be at last 5000 words. Also, My new story is out as well. Check it out if you're a fan of my writing and like seeing multiverse meddling and general bullshit.