KG: Ahh thanks guys for those migraine pills. Whew, that was almost a catastrophe.
Naruto: Stop over-exaggerating. It's not that serious. Having you by the person to showcase my personality is making me sick.
KG: Oh well so sorry that I don't measure up to your jackass attitude. I'll try much more to be emotionless like you.
Anko: So I'll be the only one with personality here?
KG: If Naruto doesn't shape up then you just might.
Anko: Che, we've really got to do something about him.
KG: Who do you think you're telling? I know this more than anyone else.
Naruto: I don't break so easily.
KG: Oh you know what they say. "Give an ape a hammer and in a few years he'll be able to make a house," I think I could break you.
Naruto: You are welcome to try, foolish author.
KG: Oh I'm going to enjoy this.
Anko: Not without me you're not!
Quote: "Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself," by Walter Anderson.
Three days later, Council Room
Sarutobi inwardly groaned while the council had their jaws dropped to the ground. Most couldn't believe their ears. It just couldn't be possible. How was it possible? Granted team seven had the Uchiha on his team and he was considered the Rookie of the Year, to face Kakashi along with the demon brat and win was just astounding, but that wasn't what shocked them. No, they had more or less expected that, but they didn't expect what Kakashi had told them.
"Can you please tell us that again Hatake-san?" Koharu asked. Right in front of the entire council was Kakashi with his casual look of laziness. He rubbed the back of his head before slightly bowing to the council members and proceeded to answer them, again. "It is true. Naruto Uzumaki managed to bring Sasuke and Sakura together. With him as the center they were able to try and overpower me with their teamwork. Also, Naruto had some kind of weapon. It wasn't like anything I had ever seen before," Kakashi answered still remembering the deadly fuma shuriken that Naruto had.
It could be said that not much could surprise the Copy Ninja, but something like that with so much elemental diversity had just shaken his core. In all honesty, if Kakashi hadn't used his sharingan to predict the spinning point of the unusual fuma shuriken's blades then he most certainly would've been in the hospital. It could also be said that Kakashi, as well as all other jounin and anbu, was up to date with all forms of weaponry that Konoha had to offer, but he had never, and he meant NEVER, seen something like that before. Least of all from the dead-last of the academy.
The clan heads remained silent. Hiashi just glared harshly at the floor while the others were more contemplating. They were trying to wrap their heads around the very idea of a genin like Naruto actually posing a threat to-, no scratch that, actually posing a challenge to Kakashi Hatake, one of Konoha's best jounin shinobi. Danzo didn't let it show, but inwardly he had a small grin across his face.
"Dammit, Hokage-sama see what you have done!? We have to kill it now! It was a match for Kakashi. It's obvious that he'll wage war on us all. We'll die and it will be your fault for going easy on the brat!" someone shouted at the top of their voice. The civilian council nodded fervently as shouts of killing Naruto came across the room. Tsume, Kakashi, and Sarutobi winced at the outcries before Sarutobi finally had enough.
"SILENCE!" he shouted blasting a KI in every direction getting the clan heads to shift uncomfortably. The civilians finally decided to shut their mouths as some cowered before the power of the Sandaime. Seeing that he was able to continue, Sarutobi lowered the pressure and turned back to Kakashi. "Kakashi, can you give us a description of this weapon?" Sarutobi asked. Kakashi nodded and began to describe.
"Yes Hokage-sama. It was obviously a Fuma Shuriken, but the out length of the four blades were...spiral-shaped. They were a very shiny black metal that could glimmer in the sunlight like a precious gem. The spiral shaped blades allowed for the centrifugal force of the shuriken to continue spinning more than an ordinary ever could thus making it more deadly. Across the blades were...seals. Each aligned to a specific element of fire, water, lightning and wind," Kakashi's voice then started to shake which caught the attention of everyone in the room. "T-Then when Naruto threw it, he shouted KAI and fire, water, lightning and wind poured from the shuriken. They somehow melded together and the shuriken increased in dangerousness. If I didn't snap out of my stupor and substitute with a log then that would've landed me in intensive care in the hospital. It's a B-ranked weapon just off of design and not from the added seals," Kakashi paused before he summed it all up.
"The strange thing however was that the metal. It looked exactly like the metal that was showcased by Exodus Metals in the promotion just a month ago," Kakashi said before Mebuki Haruno slammed the table in front of her and stood to her feet. "That's absurd. Exodus Metals is a multi-million yen franchise that promotes weaponry to Konoha. Why would they ever do business with that...boy?" she insinuated while Kakashi shrugged his shoulders.
Danzo narrowed his visible eye at this information. Even he hadn't know about such a thing. "I don't know, but I hadn't investigated it. I just thought it was worthy telling you Hokage-sama," Kakashi answered and Hiruzen nodded that it was indeed the right choice. Lately a few things had been revolving around Naruto that questioned the boy's actions, but Sarutobi had never found anything. Naruto was always in his house or walking the streets. It made Hiruzen wonder just when the blonde trained, but being in the Forest of Death then it could be said that Naruto was obviously doing something, but what then even Sarutobi wasn't sure.
"What do you think?" Sarutobi asked the shinobi council. Danzo looked at them all and all he could see was one thing,...skepticism. They were all still trying to wrap their minds around that. For such a creative way of intricate sealing to be used. Fuinjutsu wasn't even that popular of a shinobi art. In fact, it was a dead art. One that people never cared for, but it just sealing had that much power then what were its applications?
"Hokage-sama I'm inclined to agree with the civilians. Why would Exodus Metals, who we have a very long contract with, deal with Naruto? It all seems fishy. Maybe we had just better stay on our toes and ask him. It couldn't hurt just to be sure," Shikaku said and Sarutobi agreed. However, right now it was late and people were tired. It would have to be tomorrow that Sarutobi called for Naruto.
"Hmm yes you are right. Very well then. Meeting adjourned until tomorrow," Sarutobi said and people packed up to leave. Sarutobi beckoned for Kakashi to stay behind and the jounin did just that. "Kakashi, when you take your first mission with them then I want you to keep a very close eye on Naruto-kun. He's not the same as he once was. He's much more careful, much more literate and much more...unpredictable. That is all," Sarutobi said getting a bow from Kakashi before he vanished in a puff of smoke leaving the aged Hokage alone.
"(Sigh) why does everything have to be so troubling when it revolves around Naruto?" Sarutobi wondered to himself before he walked off.
With Naruto
Naruto flipped through the channels of his Tv before he groaned to himself and turned it off. Nothing good ever come on Tv. At least not for him. The blonde threw the remote to the couch before he leaned back in its arms and looked up at the ceiling. He had spent the rest of the day training himself in fuinjutsu. He felt that he could take to it much more than mostly not. The academy never taught more than the sealing of objects into scrolls. That is what, they thought, comprised of fuinjutsu, but they were dead wrong. To think that Naruto could seal elements into a weapon. That made it much more deadly, but he also had other things in his mind. On his table was a report that a messenger ninja had delivered to him. It was from one of his contacts concerning Wave. The threat of Gato Shipping taking over the peace peaceful country that Exodus Metals tried to make happen. It was nearly successful until someone told Naruto that Gato had...disposed of Exodus Metals employees, workers, and supporters. If there was one thing that got under Naruto's skin other than people being foolish and ignorant, then it was him having wasted resources without his knowledge.
"Now is not the time for reading, but it's the time to think. How can I get over there? It wasn't as easy as it was when I was seven," Naruto thought to himself. He then felt his stomach get a little heavier and he noticed Fu, Touka and Rinko barking lovingly at him. Naruto narrowed his eyes before he raised his hands and tickled their ears much to their delight.
"Rinko, you need more practice with your fire. Touka, you need more practice with water. Fu, never forget that you're our stability. You all did a magnificent job helping me. Nice work. And that's why I have a reward for you three," Naruto said as the kits waited eagerly for their present. Naruto leaned up from his couch and slammed the ground. "Kuchiyose no Jutsu," the blonde shouted as smoke appeared. As it settled, the three kits looked in awe of a large play set for pets. They yipped their appreciation before they quickly enjoyed their time with their newest toy contraption. Naruto, pleased with their reactions to his latest project, just gave a small smile and got up to get something to drink.
As he walked into his kitchen, Naruto glared at a chakra signature on the top of his house. He sighed deeply before shaking his head. He opened the refrigerator and pulled out a small carton of milk. He poured himself a glass before addressing. "Come out before I make you come out. You really wouldn't like that. I don't think Danzo would like that either," Naruto said and he didn't have to turn around to know that a ROOT anbu was right behind him. Naruto had a few run-ins with them before especially after the day that he discarded hi foolishness.
"Sorry for the intrusion Uzumaki-san, but Danzo-sama has ordered me to give you this scroll. It contains things that will most likely have you on your toes for a little while. That is all. Sorry for bothering you," the anbu said before it passed the scroll next to Naruto on the counter and vanished out of sight. Naruto glared at the scroll and narrowed his eyes. He reached for it and unfurled it. His blue eyes scrolled the notes from top to bottom and Naruto just burned the scroll with a match.
"So, Hatake things I'm worth investigating along with Hokage-sama. Very well. I will indulge them a little. I happened a little later then I figured that it would. Well whatever. Time for the next project. Fu, Touka, Rinko, time to get to work," Naruto called and the three foxes stopped playing and quickly made their way towards the basement. Naruto opened the door and the four walked through it.
Jounin Room
Kurenai wasn't pleased as she had one leg over the other. Her red eyes glared heatedly at the wall. She was still going over Naruto's words in her head. Had she been a little prejudiced in her thinking? The Genjutsu Mistress couldn't deny that what the young genin had told her had made sense, but something of a high shinobi official like her getting told off by a younger rank was almost unbearable. It also didn't help that that little incident had made its way around Konoha as some people were looking at Kurenai like she had been in the wrong all her life.
Now Kurenai was more than willing to admit her mistakes. Life was an experience and nothing was ever clearly crystal, but even so...it unsettled her. "Oh Kurenai, what are you doing here?" Kurenai shook her head from her thoughts to finally pay attention to see Kakashi, Anko, and Asuma coming up to her. They each took their seats around the lounge.
"Nothing Asuma. I'm just thinking that's all," Kurenai said getting a glare from Kakashi, a frown from Asuma, and a stern look from Anko. "Really Kurenai, are you still bothered by what the brat told you? It's not that you're wrong, but he just pushed you in the right direction," Asuma said trying to lighten Kurenai's mood. Anko agreed and Kakashi gave an eyesmile. Kurenai just mumbled something incoherent before walking off. Asuma and Kakashi sighed while Anko abruptly sat down on the soft furniture.
"I didn't think she'd be so bothered. The Gaki's good if he could leave her speechless. I'm telling you that it was just awesome. I have never had that much respect of someone younger than me in my life," Anko said while Asuma snorted. "Please, the brat needs to learn to respect his superiors. The village hates him enough. He doesn't need more of the shinobi populace hating him also. He's walking a thin line," Asuma reasoned as he took a puff of his smoke. It could stand to be said that the Sarutobi clan were avid smokers or something of that nature.
"Yes, but you have to admit that the Gaki's got some skill if he even surprised Kakashi the way the guy spoke. Right Kakashi? Did the Gaki really fuck you over as much as I think?" Anko asked getting Kakashi to pull down his orange book to give a half-hearted glare to the purple haired kunoichi. "Anko, you are undoubtedly interested in Naruto today. What brought this on?" Kakashi asked. Anko blinked before she turned to see Asuma looking at her with a small grin on his face.
"Meh, don't be ridiculous Kakashi. I just find him interesting is all. That's it. Who would like him anyway?" Anko asked/pouted before getting up and walking to a vending machine. She quickly deposited her money into it before the machine malfunctioned and she aggressively kicked it. "Dammit all!" Anko said before storming off. Asuma and Kakashi glanced to each other as they chuckled to each other before going about their business.
"So Asuma, have you asked Kurenai yet?" Kakashi asked and Asuma knew what he was talking about. The Sarutobi jounin widened his eyes before he looked at his seal and sighed. "It's not that easy Kakashi. Besides, I would like nothing more than to have Kurenai as my partner, but I fear that if I do then I will lose the happiness that I would want with her. Some of these other guys might be willing to risk their lives, but I'm not," Asuma said getting a nod from Kakashi.
"So what about you Kakashi? I know lots of kunoichi who would kill to be your partner. Are you waiting for something?" Asuma asked and he noticed the look on Kakashi's face twist to regret and sadness. He couldn't mask it fast enough though and the thing that Asuma noticed was that he wasn't trying to mask it either. "Sorry Asuma I have to go," Kakashi responded getting a nod from Asuma as Kakashi left leaving Asuma alone.
"I never get that guy. What's his deal anyway?" Asuma wondered to himself. He shook his head fervently before greatly sighing, leaning back into the couch, and looking up at the ceiling as the smoke from his precious cigarette could be seen.
Next Morning, with Team Seven
"Again thank you for doing this for me. My back is killing me and it would be gracious if you could paint the fence for little 'ol me," a woman said getting an eyesmile from Kakashi, a smile from Sakura, a snort from Sasuke and a blank look from Naruto. "Well that's what we're here for," Kakashi said as they were handed their buckets. Of course, Naruto noticed the woman scowl at him specifically before walking back into the house, but the blonde gave up on caring.
"Just deal with it Naruto," Kakashi said smiling and Naruto glanced up towards the jonin. "Just put up with it. Who does this fool think he's talking to? I've put up with more shit than he ever will," Naruto thought to himself before shaking his head of such thought. It would be foolish to get emotional off a comment. However, Naruto knew that the others were able to see the horror in D-rank missions like these.
A few hours later, was his point proven.
"Man, they can't do this themselves?" Sakura asked as she took a paintbrush to wipe down the fence with. Sasuke just grumbled to himself while Kakashi gave an eyesmile as he watched his genin work. They had taken the D-rank mission that was supposed to be, as Kakashi quoted, helping them with their teamwork and to get used to each other. However, both Sasuke and Sakura knew the truth. They knew that this lame ass chores were just assigned by civilians who didn't have anything better to do and just wanted to be lazy.
"Kakashi, this had better be worth it or I swear I will kill you," Sasuke grumbled to his teacher. While he was doing this, his family's murderer was out in the world, still breathing, still walking. It pissed him off. "Maa maa Sasuke, you will understand the purpose soon enough. Now then, I guess I will go check on Naruto," Kakashi said as he walked over to the opposite side of the fence that Sasuke and Sakura were working on. It wasn't a long walk and Kakashi saw the entire south side of the fence coated in white pain with Naruto finishing up the edges, but the sight that made him sigh was...Naruto leaning against a tree with a scroll in his hands. Naruto had his eyes closed as he tried kunai-balancing with a twist. Naruto now tried to make the kunai spin on his fingertips with his chakra while keeping it balanced accordingly.
Kakashi turned his head and he saw Naruto's kits running around along the outer rim of the fence allowing the other Naruto to work progressively. He then sighed and closed his book before tapping the blonde on the shoulder. Naruto opened his eyes and they slowly formed into a glare before he looked up to see a smiling Kakashi. "I'm very irritated right now Hatake. What do you want?" Naruto asked and Kakashi would've scolded Naruto on respect, but the dark glare he got from the blonde just told him to cut his actions and just talk. "Naruto, I didn't know you knew the Kage Bunshin technique," Kakashi said.
Naruto rolled his eyes and grumbled. "I don't. That is an elemental bunshin. It's just an advanced version. I didn't care for the Kage Bunshin technique. Are we done now? I'd like to train as much as I can since I'm forced to tolerate your presence along with my two teammates," Naruto said before he felt Kakashi tap him on the head with his book. "Naruto, these missions are to promote teamwork. You can't get the crazy missions already. It doesn't work that way," Kakashi spoke and Naruto rolled his eyes.
"Hatake, don't be so foolish. You know it, I know it, hell even the civilians themselves know it. That whole teamwork bullshit might fly with you, but it doesn't with me. Back in your time, I girl like Haruno would never have made it to genin. Also you know that this isn't about genin getting teamwork. It's just all about Konoha getting as much money as possible, even if its to demean itself to manual labor of its civilians," Naruto said before he continued. Kakashi eyed Naruto for a little bit and he noticed the bunshin finish. It saluted Naruto before it dispelled in water that just fell to the ground.
"Well I'm done with my side. Can I go now? Spending anymore time here will not benefit me," Naruto said and Kakashi was more than a little put off. He could deal with Naruto's attitude as he figured it was something akin to young people and their developing, but Naruto was getting out of hand.
"No, you are going to help Sasuke and Sakura. Now get up away from the tree and walk to the fence before I write you for insubordination," Kakashi ordered and he immediately noticed the temperature drop. Naruto's hair covered his eyes before the blond stood to his feet. He patted his legs recalling Rinko, Touka and Fu to his person. They walked up to him and growled at Kakashi harshly while Naruto glared up at him.
"I'll make it blunt Hatake. Whatever I do, I do for myself and those important to me. Believe me when I say that you don't want to anger me. Now, I'll comply with your wishes, but you will know this right now. You ever, and I mean ever, use that tone with me again then I'll leave Konoha destitute. Remember that," Naruto said walking off allowing the temperature to turn to normal. Kakashi glared at the spot where Naruto had been laying. He wondered what Naruto could mean by that. Naruto wasn't a thief, well he wouldn't be a good one and Konoha had one os the highest economical money advantages to date. To try and make Konoha destitute was like claiming that Sunagakure could be turned into an ocean of water. It just wasn't possible.
"Hm I guess it was just an empty threat," Kakashi thought to himself before nodding and walking off. He saw Naruto kneel next to Sasuke and Sakura and begin to work along the fence allowing Team Seven to have their mission done with in no time.
"Mmm finally we're done. Hey Sasuke-kun, I know this new cafe that just came out. Wanna..,"
"No," Sasuke rejected Sakura's offer as the Uchiha walked off having enough of his two hassles for the day. Sakura sighed and saddened her eyes while Naruto rolled his eyes and began to walk off before he was grabbed by Kakashi. "What now? I did the work Hatake. What's next?" Naruto asked though he had a good idea of what Kakashi wanted to say to him.
"Come to the Council Room in one hour. You have some things to answer for," Kakashi said in all seriousness. Naruto just glared at the copy ninja before snorting and continuing to go off on his own route. Kakashi visibly sighed as he wondered how this meeting would go. "Sensei, did the baka get in trouble for something?" Sakura asked getting Kakashi to look at her. He then smiled and her and shook his head.
"No Sakura, he's not. They just need to ease their troubled minds is all. Nothing for you to worry about. Go home," Kakashi said and Sakura nodded with a happy smile before walking off to try and catch up to Sasuke. Kakashi just shook his head and looked at the clouds. Something told him that it was going to be that easy. Good or not, he wasn't sure he was going to like this.
One hour later, council room
The council all assembled and the anbu maintained their posts towards the front, sides, and overhead for anything to happen. They weren't sure why, but they didn't really care. Either way, it had to do with them and they just had to do their jobs so that they could go home and try to relax like they always did.
Some of the council was busy talking with each other for a few minutes before they all heard the doors open. People turned their eyes and instantly growled, sneered, or glared at Naruto and his kits as they came through the door with Kakashi following them. The jonin quickly stood to the side while Naruto appeared in everyone's line of vision and the Shinobi Council now knew that Kakashi might not have been exaggerating in his speak. The way that Naruto carried himself made him seem like he had a better understanding than even Shikaku. The genin had those cold, blue eyes that could be compared to another blonde haired person that everyone knew had existed, but maybe it was coincidence. However, they all also noticed something else. The way Naruto glared at them all. He didn't care about them at all. From the civilian side right to the top of the shinobi side. Whatever judgement or reasoning they had for anything, he would never actually care about it.
"Naruto-kun, do you know why you have been summoned?" Sarutobi asked and the blonde glanced from the civilian side to the shinobi side. Of course he knew why he was here, but the council liked to spout its mouth like an ill-treated child so Naruto would treat it as such. "No I do not Hokage-sama. Hatake has no informed me," Naruto said and that already got some things started.
"Boy Kakashi Hatake is your sensei as well as commanding officer. You will show him the proper respect. Is that understood?" Hiashi asked, but to everyone amazement Naruto just stayed silent as he kept his eyes on two people. Only Sarutobi and Danzo. Everyone else except maybe Tsume, Shibi and Shikaku and Chouza were irrelevant to him. "Answer me!" Hiashi said growling and Naruto opened his mouth.
"Would you please explain why I have been called here Hokage-sama? I have important things to do and being with these people isn't one of them," Naruto said and some of the people fumed at the Kyuubi container's disrespect.
"You're a genin. What important business could you possibly have to do?" someone shouted, but Naruto's eyes clearly stated that it wasn't the fool's business. Sarutobi sighed looking at Naruto showing no respect to anyone but him. He wasn't sure, but he knew that Naruto only considered him to be worth his attention at the moment. Something felt wrong.
"Quiet down!" Sarutobi commanded and people stayed silent before settling for glaring at the blonde as Hiruzen continued. "Naruto-kun, you have been called here because Kakashi-san has told us about an unusual weapon that you used in the genin exams. Now this isn't normally a problem, but the council just wants to make sure that you aren't misusing it or have it something that we haven't heard about," Hiruzen stated and if Naruto wanted then he would've rolled his eyes. He knew how this council acted. They didn't care if he used the weapon. They would probably hope that he chopped his head off with it. Never mind that, they wouldn't even want him to have a weapon in the first place.
"Show and tell us about the weapon that you used to fight Hatake-san with. Right now," Koharu said in a demeaning tone. Naruto blinked while his Rinko, Touka and Fu growled from their places on Naruto's clothes. "Would you like me to show it Hokage-sama?" Naruto asked and Sarutobi, once again, found himself ashamed at the icy, professional tone that Naruto's voice sounded like. The council all looked at Naruto like he was crazy.
"Koharu-sama told you to show and tell us about the weapon. You will do it right this instant!" Mebuki shouted and everyone was once again surprised that she had been ignored by Naruto. He only kept his eyes to Sarutobi, only allowing them to glance at Danzo every now and then. "Naruto-kun, it would make things go a lot more smoother if you did," Sarutobi said keeping his professionalism. Naruto bowed obediently. He quickly reached into his pouch and pulled out a scroll. He showed it to everyone before unfurling it. Everyone could see the complex seal arrays across it, but somehow the shinobi knew that it was meant for storage. Naruto did a few handsigns and slammed the scroll. A poof of smoke came and everyone could see a single blade with a handle. Naruto picked it up and showed it.
Like Kakashi said, it was definitely black and the blades were curved into a spiral increasing its effectiveness in killing someone, but everyone could see that most of the blades were retracted. So, Naruto detracted them. He swung the blade and quickly the extra three blades came out into a swirl while the handle protected Naruto's hand from them all. On each blade was what Kakashi had said, the kanji for fire, water, lightning, and wind on each of them individually.
Kakashi flinched from the reminder of the power behind the weapon. The same weapon that seemed to be only a B-ranked weapon on its own. Its mysterious aura really made him shiver.
The shinobi council narrowed their eyes, but they couldn't deny the craftsmanship of the weapon nor the beauty of the object. The way it shimmered in the lights in front of everyone. It's black texture making it all the more ominous. The civilians gasped and Danzo just raised an eyebrow. "Uzumaki-san, where did you buy that?" Danzo asked as he was rather intrigued. If Root had that then it would be more than amazing for Konoha. They could easily conquer the other nations of they had a few more of these. The shinobi council nodded to Danzo's question as they wondered the same thing.
"I will not lie to you Danzo-san, I didn't buy this, nor did I find this or steal it. I made it. It's my creation," Naruto said and if people were shocked about the weapon, then the revelation sent them over the edge. "That's Bull! How could you, a dead-last shinobi, create a weapon like that? Hokage-sama this is preposterous! You should confiscate that weapon and jail Uzumaki this instant!" someone shouted. Danzo already knew Naruto was telling the truth. The blonde might be most things, but a liar he wasn't, unless the situation called for it.
"Do you honestly expect us to believe that Boy?" Hiashi asked and for once, Naruto turned to him and glared evenly at the man before holding the weapon up. "I don't really care what you believe. All that matters is that Hokage-sama believes it. Your opinions mean very little to me. Besides, if I did steal it then a weapon's shop would be on edge about it. They would've come to you about it Hokage-sama. Not like any of those fools could come up with something like this," Naruto said and a councilwoman smirked to herself and stood to her feet.
"Actually Hokage-sama, one of my good friends from a weapon's shop did say that something had been missing as of late. I think he meant that weapon! That brat is a thief! Arrest him!" she shouted and the council called for the same. Naruto and Sarutobi glared at each other while the shinobi council wondered what their little private discussion was about. So, Sarutobi called for the person the woman had mentioned and a middle-aged man came through the door. Instantly gazing at Naruto's weapon he widened his eyes.
"Ahhh my weapon! Is this where is was? What have you done you brat?! Give it to me!" he shouted as he charged Naruto. Kakashi and the rest of the shinobi council narrowed their eyes before a small look of surprise came over them as Naruto swerved his feet tripping the man over his own before the blonde grabbed his throat and sent him to the floor while placing the Fuma Shuriken close to his throat. "Don't. Touch. My. Stuff. Understood foolish civilian?" Naruto asked and the man sweated while the council widened their eyes.
"Naruto, that is enough! Let him go!" Sarutobi said and quickly Naruto released the man's throat getting a cough from him as he straightened up. "Who are you?" Danzo asked and the man bowed.
"I-I'm Taro Shinze, Danzo-sama. An anbu called me saying that they had found my missing weapon. That's it right there. The little thief must've stole it in the night while I was gone. I want it back and I want him to pay for stealing it!" The man named Taro shouted at Naruto who still held the blade. The council was ready to call for Naruto's death before the blonde raised his hand.
"What is it Naruto-kun?" Sarutobi asked as the council glared at him. "Hokage-sama, before this fool tries to run my name and integrity through the dirt anymore, may I hand the weapon to him?" Naruto asked and Mebuki jumped up.
"So you admit that you stole it brat!" Mebuki shouted and Naruto turned to her. "Silence you fool. I'm just about to foil a foolish attempt. Here Taro-san, your weapon. However, I would like to know, can you retract the blades?" Naruto asked and Taro sweated. The council glanced to him as Naruto held out the weapon in front of him to take. Taro snorted and took the weapon.
Immediately as he took it, everyone noticed that he struggled to just lift it up showing that it was quite heavy in its own right. Taro gulped and turned to the councilwoman to his far left. She nodded earnestly and Taro tried his hardest to retract the blades. The shinobi council narrowed their eyes and so did Sarutobi and Danzo. After a few minutes, Taro grinned and successfully retracted the blades just like Naruto had done. "Told you it was mine!" the weapon shop owner said getting a nod from Naruto. The civilians grinned successfully before they heard Naruto speak.
"I can't deny that you did Taro-san. Now then I'd like a question from you. As I'm sure you know that metal is quite rare. It is yours after all. Now please answer me this. That metal has to be burned at what degree? 220, 400, or 350?" Naruto asked and Taro gulped again. "Hehe stupid brat. Obviously it had to be burned at 400 degrees fahrenheit or it would melt," Taro said and Naruto just glared and closed his eyes.
"You are a disgrace to the weapon-making business. The answer was none of those. The real answer is that it has to be burned at 299.9 degrees exactly or two things will occur. If too low, then it won't soften. If too much then it will lose it's edge properties. Get out of my sight worm," Naruto said taking his weapon back. Taro widened his eyes while Sarutobi glared. "Anbu arrest Taro-san immediately," he ordered and the anbu dragged a yelling Taro off somewhere.
Naruto pocketed the weapon and the councilwoman growled as her plan failed. "Then Naruto-kun, we have acknowledged that it is yours truthfully. Now then can you please tell us, what is the name of that metal?" Sarutobi asked and Naruto folded his arms. "Even if I told you, you wouldn't be able to mine it Hokage-sama, but you are in charge. The metal is known as Uzuin. It's called this I believe because I found it near a whirlpool. That's where the metal is in its raw form. I wouldn't recommend going for it as only those with my chakra levels could even hope to get it," Naruto said getting a scowl from the civilians as they hoped to get their hands on it as well.
"Well Naruto, since you're the only one who knows where it is and can perfect it then would you mind making some for your team? And the for the village?" Kakashi asked with an eyesmile. Truthfully he would love to have one. No doubt he could create something amazing with it. He could train Sasuke and Sakura to use it and their team might have a better shot if he nominated them for the chunin exams.
However Kakashi came to the full force of Naruto's piercing glare before the blonde snorted. "Don't think I forgot your tone Hatake. Now then, I don't mind making them for the village," Naruto said and people brightened up immediately before Naruto continued. "So long as they pay me one-million yen per purchase. Kunai and shuriken are 20,000 yen. Fuma Shuriken are 40,000. Swords are 150,000. Custom are 50,000 depending on what they want the price will increase of decrease. A complete set of more than six for each results in a million yen. Thank you," Naruto said with a bow and the civilians dropped their jaws.
"That's outrageous! That's as much as an S-rank mission. You're crazy if you think that Konoha is gonna...," a male merchant yelled before he was silenced by Naruto. "Fine go, go and try to find the location. Even if you do then you won't have the permission to go. Also if you're not a shinobi then you're dead. Am I excused Hokage-sama?" Naruto asked and Sarutobi nodded.
"Naruto, I would like to speak a little later about those prices," Sarutobi said and Naruto nodded before he spun on his heel and made his way for the door before he felt his shoulder grabbed again. "Naruto, we're a team. You made such good weapons. Don't you think it would be wise to share it with your friends and your sensei? I could teach Sasuke and Sakura to use them and the weapons are really strong. How about it?" Kakashi asked.
"Friends Hatake-san? Don't be ignorant. I do nothing for free. However, I'm not adverse to helping others. Even though anyone could give a damn about me, but that way of thinking is foolish. So unless you, Haruno, and Uchiha can pull your little money together then I would kindly ask that you leave me to my work," Naruto said before he, much to everyone's surprise, left the room via shunshin. Kakashi sighed and civilians roared against Sarutobi about the things that just happened in front of them. Sarutobi could only sigh as he rubbed his temples. This just wasn't his day.
With Naruto
Naruto arrived at his house and gave a very heavy sigh. He was tired and he really didn't feel like working at the moment. Right now, he could just feel the comfort of his couch. Maybe a good book in his hands and then something to eat for himself, Rinko, Touka and Fu then they would work or scavenge for more metal. Naruto fished for his keys and opened the door. He walked through and the sight made him raise an eyebrow. He saw Anko sleeping soundly on his couch. In her hands was one of his books, Mysterious Light, a drama romance.
"Ugh what are you doing here? How did you even get it my house?" Naruto wondered while Rinko, Touka and Fu whipped their noses at Anko. They took in her scent and glanced to each other curiously. Naruto pulled up a chair and took out a book, but not before taking a comforter and pulling it over the tokubetsu jonin.
As he had done that, Naruto took the time to examine Anko. Her slender legs, and her tight waist that worked with the trench coat she wore which just barely concealed her assets. Her lovely, pale face and the light snoring of her breath that trickled on his cheek. Naruto snorted and had pulled up the covers before he stayed for a little while.
Six hours later
Anko yawned and looked up to see Naruto's ceiling. "Oh shit," Anko said getting up and she noticed the comforter on her body. She glanced at it for a little bit. She had been caught sleeping by the man of the house and he just let her rest there. "Gaki," Anko mumbled to herself.
"Oh you're awake. So...glad that my couch was comfortable for you," Anko turned her head fast and she noticed a slightly beaten up Naruto with a large scroll on his back. His kits were panting heavily before they laid down on the carpet in front of them. Their fur was wet and they shivered. However that was before Naruto placed a towel over them and began to dry them off letting their fur fan out like normal.
"Umm sorry for using your...," Anko was interrupted by a question from Naruto. "Why are you here?" Naruto asked bluntly as he continued to dry his kits off. Anko blinked and straightened up her body.
"Well...I missed you Foxy-kun. It's been a few days since I've been to your house, which is still neat as always. Didn't I say that we needed to do more stuff?" Anko asked while Naruto narrowed his eyes. He just sighed and shook his head. "Mitarashi-san, it's not really right for you to be here. Don't you have your reputation to think about? You wouldn't want to be associated with the Demon Brat," Naruto said and Anko narrowed her eyes.
"First Gaki, the name is Anko. Not Mitarashi-san. I hate that stuffy shit. Second, I could give a damn about what people thought of me now. They can't do shit anyway. I wanted to come, because I wanted to come. Nothing more or less," Anko said and Naruto just shrugged it off. "Do what you want," he replied.
Seeing that the three were clean, Naruto took another towel and wiped the obvious dirt from his face off of his body. "Alright I will then," Anko said grinning getting a small glare from Naruto. The blonde heavily sighed and shook his head before he disappeared into the basement with the large scroll. It had only been a few minutes, but he then returned only to be grabbed into a headlock by Anko.
"So since I can 'do whatever I want', then I want you to buy me a drink," Anko said and Naruto snorted. "Why should I?" He asked and his response was a glare from Anko.
"Because I can pull rank and force you to. Isn't that right, foxy-kun?" Anko asked. Naruto's response was to grab Anko's arm and un-headlock himself. "One, you couldn't force me to do anything. Second, I don't give a damn for rank. Using such a thing instead of using reason is foolish," Naruto returned. Anko glared at him before she sighed and...begged.
"Oh come on! It won't be long! Nai-chan is gone, Kakashi wouldn't take me for shit and anyone else is a limb-dick faggot. It's not like I'm telling you to fuckin' date me!" Anko shouted and Naruto paused. He looked at the ground before he noticed Rinko and Touka looking at him. They butted their heads against his legs telling him to go.
"Stop your shouting. Alright fine. I'll go. Got nothing to do here anyway. Just let me change," Naruto said and Anko nodded happily. Naruto disappeared upstairs and in a few moments came down wearing a blue shirt and black shorts. He led Anko out of the door and to his surprise Anko shot off through the forest with Naruto not far behind her.
They raced across the trees and Anko was surprised that Naruto could actually keep up with her. It was another thing that she had found to be amazing about the person behind her. Naruto didn't even look winded. "Not bad. Let's see a little more," Anko thought before she grinned and vanished in a flash of speed leaving Naruto behind. The blonde narrowed his eyes before a small grin appeared on his face. Interesting.
Anko hopped through the trees in a blazing speed before she made it to the gates. The tokubetsu jonin huffed and leaned against the metal. "Sucker," she said before she felt a tap on her shoulder. "Too slow," Naruto said next to her and Anko widened her eyes considerably.
"Not bad for a brat," Anko said and Naruto just took it sparingly. They stopped the run and just casually walked towards the village.
Somewhere else
"Man I tell you Kurenai-sensei was brutal during training today. I wonder what happened to her," Kiba said while Shino and Hinata stayed silent. They didn't say anything. However they couldn't deny that what the Inuzuka said did hold to truth. Kurenai had been sort of hard in the training. Mostly on Kiba for some reason and she always seemed to be muttering to herself. They were lucky that she got called away on a mission and wouldn't be back for a good little while.
"So, what do you guys want to do?" Kiba asked. "I have to go home soon. O-Otou-sama said that I should," Hinata said shyly getting a nod from Kiba and Shino. "Awww really? Well that sucks," Kiba replied.
"Hmmm isn't that Naruto-san?" Shino asked. At the mention of Naruto's name, Kiba and Hinata quickly turned their heads as they did notice Naruto in the streets. They could see some people muttering to themselves while Kiba and Hinata, much to their confusion, could see a woman walking next to him. She was obviously taller than him, but she was still talking like they had become the best of friends.
"What the hell? Who's the babe and why is she talking to that loser? I'm better than him!" Kiba shouted while Hinata just looked on sadly. However inwardly, she was growling and clenching her clothes. Shino didn't seem to have an opinion whatsoever.
"Hey guys, what are you looking at?" Shino turned his head as he noticed Shikamaru, Chouji and Ino walking up to them. Hinata pointed a shaking finger in front of her as team Ten looked. Shikamaru raised an eyebrow while Ino gaped. Chouji just ate his chips as Ino shook her head. "Is that woman blind? She's with the class loser!" Ino shouted getting Kiba to nod.
"Maybe Naruto is trying to get a partner. Besides Sakura-san, he's the only one to not be from a major clan," Chouji said and everyone seemed to except that before Kiba snorted. "Please, I'm more of an alpha than that asshole is. What would she see in such a loser?" Kiba asked and no one could say anything.
"Troublesome is what is it," well except for that, courtesy of Shikamaru Nara. Ino suddenly grinned and rubbed her hands together. "Let's follow them!" She opted and everyone else except Shino, Shikamaru and Chouji agreed.
With Naruto and Anko
Anko grinned happily as her blonde companion had followed into step with her. Naruto had his hands in his pockets just letting Anko guide him through the streets of Konoha. She didn't even mind the stares of the people against her and Naruto. She was used to such shit and Naruto didn't seem to care about it either. He just took it all in stride as always. "So, where should we go?" Anko asked and Naruto snorted.
"I was here to just buy you a drink. Once that drink ends then I'm out of here," Naruto said and he noticed Anko's grin lessen. It then quickly shot up and the blonde glared. "Fair enough. Hey come on, before you buy my drink how about we play a game?" Anko asked and Naruto rose an eyebrow before he felt himself dragged into...a casino. Naruto rolled his eyes as they entered.
"Why would they go in there? This doesn't seem like a date," Ino said while Kiba snorted. "Would you expect the dobe to know how to do a date?" Kiba asked and Ino shook her head laughing. However both could feel the slowly, but steadily rising KI from Hinata who had her Byakugan active.
"Come on guys, this is troublesome. Let's just leave them alone before we get in trouble," Shikamaru said to them. "This could be an interesting development," Shino said adjusting his glasses. Shikamaru groaned as the two squads tried to enter into the establishment before they were pushed out of the way by a guard.
"Read the sign brats," he said and they looked to see a sign that say 'No one younger than 16 is allowed to enter here'. Ino growled and so did Kiba. "Then what about the dobe? He's our age and he got it with that purple-haired lady!" Kiba protested and the bodyguard raised an eyebrow. He went back a few minutes and indeed he did notice a blonde kid about their age going in, but he also noticed...
"Oh well sorry about that. She's one of our members here so she's allowed certain privileges. Better luck next time brats," he said before he casted them away. Teams eight and ten growled before they decided to wait near a shop for them to come out.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Anko entered the casino to see people playing before she grabbed him and took him through the slots. "You...brought me here to play slots?" Naruto asked. To him, gambling was for the weak. Those who couldn't get money on their own or those who were just as irresponsible as they came. However he had dabbled in it and it could be said that, he...had a reputation.
"Hey isn't he that guy? Oh man doesn't that woman know who she's with? Oh man where are they going? We've got to follow!" Some people said as Anko noticed a large crowd of people gathering. She came up to a door and Naruto recognized it immediately. He rolled his eyes and sighed. Seems that he would be making a small appearance.
"Hey you, we want a match in the back!" Anko said grinning and a man guarding the door they wanted glared to her. "Sorry, but the tournament is already going on. You'll have to come back...la...ter. Oh forgive me Golden Fox-sama. You are always welcome. Please right this way," the man said and for once, instead of his kits, Naruto gave a small smile.
"Takashi-san that's enough. I'm just doing this as a favor to a certain woman," Naruto said glaring at Anko who just blinked. Takashi nodded his head earnestly before he brought Naruto and Anko through the door.
"I'd like to present Golden Fox-sama!" he shouted and people immediately stopped playing and glanced towards Naruto. Glaring at him was a gruff man who was smoking a cigar. He smirked at his open table. Right now he was currently enjoying his winning of the tournament that he had just participated in, but he never imagined a legend to make an appearance.
"This is the Golden Fox? But he's just a damn kid. Hehe, this will be easy," the man thought to himself with a nod before Naruto walked through the crowds. Anko still seemed surprised that Naruto could be well-known in a well kept casino. It didn't make sense to her or rather it had made her put up another page in the things that she didn't know about Naruto, into her head. She would find out his secrets. He intrigued her unlike the other brats she had met.
"Yo Golden Fox! Haven't see you in a long time," A man in a suit said before Anko noticed his glare turn ice cold. "Are you still with those damn bastard foster parents of yours?" he asked dealing the cards for Naruto and the tournament winner. Anko raised an eyebrow at what he meant by that, but Naruto responded.
"Those fools are long gone from my life. Have been since I was seven and it will stay that way," Naruto said getting the man to nod his head. "Good. Always hated those jackasses," he said before he finished and backed away. People muttered to each other as the tournament winner spoke.
"Kid do you know who you're dealing with? I'm Roshiki Daruma! People call me Lucky Roshi. I've better plenty of people. You're in over your head," he said and Naruto snorted as he picked up the cards. "Umm Naruto, do you know what you're doing?" Anko questioned silently into his ear. Naruto just shrugged his shoulders.
"Is that right? Well then you won't mind playing me in some poker. In this scroll is enough money for you to probably try and by out the Senju compound to the far north of here. I will bet that and you will not only bet your winnings, but also your...do you have a family?" Naruto asked and Roshiki shook his head that he didn't.
"Good then you will also bet your house and all its living things. Don't go back on your word. I hate those who do that," Naruto said and Roshiki nodded though Naruto noticed it was a hesitant one. "You foolishness will be your demise," Naruto thought to himself. Anko gulped as she watched Naruto play.
Naruto pulled a card and Roshiki called. Naruto snorted then took another. After him Roshiki took a card. They both continued to do this and trade cards with the other. The people gulped as not a sound was heard. The Lucky Roshi vs the Golden Fox.
Anko couldn't stand it anymore and quickly pulled someone to the side. "Hey why are you all swooning over the Gaki like he's Kami on earth?" Anko asked and the person looked at her incredulously. "What have you been living in a cave or something? Don't you know who he is?" the person asked and Anko shook her head as the person, now female-looking, looked forward and grinned.
"He's Golden Fox-sama. The Red Light District's strongest gambler," she said and Anko widened her eyes. "All-in," Naruto said and Roshi gulped. He could win. He had it made. His cards had lined up perfectly. Nothing wouldn't work for him. This kid was bluffing. An All-in was suicidal.
"Check, end!" Roshi called and they both landed their cards on the table.
Outside
"Man what the fuck is taking them so damn long? I wish they would get out here already!" Kiba shouted getting the others to nod. However they all heard a loud shout and they turned to see Naruto and Anko running out of the casino with the blonde carrying a large bag as well as a land-rights paper. They two shot off into the crowd before an unknown man came out angrily. He looked left and right for them both. "Where are you brat!" he shouted at the top of his voice.
"What the hell just happened?" Ino asked as Roshiki ran off to go and find Naruto and Anko leaving the teams to wonder what they had just seen. "Man fuck it already, this is boring and a drag. I'm going home. My dad is already going to kill me as it is," Shikamaru said walking off while Shino followed.
With Naruto and Anko
Both huffed and looked around the corner. Sure enough, they weren't being followed and Anko laughed. "Man that was fun. How did you do it? That was amazing. The odds were all in his favor and you still beat him with a two-pair. That was amazing!" Anko said and Naruto just shrugged his shoulders.
"It was nothing special. It's how I've always done things. Gambling might be for the weak, but it takes the principles of shinobi tactics. Cheat, dominate, crush and leave the foolish opponent at your feet. But I will admit it to you. I did have fun seeing his face," Naruto said getting a small smile. Anko nodded her head fast before she noticed one of her favorite bars. She brightened up and grabbed Naruto by the arm.
"Now what about that drink Foxy-kun?" Anko asked and Naruto shrugged before they walked off. Both went into the bar and sat at a stool. Anko ordered her drink while Naruto didn't. He didn't drink and more than likely he wouldn't either. Drinking impairs judgement and that gives rise to mistakes. It was foolish.
Anko took a sip of her drink and smiled. "I guess I should thank you. I did need to get today," Naruto said unexpectedly. Anko glanced towards him and she noticed him staring at nothing in particular. "Think nothing of it Ga...Naruto. We're friends right?" Anko asked and Naruto snorted. "Friends huh? I don't know that word enough. It's weird to me. Even Rinko, Touka and Fu aren't my friends. I feel like...I'm their father mostly. They don't have anyone and I adopted them. I care twice as much about them as I ever will for my so-called teammates," Naruto said and Anko sighed.
"Hmm that's a shame. I think you're awesome company," Anko admitted. "Well then you're the only one. Why are you even here right now? Why break into my house? Why do any of that shit?" Naruto asked. He wasn't sure why, but he just felt talkative at the moment.
"Why? Well I didn't have a reason for it. Well I guess I can't say that. You are a genin and yet, you never asked anyone to be your partner. Why not?" Anko asked though she could fathom a guess. "Don't be a fool Anko-san. You really think anyone would care to be my partner. I don't need a partner either. I've survived this place for thirteen years. I'll be damned if I couldn't take it now," Naruto answered.
"You know I thought like you. I though that I didn't need anyone either. I thought that everyone was out to get me. Hmph I hated it, but I've got friends. Though I don't have a partner," Anko said and Naruto turned to her. He saw a longing look in her eyes, but it was replaced instantly.
"Really. I thought you were 'The Great and Sexy Anko-sama'. You gonna be picky?" Naruto asked and he lightly flinched as Anko jabbed him in the shoulder. "No brat. I'm not picky. I just...refuse to trust anyone to have my back again. Besides, who truly wants to be the partner to the Snake Bitch," Anko said keeping most of it silent and to her own. She quickly downed the drink before she asked for another shot.
Outside, two hours later
"He's in there Roshiki-sama. Do you want us to go and fight him now? We'll tear him apart and leave his body for the buzzards," Someone said while Roshiki held a large weapons. He pounded it into the ground and grinned. "You're going to regret making a fool out of me Golden Fox," he said with an insane grin.
Back inside
"And hatss whhyyyyy I wannaaaa get tronger (Hic). I'll zhoww 'im whozzzz bossssss," Anko said drunkenly while Naruto sighed. He shook his head before he payed the bartender to allow them to leave. "Yeah yeah whatever you say Anko-san. Let's get your drunk ass home," Naruto said to himself as be quickly grabbed Anko and picked her up.
Naruto and Anko exited the bar as the blonde huffed to take her home. Oh wait, he had no idea where the fuck she lived! "Man, you couldn't have passed out after I figured out where you lived?" Naruto asked before he dragged Anko through the streets. "Naruto-kunnnnn, give me a kiss!" Anko said and Naruto growled before managing to hide a blush from his face. He shook his head and continued on.
Naruto walked and walked through the village asking people for Anko's place which he was happy that they were too confused to see a genin lugging around a jounin to really know just who they were talking too.
Finally talking to a busy someone who knew Anko, they gave him directions to her house which just so happened to be an apartment complex. Naruto dragged Anko up the stairs as Anko started to sing. "Nar~uto, won't you she~d your skin for m~e? I will ch~arm a sn~ake and make a sweet es~cape. Won't you dance f~or me, oh Naru~to! You rule ova Ko~noha. I will charm a sn~ake and make a sweet es~cape. Oh Naruto, won't you she~d your skin for m~e?" Anko sang while Naruto brought Anko to her door.
"Fuckin finally. Now then foolish woman, time to get you in your room so I can leave," Naruto searched Anko's pockets before he widened his eyes. No keys. The blonde groaned and resisted the urge to shout at the top of his voice at whoever was mocking him at the moment. He couldn't very well bust the door down as that would just get him more attention that he ever wanted at the moment.
Naruto sat down and looked at Anko who had leaned her drunken head on his shoulder. The blonde narrowed his eyes before he noticed Anko had stopped singing. Now she seemed to be mumbling. "You were an outcast like me. I...wouldn't mind...if you...were...my...partner...zzzzzz," Anko finished and Naruto sighed. He shook his head before lifting Anko up and hitting the streets again.
Naruto lugged her for a little while and left Konoha entering the forest before he stopped. The fields were almost too clear. He was surrounded, the people had weapons and they were leaking a premature KI. The blonde sighed and shook his head left and right. "Sore losers I bet," Naruto said to himself with a nod. The blonde quickly laid Anko near a tree and henged her body while he got to his feet.
"Alright come out fools," Naruto said and bandits quickly appeared all around him. Naruto heard chuckling and out of a dark alley, he noticed Roshiki glaring at him while holding a massive twin-spike club. "You pissed me off back in there brat. You're about to pay for that," he said swirling his weapon around while the people surrounded Naruto. The blonde shadowed his eyes and smirked dangerously.
"Foolish man. You think you can compete with me? You think you're pissed? I'm stuck lugging around a damn woman who's as drunk as all shit. People like you piss me off. This is good. I needed a little stress relief," Naruto said massaging his muscles.
"Get the brat!" Roshiki shouted and the men quickly charged at Naruto while the blonde sighed. "That's it come on. I have a new toy I want to try," Naruto thought to himself as he placed his hands in his poeckts and pulled out two kunai. He placed them on the ground and cracked his knuckles. He then took out a kunai and quickly charged at everyone.
The first few people tried to swipe the blonde with their swords, but Naruto was too fast as he slid across the ground. He threw three kunai at them. One of them blocked and the others lodged themselves in two heads of two men. They fell to the ground, dead. The others growled and charged the blonde some more. They swung their swords, but Naruto swerved through them all. He quickly jumped into the air before pulling his hand back.
"Fūton: Shinkūshoha( Wind Release: Vacuum Palm Wave)," Naruto shouted as he launched a blast of wind from his palm slamming men into the ground as they shouted through the forest. Naruto landed safely before he quickly placed his hands in his pouch and pulled out his Fuma Shuriken. He took out each of the blades as they swirled into the shape that he wanted. Naruto touched the top of the lightning kanji before he grinned. "Vanish, along with your ignorance," Naruto said as the lightning from the seal sprayed out and the blonde quickly tossed it into the air. All the men gasped as the lightning connected to the two kunai on the ground making a sword of tether line.
"What did you do?!" Roshiki shouted as Naruto picked up the kunai on the ground. "Oh nothing. Just used the Raiton element to polarize to the two kunai allowing a temporary connection. Now, I can control the direction that my Fuma shuriken goes. Here have a taste!" Naruto yelled as he...spun the kunai around. Everyone watched as the lightning attached to the kunai and fuma shuriken followed his command as swung around as it converged on the men. "Fūma Shuriken: Yon Sensoha," the blonde called out as the rest of the elements splashed out and caught everyone into a heavy explosion.
The dust cleared and Naruto looked up to see the disgusting remains of dead bandits. He snorted and shook his head, pocketing his kunai and fuma shuriken.. "Know your place," Naruto said before he unhenged Anko and walked off to his house. No, he didn't leave her there. He took her. She might be a foolish woman, but she was entertaining at least.
Naruto grumbled and opened the door to his house. It was late. Very, very late. The blonde struggled to bring Anko up the stairs before he kicked his door open. He grumbled to himself before he struggled to place Anko on his bed. She was just passed out without a care in the world. Naruto sat on the edge of the bed and glanced back to Anko. How much had he changed just from meeting her? He never cared about any other shit. He never cared who visited his house. He never would've went out with someone.
"You're..an odd one," Naruto said to her though Anko didn't hear him. Naruto placed her in his bed before he took off his clothes, dressed for bed and went to sleep as well. As he closed the light out, Anko opened a single eye.
"I'm odd? In what way? I'm eccentric," she smirked to herself and nodded before she went to sleep. Anko had seen the quick work Naruto had made of the bandits and it surprised her. She was still very much drunk, but her shinobi senses were active and she wanted to see the extent to Naruto's abilities. However she couldn't even get that as the alcohol passed her out. Just like it did now.
Next Morning
Anko groaned as she opened her eyes to the rays of sun that penetrated her apartment. She grumbled and reached for her alarm clock. She reached and reached, but she didn't get it. What the hell, she had just placed it on her counter. Ugh, how much did she drink last night? She remember almost nothing after the tenth shot of drinking. She was with Naruto and she...sang. She also told him to kiss her. She also said something else. What did she say? She didn't remember. "I think I told him something. I wonder what it is,"
Anko leaned up and she noticed that she wasn't in her apartment. She widened her eyes before she looked onto the floor. She noticed her trench coat, her shin guards, her shirt black skirt, her shinobi pouch and her mesh armor on the floor. "Oh hell no! I did not!" Anko said before she looked under the covers. She was only in her bra and panties. "Oh fuck, the brat didn't...," Anko trailed off. She turned her head and she noticed a mop of blonde hair sleeping next to her.
Anko jumped up from the bed unintentionally waking Naruto up. The blonde yawned and rubbed his eyelids. "You know. You need to learn to stop wiggling in the bed. You know the lack of sleep I lost? Though seeing you wiggle out of your clothes was amusing," Naruto said getting up. Anko noticed that only his top half was naked. He was wearing jeans and the blonde just yawned.
"W-Wait, so, so we didn't...umm you know?" Anko asked while Naruto went into his bathroom. "Yeah right. Like I would do it with someone who reeks of alcohol. Don't be an idiot. You left your keys in your apartment. Don't worry, you're still unmarked," Naruto said and Anko glared down at her seal. Indeed she was still un-partnered. While that was a big relief for her, Anko couldn't help but feel a little sad at that.
"Get this straight, you will not tell anyone about what happened here," Naruto instructed as Anko quickly started to put her clothes on. "Damn straight. Don't need you telling your friends how you got an easy lay when you didn't," Anko said before she widened her eyes. Naruto didn't respond and Anko peeked inside.
"Umm I didn't mean it like that. Sorry Naruto, I just wouldn't want to do it with someone that I didn't know," Anko said sort of palely and Naruto snorted. "Forget it. I know what you mean. Just drink your hang-over medication, get some breakfast from the fridge then you can leave. I've got shit to do," Naruto said and Anko blinked.
"Say Naruto, do you mind telling me, what work do you do?" Anko asked and Naruto walked out of the room with his hair sort of wet from rinsing it out in the sink. "Ask Hokage-sama, he'll tell you," Naruto said and Anko just nodded before Naruto left the room.
Anko sighed and rubbed the back of her head. "The brat's cheeky, I'll give him that, but he's definitely on the ball. But he's wrong. I don't need a partner. I just need to get strong enough that I can watch my own back. I've always done it since that damn snake left. I won't be betrayed again," Anko said glaring at the ground before she continued to get dressed. Like Naruto, she had shit to do also. Right now, she was grateful for hang-over medication.
KG: Done. Just wanted a breaking of the ice I guess. Nothing to serious. I won't spoil anything. I was just trying to put some length between team seven's missions so that I could try to find out a bit more to what I wanted. As I said, Naruto's past will be shown as the story goes on.
Naruto: You reek of alcohol Anko-san.
Anko: Screw you Gaki.
Naruto: We might as well have.
KG: Then I would've lost readers who would yell at me saying that I completely rushed you and that it ruined the romance and how I suck as an author or how I should just go kill myself somewhere. You know how people are.
Naruto: You don't need to tell me.
Anko: So then, what happened to those bandits?
Naruto: Oh, they've been dealt with.
Anko: Did they die with raging boners?
Naruto: No, I just killed them all then peeled their dicks like bananas!
KG: Weirdo
Naruto: I am what my creator made me.
KG: Me or Kishimoto?
Naruto:...Both.
KG: Hmmm well whatever. See you later people. That's all. Stay Breezy, protect what's important to you, review and SEND ME CREAM SODA! Please I need to soda! It's helps me live! It gives me inner strength! Also Naruto take it away.
Naruto: It's would be foolish if you didn't RESPECT DA' CREAM! You aren't getting me to say that again.
KG: Fine fine. Spoilsport.