Chapter 3: The other shinobi

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Naruto stood in Hinata's room his arms wrapped tightly around her in a full embrace He couldn't believe she would kiss him Hyuuga Hinata kissed him! Shock overtook his body when he felt her press her lips against his but instinct took over and he returned the gesture and now they were in a battle for dominance. When reasoning kicked in Naruto hastily pulled back.

"What are we doing here? This is wrong." And with that he headed for the door and into the hall. While looking for the exit he ran into Hanabi who was attempting to cut through a very sturdy door with a kunai.

"Hey Naruto san!"

"Oh Hanabi Yo!" Naruto replied "Hey can you do that rasencircle thingy on this door I can't get in? Unbeknownst to him on the other side of that door was Hiashi.

"Sure whatever." He replied not really paying attention to what he was agreeing to do. Naruto started to rotate chakra in his hand when the sphere was fully formed he pushed it into the door only for it to dissipate living a small hole.

"That's weird." Hanabi looked as though she wasn't surprised. "Hm I thought you were stronger than that." Naruto took the jibe personally with that remark.

"Ok stand back." Hinata stepped back only for Naruto to make an even bigger version almost the size of his head. He thrust the oodama rasengan into the door only for a slightly bigger hole to be made. Suddenly a white eye with a tinge of black made its way to the door, suddenly it dilated certainly whomever was behind it had activated their byakugan. The door swung open to reveal Hiashi Hyuuga who stared at Hanabi with a look of irritation and Naruto with a look of contempt.

"Hanabi to your room, as for you Uzamaki I expect you to reimburse me for this door." "Gomen Hyuuga san Hanabi asked me to sir." Naruto tried apologizing horrified at having to replace anything belonging in the Hyuuga house.

"Anyway I believe you can show yourself the door." With that Hiashi turned away and left Naruto to his musings.

Naruto entered his apartment to find a messenger hawk sitting on his window walking in the room he noticed that there was bird poo all over his reports and important papers meaning he was gonna have to do them over. Stupid bird he thought to himself. He detached the message and the bird flew away. Sitting down on his couch he unfurled the parchment to see an official summons from the hokage requesting his presence at a meeting today. Naruto as of yet had not been invited to any of the clan meetings so far since he was not of age at the time but since recently turning 17 he figured Tsunade thought it was time for him to take an active part in the meetings. It was only 2 in the afternoon so he figured he had time to make something to eat as well as lounge around the apartment for a few hours. He got up from the couch in the living room and headed in the kitchen when he got there he opened the small refrigerator to reveal nothing but some expired milk, a brown concoction in a container he wasn't sure how long had been there, and a slice of cake Sakura baked from his birthday a few weeks ago. Even though Ramen was still his favorite thing to eat, he took heed to the warnings Tsunade and Sakura gave him about his body potentially suffering from his unhealthy diet. as such, he decided to try and cook something else a few times a week

"I guess It`s time for a trip to the market." He said to himself. Grabbing Gama his wallet Naruto grabbed his keys and ran out the door. It was a pretty nice day outside the sun was shining overhead and the leaves a beautiful shade of green so many people were out and about. Naruto was walking trying to think of ingredients he would need for his meal when a young girl shook him out of his daydreaming.

"Hey mister." Pulling on his sleeve the little girl tried to get the blonds attention.

"Oh hi, did you need something?" Naruto politely asked finally noticing the girl's bids for his attention.

"I need your help see my cat got stuck in a tree and I'm too little to get it down." Shaking his head Naruto knew what was coming. Cats in Konoha were notorious for getting stuck in trees and even more known for being violent towards there rescuers as if they were the ones who put them there in the first place. Naruto followed the girl to the tree only to see Neji and kiba already there with two other little kids.

"Well we don't need all three." A little boy pointed out. Knowing the drill Naruto Neji and Kiba simultaneously stuck their hands out for a game of rock paper scissors. All three chanted Rock paper Scissors! Neji and Naruto picking rock with Kiba choosing paper.

"Yes! Safe!" Kiba exclaimed obviously delighted at his luck of not having to rescue the cat. "Plus cats are a dogs natural enemy right Akamaru?" The dog gave an enormous bark and followed his master as he began to walk away, which left Naruto and Neji to battle it out. After two draws and a win on both sides Neji emerged victorious and told Naruto it was fate that led to his defeat. "Whatever dude." Exasperated Naruto hopped to the top of the tree only to be met with what seemed to be a pretty happy docile cat. He knew that was gonna change.

"Here kitty kitty. Come down the tree with Naruto and I'll give you some ramen." As soon as he reached for the furry feline it's like someone flipped a switch and turned the cat from nice to absolutely insane. Naruto attempted to shield his face after the feline attacked with all four paws scratching and clawing at Naruto in an attempt to stop his retrieval from the tree but, Naruto scooped up the animal in his arm and jumped down. Upon landing he promptly held the squirming animal an arm's length away.

"Thanks mister!" The three kids chorused the little girl who found Naruto took the animal in her arms and began to squeeze so tight it was a surprise its head didn't pop off. Naruto could've swore as he walked by the cat gave him a death glare. With other things on his mind besides vengeful cats our hero continued on to the store with lunch in mind. Walking down the street he was greeted by some of the residents. Mr. Yamanaka was busy attending to the flowers, there were a few shinobi building houses and there were groups of kids just out enjoying the day playing ninja games. Upon reaching the market he was greeted cheerfully by some of the proprietors. He would have never dreamed how it felt to be treated like he mattered before the akatsukis invasion of Konoha but people seemed to have garnered an entirely new respect for him ever since he defeated Pain.

"Oi Naruto! Come try our onigiri best in town." One shop owner yelled to him. "You need your fruits to stay healthy and strong and older lady screamed beckoning him from afar. He had become popular with the village people after the war so to have Naruto at your shop meant a boost in business and more money for shop owners meant free food for Naruto. After browsing through all the merchandise for sell he was laden with several grocery bags full of stuff for his home, he started to head back through the village on his way to his apartment and suddenly stopped. He was being followed and the person following him wasn't alone. He figured his pursuers were using the overhead trees to conceal themselves and utilizing the nature chakra around them he could feel their evil determination flowing off of them. There was too much distance to his apartment if he took flight while he was sure he could get away he didn't wanna put anyone in harm's way. Putting his hands together in a familiar sign two shadow clones popped up one who took the groceries and headed in the direction of his apartment and, one who headed to Kakashi`s place for back up. He figured depending on their level and numbers it would be wise to have help considering he had no gear on him.

"You can come out now!" He bellowed to the trees informing his pursuers that they`ve been discovered. Who would be stupid enough to be threat in Konoha obviously these people shouldn't be underestimated he thought to himself. Just then 5 ninja jumped from different trees. What an odd number Naruto thought.

"Can I help you with something?" He inquired observing the newcomers, they were prepared for a battle the largest one hoisted a huge sword on his shoulder and a Chunin vest while the other three big themselves they just carried weapons pouches. But the fifth member obviously the leader was completely unarmed. He had grey hair and baby blue eyes he was similar to Naruto in height and he wore periwinkle blue robes embroidered with a symbol Naruto had never seen before. These guys weren't leaf ninja from what he could tell based upon their appearance but, he couldn't tell how they could've entered the village without raising the alarm.

"So you`re Uzamaki you don`t look like much I`ll tell you that. "Hmpf back at you whoever you are. Naruto cheekily replied addressing the leader.

"I don`t see what she sees in you I can't believe someone like you could ever be competition with someone like me." With that he raised his arms in an appraising manor.

"What are you talking about? Who sees what in me?" Naruto asked confused at the stranger's eccentric approach.

"Well I heard you were strong so let's see how you do against my team." He raised his arm and dropped it in a fluid motion and the three smaller ninja jumped at Naruto from different sides He took up a defensive stance, with no weapons and no backup he didn't wanna risk leaving himself open to attack from an unknown enemy he ducked and dodged punches and kicks from all sides watching everyone but the grey haired man had yet to move. He noticed the big guy plunging at him from the sky sword aimed at him. Naruto side stepped it and figured it was time to return fire. He threw his body into a roundhouse kick and caught one of the smaller men on the side of the head, he ducked another sword strike and caught another attacker with an uppercut. With two down He figured they would be a little more cautious but if anything it made his attackers more aggressive. The last smaller ninja jumped back and after a few hand seals produced a water jutsu the Aqua dragon reared its head and struck and Naruto narrowly avoided its attack but out of the corner of his eye he noticed big sword rear up for another attack his weapon now coated in wind chakra. Naruto made a rasengan to block the blow but, big sword kicked him full in the face sending him flying towards a tree he tried to regain his balance but the other ninja he hit with a water bullet knocking the wind from him Naruto stumbled for a moment. He got up and blocked another chakra coated sword strike and got ready to strike back when a wind attack from the back sent him flying into a tree. He felt his arm crunch and figured it must've cracked with the force of impact. Now it was a three on one since the grey haired man joined the battle. Naruto was clearly at a disadvantage. He didn't know what to do he couldn't make shadow clones since he didn't wanna disrupt the one sending the message for backup. He figured he would have to get some immediate help he wiped a little blood from his lip and gathered chakra in his hand and slammed his palm on the ground.

"Summoning jutsu." He bellowed expecting one of the great sages who instead found a note reading on vacation call back soon. It seems like he was alone on this one.

"Well it seems like you`re in quite the pickle Uzamaki. Once I defeat you Hinata will be all mine." "Hinata?" Naruto asked befuddled what did she have to do with this?

The three ninja simultaneously leapt attacking from all sides. He prepared to go into nine tails mode to finish this fight quickly because his arm was turning purple. Just then Kakashi appeared with Yamato and Sai each deflecting an attack.

"YO" Kakashi greeted.

"Took long enough." Naruto mumbled.

"Sorry got caught up in trying to help an old lady cross the street." Kakashi explained

"It's actually true." Yamato deadpanned obviously shocked that Kakashi`s stories for why he`s always late aren't exactly untrue.

"Anyway Tenchi why are you attacking Naruto?" The older ninja asked

"Wait you two know each other." Naruto asked in disbelief. Staring back and forth from the Grey haired man now known as Tenchi as well as his former also grey haired sensei.

"Well you would too if you bothered to read paperwork." Kakashi reasoned now standing side by side with his comrades facing Naruto.

"I read paperwork! At least some of it sometimes." Naruto lamely supplied looking up at his friends from his sitting position on the ground where he decided to take a rest.

"Konoha report 11-7.956 attention all shinobi Chunin level and above, There will be a delegation arriving from the land of waves arriving in the leaf village June, 06, 2016 please be advised they will be visiting for 1 week and all shinobi not on duty should be present for their arrival as they are honored guests. Stamped with the seal of the Hokage dated May, 30th 2016."Sai repeated with perfect accuracy.

"Well I just got promoted I didn't have a chance to get to that memo yet." Naruto lamely tried to defend himself. Kakashi who had taken a seat next to him while Yamato talked to the land of wave's shinobi ran a hand through his hair and looked Naruto in his eyes.

"If you're gonna be Hokage you have to start being more responsible. I know you were sent a letter stating the hokage wanted to meet with you and Sasuke regarding an important matter concerning the entire village. I was also sent that letter and I can tell you it is very serious so I suggest you hurry to the hospital ASAP and be at that meeting on time." He finished giving Naruto a hard look. It seemed as if Kakashi had been even harder on Naruto ever since Jiraiya`s death.

"Hai Kakashi sensei, I promise I won't let you down."

"Good now go to the hospital and get that arm looked at." Kakashi started to get up and head over to Yamato to smooth things over. Naruto got up from the ground and started to walk in the direction of the hospital. "See you around little Uzamaki." Tenchi Taunted Naruto smirked and kept walking that guy was in for an unexpected surprise if he ever attempted to try anything again. "Oh so you know it`s little too." Sai asked Tenchi with an indulging smile. "What are you talking about?" Tenchi replied confused. "You see I call him dickless but we can just call him little for short it sends the same message." The two older Jounin sweat dropped at Sai`s lack of tact this was gonna be a long week indeed.