AUTHOR NOTE
This is my very first fic.
"Blah" talking.
'Blah' thinking.
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I do not own Naruto nor make a profit from this.
Chapter 18
Hinata slowly started making her way towards the stairs when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see who it was and saw Naruko looking at her with a warm smile. Naruko could see Hinata's nervousness and went to go and reassure her.
"Hinata have faith in yourself. You are much stronger than you realise. Like Chouji you hold back for fear of hurting someone. Just do your best and have confidence in yourself," Naruko said softly before giving Hinata a hug.
Hinata smiled softly while returning the hug grateful for Naruko's support and reassurance. She released the hug before heading down to the arena where Kankuro was waiting patiently for her.
"Are you ready?" Hayate asked while looking towards Kankuro.
"Yea I'm ready," Kankuro said while dropping the large thing that's covered in white bandages from behind his back.
"Are you ready?" Hayate asked while looking at Hinata.
"Yes," Hinata said softly before getting into a stance and activating her Byakugan.
Hinata immediately saw something off with Kankuro. Kankuro was covered in a layer of chakra as if he was using a henge jutsu. Hinata then shifted her vision to the thing next to Kankuro and to her surprise saw a person in it who looked exactly like Kankuro.
Hinata quickly realised what Kankuro is planning and came up with a plan to beat him.
"Begin," Hayate said starting the match.
'I'm glad Naruko gave me courage and confidence like she did. Thanks to her I was able to come up with this attack,' Hinata thought while Kankuro dropped the thing next to him before charging at Hinata.
When Kankuro reached Hinata he started attacking with punches and kicks. Hinata either dodged or deflected the attacks. This continued for a few minutes while Hinata waited for an opening to show itself. A few minutes later one did present itself to which Hinata used to land a hit.
Hinata focused as much chakra as she could into her palm before hitting Kankuro's chest. Everyone could hear and see the chakra that was released from Hinata's palm. Hinata's attack completely removed the sand that was covering Kankuro before Kankuro exploded into many pieces.
Everyone was surprised and confused as sand exploded out from Kankuro revealing a wood puppet before the puppet exploded into many pieces scattering across the floor. Another Kankuro come out from the bandages that covered him.
"Damn it you destroyed him. It's not easy putting them together you know," Kankuro said a little annoyed.
Out of nowhere the head of the puppet flew towards Hinata with a blade sticking out of its open mouth. Hinata evaded the flying head and saw that there was a small line of chakra coming from the back of the head. Hinata followed the line to where it originated from Kankuro's hand.
Hinata jumped to the side to avoid the head that came flying towards her. Meanwhile the head turned and flew back towards Hinata. Hinata having enough of this flying head moved to the side before covering her hand in chakra and cutting the chakra line that was connected to the head.
The flying head continued its path before lodging itself into the wall behind Hinata. While Hinata charged Kankuro who was forced to jump back to avoid the attack.
"You are in my divination," Hinata said while getting into a stance known all too well by Neji making him rather furious.
"Jūkenhō: Hakke sanjū nishō," Hinata called out before charging in quickly to which Kankuro was unable to react to.
"Hakke nishō,"
"Yonshō,"
"Hashō,"
"Jū rokushō,"
"Sanjū nishō," Hinata said with each strike before the final attack sent Kankuro flying back a few metres along the ground.
Hayate walked up to Kankuro and saw that he was out cold.
"Umm Hinata wins and advances to the main event," Hayate called out announcing the winner while medics came and collected Kankuro.
Hinata cheered happy inside while walking up to the balcony. She had been practising but still couldn't do the full rokujūshō version. She saw Naruko and ran up to her before throwing herself at Naruko and hugging her tightly. Naruko was caught a little of guard by Hinata's boldness.
"Well done Hinata! I knew you could do it," Naruko said happily while hugging Hinata.
"Thank you Naruko," Hinata said while releasing the hug.
"No that was all you. I only gave you the push that you needed," Naruko said shaking her head.
"Well done Hinata. You showed him," Kiba said after Naruko and Hinata arrived to where the rest of the rookie nine were.
"Thank you Kiba-kun," Hinata replied back to Kiba.
"Umm can the last two contestants please make their way down," Hayate said wanting to start the last match.
Both Shino and Lee jumped down to start their match. Everyone could see that Lee was very excited for his match.
"Yosha. Shino-san let's do our best," Lee said while getting into a stance.
"I will do my best. Why? Because a lot is riding on this match," Shino said while lifting is arms and bugs started to pour out and circle him.
"Ewww! I still can't get used to that," Ino said after seeing the bugs pouring out from Shino.
"Yea I'm still not used to it and I'm on his team," Kiba said shivering slightly.
"Begin!" Hayate said seeing that the two are ready.
Lee charged quickly, catching Shino of guard. Shino barely evade the punch Lee sent his way and was forced to block the next punch. Shino's arm buckled a bit from the blow and jumped back trying to get some distance from Lee.
Shino found that jumping back did nothing as Lee was already upon him instantly and resumed his ferocious attack. After every few blocks Lee would land a hit or two which started taking its toll on Shino. When Lee came in for a hard kick which connected with Shino.
Shino suddenly broke and scattered into thousands of bugs after being kicked. Lee turned around and saw Shino standing a few metres away from him breathing heavily. Shino pointed towards the floor so Lee looked down and saw a lot of bugs starting to crawl up his legs.
"You should give up. My Kikaichū feed off chakra and at this rate they will leave you dry if you don't give up," Shino explained hoping that Lee gives up as he didn't want to kill or end his ninja career.
"I am sorry Gai-sensei but it seems I have to break you rule," Lee shouted.
"That's fine Lee. I will make an exception for the exam. Go for it Lee!" Gai shouted back while holding up his thumb.
Lee held his arms in a cross above his head while concentrating.
"Kaimon kai!" Lee called out while his veins started to thicken and show on his forehead.
"Gai! What the hell were you thinking? That is a kinjutsu!" Kakashi said sternly while facing Gai.
"I don't want to hear that from you Kakashi. Lee has no talent in Nin or genjutsu," Gai replied.
"How many?" Kakashi asked while revealing his Sharingan.
"He can open five of them. It's impressive for his age," Gai said with pride.
"Very impressive. There are very few people who can actually do this," Kakashi said while analysing Lee.
Sasuke seeing Kakashi's Sharingan and activated his own to see what exactly is happening.
"Kyūmon kai!"
"Seimon kai!"
"Shōmon kai!" Lee called out while wind started picking up around him and his veins increased in size.
"Oi Kakashi what is Lee doing? I can feel great power coming off of him," Naruko asked having never seen this before.
"In each off our bodies there are eight gates; initial, heal, life, harm, limit, view, wonder and death in which our chakra flows though. The initial gate releases the brain's restraints increasing your power tenfold but damaging the body at the same time," Kakashi explained.
"The heal gate forcibly increases your stamina and from the life gate on you enter what Gai calls the extreme lotus. However this technique is a true double-edged sword. Opening all eight result in power far beyond the Kages but you will die in exchange for this power," Kakashi finished explaining.
Naruko watched Lee with great interest in this technique,
"Tomon kai!" Lee said opening up the fifth gate.
Lee's body was covered in what looked like green chakra while his pupils faded leaving his eyes completely white. Meanwhile the green chakra burned off all the bugs that were crawling up his body.
"Is that chakra?" Naruko asked seeing the green aura around Lee.
"No. This is a misconception amongst everyone that sees this. The green aura is in fact sweat being released from Lee's body. His sweat gives a green aura because his sweat his being instantly evaporated," Gai explained answering Naruko's question.
-Back with Shino and Lee-
Shino did not like this as he lost a fair few of his bugs. Shino quickly sent a ball of his bugs to Lee to see what happens. Lee disappeared from view before reappearing behind Shino. Lee lightly hit the back of Shino's neck, which was still a rather hard hit, knocking him out.
Lee calmed down to which the green aura around him dissipated and his pupils returned. He knelt down on one knee while breathing heavily exhausted from opening up his inner gates.
"Shino loses. Lee advances to the main event," Hayate said declaring the end of this match.
"Umm the preliminaries have come to an end. Umm can all those going to the main event please make your way down for further instructions," Hayate said declaring the end of the preliminaries before giving out an order.
Shikamaru, Sasuke, Neji, Gaara, Sakura, Naruko, Temari, Kiba and Hinata walked down and joined Lee and stood in a straight line in front of Hayate. Hayate looked from left to right seeing the genin that will be going through to the main event with a smile.
"Well done to all of you here. You all pass and now have the right to compete in the main event," Hayate said congratulating them to which they all had a smirk, smile or an uninterested look on their faces.
"Well than Hokage-sama if you please," Hayate said while stepping aside.
"Thank you. Now I will explain the third test for the chūnin selection exam," the Hokage said.
'Finally,' Naruko thought with a smirk.
"As I said before, in the main event, your matches will be seen by everybody. Each of you will fight to represent your countries. I'd like you to show off all of your powers with no reserves. Which is why the main event will be held a month on now," the Hokage said seriously.
"Why are we not doing it right now?" Naruko asked softly.
"This break you can say, will be for preparations," the Hokage explained.
"What do you mean?" the normally quite Hinata asked loud enough for most to hear.
"This means, that in addition to also notifying the other countries and various people, that this time will be used for the gathering of the event and for you to get to know yourselves and your enemies," the Hokage said confusing a few people.
'This old man always makes things complicated when he speaks,' Kankuro thought getting annoyed with the way the Hokage spoke.
"Like we said. What do you mean?" Kankuro asked.
"This is the time period you will calculate your chances of winning by analysing the data you have gathered within the preliminaries. The battles you had up until now had you fight as if you were in actual combat with the assumption of fighting an unknown opponent," the Hokage explained.
'That's for sure. Who would have thought that Gaara uses sand as a weapon,' Shikamaru thought while looking at Gaara with a bored look on his face.
"However, the main event will not be like this. There are those who showed all that they can do and there are those that competed and were killed against a strong opponent. To make all of this fair a one month period should be used to improve and to advance yourselves,' the Hokage explained further.
"Of course it'll be fine to rest your body as well," the Hokage finished his explanation.
'One month I'm sure Sasuke and Sakura will spend the time well and so shall I,' Naruko thought while taking a glance towards Sasuke and Sakura.
"I would like to dismiss you but there is one thing left to do," the Hokage said with grin.
"In this box there are pieces of paper please take only one. Anko if you please?" the Hokage said while Anko stepped forward while holding a brown box.
"I will come around so please wait," Anko said walking up to Shikamaru.
Shikamaru put his hand in the box and took out the page before opening it up and raising an eyebrow. Anko then went to Neji, Lee, Temari, Gaara, Kiba, Hinata, Sakura, Sasuke and then finally Naruko.
Naruko reached in and took the last piece of paper before opening it up and seeing the number eight on it.
"Eight? What the?!" Naruko asked rather confused.
"Now please read the paper and say the number that is on it from left to right," Ibiki asked who was holding a clipboard.
"Three," Shikamaru said with a bored tone.
"One," Neji said next.
"Six!" Lee said loudly making Neji shake his head.
"Five," Temari said sweetly.
"Seven," Gaara said emotionlessly.
"Four," Kiba said shrugging his shoulders.
"Two," Hinata said just loud enough for Ibiki to hear.
"Ten," Sakura said and Naruko could still see Sakura's uneasiness.
"Nine," Sasuke said before looking at Sakura partly thinking what this might before.
"Eight," Naruko said wondering what this is all about.
"Now I will reveal to you the final tournament," the Hokage said with a smirk.
"Huh?" Kankuro and a few people shouted out.
"That's what we drew the numbers for," Shikamaru said loudly a bit annoyed.
Sakura looked at Sasuke who was looking back for taking a rather big gulp knowing what this means. Naruko looked to Gaara who looked back and both had a smirk on their face.
"Now Ibiki. Show them the match arrangements," the Hokage asked while looking at Ibiki.
Ibiki turned the clipboard around showing them the matches.
Match 1: Hyuuga Neji VS Hyuuga Hinata.
Match 2: Nara Shikamaru VS Inuzuka Kiba.
Match 3: Temari VS Rock Lee.
Match 4: Gaara VS Uzumaki Naruko.
Match 5: Uchiha Sasuke VS Haruno Sakura.
Match 6: Winner of match 3 VS Winner of match 4.
Match 7: Winner of match 1 VS Winner of match 2.
Match 8: Winner of match 6 VS Winner of match 5.
Match 9: Winner of match 7 VS Winner of match 8.
'Well this is interesting. Hinata VS Neji wonder how that will turn out. I am versing Gaara right of the bat. Hope we don't destroy everything. But the kicker her is Sasuke-kun is going up against Sakura. *Sigh* this is going to be very interesting,' Naruko thought after analysing the clipboard.
"Before you are dismissed are there any questions?" the Hokage asked.
"Yes. Since this is a tournament there can be only one winner. Does this mean that only one of us will become chūnin?" Shikamaru asked.
"That is a good assumption but no it does not. There will be judges including myself, the Kazekage, various lords of countries and ninja leaders from other countries. We all will watch and will be evaluating your abilities all throughout the tournament," the Hokage replied.
"If you have the abilities and skills necessary to become chūnin then you can become chūnin even if you lose in the first match. Those that win the match will have more chances to show off their abilities," the Hokage continued.
"So that means we could all become chūnins?" Temari said after hearing what was said.
"Yes but it also means that there is the chance none of you become chūnin," the Hokage responded shocking a few people.
"So do you understand now Shikamaru-kun?" the Hokage asked.
"Yea," Shikamaru answered. 'Geez, what a big hassle this is,' Shikamaru thought with a sigh and shrugging his shoulders.
"Very then you are all dismissed until a month from now," the Hokage said before most people started to disperse.
Team Seven walked together in silence for a few reasons but their attention turned to Kakashi who appeared in front of them.
"Well done you guys. I'm really proud of you, I knew you could do it," Kakashi said with an eye smile feeling really proud of this team.
"Thanks Kakashi-nii," Naruko said with a smile.
"Meet me in an hour by our usual spot," Kakashi said to which all three nodded.
"Sakura could you take a walk with me please," Kakashi said while looking at Sakura.
Sakura nodded silently before following Kakashi leaving Naruko and Sasuke alone.
"I hope she is alright, I really do. It's hard killing someone for the first time," Naruko said softly.
"She will be fine but if you are still worried we can keep an eye on her for the next few days," Sasuke replied while turning to face Naruko.
"Thank you," Naruko said softly before giving Sasuke a short kiss.
"So do you want to do anything for this next hour," Sasuke asked.
"Sorry Sasuke-kun but I have something I need to do," Naruko said apologetically.
"It's all right, go do what you need, though you owe me a date for this," Sasuke said while a mischievous smile making Naruko giggle a bit.
"A date huh? It better not interrupt my training," Naruko said while wrapping her arms around Sasuke's neck before giving him a mouth melting kiss.
Sasuke wrapped his arms around Naruko's waist while melting into the kiss. Naruko released a soft cute moan making Sasuke blush and deepen the kiss. They continued kissing for several minutes and taking breaths in between but were interrupted by a cough.
Naruko and Sasuke turned to the cough and saw the Hokage standing there with Ibiki and Anko behind. Anko had a hungry look in her eyes with a big grin on her face. Ibiki and the Hokage had a smirk on their face.
Sasuke and Naruko blushed rather hard feeling very embarrassed in this situation.
"Jiji?" Naruko said in surprise.
"Love birds went right to it," Ibiki teased with a grin making them blush harder.
"This is sad. I was hoping to get to you first," Anko said with a sigh while looking at Naruko.
"Though Sasuke-kun you don't mind sharing Naru-chan with me do you?" Anko said seductively while licking her lips.
Sasuke blush harder while he got a small nosebleed at the thought of sharing Naruko with Anko. The Hokage skilfully hid his nose bleed while Ibiki wiped his nose clean. Naruko's turned red from embarrassment though a few images of her and Anko did go through her mind.
"Enough Anko she is embarrassed enough," the Hokage said trying to save Naruko.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" the Hokage asked.
"Yes it's about what happened in the forest," Naruko said nodding her head.
"So you did encounter that snake bastard," Anko said with anger in her voice.
"Yea, but how…?" Naruko started to ask.
"I had a run in with him after discovering three dead Kusanin outside the training grounds," Anko answered while rubbing her neck.
"He said he was after Sasuke-kun why I don't know," Naruko said telling them a bit of what she heard.
"Tell us everything that happened," the Hokage said.
For the next forty minutes Sasuke told his part to them a few times before Naruko told them her side of what happened a few times. Naruko didn't tell them about how she fought Orochimaru just what he said to her and that she thinks she drove him away.
"Jiji do you know what he wants with Sasuke-kun?" Naruko asked after having go over all the details a few times.
"His goal is to collect every single jutsu he can get his hands on. He studies these jutsus trying to learn reason from them as well as live. He has been researching what he can about immortality. He doesn't want Sasuke specifically he wants his Sharingan," the Hokage answered.
"Kit I need to speak to you ASAP. It's important so I will pester you about it," Kurama suddenly said out of the blue making Naruko wonder what was so important.
"He no doubt planned to give Sasuke a cursed mark, which he had hoped would increase your hatred and desire for power in your pursuit to kill Itachi. But thanks to Naruko in more than one way this didn't happen," the Hokage with a smile while looking at the blushing Naruko.
"He is right on this Naru-chan. I no longer wish to kill him anymore rather capture him and let him live with the fact that he has killed his clan and our parents. Death if anything would be the easy way out for him," Sasuke said while cupping Naruko's cheek and looking deeply into her eyes.
"I may want power no strength so that I will be the one to protect you and to be by your side through thick and thin. I want to grow strong so that nothing will ever separate us and so that when you go all out I can go all out with you," Sasuke said softly before giving a soft kiss full of his emotions.
"Thank you Sasuke-kun, thank you," Naruko said softly while hugging Sasuke for dear life.
"If there is anything more you need feel free to come to my office," the Hokage said while placing a hand on Naruko's shoulder before walking off with Ibiki and Anko feeling very proud of Naruko and Sasuke.
"We should get going it's almost time to meet up with Kakashi-sensei," Sasuke said suddenly realising that they have been there for some time.
Naruko quickly dragged Sasuke outside the building before coming to a stop.
"Wouldn't be quicker if you changed into your fox form? We have a lot of ground to cover," Sasuke said remembering that that have about eleven miles to travel.
"I have something a little better," Naruko said with a grin making Sasuke raise an eye brow.
"Better what do you…?" Sasuke started to say before going quiet and dropping his jaw.
Instead of changing into a fox Naruko turned into a large eagle that was a bit taller than Sasuke. Naruko in her eagle form leaned down before motioning for Sasuke to climb on.
"You mean?" Sasuke asked rather dumbfounded.
"GAAAA," Naruko chirped out while nodding her head.
Sasuke climbed up and braced himself getting ready for the ride of a life time. Naruko flapped her large wings while slowly taking off and flying into the sky. Sasuke felt a rush of adrenaline while Naruko climbed higher and higher.
Sasuke looked down and saw the whole forest that they had been in and grabbed on when Naruko started picking up speed. After a few minutes they were high above the clouds and Sasuke could see a great deal of Konoha and the surrounding lands.
"WOW! Naruko this is amazing. We're flying, we're actually flying," Sasuke shouted while sitting straight up and feeling the wind rush past his face.
"GAAAA" Naruko chirped back while turning her head to the side to look at Sasuke who had the biggest smile on his face.
Sasuke saw Naruko looking back at him but what scared him was the mischievous look Naruko had in her eye.
"Naruko? What are you up to?" Sasuke asked nervously to which Sasuke could swear that Naruko was grinning.
Naruko suddenly took a dive straight down making Sasuke scream and hold on for dear life. Naruko came out of her drive before shooting back up into the sky while doing a barrel roll then doing a loop and going into another dive.
Naruko than came out her dive again below the clouds and flying calmly. Sasuke started laughing at the excitement and adrenaline from Naruko flying wildly like that. Naruko felt her heart skip a beat when she heard Sasuke laughing and enjoying the ride.
Naruko looked back and saw Sasuke who had a genuine smile on his face. While Sasuke saw that Naruko was looking at him again but wondered what it was this time. Naruko looked deeply into his eyes and saw that life had fully returned to them.
Naruko could see glistening with life and joy in his eyes making her heart skip another. Naruko quickly broke her gaze with Sasuke and looking forward. If it weren't for her eagle form Sasuke would have seen a deep red blush on Naruko's face.
They soon reach the training ground where Naruko went into a dive before stopping just before the ground and landing softly. Naruko shifted into her human form before Sasuke could get off. Sasuke suddenly felt nothing beneath him dropped down onto the ground landing hard on his ass.
"Why you!" Sasuke shouted playfully before tackling Naruko.
Both of them rolled a few times and continued to roll battling who would landed on top. They eventually stopped rolling with Naruko winning and coming out on top straddling Sasuke's hips. Naruko sat up straight keeping her hands on Sasuke's shoulders keeping him down.
Both of them suddenly burst out laughing from enjoy and excitement of playing and having fun. After a few minutes both of them calmed down while Naruko looking deeply into Sasuke's eyes who looked back just as deeply.
Naruko leaned down bring her lips to Sasuke's lips. Naruko enjoyed the kiss and felt Sasuke's tongue against her lips asking for permission. Naruko gladly opened her mouth allowing Sasuke to explore her mouth and twirl his tongue around hers.
Naruko cupped Sasuke's cheek while Sasuke wrapped his arms around her waist. Naruko moaned while her tails moved down and started to caress and rub all over Sasuke's body. Sasuke had to admit that he really liked it when Naruko's tails rubbed against his body.
Sasuke release small soft moan that was still heard by Naruko making her start to heat up after hearing Sasuke moan softly. The kiss turned from a loving gentle kiss to a heated, more demanding kiss while Sasuke moved his hands to gently cup Naruko's cheek.
Sasuke surprised Naruko by rolling over so Sasuke was on top making Naruko yelp in surprise. Before Naruko could ask what Sasuke was doing Sasuke reengaged the kiss and using his tongue to explore Naruko's mouth. Naruko moaned while closing her eyes again returning the kiss.
Naruko's hands moved up from cupping Sasuke's cheek allowing her arms slowly move up and wrap them round Sasuke's neck trying to hold Sasuke closer to her. Two of Naruko's trails wrapped around Sasuke's waist waste while the rest continued to caress Sasuke's body.
*Cough* *Cough*
Both Sasuke and Naruko broke the kiss before turning to see who had interrupted their moment. They looked up and saw Kakashi standing there with a grin on his face while Sakura was standing next to Kakashi with a deep blush on her face.
"As much as I enjoy the show we have a few things that need to be discussed," Kakashi said with an eye smile.
Sasuke and Naruko blush a bit while standing up and Sakura walked and stood next to Naruko.
"So I want to say again well done you three. You've made me really proud. Team Seven is the only team to have all three members go through to the main even," Kakashi said praising his team who all had a smile on their face.
"For the next month I have no doubt you three want to train like there is no tomorrow. Unfortunately I can't train all three of you," Kakashi said to which Naruko was going to say something.
Kakashi held his hand up stopping Naruko from saying anything.
"Let me finish. I will be training Sasuke has he has the Sharingan and is a lot like me. Naruko, Sakura I organised others to train you. These people are more suited to train you than I am. Sakura you sensei will be here in the next hour or so. Naruko you will have to find yours," Kakashi explained before handing Naruko piece of cloth.
"You want me to track him down?" Naruko deadpanned at Kakashi.
"Yip only because I can't find him," Kakashi said sheepishly making Naruko grumble in annoyance.
"Sasuke you better say goodbye to Naruko because we will be leaving now and you won't see her or anyone else for a month," Kakashi said to which Naruko and Sasuke were not happy with.
"Sorry Naru-chan but it looks like I have to take a rain check on that date of ours. I'll be sure to make it up to you," Sasuke said softly to Naruko while wrapping his arms around her waist.
"You better make it up. Train hard Sasuke-kun and I shall see you in a month's time," Naruko replied back softly before giving Sasuke a passion filled kiss.
Kakashi then placed his hand on Sasuke's shoulder before they both disappeared in swirl of leaves and dust. Naruko already started to miss him but she couldn't wait to see how much stronger Sasuke will be when he returns.
"How are you feeling Sakura," Naruko asked while placing her hands on Sakura's shoulders.
"Yes I'm good thanks. Kakashi did have a talk with me about it," Sakura replied with a warm small smile.
"That good to hear. If you ever need anything just let me know," Naruko said softly while bringing Sakura into a hug.
"I will. Thank you Naruko you really helped be back there. I don't know how I can repay you for this" Sakura said returning the hug very grateful for the friend she has in Naruko.
"It's my pleasure Sakura. You don't have to repay me for anything, though there one thing I do want you to do," Naruko said making Sakura a bit curious.
"Repair your friendship with Ino. You were best friends and I don't want to see that when between you two. Good friends are hard to come by and life is too short to throw something like that away," Naruko said while pulling back to looking into Sakura's eyes.
"Yea I will. I should be the one to apologise. I'm the one that split us apart," Sakura said sadly.
"It doesn't matter who did what as long as one of you are willing to forgive each other and let your friendship grow even stronger than it was before," Naruko said to which Sakura nodded.
"Be sure to train hard Sakura and give Sasuke a run for his money," Naruko said to Sakura wanting to go and find her sensei.
"Oh I will! I'll show him and you what I am made of," Sakura said feeling much happier than she was earlier.
"Cheers Sakura I'll see you around," Naruko said before running off.
-Konoha Market district -
Naruko had picked up this person's scent and is following it which is why she is currently running in circles around the market district.
'What the hell is this guy doing? I have been running in circles for ages,' Naruko thought starting to get annoyed.
Naruko continued to follow the tail only to find that see was heading back to the entrance of the village where she originally started.
'Oh for… Nyaa this guy is really starting to annoy me,' Naruko thought getting really annoyed.
When Naruko past the village gate she turned into her fox form and ran much faster trying to catch up with this guy. Naruko followed the scent and realised where she was heading.
'This leads to a hot spring. I hope he isn't inside,' Naruko thought hoping for the best.
Naruko was a bit confused when the scent lead her to behind the hot spring. Slowly walking Naruko kept looking for this new sensei of hers. Naruko walked around the corner of the hot spring and saw a person that was peeking through a small whole.
Naruko realised that this was the person she was looking for.
'Damn you Kakashi-nii! What kind of joke this is,' Naruko thought not impressed with Kakashi.
Naruko shifted into her true fox form which was at least three stories tall. Nowhere near the size of Kurama but she was getting there. Her gold blonde fur shined beautiful in the sun while her five tails stopped waving and remained still.
Naruko quietly walked up to the peeking man. Each step was silent allowing her to easily sneak up to the man. Naruko saw that his man was wearing a long sleeveless red cloak over light brown green long sleeved shirt and long pants with brown wood sandals.
On his lower back was a large green and red scroll which was partly covered by his long white spiky hair. When Naruko reached close to the man she started growling loudly. Naruko saw the man freeze before slowly turning his head around.
When the man turned his head around and saw Naruko he quickly turn his whole body around before backing up until he was right against the wall behind him. Naruko growled louder but didn't release any killing intent.
"Uh oh!" The man said with a pale face and a fake pleading smile.
Naruko shifted into her human before rolling on the ground laughing her lungs out.
"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha," Naruko laughed loudly while the man blinked a few times and looked down at Naruko.
"What the hell?" the man said quite confused.
"Hahahahaha… you should... Hahahaha… have seen the… hahahahaha… look on your… hahahaha… face it's priceless?" Naruko said in between laughing.
"Huh?" the man said confused as to what was going on though he was still a bit pale for some reason Naruko didn't know.
"Oi you damn brat! You scared the living daylights out of me!" the man shouted in rage at Naruko making her laugh even more.
The man mumbled and grumbled something about the respect for their elders that kids nowadays lack. Naruko calmed down after a few minutes and picked herself off of the floor.
"Kakashi-nii said you are the one that's supposed to train me. But all I see is an Ero-Jiji," Naruko said plainly.
"Kakashi-nii? When did Kakashi get a… Wait Naruko?" the man said before his eyes went wide and realised who was in front of him.
"Yip that's me. So who are you?" Naruko said with a smile.
"I'm glad you asked," the man said with a grin before jumping over Naruko and turned to face her.
Naruko turned around trying to figure out what this strange pervert is up to.
"Mount Myobokugama Master Sennin also known as Gama Sennin remember it!" the Gama Sennin shouted while jumping up and clapping his feet before landing in a pose with a hand above and in front of his with one feet off the ground.
"Se… Sennin?" Naruko asked while her eyes twitched and sweat dropped at this weird old man.
"Yes that's me," the man said while standing up straight.
"So Ero-Sennin what are you doing?" Naruko asked sweetly which brought back some pain memories for the old man.
"I was working and don't call me that," the Gama Sennin said with a slight shiver before shouting the last part.
"Working?" Naruko asked a bit confused.
"Yes I'm working. I'm a writer and I'm working on a novel," the Gama Sennin said while pulling out an all too familiar orange book.
"NYAAAA! That is that damn perverted book Kakashi-nii reads," Naruko shouted out while pointing at the book.
"Oh? So you know of my Icha Icha Paradise. It's getting pretty famous," the Gama Sennin said with pride and a smile.
"NYAAA! It's a filthy book you damn Ero-Sennin!" Naruko shouted making the Gama Sennin's eye twitch.
"And what do you mean work! You were just peeping into a women's bath you pervert!" Naruko continued to shout.
"Bakamono! I'm not just a pervert peeping gives me inspiration to be write better!" the Gama Sennin shouted back
"Usotsuke! What a lame excuse! I spent ages trying to track you down thinking it's some kind of training only to find you peeping," Naruko shouted annoyed at this man.
"Training?" the Gama Sennin asked in a normal voice with a bit of confusion.
"Yes training Kakashi-nii said that you would train me," Naruko replied.
"Well I don't train annoying cheeky Gaki's like you. Even if you are a hot babe," the Gama Sennin said while taking a good look at Naruko's body.
"Paedophilia pervert!" Naruko shouted out making the Gama Sennin's eye twitch a few times.
"I'm not into that!" he shot back quickly.
"Then how about this!" Naruko said getting into a pose that the Gamma Sennin mistook for a stance.
"I'm a Sennin. I'm not stupid enough to be fooled by you, you annoying Gaki!" the Gama Sennin said with an eye twitch.
Naruko shifted into a twenty year old version of herself minus the clothes leaving her glorious body naked for the man to see. Naruko had a full double E cup breasts, a flat smooth stomach and long thin and firm legs.
"I like you!" the Gama Sennin said with a nose bleed and a big grin on his face while holding up both of his thumbs.
'He's an idiot,' Naruko thought deadpanning at the man.
"Soooo! Will you train me now?" Naruko said seductively biting her finger and letting her tails caress all over her body.
"Yes but under one condition," the man said holding up his index finger.
"Condition?" Naruko asked seductively.
"Yes. When you are in my presence you will remain like this," the man said with a grin.
"Pervert!" Naruko shouted while she shifted into her normal form with clothes back on.
"No I'm not just a pervert," the Gama Sennin shot back.
"Yea right!" Naruko said while crossing her arms not believing this guy.
"I am a… SUPER PERVERT!" the Gama Sennin shouted out with a creepy weird expression on his face.
'He openly admits it the crazy bastard!' Naruko thought sweat dropping at this crazy person.
"Jokes aside. Yes I will train you. So get ready to be put through the wringer by the great Jiraiya-sama!" Jiraiya said with seriously with a smirk on his face.
"Jiraiya? You mean…" Naruko said before her eyes went very wide.
"Yes Densetsu no Sannin, Jiraiya!" Jiraiya said holding his thump up.
Chapter 18.
Here is chapter 18. Next chapter Naruko gets put through the wringer.
MorganPaigeR: Yea I find it annoying when I finally find a good naruko fic and it's on haitus or abandoned. But oh well life happens. I will not abandon this story as I have this problem where I need to see things through to the end. It's always refreshing to see such lively reviews.
frankieu: Yea the fight with TenTen was short. The fight is bound to end quickly as TenTen didn't want Naruko to hold back on her.
I will be starting two new stories so my next update won't be this story. The first story I plan on releasing by Monday or Tuesday. The second story will only come a bit later when the arc after the chunin arc ends as it will be using Naruko from this story.
In about 3-4 hours I will re-upload this chapter with Team 8's states as I want to try and get an accurate rating of the other teams.
