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Chapter 9: Of New Beginnings

Naruto couldn't believe what Sakura had just said to him. It made no sense. Why would Sasuke leave a village that seemed to worship the ground he walks on? He would leave a village that would probably train him and give him anything he wanted. Naruto was still digesting the information that Sakura had given him. Apparently she had tried to stop him from going. Judging from her appearance, Naruto could deduce that didn't work at all. Naruto also learned that Kiba, Choji, Neji and Shikamaru went after Sasuke. Even though Naruto could care less for that attention-seeking prick, he couldn't say no to his friend. Naruto quickly bit his thumb and did a number of hand seals, then slammed his hands onto the ground.

Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique)

Smoke surrounded the area Naruto had slammed and when it cleared it revealed a small monkey. The small monkey wore a small red vest and had the leaf headband around his waste. He looked a lot like enma except not that menacing.

"Saru I need you to tell me where the highest source of chakra is coming from and if it is abnormal". Naruto asked the small monkey who nodded. The little chimp closed its eyes and started to feel for chakra. When Naruto first summoned a monkey the old Hokage told him that each summons has a purpose. They all have unique gifts, which can help you.

"Naruto I sense a very high and unusual chakra source over in that direction, follow me" the little chimp told Naruto. Naruto looked back at Sakura and smiled.

"Sakura I will try my best to get Sasuke back don't worry" Naruto told Sakura with a big grin and ran off in the direction of the abnormal chakra. Naruto knew that he needed to catch up so he absorbed the chakra from his weights back into him. Naruto had only done this once and that was when he was fighting Gaara. But Naruto never knew how much stronger he was without them and literally tore off in Sasuke's direction. He was running at speeds he could never dream of and knew that these weights were doing its job.

Naruto's summon told Naruto that Sasuke had just started to move. Meaning that Naruto needed to catch up quick or he would be in sound country and all would be lost. Naruto didn't question to himself why Sasuke did what he did but knew that this was all Itachi's fault. Naruto really couldn't blame the guy for hating his brother. What Itachi did was completely unforgivable, but the manner in which Sasuke took the clans slaughter was something to question.

Naruto could feel Sasuke's chakra only a few miles away and knew he had made it. Naruto exited the forest to find Sasuke standing on top of one of the statues that overlooked the river. Naruto slowly approached the area that seemed befitting for a huge fight. A river stretched along the land where two statues seem to guard it from anyone.

"So it's you…I was hoping that it would come to this" Sasuke shouted out to Naruto, while his back was turn to him. Naruto sighed as he looked at Sasuke's posture. Sasuke looked like he wanted to fight someone and Naruto was the perfect opponent.

"Usually a person in my position would say some heart wrenching stuff, but you know what, I really don't give a shit about you. The only reason I am even here is because of Sakura. So lets cut the bullshit and fight," Naruto said to Sasuke in a tired tone. Sasuke seemed to look pissed off by Naruto's lack of passion.

"Fine Uzumaki, I'm going enjoy showing you who is the genius" Sasuke Uttered with a growl. Naruto wasn't one with words and charged Sasuke with speeds Sasuke didn't think even existed. Naruto landed a powerful right punch to Sasuke's face creating a powerful crunching sound. The Uchiha survivor flew back and landed against a cliff wall. Naruto withdrew his hand and looked at his handy work. Naruto had never fought at full power before and it felt amazing fighting with this power.

Sasuke landed on the floor and coughed up a fair amount of blood. He slowly brought his hand up to wipe the blood of his mouth. Sasuke looked up to Naruto and his anger grew ten-fold. Looking at the blonde Chunin Sasuke only felt this much anger when he thought about Itachi.

'Impossible how can he have this much strength, it was only one punch but I feel like crap'. Sasuke thought to him self with rage. Sasuke got up and straightened himself out and closed his eyes. Sasuke knew that he would have to fight at full strength, if he was going to beat Naruto. Naruto was standing on top of the statue and he looked at Sasuke to see he was concentrating.

"TAKE THIS UZUMAKI" Sasuke shouted out with rage

Naruto looked at Sasuke who took and a deep breath and started to run at him at a frenzied pace. Naruto knew exactly what Jutsu he was going to use and smirked to himself. Naruto quickly did a number of his own hand-seals and waited for Sasuke to do his Jutsu. Sasuke jumped above Naruto and released his fireball upon Naruto.

Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique)

Naruto looked at the fireball as it approached him and released his Jutsu.

Suiton: Suikōdan no Jutsu, (Water Release: Water Shark Missile Technique)

As the shark of water and fireball met each other the result was an even match. Naruto showed that his hardened training and constant trail and error methods paid off, giving him great mastery of water based attacks When both Justus finished Sasuke didn't give Naruto a chance to catch his breath and he quickly charged him with Taijutsu. Naruto looked at the slow movements that Sasuke seemed to be making and put his hands in his pockets. Sasuke let loose a barrage of attacks in perfect synchronisation. But Naruto dodged the fists and kicks like it was nothing.

The movements Naruto and bored expression enraged Sasuke further as he tried to land a punch on him. Naruto didn't even need to block his attacks; he merely sidestepped or twirled out of the way. Not even using his hands to aid in any movements. Sasuke though couldn't hold his anger anymore.

"Stop playing games and FIGHT ME!!!" Sasuke shouted out with anger. Naruto smirked at Sasuke's growing anger. Naruto stopped in mid step and looked at the Uchiha avenger.

"Fine then Sasuke-Chan" Naruto said in a mocking voice and started to gather chakra in his legs and shouted out.

Uzumaki Clan Hijutsu: Shippu Jinraikyaku (Super Rising Hurricane Kick)

Naruto let loose a flurry of deadly kicks onto Sasuke who had no chance to block but to take the kicks. Naruto's combo didn't end in his kicks but continued as he let loose a spinning kick that brought him and Sasuke into the air. Then Naruto gave Sasuke a final crushing kick, which sent him crashing into the ground. Naruto landed softly on the ground and then took his hands out of his pockets.

Sasuke Struggled to get up against a powerful Naruto. It seemed what ever he did Naruto countered and with ease. Sasuke got up once again slowly and wiped the blood from his mouth. Sasuke gathered the blood in the palm of his hand and made a fist. He looked at Naruto with the same rage he had been giving him since he came here. Sasuke quickly gathered himself and brought his hands into a familiar seal.

Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu (Fire Release - Phoenix Immortal Fire Technique)

Sasuke spat an army of small fireballs at Naruto who dodged quickly. But inside the Jutsu where shuriken that where attached to strings. Naruto didn't have time to comprehend what was happening. All the strings seemed to trap him against the wall of the wet cliff. Sasuke smirked as he trapped Naruto against the cliff face. He didn't give Naruto a chance to respond and quickly did some hand seals.

Katon: Ryūka no Jutsu: (Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique)

Along the thin wire a dragon of fire flew across, Naruto was its target. Naruto looked up to the flames only to be engulfed by them. Sasuke watched as the flames brutally attacked the cliff face. The Uchiha survivor smirked as he saw all the material burn.

"Well Uzumaki, you were tough but I guess you had to die for me to leave. Its not like anyone will miss you, your better of dead" Sasuke muttered to himself as he got satisfaction looking at flames burn away.

"Who's dead?" Sasuke heard a familiar voice whisper behind. Sasuke's left hand began to shake quite quickly as he slowly looked behind. There standing there was Uzumaki Naruto completely unharmed. Naruto looked at Sasuke with an arrogant smirk and used one of his attacks to send him flying into the air.

Uzumaki Clan Taijutsu: Shouryuu Ken (Rising Dragon Fist)

Sasuke unfortunately didn't have enough time to react Naruto's uppercut. As he was sent flying into the air Naruto appeared in front of him with a determined look. The demon container started to gather chakra into his fist and arm. Naruto cocked his hand back and let loose his awesome power.

Uzumaki Clan Ninjutsu: Chakra Dunk

Sasuke felt the full force of Naruto's chakra as he was sent flying into the ground. Naruto gracefully landed away from Sasuke. He looked down to see the Rookie of the year struggle to get up. Naruto felt a wave of satisfaction as he saw the uchiha struggle against a shinobi who didn't use a bloodline limit or was trained by a jounin.

"You can't win Sasuke, so stop acting like a spoiled brat and come home," Naruto said to Sasuke in a bored tone. Sasuke though looked up at Naruto and gritted his teeth. Once again he got up and wiped the blood from his mouth. Sasuke slowly got up and looked at his opponent with malice and hate.

Naruto though looked like he could care less about the look that was being sent his way. Naruto was currently tired; he had been travelling for a whole day and was slightly exhausted. Luckily the chakra that was kept inside his weights gave him a boost. But eventually Naruto would start to feel the fatigue of battle.

Sasuke knew he would have to pull out everything he had just to beat this guy. Sasuke though started to remember what Kakashi had told him about Naruto.

Flashback: The month before the Chunin final exam

Sasuke felt exhausted trying to keep up the training Kakashi had given him. He would have to increase his speed or he would lose the match and probably his life against Gaara. But Sasuke kept thinking back to Naruto's fight and how he had completely destroyed the shinobi with one Jutsu.

Sasuke desperately wanted to know how Naruto was able to learn that Jutsu. But most of all Sasuke wanted to know why he couldn't just copy the technique. Sasuke looked up at the bored or lazy expression of Kakashi. Even after knowing the guy for a year Sasuke still didn't know how that man's facial expressions worked.

"Kakashi tell me how did that 'Uzumaki' get so much power" Sasuke asked the perverted jounin. Kakashi knew that Sasuke would eventually ask how Naruto was able to accumulate that much power in his age. Kakashi though knew Naruto trained from a young age so knew how he was so strong.

"Sasuke what you need to focus on is your training and mastering that Jutsu" Kakashi replied in a singsong voice. Sasuke though gritted his teeth. Why was it every time Sasuke asked something about Naruto Kakashi would change the subject?

"Why do you keep changing the subject Kakashi, when I talk about Uzumaki" Sasuke asked with anger. Kakashi though looked disappointed and sighed out loud.

"You really want to know how he was able to do that technique, then fine Sasuke, Naruto made that Jutsu himself completely 100 his own technique" Kakashi replied back in an even tone. Sasuke just looked shocked that a person his age was able to create such a powerful technique. Sasuke really wanted to know what Naruto's real power was.

"Naruto trained himself since the age of six non-stop, that's why he's so strong, he worked hard for his power". Kakashi told Sasuke while reading his perverted book. Sasuke though wondered what the hell was Uzumaki Naruto.

End of Flashback

Sasuke looked Naruto and started to get angrier. Sasuke knew he had to calm down and fight with his head not his emotions. He closed his eyes and reached inside his pouch. Naruto though was watching Sasuke close his eyes and reaching for something in his pouch. Naruto was a bit surprised when Sasuke reached for his headband. But his next actions made Naruto even more confused. Sasuke tied his headband around his forehead. It was then Naruto noticed that Sasuke's Sharingan was completely activated and it now had the final third comma.

Sasuke ran forward towards Naruto ready to unleash a deadly array of combos. The demon container was ready for anything Sasuke unleashed on him. They both exchanged blows Sasuke seemed completely different with his Sharingan fully operational. Out of the ten kicks and punches Naruto let loose Sasuke dodged 3 and block 6. His last punch connected with Sasuke face, sending him soaring into the air and landing few feet from the river.

Naruto looked down on Sasuke and though 'does the Sharingan really make that much of a difference'. Sasuke though quickly got back up and was ready to fight once more.

Tsunade wasn't having a great day at all. First her sake supply ran out and she was dry for the whole day. Then the Uchiha brat ran away to defect to Orochimaru, so she was strapped to sending 1 Chunin and 3 Genin after him. Last but not least Naruto in his infinite wisdom decide to go after him as well. Completely disregarded protocol. She had only found when Sakura had told her. Tsunade knew why he probably went after Sasuke and it was most likely a crying Sakura that did it. Yep all in all Tsunade was having a crappy day and it was only going to get worse.

'KNOCK-KNOCK'

Tsunade looked up from her desk to see the copy-ninja walk in looking quite tired. She assumed his mission was a success. She knew she was running him quite ragged but the village needed it. If they had started to decline missions then it would like konoha has become incredibly weak.

"Mission was a success Hokage-sama" Kakashi spoke to her in a tired tone. Kakashi stood there waiting for his leaders next orders. Tsunade sighed to herself she knew she would have to tell Kakashi. So she got ready for a lengthy explanation.

"Genma-sensei" Genma heard two familiar voices shout at him. Genma looked to his right. He was currently sitting in a hospital room with Raidou in the opposite bed. The room was like any other hospital room white walls and ceilings. With white tiles to finish it all of. He was dressed in a jumpsuit with his customary senbon needle sticking out of his mouth.

Raiden and Mai ran up to their sensei with worry etched on their faces. They had heard from an anbu shinobi that Genma had come back home injured. Genma and Raidou had fought the sound four and had greatly underestimated them, which lead to their defeat. But they weren't jounin for nothing and had injured them in the process.

"Genma-sensei we heard what happened are you all right" Mai asked with worry laced in her voice. Genma gave her a curt nod. Mai and Raiden visibly looked all right but were still worried about their sensei.

"We also heard about Naruto" Raiden said to Genma in a serious voice. Genma looked up at his two students. Raidou was looking at the exchange between student and sensei. You would have to be blind not to see the worry that was painted across Genma's face. Raidou knew that Genma was worried about his other student ever since Tsunade had come in and told them the news.

"Don't worry guys Naruto can take care of himself" Genma replied back to Raiden's statement. Even though Genma told them not to worry they couldn't help themselves not to worry.

Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu, Fire Release (Phoenix Immortal Fire Technique)

Sasuke let loose an army of fireballs at Naruto who stood his ground waiting for it to come.

Uzumaki Clan Ninjutsu, Wind Release: Hurricane Upper

Naruto gathered wind chakra in his arm and released it at Sasuke creating a mini hurricane, which dosed all the flames. But Sasuke wasn't done he didn't want to give Naruto a second to think and let loose his fire technique.

Katon: Karyū Endan (Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile)

Sasuke took a deep breath and unleashed a huge stream of fire at Naruto. Naruto who was now on the defensive didn't have time to think so did one Jutsu that came to mind.

Uzumaki Clan Ninjutsu, Wind Release: Screw Upper

Even though this Jutsu had the same principle as the hurricane upper this technique was much larger. Naruto also had some fire element to it making the hurricane glow orange. Luckily for Naruto the flames where swept away as was Sasuke. Sasuke didn't count on Naruto using such a strong Jutsu, but the only Uzumaki clan shinobi wasn't going to stop there.

Uzumaki Clan Hijutsu, Chakra Geyser

Naruto unleashed serious of chakra waves, which travelled at an insane speed towards Sasuke. Sasuke didn't have time to react and was hit by the torrents of chakra. Sasuke flew backwards into the river completely sinking. Naruto looked at his handy work thinking maybe that he went a little overboard.

Naruto waited fir the village runaway to come back out. But the next site shocked Naruto. Sasuke merely walked out of the river with strange black markings on his face and an insane grin on his face. Naruto knew this was bad news; he had witnessed the power Sasuke wielded with this strange chakra and markings.

Sasuke seemed to have become a new person as he charged Naruto. His movements were much more smoother and faster. But Naruto wasn't one to be taken lightly. They exchanged blows after blows until Sasuke landed a right hook on Naruto's unsuspecting face. Naruto was sent flying against the wall but was able to land onto the wall and wipe the blood of his face. It seemed Sasuke was fighting an unfair battle all his power came fro that strange chakra and his Sharingan. Naruto cursed himself, was he suppose to rely on power that wasn't his or fight only with hard work

"So brat you finally understood that you cannot become stronger without my help" Kyuubi uttered to Naruto in a menacing voice.

I won't use power that isn't mine, I don't need your power I am fine on my own. Naruto replied back to the ancient demon.

"HAHAHAHA foolish human, do you really think that you can survive this battle without me? Look at that boy he is no longer human ether". Kyuubi said to Naruto in a mocking voice.

"What do you mean? He looks human to me he only has black marking and that's it". Naruto replied in a confused voice. Sasuke looked human all right, except the weird black tattoos.

"You will see soon enough human" Kyuubi finished sayingNaruto felt his link with the demon gone. But Naruto didn't have time to ponder on what Kyuubi had told him. Sasuke was charging his right hand with electrical energy. Naruto knew what this technique was.

Chidori

Sasuke ran towards Naruto ready to plunge the thousand birds into him. But Naruto wasn't going to have any of it. Naruto ducked just as the Chidori was coming his way and gave Sasuke a powerful kick upwards.

Uzumaki Clan Taijutsu, Rising Kicks

As Sasuke flew upwards Naruto brought both his arms in the shape of an X. Wind started to blow around Naruto and he released one of his most deadly attacks.

Uzumaki Clan Hijutsu, Wind Release: Double Cyclone

Two huge cyclones erupted from the ground and closed Sasuke in the air. Sasuke didn't have enough chance to react and was being shredded. His shirt was made into shredded newspaper and Sasuke received cuts all over.

Naruto lay panting on one knee, he was now thoroughly exhausted and really needed to finish this or he would have to rely on…'no I don't want to use someone else's power. My training is all I need. That damn fox has been nothing but trouble and I refuse to take his help'. Naruto thought to himself as he saw a bloody Sasuke get up.

Sasuke felt pain all over his body as he tired to get up. 'Damn I didn't think this bastard would be so strong, I didn't want to use the second level but…' Naruto looked down at Sasuke as he saw purple chakra engulf the Uchiha survivor. When the chakra cleared Naruto couldn't believe what he was seeing.

Kakashi was running as fast as he could through the forest. Pakkun was helping him locate the scent of Sasuke and Naruto. He couldn't believe Sasuke would ditch everything just for power. Kakashi scolded himself; he knew all Sasuke wanted was revenge. Kakashi knew he was being naïve when he thought Sasuke could change. Hopefully whatever deal Sasuke had done Naruto wouldn't get hurt. Even though he never knew the boy personally he didn't want him to be hurt.

"Kakashi they are up ahead only a couple of more minutes and we will reach them," The nin-dog told Kakashi as they were travelling through the forest. Kakashi hoped that they didn't kill each other. He had been witness to Naruto's deadly attacks and hoped Sasuke wouldn't share the same fate opponent in Naruto's match.

"Please don't kill each other," Kakashi whispered into the forest hoping they wouldn't do something foolish.

Naruto looked at the new Sasuke and felt disgusted. He looked like a monster. How could he let Orochimaru do something like that to him? Kyuubi's words were now making sense.

"Sasuke look at yourself you don't look human any more, was it really worth selling your soul to the devil for something as petty as revenge" Naruto asked Sasuke who didn't respond but look more evil.

Naruto sighed as he looked at Sasuke forming another Chidori in his right hand. It seemed the Uchiha was too far-gone to do anything. His back had deformed wings, which would make anyone cringe. Naruto laughed to himself when he thought about Sasuke's fan girl's response to his new visage.

He started to hear light chirping noise coming from the Chidori. Naruto knew he had to use that Jutsu. It would be the only way to stop the crazed shinobi. Naruto had never tested this technique and it had a vital flaw. But that flaw was also why this Jutsu would work. Naruto slowly brought his headband over his eyes. He started to listen to where the noise was coming from. Sasuke looked up to see Naruto bring his headband over his eyes. Sasuke smirked thinking that he had won this battle.

"Uzumaki you wouldn't understand what its…" Sasuke started to speak but was cut off by an angry Naruto

"Sasuke I really dot give a flying fuck ok, so shut up. Stop with your little pity party about how you have no family because I really don't care". Naruto replied back with rage and anger laced in his voice. That's all Sasuke ever said, Itachi this, Itachi that, I have no family. It was getting old really fast.

Sasuke seemed even angrier, if that was even possible. Naruto though brought out his left elbow in front of him. He brought his right all the way back. He started to gather as much chakra as possible. Sasuke wasn't going to stand and take Naruto's obvious mockery any longer and charged at him with full speed across the river. Naruto started to hear the Chidori coming closer ever so quickly.

"Sasuke you know your biggest weakness is, you rely to heavily on that Sharingan of yours". Naruto said to Sasuke with confidence. Unfortunately Sasuke didn't have time to mull over Naruto's words. Naruto came running towards him with a ball of blinding light in his hand. Sasuke's eyes couldn't take the intense light and shut his eyes and started to fail his arms around. Naruto didn't stop running and hit straight in Sasuke's chest.

Uzumaki Clan Kinjutsu, Shining Knuckle

Naruto slowly put his headband over his forehead. It seemed he had created a huge crater on the cliff edge. Sasuke looked completely knocked out as was in his normal form. He no longer looked like Halloween costume gone wrong.

"Arghhh" Naruto grunted out as chakra started to pour out of his hand. The blue chakra was leaking onto the ground. Naruto didn't know this would happen and the pain was too much. But he slowly got up and stood over Sasuke. He was still cradling his right hand making sure nothing came out.

"Well Sasuke you were strong but I guess…" Naruto's speech was cut off as he felt a searing pain come from his stomach. He slowly looked down to see a sword sticking out. Then the blade came out as quickly as it went in. Naruto collapsed onto one knee and started to cough up blood. The Kyuubi container looked up to see none other than…

"…Kabuto" Naruto whispered in pain as he started to lose strength all over.

"You made Orochimaru-sama change bodies; he waited for Sasuke-kun but in the end changed. No matter I took it upon myself to come and fetch the next body" Kabuto spoke to Naruto in a condescending voice. Naruto struggled to stand up and stop Kabuto from taking Sasuke. But it was no use the damage had been done and Kabuto was walking away from Naruto with Sasuke on his shoulder.

"Finish this demon off" Kabuto spoke to the 25 sound shinobi that started to surround Naruto. Kabuto had gone and Naruto was struggling to stay alive, as he saw the sound shinobi close around him.

"Oh I am going to love killing this brat" one sound shinobi spoke from Naruto's right.

"Yeah he's the bastard that killed Ken," Another shouted out to his left. Naruto knew he had only one chance left.

"Hey what's the brat doing" one of the masked shinobi said in confusion.

"Hahahahahaha he's trying to shield himself" another nameless shinobi spoke in a taunting voice. Naruto just smirked and looked at the shinobi around him.

Uzumaki Clan Hijutsu, Raging Storm

Naruto let loose his most prized and powerful technique. The masked sound shinobi didn't have a chance to react, as they were completely ripped apart. Naruto's hands were on fire as he finished using his Jutsu. But the konoha shinobi couldn't handle it and collapsed onto the ground.

"Hahahahahaha brat it seems like you do need me. What's that human expression brat, you're up a stream without a paddle. Ha what bullshit, it makes sense though you humans are so weak that the only thing you could do was come up with that crap". Kyuubi spoke to Naruto in a taunting voice. But Naruto couldn't respond as he felt his life slipping away.

"Know this brat, the only reason your alive is because of me and not your training hahahahaha…" Kyuubi told Naruto as he slipped into unconsciousness

Naruto heard people speaking around him and he let out a big groan. He kept hearing his name being called out by many people. But then it all stopped and Naruto slowly opened his eyelids. His vision was clouded with nothing but the colour white.

"Damn what's with all the white?" Naruto muttered in a weak voice. Naruto felt very tired and fatigued. He tried getting up but his body wasn't answering his calls.

"Hey there Naruto let me help you up" Naruto felt someone bring his body into a sitting position. He looked to his right to see Genma was the person who helped him up. He looked around the room to see Maki was also sitting with a look of relief on her face.

"You gave us all quite a scare there Naruto, a lot of people were worried" Genma said to Naruto with concern in his voice. He pointed towards the table next to Naruto's bed that was littered with get well soon cards and flowers. Naruto looked surprised that so many people were worried about him.

"Please…Naruto don't listen to this lazy ass he was the one who was most worried he hasn't left your side since you came back, your suppose to be a jounin so why aren't you doing any missions" Maki informed Naruto and scolded Genma. Genma had a faint blush on his cheeks. Naruto smiled at the light banter that was going back and forth between the two. Even though most Genma would say would be one word.

Naruto looked down as heard what happened to him after the fight. It seemed he was found in a crater with bodies of sound shinobi littered around him. Kakashi had found and brought him straight to the hospital. He would have to thank the one-eyed shinobi for saving his life. Naruto felt bad that he couldn't bring back Sasuke and felt weak for it. Genma who was watching his students face knew that he was beating himself up over the fight.

"Genma-sensei how long have I been out" Naruto asked his sensei of 2 years.

"1 week Naruto" Naruto heard a voice call out from the door. It was none other than Tsunade herself standing there. Tsunade told Naruto of the details of what exactly happened and expected him to give her a full report on what happened. All of Naruto's friends visited and were glad to see he was now fully conscious. Sakura had been devastated that Sasuke couldn't didn't come back but was glad Naruto was not hurt that badly. She had told Naruto that she would become stronger and next she would come along to bring back Sasuke. All in all Naruto was glad that everyone was happy with him.

"Yo kid what's with the spaced out look" Naruto looked to see where that voice came from and saw the perverted hermit himself Jiraiya sitting on the windowsill.

"Ero-senin" Naruto muttered with distaste. Jiraiya seemed offended that he would call such a great shinobi such rude words.

"Anyways brat I am here to tell you something" Naruto looked intrigued at the pervert's serious face and listened to what he had to say.

Naruto was currently packing up some stuff for his training trip of 2 years. He would be going with Jiraiya and learn about different shinobi countries and more techniques. Even though this was a dream come true Naruto couldn't help but feel sad. Naruto was packing so quickly he didn't realize that he dropped something.

Naruto looked down to see the Hokage's gold card was on the floor. He slowly picked it up and sat down on his bed. Naruto sat staring at the card for long time just trying to figure out what happened. The whole year had been hectic and Naruto had completely forgotten about this card. Naruto slowly got up and walked out f the door his direction was the Hokage monument.

Naruto walked to the edge of the roof of the Hokage tower and looked at the monument. He stood staring at the faces of the pervious leaders as they stood watch guarding the village. Naruto looked at the face of the wise and powerful third Hokage.

"You helped me become, who I am old man and for that I am in your debt forever" Naruto whispered to himself. He held the gold card and wondered if it still worked. He had gone to visit Kai's shop and saw to get some techniques for his training trip. His team-mates had been disheartened that he had to go for such a long time. But they both knew Naruto wouldn't be long gone and would come back stronger than ever. For Naruto so much had changed since he began his training. Those years seem to be lifetime ago to Naruto.

Naruto was so engrossed in his thoughts he wasn't aware some was behind him until he felt a small soft hand grope his butt.

"AHHHH!!!"

Naruto let out the girliest scream Ten-Ten had ever heard. The Kyuubi container looked behind him to see none other than the weapon mistress Ten-Ten. Ten-Ten had a very sly smile on her face as she get squeezing Naruto's butt.

"Naruto you will miss me wont you, you will think of me when you relive yourself at night right" Ten-Ten asked Naruto with the most seductive voice that made Naruto blush 10 shades of red.

'Well I guess so things will never change'

A/N: Well chapter 9 for everyone, I am sorry for taking such a long time but uni has started and I don't have that much free anymore. Plus I am playing several games (that's where my free time goes). Thank you again for people who review they are the fuel for my engine which is my ego. (lol) I got one negative review which was so long that I couldn't be bothered to red a whole page about how bad this story was so sorry for that reviewer I just cant take that much criticism in one review I am human. I hope this fight will satisfy some people's thirst for battle it isn't the biggest chapter I have done but hey at least you get a chapter. But as always the rest of my reviewers stick by me and have given over 300 reviews which is really good because some stories barley get above 150 sometimes. So thank you as always and remember happy reviewing and reading