Life Long Fight

by ToniMan

CHAP 24up Naruto has chosen to become Hokage, but on the way to his dream he must encounter many trials, love is just one of them, friendship another. The battles are over for know, but not the trouble for our blond boy.NaruSaku,NaruTen,Naruhina,NaruOC

22. A New Dawn

Disclaimer: Naruto is not mine. It's his creators' property (Kishimoto Masashi). The only things that are mine are my own made up characters.

This chapter was beta by Jonathon Philips thanks for the help I really appreciate it.

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"Hello" speech

Hello Thoughts

Hello Kyuubi

Hello Kyuubi's thoughts

(Hello) Inner Sakura

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-LIFE LONG FIGHT- by ToniMan.

Chapter 22: A New Dawn

On the streets of Konoha, under the starry sky, and blond hair boy and a dark hair girl walked side by side, the girl held the boys arm, getting close to him, placing her head on his chest.

As they walked down the street and toward the females house and ever present smile shined, for once they were truly happy, for once they had someone who actually cared for the other, and they were enjoying every moment they could of each others company.

"So this is your house, Ten-chan" The blond boy expressed with amazement for he never expected her house to be so near his own apartment, his blue eye lit up as his question was answered by a nod from Ten-ten.

Naruto accompanied Ten-ten down to the house entrance stopping in front of it, simply staring into Ten-ten's eyes, not saying a word, Ten-ten the same was loss for words and simply looked at Narutos cerulean orbs, which seemed to shine with the moonlight.

"I'd better be going, I'll see you tomorrow same place as today, bye" Ten-ten said as she quickly got close and gave Naruto a peck on the cheek blushing and quickly entered her house closing the door behind her.

A dazed Naruto could only watch the door closing, for that simple peck had disappointed him, for he was waiting for something else, something similar to the kisses they had exchanged a while back under the watchful eye of the evening sky.

That's all? I wonder if she told her parents about us. Maybe not we have only been together for a day. Naruto thought as he walked away from the door, still being watched from the window.

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On the way to his home, Naruto saw many villagers all of which had waved hello to the young blond ninja, this confused the blond boy quite bit, but he gladly waved back at the villagers. It was such a fresh difference from back in the day the days they would all scream obscenities at him and hide somewhere when they noticed his presence.

This is so cool, I cant believe this is happening every one is saying hello and being really nice…I have everything I ever wanted right now, the people here actually acknowledge that I'm here and aren't ignoring me like so many times before….and I finally have a girlfriend! a real girlfriend! no wonder some guys bragged about having one it feels…so right!…just so right!

But…what will I do with Sakura-chan and Hinata-chan…I don't want to hurt them…I'll talk with them tomorrow, hope it turns out okay. I'm sure they'll understand.

Naruto walked down the hallway approaching his apartment. "What?" He asked himself in a low voice as he reached for the doorknob noticing the door was opened a bit, some one is inside He said to himself as he placed his back to the wall and drew a kunai he had in his waist holster. He held the kunai with his right arm as he In a quick move entered the apartment. "Ha!" He yelled as he noticed a shadow moving with in his apartment. The sound of steel hitting against steel was herd and after that silence filled the apartment, nothing but silence and darkness reigned. The silence continued for many seconds, seconds that seemed and eternity for Naruto and his unknown assailant.

"Damn you Naruto!"

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Back at Ten-ten's home, cabinets where madly open, the stove was on, pans where scattered over a lone table, egg shells where on the floor and many other food and stuff adorned the kitchen and its floor.

"Where are they?" Ten-ten cursed as she search in a cabinet, frustrated her cursing became even louder and louder, taking out item after item still not being able to find her objective.

"The flour is over here" Was spoken to Ten-ten with a low gentle voice, the young girl slowly turn toward the origin of the gentle voice. "Kaasan" Said softly Ten-ten as she watched a tall thing woman stand before her; she had long black hair, beautiful brown eyes and a gentle smile that could calm even the most tortured heart.

Ten-ten took the flour from her hand, slightly blushing. "Thank you" She said in a low voice evading eye contact. "I thought you didn't like cooking" Ten-ten mother expressed calmly causing Ten-ten to flinch. She started to pour the flour into a pan and adding various ingredients. "I do, just not cooking every day like you Kaa-san" As she said those words she continued preparing the food, her mother walked up next to her and started to help her. "He looks like a nice boy" She commented causing Ten-ten's eyes to widen.

How did she found out? "Yes he is" She commented blushing from her mothers words. They continued to cook, still in silence. Ten-ten managed to watch her mother from the corner of her eye, still unsure of why would she help her so calmly and with out even questioning her about Naruto.

"Is this for him?" Ten-ten's mother asked. Causing Ten-ten to flinch once more, but unable to say a single word, Ten-ten simply looked down and nodded, embarrassed for she always complained to her mother about having to cook always being forced to cook nonce the less, and now she had been caught cooking on her own free will.

Her mother faced her showing her gentle smile placing her hand on top of Ten-ten's head, she showed her a gentle smile and whispered to her ear. "I'm sure he will love the cake you are making him…so calm down"

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Naruto was sitting on a chair, in front of him his trusty table and across from it the assailant; he was a tall man, and old man, a white hair man. "It's your own fault for breaking into my house. Ero-sennin" Said Naruto in a smug tone. This comment didn't sit well with the white haired ninja; for he turned bug-eyed and raised his fist in anger. "Baka I am the teacher and you are the student I should come as I please!"

A smiled formed in Narutos face. "But it's still your fault you left the door wide open" Said the blue eye ninja mockingly, placing his hand on the back of his head and gazing at the ceiling.

Jiraiya took a deep breath, trying to relax for he knew that he had messed up, leaving the door as he did was something no ninja, not even a rookie would do, his mind was clouded, for he felt guilty, guilty for having to take Naruto from the village, and the huge grin on the boy made a clear declaration -I am happy- was what is said to Jiraiya. Even though he knew that Naruto was happy he had to tell him the decision that had been taken and that they were to travel and become stronger. He shook his head pushing those thoughts to the back of his head and focused again on the –why- on Orochiamru, on Itachi.

"Naruto sit down we need to talk"

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In a room a young girl slept, by her side another girl stood, the girl had long black hair, large white eyes and a small petit body, she carefully watched the other sleep, a girl very similar to her, it was Hinata. Who had been injured during the battle, she had been hit repeatedly by the snake and was hit by falling debris as well. She was covered in bandages, mostly her body as well as her forehead.

"Mmmm…" Hinata mumble as she slowly opened her white eyes, she continued to mumble as she forced herself up, holding her head with her hand, showing clearly that she still was in pain. As she got her bearing she noticed her visitor.

"Are you alright Onee-chan?" Hanabi calmly asked getting up and walking to the window and closing it. After which she returned to her seat next to her sisters bed, giving her a gentle smile of concern, after which Hinata simply nodded, but lowered her head as if in shame.

Hinata passed her finger through her short dark hair, still looking at her bed, not having eye contact with her younger sister. "I'm okay, but I still wasn't able to do anything…I was beaten by a giant gecko!" Hinata cursed in a loud voice surprising her sister for she didn't stuttered a bit and actually raised her voice.

Hanabi smiled at her sisters words and let a small laugh escape. "Is that so?" She managed to comment, causing Hinata to widen her eyes and turn to her sister; she was confused she didn't understand why Hababi would laugh from her words. Especially after seeing the condition she was in.

"You really must have been hit really hard, Ten-ten told us how you were able to kill the first of the snakes that attacked you" Hanabi expressed confusing Hinata completely, for she didn't remembered beating the snake, the last things she could remember where her and Ten-ten fighting the snake being pushed back, then a huge scale tail hitting her and sending her through a wall, after that she didn't remembered much only hearing Naruto's voice calling her, searching for her.

Hanabi continued to explain how Ten-ten's report sated all the great actions Hinata had done, how they managed to defeat one the summons, but were unable to hold out against the second that attacked them, all this was new to the Lavender haired girl, for she couldn't understand how such nonsense leaked into Ten-ten's report, then it hit her. She must have had pity on me…she …must have…Was Hinata conclusion, Because of Ten-ten's closeness to Neji she must be well informed on her situation with in the clan, and knew that defeat was not something allowed in the Hyuuga clan, for it she must have felt pity, for her poor actions and gave her credits for the defeat of the snake. But unknowingly to Hinata it was not pity that moved Ten-ten's report; it was guilt.

"Otou-san was impressed when he found out that you defeated one of Orochimaru's summonses." Hanabi continued to inform Hinata about all the events she had missed while she was recovering from the wounds she had suffered in the line of duty. But despite all the encouraging words Hanabi has spoken all that Hinata could do was stared coldly at the sealing and answered with a stoic tone. "Is that so…"

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"That can't be! I just don't believe it!" A pink hair kunoichi yelled slamming her hand on a coffee table startling every one in the room. All the people present just smiled nervously, well almost all of them, for a blond female ninja. "Calm down Sakura, if I knew you would be wrecking my house I would have never accepted, getting together with you." Sakura glared an angered look at Ino, but the blond didn't back down, this was held for a minute until she just mumbled a few words in a low voice and sat down.

In the room most of the Konoha gennins had gathered, as well as a chuunin, they were the big-boned Chouji, the energetic Kiba with Akamaru, the highly spirited Lee, The charming Ino, the Lazy Shikamaru and the pink haired girl Sakura. They all had gathered to discuss the attack the leaf had suffered.

"But its true Sakura-san, Sasuke and Naruto where able to hold their own against Orochimaru" Lee commented getting an nod of approval from all the other boys present, including Akamaru, Sakura and Ino where a bit disappointed as their influence in the fight was minimal, they where held back by a few sound-nins, they were unable to defeat them, they only managed to held them back until the willingly retreated.

Sakura simply gasped out of disappointment, for she again was unable to help her closest friends, more importantly was unable to help Naruto out, who she hasn't seen in many days now, she was frustrated and worried, for the last time they had a real meaningful talk was the night their lips locked. "That's not fair, I really wanted to make a name for myself, I really should be a chuunin by now, not a lay bum like you" Ino said causing a few laughs from the guys and just making Shikamaru yawn.

"Where's Neji, Shino, Naruto, Hinata and Ten-ten, I told you guys to get everyone Chouji!" Ino yelled at chouji, who calmly simply continued to eat chip, simply looking back at Ino who appeared to be getting matter after every bite Chouji took. "I couldn't find them" Was Chouji answered, his simple answered caused a vein to appear on her fore head, Ino gathered all her strength and decided not to kill Chouji. It would make such a mess in her house.

"Well Shino is gone, I haven't seen him so much lately, he has been assigned a lot of missions with his dad, Hinata is recovering at her house. I have no idea where the others are though" Kiba commented, getting everyone's attention, Sakura placed a finger on her chin and looked up at the ceiling, she tried her best thinking of where everyone could be, but it was in vain she had no idea, where the blond and raven hair boy could be, she simply shook her head at her friends. Lee on the other hand smiled and gave thumbs up. "I have trained with Neji and Ten-ten for many years and I can assure you what they are doing in these very moments, Ten-ten is in her house sharpening her weapons, I'm am 100 sure of it, And I saw Neji a while ago, before Chouji told me about the meeting, and he said something about going to train, he said he finally had a chance to and to find a solution about the Naruto problem"

"Naruto problem" Sakura wondered, simply staring at the Lee, who hadn't realized the slip of his tongue, Kiba slapped his forehead, not understanding how there could be some one so stupid, they couldn't let the girls find out, that they new about there escapes with Naruto and much less that they felt jealous.

"Lee!" Kiba yelled finally making the green boy realized, he quickly covered his mouth but the damage had been done, Sakura and Ino just stared at Lee, there eyes sending a clear and fix message. "Well you see…the…Naruto…problem is…well…um" Lee continued to mumble incoherently, for many seconds, until a strong voice was hear. "I can't take it any more!" Chouji thundered, making Kiba and Lee nervous for his sudden outburst, especially with the current subject. "Ino I cannot keep this to myself anymore, it has been on my conscious since I got here" His comment made the girls pay attention to him; they carefully awaited his next words. "Ino. This brand of chips you buy is terrible I just can't eat them" His words caused everyone to fall down, angry for his useless comment, Ino grabbed Chouji by the collar an started to shake him violently, complaining that if he didn't liked them why did he continued to eat them, Sakura was the same as Inner Sakura had already killed Chouji many times, although the girls were furious the guys where smiling for it appeared that his comment had given them some time to think this through.

After Chouji turned blue from Ino's choking she set her eyes on the lazy one, "Shikamaru!" Was all she needed to say, for the lazy chuuning just mumble how troublesome, "The Naruto problem as Lee put it, is the fact that Neji is still mad for losing to Naruto, He feels he isn't progressing fast enough, first he was in the hospital and then he was defeated, I guess he still sees Naruto as a rival" He said to her getting an approval nod from all the guys in the room, the girls simply looked at each other still suspicious for Lee's words, but didn't had the energy to continue with the topic, not tonight anyway, they where just going to get together to talk about simple stuff, but it all seemed to be falling apart, like the boys knew something that they didn't want the girls to know, and the girls were in the same situation.

"I'm bored, I'm out of here, I'm going to see how Hinata's doing" Kiba yelled as he got up from his seat, storming out with Akamaru by his side, simply mumbling what a waste of time that the meeting was, soon after him all the boys left, leaving the two girls alone.

Now alone the girls simply let out a small gasp of disappointment, they seemed like they really wanted to talk with everyone, but alas; after a few minutes it had all fallen apart. "That's a real shame. I really wanted to catch up with everyone get on update on everyone's life" Ino said after which she let herself slump over a couch, simply lowering her head in defeat, that is until she saw Sakura still there sitting in front of her drinking a soda she had helped herself to, a malicious grin formed on Ino's clear face, one that didn't go unnoticed by the pink hair ninja, multiple sweat drops appeared on the back of Sakura's head, she knew that smile pretty well, she drank the soda quickly after which she stood up. "Well Ino, I have to get going, I'll see you tomorrow" She expressed as she lightly bowed, as she moved to the door she was stopped by Ino's hand that took Sakura's arm.

"Come on! We can have girl chat like before" Said Ino, gtting a nervous smile out of Sakura, who simply knew the end had come to her, her head fell in defeat for she knew since they were kids, that no one could stop Ino when she wanted to 'chat'.

And so the girls talked and talked and talked, all they could, about their life, their friendships, themselves, a few boys, they continued for many, many hours. The night had become like an echo of the friendship they had so many years ago, one where they were more then friends they were sisters. Ino was the one leading the conversation and doing most of the questioning, this was ok for Sakura. That is until Ino reached one of the main topics, at least a main topic for the blue eyed blond.

"How are things going with Naruto, is he putty in your hand yet?" Ino said with a very suggestive tone. "Eh?" Was all Sakura could manage to say after the bold words from Ino. "Come on tell me about it" Ino continued to say, pressuring Saukra to tell her everything, but instead of a feisty smile, Sakura lowered her head and simply looked at the floor, noticing this Ino stopped her teasing and placed her hand over Sakura's head. She clearly understood what was happening, looked like nothing had happened since the last time they had talked about the blond boy.

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"NANI! NO! OF COURSE NOT DAMN IT!" The blond yelled as his fist was slammed against a nearby wall, leaving a large enough dent in it. Naruto's breathing became long and controlled, trying to relax and get a grasp on the situation.

The white hair ninja simply sighed from the blonds actions, but Naruto wasn't the same as he closed his hand tightening his fist further, breathing deeply, his blue orbs reflecting all the anger he was feeling at that moment.

Jiraiya walked next to his young disciple, he placed his hand on the genins shoulder, but Naruto slapped away his hand of comfort and looked at the old ninja with anger.

"Why! Ero-sennin. Why now! Why now!" Naruto complained as his eyes had started to tear up, in a quick move Naruto shock his head and blinked away the tears that had formed.

Naruto continued to repeat those words, causing the legendary ninja to frown, he wasn't expecting this reaction, he truly wasn't expecting this.

"Naruto…"

"I don't want to leave ero-sennin…I don't want to leave…" Naruto said interrupting Jiraiyas words, getting the old man to choke up a bit, he could easily grasp the concept of why the loud mouth ninja was acting this way.

What's that? Jiraiya wondered as he caught a glimpse of a necklace Naruto was wearing next to the one Tsuande had given him, he was able to make out the number 10, which hit Jiraiya, he fully understood it now why he was acting this way.

"I don't want to leave! I DON'T!" Naruto shouted at Jiraiya, who simply shook his head.

"But we have to leave Naruto, it's for the best of the village and in your best interest as well" Jiraiya said in a calm voice trying to get through Naruto, but the blond didn't appeared to be listening for he simply shock his head.

The room became silent, Jiraiya was waiting for the blonds answer, one that didn't look like it was going to come any time soon, for the blond simply kept looking at the ground, not moving a muscle, or giving signs that he would speak anytime soon.

Jiraiya opened and closed his mouth multiple times, as if trying to gather the courage to say something, but to no avail.

"The best thing for me is staying… I finally found happiness here, how can you say leaving this is in my best interest! How is leaving going to make anything better!" Naruto kept repeating causing the old sennin to flinch by his words, but he knew he had to take Naruto, even if it meant causing him pain, a pain that would be nothing compared to the one he would feel later if he stayed in Konoha.

Jiraiya shook his head and took a deep breath, with it managing to gather enough courage. "Baka! This trip is for your own good; don't you want to be the hokage?" He said causing the blonds eyes to widen, those words, those words he had repeated so many times in his short life, he didn't liked the way Jiraiya was going, he had a gut feeling this would not be good, but had to tell the truth to Jiraiya, so he weakly nodded agreeing with the frog hermit.

"Naruto what is a Hokage?" Jiraiya asked in a low voice watching Naruto carefully, trying to see the genins reaction.

Naruto looked at the ground trying to avoid eye contact with the frog sennin, but after a few seconds he lifted up his eyes finally facing him. "The Hokage is the strongest ninja in the village, the best and the one every one looks up to" Naruto managed to say.

"You know that's not all" Jiraiya said after Naruto's words the blond simply stood there listening carefully at his sensei's words.

Jiraiya took a deep breath bracing himself for a long speech. "A Hokage 'IS' the strongest ninja in the village, Naruto. But that's not all, don't forget why the hokage is the best and is admire by all. It is because he gives his life and heart to the village, all he does is for the benefit of the village, no one becomes hokage for their own benefit, Naruto. Your leaving is not just for your own good but for the villages well being as well, if you truly want to be the Hokage you should start acting like one"

Naruto looked up trading looks with the white hair hermit, his emotions were overwhelming him, for memories of his childhood had flooded in, trying to remember the reason why he wanted to be hokage and if now they are still worth giving up the happiness he had now for the village. "Tell me this ero-sennin…when I was growing up I was alone and had nothing…the village people didn't care for me and never gave me anything…just their hate, why should I finally now that have something, someone that truly cares for me leave it for the village?"

"Because she is part of the village as well…" Said Jiraiya quickly catching Naruto's attention, his words were cold and serious, his face had turn stoic showing all the importance of that concept.

Jiraiya Walked and placed himself in front of one of Naruto's window, it showed a magnificent view of the village, from the park to the Hokage's tower to the huge monument showing the past Hokages.

"Naruto the Akatsuki are after you and are willing to do anything to get their hands on the Kyuubi, this puts Konoha in danger and Konoha alone wont be able to stop the full wrath of the Akatsuki, if you stay here they will attack the village and you wont be able to stop them…" Naruto's eyes widened with Jiraiyas words, he had simply said that Konoha would be destroyed if he decided to stay here, if he stayed in Konoha he would draw the full attention of the Akatsuki and everything and every one would be destroyed and taken away from him forever and he would only have himself to blame.

If I leave the Akatsuki would go after me and leave the village alone…she would be safe…but if I leave I would have to break my promise to Ten-ten, but she would be in danger if something happens to her I don't know what I would do…

"I'll stay and become stronger…strong enough to stop Itachi and the rest of the Akatsuki!" Naruto yelled trying to get the frog hermit to see it his way.

Jiraiya shock his head, took a deep breath, it appeared Naruto was as stubborn as always, but he ill see things his ways. "That's not going to happen…I hate to admit it but Sasuke had a point for trying to leave…training in different places make one grow faster, if you stay here you wont be strong enough for when they come for you, believe me, Tsunade, Orochimaru, Sarutobi-sensei and even the fourth left the village at one point or another, they were strong when they left but they returned…there was no comparison they had surpass their own expectations"

Naruto couldn't grasp the concept, if leaving the village was the right thing to do then why did he went through all that; along with the others to bring Sasuke back. "But…Sasuke…why?" Said Naruto trying to tie together as many words as he could, but his mind was just overwhelm at the moment.

Jiraiya simply took a deep breath, looking at the monument. "To be the best; a lot of people says that with out truly knowing what it take and means to be the best, any one can be the best of a village or a city, but this world is big Naruto I have travel all I could and I haven't come near on seeing all of it, I have met many people on my journeys and I cant even imagine how many I haven't, there much stronger people, I still remember when the fourth came back from traveling, I was with some kids that greeted him, he so eloquently explained the power he had seen. 'In this world there are people stronger then I, yet younger then you'"

As Jiraiya said those words, a flashback hit Naruto, he had remembered the day they had gone to the mist, the day they met for the first time the white ninja Haku, the way he felt when he saw the mighty Zabuza being taken down by Haku, it was a terrible feeling, the feeling of being powerless, of not being able to do anything. It was that day they finally witnessed the power of a true ninja from beyond the walls of the leaf; his power was impressive to say the less. Protect those who are precious to you… Haku's words, Haku the pure example of a ninja, he lived to protect the people he cared for, he wasn't selfish he wasn't a bad person, he showed the true path of a ninja, he only wanted to become strong so he would be able to protect Zabuza, his precious person in this word. How he even gave up his life so Zabuza would be okay, how he gladly performed the greatest sacrifice.

Naruto thought as hard as he could about the situation, he was at a crossroad, one that would determine his fate as well as the fate as many others tied to him.

"Naruto a Hokage is suppose to do anything necessary for the village, sacrifice anything for the village, the fourth gave his life to make sure the village would be safe, if you cannot give up a simple girl, then how can you expect to become a Hokage, if you're not willing to give up on this, you better give up in being Hokage of this village"

Jiraiyas words hit Naruto hard, his life flashed before the orange clad ninja, the many times he had said he wanted to be Hokage, were always just to be noticed, just to be finally acknowledged by the rest of the people in the village, but after meeting Sakura, Sasuke, Kakashi, Ten-ten and the rest of the people that now occupied a great space in his heart he finally understood Haku's words, when he fought against Haku he understood why and how to become stronger.

I, I, I can't stay…I have to become stronger for her, but I don't know what to do! Damn it! Naruto shouted those words over and over in his mind torn apart by his conflicting emotions, he knew that what Jiraiya said was true, but he had never felt so happy with anyone, he knew he wouldn't just be losing Ten-ten he would be losing all his friends and still would but a settle to the conflicts he had with Hinata and Sakura. Naruto continued to curse himself, screaming his mind, still unable to make a choice, he knew Jiraiya was right, he could see the reasons why leaving is the best choice, but he also had a promise to Ten-ten to be with her, and he gladly would do it, for he wanted to be with her.

"Silence! I cannot stand your worthless whining any longer!" Was yelled at Naruto as a red windblast hit him disorienting him, as Naruto looked around trying to recover his bearings he saw pipes running by the ceiling of the room he was standing, each of them dripping small amounts of water forming puddles below them, in front of him he saw a large cell with a few missing bars closed by a single paper with the words 'seal' on it. From the bottom of the cell large amounts of red chakra were emerging and from behind the bars large yellow eyes with slit pupils watched him carefully.

Naruto stood his ground despite the constant chakra hitting him from behind the iron bars. "Shut up you stupid fox! You don't have a say in this!" Naruto yelled, only getting a furious reaction from the sealed youma.

"HA!" With a mighty roar the fox demon released a large amount of chakra, sending Naruto back against the wall; the force was so great that Naruto's impression was left in the stone wall. "You are weak kit, you are very weak, with out me you would have never defeated the snake, you should take his offer, don't forget how much stronger you became the last time you left with him" As the kyuubi finished his words a large cloud covered Naruto.

Nani? Naruto said to himself as he looked around managing to see Jiraiya from the corner of his eye, he had been thrown out by the kyuubi, strangely he didn't feel angered by the demons actions he felt, angry for he understood perfectly what the demon said to him. The stupid fox thinks I should leave too, damn it…they're right. They are both right damn it. I have to be stronger, strong enough to protect her and staying here I wont be, damn it why, you only bring me trouble, you know that you dumb fox. Naruto cursed as he remembered all that had happened because of the kyuubi and even now when he thought things where starting to pick up again it is taken away from him because of the kyuubi.

Naruto stood tall, biting his bottom lip, holding back all the words he wanted to let out. "Fine I'll go with you' He spat out as he walked toward the door not even waiting for a response from the legendary ninja, yet Jiraiya quickly said to the boy the time and place for their meeting for their leave.

Naruto left the room slamming behind him the door, leaving Jiraiya with a guilty conscious yet giving himself strength repeating the truth behind all of this. "It's in his best interest"

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On top of the Hokage monument, a depressed Naruto looked up at the stars glowing in the night sky, not believing the fate that had fallen on him once more, he was now convinced that he could never ever be happy, that all he has was going to be taken away from him, Naruto stood up clenching his fist in what now was pure anger. I wont let it happen, ero-sennins wants us to leave with no one knowing, just because he is afraid we'll be follow by Itachi and fish face, but I cant leave like that I have to let her know I'm not abandoning her, that I will be back for her, that I will return.

Naruto lower his hands calming himself, but still watching the sky, watching the night sky under Konoha for the last time, for he felt that he wouldn't see this village in a long time, a very long time.

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"Are you ready Naruto?" Asked the white hair ninja as he gave Naruto a gentle smile of encouragement, trying to lift the spirit of the morning, for even though it was still dark it was morning early morning, no more than 3 am, but Naruto only nodded as his sensei words.

"We'll return Naruto, its not like I'm taking you away forever, the time we are gone depends solely on you and how quickly you can become stronger" Said Jiraiya getting the blond attention, the endless days away from the village suddenly didn't seem so eternal.

Naruto raised his head, his face still wasn't showing his foxy grin but instead a more serious one, his blue eyes where wide open and his mouth didn't show any sign of smiling any time soon. "Fine let go" He calmly said as he jumped off one of the village's wall onto the forest beyond the walls of the leaf.

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As the day went by, the sun welcomed by the land rose from the beyond the horizon, it was early morning not many where out, but a lavender eyes girl was, accompanied by a small nin-dog, "Im glad Kiba-kun let you accompany me Akamuru" The girl softly said as she remembered the night before when her friend Kiba dropped by her house to check up on her, there she explained as she would start early training, concern for her friend the boy offered lending her Akamaru so she would have some one to take care of her while he got there to train with her, Kiba very well knew waking up at the time Hinata does was nearly impossible for him, worried for her safety he left his dog stay over night with her so she would take it with her in the morning.

Kiba-kun is so nice letting me borrow Akamaru, but I wonder at what time Kiba-kun usually wakes up? She thought as Akamaru intead of an energetic bark let out a long yawn, it was obvius Kiba wasn't the early bird type when he wasn't on duty, as the lavender girl and the nin dog ran across Konoha toward their training ground;

On the other side of Konoha a small red frog energetically jumped around with a scroll on his back, stopping every few meters searching for something.

Naruto-ni-chan told me to look for her but there so many humans around here how am I going to find her? Thought the red toad Gamakichi as he remembered that Naruto before leaving in secrecy had giving him a letter for a, girl according to Naruto the girl was cute, had dark eyes and black hair curled up in two buns on the side of her head. Despite this great detail Gamakichi had some trouble for he didn't understand the fact that human girls could be cute, as when he thought cute only female toads appeared in his mind.

"Guess I have to keep searching, wish I could remember that girls name" He said to himself as he cursed his lack of attention for this, the toad continued to search for the female who would come close to the description Naruto had given him, but it was to no avail as he only saw females with long hair, none with 'buns' on the head.

This is going no where fast. He thought; but his boredom was short live as he was jumped by a dog as he turned the corner, The toad yelled franticly as he was blindsided by the dog, the two continued to fight for a few second until the dog managed to land a decice bite on the toad, "HAAA!" The toad yelled as he jumped away from the fierce dog. "You stupid mutt! You'll pay for that, you will be sorry you ever messed with me you'll see!" Yelled Gamakichi as he showed his tongue to Akamaru and vanish in a puff of smoke, Akamaru was proud he had defended his territory from strangers, but his victory was short lived as a running Hinata finally caught up but managed to witness all.

"Akamaru you should just start fights like that, and some toads are poisonous so you should be careful" She said to Akamaru in a calm voice but some how sounded like a light scold, she reached down to pick Akamaru when she noticed behind him a small paper, it was left of the scroll for it was severely damaged by Akamarus fight with Gamakichi, and because of the commotion the toad had forgotten about it and left it behind.

Hinata picks up the remains of the letter, out of curiosity extends the scroll and begins to read it quickly, hoping to get a clue from who this was, as she reads her eyes become wider and wider, but know she cannot stop reading she increased the speed and quickly finish it, dumb folded by the content Hinata was at a lost for words, except for two that wondered out some how. "Naruto…Kun"

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In the forest, already at a fair distance from the village Naruto and Jiraiya traveled at an impressive speed, but still in a sudden moment Jiraiya placed his hand in front of Naruto ordering him to stop. As command Naruto stopped the same time Jiraiya did. The sannins eyes carefully examine the area, for he had detected a faint presence in the area, Naruto had now caught wind of the presence and also started to carefully examine the area. The two continued advancing carefully that is until they saw a figure sitting on a tree branch, lying against the tree simply relaxing.

"You" Naruto yelled at the person, who simply ignored him and continued laying there, Jiraiya on the other hand quickly stepped forward and jumped landing in a tree branch in front o the man. "What are you doing here?" He asked in a serious tone.

Jiraiya stayed calm, not moving a muscle in front of him, for a minute he stayed in silence, that is until he once again yelled asking him the same question as before. This time the man moved now his eyes met Jiraiyas. "Cant someone get some sleep here" Was his answer making Jiraiya and Naruto fall out of shock.

"How the hell are we supposed to know that if you have that damn thing on!" Jiraiya yelled at the mask nin, as he was being yelled at the nin simply adjusted his mask, cloth and belt.

A vein pounded on Jiraiyas forehead, while a small smile of amusement appeared on Naruto. "Good thing I see you Naruto" Said the nin as he jumped from the branch he was on to one much closer to the orange clad nin. In a quick move the Mask nin took out two scrolls and handed them to Naruto. Naruto quickly caught the two a bit confused by the sudden action the nin had displayed.

"The one on the right is what we agreed upon when we trained, the other is a gift you should use only when you are in deep trouble" The mask nin said, nodding at Naruto who nodded back and placed the scrolls n his side bag. After which the nin moved in front of Jiraiya once more, simply lowering his head slightly and whispering at a tone only Jiraiya could hear.

"Be careful your not so difficult to find, be on your guard always and good luck" The nin whispered to Jiiraiya who simply nodded slightly, after which in a quick flash of flames the nin disappears only leaving a few burned leaved and burn tree bark.

Jiraiya raised his head to the sky, looking at the horizon as if trying to find something, "Lets go quickly" He said as he once again started to moved quickly followed by Naruto who also raised his head trying to look where Jiraiya was.

At a point not so far from Naruto's and Jiraiya two clocked figures stood guard, a malicious smile on one a emotionless expression on the other.

"All the trouble we have gone through to predict their movements and thanks to that mask annoyance we wont be able to" Expressed a blue skinned one to the other, who's expression didn't change at all, still emotionless, the man raised his hand adjusting his hat narrowing his crimson red eyes.

"Do not worry Kisame, time is something we have, soon the Blue sun will eventually belong to the Akatsuki"

End Chapter

A/N: Well everyone i sorry i took so long in updating this fic, i was planing to get busy during vacations, but i had mayor writters block and lack of energy, so i didnt im am sorry for the new readers and the one who had been with me since the begging, well dont forget to leave your review i want to know if i havent gotten rusty in these many months.