Meanwhile in Myobukuzan...

Oblivious to Konoha's current state of chaos because Danzo had murdered the messenger frog hours ago sage in training Uzumaki Naruto was somehow endeavouring and succeeding in doing the impossible, according to Fukusaku the elder toad, combining the accumulation of natural chakra with battle movement.

In previous instances like with Jiraiya his former student in order to control and accumulate natural chakra fukusaku would merge with Jiraiya in order to allow him as a separate mind to distribute and mold the natural chakra for his protégé to utilize in his techniques enhancing the effectiveness of them whether they are taijutsu, ninjutsu, genjutsu or fuiinjutsu by a significant order of magnitude.

However when Naruto and Fukusaku tried to merge previously his connection with the Kyuubi instantly interfered with any attempts to merge. Fukusaku disheartened with how far naruto had come in such a short time though it hopeless to continue but after much experimentation and after a week of exhausting training they had developed a solution together. By using a kage bunshin (shadow clone) not only can it allow the user to absorb their memories and experiences during dispersion but it also provides a distinct mental and chakra based link between the clones and the original. By using this special ability of the shadow clone it allowed a single stationary shadow clone to be tasked with regulating the accumulation and control of natural chakra.

This allows Fukusaku to move independently from naruto to allow him to use his unique support abilities in battle more effectively. The reason why this works is because of a shadow clones unique ability to both have a separate chakra source and a linked chakra source simultaneously. This allows clones to disperse chakra evenly and hence channel natural energy to the original when it is required. This channelling of natural energy must occur a split second before the jutsu or attacks connect, as natural chakra disperses with excessive movement.

"Now to test this method out, we're going to spar, with Ma by my side"

"NANIIIII?" Naruto exclaimed

"I want you to come at us with the intent to kill" the elder frog muttered, his eye twitching at Naruto's obvious underestimation of him.

"H-Hhhai"

With a burst of chakra enhanced speed Fukusaku and his wife rushed at his opponent executing a pincer movement over the vast plain they were battling on rapidly closing the distance between them and naruto. Ever prepared for the attack naruto formed the single seal for his trademark jutsu

"Kage Bunshin No Jutsu", three clones popped into existence. Two of them rushed kunai drawn and moved in coordination to intercept the two toad elders. Noticing the stationary shadow clone had the sage markings on him he gave the signal to his wife to attack. The two rapidly moving toads changed their direction until they were alongside of each other and performed their jutsu. Ma's throat swelled with a copious amount of oil and Fukusaku began molding his chakra for a jutsu, as the two shadow clones closed throwing shruiken they executed the combination technique, Katon: Gamayu Endan they screamed as Fukusaku expelled a stream of fire which combined with the oil. A massive wave of superheated fire engulfed the battlefield, roasting the pair of attacking shadow clones instantly and melting the shruiken thrown. However the jutsu continued towards narutos original location as Fukusaku and his wife maintained their stream of fire and oil. Naruto stood his ground in front of the wave of fire and rapidly ran through a sequence of hand seals that Ero-sennin had taught him during his 3 year training trip. Feeling the familiar pull of his chakra per seal he felt an additional sensation as he completed the jutsu, surmising it was the addition of natural energy he executed the jutsu.

Suiton: Suijjinheki (Water Element: Water Wall) he screamed as the nova of fire descending upon him. Breathing deep Naruto expelled a ridiculous amount of water which rose up in a seemingly unbreakable wall to protect him from the fire jutsu. Not a second too late the two techniques collided with force, each one struggling for dominance over the other. Eventually Fukusaku and Ma ran out of fire and in Naruto's relief both jutsu's cancelled each other out creating a huge mass of heated steam in them idle of the battlefield. Impressed by the sheer defensive power of the natural chakra augmented Suijinheki he immediately went on the offensive again engaging the original Naruto in a Taijutsu spar. The elder frog began with a chakra augmented punch (flipper?) to the face which naruto swatted to the side and attempted to deliver roundhouse kick to the little toad. However because of his size Fukusaku easily dodged the attack and using his strength grabbed the extended leg, spinning the blonde ninja three times in a full circle before throwing him a good distance across the battlefield. Naruto countered the force of the spin by flipping on the ground where he landed to disperse the force of the blow.

He quickly pumped chakra to his legs and once again began closing the distance Fukusaku had created with the throw. Not hesitating the elder toad picked up very large rock that had been embedded in the ground before and threw it directly at naruto's who was now dashing towards him. Deciding it would be a good time to try out his sage augmented taijutsu style he extended his right arm outwards and applied his wind nature manipulation training he had learned via Kakashi and Yamato earlier to create a sharp wind based blade. His hand glowed briefly, similar to the glow of the chakra scalpel (chakra no mesu) before fist met rock. The rock was sliced entirely in half due to the wind blade Naruto had formed around his fist a second before his hand had impacted with the large boulder. The top half flew to the side harmlessly; however the larger bottom half of the rock smashed into his stomach sending him flying 10 meters backwards. Fukasaku although impressed by the power of the wind blade sweatdropped at his idiocy.

"WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU DOING?" the surprised blonde boy yelled at Fukasaku.

The elder Toad sighed "You could have dodged that you know?"

Naruto looked sheepish and rubbed the back of his head "Ja ne.. I know I just wanted to try using wind manipulation as part of my taijutsu"

"Let's continue, little naruto", the two characters resumed their spar. The two characters leapt back into the fight again, Naruto now using his Kaze Yaiba (Wind Blade) in his right hand to add reach and lethality to his blows. He swung his right at Fukasaku who ducked. Avoiding the keen edge of the chakra based blade the elder frog grabbed naruto's right wrist and forced it downwards embedding the wind blade into the ground away from himself, he then proceeded with the offensive by aiming a chakra augmented punch to the young teenagers face. Bending backwards the blonde quickly did a back flip avoiding the punch by millimetres and pulling three shruiken out of his holster as he flipped. His elder opponent leapt backwards as well just shy of 100 metres preparing himself for his next attack.

Throwing the shruiken at an incoming fukusaku he sealed and called out the name of his next ninjutsu Ninpou: Shruiken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shruiken Shadow Clone technique). The three shruiken he had thrown shimmered as they multiplied into hundreds of shruiken, not wasting anytime he sealed again and executed his next technique, Fuuton:Kaze Shruiken (Wind Element: Wind Shruiken). The crowd of frogs that had slowly grown watching the apprentice and the elder sage fight gasped in astonishment. The wave of shruiken heading towards the elder frog shimmered blue and disappeared out of sight. A large slicing noise was heard as the invisible wind projectiles honed onto their target at high speed. Calm as ever the elder frog made two seals, Kuchiyose: Gama no Tate (Summoning Shield of the Toads)he muttered before his chakra began to materialize into one of the large stone statues that had been seen previously around Myobokuzan.

The wind enhanced wave of shruiken slammed into the large statue protecting fukusaku creating a huge cloud of dust. There was a large slicing noise as the small wind blades attempted to slice through the stone statue. After what seemed like forever the assault stopped, and the dust cleared. The spectating toads including Gamakichi gasped, the statue elder Fukasaku had summoned held by a mere centimetre of stone, the wind shruiken having sliced through a majority of the chakra hardened stone statue. Glaring at his young apprentice the elder sage sealed his next jutsu, on the attack once again. Opening his mouth he shot out his tongue, the fast ever extending appendage speeding towards the young blonde boy. Concentrating intensely Naruto jumped, a split second before the deadly tongue hit him, the force of the impact making cracks in the ground. Controlled by Fukasakus chakra the tongue quickly reversed direction and impaled the blonde shinobi still in midair, the boy looking on in shock... only to have his body poof into a cloud of smoke. Rolling his eyes Fukasaku called for his wife.

" Shima chan" he sung. At an instant Shima-chan, better known as one of the two toad elders was at her husband's side with an evil glint in her eye. Knowing Naruto was doing his best to conceal himself and the possibility of him using Jirayas ultimate cloaking ninjutsu, specifically designed for peeking on women in the bathouses she gathered her chakra and said clearly Kekkai: Tengai Hōjin (Barrier: Dome Method Formation). An invisible barrier formed around her and Pa began to expand encasing a 200 metre radius around them. Any movement chakra based or not would reveal naruto's concealed location. A chakra source moved and the barrier flared dispelling the concealment technique the blond apprentice had used in an attempt to make a surprise attack. Knowing the location of his target Fukasaku once again launched his tongue at the blonde shinobi. Noting that the elder toad was on the offensive again, naruto threw a wave of shruiken at the oncoming tongue, once again it changed direction rapidly easily avoiding the metal shruiken and redirected towards the young apprentice again. Groaning at the persistence Naruto threw down some smoke bombs causing fukasaku to halt his attack and execute another technique.

Fuuton:Daitoppa (Wind Release: Shockwave), the small toad breathed in deeply and unleashed a hellish blast at where his young apprentice was currently hiding, the shockwave of wind blew apart the smoke revealing naruto holding the senjutsu enhanced fuuton:rasengan (wind release: spiralling sphere). Pumping chakra to his legs naruto sped towards ma and pa frog swerving erratically to dodge the elder frogs tongue which was constantly chasing him, seeking an opening and changing the landscape every time it hit the ground. As naruto closed the last 5 metres between him and his current opponent, Shima sealed and breathed in deeply. Katon: Zokukko (Fire Element: Cranium Carver) and exhaled a massive burst of superheated flame towards the oncoming naruto. Having neither space nor time to dodge naruto simply raised his hand and smashed the rasengan into the oncoming wave of fire. As he struggled to overpower the fire technique he briefly Yamato's explanation of elemental affinities and their strengths and weaknesses, smiling he pushed the rasengan harder. Ma and Pa frog looked in astonishment as the wind rasengan overpowered the fire technique and reversed the direction flames, back towards their caster. Jumping away at the last second they saw the sage in training on his knees, panting.

Naruto collapsed to the ground exhausted, Fukasaku jumped down by his side concerned

"Are you okay little Naruto? "The elder frog enquired

"Ramen..." naruto gurgled half dead. Fukusaku sweatdropped and then called out to his wife

"Ma, please bring little naruto here some food". She obliged and minutes later hopped out with a huge and I mean HUGE dish of mushrooms, flies and insects all lined up nicely in a platter. She placed the bowl gently in front of Naruto, who took a brief glance then fainted. (Similar when Neji ate the curry of life during the fillers). Fukusaku sighed and dragged the unconscious Naruto to a lily leaf hammock situated on the side of the waterfall and left him to rest from the exhausting training regimen he had experienced this past month. A small messenger toad hopped into the entrance of his home and called out.

"Boss, you there, we've got important news"

"What is it young one?" the elder enquired wearily, exhausted from a whole day of sparring.

"Kosuke, the one sent to Konoha has been killed, his name just disappeared off the list" the young messenger reported.

"What! does that mean something has happened to Konoha?" Fukasaku enquired with alarm, the younger toad shaking his head unaware.

"I guess it is time we go back to Konoha" he mumbled. "Send Gamakichi ahead to prepare the reverse kuchiyose to Konoha" he ordered. Sighing. the elder sage dreaded what they would experience when they arrived back. Hopping out of his house he went to wake up Naruto to prepare for their trip back to Konoha.

Back in Konohagakure

The village Hidden in the Leaves, hailed the strongest shinobi village in existence was now beginning to restore itself to its former glory. Konoha's finest shinobi had indeed been tested when the six paths of Pein had mercilessly attack the village in order to find the wherabouts of the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki Uzumaki Naruto. Many talented ninjas had died during the attack and appropriate memorial services had been provided to honour those who gave their life for the village.

One strange looking figure was spotted walking towards the massive gates of Konoha a few days after the conclusion of the attack. Still on alert two four man teams of previously concealed ANBU emerged out of the trees and surrounded the blonde shinobi.

"State your name and business here" the ANBU captain stated loud and clear to the blonde boy and his two elder toads perched on his shoulder.

"Do ya know who yer talking to boy?" Shima enquired from the left side of narutos shoulder. The ANBU captain gaped

"It...IT TALKED" he screamed. Twitching in annoyance the mother frog quickly jumped to the poor captains shoulder and slapped him. "Pull it together boy" she screamed.

"We Fukasaku and Shima elder sages of Myobokuzan have returned to Konoha from little narutos training"

One of the ANBU looked up in recognition. He quickly whispered n his captain's ear. After a moment the captain nodded and gave them the all clear to proceed to the gate.

Shikamaru assigned on gate duty with Ino took a brief glance at the approaching shinobi annoyed at the disturbance in his cloud watching. His eyes widened in shock at the identity of the ninja that walked through the gate with two toadlike companions, one perched on each shoulder.

Uzumaki Naruto had returned to Konoha...