Yo chapter 2 time skip

Zoona- Thanks for reviewing! Glad you like so cold also. I thought about it but decided not too to far. The first chapter was after the Chunin exams when Sasuke was leaving.

Chapter 2: Naruto returns

The fifth hokage was doing paper work which was unusually like her self. But really she was wondering when her favorite blonde ninja was coming back. It had been 3 years since he left and things have changed. Sasuke was training really hard with Kakashi and Sakura was training with her. Naruto only sent a letter once a year to show he was still alive however this year he didn't. He never said when he would come back. In fact he even contemplated coming back at all. She just felt like something was wrong.

During the 3 years Sasuke tried to give Sakura a chance but she was still hung over Naruto. So he moved on and was now dating Ino. Sakura came to Tsunade one day about her not jealous and was confused. Tsunade told her simply she cared for Naruto more. At first Sakura denied it saying he was only a friend she even thought he wasn't her friend anymore. But she slowly realized her feelings for the fox container and now deeply cares about him.

Sasuke activated his 3rd tomoe to his sharingan a few days after Naruto left. He's been training almost non stop and Ino has had a hard time getting him to rest. Sasuke and Sakura are always thinking of Naruto just like she was. Hell all of Rookie 9 were thinking of their blonde friend. She heard from Gaara that he stayed with them for a little while to learn some wind jutsu then he kept moving.

"Lady Tsunade I found your answer." Shizune said walking in. Tsunade was happy about this. Since Naruto left as a genin when he came back we would still be a genin. Everyone moved on. Sasuke became a jonin, she offered him the spot of anbu captain but refused saying he was fine as a jonin.

Sakura moved to Chunin as was most of rookie 9. Neji was also a jonin and Sasuke became good friends with the hyuuga despite their clan's backgrounds.

But Sasuke knew that Naruto would always act as a brother to him. Sasuke still wanted revenge but not as much. He learned how to enjoy other things. He would smile often and laugh instead of always brooding and smirking. His speed was actually equal to Lee's without his weights on which was pretty damn fast.

"So the council can't deny this?" Tsunade asked. "Nope it is all up to the hokage." Shizune smiled. Tsunade found out that if a ninja was sent on a B-rank mission or higher for longer than 2 years then she could promote them to whatever rank she saw fit.

"Knock-Knock." Tsunade turned her head to the window and saw her fellow Sannin and ex teammate Jiraiya. "What do you want pervert?" Tsunade wondered. "I came with some good news. Here take a look." Jiraiya handed her a letter. She eyed him carefully and opened it. After she read it she looked at the calendar.

"SHIZUNE! WHAT'S TODAY'S DATE?" Tsunade demanded. "AIIIEE it's the 9th of October." Shizune squirmed. "It's today! IT'S TODAY! Shizune go get me team Kakashi NOW!" Tsunade barked making Shizune run out.

"This is excellent when did you get this?" Tsunade asked. "Just last night actually, I didn't read it till I woke up. Their gonna be happy." Jiraiya snickered. "Yeah, I can't wait too see him." Tsunade smiled.

Meanwhile near the leaf village gate a man was walking towards a large village. He grinned happily.

"I can't believe how long it's been." The man smiled.

Yup and seems just yesterday you left. What are you gonna do? A deep voice within the man's head asked.

"Well, first off become hokage. Second I might ask her. I've worked through my problems, thanks to Shion and Yugito." The man smiled.

I'm glad but at least toy with it. Wouldn't that be fun? You are a teen aren't you supposed to cause drama?

The voice questioned. "Yeah but it wouldn't seem right. I've waited 3 years to see Hinata, I can't wait." The man smirked.

You sly fox. I knew you would toy with her. But first have you fully truly forgiven her? Hinata I mean. She did blow you off for Kiba. The voice informed. "I'll protect her. I love her Kyuubi. Even when I'm angry she's always on my mind you know that don't you?" The man smirked. Don't remind me kit. Were almost there show time. Kunai ready? Kyuubi did a check list. "Check."

Chakra intact? "Check. Everything else is ready to go." The man smiled and continued his walk.

Sakura and Sasuke stood dumbfounded at the letter. "A challenge? With all of us?" Sakura asked. "Yup. He wants the elders to observe too." Tsunade nodded. "We better find him a birthday present." Sakura giggled. Sasuke looked at her he had to talk with her but before words came out Tsunade spoke.

"Sakura what are you gonna do?" Tsunade asked. Sakura smiled. "I'm gonna take him to ichiraku's and…" "No Sakura not his present. When you see him? You do love him right?" Sasuke asked. "Of course. I'll have to make do. When I realized I loved him he was already gone for 2 years. He probably has some other girls but… I'll manage." Sakura shrugged. A knock came at the door. "Enter." Tsunade answered. 3 people walked in the room. The 3 elders of Konoha. (Who I most certainly hate! GRAAHHHH!) Homura, Koharu and Danzo.

"You wanted to see us?" Koharu asked. "Yes actually. You 3 have been invited to watch a match between rookie 9 and Naruto Na…Uzumaki." Tsunade nearly slipped but the three didn't notice.

"So the Jinchuriki is returning. How interesting." Danzo said earning a glare from Tsunade and Sasuke. "Need I warn you Danzo that Naruto has every right to kill you for what you did?" Tsunade growled. "Oh whatever could you possibly mean?" Danzo shrugged.

"YOU KNOW DAMN WELL THAT YOU SET HIS APARTMENT ON FIRE!" Sasuke yelled. "Watch your anger boy; you could be shipped to root." Danzo smirked. Sasuke didn't waver his killer intent growing.

"Enough. We will be there to witness the boy's growth." Homura stated and the three walked out. "Danzo pisses me off." Sasuke grumbled. Tsunade nodded.

"LADY HOKAGE! The great stone faces have been doodled on!" A chunnin reported. Tsunade turned to see the stone faces definitely messed with. Everything was messed with but the 4 and 5th faces. The third just had a pipe coming out of his mouth which resembled her old sensei.

Sasuke and Sakura gasped knowing what that meant. "He's here!" they shouted in unison and jumping out to find him. "What's going on?" Tsunade asked confused Kakashi who was reading his book looked up with a lazy eye and answered. "Yup that's him alright. Still the same old Knuckle head." Kakashi chuckled. Tsunade and Jiraiya's eyes grew wide.

The man from the gates was standing on the 4th hokage's head.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN NARUTO UZUMAKI IS HOME!