Author's Note: Hello and welcome back to another chapter of The Fox and the Raccoon. I would like to thank the support or technically the views and how much favorites and follows I have.

Before the story starts, remember that Naruto's form now looks like Greed's Ultimate Shield form. It's kind of like this, watch?v=WPmQyq-PYtE, here's the link in the description. So that you guys may know what Naruto's ultimate shield looks like.

So enjoy this chapter and I'll see you guys later.

Yashamaru was winded from dodging from so many attacks and that Naruto hadn't even broke a sweat and that the roof was messy and filled with holes.

Yashamaru was shocked to see this form of Naruto at his ultimate shield form, This is really bad. If I do this wrong then that means I'll probably be mince meat. He then thought about his options, If I tell Gaara and Naruto about this, the Kazekage will kill me but-

He then looked at Naruto and that his face looked like a black demon,-never mind getting killed by the Kazekage! He'll probably torture me then kill me slowly.

Yashamaru then dodged another attack led by the black skinned Naruto and Naruto then did a frenzy as he clawed Yashamaru that hit his arm which caused three marks on his right arm. Yashamaru then muttered to himself, "Here goes something."

Yashamaru then went forward Naruto and Yashamaru dodged and bowed to Naruto, "Sumimase!"

Naruto was confused and stopped attacking, Yashamaru then said, "Gomenasai, Naruto... Gaara, I didn't mean what I said earlier to you Gaara. It was all just a mission from the Kazekage to do this to test Gaara if he could control the beast."

Naruto then said, "HAAAH!" As he was confused as the entire shinobi sweat dropped at the blonde's voice. Sarutobi was embarrassed and the Kazekage was grumbling about how would he fix this.

Naruto then let go of his ultimate shield form and said, "Can we please get a clear explanation for this." Yashamaru then said, "Hai" Gaara then went closer, "So the things you told me Yashamaru about mama were-"

Yashamaru then said, "Absolutely false!" He then smiled at Gaara and said, "Even though my sister was the jinchuuriki of the Ichibi before you, she never hated this village and loved you even more. She would never dare to call your name after carnage."

Gaara then started crying again, "Mother loved me!" Naruto then consoled him and then talked to Yashamaru, "So why did teme kage do this to Gaara?" Yashamaru then knew that teme kage must have meant the Kazekage and said, "Well, this was meant to be a test to prove Gaara's control and to control the council's attacks on her."

Naruto then had an angry tick on his head and announced, "You idiots! Once I get my hands on that council and that Kazekage and I'll kick all of their asses." Gaara was shocked because no one said that while Yashamaru hearing Naruto's threat said, "Naruto, if you do that then you'll start a war."

Naruto then said, "I don't care! They messed with Gaara-chan and they are going to pay for what they did, I swear!"

Gaara again was shocked at what Naruto said, "Naruto, why would you do that?" Naruto said, "Because I would do anything for a friend and you're a friend to me, Gaara."

Naruto then decided to walk to the edge and shouted, "Jiji! Let's go home now." Sarutobi nodded but Kurama immediately said, "Kit! Put up your-"

Naruto almost on instinct placed his shield on but then he felt something heavy on his chest and it was also hot. Naruto looked to the source and found a man who had red hair and was about six feet tall with red hair and that his sword pierced Naruto's chest.

The man then said, "Goodbye, demon!" Naruto then coughed up blood and then closed his eyes. Gaara was quiet and unable to move while every shinobi present was shocked.

Suddenly the man whispered something and a pillar of fire went through Naruto's chest creating a hole in the middle of his chest as the blonde just fell. Gaara seeing this suddenly shrieked, "NARUTO!" She then ran to where Naruto was and started tugging and shouting, "Naruto! Naruto! Wake up! Open your eyes-" She then started to cry again as the man was still smiling, "Don't leave me! Please!"

Yashamaru who recovered said, "Why did you do this?" The man with the red hair smirked, "It was for the future of Konoha that the Kyuubi would die." Suddenly an immense killing aura filled the entire area as Sarutobi was angry, "Who ordered you do this?!"

The man then said, "I'm sorry Hokage-sama" He then showed his tongue and then rolled back in, "My lips are sealed." Sarutobi was now very angry and the suffocating killing intent clouded the entire area and choking the weaker shinobi or rendering them unconscious.

The Kazekage was surprised at Hiruzen's anger, No wonder he was feared during the Second and Third Great Shinobi War. I wouldn't want to get on his bad side. Meanwhile Hiruzen was thinking, That seal on his tongue! I've only seen that in Danzo's ROOT members. But I thought we disbanded them long ago. I think I should have a long talk with an old friend.

Gaara then stood up from where she was, "You killed Naruto-" The red haired man then looked at Gaara and said in an evil tone, "Yeah I did! I killed that demon for Konoha! What you gonna do about it?"

Gaara then summoned her sand and gathered it at the side of her forehead and then carved the word love with Naruto's blood in the sand. She then looked at Naruto's killer and said, "You're going to die."

She then screamed, "Tanuki Neiri no Jutsu!" She then slept as sand then started to go to Gaara. The Kazekage then said, "Now, stop Gaara!" Every shinobi in Suna then went to where Gaara was but the guy just smirked as he said, "Fuinjutsu: Shiju no Saimon." (AN: Got this from Bleach)

Suddenly there was a rectangular prison like barrier which surrounded the roof which left only the red haired man, Gaara and Naruto who still had a hole in his chest.

The shinobi including Yashamaru were trying to get in but the prison did not move. The Kazekage then went near the prison as the Hokage as well followed, "Move every civilian out of the area. Get Temari and Kankurou as well." The Suna shinobi followed their commander and then did what he asked.

The Kazekage then asked Sarutobi, "Hiruzen, could you please help me in destroying this barrier and also controlling the Ichibi." Hiruzen then nodded, "As long as you help me get Naruto-kun to a hospital." The kazekage was confused at this, "Why? The boy is already dead. He was stabbed at the chest and not only that but that same spot exploded and made a hole in his chest. You're saying that Naruto-san is still alive."

The hokage then said, "He's a special case." The kazekage then said, "Well, let's get this started." He started gathering the sand and mixed it with his gold dust as he said, "Jiton: Saikin Taiso" The huge gold sand turned into a large wave which hit the barrier and there was no effect.

Hiruzen then tried, "Katon: Karyu Endan" The flaming dragon head hit the barrier and with no effect as well.

The red haired guy just smiled; There is no escape from this barrier until I say so. He then saw the sand start to rise; Well it looks like time for another dance.

Suddenly a giant hand hit him as he blocked it but was pushed towards the end of the barrier. Emerging from the sand was the full form of Shukaku and with Gaara at the beast's head. Shukaku then said, Hell yeah! Baby, I'm free! Wait, what is this!?

The red haired man just smirked again, I get to kill the Kyuubi and fight Shukaku! Working with Danzo-sama has its perks. The same guy said arrogantly, "Hey! I was the one that made this barrier." Shukaku then looked at the man and said, "So I can guess that if I kill you then I'll be free." The guy just said, "Hn."

Shukaku then attacked the red haired guy and he just dodged easily. Shukaku then enhaled and said, "Futon: Renkudan" The man also dodged the bullets as he then said, "You want more, I'll give you more!"

He then jumped up in the air, "Gaki Rekko." A green circle of chakra then was above Shukaku and suddenly rained green blasts that affected the bijuu. Shukaku then used his sand to shield himself from the blasts.

The red haired guy then as he shook his head, "Tsk, tsk, tsk. That is no good. Well you have to burn." He then gathered fire in his hand and said, "Kongobaku!" The spherical ball of fire then hit the shield as the beast bellowed due to the heat.

The red haired guy then cut his left arm and said, "I want this fight to continue. But alas I have to end it." He then raised his right arm and said, "Hiryu Gekizoku Shinten Raiho." A gigantic beam then hit Shukaku which penetrated his shield causing it to scream in pain.

He then used his two fingers to release a red beam which hit the bijuu's eyes and causing it to go down. He then started laughing maniacally as he said, "Now Shukaku, you have the greatest honor to face my greatest attack and that is why I sacrificed my left arm to do this."

He then tossed his left arm to where Shukaku was and shouted, "Here it comes, Itto Kaso!" The ground then had a massive shockwave which made everyone tumble as the red pillar of fire erupted from the ground and swallowed Shukaku and the beast again was in pain.

All the while the man was still laughing and almost to the point of just rolling around because he couldn't breathe anymore. He then wiped the tears from his eyes and then waited for his technique to be finished.

The red pillar was gone and so was the beat but Gaara was still safe and still asleep. He was so happy that he beat a bijuu and started walking slowly. He then felt something heavy was on his chest. He then looked down and there was a black hand protruding from his chest, No way!

He then coughed out blood as he looked behind him and saw a tired Naruto whose hole was healed and that his arms were with the ultimate shield. The red haired guy said, "Impossible, how did you survive."

Naruto then breathed and said, "Be-cause I- am- awesome- dattebayo!" Naruto then released his arm from the guy's chest and the red haired guy just said; "I can still-" He was interrupted when the sand suddenly captured him and then crushed him.

The barrier then disappeared and Shukaku rose up and said, "Good luck to that riddance." The bijuu then looked at Naruto and said, "Hmm. I smell Kyuubi. Are you the Kyuubi, little one?"

Naruo replied, "I'm the jinchuuriki for the Kyuubi no Yoko." Shukaku then laughed as he said, "Hahahahaha! The mighty Kurama was placed into a midget! Hahahaha!" Naruto was almost laughing if it wasn't for being called a midget.

The Kyuubi then said, "Oy, ningen, let me have a hand at that crazy tanuki! I'm going to make him regret ever insulting me." Naruto answered, "Nope, it's a bit funny but I have to ask. How do I save Gaara."

The Kyuubi said, "Hn. I'm not telling you, ningen." Naruto then got to his knees and begged, "Please almighty Kurama. Please tell me your infinite wisdom to save Gaara and kick Shukaku's ass." Kurama then said, "Ok. You have to wake up your friend and that does the trick."

Naruto then asked, "How do I do that?" Kurama then said, "I don't know, just do it. Now leave my sight and kick Shukaku's ass."

Naruto then appeared in the real world and the Kazekage and the Hokage were next to him. Sarutobi asked, "Are you ok, Naruto-kun" Naruto then stood up and brushed himself, "I'm ok, Jiji."

He then saw the Kazekage who was preparing to attack Shukaku, "Kazekage-sama-" Even Sarutobi was shocked at Naruto's sudden politeness, the blonde continued, "May I be the one that brings back, Gaara-chan."

The Kazekage looked at Naruto who was determined, "Ok, Naruto-san. But don't kill my daughter." Naruto then smiled, "No problem-" The Kazekage interrupted, "Rasu." Naruto then said, "Huh?!"

The Kazekage then said, "That is my name, Rasu." Naruto then said, "Ok, Rasu-san, I'll save Gaara-chan." With that Naruto lunged at Gaara as Sarutobi said, "Why did you even say yes." Rasu then said, "Because he's the only one who can save Gaara."

Naruto then went to where Shukaku was and shouted, "GAARA! Wake up!" The bijuu then shook his head, "Quiet down midget. You're not goig to make me come back there." Naruto then said as he ran and jumped on top of the arm of Shukaku, "I'm going to get Gaara-chan back."

He then moved to where Gaara was and found her still unawake, What should I do? I gotta use my head. Wait a second! I'll use my head, I am such a genius. Kurama just shook his head, "I can't believe how much of an idiot my jailor is."

Naruto kept on running and then dodged Shukaku's attacks and then reached the head. He then approached the prone Gaara and held her head, "Sorry!" Naruto then pulled his head back so that he could head butt Gaara.

Shukaku on seeing this, "You are not placing me back in that cage, midget!" The bijuu then grabbed Naruto's ankles which caused him to fall forward and his lips fall on Gaara and causes him to panic and Gaara woke up to find Naruto on her lips.

Shukaku then said, "Damn it! And I was free!" The beast then started to melt and Gaara and Naruto got separated because the sand fell.

Rasa then got his daughter and said, "Are you ok" There was no response from Gaara as they approached the ground and Sarutobi was helping Naruto up.

Gaara suddenly got off her father's arms and went near Naruto and asked, "Are you alright, Naruto." Naruto saw Gaara and heavily blushed as he stuttered, "I- uh- I- am- a- alrig- alright!"

Gaara said, "Is that so." She then got closer to Naruto's face as the blonde boy was heavily red because he couldn't forget on what happened. Gaara then touched his bare chest which had a hole on his shirt making the blonde blush more, "I saw you die, how did you live?"

Naruto then scratched the back of his head and said, "Well..."

Flashback

Naruto was in his mindscape and grumbled, "What happened?" The bijuu then appeared in front of him, "Baka! You got yourself killed and now I have to fix you again."

Naruto was confused, "What do you mean?" Kurama sighed, "You don't remember you got stabbed in the chest with a sword and got a hole in your chest."

Naruto then finally got it and then remembered something important, "Gaara-" He then shouted, "Hey Kurama, can you heal faster so that I can save Gaara-chan."

Kurama then said, "Be quiet, kit! You don't realize how hard this is since you are technically dead because your heart was blown and there is a hole in your chest." Kurama then looked at Naruto and sighed, "You really don't know, do you?"

Naruto tilted his head because he was confused, "I don't get it. I thought you could heal me from anything after my ultimate shield." Kurama sighed again as he muttered, "Mendokuse."

He then coughed slightly to regain his composure, "Naruto, yes I can heal you from almost anything but do you realize that something like if your head gets blown off or your heart is literally gone is really hard to heal."

Naruto then said, "Oh, ok." He then smiled, "I promise I won't let this happen again to me." Kurama then sighed, "Hai, hai. You win. Now get out there and kick that guy's ass."

Naruto then got out of his mindscape and saw that the guy was laughing and there was a red pillar near him.

Naruto then saw the red pillar disappear and found Gaara on the ground and that she was unconscious. The guy then started walking slowly; He's going to hurt Gaara. I can't let that happen. He instantly lunged and at the guy and secretly put his ultimate shield on and stabbed the guy in the chest.

He then got his arm out of the man's chest and then saw the man get crushed by Gaara's sand and almost threw up a little, This is horrible. I don't think I could ever get used to this.

Flashback end

"So that's what happened and you saw that I saved Gaara. What do you think, Jiji?" Naruto smiled as he was waiting for Sarutobi's answer. But Sarutobi was shocked, he knew that Naruto had potential but not like this.

Sarutobi then said, "You did a good job-" Naruto started celebrating on how he did a good job. Sarutobi then interrupted, "-but are you ok with what you just did." This stopped Naruto from celebrating as he remembered what had happened.

He then told the hokage, "I know about what I just did and I feel like a monster for doing that." He then started to tear up and sit down. Sarutobi approached the blonde boy and patted his head and said, "That is the difficulty of a shinobi."

Naruto stopped crying and looked at Sarutobi and asked, "What?!" Sarutobi explained, "You see Naruto-kun, we shinobi are not gods but just ordinary men. We take lives even if those lives may have families or loved ones, we still take them. Thus causing the endless cycle of hatred that has caused many wars and suffering. We shinobi are the reason for all of this." Naruto then asked, "How do you deal with it?"

Sarutobi answered, "By reminding yourself that you never enjoy this kind of savagery and that you are only doing this to protect your loved ones."

Naruto then stood up and said, "Jiji-" He then used his thumb to point to his heart, "-I will never cause anyone suffering again and I will end the cycle of hatred." Sarutobi was shocked at Naruto's maturity and simply smiled and said, "You will one day accomplish that, Naruto."

Kurama who just heard everything then said, "That kit. Is he the one that father told us will come and change the world."

Naruto just smiled as he did not hear what Kurama said but then two voices simultaneously shouted, "GAARA!"

Temari and Kankuro were there near Gaara as they said, "Are you ok?! Were you hurt?! We're sorry that we didn't help you-" They were interrupted when Gaara raised her and for them signaling them to stop, "I appreciate the concern but don't worry I am ok. And-"

She then smiled at her two siblings, "-thank you for caring." Temari and Kankurou smiled as they were really happy because they thought that they lost their sister. Temari hugged her younger sister and said, "We should thank you."

Before Gaara said something, Yashamaru appeared right in front of her, "Gaara, I-" Gaara then said, "It's alright Yashamaru. You helped me realize that kaa-san did not hate me and for that I thank you as well."

Rasa then approached his daughter, "Gaara, you have done a good job." Gaara just ignored her father and just nodded her head and then went past him. Rasa sighed, I think I did a horrible decision (AN: You think!)

Naruto who was smiling at what he was seeing from Gaara, She's enjoying this. He frowned a bit, Is this what a family feels like? Why did you leave me okaa-san, otou-san?

Gaara then approached Naruto and then grabbed the blonde at his back and kissed him softly and let go. Naruto poofed up and became red as he said, "Ga- ga- a-ra- why?!" Gaara then said, "I thought that it was necessary for me to thank someone for saving me like that."

Naruto who was still red, "Where did you get something like that from?!" Gaara then got an orange book from her sash, "It was this book." Naruto immediately got it and read, Icha Icha: Desert Flower. What kind of book is this? More importantly, I'll kill the author who made this. He sounds like a creep.

The white haired man who was still on the tree sneezed again, That makes it two times. JIraiya, you devil! It must be Tsunade. The pervert then continued to look at the naked women in the onsen.

Naruto then said, "Where did you get this from, Gaara." He refused to look at Gaara directly because he might faint from remembering the kiss. Gaara then stated, "I got it from Kankurou's room"

Kankurou said, "Gaara-" But he was immediately knocked out by Temari, "How dare you get our little sister involved in things she shouldn't know about."

Naruto sighed at the sight and asked Gaara, "Anyways, are you really ok Gaara?" Gaara then nodded, "Don't worry about me Naruto."

She then yawned and said, "Naruto-" She then closed her eyes and fell but Naruto caught her and saw Gaara's sleeping face. He saw her porcelain like skin and the mark on the side of her forehead that read love, She's really beautiful. He then carried her in his arms and left the roof.

Temari and Kankurou were about to chase Naruto but their father stopped them. Kankurou asked, "Tou-san, why did you stop us?" Rasa then said, "Naruto-san would not hurt Gaara." Temari was about to speak but her father spoke first, "Please, just trust in me."

This made the two siblings stop as they also left the scene. Rasa was hoping, I hope Naruto-san can help Gaara and make her better. Sarutobi who just saw the blonde carry the Kazekage's daughter, My god! That was like what Minato did when Kushina was captured. Your blood, Minato, has not stopped. It grows in your son's type of a woman.

Naruto reached Gaara's bedroom and lay her down on the bed and she was still asleep. The moonlight that was shining on Gaara entranced Naruto, What's this? My heartbeat is going fast. He then was about to leave when a soft hand grabbed his arm.

"Stay with me." This caused Naruto to blush again as he looked back and saw that Gaara was on her side and that she was hugging Naruto's arm.

Gaara then said, "I'm alone..." This surprised Naruto to hear her say it. Gaara continued, "... It's so cold but I see light...". "I see it in Naruto..." Naruto got shocked of what Gaara said, "Naruto is just so bright when he's with me and I need him."

Naruto didn't know what to say but Gaara continued, "Please don't go." Naruto then immediately said, "What are you talking about?! I'll never leave a friend behind..." Naruto then paused and held Gaara's hand that was still on his arm, "-especially if it's you, Gaara-chan."

He then realized that she was fast asleep by the time he said anything. He also noticed that Gaara's hand was still on his arm so he looked at his choices, Either get off and probably make Gaara mad and I don't know why or stay here. Hmm... I think I'll go for the second one.

He then lay next to Gaara and then with this Gaara used her two arms and surrounded Naruto's body and placed her head near his neck which caused Naruto to blush even more. He then decided to face Gaara and saw the redhead asleep. He then said, "Good night, Gaara-chan." He then closed his eyes and let the fatigue take him and he fell asleep instantly. He didn't realize that Gaara was awake this entire time.

Kurama said, "And I was expecting something more hot to happen but the kit is too much of an idiot to know how to use the situation to his advantage."

Morning came and the sunlight alerted Naruto to an already awake Gaara. It took a few seconds for Naruto to think and he yelled and went back and arrived at the window. Gaara sat up from her sleeping position, "Good morning."

Naruto couldn't say anything as Gaara stood up and was going to leave the room, "Thank you for everything, Naruto." She then closed the door as Naruto became even redder. Kurama sighed, "Like I said. Can the kit take a single hint of his predicament?"

Sarutobi then opened the door to Gaara's bedroom and found a red, sweating Naruto near the window. He then smiled and told Naruto, "We are going to leave today. Prepare your stuff." A rapid nod from Naruto made Sarutobi leave while Naruto was in his thoughts, Why?

A few minutes later Naruto arrived at the gate with the Konoha group and the Kazekage with his three siblings. Sarutobi then said, "Naruto-kun, come." Naruto walked over to where Sarutobi was and he was face to face with Gaara.

Naruto then waved hi to Gaara and then sand pushed Naruto as she hugged him and then started to cry, "Please don't leave. Just stay for a few more days. I don't want to lose someone as important to me."

Naruto was too shocked and the rest were surprised and couldn't react. Meanwhile, Kakashi was scribbling in his notebook which was then quickly disposed of by Sarutobi who whispered to him, "I will burn every copy of Icha Icha found in this planet and strip you of your rank and make you a genin again. Is that clear?"

Sarutobi showered him with killing intent which made Kakashi whimper and say, "Hai, hokage-sama."

Naruto then pulled Gaara closer, "I have to go-" This made Gaara hold Naruto closer, "-but don't worry I will send you letters everytime. I promised you right-"

Gaara looked up at a smiling Naruto as he wiped her tears, "-I'll never leave you alone ever again. And since I broke my last promise..." Naruto then shouted, "I'll definitely keep this one, believe it!"

Gaara then said, "Thank you, Naruto... and I was awake the entire time you said those stuff about me."

Naruto blushed again as he said, "How?!" Gaara merely smiled. The atmosphere was ruined when there was a loud cough. Naruto looked at Rasa as he said, "Well let's not delay this any further. I hope for a safe journey, Hokage-sama." Sarutobi replied, "I hope as well for a fruitful future, Kazekage-sama."

The Konoha group was going to leave as Naruto and Gaara waved to each other their last goodbyes.

But there was a sudden and strong sandstorm that blew over the desert and casued the Konoha group to stop. Before anyone can say anything, Rasa spoke up, "This looks like our strongest sandstorm in decades. I think we should wait till it clears up."

A Suna shinobi suddenly appeared right in front of the whole group and said, "Kazekage-sama, it appears that not only this huge sandstorm but there seems to be a large camp of foreign ninjas near the gates. What shall we do?"

Rasa then said, "Gather the elders for a meeting. I will be there." The suna shinobi then replied, "Hai." As he shunshined out of there, Rasa then spoke to the Konoha group, "Well it seems that you can leave so-"

Gaara immediately grabbed Naruto as she ran while dragging the blonde into the city. Followed by Temari and Kankurou who then chased after the two.

Neko then said, "Hokage-sama may we-" Sarutobi then said, "You all may do." The four anbu then said, "Hai." They then disappeared and Sarutobi then said to Rasa, "This is all for Gaara, isn't it?"

Rasa then laughed and asked, "How did you realize." Sarutobi then answered, "As soon as the huge sandstorm came in. I sensed a bit of your chakra and knew that you made this sandstorm. I guess that the foreign ninjas are a lie."

Rasa then said, "That is true, but what can be my motive." Sarutobi then answered, "What more could it possibly be than to make Gaara happy." Rasa then laughed, "So you're not going to tell anyone about what I have done. Aren't you worried about Konoha, if you're not back?"

Sarutobi then said, "You can say I am doing this for Naruto." Rasa then asked, "Why?" Sarutobi explained, "You see that boy has a similar past like Gaara."

Rasa was going to speak but Sarutobi got there first, "I know he looks too happy but the boy has a mask that can even fool our torture specialist, Ibiki-san. Anyway I have also been a lousy guardian to Naruto and got him beat up and tortured by mobs of crowds for eight years."

Sarutobi continued, "I did everything I could but it still wasn't enough. So the least I can do for him is for him to have at least a happy moment in Suna." Rasa then said, "Well let's get to my office. I'm offering sake."

Sarutobi then nodded as the two kages walked towards the city.

Author's Note: Thank you again for reading this!

See you again soon!

Bye Minna!