A/N- Whoa, this is my longest chapter so far!!

Chapter 13, Lights, Camera, Lunch!

Tsunade sat at her desk, almost abesnt-mindedly signing important documents, which was one of the more boring jobs of the Hokage. Tsunade tried to concentrate on her work, knowing the serious reprecussions of signing the wrong thing, but for the life of her, Tsunade couldn't Get Naruto out of her mind. Naruto... And what the demon told her in it's last seconds of life, it's voice barely above a strained whisper.

-flashback-

Tsunade and the rest of the group made it to where Naruto had clashed with the titanic demon that had been destroying their village, almost everyone gasping in shock at what they saw. There, laying in the center of a crated that probably engulfed more than a tenth of Konoha, lay Naruto an the large demon. Naruo's eyes were drooping, as f he were loosing conciousness, and the demon... Well, the demon had been obliterated for lack of a better word. It's entire midsection was missing, leaving what innards and blood that hadn't been vaporized in the clash to spill freely across the ground.

"Naruto!" Sakura cried out as she and several others rushed to his side, just after the demon muttered something illegable to the boy. Walkking over to the collosal creature's head, Tsunade looked it over with a cold eye. "It's over, you have failed, and your wounds are fatal." She stated bluntly.

The demon let out a low chuckle, which was surprizing, as it only had half a lung left at best. "Yes mortal, I know that me and my bretheren have failed here. But don't get your hopes up yet, there is still much, much more to come." It replied with a tone implying a malicious smirk.

Tsunade snorted. "We stopped you, and we'll stop the others. Even if we are hurt from your attack, we have gotten one of our most powerful fighters back, and with those new powers he's shown, we will prevail, wether he still has the Kyuubi or not." She shot back.

The demon turned it's head weakly to stare at the downed form of Naruto. "So the boy really did contain lord Kyuubi?" It asked, it's tone being one of surprize. Letting out another chuckle, the demon turned it's head back to the Hokage. "How very interesting... If there is any mortal on this pitiful mudball that could keep the king of the foxes in check, it would most definitly be that one. Yes mortal, that boy may be able to thow our plans askew, but it is also likely that he will join us, if hs inner darkness takes over." It said evilly.

Tsunade turned a sharp eye on the demon. "What do you mean?!" She growled.

The demon chuckled again, this was just too rich! "That boy, like all mortals, has an inner darkness. However, unlike you other puney monkeys, he has apparently awakened a demonic power of hs own. I do not know much, for I was never big on developing my ability to sense energy, but the power I felt from that boy most definitly felt demonic. Be wary that he does not lose his heart to hatred, for that boy could become a demon of a more terrifying magnitude than the Kyuubi, or even maybe..." It trailed off.

Tsunade had paled a bit. "How do we stop him if it comes to that?" She asked.

The great demon shook it's head. "I will not tell you anymore human, for my time draws upon me, and I feel my life waxing. If you want to keep the little boy as he is, then you had best figure out that on your own. However, everyone gives into their inner darkness eventually, and I would so love to be there to see him when he does, for you will see a power unlike anything your mind could possibly hope to comprehend being born to reap destruction and chaos across the planes. Enjoy your life while you may mortal, for your time draws soon as well, if the Bijuu can complete their plans..." It informed, giving a last, rattling gasp as it shuddered once and died.

Tsunade stood there, unsure of what to do for the first time in a long time as she stared down at the demon's carcass.

-end flashback-

Shaking her head to clear it, Tsunade turned her attention back to the documents she was going through, catching a mission request to assassinate one Tazuna of Wave country, filed by the new president of Gato Trading and Shipping Co. Remembering Naruto's stories of the particular mission that led him to help liberate the country of wave from the tyrant Gato, Tsunade picked up her rubber stamp, and slammed down a hard 'DENIED' on the paper, adding a few more for good measure. "Shizune!" She called out.

"Yes M'lady?" Shizune asked, poking her head through the office door.

Tsunade grabbed a peice of paper, scribbling down a note on it. "I've got a task for you. It seems that the Gato T&S. Company didn't collapse when that pig Gato died, and now their new president is trying to place a hit on the man that Naruto told us about, Tazuna. Please go to the client waiting lounge and deliver the request form back to the man who brought the job to us, and make sure to tell him that we will never accept such a mission from them. Then I want you to find Naruto, tell him to drop what ever he's doing, and then give him this. It's a B-rank mission from me for him to hand-pick a team and go to wave to assess if we should assign a mandatory guard unit to protect wave for a time. If those Gato people are acting up again, it may hurt our trade routes with Wave." She ordered, handing the request form and the note that she'd written to Shizune.

Shizune bowed her head, taking the two peices of paper. "Yes Lady Tsunade." And with that, the young jonin disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

Going over to the window n her office, Tsunade looked out at the view over her hometown. With a dep sigh, she looked back. "Shizune's gonna have to clean those leaves up when she gets back." She said to no one, a deadpan expression on her face.

For the first time in his life, Naruto felt nervous, very nervous. There, sitting in front of him in all it's well-maintained glory was thhe Hyuuga clan compound. Everything was in such glaringly pristine condition that it was actually imposing, seeming as if one wrong move by Naruto would utterly shatter the impression of perfection that was presented. That wasn't what was making Naruto so nervous however, though it certainly added to the feeling. No, what was making Naruto so nervous was one Hiashi Hyuuga, flanked by the two gate guards and Neji, as he stood there, observing the former jinkuuri with a completely unreadable expression on his face, his arms at his side. "Thank you for accepting my invitation today Naruto-san, I hope that my request did not force you to change any plans." He said politely, his tone perfectly neutral.

Naruto bowed as deeply as he thought appropriate. "Thanks for graciously inviting me into your home Hyuuga-sama, it's an honor." He replied with a grin.

Hiashi nodded, the two gate guards that had informed him of Naruto's arrival returning to their posts. "Well, shall you come in? We've only a small spread for lunch today, but our meeting shouldn't take too long, though I hope you forgive me if you find the meal lacking." He said, motioning with one hand as he began to walk, Neji matching his stride just behind the head of the Hyuuga clan.

Naruto walked quickly until he was beside Hiashi. "Nah, don't worry about it Hyuuga-san, it's not like you were expecting me to show up at lunch time. I'm sorry that I couldn't have been here earlier, but I had some things to straighten out with Neji's teammate, Rock Lee." He replied.

Hiashi nodded as they continued along a small walkway that lead beside a large koi pond."Yes, Neji mentioned something of such a nature. I pray that nothing is wrong? That Lee boy has never been one for bloodlines, he thinks that it detracts from our abilities and makes us soft." He said, the slightest note of a sour tone in his voice.

Naruto nodded. "Yeah, everything is alright now. It wasn't looking too good at first, but think Gai-sensei managed to get to him before I was able to talk to him about it. So, Neji told you about my dojutsu?" The whiskered blond asked.

Hiashi nodded as they rounded a building, coming into a sprawling, well-manicured garden, a table with an assortment of dishes sitting in the center of a small clearing in the middle of it all. Looking the food over, Naruto quickly realized that he didn't recognize any of the dishes, save for rice and the pot of steaming tea.

"Please, have a seat." Hashi beckoned as he sat at the head of the table and Neji sat to his right. Naruto nodded, folding his legs under himself as he sat on the soft grass opposite Hiashi on the table. Picking up a cup, Hiashi waited patiently as a servant seemed to materialize out of nowhere, picking up the teapot and pouring the hot liquid into his waiting cup before setting the pot down again and backing up into the background. "Yes, Neji informed me of your... new development. Though, that is not to say that I did not have an idea already. Your exploits during the demonic invasion have been talked about quite a bit, and one of the most mentioned things is the fact that your eyes changed to an odd, silver color, and your pupils slitted. What powers do your eyes contain?" He asked, taking a sip of his tea.

Naruto blushed a bit as he chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his head. "I'm sorry Hyuuga-sama, but I'm afraid I really don't know anything about it. The first time I activated it was during the invasion, and then I was unconcious for a whole week. I managed to activate it again this morning, but then it just slipped away from me again. I'm afraid I don't even know how to activate the darned thing!" He exlaimed.

Hiashi nodded, watching the boy in front of him. 'You are good indeed, Naruto-san, I cannot even tell if you are telling the truth, or acting in an attempt to keep your abilities a secret.' He thought to himself, though not letting any of his thoughts show on his face as he quietly ate some of his food. "That is perfectly understandable, especially since there are no records of anyone else wth similar eyes. If you wish, we can help you discover how to activate and properly use your dojutsu. Our clan has a long and illustrious history, and we have much knowlage in the way of dojutsu. I am sure that your ability, whatever it may be, will be a great asset to Konoha in the future." He said, setting down his chopsticks.

Naruto scratched the back of his head again as he squinted a bit, grinning sheepishly. "Thank you Hyuuga-sama, but I wouldn't want to impose."He replied.

Hiashi waved it off."Do not worry about it Naruto-san. I would like to talk to you about what happened just before the invasion. Tell e, was your... prisoner... forcefully taken from you?" He asked, causing Neji's attention, which was already razored, to sharpen even further, this was possibly the most important part of their conversation.

Naruto nodded, taking a few bites of food, finding it delicious. "Yeah, he was taken, and they plan on using him as part of a weapon of unimagionable proportions." He said seriously.

"Really? It would seem to me that their weapon was devestating enough already, considering what it did. How could it possibly be any more powerful? Do you have an idea of how to stop them? What of your prisoner?" Hiashi shot off the questions one after another.

Naruto took a sip of his tea. "Well... Since your an imortant member of Konoha, you will probably find out eventually, especially since things may get pretty bad pretty soon, so I'll let ya in on a bit of what I know. My prisoner... wasn't complete. When he was locked away, only half of his power was left for me to guard over, and the other half was sealed somewhere else. Our best chances of stopping Akatsuki's plan depend on us finding where the other half is sealed, and either destroying it or securing it somehow so those bastards can't get their hands on it. I don't know how powerful that weapon will really be. The next few months are gonna be the most important to the future of our world that we'll see." He said solemnly

Hiashi nodded. "You can count on the full support of the Hyuuga clan." He replied as Neji inwardly sighed, he hadn't dscovered who Naruto's prisoner had been! Hiashi cleared his throat. "Now... for the real reason why I invited you here Naruto-san... It has come to my attention that my daughter, Hinata, has feelings for you. wished to meet you today to get a judge of your character, to see if you are worthy of the affections of the heiress to our great clan." He said, his voice taking a hard edge to it.

Naruto bowed his head. "Yeah, I only found out about Hinata-chan's feeling for me recently myself. I hope that she's not in trouble for liking me, considering how I'm viewed, and how that might reflect on your clan..." He said, somewhat meekly.

Hiashi nodded. "It is true that not too long ago that I would have expressly forbid her from ever even talking to you for such a thing... But you have proven yourself to be a valiant, noble man Naruto-san, and not the reincarnation of your prisoner that so many feared for so long." He cleared his throat again. "That's why... Naruto-san, you have permission to date my daughter." He said quietly.

Both Naruto and Neji stared at Hiashi, gobsmacked looks on their faces. "Really?! Thanks Hyuuga-sama!" Naruto cheered as soon as he'd recovered his wits.

"Calm yourself!" Hiashi commanded. Once Naruto settled back down, a blush of embarassment for loosing his composure spreading across his cheeks, Hiashi closed his eyes as he finished off his cup of tea. "However, I will expect that you will be a perfect gentlemen, and you will not expect... things... from my daughter. The future contains many uncertain paths, and you never know what might happen." He said in a somewhat dangerous tone, the implied threat thinly veiled.

Naruto nodded vigorously. "Don't worry Hyuuga-sama, I won't try to pressure Hinata-chan into anything, you've got my word." He vowed.

Hiashi nodded as they stood, extending his right hand. "Alright Naruto-san. This was a very enlightening meeting and I hope that you will come to us soon so that we might help you with your dojutsu. Please though, call me Hiashi-san, I do believe that the one who has earned the title 'Konoha's Silver-eyed Savior' has earned that much at least. Now, if you'll exuse me, I've other important matters to attend to. Neji will show you the way out." He said.

Naruto took the man's hand, shaking it, as an equal."Sure thing Hiashi-san. Thanks once again for inviting me into your home, and I will be sure to stop by soon, I could really use some help to improve, for the good of our home." He replied.

Hiashi nodded, bowing his head the slightest bit as he turned and walked away, disappearing into one of the near-by buildings.

It was only a few minutes later that found Naruto and Neji outside of the clan walls, Naruto falling against the hard surface with a huge sigh of relief. "I thought I was gonna die back there! That was tough!" The blond complaind, squinting.

Neji nodded. "Yes, Hiashi-sama can be a very intimidatig man. You handled yourself very well though Naruto-san, much better than I would have expected of you. What do you plan on doing now?" He asked, crossing his arms as he looked at his whiskered friend.

Naruto grinned. "Well, that food was good, but it wasn't very filling, so I'm gonna go get some ramen!" He exlaimed, flashing a victory sign.

Neji couldn't help but chuckle a bit. "Well, enjoy your meal Naruto-san. So, when do you plan on asking Hinata-sama on a date?" He asked

Naruto shrugged, pushing away from the wall. "I dunno to tell ya the truth, I guess I've gotta plan something." He replied. Suddenly, a sly grin spread across the boy's face. "So, Neji? When do you plan on askin' out Tenten?" He asked.

A slight blush spread across Neji's face, hardly even noticable. "I don't know what your talking about." He said, the slightest hint of a nervous tremor in his voice.

Naruto sniggered. "Sure, whatever you say Neji. Just don't take too long or mess up, girls with sharp and pointy objects can be dangerous!" He exlaimed, guffawing when Neji blanched. "Anyway, I'm off! Later man!" He exlaimed, waving with one hand as he stuck the other in a pocket walking off.

Hinata walked through the streets of Konoha, havng spent the day with Kurenai-sensei. The woman, while still hurting from Asuma's loss, was making notcable progress, and she was handling things much better than she had been before. They'd actually gone to the hospital earlier for a check-up, and both women were overjoyed to find that there was absolutely nothing wrong with Kurenai's pregnancy so far.

Hinata was so lost in thought that she didn't even notice where she was walking until a loud, familiar voice that filled her heart with happiness asking for another bowl. Looking up, Hinata found that she was standing just in front of Ichiraku's, and Naruto was sitting at the counter, a large stack of bowls sitting in front of him even as the old man served him another.

Sporting a small blush, Hinata started forward, hoping to talk to the boy who caught her heart. She was stopped though as a sleder hand clamped down on her arm. Looking back, Hinata's eyes narrowed. "Why hello tramp, is there something I can help you with?" She asked crisply, glaring at the one person she considered a rival, Yumi Misawa.

Yum snorted. "I was just happening by. How about you Hinata-baka? Stalking Naru-kun?" She asked archly.

Hinata slowly shook her head. "No. As a matter of fact, I was just about to get some lunch here, and it just so happens that Naru-kun is here as well. Now, if you'll exuse me..." She ripped her arm from Yumi, walking towards the ramen stand.

Yumi glared as she walked beside Hinata. "Really? I was planning on the exact same thing!" She exlaimed in a falsly sweet voice as both girls entered the resteurant, sitting on either side of the blissfully unaware Naruto, who practically had his face buried in his next bowl. Ayame looked up from what she was doing, seeing the predicament her favorite customer was unknowngly in. "Welcome to Ichiraku Ramen! May I take your order?" She asked, somewhat loudly.

"Miso ramen please." Both girls said simultaniously, shooting glares at each other while Ayame nodded as she and her father began preparing the noodles.

Hearing their voices, Naruto's ears twitched and he set his bowl down, turning his head from side to side as he stared at both Hinata and Yumi. "Hey guys, what's up? He asked happily, squinting as he flashed a foxy grin.

"Nothing, how about you Naru-kun?" Yumi asked, smiling at th blond as she batted her lashes at him. 'Oh my god, he's got the most gorgeous blue eyes I've ever seen!' She squealed internally, tracing his arm with one finger.

Naruto shrugged "I just came from a meeting with Hinata-chan's dad, and decided to get a bite to eat at my favorite stand." He replied as old man Teuchi flashed him a grin and a thumbs-up.

Hinata squeaked, grabbing Naruto's other arm. "M-my fa-father? Whu-what d-did the tuh-two of you talk ah-about?" She asked worriedly, her stutter returning full force.

Naruto grinned. "Well, yer pop wanted to meet me. We talked for a bit, and then he gave me permission to date ya if you want!" He exlaimed, grinning happily.

Hinata's blush came so suddenly and wqith such force that the girl thought that she might faint with happiness, her father gave Naru-kun permission to date her! This was the happiest moment of Hinata's life in many years, and it showed clearly as she bowed her head, poking her fingers together. "Ah-I wo-would very much li-like to d-date you, Naru-kun." She said demurely.

By that point, Yumi, who'd gone as pale as a ghost started to freak out. "Naru-kun!" She cried out, latching onto the boy's other arm, pressing her cleavage against it. "Please date me Naru-kun! Come over to my house tonight and meet my daddy! I'm sure he'll give you permission as well!" She continued, huge crocadile tears welling in her eyes.

Naruto looked back and forth between the two blushing girls, unsure of what to do. "Uhhh... Hmmm..." The whiskered blond took a thinking pose, causing Ayame to giggle at the exaggeratedly serious look on his face. "Well... Damn, I don't know!" He cried out, flopping his arms as best he could.

"Naru-kun, go on a date with me tonight!" Both girls said at once. Shooting glares at each other, they both leapt from their seats, facing one another in the street. "Back off Hinata-baka!" Yumi growled.

Hinata snorted. "As if I would. My father has given us his blessing, and I fully intend to take advantage of it. Naruto and I are meant to be!" She retorted, crossing her arms.

"Uhhh..." Naruto started to say something, only to be interrupted by Yumi. "Like fun you say! Why would he want to go out with someone like you when he could have me, huh?" She asked.

Hinata was about to answer, when a sudden, high-pitched voice cut in. "YUUUUU-CHAAAN!" Came the clearly effimenate call.

"Oh Kami, not this right now." Yumi groaned, holding her face with her hands.

A sudden explosion of smoke erupted right beside the two girls, screening the area from view. When it cleared, both Naruto's and old man Teuch's jaws dropped at the sight that was presented to them. Standing there in a seductive pose was one of the most beautiful girls that either man had ever seen, wearing a red hakama that was only loosely closed together, barely consealing her ample breasts, which threatened to jiggle free of their confinement with each movement the girl made. She had full, lushious amber-colored hair that ran freely down her back, and her eyes were enough to make any man fall in love, being almond shaped and dark, giving her a naturally sensual look. Her skin tone was a deep tan, and her hakama couldn't hide the fact that the girl was curvy in all the right places, giving her an almost ethreal look about her as she seemed to glow. Looking around, she spotted Yumi. "Yu-chan!" She squealed happily, latching onto the girl, hugging her tightly as she squished Yumi's face into her chest.

"Quit drooling! Pigs!" Ayame whispered harshly, fwapping both her father and Naruto over the back of the head with a Harisan, causing both men to gulp and straighten up.

Hinata, for her part, was watching the odd scene. Who was this odd girl who seemed so friendly with her rival. "Ummm... What is going on here?" She asked.

The girl who had dropped in so suddenly turned her gaze on Hinata, her eyes hardening. "And just who are you?" She asked in a cold tone.

Hinata sniffed. "It's rude to ask someone's name without giving your own first, but very well. I am Hinata Hyuuga, and you?" She asked.

The girl looked Hinata up and down a few times. "Ugly." She snorted.

The words crashed onto Hinata like a ton of bricks as she balled her fists, shaking with anger. "Care to run that by me again?" She asked in an icey tone.

The girl flipped her long hair. "You heard me, your ugly! Trying to steal my Yu-chan from me, what's wrong with you?" She asked.

Hinata's eyes widened to almost comical proportions, realizing what this new, mysterious girl was. "Well, for you information, I'm definitly not trying to steal your 'Yu-chan' from you. But even if I was, and if I'm ugly, then what would that make you, being the one who lost to the ugly girl?" She asked in a mildly annoyed voice.

The girls face turned an interesting shade of angry red, and she was about to attack Hinata, when she was suddenly smushed into the ground by a giant mallet. "Chisaki-baka! Why in the hell yould you do that?!" Yumi asked angrily, a visible aura of rage forming around her as she held the mallet aloft.

"But Yu-chaaan!" The girl, identified as Chisaki whined, getting up a she brushed herself off. "C'mon Yu-chan, please don't be like that!" She looked as if she were about to start bawling.

Yumi sighed, her mallet disappearing from view. "Everyone, I'd like you to meet my teammate and self-proclaimed number one fangirl, Chisaki Susana." She said, holding out her hand in front of the other girl in an introductory manner.

"It's nice to meet you all!" Chisaki exlaimed, winking at them and blowing a kiss.

Yumi turned to her teammate. "Chisaki, what the heck are you doing here?" She asked, tapping her foot impatiently.

"Awww, do I need a reason to see my Yu-chan?" Chisaki asked, wiggling a bit before she pounced on Yumi, smothering her in another hug. "Now c'mon, quit flirting with that girl and come with me!" She said seductivly.

Yumi tried her best to push Chisaki away. "I don't want Hinata-baka!" She exlaimed as the Hyuuga heiress snorted in the background. "The only one for me is Naru-kun!" She exlaimed, freeing one arm enough to point at Naruto who had been sitting there quietly, which would have shocked anyone who knew him, had they realized it.

Chisaki immediately let go of Yumi and walked over to Naruto, bending forward at the waist as she examined him with an even colder eye. "I may have been lying about Hinata-chan, but you really are ugly, you stinky boy." She said as rudely as she could, waving her hand in front of her face for good measure.

Naruto crossed his arms as he squinted at Chisaki, looking rather fox-like. "Yeah, so what if I'm ugly? Guys arn't supposed to be pretty ya know. And I don't stink, I took a shower and put on deoderant this morning!"He replied.

Chisaki leapt back, taking a fighting stance. "You are good! No one has ever taken my verbal barbs before! Alright then, I challange you to a duel! The winner gets Yu-chan, and the loser has to give up on their affections for her!" She exlaimed.

Naruto was about to refuse when he suddenly found himself being shoved forward by Yumi. "Go get'er Naru-kun!" The girl cheered.

Grumblng, Nauto scratched his head. "You really don't wanna do this. I already know your weakness, and I'll defeat you in three moves without even hurting you." He said, seeming to channel a bit of Shikamaru.

Chisaki glanced around, seeing that a rather noticable crowd had gathered. "You just try it Naru-baka! You say you'll beat me in three moves without even hurting me? Well, I'll beat you by beating you into the ground!" She proclaimed, pointing at him.

Naruto shrugged. "It's your choice." He said in an almost bored tone, cleaning his right ear with a pinky finger.

With a roar, Chisaki rushed at the blond, pulling a fist back to deliver a devestating left haymaker. Just as she was about to reach him, Naruto held his hands up in a familiar seal. "Sexy jutsu!" He proclaimed, suddenly turning into a nude blond bombshell with twin blond pigtails and whisps of smoke covering her naughty bits.

Chisaki stopped in her tracks as she began to blush cutely as several men in the crowd fell over in a faint, grinning pervertedly as blood ran from their noses and several women shot them and Naruto dirty looks. "You think that will stop me?!" Chisaki asked, taking a fighting stance again, though she was still blushing.

Naruto grinned. "I'm not done yet. Here's the second technique, Harem jutsu!" He exlaimed, making the seal for kage bushin. A huge billow of smoke surrounded the two combatants, and when it cleared, Chisaki was standing there, a perverted grin on her face and a bit of blood dripping from her nose as several more nude female versions of Naruto rubbed up against her, causing several more of the men in the crowd to pass out.

Throwing her hands out, Chisaki pushed the clones away with great reluctance. "That is indeed a formidable technique, but it's not enough to beat me! Now, I attack!" She exlaimed, rushing forward.

Naruto chuckled going through another set of handseals just as Chisaki was about to hit him. "Sexy Neko jutsu." He muttered under his breath, being enveloped in a cloud of smoke that blinded Chisaki. When the smoke disappated, there, instead of Naruto, was a pink-haired girl laying on the ground, propped up on one hand. On top of the girl's head were two black cat ears that were tipped with white, and the only thing she wore was a pink lace bra and panties, as well as a collar around her neck that was connected to a chain. "Please master, teach me how to be a woman." She begged demurely, looking up at Chisaki with large, watery eyes.

This proved to be too much for Chisaki as she was sent rocketing backward by a huge nosebleed, falling in a heap on the ground, unconcious and sporting a perverted grin. It was also too much for even to most stalwart of men to handle as they all passed out as well, old man Teuchi included, earning him a smack from Ayame's harisan. "Sexy Neko, success!" Naruto exlaimed with a grin, releasing the henge.

A few minutes later, Chisaki's eyes fluttered open, and she found herself staring up at the faces of Yumi, Hinata, and Naruto. "I gess I lost, huh?" She asked sadly, receiving a nod from Naruto. With a great sigh, Yumi looked up tears in her eyes. "Well... I guess that means I must give up my affections for Yu-chan..." She said, sniffing.

"Chisa-chan..."Yumi started to reach for the girl. She may e annoying, but she was still her friend and teammate.

Chisaki shot to her feet. "So, from this day forward, I will burn with a new, greater passion for my Yu-chan!" She exlaimed to the heavens, clenching her fists as she cackled and the others facefaulted. "Naruto! You are indeed strong, so you will be my rival in the race for Yu-chan's heart!" She continued, pointing at the whiskered blond, who was getting back to his feet, rubbing his head.

"Chisaki-baka!" Yumi growled, getting to her feet as she shook a fist at the girl.

Before anything else could happen, Shizune appeared before the group. "Naruto-kun! There is an important mission for you from the Hokage!" She exlaimed, handing a slip of paper to the blond.

Looking down at the paper that had been trust into his hands, Naruto's eyes widened. "Well, damn." He said, crumpling the paper.

-End-

A/N- XD Well, I think this is the funnest chapter I've written so far! Tell me what ya think of it in a review please!