Years have passed. Naruto has grown stronger and more attractive. He walks down the streets and women swoon over him. Jiraiya being the pervert he is decided to capitalize on this. With Tsunade by his side, he's determined to see which harem will win and which girl shall get Uzumaki Naruto. Jiraiya grinned evilly as he can already picture the amount of data he can gather without even doing any spying. Now if only he can keep Naruto in the dark about this…

Disclaimer:

I do not own any of the characters of Naruto. They are owned by Masashi Kishimoto and various Companies, Productions and Corporations . I am only a fan who is writing for leisure. So please get your lawyers out of my house before I sick my dogs at them.

This is a special request by one of my friends. This is basically harem vs. harem. Both fighting to win Naruto. You can take this as either a side story of Naruto: Love Hina Style or a spin-off. In any case it's a sort of fan service. Who will win?

This is an AU.

I repeat an AU or an Alternate Universe.

So basically I'm free to curb some of the characters' characteristics into my own liking!

All hail my creative writing license!

(Please note I don't have any license what so over. The license mentioned is also fictional.)

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Jiraiya watched from the Hokage tower at the ruckus his young protégé was creating by just merely walking the streets of Konoha. He shook his head in dismay. Naruto didn't even realise the kind of effect he was having on the opposite sex.

He was the spitting image of the fourth. Only slightly better or so judging from what Jiraiya had heard through the gossip grapevine. His hair shone like the morning sun. Untameable, wild and tempting to be touched. His skin was tanned, his muscle tone made every female tongues drop. The sight of him melted every female in his immediate vicinity. He was tall yet he was not intimidating. His sapphire eyes have the ability to mesmerize every single female in its wake. His good nature and innocent behaviour attracted more attention than his loud mouth and brash attitude.

His brash attitude also attracted a lot of attention. Jiraiya wished he was young again and wished he was in Naruto's place. While the older generation still harboured dislike and hatred for the young blonde, the younger ones seem to be attracted to him simply because he was out of reach and forbidden. They found him intriguing and it seems they couldn't get enough of him. They find him a challenge and his brash attitude to them was traits of a rebel. A bad boy in a positive way.

Jiraiya watched his disciple continually walked towards his favourite diner. Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant. The restaurant's business grew incredibly because of the blonde's growing reputation. Many dined there in the hopes to catch a glimpse of him. Naruto's name was fast becoming legendary. Almost as legendary as Jiraiya's and the Yondaime.

Upon observing his apprentice, a little commotion caught his eye. A few girls had begun fighting in the immediate background. Jiraiya deduced it was probably from trying to get close to the blonde as possible. He grinned when he noticed that due to the fight, the girls began tearing each others clothes off. Then like lightning flashing across the sky, an idea hits him.

He can use this!

"You want me to what?" Tsunade questioned her old comrade. Trying to fight the growing irritation from her voice while trying to suppress the urge to knock him out unconscious. He better have a good reason for this.

"You heard me." Jiraiya replied back.

"And what makes you think I will even allow such a thing to happen? Let alone take place?" Tsunade questioned as she glared at him. There has to be a catch somewhere. His idea seems to be too convenient to be genuine.

"Well not only will it unite some of the ties with the other villages, it will also encourage the younger generation to join the kunoichi ranks. Think about it as a promotion." Jiraiya answered. Trying to keep his gaze neutral as not to reveal his plans.

He knew there had been a massive decline of females wanting to become a shinobi. By holding such an event should at least increase recruitment. While helping him at the same time.

"Besides I know for a fact that whenever such tournaments are held, there are bound to be some form of gambling involved." Jiraiya added. The word gambling should perk up Tsunade's interest.

"What exactly do you get in this?" Tsunade replied back. Thinking of the many benefits the competition was sure to bring. Though she still doubted her comrade. There was that gleam in his eyes that suggested that his interest was not entirely for the village but for himself. So there must be some sort of catch.

"What are you questioning my motives for? What's important is what's best for the village." Jiraiya replied back. He can already tell he had already won this argument. She wasn't rejecting his proposal so far. Just trying to figure out what he was up to.

Tsunade remained silent. Trying to work out what Jiraiya was up to. But he was right. The village's interest comes first. Besides it would be a great opportunity to show what talents the kunoichi of Konoha has to offer. She just had to keep an eye on him.

"Very well. You have yourself a deal." Tsunade replied back as they shook each other's hand.

Jiraiya smirked. He can't wait til everything comes to action. He had to restrain himself for now. He was already thinking of various novels he can produce out of all these. Now to spread a little rumour to get the ball rolling.

Contrary to popular beliefs, men are the biggest gossip than women. They just don't want to admit it. Knowing this little fact, Jiraiya set his plans into motion.

A week later, posters were posted up on bulletin boards as well as letters mailed to different countries. They were all about the same thing. Kunoichi Tournament. A test of combat skills.

Within a few days, Tsunade's office was swamped by responses from different villages eager to join and watch the competition take

place.

Kunoichi Lounge…

Mitarashi Anko, Yuhi Kurenai, Shizune, Suzume, Uzuki Yuugao, and Inuzuka Hana were all seated together. Their subject at the moment was about the tournament.

"I think its ridiculous having this sort of competition." Suzume replied back as she adjusted her glasses at the bridge of her nose to keep it from sliding off.

The rest of the women nodded their heads in agreement. All except for Anko.

"I don't think so. I think it's great! Think about it! Being able to fight in the best of your abilities against one another." Anko replied back enthusiastically.

"That's easy for you to say Anko since you thrive in action. It would seem unfair for the rest of the competitors." Suzume replied back. She wasn't a fighter. She knew this. She was a teacher, teaching young kunoichis the finer things in life such as the art of flower arranging and cooking. She was more brains than brawn.

"From what I know, the tournament has three parts. Genin, Chuunin and Jounin. They fight each other according to their rank. After wards they are divided into groups. To keep it fair." Shizune explained.

"Are any of you joining?" Yuugao asked. In truth she was intrigued. She wanted to join. Besides it was a great chance to test herself against other female Nins. Present company included.

"I'VE ALREADY SIGNED UP!" Anko responded in glee. Which came as no surprise to the rest of the women.

"I'm in. What about you Kurenai?" Hana answered. She already knew that from the look of things Suzume wasn't interested.

"I'm still thinking about it." Kurenai answered.

"What's the prize for this anyway?" Suzume asked. Already tired of the subject.

"A couple of awards, recognition, and all expenses paid trip for two to Wave Country." Shizune answered.

"There are also rumours going around." Hana brought up. She had heard a lot of rumours about the tournament, one most popular rumour was about a certain blonde shinobi.

"About what?" Yuugao asked.

"You mean you girls didn't know? The major prize if Uzumaki Naruto!" Anko supplied them.

Which made the women gasped in utter and complete surprise.

"NO WAY!" Yuugao exclaimed not believing her ears.

Anko only crossed her hands across her chest and nodded. "Uhuh. That's right. The trip for two is with Uzumaki Naruto."

"And how did you come by this information Anko? Tsunade-sama didn't even tell me any of this." Shizune asked her companion.

"Well I heard Kakashi and Iruka talk about it while I was at the Hokage tower. I overheard them say that The trip for two consisted of the winner of the tournament and the company of Naruto for two weeks. Tsunade was still trying to think of a way how to inform Naruto about it. Apparently Jiraiya had altered the letters that was sent out to the other villages, naming Naruto as one of the major prizes." Anko explained.

"Oh that poor boy." Kurenai replied back.

"You mean young man. And I wouldn't feel sorry for him considering the amount of response we got back from the other villages." Anko corrected.

All the other women looked at Shizune for confirmation. Shizune merely nodded. The amount of letters flooded Tsunade's office. No wonder her mentor wanted to kill her former team mate.

Anko grinned. "Considering the looks on your faces. I'm guessing you're all contemplating about the tournament now."

The rest of the women blushed. Naruto has become the village's eye candy. No matter where he went dozens of eyes followed, tongues wagged and the women drooled.

"I thought so." Anko replied back as she licked her lips in anticipation. She was looking forward to this little competition.

"There's one thing I don't understand in any of this." Suzume interrupted as she yet again adjusted her glasses.

"What is it Suzume?" Asked Hana. The stipulations and rewards about the tournament was pretty much straight forward.

"Well…" Suzume began but was rudely interrupted by Anko.

"Just say it!" Anko exclaimed impatiently.

"I'm just wondering if Naruto knew of the role he would play in all this? I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be condoning himself as a prize trophy." Suzume explained. Doubtful of the blonde's participation. She had heard talks about the blonde demon carrier. Judging from what she had heard, while Naruto may be rough around the edges, he has a heart of gold and was always reluctant about his perverted mentor's plans. She also heard that he sometimes foils Jiraiya's peeping whenever he catches his perverted mentor near the women's hot springs.

"Now that I think about it, you do have a point Suzume." Kurenai agreed. Based from what Hinata had told her, Naruto was quite shy and had always great respect towards women. Hinata had reassured her that while Naruto wasn't an ideal gentleman, he wouldn't try and take advantage of any situation if he knew it was unfair and unjust.

"Well Shizune?" Yuugao asked their companion. If anyone should know more about the tournament it would be Shizune since she was Tsunade's apprentice.

Shizune merely looked at her lap. "Well I didn't even know Naruto was involved in this, if I have I would have probably warned him."

"And then…" Anko prodded.

"Which could only mean that Tsunade and Jiraiya are trying to keep Naruto in the dark about his role. If they wanted Naruto to know they would have at least told me about it." Shizune explained. Disappointed that Tsunade and Jiraiya seemed to have collaborated on Naruto's behalf.

"That's right. If Kakashi and Iruka were talking about it in such privy, then they're probably part of Jiraiya's plan of keeping Naruto in the dark!" Anko exclaimed as all the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place.

"But how could you keep something as big like this from Naruto? I mean it's the talk of the whole village!" Yuugao exclaimed.

"It must be something very diabolical." Suzume answered while she heard the women gasp.

Meanwhile somewhere in Konoha…

Naruto happily gobbled up large helpings of his favourite food in the whole wide world. Ramen.

Ayame merely smiled at the blonde affectionately as she watched him inhale the ramen she kept bringing him. There was no way to describe a feeling of pride when you watch someone appreciate all your hard work by eating it all up and not spilling a drop of it. She had worked hard, cooking everything that Naruto ordered. Naruto would stop everytime to give her his compliments as he devoured them in less than two minutes.

"Thanks Ayame-chan!" Naruto said as he gave her one of his foxy grins as he continued to eat. "OY! OJISAN! YOU SHOULD DO THIS MORE OFTEN!" Naruto called out to Ayame's father who was cooking at the back.

Ichiraku merely smirked. The youth had no idea behind the reason of his most recent food promotion. He didn't like keeping him in the dark and was against the idea at first when Jiraiya had come to see him about keeping Naruto occupied.

Jiraiya had given him a lot of money and promised more if he would agree to keep Naruto occupied right until the tournament begins. He wanted nothing to do with it at first but Jiraiya had assured him that it was for Naruto's sake. Ichiraku had grown fond of the boy and treated him like a son he never had. So it was only natural for him to feel protective of blonde. Besides, Jiraiya was his mentor. He won't let anything disastrous happen to Naruto right?

"Oh Man! I'm so stuffed." Naruto commented as he belched out loud. "Sorry Ayame-chan. Please excuse me." While the girl blushed.

"It's ok Naruto. It only means that you have enjoyed your meal." Ayame replied back. As she began stacking up the dishes.

Naruto felt guilty as he watched Ayame collect the towering bowls of which use to contain delicious ramen. It looks like Ayame would be stuck washing the dishes. While Naruto enjoyed the free meal he got, he felt rather guilty that Ayame and her father had worked hard to cook his meal and he didn't lift a finger to help.

"Hey Ayame-chan do you need any help?" Naruto asked as he began to help her collect the dishes.

"No. It's ok Naruto." Ayame replied back.

"No it's not. You've worked hard to prepare me a meal without me paying the amount that it mostly deserves. The least I can do is help you clean up." Naruto replied back not taking "No" for an answer as he balanced the towering bowls on his arms and made his way to the back of the counter to begin washing the dishes.

Ayame could only blush as Naruto joined her side. She had always thought of Naruto as kind and thoughtful. They began washing the dishes along side each other and sooner than expected the dishes were done.

"Well, thanks again Ayame-chan and jisan! I'll see you guys tomorrow! I have to go train now." Naruto bid his farewell. He needed to loose all the food he had consumed. A future Hokage should look fit after all.

"Ja ne Naruto-kun! See you tomorrow." Ayame called out as she waved him off.

Ichiraku smirked. Whenever Naruto had no missions, he was either at their diner or training anyways. But what's different this time is the amount of time he was there. He almost spent the whole day there, and to be honest he was getting tired. Perhaps an "Eat all you can all week promotion" wasn't a really good idea since the boy practically inhaled the stuff, the same as the Akimichi boy. But then again it was Jiraiya who would be paying for all their expenses. Besides the business was booming, he just needed to hire more help that's all.

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Author's Notes:

Hope you liked the update. What do you think so far? Should I continue?

Please Review.

I have gotten my information from the wonderful site of wikipedia dot org.

For those who doesn't know who Suzume is, she's one of the Academy Teachers. She taught the kunoichi class. She was featured in the manga and only a glimpse of her in anime. She was featured teaching a much younger Sakura and Ino about flower arranging. You can find out more from the site I have mentioned.

Oh and just so you know, I don't read the manga. I only watch the animes. So my Naruto knowledge will be very limited. Gomen Nasai.

Yes I did include my prologue to this chapter, since originally this is part of the chapter but I thought I should tease you readers first. Lol.

A little clarification though. The Kunoichi Tournament invites that were sent outside the village of Konoha were altered by Jiraiya naming Naruto as one of the major prize. The Konoha village has little to no idea about his role, only the jounins know so far and even then it was only rumoured. Only the kunoichis at the Kunoichi Lounge are the ones who just discovered the truth so far. Lol.

As a bonus for this chapter I will reveal one teaser. Two special guests will be featured in the next chapter. Try to guess who!

Enjoy

Ja Ne