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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Author's Pre-notes:
I would like to thank everyone that had left me a review and supported this story so far. Thank you very much!
I never expected to reach the 100 review mark by just writing 2-3 chapters (I say 2 because I don't count my prologue teaser as an actual chapter), In any case the teaser worked! Maybe I should prolong my updates more? Just kidding, I don't like being flamed. Lol.
But the truth of the matter is, I really appreciated your support. Please read my author notes for I will have some more announcements but for now I hope you enjoy my latest update...
I'd like to also thank Soul of the Silver Phoenix for taking the time to pre-read and discuss this story with me. Now on to the chapter!
Italics means thoughts
Bold means kyuubi talking
"So that's the buzz I kept hearing about." Naruto said out loud. He only heard bits and pieces of the talk and had seen some of the posters around but paid no attention to it. How could he? When Kakashi kept sending him on errands and the time he spends helping out at Ichiraku's. He had little time to notice what was happening in the village. Besides, It doesn't really concern him as far as he's concerned.
"Yes Naruto. They came here to watch the tournament." Tsunade replied back. She still needed to speak to him about Jiraiya tampering the invitations outside the village. She hasn't thought of an idea how to break it to the blonde without suffering the migraine causing consequences. She really didn't want him ranting at her when it wasn't even her fault.
"That's great!" Naruto exclaimed. He had not seen the women before him for so long. It was great to see them again. "It's so great to see you both again."
Both women brightened as Naruto gave them his usual foxy grin, making him look handsome and radiant like the Greek Adonis.
"Naruto since it's been a while do you mind showing me where the Imperial Leaf Hotel is?" Yuki asked him. Making Haruna fume. She was about to ask him the same question but it seemed the other woman had beaten her to it.
"Since we are also staying at the Imperial Leaf Hotel perhaps we can all go together?" Yurinojou suggested noticing Haruna's annoyed state.
"Sure why not?" Naruto replied back not noticing the two women exchange death stares.
Tsunade watched the scene and decided she didn't have a choice. She can't tell him what Jiraiya had done unless she wants to face the blonde's wrath. He was relatively harmless but he was known for being the number one suprising ninja for a reason and she doesn't want to find out what type of revenge he has in store for her when he finds out. She just bought herself sometime and if she's lucky she doesn't have to be the one to reveal the dreaded ordeal with him. He would probably seek out Jiraiya first and act out his revenge personally and maybe, just maybe he would have vented out all his anger on Jiraiya and skip her.
"That's a great idea Yurinojou-san. Naruto please escort them to the hotel. I hope you ladies enjoy your stay at Konohagure." Tsunade replied as she dismissed them.
Naruto walked in between the two princesses. Unaware of the growing tension between them. Yurinojou sweat dropped at the tension and was amazed how the blonde could act so oblivious about the two females.
"How is Snow Country Yuki-hime? Did you get the machine to work again?" Naruto asked Yuki.
"It's repaired Naruto but it takes a lot of getting used to. My people had always been used to snow so everyone has to adjust with the changes. It was agreed that we'll only use the machine every three months. Similar to a normal season would be." Yuki explained while Naruto listened in rapt attention. It had been so long since he had last seen Snow Country and would like to come and visit some time.
Haruna on the other hand just smiled as she watched Naruto. He had grown since she last seen him last. He grew taller and more attractive. He was still the same talkative blonde she remembered but inwardly she was a little jealous of the attention he was giving the other princess. She didn't even notice a small frown had graced her features until Naruto chose the moment to ask her a question.
"What's the matter Haruna-hime? Are you tired?" Naruto asked. He knew that both women travelled quite a distance to get to Konohagure. Maybe he should just catch up to them on a later date and just take them straight to the Hotel for now.
Haruna was touched by his concern and shook her head. "No Naruto, I'm fine."
"I guess I better just take you guys to the hotel. You guys travelled far after all. I can give you a tour of Konoha tomorrow or something , so you guys could rest." Naruto suggested. In truth he wanted to catch up with them some more but knew he was being quite selfish if he pushed them. Besides he should really get back home.
The women wanted to protest but knew he was right. They have travelled quite far and their escorts must be tired as well from the journey. So they both reluctantly agreed. A little while later they were standing outside of the Imperial Leaf Hotel.
"Well I'll be off now. Nice to see you again ladies! I'll call you guys or something about the tour." Naruto bid his farewell before dashing off.
"Wait…"
"Naruto…"
Both women called but he was already at a fair distance away. They had at least wanted Naruto to come and walk them to their rooms. Yurinojou on the other hand had a grin on his face. How the blonde could pull off something like this was remarkable. Perhaps he will ask him later about his secrets about women, that way he could at least ask his childhood crush Tsunade out for a drink or two. The woman seemed to have never aged at all!
Naruto ran towards his apartment. Praying to the Gods that Kotetsu would have at least explained to Kin that he was summoned to the Hokage Tower that's why he was late. He was too caught up with his thoughts that he wasn't really paying attention to his surroundings. Because of his rush to go home, he collided head first at an unsuspecting person on the street.
"ITE!" Both cried out as they collapsed in a crumpled heap.
Temari was pissed. She had tried to check in at every establishment she could find but it was apparently booked out. She should really have booked earlier. She wasn't looking forward to roughing it out in the Konoha training grounds during the duration of the tournament. She wanted nothing more but to strangle Kankuro for leaving him to handle her accomodation.
Temari contemplated on the note that Gaara had given her. If worst comes to worst she could always stay at Naruto's. Temari hoped he didn't mind. Gaara had assured her that Naruto would welcome her. Her brother's confidence over the blonde was a little unnerving. True the two had become the greatest of friends over the years but how could Gaara assume Naruto would let her stay with him?
Over the years that she had been appointed to be the Leaf and Sand's relation's ambassador she had stayed in Konoha. Her duties required her to stay at Konoha from time to time to establish and strengthen the countries' ties. During the duration of her stay, it didn't escape her attention that the ex-soundnin Kin Tsuchi was living with Naruto.
But that had been at least a year and a half ago. Perhaps the ex-soundnin had finally moved out and found a place of her own? She can only hope. She really didn't want to inconvenience Naruto. As much as she tries to hide it, she had grown fond of the blonde dynamite. He had been a very good friend to her especially when she and Shikamaru broke up at least two years ago.
She was too engrossed in her thoughts when someone barrelled through her. Knocking her hard on the ground. She landed painfully on her butt, while the person landed on top of her.
"DAMN IT! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!" Temari cried out angrily. She was then shocked when the person on top of her got up. Instantly making her recognise him.
"Gomen nasai." Naruto apologised as he quickly got off the person he collided to. He was then surprised to recognise her.
"TEMARI-CHAN!" Naruto cried out in glee as he glomped her.
Temari once again had the privilege of landing on the hard ground curtesy of an over excited loud mouth blonde. She was instantly engulfed by an over enthusiastic hug making her fall back again.
"Can't breathe…" Temari manage to say.
"AH! Gomen ne Temari-chan!" Naruto replied back when he noticed Temari had slightly began to turn blue. He jumped off of her.
"It's alright Naruto. I guess you're just glad to see me huh?" Temari manage to say at she smirked at the other blonde.
"Yeah!" Naruto replied back as he offered his hand to her to help her get up. He then saw her luggage scattered on the street and promptly began to collect them.
"So you're here for the tournament too?" Naruto asked as he collected the bags.
"Yeah." Temari answered. She joined the competition for the trip of course. An all expense trip to the Country of Wave sounded so appealing and the fame and fortune it would bring her country. She didn't really mind if she had to spend it with Naruto. He wasn't really that bad but she was curious as to why he would even agree to become part of the prize. She was about to ask him when his next question startled her.
"So where are you staying? I'll walk you there if you want, then you can tell me what Gaara and Kankuro has been up to lately." Naruto replied back as he began to carry her luggage totally forgetting about his need to get home urgently.
Temari bit her lower lip. Naruto had just reminded her of her accommodation problem. "Well you see Naruto…" She trailed off. She really didn't know how to ask him.
"What is the matter Temari-chan ? Is something wrong? You didn't loose one of your luggages did you?" Naruto asked concerned.
Temari shook her head. "No, it's not like that but…"
"What is it Temari-chan? Tell me, maybe I can do something." Naruto offered.
"Well… you see… It appears that there is no vacancy in the hotels and other housing establishments here in Konoha because of the big tournament." Temari explained as she watched his reaction.
Naruto nodded his head. Listening intently but still had no clue to Temari's subtle clues. "Yeah…" Naruto encourage her to go on. He still has no idea what her dilemma was.
Temari took a deep breath and sighed. There's really no point in being subtle with Naruto. "They're all booked out and I have no place to go…"
Again Naruto nodded. Until he realised the gravity of Temari's problem started to sink in his subconscious.
"It appears the vixen has no place to go kit." Kyuubi piped in. Getting really bored by Naruto's dull conversation.
Naruto began to frown. He only had a two bedroom apartment. He also wanted to help Temari out but didn't want to ask Kin if she was willing to share her room.
"You could always share your room kit." Kyuubi replied back with its mischievous grin, making Naruto blush as Kyuubi began to send mental images of what sharing a bed meant for the two blondes.
"Naruto?" Temari asked worriedly when he saw the other blonde blush like a tomato. "Are you alright?"
Naruto vigorously shook his head to clear his mind of the dirty images Kyuubi produced while it howled in laughter. "Yeah. I'm fine. Listen Temari-chan, if you're really in trouble then I suggest you stay with me for a while then." He replied giving her his infamous foxy grins.
"Really?" Temari replied back at the blonde.
Naruto merely nodded.
"Thanks Naruto!" Temari replied back as she happily glomped onto the blonde.
At Naruto's apartment…
Kin angrily began to pack away the groceries Kotetsu has brought over. Kotetsu has informed her that Naruto was having a meeting with Tsunade and that the blonde dynamite won't be home for a while.
Now Kin had no idea why she was upset but she had the strangest feeling that somehow the day is about to get worst. Call it a woman's intuition but something made her skin crawl just then and she knew it somehow involved Naruto.
She sighed heavily. She had finished cooking dinner and was now meticulously putting the groceries away as she contemplated how to reveal to her blonde room mate about her joining the tournament.
"TADAIMA!" Naruto announced loudly, elevating Kin's mood slightly that is, until she saw the luggages Naruto carried and the other female nin standing behind him. While Kin was long used to Naruto's outbursts, he had never really brought anyone home let alone another attractive female.
"Hey Kin-chan! You'll never guess who I bumped into on my way home." Naruto grinned unaware that the two females were now giving each other a once over.
Temari was surprised that Tsuchi Kin was still residing with Naruto. She was sure the other kunoichi would have at least moved out and had a place of her own by now. Kin had actually changed. She still sported her long dark ebony hair but it was shorter and was cut up to her waist which is more practical. She was also wearing a simple white tank top and green short shorts. It seems the girl had really gotten used to living with Naruto enough to parade in such a provocative outfit. Showing off the other female's ample curves.
To say Kin was shock was an understatement. She never expected Temari to come over tonight. The sight of the bags that Naruto carried also indicated, that her sudden appearance was more than a little visit.
"What's for dinner Kin-chan? I'm hungry." Naruto immediately whined as he dropped off Temari's bags on the lounge room. He then began to make his way to the kitchen. "Make yourself at home Temari-chan." Naruto called out.
Kin eyed Temari. Trying to assess the reason why the other kunoichi was at their place. Temari eyed her in return. The two kunoichis had met on few occasions and has rarely spoken to each other. Just the normal niceities and social conversation that is all. You wouldn't call them friends. They were merely acquintances.
"Hey guys! Come and join me! You know I really don't like to eat alone!" Naruto called out from the kitchen. Making the two females break eye contact for now. They had formed some sort of silent agreement for now. They will discuss this matter later.
They joined Naruto in the kitchen where Naruto helped Kin set the dinning table. The kitchen also doubled as a dining room. Temari also helped them set the table and they ate in relative silence.
"So what brings you in Konohagakure Temari-san?" Kin asked in between bites as she eyed the other blonde.
"I'm sure you've heard about the kunoichi tournament right? Well I'm here to join in." Temari replied back in a confident smile. "Are you entering as well?"
Kin had wanted to tell Naruto tonight about her joining the competition. She wanted to tell him, alone in person but it seemed Temari had ruined her opportunity. "Hai."
"Really! Isn't this great!" Naruto replied back in shock. He never even knew Kin had signed up. Actually he never really realised about the kunoichi tournament until recently. "This is going to be so much fun! I wonder who else ended up joining?"
"Tenten called today and said she and Hinata had signed up. She also told me that Hinata spoke to Ino and apparently Ino and Sakura had also signed up." Kin informed Naruto.
"Sugoi! I think almost everyone joined the tournament." Naruto replied back in amazement. He couldn't wait to watch the whole event.
"Are you going to watch and cheer for me Naruto?" Temari asked. She already knew that the blonde would definitely watch the tournament but she wanted to know if he would be cheering for her. She could still remember him cheering for Hinata and Sakura during the Chuunin exams. She wishes that he would also give her the same support.
"Of course Temari-chan!" Naruto replied back with his foxy grin. Making Kin unconsciously snap her chopsticks in half. "I'll be cheering for all of my friends!"
Kin's actions weren't missed by Temari who was only amused by her reaction.
"Eh Kin-chan, I think you broke your chopsticks." Naruto helpfully pointed out.
"Ara? Oh yeah. I didn't even notice." Kin replied back trying to cover herself from embarassment. She began to collect the empty plates on the table.
"By the way Kin-chan, I have good news." Naruto continued as he looked at Kin and then at Temari. "Temari-chan will be staying with us for a while isn't it great!"
Kin almost dropped the plate she was carrying. "H-hai!." She answered. "How is Temari staying with us great?"
"But where is she going to sleep Naruto? We only have two bedrooms." Kin pointed out. "There's no way in hell will I share my room."
"That's alright Kin-chan. I already have everything figured out. She will be staying in my room." Naruto replied back enthusiastically.
"WHAT!" both women cried out in unison. Ecchi images flooded both of the women's minds. Temari blushed at the implications of sharing a room with Naruto while Kin was internally raging at the implications of Temari sharing a bed with Naruto.
Naruto nodded confidently; unaware of the repercussions his answer has created to the two women. Kyuubi could be heard giggling at his subconscious but he ignored it.
"Naruto! You can't be serious!" Kin cried out in dismay. "Does Naruto even know the implications he's getting himself into?" Though inwardly she wanted to be in Temari's place. So many lost opportunities! All those times she could have easily crawled into bed with Naruto seemed so far out of reach now! Damn sensibilities!
"I am Kin-chan. I'll take Temari's luggages to my room now. If you'll excuse me." Naruto replied back. The decision has been made and there was no point in further discussing the issue, leaving the two women to stare at each other.
"Way to stand you ground kit..." Kyuubi commented. Amazed at how the boy had manage to steer and take command of the situation without giving in to the females protest like he usually would.
"This is your fault you know." Kin angrily huffed at Temari as she took the plates towards the sink. They were now left alone to themselves in the kitchen.
Temari brought her own plate to the sink. "How is this my fault?"
"It's just is!" Kin angrily retorted. She felt that it was her fault. Almost automatically she began washing the dishes. Naruto was usually the one that dries them and it had been almost a routine for them, so she unconsciously handed the washed plate to Temari.
Temari on the other hand understood her gesture and began to dry the dishes that were handed to her. They began working together in silence.
"Listen Kin. I'm sorry it has to be this way but don't you blame me for this. It wasn't my fault that all the accommodations here in Konoha were booked out."
"Why didn't you book earlier then?" Handing her the last of the plates.
"I did. Well I thought Kankuro did, apparently he booked it for next month and got the dates mixed up." Temari replied back. Angry at her brother for making such a grave mistake.
Kin then began to put the now dried plates, utensils and glasses away.
"It doesn't really matter now does it? You just better not try anything funny." Kin warned. "And keep your hands to yourself." As she glared at the blonde.
"And what exactly are you implying?" Temari replied back. She could sense the warning in her tone. "Besides it should be Naruto you should be warning."
Feeling a bit impish, Temari decided to tease the brunette even further.
"But I guess it can't be helped can it? I can't help it if he feels the urge to touch me while we're in bed. Who wouldn't? With me lying beside him and all." Smiling slyly at Kin. "I'm just too tempting." she added as she began to arch her back and began to pose provocatively.
Kin almost snapped at Temari's insinuation. That is until they heard Naruto call out.
"HEY TEMARI-CHAN! THE BED'S READY!"
Which only made the two women blush crimson. "H-hai!" Temari answered as she began to make her way towards Naruto while Kin was hot on her heels.
Kin will not let Temari sleep with Naruto. If she has to, she will volunteer and share her bed with the sand nin.
They both entered Naruto's room at the same time only to see the blonde male clutching a pillow and a blanket. "The room's ready Temari-chan. Sorry if it's a bit messy and all."
The two women merely stared at the blonde.
"Well I'm tired. I guess I better go and head off to the couch then. Good night Kin-chan, Temari-chan." Naruto replied back to the speechless girls as he walked passed them and went towards the lounge room.
The two women just gazed at the blonde male. Kin was both amazed and happy with the sudden turn of events while Temari felt a little disappointed, though she had no idea why.
"Well that solves both our problems then. Have a good night Temari-san." Kin said cheerfully as though a great weight has been lifted off her shoulders as she headed towards her own room. Temari swore she had seen the brunnette almost skipped happily as she entered her own room.
Temari absently moved into Naruto's room and decided to get ready for bed. Wondering why she felt disappointed that Naruto wouldn't be sleeping next to her. But shrugged it aside, she might just be tired.
At the couch...
Naruto tossed and turned in the couch. He was trying to get comfortable but was in vain. It didn't help matters when Kyuubi often suggested that he should ask one of the women to share the bed with him since he was suppose to be the master of the apartment.
Naruto merely groaned in response. So he decided to meditate and listen to his surroundings. Taking a deep breath he began to listen.
He could hear the clock ticking as well as the water drops from the kitchen faucet. He can hear the crickets outside and the breeze that blew silently against the open windows. These sounds where so peaceful and was slowly lulling him to a deep slumber.
Deep in the recesses of his mind Kyuubi watched the blonde boy sleep. Contemplating about the young human's life and the ordeal the young blonde has lived since becoming its prison. The human boy had lived a long and painful life so far. It is great to see that at least now he was finally getting his life on track.
With the many friends he had met along the way, Naruto's life had gradually become better. It amused Kyuubi immensely that once his social life has improved he had also attracted a great number of the opposite sex and a few same ones while remaining oblivious to it all. But despite all this, Kyuubi knew that the boy was still adjusting to this new improvement in his life. Kyuubi could still feel a sense of emptiness in the boy.
"I will take care of you kit." Kyuubi murmured to the sleeping boy.
Deep in Naruto's subconscious, where a massive cage laid, was the great creature Kyuubi. Its massive, ferocious appearance began to transform slowly. Its massive form began to shift as it gradually became smaller. The fur covering its body began to disappear. Once the transformation was finished, it left an image of an adult nude human female with long, wavy, fiery red hair that cascaded down its front covering its chest. It looked to be around the age of 20-25 years of age.
Outside its cage laid a sleeping Naruto. Unaware of kyuubi's transformation. Kyuubi walked in front of its cage but as it got close the bars began to shift so that it will contain the now humanised demon. The bars could only let kyuubi's arm past through. Kyuubi kneeled near the cage and sat as close to the bars as possible.
It sat there, with its human legs to one side. Similar to a how a classy and sophisticated human woman would sit. Kyuubi reached out towards Naruto's hair and began to stroke it. Naruto's hair felt like fine silk in between her human fingers. Naruto seemed to have sensed its touch for Naruto unconsciously moved closer to the cage.
"I will definitely take care of you kit." Kyuubi murmured to its sleeping keeper. Its red ruby eyes never left the blonde. It will make sure that Naruto will have no nightmares tonight like the many other nights since kyuubi noticed the blonde's worth.
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Author's Notes:
Hope you like the latest update. Not to worry I am trying to write the tournament soon. Right now I'm just writing the girls' motivation for the tournament.
I am also calling in for any suggestions for the fight scenes since I'm not a very good action scene writer yet so it will take a while. So for the other writer's out there please lend me a hand and help me write passable fight scenes. Your contribution will be noted and credited.
Kyuubi's little scene here is a bit uncharacteristic I know, but if you were trapped in a prison for so long where your only contact is Naruto, your bound to get soft. Its called Stockholm Syndrome, where the prisoner develops loyalty to it's jailor or so I understand. I will write a sort of background for Kyuubi later on but for now I hope you liked it.
About the tournament itself:
As Sir Graq has pointed out to me: the tournament is unfair. But I'd also like to point out that the majority of the kunoichis that will be featured in the tournament will be from Leaf so already, Leaf has an unfair advantage. And I'm only going to focus on these kunoichis and has no plans into making original characters since I'm too lazy to be imaginative right now. This is also coupled by the fact that I'm back to studying again...
So that means all the creative ideas I have right now will be put on hold.
I might not be able to update this story for a while since I'm still working on some of the plot gaps and holes in this story. So as a bonus I will reveal who will be in the kunoichi tournament.
The kunoichis are as follows:
Mitarashi Anko
Uzuki Yuugao
Yuhi Kurenai
Inuzuka Hana
Shizune
Suzume
Subaku Temari
Tenten
Tsuchi Kin
Hyuuga Hinata
Sasame from the Fuma clan in the Land of the rice fields. The orange haired girl.
Yamanaka Ino
Moegi
Haruno Sakura
Hyuuga Hanabi
Isaribi from Sea Country
And maybe perhaps Tayuya. I'm not sure about her just yet.
I hope you liked my recent update for now. As always please leave me a review. And for those who leaves questions in their review and would like an answer, either sign in or leave your contact email if you wish for me to reply to you. Since I don't really like writing long notes.
Again, I've only seen the Naruto Anime and has not read the Manga so my knowledge in the characters are limited.
That is all. Thanks again for your kind support for this story.
Ja Ne