Uzumaki of Jurai

by Writer D Wolf

Naruto had always wondered if he had family, imagine his surprise finding out he does. but he also learns of an ancient demon that is sealed nearby and wants to uncover it's secrets. watch as naruto find the Demon Ryoko. Narutoxharem

3. Mission to Suna

Uzumaki of Jurai

Chapter 3: Mission to Suna

I do not own Naruto or Tenchi Muyo

Naruto Pairings: Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami/Tsunami, Washu, Mihoshi, Ryo-Ohki (Female form), Fū and Samui

So far in polls:

Mei-44

Anko-24

Hinata-19

Temari-10

Tayuya-8

Hanabi-5

Hana-11

TenTen-6

Konan-13

Kurotsuchi-3

Wow an overwhelming popularity for Mei and a constant battle for second with Anko and Hinata. I hope everyone likes the final decision when it comes out. Most likely two or three will be picked from the list.

Wonder what it'll be like when Washu appears on the scene just a thought for you all. Anyway time for the team test. Also may not have Naruto go on the Sasuke reunion mission in favour of another important issue.

XChapter StartX

"Where are we going now Naruto-nii-chan?" asked Sasami as they left the building now with Ryo-Ohki resting on her head.

"To a place I always used to eat at when I lived here Sasami-chan" he said as they made their way to Ichiraku's ramen stand.

"Hey old man Teuchi you ready to feed your favourite customer" said Naruto walking into the restaurant.

"Naruto, my boy you're back. Good to see you after so long, Ayame come out here and see who's back" he called to the back as his daughter came out.

"Who is it dad?" she asked before laying eyes on Naruto. "Naruto" she exclaimed happily running round the counter to hug him "It's wonderful to see you back" she said happy to see her little brother back.

"Glad to be back Ayame-nee-chan" he said smiling "Girls these are Teuchi and Ayame-nee, some of the best people in Konoha and makers of some of the best ramen in the country" he said as the girls smiled seeing the interaction.

"My, my Naruto coming here with all these girls, you lucky son of a gun" chuckled Teuchi "Nice to meet you all, I take it your Naruto's friends?" he asked as they all took their seats.

"Yeah we met Naruto-kun not long ago but we could say he's already a big part of our life" said Ryoko.

"I agree with Ryoko-san Naruto-sama is very important to us and has told us things about your establishment Teuchi-san" said Ayeka.

"Hmm, you choose some interesting girls Naruto. So what are you eating?" asked Ayame "Bring us 4 miso ramen please, one with extra carrots for Ryo-Ohki-chan" he said as the cabbit perked up hearing the word carrot.

Immediately she was scooped up by Ayame "Oh what a cute little animal, Naruto, is she yours?" he chuckled seeing her reaction.

"She's Ryoko's but we all love her" he said "Also could you bring some sake too" he said making Ryoko look at him with stars in her eyes.

"Well, that's a good order considering this is your comeback meal" smiled Teuchi as he began preparing the noodles and broth. "So Naruto you gonna introduce us" said Ayame.

He pointed to each of the girls "The mischievous looking one is Ryoko-chan, next to her is Ayeka-chan and next t me is her sister Sasami-chan. I only met them recently at my mother's clan home and they decided to come back with me" he said as they all smiled.

"Wait you figured out who your mother was Naruto, who was she?" asked Teuchi.

"A Woman by the name of Kushina" he told him and he gasped slightly remembering the tomboy who was always in his stand inhaling ramen and saw the similarities between them now.

"I can't believe I never saw it…she was my best customer before you came along Naruto. Can't believe I never made the connection" said Teuchi remembering the hot headed tomboy who had the verbal tick like Naruto did.

"Its fine, my Oji-san told me all about her so I'm fine" he waved him off happy that he shared his love of ramen with his mother.

As Teuchi served up the food he could only look in happiness at Naruto's new friends as the way he was smiling was real, nothing faked which they had learned to recognise a long time ago. He was surprised to see the little blonde boy grow into the man before him now, and from the girls looks one that was loved 'Naruto…you did it, you found someone to see the real you. You make an old man proud and no doubt your mother would love them too…maybe that Ryoko more since they seem similar' he thought to himself as he brought the sake over.

"Mmm, nothing like a cup of sake to end the day well" said Ryoko pouring hers, Naruto and Ayeka's cups but also one for Teuchi and Ayame "Join us you two I think you deserve it" she told them raising the cups.

"Sure why not" said Ayame taking hers and passing over her father's cup "Cheers everyone for the return of Naruto and his new friends" said Teuchi as they raised they're cups and downed the warm alcohol.

The hot sake sent shivers down their spines as it hit their throats and Ayame having a low tolerance was already rosy cheeked where as Naruto and Ryoko weren't effected due to their unique bodies "Hmm looks like she can't handle it, surprised you can though Ayeka thought you'd be the same as her" commented Ryoko as the girl huffed.

"Shows what you know, often I had to practice for dinners with my mother an father and sake was served so I can handle it thank you very much" she said pouring herself another.

"Well at least Naruto-kun can handle it too, any chance of a drinking contest anytime soon?" Ryoko asked pouring him another while Sasami sat happily with her water never really liking the smell of sake.

"We'll see Ryoko-chan, knowing the two of us we'd need a fair bit" he chuckled downing another "How was your ramen Sasami-chan?" he asked the little girl feeding the carrot pieces to Ryo-Ohki as hers had the extra carrots.

"It was nice Naruto-nii-chan, I'd love to try and cook this myself. Teuchi-san could I please have the recipe?" she asked with her ever so cute voice.

Teuchi couldn't resist as he brought out his cook book "Here you go Sasami-chan, take good care of it. Maybe one day I'll see if you can think of a new flavour to add to my menu" he said to her as she smiled accepting the book.

Before long the sake was gone as the three of them still drinking were only slightly buzzed "Well time to pay up, here you go Teuchi" he said handing over the ryo for his meals.

"Naruto you don't have to pay, I was gonna let this one be on the house" he offered as Naruto shook his head.

"Just consider it thanks for always being there" he told him putting the bills in his hand."You ready for home girls?" he said as Ayeka and Ryoko hugged his arms while Sasami was on his back having gotten tired and snuggled into it, Ryo-Ohki taking her place on his head also tuckered out.

"Yeah let's head back I could use a good rest before the test tomorrow" said rook pushing her assets in his arm electing a small blush but you couldn't much tell thanks to the sake.

"Indeed a good sleep will aid us for tomorrow but Naruto-sama what can we expect from that one eyed teacher of yours?" asked Ayeka.

"Well…" he began to explain the mans quirks as they made it to his old apartment and he made the teleportation seal to get back to the house before sealing his house door to keep people out.

XBreakX

The next day Naruto, Ryoko and Ayeka stood in the field that he had taken the true genin exam with Sakura and Sasuke it brought back memories thinking of how much of a fool he used to be but also of how he was back then, desperate for attention.

Sasami had been taken to the side by Shizune who was happy to look after her while the test went on, she found it cute how the little girl said she wasn't worried about Naruto as he was really strong, she also loved the little cabbit and was tempted to cuddle it but remembered she had TonTon in her arms, Ayeka had ordered Azaka and Kamidake to watch over her too.

"So…what exactly are we going to be doing on this test Naruto-kun?" asked Ryoko a little curious (A/N: Ryoko and Ayeka are wearing the battle clothes scene in episode 6 of the OVA) as she an Ayeka stood by the wooden polls.

"Not too sure but if I had to guess…" he was cut off by a call of "Oi Naruto…" from Sakura as she made her way onto the scene he waved a little before turning back to the girls ticking her off slightly.

"…Kakashi enjoys messing with people like he did with the bell test, looking at it he'll most likely do the bell test again in hopes of throwing us off since we did so badly at it last time" he told her as she nodded.

"Naruto-sama, just how strong is Kakashi-san?" asked Ayeka curious of her opponent.

"Hmm…well Kakashi-sensei is known throughout the village as one of its best jonin and is an A-rank ninja. His abilities are diverse but he favours ninjutsu for which he has several thanks to his implanted sharingan eye. Thankfully my new jutsu he can't copy and you two don't use chakra so I think we'll all manage" he smiled as did the other two seeing his confidence.

Sakura meanwhile stood in awe seeing Naruto explain the situation to the new girls in his life, there was no boasting, no over-exaggeration no nothing just a simply explanation while keeping the mood light. 'How is it he has changed so much…what happened to the loud obnoxious Naruto that hung around me like a lost puppy?' thought Sakura.

"Does he really always have his nose in that book too?" questioned Ryoko as Naruto sighed.

"Yeah he does…hmm try and get it off him" he suggested as she smirked "With pleasure." Sakura at the side stood just on her own, not really finding any chance to interject between their conversation, the feeling of isolation was disinheriting to her but in some level she wondered if she deserved it.

For all the time Naruto had tried to be her friend and looked after her she never gave him the time of day and now he was with people who actually were interested in him too, not to mention better looking than her 'I guess after everything…I got left behind again, and once again it's my own fault' she thought as Kakashi made his appearance.

"Yo" he greeted in his usual style "Are we all ready for the test today?" he asked and saw grins on all their faces.

"You bet since you don't stand a chance against us" said Ryoko ready to charge her energy sword.

"My she's certainly spirited Naruto, almost reminds me of you" commented Kakashi giving an eye smile.

"I'll take it as a compliment Kakashi-sensei. Brings back memories this place doesn't it?" he said patting the post he'd been tied to.

"Yeah back in the days of team 7, now for those who haven't done this test before your objective is these…" he said taking out four bells "You can use anything at your disposal to get them and remember…" Naruto cut him off "Come at you with intent to kill" he said.

"Naruto-sama isn't that dangerous, knowing the amount of damage Ryoko-san can do" said Ayeka not wanting to hurt the man too much.

"It's either that or he'll read porn all the way through this" this changed her tune as she glared at him. "Ryoko-san how about a little wager…" she said perking the woman interest as she phased next to her "What do you got?"

"First to get their bell and get the book is the winner, loser has to follow one request perfectly as long as it is within reason, Naruto-sama will decide if the request is acceptable" said Ayeka issuing the challenge.

"Ohh I like that idea, your on Ayeka" she said getting a predatory look in her eye.

Sakura had put on her battle face and slipped on her gloves "Don't forget about me now" she said "Wouldn't dream of it Sakura, you're part of this team, and a team sticks together" said Naruto as reached for the Tenchi-ken.

This made Sakura smile seeing as Naruto still saw them as a team "Somehow I don't think I'll be able to read during this test, in fact I might have to get serious" muttered Kakashi lifting his headband.

"I'm not disagreeing, care to start us off" said Naruto

"Actually yes…lets… begin" he said as Naruto was in front of him throwing a punch, only years of experience helped Kakashi as he ducked and flipped away 'So fast…almost like sensei' he thought as he then found himself surrounded by small pieces of bamboo which sprouted vines to grab him. He managed to avoid them by disappearing in a puff of smoke.

"Knew he's use shadow clone" muttered Naruto.

"Damn where'd he go?" said Ryoko looking all around for him "Below!" shouted Sakura as she slammed her fist into the ground breaking it up "There he is Mokuton: Shichuro no Jutsu" said Naruto as tree roots erupted round Kakashi making a small prison around him.

Sakura went wide eyed seeing the Shodaime's fabled wood style, Kakashi was equally shocked but broke out of it as he charged his hand with lighting chakra and severed the bars of his prison before jumping high into the air "Bad choice the air is where I love to fight" said Ryoko phasing next to him and landing a punch to his face shooting him straight into the ground.

However once he hit the he went puff revealing shattered remains of a log 'Thank the log, if that hit I could very well be done for and there's no chakra, that's pure physical strength' thought Kakashi hiding at the side.

"Urgh thought I had him" she muttered disappointed "Too bad…" smirked Ayeka as she looked round for the grey haired man to win the bet.

"Girls, be careful he might try genjutsu on you so beware" he warned seeing as Ayeka and Ryoko were at risk since they didn't use chakra s were unable to break out of it them. "Thank you for the concern Naruto-sama but be careful yourself" said Ayeka.

Eventually Kakashi jumped out the trees by the lake and rapidly went through several signs "Suiton: Suiryuudan no Jutsu" he called as the water swirled and took on the form of a dragon.

"Ryoko-chan, swords" exclaimed Naruto as he took out the Tenchi-ken activating it while Ryoko made her beam blade. As the dragon came close both swung with their sword cleaving the water construct in two.

The two rushed forward to engage Kakashi who took out a kunai in each hand to defend, only to find that the blades cut through his metal tools like butter. 'Kami this is unbelievable, speed strength and a blade akin to the Nidaime's Raijin let alone his use of Mokuton' Kakashi thought in slight fear.

"Haruna-san if I corner Kakashi-san when he is off guard do you think you can attack him while distracted" said Ayeka to Sakura knowing from Naruto teamwork always worked best.

"Yes Ayeka-san, just leave it to me" she said proudly pumping her fist. As Kakashi was using his Sharingan in overdrive to avoid the blades he found that Naruto's form was amazing, the stance was quick, powerful and precise but let his move around to find an opening.

'To come so far…sensei would be proud' he thought as the two jumped back and Kakashi felt himself restrained by bamboo vines via Ayeka before hearing a loud "Shanaro" from Sakura above him. He could only mutter "Shit" as he watched her fist come down smack the jonin in the stomach launching into the trees.

Naruto smirked going through seals "Mokuton: Kurojurin no Jutsu (Black Forest Technique). In the forest black roots surrounded Kakashi forming a spherical cage for him that also went underground to stop him escaping that way. The black wood was weaker but flammable as it secreted oil so if Kakashi used a lightning technique to get out he's set him self on fire.

"Right now while Kakashi tries to figure his way out the trap I set, I have a plan to get those bells quick…" said Naruto heralding the girls over with his plan.

Meanwhile Kakashi was currently struggling in his cage and saw how much trouble it would be "While I'm really annoyed at this I have to say it's a pretty good trap, kinda makes me wish I listened when Asuma was telling me about wind manipulation…still I had my book" he said currently carving his way out with his kunai.

By the time he the sun had started setting Kakashi had finally carved his way out of his prison "Not to self…learn more wind jutsu" he muttered as the hairs on the back of his head stood up as he instantly jumped back as a ball of energy was blasted where he was standing and the four jumped out at him.

"Hey Kakashi…the secret ending of Icha, Icha Tactics is that the main cha…" Kakashi looked in horror as his student was about to spoil the ending of the new book he hadn't finished.

He did the only thing he could, he covered his ears but then realized something 'Oh no, with my Sharingan I can read his lips' he thought closing his eyes refusing to have the plot be spoiled. After about a few seconds he was sure he was finished so opened his eyes and moved his hands away from his ears only to hear the sound of bells jingling.

He then spotted that they all had managed to grab the bells from his waist but then also saw that Ryoko was giggling while reading from the green book that should be in his pouch while Ayeka looked slightly miffed as Ryoko had narrowly gotten the book first.

"Hey give that back" he cried running over to Ryoko, but she smirked phasing through a tree and in his blind rush making Kakashi run into it. Naruto couldn't help but laugh with Sakura seeing this but realized the joke was done.

"Ryoko-chan please give it him back, it was his gift" he said asking which she nodded to throwing it to the man who caught it and held it to his chest like a lost child had come back to him.

"Well Ayeka looks like I win" she smirked like a cat "And as for my request I get to hug Naruto-kun as much as I want without you saying anything" she said as Ayeka went red in fury.

"You can't be serious Ryoko-san" she shouted as the woman wagged her finger.

"Tsk, tsk Ayeka a lady such as yourself not holding up to her word after all you started this" Ryoko said as Ayeka puffed up her cheeks.

"Fine…" she muttered like a child would "But only hugging nothing else" she added.

"I'm fine with that…" she said getting behind the blonde and hugging him close to her body "Besides hugging leads to so many things eventually" she smirked seeing the flushed face of Naruto as her current outfit left nothing to imagination and all of it he could feel against his back.

Both Ayeka and Sakura fumed while Kakashi was giggling watching the scene "Well I guess Jiraiya was right you really have improved Naruto, also it looks like you weren't wrong about your friends. If Kakashi was having trouble well that says enough, but that blade of yours before was something though" said Tsunade walking out with Shizune and Sasami the later running toward Naruto to hug him from the front.

"Naruto-nii-chan you looked so cool out there" she said happily while the cabbit on her head jumped to his shoulder to nuzzle his neck.

"Thanks Sasami-chan, Ryo-Ohki-chan. But I couldn't have done as well without your sister and Ryoko-chan they were a big help alongside Sakura" he said making Ayeka look thankful but was still miffed as there was no Naruto left to hug.

"Well I've seen all I needed to see, Kakashi, from now n you and these three are team 7 and tomorrow you will start missions alright" said Tsunade making them all smile.

"We free to go Baa-chan?" asked Naruto getting a nod "Good come on girls let's head back home, but I think we'll get some sake to celebrate nearby" he said getting a cheer from Ryoko.

Little did they know that later that night the Kazekage Gaara was captured by Akatsuki members Deidara and Sasori. Luckily it wouldn't be long before help was sent to them.

XBreakX

The next morning when they were about to receive their first mission, news of Gaara being captured and aid being requested was give to Tsunade and she immediately put team 7 on the mission to rescue to Kazekage.

As they all stood at the front gate Naruto turned to Tsunade "Look after Sasami-chan Baa-chan okay, we'll do our best to save Gaara from the Akatsuki" he said determined and ready to save his brother.

"No problem Naruto now get moving it should take a day to get to Suna, so there's no time to waste" she informed them.

"Actually we might have a quicker way" voiced Ryoko.

"What is it Ryoko-san?" said Tsunade who liked the woman as she was a little like her, a heavy drinker, good looking and strong the only thing was she was thousands of years old and didn't show it.

"Ryo-Ohki-chan should be able to get us there in a few hours, if she's ready" she explained as Naruto looked to his furry friend.

"Ryo-Ohki-chan, do you think you could transform into the ship so we can save my friend?" he asked the cabbit who meowed happily and went over to Ryoko who threw her in the air and as she did the little cabbit suddenly bulged out and became the ship Naruto had rode that night. "Thank you Ryo-Ohki-chan, everyone lets get inside and move" said Naruto as they all nodded, Kakashi was surprised how quickly he took charge as they were all lifted into the ship and Ryoko took the helm as they sped off into the sky then in the direction of Suna.

XBreakX

Meanwhile at the Akatsuki hideout the image of Pain the leader of the group went though the seals before slamming his hands to the floor "Kuchiyose no Jutsu" he called as the monstrous Gedo statue erupted from the ground in front of the unconscious body of Gaara. On the ten fingers of the statue the member's of the organisation took their position in order of their ring.

"Are all members ready for the extraction process? This will take 3 days and nights to complete" informed the leader to the mission nin. He received a Hai from all members present "Can we hurry this up, I hate to be kept waiting and I want to get this over" said Sasori in his hunched over state, still annoyed at the fight he had to partake in with the Suna puppeteer.

"Don't worry Sasori-sama we'll bet this done in no time at all and then I can show my art to the world again, um" said the blonde haired bomber to his partner in art as he made a small butterfly firework. "Very well let's begin, we must get it done before aid for Suna arrives to rescue the jinchuuriki" said pain as nine dragon heads emerged from the statues mouth and began draining Gaara of his chakra and Biju.

XBreakX

As they sped ahead in the ship, the team from Konoha had picked up Temari as she was making her way back and had been informed on the situation to which she was thankful for the pick up in the flying ship.

"How long before we arrive Ryoko-chan?" asked Naruto over her shoulder watching as she piloted the strange crystal ship.

"Hour or two at best if we don't want to be seen, we'll drop by the edge of the city, good thing we have these systems or I wouldn't have an idea where we are going" she said keeping her eyes on the ship controls.

"Thanks Ryoko-chan…for everything…" he muttered letting her know how much this meant to him.

"No problem Naruto-kun, you mean a lot to me and I'll do anything to help you" she told him making him hug her from behind quickly getting a couple stares and a smirk from Ryoko.

"Naruto-sama what can we expect from these Akatsuki members and what do they want?" asked Ayeka making Naruto kick himself as he hadn't told her or Sasami about the Kyuubi yet but it was better to tell her now.

"Akatsuki is a group of about 8 S-ranked missing nin, all united under one gal…world domination" he said earning a gasp from the princess. "To do this in groups of two the ninja are sent to capture people known as Jinchuuriki, meaning the power of human sacrifice. A Jinchuuriki is a container of a destructive beats known as a biju of which there are nine. The nine beats were spread out amongst the other countries, their identities used to ward off other countries from attacking" he sighed as he moved to the next part.

"A Jinchuuriki is basically a human weapon, however we are not treated as human or weapon….but as demons who would attack for no reason. As a result no jinchuuriki has ever seemed to have had a good life. I know this as I myself am a jinchuuriki Ayeka-chan; I hold the strongest…the Kyuubi."

As he told her he half expected her to call him names but was relieved as she wrapped her arms round him "Oh Naruto-sama, how can this be you are too nice to be called a demon, the people who call you that are fools" she said bringing him to tears as he was thankful.

"Thank you Ayeka-chan, you have no idea how much that means to me" he said hugging back.

Temari at the side looked happily as Naruto was given comfort for his own pain like he had done for her brother a couple years ago 'No man is a mountain…hope she takes care of him, he needs it more than most' she thought smiling. Sakura was a little peeved at the side as Ayeka comforted Naruto, when she herself was going to do that 'First he hugs that Ryoko woman and now her, he seem to be attracted to me anymore' she thought a little irked, but slightly glad that the woman didn't back away from him scared of his status.

XBreakX

It didn't take long for the ship to arrive near the gates of Suna, although many were panicking seeing the huge flying ship overhead, scared it was another attack. Imagine their surprise as several figures dropped from the ship and the ship suddenly shrinking in size to a small little animal. Baki was relieved to see Temari with the group meaning it was the backup forces from Konoha, especially since the group had arrived so quickly.

"Temari-senpai, Temari-senpai!" called the voice of Matsuri, the first student of Gaara who ran over to them with Baki "Temari-sempai, come quick Kankuro-sempai is in trouble, he was picked up not too long ago" she said as Temari's eyes widened hearing this.

"What happened, Matsuri?" she asked her a little frantic grabbing the girls shoulders as the girl pointed in the direction of the hospital.

"Kankuro-sempai was brought back trying to bring Gaara-sama back from the people who took him, he's been poisoned and we don't know how to cure him" she answered her.

"Damn it, first Gaara aand now Kankuro" Temari said angrily her fists trembling in rage, only to have Kakashi grab her shoulder "Temari calm down, Sakura has been trained in medical techniques so I have full confidence that she'll be able to help you brother.

Temari nodded while Naruto picked up Ryo-Ohki who nuzzled into his shirt, her transforming and trip had tuckered her out as it was her first time shifting to ship form since she was reborn not long ago. "Thank Ryo-Ohki-chan you've been a big help" said Naruto to the cabbit who meowed at him happily.

"Naruto-sama we should follow your sensei to the hospital so we may obtain some information on the assailant's direction when they left this place. I doubt we could track footprints with all this sand about" voiced Ayeka to Naruto who nodded seeing the logic.

"Yes I agree. For now we learn what we can before seeing if there's anything we can pick on to track them at all. But more importantly is that Kankuro is freed from the poison in his system now let's go" both Ayeka and Ryoko nodded and followed the others as they made their way to the hospital.

XBreakX

While Sakura went about tending to the poison inflicted upon him by Sasori of the Red Sand Naruto was approached by Matsuri remembering her from the last time he saved Gaara. "Naruto-san, thank you for coming so quickly to help us find Gaara-sama" she said with a bow.

"Matsuri right?" she nodded at the question as he smiled "You don't need to bow to me, no matter what I would come back to save Gaara. We are brothers in all but blood and I would do anything to save him Matsuri-san. As soon as we get a lead from Kankuro we'll go and get him back that I promise you" he said.

Matsuri had tears in her eyes as she hugged him shocking him a little but putting a hand on her head "Thank you Naruto-san, Gaara-sama talks about you a lot when he was my sensei. He talks about how you showed him the way and helped him realize his path to becoming the Kazekage" she said as he chuckled.

"Really… didn't think I had that much of an effect on him. Still I'm told I have a way with people, although it seems you see Gaara with more than just respect huh?" he asked as she came out of the hug blushing. "Hehe looks as though Gaara has a nice girl after him then" her face became redder as he said this.

"When we get him back, stick by him. I became as strong as I did with my precious people standing by him. So when he gets back try your best to become close to him, Gaara needs it more than most really" he told her as she gave a brief nod running off to border patrol.

"You really do have a way with words Naruto-kun" said Ryoko teleporting behind Naruto and wrapping her arms round his neck, Ryo-Ohki jumping from her shoulder to his. Ayeka was watching Sakura heal Kankuro with interest leaving Ryoko to find Naruto,

"Just calming her nerves, she was his first student and she clearly cares for him. It's probably difficult with Gaara being the Kazekage now so I just gave her a little push" he smiled as Ryoko nuzzled his cheek with her own.

"That's why I love you Naruto-kun you're always looking out for others and trying to make them happy. It's a charm that brings people close together like it sadly did for Ojou-chan back when we were at home" she said as Naruto turned his head away remembering the cabin.

"I have no idea what're talking about" he said not meeting Ryoko's eyes as if he looked he would have to face the deadly puppy dog eyes and would crumble under the technique.

"Fine… but there's no use in avoiding the subject. However I got to ask what's the plan for facing these Akatsuki guys, they're really tough right?" she asked him turning serious.

"The way I see it one is an explosive expert and the other poisons so it's difficult to plan how to fight them. From what I could hear the poison used was quite unique and complex so creating an antidote will be difficult and if we have the necessary herbs for it. Most likely Sakura will fight the poison master with a few of us as back up. You and me will go after the mad bomber since you can fly and if we get him to the ground we can trap him" he told her as she nodded in agreement.

"What else do you think will come up?" Ryoko asked Naruto resting her chin on his shoulder "I doubt they wouldn't have any backup since sealing the beasts is a big operation" she was reminded of the numerous times where her pursuers or prey had backup near since they knew she'd be coming.

"Most likely another member to slow us down, problem is we barely know much about their members except knowing each of them are classed as S-rank nuke-nin. The ones I know are an illusion specialist and a powerhouse that looks like a shark man, although I'd like to see his sword match mine now" Naruto smirked thinking of cutting Samehade clean in two.

"So, we'd better get ready then once pinkie is finished fixing the make-up boy" said Ryoko as Naruto nodded to her.

"This'll be the first real battle since my training finished… to be honest I'm a little anxious about it. Whether or not I'm actually strong enough to protect my self and the others" he said looking out the window into the sky. "Wonder if she'd be proud of me… my kaa-san?" he muttered to himself grasping the sword in his hand.

"You mean Kushina right?" Ryoko asked as Naruto nodded. "She came by the entrance to the cave a few times when she was younger, she was a little tomboy really so full of energy. I think we could have been friends if I had been free at the time. From what I remember she came not long after she got married to your dad, it was the last time she came to the cave, I think she was drawn in like you were. But trust me when I say she would be proud of you, you are her legacy after all." she smiled which he returned as he put his hands over hers.

"Thanks Ryoko-chan, I hope she's watching me from her place in heaven and sees that I have such beautiful girls at my side now" he said making her hold him closer.

'And I'm lucky enough to be at your side as well Naruto, we all are even Ayeka. Although she'll still have to get in line for you though' Ryoko thought to herself as the two walked to make sure they had everything and get everyone.

XBreakX

After extracting the poison from Kankuro's system and obtaining a piece of Sasori's cloak the team of Konoha and Naruto's girls were set to go. "Wait!" called a voice from on top the building above the ninja ready to leave.

The voice turned out to be the old lady Chiyo from before and she jumped down landing flat on her face causing a few of them to sweat drop at seeing it. "Wait I'm coming with you" Chiyo said stepping forward to the Konoha ninja.

"You sure you can keep up old lady, I'm not sure we need to slow down cus you busted a hip" said Ryoko not particularly wanting the old lady near her when it was an important mission.

"I may be old but I can keep up, besides it's been several years since I saw my grandson, so I might as well use this opportunity" Chiyo replied as Ayeka sneaked over to Ryoko's side.

"Are you sure you should be accosting someone for their age Ryoko-san, after all you are-mfph" Ayeka's mouth was covered by Ryoko who gave her a glare for attempting to reveal her age to people, she never liked being over 2000 years old even if she looked great for it.

"Not one word Ayeka" Ryoko said her voiced strained in her attempts to not throttle the girl for the crack at her person.

"Seems my age won't hold us back as much as you two running your mouths at each other" Chiyo said looking at the two making the two women separate from each other and Naruto sigh a little.

"I said no fighting you two, we can't afford to waste time and I need you both to watch each other's backs" said Naruto seriously making the two nod in agreement since they were n a serious mission, it wasn't time for petty squabbling, that could be done later.

"Sorry Naruto-sama, we apologise for our behaviour. Please let us set out to find Gaara-sama" Ayeka said with a small bow in apology.

"Agreed, the sooner the better" said Kakashi near the gates as the group quickly began speeding off, Ryo-Ohki holding onto Naruto's head tightly as they went. She was a little worried she'd be in the way but felt she needed to go with them just in case.

XBreakX

The group had been running non stop toward the land of rivers where the scent was leading them, Naruto way out in front with Ryoko and Ayeka being the only one keeping up. Kakashi knew he wanted to get there as fast as he could but was a little surprised that Naruto was keeping such a cool head despite knowing that usually Naruto would be calling for them to speed up. Instead he was setting a pace for them but not going in alone.

"Guess he did learn patience after all. Seems strange in a way" Kakashi mused to himself catching the attention of Chiyo.

"Kakashi… why is that boy seemingly moving ahead of us so much despite you being the jonin here?" asked Chiyo a little curious to the blonde haired youth. He seemed to give off a powerful aura she hadn't seem in some time, not even the Yondaime Kazekage gave off that kind of aura.

"Naruto-kun… is like Gaara, he's a jinchuuriki" he said making the elder's eyes widen. "When he first met Gaara, the two of them were at each other's throats in a way. But Naruto has a gift you see… actually he has a couple of them. But what I mean is that Naruto was able to change Gaara from a blood thirsty maniac into the Kazekage you have today. Naruto taught him the true power of bonds and the strength you receive from protecting them" he said with pride seeing how Naruto had the same charisma as his father did.

"Hmm… you say he's a jinchuuriki, no doubt the Kyuubi if rumour proves true" she stated getting a small nod from Kakashi. "Naruto… he is interesting, but these girl by his side are a little more so. Usually jinchuuriki are fairly seen as loners with few wishing to be round them" she said out loud as Kakashi's eyes dropped slightly.

"He was alone, he only met them a couple moths ago. Sad to say Naruto has been alone for a lot of his life, even kept from his family till he turned 14. Even I kept a distance in a way, when he was younger all he wanted was attention for who he was and not what he contained. Looking now it seems that has changed" said Kakashi remembering first laying eyes on the new Naruto and being able to tell he'd grown up.

"To be honest though I doubt that he'll ever feel alone ever again now. They aren't the only girls interested in him from what I've seen in the village, he a little lucky in that sense" Kakashi said as he suddenly felt a chakra signature.

"Kakashi-sensei we have a pretty big signature up ahead, and I recognise it too, it's not a friendly one" said Naruto as he and the girls slowed down a little.

"I know… Naruto how are you when it comes to genjutsu now?" asked Kakashi figuring who the chakra signature belonged to.

"Oji-san taught me to fight blind, but I can dispel most illusions now and I have a back up just in case one does get me hard" he explained as they came out into an opening in the field. "Itachi Uchiha, it's been a long time" said Naruto spotting the black haired member of Akatsuki.

"Indeed it has Naruto-kun, you seem to have changed quite a bit since we last saw you. You got to Suna very quickly as well, mind explaining how you did that?" the perpetrator of the clan massacre asked to Naruto who reached for the Tenchi ken.

"Not really Itachi… but mind explaining why your signature is only half your own?" Naruto asked back getting raised eyebrows from the others who noticed the same thing except for Ryoko and Ayeka who stood by Naruto's side the former creating her energy sword.

"You really have improved but I won't answer you if you wont answer me. Now I'm afraid you and your group will not be moving from here, the others right now will be busy sealing the Ichibi from the Kazekage" said Itachi in his normal neutral tone to the group.

"Itachi… do you know where Orochimaru is, you were his partner before he left Akatsuki right? Surely you have an idea" asked Sakura wanting to find some information on the snake sannin to find Sasuke.

"Orochimaru and I have not spoken since he left the organization, but I am aware that my little brother is being trained by him right now. Not that it really matters to me, so will you all back down?" Itachi asked only to jump back as Naruto was in front of him in an instant swing a blue energy blade at him a few hairs being cut as he swung.

"I can't back down right now Itachi, move aside before I kill you" he said holding the blade out in his stance.

"Not today Naruto-kun, but have you forgotten about my eyes" he asked as he looked into Naruto's blue eyes casting his genjutsu over the boy. Only as he did he felt his sense scream to get away so substituted with a log that quickly was exploded by an orange blast. Looking round he saw the cyan haired woman that was standing next to Naruto holding out her hand that was creating another ball of energy.

Before he could move again he heard a popping sound as the Naruto that he casted his genjutsu over went up in smoke and Itachi found himself restrained and unable to move as he spotted several bamboo logs floating around him holding him in place. "Seems Konoha has obtained some valuable ninja in the three years I last saw you" muttered Itachi to himself as he felt something being pressed into him back from behind him.

"They aren't with Konoha Itachi. And by the way next time I see your brother I'm making your beating look like a friendly spar" said Naruto pressing the futon powered rasengan into his back and spotted a small grin on his face before Itachi was blasted away and ended up forming a crater in the ground.

"Well that was quick" said Ryoko lowering her arm dispelling the energy orb that would have been thrown at Itachi. "Wasn't he the big bad guy that took out an entire clan in a single night, seemed a little easy time" she said allowed.

"I agree, Itachi is S-rank and he didn't even attempt to use his Mangekyo Sharingan at all, it seems odd. However it seems your skills hold up well Naruto, most people wouldn't have been able to see that first attack coming" said Kakashi praising Naruto's skills for taking down the Itachi.

They discovered that the Itachi they killed was a council member of Suna who had clearly been used as a sacrifice to create the Itachi clone. The group quickly set off after explaining that Akatsuki needed to extract all the bijuu for their plan to succeed and also what happens when they are extracted from their hosts. Hearing that it would mean his death Ryoko and Ayeka swore silently to never let them catch Naruto.

XBreakX

"We have a problem" said the voice of the human venus flytrap Zetsu as his projection still stood on his finger of the sealing statue. "The group of Konoha ninja as approaching faster than expected, it seemed Itachi was unable to slow them down at all" the cannibal said alternating between his two voices.

"Oh so you had trouble did you Itachi that is slightly unexpected of you, although I had trouble with my own group of Konoha ninja to deal with. Seems the green beast Gai has a well deserved title" said the voice of Itachi's partner Kisame.

"It appears that the Kyuubi jinchuuriki Uzumaki Naruto has vastly improved his ability to fight since we last met. He was able to close the distance between us in an instant and almost take my head of with a strange chakra blade he processed. There are also two girls with him who appear very power despite not having tapped into their chakra networks from what I saw" Itachi explained to him comrades each taking it in.

"This is unexpected… regardless we continue with the plan of sealing the ichibi, we will discuss the problem later. Deidara, Sasori if possible render the Kyuubi jinchuuriki unconscious, if you do the plan will be achieved faster" said the voice of the ripple eyed leader Pain.

"I'm sure my art will knock him out, Um. Oi Itachi what is the Kyuubi jinchuuriki like any feature of things we should know, Um" asked the blonde bomber Deidara.

"Don't blink and don't make him mad, his chakra levels have grown considerably since three years ago. I'd suggest not underestimating him or the two woman who don't wear headbands" he said as he went back to concentrating on the sealing process.

Unknown to all but a few there was someone else listening in on the conversation as the sealing took place 'So Uzumaki is a lot stronger now… it won't matter he can't stop the plan now, although this chakra blade may be worth investigating' wondered a dark haired individual as he seemed to spiral away to nothing.

XBreakX

It took a few hours but the group managed to find the source of the scent that Kakashi's summon Pakkun had been tracking. They arrived shortly after Gai's team did "Yo Kakashi seems you aren't as late as usual" said Gai in his usual up beat tone.

Neji, TenTen and Lee looked over the other team and were surprised to see the new Naruto alongside his two companions. "Naruto-kun, you're back it's so good to see you after so long" waved Lee now looking more like a Gai clone more than ever, all he needed was the jaw.

"Hey Lee good to see you too, seems like your fire is still burning bright. Hey Neji, TenTen nice to see you as well" Naruto gave a small wave before looking up at the boulder blocking the way.

"Kakashi-sensei, this is a five point barrier if I remember right" said Naruto as Kakashi nodded in agreement.

"Indeed which means there's four other seal tags around the area to keep it in place, Jiraiya-sama taught you sealing too?" he questioned his student on his knowledge of fuinjutsu.

"Him and Oji-san but we can discuss this later. Neji can you tell us what's going on inside the cave?" he asked the Hyuga jonin who gave a small nod closing his eyes and activating his doujutsu.

"Byakugan!" he exclaimed as the veins around his eyes became apprant "I see three signature in there one being the kazekage's and two other very powerful ones as well. The kazekage is still alive but he appears to be getting very weak as the chakra is being drained from his body" Neji explained as Naruto was relieved that they weren't too late.

"You have been trained by a fuinjutsu master Naruto any ideas on how we handle this?" asked Kakashi only having a brief knowledge of seals thanks to his late sensei.

"Wait I'm completely lost will someone explain this to me" said Ryoko not being able to make sense of the situation which was fair not being raised a ninja.

"Calm down Ryoko-chan, all it is, is a barrier surrounding the cave preventing us from getting into it. There are five seals like that one…" he said pointing "… around the area that have to be removed, all at the same time in order to allow us to get in. But to answer Kakashi-sensei the best plan of action is to have Neji find all the other seals and have team Gai find them all. And though our radios have them be given the signal so all the seals can be removed at the same time" he answered.

"I see it's a way that the enemy can split up forces and leave it so only one would be able to enter the cave when the seal was removed. Simple yet effective strategy" commented Ayeka thinking how advanced military could use a plan like this although she's prefer to leave that to Lady Seto.

"We can't waste time so lets get the plan underway" said Kakashi as the teams took out there radios and attached around the necks although Naruto was looking over Ryoko and Ayeka.

"You two ready for this?" he asked them "This is a situation that may happen quite a bit when you're with me. If you think it's too dangerous head back now before we remove the seal" he told them as both shook their heads at him.

"You bonehead we aren't leaving you against guys that want to capture you. Besides I've probably been in worse situations in my life anyway" said Ryoko crossing her arms at Naruto.

"While I have not been in as many dangerous situations as Ryoko-san I agree that we can't leave you alone right now. You need not worry about us Naruto-sama we can protect ourselves quite well" said Ayeka making Naruto smile.

"Meow, Meow" came the words of Ryo-Ohki still on Naruto's head, agreeing with the other twos sentiments.

"Hey Sakura what's with Naruto and those girls there, I've never seen them around Konoha" asked TenTen a little curious to the new girls.

"During his trip Naruto met his grandfather" she said earning a small gasp from TenTen and Lee "When he was there Naruto trained heavily under him and Jiraiya-sama, but in the last few months he met those girls along side another who we had to leave in Konoha. They are quite close to him already but also very strong. Just before we got here Naruto managed to keep Itachi Uchiha on his toes and take out the copy of him very quickly" she explained.

"Really wow Naruto-kun's flames of must be burning so brightly if he is able to fight on par with an S-class nuke-nin" said Lee pumping his fist thinking he should challenge Naruto to a spar after the mission.

"But that's not all, Naruto… he's changed a lot. He's not that same stupid, dense knucklehead like two years ago; instead he's a mature adult who's responsible and strong. Kinda makes me think that maybe if I was a little nicer he would have been like that when we were a team, looks like he's still miles ahead of me" Sakura sais rubbing the back of her neck.

"You're right although he is still Naruto he's grown in ways I never expected. Usually his chakra is all over the place inside his body but now its calm and controlled, yet still holding the same amount of power as it did before" commented Neji remembering he had checked to see if it really was Naruto before.

"Not to mention his overall stature, I may not know him as well but he holds himself differently now, almost like a trained master ninja. Just shows how he can surprise all of us" added TenTen seeing the focused blue eyes that held warmth, kindness but also loyalty and calmness, like her father when he taught her about swordsmanship.

"Indeed, but I have found all the tags now all we need is to find and remove them now. Gai-sensei are you ready with you're radio?" Neji asked the spandex wearing jonin.

"Yes, Neji-kun I am ready as ever each of our team will set off to find and remove these tags as quick as possible. If not I will run 200 laps around the village on my thumbs when I get back" said Gai setting his usual punishment for himself to get pumped up.

"Yosh and I will be right beside you as well Gai-sensei" said Lee giving the man his nice guy pose.

"Excellent we will show the village our power of youth together, Lee!" shouted Gai and a few sweat ropped seeing the two begi their usual banter, Neji and TenTen tuning out slightly after so much experience.

"One moment Gai-sensei" said Naruto calling the two before they activated their deadly genjutsu scene. "These tags are likely to activate some sort of booby trap when removed so be cautious when you do so. Expect it to be something that will keep you busy while we deal with the two members inside" warned Naruto thinking Akatsuki wouldn't take chances when it came to completeing their mission.

"Thank you Naruto-kun, I and my team will do our best to be vigilant. And good luck on your end, now Team Gai scatter" commanded Gai as the four rushed off with their radios at the ready and Neji informing them where they needed to go.

"Good call on warning them of a possible trap Naruto, I might not have expected that myself" said Kakashi with his eye smile.

"My Oji-san taught me to expect traps in unlikely places during training. Believe me the man may be old but he could prank even me at times" said Naruto shuddering and surprising Kakashi thinking the number one prankster got pranked by his grandfather.

"Well that it interesting, but how do we get rid of that little block once the seals are removed?" he questioned having an idea anyway.

"Probably Sakura can take it out with the super strength technique she learned from Baa-chan. I think I am lucky I haven't done anything to upset her, even if I may be able to match her in strength" said Naruto grabbing the Tenchi-ken and twirling the blade in his hand.

"You never explained that blade Naruto, where did you find it?" questioned Kakashi a little curious of the mysterious blade Naruto had used to fight Itachi and himself.

"The blade is an heirloom once used by my brother Kakashi-san. The blade itself is powerful yet very light meaning in the hands of a skilled swordsman like Naruto-sama is deadly" said Ayeka remembering seeing Naruto train with the blade once she had returned it to him.

"I know, speaking from first hand experience Naruto-kun is a damn good fighter with it. I only managed to best him slightly due to my extra strength although he did manage to cut off my hand that night" Ryoko said, muttering the last part.

"Interesting, reminds me of the Nidaime's Raijin blade. It clearly is a unique blade from what I can see since it uses chakra to power it" Chiyo added in remembering seeing the Nidaime wielding the blade at one time in her life.

"Kakashi, we are approaching our tags, please get into position and await for us to reach ours and prepare to remove the tag" said Gai over the radio to Kakashi and the others.

"Looks like it's time be careful Naruto, Sakura, Chiyo-baa-sama and you two" said Kakashi hopping onto the boulder where the tag was placed and preparing to remove it. Sakura below took stance in preparation of removing the tag.

"We are in position, ready for your signal" called Gai over the radio.

"Okay on 3. 1… 2… 3!" he cried ripping the tag off the boulder as did the others in their positions, immediately Sakura ran forward and released her chakra powered punch on the large boulder, instantly turning it into rubble, the path in front of them clearing.

"Wow… for such a little girl she certainly delivers a mean right" commented Ryoko, while Ryo-Ohki hid inside of Naruto clothes for now to keep herself safe.

"Ryoko-chan can you blast the statue behind Gaara, I'll catch him when he falls" asked Naruto as the woman smirked collecting energy n both hands.

"With pleasure, I love blowing things up" smirked Ryoko firing the ball of energy at the statue missing the still in process of being drained Gaara, hitting the Gedo statue making the sealing stop abruptly, causing the suspended Gaara to drop to the floor. Thankfully Naruto as he said caught him and used a clone to jump back to the other before crating a more powerful clone to run off with the unconscious Kazekage.

It all happened so fast that when the dust cleared of the rubble and the blast the statue was gone and Deidara and Sasori were left perplexed as to what had happened. Only when the dust cleared did the two members see the team from Konoha and Deidara was getting Itachi's warning now, it had all happened so fast and he blonde haired boy had stopped the sealing and rescued the Kazekage under their noses in a flash.

The Iwa nuke-nin then saw the Kyuubi jinchuuriki and saw the striking resemblance to Iwa's greatest enemy the Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze, his blood bubbling with rage remembering how the one man had salmost single handed taken out so many of Iwa's forces. He may have left due to them not understanding his artistic talents but had the same burning hatred for the man.

"The Kyuubi Jinchuuriki… you certainly are not what we expected after hearing reports of you a few year ago" came the growly voice of Sasori still in his puppet body. He was shocked that their captures container had been saved and was currently being taken away if he was correct in the sensing.

"Things change I myself am no exception. Give up now and we'll make your deaths quick" said Naruto taking stance his blade by his side ready to charge, Ryoko taking defensive position on his right, Ayeka on his left.

"Yeah right, what do you take us for freshly graduated genin, um" said Deidara putting his hand that wasn't broken in his capturing of Gaara in his bag of clay moulding the shape with his freaky mouth hands. He spat it out and created a clay bird which he took seat upon. "There's no way I'm giving myself up to someone who resembles that man. Besides now I get the chance to show Itachi the power of my art by capturing his jinchuuriki for him, um" Deidara's bird took flight and headed out of the cave and in the direction of the escaping clone.

Naruto immediately jumped back out of the cave as did Ryoko and Kakashi "Naruto, we must be careful, if he manages to get your clone Gaara might get captured again" said Kakashi as Naruto nodded and turned back to Ayeka.

"Look after Sakura and Chiyo-baa-sama Ayeka-chan" said Naruto receiving a nod before she turned back to the puppeteer with Sakura and Chiyo. Naruto and the others quickly set off in pursuit of Deidara before he could catch up with the clone with Gaara. Said clone attempting to wake the unconscious Gaara who had been drained a substantial amount of the Ichibi's chakra but not the entire beast.

"Guess I'm left with two girls and my grandmother… if you're going to do something make it quick. I hate to be kept waking" said Sasori his tail waving about threateningly.

"What 20 years and not even a hello to your grandmother, I thought you had more respect than that Sasori" said Chiyo.

"Chiyo-sama, how does you grandson fight I am not fully aware of his abilities" said Ayeka maintaining her stance close to the other two.

"He is a prodigy in the rat of puppets; I should know I trained him. Right now my grandson is actually inside of a puppet resolving the weakness of the puppeteer technique. Young girl beware of anything thrown at you as it is likely to be covered in a deadly poison. Mind informing me of your own abilities" replied Chiyo.

"Yes, my body is very strong, quick and I am also able to form barriers to protect myself and trap other Chiyo-sama, and feel free to call me Ayeka. How do you think we should go about removing him from that puppet then?" she asked.

"First I need to check something…" Chiyo said reaching into her sleeves and taking out several kunai that floated in the air before she sent them out at Sasori who blocked them all with his tail. Although some of the kunai diverted to tear into the cloak of Sasori.

"Tch, no use hiding the truth, but you'll see this puppet has had slight adjustments Baa-baa" said Sasori removing the remains of the cloak to sow the full body of Sasori's puppet Hiruko which had an oni like mask on it's back the mouth being where the tail connected. The right arm as well seemed different from the left, being bulkier and several tubes installed into it.

"Hmm… he right Hiruko was a lot different last time I saw it, but I think I may have a way around that problem, both of you come close" said Chiyo as she began telling Sakura and Ayeka her plan, which involved Sakura being used as a puppet by Chiyo, Ayeka providing cover with her barriers.

"I believe I told you to not keep me waiting. If you continue to talk I might just get impatient" said Sasori removing the cloth around Hiruko's mouth that began shooting out several poisoned senbon at the three girls, Chiyo also having removed the pin from her hair making it all fall down her face.

Sakura and Chiyo quickly began weaving through the numerous senbon, each displaying a hig amount of flexibility in evading the needles, which was a little surprising for someone Chiyo's age. Ayeka meanwhile was easily speeding away from the needles creating minor barriers for her and the other two, but she now understood a little more of Naruto's world and just how dangerous it was.

"Not bad, but let's see what you do about this…" said Sasori lifting his bulkier arm that shot off toward the three the cylinders around it being released and opened unleashing even more senbon on the three. But despite this the three were still avoiding all of the poisoned weapons 'This is strange, Baa-baa I expect to be able to avoid the senbon but the Konoha nin and that other girl seem to be able to dodge them as if second nature. Although that girl with the Jinchuuriki feels different her chakra feels more natural than most other ninja I've come across, she might make an interesting puppet' Sasori thought to himself.

When the rain of senbon ended Chiyo put her plan into action "Sakura, Ayeka go now!" shouted the elder flaring her hand for some reason. The two girls nodded shooting forward toward the puppet master whose tail shot out to pierce Sakura, only for the tail to stop right in front of her face, something appearing to restrain it's movements.

"I see so that's how the pink haired girl evaded all my senbon… chakra strings and you attached them to Hiruko's tail when you used those kunai before" said Sasori figuring out what his grandmother had done.

"I'm surprised you could tell I used the bare minimum of chakra to make sure you wouldn't sense them" chuckled Chiyo before flaring her fingers the strings a little more visible now showing the connection between her and Sakura. "But enough about that I'd rather like to see your face now grandson" Chiyo lifted her arm as Sakura jumped the strings helping her gain a bit of air before she readied her fist, Ayeka dropping down by the side of her. The two powerful girls threw their punches easily smashing through the body of the puppet and a figure jumping out of it before he himself was caught in the destruction.

"Hmm… to think you would destroy Hiruko. Although with three against one maybe it shouldn't surprise, mind tell me about the oddly dressed girl there either of you I'm sure our leader might be interested to hear what company our targets are keeping" asked Sasori all three girls scowling the eldest waiting for him to remove the cloth over his head.

"Of well, guess I'll have to show my face then" he said pulling the cloth from his face to reveal a youth red headed face making Chiyo's eyes widen since Sasori didn't look like he had aged at all for the twenty years he'd been gone. "What's wrong Baa-baa you look like you've seen a ghost" said Sasori with a small smirk enjoying the look on his grandmother's face.

"It can't be, how can you be so young after twenty years?" asked a shocked Chiyo.

"A lot can happen in twenty years, I am now able to be a true piece of art that will never fade with time. Now then I think I will use this puppet to beat you" he said pulling out a scroll and unravelling it to show the kanji for 3. "This puppet was rather difficult to obtain but it is very useful none the same" he said as there was a puff of smoke and from it a puppet that had black shaggy hair and a brown coat over the top appeared.

"No it can't be… So this is what became of the Sandime Kazekage all those years ago, he became a puppet for you to use?" said a slightly disgusted Chiyo remembering how the third had disappeared 15 years ago and a body was never found, she now saw Sasori had constructed him into a human puppet.

"A human puppet is so much more useful than a regular puppet at time, the process of converting the body is also something I enjoy. It allows me to make them last forever" he said proudly as he took a stance, connecting his chakra strings to the new puppet.

"Chiyo-sama, do you mean to say that you grandson has turned a human into a puppet for his use in battle after killing him" said a slightly fearful Ayeka. To her life was precious like the great trees of her people and for someone to take it and use their bodies like that truly shocked the princess's mind.

"Unfortunately yes Ayeka, and if I know my grandson his skill with using a puppet on its own won't have diminished at all. We must be careful he'll have no doubt coated any weapon it has with poison can we still count on you to support us" said Chiyo drawing out a pair of scrolls from her sleeves.

"Yes you can, what he's done is horrible and I swear to help you put an end to it. No one should ever be desecrated like that. It's just wrong I swear on the Masaki name to stop this man" Ayeka proclaimed as Sakura stood next to her agreeing with the sentiment.

"Please stop talking and get on with it" said Sasori beginning to begin his assault with his puppet the right arm now armed with several blades dripping with the poison swing right at the two girls. Only for Ayeka to create a strong barrier that repelled the puppet back across the room.

"Oh trust me I will, you are part of the group after Naruto-sama's life so my drive to be rid of you only increases. You were unlucky to have us as your opponents Sasori of the red sand as you won't touch us" said Ayeka lowering the barrier to a neutral face of Sasori.

"We will see about that" he replied putting his hands into a half seal.

XChapter EndX

Well people the third chapter of this story is up. Sorry I haven't updated in a while my life has beena little hecktic with uni and also finding the times to continue my stories at the moment is troublesome. I will do my best for updating certain stories when I can but it looks like you'll have to be patient for a while people.

Until next time, Bye