Here comes the latest installment in the series. Again, thank you for all your reviews.
Chapter 38: Tsunade is found!
"Looks like we're finally here," Hayate said with a smile.
"Now we find Tsunade," Naruto said, pumping his fist in the air.
"Naruto!" Came a voice from behind them, "Calm down."
"Shut up Ero-Sannin!" yelled Naruto.
"Oh, Jiraiya, didn't expect to run into you," smiled Iruka.
"Well I came ahead of you to make sure Tsunade didn't go anywhere," Jiraiya said, "she's at the bar right now. I'll meat up with you later," and with that Jiraiya walked off.
The three Shinobi went to the bar in search of Tsunade, and then they found her, "you may want to cut back on the drinking Tsunage," said Hayate, followed by a cough.
"What the hell do you want?" she screamed at them, "Its bad enough Jiraiya lectured me and I don't need you guys doing it to!"
Hayate only laughed a little, "Don't worry, were only going to bother you for a short time. We need your help."
"Jiraiya explained it to me, meet me in room 5 at the inn in an hour. I'll be right there to help," though Tsunade was a little taken back when she saw Naruto, "Uzamaki Naruto I presume?"
"What of it?" said Naruto.
"Oh nothing," Tsunade said looking back to her drink.
"If you got something to say to me say it!" Naruto snapped back.
"Calm down Naruto," Iruka said slapping his forehead, "your talking to one of the strongest Ninja in Kohona."
"Better listen to your sensei boy," Tsunade Grinned, "wouldn't want to hurt yourself now."
"You can't speak to the future Hokage that way!" screamed Naruto.
"You actual think you'll become Hokage," laughed Tsunade.
"Shut the hell up!" he yelled back.
"Do you know what being Hokage means?" asked Tsunade, her voice becoming low and grim, "it means being the strongest and best. The entire wait of a village will be on your soldiers, and more than likely you will die defending them," Tsunade said.
"I know that!" returned Naruto, "and when it happens everyone will acknowledge my strength! Even you!"
"Fat chance of that happening," she said sipping her Sake, "now please leave me alone."
Naruto reluctantly left, and by left I mean dragged out by the collar, with Iruka and Hayate. When they arrived at the hotel Naruto quickly said, "I hope that women doesn't come with us."
"Don't worry Naruto," laughed Hayate, "I don't think she's the type to return to Kohona after what happened."
"Good," Naruto brooded.
They waited until Tsunade got there. She made Iruka and NAruto leave the room as she examined Hayate. After an hour she came out, "He should be better in a couple days. He took some special medicine, and he'll need to take it daily as long as he can. You guys stay in this room, I'll just get another."
Jiraiya had searched high and low with no sign of Orichimaru anywhere. Given up the search for the day he returned to the Inn, finding Naruto's room, "So how's Hayate?" asked Jiraiya.
"He's fine," Iruka smiled, "He's asleep now though."
"That's good, I do have a favor to ask of you guys though," Jiraiya said.
"Why should we listen to you Ero-Sannin?" asked NAruto.
"Naruto!" IRuka yelled slamming him in the back of the head, "don't treat Jiraiya that way."
Jiraiya only laughed, "Yeah Naruto, remember that technique I taught you?"
"Fine, I'll help," Naruto said crossing his arms.
"It would seem Tsunade and Orichimaru have had a talk. She may heal Orichimaru's arms, and if she tries I'll need your help," Jiraiya said, his voice taking on a darker tone.
"ORichimaru?" Iruka asked, "So, what was the trade."
"Remember that technique orichimaru used to raise the Hokages? He said he would use it to bring back her boyfriend and brother," Jiraiya answered.
"I see," Iruka said, "so when are they going to meat?"
"Three days from now, until then don't let her know I told you anything. I'm going to try and convince here otherwise," he said.
"Does this mean we'll have to fight that lady?" asked NAruto. Even though he didn't like her he didn't want to fight a fellow leaf.
"Possible," sighed Jiraiya, "Get some rest though. I'll get back to you in three days," and then Jiraiya left for his room.
Hey Kit, came the fox's voice within Naruto's head. NAruto shot up at midnight.
"What do you want?" Naruto said Groggily.
I was checking up on you kit, there seemed to be another reason, but Naruto couldn't put his finger on it.
"Why do you insist on bothering me this late?"
I was wondering how you felt about having to fight your fellow leaf.
"We may not have to fight her," naruto said softly, hoping it wouldn't come to a fight.
Listen, you'll need to toughen up and get use to the fact you will have to fight a comrade.
"That wouldn't happen, the Kohona Nin would never betray us!"
Don't be to sure about that Kit.
"What's that suppose to mean?" Naruto said. However there was no response, Naruto angrilly went back to sleep.
A couple days had past and they were still in town. They kept away from Tsunade at the request of Jiraiya so that she would believe they left. This was so she wouldn't feel watched and if she did help ORichimaru they would have the element of Surprise on their side.
In the morning Jiraiya walked up to Tsunade in a bar, "So, would you like to have a drink of sake like old times?" he smiled.
Tsunade couldn't help but smile and reminise about the times they'd spent together discussing there problems over Sake, "I'd love too."
They sat down and talked about old times and eachothers travels, Jiraiya sure to leave out the parts where he was Gathering informaiton. They seemed to be having a good time, which is why Tsunade almost regretted doing what she did. When Jiraiya took another drink of Sake, he collapsed to the ground, "sorry, but I can't let you interfere with me and Orichimaru," and with that Tsunade ran off.
"So, any Idea when we'll here from Ero-Sannin?" asked Naruto.
"About now," came a strained voice from just outside the room. The door came open and Jiraiya was there barely standing, "we have to move now, they're about to meat up."
Next chapter they encouter Orichimaru and Kabuto. In addition to various other enemies. Please R&R.