CHAPTER 9

As always, more exciting ideas to come. I don't know if you are excited of my story but I AM SORRY to say this to you but I AM Definitely EXCITED about my own story. I just love the pair, that's all.

Sasuke: Can't I just meet Naru-chan already. As Sasuke I mean.

Ren: Damn it, I forgot to mute the television a while ago. Now a talking television is talking to me. *sigh*

Sasuke: Who the hell are you calling a talking television, huh?

Ren: *sigh* Just stay tune. This is the first time I heard a character say something to me.

Sasuke: I am not a character. I am a real human being!

Ren: Jah-ne

Sasuke: MA-TE!

ENJOY CHAPTER 9

Title: Deepest Thoughts of You

Author: Ren Tamiya (Screen name only)

Updated: June 19, 2011 (In my Time)

Chapter 9: Welcome to Konoha, Kazekage! (What are we going to do?)

ENJOY!

Warning: Kissing in further chapters, explicit cursing and bad words in other chapters if not here and other warnings...

DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything. And I simply don't own NARUTO. This is owned by the Author and the artist.

NARUTO'S POV...

I sighed the 10th time already that day. After being attacked by a bunch of addict, I am currently depressed. One reason is that Gaara is coming.

"And Uzumaki, Naruto is jealous because Gaara is a Hokage already." Someone continued.

Yes that's true and then, "What the hell, Kyuubi! Stop messing up my thoughts for nothing!"

"Don't worry, I am not messing anything. I am just saying the truth."He said feeling all proud. I just want to smack him in the face that's if I could. He's big and inside my body though I can summon him any size I want but what's the use if it isn't his real size.

"Shut it, Kyuu. I don't want you to talk, understood?"

"Fine, I'll shut my mouth close Naru-chan. But be sure you tell the whole details."

I sigh again, the 11th time this day. So as I was saying, I was depressed of Gaara's arrival because I don't know if Gaara and the others will know of my existence again. I mean my current face is really totally 'feminine' and I always hate saying it.

"So why are you saying it?" Kyuubi interrupted me again and I totally hate it.

"I told you not to talk and mess with my head. And I am not saying it, okay?"

"Fine, I'll really shut my mouth. Totally this time." Kyuubi answered. I guess this time, it's for real already. There are times I hate his mouth that's always talking but sometimes too, I just love his ideas and the things he's been telling me. A good plan, good words and many more.

And it really hurts when you are not known by your friends who are close to you. If you know what I mean and I can really feel pain because aside from a ninja, I am still a human being. I still have emotions and I can still feel hurt and sadness. Of course I can feel 'love' too.

"Ayeee, my Naru-chan's in love, who could it be this time?" Kyuubi teased. I cannot control myself any longer so I broke our mind talking for a while so that I can continue in what I am currently doing. Don't you think I am right to shut him up? He's a nuisance after all.

I am currently walking in front while the others are talking and the carriage of Gaara and his anbus and assistants are walking near him. I just hoped that they will know me. I can still remember that guy who would want to save me but blame me, I don't want anyone saving my ass because I can save myself for that. And mostly I will never be defeated by outsiders.

After few walks, we arrived in the registration area. I saw someone lining up who have the same sign as 'that' guy I am talking about but never mind, they are here for a fight and I will give it to them. I am not afraid of those foreign people because I will become a Hokage someday.

And really, never mind of that girl who is lining up, why the hell are those men I mean really 'men', why the hell are they looking at me? I shot them a death glare; some flinched and decided to look at the carriage where Gaara is while others looked at me with amusement in their eyes. I can see lust and I shivered by the thought of their imaginations in their head. I don't want to ever read their mind. I can read the mind of other people, I know, but I don't usually use it because 1.) It burdens Kyuu and not me, 2.) It's disrespectful and 3.) That's just for emergency.

I sigh again when my death glare is shaken by a certain someone climbing down the carriage. His Kage clothes are really obvious and together with a Kage hat, perfect. The Sunagakure symbol is visible in his clothing that would signify he is the Kazekage of Sunagakure. Well he is,

"Gaara!" Some of my friends called out. I just smiled at the currently event that is happening. My friends are happy and so do I. I don't want to be like them though. I've changed in that part, I am not noisy anymore and not pushy. Well I meant some because others like me, Shino, Neji and Shikamaru are not really interested in meeting the Kazekage. And one of the nosiest people shouting who gained the most attention, a 1st prize for Rock, Lee! *Clap3x*

"Shut it, Lee." A deep voice said. And I definitely know who it was. He then gets his mask showing his real self and then the other one gets her mask too after a loud 'che' which I certainly heard as a girl's voice indeed. I can't help myself but to show a wild smile.

"Kankuro, Temari!" I called out and it wasn't a shout but a normal jolly call.

"And who are you?" Temari asked while pointing a finger towards someone. I followed the finger and I learned it was pointing towards me. Then I answered with a scowl.

"Yeah, yeah. That's why I am not speaking because no one knows me but beats me, I felt bad by that." After a scowl, I pouted at them. I hate it when people don't know me.

Okay, he is Uzumaki, Naruto and don't even ask why he became like that." Ino said. Was she protecting me or saving me from unknown glares like I was a stranger? Thanks by that.

"What you're Naruto?" Kankuro and Temari dually asked while Gaara just stared at me. I was amazed how they are 'amazed' of knowing this is me and only me. I just sighed the 13th time in my place. My pout is at least barely present in my face so I guess its fine.

"How did you become like that?" Kankuro asks. I really want to smack him in the face by now. Didn't he listen to what Ino told them a while ago? But the looks of Gaara and Temari have the sense of curiosity in it. I guess I'll have to answer that but then that plan was avoided when a smack just hit the head of Kankuro. It was from Ino. Kankuro growled at Ino but it changes when an angry lion Ino and and her lighting striker girl friend, Sakura glared at him.

"I told you to shut it up and stop asking, right?" Ino asked while glaring at Kankuro

"I- I am so sorry." Kankuro manage to say from the death glare and I am sure it is a death glare, right? It's like the couple is tearing Kankuro into shreds. 'If looks could kill'

"Let's just stop this up alright and register our names already." Shikamaru said while looking at the others. I looked at him in amusement. Just one statement and the fight were off already. That's Shikamaru, our Jounin, for you. All of us shot him a questionable glare at him including me. He just looked at the chips Chouji is eating from. I sighed the 14th time that day.

"Want some?" Chouji offered some chips to Shikamaru. That stopped the unusual silence from the group. Then I sighed the 15th time that day. And I don't know. What's up with the sigh? I guess it's time for me to do something about it, right?

"No thanks." Shikamaru seriously declined.

"Shikamaru's right. We need to go sign ourselves up." I told them. Just to break another weird silence from the group. I saw the others nodded in my plan.

"One of the guards will just do it. Just put our names in a paper so that the guard will copy it in no time." Temari suggested. After a while, Tenten is now writing in a piece of paper.

"I guess that's it." Tenten said as she looked at the paper and review the names. I bet that means all of our names are written there already. Guess a kage is really a good thing.

Now I am feeling uneasy. I can feel a feint chakra that I know of even before. My senses are getting stronger ever since errosennin trained me so I could not be wrong. I know that chakra somewhere. I've been feeling it ever since that entered the city. I looked up where I can feel most of the feint chakra and then I saw someone really familiar. The one who saved me!

"Ah!" I called out unconsciously loud. I saw them looking at me and then when they saw where I was looking, they looked up the roof seeing the only person above.

"Why, who is it, youthful queen?" Lee asked while still looking at the roof. I hate it when he calls me that but then I was the one who agreed to become the so called 'youthful queen' so I have to take responsibility. That is obviously to keep him from asking me again and again if I could be the queen of their 'youthful club'. I don't have a choice in that matter.

"Some man trying to save me." I looked at Lee while answering at him.

"Save you huh?" I heard someone asks. That was Neji being oh – so cool all of a sudden. I guess he's blackmailing me of those words or something. Guess I have to help him on something. I know he wants something from me; well I will help him then.

"Not necessarily. I was attacked by bunch of outsiders and then he just came out all of a sudden to save me but of course I refuse his help and beat the crap out of the attackers." I answered truthfully without doubt and boastfulness in my words at all.

"Hey, thank you for saving the youthful queen. What is your name?" Lee said while looking at the man. He's covering his face so I can see confusion and curiosity in the faces of my friends. Guess I really want to know his name and to thank him even if he didn't do anything.

"Stop shouting to the whole world that I am a youthful queen. I agreed to it but don't even bother telling the whole universe, Lee." I scolded Lee. I am embarrassed and even ashamed when Lee always boasts that I am their queen blah, blah, blah. I pouted, I hate doing that.

"I am Suki, nice meeting you all and Naruto-HIME." I heard the man said. And his name was Suki, cool name huh and then he really emphasized the 'Hime' in my name. I am not a princess at all. Then I hid my tint blush so that the others won't see it.

"Sure Suki, but don't call me –hime, that made me a girl might as well gay." I told him. I don't want outsiders knowing that I am gay and all. And mostly I don't want foreigners telling me that I am gorgeous or sexy because I am not a GIRL! I hate that.

"You are GAY!" Ino and Sakura shouted while clearly emphasizing the word 'gay'. I deeply blushed and I am sure they can see it clearly in my cheeks. Damn, now people know that I am gay and they will keep on hitting on me this time. I hate that. I sighed the 16th time this day still have the deep blush in my face. I am sure that Suki guy heard it too.

"Just don't talk alright? Don't even bother sharing my secrets to anyone will you? It's okay for you to know because you are my friends but for outsiders to know, this is outrageous!" I blurted out in angry words. I am getting annoyed and flustered by the moment.

"We're sorry." The couple said while looking at me concerned. I sighed again and that's the 17th time today already, and then nodded at them with my usual smile indicating that I already accepted their apologies. I am not the type to just be angry by that but I need to.

"I understand but never do it again, alright?" I told them with much care. If I was the same I am before, I will burst in anger and then go away but then since I am different, I need to understand the feelings of my friends too and then accept their apologies if needed.

"Hey guys, how about some Yakiniku?" Ino suggested while beaming with joy.

"So then, are you gonna pay for it, Ino?" Shikamaru asked her with a usual I – am – not – interested manner he is always showing us. But we all know he's a smart ass so if ever I am included in Team Zero, I want a freakin smart ass like Shikamaru in the group.

"Of course not. I was just suggesting you freaky troublesome complainer." She answered.

"Then don't even think of suggesting." Chouji added while munching some chips.

"I will be the one to pay." Someone said. We all looked at the voice and it was Gaara. Temari and Kankuro nodded at us with a smile on their faces.

"Thanks, man." I said with a smile. Gaara is still in his poker face like always.

"Hey, Suki-guy, wanna join?" Temari asked while looking above. I almost forgot about him at all if Temari didn't call him, definitely I would forget about him.

"No thanks. Your best friend over there who will treat you seems sneering at me. I doubt he would want me to come along so it's fine. Meeting all of you, fellow contenders, I am glad already." Suki answered with a happy – go – lucky tone of his voice. I never thought he can be like that. I though he's just like any other who is very stern and serious but he's different. Guess I need to know more about him as a friend of course, not as an enemy or contender.

"See you later then." I told him with my usual soft smile then I added, "Thanks."

"Anytime. Let's meet up later on, Naru-CHAN." He answered. I hated it when unknown people call me –CHAN but then I don't know what's up with me, I could not get angry over him. There's just something about him that I felt I know of before. I don't know.

"Sure. Bye, bye." I waved my hand as we all went away. I and Shikamru are talking about technique stuffs. I can feel Suki staring behind me but I don't really care.

"Hey, Naru-chan." Sakura called out. That stopped me from talking to Shikamaru. I glare at her. How can she call me when the things we are chatting about are getting interesting?

"What is it?" I turn towards her and ask her.

"Why didn't you react when that Suki guy called you Naru-chan?" Sakura asked me. That caught my off guard this time. I just stared at her as we walk before I manage to snap out of my thought and day dream then I answered her with a small smile.

"Well let's just say he's a very good person and one of the visitors on top of that so for once maybe I will just leave the action as it is since he helped Konoha villagers."

"Oh, really? So tell me, I can see his seductive gaze towards you. He saved you because he likes you. It all makes sense." Sakura answered. That totally made me speechless. I never look at his eyes for once. Maybe a few gazes but not intently. I can only see his care for others or maybe for me but seductively, lust eyes? I never saw it in those obsidian eyes.

"It's not true. He doesn't like me. He – he just like helping, that's all." I answered her. I crept my blush by bowing down on the ground. I let my long bangs covers my eyes to my cheeks. I just lower my voice in answering. I don't want them to hear I am nervous or what.

"Fine but trust me, he's not some other perverts who will take advantage of you. I can see honesty in those lustful eyes. I have a feeling that you have met him before and you know each other quite well. Maybe one of those people you've met while you are with that old geezer?" Sakura explained while looking at me. And it's true, I felt honesty in him. Maybe he really did save me because he likes but how? Who is he? Have we met before other than today? I don't know the answer since his face is covered so I don't know his face.

"I am not yet sure about that, Sakura-chan." I told her while looking ahead. There are a lot of possibilities but then I am not sure what. We keep on thinking but we are not sure what we are thinking about. There are still differences and I don't want to talk about it now. Since now is not the time for past, now is the time to... eat. Yeah eat, I am hungry. I want some ramen but since someone is very kind to give us a treat for Yakiniku, then that's some else.

"Let's just change the subject. I guess you better talk to Shikamaru. He's waiting for your topic." Sakura mentioned. I just nodded then me and Shikamaru just talked about new techniques and stuffs.

But then, a certain event caught my thought.

What do you mean by those words, Itachi?

"I love you, Naruto."

VIRORIUM SECTION

(This is what I call my commentary section ^_^)

That was a bit of a cut. I need to cut it already because I want the past to be in the next chapter. The past which happened last month wherein Naruto and Itachi talked one on one in the dungeon where Itachi was held captive. I am still thinking of what to do next. But when I upload this I am positive that I already finished the next chapter.

Since I won't upload a new chapter if I did not finish 2 chapters ahead for example I won't upload chapter 7 if I am not finish with chapter 9 which is this so since I am finish with this one, I am going to upload chapter 7 already.

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DEEPEST THOUGHTS OF YOU © 2011

Ren Tamiya