Everyone was walking the path towards wave country. Naruto was in the lead and Shikamaru and shino were at his sides. Naruto had created 4 clones and they were carrying neji and Chougi and 30 clones carrying the Ichiraku supplies and equipment Chougi was awake now and conversing with Tuechi and ayame about foods and recipes. Ten-ten, Temari and Ino were talking about who knows what, and hinata was tending to a now awake neji. Kiba and Akamaru were jumping through the trees "playing tag" followed by an energetic Lee. Gaara and Kankuro were bringing up the rear.

Naruto was happy inside because for once he was thinking about his own village, a new village, one free of prejudice and hate towards people. He silently vowed that he would make it a joyful place for all its inhabitants. Naruto couldn't believe that all of his friends were coming along with him, the dead last. Naruto knew that he had proven himself, but was still overjoyed about it all.

Naruto was wearing a fox smile and looked to Shikamaru.

"So Shikamaru how come you decided to come?"

Everyone stopped their own conversations and looked towards the front. Shikamaru felt everyone's eyes on him and sighed "Troublesome…….."

"Well the village council has been getting ahead of itself because of Tsunade being the new Hokage. They feel that she is not doing a good job and is going to try and get her out of power and elect Danzo as the new Hokage."

"But that's only part of the village council right?" Ino asked

"Of course, the clan heads of the Hyuuga, Akimichi, Abruame, Nara, Yamanaka, and Inuzuka all disagree, they know of Tsunade's skill as a warrior and feel that she is the most qualified for the position, besides if Danzo was chosen he would be a weak Hokage, especially with only one arm" Shikamaru continued

"True, he has been trying to gain power ever since the Sandaime" Shino interjected

"And how do you know that Shino?" Ten-ten asked

"My father keeps me informed about the council and village matters, he says what happens if they die, who then will take on responsibility for the village"

"Wow Shino, that's the most I've ever heard you say in a week" Naruto said chuckling

Everyone else joined in and shino smiled although no one could see it. Everyone was bitten by a bug that caused them to immediately stop laughing and get rid of the bug. As they were trying the bugs flew back to shino and he kept walking

"Nice move shino" Naruto said still laughing

"Oh and Shikamaru you never really gave us a reason that you left?" Ino said jabbing him in the stomach

"Troublesome, I was hoping you would forget, Tsunade kind of gave it to me as a mission to take care of Naruto." Shikamaru said as he jumped behind Ino

"The old hag did what?!?" Naruto yelled and charged Shikamaru but stopped when he saw that he was behind Ino. Ino looked him in the eyes and blushed as she quickly looked away and turned Naruto around

"Let's keep going I would like to get there today, I have never been to the land of waves" Ino said pushing Naruto forward

"Ok, Ok, we are going" Naruto started walking again

"Well that is Shikamaru's reason what about the rest of you?" Naruto said as he turned his head backward

"I did it to get free of the Hyuuga clan rules that separate the houses, I will create a new Hyuuga that are not divided, and I'm sure Hinata would help, besides Tsunade removed the seal when I was being healed from the last battle, meaning no one had power over me" Neji called from his stretcher

"I came for the new ideas and besides my father kind of suggested it. He said I could grow stronger and that if this village were to blossom it would need help. You are the strongest fighter among us Naruto but probably the worst in organizing and handling things." Shino said still smiling from the bug bites

"Hehehe, I guess you got me there" Naruto said smiling while scratching his head

"You idiot" Ino said as she bonked him over the head

Naruto laughed more and jogged ahead to escape Ino.

"I wasn't done with you yet" Ino screamed as she took off after him. Naruto saw this and took off sprinting

"Woo go Naruto" Kiba called and Hinata smacked him in the back of the head

"Five minutes and Ino will be dragging Naruto back" ten-ten said laughing

"Ten minutes, Naruto is kind of fast you know" Neji called

"Want to bet on it?" ten-ten said

"Sure ten-ten" Neji said smiling

"Fine, but you are lucky you are still injured" ten-ten said struggling to contain herself from smacking neji

"So what does the winner get?" Neji asked

"Being a slave for the winner for 2 hours" ten-ten said smirking

"You're on"

"Less than 30 seconds" Tuechi said smiling evilly

"No way Naruto is not that slow" Chougi said. Everyone was now watching the bet

"You're on" Neji and ten-ten chorused.

"I never said that" Tuechi said as he moved to the front of the group and cupped his hands over his mouth

"FFRRRREEEEEEEEEE RRRAAAMMMEEEEEENNNN" his deep voice bellowed

Everyone looked ahead and saw a large cloud of dust kick up and then everyone was amazed to see Naruto standing there with Ino in his arms bridal style and her arms around her neck.

"Where's the ramen??" He said as if in a frenzy

Everyone was either smirking at the predicament that they were in or mouths gaping from Naruto's speed and kiba was about to say something but was interrupted.

"WOOO, score one for the old man" Tuechi sang as he danced around the group and ayame chuckled as the rest were staring with wide eyes as they had never seen anyone move that fast

"Seems I know Naruto know don't I" Tuechi said rubbing it in

"I can't believe that we are his slaves" ten-ten wined and neji just smacked his forehead

"What was I some kind of bet?" Naruto said still holding Ino

"Yep and you lost it for me Naruto!!" Neji said

"Oops sorry neji" Naruto said

"Let's keep moving" Shino said as he started in the lead.

Everyone walked by and Naruto turned to follow until he realized he was still carrying Ino "O Sorry Ino, want me to put you down?" Naruto asked

Ino thought about it "I am actually kind of tired, would you mind carrying me?" Ino left out that she was waiting for a day at the gate for them to return from their mission, thus she was exhausted.

"No problem, but would you rather be on my back?" Naruto said trying to be a gentleman

"No I am fine here" she said and laid her head against his chest and closed her eyes drifting off to sleep

When Naruto caught up to the rest of them Ino was asleep and everyone turned to look at them and the boys smirked while the girls 'awwed over it" and kiba and Kankuro both made catcalls which earned them another smack from hinata and Temari.

Shikamaru still wanted to get the reasons for the rest of them leaving broke the silence "Well what about you Lee?"

Lee looked down to the ground saddened "You guys are my only real friends besides Gai-sensei and some of the jounin, and if you left I would be all alone"

Everyone was saddened at what Lee had said until Naruto broke the silence

"Don't worry Lee, I've got the same reason, you all are my best friends" Naruto said which cheered everyone up. Tuechi smiled for even though he was a ramen chef, he had great observations skills. For you can't live in a village full of ninja and not pick up some skills. And he was witnessing one of Naruto's many outstanding talents."

"Ok Chougi what about you?" Tuechi said changing the conversation

"I couldn't leave Ino and Shikamaru they are like family to me. And after that mission when we risked our lives for sasuke and then bring him back and then get looked down upon for doing so, besides a new village would be cool"

Everyone recalled the events from the village, and how the rescuers were shunned.

"Ok, ten-ten what about you?" Naruto called

She looked at Neji quickly and then back forward "there has to be some women in this village to keep the men in line" she was glad she made this up because she really didn't have a reason except for wanting to be with Neji.

Everyone shared a laugh at the joke she had made.

"Kiba?"

'Well, new territory and like Chougi said we got belittled for doing a mission to retrieve the damn Uchiha, plus here at this village I would be one of the strongest." Akamaru yipped in agreement

"Wow we are going through the list now" Neji pointed out

"Hinata, what about you?" Neji asked

"Um well, I don't like the hyuuga laws and I um am trying to prove a point that hyuuga do not need just the hyuuga style and Byukagan to be good ninja. Also I would like to create a new style free from the other Hyuuga" Hinata managed without stuttering

"What about you three Gaara, Kankuro and Temari" Naruto said forgetting that they were there as they had been quiet most of the trip

Temari was looking at Shikamaru when Naruto started talking and was caught looking away. "I agree with ten-ten someone has to keep you all in line, especially Kankuro."

Kankuro just looked at everyone "Well I had nothing else to do, so why not" this made everyone laugh a he was just doing this because he was bored

"I'll bet Gaara made you come" Naruto said trying to contain his laughter

"Yep" Gaara said which caused everyone to laugh and Kankuro to go after Gaara but was caught up in a ball of sand.

"You know this is not fair at all, Gaara never gets hit or any of that" Kankuro whined

"That's because he doesn't cause trouble like you" Temari pointed out smacking him again "besides I can actually get to Gaara without his sand protecting him." Temari moved towards Gaara and he quickly made handseals to encase himself in a ball of sand under his control. "Well except when he does that"

After everyone had finished any other explanations of why they left and there was silence for a minute, Shino started a new subject

"Ok so Naruto how are we doing this?"

"Well my first real mission was here to wave country to protect Tazuna an expert bridge builder, and I met a nice family that took care of us while we were here. They used to be a poor country but now I think they are a lot better since the bridge was finished. And I think that their village will be the perfect spot for our new ninja village, it has lots of woods, a large river and some small mountains, plus the ocean. Also we will be able to disguise ourselves as ordinary people if the need ever arrive, seeing as there is no evidence that it will be a ninja village, will keep us safe for the first part."

"Wow Naruto that actually made sense for once" Kiba said

"That was actually a very good reason and had lots of advantages, and this man Tazuna, he will help with the new buildings I guess?" Shikamaru asked

"Wow you really area a genius Shikamaru" Naruto said smiling

"Well anyway I was thinking that for the first couple months or so we focus on getting the area secured, designed out and built. I mean we all can't stay at Tazuna's house, we will have to build our own. And we need food and probably need to divert the river closer to the village. That would be great for water and there was lots of fish in wave country" Naruto replied in a semi-serious tone

"Well you have it all thought out for once, not just charging in to something fists raised" Neji said smirking

"Ok so that's what we got to do first I guess then" ten-ten said clapping her hands

"Wait a sec we will need a cool headband symbol!" Kiba said waving his hands

"Only you Kiba would think of that, only you" Shino muttered.

Everyone stopped and thought about it after a laugh. "I guess a simple design of a few waves would work, easily distinguishable and easy to carve." Shino said

"Well there we go, that's settled" Chougi said

Naruto thought it was time to show that he was truly capable of being a leader and that he is in charge of this project.

" Ok well I think that Chougi and old-man ichiraku should be in charge of food. Hinata, Kiba, Kankuro and Shino in charge of scouting the area and securing a boundary. Ten-ten, Temari, Ino, and ayame should be in charge of housing and design seeing as they would complain the most. And me, Gaara and Lee will divert the river and get wood. Neji whenever he gets better will do whatever needs help"

"Ok sounds good Naruto but that stuff will take a long, long time." Ten-ten pointed out

"Not for Naruto Uzumaki" Naruto exclaimed

"And how are you planning that?" Temari asked

Naruto smiled and said "Ever heard of shadow clones?"

Shikamaru, Shino and Neji all understood and Shino began to explain.

"Naruto has massive stamina and chakra. He can create over 2000 shadow clones that would last all day, and all he would need would be some food and rest and he could do it again the next day. This gives us 2000 man power each day, so we will be done quickly." Shino finished

"Also as he said, we are 'in charge' so basically we are leading an army of Naruto's," Neji's smile grew even bigger "and to think that every time he does this his chakra will increase."

"Exactly, Naruto will definitely be the leader. His chakra right now is double all of the rest of us but together. By the time we are done I am guessing that he will have so much chakra that very few in this land will compare to him."

"Man Naruto, you are going to be unbeatable." Kiba said

Naruto smiled and kept walking. He looked down to see Ino still sleeping peacefully in his arms. He enjoyed the feeling, he felt happy. Ino stirred and snuggled closer to him.

Shikamaru saw this and leaned close "Looks like you got something for her eh?"

Naruto blushed and leaned back to Shikamaru "I could say the same for you and Temari" this cased Shikamaru to look away and Naruto jumped behind everyone else.

Naruto smiled knowing that Shikamaru had a thing for Temari, as well as Kiba and Hinata, obviously Neji and ten-ten and he was thinking about Shino and ayame.

Nice gaki, its about time you got a vixen! Naruto heard Kyuubi yell in his mind.

Naruto sighed and closed his eyes and then found himself in front of Kyuubi.

"What do you want fox?"

What I cant have a conversation with my jailor? Kyuubi said smiling with his massive jaws.

"Well, you actually got a point there. But still what do you want?"

Well as you know I can see what happens out there and the idea of you starting a ninja village is weird but can work, especially with the bloodlines and abilities you have with you.

Naruto just now realized that he had some of the strongest bloodlines from all over the ninja world with him and they were starting a new village.

Anyways, I was wondering when you were going to tell them about me and all. You should not keep secrets from them.

"I guess you are right, I will have to tell them somehow, what way do you think is the easiest?"

Kyuubi smiled and Naruto ducked to avoid being hit in the head by something.

"What was that for????" Naruto screamed

To test your reflexes, no you idiot it was a summoning scroll now go get it!

Naruto quickly went and gathered the scroll and brought it back to in front of Kyuubi.

"So what do I do, same as the toads?"

Yes, just think of foxes or toads whichever you want to summon at the time.

So Naruto signed his name in blood as well as his hand on the scroll and wrapped it up and slid it back to Kyuubi.

"Cool foxes and toads now" All right man this village is going to be unstoppable

Naruto I also have something else for you. This seal is converting my chakra into yours, which will make you have almost limitless chakra. You will need to work on chakra control a lot more ok. And after it absorbs my chakra I will go back to the demon realm, but you will still be able to summon me.

"Hey you aren't going to go all destructive on me or anything right?"

Of course, here lets make a blood seal on it, this way you can prove it to any of you elders that want to know. Kyuubi wrote it out on paper and signed it by slicing his paw and signing in blood, he slid the scroll to Naruto and he did the same. After they were done Naruto put the scroll in his pocket.

"Alright, I will miss all the annoying conversations we had though when you leave"

Sure you will, but you still have 2 more years to deal with me

"Alright then Kyuubi I am going to tell them." Naruto turned to leave but turned back around

"Wait a sec, can you turn into a smaller fox, because you walking around all massive like that won't help and will give us away"

Of course I can do that, you don't think I am a demon lord for nothing! Now get out

Naruto came back into the real world laughing and everyone was looking at him

"What is so funny?" Kiba asked

"Nothing, just a joke I remembered, but I have something very important to tell all of you" Naruto woke Ino up and set her down next to him

"Well, you all remember the stories of how The Yondaime defeated the Kyuubi in battle and killed it but also lost his life doing so."

Everyone nodded but were confused as to what he was talking about

"Well, Kyuubi was a demon lord and cannot be killed. So Yondaime did the next best thing, He sealed it"

Neji now realized what he was saying as he had seen the red chakra in the chunnin exams.

"And he had to seal in into a newborn baby seeing as their chakra coils are still developing and could contain the demon lord. So I was chosen as I was born on the same day Kyuubi attacked the village" Naruto finished as he lifted his shirt and channeled chakra to his stomach to show them the seal

"Whoa, so that's where your power comes from?" Kankuro asked

Gaara interjected "No, the power of the demon is easily identified, the power that Naruto has is from hard work. Kyuubi's power is only when you see the red chakra"

"Well how do you know that?" ten-ten asked

Gaara smiled "I also have a demon lord sealed inside me"

Everyone was now confused and wondered how this happened.

"But you are just his jailor not him right?" hinata nervously asked

"Of course, we are two separate beings. Let me show you" Naruto said smirking as he jumped back from the group

Summoning Jutsu A huge cloud of smoke erupted and everyone shielded their ears when they heard Kyuubi talk

WOOOOOOO, bout time I got out, this feels good. Kyuubi said stretching O yeah my name is Kyuubi, the nine-tailed fox, and strongest of all demon lords.

Naruto noted from atop his head that he was twice the size of Gamabunta.

"Hey Kyuubi, do you think I should tell Gamabunta?"

Yea, you should want to do it now?

Only if you don't attack him even if he attacks you.

Fine

Everyone was amazed to see Naruto talking to the demon lord and did not know he was going to summon Gamabunta.

Naruto jumped off of Kyuubi's head and was falling to the ground.

"Naruto what are you doing you idiot" as Ino started to run hoping she would catch him before he hit the ground. Ino was stopped by sand at her ankles and around her waist.

"Just watch" and Gaara set her down next to him.

Summoning jutsu

And a cloud of smoke erupted again this time half the size of Kyuubi

Jiraiya is that you? Or is it the idiot?

"Hey Gamabunta its me, Naruto I want you to meet an old friend but you cant attack!"

Gamabunta finally saw Kyuubi through the smoke

What how did he get out, the seal the Yondaime made was unbreakable. Gamabunta said worried as he pulled his dagger

"I let him out…….." Naruto said

What why did you do that, he will kill us all now.

"Through a summoning jutsu" Naruto finished and the ground started to shake. Everyone looked over to see Kyuubi laughing and rolling around on the ground

Aw man you should have seen you face Bunta, ahahahahahahaha, you were terrified

"Not good" Naruto thought

Damn brat scaring me and stuff, Alright brat I am out of here, see you later Gamabunta said as he disappeared leaving Naruto to plummet to the ground. "Damn it! He did it again"

I got you brat, Kyuubi said as one of his tails caught him and set him back down next to his friends.

"Thanks Kyuubi, now will you get down before someone sees you and alerts konoha"

Fine, Fine He finished as he erupted in another cloud of smoke and when it cleared a small two tailed fox was sitting on Naruto's shoulder

Well everyone, my name is Kyuubi so please stop gawking at me!

"Aww so cute" the girls yelled as they took Kyuubi and began hugging him and petting him

Naruto help me, I am going to die!!!

Naruto meanwhile was on the floor laughing holding his sides. "Some demon lord huh?" AAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

All the guys started to walk again except for Naruto who went to get Kyuubi.

"Ok, that's enough I don't think he likes it, besides the rest of them kept walking" Naruto said as he moved to the center and bent down allowing Kyuubi to jump back on his shoulder.

The girls 'hmpfed' and ran to catch up to the rest except for Ino

Kyuubi whispered to Naruto Is this the one you like, cause she doesn't seem that smart

Naruto blushed and started running again as Ino chased Kyuubi who had dug his claws into Naruto's jacket forcing Naruto to run.

The rest of the group was walking again and saw Naruto run by with a laughing Kyuubi followed by an angry Ino

"Anyone want to make a bet?" Tuechi said evilly

"No" Ayame said as she bonked him over the head.

After Naruto had returned this time being dragged by Ino and Kyuubi still laughing came jumping down from the tree line, apparently avoiding harm from Ino.

The group was still a day's walk from Wave so they decided to camp here for the night.

"Alright I'll get some dinner and wood, be back in 15 minutes." Naruto said before he made his favorite seal.

Mass Shadow Clone

100 shadow clones poofed into existence and everyone only had a second to look before they dashed off into the forest, their tasks already in mind

"So that's what you meant by 'a lot' " Kiba said as he and Akamaru began to push the twigs and leaves away for a suitable sleeping area.

"No he could do that probably 20 more times and still not even tire, he has amazing stamina that is probably more than Lee's" Shikamaru said as he laid down next to a tree and looked up at the sky. Temari sat to his left and Kankuro was next to Temari.

"Crap no one brought tents did they?" ten-ten called as she imagined sleeping on the forest floor with nothing but the clothes she has on.

"Man good point ten-ten, no one has anything, we kind of forgot all that at Konoha" Ino pointed out feeling bad because they were ninja and were supposed to remember this kind of stuff.

Everyone stopped all of their talking and looked at Gaara who had closed his eyes and made a handseal, and was muttering something. The ground before them began to shake and sand exploded from the ground and became a large mass hovering right above them. He made another seal and the sand formed into a large 2-story house with open windows and doorways. A chimney sprouted from the top and the whole structure was pushed up by 2 inches of sand from the bottom to keep it safe from water

Gaara walked inside and said lazily "It is going to rain and I do not like getting wet, and there is room for 20 people and we have less than that so anyone is welcome to join me."

"WHAT, Gaara, how come you never did this on any missions and I had to sleep in the trees!!!" Kankuro protested

"Because it never rained" Gaara called flatly

"Good point" Kankuro said immediately ending his rant

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The storm overhead was thundering very loudly and the lightning was illuminating the entire area. All the Naruto clones that went to get wood and food returned, the food clones with some berries and rabbit and even some wild vegetables. Kiba skinned and cleaned the rabbits and Gaara made a fire for them. Everyone noticed that Gaara was sitting close to the fire and avoiding any rain possible that fell through the windows. Naruto and Kyuubi still hadn't returned. Ino was sitting near the doorway waiting. Kiba was about to say something but this time shino stopped him before he could. Tuechi had started to make rabbit stew.

"Um Gaara, if you really don't like the rain that much why don't you make a covering or something to keep the rain out, you know like a diagonal or something" Kankuro asked in confusion.

Gaara looked at the windows and then smacked himself in the forehead. "I can't believe I am listening to an idea Kankuro suggested, but a good idea it is." Sand came up from the floor and covered the windows stopping the wind and rain from entering but still allowing airflow.

"Where do you think Naruto is?" Ino said in a sad voice

"He probably got lost but don't worry Kyuubi is with him, he'll keep him safe" Shikamaru pointed out.

"Here Ino come get something to eat" Chougi called

"I'll wait for Naruto to get back" she called not moving from the doorway.

Everyone had eaten now and had found a room to sleep in and gone to bed. Except for Gaara who was poking the fire and Ino who was till waiting at the door.

"Hey Gaara" Ino asked her voice still full of sadness

Gaara continued to poke the fire but answered. "Yes"

"Did Naruto really do what you said he did back at the village, has he become that strong?"

"Yes, I have no reason to lie"

"Ok" Ino was thinking even more of Naruto now and how far he had come.

"Gaara, can I ask you another question?"

"You just did, but yes you may ask another"

"Well how come you don't sleep"

Gaara sighed and stopped poking the fire.

"As you know I have a demon lord sealed inside of me. The one-tailed Shukaku, demon of the sand to be precise. He is the weakest of the demons but still could take on any village. My demon is in a rage as a result of being sealed with a crazy priest. If I go to sleep Shukaku takes control and goes on a rampage, thus I can not sleep, and besides the chakra from Shukaku replenishes me enough to keep me awake constantly" He started to poke the fire once he finished.

"So can someone fix the seal?"

"So far I have found no one that is able to, but I am always looking"

"Well what about Kyuubi, he seemed strong enough and I am sure he could help" Ino suggested

"I will certainly asked him when he and Naruto return"

"Ok Gaara could you do me one last favor?" Ino crept over to Gaara and whispered something in his ear

"I guess I could, I hope that Naruto doesn't get mad though" Gaara said as a room of sand on the top floor collapsed in on is self.

"Thanks a lot Gaara" Ino said as she gave him a hug

"You are welcome but Naruto will definitely be mad when he ret… Speak of the devil here they are now" Gaara walked to the door and Ino shot up and ran to the door.

Naruto's jacket was off and his pants were torn a little bit, He was dragging a huge net full of fish, there was enough fish to feed them all for a week.

"Naruto what did you do?" Ino yelled as she jumped onto Naruto giving him a bone-crushing hug. Ino noticed Naruto's muscles and liked the feeling when he returned the hug.

"Well Kyuubi taught me a very old technique used to catch fish, it involves blocking the river with large stones, that block a way for the fish to get by but allow enough for the water to continue through. You put your net over the rocks and wait. The fish naturally try to get over it and jump onto the rocks which usually makes the injure themselves and thus keeps them there. You then pull your net in and remove the rocks."

"Well what took you so long?"

"A few missing nin stopped by and tried to take the fish and I had to beat them around a bit in order to get them to leave"

"Naruto, where was Kyuubi, shouldn't a demon lord have been enough to stop them?"

Heh some Demon lord he is, he's scared of rain, but here he comes now"

Naruto's jacket was moving slowly along the ground until it reached the house and Kyuubi jumped out of it and right into the middle of the fire.

Ahh that's much better, nice and warm.

"Feel better now wimpy fox, couldn't even help with the net." Naruto grumbled

Naruto and Ino both had their stew and talked with Gaara over ordinary things.

"Well go to bed, I will watch the fish" Gaara said as hand of sand from his gourd came and drug the net closer to the house. Sand then came and created a room around the fish, sealing it off completely except for a doorway from the house.

"Would love to, thanks Gaara" Naruto called as he stretched and yawned and walked to the other side of the room and turned back around

"Hey umm Gaara, which room is empty?" Naruto asked smiling

"None"

"What well where am I supposed to sleep?" Naruto called

"With me" Ino said as she grabbed his hand and drug him to her room.

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For all of you with 'impure' thoughts they didn't do anything just shared a bed!!!!!

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Gaara sighed as he walked back to the fire and saw Kyuubi laying down in it

"Kyuubi"

Yea?

"My seal is not working correctly and is not allowing me to sleep properly, I feel it is from the crazed priest that is sealed within me as well, is there anything I could do ?"

Kyuubi stretched and stood up where is your seal?

Gaara lifted his shirt off and showed him the seal on his shoulder. Kyuubi jumped onto his head and looked down at it.

Yea, the priest being sealed as well definitely did something wrong, but is easy to fix

This might sting a bit Kyuubi did a long set of handseals and finished quickly

Tri-elemental seal as Kyuubi thrust his paw onto the seal

Gaara winced in pain as a symbol of a fire, earth and water all appeared around his old seal in a triangle.

There you go, the crazed priest is subdued and locked away, and he is definitely not getting out. Shukaku may still be in a rage so try to go to sleep and if anything happens I will stop him ok?

"Ok" and Gaara laid down and started to drift to sleep.

Kyuubi jumped down and stood right in front of Gaara as he went to sleep. Kyuubi closed his eyes and concentrated. Suddenly Gaara shook violently, he then sprang up and opened his eyes, yet they weren't Gaara's eyes they were the eyes of Shukaku. Gaara sprung upright and sand began to swirl around him as he laughed diabolically.

Tiiimmmee tooo Killl, wooooooo Shukaku screamed

Kyuubi opened his eyes and spoke in a commanding voice

Shukaku incarnate of sand and guardian of the desert, I order to you to calm down and release your control over this boy.

And why should I listen to you little fox.

Because I am Kyuubi, the 9 tailed fox, and I am ordering you to stop

You lie, Kyuubi was much, much bigger and you have no where near as much chakra as Lord Kyuubi

Kyuubi's chakra blazed from his small body, causing Shukaku to tremble in fear as everybody knew Kyuubi's chakra.

You doubt me Shukaku?

No Lord Kyuubi, I just haven't been sane lately from that priest and I was so used to taking control and killing, I am sorry, please forgive me Shukaku begged

Only if you never harm this boy again and help him train in his control of the sand

Yes, Lord Kyuubi I will! Thank you merciful Lord

Return to your cell, I need to speak with the boy again.

Yes my lord and Shukaku released his hold over Gaara, causing him to wake

"Why do I have such a headache?" Gaara complained as he held his head.

That is because I just a chat with Shukaku and he will no longer bother you at all, in fact he is now going to help you with training and better control over the sand.

"Really? That would be great, Thank you very much Kyuubi" Gaara said as he bowed his head

No problem at all, just open up a bit more to people, they are your friends you know

"I will try"

Ok then go to sleep, oh and if you want to talk with Shukaku then just think of being inside your head and speaking with a giant badger

"Ok" Kyuubi left the room and Gaara made a bed of sand that was comfortable for him and went to sleep.

Man, what a terrible seal, he is lucky that Shukaku had not escaped completely, must have been his will that kept Shukaku at bay. Kyuubi spoke to no one as he looked at the sky

Ah, Damn brat didn't give me enough chakra to last a night, o well I'll tell him next time Kyuubi finished as he poofed into smoke.

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Naruto was the first one to wake and walked into the living room to see Gaara sleeping. Naruto thought nothing of it and went to get some fish for breakfast. Naruto walked in to the fish room when Temari entered the room and stumbled upon a sleeping Gaara

"AHHHHHHHHHHH" Temari screamed out causing Naruto to sprint back into the room

"What is wrong Temari???" Naruto said while drawing a kunai from the floor

"Gaara is sleeping"

"Yea, and .." Naruto said dumbfounded as he lowered the kunai

"You idiot, when he sleeps Shukaku takes control of him and goes on a rampage!"

"Well, it doesn't look like that happened now does it" Shikamaru said before muttering something about troublesome women.

"What are you doing up you lazy bum?" Temari demanded

"Well you damn screaming woke everybody in the house up!" Kiba complained as he entered the room followed by everyone else.

"I'll get some more fish" Naruto mumbled as he created some shadow clones to help him

Tuechi made some fish cakes and everyone ate them and Naruto made some more clones to wash and clean the pans. Gaara still had not woken up.

Everyone by now had exited the house and was ready to go but nobody dared wake Gaara up for fear of his wrath.

"Well what are we going to do? He might not wake up for a while and stuff, and who knows if he can find us?" Naruto answered

"Well how is it that he went to sleep in the first place" Shino stated

"O yea, I told him to ask Kyuubi about Shukaku and all, maybe he knows?"

Ino, Temari and Kiba were all frustrated now

"You knew that this whole time and never thought to mention it!!!" Temari screamed and Naruto was scared for his life but luckily Temari was being held back by Hinata and ten-ten.

"K, Well let's get the fox out here" Naruto said as if nothing had happened at all.

Summoning Jutsu

And a small puff of smoke erupted from his hand but when it cleared it was not Kyuubi, but Gamakichi.

Hey bro!

"O crap wrong one" Naruto said scratching his head

"NARUTOO" Temari was furious now.

Alright I'll see you later bro! And Gamakichi disappeared.

"I'll get it right this time" Naruto stepped back and did the jutsu again. This time Kyuubi emerged stretching and yawning.

Hey kids whats up.

"What did you do to Gaara" Temari screamed

O him, I put him to sleep

"How, did you hurt him at all?"

No, I simply fixed his seal and calmed Shukaku

"You mean you actually talked to Shukaku, is that even possible" Kankuro asked

Of course it is you idiot, Naruto talks to me all the time and I am talking to all of you, so don't you think it would be possible for him to do the same let alone me!

Kyuubi snapped

"Ok sorry" Kankuro replied as he took shelter behind Tuechi.

Anyway, Gaara is fine, just resting from no sleep in a long time, just carry him with you, I'm sure Naruto wouldn't mind

"No problem"

So Naruto created 100 clones, 30 to help with Ichiraku supplies and 10 to carry, Chougi, Neji and the sleeping Gaara, the rest got the fish.

"So how much longer is it to Wave country Naruto?" ten-ten asked tired from the long trip

"Actually I am not entirely sure how much farther it is, but I am sure this is the way" Naruto hastily said not wanting to feel ten-ten's wrath

"Why doesn't Neji or Hinata check with their Byukagan?" Shino suggested. Everyone had noticed that Shino was talking more.

"I'll check, Neji is still injured" Hinata said as she made the seal used to use the Byukagan.

Hinata saw trees and continued to look left; she came across a huge bridge that was in between the tree lines. It was straight ahead just to far to see by the normal eye.

"The bridge is just ahead, about 1 mile." Hinata stated

"Ok then only about 4 miles to go, then" Naruto said taking the lead again closely followed by Ino and the rest.

"Wait Naruto, if hinata said the bridge is 1 mile ahead how come you said 4?" Kiba asked thinking Naruto's math was wrong

"Well, it's about a mile to the bridge, but the bridge itself is 2 miles long, and then a mile to Tazuna's village"

"Wow that is a large bridge, probably peaceful, perfect place to watch the clouds" Shikamaru said in a joyful tone

The group continued until they got to the bridge. The bridge was very wide across, maybe 100 feet. On the left side of the bridge was a giant marble statue of team 7 and gold plated plaque.

"Naruto look it is you along with Team 7" Lee said stating the obvious.

"Thanks Lee" Naruto said

Kiba approached the plaque and saw the name.

"What!!!, The Great Naruto bridge?" How did you get a bridge named after you?" Kiba said jealous because he doesn't have anything named after him, especially a huge bridge.

Everyone looked at Naruto who just smiled and scratched the back of his head.

"Hehehe, it was our first C class mission that turned A class, and we had to fight off Zabuza Momochi, demon of the mist and one of his companions. Kakashi almost died and me and sasuke had to free him. We then killed them on this bridge later on"

"Wait Zabuza as in Zabuza one of the seven swordsman's of the mist?" ten-ten asked

"Yea, the one and only"

"Did you get to see his sword, one of the heavenly swords?" ten-ten asked with stars in her eyes as she bombarded Naruto with questions about the sword.

"Um ten-ten, we buried Zabuza and Haku on the other side of the bridge, his sword should still be there" Naruto said causing ten-ten to stop her many questions

"Ok, then lets go!!" ten-ten demanded and all the guys instantly began moving, not wanting to attract ten-ten's or any of the girls wrath.

It took them about 2 minutes to cross the bridge because of all the stuff Naruto was carrying.

When they arrived ten-ten was looking at the graves of Zabuza and Haku and admiring Zabuza's sword

"Wow, Naruto do you think I could touch it?"

"Umm, you would actually have to ask Tazuna" Naruto said

"Halt who goes there" said a villager who emerged from the forest with about 20 others, they were only armed with spears and swords, although the swordsmen looked as if they held some reasonable skill from the way they carried themselves and their swords.

"Yea, we are here to see Tazuna" ten-ten said as she backed up towards the rest of the group

"Why are you here and how do you know Tazuna?" another villager said

"Our friend was here before and helped with the bridge and stuff" Shikamaru said stepping forward trying to avoid a battle. Shino pushed Naruto forward

"O I see it is Naruto" said the lead villager as they all lowered their weapons.

"Well, are we allowed to see Tazuna?" Naruto asked

"Yes right this way" and they villagers led the way to the village

"Um if I may ask, how was it that you knew we had crossed the bridge, you apparently do not look like ninja, and if you were that would be a huge task even for a powerful ninja." Shikamaru asked wishing to know their trick

"Simple, there is a seal on the bridge that lets us know when someone is on the bridge"

"Well then, do you come here armed every time someone crosses?" Shino said adjusting his glasses

"No, the trick is the seal only alerts us if the bridge is being crossed by a number of people. They way we tell is the villagers are taught to cross in a single file, which the seal notices and stays inactive, when more than 1 person crossed spread out, the seal alerts us and we arm ourselves." The lead villager said proudly.

If I may ask, that would be a very intricate seal; may I ask who did it?

"It was one of Naruto's friends, Jiraiya of the Sannin, he stopped by once and he did it for us as a favor saying that Naruto would return it someday." A villager stated

"Damn it Pervy-Sage" Naruto grumbled

"Ahh here we are"

The village was a lot bigger than last time. There was a simple wooden wall, that didn't look like it would hold out anything more than bandits and animals. There were many more houses, but they were all 3 floors or less. There was a large building that stood out in the middle, on it was the symbol for waves. The land around the wall was full of farmland and woods. The village looked very prosperous.

When they entered the whole village was there to meet them. Tazuna was in the front with Inari and Tsunami at his sides.

"Naruto how are you its been a while hasn't it" Tazuna's deep voice bellowed over the crowd.

"Tazuna, how are you"

"It is great to see you and your friends but may I ask why you are carrying equipment and injured comrades?" Tazuna said

"Well we got fed up with our village and left, the damn council and villagers still hate me."

"Of course you can stay here! We all owe you a huge debt for helping us"

"Ok well we were sort of hoping to do more than just move here" Naruto asked laughing

"And what is that?"

"We wanted to start a new hidden village, The Village hidden among the waves."

"Well that is up to the whole village not just me," Tazuna said as he turned to his villagers.

The villagers talked about it for a minute and they finally reached an answer of "Yes" and told Tazuna

"Well then its settled besides, that would make us known and increase our economy more, although I am hoping you all have the manpower to do that, I hope you have thought it out Naruto" Tazuna said smiling

"Well not really, but that is what Shikamaru and Shino are for. I am just the manpower and fighter" Naruto said smiling

"Ahh, a Nara, have not seen one of them in a while" Tazuna said as he inspected Shikamaru and then on to the rest.

"Wow Naruto, you really have a powerful group here, I mean you have 2 hyuugas, an Abruame, Akimichi, Inuzuka and I'm not sure if blondie is a Yamanaka, but they have the same color hair." Tazuna said as he inspected all of them

"How do you know all of this Tazuna?" Shino stated

"I am a master bride builder which means I had to be great at small details, that and I traveled a lot so I know the distinct clans."

"Wow Nice, you are smarter than you look" Kiba said

"Hahah I am, last time I was drunk you know" Tazuna said

After everyone had met and talked with the villagers and moved into town Naruto asked Tazuna a serious question.

"Ok then, when do we start?"

"Tomorrow, you can start on the food and security and shino and Shikamaru can help me design the walls and more important buildings, don't worry about money, we are very rich now, maybe more than some of the hidden villages."

"Damn, Wave country was perfect" Naruto screamed out and everyone smiled at Naruto as he jumped forward, everyone following.