Hello and welcome back to my story "Why?"
Summary: Akatsuki is gone, Orochimaru is dead, Uchiha Sasuke has returned, and the Shinobi Nations are at a standing truce. Everyone is happy right? Well that is the idea, but for one it couldn't be any worse. Will start out as Hurt/comfort but will progress more into an adventure and maybe some humor. Rating high T low M, though might turn high M or MA.
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Disclaimer: "I do not own Naruto!"
Chapter 3
When Naruto got back to his room from the ramen stand the only thing on his mind was a nice cozy bed and a lot of sleep. Though for our hero that was not to be. When he arrived there was a hawk sitting on his bed waiting for him and around his leg was the Fire Daimyo's symbol. Naruto just sighed and walked over to the hawk and released it from its mission. He opened it up and began to read, and what he read he liked.
Uzumaki Naruto,
Greetings, I am the Daimyo of Hi no Kuni, I am currently contacting you in reference to Godaime Hokage Senju Tsunade. She has informed me of the situation that you are in and a solution. I must say I was a bit confused, but very intrigued at her suggestion an ambassador to all Five Great Shinobi Nations, the Lower Shinobi Nations, and countries. Truthfully at first I was a little reluctant to this offering though after reviewing your file and at your accomplishments to your village and the Shinobi world, I don't believe there is a better choice. Also she let slip that at one time you wanted to be Hokage, so when in doubt you will be doing the political job of one, but you're in no affiliation to a single village. As for what your new position entitles you to do is that you will be dealing with government agendas, be it trade routes, treaties, even Chuunin Exam prep. So congratulations on your promotion, also I hope to see you sometime here in the future so I can meet this world's hero.
Now let's continue, and inform you, that for this to be working out you must have the signature of the Daimyo from the five elemental lands, that being said you need the signatures and seals from Mizu no Kuni, Kaminari no Kuni, Tsuchi no Kuni, and Kaze no Kuni, though I do advise you to get the seal and signature from the Kages as well. You already have my seal and signature so you're clear in Hi no Kuni. With these signatures and seals, you will be in a way tied to ever village, which means you are not allow to share any secrets between countries, Though I will say I know you're the Gama Sannin and you have your spy network… They are able to continue working, but when in doubt you are only able to relay what information you get from them to whomever you hail from which I assume is Konohagakure no Sato. Though you must realize with this power you have the ability to gain access to any village, all you need is a flash of your badge and you are in, Though when entering you are under control of the village no questions asked. There is only one other thing and that is if you want smooth traveling though-out the nations I suggest you get the signatures from the other thirty five nations… That is if you can find them… and also if your travels don't take you cross those lands then you may not need them anyways.
Now as for what Tsunade interlace into here, that being that you will come fight for them if they are at war. Personally I edited that a little and that being said is that you can fight for where you call home if that be Konoha then so be it if not may it be Kiri, Suna, Taki, where ever then that is your place to say. Just realize that by fighting for a particular side you could lose your job in the other village, but that's for you to decide. Also if at any time you want to quit or take a break you are more than welcome. Just don't procrastinate. Well Ambassador Uzumaki, just one more thing is that when they come up I will send you Hi no Kuni related deals and you will operate from there. Also don't get rusty keep your ninja skills up because if you ever return to a village you don't want to let them down. Well good hunting and my Kami look over you.
Very respectfully
Daimyo of Hi no Kuni
Naruto read it over at least four or times before he understood everything that is being given to him. 'Wow I got all this, glad I was reading up on this stuff because it looks like I start my new job tomorrow, Also I like the title Ambassador Uzumaki Naruto, kind of like the sound of it."
With that Naruto took the scroll and put it into his bag and got cleaned up before dropping into the soft bed where he fell asleep instantly.
Naruto woke up the next morning a little confused to where he was till he got his bearings and smiled. The biggest thing that got him going was that today he was going to start his new job; also the prospect of meeting old friends didn't damper his sprits either.
Once getting out of bed, going through his morning rituals and getting dressed in his ninja gear he finally added the last touch and clipped on his new badge inside his trench coat to keep it concealed for the time being. He really didn't want people asking him questions just yet. Once finished dressed he opened the Daimyo's scroll again and unsealed another one that held the signature sheet, and he tucked that into one of his vest's chest pockets and took his leave downstairs to eat at the Inn's diner.
After the short breakfast, the diner owner came up to him with his check and a letter. After signing the check to his room he opened the letter and smiled.
Uzumaki-sama you are summoned to the capital building to meet the Daimyo. He is looking forward to seeing you as is his family.
Daimyo's Assistant
With one last check of his things he turned and left the hotel and entered the nice crisp fall air coming off the sea. 'I could actually get use to this. The sea gives it a good touch.' Naruto thought to himself as he walked down the road still admiring the village. He continued to walk till he arrived at a very impressive building that had a wall surrounding it and a guard station. Naruto walked up to the station only to be stopped by one of the Samurai guards.
"Halt, state your name and your purpose of being here or leave at once." Commanded the guard.
Naruto just nodded, "Ambassador Uzumaki Naruto, and I am here since I was summoned by your Daimyo." Naruto extracted the letter he received from the Daimyo's assistant and handed it to the guard.
After inspecting it he nodded, "Of course Uzumaki-sama, if you excuse us for a second we will get you a guide since I'm assuming it is your first time here for a while now?" with a nod from Naruto he called over another guard and gave him his orders. "Come with me Uzumaki-sama your appointment is in five minutes Tazuna-sama is currently in a meeting with Mizukage-sama."
Naruto just nodded, but in his mind he was running though the information his clones read from the paperwork he received from Tsunade.
Godaime Mizukage
Village:
Kirigakure no Sato
Name:
T erumi Mei
Age:
21
Not much know about her, even the picture was a couple years old.
Known achievements:
Jounin at age fifteen led rebel forces against the Yondaime Mizukage during the Bloodline purge. She is the holder of two bloodlines Futton and Youton .At the age of seventeen received the title of Godaime Mizukage. She is capable of using the Earth, Fire, and Water natures
He was currently sitting in a chair adjacent to the door which led into the Daimyo's office. Though what caught Naruto's interest was the two standing outside on either side of the door. They were both wearing shinobi outfits and had Kiri Hitai-ate. 'Must be the Mizukage's personal guard.' Thought Naruto as he watched the two.
Naruto was about to address the two, but he stopped himself when he saw the two snap to attention. Soon the door opened and Naruto himself snapped to attention. Even though he was not a ninja per say he still showed respect, especially if he was going to work with her in the near future. When the door opened mentally Naruto's jaw dropped. From what he could see, she is a very beautiful woman. She has ankle-length hair which was a russet-red, and her eyes are jade green. In all of her appearances, her hair is seen covering her right eye. She has been seen wearing deep-blue low cut battle kimono over a webbed-mesh bodysuit which left a very alluring view of her very ample cleavage. He could also see that she is wearing a blue colored lipstick. Even though the women that stood before him was absolutely gorgeous, she gave off an aura of experience and power. Someone that is not meant to be messed with.
Naruto himself to say if he wasn't schooled into trying to make a good impression he would be a babbling puddle of goo. He was by no means a pervert as some people he has the fortunate or more unfortunate privilege to know but that doesn't rule him out… hell everyone has a little pervert in them women and men alike. And this was a little hard on him, but he didn't show it. Or so he thought.
Naruto was finally knocked out of his musings by someone calling his name. Right behind the Mizukage was Tazuna himself. "Naruto is that really you?"
"Hai Daimyo-sama, it's me alright."
"Naruto, for one it's just Tazuna… you saved my life and the people of this country we are in debt to you so no more calling me Daimyo-sama." Replied the old man.
Naruto gave a quick nod before turning his attention towards Mei, "Mizukage-sama, it is a pleasure to meet you, I have heard many great things and I must say all the pictures I have seen of you hardly does any justice." Spoke Naruto with a smile and a bow in respect.
Mei was a bit startled by the address since she has never seen this man before. Also she couldn't stop the hint of pink rising on her cheeks. Though she knew she had looks, no man has ever spoken like that due to the fear of saying something wrong to her and receiving her wrath. So this was new to her. 'Also it doesn't help that this man is quiet handsome.' He also had a very close resemblance to someone she knew but she just couldn't put a finger on it. "Thank you, for your kind words. Though before I go I would like to know your name first."
Naruto nodded, "Certainly Mizukage-sama, I am Uzumaki Naruto also known as the Gama Sannin, also to include, now, wandering ninja and ambassador."
With hearing that name she and her guards were surprised, here in front of them stood the man who brought the end of Akatsuki. Though there was something else that was caught by Tazuna that he was curious about. "Naruto what did you mean by, wandering ninja and more importantly ambassador?"
Naruto didn't say anything at first as if collecting his thoughts before speaking. "Well Tazuna that is better to be spoken in private… Though since the Mizukage is here she may join us since it also has to deal with her." Explained Naruto, which also caught the attention of the Mei and her guards.
"What do you mean Naruto-san?"
"Well if you join us Mizukage-sama then all will be explained, also your guards may join us in the room I can set up door guards if you would like me to." She looked a little reluctant at first but then nodded, actually being quiet curious. At the nod two copies of Naruto rose from his shadow and walked over to the door and took up positions on either side of the door (1). The Three shinobi or at least the two guards where standing there with mouths agape, Mei was actually holding herself back from showing her surprise, the biggest reason was because it was almost unheard of that Justus can be used without the seals and there are only a few at most Justus that don't need them in the first place, like the Rasengan. "Well shall we?" ask Naruto. All nodded and returned to the room once they came from.
The room was to say the least elegant; it was actually a bit more elegant and a bit bigger than the Hokage's office. It also held big picture windows that opened up towards the village giving its leader the perfect view of the surrounding lands. The office itself was set up quiet similar like the Hokage's office, having the desk with two chairs in front of it and near the next to the wall was a couch. As everyone entered they took their respective spots with the Mei's two guards sitting on the couch in the back while Mei and Naruto took the two seats in front of the Daimyo's desk.
"So Naruto may you please explain to us this new position you have received and also why you requested Mizukage-dono to be present?"
Naruto just nodded, "Well I did say I would, though I will give you the short version as of right now I can explain more later if you like." With getting nods from both leaders Naruto began, "Well it happened not four days ago, I personally got tired with my village and with permission I was allowed to travel the Shinobi world, at first it would have been just me traveling, though Tsunade-baachan or should I say Hokage-sama offered me a job, and through the Daimyo of Hi no Kuni I received my job… to sum it up I will be an ambassador to The Five Great Shinobi Nations and lesser nations… like Ame, Taki, and so on. I will assist in political agreements like treaties, trade routes and so on. Also be a liaison between the great and lesser nations. All I need is to get the signatures from the five elemental daimyos and Kages, and then from the thirty-five lower nations.
To say the people in the room were surprised was a little bit of an understatement. Though questions were wanting to be answered, but who was going to ask first. After a few minutes Tazuna finally spoke up. "Naruto you said you got tired of your village, what do you mean by that exactly?"
Naruto sighed and looked down not wanting to meet the gazes of the two leaders at first but then he collected himself and looked up. Both leaders actually gasped in shock at what they saw. Before them was a different man, same but different and the one thing that set it off was his eyes. Gone was the happy go lucky smile without a care, the version people always saw and nowadays read about. Though this version in front of them was a sadden, hurt filled, pain, and anger look. That is when Naruto in a very low voice spoke, "I am assuming you all know of my back story, the reason the Akatsuki was after me?" all four nodded in response, "Then you know the life of a Jinchuruuki… Though if you don't then let me explain. In general the life of a Jinchuruuki is a life of pain and loneliness. I won't go in to detail of my life, at least not now but just say for all my life my village has been against me save a few people. And after eighteen years, with fighting and winning during an invasion, wait make that two. Destroying the Akatsuki, and bring back a traitor, my close friends say I'm not cut out to be a ninja, that I should basically quit. So basically after hearing this I sadly to say ran. I was broken I couldn't believe my friends actually said this of me. So when in doubt I packed my stuff and went to the Hokage and originally I wanted to quit and leave the village for a while. Though now I am a traveling shinobi with no village affiliation not a missing-nin since I got permission, and as long as I get the signatures from the Daimyos I will be working as an ambassador. So now I am traveling the Shinobi world, meeting old friends making new ones and working my new job."
To say they were speechless was an understatement. Especially for the three shinobi, since they knew of the blonde's achievements and they would do anything to have a man like that in their village and here basically by his "friends" say he's not worthy of the Shinobi title even after his accomplishments.
"Oh and Tazuna you would not guess who was the one to say this."
"Yeah your right I probably wouldn't know since I'm not from Konoha…"
This made Naruto face fault and everyone else sweat drop, "True, but this is someone you actually know. She was my teammate when we came here with you on that fateful mission."
"Oh you mean the pink haired banshee, the one that just stood there rooted to the spot whiles you and the duck ass took on that girl Haku."
Naruto nodded, "Yes you are correct. Also sorry to you had to see that that is not something? I would wish anyone to witness."
Tazuna just nodded, "Personally at first after seeing that I was sick to my stomach for quite awhile. Though also I felt a little bit of happiness, calmness, and overall justice really, since after seeing what Gato did to our country he deserved nothing less, even if it was gruesome site."
Naruto nodded before turning to Mei, "Sorry, Mizukage-sama didn't mean to get side tracked while you were here."
Mei for her part was in her own little world analyzing what the man in front of her just said. 'Hes a Jinchuurki, for all his life he endured hate, from his own village that is to be expected, though what confuses me is that he is world renowned for saving his village countless times and also saving the shinobi world from the Akatsuki though how he speaks is that his own village doesn't recognize his achievements and also his own teammate says he's not cut out to be a ninja in the first place. How can this man live his life, he seemed so carefree, happy, though as we saw it was only a mask to hide his true self. Naruto you are one interesting character, one I would like to know more of.' She was brought out of her thoughts when someone was shaking her shoulder. When she looked to her side she suppressed s small blush that was creeping up on her face due to the foreign interaction of a man she just met.
"Mizukage-sama, are you alright, you seem a little flushed?" asked a slightly worried Naruto, though her guards and Tazuna were no better.
Mei looks over nodding, "Y-Yes N-Naruto-san." Her blush turned two fold since, since he noticed the earlier blush. 'What the hell I'm the Godaime Mizukage most powerful shinobi in the Kiri village and here I'm stuttering and blushing like a little school girl, just because this man next to me is showing a little compassion something I hardly get. AHH!!!'
After a few minutes composure was finally regained in the room, and finally conversations were able to continue. It was not till about thirty minutes later the conversation of the day finally ceased. "Well Mizukage-dono I believe that is enough discussion for the day. With all the new information gathered and what we accomplished I believe that it is a good stopping point till our next meeting. Also I have to give our new ambassador here a tour of the village."
With an affirmative nod, "I agree Daimyo-sama, I'm actually quiet tired so I think this is a good place to stop as any, and as you said we can pick it up in our next meeting time tomorrow isn't it?" asked Mei, which in turn got a nod from Tazuna. "Well then I guess we shall meet you tomorrow, also I assume Naruto-san here would like to join to gain a little experience in his new position." This gained a nod from Naruto.
With that everyone stood at the end of the conversation, with everyone getting ready to leave to their next destination. In which Mei and her guards where back to the VIP quarters in the village while Tazuna was going to accompany around the village seeing the upgrades and mainly the academy.
Though before they parted ways Naruto turned to the Mizukage as she was grabbing her Kage hat, "If you don't mind me asking Mizukage-sama, how long will you be residing here before you head back to Kiri?"
"Well Naruto-san it will depend on when myself and Tazuna-sama are able to complete this agreement we are currently working on. Why do you ask?" questioned the kage.
"Originally I was going to visit Kirigakure to request an audience with you so I could go over my new position and also get your seal and signature of approval. Also I wanted to explore and see other villages. Now as the reason why I asked was because, I wanted to know if I would be able to accompany you back to Kiri." Replied the blonde.
Mei sat there for a few minutes going over her options, 'Well this is promising, and my whole idea was to learn more about this man. His past intrigues me to no end. Also one other good thing about this is I can finally get to talk to someone different than Ao and Choujuurou.' "Sure Naruto-san that will be fine."
"Thank you Mizukage-sama, whenever you want to leave just send one of your guards to my current residence which is at the inn near the bridge, and I will be ready to depart when you are." Replied the blonde with a polite bow and with that Mei and her guards turned and left.
Once the two parties separated Naruto sat down once more in front of Tazuna. "So Tazuna what did you want to do I know there was a mention of a tour of some sorts."
"That is correct Naruto and if you would like let's get a move on there is plenty to see and so little time." With that they took their leave with Tazuna at the lead. Originally when they came to the front gate the Daimyo's personal guard was posted awaiting him though he flagged them to stand down since he was already accompanied by a protector. At first the men looked skeptical, but then looked to the man their Daimyo was referring to and nodded in agreement.
As they stepped out in to the village Tazuna began the tour pointing out particular points of interest to the young sage that walked with him. During their walk they encountered many people and Naruto observed the interaction between the leader and his people and could only nod in approval. 'Tazuna must have done very good to be getting the current reactions I am witnessing. Also it seems like him walking around out here is a common occurrence since none of the villagers seem to be surprised to see him out here.' They continued to walk and finally came upon one of the three prominent buildings in the village. The first was the Daimyo's tower; the second that is standing in front of them is their hospital. (I won't describe it in detail since it's just like most others or in this case like Konoha's hospital.)
After exploring the hospital they came upon the last place in their tour agenda… the academy.
As they walked in Naruto couldn't help but feel like he was twelve again going to class or more like skipping class, though at the times he did go to class he did attempt to learn that is if his studies were not impeded by the teachers. At the same time he couldn't help but picture Iruka… His favorite teacher that actually attempted to help him and at times let him indulge in the heavenly food known as ramen.
As they walked the halls, he had to admire the place. Though there was one thing that caught his attention and that was the teachers themselves. It seems split in between three groups, shinobi, samurai, and civilian. Tazuna saw his confusion, "Hmm Naruto something wrong?"
"Well I just couldn't help but see that you have three different type of sensei here, they being the shinobi, samurai, and civilian." Inquired Naruto.
Tazuna just nodded, "That is correct the reason being though is a bit unorthodox really. As you have seen as we have been walking through the village is that there are samurai almost everywhere, though also in the shadows there are some shinobi. The whole idea is that the students will be trained in both arts and when it comes time to graduate they will be able to enter in the profession they desire and when in doubt if in the future we need more people in a different command they are able to switch. Now as for the civilian portion, first off this is a joint military and civilian academy so the portion you are seeing are civilians that say want to be merchants and so on, though it is a requirement that the military students must take required civilian classes, like history." This made Naruto groan at that portion. Which in turn made Tazuna just chuckled, "I'm assuming you don't like history then." In which Naruto just nodded.
"Truthfully I didn't need most of the history while I was fighting, though I will say some of it was helpful know who I was fighting and what techniques they may have. For example the Yondaime he had the Rasengan and the Hiraishin with knowing that I knew what to prepare for. Or Uchiha Madara for instance, he is known for his past in which he was a bit of a hothead also so try a mind game on him if you can do that then you can throw him off guard. Understanding that you cannot fight properly when enraged they cloud you're judgment. But then when would I need to know how many peace treaties did the Shodai Hokage sign. So over all it is helpful to a point but then again it can just be a waist. Though now in your case your village seems like a good place so at the moment I don't see anyone causing any havoc and Gato is dead so not too much to worry at the moment, if ever really." Concluded Naruto in which Tazuna just nodded in response.
As they continued though the academy Tazuna showed him some of the finer points. On a few occasions stepped into some of the class rooms and met the students and sensei. At the time as they walked into the class they just assumed the Daimyo was coming in for a visit with a foreign ambassador. So they didn't think much of it. It was when they were leaving that they got the shock of their lives… finally reveling his name to the class, and the two getting a laugh from it.
After about another hour or so they finally left the academy and walking towards Tazuna's house since he was invited over for dinner though his daughter and grandson still didn't know of Naruto's presence in the village. Naruto just started chuckled for no apparent reason which threw Tazuna off a bit. "Yo, Naruto what are you chuckling about huh?"
Naruto chuckle turned in to a light laugh. "Truthfully Tazuna, I was just thinking about what you just showed me today and I came to a conclusion. From what I can see it looks like you're on your way to becoming a hidden village, all you need now is a wall basically then the illusion is complete. Oh I can see it now Namigakure no Sato, or something."
Tazuna let what was said sink in and he began to grin, "You know Naruto that there is one thing that we are missing and that would be a kage. So you know if you're up for it we could always use a kage and you seem prefect for the job..." said Tazuna as he let the information sink into Naruto's mind.
Naruto just stopped in his tracks and turned to Tazuna who was sporting a devious grin. Naruto just shook his head, "You know old man that I can't even if I wanted to especially with my new job it's not like I can be here and be elsewhere at the same time."
Tazuna looked puzzled at this, "What do you mean you can't be here and elsewhere, what was that jutsu called Kage something?"
Naruto let out a light chuckle, "its Kage Bunshin old man and that wouldn't work since it has a distance limit so no can do."
With the answer Tazuna looked a little sadden truthfully the idea of becoming a ninja village sounded nice and also they could gain more allies on top of that, "Damn that sucks too bad there isn't a Justus that would allow you to do that be here and on the other side of the world at the same time."
Naruto only nodded though in his mind he was starting to think, 'A way to be everywhere in the world at once, would make it easier to move from county to country. Hmm something to look into later.'
That night Naruto and Tazuna have finally arrived at a most impressive house. At first Naruto looked questioningly to the old man next to him think that he may be drunk. Though Tazuna only smiled and nodded, "Naruto I welcome you to my home." He said as he walked up and opened the door.
Both men walked in and Naruto for his part was a little slack jawed due to the sheer size and elegance of the house, 'Though then again he is the Daimyo.' Though that is when he heard the rush of feet coming their way plus the fact he couldn't sense a chakra signature which put him on edge and lastly due to the last couple years Naruto has been on guard so instinctively he pulled out a kunai and got into a defensive stance in front of Tazuna since he was the Daimyo and would be any assassin's target.
Though when the sound got closer he could tell it was male by the heavy footsteps and also not too smart for an assassin. Though as the sounds got closer and closer he finally saw a shadow starting to round the corner, with that Naruto started to move forward to confront the unknown assailant. Though one small phrase stopped him cold, "Ojii-san is that you?"
Naruto for all purposes basically vanished and reappeared behind Tazuna before storing his kunai away as quickly as possible, and hyperventilating due to the almost fatal encounter. Though when Inari finally rounded the corner he was met with the site of two men both with too sweet of smiles on their faces as if trying to hide something. Inari saw this, but didn't say anything about it. Though what caught the teen's attention was the blonde man standing behind his grandfather. "Ojii-san who is the man behind you?"
"Ah Inari-kun, the man behind me is a very old friend of ours and he just arrived in town yesterday." answered Tazuna.
Naruto while listening to this gained a slight knot of annoyance, "You know old man that I'm for one not that old, two it's only been six and a half years, on top of that you never sent for help requests or anything of the sort so we never got to meet again, and three just watch how your listening to, I helped you put up that bridge I can easily bring it back down." He said this with a bitter sweet smile that didn't let the two see if he was telling the truth or just messing with them.
While Tazuna was freaking out, Inari was staring at the man. 'Help build our bride… Blonde hair, blue eyes, whisker marks… wait…' "Naruto-niisan?"
"Yo!" said Naruto in a Kakashi fashion of greeting.
"NARUTO-NIISAN!!!" shouted Inari as he ran up and gave Naruto a hug. "What are you doing here? When did you get here? How long will you be here? Can you help me with my chakra control????"
Naruto was a little startled by the rapid fire questions, though he raised an eyebrow at the last request. 'Chakra control huh… guess he both graduated and needs help.' "Well Inari I will address all your questions after dinner I would assume Tsunami-san would also like to hear and I do prefer not to repeat myself."
Inari just nodded and got up and shot around the corner in the direction of the dining room or where else he may go. During all this Tazuna was laughing at the antics of his grandson. "Well lets not keep the young man and my daughter waiting… If anything dinner is done so they are waiting on us right now." With a nod from Naruto the two took off after in the same Direction Inari had gone just moments before.
As they walked into the dining room Tsunami walked around the corner carrying a big pot, which Naruto assumed was the dinner for the evening… After setting the pot down Tsunami looked up and spotted the two men, "Tou-san welcome home." She said with a smile, though it was quick since her attention was drawn to the man that stood next to her father. "Naruto-kun is that really you?"
"Hello Tsunami-san it's good to see you again, and looking stunning as always." He ended with his trademark foxy grin.
Tsunami through all her power could not keep the blush down that was rising on her cheeks and with a quick, "Great to see you again," she turned and left back in to the kitchen, leaving a chuckling Naruto in her wake. Though it was not all happy, happy; next to Naruto stood a fuming man.
"Naruto I hope you were joking to my daughter or you will be kicked out of this country so fast people would think you're the Yellow Flash of Konoha…" threatened Tazuna.
Naruto for obvious reasons shrunk back a little at the threat after seeing the fire in the man's eyes. Though it didn't shut him out, "You know Tazuna… I will not take back what I said since you daughter is quite stunning for her age… Though don't worry I'm not after her… Though one person did happen to catch my eye…" Naruto said with a dreamy look.
Tazuna Just started to laugh hard, "Oh does Naruto have a crush on a cretin Kage hmmm?" he asked teasing the boy, and getting the desired reaction.
Naruto started to sputter and spit out the contents of a drink he picked up off the table when Tazuna started speaking. He had a wonderful red face that drew more laughs out of the old man. "W-what d-do you mean old man?"
Tazuna finally got control over his laughing fit, "Oh even though grown up your still naive boy. I saw your posture stock and still like a true man, though your eyes they gave you away… I wouldn't be surprised if the Mizukage didn't see it herself. Also she did seem quite fond of your statement." He said with a wide grin.
Naruto was flabbergasted and couldn't speak a single coherent sentence. Though after a minute he finally got control of himself and was able to speak again. "Your cruel old man…" This only made Tazuna laugh even harder. Then an idea struck Naruto to put him in his place. "Hey, Tazuna how about a bet?" asked the blonde.
This stopped Tazuna in his tracks and looked to the young man at his side, "Go on…"
"Oh its quiet simple, time length one year, mission is to get a date then a relationship which could turn in to marriage. Stakes are fifty bottle of the Rice Country's finest Sake."
It was Tazuna's turn to spit out his drink and give a shocked look towards Naruto… Though he was thinking and the odds seemed in his favor, and on top of that he knew that Naruto was brash and a loud mouth so he had a good possibility. With an evil smile, "You got yourself a bet young man; though how about let's double it, six months and one hundred bottles."
Naruto nodded, "Ok then, though how about if I can accomplish it within a month then fifty bottles every month for a year. Though catch is that if my job interferer then the bet is off till I can resume it say it's been fifteen days then I have to leave for a couple months… I actually have another fifteen or sixteen days to compete my task, so don't try to pull a fast one on me."
It was Tazuna's turn to nod and put his hand out. "You have yourself a deal."
Naruto grinned as he shook hands with the older man though in his mind he was freaking out… "WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST DO OH DEAR KAMI PLEASE LET ME SEE THIS THROUGH TO THE END!!!"
Farther in the back of his mind someone else was thinking the same thing, "Damn kit you have some balls to attempt that, though if you come out on top… oh this will be good if you come out on top and this turns out for the best oh I would love to see your so called 'friends' faces when you walk up with her." And with that an evil grin split across the kitsune's face, "Payback is a bitch."
Back in the real world Naruto finally regained control of himself internally, and just in time for the dinner to start. It was a quiet event really since both Tsunami and Inari didn't know of Naruto showing up. Though it was also quiet interesting since it seemed like Inari could not sit still for a second waiting to get done so he could has Naruto the questions for earlier. Tsunami was blushing a little bit, and finally Tazuna was drunk for the most part.
So finally after thirty minutes or so of eating assorted dishes, which Naruto could say it's as good as he remembered since his last time being at their house. They finally retired to the den (living room, family room, you decide) once comfortable Naruto finally turned to Inari who stopped in a moment's notice, "So now that we are here what were your questions again?"
Inari took up a thinking pose for a second before asking in quick succession. "What are you doing here? When did you get here? How long will you be here? Can you help me with my chakra control?"
"Whoa, slow down there take it easy. Now to answer your questions in order… First I'm traveling, I am an ambassador, second got here yesterday, when ever my new client leaves though your jiji here gave me a good idea that I'm going to have to try out, and finally I think I can though not right now since I'm quiet tired from today's events."
At hearing this Inari deflated, in a moment's notice. Naruto saw this and racked his brain to see if he can think of one thing… and then it came to him. "Hey Inari go outside and get a leaf then bring it back here. Though make sure it's a healthy one and it's dry."
Inari looked confused at a moment before going out to do the task appointed to him. The other two in the room looked at him in confusion. Though it was Tsunami's curiosity that got the better of her, "Why did you tell him to grab a leaf Naruto-kun?"
Naruto just grinned, "You will see here in a second." Right after saying that Inari came back in with the leaf of Naruto's description.
"Okay Niisan got the leaf you asked now what?" asked the curious teen
Naruto nodded then asked, "Are you at all sweaty or is there any sweat on your forehead?" After a quick check Inari shook his head no. Naruto just grinned, "Well ok then chakra lesson one, put the leaf on your forehead and with using your chakra hold it there." Everyone in the room looked to him in confusion. Naruto just chuckled, "Okay let me explain. Gather your chakra into your forehead region and then lay the leaf on your forehead. If you don't have enough chakra then it will simply fall off if too much once you release the leaf it will shoot off your forehead. You need to find that zone in between the two that you feel right, easiest way I found how to see it is what feels right to you if too much there will too much pressure on your head, if too little then you don't feel anything at all… Understand now?" asked the blonde sage.
With a nod Inari collected the chakra he had and focused it as Naruto instructed once he got that he laid the leaf down and it just fell off. Unknown to the three in the room Naruto activated his sage mode to look at the boy as he tried. It was when Inari attempted to gather his chakra he felt that it was weak so to confirm his idea he looked into it more closely and saw that Inari had as much chakra as Sakura did when she was a Genin though he had almost no control. Though on top of that he was tired since he was restless and being tired didn't improve his chances either.
He was brought out of his thoughts when he heard a huff from the boy. He was obviously tired and stressed. "Hey Inari stop for now, I can sense and see it myself that you're not using enough since your low on chakra, and then on top of that you are tired, so give it a rest for now. Though I'm curious what do you do for excise or workouts?"
"Umm I don't have one actually."
Naruto looked at him then walked up and smacked the teen on the back of his head. "You baka, you want to be a ninja and you don't even work out come on how are you suppose to improve your body and your chakra coils huh?"
"Uhh… I didn't know that," replied Inari
This made Naruto face fault. "When I was here what did you see me do? Did I just sit around doing nothing?"
"Umm no, if you weren't sleeping or eating you were always outside doing something either protecting jiji or…" then in dawned on him,"…training."
"Ahh so he sees the light. Yes your correct training..." Naruto then an evil grin started spreading across his face which made the occupants of the room a bit uneasy. "Oh Inari as of tomorrow and until I leave we will be working out together… you want to be a ninja and protect your precious people. Well you can't be weak. So prepare for some fun." Naruto ended right there with an evil chuckle that scared the young teen.
After a bit more time talking Naruto finally got up and turns to his hosts, "It's getting a bit late and I need to work on an item or two before I actually get some rest in… Also Inari you better get to bed since I won't be going easy on you tomorrow." This made him jump up before shooting upstairs to his room. Naruto just chuckled and then saw the concerned face on Tsunami, "Don't worry too much I'm not going to drill him into the ground. Though I can guarantee that he will be sore." With that Naruto turned to the direction of the door and took his leave.
On his way back to his hotel room Naruto was contemplating the idea he got from Tazuna. Hmm I need something longer lasting and are able to be spread out without me there…. AHHH COME ON! Think damn it.' Naruto was getting quiet frustrated by this time since he started trying to figure out a Jutsu that would help him in his job.
"For one its going to be a clone. It needs its own charka supply, it will need to be able to sustain itself when I'm say in Suna and I leave it in Kiri. It needs to be able to take hits and not just one or two but has to be literally torn apart before dispelling, also has the power to perform Jutsu and summoning." Naruto sat there and thought for a second. "Well Kage Bunshin won't work since they have the range usually within a ten mile radius they dispel, same as all elemental Bunshins. Hmm what am I missing? Damn it come on Naruto think!!!" Naruto by this time was on border line rage and in his frustration brought his writing hand down making a hole where his hand entered the desk
Naruto grunted and tried to pull his hand pass the sharp splintered wood. And with one pull his hands released but were all scratched and cut up. Naruto scrunched his face at the slight sting that went though his hand, but when he raised his hand a drop of blood fell onto the paper right under his list of elements. Naruto just sighed today was not his day. He reached over to grab a tissue and went back to the blood spot, though right before he wiped it away, his mind was started to function. "Blood…blood…hmm blood clone, well it doesn't hurt to try, come on if there are clones for all the elements and shadows why not blood. Though this also may be a problem I never heard of a blood clone. Damn it well it seems like good old trial and error I have to make my own Jutsu.
Each elemental Bunshin has its own set of seals, with in the seal sequence hold the hand seals to channel both human and elemental chakra. Since there is no element known as blood there is not hand seal… hmm?" pondered the blonde ambassador. "Well it's a long shot, but let's see what happens if I mix my blood while creating a Kage Bunshin, it won't hurt to try." With that Naruto bit both of his index and middle finger on both hands and let it run down into the palms of his hands for a minute before bringing his hands up into the seal, "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
A clone actually appeared in front of Naruto, and if anything it looked like any other clone he made before. Though he was curious and pulled out a kunai. He walked over and the clone brought his hand up to Naruto, in which Naruto made a swift cut and watched as a small trickle of blood came out, though within seconds the clone burst into smoke. Naruto looked at the results before walking back to his desk and started writing.
'Jutsu has merit, the process is good though we have the problem that after an attack he still explodes. Needs something extra, another process, hand seal(s), something…' Naruto took the kunai that he used to cut the clone and examined the blood, rolling it in between his fingers, 'Blood from clone is good it acts and feels like the real stuff and also has merit since it didn't disappear along with the clone.'
The process continued late into the night, with verifying results every time. Naruto just sighed and leaned back in his chair and looked over to the clock that was resting on the nightstand near the bed, He sighed again reading that it was 01:24 in the morning. He has been at this jutsu for seven hours now and during that time he actually came up with some interesting results, which led in a direction of success. The total process was quiet complicating and required all four parts of his chakra. (2) meld them together and then mold it and sacrifice some blood and there you go. The results, gave a clone that was stable, was able to be beaten and literally shredded to an inch of death, it held the same healing ability as the original, and also can work independently. The only thing Naruto didn't know was the clone's range. To say the least Naruto was tired though he had to test this one issue, though if all is correct he should be able to sleep and the clone will stay in the world without dispelling. With that in mind Naruto brought his hands up into the Ram seal and started to gather his chakra, after a minute he started to mold it before he bit his fingers and going through a sequence of seals and calling out "Hijutsu: Ketsueki Bunshin no Jutsu!!" 'Personal label of secret technique due to the fact it is also as if splitting your soul instead of your chakra. The jutsu needs twice as much charka as a normal Kage Bunshin though it recovers its own chakra.'
When the clone appeared Naruto just sighed since he was really tired and wanting to get some rest. And with a cozy bed and a good night's rest to brighten his thoughts he ordered the clone to jump out leave northward as far as he could and by day break then send a messenger toad so Naruto could figure out his position. With the order given the clone started on its journey, and Naruto turned to the bed and promptly fell face first and asleep.
Elsewhere
Hours earlier in the VIP quarters of The Daimyo's tower laid a woman in a comfortable king sized bed. She was dressed in a deep cerulean silken night gown having the moon's rays shining off the material she wore and giving her an earthly glow. As she lay in her bed she tried to sleep but to no avail even though she was tired. Her current thoughts were drawn to a man she had just met hours before.
Uzumaki Naruto
A name that sounds so familiar and then he looks familiar but can't place him. Though she couldn't help but smile, he is a very interesting character and couldn't wait till there travel back to Kiri to learn more about him. With that thought in mind she eventually drifted in to a deep slumber with a smile gracing her face.
Author Notes:
Jutsu guide/ interlaced AN's
Hijutsu: Ketsueki Bunshin no Jutsu: Secret Technique: Blood Clone Technique
Rank: S Kinjutsu (much like Kage Bunshin)
Function: Ketsueki Bunshin no Jutsu:is a Ninjutsu, utilizing a large chakra supply and also blood sacrifice. The Bunshin will be able to travel across the entire world without worry about going out of range of the original. Key things are, it has its own chakra supply that is able to replenish itself with rest like original, is able to fight and will not dispel unless it within an inch of its life, It will take on the traits and personality of the original. Also is able to send information immediately viva summoning a Kage bunshin and dispelling it, or viva animal summons. And if need be the origional is able to dispel the clone and gain all the chakra in its reserves to boost his/her own.
(1) They are shadow clones so they should come out of the shadows if I'm not mistaken. Though it is not needed.
(2) Physical and spiritual (human), nature (sage), and demonic. If he wants to create a prefect copy to fool the best it needs all components that the original has.
Hey sorry everyone for the late update. What can I say I got lost on the road to life… or more commonly known as writers block. Though on top of that classes started back up so that cut back on a lot of time as well. Though not all loss since I have already outlined my next three chapters so hope it comes quicker, though no promises. Now as for the story, sorry if there are any grammer or spelling mistakes. its just been too long I wanted to put something out. And for that, Comments are always appricated. As for next chapter I will dive in to training, reactions from Konoha, and also the opening of the scroll Tsunade gave him. Now as the result for the poll it will be both Mei and Temari will be with Naruto. I may add some side parrings but that is to be decided.
Well till I update again. that being soon I hope.
Ja ne!