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, humor, and romance. Rating high T low M though might turn high M.

Before I go on I want to thank everyone that has commented on my story.

Plus before you give me shit about using other's work read A/N's in chapter 1 I do have permission.

Speech

"Yo" Normal

'Yo' Thought

"Yo" normal Demon

'Yo' Thought Demon

Yo without quotes are Jutsu

Disclaimer: "I do not own Naruto!" (Also never knew this was in "Demon" speech. Meh, who cares unless you do? Then I'm sorry but too bad its staying ^_^)

Chapter Five

The next morning Naruto woke up and went though his normal morning rituals and once complete he stated to collect all his shinobi gear and packed it away. Today was unlike any other morning since today he was leaving and he was going to make it fast. The previous night he made a discovery that shocked him to the core.

Flashback previous night

Once returning to his room after some dinner and some time to clear his mind after everything he went back to the desk that he set the family scroll on he was actually quiet curious about the things in the other three seals that held the items that were left to him from his parents. The first of the three seals he choose was the small one in the middle that his dad said held, money among other things. When he opened the seal about twenty different scrolls appeared in front of him. As he looked at the assembled scrolls he could easily identify a few, mainly the ones of money, the deed to the house, and a few others. Though there was one that caught his eye, and it had marriage on it.

Confused Naruto went for that one first. In Naruto's mind it was just a scroll that held this parents marriage certificate, so with some extra care he unsealed it and started to unroll the scroll when two pieces of paper fell out. Naruto picked up the slips of paper to examine them it was then that everything stopped the scroll in his hands slipped though his fingers and fell to the desk he was sitting at. Naruto looked towards the seal on the scroll and saw a kanji underneath marriage was scratched up a bit though not unreadable, he took out his brush for drawing seals to fill in the gaps. Finally after about a minute of drawing he got an answer that shocked him to the core and mutter two words, "Oh shit." The reason for this is because what the seal has written, 'MARRIAGE CONTRACTS.' Naruto desperately looked in between the two pieces of papers and the scroll seal. And after a minute Naruto did the only thing he could think of… he fainted. Looking down to see why the reaction, both were contracts and one was to none other than the Lovely Terumi Mei, last surviving member of the Terumi clan of Kirigakure no Sato, who which is currently Godaime Mizukage. And the other was to Sabaku no Temari, daughter of the Yondaime Kazekage of Sunagakure no Sato or as of now sister of the Godaime Kazekage.

End Flashback

Naruto shook his head from the memory and continued working. Though it just couldn't skip his mind, 'How the hell was I chosen for this, what the hell was my father thinking?' Naruto keep having these two questions flash though his mind. It unnerved him a bit, especially with just leaning his heritage and now this. It was too much. The only other thing that was going through his head at the time was, 'Wow I'm a coward or at least that is what people may say, but come on who would not freak out. This is something I need to think though.' In truth it was odd to see Naruto stray away from a challenge, but this was also something that needs to be thought through, do a little research on the matter before presenting it. Because even if Naruto and Mei were getting together real well he didn't want to be on the receiving end of anything the Mizukage and throw at him. He knows she strong, she is the youngest kage only third to his father and Gaara. Speaking of Gaara he also had to worry about Temari and what she may do to him and he didn't want to take any chances… so yeah not going in without a plan.

After packing the last item he set his bag aside for the moment and went down to have breakfast, as if it was any other day. Soon after though he made it back up to his room grabbed his bag and disappeared in a gust of wind. Reappeared in an opening on the far side of the island where he could work in secret. As he arrived he sent out a few Kage Bunshin, to scout the area. Once getting the clear he dispelled all but six. The six clones sat in a lotus position and started gathering chakra. Three gathering sage chakra while the other three gathering yoki. Naruto the original was hammering out the final parts of his plan as he waited for his clones to gather enough to proceed.

Finally after about twenty or so minutes he saw his six clones transform. Three of them were in sage mode while the other three were in a chakra cloak of nine tails. Once seeing this he could finally move forward. He brought his hands together forming the ram seal and began to gather normal human chakra though not before sending a message to his clone that was roaming the back country of Kaminari no Kuni to dispel in ten minutes. Nine minutes and forty-five seconds later Naruto bit his fingers started for fly though hand seals while at the same time the six clones by him dispelled filling out his reserves and fifteen seconds later the one Ketsueki Bunshin dispelled sending the original's reserves into overdrive and with that he shouted out Hijutsu: Ketsueki Bunshin no Jutsu.

As Naruto finished the jutsu he promptly fell to his knees panting heavily, before him stood three clones.

"WOO!" Naruto exclaimed while shaking his head and regaining his bearings. "That (pant) took (pant) a lot (pant) more (pant) out (pant) of me (pant) than (pant) expected." He said while steadying his breathing.

"Yeah, great going boss next time why don't you just create us one at a time." Said one of the clones, while the other two nodded in agreement, hell even Kyuubi was nodding its head in agreement.

"Oh don't get smart with me now. I can always dispel you and gain my chakra back. Though truthfully it would be too troublesome and right now I need to rest before I take off." He stopped to take a few deep breaths before continuing. "Now, as for you three, one will be staying here to help train Inari, though I want you to give him direct instructions that he is not allowed to speak about you since I don't want Tazuna to know yet. Then if he does happen to say it I want you to dispel yourself. So when in doubt I advise you to come up with a long lasting Henge.

Now clone two your task is to gather signatures and seals. I want you to first head west to Kawa no Kuni and then Head north to Tsuchi no Kuni. Do not, I repeat do not go to Suna, I will be going there personally. Oh now where was I ah yes, gather what signatures you can of the ones on the scroll though once you get to Iwagakure no Sato I want you to explain my idea and then if possible stay in the village. If need be, you can Henge in to someone different, by request of course. Only thing is I need you to send me is the scroll via summons since once I'm done with this task I will start moving about the Shinobi Nations, doing my job.

Then finally clone three, your job is simple you stay here and continue my job here and when Mei leaves then you are going to travel with her to Kiri. Though what I want you to do is dispel yourself at the mountain pass entrance, but don't do it without giving a reason first. Say something along the lines of boss need the extra chakra, and hopefully by then I will be done with my side adventure and will be back in Kiri to speak to her myself." It was then that Naruto motioned to a three packs that were sitting next to him.

"Here are your packs; in them you will find normal scrolls for weapons, food, and clothes. It also has in them a sum total of one million ryo each per clone. Speaking of clone, clone one, you are currently holding two of okasan's scrolls one for her Taijutsu, and the other Ninjutsu and also two of otousan's scrolls, which are same one Taijutsu and the other Ninjutsu. Clone two your bag holds the Fire Daimyo's letter to me, also the scroll for signatures and seals. As for clone three you have all my notes to the current negations going on and you are to continue in my place." Naruto stopped and took a quick breath before making his last few statements.

"Also if there is a time that you believe I need information send me the information via toad. In the case of learning something like a technique, you can dispel yourself and I will gain the knowledge. Though I must warn you first make sure you already have another Ketsueki Bunshin made or you have one of the others there to make another one since once you disappear regular Kage Bunshin will automatically disappear. Also as a side note I cannot gain information from Kage Bunshin due to the distance only Ketsueki Bunshins so be careful. Now you three may go and good luck." With that Naruto finally stopped catching his breath after his long winded speech.

With their orders they gave a salute and jumped off. As they left Naruto popped a soldier pill in his mouth and sat down in a meditation position letting his chakra replenish.

Quick Time skip

It was roughly two hours later when Naruto finally felt good enough to start his journey. He quickly henged taking on an appearance of an older man and then Shunshined to a secluded alley near the bridge, once he saw that the cost was clear he stepped out and started to walk. As he reached about mid way down the bridge he took one last look over his shoulder, "Good bye and thank you for everything. Also will see you in a bit Mei-chan." With that he turned back forward and started on his journey to find the once forgotten country of Uzu no Kuni.

Though after about an hour or so of walking, something struck Naruto and he turned around. "Damn it I told myself I would stop in by Haku's and Zabuza's graves and pay my respects. Also I can return Zabuza's KubikiriHouchou." Naruto sighed as he continued his walk back to Nami no Kuni

Hour later with respect paid and Kubikiri Houchou back in place Naruto took a minute and looked around and thought real hard if he forgot anything. He shook his head and took off though looking behind him this time he left his back pack. This time two hours down the road a loud damn it could be heard and a very mad, no scratch that furious Namikaze Uzumaki Naruto on a war path.

Scene Break (Konoha)

The day was October ninth; ten days ago one Namikaze Uzumaki Naruto left the village. This occurrence was nothing special to anyone in the village since they knew he was a shinobi. Though one thing that was of common knowledge among his "friends" was that he was always in the village for his birthday, it was only during his three year training trip in which he was not present. However, every other year he was . So with it being the tenth of October tomorrow and Naruto not being in the village was a confusing occurrence especially since Jiraiya the former Sannin was still in the village. That's how we are where we are now.

"Tell us!"

"No."

"Tell us."

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

For the past few days, Sakura and many of the Konoha 12(now 11) even some Jounin were pestering Tsunade for information on where Naruto went. It was when after finishing their mission Team 7 received on that day, nine days ago the word started to spread. The two sources being Sakura and Kakashi. The only reason Kakashi knew was during a routine village patrol he saw Naruto leave though the gates and before he could reach him to ask him where he was headed off to he already disappeared. As a result during a get together of the old Jounin-sensei, Kakashi asked them if they knew anything about the blonde, but came up empty handed. Same as for the Konoha 11 crew with two S-class gossipers, Sakura and Ino, the message traveled quickly. Even Jiraiya was curious, because he heard of his student leaving and Tsunade would not reveal anything about his mission which disappointed him since he was always told, due to being Tsunade's advisor. To all of them, things felt weird now that the hyperactive blond was gone from the village. Shockingly, even some of the villagers began wondering where the hyperactive demon brat was.

"Come on Tsunade-sama! You have to tell us why Naruto left, where he went, and for how long? One of those would be ok come on it's his birthday tomorrow and he is never out of the village during his birthday." Sakura said as she, Ino and Hinata were in the office.

Tsunade knew full well that she could not tell them a single bit of information because they would probably try and get Naruto to come back. Though she was also surprised at what the teen in front of her said. Since it was in every way the truth, not once, unless it was the training trip was he out. 'Damn it gaki even away from the village you give me a headache.'

"I cannot and will not tell you that. Information on this mission has now been reinstated as a SS-class mission." Tsunade said before going over some paperwork.

The three kunoichi's jaws dropped as they heard that the mission was a SS-class mission. They knew now that wherever Naruto left to, that they would not find out.

"Ok. Then just tell us how long he will be gone for?" Sakura said.

"I cannot tell you that." Tsunade said quickly in hopes that that answer would have been enough.

She thought wrong.

"What do you mean you can't tell us?" Sakura asked.

Tsunade sighed and mulled over the thought of releasing this info before deciding. It was then that I tick of annoyance appeared on her forehead and then choose her words wisely.

"Just that the mission is stated as a SS-class, I as Hokage am the only one allowed knowing. So please if you would leave now I have some work I need to do." Explained Tsunade in the calmest voice he could muster.

Though the three could see she was a bit pissed off at the moment they stood their ground. "We will not leave till you tell us. This is Naruto we are talking about he should not go out alone especially on a SS-ranked mission, he's not strong enough and on top of that doesn't deserve it." Spoke Sakura without thinking of what she was saying.

Tsunade was now a little more than just annoyed. She just witnessed firsthand what Naruto told her and she didn't like it one bit. It was when she mentioned Naruto that she made a seal less Kage Bunshin that appeared behind the three. It was also then that a silent summon of a large board of sorts. Actually it was three pieces of bamboo strapped together measuring a total of six feet long and about a foot wide. It was in the shape of a large paddle or a bamboo version of Zabuza's KubikiriHouchou.

In the office Tsunade's AMBU guards, those being Itachi and Kisame were appalled at what Sakura said and it looked like the other two were agreeing with her. It was when they saw Tsunade appear behind the three they just looked on with curiosity.

It was then the Tsunade behind the desk asked, "How about you two…" pointing at Ino and Hinata, "…do you agree with Sakura here?" Much to her shock and disgust the two nodded in agreement. "You know… you three say that Naruto is bad. Have you looked at yourselves in a mirror lately?"

This threw the three into a loop and they looked at the busty blonde in confusion.

"Well first off let's start with Ino over here. You grew up with your father being the head of the ANBU I&T department and one thing I know from them is that they can read people and see things others can't. I bet you never knew that Naruto always wore a mask, hmm?" which she got a shake of the head.

"Hmm thought so, shame what would Inoichi think since he trained you? Well enough of you. Hmm next in line is ahh yes little Hinata over here. Really I just want one question answered. That is what happened to this fabled love crush you had over him?"

"Well Tsunade-sama after so many years of him not realizing my advances I just gave up. Plus he was just too dense in the end." Said Hinata without falter as if she believed that she was right.

Tsunade just mentally shook her head at the girl's stupidity. "Really Hinata, when was the last time you made an advance on him? Because I have watched you many a time, as I do to a lot of my subordinates, and guess what I see you do. You stalk him and watch him from afar with your Byakugan highly doubt that constitutes as advances what that is, is called invasion of privacy and you could go to jail for many a year at most ten." Tsunade actually had to smirk on the inside as she saw the reaction she got out of the girl. "Also for your information Naruto actually came to me one time and told me he actually knew of your crush on him and he asked how he should approach you. However here is the kicker. Every time he got near you to ask you out, guess what, you fainted. So now that mystery is solved. Also I must say I'm glad he didn't get together with you." (In my story she never told him how she felt during the Pein invasion) Now she was relishing in the sound of the now crying girl and the two shocked faces of the others. Itachi and Kisame were actually trying to hold in their mirth as they listen in.

Now it was the last of the group. "Now Sakura… Sakura, Sakura, Sakura, your own teammate. You belittle him and tell him he shouldn't be a shinobi anymore. That he is not worthy of the title. You I am surprised the most because you were there with him and saw all his accomplishments. Hell in the Bingo book he is the only one to hold a SS-rank level next to the Yondaime Hokage, and here you say he is not worthy. You know you three disappoint me. Here now you three can consider your apprenticeship under me nullified, and here I was going to teach you since you had the experience my ultimate techniques. Eh… too bad." She trailed off as if speaking to herself.

The three teens in front of her were shocked stupid. They didn't know what to say except one and when they say stupidity speaks this takes the cake. "Waa? What do you mean nullified without us who is going to take over your mantle as medical professionals?"

This made Tsunade snap but an evil grin split across her face, "Oh to tell you the truth that would be Naruto… you know after the Pein attack he did gain most of the control over the Kyuubi so now he is able to most techniques that require perfect chakra control especially my Medical Ninjutsu." She said with a smile.

"Now besides that I have heard something really interesting…. Something like disapproving about his choice of colors he wears?"

"Umm Yes Tsunade-sama, he is a shinobi and he is putting himself out there as a target to the world." Explained Ino.

"Well this may be true but tell me what his nickname people have given him is?"

"The Fire Maelstrom, how he got the name was because when he fights it's like a red and orange hurricane." Said Hinata who was still recovering.

"Yes you are correct, and he has a flee on sight order for every country. But that is not why I mentioned it. You say that he is bad because he wears orange… hell have you three looked in a mirror? Tell me who out in all the shinobi nations would wear purple and pink into battle, they are even worse than orange, especially pink. Also you are trying to tell the man that was able to out run and hide from Chuunin, Jounin, and ANBU at the ripe age of ten wearing a bright orange jumpsuit. If anything it's you three that need to change your choice of clothing. For one you are nowhere near the level that Naruto is and also you last time I checked have no defining factors in the Bingo book like Naruto, except one tracker because of her Kekkei Genkai, one interrogator, and then all three of you are decent medics. Oooo I'm so scared. Though ok enough of that…"

"Now you three…" she said pointing to the three in front of her, "… what rank are you?"

Ino was the first to speak, "Elite Jounin and professionals in our respected fields."

The elder blonde nodded to this. "Now how does the chain of command run in our profession?"

This time Sakura chose to speak, "Academy student, Genin, Chuunin, Jounin, ANBU, ANBU Commander and Sannin, then Hokage." She spoke as if commenting on the weather. But she was like her two companions confused as to why she asked.

"Well first funny thing, you said Jounin, ANBU, ANBU Commander/ Sannin, and last time I checked Naruto was the last official Sannin. So he technically out ranks all three of you." She said with glee at their faces. "Also last time I checked you three were not Hokage so you have absolutely no power to order ANYTHING (if you don't remember they tried to order her to give them information on Naruto's where about). As for your three's concern about Naruto, he is ten times the man you believe he is. So now GET… OUT… OF… MY…" and from the behind the three, "OFFICE!" When the three turned to see who was behind them, they were met with a chakra enhanced swing that sent the three through the office window.

In the back of the office the two ANBU were sitting at a desk as if announcers. "So what do you think Weasel-san?"

"Well at the moment… oh wait it looks like Tsunade is going up to bat."

"Oh yes the heavy hitter coming up to bat… oh and there is the pitch, the swing... oh it's a good it…"

"You are correct Shark-san. Wait what is this"

"It's going, and going, and gone. It's out of the park. HOME RUN FOR TSUNADE!"

"Will you two shut up I already have enough of a head ache. It was when she sat down and then she dispelled her clone that she got the rush of the memories. It then dawned on her. "DAMNIT! So that's how Minato finished all his work… that bastard, and I bet Naruto knew that as well. I WILL GET YOU MARK MY WORDS!"

Konoha in town

In town the civilians and shinobi were startled by the loud scream. Though there was a group of guys that just shook their heads. "Damn even when he not here he causes trouble." Sighed one of the seven present.

"Troublesome blondes," sighed Shikamaru. The male side of the past rookie 9 and the two members of Gai's team were sitting at the local shinobi bar grabbing a drink and were discussing the main topic on everyone's mind. Where is Naruto?

"So any new news about Naruto?" asked Kiba, which in response got a no from everyone in the bar. "Damn it where could he have ran off two and we had a party all set out for him…" when he said this he got nods from everyone. They have been planning this party for almost a month and then he just ups and disappears.

"It's too troublesome to figure out, most likely there was a mission that they needed him on and there was no other way." He concluded getting a nod for his logic. "Though it looks like we will get our answer soon. If the scream that came from the Hokage tower was any indication that the ladies must have figured something out. Though why does it sound like that scream is getting louder and louder?" It was then that there was a big thump outside the bar. When they went to investigate they were met with three dazed Kunoichi laying in a crater and a cloud of dust.

When the men saw who it was their husbands or boyfriends rushed to their side. Only to see that their women were quiet shaken. Surprising enough the first person to speak was Sasuke who voiced his concern first.

"What happen to you ladies, we heard a scream from the Hokage's Tower and we knew you were there so would you like to inform us on your findings."

The three women nodded and were quiet for a second before Sakura spoke, "It seems that whatever mission Naruto was sent on, the mission rank was raised to a SS-rank. It was then that we kind of got thrown out of her office for over stepping boundaries." She said making sure not to mention anything about their dressing down on the subject of Naruto.

That did it. Once Sakura completed the report, it seemed like everyone quieted down though they didn't hear the last part all brain function stopped at 'raised to a SS-rank'. Everyone present at that moment was thinking over what was just said. It was then that that everyone seem to knock out of their stupor. "WHAT!" Shouted surprisingly all the patrons present save for two, one being Shino, who only raised an eye brow and the second being Shikamaru who just mutter, "What a drag, damn troublesome blonde." With the extra loud voices of Lee and Kiba it was so loud that could be heard all the way in the forest near Kiri where Naruto happen to be traveling at the moment.

Forest in Mizu no Kuni

SMACK!

As Naruto was jumping from branch to branch he suddenly face planted hard on the branch he was aiming for. With his moment of confusion his face started to slip of out the implant he made, and fell roughly twenty five yards to the forest floor, though not without hitting a couple branches on his way down. Then finally landing face first into the swampy underbrush.

Naruto got back up and shook his head clearing his mind. "What the fuck was that?" he asked no one in particular while cracking his neck back in to place. "Thought I just heard someone scream what, meh must be a figment of my imagination." With that he took off again. Though quickly stopped and crated about fifty Kage Bunshin. "Everyone scatter make sure I didn't drop anything because of the fall." About ten or so minutes later he nodded and dispelled his clones and took off. This time not leaving anything behind.

Time skip

It took Naruto four days to finally reach the beach of Uzu no Kuni. During the last four days Naruto learned a lot. For one he started on learning the Hiarishin no Jutsu. He was surprised to learn that he actually had a Kekkei Genkai. In summary it was mentioned that the Namikaze clan has stronger bodies' tougher bones tougher muscles among other enhancements, and due to this the Hiarishin was able to be created. Since the technique applies a tremendous amount of stress to the body while attempting to travel. If someone didn't possess the unique Kekkei Genkai and they attempted to use the Hiarishin without being accompanied by a Namikaze they would literally be torn apart.

One of the other things he started was, he began to read his mother's journals; he started so he could learn what he could about Uzu no Kuni and Uzugakure no Sato. So far he learned that it was a place that is much like a heaven on earth, beautiful sights fertile landscapes, a very prospers land even after the Iwagakure invasion. It mentioned after her departure she went back to investigate and try to salvage what she could. Though that was not the sight that met him.

The site he was met with was one that shocked him to the core it was like the entire island was as if it burned. It was black as if there was a battle that took place and the winning side sapped all the resources out of the ground. It looked like a literal waste land. Naruto[PG1] stood there looking up and down the coast line he saw the sand, the land, the water, and even the sky seemed to have a dead look to it. Naruto in a desperate chance created somewhere around hundred Kage Bunshin and order them to search the island for anything, anything at all. As his clones shot off Naruto just walked up the beach to where the tree line was located and picked up some of the dirt and let it fall through his fingers. The first thing he noticed was that it was dry as if it was consumed as a fire, though the second thing and more importantly he noticed that the dirt was infused with chakra. He quickly turned around and sat in his usual meditation position and started gathering nature chakra. After about twenty minutes he finally opened his eyes again though this time instead of revealing his usual azure color now was yellow with horizontal pupils.

When activating Sage mode the first thing that occurred was a sensory overload, and because of it had to deactivate his sage mode. Once he deactivated it he fell to his knees trying to recover from the overload. It was then one of his clones finally dispelled sending him the memories showing him of a burned village, but there was a large building that was still standing as if never touched. After about a minute of recovering he finally set off towards the area the clone dispelled.

Upon arriving he was met up with a huge wall, giving him the same feeling as if he was walking the walls of Konoha again except this wall was pretty charred from a fire or something. As he walked he closely observed the wall seeing if he could find anything about its condition. Though in him there was something that didn't feel right, but he couldn't put his finger on it. As he walked though the main gates or what he assumed was the main gates he was met with a site of mayhem and destruction everything was destroyed. Burned building, large heaps of rubble, and craters littered the roads. He created another army of clones and setting them off to search the village. Though, he himself walked towards the only building that seemed left standing. It was a tower much like the Hokage Tower though instead of the Kanji of fire it was a symbol of a whirlpool.

As Naruto walked towards the tower he felt another high concentration of chakra. When he reached for the door to open it his hand suddenly stopped. He felt a pulse of chakra, one that he has never felt before. He quickly pulled out a kunai before turning around to face the foe harboring the unknown chakra, but discovered no one present. With that he walked towards the door and gave a slight push which in turn made it fall right off its hinges and right on to the floor which gave off an eerie echoing sound though out the hallways.

Naruto looked through the threshold seeing the darkened passage way, he wondered what mysteries laid ahead. He turned around and grabbed a burnt stick located not too far away and unsealed an old shirt and wrapped it around before using a quick fire Jutsu causing it to light. As he walked back to the door he couldn't help but take a look around getting a feeling of something seriously wrong, and it truly unnerved him. There were questions unanswered and he was hell bent of finding them.

As he walked though the tower he couldn't help the nostalgic feeling of his "home" and the Hokage tower. This place seemed so much like it. Though as he continued to walk he continued to feel pulses of chakra, and it seemed that they were getting more frequent. He continued to climb the stair to the source of the pulses until he finally reached a door. After doing a quick check for any traps he turned to door knob to release the door and then carefully pushed to door open to be met with a site that resembled the Hokage's office. He looked around from the safety of the hallway, he felt an almost constant pulse of chakra and now he heard what almost sounded like a voice calling to him. As he looked around the room his eyes finally fell on the one object that seems almost brand new. On the desk laid a sword.

After looking around for any hidden traps Naruto took his first step into the room. As he move into the room he couldn't help but get an uneasy feeling. He continued moving forward while keeping a close eye on his surroundings. Once he finally reached the desk he just stood in front of it and started to examine the sword making sure he doesn't touch it. The sword itself that Naruto could see was roughly twenty-seven inches long, of a single piece of cold hard, stainless steel, with a heat-treated black baked finish. The grip was coved with a crimson red nylon cord from staring about an inch from the pummel to the guard. One thing that surprised him is that it didn't have a guard, only an extended piece of steel like a notch that acted as a way to prevent the fingers from sliding. The blade itself was unique; it wasn't uniform straight and slight curve at the end like a traditional katana. This one, one edge was straight while the other curved, and about almost a quarter from the blades tip it widened before coming to a point (1). Though the one thing Naruto observed in the expanded piece was a whirlpool symbol. Behind the sword was its scabbard. It was covered in a deep dark blue finish with a red whirlpool symbol near the scabbard's throat.

Naruto stood there for a second before he succumbed to the calling from what he believed was the sword and he reached out his hand and grasped the handle. Though as he grasped it spikes shot out of the hilt quickly drawing blood from Naruto before retracting back into the handle, Naruto attempted to pull away, but for some odd reason his hand was stuck to the sword. It was then the blade started to glow in a bluish red hue, and as soon it appeared it had gone and at the same time Naruto's world went black.

Cut! Good job people got another one done.

A/N:

In Story

1) I do a poor job at describing some items. And for that I give you a picture, it's a base one so you need to imagine the few small changes. /ProductImages/500/A43% just change the nylon color and the symbol and you got it.

Well hope ever one here enjoyed my newest addition to my story and hope you don't hate me too much for changing scenes, but it must be done. Again comment if you want, but please no flames, and my writing skills are not those of a seasoned professonal so I am allowed to make mistakes I believe... just not too many. Also again if anyone has a problem with the items I used I will say this once again I did have permission to use elements from Astronomical Apparatus11 story. So get over it.

Also for all comments about my story that are looking for spoilers for future chapters I will not say since then what is the point of reading it then? However, I thank everyone that has commented it shows that people enjoy what I am doing and it helps me continue on.

Finally in the coming weeks I will be down in Florida soaking up the sun avoiding oil and over all relaxing. This ties in to my next chapter since it's only something like 30% done. I may or may not (more to the latter) get in the next chapter, but will have to wait and see.

Till next time.

Ja ne.