OK. I NEEDED TO UPDATE SOMETHING! BECAUSE THIS IS RIDICULOUS

Kenchi618 is a straight monster… Updating 9,000 and 10,000 word – chapters in days… so… I gotta update something… even if it isn't The Zanpakuto.

(Ooooooh wait until I get back in town.)

I say that because I'm in the Caribbean Island… Trying to have a vacation. But inspiration never truly leaves you. So… Finally, the next female interaction before a another one or two female show up to begin the war… for Naruto's heart.

I don't own nothing but the sneakers I buy….even then they say Nike.

Naruto dodged the Kunai thrown at him absentmindedly as he thought back to the night he had with Hinata, and her reply to what he had told her concerning his current predicament.

Was that even possible? Did she truly feel that way? If she did not, she really knew how to hide her feelings well. Which is expected of a Hyuga Clan member.

Absentmindedly dodging the strikes from the assailant, Naruto also thought about the random early morning call he had received from Tsunade about two missions he had to do all wrapped in one.

Apparently, Temari Subaku was in town and he was assigned to escort her to Suna before heading out to Spring Country to give a document to the princess while escorting her back to Konoha too.

Naruto, can look in the mirror and tell himself that he was dense. But this entire 'Mission' seemed a bit far-fetched to him.

First of all, Temari has been going back and forth between Suna and Konoha for YEARS now, what's the sense of keeping her company on the way there all of a sudden? Secondly, Couldn't a Konoha express falcon deliver what he had and the Princess be escorted by her own guards? Unless of course...

They specifically asked for him...that would be weird.

But Naruto didn't care much, all he knew was he had to meet Temari in six hours at the Konoha gates to begin heading to Suna then Spring Country and he really had no time to bother playing with this person that had been attacking him for the past two minutes.

Ducking under a jab, Naruto grabbed the person's arm before moving into their personal space, back to their right side, before Naruto pulled the arm down, lifting the person in the air and crashing down onto the floor. Putting his legs to the other side of the person's face, Naruto secured his hold and had the person in an arm bar lock, causing the person to tap his leg in pain.

Letting go of the arm, Naruto rolled back up to his feet and grabbed Konohamaru up before ruffling his head.

"You'll have to do way better than that in order to defeat me," Said Naruto with a grin as he dusted himself off and turned around to head back to the village.

Konohamaru sighed as he walked alongside Naruto throughout the village. This wasn't the first time Konohamaru attacked him randomly and definitely would not be the last. Villagers seen it as a normal occurrence so they did not bother with disturbing the antics of the last Sarutobi.

"So how was your mission?" Asked Naruto to Konohamaru as they continued their walk throughout the village, nodding to female villagers and speeding up their walk as a crowd began forming.

"It was pretty easy. Simple delivery to Kiri. Nothing too special. Wish there was some action, but that's been lacking a lot often as of late," replied Konohamaru as he sped up his walk as a bunch of females were right behind him and Naruto and were whispering.

"I suppose that's..." Naruto trailed off as he looked behind him and found a bunch of females looking right at him and Konohamaru.

"How did...?" Asked Naruto to Konohamaru, only to see the little brat running away from the scene screaming something that sounded like: 'May the Will of Fire be with you my brother!'

Naruto sweat dropped before smiling.

"Ladies."

(Fifteen Minutes later...after getting glomped from all angles, Kage Bunshin replacements, Shunshin and a Hiraishin Seal on his door)

Naruto slammed the front door of his house panting and sweating with his clothing looking like he ran through a shredder machine. His face and body also had many different colors of kiss marks. Naruto sighed in bliss at the escape he had managed to pull off. Taking his time to compose himself, Naruto made his way into the house. To his knowledge, Anko would be somewhere in an area she wasn't supposed to be in, trying to do something she wasn't supposed to be doing.

Like in the underground training arena chucking Kunai at targets.

But he supposed that was to be expected as she was just like him and lying down and doing nothing was not his forte either.

Apparently, Anko was fully recovered, and no problems had risen from her seal being removed. Except a few differences that Naruto neglected to tell her, not knowing how she would react.

But watching Anko suddenly have loads of Chakra suddenly appear in her Chakra coils, enhanced hearing and healing, a rise in her metabolism and extreme stamina, he figured today was a good time to tell her, he had about three hours he could use dodging all sorts of weaponry she would throw at him after Tsunade broke to him what now had to occur.

Should he even think about it now?

Probably not... he should go and tell Anko that...

(Hokage Tower)

Tsunade sighed as she brought up her next development she had to relay to Naruto.

"I recently did some test on Anko Mitarashi concerning her removal of her seal," said Tsunade as she looked at Naruto seriously.

"And...?" asked Naruto impatiently as Tsunade loved to drag out answers.

"Well, apparently when you removed her seal, your chakra began to be used as a catalyst to replace the excess Chakra remaining in her systems from Orochimaru's taint," replied Tsunade.

"Basically what I'm saying is, Anko has developed some... rather peculiar abilities from having your Chakra inserted into her system. I've talked it over with the council. I wish I could change the final decision, but I actually agree with it myself," Tsunade slowly smirked.

"You'll have to..."

Naruto sighed as he made his way to the basement. Watching Anko hit those targets, he could tell this discussion will either be good...

A shriek from Anko emanated from her throat as a Kunai made a hole right through the target.

and kept going.

and planted itself into the wall.

Yes. Good…or painful...

Naruto jumped as Anko hopped onto him, her unexpected weight carrying them down to the floor with Anko straddling him and her face inches from his.

"Naru-kun came to visit little old me! Oh how excited this makes me!" said Anko with a playful grin, inside though, she really was happy to see him, but she refused to show vulnerability to him anymore then she needed to. Though, his influence and talks convinced her to at least change her outfit.

She now wore a bra! (That had taken at least two weeks for Naruto to get that done, oh the blood loss) and mostly long-sleeved white turtlenecks with purple ninja slacks. This was her primary outfit seeing as how she was still on the inactive duty list. Though with the way she was feeling, she was sure she would be on there for a little while. She did not know how to tell Naruto, or anyone, but lately she had begun throwing up in the mornings and missed a...very vital part of her femininity, which made her feel a bit anxious and nervous, scared and unsure of herself. Lately she had begun feeling moody towards anything moving, and it had brought her to getting a check up by Tsunade herself.

She really did not know how to tell the news she had received to Naruto. But seeing as how Shion was out shopping for a bit, Anko felt that this was the best time to let him know of her discovery.

"Hey...Naruto I..."

-"Anko...I think I..."

They both stopped suddenly as they realized they both had something to say.

"You first..." Naruto said.

Anko closed her eyes and sighed before pulling herself off of Naruto, but still sat on him, curling up on his lap as Naruto leaned his body up to accommodate her weight which made Naruto ecstatic as he was beginning to feel a bit excited at her being there with her legs around him. His eyes glazed a bit at a sudden memory before focusing on the current situation.

"Naruto... I've begun to feel...different." Anko said silently, trying to find words to explain what she had to say to him.

"I've been throwing up in the mornings and my body has begun to feel...really weird, I feel stronger and...my chakra has seemed to get stronger... things I used to never want to do and crave, I've begun to do with more desire... So I went to Tsunade to find out what's wrong with me..."

Naruto, thinking that he already knew what was wrong with her, decided to speak up to let her know that he already knew, sadly, Anko wanted to speak her revelation as well resulting in...

"And you now have a bit of the Uzumaki bloodline"

"And I'm pregnant..."

That.

Naruto's eyes went from reassured to shock and so did Anko's.

It was like a ticking time bomb in the Namikaze training arena.

But the bomb just went off.

(Hokage Tower)

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!"

Tsunade was silent before she chuckled silently. Her chuckles changed into laughs, before her laughs made her lean her head back to the ceiling and a loud guffaw emanated from her throat as she finally slowly got back at years of pranks from Naruto.

Raising a glass up as if giving a toast to herself, Tsunade grinned.

"To revenge and the future of Naruto, may he live prosperous with his decisions as they all come to him at once,"

Tsunade would drink to that.

(Namikaze Training Ground)

Naruto was shocked. How? When? Why? Who?

How did this happen, when did she find out, why did she tell him now and who told her that?

Naruto thought back to that one night. That emotional turn of events that changed their friendship to...more than friends without either really knowing it.

(Flashback no Jutsu!)

Naruto came in from another quick escort mission to Waterfall and was rather tired from the long journey. He had gone non-stop to the village and all he really wanted was a good night of sleep.

But some sniffles brought that thought to smithereens as Naruto made his way up the stairs and followed his ears to the sound he had been hearing.

Coming up to the door of the guess room, with the door left ajar, Naruto silently opened the door to find Anko curled up in fetal position softly crying herself to sleep.

Silently approaching her, Naruto put one had on her leg softly, making her scream in fright and jump up in fear, only to see it was Naruto. Wasting no time, Anko lunged into his arms and cried louder, letting her emotions run out. Naruto held her in his arms and led her to his bedroom before sitting down on the bed, his back on the bed-stand, patiently waiting for her to stop her tears as he ran his fingers through her hair.

After an emotional couple of minutes more, Anko was finally back in speaking conditions.

"Another nightmare?" Naruto asked silently, Anko nodded into his chest.

"Well, all you had to do was call for me; you know I would have been here in a matter of seconds Anko-chan. No delay," Whispered Naruto as he continued to offer his self to her, being the shoulder for her to cry on. This was the fourth time that she had been scared of nightmares.

Coincidentally, every time was when Naruto was away on a three times she would send for him and he would arrive not an hour later.

Usually she would be sleeping in his arms as she had become getting used to. But tonight... tonight was something else.

Slowly looking into his eyes for reassurance, Anko found more then she bargained for as she found Naruto also silently crying...

and that made everything to her clear.

She had found the one person she had been yearning for in life. Someone willing to be there for her, care for her, love and...cry for her.

She refused to not let her feelings be shown. She let all her fear fade away.

Slowly she grasped his Jounin jacket, pulling herself up and putting her legs around him, she stripped his Jounin vest off, Naruto too scared to move.

He had...NEVER seen her act like this, what was she doing?

Anko tossed his flak jacket aside and then removed his undershirt, a navy blue turtle neck. Looking him into his eyes, Anko wanted to convey her feelings wit words, but decided that actions would be better.

Softly she kissed his lips, and electricity ran through the duo's spine.

It felt... right...

Naruto let his hands drop to the sides of the bed as the kiss deepened into more, his desires and hidden feelings for her slowly beginning to leak out slowly.

Unknown to both, Kyoshi closed the door with his tale, yipping in approval.

Naruto placed his hands on her back before kissing her forwardly, making her fall on the bed with her arms locked behind his neck, removing her shirt between kisses, Naruto breathed before taking it up another level.

They lost themselves in a night of passion, desire lust and fiery emotions as they tossed and turned into the night, pleasuring one another with actions they both did not think they had in them.

They made love into the morning. Just to fall into it again by night.

That was the night their friendships...began to relate.

Naruto suddenly knew what occurred and smiled at Anko, who thought he would lash out against her and the baby.

"Well, I suppose the only question I have is do you want the child to sign the snake contract or the toad contract," Said Naruto softly as he pecked her forehead.

Anko smiled and closed her eyes as tears leaked down her eyes.

"You brat..."

"You crazy snake woman,"

Anko grinned evilly as she sniffled.

"But you're my brat,"she said as her voice cracked.

"And you're my crazy snake woman," Naruto confirmed as he kissed her again, the two of them falling to the floor in another feel of emotion, bliss and passion.

(Five Hours Later)

Naruto, fully dressed for the mission to Suna then Spring Country, left a note by Anko's head on the bed as she slept peacefully. Maybe it was wrong for them to be doing what they did and not be married, as that was what Naruto always believed would be when he would want to start to have family, but he had no doubt now that despite what people thought, Anko would be a great mother for the child to come. Leaving a kiss on her forehead, Naruto made his way down the stairs, to where Shion was awaiting him.

Naruto inwardly cringed, after a few weeks of having Shion and Anko argue between one another, Naruto finally sat Shion down and explained to her some very key things that could not continue, as such, Shion slowly began to sort out her differences, and her and Anko actually became good friends despite the jealously Shion felt seeing Anko hug up on Naruto so freely.

But that was not to say Shion didn't get her own time to spend with Naruto. Naruto would take her all over Konoha, to the parks and even the playgrounds sometimes to talk and just enjoy being in the company of one another.

But she would not be giving up in her pursuit of Naruto's heart,

Pregnant Anko or not.

Stopping in front of the girl, Naruto looked at her seriously.

"Please take care of her Shion, as taking care of her would be the same as taking care of me," said Naruto with determination and trust lacing his words.

Shion would have been heartbroken to hear how Naruto addressed Anko, but she was way too adamant and in love with Naruto to let his words mean that it was over in the race for is heart.

Slowly wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him softly, Shion let go and whispered her reply.

"I will, Naruto-kun, and when you come back, you can let me physically take care of you," she said, which would have sounded seductive to any man, but after getting to know Shion, Naruto knew she meant everything BUT that.

"I'll be back soon." Naruto said with finality.

"I'll be waiting."

Naruto grinned a smile that made her heart beat faster before pecking her on the cheek and disappearing in a yellow flash.

Shion held her heart to her chest as she sighed in bliss.

"I'll never give up Naruto. You are the only one for me," Shion said to herself.

(Yamanaka Flower Shop)

Ino drummed her fingers on the counter in boredom. Ever since that day with Naruto, she had nothing but him on her mind. Everything reminded her of him. The flowers in the shop, the blue sky, laughing kids, Naruto passing by on his way to the Konoha gate, the fourth Hokage sta...NARUTO!

Ino rushed outside in a pale blond blur and flashed in front of him, halting his movements.

Naruto smiled as he put his hand behind his back.

"Hey Ino-chan, long time no see! How have you been?"

Ino smirked.

"I've been bored. It hasn't been much fun doing missions then nothing, I see your going on a mission, and how long will you be away?" Asked Ino, trying to see if she can get an estimated time so she can try and get him to hang out with her again.

Naruto put his hands behind his head and looked to the sky to try and guess how long he would be out.

"Well, depending on how long this will take, probably a week and a half,"

Ino smirked and blinked slowly while coming closer to him and zipped up his flak jacket, whispering in his ear.

"Well, when you get back, I was thinking I can make you some dinner in payment for all of the lovely stuff you bought me when you took me shopping, why don't you stop by my house when you get back and we can work from there?" Said Ino with a smile, knowing a man's heart was through his stomach, and with her cooking skills, Naruto would be wrapped around her little fingers.

"Sure, I can do that, Sounds like a really good date, I accept! I'll be back sooner then you know it for some of your delicious cooking Ino-chan," said Naruto as suddenly hugged Ino, making her jump at the sudden action. Removing himself from her arms, feeling a bit cold from the sudden loss of warmth, he made his way to the gates, waving his hand up in a quick bye to her blushing face.

"See you when I get back! Enjoy the flower!" Naruto said as he turned around and continued on to the tower.

Ino raised an eyebrow at that. Flowers? What flow...

Touching her ear, Ino smiled as she felt the rose her had put behind her ear, looking at the table, she found a card with his name on it addressed to her.

Ino squealed inwardly, when did Naruto get so... smooth?

Making her way inside, the clone that was in the shape of a Tulip poofed away, its job done.

(Konoha Gates)

Approximately six hours later, Naruto was right in front of Temari, ready to escort her into Suna before making his way to Spring Country.

Temari inwardly blushed; who knew Naruto would become so...Handsome?

Looking at the image of Fourth Hokage on the mountain, Temari smirked.

'Like father, like son.'

"Ready to go Temari-san?" Naruto asked respectfully.

Temari was a bit surprised at the respectful tone he suddenly took up, he used to be a brat, loud mouthed and obnoxious, now he was respectful, punctual and... dressed rather well if she was to tell the truth.

"I am. The trip from Konoha to Suna will take about three days if we were to travel non-stop, but we are in no rush, so this trip will take about five. I plan on stopping in towns and staying in a hotel room, I hope you do not mind," said Temari as she turned to make her way out of Konoha.

Inside, Naruto wanted to cringe at the time it would take, but then he realized he can just flash his way to Spring country and that would take time out of his travels.

Jumping into the tree lines, Temari was off into her journey, Naruto behind her not a second later.

'Mission begins now I suppose,' Naruto thought.

Little did he know, Temari thought the same exact thing.

Naruto found that, despite her appearances, Temari was rather intelligent, sarcastic, funny and great fun to talk to. So far, they had been breaking down the concept of Wind Jutsu when the sun had begun to fall and Temari decided to stop at the nearest small village for the night.

It was then that the situation became awkward.

"So... there is only one more available room as a Convention is being held in town, no problem, book the room and I'll sleep outside," said Naruto without hesitation. It would not be the first time it occurred for him, where he had to sleep outside; he was a ninja for crying out loud, it was a normal occurrence for him.

Temari felt bad, but her respect for him went up a notch at his statement. So much had been learned in their talks. He was respectful, ambitious, courteous, and a great conversationalist, Temari knew right there that this would be a fun mission.

But it was time to add some more fun to it.

"Nonsense, you will be sleeping with me," She said, trying to test him to see if he was a gentleman in his thoughts too.

Naruto's mouth opened and he blushed a bit before closing his mouth quickly and scratching the back of his head embarrassingly.

"You mean I will be in the room with you, but on the couch...right?" Naruto asked. Besides, he did NOT want Shikamaru to catch wind that his girlfriend was in a bed with him, that would be a rather awkward conversation.

Temari chuckled before upping the ante, slowly strutting towards him; grabbing his flak vest and bringing her nose up really close to his.

"What if I...want you in bed with me, Naruto-kun...?" asked Temari, trying to get a rise out of him.

Naruto got really nervous, Gaara would be after him, not to mention Kankuro and Shikamaru... what was he to do?

"Uhh...ehh...I... don't think that would be a good idea, I mean, wouldn't Shikamaru get mad?

Temari raised an eyebrow before getting what he meant. Laughing at his nervousness, Temari answered him.

"Why would he get mad at me sleeping in bed with you? We aren't together... anymore," Temari added as an afterthought. The two had decided a while ago that friendship would just be better off, besides, what she was currently doing she willingly volunteered to do for her village... though Naruto probably did not have a clue what the real mission was.

Continuing on her teasing, Temari slapped some Ryo on the desk while still staring into Naruto's confused eyes.

"My husband and I will take that final room, and I suggest you not bother us and get the best noise canceling device you have yet…"

Temari smirked at Naruto and whispered to the hotel attendant.

"I'm a screamer."

(Hotel Room)

Temari chuckled at Naruto's depressive face as a cloud rained over his head as he mumbled about how the hotel attendant now thought they were a freaky couple, how he thought she was taken the whole time by Shikamaru and why she teased him so unexpectedly.

Temari sat on the bed and crossed one leg over her other, putting a cute pout on her face; she decided to keep the charade up.

"But Naruto-kun...what if I wasn't playing around? What if I told her I'm a screamer for a reason? Don't you want to find out?" She whispered seductively.

Naruto's face became redder again.

"W-what are you t-talking ab-bout?" Naruto stuttered as he backed up against the door in shock. Why was she messing around like this? He couldn't tell if she was serious or joking and it was making him a bit nervous. Ok, so her and Shikamaru were no longer dating, he was sure her boyfriend and Gaara would kill him if he was to get involved with the Wind Mistress.

Temari stood up and slowly walked towards Naruto, a cocky smirk on her face. Each step felt like an eternity to Naruto, his breathing was getting heavy as he felt his mind and blood working against him, she was getting him worked up from just a mere walk, she was so... confident in her movements, sure of herself and powerful. It was as if she knew she could get what she wanted with little effort, all of this attracted her to him, and he was just never willing to admit it to her.

He kind of harbored a crush on her.

He would ultimately be lying if he was to say he no longer had one on her.

But seeing her like this, and being around her for longer than he ever had been before, the feeling was intensifying.

Temari stopped in front of him before slowly moving her right hand.

Naruto closed his eyes and waited for whatever she was about to do to him.

The door knob turned.

"Well, what are we waiting for Naruto? Let's go get something to eat!" Temari said with a smirk on her pretty face.

That was when Naruto blanched in shock.

She just pranked him!

Naruto slowly fell to the floor with his back against the door. Closing his eyes he tried to drown out her loud cocky laughs and figure out how he got into this situation.

He had Ino trying to cook food for him, in which he was sure was going to be in an intimate setting, He had Shion waiting for him at the house, he had a pregnant, bloodline bearing, seal-less Anko who was going through hormonal issues, he had a random Samui, who he had spent lots of time with as of late, training or just talking, he had an understanding girl...no...Woman, in Hinata; now he had a flirtatious Temari mocking him and he was on his way to visit a Princess who he used to have a crush on!

Naruto placed his head up to the ceiling and sighed before placing a rhetorical question.

"What's next? A girl from Kiri and Iwa on their way to Konoha?"

Naruto suddenly felt a shiver go down his spine and decided never ever again to ask for anything more than what he already had.

Picking himself up, he decided to catch up to Temari, he might as well have some fun before anything else came along.

(Kiri Mizukage's Office)

Terumi Mei stared blankly at the letter received from Tsunade, the current Godaime Kage.

It was a simple letter that held loads of power and responsibility.

She was to find... a suitable wife for a clan head from Konoha in order to complete the alliance, or find a clan head to offer in return; simple enough.

But then she read just who the clan head was, to which she was to find a girl for him.

And an evil grin slowly rose on the face of Mei as she called for her guards, letter slowly turning into flames as her bloodline went through it.

"Get the carriage and guards ready..."

Mei giggled as blood dripped out of her nose.

"It's time to get me a man,"

(Iwa Village)

Onoki ducked behind his desk, his Son right next to him as countless books and chairs went flying around the room. If he had known that Kurotsuchi would generate such a fuss about being signed up to get married to a Konoha heir as the final piece of their Grand Alliance, he would not have told her at all. He would have simply gave her a scroll and sent her off to Konoha and let Tsunade deal with the irate Jounin girl.

"Kurotsuchi calm down, you don't even know who the person is!" Said Kitsuchi among the ruckus, lifting his head up to try and placate his daughter.

Only to throw himself back to the floor as a chair crashed against the spot his head was at, the edge of the table being chipped off.

"How dare you sign me up to be married off like some...weakling from a Konoha clan! There are countless Kunoichi who would've fit the bill, now you're telling me I'm to be married to... to..."

Kurotsuchi looked at the scroll in her hand before calming down.

"Him?"

The room went silent. No desks or chairs, book or scrolls were thrown, no more damage to the office. Onoki and Kitsuchi slowly lifted up their heads to see Kurotsuchi deep in thought, sitting on a pile of upturned books and reading the paper.

"I suppose he would be a right suitor. Strong, Powerful, qualities of a leader... Not to mention... Hmm," Kurotsuchi calmly rolled up the scroll and stood up, facing the Tsuchikage and her father, Kurotsuchi calmly smiled, her anger forgotten now that she knew who the person was.

"When do I leave?"

Onoki sweat dropped.

'Females...I will never..."

"Understand them..." Thought Naruto, his hands full of bags that were not his, who knew that, just like Ino, Temari was a heavy shopper, the only difference being she knew how to spend her own money. Guess she was more independent then most Kunoichi. Which was refreshing as Naruto's frog wallet could live another day.

It was then that Naruto just remembered something he had found specifically for the girl in front of him, buying up diamonds from Iron country, a satisfactory gleam in her eyes.

'Hopefully she'll like it,' Naruto thought to himself. Suddenly he bumped into someone, apologizing profusely, his breath hitched as he looked at a really beautiful girl. She had a heart shaped face with long dark hair stopping at her mid back, her eyes were brown and her face was flawless, not a pimple, not a cut, nothing. She was wearing a simple dark green shirt with a red skirt that stopped at her ankles, all around the skirt were blue flowers, and on her feet were brown sandals. She was carrying a bag filled with contents that let Naruto know she was shopping.

But it was the look in her eyes that made him nervous.

"Sorry for bumping into you like that," Naruto said kindly, feeling the eyes of Temari on his back as he addressed the girl.

The girl smiled and held onto his arm softly.

"It was my fault, I should have been more careful, I hope you're not injured, if you are, I can patch you up in my house," said the girl innocently, but Naruto had been receiving wishes like this from Woman for years since the Pein invasion, he'd be foolish to accept this.

"Oh, heh heh, I'm fine, thanks for the off..."

"Is something wrong Naruto-kun?" Temari asked with a hint of...something extra in her tone and voice.

Naruto was pretty sure this would be a great time to get back to the hotel as Temari looked to be finished with her shopping.

"Nothing, Temari-san, I'm fine, this lady here was just apologizing as she bumped into me,"

The girl nodded.

"Yes, I was just telling your boyfriend that if he was injured, I'd be willing to help patch him up at my house," Said the girl in a tone that also indicated another...extra meaning to it.

Temari smiled, but her grin was reminiscent of Sai as she grabbed Naruto by the arm.

"Well, we thank you for the help, but we must be going off now, sorry that Naruto-kun here is so clumsy, won't happen again...Bye!" Said Temari swiftly as she walked away, still holding onto Naruto's arm, her hand slowly slipping down to grabbing his hand.

Naruto said nothing.

Because he knew two things now.

1. Temari was jealous for some odd reason.

2. She wanted to hold hands, specifically his hand because she was the one that slid her hands into his.

3. She wasn't flirting back in the room as much as he thought she was.

Naruto inwardly smirked.

'I think it's time to even the odds Temari-chan,'

(Hotel)

Back in the room, Naruto watched as Temari put all of her purchases into a huge storage scroll. Deciding now would be a good time as any; Naruto interrupted her by grabbing onto her wrist before she could grab another item.

"Temari-san, I actually just remembered that I had found something for you a while back, since I have the time to give it to you, I figured I let you have it right now," Said Naruto as he went into his hip pouch and whipped out a very small scroll with a kanji for 'Gift' on it, softly putting it into her hands, Naruto slowly sat down on the bed.

"Open it." Naruto said with a grin.

His grin slowly widened as the smoke expelled from the gift and the scroll dropped, in the smoke a silent gasp and whispers of: 'No, he did not get this for me!' 'How did he find this?' 'I've been trying to find one for years!' came from the smoke. As it cleared, a battle fan was seen the design was rather simple as the metal outside had symbols of five elements, it's when you opened the fan that it got a bit different.

There were five flaps, within each flap was a seal with a different element, the fan was the rarest of all fans as when you channeled chakra through the fan with the element out, the wind would become powered extra with the specific seal, people killed for a fan like this, but only three were made in existence, this one just so happen to belong to a Wind maiden Naruto had met a while back, she was slowly fading away into the next life and decided to give the fan to Naruto, saying he would know who the rightful wielder the fan belonged to.

Naruto chuckled as the fan blew some wind with each open of the flaps.

"Seems as if you are the correct wielder," Said Naruto as he stood up and made his way to the bathroom.

"Welp, I am going to shower and prepare to go to bed, I hope you enjoy your..." Naruto had to stop as Temari flung herself onto his back and the two collapsed on the bed. As Naruto turned around, Temari hugged him excitedly before getting off of him, unknowingly straddling him, she continued thanking him over and over for the present, to which Naruto said it was nothing.

"No Naruto you don't understand, this was a clan artifact, it's been lost for years, this... I have to repay you for this..." Temari said resolutely.

Naruto smirked inwardly as he began his prank.

Slowly and softly running his hand through her hair, Naruto pushed himself up and closer to her and lowered his voice.

"Repay me... huh?" Naruto said huskily in her ear, making her shiver a bit.

Naruto continued the charade as he brushed his lips against hers tenderly, his hand slowly grabbing her side as he turned her over, putting her on the bed and him kneeling over her, Naruto slowly removed his hitai-ate from his forehead, his blond hair spilling out over her but not long enough to hit her face. He then slowly took off his flak jacket, as his long cloak was already discarded by the door, leaving him in a white turtle neck.

"I know how you can repay me... I have a good idea right now... It's just you...me...on this bed...in a hotel room and I wonder...what...can...we...get...into eh? Temari-hime?" Said Naruto with even more bass and Huskiness to his voice.

Temari's heart was pumping faster and her nerves were twitching. What was Naruto doing to her right now? She wanted him... she wanted him right now, Naruto was removing his shirt and she couldn't help but wonder when he would start to remove hers...

Naruto slowly made his way towards her face and whispered in her ear.

"This is how it feels to be close to esctasy, only to be left hanging Temari-chan, two can play this game cutie," said Naruto with a smile as he kissed her on the lips, watching her eyes widened. Removing his lips from her, Naruto got off of her and made his way into the bathroom whistling a tune.

Temari was hot and bothered at the moment, who knew that Naruto could do such a thing to her with such...ease. Sighing and trying to calm herself down, Temari was failing horribly. It seemed like this was the perfect mission, the best day, and Naruto was the best man...

Temari stopped at that thought.

Man... Something she had to be honest with herself with. After the situation with Shikamaru fell through, the men that were available in her life were little to none, all of the Suna Jounin were either trying to get with her simply because she was a rare piece and even then they had to get through the second coming of Sasori of The Red Sands and Gaara, her brother, and the Kazekage.

But then there was Naruto. Everything she wanted in a man, Kind, Strong, Caring, not just for himself but for others, respectful, unafraid...and...

Temari blushed.

Handsome.

This mission was not just an escort mission, it was a decision, one that she had the sole responsibility to do.

The mission was finished as far as she concerned.

Whipping out a scroll, she quickly filled in what she had to say before summoning a Suna Vulture and attaching the scroll, sending it out, Temari turned around and sat on the bed.

It was official. Temari would not be getting to know Naruto Uzumaki.

She would be getting to know her Fiancé.

...I hope you enjoyed the update... longer than most of the other ones... I wanted to add more, but I decided to leave the rest for another day, I just want to let you know this fic will have little to no action, strictly Romance and Drama...

Until Next chapter!

Redone and edited 'July 28, 2013'