Kiri's Susanoo

Chapter 4
(another chapter will be up very soon please! I'm sorry for the long wait! The next chapter is at I think 12 pages… I work for a company called TRANE now and… I work 3rd shift which is 3 to 11 at night… The pays awesome but it doesn't give me a lot of free time (Porque!) Ahem… anyways every and enjoy… fill free to point out my flaws I feel rusty) Also i've gotten into the habit of making AMV's on youtube... i feel really nerdy these days but hay who and i trying to impress? lol

I do not in any way or form own Naruto!!! But if I did… Sasuke would be dead (Asshole) ENJOY!

The moon lit the small island that Haruo's people had come to love. He stood on the deck of his home looking over the garden Kushina has tended to sense she returned. The aroma from the flowers would always flow through the area at night giving anyone near it a soothing sensation… Something he knew she needed right now. Just by taking one glance at the women you could see her heart was getting heavier and heavier with every beat. Guilt is a powerful emotion… especially when affecting someone with a pure heart like his daughter.

Naruto had been sleeping for almost two days now and she hasn't left his side for more then a few minutes.

He took in one last deep breath of the rich garden before turning and walking back into his home. He made his way down to hallway but came to a stop outside the room that was now Naruto's…

"Your father was a true cluts, regardless of all his strength and talent he could hardly walk in a straight line" Kushina chuckled to herself while running a hand through his hair. "I remember Jiraiya-San telling me how much of a pain he was to train… at first I didn't believe him but after spending more time with him… It was easy to see why"

It was silent for a moment and Haruo knew why… he watched his daughters shoulders shutter slightly followed by her sobs.

"Please… Naruto" She cried "Forgive me"

Haruo silently walking into the room and stood behind her… His eyes where soft and caring but he knew how his daughter was she wasn't one to ask for help even when it's needed…

"It's been Three days since you've gotten any sleep dear" Haruo said quickly. Kushina flinched but didn't turn towards him. The dark circles under her eyes would only prove his statement.

"How can I sleep when my child's sick" She argued while clearing her crackling voice. Haruo closed his eyes and walked to the closet door.

"The same way you mother and I did when you where… lay you head down and close your eyes, or I could assist you with a few needles but we both know my aim isn't all that good" Haruo said while flashing a scary smile and walking back out of the closet holding a pillow and blank… Kushina felt a chuckle lift from her chest while she whipped her eyes…

"Fine… but I'm not leaving this room" She stated only to feel the blanket drop over her shoulders and a pillow placed next to Naruto's arm…

"That's fine… just please sleep tonight, who knows maybe he'll be up and about when you wake up, I'm going to head into town for a few hours and see if I can get some info on Naruto you keep resting"

Kushina Nodded while laying her head onto the pillow… She hated when her father was right about things like this… and before she knew it she was fast asleep holding Naruto's hand…

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'I'm not a monster!' Naruto screamed at the crowd around him as the cursed and through rocks and glass bottles at him. "Leave me alone!" Naruto said again in a growl. He felt his body growing warmer and warmer but paid no attention to it…

"Die demon!" a man said while throwing a rock towards to child. Naruto watched as if in slow motion… The stone struck his forehead cutting deeply into his skin, but surprisingly he didn't fall…

"I-I'm not a demon" Naruto mumbled to himself… 'IM NOT YOU!' he let out a scream or… a roar while throwing his head back. He could feel his heart beating like a rapid drum. His head felt like he was on fire… "IM NOT YOU KYUUBI!

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"Gah!" Naruto gasped while shooting up from his bed. Sweat ran down his back, face and arms as he desperately tried to catch his breath. 'It's was a dream' he said softly to himself. It helped calm him so he said it once more… 'It was a dream'… His heart rate slowed and he let out a deep sigh. Never in his life had he felt anything even close to the feeling he was having… It was like something was pushing from inside his body…

'Naruto' a voice mumbled to his right. Naruto quickly remembered what had happened to him and felt someone gripping his hand. He looked to see Kushina sleeping next to him and desperately holding onto his hand…

"She's been here the whole time kid" A voice came from the door. Naruto looked up to see Haruo standing and smirking.

"Why… I'm fine" Naruto said in a low tone trying not to wake his so called mother.

"Well she did… I finally got her to get some sleep a few hours ago, its been almost over 3 days sense you passed out, and I see your temperature's finally broken" Haruo said pointing out the sweat covering the sheets of the bed…

"Yea I guess… look I know you mean well by helping me but I just want to go home, Ojii-san and the others are probably worried about me and I need to know if Kaasan is alright…" Naruto said softly. Haruo flinched a bit before lowering his gaze from Naruto's.

"You sure about that Naruto… it's been 3 days almost 4 sense everything happened. Even for a skilled child like you, the survival rate for you being on your own in the wilds is low especially with the blood purging" Haruo explained… he didn't want to tell Naruto what he had heard from in town but if it came down to it he would tell him.

"Its fine… once I'm back everything will go back to normal right?" Naruto asked with a soft smile. The hope he held in his eyes was weak… as if he wasn't sure if he even wanted to go back… Haruo let out a deep sigh and walked over to his sleeping daughter. He motioned Naruto to get out of the bed and he did while gently pulling his hand free. Haruo picked her up slowly and began walking from the room. Naruto followed the two slowly and looked at how amazing the house was. It was like the Uchiha compounds head house, he remembered Itachi showing it to him.

They came to a door and stopped. Naruto opened it for the older man and watched as he gently placed Kushina in the bed and covered her up.

"She sleeps like a rock… I remember when she was younger I would end up doing this all the time. She would train herself to the point of exhaustion…" Haruo explained only to hear the women whimper a bit and grip at his shirt…

'Don't die… Minato… Naruto' she mumbled with tears forming in her eyes… Haruo gently placed his hand on her cheek and began whispering something to her. Naruto felt his gut grow heavy. The pain and sorrow in her tone was enough to bring tears to his eyes… 'No' Naruto said to himself before pushing the feeling away… 'She left me… I can't forgive her'

Haruo calmed her and walked from the room pulling Naruto with him…

"You need to know something Naruto" He said while opening another door that lead to the garden. Naruto stopped and went wide eyed at the sight. Crimson flowers where everywhere… and the aroma hit him like there was an invisible wall. He felt his body relax as he took in the scent. Haruo noticed this and smirked.

"This is your mothers work… she loved these flower…"

"Sarutobi told me about these" Naruto interrupted him while walking over to one and smelling it. Instantly he was reminded of the girl he ran into and blushed slightly…

"These are my mom's favorite… that's what Ojiisan told me" Naruto said before looking back at Haruo who nodded.

"That's right but Naruto… you need to know something before you talk about going home" Haruo's tone was serious now. There was no smirk on his face and his eyes remained locked with the blonds…

"I went into town for information on the situation between Kiri and Konoha… and well… Konoha's never been better" Haruo said softly earning a raised eyebrow from the boy.

"What's that mean?" Naruto asked

"It means… I was making sure there wasn't going to be any conflict between the Villages sense you where so close to Sarutobi" He paused for a moment. His expression was that of someone who couldn't find the right words… or they knew what to say and just simply couldn't.

"What is it?" Naruto said again earning a sigh from the older man.

"Your funeral was yesterday Naruto… To them you're dead now Naruto… The villagers have been having celebration after celebration none stop and Sarutobi is going to address them all today some time when the sun comes up. I'm not sure what about but it can't be good. I Just hope he doest go to war with Kiri or decide to help in the blood purges. Everyone you ever knew already thinks your dead child. If you where to return a place filled with people that are happy you're gone… It would only bring more violence towards you. I know it sound harsh but staying here would be the best thing for you. My people here hold no grudge against you or the Kyuubi. You would be one of use as you should be… I would train you and tell you our history and if you wish it I'd show you the arts of wielding a Spear or halibred… Please Naruto don't make Kushina hurt anymore. I know she only wants what's best for you know…" Haruo slowly fell to his knees and placed his head on the ground. Naruto blushed slightly embarrassed by the mans actions…

"I love my daughter with all my heart and want her to be happy. You're her child and my grandson. Your father would want you safe and so do I. Please Naruto stay here and I promise you one day we will go to Konoha and see your precious people" Haruo said without looking up. Naruto continued to look down at the man. The emotions in his body where a mix between Confusion, Shock, Embarrassment and even pride…

"They really think I'm dead?" Naruto asked earning a nod from his grandfather… "Kureinia-San, The old man… Even the Pervy Sage… Will I ever get to see them again?" Naruto asked slowly scared of the answer he might get.

"Like I said boy" Haruo said before standing and dusting his pants off "One day we will all return to that place… but for now you should remain here… I swear on my life ill make you strong enough to show the world… that you're not the Kyuubi if that's what you want" Haruo said now looking down into Naruto's eyes. The old man could see the flash of emotions vanish in the childs eyes…

"Why do you care so much…?" Naruto asked while pulling his glare away from the old mans. Haruo let out an amusing chuckle before placing his hand on the childs hair and scuffing his hair. Naruto let out a childish wine while pulling his hand away… he looked up to see a smile on the mans face shining down at him.

"Because family is family… My family is everything to me… and I'll do anything to make sure there happy and safe, and that my child is the code of which I live by"

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"You're sure about this?" Jiraiya said while standing with his back against Sarutobi's door. The old man simply nodded while pulling scroll after scroll from his desk and putting them into his pockets. His heart was beating rapidly and his hands shook rapidly as he forced back his screams of frustration.

"All my life I've treated this village like my family… But I've walked on Minato's memory for to long by letting these people damn Naruto as a demon… and now that he's gone I refuse to walk on his name as well…" Sarutobi said while slamming his desk shut .

"now walk with me to the clans I need to have a chat with them… and get me Kakashi I have a feeling your going to be to lazy for the job"

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Sarutobi stood silently in front of his mansion and watched as Hiashi Hyuuga appeared along side Tsume Inuzuka, Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Shibi Aburame. They stood looking towards there Hokage with curious glares in there eyes… It wasn't every day he sent Jiraiya to find them for a special gathering…

"I was expecting this to be a party but by the look in your eyes Hokage-Sama… this must be serious" Tsume said in a scruffy tone.

"It appears that way indeed" Hiashi implied.

"We are waiting for a certain person to show up… and when he does I need you all to listen to what I have to say… After I address the village today the council will order a meeting and that is when we will all invoke our rights as clan heads and former Hokage's" Sarutobi said earning a shocked look from them all. He simply smiled at them while pulling a pipe from his jacket. "What? I'm getting old children, you didn't except me to do this for ever did you?"

"Yea actually" Asuma said smiling "You still have more energy in those bones then most of us young people do. So tell us Father… What's going on?"

Sarutobi let out a small burning breath catching flame to the tobacco in his pip before looking over his shoulder… "Your late" He said with smoke poured from his mouth…

"Sorry… the road of life was screaming for me to turn the other way" Kakashi said in his usual sarcastic tone… "What's this all about?"

"Well" Sarutobi paused while looking back at his Clan heads… "Lets begin"

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The village gathered around the Hokage's tower laughing and talking with everyone they knew so well… Sarutobi sat on the edge of the mansions roof looking out over them all. He held a dull look in his eyes as he listened to them talk…

'Everything's been so amazing sense the demon died…' a women said while the men laughed and told jokes about the 'little monster'… It was enough to make him sick… Of course not everyone was apart of there gossip but… it was more then enough to make the old man's Pride drain and be replaced with Shame.

Behind him were Jiraiya and Kurenai who stood with empty eyes while looking over the people…

"You're sure about this… Danzou will jump all over this chance to kill you and become Hokage" The sage said earning a shrug from Sarutobi…

"That's why we are leaving Jiraiya boy… We have an old Team to gather up Remember?" Sarutobi turned to Kurenai who still remained silent. He walked to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. She flinched slightly before cutting her eyes to his quickly.

'Protect Naruto!' she remembered his order… Instantly she felt her stomach twist and turn followed by her healing wound burning slightly…

"Kurenai dear… please understand none of this was your fault and I'm deeply sorry for what I've done to you" Sarutobi said softly before bowing his head. "Naruto… was… Like my grandson"

"He was my son" Kurenai yelled while tightening her fists… "3 years! He cried to me… He called me his Kaasan. I held him when he cried at night and I bandaged his wounds and now he's gone and everyone I know couldn't be happier! It was my job to protect him! And it's my fault he's dead so don't you DARE…" Kurenai paused while looking into the older man's eyes. She could see fresh tears forming in them as she smiled at her… Guilt washed over her as tears began to fall from her eyes. "I'm so… forgive me" She mumbled only to feel a hand on her shoulder. She looked to see Jiraiya shacking his head.

"We all loved…" Jiraiya stopped and realized tears where running from his eyes… "He was so damn gifted… like his father, I'm tired of watching my students die… I'm tired of failing to save my friends and watching the people I love walk away" he mumbled before pulling a book from his jacket. He opened it to see a name written on the cover… 'Naruto' it read before he slammed it shut quickly… "Asuma feels the same way as you Kurenai… The same goes for Kakashi, Me, Sarutobi, and hell even the clan heads and they hardly knew him. What this village is doing is wrong! And I'll be damned if I'm going to stay in it any longer"

"Then I'm coming to" Kurenai said quickly to the both of them who seemed to glare at her for a short moment… before Sarutobi shook his head.

"No… everything is about to change dear and what would Asuma do without you? I know your both quite fond of each other" Sarutobi said earning a small blush from the women… "You'll stay here and help prepare the next generation… Hopefully they don't make the same mistakes as we old fools have…"

"Mistakes? You talk as if our village is in chaos Hokage-Sama" a voice came from the shadows… They all turned to see Danzou slowly walked from the darkness… Jiraiya felt his grip tighten as the man smiled at them. "If only you all would have left the boy in my care like I had asked he would still be alive"

"Yea… and he would be a mindless puppet for your Anbu ROOTS ranks?" Jiraiya said while smirking at the older man…

"Enough… Why are you here Danzou…?" Sarutobi asked while locking eyes with the man.

"I had a feeling you would do something reckless so I went ahead and called the council here… what exactly where you all talking about up here?" He asked while raising his hand. Instantly 4 Anbu squads appeared surrounding all of them followed by Sarutobi's old teammates entering the picture…

"Ah… if it isn't Danzou's puppets" Jiraiya said earning a glare from the older council members…

"Well… it seems they've caught me but it doesn't matter… The village will know the truth behind Minato Namikaze's name" Sarutobi said while reaching in his pocket and pulling a scroll out. He through it across the roof into the hands of Danzou who raised his free and snatched it from the air. Slowly he open it and allowed his eye to scan over the scroll…

Suddenly his eye went wide with shock at the information he had just read… Not even he knew of Naruto's heritage… He looked back up to see Sarutobi holding another scroll up and looking towards his team.

"This is the scroll we all signed to keep his name a secret… but sense he's dead I see no reason for its existence anymore…"

Sarutobi took a large hit from his pip. The tobaco let off an orange glow before a small amount of flmaes launched from the pip and consumed the scroll. They all watched as it burst into flames and rolled to the ground. Jiraiya was simply smiling along with Sarutobi. Kurenai stood with a blank look on her face… She felt frustration building inside of her at the fact that she had no idea what they where talking about…

"Now… if you'll excuse me I have a village to address and don't try to interfere…" Sarutobi paused while reaching in his jacket and pulling out a Kunai with a white tag on it… He through it into the air and watched it let out a bright white shine. In a split second Hiashi Hyuuga appeared along side Tsume Inuzuka, Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Shibi Aburame. "Make sure none of them cause any problems… Wait where is Kakashi?"

"Here" a voice said as he stepped from a dark corner… Sarutobi smirked while walking to the corner of the building while looking down at the villagers… It was time to right the wrongs… If he could do one good things as Hokage… This was it…

"Why are you all doing this?" Danzou yelled in rage… The clan heads simply glared back at the man with a few Chuckles from Choza and Tsume…

"Shut it you old bag" Tsume said with a low growl in her voice "You people are the monsters… allowing the pup of our fourth Hokage to suffer like that… You make me sick"

"We're all responsible for that Tsume… but no longer will I hold onto such guilt" Hiashi said earning a grunt from Tsume…

Kurenai's eyes where wide as an image of Naruto's smile appeared before her eyes along with Minato's… 'He was… His son'

"You'll all be punished for this!" Danzou yelled only to hear them all laugh…

"I do believe Danzou that we are the clan heads of this village, not two senior citizens and a corrupt war veteran, without us and our people this village would be nothing" Hiashi said while glaring at them all with his white eyes… "Now… Anbu take these three away from our sight… We have a new Hokage to announce"

"Yes Hiashi-Sama" a few of the men said while bowing and grabbing the three elders…

Danzou pushed the men away while yelling towards the clans… "If they leave this village they'll be marked as Missing Nin Regardless of what you all say! They will be hunted"

"I pity anyone hunting my father" Asuma said smiling slightly as the ANBU pulled the old man away…All eyes turned towards the Hokage as he stood over the people who know looked up at him. At his side stood Jiraiya whose eyes scanned the area…

"Its time… You all know the truth. It's time you all know what we've done"

TBC