Pairing votes:

Naruto/Sasuke

Naruto/Sai

Naruto/Shikamaru

Neji/Naruto

Gaara/Naruto

Kyuubi/Naruto

Naruto/Ino

Naruto/Hinata -

Naruto/Temari

Side pairings:

Gaara/Sai

Ino/Shikamaru or Temari/Shikamaru

Neji/Gaara:

Chouji/Ino

Sakura/Neji

wOw…Gaara AND Naruto WON!

Holy shit, did not see that coming. But yeah, sorry for you non-yaoi lovers, such as:

Haru Kazuma

I HATE YAOI

Ofdarknesschaos

I really hope that you don't stop reading the story, but I did go by the reviewers, it's not fair to you guys, I understand. So, if you have any side pairings then I shall write them in!

Gives cookies to every reviewer.. Love you all!

If there are any suggestions, then review them to me! I get a review AND you can get your idea in the story…

For note, Chienkunji in Japanese actually means…. Well, you'll find it!

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On with the story!

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Now you are free
Free to roam in the skies
Now and then visit me
With your starlit eyes
You took all our hearts
With your smile,
And left a legacy untold
You conquered life and fear,
So you see there was no room for you to grow old

-System of a Down Starlit Eyes

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"This is bo-oring."

Shikamaru gave an almost minuet groan of frustration.

"Be quiet, annoying idiot."

Naruto pouted like a child, crossing his arms in the beginnings of a tantrum.

"Small dick, don't cause a commotion."

Naruto's eye twitched and he opened his mouth to retort, but seeing the strange, narrow eyed glares sent their way, made him shut up. "How much further until we reach this temple place?"

Shikamaru debated on rolling his eyes, but then knew that would only lead to more troublesome things if Sai or Naruto saw. "The Chienkunji Temple." Naruto nodded sagely, despite not knowing anything. "That… right." Naruto gave a feeble laugh, scratching the back of his head as they walked into a quaint inn and Shikamaru rented a room with three separate beds.

Walking into the room, Sai sat down on his silently called for bed and watched as Naruto plopped down on the next bed over and Shikamaru took the bed closest to the window and furthest from the door.

"So, what's so special about this Chienkunji Temple, anyways?"

Sai gave a small snort, rolling his eyes.

"Iruka-sensei spent a whole days' lesson time on it. It's one of the most significant places in Nano Country." (they mentioned this place in the series)

Naruto looked confused. Shikamaru grumbled, laying down on his bed with his head cushioned by his hands. "That was probably a day Kiba and you (grammar?) skipped out to play another prank." Closing his eyes and seemingly falling asleep, Naruto jumped when he spoke again.

"The Chienkunji Temple, the temple of Yin and Yang." Shikamaru's bored voice echoed in the silent room, Naruto shifted and grabbed a pillow to hug to his chest as he hunched over, his legs Indian style.

Sai laid back and rested on his side, facing his comrades as he cushioned his head with his hand.

"The Chienkunji temple, of Yin and Yang, of Sky and Earth. It is said, that the greatest of demons all originated from there." at Naruto's surprised look, his look of deep fear and internal pain, Shikamaru quickly corrected himself.

"It's a legend, Iruka-sensei was clear to vocalize. However, even without this rumor, it is quite known that this temple is a massive Chakra storehouse. It is said, the seven precious stones of Chakra are all found there, each one found in a different country. Sky Country, Fire Country, Water Country, Grass Country, Stone Country, Snow Country and Sand Country." (AN: I know all these may not be the real countries in Naruto, but I will change it once I verify.) Naruto blinked innocently, ignorantly.

"The Fire Country mines the Amber stone, the clear colors of the morning sun. Gold to orange, to red." Naruto nodded again, Sai seemed almost insanely bored. Shikamaru's voice hinted to the annoyance that Naruto never paid attention nor went to the Academy every day.

"The Amethyst comes from the Mizu Country…" Shikamaru then identified each stone to each country. "Seven chakra stones?" Shikamaru groaned.

"One for each chakra point of the body. The 1st chakra point is at the base of the spine, symbolized by Smoky Quartz.." Shikamaru was in lecture mode, and Naruto couldn't help but compare him to Iruka-sensei.

"The 2nd chakra point is in the lower abdomen. The Tiger's Eye stone is also a symbol of Yin and Yang, let alone this chakra point."

"The 3rd chakra point, is behind the navel. It's stone is Citrine."

"The 4th, is found in the heart, the stone is Aventurine."

"The 5th is the throat chakra, Aquamarine is the stone."

"The 6th is the brow chakra found above and between the eyes. It's stone is the

Amethyst Chakra."

"The 7th chakra is in the head, the stone is the Apatite." (Not sure about this one, (UU)

"Back to the main point, the Temple is a place of great importance. Back when monks ruled more so then the Ninja, more important figures took pilgrimages and visited

the Chienkunji Temple to seek a look in the mirror found there."

Naruto's eye twitched once again. "A mirror."

Shikamaru nodded.

"Monks from the ninja villages' temples' still travel every so often. It is said that

those worthy will find images of things to come, of people, of past events."

Shikamaru gave a small shrug then.

"Personally I think this, and the Temple is all too troublesome. However, it's a mission, and Tsunade-hime seemed especially eager to send us out."

Naruto nodded, standing up to answer the door when a small knock interrupted their conversation. "Here is the dinner you ordered, sirs." seeing Shikamaru nod, Naruto took the tray from the slip of a girl with a nod, she walked off as he shut the door with his foot.

Everyone took their plates and silently ate, setting the empty plates back on the tray and set them out on the floor right outside their door.

"I'm taking a bath, see you later."

Shikamaru was already taking a nap, his breathing even and quiet. "Naruto," Naruto glanced at Sai as he came out of the other room, a closet perhaps as he tied his white robe closed. "Yeah Sai?" Sai smirked.

"Don't forget to wash behind your pencil dick."

Naruto twitched visibly, his fists clenching as his cheeks turned crimson in embarrassment.

"Don't forget to fuck a doorknob, Sai."

Naruto stomped out of the room, Sai laughing to himself as he rolled onto his back and smirked to himself.

"You shouldn't push him too far nor to often, Sai."

Sai ignored the lazy genius for a minute. Responding only when he was comfortable.

"He entertains me with his responses." Shikamaru grumbled something. "He's really an honest to god type of person." Sai listened to Shikamaru's quiet words. "He's not good, he's not bad. Naruto is…" Shikamaru's eyes opened and he stared out the window. "Subliminal." Sai's perfect eyebrow rose. "Do you want the dick challenged blond, lazy ass."

That was Sai's nickname for Shikamaru, and Shikamaru simply didn't have the want to argue with the once-emotionless assassin. It was too troublesome.

"Don't assume, Sai." Sai snorted silently. "He's an inspiration to many people around him, he doesn't let anything bring him down." Shikamaru eyed Sai. "Did he not intrigue even you, Sai?" Sai was silent. "He's an annoying idiot,"

"He doesn't do what others tell him to do, unless he wishes for it. And he tries to save every last soul in sight." (A/N if only he knew….)

Shikamaru closed his eyes and shifted to get comfortable. "He has saved everyone in one way or another, and we all failed him when he needed it the most." Shikamaru yawned. "And long ago, when we met for the first time officially in Kakashi-sensei's hospital room, I told Naruto I'd help him any way I could."

Sai twitched, almost nonexistent to the human eye. "But sometimes….. It's just not worth the effort." Shikamaru opened one eye to look at Sai. The two shared a small smirk. "Most of the time, anyways."

The door banged open then, Shikamaru and Sai watching as Naruto stomped into the room. His waist length golden hair, glinting from the bath in the waning sunlight.

"Let's just get some sleep." Naruto huffed, crossing his arms in annoyance but decided to listen to Shikamaru and laid down on his bed.

"Night all."

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"Naruto…"

Crimson eyes swept over the temple, ivory white pillars holding onto the crimson ornate rooftop.

Walking inside slowly, ebony hair swayed in the loose ponytail as pale skin glinted in the low sunlight. "Itachi,"

Hoshigaki, Kisame sneered at the impeccably clean temple, cat slit eyes flicking towards the gold outlined creatures on the wall. "This temple is disgusting." Itachi blinked once before he turned to look at Kisame. "Bring in the boy."

Kisame laughed almost… insanely as he walked out of the temple then came back in with a small, struggling boy.

Hair as silvery white as pure snow fell in tangled knots down to the boys' shoulders- perhaps 15 in age; his skin was tanned and his eyes were translucent purple in color. Slit pupils dilated then shrank as he struggled and screamed in protest to being touched, let alone dragged.

"Why don't we just kill the damned brat?"

Itachi frowned as Kisame asked for the fifth time after being told four times already.

"We need the nine-tails, he is a major part of the plan. Without him, this is all meaningless." Itachi suddenly slapped the kid, making him go slack in shock.

"The eight-tailed Inu Demon, such a pity that it was caught in our trap." Kisame laughed, his eyes wide and insane. "He's the perfect bait for the Kyuubi. Now, just be patient and we'll have the complete set." Kisame smirked down at the huddled male, his hand tightening until the already wounded dog youma carrier screamed and his forearm's bone snapped.

"Put him in his cage Kisame."

Kisame nodded, happily dragging the cowering teenager over to the center of the floor.

Already, from a very recent past visit, the monks that cared for the shrine were dead, their blood used to make one large circle on the floor with different signs worked into it. The intricate circle held one of each sign, the Rat, Pig, Dog, Rooster, Monkey, Sheep, Horse, Snake, Dragon, Rabbit, Tiger and Ox.

Thrown into the circle, the dog youma cried out sharply and screamed as the blood circle glowed a bright color before it faded and he was bound to his spot.

Feeling threatened once more, the child let out an animalistic cry and glowed a vivid silvery color.

Above the male, the rough shape of a dog started to form. Blood chilling crimson slit pupil eyes with black gums that gleamed along with saliva slick ivory fangs that were as long as a human was tall. His eight silvery tails thrashed behind him as he huddled over the screaming child.

Bloody eyes stared down at Itachi, then at Kisame; pure rage, chaos and blood lust shining in those eyes.

"He's… interesting Itachi." Itachi nodded just barely. "Yes, interesting."

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"Hyuuga."

Neji nodded respectfully to Gaara, the Kazekage. "Kazekage-sama."

Gaara snorted at the tone, and the Hyuuga smirked internally. "Why are you here, Hyuuga-san."

Neji looked around the crowded stall laden street. "I was going to gather my cousin from her visit to the Inuzuki compound." Gaara stared at Neji steadily. "Then I will see you later, Hyuuga-san." Gaara nodded to Neji and turned to walk away, only for Neji to speak up again.

"What is your intention to Naruto-kun."

Gaara stopped, his eyes narrowing once again. "What?" Neji nodded. "I saw that…. Gesture to Naruto yesterday. What is your intention to him?" Gaara looked over his shoulder, an almost sadistic smirk gracing his face. "Perhaps your jealous, Neji-san?"

Neji shook his head slightly. "He is my little brother, he has been there and saved me from my family. Of course I will look out for him."

Nodding, Gaara looked up at the clear sky. "I honestly don't know yet."

Neji let Gaara go, knowing nothing better would come from Gaara's mouth as an answer.

Turning, Neji strode confidently towards the Inuzuki compound. His moonlight eyes staring straight ahead as he attempted to ignore the fluttering eyelashes and soft coos as he passed many females.

"Neji-kun!"

Neji's eyes moved to the right, nodding when Ten-ten bounded towards him.

"Where you off to?"

Looking straight ahead, Neji slowed himself down for Ten-ten to walk easily next to him. "To collect my cousin for dinner."

Ten-ten nodded.

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inu - japanese for dog.

Chienkunji - literally, yin and yang - sky and earth.