Disclaimer/Legend: See first chapter
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Naruto woke with a blinding headache. The light that filtered through the tree seemed a thousand times brighter than what it really was. Even the sounds of the stream they set camp near seemed louder than it needed to be. Closing his eyes, Naruto sat up and raised his hands to his temples and did the only medical jutsu he bothered to learn. Soon the headache was reduced to a manageable throb, letting Naruto take in the sights. Looking around the camp, he could see Kisame sleeping across from him. Itachi and Kyuubi were nowhere to be found. Then he heard snoring.
Looking down, he saw Kyuubi draped across his legs sleeping. Reaching down, Naruto scratched behind his ears, receiving a purr for his effort.
"You know you say you're one of the most evil creatures in existence, but you're just a softy," Naruto said as he continued to scratch the fox's ear.
"I see you're up."
Naruto looked up to see Kisame rolling up his bedroll.
"Yeah, I have a few hours before I have to see the Hokage. So we might as well get started on clearing a lot to build on," Naruto said as he got up carefully, so Kyuubi wouldn't wake.
Walking over to his pack, he changed into something more suitable for work. Deciding on a loose pair of black khakis and a sleeveless shirt, he decided to forgo the mask seeing that no one would be seeing his face. Without sleeves one could see the many seals that he placed on his arms. Biting his thumb, Naruto drew it over a seal that wrapped across his wrist. In a poof of smoke, Zabuza's zanbato was in his hand. Looking at the surrounding forest, Naruto knew he had his work ahead of him. This part of the forest was dominated by pine trees that stood almost perfectly straight. This gave him an idea for what kind of house he wanted to build.
"You ready?" Kisame asked with a grin. Pulling his sword back for a mighty swing.
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"CRASH!"
Kyuubi woke with a jump when the first tree fell. Looking around he could see Kisame and Naruto felling trees. 'Well there goes getting anymore sleep in' the fox thought bitterly. As the fox woke up, its stomach grumbled lightly. 'Might as well hunt since I'm up.'
Kyuubi slunk out of camp and worked on getting far away from it as possible. No helpless creature would stay near anything that made that much noise in the woods. Soon the fox crossed a heavily used path. Happy that he could no longer hear the camp he began to hunt.
It didn't take him long to find a small animal near the edge of a clearing. As he sneaked in, he noticed that some activity in the clearing. As he got closer, he saw a man in green training.
"He looks familiar, but look at that delectable squirrel, mmm" Kyuubi said as he licked his chops.
In a burst of speed he was upon the squirrel.
"SQUEAK!"
"Squirrely!"
Kyuubi turned and saw the man bearing down on him with intent to kill.
"Shit," he muttered as he turned and ran towards the safety Naruto would provide, squirrel squeaking every step of the way.
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Naruto didn't think it was possible for him to get tired anymore, but here he was. While cutting down trees wasn't hard, convincing Kisame to cut at an angle was. He finally smacked some sense into the man after dodging the twelfth tree that nearly crushed him.
"I think that's enough," Naruto said as he looked at the clearing. They cleared about two acres of densely packed forest, but they had more than enough to build.
"I say we take a small break before we work on clearing a path to the road," Kisame mentioned as rubbed one of his newly acquired bruises.
"I'll agree with you on tha…" Naruto stopped talking as the sounds of trees falling reached the clearing. They were falling fast and each one was closer than the last.
Both prepared for a fight when they saw Kyuubi run to them while carrying something in his mouth. Then they heard the shout.
"Drop that squirrel you unyouthful beast!"
'Lee' Naruto thought before he looked at Kyuubi.
"You had to try and eat that squirrel didn't you?!"
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Lee was pissed for the first time in his life. He had been training while his squirrel was off foraging. Next thing he knew a fox grabbed his friend and ran away. Leading him on one of the hardest chases of his life, he managed to catch up with it several times, but it decided to head directly for the forbidden side of the forest. It was there that he needed to release the first gate just to clear a path for himself.
"Drop that squirrel you unyouthful beast!" shouted Lee as he saw a clearing ahead.
As he entered it, he heard something whistling through the air. Instinctively he ducked.
"What's up Lee?"
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Naruto knew that Lee would be here any moment, and if he didn't stop him he try to kill Kyuubi. Pulling his arm back, he threw his sword towards where he thought Lee would be entering. He wasn't wrong.
"What's up Lee?" he said as he walked over to retrieve his sword.
Lee was still on the ground when Naruto finally managed to pull the quivering blade out of the tree. Looking down he spoke.
"You can get up now Lee."
"Naruto?"
"The one and only."
"Naruto!"
Instantly Naruto was pulled into a hug.
"Lee, I can't breathe…"
Seeing his friend's predicament, Lee let go, dropping his friend to the ground.
"When did you get back?" the man asked.
"Yesterday," Naruto said as he tried to regain his breath. "What were you doing?"
"Well I was training by myself, when a vile beast grabbed my friend. You didn't see a fox come through here did you?"
Naruto sighed and nodded his head. Slowly he walked over to where Kyuubi was hiding. Grabbing the fox by the scruff his neck, he lifted it till it was eye level with him. Holding out his hand, he said one thing.
"Give"
Immediately Kyuubi spat out the stunned animal into Naruto's hand. Wincing in disgust, due to thing being covered in saliva, he handed the squirrel to Lee. Immediately it ran up to his shoulder and began to chatter obscenities at Kyuubi.
Seeing that his friend was ok, Lee began to start a conversation with Naruto. Not paying an ounce of attention to the man who was staring at his forehead.
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Kisame was mesmerized by Lee. Not by his fashion sense, nor his grace. Not even for his 'youthful' ways. He was mesmerized by his eyebrows. 'Those can't be real' he thought as he watched them. They seemed to have a mind of their own as they undulated with each word the man spoke. Eventually curiosity got the better of him as he reached forward to touch them. His index finger just brushed against one when he felt a sharp pain in it. Pulling it back, he looked at it. The skin at the very tip seemed to have been bitten. Looking from his finger back to the eyebrow, he swore he heard a quiet hiss.
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Naruto caught the movement Kisame made and turned to him. He saw the man glancing between his finger and Lee's eyebrows several times. 'Forgot to mention they bite' Naruto thought with a small chuckle. Then he realized that he forgot to introduce Kisame. Pointing to Lee he spoke.
"Kisame this is Lee, Lee this is Kisame."
"Pleasure to meet you Kisame-san," Lee said as he held out his hand.
"Likewise kid," said Kisame as he shook his hand.
With the pleasantries out of the way Lee turned to Naruto.
"May I ask you a question Naruto?"
"You just did."
"Why are you out here in the forbidden section of the forest?"
"Forbidden? Baa-Chan told me this was my father's land and gave it to me."
Lee nodded in understanding.
"I planned to build my home out here. Hence why Kisame and I were logging."
Lee nodded once again before his eyes burned with a flame.
"That is the most youthful thing I have ever heard! For a man to build his own home is sign of his youth. I must assist you!"
"Well Lee, we were getting ready to clear a path to the road from here."
"I don't think we need to do that now Naruto," Kisame said as he pointed in the direction Lee came from.
Naruto looked and saw a straight path leading from the clearing to the road. Results of Lee barreling his way through, literally knocking every tree out of the way.
"Jesus Lee, you just saved me a hell of a lot of work. I should thank you."
Lee grinned sheepishly, "Is there anything else I can help you with?"
Naruto looked at Lee, then towards the trees that were down.
"I think I have something."
Naruto formed a thought, and soon pops could be heard around them. He was surrounded by fifty clones.
"Ok, I want you guys to get to work on stripping these logs. Lee you can help me pile them."
Lee nodded while the clones saluted and turned to work. Singing as they began.
"Hi ho, hi ho, off to work we…"
"Shut the hell up!" Naruto bellowed.
The clones all shut up but Naruto could hear one say "Dick". Pointing a finger at that one, it dismissed in a puff of smoke.
"Anyone else got something to say?!"
The remainder of clones shook their heads.
"Good"
Naruto liked to use his clones, but he started to realize that they began to form their own personalities, leading to insubordination from some. Sighing, he went back to work.
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Deep in the recesses of Naruto's mind…
Two Narutos were sitting in a room. One sat against the wall sleeping while the other was doing pushups. Soon they were joined by another.
"What are you in for?" asked the one doing the pushups.
"Called the boss a dick, you?"
"Let's just say it involved Tabasco sauce and private areas. The other guy hid the boss' clothes and told a pack of fan girls where he was bathing."
"Ouch"
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Back in the real world…
Naruto looked at the piles of logs. There was enough there to build a huge house and still have some left. Smiling to himself, he dismissed the rest of his clones.
"I think it's time for me to head back and train Naruto. If you need my assistance, you know where to find me," Lee said giving him a thumbs up, that even his squirrel mimicked.
"Thanks Lee. I'll keep that in mind."
"Naruto, Kyuu and I are going out to do some fishing. We'll be back at the camp by sundown," Kisame spoke as he walked towards the stream, Kyuubi in tow.
Seeing that he was alone, Naruto decided he needed to hit the village. He was getting hungry and still needed to buy the things he would need to insure his home had all the necessary modern necessities.
It didn't take him long to reach the village. Along the way he caught a whiff of himself, and it wasn't nice. Deciding to take a bath first, he put his mask on and headed into the village in search of a hot spring.
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"Come on forehead, we got to get to the hot spring!" Ino said as she dragged her friend behind her.
"Easy piggy, it's still early," Sakura said as she tried to break Ino's grip, "You also heard about the alert. Jiraiya could be about."
"Why do you think I wanted to get here early? Do you think the pervert would be stupid enough to peep during the day?"
"Well that makes sense…"
"Where here!" Ino shouted as she ran into the building, dragging Sakura behind her.
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It took awhile to find the closest hot spring, but he couldn't be happier. It had been a few days since his last bath, and even longer than for one done with hot water. The prospect of a hot soak added a spring to his step as he entered the building. At the admission desk stood a young woman, who at the moment was staring at Naruto. Well his chest and his bare arms. Naruto smirked as he watched her stare so blatantly, but it had to end sometime. Raising a fist to his mouth, he cleared his throat.
Instantly the woman was brought out of her musings.
"Can I help you sir?"
"Do you offer a laundry service?"
"We do for a small fee."
"How long would it take?" Naruto asked.
"It would take about thirty minutes."
"Cool, how much though?"
"A twenty ryo fee would added to your bill. Is this ok?"
"Sounds good, it gives me enough time for a soak."
"Just leave your clothes in the basket provided and I'll take them to be cleaned.
Naruto nodded to the woman and headed to the men's changing room. Quickly undressing and wrapping a towel around him. He headed out to the bathing area to clean himself before he would soak.
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"This feels great," Sakura said with a sigh as she laid back against a rock in the water.
"You got that right, sister," Ino replied as she sat next to Sakura.
"We need to do this more often."
"Yeah," she was about to say something else but the sound of water interrupted her. It came from the other side of the wall that separated the spring.
"There's someone over there," Sakura said as she gestured to the other side, "Wonder who it is?"
"Only one way to find out," Ino said cheekily as she made her way towards the fence that separated the bath.
"What are you doing?" Sakura hissed at her friend.
"What's it look like?" Ino said as she forced chakra into a finger to bore a hole into the fence to look through.
Sakura looked at her friend with disgust till she heard her say "Wow".
"What is it?"
"You have got to see this guy. I think I'm in love."
"What?"
"Get over here girl and make a hole, you have to see this."
Sakura couldn't believe her friend, but did what she was told. Making a small hole next to Ino's she peered through. Instantly she felt her face heat up.
In the bath next to theirs, was a man wearing nothing but a towel and a face mask. His blonde hair was sagging with water that he attempted to shake out. As he neared the water he dropped his towel and threw it over his shoulder, revealing the tattoos that seemed to cover his body among other things.
Ino and Sakura were speechless. They had seen many examples of the male anatomy due to their work at the hospital, but that seemed like nothing now. Oblivious to the warm fluid running down their faces they continued to stare.
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Naruto grinned as he saw the water. After throwing his towel over his shoulder he entered. Relishing the feeling of the water on his sore muscles, he slowly moved to the edge and settled down. 'God, it's been so long since I've been to a hot spring. Last time it was with Kisame and Jiraiya in Mist village, even then I didn't get a chance to soak.'
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A few months prior…
"You guys ready?" Kisame asked.
Jiraiya and Naruto nodded. They henged into different forms of himself. Naruto simply hid his whiskers. While Jiraiya changed his hair color and hid his markings. Kisame changed his appearance to look like an average villager. With grins plastered on their faces, they headed to the hot springs.
It didn't take them long to find it and a good peeping spot. Grinning like the fools they are, they watched through the holes they made. Kisame and Naruto giggling perversely while Jiraiya was taking notes.
In Konoha…
Kakashi was bored. He just finished the latest copy of Jiraiya's book and was craving more. 'Wonder when Jiraiya will have the next volume out?'
Back with our heroes?...
Jiraiya was almost finished with a scroll of notes when he sneezed suddenly. Startling Kisame and Naruto and alerting the women to their presence. 'Someone must be thinking of me' he thought as he looked back through the hole, only to find the women missing.
"Where did they go?" Kisame asked.
Then they felt the most killing intent they had ever felt in their lives, and it was heading right towards them. Soon the women were in sight and Kisame and Jiraiya began to remove their shoes, puzzling Naruto.
"What are you guys doing?"
"We run faster without shoes," Jiraiya answered.
"You guys can't hope to outrun a mob of angry women!"
"We don't need to outrun them, just you," Kisame said as he stood up.
"What?!" Naruto said only to realize they were long gone. Turning back to the mob, he said one thing, "Please not the face."
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Back to the present…
Naruto shuddered at that memory. Only to be pulled from his thoughts when he heard giggles. 'I recognize that kind of giggle, it could mean only one thing…' he thought as he glanced at the fence. Spotting the two holes, he formed a fist and squirted water at them.
"Damn it!" two voices said from the other side of the fence, causing Naruto to chuckle as he covered himself and left the water.
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Ino and Sakura rubbed their eyes in attempt to restore their vision. When they could finally see again, they looked through the holes to find the man gone.
"Well shit," Ino muttered.
"Damn it"
"Did you see his 'thing'?" Ino asked.
"See it?! How the hell could you miss it? He could've clubbed a seal with it."
With that said both girls were reflecting on the memory with blood flowing freely from their noses. It was then that both thought the same thing… 'I want'.
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Naruto quickly dried as he entered the changing room. Finding his clothes folded neatly in a pile with a note. Picking up the note he read it.
'Here are your clothes, they had been cleaned and pressed. There will be no charge.'
'Well that was nice of her' Naruto thought as he picked up his clothes, only to find out why there was no charge. The woman kept his dirty boxers. 'That's just wrong. Those were my favorite pair' Naruto thought as he got dressed, grimacing at the idea of having to go commando.
Soon he left and was heading to his next stop. Finding the store, he entered to see a bored young man watching the counter. The man looked up at his new customer and smiled.
"Welcome to Hiroshi's Hardware and Building supplies. How can I help you?"
"I'm building a house and need everything on this list," Naruto said as handed the man a list of what he needed.
The man read the list, grinning more and more as he read. Then he turned to Naruto.
"You wrote down a power generator. Would you prefer a fuel or chakra based one?"
"Chakra please"
"Good choice sir. How soon do you need this stuff?"
"As soon as possible, how soon can you have it ready?"
"I could have it prepared by 5pm or have it delivered."
"I'll pick it up this afternoon, but it will be later than five, is that ok?" Naruto asked.
"Sure"
"Well, see you later."
"Later sir."
As Naruto walked out to hear the man yell.
"Get your lazy asses up you goddamn idiots! We got an order to fill for a newest favorite customer!"
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It was almost time for Naruto meet with the Hokage. The day had been so far eventful, if you count dealing with a stuttering and blushing Ayame eventful. He took his time entering the building. When he came up to the office he saw the guard he knocked out the day before. Instantly the man tensed as he saw Naruto.
"It's okay; I have an appointment with the Hokage this time."
The man was visibly relieved when he heard this. Bowing to Naruto as he passed. Naruto entered the office only to see Tsunade passed out on the paperwork she was working on.
Silently he crept to her and leaned into her ear and yelled.
"Hey baa-Chan!"
Instantly she was awake and prepared to attack. Seeing that it was only Naruto she settled down.
"What can I do for you Naruto?"
"You tell me. You told me to be here."
Tsunade remember that she told Naruto to meet with her. Folding her hands on her desk, she looked at him.
"I want you to tell me what you have been up to these past nine years."
Nodding, he began the tale of his adventures. Working for Tazuna for a few months, training with Kisame and Itachi, he even got into the details of the freelance missions he completed, along with his exploits with Jiraiya. Much to Tsunade's displeasure.
"Ok, I want to know why Kyuubi is free from the seal."
"Why? It's not like he can do anything outside of decimating the squirrel population."
"Explain"
Naruto heaved a sigh and began the explanation of Kyuubi's freedom.
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A few months prior once again…
Naruto was pissed. Those women kicked his ass six ways of Sunday and didn't even give him a chance. Then you got the fact those two assholes left him for dead. Someone's ass was going to be beat when he returned to the camp. It also didn't help that Kyuubi was laughing his ass off in his mind.
'That had to be the funniest shit I've ever been witness to in my life!" Kyuubi said while laughing hysterically.'
'Fuck you, fox.'
'I mean how does someone who can take a Sannin down, get beat up by a bunch of women, civilians no less.'
'I don't want to hear it fox'
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Jiraiya and Kisame were exhausted. They had ran all the way back to their camp. Puzzling Itachi to why there were only two of them at camp.
"Where's Naruto?"
"We had to leave him behind…" Kisame didn't have a chance to finish before he was sent flying into a tree.
"You dicks! I had take your beatings because you left me behind."
"But…" Jiraiya stuttered out before being cut off by Naruto.
"Shut up! If getting beaten wasn't bad enough, I had to listen to the fucking fox the whole trip back. I've had it! It's time I got rid of the thing."
Instantly Jiraiya and the others became somber.
"You know we can't do that Naruto. We can try I mean, Kisame showed me his clan's scrolls, but the effects of gaining all that power could very well kill you."
"Fuck it anything would be better than listening to that freak day in and day out."
"Are you sure? I'm sure I can do it, but I need you to be serious about this. This isn't a joke."
"Just do it old man."
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It didn't take them long to prepare the sealing. Naruto was forced to lay naked in clearing as Jiraiya applied seals all over his body. Soon he was finished and looked down at Naruto.
"You know what to do kid? I can handle everything out here, but only you can finish the work inside."
Naruto nodded as he forced his way into his mindscape. Arriving in the dank sewer that was his mind, he got to work applying seals to the walls while the fox slept. After double checking every seal to make sure they were perfect he made his way over to the fox's cage.
'Wake up you lazy bastard!'
'What the hell are you doing here brat!?'
'What it look like?' Naruto said as he reached for the seal, starting to remove it, 'I'm letting you out.'
Kyuubi couldn't believe his eyes. His jailor was freeing him. Soon he would be unleashed upon on the world yet again. Grinning as the last of the seal was removed. He felt his vision beginning to fade as he left Naruto's mind.
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Everyone watched Naruto with bated breath. Nothing seemed to be happening for awhile and they thought that he messed up on the inside. Then a red chakra began to emanate from Naruto's stomach seal and covered him. All of them could feel the immense power that was being released and prepared for the worst. Naruto began to change into his feral form as the power increased but it seemed that he was in control. Then a blast of light came from the boy. Then they heard a voice.
"I'm free, finally free!"
Itachi was puzzled by the voice. It didn't sound the least bit demonic. It sounded like someone got into the helium. When the light cleared they could see Naruto was ok and that a small fox was cheering while standing on its hind legs doing a cheering motion.
"Kyuubi?"
The fox turned to look at the Uchiha.
"How dare you call me by my name mortal?" the foxed growled before it realized it was being lifted into the air. Turning, it met the blue eyes of Naruto.
"I don't think you're in any position to threaten anyone fuzz butt."
"Brat? How'd you get so big?"
"I didn't, you got smaller."
"What?!"
Kyuubi took notice of his surroundings. No longer did he tower over the land.
"How the hell?"
Naruto didn't bother answer the fox, just began grin evilly.
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Back to the present…
"So that's the reason why Kyuubi is free."
"Interesting, so you absorbed the power of the nine tail fox. Did you gain anything besides its power?" Tsunade asked.
"Well, I gained some knowledge as well. Did you know you didn't have to announce jutsus when you performed them?"
"I did not, but it makes sense. Was there anything else?"
"I can perform many jutsus with less seals and some without seals at all. Also my seals on my body don't fade anymore. So now I look like I'm tattooed."
"How much do they cover?"
"Everything."
"Everything?" Tsunade asked with smirk.
Naruto blushed at her implications. 'Why is everyone I know perverted?'
"Not that!"
Tsunade nodded with a smirk. A moment later she returned to being serious.
"There is only one question left to ask. Something that will factor into your new placement in the ranks of the village's ninjas. How strong are you now?"
Naruto paused for a moment to figure a way to define his strength.
"I can easily surpass a Kage if I'm serious."
Tsunade couldn't believe what she heard, even though it had some merit to it.
"And you friends?"
"Sannin level in their specialized fields, special Jounin in everything else. Anything else you wish to know?"
"That is enough for now Naruto. I would like to meet with you again in a week to discuss placements and what you want to do now that you know who your parents are."
"Ok, Baa-Chan, I'll be leaving then. Later."
With that said, Naruto left the Hokage in her office to think. Something about Naruto seemed off.
"I wonder if he's stressed out?" she asked the empty room, not expecting an answer.
A voice from her window answered her, "He's not stressed, just frustrated."
"It's been awhile Jiraiya; now explain to me what's wrong with Naruto."
"Like I said, the boy's frustrated," Jiraiya said as he let himself in. "The boy needs to find a release, something that will solve this kind of frustration."
"And what kind of frustration would that be?"
Jiraiya said one word, "Sexual."
"You can't be serious! It has to be something more!"
"Tsunade let me tell you something. I've been around that boy much longer than you have. I have witnessed the changes that happened to him over the years. That boy has grown much stronger, but he has grown in other ways. I mean you've seen him without his mask on; he could get any woman he wanted. But even so, it saddens me to say this. The boy is scared of them. He may have taken after me and my perverse ways as his father did, but he freezes up when he's in the presence of someone willing. If this keeps going as it has been, he will suffer a mental breakdown. But I have a plan to fix this, and several others. Including the one the council will have when they find out about his heritage."
"A plan you say that will fix everything you say, give me the details."
Jiraiya leaned into her right ear and whispered what his plan would entail. First Tsunade eyes widened, and she began to smile. Jiraiya stepped back and waited for her answer. She responded by placing her hands into a steeple with a dark smile gracing her features.
"Jiraiya you are a genius."
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Ten-ten sighed as she looked at the clock on the wall of her parent's shop. Today was a slow day for her. She only had once customer all day and it was just some kid looking for a few new kunais. Other than that the day seemed to drag on unbearably. She was thankful that she could close the shop in a few minutes. Seeing that she had about five minutes left, she began to straighten up the shop, only to have the bell ring on the door that signaled customers. Looking up she saw that Temari had come in, followed by Kin and Tayuya.
"What can I do for you guys?" Ten-ten asked.
"Keep us company, we're about ready to die from boredom," Temari said with a smile.
'Keep us company' was code speak for gossiping, one of Ten-tens few faults. She loved to gossip along with the rest of the girls present. They usually ended up talking about guys, or the lack of decent ones, which was the situation in the three villages.
"Give me a few minutes to close up the shop and we can talk while I go visit my cousin."
Instantly all the girls began to grin lecherously. Ten-ten's cousin Hiroshi had been off the market for a few years due to being married, but that wouldn't stop them from ogling him.
It didn't take Ten-ten long to finish closing up the shop. Soon the four girls were heading to her cousin's shop. When they arrived, she noticed all the workers were moving quickly, adding various things to an ever growing pile. Eventually she got close enough to ask where their boss was. Thanking the man, she walked into the back of the shop and returning with her cousin.
"What's with everyone here?" Tayuya asked as she watched a couple workers move a large concrete tank next to the pile.
Hiroshi began to grin widely, "We're trying to get everything for a customer."
"That's it? You guys don't move this fast when I need something," Ten-ten said with a huff.
"That's because your family, you also don't purchase much," Hiroshi said, further pissing off his little cousin.
"Who's your customer?" Temari and Kin asked.
"I don't know his name, but he seemed like a nice guy," Hiroshi said as the door opened, "Well speak of the devil, here he is."
"Is everything ready?" Naruto asked, oblivious to the girls who were staring at him as he spoke with Hiroshi.
"Yes sir"
"What do I owe you?" Naruto asked as he reached for his wallet.
"It comes to 30,000 ryo."
Nodding, Naruto pulled two 20,000 ryo notes from the toad's mouth and handed it to the man. "You can keep the change, think of it as a tip."
Hiroshi couldn't believe the guy, neither did the girls. Glancing at the money then back to Naruto he had to ask a question.
"How do you plan to take this with you? That septic tank alone has to weigh at least 400 kilos."
Naruto looked at the pile before he made a simple hand seal. In a puff of smoke everything that he ordered disappeared. Leaving everyone else in the shop stupefied.
"How did you do that?" Hiroshi asked, still not believing what he saw.
Naruto just gestured to his shoulder, showing a tattoo that didn't exist a few minutes prior.
"A storage seal?" Ten-ten asked.
Naruto nodded, raising his hand to show that he was leaving, he spoke.
"Ten-ten, Temari, until next time."
Both girls were speechless. That man knew their names, but they didn't know how. Before they could ask questions they were interrupted by Kin and Tayuya's ramblings.
"Did you see what that guy did? He sealed all that stuff in such a small seal!" Kin squealed.
"Screw that did you see his body? He was fucking ripped. Now that was a fucking man, unlike Hiroshi here."
"What the hell do you mean by that?!" Hiroshi yelled.
"Just what I said."
Hiroshi didn't respond, preferring to stand there and look pissed off. Leaving Temari and Ten-ten to think about one question, 'how did that man know us?"
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One week later…
Naruto stood and looked at his home. Before him stood a house worthy of royalty, it was built in a style like a log cabin and rivaled the size of the Hyuuga's main house. Naruto made sure it had everything a man could ever need and more, even an onsen that resided in the back of it. It took less than a week to finish with the help of his friends and clones. The clones were the easy part but he had to bargain with his friends for the help. In the end he had to agree to let his home be the new hangout spot and to allow his friends to stay over whenever they wanted. Not that bad, but the idea of having to feed Chouji made him shudder.
All he had to do now was hire someone to landscape and to stock the kitchen. Something he would take care of after his meeting with Tsunade. Looking at the sun to judge the time, he noticed he had to be at the Hokage's tower soon. Giving his home one last glance, he turned and headed into the village.
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At the home of the Hyuuga…
Hinata was once again in the middle of a daily ritual. She wasn't showering, nor was she training. She was getting some quality time taking care of her private areas (1) with her 'special friend' and a laminated picture of a certain boy. Soon her climax had arrived and she was enjoying the afterglow. As she laid there breathing heavily, her mind began to drift. She thought about Naruto and how he may have changed in these past nine years. She also thought about her sister.
Hanabi acted strange all week. Like her mind was constantly on something else. She even went as far as leaving Hinata alone. Showing that there was something seriously wrong, usually Hanabi was driving her nuts. Either with pranks or going so far as to 'borrow' two things that were very dear to Hinata, much to her displeasure. As Hinata laid there thinking, she heard a tapping at her window. Turning she saw a messenger pigeon, signifying that she had to go meet with the Hokage about a mission.
Quickly getting up and dressed she ran out into the hallway, running into Hanabi. Glancing down at her hand, Hinata could see a message that was identical to hers. 'If the Hokage needs two Hyuuga, this must be one serious mission.'
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Tsunade sat at her desk and awaited the arrival of her favorite blonde ninja. Today was going to be the day that he received his birthright. She didn't have to wait long for him as he entered her office with his mask on.
"You wanted to see me Baa-Chan?"
"Yes, Naruto I have something to talk with you about and also something to give you."
"What did you wish to talk about?"
"It's about your placement. I can't give you an immediate placement without the consent of the council."
'Once again with the goddamn council. I swear god is out to get me' Naruto thought darkly.
"I will be holding a meeting with the council later this afternoon to explain your situation. Which brings us the next thing, now that you know of your heritage; you have the option of taking your father's surname and your clan's seat on the council if you choose to."
Naruto thought for a moment for speaking, "I haven't decided if I want to take my old man's name yet, but I would prefer the council not to know about me yet. If they knew I was the last of the Namikaze clan they would force me to practice polygamy or worse, they would make sleep with several girls in hopes of restoring the clan."
Tsunade laughed nervously before deciding to change the subject. Reaching into her desk, she pulled a scroll out along with a strange kunai. Holding them out to Naruto she spoke.
"Naruto this scroll here contains all of your clan's jutsus; one of them requires the use of this special kunai to perform. It was to be given to you when you learned of your heritage."
Naruto bowed solemnly as he took them. Looking at the kunai he noticed that it had three points. Opening the scroll he saw the directions for the proper use of the Hiraishin technique. Closing it, Naruto could feel the tears coming to his eyes.
"I'm happy to be the one who gave you your birthright, but I'm a busy woman Naruto. I have another meeting coming up and need to prepare. I will send a message when I need you."
Naruto nodded and placed the kunai and scroll into his pocket before taking his leave.
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Hinata was on her way to the Hokage's office. Passing a large man in the hallway, not stopping to look at him, she hurried. Once there, she realized she wasn't alone in the office. There besides the Hokage were all her friends, were her sister, Kiba's sister Hana, and the three foreign ninjas Kin, Tayuya, and Temari. Standing next to her sister, she waited for the Tsunade to speak.
"You are all probably wondering why all have you been called to this meeting today. This meeting today concerns a mission."
"Then why are we here Tsunade-sama?" Kin asked.
"This mission has been decided to be a joint mission with Oto and Suna. I've sent messages to your respective Kages about the details of it and they agree with my choice."
Kin nodded and gestured for her to continue.
"This mission has been given a double S class rating and the pay will be as such."
"What's the mission entail sensei? It must be dangerous to require all of us," Sakura asked.
"I will give the details of the mission after you all have chosen to accept it. Do you all accept to carry on this mission?" Tsunade asked with a gleam in her eye.
All of the girls nodded. Deciding to mess with their heads for a moment, Tsunade spoke.
"As you all must or must not know, Naruto Uzamaki has returned to the village," Tsunade paused to let the information sink in.
'Naruto's back?' was the thoughts of all the Leaf kunoichi.
"When?" Sakura has asked.
"He has been back for over a week."
"But none of us have seen him?!"
Tsunade began to smirk, "You probably have seen him and didn't realize it. I will help you girls out by giving a description. He is a lot taller than before he left, he is covered in seals, he still has his blue eyes and blond hair, and has taken to wearing a mask like Kakashi's."
The room became silent, as the girls realized who they were seeing without realizing it. Ino, Sakura, and Hanabi were blushing profusely. While Kin, Tayuya, Temari, and Ten-ten seemed to be lost in thought. Hinata and Hana just stood there looking clueless. Finally Hana decided to speak up.
"Ma'am, what does this have to do with the mission?"
Tsunade began to grin…
"Your mission," pausing to add effect, "is to sleep with one Naruto Uzamaki."
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(1) Mountainwind was right; this term is fun as hell to use.
A/N:
Well another chapter out for you guys. I hope people will be happy with this chapter. Now to get on to explanations about why Kin and Tayuya are present in this story. In this universe Kabuto isn't evil. While he was loyal to Orochimaru, he didn't like to see people suffer. He had saved Kin and Tayuya during the war and when Sasuke left Konoha. When Orochimaru was killed by Sasuke, he took over leadership of the sound village, instead of absorbing him like in canon. Now he is trying to improve the ties with other villages after Orochimaru's betrayal. Kin and Tayuya were present in Konoha, for the meeting of the S.K.A. and are now participating in the mission, because Kabuto sees this as a chance to improve his village's ties with the Leaf. Temari is present because I just like her. Who doesn't love a strong woman who could beat your ass without breaking a sweat? Now that is done, please read and review. As always, until later folks.
P.S. Absinthe is a nice drink. You can get your hands on it from a company called Lucid. I bought my bottle when I went to N.Y.C. yesterday. One word of warning, it tastes like licorice and I advise you follow the directions on serving it.