Ashikabi no Naruto 2

AN/: I'm glad this was so well received. Some people were asking how he isn't as strong as he was before. The answer is simple. Naruto hasn't had any reason to train his 'new body' extensively over the years. He's just drifting through life. Right now he's somewhere around training trip level if anyone needs a reference. As to why he didn't do sage mode inside the city? I mentioned earlier in the chapter that there was almost no nature in Tokyo right. Sage mode would be extremely difficult to pull of in such conditions. Also some people were asking about the pairings and Minato. I'm not hundred percent sure on either at the moment. A lot of people seem to want Uzume in it as well so ill consider how she can make an appearance. Also yes this is before cannon! Only the single numbers have been released. Otherwise sage mode or not Naruto would have noticed something going on. If anyone has any other ideas I'd love to hear them! Review!

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Naruto sat silently watching some T.V while a clone was finishing his homework and doing the dishes. He usually did such things on his own to pass time but he just didn't feel like doing anything today so he left the job to his clones.

Someone knocked on his door shaking Naruto out of his stupor. He looked over at the watch and saw it was about ten pm. Who was disturbing him at this hour. He dispersed his clones for safety as he opened the door. Much to his surprise, the woman from yesterday Kazehana was standing outside with another bottle of sake. She smiled widely at him and said, " Yuhuu Naruto-Kun!"

Naruto stared at her for a few seconds. How did she even get up inside the building? He certainly didn't let her in. Maybe she charmed the guard or something. He snapped out of his thoughts and said, " Ohayo Nee-San. Why are you here at this hour?"

Kazehana squealed in happiness before she jumped onto him to embrace him making them both fall backwards onto the floor. She giggled and said, " Ah I love it when you call me nee-San! And isn't it obvious silly! I missed you!"

She giggled again as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. That wasn't the problem Naruto was facing currently though. With a small blush on his face he said, " Ano… Nee-San… please stop it!"

Indeed as she had fallen on him she had started grinding her hips against him resulting in him having quite a painfully hard erection. She giggled again and said, " Ah but Onee-San is having fun. And you like it don't you Naruto-Kun!"

She was practically purring as she continued to grind against him. It quite a bit of Naruto's self control to not just have his way with her there. He could easily have forced her at this point if he wanted. She was a fragile human anyways. But he had had fun with her yesterday. He knew she was just hurting inside otherwise she wouldn't do these things. Those thoughts were the only things that kept him from ravishing her body. He gently lifted her off him and carried her over to the couch in a princess carry. She giggled like a little girl and snuggled into him. Naruto sat her down gently on the sofa only to be yanked down by her in a surprising display of strength. She looked into his eyes. Suddenly she didn't seem so drunk. She looked at him with a sense of urgency he didn't know she possessed. She then said, " Stay with me… promise never to leave me…"

Naruto held in a sigh as he felt Kazehana looking at him with such a passionate gaze. How long had it been since his heart had been stirred like this by someone. He knelt down to her and kissed her forehead and said, " Forever and always nee-San." That seemed to be the most appropriate thing to say for some reason.

This seemed to open the proverbial floodgates as she silently wept on him as he held her. As her eyes finally closed she whispered that word again, " Ashikabi-Sama…"

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Naruto woke up as he heard the alarm go off. It sounded a bit distant though for some reason. He tried to move only to feel a weight on his chest. He looked down to see the black hair of Kazehana who was sprawled out on top of him. Seeing her he quickly recalled last night. It was by far one of the strangest nights he had ever spent with a woman on earth. They had apparently fallen asleep on the couch… for some reason he found it really amusing that he slept on the couch in his own house twice in a week because of a woman. Shaking away his strange thoughts he looked back down at Kazehana. She seemed so peaceful compared to yesterday. It was almost a shame he had to wake her. But he knew he had to. He had classes and she probably had other things she needed to be doing. He shook her gently and said, " Nee-San, it's time to wake up now."

She groaned cutely and buried her face in his chest. For some reason it brought a smile to his face instead of annoyance, as it no doubt would have had it been one of his exploits doing the same thing. He shook her again and said, " Please Nee-San, I have to go to school. Won't your landlady kill you for being out all night again?"

That seemed to do the trick as she jolted up and yelled, " Ahh, don't hurt me Miya-chan!"

Naruto chuckled softly and in a move surprising himself even he embraced her from behind lightly and said, " Ah there is no 'Miya-chan' here Nee-san."

Kazehana blushed in embarrassment as she looked back at him and said, " Geez it was your fault for bringing up that scary woman!"

She then grabbed her head feeling dizzy. No doubt because she was drunk again. Naruto sighed softly as he got up laid her down gently. He then smiled and said, " Just lie down nee-San. Ill go make you some coffee."

She gave him a weak smile and said, " Arigato Naruto-Kun."

Naruto quickly made some coffee for her along with breakfast. It was just a simple omelette with some toast. He then went back to Kazehana who was still lying on the couch and said, " Come on Nee-San I made you some breakfast too."

She gave him a genuine smile and said, " You'll make a good husband for any girl you marry Naruto-Kun."

Naruto blushed a bit and said, " Ah you think so! Thanks nee-San!"

Breakfast was a bit of an awkward affair. Naruto didn't really know what to say in such a situation and no doubt Kazehana was a bit embarrassed by what she had done yesterday night. Eventually it was time for them to go their separate ways. As Naruto said goodbye to and started walking away, she stopped him by grabbing his sleeve. Naruto looked back at her and said, " What's the matter Nee-San?"

Kazehana whose cheeks were tinted red said quickly, " Umm… tomorrow… have dinner with me!… as a thank you for taking care of me!" She seemed to add the last part on a whim.

Naruto smiled at her and said, " Sure nee-San. I'd love to have dinner with you."

Kazehana smiled brightly and said, " I'll come by your place at seven! See you later!" She the turned around and left quite quickly. Naruto chuckled at her behavior. Despite looking so mature she was still a child at heart it seemed.

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Once she was sure she was out of sight Kazehana quickly used her powers to jump up onto a building. She couldn't believe how she had acted! She was Sekerei No.3, member of the First Disciplinary Squad, not a love struck schoolgirl! Yet that's exactly how she felt around him. Her Ashikabi-Sama, Uzumaki Naruto.

She took a few calming breaths before she flew back to Izumo inn. She needed to talk to Miya! She had a date to plan!

As she appeared at the entrance she felt a cold shiver run down her spine. She turned around to see the smiling face of her landlady Asama Miya. Miya's smile didn't recede as she said, " Ara Kazehana, where were you all night? And my sake seemed to have vanished again. Do you have any idea why?"

Kazehana slowly stepped away from Miya as Hanya masks started appearing around them and said, " Now Miya… I apologize for that… but I have big news!"

The masks disappeared as Miya's face turned curious and she said, " What news could it possibly be?"

Kazehana's face darkened slightly as she thought of Naruto and she said, " I found my Ashikabi!"

Miya blinked a few times. She had thought Kazehana wouldn't be winged until the very end. Whoever it was, to get a reaction from Kazehana who was No.3 so early on must be a very strong Ashikabi. She then smiled happily at Kazehana and said, " That is such good news Kazehana."

Kazehana then said in excitement, " Ah I know right! And I asked him out on a date and he said yes! I can't wait! You have to help me plan Miya!"

Miya giggled hiding her lips behind her sleeves and said, " Of course dear. I will help you."

Kazehana jumped onto Miya embracing her and said, " Your the best Miya-chan!"

Miya just smiled again and said, " Ara thank you Kazehana-chan. I'd like to meet your Ashikabi as well. Why not being him here?"

Kazehana pouted and said, " Miya-chan! It's our first date! I can't bring him to where I live!"

Miya was suddenly surrounded by many Hanya masks and she said, " Ara is there anything unsatisfactory about Izumo Inn?"

Kazehana wept silently as she quickly agreed to bring Naruto to Izumo inn. Hopefully he would understand. This must be Miya's revenge for drinking all her sake!

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Naruto adjusted his collar in irritation. He hated getting dressed up but it would be rude to Kazehana if he just wore his regular clothing. As if on queue the doorbell rang. Naruto opened the door only to see Kazehana standing across him. She was wearing a pink Yukata with butterfly's printed on it. Her hair was made in an ornate fashion.

Naruto smiled at her and said, " You look beautiful as always nee-San. One of these days you'll have to tell me how you get into the building without me letting you in."

Kazehana just winked at him and said, " A charmer as always as well, aren't you Naruto-Kun. And you should know better then to ask a lady to reveal her secrets."

Naruto smiled at her and said, " Ah my mistake. Shall we get going then?"

Kazehana then laughed uneasily and said, " Umm before we go I'd like to apologize in advance. You see… my landlady found out about my plans and well… she wanted to meet you… I can't really decline her so… we'll be having lunch at my apartment building."

Naruto just smiled reassuringly at her and said, " It's alright. You've seen where I live so its only fair I get to see where nee-San lives."

Kazehana smiled great fully at him and said, " Thanks for understanding. Shall we go then? It's a bit of a walk till the nearest taxi stand."

As they walked along talking about inconsequential things, Naruto couldn't help but wonder what sort of old hag Kazehana lived with.

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" Welcome to Izumo inn. We have heard a lot about you from Kazehana." Said one of the most beautiful women Naruto had ever seen. Asama Miya, Kazehana's landlady was easily as pretty as Kazehana herself. She had a slender build and was dressed in traditional miko clothing. She had beautiful long purple hair and captivating brown eyes.

Naruto bowed to her and said, " Thank you for having me Miya-San. Nee-san has said many good things about you. My name is Uzumaki Naruto."

Miya giggled and said, " My Kazehana, you never said he was such a gentlemen."

Kazehana laughed and said, " He's quite the charmer isn't he."

Naruto blushed a bit as both the beautiful women teased him. His rescue came in the form of a silver haired man with very soft almost feminine features. The man spoke in a chiding tone, " Ah Kazehana-chan, Miya-chan you shouldn't tease the poor boy. Such polite men are rare these days."

Naruto smiled grateful at him and said, " Thank you…"

The man smiled at him and held out his hand and said, " My name is Kagari. It is nice to meet you Uzumaki-San."

Naruto bowed and said, " Ah the pleasure is all mine Kagari-San."

Miya seemed to find their interaction amusing as she giggled before saying, " Come now it is time to eat. It wouldn't do for my dinner to get cold."

For some reason her words seemed to frighten Kazehana and Kagari very much as they both nodded hurriedly. Kazehana grabbed his hand and said, " Come on Naruto. Quickly." She then proceeded to drag him to the dinner hall in her rush once again amazing him at her strength. Miya followed them giggling again. She seemed to be enjoying their reactions.

Once they all sat down and started eating Miya asked, " So Naruto-Kun which university do you attend?"

Naruto blushed a bit and said, " Ano Miya-San I'm actually in my second year in high school. I attend Tokyo High."

Miya gasped dramatically and said, " Oh my, you were just so tall I assumed you were older."

Naruto smiled a bit and said, " Ah don't worry Miya-San, it happens all the time."

Kagari again came to the rescue and said, " So how did you and Kazehana-chan meet?"

Naruto almost spat out his food at the question. He quickly gathered himself and said slowly, " Ah… I met her while a group of students from another school were trying to mug me…"

Miya eyes widened and she said, " Oh how terrible!"

Kagari nodded and said, " So Kazehana-chan saved you then?"

Naruto looked at him strangely for a second. How did he expect Kazehana to fight a group of high school students? Was she some sort of martial artist or something? It would explain her firm body though he supposed. He put that information to the back of his mind and said, " Ah no, I was able to disable all of them without much trouble. I met Nee-San after that. She passed out on top of me drinking so I took her to my apartment since I couldn't just leave her on the road."

Miya smiled and said, " Ara so noble of you Naruto-Kun. Kazehana is lucky she met someone like you instead of those ruffians she mentioned earlier. Maybe next time she'll remember to not get drunk to the point of passing out."

Naruto smiled uncertainly again as Kazehana looked like she was going to pass out from fright. Even Kagari was perturbed by the smile on his landlady's face. Naruto coughed a bit and said, " Well it turned out fine didn't it. If nee-San had not gotten drunk I would never have met her. I'm sure she won't do it again."

Even Naruto himself didn't believe that. From the little he gathered about Kazehana, she loved drinking. But it wouldn't be a problem to help her out this once right? He had no idea just how often he would have to deal with this problem in his future.

Kagari again came to the rescue and said, " So Naruto-San what are your plans for the future?"

Naruto sighed almost silently. He then said, " Ah I honestly don't know. I have some talent with sports so I might become a professional in the future. On the other hand I am also considering becoming a doctor. It's a tough choice." And it really was. Naruto didn't really know what he wanted to do in the future.

Kagari smiled and said, " Don't worry I'm sure you'll find your calling soon enough."

Naruto smiled gratefully and said, " Ano, what about you Kagari-San? What do you do?"

The man chuckled and said, " Ah I work as a host in a club." He sounded a bit embarrassed while saying it. Naruto didn't particularly care that it wasn't the best of jobs. Kagari was a nice person and he certainly did have the looks to be good at his job.

They kept talking for some time until Miya looked at the time and said, " Ara I had no idea we were talking so late. You should get home Naruto-Kun. You have classes tomorrow right?"

Naruto smiled and said, " Ah no tomorrow is a Saturday so I'm free but I still have to go to my club practice. Our coach is a bit of a workaholic."

Kagari smiled and said, " It was nice meeting you Naruto-San. Please come over more often."

Naruto smiled and said, " It was a pleasure meeting you all as well. Ill definitely stop by again."

As Naruto got up Kazehana scrambled to her feet and said, " Ah ill come with you Naruto-Kun."

Naruto was about to decline her but decided against it. He held out his arm, which she took and they set of the taxi stand. Naruto said as they walked, " You know you shouldn't have come with me, I feel bad about having you walk back alone. It's dangerous to roam around alone at night."

Kazehana seemed to find this amusing as she chuckled and said, " I'll be able to take care of myself. I'm more worried about you."

Naruto laughed back and said, " Ah wasn't our first meeting proof enough that I can handle myself?"

Kazehana pouted and said, " Hey, a girl can worry alright! Be grateful!"

Naruto chuckled as he tightened his hold on her and said, " Ah of course I'm grateful Nee-San worries about me."

Kazehana suddenly stopped and said, " You know… this wasn't how I pictured this night going… how about you and me go have some fun alone now that we escaped Miya-chan's clutches."

Naruto frowned and said, " Won't she be worried if you don't come back?"

Kazehana chuckled again and said, " She know's better then anyone not to worry about me."

Naruto thought about it for a while before he smiled at Kazehana and said," If nee-San wants to I'm fine with it."

They took a taxi and surprisingly instead of a bar she took him to a park. She led him under a tree and said, " I love places like this. The wind always feels the best in such places."

Naruto found her statement strange, as there wasn't even a breeze. He ignored it and said, " I've always preferred the beauty of nature over the city. It's too bad there are no parks near my apartment. Izumo inn was a really beautiful place. Your lucky to live in such a nice place."

Kazehana nodded and said, " Yeah, Miya can be scary at times but I still love her. Kagari is also nice. He needs to loosen up a bit though." She finished with a giggle.

Naruto nodded and said nostalgically, " Yeah… you have wonderful friends…"

Kazehana stared at him for a few moments before she grabbed both his hands. Naruto looked at her inquisitively only to see her uncharacteristically blushing. She said slowly, " What you… promised last night… you meant it right?"

Naruto thought back to his promise. Did he mean it? Were they just empty words? He wasn't sure himself. But looking at her right now he didn't have the heart to deny it. He nodded slowly and said, " Of course nee-San, forever and always right?"

The smile she gave him just then could have outshone the sun in his opinion. Tears leaked from her eyes as she said, " Ah… why am I crying… I'm really happy right now…"

Naruto slowly wiped her tears away and said, " It's alright to cry when you're happy." Mimicking the words he had said to young Inari all those years ago.

She smiled a big watery smile and said, " I knew it… from the first moment I met you… I love you… Ashikabi-Sama!" And as their lips met everything was consumed in a flash of light.