Ashikabi no Naruto 7

AN/: It's been a while since the last update. I'm having my exams soon so I won't really have much time to he writing this until they end so sorry if the updates are slow. On another note some of you pointed out I was misspelling Sekirei of all things… how embarrassing. I've tried to make sure I don't make the same mistake in this chapter. Thanks to anyone who pointed it out for me. Besides that, Review!

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Naruto sighed as he walked out of his classroom. Classes were finished for the day. He stretched slightly as he walked to the gate. As Naruto neared the gate an increasingly familiar brown haired girl appeared at the gate. She waved at his joyfully and yelled loudly, " Over here Naruto-sama!"

Naruto groaned almost silently as he heard her yell so loudly. Naruto walked over to her and said, " You know Yume, you don't have to pick me up from school everyday."

Yume just smiled at him and said much to energetically, " But it was a duty assigned to me by Kazehana-senpai! Since I can't cook she says it is my job to guard you at all times!"

Naruto sighed already knowing he wouldn't be winning this argument with her, especially since she didn't know of his 'special powers'. She was quite adamant in the opinion he needed protection when she heard he had been basically been abducted by M.B.I from his school's gate. He looked back at her and said, " I understand that you want to protect me but… why are you always dressed like that…"

Indeed, Yume was wearing a maid outfit complete with the frills and apron. Yume blushed prettily and said, " Ah but senpai gave me this outfit and even you approved of it… So even if it's a bit embarrassing to wear in public I will endure for my Ashikabi's sake!"

Naruto almost wanted to cry. She even made it sound like it was HIS fault! Well okay it was sort of his fault but the real reason for this weird situation was Kazehana! It had happened like this. A few days after her rather abrupt winging Yume had come to him a maid outfit and asked him if he liked it. He had of course answered positively as she had looked quite sexy in it. Of course he had had no idea she had been meaning to wear it all day, everyday. Of course he had been shocked when he walked out of school only to find Yume still in her maid outfit waiting for him. Did he forget to mention that she was surrounded by the collapsed bodies of at least five boys clutching their most sensitive area with expressions of extreme pain. And from that day even more strange rumors about him started circulating. Yume of course became known as 'Uzumaki's Combat Maid'. The ridiculous name made Naruto snort as it sounded like something straight out of a manga. In fact it probably was… And of course the situation continued even now, almost two weeks after the first day. Naruto sighed. At least the boys had learnt not to bother her anymore. Despite her innocent looks Yume could be quite vicious when she wanted to be. He stretched a bit and said, " Ah well there's no point arguing with you. How long were you waiting?"

She smiled and said, " I've been outside for two hours!" As if it was something to be proud off.

Naruto smiled and ruffled her hair before saying, " Thanks for your hard work Yume." There was no point in arguing or talking sense with his newest Sekirei. She was strangely mature yet childish at the same time. It probably sounded a bit stupid but it was the best way he could describe her in his own opinion.

Yume blushed prettily as she felt him ruffle her hair. Normally she didn't like it when someone would mess up her hair like that but when Naruto-sama did it, she felt really happy for some reason. She said shyly, " Arigato Naruto-sama."

They continued to his house in a comfortable silence. In an unusual display of intimacy, Yume latched onto his arm. Usually they just walked in close proximity to each other. Yume was quite shy with public displays of affection unlike Kazehana. They eventually reached his apartment and entered to the delicious smell of Kazehana's cooking. Naruto smiled and said, " We're home Kazehana!"

As expected a shout from the kitchen came, " Welcome back! I'm in the kitchen!"

Naturally both Naruto and Yume headed towards the kitchen. She turned away from the stove and greeted them with a smile and moved forward enveloping Naruto in a hug before turning and doing the same to Yume. Naruto's hug had of course been noticeably longer. He smiled at her and said, " It smells delicious as always."

Kazehana giggled and said, " Of course! Who do you think your talking to? Right Yume-chan?"

Yume nodded enthusiastically with stars in her eyes and said, " Of course! Kazehana-senpai's cooking is the best!"

Naruto stifled a laugh at her expression. One thing he had learned quickly about Yume was that she could consume just about as much food as Kazehana drank sake. Translation. She probably ate enough for an entire family rather then a single person. He couldn't help but wonder where she put it all. She wasn't far or even chubby. Yume was very bit as fit as Kazehana if not even more so. She must have some ridiculously high metabolism. It sort of reminded himself of him and ramen when he was a child. Of course he had an immortal demon in his gut helping him out unlike Yume. He let the matter go deciding it didn't really matter where all that food went and it was probably better not to know. He just smiled and said, " Of course. Kazehana is one of the best cooks I know."

Kazehana smirked and said, " Yes, one of many talents! Now you both go set the table! If you keep distracting me ill end up burning the food!"

Yume nodded enthusiastically and said, " Hai senpai!" Quickly rushing forward to get all the things needed. While Yume grabbed all the plates and glasses Naruto picked up the cutlery and followed after her. It was just like Yume to leave the easiest job for him. She was extremely overprotective even compared to Kazehana.

As they were enjoying dinner much to everyone's surprise the T.V burst into life all on its own. Everyone watched warily before Minaka of all people appeared on the screen. He grinned at all of them and said, " Hello again young man!"

Naruto stared at him impassively and said, " What do you want Minaka?"

The man laughed and said, " Oh this isn't a social call. I just have to inform you of something as the Game Master. I had to set this system up specially for you know! Anyways back to the point. Around thirty Sekirei have been released into the city since the start of the plan six months ago. I've decided to hold the first 'Special Event' of the game as it were. Sekirei No.16 Toyotama, the staff warrior is being offered to anyone who gets to her first! It's a race against time so you better hurry! She is currently in the east sector of the city. Have a good hunt!" Before he disappeared causing the T.V to turn of again.

Naruto sighed as he fell back into his chair rubbing his head. He said slowly, " That man really knows how to destroy the atmosphere…"

Kazehana just held onto his hand tightly and said, " Don't worry this has got nothing to do with us…"

Much to his surprise Yume said heatedly, " How can you say that senpai! We can't let that poor Sekirei get used as a prize! We must save her!"

Naruto looked at Yume in surprise. He had no idea she felt so strongly about it. She looked at him pleadingly, her eyes imploring him to listen to her. And he knew even if she pretended not to care for his sake, Kazehana wasn't satisfied with the situation either. He sighed mentally. This really wasn't his problem. But then again he couldn't just decline both his Sekirei. He would be lying if the situation didn't leave a sour taste in his mouth as well. Finally he said with a sigh, " We had better get moving then."

Before he could even get up Yume had him scooped up in her arms and was moving towards the window. Kazehana chuckled as she followed and said, " Aren't you eager to get going."

Yume nodded and said completely seriously, " Yes we must save that Sekirei!" Not realizing Kazehana was teasing her.

Naruto just groaned in Yume's arms. Seriously wasn't it a man's job to sweep the girl of her feet? And yet again he couldn't help but wonder why no one noticed them as they moved on the rooftops of the city.

Due to the impressive speed they were moving at they reached the eastern portion of the city in minutes. As they were moving Kazehana pointed towards what looked like a park and said, " There! I hear the sounds of fighting from there! It seems the party started without us!"

Yume nodded and said, " Please take care of Naruto-Sama senpai. I will handle the rest."

Kazehana was about to argue but stopped when she saw the look in Yume's eyes. It wasn't the clumsy yet cute Sekirei Naruto had winged. Next to her was the Captain of Second Disciplinary Squad. She silently accepted Naruto from her who seemed to be quite irritated at be being passed around like some stuffed animal. He too though stayed silent as he noticed the change in Yume.

As they landed near the park they saw two Sekirei engaged in combat. One was undoubtedly Toyotama since she was the one using a staff. The other was a man with silver hair and storm grey eyes. He was quite tall and had an orange scarf around his neck. There were a few unconscious Sekirei around them. The man in orange seemed to have been the one who had done all of the damage leading Naruto to believe he was a single number. Despite apparently having fought three opponents already he didn't seem to be at a disadvantage against Toyotama. In fact it seemed he was easily overwhelming her.

Kazehana who had out him down muttered, " To think someone actually managed to wing him huh."

Naruto frowned and said, " Do you know him Kazehana?"

She nodded and said, " Yeah he's No.05 Mutsu. He was on the First Squad like I was. He was always the odd one out amongst us for being the only male Sekirei at the time.

Mutsu easily deflected Toyotama's staff and finally got a strike on her slashing her stomach. He frowned and said, " I wish you no harm young one but my master wished to acquire you so I will have to take you with me."

Toyotama wheezed as she stood up and said, " Like hell ill go with you… My Ashikabi… he's here… I can feel him!"

Mutsu closed his eyes for a moment before he said, " I'm sorry about this." As he brought down his sword to deliver the final blow.

Much to everyone's surprise the blade was stopped. Naruto's eyes widened as he saw Yume move. She had moved so suddenly and so quickly he almost missed it entirely. One second she was next to them and then she was in front of Mutsu easily stopping his swing with a single hand.

Mutsu's eyes widened as a new opponent came out of nowhere. He quickly jumped back and muttered to himself, " A new opponent… how troublesome… she seems to be a fist type to stop my blade…"

Yume got into her stance and said, " I am Sekirei No.08 Yume and I challenge you to battle."

Mutsu seemed to sigh again really finding the whole situation a bother as he said, " Very well… I No.05 Mutsu accept your challenge."

He then rammed the butt of his blade into the floor and launched a huge boulder at Yume with a yell of " Smashing Point!"

Much to his surprise Yume didn't move to dodge. Instead she actually CAUGHT the boulder and threw it back at him so fast you could have thought it was a pebble instead. Despite his surprise he was able to draw his sword and slice it in half to protect himself. Mutsu got into a sword stance and said, " It seems your stronger then I thought you were. Very well I will take this seriously."

Yume's eyes were still cold as she said, " Come at with everything you have otherwise you won't survive."

Not reacting to her taunt Mutsu launched forward at great speed intent of cutting Yume in half. Naruto watched in interest at how Yume fought. She seemed to have quite a lot of battle experience against a sword as the extra reach provided by a blade had no effect on her. Indeed she was able to easily find a few openings in Mutsu's defense if he made the smallest mistake. It was obvious Mutsu himself also had quite a lot of experience and had practiced his technique for quite a while as he was able to quickly adjust to Yume's style. Her strength was ridiculous. It reminded him of Tsunade and Sakura, the way those punches destroyed the ground with a singe hit.

Suddenly Yume caught his blade in mid swing and said, " This fight is over No.05." She then extended her other hand to his stomach and it seemed to glow before Mutsu was engulfed in an explosion.

As the smoke cleared Yume said, " Your quite resourceful. I can see how you were with senpai on the First Squad. But you shouldn't continue this fight. I already have the clear advantage."

Mutsu coughed as he stood up holding his burnt side. He had managed to twist his body out of the way of the attack but his right side was burnt quite badly by her attack. He couldn't believe the situation he was in. There were only a few Sekirei who could do this to him and almost all of them had been on the First Squad. He coughed and said, " Who are you…"

Yume smiled and said, " I'm am Yume former captain of the Second Disciplinary Squad. It's an honor to meet you senpai."

Mutsu's eyes widened as he realized whom he was against. This was the Sekirei of Fate rumored to be just as strong as that Insane Monster Karasuba. If that was true this situation was bad. He had just found his Ashikabi a while ago. He didn't want to be deactivated now. But at the same time he knew he didn't stand a chance in his current condition. He had already fought many others even before the battle had begun. He had to do something quick or he would die. With these desperate thoughts in mind he suddenly turned towards Naruto of all people and rushed at him blade drawn to impale him.

Naruto's eyes widened as he saw the man rush him with his blade drawn. He must have been trying to deactivate Yume by killing him! Even as he prepared to dodge Kazehana suddenly appeared before him. She extended her hand and stopped Mutsu's strike with a single finger.

Mutsu's eyes widened as he realized his mistake! He had forgotten about Kazehana! Kazehana looked at him with a murderous expression and said, " I'll let you live this once even though you dared to point your blade at my Ashikabi due to our former acquaintance. But if I ever find out you tried to harm him ever again not even No.01 will be able to protect you from me."

Mutsu gulped as he felt himself shiver with fear. He had always know Kazehana was stronger then him. She was No.03 after all. But this was ridiculous. To stop his blade with a single finger even if it wasn't a strike with all his strength. It was mind numbing. He nodded slowly and said, " I'll remember that…" as he backed away slowly from them. He was thankful for Kazehana's deceleration as he saw the intense expression on Yume's face. He knew in that moment that she would have killed him for his actions.

Once he felt he was a safe distance from them, he quickly turned and jumped away intent on getting as far from the place as possible. Mikogami would be displeased with him but he would get over it eventually.

Back in the field Naruto sighed and said, " Well that was fun. What should we do with these guys?"

Yume spoke up and said, " We have to do nothing. You can come out now!"

Naruto looked around again surprised that someone was nearby. He hadn't sensed them. Much to his surprise another silver haired man jumped down a few feet away from them. He was wearing a facemask quite similar to Kakashi's. For some reason he looked quite familiar to Naruto. He just couldn't place his finger on it. Kazehana apparently knew him as she said, " Oh it's been a while hasn't it? How are you doing?"

Despite apparently knowing Kazehana the figure said wearily, " What are your intentions?"

Naruto blinked and said, " Intentions? I have none. These two really wanted to save this girl here so I agreed… I'm in a bit of a bind about what to do with her now though…"

The man sighed in apparent relief and said, " You needn't do anything. I as the Guardian of Unwinged Sekirei will handle the rest."

Naruto frowned for a second before looking to Kazehana since she apparently knew the guy. She nodded at him indicating it was all right. Naruto sighed and said, " Ah well that's fine then. Since Kazehana trusts you ill leave it to you."

The man nodded and said, " You have my thanks for helping with my job. I don't think I would have been a match for No.05."

Naruto just shrugged and said, " It's fine. Take good care of her. We'll be leaving now…"

The man nodded as he picked up Toyotama and jumped away. Before he could again say anything else Yume had scooped him up. She smiled at him and said, " Come on Naruto-sama, lets go home!" As she also took to the rooftops heading back to their apartment.

Kazehana chuckled as she took of after them listening Naruto protest against his treatment. Yume of course payed those no mind as she carried him like he was a toddler. Despite all that had happened today it wasn't a bad day in her opinion. Everything had turned out fine.