AN: Here we are at last Chapter 4, time to get down to some demon meeting, sword practicing, and Jiraiya perving. Don't make that face you all enjoy the perving, you know who you are. Just to clarify once more: The harem polls are officially closed as of this chapter. If your pick wasn't chosen for this story, cheer up cause I have other stories to write that involve Naruto. Anyway I've got nothing else at the moment so on with the story.
"Be gone pest!"- Normal speech
'Be gone pest!' - Normal Thoughts
"Be gone pest!" - Demon speech
"Begone pest!" - Demon thoughts
Begone Pest!- Locations
Begone Pest- Jutsu
Disclaimer:
Xeno:As time goes on I wonder about who to kill first for having keep disclaiming this story each time. And that's why you men are gonna help me.
(Looks at entire male cast of Naruto, which are lined up in rows)
Xeno: And just like we practiced.
All Guys: Xeno doesn't own Naruto or any of it's characters as that right goes to Kishimoto.
Xeno:Thank you. That wasn't too bad was it?
?:You suck!
(Gunshot rings out and body fall to the floor, everyone steps to the side to reveal a fallen Kiba with a bullet hole in his leg.)
Xeno: Any other smart ass remarks?
(Entire room of shaking heads)
Xeno: Good on with the story.
Chapter 4: Weapons and Training Part 2
Namikaze Compound
Naruto awoke in a very comfortable and clean, king sized bed as the sun filtered through the curtains signaling a new day to train. After sifting through his memories of the conversation he had with Sarutobi last night, Naruto just stared at the ceiling of his family compound home in thought. And while not as large as the ghost town known as the Uchiha District, or as traditional as the Hyuuga compound it was an upgrade from the shit nest he was forced to live in for the past twelve years. Naruto could mentally say that this home was a much needed improvement as he got out of bed and pulled on a pair of none descript shinobi pants and a mesh shirt for the time being until he could reach Sesshomaru's resting spot to retrieve Tokijin and Tenseiga then come back and begin his real training.
As he made his way down stairs to the kitchen Naruto could definitely see the difference of a clean house would make without a huge layer of dust covering everything. Reaching the bottom of the stairs he summoned 30 clones using the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, they all poofed into existence looking exactly like their creator, right on down to the small scowl on each of their faces.
"5 of you are to clean the living room, 5 of you are to clean the kitchen, Another 5 are to take care of the upstairs, 5 of you are to go food shopping to replace what has gone rotten, and the last 5 of you are to look in the library for anything useful. Don't bother with the Hirashin, we will make due without it. Dispel yourselves when your tasks are done." Naruto instructed to the clones as he applied his henge for the time being.
'This technique is more useful than I originally thought, I should work on increasing my skill with that justu. It could become invaluable in combat.' Naruto thought as he felt the 5 clones going shopping brush past him while heading into the village ahead of him after taking a bag of money he found in the master bedroom.
As Naruto walked towards the Hokage tower, he wasn't oblivious to the usual glares and looks of disgust aimed at him like his existence mattered any less then a civilian villager. If he still wore that mask of an idiot he would have just smiled back before going on his way, not anymore though as he glared with back with an expression that said 'Try anything and you WILL be dealt with.' and to prove his point Naruto let some killing intent leak from his body in a very brief spike that caused more than one civilian to shit themselves in fear at what they were feeling.
Upon reaching the tower Naruto walked right passed the secretary he was always at odds with; without so much as a word seeing as she wasn't at her desk for the moment. Knocking on the Hokage's door and hearing an 'enter' Naruto walked in to see a frustrated Sarutobi still up to his armpits in paper, and while there wasn't as much as yesterday the young Uzumaki could see that his leader was grateful for any reprieve he could get from his mortal enemy.
"Ah Naruto-kun what brings you by so early this morning?" Sarutobi asked with a kind smile as he silently thanked Kami for his surrogate grandson as he lit his pipe and took a pull.
"I've come to see how you've made out since our talk last night." Naruto said as he took a seat in front of the elder Sarutobi clan head.
"To be honest, I've felt better than I have in years and you are to thank for that my boy." Sarutobi replied with a tip of his head in Naruto's direction.
"So what's the real reason you've come this morning Naruto?"
"Well I-..."Naruto started before a presence near the window had both men looking to a surprisingly cheerful Gama-sennin as he climbed through the open space.
"Ohaiyo, jiji. I've come by to give you a preview of my next book, and what are your doing here?" Jiraiya said with a smile before he realized his godson was sitting across from his old sensei.
"If you must know Jiraiya, Naruto-kun here was just going to tell me what he's doing here when you should up." Sarutobi said as he looked at the white haired nin as he had the decency to look embarrassed as he scratched the back of his head.
"Anyway as I was saying; I was thinking about what I told you last night when I went home and I decided. I want you to give me traveling rights to leave the village for a month to locate my ancestor's resting place." Naruto said as he looked directly at Sarutobi with eyes that wouldn't take no for an answer.
"Are you sure that's what you want to use the favor for?" Sarutobi replied with his face slacking a bit at what Naruto just asked.
"Yes, I'm positive, or do I need to remind you of the details of our agreement?"Naruto asked with a slightly raised eyebrow to his commanding officer as Sarutobi's pipe hung from his lips loosely at what he was hearing.
Jiraiya was fairing no better as he looked at his godson put his mentor behind the eight ball with what he just said. Taking one look at his sensei, Jiraiya could see Sarutobi knew this as well as he straightened his posture before speaking again as he fixed his pipe and
"Ahem...there's no need for that Naruto but are you sure you wish to keep the contract open? You've made a bunch of friends in your genin class." Sarutobi tried in hopes of dissuading Naruto with his goal.
"Don't insult my intelligence, they all still think of me as the idiot I made myself out to be. I will admit that was my fault for taking things too far but even then no one tried to see the real me regardless of whatever I did. Be honest with yourself, do you think that they will respect me as a person cause I don't, so I will make them all respect my strength and sword arm." Naruto asked while looking at Sarutobi and Jiraiya who was subtlety flinching under the young boy's gaze as he pointed out the truth to them.
"Very well Naruto, this pass will allow you to leave the village for the entire month but I hope it won't come to that. Do you know where to look exactly?" Sarutobi said as he shook himself out of his stupor to right out the pass and hand it over to his surrogate grandson.
"I do, I'm to locate the heart of the western lands where the sands of time shirt endlessly to protect the resting place of the Western lord. So it's safe to assume that riddle means that I'm headed for Kaze no Kuni(Wind Country)." Naruto said grabbing the paper and turned at hearing snickering from Jiraiya who looked about ready to explode with laughter.
"What's wrong with you?"Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow at Jiraiya who just shook his head negatively as he calmed down from his laughing fit to speak.
"Nothing... about you going to Kaze no Kuni. Even with your change and new motivation that still doesn't change the fact that you've never been outside the village, so I'll be going with you to help find this place." Jiraiya said with a smile as he pointed a thumb at his chest. As he basically volunteered himself for this trip.
"...That is agreeable, your knowledge of the land will be beneficial. I'll accept your company on this trip." Naruto said with a nod of his head after thinking over the facts laid in front of him.
"Great and on the way I can help you prepare for the finals by teaching you some." Jiraiya started to tack on until his godson interrupted him.
"You going to actively train me for real, or are you going to leave me on my own to struggle while you go off and do whatever? Because if you are then I will have to pass on your offer." Naruto asked with an arm's length of suspicion at his godfather's intentions.
"What makes you think I would do something like that?" Jiraiya asked with a pang of hurt at the obvious distrust from his godson but, then the rational side of his brain kicked telling him that Naruto didn't know anything about him regardless of being named his godfather by his deceased parents.
"I've already had a bad start to my career by being given to that favoritism giving, chronically late, Hatake that I'm forced to call sensei. I don't want a repeat performance from anyone. So if you aren't gonna be genuine in training me, I will reach my goal on my own." This revelation of course had Saurtobi's temper flaring along with his chakra which caused people around the tower to become very hesitant to screw up after finding out their leader was displeased for whatever the reason was.
"WHAT! Of all the-... Are you sure of the allegations you place upon Kakashi, Naruto?" Sarutobi bellowed at the blond who didn't even flinch under the old Hokage's questioning.
"Of course I'm sure. Hatake's been doing this since the day we became a team, he would let Sasuke shirk his part on D-rank missions and than would allow the client to undermine my payment even though I was the one doing the most work." Naruto said as he watched Sarutobi pace the floor after getting up.
"It's a very good thing I put Kakashi in his place where your heritage is concerned, and to think he said he had your best interest at heart.." The Hokage muttered as he looked up with a restrained fury in his eyes.
"Don't waste your time doing something foolish such as trying to punish him right now." Naruto replied while Sarutobi's killer intent died down but his displeasure was still know.
"So you would let him get away with what he's done?" Sarutobi asked with no small amount of shock in his voice. While looking at Naruto.
"Sensei, I don't think that's what Naruto-kun is getting at. What he means is that now isn't the time to go directly punishing our forces with the finals around the corner, and with the Daimiyo's and important clients coming to view the Exams we need to have our best appearance that includes Kakashi who was a lot of fame among the Elemental Countries." Jiraiya said trying to placate his sensei before the situation got out of hand.
"Is this true?" Sarutobi asked looking from his student to Naruto who just nodded.
"Yes, you can wait until after the Exams to punish him, besides I could care less about what befalls him for his transgression. Will you honestly help me become stronger or do I cut you loose right now?" Naruto said before turning his attention to Jiraiya who stood up on his behalf just now.
Jiraiya thought over his answer before speaking, right now he was being given a rare chance to make up for not being there for his godson. He knew that Naruto was extending an trust branch of sorts to help him train for the finals and making the wrong mistake could lead to his godson shutting him out of his life for good. So Jiraiya knew that he could start to build a relationship with the blond by being as honest as he could with him.
"Kid not only will I train you for the finals but, I'm making you my final apprentice. You'll become one of the most famous in the elemental countries when I get through with you." Jiraiya said as he put a hand on Naruto's shoulder and gave him an honest smile which Naruto accepted with a brief nod of his head before getting to his feet.
"I want to leave as soon as possible so, we will leave out the main gate in ten minutes." Naruto said as he started to walk off.
"Wait a minute, don't you want to get some gear for the trip?" Sarutobi called out to Naruto.
"No, I'm already packed with a storage scroll." Naruto replied before disappearing from the room leaving a stunned Jiraiya and a smiling Sarutobi.
"You should hurry and catch up to him before he leaves you in his dust Jiraiya-kun." Sarutobi said with a chuckle at watching his student nod once, place a small book on his desk and then jump out the window he came in.
"Kids these days." Sarutobi laughed as he put the book away picked up his pe and began his day of battling paperwork.
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Yugito sat in Ichiraku's downing her fourth bowl of the morning, while her older sister Samui watched on with an impassive face at how much ramen her imouto could put away while she ate her own bowl of miso ramen. As Yugito finished her last bowl she let out a content sigh at having a full belly and just leaned back in her chair.
"Not that I don't like to see you stuff your face full with ramen Yugito, we have to go meet up with Kirabi-sensei and the rest of the team for training." Samui said as she got up from the table while pulling out her wallet to pay for their meal.
"Yeah let's go." Yugito said with a brief smile before her expression changed to a business like one as she got up as well.
"She's different...not as isolated as she was a few days ago." Samui analyzed about her sister as they walked out the shop.
Yugito walked out into the morning air as villagers were already starting their day, as she looked to her left she spotted Uzumaki Naruto walking in her direction. She gave a nod in his direction as he got close enough for them to speak.
"So we meet again Naruto-san." Yugito said as he stopped right in front of them with a nod of his own.
"It would appear so Yugito-san, and you are?" Naruto replied as he looked from Yugito to her sister.
"This is my older sister Nii Samui, you witnessed her fight in the Forest of Death as well." Yugito answered before her sister could.
"Nice to meet you Uzumaki-san" Samui said with a truly cold demeanor as she waited for his eyes to travel southward to her breast like other men that gazed at her with lust in their eyes.
"Likewise Samui-san. Gomen but, I must be on my way. I hope you both won't disappoint by not showing up to the finals." Naruto said while he sidestepped both women and continued on to the gate.
"You better show up yourself Uzumaki, I want a chance to fight you myself." Yugito called to his back as he kept walking but she knew that he heard her.
Yugito watched until he disappeared into the crowd before turning to meet the analytical eyes of her sister.
"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Yugito questioned her sister as they walked off to meet their sensei.
"Uzumaki-san...he's the reason you've been so much more chipper."
"I have no idea what you're talking about, we just happened to train in the same area after we talked." Yugito said as she stopped to look at Samui
"Well it's nice to see you like this, even if it's only temporary." Samui said as she left a stunned Yugito standing in the street until she snapped out of her daze to catch up with her sister.
As Naruto neared the main gates he found Jiraiya waiting for him with a smile on his face and a travel pack on his back.
"So, you ready to be off?" Jiraiya asked with his smile growing wider with each passing second.
"Of course." Naruto replied as they set off for Kaze no Kuni.
Once they got clear of the village and any unsuspecting ears, Jiraiya decided to have a bit of fun at his godson's expense.
"So what was that I witnessed on my way to the gate between you and those two Kumo hotties?" Jiraiya asked with a grin that was turning very lecherous as they walked along the road.
"Nothing really I had a run in with the one named Yugito a couple days ago and she was just introducing me to her sister, as you felt so compelled to listen in on." Naruto replied with a glance at the expression that his godfather had as they walked up the dirt road.
"Nothing huh? Well I have to congratulate you on snagging such visions of beauty, especially the one with the short hair. She reminds me of my teammate with those luscious breast of hers. That could be a work for my next book, a young man of a mysterious origin is befriended by two lovely sisters that want to explore a relationship to heal his broken soul." Jiraiya giggled as his brain started going off on a tangent while he scribbled away on a notepad.
"Am I going to have to deal with this regularly?" Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow at the unrestrained perversion his godfather displayed.
"Of course, as my apprentice you shall be taught the way of the perv and then we can take over the world!" Jiraiya said with such a serious passion that it was ruined be the lecherous grin he got at the end.
A little while later as he walked the dirt road ever closer to Kaze no Kuni, Naruto could see a group of people near the side of the road. As he got close enough, he could see that a group of about 7 chunnins and 1 jounin had one person in the middle surrounded. Naruto could see the hitaie for Oto wore proudly on their balaclava mask. Even as he moved closer the conversation became apparent.
"...Look girl there's no way you can beat any of us, we're all of higher rank and more powerful than you are. So just accept the fact that your life as a whore begins now, Orochimaru-sama handed you over to us and now we are gonna break you in." The jounin said to what can now be identified as a female.
On the outside, Naruto was indifferent but inside was another matter, he detested rape in any shape or form. It reminded him of what he witnessed and suffered at the hands of the more vicious and immoral villagers that would actively hunt him at night and force him to watch as they raped young girls or the women in the group would rape him, all the while they would jeer and say it was because a demon like him drove them to do such things. That's why each and everyone of those bastards got theirs when he systematically hunted down and killed each and everyone in that group and then made it look like an accident claimed their tainted lives.
Now hearing about the name Orochimaru come out their mouths was a bonus as to who they were fighting under.
"Hey, look it's some Konoha-gaki." One of the chunnins pointed out when he sensed and spotted Naruto out the corner of his eye before most of his group turned to look at Naruto's approach.
"I'll take care of this. What's a genin doing so far away from his village and without any higher ranked officers with him?" One of the chunnin said with an arrogant gait as he strolled up to the head of the group and posed to look intimidating.
This didn't detour Naruto, who just stopped a few feet in front of the jounin and looked at their potential sex slave. It was a girl around his age with long black hair in a loose ponytail with an Oto hitaie, she wore bdu camo on her arms and legs with a simple black shirt and shinobi pants and black sandals. He knew who this was, it was Tsuchi Kin the girl from that oto team that lost to Shikamaru during the preliminaries.
"...Move." Naruto said without even flinching at the weakling in front of him.
"Look who thinks he's tough. What do you care for anyway, she's a girl whose fate is sealed by becoming our fuck toy." The chunnin said with a laugh at Kin who shook slightly in both rage and fear at what the man said.
"...Move or I can just kill you all to get past."
"Ha, and what makes you think a genin like you has the ability to take on someone like me must less my comrades behind me? Beat it kid before I decide to get angry and kill you." The chunnin boasted as he stepped forward and grabbed Naruto by the front of his shirt.
All the other Oto-nin just laughed at what they thought was a weak genin, however all that was cut short when a loud gurgling sound reached their ears. Looking to where the sound came from, the oto-nins watched as their comrade fell backwards and collapsed in a heap on the ground. What had everyone including Kin looking in disbelief was the fact that Naruto held the man's still beating heart in his hands while blood gushed from the organ.
"Fucking brat, Shi-ne!" A second chunnin cried out as he charged in head on at a speed he though could overpower the genin and allow him to be killed that easily.
Naruto watched the man's approach which, to his eyes was slowing than paint drying as he brandished a kunai. He dodged all of the man's attacks then caught his wrist on a backswing and held the wrist in a vice grip, without a second though he ripped the arm from the chunnin's body in one pull. The sound of bone and muscle tearing reached everyone's ears, the chunnin who lost the arm looked down to see blood gushing from the wound in waves. Before he could even scream from the pain a Dokkasō ended his life in an instant, Naruto tossed the heart away as he looked at the rest of the oto-nins in challenge.
"Three of you, take him." The jounin ordered as he got over the shock of seeing a genin take down a chunnin so easily.
The chunnin's ran at Naruto in a triangle formation and would switch places every often in order to confuse him, it didn't work of course seeing as Naruto was prepared for them. Chunnin 1 attacked with a simple downward stab which Naruto sidestepped before crushing the man's hand with his foot when Chunnin 1's kunai hit the dirt, his scream was also cut short but this time it was a foot that snapped his neck when he was kicked in the jaw with a devastating kick. Chunnin 2 sacrificed himself as he took a Dokkasō to the face as his back was used as a platform by Chunnin 3 who thought Naruto couldn't dodge due to his hand being lodged in the dean chunnin's head.
"Got you, you damned gaki!" Chunnin 3 laughed with a bloodthirsty grin as he fell towards the blond youkai.
Naruto silently cursed the stupidity of the shinobi in front of him as he raised two fingers above his head and brought them down in a whipping motion, the oto-nin tried and failed to alter his flight path and felt the attack slice through him like a kunai through flesh. Naruto stared impassively at the remaining three oto-nins as the two halves of the falling nin splatted on either side of him.
"You last two attack!" The jounin ordered.
"No way, you saw what that kid just did, same as us." Cried one of the two remaining chunnins.
"I'm with Chinjuro. I ain't about to fight that gaki" The second one said in agreement with the first.
"Fine but, you both get to inform Orochimaru-sama that you were frightened off by a genin and see how he takes the news." The jonin said as his words painted the picture of the situation the two chunnin would find themselves in at the hands of the Hebi-sannin.
Without a word they both pulled out a kunai and rushed Naruto with an urgency to not end up as one of Orochimaru's experiment's or worse. Naruto decided that letting these clowns living any second longer was not needed as he moved with blinding speed and cut the two chunnin to ribbons with his Hikari no Muchi(Whip of Light), neither felt any pain as they instantly became little bits of flesh blood and organs on the ground. Kin wanted to throw up at the sight however, any thought of doing so was put on hold as the Oto jounin put her in a choke hold and brandished a kunai over her jugular.
"Stop right where you are unless you want me to slit this little bitch's throat." The Jounin threatened with a manic look as he pressed the kunai a bit to get his point across.
Kin thought her rescuer would heed her captor's command and stop, instead he picked up speed as he literally vanished from sight. The jounin got twitchy and decided to make good on his promise, Kin shut her eyes in acceptance of her fate until a squelching sound traveled to both the jounin and Kin's ears.
When the jounin unconsciously let Kin go, she didn't waste a minute as she danced out of his reach and while keeping a kunai trained on him in case she needed to fight for her life again. The man shook severely as he took a couple of agonizing steps forward and then turned to gaze at his attacker, as he fell backwards the last thing he witnessed with his eyes was Naruto with a bloody hand clutching his heart. As he weakly reached for his life giving organ, the jounin fell over dead just as Naruto tossed the heart away.
Without missing a beat, Naruto gathered all the bodies of his enemies together and warned Kin to step back as he flashed through handsigns. With a well powered Katon: Ryuuka no Jutsu, Naruto and Kin watched in silent satisfaction as those 8 blights on the world were no more. That was when Jiraiya decided to rear his head.
"Some fine work there, a little too messy for my tastes but you got the job done." Jiraiya commented with a chuckle as he landed a few feet away from the two teens.
"Why are you just now showing yourself? I know you sensed them at the same time I did." Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow as he glared his godfather down while waiting for a reasonable answer.
"Well I knew you could handle it from what Sarutobi-sensei said, besides if things got too out of hand I would have stepped in. Also I felt you could use this as a combat experience against multiple opponents." Jiraiya answered nervously as Naruto mulled over his words in a quiet fashion.
Seeing Naruto turn around as if he accepted his answer, brought relief to Jiraiya. After seeing what is godson could do with that whip of light, Jiraiya really didn't want to be on the receiving end if he could help it. Now he watched as Naruto approached the shaking form of Tsuchi Kin who gazed up at his godson in real fear after her legs gave out on her.
"...Are you injured Tsuchi Kin?" Naruto asked after a period of silence to the brunette as she looked at him with wide eyes. All she could do was shake her head negatively as she didn't trust her voice any in front of this powerful boy...no man.
"Then you should be fine on your own. Jiraiya-sensei, let's be on our way." Naruto called to his godfather with the proper respect as he didn't want that tidbit of info known yet.
As both males walked by Kin's downed form her eyes were ready to pop out of her skull at what she just heard, the legendary Jiraiya was the mentor to this powerhouse who she remembered was Uzumaki Naruto from the Preliminary matches. Maybe if she pleaded to their sense of mercy she could escape Orochimaru's slimy clutches for good, she reasoned that if not Naruto then surely someone like Jiraiya could keep the Hebi-teme(Snake Bastard) from capturing her and using her in some twisted experiment. Finding her strength and courage; Kin rose to her feet and chased after the duo.
"Matte!(Wait)...Chotto Matte(Just a minute)!" Kin called out as she caught up to Jiraiya and Naruto who just turned to look at her, in Jiraiya's case with a perverted grin as she was bent over on her knees trying to get her breath back as her breast heaved.
"Nani?" Naruto asked while looking out the corner of his eye at the brunette.
"Would you two allow me to travel with you? I have no where to go really and I refuse to return to Oto, not when I know what's waiting for me there. Please Naruto-san, I'll do anything to keep away from Oto. I'll even become your slave if you wish." Kin tried as a bargain to get safety.
"I have no need for a slave." Naruto commented before he resumed walking only for Kin to rush to his side and clutch his arm.
"Let me serve as your vassal then, I owe you my life and I can think to repay you properly this way by serving you for the rest of my days." Kin pleaded as she looked to the blond for some type of hopeful answer.
"...If that's what you want then fine but, I will not tolerate a weak vassal under my clan's banner." Naruto said as he broke free of Kin's grip and continued towards Kaze no Kuni.
Jiraiya gave her a brief glance before looking at his godson's retreating back, happy that his humanity wasn't completely destroyed. Kin herself looked upon her new lord with grateful tears of happiness at having a new chance at life, drying her eyes she figured out a way to truly aid her new lord: Divulge information pertaining to Orochimaru's plans for Konoha.
Back in Konoha 3hrs later
Yugito and the rest of her team were laying about in a training field that was given to them so they could train for the finals even Omoi and Karui who didn't make it participated in the training, so far their sensei had run them ragged with a spar against him. They were dirty and catching their breaths while he stood nearby looking at them.
"Yo, yo, yo what's with the halt to the show?" Their sensei rapped in a off beat fashion that he thought was the epitome of cool.
"Kirabi-sensei, can we please take a brief break? We've been sparring for two hours straight." Kauri tried to reason with their powerhouse sensei as he mulled over the idea in his head.
"...Yo, I'm a kind guy that would like to say, you my team have earned a nice long break today." Kirabi sung in rhyme style to his team which had looks of gratefulness at getting some time to rest from their hellish training this morning.
"Thanks, Kirabi-sensei." Omoi managed to mumble out as he, Samui and Kauri got to their feet and headed for the onsen as fast as their aching bodies could take them.
"Don't forget don't forget to chow on some food, so we can finish our training in a great mood!" Kirabi called out as he walked over to a nearby tree for a sit.
Yugito was gazing to where her white haired sensei sat with a small book in his hands as he thought up new rhymes to sing to whoever or in general, deciding she would risk the horrible rap Yugito made her way over and sat before her sensei.
"Kirabi-sensei I have a question for you, do you have a moment?"
"Yugito don't cha know who I be, I've always got time for my favorite blonde jinchuriki. Now don't beat around the bush or tiptoe the line, tell ol' Kirabi what's on your mind." Kirabi rapped with a smile as he put down his book to actively listen to what his student wanted to ask.
"Have you ever heard of a junchuriki not wanting to contact their biju?"
The moment she finished her question, Yugito felt all the playfulness leave Kirabi's body as he got totally serious about this topic.
"Can't say that I have, why?"
"I met another jinchuriki besides Sabaku no Gaara, his name is Uzumaki Naruto and he holds the Kyuubi. We talked and he said the only way he'd communicate with Kyuubi is to find a way to rid himself of it."
"Well I don't know, then again not everyone of us jinchuriki wants anything to do wth our tenants even if we don't have a choice in the matter. Was that helpful Yugito?"
"Yeah it was, thanks Bee." Yugito said with a small smile at his insightful wisdom.
"Not a problem for me, cause I'm the great and talented Kirabi!" Kirabi said flipping back to rap mode which caused Yugito to face fall at his antics.
A hidden bunker base somewhere in Hi no Kuni(Fire Country)
Kabuto was making his way to his master's small throne room with some good news, not that he would ever like to deliver bad news but hey someone has to. He knocked on the door twice and awaited to enter, once inside the lighting of the room grew darker save for two candles that glowed brightly on either side of the throne on which Orochimaru himself sat with a small grin.
"Kabuto,what news do you have to report? Something good I hope." Orochimaru asked sweetly but none could ignore the underlying threat in his voice that promised cruel pain.
"Of course, Orochimaru-sama. I have come to inform you that we are nearly ready for your invasion of Konoha." Kabuto replied with a smirk as he bowed in greeting to his lord.
"Excellent. I trust no one is suspicious of your activities?"
"No, my lord. Shall I proceed with my mission to obtain Uchiha Sasuke?"
"Yes, and make sure that you are not caught. It could throw a wrench in my plans. Am I clear Kabuto?" Orochimaru asked with the same sickly sweet voice.
"Yes Orochimaru-sama, I will not fail you." Kabuto replied with another bow as he fought off the urge to shiver at his master's snake like eyes borrowing into his head as he backed out of the room.
"Soon Sarutobi-sensei, You along with your Will of Fire shall vanish into the pages of history." Orochimaru thought to himself as the two candles burned out leving him in darkness.
Border of Kaze no Kuni, a day later
They had finally passed into Kaze no Kuni just a half an hour ago, the trio had reached here after encountering a couple more bands of Bandits who fell to Naruto and Kin as they gained more combat experience while Jiraiya taught them a few different training exercises and helping Kin expand her abilities as a kunoichi. Now they were entering the desert after stocking up on water for their exploration of the desert for Sesshomaru's resting spot, and since Kin had become Naruto's vassal he felt it prudent that she at least know about his ancestry as a Inu youkai from his mother's clan. Needless to say she promised to work even harder not to fail her lord.
They had been started searching for the resting place near Sunagakure no sato (Suna)(Hidden Sand Village), Jiraiya suggested looking with a scouting gama but was discouraged by Naruto who deduced that the desert would dry the summons out not to mention that it couldn't be found by just looking around aimlessly. When Naruto tried to call Sesshomaru from the afterlife he found out a unique ability to the Inu Youkai they could summon the spirits of the the clan heads from each generation of Inu yokai ancestor to aid them, only in their beast forms. When the spirit appeared, Naruto discovered that this was a recent clan head from about 350 years ago before the founding of the Shinobi villages, her name was Uzumaki Inutaisho Akane. She explained that varying amounts of youki could summon the different clan heads with Inutaisho himself as the 'boss summon' for the ability, Naruto asked if she could lead him to Sesshomaru's resting place which she was more than happy to do.
When the small group ended up in front of a large rock formation they didn't think much of it, until Akane told Naruto to add a bit of his blood and youki to a hand indent on the rock face. After cutting his palm and smearing the indent then passing some youki through it, a large boulder doorway slid down to reveal a stair leading downward. Naruto lead the way down the stairs into the darkness with Jiraiya bringing up the rear as he carried a torch he lit with a low rank katon jutsu, soon they could see a light at the bottom of the stairway and found themselves in a beautiful underground chamber with trees and a lake so pristine that it couldn't be done justice.
"Sesshomaru's actual resting place in the middle of the lake on that small island, only you will be able to go across Naruto-kun." Akane said as she got the young Uzumaki's attention as he took in the surroundings.
"Why is it that only he can go further?" Jiraiya yelled as he looked at the spirit feeling as if he was being disrespected.
"Because the amount of youki around the lake alone would be enough to cause your heart to explode inside your chest." Naruto replied as he stepped forward causing to Jiraiya to perk up in horror.
"On second thought Kin-chan and I will wait here for you Naruto, right Kin-chan?" Jiraiya said with an expression of fear to the brunette who paid him no mind as she looked at her lord.
"Naruto-sama I shall wait here for your return." Kin said with devotion shining in her eyes as she sat down on the ground to wait while practicing channeling her chakra through her body faster for an easier flow of battle.
Naruto gave a nod as he approached the lake with a look of determination to receive Tenseiga and Tokijin. Pillars slowly rose from the water to reveal their position, before they started to submerge and emerge at random intervals of insane speed. Not one to be deterred Naruto began his jump across the lake, as he moved Naruto could feel the pressure of the youki and the speed of the pillars increase the closer he got towards the island. Wanting to get this over with he timed his next three jumps so quickly that on the last pillar which got him more than two-thirds of the way across he leaped with a graceful jump, as he soared Naruto could feel himself getting lost on the sensation of moving through the air with ease. Seeing his landing target coming closer, Naruto landed with a small thump on the soft ground.
Looking back Naruto saw the pillars recede into the water and decided to move on, he soon found himself in front of a tomb shrine with various chests and urns around the staircase. Without giving those items any though Naruto climbed the steps with a purpose in mind: those two swords, as he reached the top he found himself in front of two ornate doors which opened of their own accord to allow him entrance.
Naruto walked through and came out on a cliff side to an expansive valley of death, the sky was purple with black clouds and instead of spike made from earth a large and dense forest surrounded the land and standing out agaisnt this all was Sesshomaru's beast form Dog body.(Think of Inu Taisho's tomb with Sesshomaru's smaller skeleton in place of the Dog General's) Just as he was trying to figure out a way across, Naruto watched as a winged skeleton landed right in front of him with a regal bow of submission.
"You are to take me across to Sesshomaru's body?" Naruto asked the creature that he knew could understand him so it came as no real surprise when the creature nodded it's head before growing to a size large enough to carry a human passenger.
Naruto stepped onto the winged creature's back and found himself flying towards Sesshomaru's skeletal form once they got close enough Naruto could still feel the lingering aura of Sesshomaru's youki wrapped in the very bones and wondered how potent Sesshomaru's father's would have been if it was the Inu Taisho's grave he was visiting. Looking upon the great form Naruto could feel he objective awaiting him in the skull and directed his transport towards it, as he came eye level with the skull Naruto could sense two opposing forces within each eye socket. Getting closer he could feel Tokijin and Tenseiga calling to him respectively.
Leaping into the eye socket Naruto could see each blade resting on a pedestal, well Tenseiga was Tokijin was just stabbed into the base of its pedestal. Deciding to deal with the more difficult sword first, Naruto walked over to Tokijin which was making no attempts to halt the pure malace filled youki in the air. Naruo gripped the hilt of the weapon and was instantly hit with the full force of the sword as he felt a new presence in his mind when he pulled the sword out.
'Well it seems another Uzumaki has come to attempt and claim me. Do you think you have what it takes boy? You may have the blood of a Youkai but do you have the will to be one! Fall before my might!' Tokijin asked with a gruff and cruel voice as it tried to impose its will upon Naruto who gripped the sword tightly.
Slowly Naruto could feel the influence of the Tokijin invading every corner of his mind in an attempt to take over, this brought a certain level of fury to his veins even a sword is trying to force him into submission for its own gains. He remembered that he promised to never lose again as long as he could physically help it as his youki flooded his body and pushed Tokijin's presence out, once he felt no trace of the sword's sentience in his mind.
"You will come to understand one simple truth Tokijin, I'm willingly choosing you as a weapon. I could easily leave you here to sit and rust and age, that is if you believe yourself too priceless to spill the blood of my enemies." Naruto communicated with the Tokijin as he made to put the sword back in its spot.
Without a word of protest, Naruto's youki overwhelmed Tokijin's and caused it's malice filled one to dissipate entirely. Raising the sword to eye level, Naruto gave the blade a few test swings to get a feel for its weight before being satisfied with what he discovered and slipped Tokijin into the length of his belt for the time being. With that done, the blonde turned his attention to Tenseiga which hummed a beautiful shade of blue as if to say it was waiting patiently for its new master. Walking over and grasping Tenseiga's hilt, Naruto experienced the same sensation of a presence entering his body but this was different than Tokijin it felt...more soothing and inviting like the sun.
'Greetings to you my new master. I must say that other than yourself there was only two others that made Tokijin submit so quickly to their will. Uzumaki Akane and my original master Sesshomaru-sama. You are indeed something special and I look forward to working with such a master such as you.' Naruto listened to the gentle voice as he drew Tenseiga from her saya(sheathe) and brought the sword to eye level like he did Tokijin. He had to say that he was impressed with the quality and condition of this blade, it had no nicks whatsoever and still gleamed with bright intensity comparable to a pearl.
'Naruto-sama, please you'll make this old maiden blush with your praise.' Tenseiga giggled softly in his head confirming his unanswered question of whether the sword could hear him or not.
Performing the same action as he did with the other sword, Naruto placed Tenseiga above Tokijin in his belt until he obtained more adequate clothing to wear. Turning around the blonde youkai could see his skeleton transportation still waiting where he left it, so without a second thought he leapt aboard and held on as the winged creature fly back towards the door.
After emerging from the tomb itself and stopping off to seal away some of the armor and clothing at Tenseiga's encouragement, Naruto was finally moving back across the lake to see Jiraiya who looked positively bored out of his skull and Kin who sat patiently awaiting his return. The moment his feet touched solid ground Kin was already moving to his side when she found herself staring at his hand.
"Save the pleasentries for later Kin, I want to get back to Konoha as soon as possible." Naruto said as he began to walk as she fell in step with a short 'Hai'
"Let's go Jiraiya-sensei, I'm finished here." Naruto said as he passed his godfather who had managed to fall asleep.
"Hmm? N-nani?" Jiraiya said with a startled expression as he woke up to Kin kicking him in the side after he didn't respond to he gentle shake.
"Jiraiya-sama, it's time to go." Kin said with huff as she tapped her foot impatiently at the Sennin who just rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.
Konoha, Hokage Tower 1 day and a half later
Sarutobi sat in his chair with a gobsmacked expression as he finished listening to the account of Naruto's trip to Kaze no Kuni(Wind Country), and he had to say that Naruto was going to be something in the future.
"So this young lady, Tsuchi Kin was it my dear?" Sarutobi asked as he finally found his voice to speak looked to Kin.
"Hai, Hokage-sama." Kin said with a small nod of her head at being addressed directly.
"Yes, Tsuchi Kin has sworn a life of servitude to you as your vassal, Am I right Naruto?
"That is correct Hokage-sama." Naruto replied as he looked at his granfather with a neutral expression.
"Alright Naruto-kun I'll take your word for it however, are you willing to prove your loyalty to Konoha Tsuchi Kin?" Sarutobi sighed as he took a puff of his pipe before becoming steely eyed as he looked at the ex- Oto kunoichi.
"Yes I am Hokage-sama. If you like I can even give you information pertaining to Orchimaru's plan to invade the very walls of Konoha." Kin replied with a bow while her face was full of so much conviction that Sarutobi had to admire her sincerity.
"Very well I'll allow you to go with Naruto for tonight but, be prepared for an interrogation to prove the validity of your claims, is this understandable to you?"
"Hai, Hokage-sama."
"Then you both are dismissed." Sarutobi said with a wave of his hand as he turned his chair around to look out his window.
"You can take tonight to get her settled in and we can begin training tomorrow Naruto." Jiraiya said as he watched his godson and Kin leave the office after nodding in his direction.
"Do you think we can trust her Jiraiya?" Sarutobi asked once he was sure no one else was in ear shot.
"To be honest sensei, Naruto would have left that girl out there to die if he didn't think he could trust her. I could see that much so I say yes she can." Jiraiya replied as he sat on the windowsill.
"If what that young girl has to say is true, I'm going to need you here Jiraiya." Sarutobi said as he closed his eyes tiredly.
"You can count on Jiraiya to not let you down sensei! Now if you'll excuse me the ladies Jade Tenshi Hot springs are calling me with their bodies." Jiraiya said with a puffed out chest before his entire forcus shifted into the perverted zone which of course made Sarutobi chuckle at his student's antics.
Once they got out to the street below, Naruto turned to Kin and looked at her with a critical eye. She had rid herself of the oto hitaie that she was given and Jiraiya had been kind enough to buy her some new clothes to further distance herself from her like in Oto. Now Kin sported a simple mesh shirt with a button vest over top of it and a pair of shinobi pants that ended just above her shins.
"What would you like to do Kin? We can go home and eat something there or we can go out to find something to eat." Naruto asked as they walked up the main street where a lot of the hustle and bustle was.
"I'm happy with whatever you pick Naruto-sama."Kin said as she walked a few steps behind him, only to run into her lord when he stopped and turned to glance at her over his shoulder.
"...Let me clear one thing up right now Kin, you may be my vassal now but you are not without your own opinion. When I meant that I will not tolerate a weak vassal, that means that you are able to speak your mind somewhat freely. I am not without fairness do you understand Kin?"Naruto said as he looked at the kunoichi under his banner.
"Yes Naruto-sama and thank you. I'd like to actually go and see where I shall be living." Kin said with a few tears in her eye knowing that she made the right choice to follow Naruto as his vassal.
"Let us be off then." Naruto said as he took to the roofs and lead the way to his home with Kin right behind him.
As they traveled Kin took in the many beautiful sights Konoha had to offer that Oto was severely lacking in, such as many parks that people walked in and the cafe's and restaurants where all the delicious food smells were coming from. Soon Kin found herself in front of her lord's home and the only word that stuck out in her mind was: beautiful. It was a truly crafted piece of art that spoke of a humble living rather than extravagant arrogance.
"There are wards in place to keep unwanted people out, I'll have to key you into them another time but for now come." Naruto pointed out as the gates opened at his approach with Kin looking in wonder at the lush beauty of the front yard with it's assortment of flowers.
Naruto opened the door and lead Kin inside as he gave a brief overview of where everything was such as the Kitchen, the bathroom, the library, the dojo, the onsen which Kin made a mental note to use tonight among other things. When they got upstairs Naruto pointed out where everything important was kept up there.
"Pick any room aside from the master bedroom and the nursery and that will be yours. There is clothing and sleepwear in each room so it won't matter, I'm leaving you to your own devices as I'm going down stairs to the dojo." Naruto said as he headed back down stairs leaving Kin to her own devices.
Kin didn't waste any time as she chose a room that was two doors down from the Master bedroom and opened the door, She almost died of happiness right then at seeing the lush bed with a softness that looked unmatched. Kin dashed over and fell across the bed with a sigh, she just rolled over and thanked her good fortune that Naruto came when he did cause she didn't want to think about the alternative.
After getting a bath in the onsen like she wanted, Kin walked around the house in an effort to find her master. Sounds from near the backyard had Kin walking through the living room and down a small hall before she found herself standing outside the dojo. peeking through a slit in the door Kin watched as Naruto wasted no time practicing with his newly acquired swords. As she watched she couldn't help but become entranced by the movements as there was no complexity or over the top steps that had to be remembered, yet Naruto made it seem like he was performing a dance as he moved with the natural grace and skill of a master swordsman. Kin's eyes stayed transfixed on her lord's form as he swung his sword Tokijin in arcs that made the most of every movement, she could honestly say that he wasted not a single drop of energy.
"...What is it Kin?" Naruto's voice drifted out to her causing the girl to unconsciously eep in response before gathering herself. She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't realize that Naruto had finished his one-sided dance of death.
"Oh well, I was exploring the house when I heard noise in hear and decided to check it out." Kin said after finding her voice.
"I see well it was just me practicing. You should eat and get ready for your meeting with the Hokage tomorrow." Naruto said as he put Tokijin at his waist before walking over to her.
"I will after I cook dinner." Kin said as she stepped back to let him into the hallway as she started for the kitchen.
"That won't be necessary, Kin." Naruto tried to say to her as she continued to her destination.
"Non sense I don't mind cooking for you since I learned how back in Oto, it was that or starve." Kin revealed as she walked into the kitchen only to stop at what she was seeing, Naruto at the stove tending to a pot of rice.
"I said that because I was already cooking dinner. And yes I know what you pledged you are my vassal not my slave I can do things for myself but, that doesn't mean I won't ask you to do them on occasion as well." Naruto said as he watched her shoulders slump a bit before she turned to look at him from his last remark.
"Of course Naruto-sama. I see thank you for explaining it to me." Kin said with a hug to the Uzumaki heir before he could stop her.
"Gasp...I'm sorry Naruto-sama! I don't know what came over me! It won't happen again. I-" Kin said as she jumped back in realization as if she had been burned.
"It's all right Kin, now let us eat some food." Naruto said as he stopped the girl before went on a rant that would last the whole night as they sat to the kitchen table and had a delicious meal.
The following morning, At Training Ground 14
Naruto had just unleashed another Kenatsu(Sword Pressure) from Tokijin and watched as it pierced the waterfall like a storm of senbon.
"Good but let's try it one more time before calling it quits on this." Jiraiya called out from underneath the shade of a oak on the shoreline as he watched his godson train.
After seeing Kin off to the Hokage at around 9 this morning, Naruto had run into Jiraiya who said that his training began today and that they would be working at the secluded training ground of 14. When they arrived Jiraiya had Naruto give a run through the basics to get a baseline of his skills, his godson managed to perform all the basics even the two basic chakra exercises. He was surprised to hear Naruto say that he could've done better if there wasn't a seal on his stomach messing up his chakra flow, at hearing this Jiraiya asked if his grandson could show him. Seeing what his godson said as truth Jiraiya immediately performed the counter seal.
After that Naruto ran through the basics again and Jiraiya could see the improvement that fixing Naruto's coils had done for his performance. So Jiraiya decided to teach Naruto the art of summoning, his godson said that he would pass on it but, Jiraiya managed to convince him that it was good to have some backup skills in case there was a time when his youkai abilities were dampened or negated all together. So in order to shut his godfather up, Naruto signed the Toad contract begruingly while stating that he would only use such a jutsu if he saw no other recourse. Then when Naruto godson explained that he wanted to explore his two swords abilities and become familiar with them, who was Jiraiya to say no as they worked to discover the attack known as Kenatsu locked away in the sword. From then on they practiced using the move to see how many times it could be done with repeated uses, so far Tokijin was holding strong.
Naruto reared back and swung Tokijin for what seemed like the one hundredth time today and launched a Kenatsu at the waterfall only for the same level of attack to hit the water a moderately strong wave of energy needles.
"Good, now let's move onto something else. Follow me." Jiraiya said as he got up and waved Naruto before leaping away in a burst of chakra with his godson right behind.
The Gama Sennin burst out of the trees and landed on the ground and walked forward a little ways before stopping, soon Naruto had joined him at his side.
"What are we doing here?" Naruto asked as he glanced over into the chasm while taking a guess but wanted to hear his godfather's response.
"Simple, you're gonna learn to control the Kyuubi's chakra by summoning the toads like I showed you." Jiraiya said with a smirk that Naruto didn't catch.
Before Naruto could answer his godfather he was pushed over the edge and began to plummet into the chasm, he managed to turn and see the smile on Jiraiya's face before he was out of sight. Naruto decided to see if this method could lead to anywhere seeing as instead of sleeping the night before he practiced his youkai abilities and found out that he could fly with enough concentration, as he fell Naruto felt something 'pull' in the back of his mind like call and decided to answer it. Everything whent black.
Inside Naruto's Mindscape
Naruto opened his eyes to find himself in front of a enormous pair of bronze gates that seemed to stretch into the endless ceiling, in the middle was a small sutra paper with the word 'Seal' written in Kanji. Walking closer Naruto watched as a giant red paw reached out from the cage and attempted to crush him, moving to the side he only felt the intense wind the action produce followed by the deep shake.
"Kyuubi..."Naruto said as he watched with a neutral expression as the claw was dragged back inside the cage.
"Gaki...Do you know how long have I waited for the day I meet my jailor in the flesh so to speak. So tell me ningen, how would you like to be devoured by me?" Kyuubi bellowed as it grinned showing off its rows of teeth as large as a grown man's leg.
"Ningen? I think not, as for you Vixen you can cut the act and transform now. I don't feel like looking up 60 stories." Naruto commanded with unmovable authority as he looked at his tenant with a look that said he wouldn't be trifled with.
This of course baffled the Kyuubi, although it didn't show it outwardly. How did such a lowly ningen figure out that she was indeed a female and what did he mean by she thought not, intrigued by these turn of events Kyuubi decided to humor her warden by switching forms. In a burst of light, the Kyuubi began to shrink until in it's place as what could be describe as a goddess given human form. Kyuubi had an aristocratic face that was very lovely with her button nose and large slanted crimson orbs completely with the tips of her fangs poking at her lips which were of the riches reds, She had an hourglass body with curves in all the right places to make the prettiest of woman insane with jealously as she was still lithe with subtle muscle to belay the amazing strength she possessed. Her fingers and toes were tapered equally with sharpened claws on the end of all twenty appendages that were reminiscent of the Inuzuka clan, She had hair that was as bright as blood that fell from her head in waves as the skimmed over her generous bust that could match someone like Samui easily without looking out of place on her body. Her hair ended at the curve of her ample butt to top off her look however, she was completely naked.
"Like what you see, ningen?" Kyuubi purred as she crossed her arms under her bust and bent forward to tease her jailor into a perverted moment.
"Enough, Kyuubi. I wish to speak with you and set the record straight before I leave." Naruto said as he conjured a throne for him to sit in and looked at the demoness behind the bars.
"I suppose you want me to lend you my potent chakra in order to survive huh ningen? Well I think not, unless you beg me the Queen of all Demons and grovel at my feet." Kyuubi said as she started gloating and to emphasize her point held up her perfect foot.
"I have no need for you or your chakra, I'm just letting you know that I will be finding a way to be rid of you without killing myself." Naruto scoffed at her gloating, of course without paying any attention to her statement.
"You dare! You a weak ningen dare to try and write off the most powerful demoness in existence as some insignificant fly! That's just like a human to think themselves beyond their position in life!" Kyuubi roared as her appearance chaged to include kitsune ears and nine long tails that swished with a life all their own, adding to the look of fury as she unleashed her killing intent and youki in an attempt to cow her jailer into submission.
Kyuubi wasn't prepared for the potent killing intent that rose above her's or the youki that managed to rival her's. No, it was even more refined and powerful than her own, looking around for the source she looked out the cage to see a silver haired demon where her jailer was just at a moment ago. Feeling the youki surrounding this newcomer had Kyuubi's eyes as wide as dinner plates, there was no mistaking that powerful an ancient aura. It was the youki of the infamous Inu clan that was sired by the greatest of them Inu no Taisho, a being that far out ranked even the Kyuubi herself. And fate would have it that her jailer was a direct descendant.
"Let's get one thing straight right now Kyuubi. I'm no longer a human, I am Uzumaki Inu Taisho Naruto and I will not tolerate you delusions of granduer mucking them up. So you can either comply with my simple request or I will remove you from me and break you into pieces so small that not even the Shinigami will be able to properly put them together in order to drag you ass back to hell. Understand?" Naruto all but growled as his youki surged unrestrainted.
Kyuubi could only nod in her shaken stupor as she looked at her container, after getting his response Naruto pulled his youki back within himself but didn't change back as he vanished from the mindscape.
Kyuubi could only stare at where her container just stood with a shocked expression, as she slumped to her knees Kyuubi felt wetness running down her inner thighs and she wiped some up with her fingers.
"I think... I may have...finally found a mate more than worthy of giving me a litter of kits." Kyuubi said to no one in particular as she cleaned her fingers of her arousal with a sensual smile growing on her lips as the connection to her host's senses kicked in and she looked through his eyes.
In the Real world, in the chasm
Naruto had awoken to himself still falling at an incredible rate and decided to get out of here. Gathering a good amount of youki in his body, Naruto slowly became a ball of light as his descent came to a halt. With but a thought the ball of light rocketed up towards the chasm opening.
At the top of the chasm, Jiraiya was having a mini freakout. Why? Because he didn't feel any chakra building up indicating that a jutsu was being used. After ten minutes had passed Jiraiya began to fear the worst for his godson and was resigned to inform his sensei of his actions, just as he was about to take off Jiraiya heard the sound of humming coming from the chasm and getting louder. Rushing back to the edge he managed to see a large ball of energy fly out of the chasm and land a few feet away from him, after a minute or so the ball started to take shape and soon Naruto stood before Jiraya without a single scratch on him.
"N-naruto, you're alive? How did you become that ball of light just now?" Jiraiya stuttered as he looked at his godson in disbelief.
"Jiraiya-sensei, I want to have a word with you. What made it a good idea to push me off a cliff into a bottomless chasm?" Naruto's voice asked with veiled fury underneath his neutral demeanor as he drew Tokijin from his belt.
"N-now, Naruto let's not do anything hasty. I-I'm your godfather after all." Jiraiya tried in an effort to diffuse his godson's anger.
Sadly this did nothing to pacify Naruto who unleashed a Kenatsu at the Gama Sennin, Jiraiya began to dance around as he struggled to stay ahead of his apprentice's attacks as they become closer with each passing moment. While all this was going on in the seal Kyuubi was going over her decision concerning her container's status and her need for a mate.
"On one had he was human before his Youkai form kicked in, and on the other he's going to be a force to be reckoned with not to mention he's very attractive. So the down side to not offering myself as a mate leaves me with possibly being his enemy, on the up side though I can be the mate to one of the strongest demon clans in existence. Plus I don't think I would mind carrying a human clan name in addition to a demonic one...hmm." Kyuubi said to herself as she weighted her options while her giant tails swished on their own as her mind wandered.
"Okay, I will present myself to...Naruto as a potential mate but, first I must get out of here and I know how. It's going to hurt like hell and he may hate me for it but I'm sure when he hears my reason for doing so he'll get over it." Kyuubi said with finality as she tested out her future mate's name before gathering her youki to attempt leaving the seal.
On the outside of the seal, Naruto had managed to hit Jiraiya square in the ass with a Kenatsu and was about to finish beating him senseless, when a pain like no other erupted from his stomach forcing him to take a knee as the pain became overwhelming. Jiraiya was at his side in an instant when Naruto fell completely to the ground, turning him over on his back and knew that whatever was effecting his godson had Kyuubi written all over it. Lifting Naruto's shirt to expose his seal, Jiraiya could see that Kyuubi was pushing against the seal as if it was trying to break free. Grabbing a ink brush and some ink Jiraiya quickly wrote out a sutra for suppresion and slapped it on Naruto's stomach.
Slowly the biju's chakra dissipated back into the seal until Jiraiya couldn't feel anything, sighing he sat back in relief that he wasn't too late to stop what the Kyuubi had planned. Suddenly the Kyuubi's chakra burst forth and overran the sutra that Jiraiya placed on the seal, and when he tried to contain it the chakra exploded with such intensity that Jiraiya himself was knocked back into a row of trees. As Jiraiya lay against a fallen tree with a huge bump on his head, the only thing he could think was that he hoped his godson survived whatever happened.
About an hour later Jiraiya slowly regained conscious as he heard two voices nearby. Blinking away the dull throb of pain in his skull he say up slowly.
"Look Naruto-kun he's coming to." A silky voice said as Jiraiya sat up fully and looked around.
What he saw had his jaw nearly hitting the floor, the entire landscape looked as if a war happened around him while he was out cold. Trees were uprooted, there was rubble and large craters everywhere and sitting across from where he sat, Naruto was sitting comfortably against a log with a drop dead gorgeous and naked red head situated in his godson's lap. Needless to say Jiraiya passed out again this time due to a massive nosebleed that caused him to hit his head on the ground from the force of the gush of blood.
"Aw, I think I broke the poor ningen. Guess my beauty was too much for him." Kyuubi giggled with a full blown grin as she looped her arms around Naruto's neck.
"Kyuubi put on these clothes. We won't be able to explain anything to him if he dies from blood loss." Naruto said as he unsealed a pair of pants and a simple black shirt for her to wear.
"Hmph, it would serve the pervert right. Besides I don't see you complaining about me showing off my form. By the way my real name is Sakaki, Kyuubi is just my title among the biju." Kyuubi pouted as she crossed her arms under her breast pushing them up, the sight alone would put Jiraiya in to shock at seeing such a generous bust. Without much protest she grabbed the offered clothes and put them on.
Sakaki had just pulled the shirt down when Jiraiya regained conscious for the second time and sat up. When he looked at the young woman is his grandson's lap again she was dressed Suddenly the memory of Naruto's seal going haywire came back and he looked around widly before addressing Naruto.
"W-what happened with your seal? And where's the Kyuubi for that matter?" Jiraiya asked with a paniced look on his face as he expected to look and see the 60 story Kitsune marching on Konoha in vengeance.
"Yo." Was all Sakaki could say as she tried not to bust up laughing at Jiraiya's antics.
"You?, you're the Kyuubi? There's no way you are Kyuubi." Jiraiya said with a laugh while Sakaki and Naurto looked on as he slapped his thigh in amusment.
"No seriously, what happened with the Kyuubi, Naruto?" Jiraiya asked as he calmed down enough to speak.
"It's as she says she's Kyuubi." Naruto said as if it was the most simple thing in the world.
"You obviously don't take our word for it so how about a demonstration? I'll show you something only the Kyuubi could know or do." Sakaki proposed as she looked at Jiraiya with narrowed eyes.
"All right, Prove you are who you say you are." Jiraiya said as he crossed his arms and looked at the busty red head in his godson's lap.
"Uzumaki Mito, wife to Senju Harashima. Wasn't as noble and upstanding like you all thought, she was a huge closet pervert if I've ever met one and she made you look like a saint. She enjoyed everything from bondage to food sex and you precious Shodaime indulged her sexual appetite every step of the way." Sakaki started with a mischievous grin that spoke of great trouble as Jiraiya's jaw dropped once again at what he heard but, the best was yet to come.
"Uzumaki Kushina, was a bit of a pervert herself just not to the same extent as Mito. If none of that is proof then how about this." Sakaki said as she watched Jiraiya's expression become even funnier before she tooke her hybrid form and her tails and ears sprouted. Jiraiya passed out for a third time during the day.
After he recovered yet again, Sakaki and Naruto explained about how she had emerged from the seal and told Naruto that she wanted to become his mate. Then she went on to explain her motives for doing so and Naruto agreed before they had a vicious physical battle that lasts all of ten minutes before both were covered in bleeding cuts, Naruto in the end chose to take Sakaki as one of the many mates he would need to have. Jiraiya almost had another nosebleed when she replied to his question of her sharing Naruto with the idea of having a bi-sexual relationship with harem sisters intriguing.
"So what do I tell the Hokage about you two?" Jiraiya asked as he let all the information sink in.
"We will speak with Hokage-jiji a couple of days before the Finals start. For now I'm going to train in the Forst of Death with Sakaki after we buy her a weapon to use. You should speak with the Hokage as he will need your help planning for the invasion." Naruto said as they all got up from the ground and went towards the village.
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Once they walked onto the main street Jiraiya parted ways with them, mumbling something about 'research' with a perverted smile on his face. Naruto and Sakaki walked around and spotted a shop with the name 'Higurashi Emporium' written on a sigh across the top, walking in with a jingle of the bell over the door the demonic duo looked at rows upon rows of various weapons and clothes categorized by type and price all over the store. Without a word between them they began to browse the shelves and racks for a suitable sword.
Tenten was having an off day first her sensei was given an A-rank mission outside the village, Neji was had things to do with his clan so he was unavailable, and with Lee still hospitalized Tenten had no one to train with. To top off her day, Tenten was stuck helping her father man their shop while he worked on forge orders put in by different shinobi. Hearing the bell to the shop ring signaling customers Tenten put on a cheerful sales face as she moved around the counter.
"Hi, is there anything I can help you both with?" Tenten asked as she looked at the two customers only for her eyes to widen in surprise. First she was gazing at a woman who's beauty could make many a woman insanely jealous with her perfect figure and alluring features, no straight male in their right mind would pass up a chance with her. Next was a boy her age that she recognized by his hair color instantly after all there weren't many blonde living in a village like Konoha.
"Naruto? I almost didn't recognized you if it wasn't for your blond hair."
"Hey, Tenten. I didn't know you ran this shop." Naruto said as he turned to look at Tenten.
"This is my family shop as you could have guessed from the sign outside. So what are you looking for?" Tenten said as she gestured to the weapons they were browsing.
"I'm looking for a sturdy and practical sword for, Sakaki here." Naruto said as he pointed to the red head who turned at the mention of her name.
"Hold on I have something that might suit her." After studying Sakaki for a moment Tenten walked into the back behind the counter and came back out with a sword in a case.
Naruto and Sakaki walked over to see a magnificent katana waiting for them, picking up the blade Sakaki gave it a few test swings before deeming it useable until she recovered her personal weapons of course. Tenten took the sword back and offered a sword repair kit for half price which they took as she rang up the total.
"That will be 12,500 yen...Hey Naruto, that sword where did you get it?" Tenten all but shouted as she gazed at Tenseiga sitting against his hip.
"This? It's a family heirloom that belonged to the Uzumaki Clan." Naruto said as he pulled out Tenseiga for her to see.
"Do you mind if I hold it?" Tenten said with a trance like awe as her eyes were fixed upon the blade.
Naruto not really seeing any harm in letting the girl hold Tenseiga held it out to her, and Tenten took hold of the blade with such a careful reverence that she nearly let out a shudder at the subtle hum of power that the sword exuded between her fingers.
"This blade is way above anything we have ever forged, it's quality workmanship can be seen throughout. This was obviously done by a true master of weapon forging.' Tou-san, can you come up here?" Tenten mused as she studied the sword with a critical eye before calling out to her father he came up to the front to see what all the noise was.
Higurashi Kenji was a man that loved his job and everything about it, so it was no surprise that he enjoyed looking at a interesting weapon even if it was only in a textbook. So the look on his face when he spotted Tenseiga in his daughter's hands, was like one of a man that has found drinkable water in the desert.
"That sword is absolutely exquisite. Where did you get that, Tenten?" Kenji asked as he walked over and leaned over the blade with marvel.
"It's Naruto's dad. It's a family heirloom." Tenten said pointing to Naruto who just watched them both with a critical eye.
"Uzumaki Naruto right?, You mind if I...?" Kenji said as he looked up to nod at Naruto.
"Yes I am and I don't mind." Naruto said as he watched Tenseiga change hands and looked on as Kenji studied his sword with a master eye.
"This sword of yours is truly a masterpiece, only a master forger could put this much detail and dedication into a blade such as this one. I would be honored that if on the off chance it needs heavy repairs that you bring it too me and I will do it for free." Kenji told Naruto as he gave the blade back over. Neither male saw the look that Tenten was unconsciously giving the blond boy but, Sakaki did.
"Hmm, a potential harem sister already. Naruto-kun you work quickly without even having to." Sakaki thought with a smile as she watched a bit of drool collect in the corner of Tenten's mouth before she licked her lips like predator that found some amazing prey.
"I don't think my sword will break anytime soon however, if it does come to that I might take you up on your offer. In return I will frequent your shop for whatever needs I have shinobi related." Naruto said as he sheathed Tenseiga at his waist.
"We have a deal then." Kenji said with a smile at possibly working on that sword in the future.
"So we do. Sakaki let's go." Naruto said to the Kitsune in disguise as she cradled her newly purchased sword to her chest while she followed her mate out the store.
Kenji looked at his daughter only to find her still gazing at the spot where Naruto stood not even a second ago, Tapping her on the shoulder he was rewarded for his efforts with a shriek from Tenten as she jumped from being awoken from her catatonic state, with a small blush on her face that she wasn't aware of Tenten mumbled something that sounded like going to sweep the walk outside.
"So she felt the power of that sword, well it's not surprising considering she was just holding the legendary blade of the Inu Youkai clan; Tenseiga. I wonder how Naruto would accept the marriage proposal to Tenten that his mother and my wife set up before his birth between our clans, no doubt we are in for some interesting times with the new Uzumaki clan head." Kenji though to himself with a chuckle at both his daughter and the possibilities going through his head about Naruto.
After stopping off at home to introduce Sakaki to Kin, and explaining everything to the young girl. She took Sakaki's true status as easy as she did his own status as a youkai, with a bit of hysterics before calming down about it and saying that this didn't change her mind in the slightest about being his vassal. So as the were leaving Kin promised to have a delicious meal ready for her lord and lady when they returned.
With a short goodbye to Kin, the demonic duo of Naruto and Sakaki made their way out of the village itself and over to Training ground 44 or the Forest of Death. As they hopped the tall gate separating them from the forest, both of them noticed a presence following them.
Anko was on her way to her playground to work off some pentup steam from a very frustating interrogations today, as she approached the forest she watched two figures hop the fence without hesitation and take off into the darkness of the trees.
"Looks like I get to blow off a lot of steam today with my new playthings." Anko said with a sadistic smirk as she hopped the gate herself in pursuit of the trespassers in her sanctuary from the village.
Little did Anko know that unlike when she encountered her ex-mentor in this forest, her life was about to change all for the better after the meeting she was about to have...
AN: Well now chapter 4 is done and some interesting things have happened but, now it's time for the finals and the fighting is sure to get intense from here on in. I know you all want me to update as frequently as possible but damned writer's block creeps within the confines of my mindscape and only positive reviews cand drive it out so don't forget to do so. On a final note there is a poll in my profile and I have one more before this story is done so check them both out and vote. Stay tuned for the next chapter of Kitsune Inu Youkai: Chapter 5: The Finals Part 1! This is Xeno signing off...Oh one more thing; if any of you see Jiraiya, let him know that I'm hunting his Toad Sage ass down to do some damage.
Now then Let me point out a few things again:
Kyuubi: I know many of you feel that 'Oh I rushed pushing them together' but in reality I didn't. I used the principle of the animal kingdom, you appeal to the strongest most suited target to be your mate and present yourself. That's what she did plus he completely outclassed her in a bolstering contest without even trying. The actual battle will be written later as a flashback.
Tenseiga & Tokijin: We all know that Sesshomaru's swords were sentient somewhat in the anime and the manga. So I got to thinking 'what if the swords could actually speak this entire time but Sesshomaru himself ignored their voices, well Tenseiga's anyway.' I went with it and the voices I put to them are the result and before anyone asks; no there is no spirit form to the blades. They aren't zanpakuto's.
Tenten: It's not exactly how I wanted to start it but in this her clan admires a person that wields weapons as they do. So when Tenten's father saw her reaction to Naruto he saw a son-in law for his child.
Kin: bet none of you saw this one coming, Kin as Naruto's Vassal. I say the hell not, Sesshomaru had Jaken, Inuyasha had Miyoga, and I'm sure Inu Taisho himself had many vassals. I was tired of always reading about her being a slave or killed off early so I decided she's going to be the strong vassal to the new head of the Uzumaki-Inu Taisho clan. (Raise a flag for Kin. ^o^)