"Believe it." - Normal talk
"Believe it "- DemonTalking
"Believe it "- Thought
"Believe it " - Demon Thought
"Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu" -Techniques/skills
() Authors voice / usual use for brackets That I Can not Be Bothered to describe
Now Without Further ado, I hope you enjoy this first chapter. May I write more, Depending on the insight That You May all give me. Please give me constructive Criticism, AND NOT flames.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. All I own is Some of the OC's that May Appear in this fic. The Naruto series Belongs to Masashi Kishimoto But if it did belong to me. Sasuke Would Have Been Into more girls and Itachi Would Have Been a lot more badass. Also this is Shadowmage Infiltrator story I'm the translator.
Naruto is not a demigod or a super invincible and powerful. In the long run be better than the Yondaime but will not start to defeat S-Rank shinobi immediately. Will gain power quickly but not divine intervention or anything like that. Naruto train and train and train almost 24 / 7 before starting to kick ass for the fic to make any sense
It had only been a day and the news of Naruto two weeks stay in Shi no Mori, while studying the Fūin no Sho and how he learned two techniques that disintegrated the giant beetle Emperor.
Many Shinobi were surprised by the blond and although some were incredulous at first when they heard about the strength of the blonde.
Some villagers started a rumor that the blonde was possessed by the Kyuubi and had launched the technique to destroy Konoha, but several Shinobi who would have previously agreed with them, said it was stupid and even threatened to punish those who dared to spread a lie like that. The fact that the same Shinobi that just days before the blonde stole the scroll hated the blonde, and now they began to defend him, resulted in many villagers reconsidering the opinion that they had of the container of the Kyuubi, though some villagers thought the Kyuubi bewitched the Shinobi to make them respect and even admire the blond.
Naruto on the other hand remained oblivious of these rumors because for the last three days since he has remained in the hospital in Konoha after the results of the tests determined that much of his muscles were overstretched because of the training he conducted during the last two weeks. Also he had a mild case of malnutrition due to all the Ramen the blond had eaten in recent years, making him deficient in several vitamins and minerals. Naruto, true lover of ramen, he objected that ramen would hurt him. The doctor told him that if he doesn't eat more fruits and vegetables he would stop growing. The revelation that ramen was the cause of his low height was a sensitive issue for the blond since he was the shortest in his class. Naruto promised to have a better diet and only go to Ichiraku's once a day and eat no more than 5 bowls.
Naruto was now sitting on his bed with an IV attached to his right arm connected to an IV with nutrients to compensate for the lack of nutrients he had.
"Hello Naruto-kun how are you doing" asked Sarutobi as he came walking in.
"Jiji" smiled the young blonde as he hugged the Sandaime Hokage.
"I came here to check on you" responded Sarutobi as he stood up. "Well since you are okay I have to go Naruto-kun I have to deal with some issues."
"It's my fault isn't it," frowned Naruto.
"Indirectly" replied Hiruzen. "Due to the incident with the scroll, there are those who want to condemn you even though you were deceived by your Sensei. Unfortunately since you aren't a Genin it is within the jurisdiction of the civilian counsel, but as the incident involved a traitor and a dangerous ninja scroll, the matter was brought to general debate of the Council. There are board members who have much hatred for you and want to punish you as severely as possible, but do not worry because we have everything solved."
Naruto nodded and then looked worried when Sandaime.
"Jiji, watch out for the old man with bandages."
"Danzo?" Questioned Hiruzen and Naruto nodded. "Why do you say that?"
"He controls people with his right eye, Jiji-sama."
"How is that possible, Naruto-kun?" Mused Hiruzen. "Danzo told me that he lost his right eye years ago."
"He has a red eye with black spots he covers it with those bandages" explained Naruto as Hiruzen opened his eyes and surprised at the description of Danzo's right eye and motioned for Naruto to continue. "One time after escaping from the ANBU after I pulled a prank I went into a building to hide. The building was dark and I began to walk in. When I heard someone coming I went into the vents to hide. I did not see who it was, but when I tried to exit the duct between the lids was latched so I had to find another exit. When looking for a way out I saw two elders discussing something. I do not know what they were discussing, but it seemed that Danzo wanted them to do something and they refused. After Danzo pulled up his bandages I saw a red eye with black spots. He told them they had to do something and they agreed this time. After that an ANBU appeared and began talking about the eye of Shisui, I think it was called, and Danzo said this eye is perfect. Then they began to talk about removing someone and I got scared, thinking that if they caught me I would be killed."
"You could cover your steps for so long Danzo, but no longer" Sarutobi thought. "Now I have you and nobody can save you."
"Thanks for the info, Naruto-kun" Sarutobi-kun exclaimed as he ruffled the young boy's hair. "Now where is this building that you entered?"
"It is a three-story white building that is four blocks north of the Hokage Tower. When you go inside the first floor has a store of weapons and implements for Shinobi but not too many people go there I don't think, because I've never seen people come up with something in their hands, which is strange because the things that I saw through the windows are of good quality. I have never entered the store because once I step in I can feel that someone is watching me. I get bad vibes there."
"Thank you Naruto-kun" said Sarutobi. "Now I will leave you to rest. Tomorrow I will come when you are discharged."
"Ok, Jiji" replied Naruto. "See you tomorrow, take care."
When Hiruzen left the hospital room, he motioned for an ANBU to come. The ANBU appeared kneeling before the Hokage.
"Give notice to four teams to observe and infiltrate the building" ordered Sarutobi. "If the evidence is found remove it and if they have any problems they are authorized to use force to secure their escape. I do not want to start a war in the middle of Konoha, so I hope nothing happens."
"Hai, Hokage-sama," retorted the ANBU who disappeared out of sight.
"I do not know if he is an expert in infiltration or if he is just damn," smiled a man that Sarutobi recognized as his pupil Jiraiya.
"A bit of both" Sarutobi replied smiling. "He is quiet when he wants to be and you know he is almost impossible to find. If it were not for the young Inuzuka Kiba, who is familiar with the scent of Naruto-kun we would not have found him."
"What will you do?" Questioned Jiraiya.
"Come to my office, Jiraiya" Sarutobi-kun said as he noticed that a nurse was trying to hear what they said.
Jiraiya nodded and went along to the Tower with Sandaime Hokage. The nurse tried to follow but she felt a blow to the neck and everything went black from there.
"Things are so complicated right now," said an ANBU as he began to tie the nurse.
"The board is so full of shit we're fighting against ourselves," exclaimed another ANBU.
"Never mind that, "answered another ANBU, but unlike the other was covered with a blue hood, and almost have them."They wanted a war and were silent. The best thing for us is to do what we are best at".
"He's right," inputted another ANBU. "Surprisingly after all that we investigated on Danzo we could not find anything, but could Uzumaki be lucky."
"It's not just luck," said the Captain. "Remember the village persecutions that lasted for hours before they could capture him and that was only because he got hungry and went to eat ramen. Uzumaki knows a lot of infiltration and how escape. Not everyone discovers patterns of patrols by watching for a few minutes as he did when he stole the scroll."
"He's an interesting person" responded the third ANBU. "He might become a legendary Shinobi."
"Do you really think so?" Questioned the captain.
"Of course," answered the ANBU. "We have seen how his teaching wasn't the best at the academy by order of the board that went to carry the authority of the Sandaime and still is better than any Genin who just graduated; including the "famous" Uchiha Sasuke who had everything on a silver platter. After the Uchiha incident, the council changed Academy and now they teach nonsense to avoid the appearance of another Itachi. They do not teach anything about how to survive in the battlefield or on assignment and place more emphasis on theory than in practice. He taught himself how to infiltrate and then escape unscathed. He spent two weeks in the prohibited area of the Forest of Death training with the scroll of forbidden seals and who knows how many techniques he learned. Several Jounin could not survive two weeks alone there. In his possession that left the parchment Yondaime-sama. Have you seen the books he has been reading? They are not something an average Genin reads and anyone can see that he is hungry for knowledge."
"Good point," said the Captain, the standard of the academy has fallen considerably. "Before a Genin was prepared to do C-rank missions, but now they only send them to do pathetic D-rank missions that a regular civilian can do."
"I do not think he can so easily defeat the Uchiha haven't you heard he has found his family scrolls and they are masters at Katon moves. Also they say that he even learned some Genjutsu's of Uchiha Shisui and even Uchiha Mikoto's powerful Raiton after all the reports say he is a genius."
"The same reports that say that Uzumaki does not serve to be a Shinobi" the other ANBU refuted. "The board has handled things and has consented to the Uchiha Sharingan simply because, he is the last of his clan. Put Uzumaki and Uchiha against each other, give the same descriptions of the terrain and the same tools and Uzamaki's know how to win because Uzumaki occupy the land in their favor and avoid coming into direct conflict unless they have the advantage, whereas the Uchiha Overconfidence is conflicted and can barely live, thinking that no one can beat him. You know how arrogant the Uchiha's are."
"You can say what you want but Uchiha Sasuke is stronger, just wait I believe he is already mid Chunin Level."
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Hiruzen came to office with Jiraiya and after activating a seal of silence from his desk began to speak.
"How are things going, sensei?"Asked Jiraiya.
"It was difficult but I think we may have evidence against all the council members," said the Sandaime. "But it isn't known whether they acted voluntarily or were controlled by Danzo."
"What did you find about Danzo?" Questioned Jiraiya.
"Nothing yet" replied Hiruzen. "But now that Naruto-kun told me where he is. I can capture him and execute him for treason without problems. The research conducted my ANBU failed to find evidence against Danzo nor anything about Root, but now that we will not be difficult to find evidence."
"What about Naruto?" Asked Jiraiya.
"Yesterday was full session of the Council" said Sarutobi. "The civil side proposed him to be executed, while the Shinobi side threatened to kill every one of them and their families if they ever suggest that again. Oddly Homura, Koharu and Danzou said nothing throughout the session indicating that they are up to something, but I have no idea what."
"A source of my intelligence network told me two days ago a message came from Konoha to the feudal lord of the Land of Fire," said Jiraiya. "Today I got the information that the feudal Lord is coming and will arrive tomorrow afternoon, so I guess the three elders are trying to hold a meeting to decide what to do with Naruto and they will have the Feudal Lord on their side."
"Why am I not surprised?" Sarutobi muttered, drawing his pipe from a drawer of his desk. "These fools do not know what they are doing he was tricked by Mizuki."
"What about the informants of Orochimaru?" Asked Jiraiya.
"They've been captured and interrogated by Ibiki and Anko. We have three ANBU posing as the three leading men of Orochimaru in order not to arouse suspicion among the traitors. Kabuto Yakushi is found to be the right hand of Orochimaru and an excellent medic-nin that could rival Tsunade. We were able to get enough information from Kabuto where most of Orochimaru's bases were and how he planned to invade Konoha when we organized Chuunin exams. Unfortunately we have not discovered the base where Orochimaru is now and Shikaku-kun has a plan that could lead us to him."
"What?" Jiraiya questioned interested.
"Shikaku-kun-kun suggested that Inoichi use the false memories planted jutsu on Kabuto and then release it" said Sarutobi. "Shikaku-kun suggested simulating a scene of a battle between three men and a squadron of Orochimaru's ANBU. The idea is to make Kabuto think that he killed the last ANBU and he would go back to one Orochimaru's bases. Then the ANBU squad would follow Kabuto to the base and then infiltrate it to plant explosives and destroy the seals, while other squads and teams in go inside of the base looking for Orochimaru or more of his henchmen."
"A coordinated attack on the foundations of Orochimaru" smiled Jiraiya. "Good plan."
"The idea is to end the threat of Otogakure as soon as possible" mused Sarutobi..
"Will it work?" Asked Jiraiya.
"Shikaku-kun thinks there is a 90% success rate" said Sarutobi. "10% error corresponds to the possibility that Kabuto won't take us the base where Orochimaru id. Still other bases would be destroyed and it will be a victory for us and a blow to Orochimaru."
"On another note, how is Naruto? Asked Jiraiya.
"He is pretty well despite the trauma that was to caused him now that he knows that he has the most powerful Bijuu locked inside him and to know that his own father was one who did it, and when I spoke with him he said he felt betrayed because I didn't tell him who his dad was, but when I explained the enemies his dad made in Iwa and Kumo that they might come after him, he understood immediately. According to Ibiki-kun who made a psychological analysis, Naruto-kun is emotionally stable, since he read the letters that was left by Kushina-chan and Minato-kun also since he read the diaries of each. Also he has found out about his twin sister Natsumi, who went with Tsunade. Ibiki-kun said he is quite mature for his age. That despite his attitude as a young child his mental mature is above normal. Ibiki-kun has taken an interest in Naruto-kun, making him read a few books and then asking him about them."
"Ibiki has taking in interest in the gaki" Jiraiya said smiling.
"Not only Ibiki several Jounin have taken an interest in Naruto-kun."
"Like who? Jiraiya asked interested.
"Hayate wants to teach him Kenjutsu saying that after seeing him with the katana, he knows that Naruto can become a great expert in Kenjutsu. Gai wants to help in Taijutsu training in and he wants the opportunity to learn a style of Uzumaki Clan Scrolls. Shikaku suggested training Naruto-kun with his son as a strategist because he says that Naruto-kun is a genius. Anko-chan wants to teach him and wants to introduce him to IT, which is supported by Ibiki-kun. Finally, Asuma-kun wants to take charge of his Fuuton Jutsu training since he is the only Jounin in the village with that affinity."
Jiraiya put his hand to the chin to ponder.
"Quite interesting so many people wants to train Naruto to become the ultimate Shinobi" Jiraiya said still staring at the ceiling in a reflective pose.
"Anyways for Naruto Sensei I propose that Shikaku is the best choice and his teammates will be Hyuuga Neji and Yamanaka Ino."
"Interesting idea."
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At the same time that Hiruzen and Jiraiya were talking in the office Hiruzen. The ANBU infiltrated the building belonging to Root. The first team entered the building once they found a secret entrance to a basement that was connected to two tunnels. The mission leader ordered them to wait for the review of the rest of the building and then divided them into two groups of 8 ANBU to go through each of the tunnels. The ANBU nodded and walked in the tunnel, three Root members noticed the intruders but they were dealt immediately by ANBU. They continued reviewing the building. The leader of the group noticed that the groups were too large and could be easily discovered, ordered them to go in group of twos, sending each team to review the building while he was guarding the entrance.
Fifteen minutes later the three teams returned to the place where the other team was. The leader of the mission report gave an indication of what happened.
First floor, "Free operation, we did not find any documents or evidence" informed the captain of the first team.
"On the second floor were five operations of Roots, their bodies were sealed for further study. Several documents were found with some activities of Root, but there is nothing that links them to Danzo" reported the second team captain.
"Third floor-free operation of Root, full of traps and alarms that were disabled before filing the floor and do-activated after the captain reported the third-team found several documents of Root activities, involving the participation of Danzo and some board members. It was found belonging to a Root banking information and documents with contacts within and outside the Land of Fire. We also found evidence of orders to eliminate certain men by Danzo who have refused to participate in business with him and he ordered some of our ambushes that happened on missions that have resulted in a failure during the year."
"Is it substantial evidence?" Asked the leader of the mission.
"Affirmative, some documents contain the signature of Danzo and other board members" answered the Captain of the third team.
"Well, which one of you is" asked the mission leader.
"One of the operating bases of Root had weapons with poison," answered one of the ANBU. "The injuries I have are simple scratches but I can feel the effects of poison coming into action."
"Symptoms asked the leader.
"Beginning of dizziness, blurred vision and some headaches," replied another ANBU.
"Ok, you go with him to bring evidence to Hokage-sama and then escort him to the hospital immediately" ordered the leader as one of the ANBU nodded.
"The rest of us will go down to investigate and identify the tunnels where they arrive," said the leader of the group. "We will divide into teams of 6, leaving two here just in case some Root Members enter the building. Probably one of the tunnels leading to the Root-based operation and this building serves as a command center, so if you see several operations Ne retire. Sandaime-sama ordered use to avoid conflict with Root at the moment, so obey the order. Any questions?"
"If a group is surprised and has the ability to deal with Danzo at the time, what do we do, attack or flee?" Asked an ANBU.
"Then attack Danzō" ordered the leader. "I will be responsible if the Sandaime-sama asks about. It is better to kill him before he can flee."
The ANBU nodded.
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Hiruzen and Jiraiya spoke of Naruto's and Sasuke's training regimen when the two ANBU came in the room. One of the ANBU remarkably uncoordinated.
"Report" Sarutobi ordered.
"Hokage-sama" began the ANBU. "We infiltrated the building and found several documents confirming acts of betrayal by Danzo and the members of civil counsel. We found eight operations of Root and they were eliminated and their bodies were sealed in parchment
The ANBU took three scrolls and placed it on the table of Sandaime.
"Where are the rest of the ANBU" said the Sandaime.
"They found a secret entrance to a basement that connects two tunnels, the mission leader ordered an investigation and divided the operations into two groups of six to investigate each tunnel, leaving two ANBU's at the entrance of the building and should someone enter the ANBU would take care of them," explained the ANBU to what Sarutobi nodded.
"What happened to him?" Sarutobi asked directing his attention to the ANBU who was having problems staying upright.
"Light case of poisoning" replied the ANBU. "He has a superficial cut on his right forearm by a poisoned kunai."
"Go to the hospital at the base immediately" ordered Sarutobi. "I do not want his condition to be worsened."
"Hai, Hokage-sama," said the ANBU and then they disappeared with a Shunshin.
Sarutobi took the parchment with the green symbol that indicated it had the possession of important documents inside and opened it to remove the documents. He began to look through each of the documents and Jiraiya noted that he saw a smile growing on Sarutobi's face, although sometimes the Sandaime frowned.
"Well? Asked Jiraiya.
"We have the damn traitor now. I hope that the ANBU don't kill him because when they find Danzo I will personally torture him myself and then execute him."
"What did he do?" Asked Jiraiya surprised to see Sarutobi wanting to torture and kill Danzo.
"See for yourself," mused Hiruzen handing the documents to Jiraiya.
"May Kami have mercy on his soul" ... said Jiraiya as he read through the documents.
"He better because I do not think I will."
o0o
When Naruto was discharged from the hospital medical he was accompanied by the Hokage.
As they walked through the streets of Konoha, Naruto noticed that people, especially Shinobi greeted him while he walked, either with a nod or a wave of the hand and showed some respect for him. Naruto, obviously puzzled, asked the Sandaime why the Shinobi treated him so well, Sarutobi told him that after stealing the scroll from the Hokage Mansion, and spending two weeks studying the forbidden scroll and training in the forest of death, and learning two jutsus that was able destroy the beetle emperor, it was greatly appreciated by many Shinobi. The Sandaime told him what happened since the incident created a great respect, especially after the public execution of Mizuki and he revealed the truth that he tricked him to steal the forbidden scroll.
Naruto after hearing the explanation was very happy and every time someone greeted him he returned it. Unfortunately not everyone changed their mind about Naruto, as several civilians showed more hatred when they saw Naruto and others didn't look because they feared that Naruto would attack. Naruto though saddened to receive such feedback decided to just ignore them and then decided to show everyone that he was not the devil they say he is, but he is a proud Shinobi of Konoha. Sarutobi looked sideways at Naruto as they walked and was pleasantly surprised by the reaction of the blond who was not intimidated b the cruel eyes of certain villagers.
Seeing Naruto reacting to the good and bad opinions of the people of Konoha, Sarutobi wondered what in fact triggered the change from the old to the new Naruto. Chances were he had learned the secrets that had been hidden from him.
'In the end it does not matter' thought Hiruzen glancing at Naruto. 'Naruto-kun changed for the better.'
Sarutobi remembered what happened an hour ago when he went to pick up Naruto from the hospital, bringing him his usual orange jumpsuit to wear it. The reaction was unthinkable Naruto to have a tic in his right eye to see the suit and then started making hand seals for a Katon jutsu, which Sarutobi recognized and if he had not stopped, the hospital would had been burned completely by the magnitude of Jutsu. Sarutobi ordered ANBU to go in search of new clothes and made a mental note to never put the orange jumpsuit in front of Naruto.
When he returned with the clothes the ANBU brought, Naruto looked at them critically, and then nodded to give approval and then put them on. When he came out the bathroom wearing his new clothes Sarutobi raised an eyebrow at the new image of blond. Neko, the ANBU who was in search of clothes, said it looked good and when the girls would see him they would go crazy for him.
And Neko was right because when he walked through the village, the young girls saw Naruto dressed entirely in black, with bandaged ANBU type pants on the shins, a black sleeveless T-shirt set, with his jacket open, a katana was strapped on his right shoulder and the scroll of his parents hung diagonally from his left shoulder to right waist, blushed as could be, generating more laughter from mild blushing Sarutobi and Naruto saw the young hearts in the eyes of fan girls he had only seen when girls saw Sasuke.
Taking pity on the young Naruto, since he could not be more uncomfortable, Sarutobi decided not to make any comment and decided to save it for later as a weapon to ridicule Naruto.
Jiraiya, who was still hiding saw the pair walking through the village, could not be happier because they saw that Naruto was a gold mine to do research to write his next book, which already had a possible name, "Icha Icha, The Blond Warrior and the Uchiha "and a possible plot of 2 young warriors who becomes friend after a battle where they were the only survivors and decided to wander the world to find their soul mate, they would get laid so much and seduce the girls with their charisma and good looks. Definitely a Best Seller.
Ten minutes later the Sandaime and Naruto arrived at Hokage Tower and went to the office of Hiruzen. Just as what happened in the village, the Shinobi looked at Naruto with a new respect and saluted him as the young blond nodded slightly and raising his hand.
Upon entering the office Sarutobi sat in his comfortable desk chair and lit his pipe to relax with the pleasing aroma and flavor of snuff. Naruto on the other hand sat on the chair in front of the Hokage and took one of Sarutobi's pipes and lit it.
"Naruto-kun" said Sarutobi. "We have to discuss some issues regarding your Sensei."
"What Jiji?" Asked Naruto.
"First I want to inform you that at an extraordinary meeting with the council decreed the Shinobi bestow the rank of Genin in Konoha," Sarutobi said, sparking a big smile on. "Naruto because of your accomplishments since the incident with the scrolls since your Education at Academy was cut short by the civil council who pressured teachers not to teach you unanimously, we thought it was only fair to grant you the rank despite that you failed the exam. Then there is the fact that the information you have given us about Mizuki and Danzo gave us the necessary guidelines to find and capture several traitors of Konoha, among which is largely civil council, my advisor. I cannot give you the details because it is confidential information is, which is allowed only for Jounin and board members."
"No problem Jiji-sama" said. "Though I would like to know what will happen to them."
"Well, tomorrow in a plenary session of the Council of Konoha, where the Feudal Lord will attend several Jounin will give him the evidence and capture the corrupt and traitorous members of the council," said Sarutobi. "A group of ANBU is currently invading Root facilities.
"Root? Jiji What's that?" Asked Naruto.
"A paramilitary organization led by Danzo" replied Hiruzen. "The building where you went and saw Danzo with my advisors and ANBU, Root was in the building that functioned as their command center. Thanks to you, you told us this building, several ANBU were able to infiltrate and gain valuable information to catch or convict Danzo. We also may be able to find two other facilities of Root."
"Wow, never thought that building was so important I guess I had luck on my side."
"You're right Naruto-kun, but do not think it is only by luck that you saw Danzo because it requires skill to enter a building for shelter without getting caught, but that you've already demonstrated to be able to enter the village several times in two weeks without the Shinobi finding you. You have a great gift in infiltration Naruto-kun.
Naruto was embarrassed by the compliment of Sarutobi and scratched his neck nervously. A habit that he had obtained long ago and apparently has not yet been overcome. Sarutobi cleared his throat again and adopted a serious pose; "Kage Mode" Naruto had called it for some years.
"Naruto-kun this is a crucial issue the Feudal of Konohagakure will attend the council meeting tomorrow. My advisors and Danzo informed him behind my back what happened to the scroll and according to the information they also told the Feudal that I'm getting senile and they do not think I can continue working as a Hokage. They also said that the Kyuubi was overcoming you and I did not want to solve the problem. Pure lies, but the Feudal do not know that they are. The idea is to put one of my advisors or Danzo as Hokage to possibly manipulate you or even make you want to leave or train you as a weapon."
Naruto opened his eyes caught and squeezed the handles of the chair with both hands. Sarutobi could see the blond young man was frightened by the claim of the two elders and Danzo.
"You do not have to worry Naruto-kun, because we have everything under control." Naruto thought for a moment and nodded. "An even more serious note, what do you plan on doing about Natsumi."
"I don't know yet, I'm thinking about visiting her soon" answered Naruto. "I hope she had a better life then I did, seeing that she has the Yin of the Kyuubi inside her."
"You don't have to worry about that, from what I heard she has been trained by Terumi Mei, a very fine Kunouchi and you might even see her in the Chunin Exams, if you make it that far."