It has been nearly 1 month since Naruto had his talk with Gamabunta. During this time Naruto has did a few more missions, with Sasuke and himself taking turns as the team leader. He also continued seeing Ino, as well as training during his free time, he has became good friends with Gamakichi, who rarely goes home anymore.
"Is that all you got? Come on I could beat you in my sleep?!" Said Jiraiya as he dodged a kick from Naruto before kicking him into a tree. Naruto stood back up and ran at Jiraiya who kicked at Naruto again, however this time Naruto ducked under the kick and went in for an uppercut to Jiraiya's jaw. Jiraiya simply leaned back and dodged the punch as he grabbed Naruto's wrist and sent him flying at another tree. Naruto flashed through some hand seals and said "water style: Hidden in the mist jutsu." as a thick mist enveloped the area. Naruto formed a rasengan and smashed through the tree to avoid injuring himself. As he landed on the other side he heard "That's better, but a simple trick like this isn't going to fool the Legendary Toad Sannin!" as he went through some hand seals and said "Wind style: Great breakthrough." as a large gust of wind blew the mist away. As soon as the mist was gone he barely had time to sidestep a flying rasengan. He started to go through some more hand seals as he heard a poof behind him and turned just in time to see another rasengan coming right at him. He jumped up in the air to avoid it. He realized he had made a mistake when he came face to face with the infamous 3 pronged kunai of the flying thunder god technique. Before he could react a red flash appeared in front of him and Naruto punched him towards the ground as he did some hand seals and said "Lightning style: Raging demon's fist!" as he slammed the thumb side of his hands together. A large mass of red lightning in the shape of two fists came flying towards Jiraiya. Oh shit if that hits me I'm done for. He thought, as he quickly did some hand seals of his own and sunk into the ground. Naruto's attack smashed into the ground where Jiraiya just was, causing a large explosion and sending lightning arching all across the yard. As Naruto landed back on the ground, a pair of hands came up out of the ground and grabbed his ankles. Naruto struggled to get free as he heard footsteps coming up behind him. He turned his head enough to see Jiraiya running in with a rasengan in hand. Naruto braced for impact and was surprised when nothing happened. He turned around again to look and see Jiraiya's rasengan just inches from his face. "I win." Said Jiraiya with a large grin as his rasengan faded away and the hands that grabbed Naruto disappeared in a poof of smoke.
"You're pretty good but still not Sannin good yet. Give it a while, no doubt you'll be better than me one day."
"Yea one of these days, if I keep working hard at least." Said a smiling Naruto.
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1 week ago
"Sir, we have reports that Danzo is on the move again. He has possibly been meeting with Hiashi Hyuga in secret for some time now. What are your orders?"
"Monitor the situation, don't let Danzo catch us with our pants down. If he's meeting with the Hyuga then he is probably up to something big. Just keep an eye on Danzo for now and see if you can learn any more.
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1 month before current time
"Ahh Hyuga-san, come in, have a seat." Said Danzo
"Thank you Danzo-san. How are you?" Said Hiashi.
"I am well." Said Danzo as he developed a grin. "So, Hiashi; I have a business proposal for you."
"I'm listening."
"What would you say to being the head of the village council?"
"But how? That position has been held by the Uchiha since the village was formed."
"You leave that up to me. All I ask of you is your clan's support."
"Support in what?"
"I intend to overthrow the Hokage. If you agree to have your clan back me, then I will award you with a permanent spot as head of my new council."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes Hiashi. Konoha has become the laughing stock of the elemental nations during the reign of the 3rd and 4th Hokage. If I was to become the leader, we would be feared by all. We would be the greatest of all the nations, just as it should be. And you, Hiashi, would be my second in command."
"You drive a hard bargain Danzo. Let me think on it for a while."
"Of course, take your time." Said Danzo as Hiashi got up and walked out the door. Once Hiashi was gone he smiled to himself. I'm so close now I can taste it. I've got that tool Hiashi in the palm of my hand. With the Hyuga backing me I will be unstoppable.
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Present time.
"Report." Said Minato as an ANBU walked into his office.
"Sir, we have confirmed from a leak in the Hyuga house that Hiashi has indeed been meeting with Danzo, and has been trying to talk the Hyuga council in joining an under the table alliance."
"I see. Do you know what their motives are?"
"Not at this time Sir."
"Okay. Dismissed."
The ANBU shunshinned away as Minato said "Kakashi, Itachi."
Kakashi and Itachi were both instantly standing in from of him.
"Yes Hokage-sama?" Said both of them at once.
"Do you feel as if your team is ready for a SS-rank mission?"
"What is the mission sir?" said Itachi.
"To assassinate Danzo."
"Sir I believe we are for the most part but there is one thing I would ask of you first."
"What is it?"
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Naruto was sitting at the kitchen table drinking some juice, resting from his spar with Jiraiya when suddenly he felt his dad calling him. He quickly finished his juice and teleported to the Hokage's office to find his dad, Kakashi, and Itachi standing there waiting on him.
"Naruto, we need your opinion on something." Said Minato.
"Yes, what is it?"
"How do you feel about an implanted sharingan eye?" Said Itachi.
"I don't have a problem with it, I consider Kakashi very close to me." Said Naruto.
"No Naruto, what he means is, how would you feel about receiving a sharingan?" Said Kakashi.
"Huh, you mean like, having one transplanted like you Kakashi?" Said Naruto.
"Yes Naruto. We feel that it would greatly expand upon your abilities, and also we have a mission in mind that you may need it on." Said Itachi.
"Dad, what do you think of this?" Said Naruto as he turned to look at his dad.
"Son, I agree with Itachi. You would be only the second non Uchiha to have a sharingan, it would be an honor for you. However I will agree with whatever choice you make."
"If you agree with them Dad then I trust you. I'll do it." Said Naruto.
"Okay let's head to the hospital so we can get it in and let it heal properly in time for the mission." Said Minato. "Naruto, bring Kakashi please." As he grabbed Itachi's shoulder and disappeared in a yellow flash.
Naruto put his hand on Kakashi's shoulder and also disappeared.
All 4 appeared in the hospital at the same time as they went up to the room they had already selected and prepared. Tsunade, Shizune, and Jiraiya all stood there waiting on them. Naruto climbed onto the bed and laid down as Itachi handed Tsunade a jar with a red eyeball floating in it. "Naruto, now is the last chance to back out before we begin, are you sure you want this?" Said Tsunade, her motherly instinct toward Naruto kicking in.
"Yes, I am sure." Said Naruto. Tsunade then passed a glowing hand over his face and he faded off to sleep.
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Flashback, about 1 hour ago.
"What is it?" Asked Minato.
"I would like to transplant a sharingan eye into Naruto."
"What?" said both Minato and Kakashi at the same time.
"Why would you give your clan's bloodline away like that?" Said Minato.
"Because I see Naruto as a little brother to me as much as Sasuke, and I believe the sharingan will help him greatly, even if he is already very strong. Plus, with Danzo, I have reason to believe he possesses the lost left sharingan of my friend Shisui."
"Wait, Danzo has Shisui's eye? I though he died in a training accident?" Said Minato.
"Well that was the common belief, but a couple years later I found a note along with a sharingan eye in some of Shisui's belongings. Said Itachi as he recalled Shisui's note Itachi: I hope that one day you will find this note. I am sorry that I had to go, but it was in the best interest of the village. I was attacked and lost my left eye to someone, I was unable to identify him, but he stole my eye. You understand how disastrous it could be if he got my other eye as well. I am entrusting you with my other eye and I am leaving the village. Please Itachi, keep Konoha safe, consider my eye a tool to help you along. I hope we may one day meet again. Goodbye. Signed, Shisui.
"He was attacked and lost his left eye by an unknown assailant, before leaving his right eye to me. He then faked his death and left the village in order to maintain the peace."
"Wow, he was a true patriot." Said Kakashi. "He made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of the village."
"Yes. He is the perfect example of a shinobi." Said Itachi. "Anyways, I believe the reason that Danzo wears the bandages on his head is to hide Shisui's other sharingan. So it would be beneficial to Naruto to have a sharingan of his own."
"Yes I suppose you are right, whose sharingan do you intend to give him though?"
"Shisui's."
"Are you sure Itachi? That is one of the most powerful eyes of your clan."
"Yes. As I said, Naruto is like a little brother to me. I trust him with the power above everyone else in this world besides Sasuke, and he has his own sharingan. Besides, soon, I will have his left eye back."
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"Naruto?"
"Naruto-kun?"
"Naruto, can you hear me?" Said a detached voice
"Huh. Where am I?" Said Naruto as he opened his eye. "Why can't I see out of my right eye? What happened?!"
"Naruto calm down and I will explain." said Tsunade. "You just had surgery, it is normal to experience temporary amnesia afterwards. You agreed to have a sharingan eye implanted into your right eye socket. The eye is covered for now to allow it to heal properly."
"Oh yea it's coming back to me now. Did everything go well?"
"Yes, the surgery was a success. You will just need to rest for a few days to allow the eye to heal, so you don't damage any of the connections."
"Okay."
"So how do you feel Son?" asked Minato.
"Like I just ran 1000 miles on my asscheeks." Said Naruto, eliciting a laugh from everyone in the room. "I think I just need some rest…" as he fell back asleep.
"Thank you Tsunade, Shizune. I'll take him home to get some rest now." Said Minato as he picked Naruto up and disappeared in a flash of yellow.
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Naruto slowly opened his eye and looked around the room as everything came into focus. Ino was sitting in a chair next to his bed with her head laid on his chest, asleep. Naruto sat up, waking Ino up, once she seen he was up she wrapped him up in a hug and said "Thank God you're okay! I was worried about you Naruto-kun!" "What… how long have I been asleep Ino-chan?" "2 days now. Your dad told me what happened. Are you feeling okay Naru-kun?" "Yea Ino-chan I feel fine. Can you go find Tsunade for me please?" "Sure I'll be right back." as she walked out the door and returned a few minutes later with Tsunade.
"How do you feel Naruto?" Said Tsunade.
"I feel fine now. How much longer do I need to leave this cover on?"
"How does it feel? Any pain or anything?"
"No it's fine I think."
"Well if it feels good then you can go ahead and unwrap it." Said Tsunade as Naruto started to unwrap his bandages. Once he got them off he opened his eye and then screamed and covered it with his hand.
"Naruto what's wrong?!/Naru-kun!" Came the simultaneous screams of Tsunade and Ino as Naruto started to laugh. "Gotcha." He said as he rubbed the back of his head and grinned until Ino punched him in the head. "Dammit Naruto you worried us!" She screamed. "Kid you're lucky you are recovering from surgery or I'd kick your ass for worrying me like that. But remember, you will be better one day and I'll be waiting." Said Tsunade with flames in her eyes as Naruto gulped and wondered why he did what he did.
"What's the matter I heard a scream?!" Said Minato as he ran through the door.
"It was nothing, just your son being a dumbass." Said Ino as Tsunade smirked. I like this girl.
"Oh thank God. So how do you feel Naruto?"
"I think I am fine. It doesn't hurt or anything. It's just kind of weird, everything is so much clearer now."
"Yea Son that's the sharingan for you. But remember you'll have to keep it covered like Kakashi since you can't cut it off or it will drain your chakra."
"Actually Dad, I have an idea that may help me and Kakashi both. How long until our next mission?"
"1 week from tonight." Said Minato.
"Okay that gives me time to work on my idea and rest the eye some more. I may need yours and Jiraiya's help along the way though."
"What do you have in mind?"
"A seal over my eye, to allow me to 'cover' and 'uncover' it with chakra, just like was normal."
"Hmm that's a brilliant idea Son. Maybe we can do it."
"But before that I need to go for a walk, my legs feel like noodles."
"Just be sure to keep the eye covered."
"Actually I think it may be better to use it, I have plenty of chakra and I need to adjust."
"Yea I guess you're right. You two have fun." Said Minato as he walked out of the room along with Tsunade.
Naruto got up out of bed and walked towards the door when he suddenly stopped and blushed a dark red as Ino did the same. "Na Na Na Naru-kun…" She stuttered. "I know Ino-chan." He said as he ran back to the bed and threw on his clothes. Oh my God! He's freakin' HOT! Yelled Ino in her mind. Naruto got dressed and noticed that Ino was still looking at him and blushing "Well Ino-chan, did you like what you saw?" he said in his sexy voice as blood trickled down Ino's nose. "I take that as a yes then." as he kissed her on the forehead and drug her towards the stairs. As they reached the living room Tsunade said "What happened to her?"
"Well, no one bothered to tell me they took all my clothes, so she saw me walk across the room in my boxers." Said Naruto as he laughed and Jiraiya pulled out a notebook and started writing vigorously with a lecherous grin. "Tell me more kid, anything happen?" Said Jiraiya as a fist connected to Tsunade slammed into his face. "He is like my son you damn pervert! And that means he is like a step-son to you!" "Actually he is my god-son." Whimpered Jiraiya.
"Well, see ya later, me and Ino-chan are going for a walk." Said Naruto as they walked towards the door since Ino had regained consciousness.
The couple decided to go grab a bite to eat at Ichiraku's, so they were taking their time walking over there and enjoying the day. About halfway there, they ran into Sasuke. "Hey Naruto. Damn it sure is weird seeing you with a sharingan." Said Sasuke as he grinned. "Anyways, where are you two headed?"
"Ichiraku's ramen, wanna come?"
"Sure, but I have to go meet Sakura first."
"Sakura? Wasn't she the president of your fan club not too long ago?" Laughed Naruto.
"Fuck off." Said Sasuke as he laughed a bit himself. "She was, but she approached me a few days ago and she seemed to have calmed down so I figured I'd give her a chance. What about your fanclub?"
"Well Hinata talked to me a few days ago, but I turned her down of course. Damn she was persistent though she damn-near raped me." Said Naruto as he and Sasuke laughed and Ino glared at him with fire in her eyes. "Uh-oh. I'm going to get Sakura, I'll meet you there in 15 minutes!" yelled Sasuke as he was already a block away.
"So… She almost raped you, and I didn't hear of this?" Said Ino as she made Naruto feel 3 inches tall.
"Let me explain Ino-chan!"
"Oh you bet you're going to explain and it better be damn good too."
Naruto cringed a little as he said "The night we got home from wave, when I dropped you off at home and started walking home myself I heard someone following me. I turned around to confront the person, and it turned out to be Hinata. She asked me out and I told her no, and so she tried to hug me and I told her no again. Oh hell no. Her ass is mine. Thought Ino. "I promise nothing happened though Ino-chan. It was just guy talk."
"Good." Said Ino in a sweet voice as her glare turned to a smile. "I am going to kick her ass though."
"Don't worry about it Ino-chan."
"Oh I'm worried about it Naru-kun, I can't have her stealing my man."
"You don't ever have to worry about that Ino-chan. I love you, and I always will." Said Naruto as he kissed Ino on top of the head.
"Aww I love you too Naru-kun. Let's go meet Sasuke and Sakura."
The couple once again started walking to Ichiraku's. A few minutes after they arrived, Sasuke and Sakura arrived, and the four went inside to find a seat.