Saki: The newest chapter has arrived after a long hiatus.

Naruto: Well, at least that crap is over with.

Kurumi: (hugs Naruto) Master! It's time!

Naruto: (shakes head) I know, I know.

Kurumi: (rubs into Naruto) You feel good.

Saki: (sweat drops) Something is wrong with her.

Naruto: Yep. But I'm getting use to it.

Saki: Well, while you deal with her, here is the next chapter, Time to Leave.

Tsunade rubbed her forehead as the worst headache she had ever felt and probably was ever going to get as Hokage. "So what you are telling me is that the fox knows that it has been split in two."

Jiraiya nodded as he leaned against the wall, for once with a serious look on his face. "There is no doubt it knows which could cause more trouble as it is going to try to bring out its power within Kurumi every time Naruto uses enough of its power."

Groaning out loud, Tsunade leaned back in her chair before pulling out a case of sake and getting up as she headed for the balcony. Sitting down on one of the two chairs placed out there, she looked over the village before popping a cork from one of the bottles and taking a large swig of the rice wine. "So what needs to be done now? I know you know more about the seal on Naruto and those girls then anyone else in this village."

Jiraiya followed her before sitting down in the chair next to Tsunade as she looked over the village. Soon as he sat down, a bottle was thrusted into his hands. He didn't resist as he popped the cork and took a sip as he looked out towards the four heads on the cliffs. "Naruto needs to be able to control Kyuubi's chakra and that is something I cannot teach him as I do not have a demon within me. Kurumi is difficult to tell but I've deleted the memory of what Itachi did to her with that genjutsu of his."

Understanding what Jiraiya meant, Tsunade nodded as she looked towards the hospital. "I can't blame you for that. I'm not sure I would have been able to take what he did in that genjutsu from your report." Taking another swig of the Saki, she took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "I could contact the Raikage and asked for his assistance for training Naruto. His brother is the eight tail vessel and the Raikage in training is the two tail vessel. I'm sure they would be more then willing then to lending aid to another vessel like them. …Besides, that bastard owes me…"

Jiraiya looked at Tsunade before shaking his head and downed his bottle of sake. "That would be great as it would give me time to upgrade the girls abilities so they'll be ready the next time the Akatsuki comes for Naruto. Then again, that boy is a quick learner and has more potential then anyone I've ever seen. I doubt it would take him very long before he could tame the fox if he was given proper instruction on how to."

"Hmp." Tsunade simply answered as she finished her bottle before grabbing another bottle and taking a sip from it before looking up into the sky. "I'll give you that. That boy reminds me so much of his father and my decease fiancé and brother that it isn't funny. If he would just get his act together, he could become the greatest this village has ever seen…"

Looking at Tsunade, Jiraiya saw tear beginning to build in her eyes as she thought about the three along with Naruto. He could only smile before he finally understood what Tsunade meant about the Raikage owing her. "You should really stop giving BJs to people…"

He was out in less then a second as Tsunade drove him into the balcony with a single punch to the head. It wasn't as strong as normal as he simply picked himself up and sat back down on the chair. "Pervert, at times I swear if you weren't who you were, we could be together. You've always been there for me in the toughest of times. …But since you are, you do provide a decent stress reliever as a punching bag."

Jiraiya simply nodded as he smiled at her before looking up into the sky. "I know, I know. But that's how I was raised and sensei just made it worse."

"True." Tsunade answered as she finished her bottle of sake before sobering up as she looked over towards him. "Jiraiya, be sure nothing happens to him. That boy is the future of this village even if some of the damn villagers don't want him to be."

"I know… And that is the way Minato wanted it. And don't worry, he is in good hands." Jiraiya answered as he looked back at her.

Tsunade rolled her eyes as she took another drink as she looked back over the village. "I hope so."

Tension was rising within the room. Naruto wasn't sure if this was something he wanted to be caught in the middle of, but he was sure he was going to be brought into it one way or another. To make things worse, he had only just woke up and he had to see Kurumi and Saki starring each other down before Saki reached out and picked up a small object. "Check mate nee-chan."

Naruto face faulted off his bed and into the floor as Kurumi began screaming at how unfair it was that her little sister could beat her in chess. Both angels saw this and quickly were at his side and helped him back onto the hospital bedding. As they did so, Naruto looked at both oddly before asking the obvious as he sat up. "Okay, what did I miss?"

"Saki beat me at battleship, checkers, chess, go and other board games while we waited for you to wake master desu." Kurumi answered with a bright smile on her face.

Catching Naruto as he attempted to face fault once more, Saki shook her head at her sister before setting Naruto back and sitting down on one of the chairs next to the bed as she turned to Kurumi. "That's not what he asked nee-chan."

"Huh?" Kurumi responded simply as she turned to Saki with a questioning face as she was sure she had answered what her master asked.

Shaking her head again, Saki turned to Naruto before placing her hands on her lap. "We've been working some things out while you've slept."

"Like what?" Naruto asked as he looked at Saki before looking at Kurumi and continued alternating his head between them.

His attention turned to Kurumi as she was the one that answered his question in her normal excited tone. "Saki and I agreed that while you are her master, you are my master only."

"Huh?" Naruto responded as he did not understand Kurumi over simplistic answer.

Saki shook her head once more as she smiled softly at both Naruto and her sister. "What Kurumi means is that she has accepted that I only take orders from you but she is the only one that can be with you…"

She was interrupted as the door opened to reveal Shizune carrying in a food tray. She smiled softly as she looked over towards Kurumi and frowned. Placing the platter on the stand next to Naruto, the nurse turned to Kurumi before pointing back to the bed. "Get back in your bed Kurumi. You're not suppose to up and about as you'll over exert yourself."

This caught Naruto's attention as Kurumi winced before she quickly rushed back to her bed, not wanting to get on the bad side of Shizune. Everything before he awoke was a blur and all he could remember was Kurumi basically kidnapping him… His face darkened as he slowly began remembering what happened though a lot of it was still a blur.

As he was handed a plate, Naruto looked up at Shizune as she handed Saki one and headed over to Kurumi. As soon as she gave her the food, he spoke in a low, almost ominous voice. "Nee-chan… What happened last night?"

"Nothing did otouto. You've been out for two and a half days as it's dinner time." Shizune answered as she walked back over and grabbed the tray while gaging his reaction.

She expected mostly everything she saw except for the slight tensing in his muscles as he clinched his fist and his face darkened even more. Even still, she knew it was nothing that she couldn't handle. "Otouto, don't think about it too much. There was nothing you could do against them."

This only made Naruto feel even worse as he looked down and away from her and the other girls, who were now looking at him. 'I failed… I couldn't protect Kurumi from those two… Hell, I couldn't protect myself. I don't deserve to be Hokage if I can't defend what is precious to me. I'm useless…'

"Otouto." Naruto was snapped back in reality as he felt Shizune's hand on his shoulder. "You aren't useless. Those two are so powerful that they only fear Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-san. You're only a gennin and have a long way to go, but you will grow stronger. Trust me, it won't be long till you are as strong as they are especially when Jiraiya-san takes all three of you out of the village to train. Just give it some time and don't let it get to you."

Naruto's eyes were wide the entire time Shizune spoke as he was stunned that she knew what he was thinking. Looking over towards Saki, he saw the brown hair angel nodding in agreement before his attention turned to Kurumi. She nodded as well before smiling brightly. "She's right master! Kurumi didn't stand a chance against either of them and Kurumi is strong desu!"

Both Kurumi's and Shizune's words made Naruto feel a little better along with Saki's simple nod. But something was bothering him as he kept his eyes on the pink haired angel. "Kurumi, why did you just refer to yourself in third person?"

"What's third person master?" Kurumi answered back, not understanding the question she was just given.

The other three in the room just laughed as Kurumi fumed, still not getting what third person was. As their laughter ended, Jiraiya entered the room, biting his lip to keep from laughing with them. Regaining his composure, he walked over to Naruto before ruffling his hair. "Good, you're up. You ready to get out of here?"

Naruto nodded as he looked up at the perverted sage while pouting that his hair was being ruffled. "I am, but where to exactly?"

Jiraiya shrugged as he looked over towards the two angels as he leaned against the wall. "Don't know yet but I will tomorrow when we head out."

"WHAT?! MASTER AND I DON'T GET TO LIVE IN OUR NEW LOVE SHACK THE OLD HAG GOT FOR US BEFORE LEAVING?!" Kurumi screamed at the top of her lungs before she began to roll in her bed in a temper tantrum.

Everyone in the room sweat dropped looking towards the pink haired angel before Jiraiya shook his head. "Sorry, but no. There is no time as the Akatsuki won't be reorganizing for three years. We have to make the best of it and maximize Naruto's training and leaving as soon as possible is the best bet."

Kurumi stopped throwing her fit as she sat up and frowned as she looked over at the white haired man before looking back at Naruto. Her face softened, knowing that there was nothing more then Naruto wanted then to become stronger so he could become Hokage. Looking down because of her actions, she nodded. "Okay… As long as master gets stronger."

Saki smiled as her sister was beginning to show a little maturity while Naruto just smiled as he knew Kurumi would do whatever was best for him. Jiraiya shook his head before heading back towards the door. "Saki, make sure to have their things packed by tomorrow morning as we'll be leaving around noon. Naruto and Kurumi won't be discharged until ten tomorrow so they really can't pack."

"Hai." Saki responded as she stood up before following Jiraiya out of the room, intent on getting everything ready for Naruto and Kurumi.

As she left, Shizune shook her head before turning to both Naruto and Kurumi. "You two should get some rest, so I'm going to leave you two alone. Goodnight otouto; goodnight Kurumi."

"Night nee-chan."

"Good night nurse lady!"

Naruto was surprised as he stood out at the gate. He hadn't expected to see this many people to come out and see him off. He did expect Kakashi, Sakura, Shizune, Tsunade and a few of the others. He just didn't expect the entire rookie nine, Gai's team, all the senseis and even a few people he didn't know to be there. Hell, even Gaara and his siblings were there as they arrived a little late to help them with retrieving Sasuke.

So it wasn't a surprise that a few of them were snickering at the look oof surprise on Naruto's face. It didn't last long as Kurumi firmly planted Kiba into the ground and the rest shut up as she made a threatening promise. "Anyone that laughs at master again will get the same thing coming to them!"

This instantly brought Naruto out of his shock as he looked over at Kurumi and sighed. "Kurumi, there is no need to be that violent." Turning his attention back to the whole, he smiled brightly as he scratched his head. "Thank you all for coming out to see me off and when I get back, I'll be even stronger then ever."

"That's great news to hear… I still have to kick your ass for our preliminaries! You only one that by luck! Next time I want it to be a fair fight!" Kiba exclaimed as he pulled himself off the ground and looked Naruto in the eyes with a smirk on his face.

Naruto smirked back as he cracked his knuckles. "Can't wait for it Kiba. I'll show you that the fight was no fluke."

Seeing that a possible fight could be started, Shino pulled Kiba back and gave Naruto a slight nod. Seeing that she was next, Hinata flushed and was gently nudged forward by Kurenai, who was shaking her head at the shy girl. Seeing her skin darker then normal, Naruto placed his hand on her head. "You okay Hinata?"

This completely caught her off guard and seeing that her face was so close to his, she couldn't contain the excitement she was in and passed out as it was too much for her to handle.

Everyone that knew her problem could only sweat drop as Kurenai lifted her up and would have apologized but Kurumi spoke before she could. "Wow! That girl is easily frightened isn't she?!"

Kurenai busted out laughing as the pink hair angel was closer to the truth than she knew. As she walked back, Tenten was the next one to walk up however her attention was on both Kurumi and Saki. "They're Steel Angels, aren't they?"

"Y-Yeah." Naruto said as he was a caught slightly off guard as she didn't know the bun headed girl that well and she immediately knew what Kurumi and Saki were.

Tenten nodded as she figured as much before looking around a little and was puzzled. "I've see Jiraiya-sama's and Yondaime-sama's models but I don't see my father's model…"

Jiraiya came to the rescue as he stepped besides Naruto. "Ms. Ayanakouji, Karinka hasn't been built yet as the only two that could build her were your father and that traitorous snake."

"I see…" Tenten answered with a frown on her face as she didn't like the idea that her father's design could be made by the snake sannin before an idea hit her. "Can I come with you? I have the designs for Karinka and I'm sure I could help you…"

"I'm sorry, but no." Jiraiya answered truthfully as he looked at her. "There will be no time for me on this training trip to build her. …However, when I return we can see if we can build her. In fact, I'm sure Tsunade would like it if we to create a robotics division as it would give us a great advantage over the rest of the nations."

Tenten's eyes lit up at this while Tsunade frowned before shaking her head as she pushed the young girl back and glared at Jiraiya. "I'll get you back for that you bastard."

Naruto ignored the two as they continued talking as his team walked up with Sasuke with them. He could see that Kakashi was keeping his only eye on Sasuke even though he was making it seem like he was completely focused on him. Sakura was the first to speak. "Well, I see that you are leaving. Just don't cause too much trouble while you're away. And if I hear you said anything about me…" She smacked her fist against her palm giving off an ominous omen to the blonde haired gennin.

As Naruto laughed nervously, Kakashi shook his head before patting Naruto on the shoulder. "Well, I guess we'll be seeing you in a few years Naruto and you'll be with these two lovely young women. Enjoy them like I would…"

Kakashi was seemingly knocked out as a Yugao in her Anbu armor appeared behind him and shook her head as she glared at the pink haired angel, remembering that she knocked her out of the village with a single push.

Sasuke slowly stepped towards Naruto and everyone became quiet as the two looked each other in the eyes. The air was tense and everyone was ready for something to happen when Sasuke outstretched his hand towards Naruto and gave him a small nod. "Good luck."

Naruto smile brightly before he shook Sasuke's hand. "Thanks Sasuke. …And you better get stronger while I'm gone. I want to fight you again, but with nothing interfering with our match."

The Uchiha smirked back at the blonde as he let go of his hand and pocketed them. "Consider it done."

"It's time to go Naruto." Jiraiya spoke as he looked between the two boys and hid his smile.

Nodding, Naruto walked besides the white haired pervert with Kurumi and Saki trailing behind him. "Well guys, see you all in three years! Old hag, you better be ready to give me your chair when I get back!"

"Yeah, yeah, now get out of here will you! I have paperwork to do." Tsunade answered in a seemingly bored voice as she hid the smile on her face.

Turning to Jiraiya, the toad sage nodded and took point with Naruto and the two angels following in his steps.

"Is it finished?" A man with auburn hair and a black cloak spoke.

The paled skin man panted heavily as he looked over a large slab table with a young woman with short blonde hair that looked no older then thirteen. Closing his eyes, he nodded as he looked at his creation. "She is finished; she just needs to be activated."

"Do it then. We need to capture the nine tail vessels now before they get stronger. Our spy has given them false information and at least one of them will be alone soon." The cloaked man spoke as he held his palm towards him.

Sighing, the paled one shook his head as he looked at the blonde haired teen. "It's going to take some time. I have to build the activation machine for her as she is different from the others. She will not require a mystic to active her unlike her sisters."

Taking his hand away from the man, the cloaked one nodded before turning around. "Then get to work. I want her up and activate in a month, do you understand?"

"Yes… leader."

Naruto: I wonder what is up with Hinata. She always seems to do that when I'm near here.

Saki: I think I know, but I won't say.

Naruto: Come on! I order you!

Saki: Nope, it is her secret to tell.

Kurumi: Oh come on imouto! Tell us!

Saki: Sorry, but no.

Kurumi: Ah! You're mean!

Naruto: Oh well, there is nothing we can do.

Saki: Yep… On the next chapter of Steel Angels and a Blonde, a few months have passed and Naruto is alone as Jiraiya goes over upgrades with both Kurumi and me when someone shows up. What's this?! She's a Steel Angel too and what do you mean she is the Akatsuki's Second Angel?!

Kurumi: WHAT?!

Naruto: (sighs) That's great… Anyways, the story is a little over a third done and the author wants to know how everyone thinks he's doing to this point. So any input will be greatly appreciated. Ja ne!