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Chapter 3

The village council had met up, and was waiting for the Hokage patiently.

"Where the hell is that old fool?" One of the civilian councilors said.

Okay, maybe not that patiently. Sarutobi and 2 others walked into the room about a minute after that outburst. The other 3 were completely hidden, but one was noticeably smaller than the other.

Sarutobi walked to his place and sat down. The heads of the Hyuuga and Uchiha clans had their wives there, though no one but themselves knew. "This council will now convene. I have a few things to say this time around, and no one will interrupt."

The Uchiha clan head, Fugaku Uchiha spoke up. "I believe it has to do with the 2 behind you?"

Sarutobi looked at him. "You are correct, Fugaku. I believe you wish to know who they are?"

Fugaku shook his head. "My wife wanting to be here means I know full well who one of them are."

"As do I. In fact, I know who both of them are. The fact that both Hikari and Mikoto are here, when they do not care much for council affairs is proof that they already knew what was going to come." Hiashi Hyuuga, the Hyuuga Clan head, stated.

The others simply looked at them both. "What do you mean?" Shikaku, the clan head of the Nara clan, asked.

Hiashi smirked, as did Fugaku, and their wives. "You will see soon enough. Although, I do fear for the civilian Councilors in the room. Aside from Ichiraku, of course."

Teuchi Ichiraku nodded. "I already know the full situation, as well. I'm not saying anything on the matter. I just know that I'm safe."

Sarutobi nodded. "Well then, I take it your wives found one of them before they could find a good spot."

Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Chouza Akimichi had wide eyes. Shibi Aburame did not have an expression, but a few sweatdrops formed on his face. Inoichi had just gotten a telepathic message.

"It's just as you suspect Inoichi. And it has been a while. You know who I am, and the one next to me is my son. Little word of warning though. Don't say anything on this matter. It will be revealed soon enough."

If Inoichi's eyes could get wider, let them do so. 'No way. Kushina is back? And she has a son?'

"Yes, I am, and yes I do. That is also the reason that, aside from Teuchi Ichiraku, the Civilian council has to fear my blade. Danzou is not getting off the hook, no matter what, for wanting to turn my son into a mindless, emotionless drone. Hence why Mikoto and Hikari are here. Along with Kakashi, but he is in his ANBU mask."

True enough Kakashi was there as well, wearing a dog mask. 'Well, Kushina. I pity Danzou. He's got himself a fate worse than death. Still, I wonder what you came up with? Should I ask, or wait?'

"Wait and see. Also, there is more to this meeting than that. In fact, 3 points will be made, just to rub it in the face of the council. Danzou is going to die after that."

Inoichi noticeably cringed, people turning their heads to him. A lot of the clan heads, civilian and Shinobi alike turned to him. Fugaku, Mikoto, Hiashi, Hikari, and Sarutobi simply smirked. Even the elders turned to him. Shikaku asked the question on the minds of most of them. "What did you find out, Inoichi?"

"I'm not gonna say everything, but I will say that some of the people in here will not leave this room alive. I know one for a fact won't." Shikaku and Chouza just gaped at him. Shikaku looked at Chouza. "I think I figured out who both of the hooded ones are, and the Civilian councilors are in massive trouble for what they did to the one of them."

Inoichi nodded in cold sweat. The civilian councilors looked at Shikaku. Danzou's visible eye widened. He just realized he had made a massive mistake over the last 4 years. He looked at the taller hooded figure in fear.

Sarutobi looked at the council with a smirk. "Well, I believe that, since the Shinobi clans have figured out who one of them are, I believe that will have her reveal herself." The taller figure took down her hood and removed the mask hiding her face.

What the council saw, though, was not what they were expecting. Rage, hatred, and intent to kill. "Most of you know me as the Red Death. A few of the Civilians in here may call me: your Executioner. Before that happens, I'll give you a chance to explain yourselves for attacking my son." Kushina said, her voice cold. Danzou froze where he stood. He knew who it was, and knew full well that he would die right then and there.

The Shinobi Clan Heads looked at her in shock... aside from Fugaku and Hiashi. They knew who she was after for sure, and knew that they were safe. The others were simply frozen where they sat. They didn't move. One of them had the gall to yell at her. "What the hell are you talking about? The only one to ever be attacked in this village is a Demon that has no p..." That councilor had lost his head thanks to Kushina's Sword. "Anyone else want to call my son a Demon?" Kushina's voice brought fear into the Civilian council.

Another one had the gall to speak up. "Why would someone like you give birth to one such as that De..." Another one to lose their head, courtesy of Kushina Uzumaki.

"Kushina, that's enough!" Sarutobi yelled to catch her attention.

"Sarutobi, you know full well how the Uzumaki Clan treats their family. I will not stand by and let them insult my son by calling him a demon in my presence. They have no idea what he truly is, and that makes me sick." The Council just looked at her. Everyone that knew who she was, knew that she wasn't kidding. Danzou was just about ready to run for it.

"You're not going anywhere Danzou." Danzou stopped cold turkey. "For even thinking about turning my son into a mindless, emotionless drone, you're not getting off the hook like some of the civilians in here might."

Mikoto, Hikari, and Kakashi was ready for a fight, if their eyes, that were visible, didn't show that, nothing would. Shikaku looked at Mikoto and Hikari and said the thing on everyone's mind. "Well, Danzou's a goner." Everyone that wasn't scared out of their wits looked at him. "Two powerful Doujutsu from two females active at the same time, at the mention of what he has done? If that's not enough proof he's been made a target of the only successful full Kunoichi Squad in all of Konoha's history, I don't know what is."

A younger voice spoke. "Actually, make that 3 people with a powerful Doujutsu." The one with the hood still on said. "The other one in a mask also has his active, it's just hidden behind the mask. This means Danzou has 3 Extremely pissed off kunoichi, and one of the most Dangerous Ninja in the village after his head."

Sarutobi looked at the young hooded figure. "Why don't you reveal yourself as well?"

"With pleasure." The figure took down his hood and removed his mask. "Before you take to calling me the Demon Brat, remember my mother's words earlier. Even if I've only known her for less than a day, I know that when someone insults her family, they will die, and she will carry it out herself. I also know who is after Danzou for wanting to turn me into one of his weapons. In fact, all four of them are here." Naruto said with a determination that dwarfed Kushina's warnings.

Fugaku, Hiashi, and Shikaku looked at him with interest. Hiashi said something first, though. "I should have known it was you. If anything, I'm a little surprised that you were her son."

"I'm not. In fact, I knew before any of the others did. Aside from Mikoto and the ANBU over there." Hikari said in a confident, yet dangerous tone.

Sarutobi looked at the ones mentioned. "I take it you want his head on a platter?"

Kushina spoke up. "Try a Golden Platter. A Silver one just won't cut it for me." Everyone except Danzou cringed at the comment. Danzou was about to call for his Root troops when Naruto spoke up. "Hey, mom. If he calls his Root Shinobi, mind if go after them as well? I'd like a piece of the action, as does Akane."

Kushina looked at him in surprise, her anger gone for a second. "Why not? It would make for great training."

Danzou was immediately scared. "ROOT! GET OUT HERE NOW!"

Several Shinobi came in and was ready to attack. Naruto's eyes went from Cerulean to Red as he went into his stance. The Shinobi heads turned their attention to Naruto, while Hikari, Kushina, Mikoto and Kakashi looked at the bastard that wanted to make Naruto a weapon. The Civilian Councilors went under their seats in fear. Sarutobi looked at Naruto as well and found him in complete control of it. Danzou shouted. "ATTACK!"

Kakashi and Kushina went after Danzou while Hikari and Mikoto went after the Root Ninja. Naruto joined in with them making Shadow Clones every now and then. One hit from Naruto cracked bones or tore apart flesh. There were a few swipes from Naruto that Normally would have missed, but tore off a limb. The Shinobi in the room were trying to dodge the strikes from the Angry Kunoichi while watching Naruto. Whether Naruto missed with a kick, punch or swipe, there was a scratch or a missing limb on the Target.

Sarutobi was watching Naruto fight with interest. 'If Guy were here, he'd be in awe at Naruto's Taijutsu.' was the only thought that reached his mind. The Root Ninja were thinning quickly thanks to Mikoto, Naruto, and Hikari. Naruto, with his massive Stamina, Shadow clones, and the Kitsune Style Taijutsu, being the Host of Akane, the Kyuubi no Kitsune. Mikoto, the Raven Princess of the Uchiha Clan, and expert wielder of the Sharingan. Hikari Hyuuga, shy yet calm Jyuuken user and one of the few that have mastered the Byakugan.

Needless to say, the Root Ninja were dispatched of somewhat easily. Naruto didn't use much Chakra himself, or resort to Akane's Youki. There was no cloak, and he didn't even look winded. Naruto, Mikoto and Hikari looked towards Danzou. Naruto was calm and collected, much to everyone's surprise. "Hey, Girls. I think we should torture him to get everything else he's hiding out of him. I know trying to turn me into his weapon would want you to kill him, but he could be hiding more than that." Naruto said, his tone still a calm breeze.

Mikoto and Hikari looked at him. "What do you have in mind, Naruto?"

"Well, I'm not good at interrogation, but I think Akane could do a lot better than Ibiki Morino himself." Naruto said, causing Kushina to back away from Danzou.

"Well, then? Let's do it her way, shall we?" Kushina asked. Naruto walked towards Danzou.

"Here's a little trick we call: Kitsune Nightmare Realm!" Naruto's eyes opened up wider than before, his Blood Red eyes firing a Pulse straight at Danzou, who collapsed. Everyone looked at Naruto. "He's not dead, not yet. Akane will make sure that he survives."

-Kitsune Nightmare Realm-

Danzou was in a place one could only describe as hell. A woman with 9 fox tails flowing behind her was right in front of him, in what seemed to be a massive cave, with lava flowing in rivers everywhere. There was also Black Flames towering right before the walls of the cave.

"Welcome, Danzou, to the Kitsune Nightmare Realm. I'd could say this place will be a safe haven for you, but I'd be lying. You have over 120 hours to admit everything you have done, or be tortured during the entire time, by me and several others. Ah, here they come now."

A giant skeleton-like Fiend (A/N: If you know Yu-Gi-Oh, think Summoned Skull, just bigger and the bones are a Blood Red.) came out and landed to Danzou's left. A Black Dragon with 3 heads and 4 wings, (A/N: High level Members in Runescape, think the KBD with 4 wings and you got a good picture.) swooped down to Danzou's right. Three 2 story Giants seemingly made of Fire appeared behind Danzou.

Danzou was tied down by an unknown force. "Meet the Lord of Fiends: Gonta, Black Dragon Elder: Bunta, and Fire Giant Lords: Koume and Sakai. Along with me, Akane Kitsune. Heir to the Kitsune Clan. Anything you'd like to say before we begin your long hours of Torture?"

Danzou spat at Akane. "Wrong choice." Koume and Sakai turned their arms into cannons and fired a few blasts of lava straight at Danzou. He screamed in pain. "Fuck... you..."

"Bunta?" Akane stated. Bunta opened all 3 jaws, and fired Fire from the one on his right, Ice from the middle, and Lightning from the one on his left. They all circled around each other, forming one beam that hit Danzou head on. Danzou screamed even louder than last time. (A/N: It was almost to the point of the Sasuke fan club in canon.) Akane stuck a finger in her ear to clear out some wax. "How about now? We could go for this the entire time you're here."

Danzou was breathing heavily. "F-fine... I'll talk..."

"Oh come on!" Gonta yelled.

"You'll get your shot later, Gonta." Akane said. Gonta huffed.

30 minutes later, Danzou had said everything. "You lied on a few points. Gonta?"

"Finally!" Gonta charged lightning into his hands, and pointed them at Danzou. "Raiton: Twin Lightning Cannons!" Both arms fired Lightning Bolts right at Danzou. His scream of pain had just gotten worse than before.

Danzou groaned. "You're not dying on us yet, Danzou." Akane sent some fire his way, healing him, just enough to talk. "I told you... everything I know."

"Bullshit!" Bunta yelled. Akane nodded. "You're in league with both Orochimaru and Madara Uchiha. We want to know why, so TALK!"

"I told you... everything I know. He didn't tell me anything else." Danzou said. Akane found out he was telling the truth on that last sentence. "And that invasion?"

"I have told you everything. I do not know of Madara's involvement in it."

"What about that little gang called Akatsuki?" Bunta asked ready to strike him.

"It is growing, only S-class Rogues can join. I have no information on members." Danzou replied, still weak.

"The leader?" Koume asked.

"He is known only as Pein. That's all I know aside from him being hailed as a God in Hidden Rain."

"He is telling the truth there. Knowing Madara, though, he is the true leader, using Pein as a front." Akane said. The other four nod.

"Can I get one more shot at him?" Gonta asked.

"Why not? God knows he's gonna have hell to pay when he gets put back in his body." Akane said.

"Oh boy. I'm gonna enjoy this." Gonta said. "You're not getting it all Gonta. Koume and I are getting another shot at him. Bunta, you up for another round of the Tri-Breath?" Sakai stated.

"You think I'm too old to do this? Oh come on! I could fire 20 more one right after another." Bunta said.

"You know what? I'll join you in this." Akane said, going into her demonic state.

"Raiton: Twin Lightning Cannons!"

"Katon: Fox Flame Blast!"

"Katon: Twin Flare Cannons!"

"Katon: Twin Flare Cannons!"

"Tri-element Breath!"

5 strikes from 4 directions hit Danzou, making him scream louder than ever before.

(A/N: Good thing he's no longer in Konoha. That scream would've split the Hokage Monument in half from 10 miles out, bursting the ears of anyone that isn't deaf, or in a deaf-like state. Might even wake a few dead people. Yes, It was that painful)

"That's more like it. I'll play this back to the village council, and allow him to die in his own body. I guess that's enough for now." Akane said. The others nodded.

"You mind if the one that sent him here summon me if his life's in danger?" Gonta asked. "I've been bored as of late."

Akane looked at him. "I'll think about it. If the time comes, we'll bring you out. However, you'd only have a few targets, and a lot more to protect if it does come to that."

"Fine by me. As long as I can have some fun." Gonta said. "I'll be waiting."

Everyone left. "Alright, Danzou. Time to bring you back to your body for your execution."

-Village Council Chambers, Konoha-

Naruto had just sent Danzou to the Kitsune Nightmare Realm. Everyone looked at him. Shikaku asked him a question. "What did you just do?"

"With Akane Kitsune's help, the one you know as the Kyuubi no Yoko, I sent him to the Kitsune Nightmare Realm. His body was left behind, but his mind and soul were both sent there. Akane is performing the interrogation there." Naruto said, shocking everyone. "Akane and I are somewhat good friends, and has no hatred to the village at this point. However, anyone that attacks me is angering her. This means you not only have my mother to worry about, you also have an angry Kitsune on your tail. Not a good combination."

Kushina looked at him. "Are you really willing to tell them that?"

Naruto nodded. "It's a good idea for them to know the Akane is not a threat unless they kill me before I'm supposed to die. Although," Naruto turned back to the council. "You're going to need to know the full story of what happened that day. Along with how Akane felt about it. I will say she was pissed that day, though not at the Village. No, the one she was pissed at has put her under a Genjutsu not once, but twice."

Several eyes widened. Shikaku looked at him. "Then who was she mad at? Or do I even want to know?"

Naruto sighed. "It was someone who was reported killed by the Shodaime. Madara Uchiha. That Sharingan of his influenced her bloodlust both times. From her point, the Shodaime managed to release the Genjutsu on her the first time around. With no one to free her from it this time, she was forced to attack that which she protects. She is not a mindless beast, as I have found out. If the emotion wheen she speaks his name is anything to go by, Madara is the only person she considers a threat. She knows he'll be after her again. For that reason, and a few others that Kakashi and my mother know, she has decided to train me in the ways of the Kitsune."

Inoichi grinned at him. "Inoichi, I know you're reading my mind. You can easily find out if what I'm saying is the truth or not, unless she were here herself. She would force you out, unless I let you in." He simply nodded.

"I realize that. In fact, I'm surprised at all of what she told you. Everything she's taught you so far, is far above the level one your age is supposed to be. Also, the Kitsune Taijutsu style is a lot better than anything that our own Taijutsu Specialist can cook up." Inoichi said.

Naruto nodded. "I know. Thing is, what you saw in me earlier was only an adept at the style. A Master of that style is far more dangerous. In fact, I was only using the basics for it. None of the advanced moves I already know, which isn't much, mind you. I have a long way to go to master it, and you already saw how devastating it was with an adept at it."

Shikaku spoke up. "If you are only an adept at it, why did you even want to do that? It couldn't have been training."

"Experience, and a test for myself. I guess you could call it a field test." Naruto said, while his mother sent him a glare.

"You do realize what would have happened if you slipped up, do you not?" Kushina said, making him cringe.

"Sorry, mom. Still, Akane and I were working together on that, so if I slipped up, she would correct it in a millisecond. That was one of the reasons they got cut after a wide enough dodge. That was her making the corrections. You could say we were working together the entire time." Naruto said.

Shikaku nodded. "Okay, this Nightmare Realm. How does it work?"

Naruto shrugged. "I don't know the full details, but Akane currently isn't here. She's there with him, probably with a few others as well. Once she's done she'll be brought back to the seal, and Danzou should be returned to his body. The Kitsune Nightmare Realm is about as much a mystery to me as it is to you at this point. One only knows the full details if one or more of the following conditions are met:

1 - You are a Kitsune yourself.

2 - You have used it yourself to the full extent.

3 - You have had it used against you.

Unfortunately, or Fortunately, depending on your point of view, I don't fall under any of those conditions. That's basically all I can say on that."

Inoichi nodded. "I have one more question." Naruto turned to him. "Why did you let her train you in the first place? I may be able to figure it out myself, but I'm sure the council will want to hear it from you."

"Living a life like I have so far, you learn when people are lying to you. Not once did she lie to me that day. She even figured I wouldn't believe her back then. When I could tell she wasn't lying, I told her, and she... she shed a tear. If someone said demons are heartless, they lied. Akane obviously has one, as the events that day proved. Besides, even if she wasn't in control that day, she still wants to make up for it. Although, she does want Madara dead. After failing to kill him once, and being controlled by him again, wouldn't you want to kill him?" Naruto asked the council.

Most of them looked at each other, some talking, others silent. Sarutobi looked at Naruto. His face didn't register it, but he was shocked. "Naruto, I have one last question for you."

Naruto looked at him. "Not like I haven't already answered too many questions, but fire away."

"Why do you wish to get rid of Madara in Akane's stead? If there's one thing in my life that I'm curious about, it's that."

Naruto looked in thought. "You know, I haven't really thought much on that. Although, now that I think about it... I'd say it's because he's a threat to the peace, and causes Nature to go out of whack. Living for as long as he has is just not natural. If there is a way he can be stopped, Akane and I will find it, and we will do so, together."

Naruto tensed. 'Akane?'

"Yes, I'm back. I got all the information I can get out of him. Do you mind if I cast the Other World Genjutsu to show them?"

'Okay, hang on.'

Kushina looked at him. "Sweetie?"

"Akane just got back. She's going to show everyone the interrogation through a Genjutsu she actually taught me. Something I can only do because of her." Naruto said. Behind them Danzou groaned.

"You won't have to worry about him trying to escape. His mind and soul are not completely in one piece. You'll find out why soon."

Naruto went through a few handsigns. "Other World Jutsu!" The village council room had changed into a cave, with Danzou and a Half-fox, Half-Human, with 9 tails. A red head appeared out of a glow that came out right beside Naruto. "Akane?"

"Apparently, when we cast the Jutsu at the same time, I appear next to you. I'll explain what's going on here. This Genjutsu can play a memory of anyone, or even be used to change a room into anything else. It won't wear off on it's own normally. If it's playing a memory, no one can interfere with the events that happen. However, if that is the case, it will dispel the moment the Memory is complete, or if the caster ends it early." Akane said. Naruto nodded.

"Just watch and you'll see." Naruto said. Danzou was looking like he was scared shitless, though only Inoichi noticed. Inoichi decided that watching the memory would be the best idea to find out why he was so scared.

The memory itself took almost an hour, then it dispelled. The room turned back into the old Council Chamber. Everyone present looked at Naruto, then at Danzou. Sarutobi looked pissed. "2 counts of Treason, 4 counts of Conspiracy, 1 count of attempted murder on a civilian, and several thousand counts of Kidnapping? ANBU!"

Kushina looked at Sarutobi. "No, leave the ANBU out of this." Sarutobi looked at her. "I said I would take him out, and I intend to."

Mikoto, Hikari, Kakashi and Naruto stepped to right beside her. Hikari spoke. "You're not doing this alone Kushina. Remember, we had a plan."

Mikoto then said, "We're going to help out."

Kakashi also decided to speak. "You're not stopping us for this, and now we have more reason to do so."

Naruto then spoke up as well. "I got a score to settle as well. He's the one who tipped off Madara in the first place. That gives me an incentive to help out."

Kushina smirked. "Is there any long range Jutsu she taught you?"

Naruto smirked. "I thought you'd never ask." Naruto held out his hand, palm facing Danzou. Black Energy formed a sphere. "I'm ready."

Shikaku was interested. Inoichi knew what that was. Sarutobi was wondering what the hell he was doing.

The others in that group of 5 went through a few handsigns.

Kakashi, "Fuuton: Wind Cyclone Spear!"

Kushina, "Suiton: Liquid Bullet!"

Mikoto, "Katon: Fire Dragon Jutsu!"

Hikari, "Eight Trigrams: Air Palm!"

Naruto, "Hijutsu: Gravity Cannon!"

The 5 Jutsu hit Danzou at once, obliterating his body. There was a surprising lack of a shockwave, considering there was an explosion. Shikaku was the first to ask about it.

Naruto turned to him, panting. "The Gravity Cannon. After it hit, it made a barrier around it, effectively erasing the shockwave when it reached the barrier. Now, if you don't mind... I'll pass out now." Naruto collapsed, and Kushina caught him. "Looks like he's exhausted a lot of his Chakra. I'll take him home."

"No need." One of the civilian councilors said. "After what he managed to get out of that guy, my opinion of him changed." The other civilian councilors nodded in agreement. "Plus, with him being your son, no one would dare attack him, lest they wish to die." More nods.

Kushina smirked. "Sarutobi, why don't you let them know the other reasons for calling this meeting. More specifically, what he did yesterday. One of those topics has basically been made public when I cut off a few heads. Another, is basically useless, and the final one... That one was just to rub it in their face at first. Now, I think it will just solidify the fact he's useful for this village, and can help out in more ways than one."

Sarutobi nodded. "You are all familiar with Anko Mitarashi, are you not?" Everyone looked at him. Fugaku looked at him. "Why do you ask?"

"Naruto Uzumaki, along with Akane, has gotten rid of the last connection between her and Orochimaru. That mark is gone, as are any effects it brought."

Kushina looked at him. "The only thing she has in common with that bastard now is their fighting style and Summons. That's it." Sarutobi looked at her. "Well, he can't change that, now can he?" Sarutobi asked sarcastically. Kushina chuckled.

"Well, we're out." Kushina shunshin'ed out, with Naruto in her hands.

Everyone looked at the Hokage. Kakashi spoke up. "Lord Hokage, I have one more thing that may be a good idea to be brought up."

Everyone turned to him. "I have seen Akane, and she does have an Alias for him, should he need it. Kitsune Warrior is the one she came up with, however, should he take it, is up to him."

Everyone murmured amongst themselves. Everyone nodded. Even the Hokage was impressed. "Coming up with an Alias for him to use if he wishes... She is clever."

Shikaku nodded. "She's a Kitsune. They are pranksters by nature, meaning they have to be clever. I just hope she doesn't have him do a few pranks."

Everyone looked at him, and then nodded. Sarutobi nodded. "If no one else has something to say..." no one spoke up.

"This Council is dismissed." Sarutobi finished. Kakashi grinned under his masks. (A/N: I say masks because he has 3 on. 2 of which cover the bottom half of his face, the 3rd covering the entire face.)

Everyone left the room, aside from Kakashi and Sarutobi. "Lord Hokage, do you think he will take the Nickname?"

"I don't know, myself. We will have to wait and see." Sarutobi replied.

-5 days later-

Hiruzen Sarutobi had told the village of Naruto's parentage 3 days ago, thus stopping any possible attacks on him from the village itself. Naruto hadn't been training, but instead, had been resting up. That battle he went into wore him out badly. The final straw was using the Gravity Cannon. After a fight like that, using the Gravity Cannon was a bad idea, and now he knows that.

Naruto woke up to find himself in a Hospital Room. He wasn't bandaged, merely sleeping. Kushina was right there when he woke up. "How are you feeling, sweetie?"

"Like I was beat half to death, except without the after pain. How long was I out?" Naruto asked.

"5 days. I was worried you know. That Gravity Cannon Jutsu you used. Why did you use it?" Kushina asked.

"My only Long Range attack. I know it doesn't use much Chakra, but after that long battle, and using 2 more Jutsu that would probably make Chuunin pass out after using it at full strength, not really a good idea. If not for Akane, I would've died after using the first one. I already knew that, but I thought I still had enough for one Gravity Cannon. I guess it wasn't that good of an idea." Naruto replied.

"Do you know how much I was worried? You could've died." Kushina had tears in her eyes.

"I know how worried you were. Regardless of the fact I was unconscious, I could still hear everything. I'm surprised he told everyone of my parents. Then again, I do think it was somewhat necessary. What was their reaction?"

"I could tell a lot of them had faces that was saying "What the Hell?" but some were even worse than that. A few people passed out. Hikari's eldest daughter was one of them. She's so much like her mother was at her age. Still, she has little self confidence. I talked about it to Hikari, and we came up with a bit of a solution. That won't be happening for a while though, so I won't bore you with the details now." Kushina said.

"If you think I could help, why wouldn't I want to?" Naruto asked.

"It's not that, but you're close. The only thing keeping us from doing so is the Hyuuga council. The majority of them still don't like you. Some of them didn't believe the announcement."

"I'm guessing you want to get rid of a few of them?" Naruto asked, eyebrow raised.

Kushina shook her head. "That wouldn't help one bit, but I will say the thought crossed my mind. In the end, I decided against that. Even I have some self control. Hikari, on the other hand, is another story. She already went after one of them. He's not dead, but he's lost a few things he would consider precious."

"She went after his family? That's just wrong."

Kushina shook her head. "You're right on it being wrong, but no. What she took from him, every Hyuuga Male cherishes. His jewels, and Eyes. He was kicked out of the Clan after that." Naruto chuckled at that. "What?"

"Nothing, it's just funny that a member of the Hyuuga clan cares about me enough to torture their own Clan members." Naruto said, still chuckling. Kushina started to giggle.

At that moment Hikari, Mikoto, and Sarutobi entered. The latter spoke. "I see you're awake, young Naruto."

"Don't ask me how I feel, because it hasn't changed since Mom asked that, aside from the laughs she got out of me." Naruto said. Sarutobi nodded at him and looked at Kushina.

"What made him laugh?"

"Hikari's reaction to the Hyuuga Council." Kushina smiled. Hikari looked at them both. "Why would he laugh at that?"

"It's funny that you would choose me over your own clan members, and even get them kicked out because they didn't agree with whatever it was you wanted, though I have a feeling it has something to do with me." Naruto said.

"So, Naruto. Why did you do finish him off like you did, if you knew you were gonna collapse afterwards?" Mikoto asked.

"I didn't think I used that much Chakra beforehand. Still, I am only 4, so I guess it's to be expected after a fight like that and two powerful Jutsu, regardless of the fact it only uses up a small amount of Chakra. My body just couldn't take it. If not for Akane, I would've passed out after the Kitsune Nightmare Realm was used." Naruto said. "I've still got a lot to learn. Even with my Chakra Control so far, I can't say I have complete control over it."

Everyone present nodded. "Hey, Old man, I have a favor to ask."

Sarutobi and Kushina looked at him. "Once I get out of here, I think my mom and I should head out on a training trip for a few months. I think it would be better if I train elsewhere, and see new things, you know, keep surprises for the village when I get back."

Mikoto and Hikari looked at him in shock. Sarutobi just looked confused. Kushina simply smirked. "As the others in here are wondering the same thing, why would you want to do that?"

"I find that I learn better by doing then by listening to an explanation. What better way to do that than outside the village?" was Naruto's reply. Kushina simply nodded. "Just like his father. I also think Kakashi should come with us. He could teach Naruto a few things as well. Things I never could."

Sarutobi looked at Kushina. "You don't seriously think that it would be a good idea, do you?"

Kushina nodded. "I'd be with him, and Iwa still fears me. Once word reaches them that Minato had a son, they will be after him. With me in the area, it's not going to be easy to get to him. With Kakashi there as well... You could say he's obviously set. Besides, Kakashi is one of the only ones that knows how to use the Rasengan. Aside from Minato and Kakashi, the only other one to be able to master it was Jiraiya. Both of which are close to our family, so you can see how it would be."

Sarutobi sighed. "I think I can indulge a request such as that. No longer than a year though."

Naruto nodded. "That should be more than enough. I want to be able to hit the academy when the others my age do. I still know that I'd be holding back during that time, though. I've got a lot to learn, but I do learn fast, as I've found out."

Mikoto nodded. "I don't think the council will like this, though."

"Well, they can shove it." Naruto said. "I need to work on a lot of things, and perfect what I have as well. If you tell them it's so I can better protect the village, they shouldn't have any problems."

Everyone looked at him and smirked. Kushina smirked wider than the others. "I figured you'd say something like that. Like your father, you don't care for the council much. Same as me, actually. So, Hiruzen, what do you say?"

Sarutobi was still smirking. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but he does make several good points. You and Kakashi will be doing this as an A-rank mission, as requested by myself. That should be more than enough for this. I have a feeling that will keep them quiet about it after that."

Kushina groaned. "Please don't tell me I have to use my old ANBU mask." Sarutobi chuckled. "Don't worry, neither of you do. This would not be an ANBU mission, thus the masks will not be needed. Oh, and if you run into Tsunade, or Jiraiya: smack Jiraiya if he's being a pervert again, or knock some sense into Tsunade. I'll make that a secondary objective that is also optional."

"If I run into either of them, I intend to do just that. Tsunade will be coming back with me, without a doubt. I'll make sure of that." Kushina said.

Sarutobi nodded. "That's what we'll do then. An A-rank training mission consisting of you and Kakashi. It will be two-fold. Primary objective is to train Naruto Uzumaki, while Secondary objective is to bring Tsunade back. Jiraiya is more useful to the village outside the walls. Methods of training is up to you. Results of the training will not be revealed until you and Kakashi deem it time."

Kushina nodded. "Since we'll have to wait until he is discharged, the mission will start the day after that. Is that good enough?"

Everyone nodded. "Also, he will need to make a few friends his age, so if anyone would be a good candidate I could have them come here before you leave."

Kushina smiled. "Thanks, but I don't think that will be necessary. I don't think he will be in here for more than 2 more days. Knowing Akane, she's going to want him up and about as soon as possible. That's why he's up already."

Naruto nodded. "That's why I don't feel that exhausted right now. Also, while I was unconscious, I was meditating in my mindscape. That might have a few things to do with my recovery, as well." Kushina looked at him.

"Your Chakra levels are almost up to normal levels, and Akane still has a ways to go. Aside from that, he's good." Naruto nodded at that. "I still can't get up. My chakra levels may be good but it was my body that was exhausted, so that would explain why I can't move easily right now."

Sarutobi nodded. "Get some rest then, Naruto. You'll need it." Naruto closed his eyes and started snoring. "Kushina, you should leave him be, and let Anko see him for now."

"I was never against Anko coming to see him in the first place. It was everyone else that didn't like the idea." Kushina whispered. Sarutobi nodded. "Well, I'll let her know then. You should get everything ready while she waits in here, should she want to. I'm surprised you haven't moved into the old Namikaze Estate yet."

"We'll talk about that later. My son is trying to sleep right now, so let him sleep." Kushina said as the rest of them left. "Sleep tight my son." Kushina sat on the floor and started to meditate.

-the next day-

Naruto woke up in the same bed as before, his mother and Anko in the room both meditating. Naruto tried getting up, and found he could move around a lot easier than the day before. He got out of the bed, threw a few punches, and looked around. He jumped and did a backflip. He landed without a sound on his feet. Kushina and Anko noticed he was moving though, and opened their eyes.

"I see you're fine, nii-san." Anko said. Naruto didn't even look at her when he replied. "Yeah, I'm just making sure I'm back to normal so I can start training as soon as I can."

Kushina looked at him. "Well, you aren't just going to learn fighting during this trip, but other Ninja Arts as well. You know that, right?"

Naruto sighed. "Yeah, mom. I know. This will help me out a lot more than I could get here. I'm sorry we'd have to leave you behind Anko-neechan." Anko shook her head.

"It's alright, I understand that this is more family matter than I could be a part of."

Naruto looked directly at her. "That isn't it, and you know it. You may not be blood, but we are family. Besides, someone has to be in the village that I know I can trust. Right now, you are among those few. Besides, unlike you, I am not a Ninja yet. This means I have more leeway than you do."

Anko looked at him in tears of joy. "Oh, Naruto-niisan."

"Don't worry about it, Anko-neechan. Anyway, aren't you going for Special Jounin? After all, you and I are the only ones that are on good terms with the Forest of Death." Naruto replied, making her nod.

"You don't want me to give that up, just to go with you? You really are better than they always said." Anko said.

Naruto smiled at her. "I knew you would get that pretty fast. You're not stupid like most say you are. You're not evil, either. You just had an idiotic bastard for a Sensei, and they treated you like trash because of what he did. If word hasn't gotten out about Danzou's involvement with Orochimaru, it will soon. Also, Akatsuki should not be a threat just yet. They haven't made any drastic moves according to what he said." Anko smiled, tears still on her face. Then she realized his first two sentences. She was about to ask him when he spoke up.

"I hear a lot more than most think. You could say I was listening in for things about you and what I heard would normally make me want to kill them. Still, I knew that if I did, I'd be proving their point that I was a Demon, even though I know full well I'm not." Anko put her hand down before she asked her question.

Kushina smirked. "Well, once the hospital Discharges you, which will probably be today, the next day is when we leave for the trip. It will give us time to pack up. I have a few things I'll need to get before anything else. I've been in here the whole time, not really leaving the room, unless it is to use the restroom, of course."

Anko nodded. "That she has. I'm actually a little worried about her well being. She did skip a few meals, after all." Kushina smiled nervously. "Yeah, well, it comes with being a mother. My son's well being comes before my own." Anko just looked at her. "When you have a child yourself, you'll know what I mean." Anko shrugged in response.

"In any case, should I let the doctors know?"

Naruto nodded. "I'm in good condition right now, and Akane is currently trying to figure out anything else that's wrong. So far, nothing."

Kushina and Anko nodded, while Anko went to get a doctor. "Naruto-kun, I finished checking everything. You're good in all areas. Could do better down there, though, but nothing could cause that right now. Hey, you're only 4 years old, after all." Naruto blushed at that. Kushina saw the blush and raised an eyebrow at him.

"I'd rather not say. Kind of personal." Naruto said, nervously. Kushina's other eyebrow raised.

"She didn't."

"She did. I still don't get why she tied that into the check, but hey. I can't complain, can I?" Naruto stated.

"She could've left the part about those out, you know." Kushina said.

"I know, I just wanted to mess with ya. It worked." Akane was laughing in his head.

'Ah, shut it.' "I really wish she didn't have to tease me about that." Naruto said. Kushina smirked.

"Prankster by nature, Vixen by heart. That is the way she's always been."

Naruto and Kushina both sighed. "Well, at least everything is good right now." Naruto said exactly what she said, causing Kushina to snicker.

"Naruto, I think she has a thing for you."

Naruto looked at her quizzically. "Do I even want to know?" Kushina shook her head, still snickering. "No, I suppose not."

"Then let's leave it at that." Naruto said as Anko came in with the doctor.

"Well then, it seems everything is in order. You just have to sign here, and that will be all." Kushina stepped up and signed it. "I'm his mother, so I can do this." The doctor nodded. "Alright, you're good to go, Naruto. Try to avoid exhausting yourself. Don't really want to see you in here again."

Naruto chuckled. "I'm not so sure about that. Given the 3 that will be teaching me for a while, I can't really say everything will be sunshine and daisies." Kushina and Anko nodded.

"Come on, soiichi. Let's get something to eat." Kushina said, as Naruto nodded, as he looked at Anko. "Yes, Anko is coming too."

"We already decided on where to go." Anko said.

"Did you decide? Or did mom?" Naruto asked.

Anko pointed at Kushina. "She decided, but not what I thought she would. Not saying I don't like choice, in fact I love it. We're going to Dango Shop!" Naruto smiled wider than before.

"Then let's go. Don't want to keep them waiting do we?" Naruto said as he ran to the door. Anko and Kushina laughed at his antics and caught up with him.

They reached the Dango Shop after 5 minutes. "Hey, Anko. I heard you went over to Ichiraku's a few days back. Didn't think I'd see you again."

Anko looked at him. "Did you really think I'd forget about your Dango, Onimaru? It is the best out there." Onimaru chuckled.

"Usual?"

"Actually, make it 12. Not sure how much Kushina would eat." Anko said, Kushina nodded.

Naruto looked at his mother. "You do realize she means trays, right?" Kushina looked at him skeptically. "I'll take that as a no."

"Anyway, let's have a seat." It wasn't long before 12 trays of Dango appeared in front of them. "Don't hold back, dig in!" Anko said, already chowing down on Dango. Naruto was eating some as well. Kushina just stared at them. She started eating some, and found out why they ate it so fast. "This is really good." She started eating faster. It wasn't even 10 minutes later that the entire thing was finished.

"I didn't think Dango could ever taste this good. I mean it's about as good as Teuchi's Ramen. My Ramen was a little better than his, but not by much. Still, as Dango, this is definitely the best I've ever tasted." Kushina said. Anko nodded. "Tell me about it. If I want ramen, I'd go Ichiraku's. If I want Dango, I'm here. They're both in a league of their own."

Naruto nodded at that. "I'd have to agree with you two there. I'd easily say they're on par with each other."

Onimaru looked at them. "What would you guys say if we teamed up and combined our menus?" Anko and Kushina looked at him with a surprised looked. Naruto noticed this, and found out what they would think almost instantly.

"I think that would make them both happy beyond belief. 2 great restaurants combined into one is what I'm thinking on that. They'd probably both be in heaven every time they went in." Naruto told him.

Onimaru just smiled. "Well then, I'll talk to him about it, maybe exchange recipes while we're at it. Share profits, recipes, basically have the same shop in 2 places. That would make for easier access wouldn't it?" Naruto nodded, while Kushina and Anko were off in their own little worlds.

"Well, I guess I better get them back to to Earth." Naruto bonked his mother and Anko on the heads. "Are you two done fantasizing now?"

Kushina and Anko looked at him with a death glare. "Uh... Sorry?" Onimaru looked at him. "You might wanna run, Naruto."

"You don't need to tell me twice." Naruto was already running out stand when he said that. Kushina and Anko looked at each other.

"He fell for it." Anko said, a smirk on her face.

"That he did, Anko. I think he'll think twice about hitting us on the heads."

Onimaru cleared his throat. "You do realize you were ignoring everything else, right?"

They looked at him quizzically. He decided to elaborate. "You were fantasizing about what would happen if Teuchi and I combined our shops. After your compliments to both, one would think you'd be fantasizing about that. He just tried getting you back down to Earth."

Kushina smirked. "We know." Anko smirked as well. "Yeah. It was just a warning for him."

"Well, you might wanna get going. Can't say everything is gonna be okay after that." Kushina and Anko got up and left. Anko paid for the Dango. "Thanks again Onimaru."

"No problem Anko. Good luck Kushina."

They were both out of the store in seconds. It took another 5 minutes to find Naruto. He tensed the moment they caught up with him. That wasn't all he did though. He dispelled himself, revealing himself to be a Shadow Clone. The chase went on longer, almost an hour before they found the original.

"Took you long enough." Naruto said. "Seriously, though. Have you calmed down enough for me to apologize?"

Kushina just smirked. "You didn't have to in the first place. That was basically a warning."

Anko smiled. "Although, you're obviously good at concealing your location."

Naruto smiled himself. "Having to hide from the villagers on a semi-daily basis, you pick up a few things. Especially when Ninja are mixed in there." Kushina and Anko looked at each other and nodded. "Well, you're good, we'll admit that. Now how about you try it again." Anko said smirking.

Naruto simply disappeared. "Alright let's go find him again." Kushina said.

They felt a chakra spike, and went off in that direction. Only for it to disappear before they could get there.

This time it took 12 minutes before one of them found him, but it was only a Shadow Clone. In all they were looking for the real him for hours. It was 6 hours before someone found him, but it wasn't Kushina or Anko.

The Genjutsu Mistress, Kurenai Yuuhi, was actually going through the forests, and actually detected a Genjutsu. She went up to it and looked directly at it. "Nice use of Genjutsu. However, even if it's faint I can still detect it. Drop it, and come out."

Naruto shimmered into existence. "You didn't find me, but instead found the Genjutsu. Nice. Name's Naruto Uzumaki. What's yours?"

Kurenai looked at him. "Hiding from people?"

"More like practicing stealth. I've been up there for hours. You're the first to actually notice the Genjutsu." Naruto said.

"Well, my name is Kurenai Yuuhi. I'm a Chuunin in this village. You don't look like your a day older than 5 years old." Kurenai said.

Naruto scratched his head. "Well... I'm only 4 years old. I guess I'll turning 5 next month." Her eyes widened. '4 years old and can use an A-class Genjutsu? This kid is unreal!'

"How did you come by an A-class Genjutsu?" Kurenai asked him.

"It's not really Genjutsu, but it's like one. It's a Kitsune Illusion. I mask my entire being, scent, Chakra, noise, everything. It's like I'm not even there." Naruto said, grinning widely.

"I'll buy. Who are you keeping away from?"

"My mom, Kushina, and my Nee-san, Anko. I've stayed hidden this long. I wonder if they forgot about me." Naruto said, grabbing his chin. After 10 seconds of thinking, Kushina and Anko landed in the area.

They were both panting. "How did you manage to stay hidden for 6 hours?" was Kushina's question. "Not even I'm that good."

"Did you forget I have Akane with me?" Naruto asked. Anko and Kushina slapped their heads. "I'll take that as a yes. So, do you think I have stealth down?"

Kurenai simply looked at him in awe. She turned to Kushina. "Exactly how long has he been hiding?"

"6 hours, 32 minutes." Kurenai did a double take to the Blonde Maelstrom. "You've had that thing up for that long?"

Naruto shrugged. "I just put it up and stayed put. You were the first to find it, but you didn't find me."

Kushina looked at Kurenai closely. "Kurenai? The Genjutsu Mistress?" Kurenai nodded. "That would be me. I was surprised, to say the least. I didn't see him, I couldn't even sense him, but I did pick up a Genjutsu. That's how he was there for so long."

Naruto scratched the back of his head, grinning nervously. Anko and Kushina looked at each other and nodded. "Well, you've got Stealth and hiding down. Not to mention Genjutsu. Anyway, we should get going. We have trip tomorrow. We're leaving bright and early."

Naruto nodded and walked over to Kushina. "Okay, let's go home then. I gotta tell you a few things I found out while I was waiting."

They made it to the Namikaze Estate. Kushina had to open it, since Naruto didn't know how to just yet. Naruto had started telling them what he found out from the Shadow Clones that had been found. It took 10 minutes for the juicy stuff to go by. He had heard a few things that he didn't feel comfortable sharing. He did hear a bit of a plan for something he thought was just sick. He told Anko, that part, so she could stop it while it happened. Kushina led him to his room, which was big compared to what he was used to.

He was packed up and ready to go the next morning. Kakashi was waiting at the gate. "You ready to go?"

Kushina and Naruto nodded. Kushina did raise an eyebrow. "I'm surprised you're on time, Kakashi."

"I can be on time when I need to be." Kakashi said with a sweatdrop.

"Well, let's get going." Naruto said. Kushina and Kakashi nodded.

After they walked for about an hour, Naruto had a question. "Where are we going first?"

"Actually, we'll be going around the Elemental Countries. We'll be avoiding Earth Country though. Your father was not liked in that country. In fact, most of the Ninja there feared your father, just like the villagers feared Akane." Kushina said.

Kakashi nodded. "His Hiraishin was the cause of that. Unfortunately, he never wrote it down anywhere, as far as I know."

Kushina smirked. "Actually, that's another reason we're heading out. He'll need to learn about seals, so he can use it." Kakashi looked at Kushina, shock written on his face. "I know the full details of it. He may not have written it down, but I did. Only an Uzumaki can open it, and since my son and I are the only ones left, as far as I know, we are the only ones able to open it. Kakashi, you remember where Uzushiogakure was, do you not?"

Kakashi looked at her. "Yeah, why?"

"I had it hidden there, that way only an Uzumaki could get to it, and if Naruto could find it, he could learn it, and use it. Since we're leaving the village, that's going to be one of our stops." Kushina making Kakashi go wide eyed with surprise.

Naruto watched the exchange with interest. "Is it such a big deal?"

Kakashi looked at him. "The Hiraishin Technique was what made your father the most dangerous Ninja in Konoha's history. It's what gave him the nickname Yellow Flash. When you can actually learn it, there will be a few things you'll need to know about it. Until then, put it out of your mind. Seals are necessary for it to work, however."

Kushina nodded. "That's why, on this trip you won't just be focusing on Taijutsu, Genjutsu, and Ninjutsu. You'll also be working on Weapons training, and Fuinjutsu. By the time we're done with this trip, you'll be above Chuunin level."

Naruto nodded, and they kept walking.

Naruto was in for a tough year.

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Chapter 3 end.

If you have any questions, leave a review. If you're wondering if Kakashi will teach him the Rasengan, you'll have to wait and find out. I will give a few parts of the journey, but that will be it. Other than that, it will only be summaries. We have a few stops to go over, but some of them will not be visited for a while.

For this reason, the next chapter will be filled with time skips. Don't get mad, or even pissed. I have my reasons, so don't ask why, or what order they will be going.

Later!