Hey guys! Ahehe….sorry for updating so late. I just got caught up in updating BDC and then exams came up. But updates should be regular from now on…should be weekly. And you guys don't have to worry about me abandoning any of my stories. Once I start something, I intent to finish it. :)

Hope you enjoy this chapter ^_^

Chapter-33-Revelations

"It seems she hasn't noticed us," Kushina whispered with a smirk while the blonde continued to stare at the Uchiha in front of him. Moisture now was gathering in his oceanic blue orbs, his vision getting foggy as he remained unmoved from his position.

"Let's wake her up," the red head Uzumaki again whispered with a devilish smirk as a small amount of water materialized over her hands. Manipulating it, the glob of liquid slowly hovered towards Mikoto until it was just above her head. The red head snickered to herself when Naruto's eyes widened as he noticed what she was doing.

Splash!

"Wa-Wha...," the way her body jerked suddenly made Kushina's cheeks swell as she tried to control her laughter. Mikoto's eyes were widened in surprise, her head now completely wet while her black hair stuck to her forehead.

"Phfffft...aheh...ahm" Kushina desperately tried to control her laughter making Mikoto turn her gaze towards them.

"Kushina!" she exclaimed in anger, her eyes narrowing which got widened in shock when she noticed the person next to Kushina.

'T-That voice...it's been so long since I've heard that voice,' he thought, his legs as if stuck deep into the concrete while he stood frozen there.

"M-Mikoto-chan...," he whispered as moisture gathered in his eyes, biting his lower lip to compose himself.

Mikoto though too wasn't fairing much better, her heart was racing as she stared at the blonde in front of her.

"Na-Naruto-kun...," she too whispered as if in shock while Kushina stood there supporting Naruto with a smile on her face.

"Ho...," he gulped to control himself, "How are y-you feeling M-Mikoto-chan?" his voice quivering as she sat there staring at him, droplets of water falling off her face and strands of her hair.

"I'm f-fine," she replied in a low tone as both of them gazed at each other.

"Oh come on! Is that how you're supposed to do the reunion? You guys are such a bore!" Kushina exclaimed in exasperation as she started to walk towards Mikoto, pulling Naruto with her.

"There, now say something which is not lame," the red head muttered as she made Naruto sit on the side of Mikoto's bed. The Uchiha averted her gaze as water continued to drip from her hair when Naruto suddenly leaned forward.

Mikoto's eyes widened when she found herself wrapped in a tight hug.

"I m-missed you Mi-Mikoto-chan," he mumbled as he tightened his hold while Mikoto too hugged him back.

"Not sure what to say, I was dead. So I don't know if I missed you or anybody exactly," she spoke with a smile as a few tears streamed down her wet cheeks making the blonde chuckle. Kushina though smiled while nodding to herself approvingly.

"I'm sorry f-for just leaving like that Naruto-kun," she whispered as he slowly pulled back while wiping his cheeks, his warm watery blue eyes making her blush a bit.

"N-Naw, that's alright! I'm glad I could bring you back Mikoto-chan! Oh...and there's so much I want to tell you! You wouldn't believe how much stronger I've gotten Mikoto-chan. I even have a bloodline limit! And guess what, I-"

"I'm proud of you Naruto-kun. You've gotten strong, just like you said you would. You've made others acknowledge you and at the same time, you gave it your all when protecting your loved ones," she spoke making him grin silly while Kushina giggled at his expression.

"Though you do have your moments of stupidity Naruto-kun," she spoke with a giggle making Kushina sweatdrop while the blonde's grin faded immediately.

"Hey! What's that supposed to mean?"

"For example, faking your death in the middle of a war. right Kushina-chan?" Mikoto asked making Kushina's giggling fit stop abruptly, her eyes widened as if she had just remembered something.

"Oh that! Hehehe...I was just trying to lighten the mood," Naruto uttered while laughing nervously as he rubbed the back of his head.

"Almost giving those three heart attacks in the middle of a war, YOU CALL THIS LIGHTING THE MOOD?"

"Itai ITAI!" he exclaimed as Kushina pinched his cheek tightly.

"Gomen Kaa-san," he spoke quietly, eyes teary as he rubbed his red cheek with a pout.

"Oh cut it off! And no silly pranks from now on!" she chided with a frown making his eyes widen in horror.

"WHAT! But how can you say that? You know pranking's in my blood, how can I live without that?", he exclaimed in shock while Kushina quieted down whereas Mikoto was snickering at the duo.

"Well, you're right I guess. But consider this as a last warning, either you stop those life threatening pranks or….." she paused before pulling out a large book before slamming it on the table besides Mikoto's bed.

"…..according to 'Uzumaki Prank Knowhow', section seventeenth, page twenty three, rule number one sixty seven….you will NOT prank anyone for a month. And as a personal punishment, no ramen for you! Is that understood Naruto?" she asked with an evil grin making him gulp nervously as beads of sweat rolled down the side of his face.

'Whoa! The 'Uzumaki Prank Knowhow', the book said to have lost with the Uzumaki clan decades ago, I never knew Kaa-san had this in her possession,' the blonde thought while staring at the large golden book.

"I said is that clear Uzumaki Naruto?" she yelled making stand rigid like a rod.

"Yes m'am!" he shouted back with a salute as Mikoto giggled at their antics.

'One Uzumaki was enough, but two? This is definitely something!' she pondered with a smile while Naruto heaved a sigh when Kushina nodded before pulling the book back.

"I think you can stand now Naruto-kun," Mikoto spoke while pointing at his legs.

"Oh yeah, thanks for stating the obvious genius. I knew your sharingan was special," Kushina said while nodding with herself, mocking the Uchiha matriarch as a vein popped on Mikoto's forehead.

"The only thing obvious here is that over riped tomato head of yours," she responded calmly making Naruto's face pale as Kushina's eyebrows started twitching.

"I DARE YOU SAY THAT AGAIN!" she yelled as their faces were only inches away from each other, sparks flying as they stared lasers at each other while Naruto just watched them like a helpless spectator.

'Hmm….let's see. Last time I tried to interfere, Ayumi-chan and Kushina-chan bounced back on me. So I'll just stay out of this and wait for them to calm down,' he thought while rubbing his chin.

"NARUTO! Do I look like a tomato to you?" Kushina asked as she turned her death glare to him making him sweat profusely.

'DAMN IT! She's the one dragging me in this time!' he thought before laughing nervously as he rubbed the back of his head.

"Of course n-" poor blonde stopped in his mid speech when he noticed Mikoto's 'sharingan enpowered' glare set ablaze on him, the look clearly saying 'you say that and I'll go fire style on you.'

"You were saying Naruto-kun?" she asked sweetly while batting her eyelashes cutely as he stumbled back a bit.

"Uh…um, well you see….." he sputtered trying to find something right to say.

'Ayumi-chan help me!'

'Ahh yes….I'll help you release it Naruto-kun. Please cum for me….ahh,' his eyebrows twitched upon hearing her moans as she slept comfortably.

'DAMN YOU AYUMI!'

"NA-RU-TOOO!" he snapped his head as both Kushina and Mikoto called him out dangerously.

"Hey quiet down a bit will you? Y-You might disturb the other patients…..hehe…hehehe," he spoke while smiling.

…..

…..

…..

Both of their glares turned more red with his smile turning more nervous before it was nothing but a whimper.

'Why me?' inwardly crying anime tears.

"I think both of you….I think….I think I need to pee!" he babbled before dashing out of the room like a road runner, making a mysterious wind sweep through the room while Kushina and Mikoto blinked as they stared at the spot he was standing a second ago.

"How'd he do that?"

"Beats me, he's your son."

Outside Mikoto's Room

"Phew! Those two together are nothing but trouble!" he exclaimed while wiping his forehead as the blonde walked through the corridors.

"I really don't feel like going back to sleep. Guess I'll just take a walk around this place," he muttered to himself while walking through the dark corridors.

'I still wanted to talk to Mikoto-chan. She must be extremely disturbed after having to just wake up from the dead, especially when her elder son was the one to kill her in the first place. I wonder if they have told her about Sasuke too. I don't think she'll like the way her younger son turned out. I can't believe Sasuke would join Orochimaru and try to kill me. This only means one thing that he's with the sound now. But…where is he now anyway? He was unconscious, laying onto the sand in the stadium the last time I saw him,' the whiskered blonde mused as he walked absent mindedly.

"Wait. Was that…." he trailed with scrunched up eyebrows as he traced back several of his footsteps. On the board hanging by the entrance door of a room was written…..

"Patients name….Mitara-" not requiring to read the name further, he silently slid open the door.

"Anko-chan….." he mumbled with his heart beating stronger as he saw her peaceful expression. The fire queen, snake mistress of Konoha was sleeping by the window as the moonlight shone on her face. Images of her broken and wounded form replayed in his head like a flashback. The hit she had taken for him, blood gushing down her mouth as she laid in his arms.

'No…..no, she's alright now' he mulled with a sigh. Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath to calm himself. Walking towards her, he noticed several get well cards for her along with some flowers.

"Looks like people are finally recognizing you, ne Anko-chan?" he whispered as he pulled a chair quietly before sitting by her side. Grabbing a hold of her hand, he noticed it was a little cold as he covered her hand in between both of his warm ones.

"Thank kami you're alright hebi-hime. I don't know what I would've done without you…thank kami," he whispered before kissing her palm, her hand soft as he rubbed them tenderly.

"Hehe….you look even more beautiful with your hair's undone Anko-chan," the blonde spoke quietly while chuckling to himself as he noticed her purple hair, shining under the moon. A smile crept up his face as he remembered all the times they used to fight over little things. They would always quarrel whether to eat ramen or dango while the other fire queens would laugh at them whereas surprisingly Kushina would try to calm them down. But he couldn't forget that one day…..

Flashback- Sometime during the one month timeskip

"We're eating DANGO and that's IT!" Anko yelled as both Naruto were up at each other's faces as they glared at each other menacingly.

"Dream on dango-chan! We're gonna go for ramen and that's my final decision!" he retorted as both of them gritted their teeth in frustration.

"Mah mah, both of you…..calm down will you? Can't we solve this matter peacefully?" Kurenai spoke while trying to calm them down.

"HELL NO!" they simultaneously yelled at her before turning back to their glaring session.

"I'd say make them spar through kenjutsu till both of them are unconscious. The winner gets to eat what they want. Right Hana-chan?" Yugao spoke in a monotone voice making the Inuzuka heiress nod with a giggle.

"HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO EAT ANYTHING IF WE'RE UNCONSCIOUS?"

"Oh they figured out. Wow….did Kakashi arrived early today?" she mumbled as both of them started to fight, a large dust cloud forming as a result. Besides them was standing Kushina, a large throbbing vein on her forehead as she saw them fighting while yelling obscenities at each other.

"BOTH OF YOU STOP OR ONLY RATION BARS FOR YOU FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK!" it was astonishing how much power dango and ramen held over both of them as they immediately stood like soldiers at attention.

"Why didn't we do that?" Yugao whispered to Kurenai making her shrug.

"Hana!" the red head exclaimed while glaring at both Anko and Naruto, both of whom were still glaring at each other.

"Hai?"

"Tie both of them around these posts!" she ordered while indicating towards the two wooden logs of the team seven's training ground, where they were standing right now while Kushina created two shadow clones.

"Hai Kushina-nee," Hana replied with a sigh.

"Hey no way!" both of them yelled simultaneously….again.

"Say that again you two," Kushina said with a sweet smile making him shut up instantly before she turned to her clones.

"Bring lots of dango and ramen as soon as possible," she ordered making them nod before they dashed away while stars lit in Naruto's and Anko's eyes.

'JACKPOT!' both of them cheered mentally, giving each other smug grins while the other fire queens looked at her in confusion.

"This is outrageous! You can't do this to us!" Naruto yelled as he tried to rid himself of the ropes.

"This is torture! How can you be so cruel Kushina-nee-chan?" Anko shouted as she flailed around, desperately trying to get free as Kushina and the other fire queens ate dango and ramen in front of them.

"Oh, today's dango is extra delicious! Right Kurenai-chan?" Kushina asked as she ate slowly making Kurenai nod.

"Yeah, these are the best dumplings I've ever ate!" she replied back cheerfully.

"The ramen's not bad too mind you. It's filled with extra shrimp, meat and fishcakes today. The soup is spicy and delicious with the noodles being thin and finely crafted. Yep, this is a rare one," Yugao muttered in a monotone voice as she ate her miso ramen slowly.

"You're right Yugao-chan! It's a shame Naruto-kun can't eat ramen today of all days."

"HEY STOP THAT!" the blonde yelled as he tried to substitute himself.

"No use doing that Naru-kun. You think I'm an idiot, I've applied seals on those ropes. So save it," Kushina spoke calmly as she now started to eat ramen making the blonde almost drool at the sight as both of their stomachs growled loudly making them groan.

"Hmm….you heard something you three?" Kushina asked making them shake their heads as they were too immersed in their food.

"I thought I heard someone yell hungry," she mumbled before shrugging to herself. Both Naruto and Anko hung their heads in defeat as they cried anime tears. Both of them then lifted their heads to stare at each other, before it turned murderous.

"Yeah, keep doing that you'll get your food very sooooon," Kushina mocked as several empty bowls and sticks laid besides her making them hang their heads again in defeat.

"Alright! That really hit the spot!," Hana exclaimed as all of them stood up, on a few packs of ramen and dango remaining now which Naruto and Anko were staring at like hungry predators.

"G-spot!" Ayumi exclaimed making the blonde blush heavily as he shook his head to concentrate on the food.

"So you two get your lessons then?" Kushina asked with both of her hands on her hips as she gazed sternly at them.

"What lesson? You only made us watch as you ate all the delicious ramen/dango," they replied dryly simultaneously making her sigh.

"Teamwork!" she exclaimed and somehow, Naruto had a sense of déjà vu right then. Suddenly, memories of his team's first survival exercise came flooding back to him.

"Now don't go Kakashi on me Kaa-san," he deadpanned making her eyebrows twitch while Hana snickered quietly.

"When in a team, you have to adjust to other's needs. You can't just go thinking about yourself. All you ever think about is either dango or ramen," she chided making Anko's and Naruto's eyes widen as if they had came to a realization.

'Damn you Kakashi-sensei, you forgot to give us the lesson of 'adjustment'!'

"And you Anko-chan, you are a jounin now! You should've known this in the first place!" Kushina exclaimed as she pointed an accusing finger at Anko making her head drop in shame as a black cloud formed over her head.

"Ehehehe….," the blonde grinned triumphantly as he stared at Anko.

"And you Mr. Ramen, for how long have you been a genin?" she yelled making him pout before he adopted a thinking pose.

"Hmm….dunno, got lost on the road of life!"

"Why you…fine!" the red head muttered in anger as her face slowly got red while Kurenai giggled quietly with Yugao smirking as Kushina walked towards Anko.

"Let's see if your 'snide remark system' remains active after Anko-chan eats in front of you," she spoke with an evil grin making him sputter.

"O-Oi, m-matte! That was my stomach rumbling…..OI! Are you even listening?"

"Now Anko-chan, be sure to eat everything in front of hjm!" Hana said, barely stifling her laughter as Kushina peeled off the seal tag before untying her.

"Ah, at last free!" she stretched her arms before giving Naruto the 'v' sign making him grumble.

"Alright girls, let's go train somewhere else while Anko finishes her meal," Kushina declared cheerfully.

"Yosh! Let's go….I want to show you another move I invented recently Kushina-nee," Hana said excitedly as the group of four left the area while chatting amongst themselves.

"Oh yummy! She really told the truth, these dumplings are awesome!" Anko spoke as she stuffed her mouth with as much dango at once as she could while Naruto stared at the food hungrily.

"Hungry Naruto-kun?" Ayumi asked sensually as the blonde just nodded as if he was in a trance.

"You can always eat me you know," she replied seductively making his face light up red as a pulsing vein appeared on his forehead.

"SHUTUP YOU PERVERT!" he screamed with all his strength making Anko stop in her….eating session.

"Huh? What's wrong with you idiot?" she asked while tilting her head innocently making his eyes twitch comically.

"Stop the innocent act! You are really enjoying this, aren't you?"

"Hehe, you know me too well whisker-chan!" she replied with a grin before turning to her meal.

"Um…..Anko-chan, I'm really sorry for fighting earlier. Can you…..can you untie me?" he asked with a warm smile making her look at him.

"Stop the act blondie," she deadpanned making him sweatdrop.

"Pleeasse Anko-chan! I'm really hungry!" he whined with large shiny blue eyes, a pout on his face while there looked to be a hesitant expression on her face.

"Fine then, but let me eat first!" she exclaimed while pointing her chopsticks at him. Naruto was taken aback, he wasn't expecting her to agree. It was just to tease her…..he didn't know, but he loved teasing her.

"Y-You really would?" he stuttered making her nod as she continued to eat.

"There you go, now eat all you want," she spoke with a sigh, untying the ropes around him after taking off the seal tag.

"Arigatou Anko-chan! You are the best!" he exclaimed before hugging her tightly. Her face flushed a dark shade of red.

"O-Oi….w-what…" her breathing hitched as both of them fell on the grassy ground with him on top of her.

"Thanks!" he again exclaimed while hugging her tighter making her blush brighter.

"C-Cut it out! Just eat your ramen!" she sputtered in embarrassment, not knowing what got over him as he lifted himself to grin at her…turning her on, that grin; it always did that to her.

"Hehehe….you look beautiful," he uttered making her eyes widen as she averted her gaze, now looking cute more than ever making her irresistible. His grin faded slowly as he continued to stare at her. Putting his hand on her warm soft cheek, he smiled as she stared back at him in surprise.

"Kawai," he whispered to himself as he gazed at her features while she laid there paralysed by his stare. Her heart thumping in her chest, she found herself lost in those oceanic blue eyes…..as if staring into the endless sky.

He was just…..he was just perfect for her. She would do anything for him, she loved him.

She was just…..she was so special to him. He loved her very much, and he would do anything for her….for her dreams, to protect her from everything, everyone.

"Naru-kun…..," she trailed in an almost inaudible tone while he leaned towards her. She slowly closed her eyes, parting her lips a bit in anticipation. Naruto though grazed her cheek with his thumb, a smile creeping onto his face. Shifting his hand, he traced her lower soft pink lip with his thumb lightly as a soft moan escaped her mouth.

It was unbelievable how love could change a person's personality. She was fiery, just like Kushina…..it was like, almost impossible to embarrass her while all he had to do was just grin at her to make her blush. Yeah, it was strange….but welcome to him all the more. When she would smile at him, that special soft smile…..he would feel like the luckiest bastard alive in the elemental nations.

"I love you Anko-chan," he whispered as her eyes fluttered open to stare at him.

"I love you too….more than you can imagine," she whispered while leaning into his touch with a smile. Leaning further, he finally claimed her lips in a passionate kiss as they began making out with each other.

Flashback Ends

Only the ticking sound of a clock, the room was coated with pin drop silence. He just kept staring at her, lost in those joyful memories.

"Get well soon Anko-chan. I can't wait for things to get back to normal….when we fight over dango and ramen," he whispered in a croaked voice, clearing a strand of her hair from her face. Leaning over, he placed a kiss on her forehead making her mumble something incoherent. Placing her hand gently on the bed, he rubbed his eyes to clear off the moisture that had gathered.

'Damn these tears! Bonds really do make us sappy…..but stronger at the same time,' he mulled with a smile before leaving her room quietly.

"Can't sleep?" turning his head suddenly, his eyes widened.

"Ero-sennin?" he questioned, staring at the white haired sanin as he stood by the wall, his arms folded over his chest.

"Glad you care for them so much kid," he spoke with a smile making the blonde nod.

"Well why wouldn't I? All my life, I wanted someone to love me….and when they love, why wouldn't I care? I'm ready to give up my life for any of them anytime, not that I'm gonna die before becoming hokage by the way," he spoke with a grin making the toad sanin chuckle. Walking towards him, he put his hand on Naruto's head.

"Your father would be proud of you Naruto."

"Really?" he asked making Jiraiya nod.

"You know ero-sennin…the feeling of making your parents proud is really something. I….I haven't had contact with tou-san, and kaa-san until now. To listen to kaa-san say she's proud of me, it was really something," he muttered lowly making Jiraiya smile at him.

"I think…..everything we do, anything….it's to make our parents proud. To one day have them say that they're proud of us. After all, we are their pride right?" he asked with a smile while Jiraiya too stared absent-mindedly into the darkness of the corridors.

"What do you think ero-sennin? Would your parents be proud of you today if they were alive?" Jiraiya's eyes widened when he heard the blonde's question.

"I…..I don't think so Naruto," he spoke in a low tone, a sad expression on his face.

"Hey, how can you say that? I say they must be proud of you!" he exclaimed with a grin making the sanin look at him in surprise.

"How can you say that brat?" he asked with a smirk as they started to stroll through the corridors.

"Well, you are an awesome super strong ninja, you're a sanin too!"

"And I'm a pervert too. Now that's something I don't think they would be proud of, now would they Naruto?" he replied with a chuckle making the blonde.

"Well, tell you what. You were a pervert since…..since you can remember right?"

"Yeaaahh."

"Then I say it was genetic, then that means your father was most probably a pervert too! Which leads me to the conclusion that today he would be proud of you. I mean think…..you are my master, so wouldn't you be ecstatic if I became a pervert like you?" he offered making Jiraiya whistle.

"Now that's some theory you've got. Of course I would be proud if you were a pervert, and I would make a one out of you, believe it!" he mimicked the blonde making him glare at the old man.

'Now I'm starting to think that may come true. With me surrounded with perverts like ero-senin, Kakashi-sensei, Itachi-nii-san and Ayumi-chan…..that may just happen,' he thought with a gloomy expression.

"But aside from that, I've made many mistakes in my life Naruto. My whole life revolves around regret, pain, loneliness…..I did told you about my past earlier, you still think they would be proud of me," he asked with a serious expression making the whiskered blonde smile.

"Everyone makes mistakes Ero-sennin, jiji made too. He too regrets so many of his decisions. When you have so many responsibilities on your shoulders, you're bound to make mistakes….no matter how far you've thought things through. But what matters is that you've continued to march on Ero-sennin. Even with so many obstacles, you never strayed off your path. You still continue to defend the village, unlike Orochimaru…..you're still here and didn't run from your pain. You're one tough nut to crack ero-sennin!" he exclaimed with a grin making the old man grin back at him.

"Hehe….you bet kid! But when did you turn into a philosophical adventurer?" he asked amused making the blonde pout.

"And Hinata-chan says the same thing about me. I'm not philosophical, I just think things through. Well anyways, coming back to the topic….your mother might be angry at you from up there. But she would still love you with all her heart. And believe me, whenever you do something perverse, she must hit your dad everytime saying….'You're responsible for everything! It's your fault he turned out like that!', but she would still adore you. So don't go off thinking that you're alone, cause you're not."

"Oh ho, so you're the one lecturing me today, huh Naruto?" Jiraiya said amusedly making Naruto nod.

"Kaa-san did told me how you feel. Believe me, she can read you like an open book. She knew how hurt you were when I continued to ignore you in the beginning," he spoke making the sanin's expression turn serious.

"Kushina…..," he trailed before ruffling Naruto's hair making him glare at him in annoyance.

"And you know what, I make the most silliest of mistakes. I faked my death during the invasion," he said with an embarrassed blush, yeah….it was embarrassing to admit it. He didn't know what got over him then.

"Hehehe….yeah, Kushina told me about it. You are one unpredictable shinobi brat."

"Kaa-san was angry with me, something any parent would be of course. But she immediately forgave me…..after giving me some threats and warnings for future reference of course. But you get the point don't you, no matter how many mistakes you commit…..they try to make you learn from it, not just hate you for it like others do," he verbalized making the sanin nod.

"So you get it, your parents would be proud of you today! Actually, if I was your dad, I would be too," he muttered while stroking his chin, adopting a thinking pose whereas Jiraiya's eyebrows started twitching.

"Naruto…..did those medicines get to your head," he deadpanned making the blonde sweatdrop.

'I knew having sex for three-four days straight with Ayumi would mess with my head. What the hell was I sputtering before anyway?' he thought while shaking his head furiously comically.

"Sorry Ero-sennin, I don't know what's happening to me. Must be the side effects of Rinnegan I guess," he chuckled making the sanin laugh as he patted the blonde's back.

"Don't worry it happens. I mean, I used to get all philosophical until Tsunade would hit me on the head to shut me up. Our brains operate the same way kid, now that's an encouraging fact!" he grinned making Naruto grin back.

"But that happens, in a shinobi life. Your state of mind tends to change continuously with all the action and stress, so all kind of weird thoughts enter your mind. But hey, who's complaining…..what you said was a fact for the most part kid," Jiraiya said making the jinchuriki nod.

"Now don't you get philosophical on me ero-sennin!" he laughed making the sanin laugh back in return.

Several rooms behind them, was a shadowed figure standing by the corner.

"Those two really are similar to each other. Master and a student….," Kushina smiled as she gazed at the laughing duo's back.

Timeskip: The Following Morning: Konoha's General Hospital

"Ohayou Tayuya-chan!"

"Shut up dickhead!" the red haired kunoichi yelled making the smile on the doctor's face slip a bit, but nevertheless he managed to maintain it.

"Time for your checkup. And the nurse told me that you're not eating food regularly. Being a kunoichi, you should know that you need to eat in order to recover as soon as possible."

"Check your own dick you impotent!" she again bellowed making the doctor's eyebrows twitch now as he pulled the curtains aside to let in the sunrays.

"Ah, what a nice clear day!"

"What? Now you're gonna masturbate in clear sunlight?" she asked with a frown making the nurse standing at the door blush in embarrassment as she stifled a giggle while the middle aged doctor bit his lip to control his anger.

"You shouldn't use such foul language. It's unfitting for a kunoichi, there are other patients here too you know," he spoke with a forced smile on his face.

"Are you my old man cocksucker? And I don't give a rat's ass about other whackos here!"

"I'd say you control yourself Tayuya-san," he warned while smiling dangerously at her, a vein throbbing on his forehead.

"What? Is the old impotent getting angry? Do you want your mama to feed you her milk?" she spoke with a grin while the doctor's face slowly started to get red as he gritted his teeth to control himself. He couldn't assault his patient after all.

"I'll leave you for now Tayuya-san. It seems you're not a morning person, I'll send a nurse to check up on you later….hopefully by then you would've calmed down," he spoke through gritted teeth, trying his best not explode here as he walked towards the exit with the nurse stepping aside.

"See you later Impotent-chan! May your dick rise to its former two inch glory!" she spoke cheerfully while waving at him, a grin on her face when the doctor stopped like a rod, having just exited the room.

"LET ME IN! I'M GONNA CLOBBER THIS PUNK! WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS?" he yelled as several nurses now held him back, his whole face now red as he tried to just barge in there and show her just how much of a man he was.

"Huh? What's happening here?" Tayuya heard a familiar voice outside as she showed the doctor her middle finger with a smug grin on her face.

"YOU BETTER KEEP YOUR FRIEND IN LINE KIN-SAN!" he yelled as he was dragged by his colleagues and nurses, trying to calm him down.

"Yo Kin-chan! Ohayou!" Tayuya chirped as Kin entered the room with a frown on her face.

"Tayuya-chan, how many times have I told you not to treat the staff here like that. It's not like they did anything to you…on the contrary, they are only treating you. Is that the way to repay their efforts?" she spoke with a sigh making the red haired kunoichi grin more brightly.

"Oh lighten up Kin-chan! What a bright way to start a day, ticking off someone makes me feel I've still I got it!" she replied making Kin smile at her.

"Yeah, the same old Tayuya-chan. So how are you feeling?"

"What do you mean? I was never injured to begin with! They're just holding me for apparently no reason! If it weren't for you, I would've busted out of this place the moment I was awoke," Tayuya said with a frown on her face.

"And then where would we go? We have nowhere to go. Besides…..I don't want to leave Konoha. And then there's Naruto-kun here," she whispered with a light blush on her face making Tayuya's frown go deeper.

"And who's this Naruto you keep talking about? Another dickhead?"

"Don't talk about him like that!" Kin blurted making Tayuya's eyes widen in surprise.

"Hey whoa! You must really like that dickhead then…..whoa, my Kin-chan is in love," she spoke with an astonished expression making Kin's face flush a bright shade of red.

"It's not like that!" she muttered frantically making her raise her eyebrows.

"Then you don't love him," the red haired kunoichi asked making her eyes widen.

"I never implied that!" Kin answered while waving her arms in front of her, clearly embarrassed about the topic whereas Tayuya just sighed. She never understood what was so embarrassing about this, if you liked a dickhead….either admit it or dump the fucker. It was so simple.

"Here, this is her room Naru-kun," Kin turned her head back to see Kushina entering the room, behind her the first thing she saw was a mop of blonde hair.

"Wait a minute…..oh, hey! Ohayou Kakashi-sensei!"

"Oh just come in!" Kushina exclaimed with a sigh before pulling him in before closing the door.

"Oi, matte! Don't pull my new trenchcoat!" Kin's expression changed upon seeing Naruto being pulled by his trenchcoat.

"Naruto-kun!" she exclaimed with a bright smile when he turned his head towards her.

"Kin-chan!" he grinned at her making her blush while Kushina walked towards Tayuya.

"So, I see you're still 'misbehaving' with the staff here," Kushina spoke with a smirk making Tayuya narrow her eyes.

"What's it to you tomato face," she deadpanned making Naruto and Kin stop in their reunion abruptly as their faces paled immediately. The temperature dropped several degrees as the blonde took a step back.

'Uh oh….,' he thought as Kushina's eyes were shadowed.

"What did you say Tayuya-chan?" she asked with a high-sugar sweet smile, her eyebrows twitching while Tayuya's instincts somehow told her to keep quiet for once in her life. The aura this red haired woman in front of her was giving was even worse than Orochimaru. Behind Kushina, was Kin who was repeatedly shaking her head negatively.

'Please don't say it again Tayuya-chan. I wouldn't be able to save you this time. She's our-'

"Hokage-sama! Raikage-sama and Mizukage-sama are requesting your presence in your office. I think they're leaving the village now," a chunin slid open the door before bowing, relaying the message.

"Huh? Who're you talking to? Jiji still hasn't recovered you know, and he's still resting in his room," Naruto spoke in confusion.

'What the….' his eyes widened he upon seeing the chunin's smirk. Following the messenger's gaze, he turned his head for his eyes to get as wide as saucers.

"N-No way…." he muttered to himself as he gazed at the 'hokage'.

"I'll be there shortly. You can resume your duties now," the 'hokage' spoke with a serious expression making the chunin bow before he exited the room.

"K-Kaa-san…..y-you are the g-godaime hokage?" Naruto spoke as his pupil zoomed out in shock while Kushina winked at him.

"No longer Kaa-san Naru-kun. It's hokage-sama from now on," she spoke with a smirk while Kin giggled at his gobsmacked expression whereas Tayuya just shook her head.

'Shithead.'

About Mikoto, I know the interaction between Naruto and her might have not met your expectations in this chapter. But don't worry, I'll go more in depth of her feelings about the current circumstances in the future chapters….so don't go thinking I'm rushing things. That's something I always avoid doing so, and because of that my story at some points seemed slow to many of you. ^_^

So I hope you liked this chapter, actually….not much happened in this chapter. But I hope you review, it's been so long! And oh…..many a thanks who reviewed my fic during my absence from FF. Thanks a lot you guys, and to those too who have been with me from the beginning. Well, see you next chapter! Ja ne! ;)

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