I don't own Naruto.
I smiled as I stepped foot in front of the gates of Konoha. After years of intense training with Kakashi, I finally obtained the strength I needed to become a jonin. Kakashi and I walked through the gates and I instantly started looking around. Everything has changed since I've been gone. I even heard that Naruto became Hokage with the assistance from his wife, Hinata. Kakashi and I stopped walking in front of the shopping district then went our separate ways.
"See you around, Senpi." I waved bye to Kakashi then went straight to where me and Naruto first meet. The Ramen Shop.
Kakashi walked to the Hokage's tower then entered Naruto's office.
"Welcome back Kakashi." Naruto said with a big grin.
"Well, haven't you grown up." Kakashi said as he pulled out his book.
"Yeah! You are now looking at the new Hokage!"
"I'm very proud of you, Naruto."
"Thank you, Kakashi."
"I heard that you got married. Who is the lucky lady?" Kakashi said without looking up from his book.
"I-it's me." Kakashi heard a faint voice come from the corner of the room.
Kakashi looked up from his book then spotted Hinata doing paper work at a desk that was in the corner of the room. "Well, well, well. You finally acknowledge Hinata's feels for you." Kakashi said as he looked back down at his book.
Naruto laughed then got serious. "Let me cut to the chase. Lady Tsunade informed me about the plan so, how was Rae Yokozawa's training?"
"It was good. He has really improved a lot. I'm very proud of him."
"That's great. I really need him at his strongest. Him and a few other Shinobi's are the key to saving Konoha."
Kakashi put his book away. "Tsunade told me about the plan but she didn't tell me who all had a part in it."
"Well everyone has a part in it but, the main one's are: Rae Yokozawa, Neji Hyuga and Rinshi Tamo. The minor one's are: Ino Yamanaka, TenTen, Rock Lee, Gaara, Sakura Haruno, me, you, Guy and Shikamaru Nara. The rest is up to the remaining Shinobi's."
"Guy and Rin isn't finished with their training." Kakashi stated.
"I know, everything is still falling into place."
"I'm actually surprised that Tsunade planned all of this before she stepped down from being Hokage. Do you think the plan can stop the war Komechi is trying to wage on Konoha?"
"I'm not 100 percent sure, but we can only hope for the best."
An awkward silence filled the room.
"Well, I got something to do. Talk to you later Hokage." Kakashi said as he walked out of the Hokage's office.
As soon as Kakashi left, Naruto turned and faced Hinata. "Hinata."
"Yes, Naruto." Hinata said as she looked up from her paper work.
"It's time to start the plan. I need Rae and Neji in here by the next three hours."
"I'll let them know." Hinata said as she stood up then exited the office.
"Welcome back Kakashi." Sakura smiled as she spotted Kakashi coming out of the Hokage's Tower.
"Well haven't you grown up." Kakashi said to Sakura.
"How did the training with Rae go?"
"It went fine. He has really gotten better with his Ice Jutsu and his hand to hand combat."
"That's great. Is he good with his weapon?"
"Yes, he really made progress throughout the years." Kakashi said in a proud tone.
"So tell me Kakashi, how long have y'all been gone?"
"We've been gone for at least 4-5 years."
"Wow."
"I know, and I'm glad they choose me to train him."
"I bet you two have really bonded throughout the years."
"Yes we have, and we learned a lot about each other."
Sakura smiled "I'm glad you two enjoyed yourself."
"Yokozawa!"
I stopped eating then turned to the direction of the person calling my last name. "Yes?"
"Long time no see." I heard then spotted a familiar face.
"Oh, hey Lady Hinata." I waved then stuck the chop sticks full of ramen into my mouth.
"For someone who has been gone for the past 4-5 years and is still a Rookie Nin, the Hokage has taken a real liking to you."
I continued to gobble down ramen and listen to Hinata.
"I heard you have really been succeeding in your training with Kakashi and the Hokage would like a word with you at 3 o'clock sharp today."
"I'll be there." I said with a proud tone.
Hinata looked at me then smiled. "Well until then see you later." Hinata waved as she walked away.
I waved back until I seen that she had disappear into the crowd. I looked at Ayame then ordered another bowl of ramen.
-knock knock knock-
"Come in Hinata."
"Neji, may I speak with you?" Hinata asked as she slowly opened his front door.
"Yes. What is it?" Neji asked out of curiosity.
"Naruto would like to speak with you at 3 o'clock sharp today."
Neji looked at her. "I will be there."
Hinata smiled then bid her farewell as she left out of Neji's house.
I opened the door to my house and walked inside. "It feels great to finally be home." I said as I fell back and stretched out on my black couch.
I laid on the couch, half sleep when my senses kicked once I heard my shower water come on. I hopped up then sniffed the air for any intruders. My nose picked up a decent amount of chakra coming from the back of my house. (How come I didn't notice this sooner?) I asked myself as I slowly walked up to my bathroom door then stopped. (Now's my chance.) I said to myself as I busted through the door. My jaw dropped when I noticed that the intruder was a girl and she was naked.
"Ahhhh." The intruder screamed.
I quickly turned my back towards her. "Who are you and why are you in my house?"
"Um, I should be asking you the same questions." She said while wrapping a towel around her bare body.
I smirked. "You got two options. 1, you be a good girl and answer my questions or 2, you'll die with no hesitation."
She sighed. "Fine, I am Akira Toshina. I'm a close friend of Rae Yokozawa. This is his house so I advise you too leave."
"Akira" I said in a low tone while turning around to face her.
Akira looked at my face then squealed. "Rae." She yelled as she jumped up and kissed me on the cheek. "I've missed you so much. 4 going on 5 years without you was killing me."
"Why are you here? Where's Rin?" I asked.
"I'm here because when you left for your training you asked Rin to watch over your house but, he left for training so he asked me to watch over it until you came back." Akira explained.
"Oh. Um. Thank you, Akira." I said while smirking.
"No problem Rae, now come on, let's go catch up on old times." Akira said in a flirtatious tone.
Akira grabbed my wrist and lead me into my bedroom. My alarm went off at 2:55pm, instantly waking both of us up.
"Why is your alarm going off."Akira asked in a curious tone. (Maybe he wants to go for another round.) She said while smiling.
I looked up at her.
"No, wait. Don't answer, let's just go for round 2."
"I would love too but I have an appointment with the Hokage." I got up then got dressed.
"How long are you going to be gone." Akira asked out of curiosity.
"I honestly don't know." I said truthfully.
Akira looked at me then smiled. "Well come back soon."
I walked up the hallway, then out of the door. I made my way to the Hokage's tower. I was shocked to see that me and the Hyuga prodigy himself walked into the Tower and head straight for the Hokage's room. As soon as we walked inside the Hokage's office something came flying at us and my reflexes caught what was thrown. I looked down and noticed that it was a mission scroll. We both then looked at the scroll.
Rank- B rank, Partner- Hyuga Neji, Time- 0500 hours. Place- Fire Country, Objective- Find and gather information on Komechi.
I sighed "I just got back to Konoha and already have been assigned a boring mission."
"This is no ordinary mission Rae. From here on out you two will be permanent partners until this case is over." Naruto said without looking up from the stack of papers he was working on at his desk.
"2 things, Naruto. 1, what do you mean until the case is over and 2, why do I have to team up with him." Neji said with no emotion.
"Because 1, you two will be going on countless missions until we find a way to stop the war Komechi is trying to wage on Konoha and 2, you two have a record of not failing a single mission so I think you two will work together just fine."
"Hokage, he is just a Rookie Nin. I went on way more missions than he have. There's no way he can keep up in an S rank case like this." Neji stated.
I frowned. "Hey, don't you dare underestimate me, Hyuga." I spat.
Neji ignored my outburst.
"Sorry, Neji but my decision is final." Naruto said then shot a glance at us. "Whatever you do don't blow your cover or get caught. Plus the missions might not always be S ranked but this is a S ranked case. That will be all." With that said Neji and I walked out of the Hokage tower.
We stopped walking together once we reached the middle of the shopping district.
"Meet me at the gates of Konoha at 5pm sharp. Don't have me waiting Yokozawa." With that Neji walked off.
I shoved my hands into my pocket. "Working with him is going to be a pain." I said as I walked towards my house.
I walked into my house and spotted Akira sitting on the couch eating something while watching tv.
"Hey Akira." I sat down beside her.
"Hey Rae." Akira said as she sat the empty bowl down then cuddled up against me.
"So, what did the Hokaga want?"
"He assighed me a mission scroll."
"What kind of mission?"
"I'm not authorized to give out that kind of information."
Akira gave me this annoyed look. "Well then, when do you got to leave?"
"In a few." I said then stated watching TV with her.
I looked down at my watch. (4:50pm) "I should get going." I said then stood up.
"You better come back safe." Akira smiled.
"Don't worry. I will." I waved bye to Akira then walked out of the door.
"I'm surprised you came on time Yokozawa. You were almost late." Neji said as he noticed my chakra flow behind him.
"Stop calling me that, my name is Rae." I angrily said then stepped up beside him.
Neji gave me this blank look. "Let's get going." He said calmly.
We headed into the the woods then jumped into the trees. As soon as we landed on a branch we took off straight towards the Fire Country.
"You're a real jerk. Did you know that, Hyuga?" I scold.
"Hm." Neji ignored me.
The silence between me and Neji was normal. After a while of running it started to feel like we've been jumping from tree to tree for hours. We managed to reach the Fire Country's border line early in the morning that next day. Shortly after our arrival we decided to split up. I was ordered to go around and get as much information as I can on Komechi while Neji tried to pinpoint his location. After hours and hours of asking questions and also trying to pinpoint Komechi's location, I spotted Neji going inside a decent looking restaurant. I went inside and spotted him sitting at the bar drink a glass of juice.
"What are you drinking?" I asked as I tried to start a conversation with the Hyuga.
Neji sighed "Pink Lemonade."
I sat down beside him then ordered 2 bowls of Miso Soup to go. The man behind the bar then walked up to me. "Would you like something to drink sir?"
"Sure. Can I get what he's drinking?" I pointed to Neji's cup.
"Yes you can." The man said as he grabbed a glass and filled it up.
He then handed me the full glass of pink lemonade. As we slowly sipped away our juice, me and Neji felt eyes on us but we didn't turn around to see who was eyeing us. Shortly afterwards, two girls walked up to us, one with dirty blond hair and the other with honey blond hair.
"Hey, I'm Emi." The dirty blond headed girl introduced herself.
"Hi, I'm Sora." The honey blond headed girl introduced herself.
"You two are like the hottest guys in this restaurant." Emi said as she sat down beside me.
Sora slowly made her way beside Neji and sat down.
I smirked "Thanks for the compliment."
"I love your hair." Sora smiled at Neji.
"Thank you." Neji said with no emotion.
"You boys single?" Emi asked.
"For the moment we are." I replied.
"Well then, you two should get to know us two." Emi smiled.
"Sorry but I will have to pass up on your offer." Neji said with no emotion.
"Same here." I said without looking at either on of them.
"But why?" Sora pouted.
"We have more important things to worry about." I simply spat out.
Five minutes has passed and their pointless conversation on how we all should go on a double date was driving us crazy.
"Here's your food sir." The waitress gave me the food that was now in a takeout bag.
I grabbed the bag then look over at Neji. "Let's stay in a hotel room for the night" I stated in a low tone then stood up.
Neji agreed then also stood up.
"Where are you two going?" The girls asked out of curiosity.
"Sorry ladies but we have to take our leave." I paid for the food then we took off.
We reached a descent hotel and managed to get a 'two bed' room. We both sat down at the table with two chair's near the corner of the room. As we ate, it was as silent as mouse until Neji said something.
"Did you get a lot of information, Yokozawa?" Neji questioned me.
"I got a descent amount."
Neji nodded his head in approval.
"Did you manage to locate Komechi?" I asked as I shoved a spoonful of Miso soup into my mouth.
Neji nodded again.
"What all did you find out about Komechi?"
I shoved another spoonful of Miso soup into my mouth. "Well I found out that him and 2 other people (Daichi and Takeo.) are so powerful that they destroyed a whole Lightning Village under 2 minutes. They say that Komechi is the head man in charge and more powerful than the other two. Those 3 apparently came up with a group called The Terrifying Trio and so far is known to be unbeatable due to them never losing a fight. That's all I got."
"How did you manage to get that decent amount of information?"
"I asked a few people in town about him and that was the best way to sum up all of the stories I heard. But back to my question Hyuga. Did you pinpoint his location?"
"Not exactly."
"Then why did you nod your head when I first asked you?" I spat.
Once again Neji ignored my outburst. "Be quite and listen." He then gulped down the last bit of soup in his bowl. "I didn't pinpoint Komechi's location, apparently he's not here but I did pinpoint a base or something near by."
"That's great, let's sneak in and get even more information."
"We can do that tomorrow, for now let's just get some rest. It's getting late." Neji said as he disposed his bowl then laid down on the bed with purple cover.
I also disposed my bowl but laid down on the bed with green cover.
The sun was back up and it was still early.
"Sakura-chan, Ino-chan!" Akira yelled as she ran up to the two girls she spotted at the shopping district.
"Hey Akira." They said in a union.
"What are you two up too?"
"Nothing. Just going to the Konoha Mall to go do some shopping." Sakura replied.
"Can I tag along?"
"Of course." Ino said with a smile.
The girls walked into the mall then stopped.
"Where do y'all want to go first?" Sakura asked.
"Let's go to the perfume department. I heard they just got a stock of new perfumes." Akira squealed.
"Well, what are y'all waiting on? Let's go." Ino said then pulled Akira and Sakura towards their destination.
They entered the perfume department then went their sperate ways.
"Do you think this smell good, Sakura?" Akira ran up to Sakura then sprayed some strawberry scented perfume.
"That smells really good."
"Really? Well then, I'm going to get it." Akira smiled.
"This smells very good" Ino said in amaze as she sniffed the lavender colored perfume.
"What kind is it?" Akira sniffed the perfume.
"It smells like the legendary purple rose." Ino replied. "There were only three purple roses left in the world. When I was younger, I got the chance to see and smell the last purple rose on this Earth. I'm so happy that they have its scent in a bottle."
"It does smell very good." Akira smiled.
"I'm getting this one." Sakura sprayed her perfume.
"Mmm, it smells like Sakura flowers." Ino sniffed the perfume.
They paid for their perfumes then head to the clothes department.
"This shirt is so adorable." Akira squealed as she held up a purple back out shirt with the word 'Princess' on the front of it and lime green trimmings.
"These shorts goes perfectly with that shirt." Ino held up some faded blue shorts that stops around the mid thigh.
"Lastly, these shoes will top it" Sakura held up some purple flipflops with lime green trimmings.
Ino grabbed the outfit then checked it out. Akira and Sakura grabbed similar outfits to Ino's but different colors and also checked out.
"What is there to do now?" Akira asked as she sat her bags down.
"I'm hungry. Let's go to the food court." Ino added.
"I could use something to eat" Sakura thought out loud.
"How does it look in there Neji?" I asked out of concern.
"There are a lot of people in the heart of the Base. Six people guarding the front entrance, ten people guarding the back entrance, no one is in the basement and a few people guarding both side corridor entrances."
"So, how can we get in?"
"We can get in through one of the sides and enter the basement. No one is down there." Neji said then inactivated his Buyakugan.
"How can we get in the basement?" I asked.
"The side entrances are stairs that leads down to the basement."
"Which side should we go in through?" I asked as I thought of a plan.
"It doesn't matter to me." Neji said with no emotion.
"By the smell of it, we are on the right side of the Base. There are more guards on this side than there are on the left side." (So we got to get in through the left side.) I said to myself. "I got a plan" I turned around then started jumping from tree to tree heading to the left side of the base.
(What are you planning Yokozawa?) Neji asked himself as he followed behind me. Neji and I both stopped on a branch when we realized that we was now on the left side of the Base.
"The left side is still guarded." Neji said to no one in particular.
"Not for long. Watch this." I said then jumped out of the tree and landed feet first on the ground.
I used my ice jutsu to create an ice sculpture of a Jaguar. I then pulled the rectangular box off of the side of my belt. When I opened it, there were a bunch of different colored square shaped slips inside. I grabbed a black slip then stuck it on my creation.
"Are those different colored sticky notes?" Neji asked out of curiosity.
"No." I simply replied.
"What are they?"
"These are the last 6 remaining animal slips."
"What does the different colors stand for?"
"The different colors represent the different kind of the animals I have. These slips bring my ice creations to life."
Neji just looked at me, giving me a look that said explain further.
"I have six different colored slips but one slip for each color. Black for my Jaguar/Panther Isamu, yellowish tan for my Lion Yori, orange with black stripes for my Savor Tooth Tiger Saburo, white with grey faded stripes for my Snow Leopard Hideo, brownish orange with black circles for my Cheetah Michi and brownish tan with black corners for my Cougar Jiro."
"So, what if you lose a slip."
"If I lose a slip then I'll lose the animal of that slip."
My ice sculpture creation came to life with a roar.
"What was that?" We heard a guard ask.
"Quite down, Isamu" I said as I rubbed my Jaguar's head.
*Hey Rae.* Isamu said then licked my cheek.
"Neji. Come meet Isamu." I said as I continued to rub his head.
Neji jumped out of the tree. As soon as Neji landed on the ground, Isamu jumped into his defensive stance.
*Do I have to take him out master?* Isamu looked at me.
"No, he's cool Isamu." I said then rested my hand on the top of his head.
"This is very unique." Neji said as he crouched down at least 2 feet away from Isamu.
*He seems very strong.* Isamu said as he walked up and sniffed Neji, getting his scent.
*Well, if you are cool with him then I'm cool with him too.* Isamu then licked Neji's face.
Neji quickly wiped off the the trail of slob that Isamu left then stood up.
"So the Hyuga likes animals. I'm surprised."
Neji gave me this annoyed look then I laughed.
"Hey Isamu, do me a favor."
*Yes.* Isamu then stood at attention.
I walked up beside him then crouched down. "Get them guys over there" I said as I pointed to the guards. "Away from those stairs."
*No problem.*
"Don't kill any of them unless you absolutely have to." I explained.
With no hesitation Isamu ran out of the woods towards the group of men.
"What is that thing." A man yelled.
"Let's go after it." A different man yelled as all the guards took off running after, Isamu.
*Yea, follow me.* Isamu smirked then disappeared into the wood.
"Look the left entrance is now clear." I smirked.
Neji smirked. "I guess you are not as useless as I thought."
Neji and I then ran towards the left corridor, going down the stairs. We entered the basement and was shocked to see that it was like a giant maze. Neji activate his Byakugan and I used my sense of smell. We walked through the endless hallways for at least 20 minutes, trying to find any information on The Terrifying Trio. Nothing stood out as a clue.
"Isamu found a way inside." Neji said as he picked up Isamu's chakra nearby.
"I know, I can sense him coming this way."
"He's is being followed." Neji said as he was starting to pick up multiple chakra signals coming this way.
Isamu ran our way then stopped in front of us.
*Rae.*
"Hm." I said as I crouched down in front of Isamu.
*I got all of the guards away from the right corridor and led them to the left side, but some of them will soon come this way as a shortcut back to the right side.* Isamu looked at me.
"Neji, we got to leave."
"I know, I can see multiple chakra signals coming this way."
"Isamu planned us the perfect escape." Rae said as they started running towards the right side of the base.
"He actually made us a clearing on the right side of the base." Neji said to himself. "How did you know he made us an opening?"
"Isamu told me."
"You can speak to animals?" Neji asked.
"Yea, you can say that." We made our way up the stairs then head straight to the woods.
"How is that possible." Neji said as we ran into the woods.
"I can speak to animals but I can only speak to my animals. My animals have some type of way they can communicate with each other and understand what I be saying, also they are highly educated." I said as I removed Isamu's slip, placing it back inside the rectangular box.
Neji watched as Isamu turned back to ice. "Let's head back to Konoha" Neji stated.
"I'm right behind you." I said as Neji and I jumped into the trees then went straight towards Konoha.
"That meal was great." Ino smiled as her stomach was now fully fed.
"So far, today has been great." Akira said while stretching her arms and smiling.
Sakura smiled. "I had a wonderful time Ino, Akira. Well I have some errands to run so I'll catch up with you two later."
"Yea, well I also got to get going. See y'all later." Ino stood up, getting ready to leave.
They all left out of the mall then went their separate ways. Ino headed to her flower shop, Akira went to Rae's house and Sakura went to the Hokaga's office. As soon as Ino stepped into her flower shop, she was greeted by Sai.
"Did my 'wife' have fun shopping with her FRIEND." Sai smiled as he kissed Ino then helped her with the bags she was holding.
"FRIENDS, and yes I did." Ino smiled. "I bought a lot of things."
"I can tell." Sai dropped the shopping bags then kissed Ino again.
Ino laughed as Sai picked her up and took her up stairs. He laid her down then hovered over her body. After the staring contest they was having ended, Sai slammed his lips against Ino's. Having their lust build up.
I don't own Naruto or any of the characters (other than the oc's)