A/N: Hey y'all. How's it goin, Well I hope i dont get killed for the late update but here it is and thank you all who stuck with it. Oh and to give the disclaimer I have Neji Hyuuga.

Neji: I refuse to read this! its a disgrace on my clan.

Me: Too bad do it or I tell Tenten what you did the other day.

Neji: Fine, you win but if Hiashi comes for me I am telling him it was all you.

Disclaimer: Wolf-san does not Own Naruto for if he did, he would have given Jariaya the Byakugan for shits and grin.

Oh yeah, pervy sage is the greatest!

Recap-

The old Sarutobi tried to think of many different ways to bring the subject up and by the time he decided 'blunt was best' Naruto was three quarters of the way done with his bowl. He was also in mid bit along with Iruka when the Hokage spoke up.

"Well Naruto to put it bluntly we are here to talk about your mother." The Hokage said nonchalantly while Naruto ended up spitting his noodles across the countertop and Iruka choked on his.

A Second Chance for a Frozen Heart

Half a Heritage and a New Teacher

"What the hell are you talking about old man!? Anytime I asked you about my parents you either dodged the question or told me they died in the Kyuubi attack, sorry Aruie-chan." Naruto added at the end to get across he didn't blame her.

"No big Naruto-kun. I know you must be quite flustered not knowing who your parents were and I made a deal with the Hokage here and once you make it to the chunin finals and prove you can protect yourself he will tell you everything. Anyway let's let Hokage-sama speak." Her emphasis on the honorific chilled the Sarutobi to the bone.

With a deep breath he began his story. "Alright Naruto, I will tell you all I can about your mother. You must promise me one thing though, until you are a gennin you won't tell anyone of her and also please don't interrupt me let me finish and then you can ask questions to your heart's content."

After a nod from Naruto, who was as of now afraid to speak fearing he might miss something vital, the Hokage continued. "Her name was Kushina Uzumaki. Her family comes from the land of whirlpool. Sadly there wasn't much known about them except all of them were skilled in combat and in a few places it was said that the strongest of the clans usually developed some sort of control over the water in its liquid state.

But that's about all I can tell you because alas it was reportedly a small village and its location wasn't the greatest. As such during a large earthquake it was claimed by the sea below. This was well after your mother fled here. It was also around the time of the Great war." The old man stopped for a breath and smiled a little to see Naruto so enraptured hoping to retain all the information that was being sent his way.

"When she got here she had an attitude much like yours. Always pranking people that gave her crap because she was from a never heard of village. She was also a very beautiful woman. From her vibrant red hair to her green eyes. She had most men begging her to go out with them. At one point she got so fed up she shouted to a group that had been following and fighting over her that the only way she would date anyone of them was if they could best her in combat." Hiruzen laughed as the fond memories came back.

"I think for a good month the infirmary was packed the limit. Anyway as you can guess your mother was very skilled and was also a ninja of this village. During the war she was a valuable asset and everyone listened to her instructions. Those swords you carry with you actually once belonged to her. "

Naruto laid a hand on each of the hilts as if trying to figure out how they must have felt in his mother's hands. When The Hokage didn't continue Naruto searched his mind of the many questions he wanted to ask, the first one to come out wasn't one everyone was expecting.

"Hey Ojii-san, why can't you tell me about my father? Did he do something he shouldn't have like abandon the leaf? Is that why?" Naruto questioned rather silently for his usual self.

"No Naruto that has nothing to do with it. Trust me your father was a great man. One of the best. It's just that during the war he gained a lot of enemies and should they find you'd be in a rocky situation."Hiruzen laughed slightly at his unintended pun.

-Iruka's POV-

Many thoughts ran through Iruka's head as this was going on. He remembered who Kushina was. He even remembered a few times where his parents would talk about a battle they had seen her in and the awe she inspired.

After a little while Iruka began eating again as well as listening to the Hokage and pondering why he had been asked t hear this as well. Eventually the Old Sarutobi stopped talking and there was an awkward silence where Iruka let his eyes wander over the cityscape that could be seen through the flap and his eyes rested on the stone monument, before Naruto spoke up.

His question was actually the one Iruka wanted to ask also. When he heard the Hokage speak again he nearly died as he tried to cough up the noodles lodged in his throat as a reaction the recent conclusion.

-Everyone-

Naruto and Hiruzen looked over towards Iruka when he began coughing. Naruto quickly rushed over and began slapping Iruka on the back while Hiruzen followed Iruka's earlier gaze and visibly paled. Aruie followed it as well and laughed when she realized what Iruka had been looking at.

"Looks like you might have some more explaining to do later. Eh Hokage-sama?" By this time Iruka had gotten the lump of noodles down the right tube and was catching his breath. As he opened his mouth the Hokage spoke quickly with a commanding tone.

"Iruka what you have just figured out is an S-rank secret known only to you, myself and Inu. You are not allowed to speak of it to anyone who doesn't know until the restriction has been lifted by myself or Naruto once he knows." Iruka nodded, understanding that it was an order not a request and to disobey meant death.

"Hai Hokage-sama." 'Damn that Kakashi next time I see him I am going to burn his goddamn book and make sure he can't ever procreate." Naruto was befuddled at the exchange between two people he considered his 'Precious People'.

"Until I know what, Ojii-san?" Naruto question a little irked that information was being withheld from him but then the answer dawned on him as he pieced together what they had just been talking about.

"Oh, never mind, I understand Ojii-san. I'm glad Iruka-sensei knows maybe he can help me get stronger so when the time comes I can live up to his name, whoever he is." Sarutobi smiled before he voiced his thoughts.

"You know you really have matured Naruto. Your parents would be very proud of you right about now. And I'm sure that between me, Iruka, Your kenjutsu instructor, and whoever you get as your Jounin-sensei when the time comes"

"Hey what am I, chopped liver?" Aruie piped up from behind them. "I told you I plan on teaching him kitsune jutsu. But I won't stop there. After my training he'll wish he had gone through hell." Even after the evident pain he was sure to go through in the next three years but understand what they all meant.

"Thank you all. I promise I won't let any of you down." Once everyone sat back down Sarutobi took the chance to end everything and a truly good note.

"So how about another bowl on me since you bowl seemed to get your last ones anywhere but in your stomach." The old geezer laughed heartily at his own joke. As Naruto cheered about enjoying more of a meal he dubbed 'Food from Kami Himself' "Hey Naruto, why haven't you moved into the penthouse suite yet? I noticed it earlier today but forgot to ask."

If it was possible Naruto's face brightened further as he recalled what he planned to do. "Actually Ojii-san I forgot too but I was going to ask you it I could get my birthday present a little early from you. I can do the manual labor but I don't have the money to fix up the complex. So I was wondering…" it was at this point Naruto put up his best puppy dog face, "If you could get me the supplies and whatnot. I can even pay for a gennin team to bring it to the complex."

Even if he was a battle hardened leader the Hokage held a soft spot for Naruto and coupled with the puppy dog look he was defenseless "Fine, I'll have the delivered so they will be there after you get back from meeting your new teacher. But do tell how do you plan on doing all the work?" Naruto seemed to fidget while looking for a reason as to why he should know a Jounin level technique.

It was Aruie that ended up saving him. "It was me Hokage-sama, I thought him the 'Kage bushin no jutsu' so he could learn the katas quicker. Because of his limitless supply of chakra and his low level of control he can make upwards of one hundred but he still lacks the ability to make a single bushin."

Pleased with the response and proud that Naruto was actually able to pull off such an advanced technique he uttered "Okay well since you will have the learning advantage of kage bushin we will just have to up your physical training. " An evil grin made itself present on the old Sarutobi's face, while Naruto paled and Aruie laughed. After they finally ordered another round of ramen and everyone was satisfied they parted ways. Sarutobi walked back towards his clan compound and Iruka walked with Naruto towards the apartment complex since Iruka's place wasn't far from it.

"Hey Iruka-sensei..." Naruto started but stopped short. A little worried Iruka questioned him.

"Yes Naruto, what is it?" It took a little while for Naruto to respond and with every passing second Iruka got steadily more worried. Finally After a good five minutes Naruto spoke up.

"Thank you for being there. Thanks for always being there. When Ojii-san tells me about my dad I hope he is like you." Iruka stifled a gasp. After all in a sense Naruto was comparing him, a chunin school teacher, to The Yondaime Hokage who was one of the most celebrated heroes in Konoha history.

A single tear feel down his face as he quickly wiped it away. "Don't worry Naruto I'm sure he was even better than me. Hey Naruto where is Aruie?" An audible poof signaled the demoness' return.

"Fear not I was just tinkering with a few things so that if I ever get stuck in his mind again I'm not stuck in a sewer." She smiled at both of them.

"Aruie-chan I said I'd fix it once I got the chance." Naruto whined.

"Yeah I know, but I couldn't help myself I figured out that I have some control over what it looks like so I went for it. Can you blame me?" She smiled innocently.

"If I didn't know any better I'd say you two were a married couple." Iruka chided the two while laughing to himself. At the Chuinin's statement both of those in question blushed and shouted the same thing at the same time.

"HELL NO SHE/HE IS TOO DAMN STUBBORN!" they both blushed further after hearing the each other and quieted down to their own thoughts.

'I guess she is kinda cute…No Bad Naruto! Can't have pervy thoughts!'

'We are basically married by demons standard. No! He is like … infinitely younger then you.'

Iruka couldn't contain his laughter and let a giggle fit escape his lips as they continued their way to Naruto's house. After a quick goodbye and a 'see you tomorrow' Iruka was off to hopefully fall asleep. But his roommate was sure to go through hell in the morning.

Too tired to think of anything but getting to sleep both Naruto and Aruie fell onto Naruto's large bed and quickly welcomed sleep's embrace.

-The Next Morning-

A scene most would adore was played out in Naruto's bedroom. Although the two would deny it in all aspects during the night the apparent subconscious need for heat had pulled them together and now Aruie head rested on Naruto's chest while one of Naruto's arms wrapped itself around Aruie's shoulders pulling her closer.

This was what the Sandaime Hokage of Konohanogakure walked in upon. As he couldn't contain himself a decent sized object fell out of the sleeve of his robe and flashed before a thick square paper like object came out of the bottom.

"Ahahaha, now I've finally got blackmail on the little brat." He quickly put away both objects as he saw the flash had woken Naruto from his slumber.

The blond in question groaned loudly and grunted upon trying to sit up. The thing that was laying on him simply wouldn't let go. "What in the heck is going on?" He mumbled as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes and gazed upon the object which seemed to be attached to his torso. What greeted his gaze was a head full of red hair.

But as his vision began to clear and he realized not what, but rather, who was on top of him he tried really hard no break free of her grasp. Though this only caused the female attached to him to hold on tighter, not wanting to let go of the heat source, and slowly be brought to the conscious plane.

The harsh sound of a throat clearing preceded the older male's voice. "As truly touching as this is I remembered that you mentioned something about a broken alarm clock. Also I seem to have forgotten to ask what type of materials you will need to renovate the complex. So if you two would kindly separate it would be great."

Hiruzen's words registered with both of the two before him who separated quickly, one who had been trying to get away and the other who had realized what she was hanging onto. The red faced blond was the first one to talk to the Hokage.

"Umm... well that the thing Ojii-san, we kinda need everything from disinfectant to drywall. And the things like Hammer, nails, pliers and wires we are going to need in excess. I'd like to get carpet instead of hardwood because then the heating would cost less once its fixed. And once everything is fixed it could be we could put the apartments up for rent. It would help me and Aruie once I graduate since I wont get the check for orphan children anymore."

The old man before them laughed deeply and smiled. "You've really thought this out to some extent haven't you Naruto. Alright don't worry Ill get the things and have a Gennin team bring them here. Don't worry about the mission fee either. Use the money you would have on some more clothes. After your new teacher is done with you today I'm sure you're going to need them."

Aruie smiled at the old man's kindness as Naruto beamed and shouted his thanks. "At least he has someone like him around. If it weren't for the Hokage and Iruka Naruto might not have been able to handle all of this." Thought Aruie while blocking her thoughts from Naruto.

A loud sound caused by the clearing of a throat brought Aruie and Naruto's attention back to The old man. "As much as I would like to stay and chat I have many things to do. Before I forget, after school you should come home and meet the Gennin and tell them which rooms to put the supplies in. After that you can go see your new teacher. He will be at training ground seven at four-thirty this afternoon. Oh, Naruto you only have around twenty minutes to get to the academy." Finished Hiruzen nonchalantly.

The blur that was Naruto rushed out of the room and into the shower so quickly that an empty ramen cup fell to the floor due to the disturbance in the air. When they heard the shower turn on they laughed a little before the old Sarutobi bid farewell once more to Aruie and she heard the door to the apartment close Aruie got up and went out to the kitchen to start a few cups of ramen. She voiced her opinion of the meal to Naruto through their mental link. "Damn it Naruto we need to get some real food. You wonder why you have always been so short yet you continue to eat foods that are far from nutritious multiple time daily."

"Fine, fine. As long as it isn't vegetables." Naruto whined back at Aruie.

"Oh yes, you will have to start eating vegetables, and fruits. Don't worry, If you want I could shove them down your throat forcefully." She thought back as she smiled with devilish intent.

"No thank you, I can eat them on my own. God, must you always be so scary Aruie-chan."

"Yes I must, must you whine so much? And hurry up I would like a shower too and you need to get out here and eat this cursed cup of salt and fat."

A voice from behind her made Aruie jump and nearly fall out of her seat. "Hey its not that bad, maybe your right about the salt but its not fatty and it has a lot of carbs for energy. Anyway you're probably right wouldn't want you to stick up the classroom. Might make Iruka mad."

A slap to the back of his head was all the response he got as Aruie got up and went to the Bathroom. "Argh, she hits as hard as Sakura-chan."

'Ahaha you watchin this kaze? The Chunnin was right.'

'I suppose he was Kiri. They do seem to act like a married couple. Clueless male and all.'

'I can hear you too, hey wait, how come I can hear you guys when i haven't even picked you guys up yet.'

'It's kinda like Aruie, we are now a part of you. At least our consciousness is. It resides in your mind. Our swords are like our bodies. Make sense?'

'Yeah actually, Hey would you guys be able to come out like Aruie-chan can?'

'I believe it is possible you might be able to do it with a kagebushin. You should ask Aruie-sama about it.'

'Maybe once she isn't so mad.'

-Academy-

As much as he tried the desk that rested beneath his arms captured more of his attention then the teacher up front. 'If only Iruka-sensei could make lectures more entertaining. I think I'd rather chew off my own foot then truly pay attention to this crap. At least I was able to fix things between me and Aruie-chan before we got here.' it was only as he noticed the entire class getting up and filing out a door to the academy training grounds that his attention was diverted from the slab top desk under his elbows.

'Hey Aruie-chan whats going on?' Naruto questioned his companion.

'If you were paying attention you would have relized Iruka said today there would be a few spars between those who wanted to do so.' the demoness answered.

'Shit! I've got to get out there. Sasuke is going to have to get his ass kicked by me!' Aruie cringed at the volume of Naruto's thoughts as she too followed Naruto out of the room in her fox form. She jumped onto his shoulder once she got close enough and watched as he pushed his way to the front. When they made it there they saw Sasuke standing in the middle of the makeshift arena.

He pulled Aruie off his shoulders and looked around before he set his eyes on one for the few he had remembered didn't completely squeal over Aurie. "Hey Hinata-chan could you hold Aruie for me wouldn't want to have an unfair edge against Sasuke." The girl in question nodded as her face turned red and she took Aruie from Naruto.

When his shoulders were free Naruto walked into the arena and said. "Hey Iruka-sensei. Ill take the teme after all his fall from glory should be thanks to me." The Chunnin teacher shook his head while smiling softly.

"Alright Naruto but you need to hand over the swords for right now. It's supposed to be just a spar so no weapons or jutsu." He spoke in a lecturing tone.

"Fine, fine. You always take the fun out of everything, don't you sensei?" Naruto retorted as he untied the Kaze and Kiri blades from his waist and handed them to Iruka.

"Hnn, dobe you couldn't even beat me with your pet and your swords. So don't think you have a snowballs chance in hell at beating me now." Said the arrogant Uchiha with his smirk. Once Naruto had set himself in a sloppy version of the academy form taijutsu Sasuke lazily got into his family's taijutsu stance.

Iruka spoke up and announced the rules. "All right this is going to be a wholesome clean spar, so no weapons and no jutsu. Other than that you may feel free to beat the crap out of each other. Alright, match begin!" At the end of his declaration Naruto shot forward planning to bring his knee up into Sasuke's gut.

His left knee was blocked by Sasuke's who then brought his fist around in a powerful right hook. His smirk faded slightly when he felt his knukles contact a strong forearm instead of the the side of Naruto's face. As Naruto went grab his right hand by the wrist he back flipped which took hi eyes off Naruto just long enough for him to jump up high.

As Sasuke alnded on his feet he looked around for Naruto and if it weren't for the fact that he noticed everyone looking up the heel, that had connected with his shoulder and popped it out of socket, would have connected with his skull. "Lucky shot dobe." Chided Sasuke as he back up enough to shove his arm back into its socket and wince slightly.

"Lucky shot my ass! You're just jealous teme! You haven't hit me yet." It was Naruto's turn to smirk and as he did his canine poked out from between his lips. This coupled with his long wild hair gave him a more animal-like look. As if by an unspoken word they both began hand signs. Naruto who finished quicker then Sasuke called out his technique. "Kage Bushin no Justu!" A loud puff announced the arrival of 15 clones who charged Sasuke.

As they got within ten feet of the Uchiha he called out his jutsu. "Katon: Gokakyu no Jutsu!" A great fireball erupted from his lips and tore through the crowd of clones like a hot knife through butter. Each audible 'poof' signaled the departure of another clone. After Sasuke's technique ended he felt something hit the back of his head.

When he turned around he came face to face with a visibly pissed Iruka. He looked around and saw Naruto sitting cross legged on the ground nursing a large bump on his head. He as he turned back to Iruka Sasuke spoke, but his tone was one of someone who thought they owned the ground you walked on. "Don't worry sensei, We got carried away."

Another slap to the back of the head caused Sasuke to frown. "Look here brat I don't care whether or not you got carried away. Next week you and Naruto will be cleaning all the black board erasers in this school got it?" A nod was all Iruka received as acknowledgment from the last remaining loyal Uchiha. He then turned his attention to the rest of the class "Everyone back inside, the show is over."

A series of 'Awes' and other sounds of disappointment followed his statement but everyone of the kids listened and walked back into the classroom. As Sasuke walked past Naruto his venom filled words bit at Naruto's ears. "Look here Dead-last this was a fluke. When we truly fight there wont be any rules holding us back then you will lose and know your place."

Naruto's response shocked Sasuke to his core. "Anytime, teme. When you actually beat me I will acknowledge that your goal to kill him is worthy of consuming your life. Until then I will continue to show you How strong you are when you protect someone truly precious to you."

For one of the first times he could remember Sasuke smiled. Granted it was a delopitated version of a smile and a smirk all mixed into one but it was there. "Agreed, we will see who's way is truly stronger."

The rest of the school day passed at a slow and mundane pace. When the bell finally sounded the first one out the door was a head of blond and red streaked hair.

-Naruto's Apartment-

Naruto looked over the boxes, crates, and pallets in front of him. When he determined everything was there, even a small alarm clock on the top of everything, he looked over to the Gennin team and directed them. "Alright all the tools put in A-4 and the flooring materials in A-5. Anything that is going to be used for the walls please put in A-2. Appliances and furniture of all kinds can go in A-1 and wiring as well as plumbing can be put in A-6. Alright, thanks guys but I have to go. Wouldn't want to be late meeting my new sensei now would I?" He bid the young Gennin team goodbye and started on his way to the Training grounds. Luckily it was the closest one to his house and he made it with almost fifteen minutes to spare.

As he looked around he realized, at the moment the ground were empty besides him. "Might as well begin stretching whoever this new sensei is he will probably want to test my skills." He thought out loud.

"For once you seem to have made a good decision Naruto-kun." Joked Aruie through their mental link as she curled up in her fox form between the large roots of a tree.

"Hey I'm not a idiot Aruie-chan. I just don't always think ahead." Naruto hung his head as he knew he had just given her decent ammo for a retort and she did not dissapoint.

"Isn't that the same thing Naruto-kun? Sometimes I think you make this easy one purpose." A small laughing noise was heard from her which turned out more like a stuttering yip.

"Whatever. I can't wait to find out who my new sensei is going to be." Naruto thought back to his companion.

"Why don't you just ask him? I mean he has only been sitting above me since a laid down here. Sometimes you can be really dense Naruto-kun." Aruie continued laughing as Naruto called out the man above her.

"Hey, are you the one that is supposed to be my sensei?" As the man jumped down from the branch he was on Naruto continued to whine. "Hey why did you let me sit here for like fifteen minutes, we could have started early." The man that was now before him cough slightly into his hand before he brought it back down to reveal a rather pale face which also sported hallow cheeks.

"Whoa there are you alright? You look like you need to get to the Hospital." Naruto said as he continued to look the man over. He wore standard Jounin attire which consisted of a Green flak vest that sported many pockets for scrolls and the like. His pants were the normal black shinobi kind as well as his shirt. The thing that was most impressive was the ninjakan that was standard for all ANBU. This alone made Naruto realize how powerful this guy was.

A/N: Im going to put the coughing as part of his speech because it would be to troublesome and repetitive to ptu it outside

"Relax kid, cough cough. I'm fine and yes I am going to be you Kenjutsu teacher. Cough, Cough. Let start by introducing ourselves ok?" Said the sickly looking man.

"Alright, but how about you go first sensei? I don't really know how you want it done." Naruto Looked at his new teacher waiting to hear something amazing.

"Okay, I guess that's fair. Cough, cough. Umm I guess I should start with my name. Hi, My name is Hayate Gekkou"

A/N: Hello My readers. Sorry 'bout this slow updating. I usually use Microsoft Word to help with my grammar and whatnot. Well What i had was a trial version that I hacked so it would never expire. Great no? Yeah it's awesome till you hook up a printer that checks it for a license which it doesn't have. Anyway please review and thank you all for being patient. Oh and before I forget those that mentioned Lemons. Yes at some point there will be but not until the Chunnin exams and not until the relationship develops."Before a story can be good it must be believable." And as of right now it is;

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