A Journey of Self-Discovery

Naruto had a good five hour trip to Whirlpool Country. Naruto needed to be very careful not to be seen, the area around Whirlpool country was filled with missing nin. This was because Whirlpool country was a neutral country with very little law. Naruto dashed down the road surrounded by dense forests.

"I hope that nothing bad happened to them," thought Naruto jumping from tree to tree.

As he jumped off the highest tree in the forest, he spotted Mizumi picking some apples. He dropped down to see how she was doing.

"Oh hi Mr. Whiskers, how are you today," said Mizumi.

"I thought you'd be half way home by now," remarked Naruto.

"I got hungry…," replied Mizumi taking a bite out of one of her apples.

"What happened to those three extra bowls of ramen you asked for," asked Naruto.

"I ate it all," replied Mizumi.

Naruto was amazed something so small could eat so much. Since they were siblings (hopefully) Naruto picked her up and put her on his back.

"Don't worry, I'll take you home," said Naruto jumping from tree to tree again.

Mizumi was enjoying herself, this was the first time she was ever more than 2 feet off the ground. She was able to see for miles around.

"Mr. Whiskers do you have a tail and ears too," asked Mizumi pulling one of Naruto's whiskers.

"…sometimes," muttered Naruto.

"I really hope Grandpa's still asleep, he was supposed to baby-sit me until mommy got back, but I went to Konoha to look for my brother," said Mizumi.

"Well did you find him???," asked Naruto trying to see if she was talking about someone else.

"No…," moped Mizumi.

"How about I help you find your brother," remarked Naruto.

"Would you really Mr. Whiskers," gasped Mizumi.

"Sure," replied Naruto.

Naruto and Mizumi made it to a giant gorge with a sign just a few inches away from the edge.

Warning:

Gorge extends 60 feet deep and Gorge is 40 feet long

Enjoy your leap of faith

Naruto took a few steps back and did a giant leap of faith. Mizumi slipped off Naruto's back and fell down into the gorge.

"Mizumi!!! Kage Bunshin no Jutsu," yelled Naruto.

Naruto made a chain of clones, grabbed Mizumi, and put her on the other side of the gorge.

"Wow Mr. Whiskers, that was amazing," remarked Izumi.

"It's no big deal," said Naruto landing on the same side as Mizumi.

Now in Whirlpool Country, Naruto let Mizumi lead the way to her home village. After a while of going through a dense forest, they walked into a ghost town like village.

"Come on Mr. Whiskers," said Mizumi running into one of the broken down shacks.

Naruto followed her into the shack and saw an old Grey-Red headed man sleeping on an old rocking chair.

"Grandpa look who I brought," yelled Mizumi.

Grandpa yawned and opened his eyes, what he saw shocked and amazed him.

"By God, you're the spittin' image of the Fourth Hokage," said Grandpa.

Grandpa got off his chair, hobbled over to Naruto, and gave him a hug.

"It's been a while Naruto…," said Grandpa.

"You know who I am???," remarked Naruto.

"What kind of Grandfather doesn't know his own Grandson," replied Grandpa.

"Gr…gr…grandfather!!!," yelled Naruto.

"Grandpa, is Mr. Whiskers my brother???," uttered Mizumi.

"Yes, Mizumi, Mr. Whisk…Naruto is your brother," replied Grandpa.

Izumi went up to Naruto and hugged him, her search for her brother was now over. Naruto now had a grandpa and a little sister, and in a month or two he would have a wife, nothing could make this moment better.

"That reminds me, Kushina came in a while ago and wondered where you were. Kushina!!!, Izumi's back and she brought someone," said Grandpa.

A beautiful woman probably in her 40's, with long red hair clipped in the front, blue eyes, and the same smile as Naruto walked into the room.

"Izumi, I'm so glad your home…," said Kushina until she noticed Naruto.

"Na…na…Naruto…" stammered Kushina.