Naruto smiled down at the young boy who was holding his hand. Isuma was wearing a gray t-shirt and brown paints. His purple hair was pulled into a similar fashion as his Father. He was currently telling Naruto all about his day, as Naruto just nodded listening to every word.
"And then Haru took up the rock and tossed it at Ryuu," Isamu said with a chuckle. "The rock bounced off his head and he started to cry."
"That's funny," Naruto said offhandedly. Isamu was going into great detail of his play date with Guy and Kakashi's kids.
They will be a force like no other once they reach Gennin. Isamu had his father's love of knowledge and could already read and write. He was hailed as already being a genius, but he also had his mother's sadistic side. He would often use Ryuu or Haru for experiments for elaborate pranks. For a three year old he was already making a name for himself. Ryuu was said to have come out of Shizune already kicking. He was already the natural ball of energy of the group often seen doing flips and other moves just to walk around. The Guy/Kakashi rivalry seemed to have transcended to their children as they continued to do competitions to see who was better. Ryuu had his father's dark hair, and his mother's eyes. He was already a bit taller than the rest. He was often seen in a green t-shirt matching shorts.
Naruto stopped as they approached a small stand that was selling small fruit. Naruto looked over examining the fruit as he overheard the talking of some passer by Jonnin. They seemed to sneer at the kid as they walked along the street. Naruto's empty stare was on the fruit as he listen in.
"That's the snake-whore's kid," Said one to the other. Strike one. Naruto's other hand balled into a fist and he noticed that Isamu was quiet. He must have heard it as well. Isamu looked up at Naruto with a glare.
"Yeah," Answered the second Jonnin. "What I would give to have her screaming my name? Why she is with that weak ass Chunnin is beyond me."
Strike two. Naruto picked up an apple and handed it to a down looking Isamu. He smiled as he accepted the apple and Naruto knelt down to look at him in the eye.
"I hear she still…" The other man started but never finished. Strike three and you're screwed…
Naruto's fist was slammed into his stomach and he was launched into the air. Naruto appeared in the air behind him and delivered another punch to his back driving him into the ground. Naruto then appeared behind the last Jonnin. The Jonnin tried to block his attack, but Naruto placed a small tag on his back. He stiffened like a bored and stared at Naruto who was seething in anger.
"You even dare think another word about my Sister or her family again," Naruto said as his eyes changed from the pools of mercury to red slits. "I will do you worse than death. Got it!"
"Y-yes," The Jonnin stuttered out. Naruto smiled and then delivered a powerful punch, cracking his sternum and launching him down the street where he bounced off of things and through people like a pinball.
"Now," Naruto said as he turned to the now smirking Isamu. "What happened to Ryuu-chan after Haru threw the rock."
"OH he…" Isamu started back his story with renewed vigor. Grabbing his hand Naruto and Isamu walked back to the Umino's residence.
"So Thane is now missing completely," Tsunade asked as she got up from her bed. She looked over at her companion and smiled. Jiraiya groaned and pulled her back into his embrace.
"You know I hate it when women bring up other men while sharing the bed with me," Jiraiya said with a smirk as he placed a light kiss on her neck. Tsunade sighed into the kiss and slowly moved her fingers through his hair. "But yes. He's nowhere to be found. Naruto and I where tracking him for a while but his killings just stopped. I have a suspicion that he might have joined with the Akatsuki."
"That can't be good," Tsunade as Jiraiya moved her to the top of him with a smile. She sighed to herself as she stared down at him. "You're incorrigible."
"You don't seem to complain," Jiraiya said as he kissed her lightly and she giggled.
"PAY ATTENTION!" Tsunade yelled at the group in front of her. She smiled down at her Black Leaves squad. They all snapped to attention, except for Naruto who was smiling at the Hokage.
"Hey Baa-chan!" Naruto yelled back. "You can yell really loud.."
"SHUT UP!" She snapped as she clenched her fist. "I have three missions that need to be carried out swiftly. First, Shikamaru. You will take Hinata, Shino, Choji and Naruto to Mist. We need you to deliver this message to their Kage."
"Large strike team for one message Hokage-sama," Shikamaru said as he pocketed the scroll. "What's the deal?"
"You will find out when you get there and team up with Zabuza-san," She said with a knowing smirk. Shino muttered something along the lines of troublesome causing the others to laugh. "Next. Neji!"
"Yes Hokage-sama!" Neji snapped to attention.
"You will be leading Sakura, Kiba, Lee and Tenten to secure the town of River City," She said with a grim look. "They have been plagued by virus that we just now got the antidote for. You're to administer the antidote to yourselves before escorting a team of Medic Corps. While Sakura is leading the medical corps in treating the town, investigate the cause of the plague. It isn't a natural disease."
"Hai Hokage-sama," Neji said as he nodded.
"Team Anko!" Tsunade said as they stood at attention. "You will be moving out with Shikamaru's team, but separate once they reach Mist. You will continue to Wave country and see what is disturbing their trading post. They seem to have been under siege for all communication between them and us has ceased. Investigate and take out the problem if need be."
"Yes Hokage-sama," Haku said as she stepped forward. She was the undisputed captain of the team when Anko wasn't around and the girls all respected her.
"You will leave immediately," Tsunade said as they all vanished from her office in a swirl of leaves. She smiled as she heard the sound of other Jonnin entering the room the same way.
"They truly turned into something else," Asuma said as he tapped his cigarette out. His red eyed girlfriend nodded while she rubbed her huge belly. They finally got around to being in an open relationship and it was soon after that when Kurenia put in for leave, she was due any day now. Tsunade was going to kill all of the male ninja for not being able to keep it in their pants, but opted out of it. A child without a father would be too troublesome.
"That they have," Tsunade said with a smile.
"What have you called us here for?" Anko asked as she twirled her Kunai and stared out the window.
Anko was upset that she had to leave her Iruka-kun unsupervised at the school, with that new teacher aid. Everyone faced palmed as they knew that she just got back from a mission and they all knew how….cranky she got when she hadn't been with her husband for some time. Kakashi and Guy where talking in the corner as they compared pictures of their children and Shizune was next to guy smiling, her hair disheveled. Her and Guy were a preoccupied when the ANBU arrived to give them the message. The ANBU is now in intensive care, but none the less they arrived on time.
"You have all been called here so that we can go over the new threat that is happening," Tsunade said as Jiraiya appeared in the window next to Kakashi and Guy. "The Akatuski."
"So we have a group that is out to get all the tailed beast," Kakashi said as his one eye hardened. Jiraiya gave a very detailed explanation on their activities and who was in it. "That means that they will be going after Naruto."
"That they will," Jiraiya said as he gave a grim nod. "I believe that Thane, has joined them as well. My contact hasn't been able to contact me for some time. But once does I will be able to conform that."
"I will not allow this!" Anko yelled. Her killer intent leaking a bit. She wouldn't allow anything to harm her little brother she's come to love as family. "You are sending my little brother out there alone! IF YOU KNEW THAT THEY ARE AFTER HIM, WHY WOULD YOU JUST SEND HIM ON ANOTHER MISSION?"
"Anko-chan," Kakashi tried to calm his friend. "We all are very close with Naruto…"
"SHE STILL MIGHT AS WELL SENT HIM TO HIS…" Anko continued to rant. She was very upset about the way Tsunade just smiled at her. "WHY ARE YOU SMILING AT ME!"
"You," She said quietly as she slowly stood. "You are not the only one in this room that would give their life for Naruto. He is the only reason I'm here, he is the grandson I will never have. He is my family just as much as yours. If you think for one second that I would send him blindly out there then you have another thing coming. He is on his way to Mist to secure an alliance against the Akatuski. He doesn't know it yet, but he will be a figure head to unite the Tailed beast and the Elemental nations. He can't do it if we coddle him within our walls."
"Who did you send him with?" Guy asked with stern look. He was shaking with rage at the new enemy that was targeting Naruto. He didn't like the idea of sending Naruto out alone without a seasoned Jonnin to at least protect him.
"Shikamaru is the Jonnin in charge," Tsunade answered as a collective sigh of relief was heard. Of the rookie 11, Shikamaru was the most dependable.
"And to tell you the truth," Jiraiya said with a grin. "The boy doesn't need much help. He's mastered the art of Fuuinjutsu. He's still has some things to learn, but he's almost on par with his father when it comes to using seals in combat situations. Not to mention the training he received from the Kyubi himself. The boy is a power house."
"You mentioned he achieved Sage mode as well," Tsunade said with a slight smirk as they Jonnin all stared at Jiraiya dumbstruck. Jiraiya just shrugged with a mysterious grin.
"We shall wait and see," Jiraiya's only answer.
"Fine," Anko said as she pocketed her Kunai and turned away from the Hokage, still upset. "I still don't like it."
"I don't like it either Anko-chan," Tsunade said as she pulled out a bottle of Sake and took a sip. Anko turned back with a slight tear in her eye.
"How do we stop these monsters?" Anko asked quietly as the other Jonin nodded in agreement. "They will not hurt my family."
"That's what I was hoping for," Tsunade said as she pulled out a scroll. "This will take time and we will need everyone's help if we can pull this off. First I will be sending Shizune, Guy and Kakashi to Suna. We received word that there will be an attack on their Kage in two days time."
"It's a three day's journey," Shizune said, but Guy and Kakashi just snickered.
"I accept your challenge Guy," Kakashi said with an eye smile. Guy just gave the thumbs up.
"Not only will I be carrying my love," Guy said with a smirk. "But I will also beat you to Suna!"
"You can leave now," Tsunade said as the three Jonnin vanished. Tsunade turned to the other Jonin in the room.
"I can't leave Konoha defenseless," Tsunade said with grim smile. "Anko-chan, while Shizune is gone you will be taking over as my personal assistant. You will be helping me organize our forces and start all necessary prep work needed for a united front against this new enemy. And with that you will need to get the Chunnin in top shape. This upcoming war will change everything."
"I will do what I can," Anko said as she nodded her head. Asuma coughed and stepped forward.
"You got something for me?" He asked. Tsunade just nodded.
"You will be training a batch of Chunnin and developing them into Jonnin," She said with a smirk as he groaned. "I need every Shinobi in top shape. This is Konoha, and we will defend our people."
"Fine," Asuma huffed and shoved his hands in his pockets. "I guess I can train some wet ears."
"That's a good boy," Kurenai said as she gave him a kiss on the check. Asuma just grumbled something incoherent and nodded.
"How much longer?" Naruto asked as they raced through the forest. He looked ahead at the group of Nin's. Haku and SHikamaru where in the front speaking in hushed whispers. The two leaders gave a nod and slowed to a stop. Shikamaru turned to the others and gave a slight motion of his head
"What are we doing?" Naruto asked as he looked at everyone. Shikamaru looked up at the blond and gave a small smile.
"We are being followed," Shikamaru said as he looked at each of them.
Haku looked to her girls and gave the slightest of nods. Ino and Tayuya disappeared in a swirl of leaves while Kin and Haku followed shortly afterwards. It didn't take long as they felt a surge of chakra. There was a loud scream of pain and a man flew from the trees and landed with a skidding halt at Shikamaru's feet. Shikamaru sighed as he stared down at the man with his Scythe in his hand pointing at the man. He put the Scythe away as he looked down at the Swordsman of the Mist. Zabuza was chuckling as he flipped up and smiled down at the young group.
"Took you guys long enough to notice me," Zabuza said as he crossed his arms. "I was expecting a group but wow, this is a lot. I will have to thank Tsunade-sama."
"Well Dad," Haku said as she landed next to him and gave him a quick hug. "I hate to say this, but my team is going straight to wave. You will have Shino-kun, Shikamaru, Choji, Hinata and Naruto."
"Good," Zabuza said as he rubbed his daughter hair. "I didn't want you there. That was my only request."
"Why wouldn't you want her there Band-aid man?" Naruto asked Zabuza turned towards the loud blond.
"I STILL HATE YOU!" Yelled Zabuza as he clobbered the blond on top of his head. Naruto's reply was a quick jab to Zabuza's stomach. The two started to laugh and shook hands. "It's been too long Naruto, you've seemed to have grown."
"That I have," Naruto said as he rubbed the back of his head. "So what are we doing here?"
"Well," Zabuza said with a grim smile. "Haku-chan, you guys may leave now."
"I see," Haku said as she hugged her father. "Be safe Dad. Shino-kun, a word."
"Bug boy," Zabuza seethed as Shino walked by him with a smile. Haku pulled Shino into a hug.
"Take care of him," She whispered into his ear. "He's planning something and you guys are going to have to watch each other's back."
"I will," Shino said as he pulled out of the hug. Haku framed his face with her hands and kissed him one last time before pulling back. Shino had a smirk on his face as he moved his hand up to her face and stroked her cheek.
"I love you," Haku whispered to him and he smirked at her.
"I know," Shino said as he was about to walk away. Haku smirked and slapped him hard in the chest. He smiled. "I love ya too."
"Choji-kun," Ino said sweetly as she walked over to her man who gulped. Tayuya followed suit and walked over to her man as well.
"You better be safe," She whispered to him. Shikamaru just nodded and placed another kiss on top of her head causing her to blush.
"I will be," Shikamaru said as he kissed her on last time and walked back to the group. Choji was getting a tounge lashing from his girlfriend off to the side.
"AND DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT RETURNING HOME INJURED!" Ino yelled as she continued to scold him. "I SWEAR IF YOU HURT YOURSELF AG…."
Choji just smirked as he interrupted her with his kiss. She sighed and pulled him close, deepening the kiss. Choji always knew what to do to stop his girlfriend's rants. This was one of his many tricks that seemed to pay dividends. Choji broke the kiss and stared down at the glazed eyed Ino who was smirking now.
"I will be fine," He said with a smirk. "You just make sure that you stay safe as well."
"I will," She said as she tried to kiss him again.
"HEY LOVER BOY!" Naruto yelled to Choji. "WHERE LEAVING!"
"SHUT UP!" Ino yelled back as she kissed her man one last time. Choji broke the kiss and walked away. Ino's smug smile wouldn't leave her face the rest of the day.
"Now that they are gone what is the mission?" SHikamaru asked as he handed the scroll to Zabuza. "I know this isn't for their Kage."
"Nothing really gets by you," Zabuza said with a smirk. "I received word that the rightful Kage was overthrown almost a month ago. The new Kage was the follower of the old Kage's ways and is going to eliminate the Kage they over threw. I have to save her before that happens. If Mist plans on becoming a true hidden village they can do it under her leadership, not this mans. He is already purging the city of any bloodline users again."
"So we are going to help you with a coup?" Shikamaru said with a sigh.
"That is why Haku-chan was told to leave," Shino said softly. "You wanted to protect her."
"Yeah don't get all soft on me now Band-aid," Naruto said with a smirk. "How are we going to help without causing another war between nations?"
"Easy," Zabuza said as he handed Shikamaru back the scroll. "I have a plan."
"This ought to be good," Naruto huffed as Hinata giggled.
"This is the dumbest plan ever!" Naruto complained quietly to Shikamaru as they walked up to the Mizukage's office. Shikamaru just gave a quick nod in agreement. This was truly a 'guns blazing and hoping for the best' kind of plan… but when you had Naruto on your team, it seems like that's usually the best.
"Mizukage-sama," Said the receptionist as they walked towards him. The Mizukage was an older man with long gray hair that was pulled into a braid. He had two swords sticking out of his back and he had a body that would rival Guy on muscle definition. He stared down at the two as they entered the room.
"What business does Konoha have with me?" He asked angrily. Naruto instantly didn't like the guy but before he could say anything Shikamaru stepped forward and withdrew his scroll. He placed it on the desk in front of the Mizukage.
"We come seeking an alliance with you Mizukage," Shikamaru said as he bowed slightly. "We are preparing for war against an enemy like no other."
"The Akatsuki," The Mizukage said with a knowing grin. "It seems that Konoha is too late, for I have already made my decision on where I stand. The Akatsuki gave me my village back, and I owe them everything. If not for them, Mist would be allowing those terrible bloodlines to continue to thrive under her rule. They gave me the power to end that once and for all. Now as for my answer."
"I…"Naruto started as the Mizukage picked up the scroll and shook it at the two Konoha ninjas. "I wouldn't do that if I where you."
"Do what?" The Mizukage asked as he smirked at Naruto. "You're a chunnin, nothing more than fly to my power."
"SIR," an ANBU yelled as he ran through the doors. "There's been a massive break out of the prison. We believe that Zabuza of the Mist is leading the break out."
"And this is where I thought the plan got stupid," Naruto said as his eyes flashed to their pools of mercury. "Mizukage-sama. For your terrible acts against your own people, I NARUTO UZUMAKI, TIGER OF KONOHA, FUTURE…"
"Just do it already!" Shikamaru yelled as the Mizukage stared at them dumbfounded, the scroll still sitting in his hands. Naruto just smirked as he pulled out his kunai reverse grip.
"It's time to start this party with a bang," Naruto said as he grabbed Shikamaru's shoulder and his eyes glazed over in their pools of liquid mercury. "DEET!"
Naruto and Shikamaru stared at the exploding tower with a slight smirk after 'Bamfing' from the office to the safety of the courtyard. The Kage was seen being blasted out of the window and sent through several buildings. The entire time Naruto and Shikamaru just sighed. They heard what could only be war bells as the entire courtyard filled with enemy ninja and militia.
"How could he not have seen that coming," Naruto asked as he looked at Shikamaru who face palmed. "Promise me that when I become Hokage and you my chief adviser that we check all packages before they entire the office."
"Yeah yeah," Shikamaru said damning his fate to be the babysitter of his friend once he achieved the rank of Hokage, which by the looks of things wouldn't be long. It didn't take long for the Mist Nin to start to attack their attack as one brave Mist Nin charged forward.
Shikamaru smirked as he took out his Scythe and twirled it around him. His shadow's already leaking out of his body with a mind of their own. This was one of the few techniques that he learned. His shadows would attack relentlessly as he focused on himself. He didn't have to control his shadows, for his superior intellect could do it subconsciously by letting his animalistic side take over the shadows control as he focused on what he wanted. Letting his animalistic side run wild with his shadows caused him to be more deadly than any weapon. Shadows held and stabbed several Nin's and any that were foolish enough to get close to the Nara had to deal with the Nara himself. He used his scythe to cut down another enemy that was paralyzed from his shadow and turned towards Naruto who was in the middle of a large group of enemies. In what could only be described as an orange flash, Naruto now appeared all around them then he 'Bamfed' above them all with a smirk and his reverse Kunai.
"Bitches I'm the bomb!" Naruto yelled. Shikamaru watched in awe as Naruto caused the entire twenty jonin to explode in a flash. Naruto had planted an explosive tag on each Jonnin without their knowledge. Not only that but it looked like the Jonin couldn't move as well as they watched Naruto float above them. Naruto appeared besides Shikamaru with smirk. "Let's just say I've got a way with explosives tags among others."
"How many tags do you carry now?" Shikamaru asked as his shadow spikes stabbed another ninja that was sprinting towards them. Naruto just shrugged and pulled out what seemed to be a deck of blank tags.
"I can create certain tags I want just by channeling the right chakra into these tags," Naruto explained as he channeled some chakra into the tag and the Kanji for Explosion appeared in red. He smirked and flicked the tag towards a group of nin's that jumped out of the way as it exploded. "All other tags or seals I actually need ink and paper for. But for explosive, paralyzing tags, and a few others I can do them on the fly. Makes my fighting technique a bit more…styled if you will."
"I'd say," Shikamaru said as he pulled his scythe in half to make it two. "You're still behind by the way. I got 23 to your 22."
"I think not my friend," Naruto said as he smirked. "I'm just a shadow clone, the boss is over there."
Shikamaru turned to see a blond blur reeking chaos in the middle of the Mizukage's army. Explosions after explosions erupted sending groups of Ninja flying skyward. Shikamaru just sighed as he charged forward not wanting to lose to the blond. Naruto's clone just smirked and charged with him into battle.
Hinata slashed through a series of guards as she and Zabuza made their way deeper into the prison. They located most of the loyal Shinobi to the other Kage but they still have yet to locate the Kage. So they continued to search while Shino and the other Shinobi left to go help Naruto and Shikamaru keep the Kage and his small army off their backs. Zabuza stopped dead in his as they approached the last cell and he gulped.
"Whatever happens…"Zabuza said as he seemed to pale a bit. "Remember that I was a good man."
"What do you mean Zabuza-sensei?" Hinata asked with a raised eyebrow. Zabuza was chanting a silent prayer as he approached the door.
"She's gonna be pissed," Zabuza whispered as he slashed the door and it fell from its hinges.
"WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG!" Yelled a voice from the inside. Zabuza visibly shuddered as he holstered his sword. A woman with long red hair walked out of the cell wearing a blue dress and showing off her womanly curves.
"Mei-Chan," Zabuza said as he held up his hands in defense. "I got here as soon as I found out."
"Don't Mei-chan me," She yelled as she slammed him against the wall. Her features shifted as she closed the distance and kissed him soundly then pulled away and smacked him hard across the face. Zabuza smiled at his warrior women.
"I missed you too," Zabuza whispered as he pulled her into a hug. She tried to stay angry at him but failed. Her blushing face matched her red hair as she turned her gaze to Hinata.
"Where is Haku-chan?" Mei asked as she looked down at the Huyga. "And why are you with Konoha Ninja?"
"Well," Zabuza said as he adjusted his Konoha head band as well. "I kind of found a home that would protect our daughter. Tsunade-sama even gave me a team to help get your village back if you wish Mizu-sama."
"Hmm," She said as she smiled at him. "What's the catch?"
"Just a friendly alliance against a new enemy," Zabuza said as he handed her a scroll that she pocketed quickly.
"Could we hurry," Hinata said as she looked at the two. "I believe that Naruto could use the help. It seems that the Mizukage has joined the battle."
"YOU LITTLE BASTARD!" Yelled the old man as he punched Naruto. The Naruto exploded in a flash bang causing the Mizukage to shield his eyes.
Naruto appeared behind him and slammed a fist into the side of the Mizukage's ribs causing him to fly to the side. The Mizukage turned into puddle of water as soon as he struck the floor and Naruto had to duck a sword strike from behind him. Naruto disappeared and reappeared in front of the Mizukage with his tonfa's drawn. Chakra emiting from them as he assumed his stance. The Mizukage just laughed as he pulled out his other swords and slowly started to circle him. Naruto's eyes followed him and he couldn't help but smirk.
"What's so funny kid?" The Mizukage asked as stuttered stepped.
"You're not ready," Naruto said as he twirled his left tonfa, cutting deep into the ground. "I can see that you feel the same way."
"I will kill you for your lack of respect," The Mizukage shouted.
"And I have already condemned you," Naruto said as he's formed slowly disappeared in a whisp of smoke.
Naruto appeared behind the Mizukage and slashed out with his tonfa's connecting with his side. The Mizukage returned the attack with two swords slashes that cut through Naruto only for him to explode. The Mizukage was blasted back and Naruto appeared in his path and sent a wind blade from his tonfa speeding towards the Kage. The Kage twisted himself in midair as he dodged most of the wind blade. He landed on one knee and snapped his head up to see Naruto disappear and reappear just as quickly. Naruto dodged a low sword strike and returned with a quick slash across the Mizukage's chest causing him to explode into water. Naruto smirked as he exploded in a flash of light as a sword cut into him. The Mizukage was briefly blinded and that paid dearly for him. Naruto had landed behind him and placed three Paralyzing seals on his back. The Mizukage's body went stiff as a bored.
"Now time for the main event," Naruto said with a smirk. He kicked the Mizukage into the air. Naruto's eyes flashed with gold before he disappeared and appeared on the other side of the Mizukage's path. Naruto smirked as he made his famous cross sign and the sky became littered with orange.
"Who is that?" Asked Mei as she watched the event take place. Everyone will be talking of this phenomenon. Zabuza and the others had finally broke through the main line and were taking out the few remaining loyal nin's of the current Kage.
"He is the epitome of all Konoha shinobi," Zabuza said with a sigh.
"He symbolizes the will of fire that burns through all of Konoha shinobi," Shino said as he decapitated three shinobi at once and sent a wave of bugs at another that shrieked in fear. "Konoha's self-proclaimed Tiger of Konoha and future Hokage."
"Our friend," Choji as he took off from Mei's side. Hinata smirked as she watched him go.
"And my boyfriend," Hinata said as she waited for her turn to attack.
Choji jumped over Shino and slammed into six shinobi after turning into his Meat Tank in midair. He stopped and turned to slam an oversized fist into another. He smirked at Mei shocked face, as he wiped the blood from his bleeding wound on his shoulder where kunai stuck out, but it didn't seem to bother him too much. Hinata jumped out of nowhere as Choji put his hands together for her to land on. Once she landed on his hands he launched her into the air where she smiled at the battle field. Her hand's flashed through hand seals and a giant water dragon was sent from her towards a group of remaining enemy shinobi. The dragon destroyed them and a couple of buildings as well, making a clear path towards the court yard where the remaining enemies where fighting Shikamaru. As Hinata fell back to the earth she was caught by Choji's extended arm. She landed on his oversized hand and ran down his arm using it as ramp to build speed as she pulled out her blades. Mei watched in awe as the team of shinobi worked in such sync with one another. Hinata cut a path towards Shikamaru who was surrounded by the remaining shinobi. The trail of dead bodies surrounded Shikamaru, showing he wasn't holding back, as Hinata landed behind him causing him to smirk over his shoulder. The enemy shinobi all fell to their knees and dropped their weapons.
Shikamaru was panting slightly as he stared at all the surrendering Shinobi that kneeled before him. They were beyond scared of Konoha's Death Shadow as he stared at them dripping in their comrade's blood, but added the rest of his team tearing through them so easily they knew that they didn't stand a chance. He smirked as he put his bloody scythe on his back and looked up to see the fireworks.
"Well," Shikamaru said as he looked over at Hinata and the others as Mei's troops took care of the rest of the enemy shinobi. "Looks like Naruto's about to start the fireworks."
Naruto's clones all 'Bamfed' around the Mizukage as he slowly worked the control back to his body. Yes the seals could paralyze people, but he was a kage and they wouldn't last long on him. Good thing for Naruto it didn't matter. He was in for a fun time. Naruto's clones detonated at certain times launching the kage around like a broken rag doll. Naruto dropped from above the kage with glowing orb in his hands. The Kage's bloodied and bruised body could only stare as his memory flashed with images of the Yellow flash.
"Take this you bastard!" Naruto shouted as he fell from above with his father's Jutsu. "RESENGAN!"
Naruto's Jutsu struck home carving a hole in the chest of the ex-Kage and driving him into the ground faster than any kick or punch. Naruto followed him only to 'Bamf' at the last moment. The Kage's body twitched at the bottom of the crater as he slowly looked up to see Naruto standing at the edge of the crater with his arms crossed.
"W-what are you?" The Kage croaked out. Naruto smirked as he stared at the man.
"I already told who I am," Naruto said as Zabuza and Mei appeared besides him. "As for what, well I'm a monster with mission. And you just happened to be the stepping stone I need. This is a message to the Akatsuki."
"And as judgment of such an act," Mei said as her hands began to flash through hand signs. Lava flew from her mouth and filled the crater burning the man before he could utter a scream.
"WOW!" Naruto said as he stared at the women. "That's sweet! I'm Naruto, Tiger of Konoha. It's an honor to meet you Mizu-sama."
"How did you know that I was the Mizukage?" Asked Mei with a raised eyebrow.
"I was with Jiraiya the Toad Sage," Naruto said with a grin. "We made sure to spend some time in Mist after hearing that they had a Kage that could rival Baa-cha with beauty. And the rumors were not lies…"
"NARU-KUN!" Hinata yelled as she smacked the back of his head. "Forgive my Boyfriend. He's a raging pervert."
"Hinata-hime," Naruto complained as he pulled her into a hug. "You know she doesn't hold a candle to your beauty, my one love."
"I take no offense," Mei said with a blush as Hinata slugged him hard on the head with a huff. Zabuza turned his death glare towards the twitching blond on the floor.
"YOU'RE DEAD!" Zabuza yelled as he pulled out his sword. Shino smirked at the scene as Naruto yelled and ran off as the Demon of the Mist gave chase.
"So that's all I had to do," Mei said with a smirk. "Get him jealous….Interesting."
"So now that I'm back in charge," Mei asked as she stared at the Shinobi in front of her. Order was finally in and Mei was back in charge. She agreed to the terms and would be supporting Konoha in their decisions coming forward. "Zabuza-kun. Will you stay?"
"I…"Zabuza started as he turned towards the group of Konoha Shinobi. "I am a Konoha shinobi now and I have obligations to them…"
"Not anymore," Shikamaru said with a smirk. He stepped forward and handed a scroll that was given to them before he left. "You are now the Ambassador of the Konoha here on extended leave. We will expect you back next month on an update on all that is happening in Mist. Make sure that our treaty goes over without a hitch. You got that?"
"Yes,"Zabuza said with a smirk as he let the kid talk to him with the authority of a seasoned commander. He was going to be one hell of a warrior. "Shino-san."
"Yes," Shino said as he turned towards the swordsman.
"Take care of her," He said with smirk. "Because…"
"IF you don't," Mei interrupted as she stood up fire burning in her eyes. "I will commence war on Konoha, and no matter how impressive your Shinobi may be, we will lay waste to it. Got it?"
"Yes," Shino replied smoothly. "I have no intentions of causing my future wife any distress or pain."
"That's what I would expect from my son in law," Mei said as she grabbed the kid and crushed him in-between her two large breasts. Naruto appeared on the desk taking notes as Zabuza started to pull out his sword.
Anko stared at her husband as he cooked breakfast with Isuma reading a book on the table next to him. The war was going to change things. Being Tsunades right hand, or left, once Shizune came back was eye opening. She didn't know what went into every decision that was made. She had to respect the women even more as she made the tough calls and started to pull the village to new heights. She smirked as she approved the new teaching regime which left Iruka with a different teacher aid. An elderly man who posed no threat to steal her man. She smirked at the first day she came up with the new arrangements, it was all for the better of course, but Iruka just smirked at her when he noticed his new Aid. He wouldn't fight it because he knew that she was that way and he wouldn't have it any other way. She sighed as Iruka flipped the eggs around and smiled at their son. He continued to read the book on different weapons for a ninja. Every now and then would ask Iruka for an explanation. She smiled at her son, he was going to be a genus, but not like those stuck up ones. He was a product of two pranksters and proved to be following in their footsteps rather quickly. He was notorious when he was grouped with his friends and was going to be a menace once he got older. She sighed as she felt something in her begin to stir as she watched Iruka slowly plate three dishes and picked Isuma off the counter and set him on the floor.
"Hurry up and change," Iruka said with a smirk. "You're coming to school with me today again."
"Great!" Isuma said as he ran to his room. Iruka smiled as he set the plates at their small table. There was an empty seat at their four person table and Anko stared at it for a minute before she looked up at her man.
"Iruka-kun," She said softly. Iruka looked up at her and she gave him a smile.
"Oh no ya don't," Iruka said as he set her plate down and pointed to the hallway. "He will be out in just a minute. The last time you tired that we had a lot of explaining to do."
"I want another," She whispered as she leaned forward and planted a kiss on his lips. "So you better be ready for a…."
"Mom!" Isuma's voice filled the room. "Where is my favorite shirt?"
"Check your laundry bin," Anko yelled back with a smirk as she turned her gaze back to Iruka and continued. "Long…Long…night. I'm going tell Ayame-chan that she's will have another kid over tonight."
"Damnit all," Iruka said with a grin causing Anko to smirk back. "No excuses huh?"
"I usually get what I want," She said with a smirk as she leaned back and began to eat her breakfast. Iruka just smiled as he heard the pattering of feat and the crashing of their child running on the floor with socks on. Iruka looked up to see that Isuma slid head first into the garbage spilling the contents all over him. Isuma just cracked a smile and giggled.
"Um…"Isuma said as he scratched the back of his head. He pointed towards the bathroom and smiled. "Shower right."
Both parents just nodded and watch their boy clean the mess and run to the shower only to crash again on the slick tile. He let out a stream of curses that caused Iruka to raise an eyebrow at Anko who looked away blushing.
"He's learning some of your vocabulary," Iruka said accusingly. Anko just whistled an innocent tune as she continued to eat her meal.
Hello Friends!
Well good news about not doing well is that i have a lot of down time lol. So to pass the time i get to use my laptop and was able to make another story. I have to say thanks tall those who reviewed and sent their well wishes. You guys are great and i have to say i'm feeling a lot better. So here is another chapter and i hope you guys enjoy it as much as the last. I would also like the throw out that i published another story and i'm not too sure if i want to keep it going, so check it out as well. Just check my profile. As always thanks for the support and of course, Read, Review and Enjoy.
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Take-It-Easy