Meow.

Disclaimer: Naruto doesn't belong to me, because I expected Rin to pop up among the Juubi's hands in ch. 613 (for what reason, I don't really know). Also, Obito and Momdara sprouted HashiDNA arms of blobby blubglub stuff, so that was creepy.

Also, if I owned Naruto, Kagami would've played the guitar. Electric.

Chapter 21: Senju Warrior

Tenzou the cat lounged in his tree, one paw dangling off the branch while he licked the other, occasionally flicking his tail back and forth. He was a peaceful cat, at most times, but sharp-eyed and quick. His coat was a plain brown, the color of dry dirt, with a few dusty black tabby stripes running along his back. He had one white paw, his back left, and a splotch of white on his chin to his chest. He had proud, upright ears, the keenest hearing, and night vision as sharp as Uchiha Madara's.

Tenzou considered himself a Senju cat.

He also considered himself the guardian of the Senju's main complex, where their glorious clan leader, Tree Man of the Long Mane who offered him delicious bits of chicken from time to time, and his wife, Red Mistress, lived. Tenzou was also rather fond of the Blueberry Girl, though sometimes a bit suspicious of Snowman. Despite his suspicion, though, he knew that the Snowman meant well, especially when he left behind scraps of dinner that were beyond amazing.

Occasionally, Tenzou saw Wild Eye of the Wild Hair and his littermate, No Eyes, would creep around the perimeters of the property. During these times, Tenzou would prowl through the heavy underbrush of the surrounding forest, hackles raised and ready to pounce. He relaxed considerably when the Red Mistress created an incredibly strong invisible fence. It was so potent, the cat himself stayed well away from it. There was no reason to leave his Senju haven, anyway.

He also found amusement among the activities of the Three Little Kittens. One was Loud Meow, one was Moody Meow, and one was Smart Meow. Tenzou often watched them creep up on Snowman's room. He purred approvingly at their catlike grace upon stalking to the doorway; the world of shinobi trained them well.

"Meowwwww!" exclaimed Loud Meow that day, running his fingers through his hair. Tenzou watched him prance about on his two hind legs, paws waving in the air.

"Nyaaaaah!" Moody Meow snapped at him.

Smart Meow sighed.

"Nyameow?" said Snowman, emerging from his room. His hair was ruffled and messy, and he looked like he had thrown on his clothes haphazardly in approximately three seconds.

"Nyahahahaha!" laughed Loud Meow loudly. He mentioned something that vaguely sounded amusing, but Tenzou couldn't make it out, let alone understand it. He sort of heard Wild Eye's name mentioned—he recognized names—but heard nothing of No Eyes. Tenzou didn't mind No Eyes, because he sometimes petted his head when Tenzou ventured past the invisible fence. When Wild Eye came over though, Tenzou hightailed it out of the area.

"Nya meow meow," Snowman deadpanned.

"Nya meow Blueberry mew mew?" quipped Loud Meow, snorting as he laughed hysterically. Tenzou wished he could understand, because it seemed like the young boy was having a great time. Moody had turned a slight shade of red, Smart Meow a similar shade, but both were trying to suppress grins.

"Meow nya, Loud Meow!"

"Snowman-sensei mew nya mew mew?" teased Loud Meow.

"Loud Meow," glared Moody. Tenzou randomly thought that her hair buns looked like meatballs, and he suddenly craved some food.

All of a sudden, there was a slam and a yell, and the shouts of Senju were heard. Wild Eye had set a tree right outside the complex on fire, to Tree Man's dismay.

"Nya meow nya!" declared Wild Eye, just short of cackling evilly.

"Nyan mreow," Tree Man replied firmly. Tenzou admired his strong, formal ways of speech; clear, eloquent, and always confident. Sometimes, the lithe little tabby tried yowling a few words of his own, but it never came out as well as Tree Man.

"Meowww! Gahhh!" Loud Meow hollered.

"Loud Meow!" Moody snapped at him again.

"...Mew mew, nya nya," sighed Smart, shaking his head.

Tenzou, confused as to what was happening, looked around. Tree Man had thoroughly scolded Wild Eyes, who sort of just grinned. Blueberry peered out her door as Snowman put out the fire, and Red Mistress was now standing in the courtyard with her hands on her hips, muttering about how another invisible fence was to be put up. Tenzou scrambled to her side and wrapped himself around her legs, purring. Red Mistress stroked his ears and tickled his chin, scooping him up in her arms as she watched the scenario with an exasperated expression.

Tenzou, for the moment, felt safe from any flaming tree or evil man with unnatural eyes. It wasn't until the Three Kittens attempted to bring a fluffy white ball of evil with them—a long-haired, purebred feline named something strange like Tobi—that Tenzou felt the need to defend his territory once more.

As the Senju's warrior cat, he would defend his position until the Hokage Mountain crumbled, the moon became a monster, and the Sage of Cats summoned him to the sky.

Gist of the cat talk:

Hiruzen: I'm so boredddd!

Koharu: Quiet, Hiruzen! You're annoying!

Homura sighs.

Tobirama: Wha-whaaaa? What are you guys doing here so early?

Hiruzen: -eyes Tobirama- Haha...hahahahaha! (you look like you just rolled out of bed!)

Tobirama: I did, you idiot. -glare-

Hiruzen: I'm sorry, did I interrupt your yum time with Mariko? -arches eyebrows mischievously-

Tobirama: Shut up, Saru!

Hiruzen: Awww, is Tobirama-sensei embarrassed? -grin-

Koharu: Oh my gosh, Hiruzen... -glare-

ALL OF A SUDDEN...

Madara: Senju Hashirama, I have finally defeated you! -cackles as he burns a tree-

Hashirama: (facepalms) Madara, cease your ridiculousness.

Hiruzen: AHH! It's Uchiha Madara! Run for it!

Koharu: Hiruzen! (What would Kagami say?!) Seriously!

Homura: . . . why me?

End note: Um. Hope you liked it? XD (laughs)