Chapter Two – Kage no Naruto

The streets in Konoha were completely empty in that our. The full moon and the stars were the only source of light for anyone walking around the village. Walking by the center in direction of the western part of Konoha was Tsunade with Neji and two guards. The guards were dressed in the battle uniform from the Land of Fire: A dark red kimono, with a black hakama, and the kanji for "Fire" in the sleeves of the kimono. They had a sheathed katana tied to their hakama, and they hold lanterns to guide their way. The guards were Izumo and Kotetsu. As they walked trough the western part of the village they reached a wood house with the number '9' marked in the wall.

"Is this the one?" Neji asked looking at Tsunade.

"Yes." She answered as she went to the door and knocked on it. A few seconds later some steps could been heard coming from inside the house.

"Who is it?" a man's voice asked.

"The feudal lord of the Land of Fire, Senju Tsunade!" the woman answered. They heard the steps get really fast and loud, but then the sound started to disappear. A minute later the sound of fast steps came back, and the door opened revealing a man dressed in a black and orange kimono. He had a goofy smile on his face.

"Sorry lady Tsunade! I had to put some clothes on." he said still smiling.

"That's not a problem. Mind if we come in?"

"It will be a pleasure to have you as a guest at my house lady Tsunade." as the man said he gave them passage. The feudal lord entered his house followed by the three warriors and Naruto closed the door.

"You can place the lanterns and weapons in that table if you want." Naruto said pointing to a small wood table in the corner of the room. Izumo and Kotetsu placed their weapons and lanterns there. They went to another room, where there was a bigger table with places to sit. Tsunade took the opposite seat to Naruto, Neji sat on her side, and Izumo and Kotetsu sat next to Neji.

"So... what is this visit for?" Naruto asked curious to know why would the feudal lord come to his house, specially at that time.

"I'm afraid there is a war coming Naruto."

"What?" Naruto said surprised and he became more serious.

"I had a reunion with the feudal lords earlier, and some of them seem dissatisfied with the resources and the lands they have. They want more."

"So it is all because of money, power and lands again huh?"

"Yes, and Orochimaru was the one who pulled the trigger to this war. I'm afraid he was already planning it in a long time, and that he wants something else."

"In the last war he betrayed us and killed the feudal lord before you, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and we still don't know the reason behind all that. There is no doubts that snake is behind something else."

"We must take particular caution with him until we know what he is up to. We already made an alliance with the Land of Wind, but there is something else we need to end this war...we need you Naruto. Your skills are greater than any other ninja in this lands, you who was once know as Kage no Naruto." the blond haired man closed his eyes and crossed his arms and started to think, to think of his Clan, about the people from the village, about how many people he would kill if he accepted to help but also about how many people would die if he refused. After some time he opened his eyes and said with a clear voice:

"Alright...I'll do it...for peace..." a big smiled appeared on Tsunade's face.

"Thanks, Naruto."

"I only have one question. Is it true that Sasuke became one of Orochimaru's samurai general?"

"Y-yes it is...but how do you know that?" asked a surprised Tsunade.

"Let's say I 'found' a document containing confidential information."

"I see...this only proves that you remain highly skilled. Sasuke is an enemy right now...but he is your friend, so whatever he will be killed or not, will be up to you."

"I know. I will do what is possible. Whenever you need me for missions send me a letter. And try to get other ninja too. Although I'm good, I am only one, I can't do five missions at a time, so it will be

good to call other ninja to complete other missions."

"I know. Shizune already started to search for them. Until tomorrow we may have some ninjas to help us. So, you can rest tonight Naruto, and make sure to enjoy your day tomorrow. I don't know when things will start to become dangerous..."

"Yes...take good care lady Tsunade."

"You too Naruto." Neji, Izumo, Kotetsu and her stood up end went out of the house after the two guards took their lanterns and katanas. After hearing the door closing Naruto stood up and went inside his room. There was a small bed in in the end of the room and in the opposite side there was a wardrobe. He opened it revealing a great amount of weapons such as shurikens and caltrops. There was also some medicines and empty spheres. In the bottom of the wardrobe there was a drawer. He opened the drawer and revealed and ninja outfit and a sheathed ninto.

"So it is time to become Kage no Naruto again huh?"

Chapter Two – End

So this is it for chapter two! It is really short compared to the first one. The next one will be out soon!

Notes:

-'Kage no Naruto' means 'Naruto of Shadows'

-A ninto is different from a katana, specially in the size and the end of the blade. The ninto is smaller.