A/N: Ok well the rest of these chapters will feel rushed I think. I am losing inspiration to finish this but I have the timeline worked out and a few more things to throw into the mix. Hopefully this lives up to my writing. Nothing further to say. Except, Honestly this is one of my most favorite qoutes.
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." -Albert Einstein
Disclaimer: I own nothing of Naruto.
Chapter 17: Immortality and Fatal Mistakes.
Hinata looked around. She had been coming out to training grounds so she could pass the next Chuunin Exams and have her team reunited. She had heard about Naruto's appointment to ANBU but she knew that would not hold him. He was much more powerful than anyone within this village could comprehend. She smiled slightly as she looked over her training field. It was covered in scratch marks and obvious signs of intense training. She was weak but she knew that because she was pushing herself now, the exams would be easy next time around. So she decided she had finished her training for the day and gathered up to head home. Once she took her first step home she froze. She sensed something and activated her Byakuugan. She suddenly found herself surrounded by 4 ANBU with NE on their masks. She tensed as she recognized the ROOT. She knew there was no way she would get out of this but she would be damned if they took her without a fight.
"Hinata Hyuuga, you will come with us." one of them said emotionlessly.
Hinata simply took her gentle fist stance and glared at them. "Very well." the man said and with that the fight was on.
Tsunade and Hiashi stood on the training grounds where Hinata usually trained. Their experienced eyes taking in the blood on the ground and the scruffled appearance of the floor. Hiashi had his Byakuugan on. "It looks to be four Assailants Hokage-sama. Though Hinata seems to have killed one before they subdued her." a small note of pride coloring his, otherwise, impassive voice.
Tsunade let loose a low whistle. "Thats rather impressive considering how tired she would have been and how outnumbered she was." Tsunade commented. "What do you wish to do Hiashi? This is technically a clan matter."
Hiashi smirked and Tsunade narrowed her eyes, "Why do you not seem worried Hiashi?"
Hiashi's smirk simply widened, "Because if what I suspect happened has come to pass, our enemy has made the second worst mistake one could make."
Tsunade merely kept her narrowed gaze on Hiashi as she said, "Second? What would be the first?"
Hiashi chuckled which stunned the Hokage. "The first would be to anger Namikaze-san. Which they have done because she is his teammate. However, he will not hear of this until it has been settled. Their mistake was attacking one precious to a jinchuuriki."
The Hokage's eyes went wide, "What do you mean?"
Hiashi simply said, "Get me..."
Naruto jumped through the trees with his three teammates behind him. He was on point, as was usual with their team. His enhanced senses were the perfect way to sense traps or anything else that might be lying in wait. Over the past 2 weeks, with all the missions they had been on, the team had come to trust Naruto to such an extent that they were almost treating him as the captain instead of Yamato. Naruto rarely ever took the reigns but if he said something to them as an order it was immediately followed as it had saved their lives many times. There had been nins coming out of the woodworks to attack this new ANBU. Naruto was quickly gaining the experience he would need to fight Akatsuki.
The current mission was to try and eliminate the Zombie Brothers. They had been spotted in a border town with Kaminari no Kuni. Naruto knew of the two jinchuuriki currently residing within Kumogakure. Even if Konoha had nothing to gain from protecting those jinchuuriki, Naruto felt compassion for his fellow demon containers and wanted to protect them. Besides, the less Bijuu Akatsuki had, the better. Jiraiya had relayed this to him about 3 days ago and his team had set out yesterday. They hoped to engage them and kill one of them. Naruto had the perfect jutsu for Hidan. It would be Kakuzu that would be hard to kill.
Naruto kept his senses alert as they closed in on the town near the border. Konoha and Kumo were not on very good terms but the team would continue into Kaminari no Kuni if it was confirmed that the two Akatsuki had come through here and passed into the country.
Naruto stopped on a branch and sniffed the air.
"What's wrong?" Yamato asked as his team landed around him.
Naruto took another whiff and Katsumi began to growl. "There is a Bijuu's chakra on the other side of the border. I believe we have come across one of the jinchuuriki in battle. I can not be sure they are fighting Akatsuki but only an A rank nin could warrant such amounts of chakra to be used." Naruto reported
His entire team tensed and looked to Yamato. Yamato deliberated for a moment before he said, "Proceed with caution. Naruto. Lead us to the jinchuuriki but do not engage unless attacked or it is confirmed Akatsuki. If the jinchuuriki is on a rampage I will calm her down and we will retreat once the situation is appropriate."
The entire team nodded and they set off in their arrowhead formation again.
The team managed across the border with no problems. The usual patrols were not present and this only served to put the team on edge more. Naruto had his team drop back some as he sensed them getting closer to the fight. They could hear the roar of the Bijuu and the attacks launched against it. Naruto was on high alert as he creeped through the bushes towards the fight. His team remained back as Naruto's stealth skills came to the forefront.
All of a sudden, Naruto felt the Bijuu chakra disappear and fear gripped his heart. He doubled his pace and peered through the bushes to a destroyed clearing. He looked at the three figures within with curiosity. He recognized the blonde Kunoichi laying on the ground, bruised and bloody, as the Nibi's vessel. He saw as, who he assumed was, Kakuzu withdrew his 3 hearts and he stood back up.
The two males within the clearing were easily identified. Their black cloaks with red clouds on them fluttering in the wind. Kakuzu had 3 masks on his back much like ANBU masks. He had green eyes and stood tall. Almost the same height as Hoshigake Kisame. Hidan was quite tall as well. He had one arm hanging out of his robe. He had his three-bladed scythe attached by a chain to Hidan.
He radioed in. "Confirmed Immortal Brothers. In the process of capturing Jinchuuriki of Nibi no Nekomatta. Backup requested. Moving to engage and remove Jinchuuriki to safe location until battle end." he whispered.
Yamato's voice crackled to life as he responded, "Acknowledged. You are clear to engage. Will be there shortly."
Naruto looked at Katsumi and she nodded. Naruto whispered, "Kai." His seal dropped down to level 0. He had recently reached a level of the resistance seal unheard of. His Hanyou body being resilient enough to take the training. He had managed to go up to level 10. So he rolled his shoulders just as Hidan reached down to pick up the Nibi's vessel.
Naruto appeared over the Kunoichi and Hidan was sent flying into a tree. Naruto looked into the eyes of Kakuzu with his battle state activated. "You will not touch this jinchuuriki." he said menacingly. He saw Kakuzu's eyes widen slightly and heard Hidan groan.
"That fucking hurt you son of a godless bastard." Hidan shouted.
Naruto smirked under his mask. "Thats the best insult you have? I will take that as a compliment you Jashinest freak."
Hidan's face went red with rage. "You dare to insult Jashin-sama? I will enjoy sacrificing your worthless husk to my glorious Jashin-sama."
Kakuzu looked at Naruto carefully, "Who are you?"
Naruto chuckled, "Wouldn't you like to know." he retorted. Naruto had Katsumi grab the Jinchuuriki to bring her away to protect her and said, "Let's rumble."
Kakuzu merely said, "Foolish little boy. Do you know who you are facing?"
"Kakuzu of the Five Hearts, though it is only 4 now thanks to Nibi-chan. Formerly of Takigakure and S rank criminal. And Hidan the Jashinest. S rank criminal as well for the murders of countless people for the sick practices of his religion. Called the Zombie brothers of Akatsuki because you are virtually immortal with your techniques." Naruto recited.
Kakuzu's eyes widened while Hidan started to see red. "How do you know-" Kaukuzu started.
"I will not allow you godless mortal to insult Jashin-sama any longer." Hidan jumped forward.
"Hidan wait." Kakuzu said. Hidan continued unresponsive to Kakuzu's warning and paid for it.
Hidan swung his scythe at Naruto as he reached him and Naruto simply ducked under the attack. In one fluid motion, Naruto brought Suraisā out of its sheath and brought it up in a cutting motion while moving past the still in motion Hidan. Naruto stood after Hidan had passed him and flicked his blade. He took a small jump back so as to keep both Hidan and Kakuzu within his line of sight.
Hidan groaned as he looked at his severed arm. "Dammit. That hurt! I can't wait to finally sacrifice a worthy opponent to Jashin-sama."
"Hidan! Get over here." Kakuzu barked.
Hidan immediately grabbed his severed arm and went to move towards Kakuzu. Unfortunately for him that was when Naruto's team jumped into the clearing in between Hidan and Kakuzu while flanking each other. Naruto grinned, "Took you long enough." he said.
His team chuckled and Naruto turned to Hidan. "I'll take the Jashin freak. You guys keep Kakuzu busy. It shouldn't take me long here." His team nodded and they set themselves to fight and Naruto flexed.
Kakuzu did not like this. This fox ANBU was a rising star and the ease with which he had hurt Hidan, despite the fact it did not really hurt Hidan, was disturbing. He had no illusions that he could handle the other three ANBU given enough time to outlast them and the abilities he had at his disposal but the question would be if he would beat them when this Fox ANBU would finish dealing with his companion and join them if they were still alive. He had no illusions that Hidan would not win but he was easy enough to patch back together. This Fox ANBU knew too much about Hidan so he would be able to handle Hidan enough to at least incapacitate him.
Kakuzu was torn him his musings as he dodged the incoming kick from one of the ANBU, "Konoha Senpu." The man said and the ANBU began herding Kakuzu away from his partner. Kakuzu cursed as he had to turn his full attention to the three ANBU before him.
Naruto looked at Hidan and smirked. "It seems your going to be down an arm for our battle."
Hidan merely smiled eerily at Naruto. "Yes but I will ejoy this fight so much that this handicap will only make it that much more interesting."
Naruto merely shook his head and took his stance as he kept Suraisā out. He looked at Hidan and made a 'come' gesture that had Hidan smirking. "Let's get this show on the road. FOr Jashin-sama!" Hidan said in a crazed tone and ran forward intent on hurting Naruto.
Hidan swung his scythe down at Naruto but Naruto sidestepped and swung Suraisā out at Hidan. Hidan let go of his scythe and jumped back. Naruto smirked as Hidan was parted from his scythe. Naruto jumped forward hoping to end this fast with a swing at Hidan's neck. He was unprepared for the smirk Hidan held as Hidan made a gesture with his hand. Naruto's eyes widened as his instincts screamed at him of an attack. He quickly kawarimied out of the way and Hidan's smirk faded as Naruto dodged his attack.
"Need to keep an eye out for that. If he gets even a drop of my blood he can easily win this if he knows how to incapacitate me" Naruto thought as he saw Hidan grab his scythe again.
"What's wrong Fox-san? Are you scared of fighting me now?" Hidan said tauntingly.
Naruto felt his bloodlust start to rise but he beat it down and simply replied by getting into his stance once again. Hidan's face turned into a frown as he saw this and he shot forward again. He swung his scythe in a horizontal strike to try and hit Naruto but Naruto simply jumped up and lashed out with a downward strike as he fell gaining a cut on Hidan's shoulder. Hidan laughed as he felt the pain and brought his scythe down in another attempt to cut Naruto but Naruto jumped back as the weapon came crashing into the ground.
Naruto knew this was going to take too long if he kept this up and decided to go on the offensive. He was about to start using jutsu when he felt Suraisā start to hum. He looked at his sword then back at his opponent. He sighed and said, "I hope this works." Naruto shot forward and cut into Hidan's arm as Hidan swung at him with his scythe. Naruto ducked down and cut Hidan on his shin. Hidan brought his scythe down and Naruto brought Suraisā up to block. The two clashed in a power struggle that Naruto was sure he was going to lose so he disengaged from Hidan and jumped back.
Giving Hidan no time to rest he jumped back in and slashed Hidan across the back gaining a slight line of blood from where he hit. Hidan swung around and brought his scythe with him as he tried to disect Naruto. Naruto twisted away and jumped back in to gain a slight nick on the same shoulder that was already cut. Naruto stepped in close as Hidan came back around and grabbed the base of the three bladed scythe with one hand as he brought Suraisā down for a cut on the hand holding the scythe. Hidan saw the attack coming and released his scythe while jumping back. He knew that attack would have severed his only remaining hand so once he jumped back he called his weapon to him again. Naruto let go of the scythe as he felt it being pulled and rolled away from the blades.
The two were back in a stand off yet again as Naruto asked, "You don't know any jutsu do you? you Jashin freak, You rely so much on that immortality of yours."
Hidan was getting more emotional as he failed to gain the blood he needed for his ritual. "Of course I don't. I don't need jutsu to beat you godless bastards."
Naruto shook his head as he raised Suraisā and whispered, "Benikaze." he sent his attack at Hidan who merely looked at it and dodged to the side but not before gaining yet another cut on his already wounded shoulder. Hidan jumped forward and swung at Naruto with a diagonal slash. Naruto ducked into Hidan's arm range and quickly sliced him twice, once on his uninjured shoulder and once on his stomach. Hidan smirked as he saw this and said, "Gotcha."
Naruto's eyes widened as Hidan's chain wrapped around his back and the scythe's blades penetrated into his abdomen causing him to cough up blood. Naruto pulled the weapon out of him and jumped away while holding his side with his free hand. Hidan laughed insanely as he licked some of the blood off his scythe. "Now you will see the power of Jashin-sama!" he said.
Naruto cursed as he watched Hidan gulp his blood down. His side had almost healed already but this wasn't the problem that damn Jashin curse was going to be a pain if he didn't stop him. All of a sudden Naruto felt a pulse go through him. His anger was feuled and his calm demeanor started to crack. Naruto tried to calm himself but every time he did so that same pulse would rush through him. At this point, Hidan had started to draw the circle for his ritual but stopped and stared at Naruto as he felt something strange.
Naruto felt that pulse rip through him again and looked down at Suraisā. His eyes widened as his body went out of his control much like Kamikaze had done when he was seven and Naruto suddenly had tunnel vision as he heard Suraisā's voice for the first time. "I have cut this enemy 10 times and yet he is still not dead. Unforgiveable. He shall die!" the male voice said. Naruto came out of his tunnel vision as his body appeared next to Hidan and Suraisā was swung down in a / shape on Hidan's chest.
Naruto jumped back and flicked Suraisā clean of blood and felt his body come under his control again as he stared at the thin cut on Hidan's chest. Hidan looked down and started to laugh as he was both happy and confused. Happy he was hurt, and confused because Naruto could have cut him in half at that speed. "You failed! Hahaha now you will be sacrificed to Jashin-sama." Hidan said and went to finish his ritual. Just as Hidan was about to finish the circle of his ritual, Hidan suddenly looked confused until his torso suddenly vanished and his head, legs, arm and his scythe fell to the ground as Naruto stared.
"What just happened?" Naruto asked himself.
"It appears Suraisā was not happy with the way the battle was going. The enemy was not dieing so he took matters into his own hands and showed you his ultimate technique. That is what just happened, His torso was ripped to shreds from the many attacks Suraisā sent at him. Quite the appropriate name you have given him." Kamikaze said.
Naruto felt Suraisā hum and he nodded to the sword as he sheathed it and went up to the cursing Hidan head. "What the hell did you do to me you godless bastard!" Hidan shouted.
Naruto simply said, "Shut up." and laid a storage scroll near his head. He sealed Hidan's head into the scroll and sealed his scythe into another scroll. He sighed, "Katsumi-chan how is the Nibi?" he asked through their link.
"She is fine. I healed her with my youki and she is just unconscious from chakra exhaustion. Nibi-chan is doing all she can to fix that." Katsumi answered.
Naruto thoought for a moment before he made a clone to go hand her the scrolls and told her he was sending a clone and that he was going to engage Kakuzu with his team. "Be careful Naru-kun. You know how powerful he is. Don't hesitate to trnasform to deal with him." Katsumi warned as Naruto sent a mental nod and jumped off in the direction of his team.
Kakuzu vs. Naruto's Team
Yamato cursed as he used a Kawarimi to dodge another water dragon. The team had hoped to have at least one of the hearts killed but the level of coordination and the power behind his attacks were wearing even their work down. The battle had started with Kakuzu jumping away and gaining enough ground to stop in a clearing and let his hearts out once again. Kuma had tried to negate the wind mask with his fire jutsu while Yamato took on the fire and water masks. That left either an earth or lightning within the original. While Yamato and KUma took these on they tried to get the masks to leave each other's sides so as to allow Tora in range of his taijutsu. Unfortunately, even with their experience and power they had yet to force the masks from their sides for more than a mere 5 seconds before they regrouped and recovered.
"Tora, Kuma, Formation 3." Yamato said and took point. He started the handsigns for one of his most powerful attack. "Doton: Doryuudan no Justu (Earth Release Earth Dragon Technique)" A dragon made of stone rose up and crashed forward heading straight for the masks which were all clumped together. Just as the three masks jumped away, Kuma sent his attack at the wind mask yet again, "Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique)" a fire in the form of a dragon rocketed towards the wind mask and Tora ran underneath it to get closer to the masks for his taijutsu. He could use jutsu but it was better for him to use it with his bloodline. Yamato watched as the Wind mask was engulfed in the flames of the jutsu and heaved a sigh of relief as the flames disappated and he saw the heart was actually dead and had not had enough time to kawarimi out of the way.
Tora said, "Got you." as he appeared near the original Kakuzu and started a fierce taijutsu battle. He swung his fist forward for a punch which Kakuzu ducked under and sent a kick to his opponent's stomach. Tora simply pivoted around Kakuzu and lifted his leg for a kick. Kakuzu ducked down and sent his sweep kick at Tora's leg. Tora pushed chakra into his leg to reinforce his body and continued his attack. Once Kakuzu's leg connected with Tora's Kakuzu immediately jumped back from seeing no effect and narrowed his green eyes at his enemy. Tora smirked and Kakuzu simply leapt back in to the taijutsu fight.
Kuma and Yamato were dealing with the fire and water masks. Kuma dealing with his own opposite of fire since he would be weaker against the water mask and Yamato facing the water mask with his earth and wood jutsu. He had yet to use his mokuton as he didn't want Akatsuki getting wind of it just yet. Kuma and the Fire mask were firing off Jutsu after jutsu but Kuma was quickly becoming tired after having spammed his high level jutsu to compete with his counterpart.
Yamato observed his enemy and dodged the bullet of water sent at him as the mask said, "Suiton: Suishouha no Jutsu (Water Release: Water Wave Technique)" and retaliated with his own "Suiton: Teppoudama." which barreled its way to the mask but it just dodged and sent out, "Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu." Yamato Kawarimied away and started to pant. This fight was taking its toll on him. He decided to end this and stepped back onto the battlefield.
The water mask looked at Yamato and started handseals again. "Suiton: Bakusui Shouha (Explosive Water Shockwave)" it said and sent the attack at Yamato. Yamato started doing handseals as fast as possible but it wasn't fast enough, with his tired state he couldn't create the last handseal in time and was swept away by the waves. The mask watched as its waves died down and the pale form of Yamato was revealed. It turned to go help its other heart and suddenly looked down as a wooden stake appeared through its heart. It looked back up to see what it had thought of as Yamato was actually a wood clone and the real Yamato was standing behind it with a wooden stake in his hands. The heart dissolved into its black tendrils and Yamato breathed another sigh of relief just as he heard a cracking sound.
Tora was engaged in a ferocious taijutsu fight with Kakuzu. He ducked under another punch and lashed out with his own punch to Kakuzu's stomach. He hit Kakuzu but Kakuzu merely grunted before he pivoted around his fist and sent a kick at Tora's head. Tora pushed back from his fist and started a backflip to create some distance. Once he landed he saw that Kakuzu was looking at him oddly. He prepared himself.
Kakuzu rushed forward throwing a punch at his head. Tora leaned to the side and sent his own punch in retaliation. Kakuzu ducked down then came back up with an uppercut. Tora leaned back and lifted his front foot for a kick. Kakuzu's leg shot out and hit the leg Tora was standing on and Tora fell down with a sickening crack as he felt his leg being broke from the simple attack. He gasped out his pain and missed how Kakuzu was about to end his life with a slash of his hand. The world went dark.
Kuma sent a "Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu" at his opponent forcing it to retreat. He watched as it jumped back and landed right where Kakuzu did. He looked over at his captain and saw how he had his hands on the ground. Kuma looked over at where Tora was and noticed a cocoon of wood surrounding his body which had protected him from Kakuzu's attack. He looked back at Kakuzu and noticed the grey sheen his body seemed to have and recognized it as what must have been his bloodline. He prepared himself for another onslaught as he saw Kakuzu crouch down. He noticed Yamato ready himself too.
"Benikaze no Kizu." A voice said and Kakuzu's eyes widened as he jumped out of the path of the rippling crimson air. His fire mask was not so fortunate as he looked back just to see it being ripped to shreds by the rumored attack that had killed 100 bandits in one swing. He knew who he was dealing with and was now trying to figure out how to leave with his head still attached as he was not ready for fighting this enemy.
Naruto came into the clearing from the direction the scars were originating from and looked at his team. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Well seems you guys got the shit knocked out of ya." His team growled slightly as he smirked at them from under his mask. "But I think you managed to hurt him more than anyone else since his fight with the Shodaime." he finished.
Kakuzu looked at this Fox ANBU and chuckled. "It seems we have bitten off more than we can chew... isn't that right Namikaze Naruto."
Naruto turned his head to look at Kakuzu and chuckled himself. "I'm surprised you were able to connect me with that attack as with how stupid your companion was." he retorted.
"Yes well... Hidan was never one who was very smart. Any chance we could come to an agreement on how I could leave here peacefully?" Kakuzu stated.
Naruto looked at him incredulously from under his mask as he said, "You come here trying to steal a fellow jinchuuriki. You are part of an organization that will eventually come after myself and those I hold dear. You have hurt my own team. Finally, your a missing nin. Tell me why I would even think about letting you go?"
Kakuzu leaned down and his threads came out of his body as they formed an octopus like shape around him to protect him from close range. "It was worth a shot."
Naruto cocked his head and said, "I don't feel like playing around anymore."
Yamato paled and said, "Kuma run!" Kuma hadn't even waited as he turned around and ran once he heard Naruto's statement. When he said that, things got explosive as the normal level-headed shinobi became violent through his demonic bloodlust. Yamato grabbed Tora and ran in the same direction as Kuma trying to get to the border as fast as possible.
Kakuzu paled as much as he could and activated his bloodline to withstand anything that might come. Naruto released his defense mechanism and his nine tails came billowing out. Six of them now had golden streaks in them as the rest were completely red. Kakuzu's eyes widened as 4 tails came in front of Naruto and chakra began to coalesce. Kakuzu was caught off gaurd as Naruto suddenly chomped on the ball of chakra and gulped it down.
Kakuzu's threads formed a shield in front of him as Naruto opened his mouth and shot a beam of pure chakra at him. The beam was crimson with flecks of gold in it. It barrelled straight at Kakuzu. It hit him with a resounding boom as it came into contact with a hastily assembled Earth wall. It punched through it like tissue paper. It hit Kakuzu head on and an explosion rocked the ground as far away as the border the dust could be seen.
Naruto looked at the path his attack had made and said, "Yonbi Imari (Four Tail Menacing Ball)" He went to turn around but was stopped as he heard rubble moving and looked back to see Kakuzu climbing out of the rubble. He sighed as he realized that had not killed him and he was now low on chakra. He thought for a second before he held out his hand and a Kage Bunshin started to mold chakra with him.
Less than 10 seconds later the wind was whipping around him as he looked at his prized jutsu. He looked at Kakuzu who had just managed to get the ringing out of his head and said, "Fuuton: Rasenshuriken" and threw the spiraling ball of chakra at his opponent. Kakuzu's eyes widened as the ball flew at him. He managed to get to his feet and took a step before the ball came close to him. The ball constricted and Kakuzu took another step before the ball expanded and captured him in its grasp.
Naruto watched as his jutsu was tested on its first live opponent. Kakuzu screamed as he felt millions of cuts attacking him and ripping him to shreds. After about 15 seconds, Naruto saw Kakuzu finally be released and his jutsu ended. He looked at Kakuzu and saw his lifeless eyes. He sealed the body into a scroll and contacted Katsumi. "Katsumi-chan, where is my team?" he asked.
Katsumi responded quickly, "They are here with me. We are about 2 miles south of you at the border." Naruto sent a mental nod and headed out of the clearing.
Timeskip 1 day
Naruto and his team watched as the Kumo nin stirred. Naruto removed his mask and sat down next to her. He grabbed her hands as they shot out to attack him and chuckled as he looked into her confused eyes. "Well, Well Mrs. Nibi aren't we jumpy today?" he asked jokingly as he saw a sliver of fear run through her when he mentioned Nibi.
"Relax Nibi-chan we aren't going to hurt you. You are just lucky we were nearby when those freaks tried to take you." No reason to say they were going to be in their land anyways. "My Name is Namikaze Naruto. What's yours?" Naruto asked with a smile.
He saw the sliver of recognition before she relaxed and said, "Nii Yugito. Jounin of Kumogakure and you won't get anything from me!"
Naruto looked at her confusedly, "And what would we want to get from you Yugito-chan?"
Yugito blushed slightly before responding, "Information on your enemies of course."
Naruto shook his head, "You are under the wrong assumption here Yugito-chan. You are not a prisoner or an enemy nin to me. If anything, you are an ally as you fought against those Akatsuki bastards."
"What do you mean I'm not an enemy?" Yugito asked slowly.
Naruto sighed as he said, "I am the jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi no Kitsune but you must keep that a secret. I was tracking those enemies of yours but they got to you before I and my team found them."
Yugito looked around nervously, "We took care of them Yugito-chan. My team and I are very good at what we do, and taking down S-rank criminals is what we do." Naruto explained.
Yugito's eyes widened and she finally relaxed as Naruto spoke again, "We are going to rest here for another day before we head back to Konoha. If the Raikage wishes to know more about Akatsuki and its goals, send an emissary to Konoha and I will be more than happy to assist you and Killer Bee-san."
Again, Yugito's eyes widened as Naruto chuckled and said, "Rest, Yugito-chan. You need rest." Yugito laid back down and the team continued recovering from their battle.
Unknown Location 1 day later
Gaara walked through these walls intent on finding that one grain of sand he didn't have. "Left." he heard Shukaku say through their seal and nodded as he turned left leaving the bloody chamber behind him. He didn't even look back to watch as the blood from the 5 people he had crushed to a pulp dripped onto the ground from the splattered walls. He continued through the corrider and watched as one ninja sent a fire dragon at him that his sand blocked and he simply held his hand out as it grabbed onto the nin. "Sabaku Sousou" Gaara said as he crushed the nin like he had all other opposition in his quest to find his missing sand.
"Right then straight down that corridor and you will find your sun." Shukaku said. Gaara nodded and turned right at this junction. He looked forward to see another 5 ninja in front of him. He spoke in a hoarse voice, "Get out of my way!" he exclaimed. The ninja just crouched in preparation for the attack.
"Sabaku Taisou (Desert Imperial Funeral)" he said and the sand rose up from the ground to crush his enemies. His enemies didn't even have time to react before they were crushed effortlessly as they had nowhere else to run. Gaara started to talk towards the door at the end of the tunnel. He reached the door and pushed it open. To be greeted by a dirtied and beaten girl as well as an old man which had rage unlike any other running through Gaara's veins.
Shimura Danzo looked at Gaara with his superior look and said, "So I see they sent you to retrieve the weak Hyuuga Bitch."
Gaara's hands twitched but Danzo held a sword to Hinata's throat. "Ah Ah Ah. Can't have you doing that nasty sand thing now can we? Now be a good little weapon and stand down."
Gaara's hand twitched again but Danzo pushed the sword closer to Hinata's throat, "I said stand down or you will lose the one thing that is important to you."
Gaara glared at Danzo but stood down and Danzo smiled, "Good boy. Now you are going to be taken and used as breeding material just like this bitch is since the Elders from their house asked me to kidnap her to make Hanabi the heir. Works out for me." he shrugged and went to remove the bindings on his right eye. Big Mistake. The next thing Danzo knew he was being held up in the air by sand and Gaara had his hand held out in his direction as the other held Hinata in a protective cocoon of sand.
"You will not be leaving here alive Shimura Danzo, for hurting the woman I love. Sabaku Sousou" Gaara finished and splattered Danzo across the wall. As the shinobi law states, those who underestimate their opponent will be surprised and a surprised shinobi is a dead shinobi. Gaara looked down at the hurt Hinata and felt himself and Shukaku growl at the pain she showed. He stroked her hair as Shukaku said, "So finally admitted it huh?"
Gaara thought back, "I may be insane in some aspects but even I can see this is love now that you aren't screaming at me. Thank you."
Shukaku went silent and Gaara grabbed Hinata bridal style as he carried her out of the ruined Root Anbu base deep under Konoha.
Timeskip 1 day
Naruto and his team walked into the village and went straight to the Hokage tower. Naruto was looking forward to greeting his mates. He wanted to talk with Mei but she was out of the village on some trip that her council needed her to go to for the newly repairing village.
So, his team arrived outside of the Hokage's office. Naruto's nose twitched as he smelt a familiar smell and before his team could be annnounced rushed inside the Hokage office. He knocked the door down and was greeted to the shocked faces of Hiashi Hyuuga, Tsunade, and Hinata, who was bruised. While being stared at by an impassive Gaara who had immediately taken a defensive position in front of Hinata.
Naruto's eyes narrowed as he sniffed the room again. "Who hurt Hinata-chan?" he asked in a tone that brokered no disagreement even from Tsunade as Hiashi settled down and Gaara tensed slightly.
"Relax Fox-san. The problem has been taken care of." Hiashi said in his diplomatic voice. Naruto advanced into the room and stood in front of Gaara. He took a whiff and Katsumi did as well, "He killed some people but none of that blood is Hinata-chan's. I would say with the way he took a defensive position and didn't even back down from your demonic voice he is in love with her." Katsumi commented.
Naruto waved a hand and his team came in while shutting the door. He took his mask off and looked into Gaara's eyes. After a tense moment a small smile spread across his face as he looked at Hinata who was staring at Gaara with an expression he had seen before. His smile broadened as he clapped Gaara on the back and said, "My my it took her getting hurt for you to say it huh?" he said to Gaara.
Gaara cracked a small smile, shocking Hiashi and Tsunade, as he replied, "Unfortunately, but the idiots have been taken care of." he stated.
Naruto nodded. "Just as a formality but, if you hurt her, I will kill you and that lamebrained idiot sealed inside you as well." he stated as Gaara nodded his assent.
"Well since that is cleared up, I am sorry for the outburst Hokage-sama." he said returning to his ANBU persona.
Tsunade sweatdropped and Hiashi chuckled. "I told you harming those close to him would be their first mistake." he said to Tsunade who merely shrugged as Gaara sat down in a chair and Hinata went and sat in his lap. Naruto and Hiashi smiled at them then at each other.
Tsunade cleared her throat. "So you cleared the base out then rescued Hinata is the gist of the story Gaara-san?" she asked as Gaara nodded. "Hai Hokage-sama."
Tsunade rubbed her temples as she said, "And Danzo was in there so you took him out too. Perfect. This is going to be a headache but thank you for your services on behalf of Konoha. You and Hinata are dismissed." she said.
Hiashi bowed as Gaara and Hinata did and said, "If that is all Lady Hokage." he said and walked out of the room after recieving a nod from Tsunade.
Tsunade turned her attention to the ANBU team now and said, "Report." Yamato proceeded to report the activities of the mission and the offer of aid to the Raikage that Naruto had made. Once they were finished they stood there as Tsunade looked them over.
"Good Work. I would have preferred if you would have told me before offering assistance but you really only promised your own which I can not hinder seeing as you are a clan head. All in all a successful mission and you will be awarded the bounties for Hidan and Kakuzu when we get the funds from the bounties." Tsunade said. The team saluted and shunshined away.
"It would seem I was completely underestimating you eh Naruto?" she asked to herself as she drank her sake enjoying her new youth.
Naruto appeared at the entrance to his own house. He walked in and heard his mates training in the backyard. He walked through the house and went to the porch on the backyard. He watched as Kurenai and Yugao went at each other in a taijutsu spar completely unaware of his presence. Katsumi poked her head out to watch as well. She transformed into her female form and Naruto decided to let them know they were home.
"Hello Megami, Hime." He said loud enough to be heard. He was immediately glomped by his mates who each had a cheek occupied in a kiss.
"Welcome Home Naru-kun." they synchronized.
Naruto chuckled and said, "Katsumi-chan would you like to take a soak after that long battle?"
Katsumi pouted, "I didn't get to do anything though!" Naruto merely chuckled.
"Okay then I'm sure Kurenai and Yugao will be joining me anyways..." he started enjoying the vacant expression that suddenly adorned his three girls faces. He turned around and headed to the hot springs. He turned his head and talked over his shoulder just as he rounded the corner and said, "You ladies coming?" the girls instantly noticed him not being there and rushed to get to the changing room so as to meet him in the hot springs.
Naruto sat in his hot spring and sighed in relief as his muscles were soothed. He mused about the fight and how easy the fights really were. Granted Hidan was an overconfident asshole that really had no chance against someone who was capable of cutting him to ribbons before he landed a hit. Kakuzu seemed easy but Naruto used about 67% of his chakra just to kill him. He could have drug the fight out a bit to save some chakra but in the end it wouldn't have made much difference unless he was fighting another battle soon after.
He mused about his upcoming battles until he heard the hot spring door open and close. He didn't turn around until he heard one of the girls giggle and then he did. He was greeted to a sight that had his lower head rearing itself. There stood Kurenai and Yugao with nothing on. They swayed their hips as they went about cleansing themselves and finally getting into the water. It was Katsumi that had him entranced and she was secretly enjoying all his attention. She had on a towel around her waist and her breasts free. He had seen her before but the Hot springs just made it seem so much more erotic.
He stared at her as she cleansed herself and went to step towards the hot spring. He saw her hesitate for a few seconds before her eyes hardened slightly and she reached down throing her towel onto a stool and baring herself to him. He watched as she sashayed her hips all the way to the pool and then stepped in and went and sat next to him. Kurenai and Yugao began to lightly caress his chest but Katsumi said, "No touching while I'm here if he hasn't marked me." The girls pouted but consented as it wouldn't be fair.
Naruto sighed and kissed all three girls lightly and began a talk to pass the soak in.
Naruto and his loves were in their bed and relaxing after their soak. Naruto could feel his eyes getting heavier and heavier. "Goodnight Megami-chan, Murasaki-hime, Kouhi-sama." he whispered to his loves as they chorused back to him. "Good Night Naru-kun."
"Sweet Dreams My loves." he said and the girls sighed in happiness as they drifted off.
End A/N. Ok a shorter chapter than Normal but I didn't know what else to add. There is Hinata's slice of happiness. An unusual pairing but I like the way I turned mine out.
The fight seems like Naruto is God-like but one of them is seriously only S-rank because of his immortality and the other has fought 4 A rank shinobi back to back before Naruto shows up and blows a ball of chakra that could blow up a mountain at him. Not too bad. If you think he is God-like then sorry but that is just the way he came out. I couldn't figure out any other way to make it different.