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Chapter 4

It had been a week since that fateful morning and Sarutobi Hiruzen was already at his wit's end on how to deal with the issue of training trip that Hinata Hyuuga and Naruto Uzumaki had requested that too in the far reaches of Uzu no Kuni. However, he couldn't refuse them as the letter clearly stated that a part of their inheritance was situated in that ravaged country and since the island was deserted after the destruction of Uzumaki clan, as no one had managed to move through the whirlpools that surrounded the island. Kiri had itself lost several thousand of its invading force when they had managed to stop the whirlpools temporarily but all the shinobi who had a hand in the jutsu had died due to the chakra exhaustion. He was worried due to the fact that these whirlpools would not recognise Naruto as a heir to the Uzumaki as he was only half blooded due his father being a Namikaze.

But going on his faith he simply decided to send Yuhi Kurenai and Anko Mitarashi along with them on the two year old training trip as they both would help them and Kurenai had strong bonds with both Hinata and Naruto and Anko had already been on the hit list of Danzo due the fact that he still did not trust her after Orochimaru had abandoned her. The stigma of being associated with a traitor still followed Anko and she was already being secluded by many civilians and few shinobi.

This allowed him to take care of two problems at once. It gave him an in with both Naruto and Hinata while it gave Anko the much needed closure she needed. When both the children entered, he smiled at them while asking his ANBU to get Anko and Kurenai. At the deadpan looks both gave him, he chuckled while internally marvelling at the perception shared by both of the prodigies, yes they were prodigies as he kept watch over them and their secret training using his crystal ball.

When both the women entered with Anko being her usual boisterous self and Kurenai in her Ice Queen mode, he spoke," Hinata-san and Naruto-kun, they both are going to accompany both of you to Uzu no Kuni and will assist you in your training. I have faith in both of them and hope when you come back, you would be even better than you are now. Naruto-kun, I am sorry about the fact that the council and my team mates went behind my back and tried to erase the role of your clan in the village. I have taken steps to ensure it does not happen for any clan. I hope you do forgive me."

"it is not your fault, Jiji. Though I would be more concerned at the fact how easily the elders and the council jumped at the chance to become hypocrites. I hope when we return, things and situations will be different. You are a Hokage, so you must be strong and vigilant. That old mummy Danzo gives me the creeps, especially his covered eye. I always sense some kind of foul and twisted chakra from that eye. I hope you can see what tingles my senses whenever I pass by him." Answered Naruto, while making Sarutobi and Anko surprised at the ability to sense chakra and it's differences. Hinata and Kurenai both knew his ability to sense anyone's mood slightly from the chakra when one was actively using it. But, Hinata had asked him to use it actively when they found that if one was suppressing one's chakra and tested it on Danzo and Naruto had been disturbed by the feel of chakra and told both of them about his findings.

Naruto did not know that Hinata had asked him to do so because she had known from her memories that Kyuubi could sense the Mangekyou Sharingan with ease due to the fact it was a corrupted form of chakra and twisted one's mind who was unable to resist it's effects. Madara Uchiha had fallen prey to it's maddening effects long before he attacked Konoha. It had made sense in a twisted sort of way due to the fact that Sasuke had also shown increase in his madness after he gained the Magekyou after killing his brother, Itachi who himself told Hinata that he felt a sort of burning sensation in his eyes whenever he used his Mangekyou when she had summoned him using Edo Tensei.

Hinata had concluded that Mangekyou sharingan damaged one's psyche and sanity over the period of prolonged use, for the people with emotions such as greed, anger and madness in them. That explained how Itachi and Kakashi showed no signs of damage even after using Mangekyou for long periods as both of them had good control over their emotions. Hinata shook herself mentally and looked back at the Sandaime Hokage as he gave them the signed documents that allowed them permission to leave Hi no Kuni. Also he asked that they give him monthly reports so that he may share them with Hinata's father, Hiashi who had jumped at the chance of getting Hinata away from the clan as she had attacked another main branch elder who had insulted both Naruto and Hinata's mother when Naruto had been visiting them last week. The elder had barely survived the match as Hinata had clearly broken his ribs and arms while shattering his left leg. According to the doctors, the elder would now always walk with a limp and this incident had raised the tensions in the Hyuuga household. Hiashi in a bid to settle those tensions had gladly agreed that it would be better for Hinata to leave the village for a trip.

The emergence of the old letter had raised some serious hackles for Hiashi but the terms and the fact that both the rulers of Iron country and Hi no Kuni were involved and knew about the alliance had made him ready to faint. The terms and conditions in the letter were harsh and if the Hyuuga clan broke even one term, there would be hell to pay and the disgrace that would come would be even more devastating. Hiashi had known for a while that Hinata had chosen Naruto as her husband and a potential suitor. Even though his hands had been tied till she reached twelve, Hiashi had approved of Minato's son as they were close friends in the academy. He did not tell the Hyuuga elders and council about the letter as many were vocal detractors against Naruto and wanted them no chance to prepare for the shit storm that would follow when the news would get released.

Two Days Later...

Hinata and Naruto were standing at the gate waiting for both their companions, Anko and Kurenai to arrive so that they may go on their trip. Theyw ere dressed as always in their traditional shinobi era clothes. Hinata in her Kimono and Naruto in his armour. Only thing they both had added was a large sealing scroll slung on both their backs. They had already been half an hour late and Hinata was already feeling that this was all Anko's fault. On the other side of village in Anko's apartment, Anko and Kurenai were rushing about packing their things in the sealing scrolls and putting their clothes on when Anko suddenly sneezed. "Damn, I hope no one is talking about me. Especially, the brats, for I do not want them to think I am like Kakashi." She pulled her trench coat over her mesh shirt and then looked towards Kurenai who looked a bit angry, scratch that, very angry.

"Anko, you and your impromptu parties. I did not want our impression to be this bad, especially, when we are going to spend nearly two years with them. I don't know what they must be thinking right now." You ready. Then let's go." And they both vanished in a shunshin and appeared in front of their two charges.

"I'm sorry. We were late because..." spoke Kurenai while adjusting her bandages on her chest area giving all nearby males nosebleeds. She was wearing her bandage-dress with a crimson red blouse wrapped in bandages. She had long, curly black hair and cherry red lipstick. She showed enough skin to tell all that she knew exactly what type of effect her appearance had on people, or men rather, and that she was willing to take advantage of it where she could — a pragmatic woman.

She also seemed to favour the colour red. Shades of crimson and scarlet where present beneath her bandages, most prominently displayed on the sleeve of her left arm.

Anko was wearing her usual clothes that consisted of a mesh body suit and a short orange skirt that reached only to her mid-thighs. Her usual trench coat was open giving everyone a very nice view of her chest and her perky DD size melons that looked extremely bouncy. Her purple hair was in a ponytail as usual and she was wearing grey arm and shin guards alongside her clothing. Her headband was on her forehead and she was currently eating a Dango stick and gave them both a half hearted wave before going back to her breakfast.

"You were lost on the road of life" spoke Naruto getting raised eyebrows from everyone." I thought that someone was emulating Kakashi. Only thing left was if they were lazy as hell and two and a half hour more late." He replied getting a sigh from Kurenai while looking over both their appearances especially the large scrolls. 'So they know fuuinjutsu' she made a note to herself.

"Let's move out. We all can talk on the way." She said while they all moved out. After getting the documents signed at the gate they jumped into tress and began their journey while Anko looked surprised at their grasp of tree jumping that was at least a genin level skill in her eyes. 'Maybe this mission won't be boring at all' she thought to herself while scanning the area for hostiles. After reaching a respectable distance, Anko spoke, " What will you both brats would be learning from us? I mean, Lord Third gave us no specific instructions or orders for both of you and I just want to know why. He also seemed to think that you two had a plan for this training trip of yours."

"You will need not to teach us as we are going to have a three or maybe four teachers if we are lucky when we reach Uzu. You both can leave us alone on the island and we will not be in your hair for two years. You can go on a vacation. It looks like you need one." Spoke Hinata getting Anko's and Kurenai's interest in who would be teaching them.

"What do mean by that? No one lives in Uzu ever since the Second Shinobi War, when it was destroyed. We will not leave you and even if someone is there, we would both like to meet them first." Spoke Kurenai while Anko nodded along.

Naruto looked at Hinata and sighed when she nodded and spoke quietly but firmly," Ok, but you two have to swear on your life, honour and headband that you will not share this knowledge with anyone. Even with the Hokage, until we say so. If someone knew what we are doing and whom we are going to learn from, it will be problematic for us as it is a clan secret of the Uzumaki's and Senju's. And as an incentive, you can learn from them. Those people are legends and you will be surprised at what we know." He finshed getting raised eyebrows from both their baby sitters. Both of them looked fairly indecisive but then Hinata spoke," We can wait until we reach the shores of the sea. Till then you can decide over it and then tell us."

After a one and a half days of travel they reached the shores of the sea. Both Kurenai and Anko were surprised at the stamina that Hinata showed due to the fact that they stopped only twice the entire time, once for a break and other for night's sleep. Though they suspected that due to the Kyuubi being sealed in Naruto, he had massive chakra reserves that gave him almost jounin to ANBU level stamina. Seeing the question in both their eyes, she shrugged and said," I train with Naruto-kun every day. And he always outlasts me. I have been training to increase me reserves and control long before I even met him after reading in Hyuuga library about how an excellent kunoichi should have better reserves and good chakra control. Enough about me. What is your decision? Are you with us or not? We have to hurry up for we have to reach Uzu before the night truly starts."

Both of the kunoichi looked towards each other and with a slow nod Kurenai spoke," Ok then. We are with you on this but remember if we find something dangerous, we will bring both of you back regardless of your feelings for this." At this both spoke as one," We both swear on our life, honour and our headbands that we will never reveal what you will show us, nor the identity of your teachers until you say so."

"Ok. Let's get to Uzu. And here is an incentive for your friend Anko-san, Kurenai-sensei. If we are lucky we might get that curse seal removed from her." Spoke Hinata, getting the eyes of both women to widen in shock.

Naruto was standing on top of a boat he had rented with others, looking at the ruins of the country his mother came from.

In front of him were the whirlpools that had protected the island until its fall, threatening to suck everything into them as soon as they approached.

His icy blue eyes watched the island and swirling waters with a steely gaze, the boat rocking with the tide, yet staying anchored in place.

He stepped out of the boat, a knife ready in his hand. He started walking towards the ruined island, the steel never leaving his eyes.

When he got to the whirlpools he cut his palm, letting the blood fall in to the water,before anyone could speak, Naruto cried out," This will last till I am on the water. Cross quickly and we will talk later." At his insistent voice, all three of them moved out and began crossing the ocean that was calm now.

The whirlpools had contracted some, allowing him and the others to pass between them. When he was a safe distance towards land, the swirling waters widened again, closing everyone from leaving.

If one were to look at the island of Uzu no Kuni from the sky, they would see a forest covering the outer parts of the island, with gray and brown being predominant towards the center and a river crossing the island through the middle.

The part where Naruto and others had landed was near the mouth of the river, which led, much like in Konoha, to the main village. His ears were twitching every second at the sound of wildlife: boars, deer, wolves, even the occasional rabbit and fox.

As soon as they all were on the Uzu no Kuni, and Naruto stepped off the water, the whirlpool began again. Naruto dropped to his knees and all of them rushed towards him.

"I am alright. The stopping of whirlpools took a massive chakra from me and I feel I have only twenty five to thirty percent chakra left in me. Now I know how those Kiri-nin died when they attcled Uzu.. The whirlpools are made due to seals engraved on the sea floor. Only the freely given blood of an Uzumaki with its saturated Chakra will allow safe passage. The jutsu used on the whirlpools may have slowed the speed of the whirlpool but the chakra cost was abnormally high. Those ninja's died from the fact that every single drop of chakra was sucked from them."

As they neared the village he closed his eyes and climbed over one of the few standing walls, waiting until he was at the top to open them.

The sight that greeted him and others was not pleasant at all: building reduced to nothing more than rubble, pillars leaning to the side, roofs cave in, corpses of Kumo, Kiri and Iwa lying on the outer rings of the city, corpses of his kinsmen near the centre, where a Kage tower could be seen, but it too, was semi destroyed, having only the two bottom floors.

Naruto felt a great amount of sadness seeing the state of his homeland even though he was never born here. Hinata gripped his hand in a show of support and even Kurenai and Anko had tears in their eyes seeing the grim scene. With a muted pop, nearly thirty Kage Bunshin popped, each one having the same cold eyes as the original. They needed no instruction and moved quickly and efficiently through the destroyed village where they began gathering the bodies of Naruto's deceased clansmen so that they could be burned and their ashes buried in a mass grave. Anko and Kurenai themselves made three Kage Bunshin each so as to assist them in their grim work. The bodies of other ninja's were gathered so as to burn them and scatter their ashes. Few kage bunshin moved through the village and they scouted out few less damaged or still standing structures and also make them a campsite for the night, so that they would get some rest. Seeing the destruction was very heavy on Naruto who was already suffering from chakra loss and then emotional loss from seeing his dead kin. After a few hours during which Hinata did not leave his side, Naruto and his clones made a camp near the open square a few distance away from the fallen Kage Tower.

They all ate in silence and then went to sleep so as to get up in the morning early to begin their day. Hinata and Naruto shared a tent together and so did Anko and Kurenai. They went to sleep together, thinking about the morbid and grim side they had seen together with a heavy mind and heart. Sleep came to each one late in the night and their dreams were uneasy for more secrets were to be revealed tomorrow.

The Next Morning

Anko woke to the heavenly smell of cooking breakfast and she stretched herself while forgetting the fact where she was right now. Her action caused her bed mate, Kurenai to be awoken rudely from a very nice dream in which she has getting on a date with a very hot man. A very cranky Kurenai awoke to the sight of an almost nude Anko and her tits which were restrained only by a very transparent and lacy looking purple bra. Her eyes followed their movement as her tits bounced with every movement she made. Anko stood up giving Kurenai another view of her fantastic and toned body. Her pert and round bulging ass cheeks were snugly wrapped around her matching purple G-string of her mini thong, telling Kurenai that her friend preferred to sleep almost in the nude.

Kurenai forced her eyes away from the luscious sight, while swallowing the lump that had appeared in her throat. Though she had a more curvy and lush body, Anko had a grace and sway in her movements that drew one's eye towards her.

"It was really nice sleeping with you Kurenai. Never took you for a cuddle person though. It was very interesting. Now let's get up and have the breakfast." Anko spoke when she had gained back her mental faculties and even though she noticed Kurenai ogling her, she did not mind for she took pride in her body and had worked hard to get such a nice and sensual body.

Kurenai blushed and after controlling her hormones she gathered her day clothes while shedding her night gown. Anko also wore her normal ensemble and they both got out of the tent they had shared last night, to the sight of Naruto and Hinata cooking breakfast over a small fire. Seeing both of them, they smiled and nodded towards them and began pouring out stew and bread, along with a cup of tea. After the breakfast had been done, they packed their camp and began moving towards the centre of the square where Hinata and Naruto had already made preparations for Edo Tensei. Well more like the fact that Hinata knew while Naruto only helped in preparing the Kanji for the Kinjutsu. Naruto had already been told about the plan few weeks before and he was excited at learning from such legendary figures and his Uzumaki ancestor, Lady Mito herself.

Hinata had gotten three live sacrifices and using stasis seals kept them in the scroll. Just now she was only using three sacrifices while keeping the other two bodies for other Resurrections. The persons she had kidnapped were one the most vile and filthy people, for they all were criminals and though they were civilians each one of them was responsible for several rapes, killings and crimes in the Red Light district. Hinata had simply used Genjutsu and a potent Sleeping Gas on them to knock them out and then sealed them after applying the restriction and stasis seals on them.

Kurenai and Anko saw a massive array on the ground in which three coffins were lying each marked with the Kanji of 1st, 2nd and the last one had the Kanji for Sealing on it.

"This technique is a Kinjutsu and uses massive chakra and knowledge to be able to use perfectly. Since you are here, let's get started for we are wasting our time." Spoke Hinata, while Naruto simply stood beside her and began pumping his chakra into her. Both the Kunoichi saw as the young girl went through more than a hundred hand seals at a pace that was fast for a person of her age group and in the end cried out," Kinjustu: Edo Tensei". While chakra poured out from her and the kanji glowed, the three coffins rattled as a fine dust or ash like grey substance poured into the coffins and then everything was silent as a graveyard.

Slowly the coffins opened outwards and the figures that were inside them stepped out causing both the Kunoichi felt their eyes widen at the two of figures standing in front of them. They did not know who the woman was but her look was as intimidating as anyone you would have ever seen.

"They are... ..You... What... How..did... you..Hinata?" stuttered Kurenai while Anko seemed to have gone stiff with shock at the legends standing in front of them.

"Meet the ones who are all knowing, powerful and if they accept then our teachers. Meet the Shodaime and Nidaime Hokage, along with Lady Mito, wife of Senju Hashirama." Spoke Hinata in a cold and powerful voice while Naruto seemed to have fixed his eyes on Lady Mito and seemed to be lost in thought.