The Dragon in the Maelstrom

Chapter 12: Eight years later…

Written by Jlargent.

Me: Here we are with chapter 12 of DIM and I really appreciate the reviews that you have given thus far. Typical disclaimers apply I do not own Naruto or Avatar the last Airbender in any shape or form. Just a reminder the pairings for this fic is Naruto/ Hinata and Azula/ Anko. Now on to the story.

Azula's POV

I patiently wait outside for Naruto to exit the academy, it's hard to believe that it has been eight years since my arrival here and adopting Naruto to become my son and future heir to the Fire Nation (A/N: Hey if you think about it, it does make sense since Azula is the princess of the Fire Nation which makes him an automatic heir to the throne, as well as the heir to the Uzumaki and the Namikaze clans.) I vaguely recall Anko's assessment of Naruto's skills from day one.

Flashback 7 years ago

"Naruto has practically unlimited charka but absolutely zero control." Anko said while going over his reports from school.

I sigh at that "So what do we do about that?" I ask and immediately I started to regret asking, Anko started to have an evil aura surrounding her.

"Simple: I am going to literally force him to have control. Even if I have to beat it into him, don't worry though he'll live." she finished as I started to fear for Naruto's future and decided to keep an eye on her to make sure he don't turn out like Anko.

End Flashback

Since then Anko placed Naruto through a tough training regime and limiting his ramen intake has significantly improved his charka control and his overall health he's now about three inches taller than Sasuke Uchiha which I had the misfortune of meeting.

When the Uchiha massacre happened Sasuke was taking after his father Fugaku in terms of arrogance when he first met me he immediately proposed a marriage contract between his eldest son Itachi and me in an attempt to see if firebending can be passed on to his children, after threatening to literally shove a blue fireball up his ass and in front of his wife which I play poker with on Thursdays along with Choko and Yoshino Nara he quickly relented not wanting to be on the receiving end of Mikoto's rage at him for his stupidity, and not even Fugaku would dare face the wrath of all four of us.

Naruto steps out of the school wearing the headband tied around his right bicep indicating that he passed his clothing consists of a black t-shirt with a red Fire Nation symbol on it, black cargo pants, dark red combat boots, and a dark orange Chuunin style vest with the Fire Nation symbol on it, his hair is a bit longer giving him the appearance of a younger Minato.

"Naruto, I see that you passed." I said as he walked over and gave me a hug in spite of the so called 'Uchiha Survivor' Sauske Uchiha sneering at us in pure jealously.

After a moment we separated "Yeah I had a little bit of trouble in the jutsu portion but I managed to pull off a decent bushin." he said as we started walking to Ichiraku for a celebratory meal. as we walk towards the stand I thought back to when I personally took Naruto shopping for ninja clothes. After we were done I immediately grabbed all of his hideous orange jumpsuits and piled them up in the middle of the yard and used a fireball to them while Anko was laughing at the site of the burning jumpsuits.

"Hey dobe!" a familiar voice shouted, we turn to see Sasuke and his so called harem aka the Sasuke Lover's Fan Clubâ„¢ and the president and vice president Ami and Sakura.

"Oh look, it's 'Lord Sasuke' tell me how's life on the other side of the sexual practice?" Naruto asks casually I quirked an eyebrow in interest. Sasuke's harem started to scream only to be cut off by Anko arriving, now they may be weak and pathetic but even they aren't stupid enough to upset both me and Anko. With a glare the girls run off screaming, Sauske stays for a few more seconds and turns and marches off.

"What was that all about?" I ask Naruto as the look on his face indicates that he's found perfect blackmail material.

"Well Anko and I were out eating dango while you were out on a mission and we saw his highness skulking around so we followed him to find that he went to one of the gay bars in Konoha and they let him in without question. And we have photos of it." he said as he pulled out a photo of Sasuke heading into The Broken Kunai which was threatened to be shut down several times but managed to avoid foreclosure.

"If that's true then Sauske has been using his influence to keep the place going in exchange to get laid!" I said as the political ramifications came to mind. I decided to make sure that Naruto would get the help he needs to knock Sauske down a peg, with a devious grin I whisper my plan into Anko and Naruto's ear earning laughter from the both of them at a prank worthy of Naruto's caliber, sadly I admit to falling for Naruto's pranks more than once and one particular prank I can not forget.

Flashback 1 year ago.

"NNNNNAAAARRRRUUUTTTOOOOOO!" I screamed as I fell victim to one of Naruto's pranks, this time he stitched a seal tag that whenever he activates it creates a storm cloud and rains on me I chase him as he laughs at my attempts to barbecue him until I finally corner him with a group of onlookers watching.

"I got you now Naruto and nothing you can do will save you." I said as I advanced on him.

Naruto places his hands in a sign "Transform!" he shouts and was enveloped in a cloud of smoke that dissipated to reveal a naked Anko standing seductively with a come hither look, my knees grew weak as my resolve diminished.

"Azula, please be gentle." she cooed as I gave in and I flew back from a massive nose bleed, Anko was covered with smoke again revealing Naruto laughing.

I should not have Anko give Naruto the talk on the birds and bees when he was 10 I thought to myself referring to the time that Naruto walked in on us while we were having sex and Anko gave him the talk.

Since then he experimented with the henge and created a female version of himself that's fully functional and has been used for some of his more notorious pranks throughout the village.

I finally recovered and started pursuit again promising to ban him from ramen for an entire month even if I have to tie him down on to the bed if I have to.

End Flashback

I arrive at the Hokage tower after eating some ramen, I've been coming and going through the tower for eight years now and I'm still in awe of the view overlooking the village as I handed my report to him he asks me to stay before I leave.

"Azula as you are well aware in a week from now Naruto will be placed on a team, and while I am glad that Naruto has made some friends I feel that he still needs help. So I am offering you to be Naruto's sensei for team 7 which will consist of him Hinata Hyuuga and Shino Aburame." he said I considered it for a moment, sure it was a step down from full Jounin but I'll get to help teach Naruto some of the more advanced katas and Anko could help Hinata with her taijutsu. I've seen her spar against Naruto and noticed that her movements are too restrictive and uncomfortable to the traditional style of the gentle fist. And perhaps Anko could provide some interrogation techniques for Shino since his bloodline would be useful in that regard.

"I'll agree to be his sensei but on the condition that Anko assist me since she could help Hinata and Shino as well." I said as I signed the document confirming my new position.

"Originally I was planning on having Naruto's sensei be Kakashi Hatake but I've noticed over the years that he has shown open hostility towards Naruto and would more than likely ignore him and insists on placing Sasuke Uchiha on the team and Sakura Haruno upsetting the team balance completely. By having you as a sensei not only will you be protecting Naruto from Kakashi and Sasuke but also the civilian council." he sighed heavily as he stands up and look over the village.

"Sometimes I wonder if Minato did the right thing sealing the kyuubi into Naruto. Not that I don't believe that he shouldn't have but the actions of the villagers makes me wonder." the third said letting his eyes gaze out to the village.

That night I patrolled the village for what feels like the last time, after my shift I head over to the bar that Anko and I frequent when we come back from missions late at night to see Kurenai and Asuma already there. It was no secret that the two of them are dating but of course they are in denial to the obvious.

"Kurenai, Asuma nice to see you." I said as I pulled up a chair and ordered a small plate of yakisoba noodles.

"Azula how are you tonight?" Kurenai asks as I stretch my back.

"Tired, but I'm getting off of patrol soon anyway." I said as my order arrives.

Asuma grew interested "Oh, and why is that?" he asks as I take a bite of my food and waited after I had eaten the fork full of food before answering.

"The Hokage offered me to be Naruto's team sensei and I accepted." I said as a bark of drunken laughter makes the three of us turn our heads to the source to reveal that it was Kakashi sitting at the bar with a bottle of sake in his hand he stand up and wobbled over to our table.

"You? A teacher? HA! Maybe you can teach the demon to do tricks." he said slurring his words I stand up and grab him by the collar of his shirt before slamming him against the wall and a kunai against his throat.

"Why do you hate Naruto so much?" I growled as Kakashi's glazed eye looked at me with loathing.

"Why, WHY? THAT BASTARD KILLED MY SENSEI AND MY TEAMMATE! I swore that the fox will suffer and I have every intention of carrying that promise out." he said as I decided to shut him up before I kill him, I slam his head against the wall hard enough to knock him out. I let him drop to the floor and walk back to Asuma and Kurenai and finished my meal before leaving.

To be continued.

Me: Next time: Team Placements and pranks. Please keep the reviews coming.

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