KG: Well I'm back people. Hey Naruto, have you calmed down now?
Naruto: Fuck you. Now let me go! OUCH!
KG: No, no Naruto-kun. You have to say let me go KyuubiGoku-sama or I'll bring your leg back even more.
Naruto: Go...to...hell!
KG: Hmmm very well. (Brings it back more)
Naruto: DAMMIT! LET ME GO!
KG: Say pretty please with ramen on top, KyuubiGoku-sama.
Yugito: Umm shouldn't you do this story?
KG: Sure, just as soon as Naruto says those words for cursing me out. We were almost taken off the air and I had to bribe a lot of people so they we didn't get cancelled. Come on Naruto give...me...back...my...wedding...MONEY!
Naruto: It's not my damn fault.
May: Because of you I can't get married for the next 5 years!
KG: Sis calm the fuck down. I'll make some arrangements.
Naruto: MY LEG!
May: Kellen, I'll resume it. Do the story.
KG: Hey don't use my name on the internet! I'm KyuubiGoku here baby.
May: Whatever you say dear. Just do it.
KG: Fine fine. We'll get started.
Naruto: MY LEGS!
2-3 Years Later
The village of Kumo was peaceful as A was stuck behind his desk doing his paperwork. The last two years were rather uneventful for Kumo as not much had been happening. There was another jonin exam and C was promoted just like he had wanted. Other than that nothing was really happening. A had learned that Jiraiya took two apprentices and they would be attending the Taki training camp or whatever it was called. He wasn't sure, but he had signed up five people also.
Next to him was a taller dark-haired woman holding a notepad. Mabui was a little taller than two years ago. She had really grown in all the right places while speaking. A could notice the smile on her face as she looked out the window.
"It's today isn't it Raikage-sama?" she asked and A smirked as he set down his pen. He looked out the window with Mabui and nodded while two other people spoke.
"He'd better not be late. I'll send him flying through the window," Tsunade said punching her hands while Shizune sweatdropped.
"Umm Tsunade-sama I don't think your cousin would want to be beat on his first day back in three years. Shouldn't you be a little more kinder?" Shizune asked and Tsunade huffed. It wasn't her fault that she had wanted to see the brat so badly. He just had to make it on time with his friends.
"I suppose. So A when are you giving them the mission. I'd assume you would hope that they didn't waste their time while guarding that woman's castle," Tsunade said and A placed his hands on the table. He nodded his head while standing to his feet and opening the door.
"That is right. I will see their results. They were pretty strong when they left. This mission itself will determine their ranks. They were chunin when they left. No doubt C and Darui would want to see what they can do as well," A said and Tsunade nodded.
"I hope he comes soon. Who knows how he looks now," Shizune said and everyone else nodded before they saw Darui and C outside the doorway.
"Raikage-sama reports have confirmed that five individuals are coming. All wearing Kumo clothing. It's who we think it is," Darui said and A smiled while taking off his hat.
"Darui go call Bee. No doubt he would want to see his apprentices as well," A said and Darui nodded while leaving things to C.
"Let's go C," A said and C nodded his head as everyone left the room with Shizune and Mabui talking about somethings.
A bit of distance from Kumogakure
Five figures were approaching the village gates, each with a smile on their face. Three with blonde hair, one with white hair and another with red hair. One blonde had two swords on his back. On his left arm was the kanji for 'Wind'. He wore a grey shirt with the mesh armor underneath. He wore dark pants hiding his concealed weapons. His hair was long as two bangs appeared on the sides of his face. He smirked while looking to his left.
Next to him was the second blonde. She was taller than the others, but only by a few feet. Her blonde hair went down her back and was wrapped into a ponytail. She wore her old attire of mostly purplish grey clothing. It wasn't shown, but on her thigh was the kanji for 'Fire'. She had her arms over the blonde male's shoulder while the others watched.
Next to her was a girl with dark red hair. She had her yellow eyes which flared with a little flashes of lightning. Her hair was straight and spiky looking while flowing down her body. On her right arm was the kanji for 'Lightning'. She held a sword on her back that was forged from her years of training. She wore two ears in her ears and if one looked closely enough then they could see small flashes of lightning going through the see-through orbs giving them an enticing glow. She growled at the sight of the two blondes next to her.
On the opposite end of her was the last blonde who held a tanto to her side. She had short hair and light blue eyes. She wore the same grey attire as her partners, but revealing only a bit of cleavage which was sort of masked by her mesh armor. On her left shoulder was the kanji for 'Water'. She held a neutral glare to the two next to her while the second male rubbed the back of his head.
He had white hair and a longing glare to his face like a certain Nara. He held a sword on his back just like his red haired companion also opting for the same grey attire like her. On his right arm was the kanji for 'Earth'. He had a lollipop in his mouth before the redhead got fed up.
"Naruto, Yugito would you two separate for a few minutes? I'm getting sick looking at you both!" Karui yelled making the two rub the back of their heads.
"Tell that to Yugi-chan, Karui-nee. She won't let me go," Naruto said and Omoi sighed while looking at the sky.
"After three years you haven't changed at all Karui. Still violent just like your element," Omoi said and Karui snickered before balling her fists.
"I'm gonna ignore that jab Omoi. Now that I know I'm naturally stronger than you I just might kill you if I punch too hard," Karui said and Omoi raised an eyebrow.
"You weren't trying to do that before?" he asked and Karui growled while Samui sighed.
"You two are too much for me I swear. Act more cool," she said while Naruto turned around.
"Just like the water right Samui-nee?" Naruto asked and Samui let out a small smile while nodding.
"Exactly right Little brother," she said and Naruto smirked while they came up to the walls of Kumo.
"Say where are Kyuubi-san and Nibi-san they didn't come back with us," Omoi said and Yugito turned around.
"They said that they would return in a few days. Something about establishing some more power to their Kingdoms so they told us to go on ahead," Yugito said and everyone merely nodded as they came up.
"Ahhh it feels good to be back," Naruto said running past everyone while the latter four chuckled.
"He still acts like a child," Karui said folding her arms while Naruto smiled.
"Kumo, Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto is back dattebayo!" Naruto shouted before he saw people walking.
"We know you're back. That's why we're meeting you," Darui said and everyone watched as the Raikage, C, Mabui, Tsunade, and Shizune came. Naruto smiled and patted Darui's shoulder.
"Lookin' good Darui. Also C, how you been man?" Naruto asked holding out his hand and C merely smiled and shook it.
"Been well. Also you've gotten taller as I expected Naruto-san," C said making Naruto blush. He then turned and immediately brought Mabui and Shizune into his embrace.
"Mabui-neechan, Shizune-neechan you both look great," Naruto said making the two smile.
"Nice to see you again Naruto-kun. You've really gotten taller," Mabui said with Shizune nodding.
"Oh it's my main brotha. Naruto, you be lookin' good unlike any otha," Bee said jumping down while Naruto grinned. He bumped fists with the Hachibi jinchuuriki and nodded.
"Ossan you been well too. Glad to see you're alright as well," Naruto said while Karui, Omoi, Samui and Yugito showed up.
"You've done good Yugito. Nice work," A said and Yugito bowed in appreciation.
"Thank you Raikage-sama," Yugito said while Samui looked around.
"Where is Atsui?" Samui asked and everyone glanced at each other. A sighed and pointed out into the wilderness beyond the village.
"He's with a squad in Kiri. We're negotiating some things right now. Now then, how about we take this conversation to my office," A said and everyone agreed while Naruto smiled. Karui, Omoi and Samui sighed while the blonde grinned.
"Then let's take the scenic route," he said and before anyone could say anything, Naruto let the winds swirl him and soon he shot into the air shocking everyone, but Karui, Samui, Omoi and Yugito. They all watched a swirl of wind keeping him in the air for a little while as Darui spoke.
"He can fly?" Darui asked while everyone looked in shock. Karui face-palmed and Omoi chuckled with a shrug of his shoulders. Samui shook her head while Yugito giggled.
"Damn showoff," Karui said and before anyone else could say anything Naruto used the wind to hoist them all in the air. Everyone gasped and yelled while Karui bonked Naruto on the head.
"Naruto you're going to kill them from the shock. Hurry and take us to the mansion," Karui said while A looked at the village from in the air.
"In all my years as a kage I've never seen this before," A said looking down while Tsunade rubbed the back of her head.
"Dammit this goes beyond anything I've ever seen," Tsunade said before she noticed Shizune and Mabui. Both seemed tense as being off the ground was a rather scary experience.
"We thank you all for boarding Naruto Uzumaki's flight. When flying keep all limbs to your sides at all times. While we head to the Raikage Mansion I would like to say thanks for choosing Naruto Uzumaki as your flight. Shall we go?" Naruto asked as he flew forward. He used the winds to push everyone else along with him while Darui gulped.
"Flying is...scary," he said before everyone saw C. He was...laughing. He was trying to do twirls and spins while they stared at him. It was obvious that C was enjoying his time and how could he not? It wasn't often that you got to fly.
"Little nin brought back a gift. This wind ride is a great shift," Bee said as Naruto took them to the Mansion. The rest of Kumo was in shock looking at the flying people and wondered who they were. Some could recognize the blonde hair and smiled knowing it was Naruto, but to see everyone flying. That was a person's dream. It seemed to be great. Everyone could feel the people's eyes on them, especially the chunin, jonin and even the VOLT members. All eyes were on them.
"When you came back I didn't expect this. Much more convenient than walking I must say brat," Tsunade said and Naruto nodded his head happy that they were enjoying the ride for what little time they could get.
In Konoha
Jiraiya was sitting behind his desk doing his annual paperwork before he heard a knock on the door. The Godaime Hokage narrowed his eyes and looked up to answer.
"Come in," he said and immediately two teenagers came in. One with longer pink hair than the last time she was seen. She wore tight short and a pink midriff covering her top half. She wore some black boots with a kunai strapped to her leg. She also wore two black gloves.
Next to her was a pale white teen. He had black hair and wore the standard anbu attire with his short sword on his back. His arms look flimsy, but they hid amazing power yet to be seen. He wore short pants like the female, but his were darker. He also wore the standard shinobi shoes.
"You called for us Jiraiya-sensei?" Sakura asked bowing along with Sai. The two apprentices to Jiraiya waited for their teachers response while Jiraiya stood to his feet.
"That's right. I have a mission for the both of you. These past few years I have seen your growth as shinobi now you'll have a simple test," Jiraiya said making Sakura cock her head to the side while Sai responded.
"But sensei, you know how strong we are. Why do we need a test?" Sai said and Jiraiya stood to his feet.
"For you both to see how much you have grown for yourself and here is where you will do it," Jiraiya said handing them both a poster. The same announcement poster for Kumo from Taki. Sakura and Sai gazed at it before turning back.
"Sounds suspicious. Something must be going down," Sakura said and Sai immediately agreed. Jiraiya sat down in his chair and nodded his head.
"Exactly. I've had Kakashi and Yugao scan the place, but they haven't noticed anything as of yet. That's why you both will be going. You'll be joining Kumo in the same thing," Jiraiya said and Sakura widened her eyes. Kumo meant that blonde guy that she had seen back in the war of Kiri. That might also mean Sasuke, but she wouldn't dwell on the latter for right now.
"A joint mission is it? Well I can see the purpose. Where are we meeting them?" Sai asked and Jiraiya intertwined his finger together locking them in place.
"You'll be meeting them outside the Gates of Kumo in three days. I'd suggest that you be prepared for anything. Now get going. My work is done so I'll be...busy," Jiraiya said giggling like a madman while Sakura growled. She balled her fists and charged.
"You damned Ero-sennin," she yelled and slammed Jiraiya through the building. Sai flinched and sighed.
"Sakura, your scary. Even with the gravity seals in place you still don't hold back." Sai said while Sakura turned around.
"Shut up Sai shannaro! Let's get going before he wakes up," Sakura said and Sai nodded as they left the room.
Orochimaru's hidden base
Orochimaru watched as Sasuke came into the lit room. With him were four people that he had decided to make sure that he would make as his team. Orochimaru grinned while Sasuke rubbed the back of his head.
"You alright with this Sasuke-kun? You won't be changing teams ever again," Kabuto said and Sasuke turned around he gave a tired glare to one Suigetsu, another Karin, next was Juugo and lastly was Kimimaro. He closed his eyes and nodded.
"This is sufficient enough Kabuto. Now then, Orochimaru what did you want?" Sasuke asked folding his arms. He wanted to begin his training. He didn't have time for side mission shit for the asshole who wanted his body. Not like he would get it anyway.
"Now now Sasuke-kun. I've got a really good place for you to have some fun. See this flyer here? You are your team are going," Orochimaru said. Sasuke picked up the flyer and narrowed his eyes.
"I don't have time for this bullshit. Call me when you have something better," Sasuke said turning around while Orochimaru snickered.
"Oh I thought you would want to join since your friend Naruto-kun would be going," Orochimaru said and Sasuke stopped in mid-step. He narrowed his eyes while Orochimaru smiled.
"I'm sure Kumo won't ignore this. They'll send little Naruto to the training camp also. So, is it a good idea after all?" Orochimaru asked and everyone else turned to the Uchiha for his reply while Sasuke snorted.
"What that loser does isn't my problem," Sasuke said and Kabuto chuckled.
"I guess that just means that Naruto-kun is better than you right? Being the son of the Yondaime of Konoha might as well do that. In fact I hear the Yondaime was more powerful than any Uchiha," Kabuto irked and Sasuke crushed the flyer in his hand. He snarled again and sighed.
"Karin, Suigetsu, Juugo, Kimimaro, be ready to move. We're leaving for Taki in two days," Sasuke said making the four nod before Team Hebi disappeared. Orochimaru snickered and turned to Kabuto.
"Nice work Kabuto. Sasuke-kun will have no choice, but to try and confront Naruto-kun now. I'm sure I'll be expecting some good results in the future. Right Kabuto?" Orochimaru asked and Kabuto nodded.
"Yes Orochimaru-sama," he said and Orochimaru snickered in the dark hallway.
Back in Kumogakure
Darui shuddered as he fell to the floor along with everyone else. Naruto helped Shizune and Mabui to the floor while the winds dissipated. A sat back into his seat with Tsunade sitting on a couch. C fell down also while Naruto landed to the ground.
"Thank you for flying dattebayo," Naruto said and everyone grumbled while A coughed.
"Very interesting brat. I'm glad to see that those years didn't go to waste," A said and Naruto smiled with a nod.
"Yep, I might even be able to beat you now A-jij," Naruto said which earned him a slight smack on the head from Karui.
"Still the same as always," A said while Naruto pouted and rubbed the back of his head.
"So Yugito, in your expert opinion, how good where the years guarding that woman's palace?" A asked and Yugito smiled.
"They were very productive Raikage-sama. Nothing was left to waste and we all managed to complete our mission. As you can see we've all gotten stronger as well. Nothing to it," Yugito said and A nodded while Samui spoke.
"It was a valuable learning experience," Samui said and the other four nodded in agreement with her while A smirked. He rummaged through his drawer to pull out a piece of paper.
"You seem quite sure of yourself. You sound like you could even take on a sannin," Tsunade said glaring at them all. Everyone glanced at each other and Naruto chuckled.
"I don't think we're that good. We're a hell of a lot better," Naruto said keeping the last part to himself. Tsunade merely chuckled at the first part and said nothing while Yugito turned to C.
"It seems that you made Jonin. Great for you C," Yugito said and C smiled with a thankful expression.
"Thank you," he said and A took out the Taki poster for the five.
"That's good that you are all so confident. That's why anticipating your arrival then you'll be taking a mission to show me just how much you've grown," A said and the five widened their eyes.
"Already? We just got back," Naruto said and A snickered.
"No not now. In about three days. You will be going to Taki. It seems that they are holding some type of training camp. It's for all the nations to join in. That's what makes it weird. No nation would want to train with the enemy that why you five are going to investigate. Also the success of this mission will determine whether Yugito is capable of being a jonin or not," A said smirking and all eyes were on Yugito who was narrowing her eyes before giving a smile.
"Allowing my girlfriend to get promoted to a higher rank is something I'll get done. You got it A-Jiji. I'll stun you all with my skills that I've learned," Naruto said making most sigh.
"Not even 2 hours in and your already boasting, but I guess that's the only good thing about you," he said and Naruto narrowed his eyes before glaring.
"You know I could send you flying right?" he asked and Darui rubbed the back of his head with a sigh and a nod.
"Yeah I gotcha. Now I really wish you were gone," Darui said making most chuckle.
"Well I won't keep you guys any longer than that. You may all do what you like, but in three days you are to all be ready," A said making Naruto and his friends nod. It was then that they surprised everyone as they vanished in their respective element shunshins of water, earth, fire, wind and lightning.
"I'm so gonna need a drink now that he's back," Tsunade said and Shizune sighed at her master.
"Tsunade-sama not again. Then all your time in therapy would've been for nothing," Shizune responded. Immediately everyone in the room turned to Tsunade who was glaring daggers at Shizune who covered her mouth.
"Therapy?" Mabui asked and A snickered.
"The pressure's of a sannin are finally taking their toll if you have to go to therapy," A said while Tsunade shrank in the couch.
Namikaze Compound
Naruto sighed in relief and opened the door. Yugito followed him inside and the two flickered on the light. The compound was still the same as they left it. Sparkling clean, which could only mean that someone had been cleaning the place in their absence. Not that they weren't grateful, but they would really liked to have known who would be in their place when they were gone.
Naruto placed his stuff on the couch and groaned while Yugito rested on his chest.
"A mission already Yugi-hime. Which I could just enjoy the peace a little more," Naruto said and Yugito snickered as she kissed Naruto's cheek making him blush slightly.
"That's our life Naruto-kun. Nothing we can change about it, but I'm glad for this peace," Yugito said and Naruto chuckled with a nod as he kissed Yugito's forehead. The two jinchuuriki stayed like that for a little while longer while Naruto scratched his cheek.
"Do you think I scared them with that flying trick?" Naruto asked and Yugito snickered remembering everyone's reaction to the incident.
"I think you more or less gave them quite a scare. No one really knows when they'll be hoisted into the air and then sent flying to the Raikage Mansion. It just doesn't happen," Yugito said and Naruto sheepishly smiled as he rubbed the back of his head with a nod.
"I suppose you have a point," Naruto said stroking Yugito's backside in a loving manner while Yugito gently glided into his embrace. She moaned blissfully before her stomach growled ruining the mood. Naruto snickered and Yugito blushed.
"Let me make us something to eat. Would you like that Yugi-chan?" Naruto asked and Yugito smiled with a nod while hopping to her feet.
"Very well, then I will put our things away," Yugito siad before Naruto pulled her back to the couch while holding her close.
"Leave that to the clones," Naruto told her and Yugito blushed from his deep voice before she nodded her head and watched as five clones took their things upstairs into the master bedroom of the mansion. Yugito then watched Naruto get to his feet and head to the kitchen.
"Alright what would you like Yugito-chan?" Naruto asked and Yugito placed a finger to her chin.
"I'll take anything you have to offer," she said and Naruto nodded opening the fridge which was filled with lots of things that weren't there before. Vegetables, Meat, drinks, and other tasty snakes. Naruto raised an eyebrow before heading to the cabinet and looking through the pantry. He saw it filled with spices and other things while taking out a pan.
"Alright Yugito-chan I'm going to start," Naruto said making her nod.
"Alright then. I'm going to go and put the scrolls away. Also you told me that you would teach me the rasengan, which you still haven't done might I add," she said and Naruto chuckled while nodding his head.
"I know I did, but you wanted to learn it at like the last week of the training. It took me quite a while with it might I add," Naruto said and Yugito pouted. She had thought of combining her new Yoton abilities with the rasengan, but since she thought of it late then she had to wait.
"It had the first and second step. I could've done the third if only we didn't have to go," she said and Naruto smirked.
"Not like you could do it better than me anyway," he said which earned him a glare.
"Don't forget that my nature is stronger than yours," she said making Naruto roll his eyes before he focused on Yugito. Immediately the Nibi jinchuuriki was sent into the air while she was twirled around.
"But I'm the most resourceful here," Naruto said while Yugito growled.
"Yeah yeah, now put me down," she said and Naruto honored her wish as she landed safely. Yugito sighed in relief while turning back to Naruto who was placing some meat in the stove.
"So have you made any progress with Kitsune Sage Mode?" she asked and Naruto nodded his head. In addition to his wind abilities, he had also been training to use Kitsune Sage Mode at it was taking him longer than he thought.
"Almost got it down. I have the Kitsune katas, just need to practice them more. Well you get settled and I'll get back to cooking," Naruto said and Yugito agreed with his request while leaving the room.
Akatsuki Base
All ten members of Akatsuki assembled together on the ten hands of the Gekko Statue and conversed with each other.
"It is finally time to act. I was sick of waiting hmm," Deidara said while someone folded their arms.
"Hmph your little explosions don't scare anyone. I'm sure you realize, but I could beat you any day for the week," Izanagi said sporting his Akatsuki robes. Deidara glared at Izanagi while the Lightning Emperor chuckled.
"I mean seriously. How Sasori puts up with you I don't know. Art is a flash of beauty. Yeah right. Art is something that is eternal," Izanagi said with Sasori unknowingly smiling at the fact that his side was taken.
"Oh shut up you damn Lighting freak. I can't see how you're saying that since lightning is gone in a flash like always," Deidara said while Izanagi chuckled.
"Weak excuse. Anyone who sees lightning is awestruck at its beauty. The memory stays in their minds forever. Not like your little bombs brat," Izanagi told him and Deidara growled.
"He's got your number Deidara. Now then, Pain-sama do we begin? We haven't heard anything from the Kyuubi or Nibi jinchuuriki," Kakuzu said and Pain closed his eyes while turning to Izanagi.
"Izanagi and Sasori will go after the Ichibi jinchuuriki. We'll start with that and then work our way to the others. Everyone else is to continue monitoring their assigned jinchuuriki. Deidara, I'm assigning you to our new recruit. His name is Tobi and he will be your partner," Pain said while Deidara sighed.
"Fine fine hmmm. I could stand the space from these assholes," he said vanishing and the others did the same while Pain turned to his own partner.
"Konan are you sure you can infiltrate Taki?" Pain asked and Konan nodded her head while unbuttoning a strap on her cloak.
"I can. It will be done. Don't worry. I'll report anything that I see," she said leaving also and Pain left the scene as well.
Back in Kumogakure, two days later
Naruto was busy at the mountain staring it down. He held out his hand and quickly summoned a clone. Naruto made his rasengan and his clones added his wind nature. Naruto heard the ear-splitting screeching of the technique and yelled.
"Fuuton: Rasenshuriken," Naruto shouted as he slammed it into the mountain. Naruto watched at the mountain was blown away with his chakra as a giant hole was left. He huffed and fell to the ground while sighing. It was still too weak. To get what he wanted then the entire mountain would have to be gone. He only got a good portion of it and that wasn't going to cut it.
"Naruto what are you doing? It's time to go," Yugito said strapping on her clothes and Naruto turned around.
"What, aren't we leaving tomorrow?" Naruto asked and Yugito shook her head.
"The mission was planned to leave tomorrow, but we're all going to get a move on it right now so go and get dressed," Yugito said and Naruto nodded his head before he felt a sudden presence and a surge in chakra.
"You really didn't have to go back into the seal to come here," Naruto said and Kyuubi chuckled.
"I didn't. I'm right behind you is all," she said and Naruto turned around to see Kyuubi and Nibi smiling at him. Nibi turned her head and whistled at the destroyed mountain, but saw Naruto's frustrated face.
"I take it that you're having trouble?" Nibi asked and Naruto sighed with a nod that he was.
"A lot more than I'd like," he said and Nibi nodded her head in understanding of his words. Naruto sighed and rubbed his head.
"Well it looks like we won't be able to do what I had planned since A-Jiji gave us a mission. Nibi-chan, Kyuubi-chan could you watch the house for me and Yugito?" Naruto asked and the two bijuu merely shrugged and entered the place while Naruto went to get dressed. Yugito tapped her foot impatiently for him to arrive, but it wasn't long and Naruto was ready to go with her.
"Alright then Yugito-chan let's get going," Naruto said as he grabbed her. Yugito nodded and Naruto flew away with the wind current leaving a waving Kyuubi and Nibi behind.
"You know, ever since he learned how to fly he's been off his rocker with it," Kyuubi said and Nibi snorted while placing her hand on Kyuubi's shoulder.
"Don't act like you weren't requesting a ride from him when he was able to do it either. In fact, all the kingdoms wanted rides from him. So much so that you started to charge a tax on those who would ride with him. Such a shame," Nibi said walking inside while Kyuubi snorted.
"That's what you'd like to think," she said following her friend inside.
With Samui, Karui and Omoi
The three members were currently waiting for their teammates at the Gates. It would be a while, but they would have to hurry to Taki if they had any shot of making it like they wanted.
"I swear, only two days of rest. They can do better than that," Karui said while Samui kept her face neutral.
"It is to be done Karui. Try not to let it bother you," Samui said and Karui merely went along with Samui's words and didn't say anything more than that while Omoi looked at the sky.
"I think I see them coming," Omoi said and the two females looked up to see Naruto flying as he landed on the ground with Yugito in his arms.
"Are we late?" he asked and no one shook their heads.
"Nope, you're are just in time. Come on, our friends from Konoha are here," Karui said and everyone nodded as they walked past the gates. Naturally Yugito was to be the leader again, but no one really minded that fact at all.
"Alright is everyone ready to go?" Yugito asked. Everyone nodded their heads and walked out the gates only to see two Konoha figures. Naruto groaned and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I finally get to meet you Naruto," Sakura said balling her fists and the blonde stepped forward.
"Sakura-san, to what do I owe the pleasure?" Naruto asked and Sakura responded by letting out a punch in his direction. Naruto narrowed his eyes and everyone watched as Sakura's fist slammed into a wall separating her and Naruto from each other.
"Damn she got stronger. A lot more. If I didn't block that she would've tore my face away," Naruto thought before sighing.
"Whatever I did it wasn't my fault," Naruto said and Sakura withdrew her fist.
"That's what they all say, but your the one who called me a pain in the ass the last time," Sakura said and Naruto snickered.
"Hey I'm not the one who nearly drowned from being under water for less than 10 minutes. Did you work on your lungs those past 2-3 years?" he asked and Sakura chuckled while grabbing Naruto's collar.
"Wouldn't you like to know? Don't think that just cause you're the son of our Yondaime that I won't slam you into next year," Sakura said and Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"Really? Well that's assuming that you can even hit me with that fist at all," Naruto said and Sakura glared at him so much that lightning went between them.
Meanwhile, Sai was greeting the others and went over the aspects of the mission to which everyone was agreeing to it without much argument at all.
"Naruto if you don't mind it then we have to go now," Omoi said before Sakura and Naruto glared at him.
"Stay out of this!" They hollered and Omoi flinched before they went back to staring at each other.
It took a bit of time, but Sakura let Naruto go and everyone went on their way towards Taki. Almost most of the trip would be arguments between Sakura and Naruto who really seemed to be at odds with each other.
Taki, three days later
Naruto and the others came up to the Taki gates and finally made it. The blonde wished he could just fly, but Yugito spoke with him about revealing that ability since only the Tsuchikage was supposed to be the only one who could do it so she told him to lay low with it for right now. Naruto in the end relented and chose to walk not seeing the point in rushing to the place.
"So you were all guarding a palace for that many years. What kind of war was this?" Sakura asked curious to know and Naruto grinned.
"It was one that we fought and won. Weren't you invited? Oh I guess not. Too bad dattebayo," the blonde spoke and Sakura growled to his response, but decided to let him off with that since she couldn't say anything and to Naruto, he could say anything since there really was no war that he got into.
"Right, whatever you say you ass. You're lucky that I've worked on my patience these years or I'd still hit you," Sakura said while Naruto rolled his eyes.
"Or try to attempt to," he said making her seethe more than she originally wanted. She only balled her fists and kept silent.
Deciding to diffuse the growing tension, Omoi came in with a question that had been bothering him ever since they were about to leave for Makai.
"Tell me Sakura-san, how did Sasuke-san leave Konoha?" Omoi asked and that immediately got everyone's attention as Sakura stiffened. Naruto noticed the action and Samui could feel the rise in blood pressure from Sakura's heart beating so she seemed to notice as well.
"It's not something I'd really like to talk about, but Sasuke-kun left in the dead of night. I tried to stop him, but couldn't. He knocked me out in the end due to my weakness. I pleaded with Shikamaru, Kiba, Choji, Shino and Lee to bring Sasuke back, but they couldn't. I then resolved to train harder along with Sai. Not only for Sasuke, but for myself. So when I met him that I can slam him across the face for what he did," Sakura said and Naruto grinned.
"Now that's the pink haired kunoichi that I remember," Naruto said to her and Sakura stuttered with a small blush before looking the other way.
"Who asked you Baka?" she muttered and Naruto smiled while they came up to three gate guards.
"Name and reason for coming to Taki," the man said and Naruto held up a form.
"Kumogakure. Registration 34524. Team Yugito. Reason: Taki's training camp," Naruto said and the guard nodded his head. The gates opened for them to pass and Naruto waved goodbye to Sakura and Sai who said that they would catch up with them in a bit.
The first thing everyone could stay about Taki was that it wasn't very big. Granted it was larger than the average country, but smaller than the average village. Somewhere along those lines.
"Welcome, welcome. Come one, come all to Taki's training center! It is here that all you young chunin will grow strong and who knows maybe you'll become the next leader of your anbu units after this. Wouldn't you like that?"
Naruto and Co. heard the announcement and Karui sighed.
"What's the point to all this? I swear this is like some weak ass sales pitch," she said making Naruto agree with her. The blonde and everyone else sighed while an attendant came up to them.
"Ahem, Kumo I presume?" They asked. Yugito nodded her head to the question and the attendant smiled.
"Our first people from Kumo. Please come, please come," they said and Team Yugito walked through the village. They could see dozens of chunin level shinobi from the various countries and villages that ranged from the world. Naruto took the time to observe the entire place and saw the plenty of stalls open. It was like some damn festival thing. Not that he really cared in the slightest. He enjoyed festivals, quite a lot. It didn't matter to him.
"You'll all be staying in this hotel. Please make yourselves comfortable. If you'd like then you can even head to the place where the training will be held," the person said and Naruto narrowed his eyes. The blonde was already putting his training to use. Because he had the power of wind, he could feel the subtle changes in a person's breath when they spoke. It wasn't supposed to be rushed or anxious, but this definitely was on the professional level. Those not used to it would be swayed completely and believed it. Naruto didn't say anything and Yugito thanked the person as they got settled.
Naruto and Yugito stayed in one room while the others stayed in their separate ones.
"Yugito-chan I'm going to go check out the place. I'll meet up with you later," Naruto told her and Yugito nodded as she watched her lover leave the building.
Naruto entered the streets and watched Sakura along with Sai being escorted to a different building than the one where he was in. The blonde sighed in some relief before he heard a call.
"Naruto-san!" someone called out and the blonde turned around. He gasped when he saw Haku and Chojuro coming towards him. The blonde grinned as he walked up to them. They were so much taller than the last time he met them. Naruto's smile brightened as he came up to them.
"Haku-chan, Chojuro-san look at how much you guys have grown," Naruto said and the two chuckled to him while turning back. Haku glanced over Naruto's body and coughed while averting her gaze. Chojuro smirked at the action before shaking hands with Naruto.
"Glad you could make it Naruto-san. It seems that all the nations are cautious about this place. By the way, where have you been? Kiri hasn't heard about you for quite a long time," The teen said and Naruto gave him a thumbs up.
"Been doing rigorous training to get better. You know me. Oh, so how is Mei-chan? She doing well?" Naruto asked and the two glanced at each other.
"Mizukage-sama is doing very well for the village. Thanks to Kumo and Konoha, she was able to repair most of the structures in the village. Also Zabuza-sama was named as an official Swordsman of the Mist. He's now the leader. Also Yagura-san has been busy helping Mei-sama lead the village. He's know her best advisor on its state of affairs," Haku said and Naruto smiled thinking about the Sanbi jinchuuriki.
"Really? Well that's all good to know. I'm glad you guys are doing well. So what do you think of this training thing so far?" Naruto asked and the two glanced at each other.
"We're sent here to investigate this thing. Just our Mizukage's precaution," Chojuro said and Naruto instantly agreed.
"Yeah, the same with our Raikage. Also along with Ero-sennin, Konoha's Hokage. I don't see anyone from Suna or Iwa," Naruto said before he felt two pats on his shoulder.
"Well you would just have to look you idiot," someone said making Naruto turn around. The blonde gasped out and smiled.
"Kurotsuchi, Maki-chan," Naruto said gazing at the Iwa and Suna kunoichi. The two waved to him. Naruto knew Maki from some time ago during one of his missions as a genin to Suna. She was a crying girl because she talked about how her sensei died to Iwa, but she kept telling Naruto that she knew the truth and the she died by Kiri. It took Naruto a bit of visiting, but he got her to smile and even train harder than she ever had. Maki was a precious friend to Naruto. One that he always held in high regard.
"It looks like I was right. Naruto-kun even made it here," Maki said with her standard smile. Naruto grinned as he high-fived her before turning to Kurotsuchi.
"So, the old man is suspicious as well huh?" Naruto asked and Kurotsuchi nodded her head while folding her arms.
"That's right he is and I am too. It's too much of a plot to be called a coincidence. It's what I believe," Kurotsuchi said before they heard others talk.
"Then we're all in the same boat," Karui said making the other chunin turn their heads to see Samui, Omoi and Karui coming along with Sai and Sakura.
"So all the nations promising chunin are here huh? Though Sakura, why didn't Ero-sennin send more of you? Yesterday I was told that Gaara became the Kazekage and Konoha had its second chunin exam. Quite a few of you passed right?" Naruto asked and Sakura nodded her head to his question.
"Yeah all of us who you saw at Konoha's chunin exam passed it. Well Neji was the one who went further and became a jonin. He said that he was surprised when he didn't see anyone from Kumo in the jonin exams except for some C guy," Sakura said and Naruto nodded.
"Yeah I guess I could see that. So it seems that all the nations are suspicious," Naruto said and everyone in their respective nations nodded while Naruto grinned. The teenager had a good idea and voiced it.
"So in the interest of all our villages why don't we work together?" Naruto asked and everyone raised an eyebrow.
"Why?" Kurotsuchi asked and Maki sighed.
"Naruto-kun are you really thinking this one through?" she asked and Naruto nodded his head to Maki's insult although he could understand why.
"I sure am Maki-chan. Come on, you and me have trained together before. Kiri and Kumo are allies, so are Kumo and Konoha. Kurotsuchi is a good friend of ours so we should all work together," Naruto said and Haku chuckled.
"This only seems to benefit Kumo apparently," she said and Naruto paled. He shook his head fervently at her words making mostly everyone chuckle at them.
"Well I might have my issues with Konoha, but nothing I can't let go if it is for my village. I'll go with this," Kurotsuchi said and Naruto nodded his head while Chojuro and Haku smiled.
"Us too. We agree," Haku said and Maki agreed as well. "Anything for a friend," she had told them and everyone agreed with her logic. Naruto and his team agreed to the pact as well and everyone decided to work together.
"Well I was heading for the place where we'll be training. Anyone wanna come?" he asked and Maki glanced at the others.
"Well I still have to get settled. I'll catch up with you," she said walking off along with Haku and Chojuro who told Naruto to go on ahead. Samui, Karui and Omoi left since they were feeling slightly tired and Naruto could admit that it was rather late, but he decided to investigate further for anything weird. Kurotsuchi said that she might catch up, but it was best if they all met tomorrow.
And that was how Naruto ended up alone. The blonde sighed and traversed the village for a little while and he soon came up to the place where construction was going on. He narrowed his eyes at the sight. He could feel the unpleasant changes in the wind and he knew some kind of trouble was brewing. He just wasn't sure what it was. Naruto narrowed his eyes one more time and sighed.
"Maybe I'm just paranoid," he said before he heard a voice.
"You should get out. Hurry and leave. Don't participate," the voice said and Naruto opened his eyes. He quickly turned his attention to a tree and gaze at a teenager. One with green hair and an orange hair clip. She wore a short sleeveless white midriff shirt with fishnet armor underneath, long white armlets, and fishnet shorts with a short white apron skirt over it. Along her back was a cylindrical object, but Naruto didn't know what it was for.
She glared at him and Naruto glared back. Time seemed to stop for them both while Naruto managed to open his mouth.
"What do you mean?" he asked her and the mysterious girl only sighed and looked at the construction.
"Don't argue. Leave or else you'll die. Got it?" she asked before and Naruto snickered. He lightly laughed while she raised an eyebrow.
"I don't know who you are, but there is no way I'm gonna die. Not until I become the Raikage anyway," Naruto told her and the green haired girl glared at him before sighing.
"It's your funeral," she said vanishing away, but Naruto wasn't about to let her get away as he quickly jumped to the trees and raced after her.
The girl seemed to be aware that she was being followed by Naruto, but didn't give any hints of stopping. She didn't need to be seen right now. She trusted no one. She didn't know what compelled her to even talk to the guy, but she'd be damned if she started to trust anyone again. No, not after what she went through.
"Oi would you stop for a damn second?" Naruto hollered rushing behind her. The girl sucked her teeth and quickened her pace to leaving Naruto in the leaves of the trees. Naruto narrowed his eyes and sighed while face-palming himself.
"Alright if you won't slow down then I'll just have to catch up to you," he said to himself before a smirk grew across his face.
The teenager huffed and sat down at a tree while taking some water. She looked behind it and sighed in relief of having lost the enthusiastic blonde. She didn't know how he kept up for so long, but he had to be gone by this time. No one was able to catch her in the least. That was how she survived, all based on her speed.
"Yo," Naruto said making her look up fast. She widened her eyes to see the blonde levitating in the air with winds swirling beneath his feet. He smiled at her and she pointed.
"Y-You're flying?!" she asked out and Naruto looked. He smirked at her shocked face and just knew how to live it up. This was probably the best moment in all of his life. He only wished that he had brought a camera with him to catch that expression. That seemed to be the standard expression for people who weren't used to seeing people flying around.
"Well my feet aren't on the tree branches so I would say yes," he said and Fu bit the nail of her thumb.
"I thought I was the only one who could do that," she thought before Naruto dropped to the branch.
"Look sorry if I'm following you, but I need to know what's going on. Mind telling me your name?" he asked and she snorted.
"Yes I do mind and I'm not telling you it. People like you are all the same. Being nice first and then going behind someone's back. I've given up on people," she said and Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"Hey, you'd better get your act together. I'm not people. I'm myself. I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze. Got it?" he asked and the girl snorted again.
"Right, that's what they all say. In the end, they only stab you in the back making you wish for death and things like that," she said and Naruto sighed while rubbing the back of his head.
"Well in our world those kind of things are what keep you alive, but I know what you mean. I think you're confusing humans with human nature," he said and she growled.
"Call it what you want, but I told you all that I was going to tell you. Accept it or deny it, but don't say I didn't warn you," she said and Naruto placed a finger to his chin.
"No I guess I can't say that. It seems that you're from Taki. Mind telling me what the deal is?" he asked and she chuckled while smiling. She quickly grabbed Naruto's collar and winked. The blonde blushed and gulped while she leaned to his ear.
"Nope," she said before vanishing in a shunshin leaving Naruto where he was. The blonde narrowed his eyes and started at the tree before punching it.
"Why if I wasn't a nice guy! I'll get her to talk even if I have to suck all the wind out of her lungs dattebayo!" Naruto shouted before he flew off.
The girl huffed and quickly made it to her house. Her rusty, almost broken-down house. She turned on the light and sighed while heading to the kitchen. She placed a sandwich on her table and opened the fridge and pulled out a carton of milk. She quickly drank it allowing some of it to fall on her body. She sighed in relief while wiping the sweat off her face.
"Rather mean aren't you?" someone asked and the teenager smirked. She felt so good for ditching that guy at the last possible second. It was probably the only time that she had let out a real smile on a long time.
"Yep, it's what he gets anyway," she said before she heard something.
"Mmm I gotta admit you make one killer sandwich. Chicken with hot sauce one of my favs," Naruto said and the girl gasped while looking up to see the same blonde that she left in the woods eating her sandwich, her dinner, her last ration of food.
Naruto bit into the food again and sighed. It really was a very good sandwich and the blonde was lost in the taste and completely oblivious to the rising KI coming off the girl from seeing her food taken.
"Yep, this really hits the spot after a long day of traveling," he said smiling in content while the girl's eyebrow twitched. She balled her fists making them shake and a tick mark appeared on her head. She saw the happy go-lucky smile on Naruto's face and her patience snapped.
"Hmm an interesting male specimen that one is. Hehe, you spoke to someone interesting girl," the person spoke while the teenager seethed.
"MOU, GO AWAY ALREADY!" she hollered while Naruto laughed. He had just found the most amusing character and he was going to get her to talk. He'd have all-night if he needed it, but he wasn't one to give up easily, oh no it was just getting interesting, but Naruto didn't know just how critical this girl's help would be both now and in the future.
Gates of Taki
Five figures were coming into the light of the two guards as they came up to the people.
"Name and reason for-ugh," he said coughing up blood while Sasuke flashed his sharingan. The Uchiha glared hard at the dead guard while Suigetsu disposed of the other one.
"Name: Team Hebi. Registration: Fuck you. Reason for coming: because we can that's why," Sasuke said passing through the gates along with his team. Oh it was really going to get interesting now.
KG: Done and I think I did that well. Well readers can you guess what I'm doing with Taki? Can ya? Can ya? Can ya?
May: Give me back the money for my wedding Naruto!
Naruto: ARGH! Someone make her stop!
Yugito: I'm not going near that even with a ten-foot pole.
Kyuubi and Nibi: Agreed.
May: APOLOGIZE!
Naruto: AAAAH! Fine damn, KyuubiGoku-sama I'm sorry for my language and I'm sorry for making you spend money to bail me out that it costed the wedding. Please let me go with ramen on top dattebayo!
KG: Fine. Sis release him.
May: But Kellen, our wedding-
KG: Will have to be postponed for now. Besides I don't think Naruto can bend anymore.
May: Mou, fine, but only because it's you dear. (May lets go)
Naruto: Thank god. Oh man, I fell my femur touching my spine.
Karui: Better think next time little brother.
Naruto: Hmph.
KG: Alright then come on May. I'll have to ask my boss for a raise, but we'll have one. Bye readers. Stay Breezy and protect what's important to you. Bye bye.