Am I worthy to love you?

by Gravenimage

Naruto is rejected by Sakura for bringing Sasuke back to Konoha and he snaps at her badly he leaves the village 5 years later he becomes the leader of the strongest team of kunoichi assemble team Kitsune Flash rises Naru/Saku/Ino/Hina lemons in the future

11. A surprise return

Chapter 11 A surprise return

Disclaimer: as usual I don't own Naruto but someday maybe in five hundred years I might own the series.

'' this means thoughts

Bold letters Kyuubi speaking

Italics are flashbacks

Authors Notes: hey I'm back I hope you guys weren't getting cranky for waiting for me to update this story but now here I am again. Just to let you guys know that the upcoming chapters will make the story even better, between here on it will be about Naruto's big return to Konoha after five years to his reunion with his friends namely Ino, Hinata and yes Sakura. Also from here on the plot of the story will develop more, you guys will see what I have in mind. Also something shocking will happen in the upcoming chapters, sorry but I won't say anymore because I don't want to spoil the story you people will find out eventually now on with the chapter.

(Time skip: four days later)

(Location: meeting room Hokage tower Konoha fire country territory)

Tsunade has called all available jounin and chunins for a brief meeting she needed to tell Konoha about the return of Naruto. Of course she wasn't going to say that Uzumaki Naruto was finally returning to the village after five years of absence, she was going to make the announcement all right but as Kitsune Flash homecoming to Konoha. Some of the jounins were out on mission the same with chunins, but they were enough so the word could get around the village before his arrival. Among the ninjas present in the room there was Lee, Tenten, Ino and Hinata.

Shizune went to her" Tsunade-sama everyone is here."

"Good then I guess we can finally start this meeting, all right everyone pay attention!"

The room was quiet everyone waiting to hear what their Hokage was about to talk, although they didn't know what the meeting was about.

"I'm sure you all wondering why I call all of you here today, the reason is simple I'm sure you all know who Kitsune Flash is right?"

Everyone started murmuring about the mercenary while others were getting nervous, it's true that Kitsune Flash reputation was big he was fear by a lot of people. Some of them were too scare to talk about him thinking that he will devoured their souls just thinking about him, which it was considered very stupid. Some of them weren't so scare they have actually earned a respect for the mask mercenary for everything he has done for the village, while others just didn't care about him they thought he was just some big shot trying to make a name for himself but everybody knew that was not true. Lee and Tenten already knew what kind of person Kitsune Flash is from their encounter with him back at demon country, Ino and Hinata already knew he was no evil demon who devours people souls thanks to Tenten. But they both wanted so bad to actually meet him face to face, and even more after finding out that Kitsune Flash could be their blond friend Naruto especially Hinata.

Tsunade smiled looking at the crowd" of course you all have heard from him and what a great asset he has become to the village, thanks to him the five countries have been more quiet and peaceful recently with less missing nins and bandits running around. But anyway I will get straight to the point" she smiled feeling so happy to reveal the news that he was coming back after so long" the reason I have called you here today is that Kitsune Flash will be arriving to Konoha any moment now."

Tsunade couldn't be more amuse at the sight before her, as soon as she said those words everyone in the room gasped either from shock or anticipation. Some ninjas were scare hearing the news of Kitsune's Flash coming to the village, while others were feeling enthusiastic to finally know him. Tenten and Lee were happy that they were going to see him again, and this time they were going to give him a proper friend welcome since they already knew who he was. As for Ino and Hinata the two kunoichi's were in shock after hearing the announcement from the Hokage, they just couldn't believe that their idol and possibly their man of their fantasies was actually coming to the village.

Ino blushed dreamily imagining having the mask mercenary in front of her, she giggle in her mind at the thought of kissing him maybe she was overeating when she didn't know a thing about him in the first place. Then again Tenten did told her that Kitsune Flash could be the blond knucklehead Naruto, there was no way she believe the bun haired jounin how can someone so cool and hot as Kitsune Flash be someone like Naruto. Although a little voice on the back of her head told her that it was all right, she was attracted to Kitsune Flash but she still was unsure of what she was feeling for Naruto. Five years ago she had a small insignificant crush on him, but now she didn't know if she still had a crush on him or she really like him to have deep romantic feelings for him.

Hinata was also blushing imagining meeting the mask mercenary, he was smiling at her and suddenly he took off his mask revealing to her the face of her blond crush. She imagined Naruto's face now and he must still be handsome as she remembers him, she giggled mentally when they shared a passionate kiss even someone like her she could still dream. After all she has missed the blond a lot, she has come to missed everything about him his happy attitude, his smile everything.

Tsunade cleared her throat to get everyone's attention" since Kitsune Flash will be coming here, please if you see him don't mind saying hello remember he is just another ninja of Konoha doing his duty for the village. Don't be afraid of him I assure you that he's a talkative person, so feel free to talk to him if you see him around are we clear?"

Everyone nodded while Ino was grinning' yeah right like I'm going to waste the opportunity to finally meet Kitsune Flash face to face, running scare is the last thing on my mind.'

'I know everyone will be very happy to see Naruto back especially Sakura' Tenten thought thinking about the pink haired kunoichi.

'Yosh! If Kitsune-sama is really Naruto-kun I will ask him to another taijutsu match, I want to finish what we started back at demon country.' Lee thought.

'I'm not afraid I am looking forward to see him and maybe…….' Hinata thought with a small blush trying to have the courage to go through with asking him out.

"Are there any questions?" asked the blond Hokage.

Everyone in the room raised their hands except the Tenten, Lee, Ino and Hinata and she sweat dropped knowing exactly what they were going to ask" no he's not going to devour your souls, are they anymore questions?"

None raised their hands as the Hokage nodded" good then that will be all you're all dismissed remember to give Kitsune Flash a warm welcome….I mean say hi to him" she smile growling in her mind' damn it I almost let it slip.'

Everyone left the room while the blond Hokage sighed and Shizune was smiling" I'm so happy that Naruto-kun is finally coming back right Tsunade-sama?"

The slug sanin grumble" yeah right I'm not happy, when I get my hands on that brat he's really going to get it he will spend a week in the hospital when I'm done with him."

Shizune shook her head still smiling' Tsunade-sama is pretending to be angry when she's very happy and worry at the same time she has missed Naruto-kun a lot.'

(A couple of miles away from Konoha)

Kitsune was jumping the tree branches with quick speed, why was he in a hurry? Because he was finally returning to his home village after five long years, he had a big smile on his face he was going to see everyone back again. Ever since he met Lee and Tenten back at demon country he has missed them dearly, the times he spend talking to them remind him how much his friends meant to him, now he was just a couple of minutes away from arriving at Konoha. He finally left the forest area and he was now at the open road, he smiled he knew this area it was the road that will lead straight to the leaf village. He was so eager like a kid on Christmas morning and started running, he wasn't walking his patience were gone and the only thing he wanted right now is to get to the village already. It was ironic that he was dying to arrive to a village who once was hated and fear, but that was a long time ago before he was accepted by most of the villagers and his friends among the Konoha eleven.

However they were a couple of people he wasn't looking forward in seeing, his formal team leader and pink haired teammate he prayed to Kami that he didn't run to them. He knew his luck was bad and hopefully he won't see them, even if Konoha was a big village he could end up seeing them but they won't recognize him with his mask since Tsunade hasn't tell no one of his identity not even the council knew who Kitsune Flash is. The feeling of nostalgia hit him as soon as the the gates of Konoha came to view, he felt so happy he was finally home after five years he was back at Konoha. He increased the speed of his running, he smiled nothing else matters to him today was going to be his happiest day ever.

(At the village main gate)

Izumo and Kotetsu were doing their usual guard duty at the main gate, however since they haven't had any visitors or any ninja returning from their mission they were doing nothing but to watched the sunny bright sky. So they were very bore at least Kotetsu felt that way because Izumo was snoring, the chunin sweat dropped knowing very well if the Hokage or any superior catches him sleeping on the job he could get in big trouble. Not that it matters to him because he didn't consider wrong for Izumo to sleep on the job, because their Hokage has also sleep in the middle of her job filling the paperwork. Suddenly his eyes widened seeing a figure in the distance running at high speed he couldn't tell who he was since he was still far away. Once he saw that he was close by, he gasped in shock by now the stranger stopped running and he was walking heading to the main gate.

Kotetsu was still shock at he was seeing he thought he was dreaming, but it was no dream' no way, that mask it's him….it's really him!' he snapped back to reality waking the sleeping Izumo next to him." Izumo wake up!"

The brown haired chunin opened his eyes still feeling drowsy from his nap" what's wrong man? Calm down Hokage-sama will never know that I was sleeping on the job."

"It's not that look who's heading straight at us!"

By now Izumo was now fully awake after hearing the shocking tone in Kotetsu's voice and his visible eye widened, seeing the mask mercenary entering the gate heading to the guard post" it's can't be….that mask it's really him…"

"Yes Hokage-sama did say that he was coming here."

Izumo gulped" should we say something to him?"

"You mean say hi to him?" Kotetsu sweat dropped.

"Yeah but what if he devours our souls?"

"Damn it stop saying that I DO NOT DEVOUR SOULS!" shouted the annoyed Kitsune who was next to the two making them jumped from their seat.

"Okay Kitsune-sama we….didn't mean to say something rude" said the scare Izumo.

"Yeah we were just talking about how lame those rumors about you really are when they are not true" Kotetsu said scare too.

Kitsune although he knew they were lying but he couldn't help it if they were about to crap their pants at how scare they were, he only smiled at them" no problem I'm glad you guys feel that way now if you excuse me I want to enter the village I'm finally back!" he said happily walking ahead.

The two chunins sighed in relief thinking they were going to get their souls devoured.

"That was close I thought we were goners" Kotetsu said.

"Yeah but you know what Kitsune-sama didn't sound so bad, he sounded like he was a nice guy." Izumo said.

"I guess maybe those rumors we have heard are really just rumors."

"Yeah there's also that rumor that he could eat thirty bowls of ramen in ten minutes."

"Actually that rumor is true!" Kitsune said from the distance of the village.

They sweat dropped hearing that.

'He's kidding that's not human.'

Kitsune walked the streets of the village with a big smile on his face, how he has missed the place so much. The buildings the familiar restaurants the familiar atmosphere, even the weather Konoha was always gifted with sunny days because it rarely rains. As he walked through the streets he has noticed in the far distant the Hokage mountain monument, he smiled seeing that Tsunade's face has been carved in the monument proof as sign that she was the fifth Hokage. As he continues his waling on the big village he notice that every single villager passing by has been staring at him for a while, it was obvious that they have never seen someone wearing a scary fox mask before. Or it was the simple fact that they knew who he was and they were all shocked to see him, he could hear the people whispering things even behind his back.

"It's him it's Kitsune Flash"

"He has finally come to the village"

"It's truly an honor to have him here the one and only Kitsune Flash"

"He looks so cool!"

"If we get too close to him will he devour our souls?"

He chuckled a bit it was better to hear these rumors than the ones they called him when he was little, the murmurs didn't had any hatred in them either they were scare or shy to get close to him. He was caught in surprise as a small boy about seven went to him very happy he was holding a Kitsune Flash action figure in his hand which made Kitsune smiled looks like had a small fan.

"Stop Kenichi! I told you not to run off on your own!" the boy's mother went to him she bowed to the mask mercenary" please I'm sorry Kitsune-sama that he got in your way, he didn't mean it he's just a little excited to see you in the village."

"That's quite all right mam I have no problem at all I can see he's holding one of my action figures" Kitsune said kindly shocking some of the villagers passing by.

"Yeah you're my hero!" Kenichi said happily too overjoyed to finally meet his hero face to face.

The mask mercenary got on one knee facing the boy" I'm your hero eh I didn't know I had such a loyal fan"

"Yeah I want to be like you when I grow up!"

He smiled again" if you want to be me like me you have to trained very hard."

Kenichi nodded" yeah I'm already at the ninja academy I'm going to train really hard until I become strong like you maybe even stronger than you."

Kitsune patted his head" good don't lose that hope as long as you believe in yourself you will overcome anything, I believe you will become a very strong ninja Kenichi believe it!"

"Yeah thanks Kitsune-san!"

"Come on Kenichi let's leave Kitsune-sama I'm sure he has other places to go" she took Kenichi's hand before bowing to the mask mercenary" thank you Kitsune-sama and welcome to Konoha"

"Thank you mam and bye Kenichi remember to train hard."

"Yeah I will!" the boy gave one final goodbye wave before leaving with his mother.

Kitsune saw that the villagers were staring at him in wonderment, perhaps it was because they saw acting so kindheartedly to a child. They have heard from the many rumors that he was cruel and cold and didn't show any mercy to, he will devour your soul just by getting close to him. But witnessing such a tender moment they knew that the rumors were simply just rumors, and even after everything they have heard they knew one thing that the mercenary Kitsune Flash was a human being that cares for the safety of Konoha just like any other ninja from the village. Suddenly the villagers started smiling at him while others were just cheering Kitsune couldn't help but be embarrassed before blushing. He continued walking the streets at the villages continued to praise him and cheered him.

"Welcome to Konoha Kitsune-sama!" they said in unison.

"Thanks it's good to be here in Konoha!" he shouted cheery' yeah it's good to be home.'

As he walked the streets he lowered his gaze so the villagers didn't notice the tear that fell from his left cheek, he has spend so long trying to win acceptance and acknowledgement from the same people that hated him and he has finally did it. After the hell he has spend when he was a child every beating, insult and glare in the end it was all worth it to this very day. Even if he did it as Kitsune Flash he was so happy that the village saw him as a hero and role model, he could feel it that today was going to be a very good day after all he was back in Konoha. He grinned as he sense two familiar chakra signatures which he recognize them a lot, people he knew well and that he has missed for a long time he continued walking pretending that he didn't know that he was being watch.

"You two have been watching me for a while, so how about you come out and show yourselves!"

Two figures appeared in front of him, they were two ANBU one was wearing a deer mask and the other a tiger mask.

Kitsune was shocked he recognized their chakra signature' no freaking way it can't be it's just not possible.'

"I would've never thought you will be Kitsune Flash Naruto" said the ANBU with the tiger mask.

'Holy crap it is them!' the mask mercenary smirked not believing it was true" I should say the same thing too, I would've never imagine you guys to become ANBU isn't that right Neji and Shikamaru?"

"So you knew it was us all along you have become more troublesome than ever Naruto" said the ANBU with the deer mask which it was Shikamaru.

The mask mercenary chuckle at his comment he even missed when Shikamaru said his quote word troublesome" I have learned during my training to detect chakra signatures, it is a very useful ability but I will like to know how do you figure out about my identity? Did granny tell you?"

"Actually it was my byakugan you're chakra level has increased a lot over the years, but I can still recognize it as your own." Neji said he was the ANBU with the tiger mask.

"You have mastered the byakugan well I expect no less from the Hyuga prodigy, but anyway I'm glad to see you guys again."

"Same with me the village hasn't being the same without you" Shikamaru said reaching for his mask about to take it off before Neji stopped him" what's wrong Neji?"

"We're not allowed to take off our mask you know the rules Shikamaru, as ANBU captain you should know that better than anyone" Neji said in a strict tone.

"What's the big deal? Naruto already knows who we are."

"We are obligated to always wear our masks inside and outside of the village while doing missions even if we get capture or torture, we must always wear them that is if the Hokage gives the order to remove them."

"Whatever" the Nara said with a sigh.

"You're an ANBU captain Shikamaru what an honor to be given such a position" Kitsiune said with a smirk.

"Don't start with me because the whole thing is troublesome, this job is a real pain in the ass I'm always busy I don't even have time to watch the clouds or even play chogi with Asuma sensei not that it matters Asuma sensei has been very busy himself helping Kurenai sensei with their baby."

Kitsune was shocked" what Asuma and Kurenai had a baby what the hell?"

Shikamaru chuckle" yeah I thought the same thing too but they have been together for a while so they eventually got busy."

"I see" the mask mercenary said still shock" and what about you Neji?"

"I'm part of Shikamaru's squad I don't have a problem working with him, he always comes around when we're doing missions everyone from the team are doing well Lee and Tenten are jounins and they are a couple although I never saw it coming and Gai is still the same yelling about youthful nonsense."

"Everyone from Asuma's team are doing fine too, Chouji is a jounin and he's working with his dad as the guards of the village gates he also open a bbq restaurant the food is very good you should go there sometimes. As for Ino she's working at the interrogation department with her dad, he has taught her how to use her clan jutsu in the field of interrogation although she has had some bad influence…" the Nara sweat dropped thinking about a certain snake jounin.

"What about Kurenai's team?" asked Kitsune.

"They're all jounins" Neji answered" Hinata-sama has been doing well and she has become quite strong, Shino has been assigning the ANBU often because of his tracking skills and Kiba has his own genin team."

"What?!" Kitsune was more shocked" you're kidding Kiba has a genin team that's impossible, I feel sorry for those genins" he smirked.

Shikamaru chuckle" yeah you're not the only one who think so too everyone felt the same way, I remember Kiba got pissed when I told him that."

The mask mercenary was at a loss for words at everything he has heard about his friends' man I have really missed out on a lot of things, I guess I will have to catch to everything that has happened here in the last five years.'

"Also Kakashi got back to ANBU and he's also part of my squad" Shikamaru said wanting to tell him about his formal teacher.

Hearing the mask jounin's name Kitsune stood quiet' so he went back to ANBU I guess he has nothing to do as a jounin since team seven is history too bad I'm not interested to know a thing about him.'

"And Sakura…." Neji said before Kitsune interrupted him.

"That will be all right Neji I'm not interested in knowing about her" he said in a cold tone" but anyway I really missed out on a lot of things I will have to make my time here in Konoha count."

The two ANBU were quiet after hearing his comment about Sakura, judging from his tone of voice it seems he still had some hatred for the pink haired kunoichi for what happened five years ago at the hospital. Neji was feeling a little guilty after all he was the only member from the Konoha eleven who hated Sakura the most but not anymore. During the years he has finally forgave her for what she did to Naruto, even if Sakura told him that he shouldn't apologize to her and continued to hate her. It only made him feel a little guilty and after finding out about her depression, things were now complicated because Naruto still hold a grudge with her when she's hoping to have his forgiveness.

"Anyway Kitsune we should get going we are suppose to be on patrol" Shikamaru said.

"Yeah I understand ANBU are always busy don't worry I will eventually catch on with everyone, also do you guys know if Sakura is in the village?"

The two ANBU were surprise by his question, they weren't expecting him to ask that question especially how he feels about the pink haired kunoichi. But they knew if he asked the question it wasn't because he cares and wants to talk to her.

"No she's not in the village she left on a mission with Kiba and his team a few days ago, although we don't know when they will be back" Neji said.

"I see…" the mask mercenary replied feeling happy' this is perfect! I won't have to see her face after all talk about being lucky.'

"Let's get going Neji" Shikamaru said while the Hyuga ANBU nodded and they vanished.

"Now where should I go next?" he smiled with so much happiness" the most obvious place to go first is to visit granny and give her the money from my missions, all right to the Hokage tower."

He continued walking the busy streets of the village while most of the villagers were happy to see him, he smiled back at then he was going to get used to the new treatment they were giving him. He couldn't believe that so much could happened in just five years, everyone has grow up becoming strong reaching the rank of jounin and even ANBU. After hearing all the things he has missed he started feeling guilty with himself, he could've chosen to return to the village a lot earlier than now because of his stupid stubbornness and selfishness. But not anymore he was going to catch up with everyone he has really being away from Konoha so much, the thought really made him sad the leaf village was his home and even if didn't have a happy childhood like everyone else he has come to love the village more than anything. He finally realized the foolishness of his mistake to never return to the village, now he was going to make thing right again by spending time with his friends.

Walking the streets with determination and happiness he passed the Yamanaka flower shop, his eyes widened with a small perverted gleam at what he was seeing. He entered the shop only to be meeting by a perfect view of a well form female butt in purple shorts the girl was obviously bent down fixing some of the flowers in the counter she obviously works in the flower shop. He grinned like his perverted teacher watching the sexy posterior move up and down wiggling like it was made of gelatin the urge to give it a nice spank crossed his mind just to get a feel of it he could watch it all day long it was truly a hot and sexy sight. He finally snapped from his perverted fantasy when he saw the young girl getting up, her face was revealed and he was shocked recognizing the blond hair and baby blue eyes.

'Holy shit!....it's Ino!' he made sure it was the Yamanaka taking another look at her, obviously she hasn't realized yet that he was in the shop' it is her!.....oh my….wow! she is freaking hot come to think of it she was a looker back when I was a genin I really had the blind eye to Sakura only what the hell was I thinking back then?'

That's when he started to notice her big change since the last time he has seen her five years ago, noticing her long blond hair tied on pony tail her amazing womanly curves her long legs and how hot she looked in those purple shorts. Sadly for him that was all he could see since Ino was wearing a long yellow apron, but so far he like what he was seeing.

'Damn she's really gorgeous but come on with her looks she must have a boyfriend I mean she's a hot piece of meat and like pervy sage always say you put a hot juicy piece of fresh meat in the hungry wolves cage and it will be devoured in seconds.' he licked his lips staring only at her body, without realizing a small wolf whistle escape his lips freaking out in the process.

Ino heard the whistle obviously telling her that she was hot, she growled only perverts will whistle like that she was going to put him in her place. And she was already in a bad mood because her mother has made her work in the flower shop, when she was already working at the interrogation department.

"Listen you freaking perv!" she trailed off her eyes widened in shock her whole body felt Goosebumps at she was staring at the mask mercenary.

Her heart was beating loudly and faster her whole face blushed, she was staring at the man wearing the scary fox mask. Was she dreaming? She certainly hopes not she couldn't believe that this was happening to her she tried to suppress a fan girl squeal at the mask man in front of her.

'Oh Kami! Thank you! It's him….it's really him Kitsune Flash is here in the flower shop and he's staring at me! I am so lucky!' she blushed again gazing at the tall man" he looks so cool in person, this is way better than the poster Hinata gave me.'

She fixed her hair so the mask mercenary could see the radiance of her beauty making sure he takes a good notice of her, although Kitsune has already took a big notice of her physical" this must be a real honor to have the one and only Kitsune Flash in my flower shop welcome to the Yamanaka flower shop, I'm Yamanaka Ino please forgive my behavior just now anyway how can I help you?" she said in the most sweetest and kindest tone ever, forgetting the fact the Kitsune whistle at her.

Kitsune only smirk in confidence acting in his cool image, since Ino didn't had a clue of his identity he just walk to her giving her a heartwarming smile that made her heart skipped a beat" I'm glad you ask Ino I came here looking for the most beautiful flower in all of Konoha and it seems I have found her, you wouldn't be happen to be on sale now would you?" he took her hand and planted a gentle kiss.

Ino blushed completely feeling the blood from her whole body going to her head at the amazing compliment and flirtiest here the one and only Kitsune Flash just called her the most beautiful girl in the village. A little voice on the back of her head told her to have her way with him already but she hold the thought, she finally composed herself gazing at the beautiful cerulean eyes of the mask mercenary. She was going to enjoy this very much of course Kitsune didn't know that when you flirt with Yamanaka Ino she will flirt back.

She smiled at him as she started doing small circles on his chest with her fingers feeling his hard muscles" well that depends usually my price is very high but with you I'm willing to make an exception, here's the price if you want to buy me you take off your mask and I will be yours what do you say? It's not a bad deal" she winked at him.

Kitsune was grinning but in his mind he was shocked at her comment' whoa! Ino has change so much I have really missed out a lot' nevertheless he was going to continue the small flirting game with the platinum blond, his right hand reached for his mask while Ino was blushing in anticipation to see his handsome face" you want to see the face behind this mask so badly? I don't know Ino like you my price is very high and I don't know if you're willing to pay for it."

He smiled as he touched her chin making her blush at the contact staring in his beautiful eyes she has never such wonderful blue eyes before even if they looked oddly familiar to her. Kitsune grinned as he ran his hand on her soft face examining her beauty and she was truly a beautiful angel, he brushed off the portion of her hair that covered her left eye making see her face completely. Kitsune has met a lot of beautiful women before during his travels but Ino was simply just beautiful, although that deep in his heart he also thought a certain pink haired kunoichi was beautiful too.

"Please Kitsune-sama tell me what's the price I really want to know" she took his hand in hers feeling how strong his hand felt like' dear Kami his grip must be so strong and his chest it's like touching a brick wall, I just knew it Tenten was wrong there's no way! That Kitsune Flash is Naruto, he's so mature and mysterious and such a Casanova the Naruto I know will never act like this not in a million years.'

Kitsune felt the warm feeling from her hand at he smiled at her before turning his back on her" Ino I really can't stay I have places to go, but it was a great pleasure to you" he sadly let go of her hand.

Ino gasped' no I can't let him leave!' she grabbed his hand making him looked at her" yes Ino?"

"Please Kitsune-sama!" now she was serious leaving her flirt mode" I'll be honest with you I think you're an amazing person I have heard so many things about you and no I don't believe you devoured people's souls" her last comment made the mask mercenary smiled even more feeling grateful that she felt that way about him" you helped me a lot actually, I guess when I first heard about you I started training hard you inspire me in my training I really wanted to make something of myself and become a great interrogator using my family jutsu and it's all thanks to you Kitsune-sama."

Kitsune stood quiet because he was shocked not knowing what to say, he never thought he will make such an impact on Ino the thought made him happy. For some reason he didn't know why his heart skipped a beat he felt a strange feeling in his heart, it was the same strong feeling he has for Sakura but right now he didn't wanted to know a thing about the pink haired kunoichi. He smiled again only this time his smile was very heartwarming it made the Yamanaka blushed thinking that he has a wonderful smile.

"Well Ino guess what? You have just pay the price, you're wonderful words really made me happy I didn't know I had such a loyal devoted fan…"

Ino's heart was beating fast in anticipation" does that mean that….."

"Yes I guess I can reveal my face to you…but you have to promise me to keep my identity a secret okay?"

"Yes of course! I will keep your secret…." she said quickly blushing dying to know his face wanting to prove if she was right all along, that he's very handsome under that fox mask.

'Hehe I wonder what will be her reaction when she sees my face Ino is going to be so shock, I'm really going to enjoy this' he reached for his mask ready to take it off" are you ready Ino?"

The platinum blond nodded quickly' oh dear Kami thank you! I can't believe I'm going to see Kitsune Flash's face!'

Kitsune slowly remove his mask until the mask was completely off allowing Ino to see his face, and boy was she in for it. Ino finally saw the face behind Kitsune Flash and her eyes widened ready to leave from their sockets, her mouth was wide open and her heart was beating like crazy. She gulp as sweat started to poured from her forehead, she was in shock watching the man before her. She couldn't get her eyes off his messy spiky golden hair his well define face and his lovely cerulean eyes more blue than the ocean itself. There were so many words running in her head about the man before along with some impure thoughts, but she knew one thing this man was as sexy as hell.

'Oh my……wow! What a hunk! I have never seen such a handsome and delicious man in my entire life, please Kami I hope he doesn't has a girlfriend damn! I can see now why he hides his face in that scary fox mask so the women don't rape him.' she continued to gaze dreamily at him' mmm….yummy.'

Naruto saw that Ino was staring like every single woman who has seen his face during his travels, including Mai, Shion and Koyuki and for once he wasn't embarrassed or terrified that a girl was staring at him with hungry eyes. He was actually flatter that she was looking at him like that, he didn't mind at all after all she was a very attractive girl he had no problem if she was looking at him like she wanted to bang him. He chuckle in his mind judging from her expression she still didn't recognize him, he knew she will be quite shock if she recognize him.

"So Ino what do you think?" the blond said with a grin.

"I….I…I think you look….well…wow I….Ktsune-sama you are very handsome" the Yamanaka said with a blush in her cheeks.

"Why thank you Ino but don't you recognize me?"

"No should I? I don't think I have seen you before" she was confuse' like I will actually remember such a handsome face and those beautiful eyes they are familiar though.'

He blond put his hands on his waist with an amuse expression" really Ino you don't recognize me, are you sure I don't look familiar?"

"No I don't think so…"

'You got to be kidding me' he sighed' sheesh Ino I know it's been five years since we last seen each other but you should at least recognize these…" he pointed to the whisker marks on his cheeks.

Ino's eyes widened in shock' those whiskers I didn't notice them it can't be…..' for some reason her heart skipped a beat" no way you can't possibly be….." she trailed of too shock to think straight.

"Yeah it's me I love ramen and believe it!" he gave a familiar fox grin.

The platinum blond was really shocked and her mouth was wide open' oh my….I don't believe it! It's….no Tenten was right….its….its NARUTO!'

She walked closer to him checking him from head to toe, she then went around seeing what he has to offer while the blond mercenary was so amuse at her reaction that he was grinning. She then went to his face and got closer to him checking, once she has recognize his familiar traits the whiskers and the beautiful cerulean eyes and the mop of golden hair she finally knew the truth and she was still shocked.

"Oh my….holy crap it is you Naruto!"

"The one and only believe it!"

Ino still couldn't believe that the super strong mysterious and cool Kitsune Flash was the blond knuckle head prankster of Konoha, what shocked her the most is the fact that he flirted with her and she flirt back although it wasn't so bad she actually like it. Suddenly she couldn't help it a smirk was formed on her lips, she thought it was amusing the way he flirted with her which she like it very much he knew what to say to her and please her.

She continued to smirk while she was amuse" wow Naruto I really have to admit that you have change so much since the last time I saw you, you are the most unpredictable ninja in Konoha."

"I'm still me but I am more focus in my duties I can still be goofy and annoying at times."

He was caught off guard as Ino got closer to touching his face with her right hand making him blushed in surprise, the platinum blond went back to her flirt mode" mmm…you know Naruto I really like this new you the Kitsune Flash Uzumaki Naruto I have to admit that I really missed you, Konoha hasn't being the same since you left."

"Yeah I heard that already and I have missed you too Ino, if I knew you were going to become this beautiful I would've never leave the village in the first place" he grinned at her while he had the guts to actually pulled her closer wrapping his arms around her waist.

Ino however didn't protested she actually like the bold move from the blonds' part, they started looking at each other's eyes before she sadly broke the hold" well Naruto I would love to continue chatting with you but I have a flower shop to run."

"I understand then how about we continue our chat tonight if you will like to go with me?" Naruto winked at her.

The Yamanaka smirked at his comment" Naruto do you just ask me out on a date?"

"What if I did?" he smirk juts like she did.

"It's all right I don't mind I would be honor to go out with Kitsune Flash, just say the name and the hour and I'll be there."

"Really you caught me by surprise there Ino I thought you were going to refuse because I don't want your boyfriend to get jealous."

"That's quite all right I don't have a boyfriend" the platinum blond replied coolly.

Naruto was stunned' you got to be kidding me, has the men in Konoha gone gay? It's the same thing if the hot fresh juicy piece of meat in the cage of the hungry wolves won't get eaten because they're all vegetarians' he smirked" all right then tonight at seven o' clock in front of Ichihraku's but don't worry we won't eat there I have another place in mind to go"

"All right I'll be there" she smiled at him with a faint blush on her cheeks.

"Before I go" Naruto said before showing Ino his left hand and from out of nowhere a beautiful purple rose appeared in his hand" it's for you this rose is especially dedicated to the most beautiful flower in Konoha"

Ino took the rose happily her cheeks were blushing deep she was surprise as Naruto took her hand again and planted another gentle kiss. She watched him putting his mask back before leaving the shop as she was in a dreamy trance thinking about him, she sniffed the purple rose smiling at the sweet and wonderful scent. Her day has become from shitty to amazing she has met Kitsune Flash, he flirted with her she found out his identity which he turn out to be a very handsome Naruto and he has asked her out on a date.

There was only thing she could do right about now.

"YES!!!" she shouted in victory because she finally has a potential candidate for a boyfriend.

Naruto continued his journey to the Hokage tower smiling in his mind at the fact that he just recently returned to Konoha and he already has a date with Ino tonight. Things couldn't get any better for him, he was already enjoying himself being back at Konoha, he walked passing straight heading to the path that will lead to the Hokage tower when a few feet from him someone was watching him. The mask mercenary was well aware that he was being watch, detecting the chakra signature he also recognize the person who was watching him and he couldn't help but smile. He decided to pretend like he didn't know a thing and continued walking he already knew what to do against the little spy watching him.

A few feet behind in a corner hiding watching the mask mercenary walking was none other than Hinata, she curse in her mind she was doing her old bad habit of stalking. Of course did that with Naruto but she had a strong feeling that Kitsune was really her blond crush and she also believe Tenten's word from what she told her about the mask mercenary. Right now she was feeling butterflies in her stomach while blushing, this wasn't like her at all she was no longer the timid girl who would hide behind a tree when her crush was near. It took her a couple of years to finally change her shy personality it was all thanks to her courage to face Naruto. She remembers how long she spend facing the mirror in her bed room, she kept telling herself positive things in a way to gain confidence and courage in herself.

After a couple of years the exercise was a success and she has overcome her timid shell blooming into a new HInata, she was more talkative than ever and she was more confident in herself. Of course with the development of her voluptuous body it gave her a powerful boost of confidence, how she has wanted to finally meet Kitsune Flash and knowing that he was Naruto it gave her more reason to see him. She has also missed him a lot, five years without seeing him smiling giving his usual goofy grin the same person who inspire her to become a stronger person. She finally snapped from her thinking and knew exactly what to do, she wanted to see Kitsune Flash and talk to him so she was going to see him right now since she may never have another chance again. When she took another looked at the road ahead she notice that the mask mercenary was nowhere in sight, she looked everywhere but he was nowhere to be found.

'Where did he go?' she continued to look not realizing that Kitsune was behind her.

"Excuse me miss?"

"EEEEEEEEEHHHH!!!" Hinata was startle for a moment as she was now staring face to face with Kitsune.

Her heart started beating rapidly and her breathing quickened, this was the first time she was staring at the mask mercenary in person. She stood still and the only thing she could do is to stare into his beautiful ocean blue eyes, they were very familiar to her she has seen them before. She knew it deep in her heart who was the person behind his mask. She was captivated by his appearance although the mask he was wearing was very frightening she knew he wasn't an evil person, after all she had her suspicious who he is.

Kitsune stare deeply at Hinata and just the same way with Ino she has change so much in years, she was gorgeous in every single way. Her long hair only added more beauty and her eye, he has realize how beautiful her pale eyes were because at one time he only had eyes for Sakura but now he knew how beautiful the Hyuga heiress has become. He took a long at her outfit he smiled seeing that she was wearing an open jounin vest, her leaf headband was strapped on her neck like she has always wear it. She had a white jacket with a lavender line going on the sides, he could also see that she was wearing a fish net behind her jacket long blue pants he saw her shuriken hostler on her right leg and her brown sandals. Now there's definitely one thing Kitsune notice of Hinata, the great development of her body namely her breast how big and noticeable they were.

He grinned like a pervert in his mind' hehe…Hinata has filled out quite nicely, yeah I would love to fondle those beauties' he clear his throat facing the Hyuga beauty" miss I suggest that you don't follow me around, you're just lucky you're a Konoha ninja or I don't know what would happen to you I really don't like to be watched.'

Hinata bow" I'm really sorry I didn't mean it I was just checking if you were really Kitsune Flash."

"Of course it's me you don't see someone wearing a scary fox mask everyday right?" he added some humor in his tone.

She giggle" yes you're right I'm really sorry about spying on you, I'm truly honored to finally meet you Kitsune-kun everyone in the village has been talking a lot about you for a long time."

Kitsune sweat dropped at her comment" let me guess they have said I devour people's souls."

The Hyuga heiress smile" yes they have among others stuff but I don't believe those silly rumors, I think you are a great person who likes to protect his village and the people who lives in it isn't that right?"

Kitsune chuckle feeling flatter" true I am here to serve Konoha and….." he trailed off seeing that Hinata was staring at him deeply getting a little closer to him, the sudden contact made him blush he remained calm trying not to lose himself in her beauty" is there something wrong miss?"

"I'm sorry for my behavior but your eyes…."

"What about them?"

"They are so familiar in fact a special friend of mine had those same kinds of eyes they're so beautiful, I also love gazing into those pretty eyes of his…." she blushed not believing she had taken the courage to lean so close to his face.

"Um…really" the mask mercenary said trying not sound embarrassed" I think you must be confusing me with someone else miss."

"Why are you calling me miss you know who I am Kitsune-kun…." Hinata reached out touching his face making him blushed" those eyes I would never mistake them for anything in the world…" her breathing has quicken even more as she felt her heart beating so fast like it was ready to burst from her chest.

Kitsune was stunned having the Hyuga heiress so close to him her words have really affected him making him unable to think straight, not to mention that he was shocked by Hinata's huge change in personality. He remembers how she used to be, so shy and innocent kind and insecure who lacked confidence. But this Hinata was so different that it scared him, she was bold and had a lot of guts to actually get close to him touched his face without fainting. When he was traveling Jiraiya has told him that Hinata's symptoms of blushing and fainting when he was near were caused of a strong crush she had on him, he finally knew that she likes him and he was very happy to find out. But now he knew that after five years Hinata still had that crush on him, and who knows maybe she had something stronger for him than just a crush.

'Dear Kami Hinata what the heck happened to you?!' he was still shocked about her big change his eyes widened as Hinata reached for his mask ready to take it off, he couldn't let this continue and he stopped her in her tracks" what are you doing? You can't…"

"Please…." she said above a whisper" I just need to see….to find out…..please I want to know" she said the last part barely audible but he was able to hear it.

Kitsune just stood quiet and let go of her hands that was preventing her from taking his mask off, he didn't know why his heart was beating fast. Was it because he was letting Hinata see his identity? Or maybe because he was nervous about the new Hinata who had a lot of guts and was bolder, she was nothing compare to her old timid self.

Hinata was already blushing before she made her bold move to remove his mask, her hands trembling from the anticipation. She finally gather more of her courage gain from her exercise and proceed to take his mask off, as she took the fox mask off from the young man her heart was beating loudly and her blushing deepened staring at the face of the man behind the mask. Her heart was caught in her throat as she was looking at a familiar teen with messy spiky blond hair, the same beautiful eyes of her crush. Tears were now forming at the corner of her eyes seeing the whisker marks on his cheek no doubt who he is, this was the face of the boy she had deep feelings whom she adores with all her heart.

Naruto could only stare at the beautiful face of Hinata with tears falling from her pale eyes, he felt his heart aching with pain like he couldn't stand seeing her cry he quickly dried her tears while cupping her angelic face with his hands it only made her blushed at the touch.

Despite the fact that she was trying to hold her tears more started falling, she could only stare at her crush and manage to say a word" I knew it…..it's you Naruto-kun I knew it was you…."

She started sobbing before hugging him tightly burying her head in his chest she needed to make sure that this wasn't a crazy dream from her part. But no she was really hugging him he was real, he was here in Konoha and he was really Kitsune Flash the same mask man who has been invading her dreams and fantasies. Now she knew why she was dreaming about the mask mercenary he was Naruto all along, the man she had strong feelings the same person she loves with all her heart. It felt so good to hug him feeling his muscle body wrapped on her own it made her blushed but she wanted to stay like this forever. She was thankful with herself, she needed to give credit to herself she was actually hugging him and she hasn't fainted she deserved a gold medal for her effort.

As for Naruto he was surprise at the action Hinata has made, hugging him it only shocked him more at her change the Hinata he once knew would never do such an action without fainting. He smiled as he accepted the embrace, caressing her long navy blue hair. He blushed smelling her scent the smell of sweet vanilla hit his nose thrills, he was getting a little turn on not to mention the feeling of Hinata's voluptuous chest pressing against his own chest it was an exciting feeling. Slowly it was Hinata who broke the hug and by now she was done crying, she was only smiling at him happy to have him back in the village.

"Naruto-kun I really missed you a lot and welcome back home"

He smiled putting his hands on her shoulders" thanks Hinata it's good to be back I really missed the village and everyone not to mention you" he winked at her.

The Hyuga heiress blushed at his comment" you….have missed me?"

"Of course I have Hinata I will never forget a beautiful girl like you" he gave his fox grin.

Hinata tried to catch her breath feeling her blushing getting worst' he thinks I'm beautiful!' she needed to control herself remembering her exercise to gain confidence and faint control' calm down I must calm down I can't faint not now, I won't ruin this wonderful moment with Naruto-kun'

Naruto gave her a worried look although he was smirking in his mind' looks like there's still something inside about the old Hinata after all.'

"Are you okay Hinata?"

"Yes I'm fine don't worry Naruto-kun, anyway since you're here and all would you like you to go out with me?"

The blonds' jaw almost hit the ground at her bold comment' holy crap! Hinata just ask me out she actually ask me out!, she has really gone to some attitude adjustment' he only smiled at her" well I can't say no to a date especially when someone as beautiful as you has asked me it really took a lot of courage to say that Hinata, so yes I would love to go out with you how about if you wait for me in front of Ichiraku's tonight at seven?"

"Yes I will be there Na….Na….Naru…Naruto-kun" she cursed in her mind because she stuttered.

He chuckle at her stutter 'well I can't expect her to change completely but still she has made a great effort to change herself for the better' he showed her his left hand" before I go Hinata" suddenly a beautiful white rose appeared in his hand" here this is for you, this rose represents your beauty reflected through your courage and your strength"

Hinata took the rose while her whole face resembled a tomato she took a small sniffed smiling of the lovely and sweet scent, she suddenly gasped in shocked as Naruto kissed her cheek smiling sweetly at her" thank you for always believing in me."

He put his mask back and smiled at her before leaving the shocked Hinata behind, she was as rigid as a statue not believing what just happened. She touched her right cheek the same spot where Naruto has kissed her, she tried to control herself breathing in and out but she failed miserably and old habits die hard.

THUD!

HInata fainted with a big smile on her face holding the white rose tightly, one thing for sure she was never going to wash her right cheek ever again.

(Time skip: Hokage tower Hokage's office)

Tsunade smiled sitting on her desk, she has heard reports that Kitsune Flash has been seen in the village and a lot of the villagers were happy to see him. During the years Kitsune Flash has become very famous among Konoha and the rest of the hidden villages, to his enemies he was extremely dangerous and in some other villages he has been given quite a bounty on his head, in other villages he has become more dangerous than the fourth Hokage as the yellow flash of Konoha. She was quite proud that he has gained respect from a lot of people, even if some of those people were more afraid of him than flatter by his presence. Now he was finally back and she couldn't be any happier he has missed the blond, although she was highly pissed because he didn't came back to the village in the right time making his decision that he wasn't coming back again. She was going to put him in her place when he comes to her office or her name wasn't Senju Tsunade.

Shizune entered the office" Tsunade-sama Kitsune Flash is here."

"Send him in"

She nodded as she open the door letting the mask mercenary entered, she smiled" welcome to Konoha Kitsune I hope you have enjoyed you're traveling."

"Of course I have granny I did a lot of missions visited a lot of places meet a lot of people" he gave his fox grin.

A vein popped in her forehead while Shizune took a step back along with Tonton, knowing that she hated being called granny she got up from her desk going straight at him with a growl" take off the mask!"

"Huh what?" he was caught off guard by the suggestion.

"I said take off your mask now!"

He wasn't going to argue with her and he immediately took his mask off revealing his face, Tsunade smiled at him while a couple of ears fell from her eyes she quickly embrace the tall blond. Naruto hugged her back knowing that she must've been worried about him, he has felt terrible for not coming back earlier remembering how Hinata started crying when she saw his face and now Tsunade. The slug sanin broke the hug smiling at the blond she was glad that he was finally here in his home village.

"I'm sorry for making you worry granny" smiled Naruto.

Tsunade nodded ready to unleash hell on him.

WHAM!!!

She punched Naruto on top of his head making a giant lump appeared bigger than his head, the dizzy blond got back to his feet rubbing the painful lump" ow! What the hell granny?! What gives?!"

Tsunade was glaring at him" that's for thinking not returning to the village, you were supposed to return after five years NOT five years and four months!"

"I know I did wrong granny but believe me I had plenty to think in those four months and like I told pervy sage I've been running away from my problems all this time, I missed Konoha and my friends I just needed to come back because this is my home wherever someone thinks of you, that's where home is."

The slug sanin had no longer any anger as she heard Jiraiya's quote" so that pervert knocked some sense into you, I was worry because that old pervert has teach you to become a pervert like him and for your sake I hope you haven't been traveling around banging every woman you met" she gave him a quick glare.

Naruto thought about the times that he almost had sex with Mai, Shion and Koyuki' I think it will be best if I don't tell her about that, she will kill me' he smiled at her" no granny I wasn't doing such things that may be pervy sage's hobby but it's definitely not mine."

"Good I'm glad to hear that but let me tell you Naruto" the slug sanin smiled gazing at his handsome face" if I had your age you'd be in big trouble mister…"

Shizune giggle at her master's comment while Naruto has blushed from the embarrassment" okaaaayyy granny too much information there"

"No I mean it I would probably had you tied up to my bed never to leave my bed room" she smirked devilish.

"Okay granny that's enough!" Naruto's whole face was red.

"I'm just teasing you Naruto but anyway I'm glad you missed Konoha"

"I missed everyone in the village I just got here and I feel so alive" Naruto probably gave the biggest smile ever.

"Really you missed everyone…..every one of your friends including Sakura?" Tsunade gave him a serious stare while Shizune was staring at him too.

Naruto only coughed in response ignoring the question" well granny I would love to stay and talk but I had to get going there's places I want to go, oh I can't forget these" he took from his back pack a couple of scrolls" here granny the money from my missions are in the scrolls feel free to count them everything is there."

"All right I will count it oh and one more thing Naruto, welcome back again" she smiled.

Naruto smiled before opening the door of the office" it's good to be back granny" he left the office.

Shizune sighed" looks like Naruto-kun still feels hostile towards Sakura."

"That brat is being very stubborn about it if he only knew what Sakura's been through."

"What are you going to do Tsunade-sama?"

"Nothing yet I'm not going to rush things by telling him everything she's been through because he will only ignore me just like he did just now, besides Sakura is away on a mission and knowing how stubborn Naruto can get he will want to avoid seeing her so he might leave the village again sooner than expected."

"You're planning something aren't you?" asked Shizune with a smile.

Tsunade grinned" maybe I am Naruto is finally back in the village and we have all missed him dearly, I think it will be more appropriate if we give him a welcome home party wouldn't you agree Shizune?"

The raven haired woman already knew what her master had in mind" you're planning in reuniting Naruto-kun and Sakura at the party don't you?"

"Right on the nose Shizune a few hours ago I received a message which was Sakura's report on her mission with Kiba and she has said that she will be back to the village tomorrow."

"Then the party will be held tomorrow?"

"Yes so start preparing the festivities we have to make this party count and make sure Naruto doesn't find out were keeping this a secret from him it will a surprise party."

"Yes Tsunade-sama!"

Shizune left the office with frantic Tonton following her and Tsunade got back to her desk thinking about Naruto' Naruto you will meet Sakura face to face whether you like it or not.'

She smirked in triumph after all she just has the perfect plan to make their reunion successful.

(Time skip: ninja academy)

KItsune was walking the halls of the building gazing around the place brought him memories good and bad. This was the place where he started his training as a ninja and prankster, there were memories that he wasn't fond of. But still he missed the place where he became a ninja and where team seven was born and the nightmare began, however they were good memories from the academy meeting Shikamaru, Chouji and Kiba how he like hanging out with them and give a bad time to Iruka. But no matter how many good memories he thought he couldn't stop thinking about the bad ones, namely the ones with his genin team.

"Now team seven will be composed off….." Iruka said reading from his list" Uzumaki Naruto…"

The twelve year old Naruto raised his head in anticipation waiting to hear the next name hoping that it was going to be with his crush Sakura.

"Haruno Sakura…"

"Yeah I'm with Sakura-chan!" Naruto gave a big smile.

"No I'm with Naruto…." the twelve year old Sakura said lowering her head because she was in the same team.

Iruka continued" and Uchiha Sasuke…."

Naruto lowered his head in pure disappointed" no I'm with Sasuke…"

"Yeah I'm with Sasuke-kun!" Sakura cheered.

(Scene change to team seven's first meeting)

They were at the roof of the academy with Kakashi.

"All right let's start with some introductions"

"What do you mean sensei?" asked Sakura.

"You know your name, likes, dislikes and dreams for the future"

"Why don't you start first sensei?" asked the pink haired genin.

"Sure I guess my name is Hatake Kakashi I have lots of hobbies and dislikes and my dreams for the future are none of your business."

'All we learned is his name' Sakura thought with a sweat dropped.

"Let's start with you?" the mask jounin pointed at Naruto.

"Sure thing my name is Uzumaki Naruto I like ramen and training my dislikes are the three minutes it takes for the water to boil and my dream is to become Hokage then everyone will stop disrespecting believe it!"

'He's grown in an interesting way' thought Kakashi" all right pinky you're next?"

Sakura frowned calling her pinky" my name is Haruno Sakura and I like...." she gazed at Sasuke and blushed" and my dream is…" she gazed again at the Uchiha blushing.

Naruto growled' damn it why does it always have to be Sasuke?'

'Girls at her age are more interested in boys than ninja training' thought Kakashi" and what do you dislike?"

"NARUTO!" she shouted while Naruto face faulted although on the inside his heart was broken at the comment.

(Scene change)

"What do you think of Naruto Sakura?" Naruto disguised as Sasuke said.

Sakura lowered her gaze" he doesn't understands me, he loves to see me struggle always getting in my way he's annoying but all I want is for you to acknowledge me Sasuke-kun…"

Naruto was crushed by that comment his heart shattered into a million pieces again by her comment but he still continued talking to her.

(Scene change)

"Naruto please….just bring him back I tried everything I did to convince him to stay but I couldn't please you're the only one who can bring Sasuke-kun back please!" Sakura said tears falling endlessly.

"Hey Sakura-chan you really like Sasuke don't you?" he had a blank expression on his face because the pain he was feeling right now was really painful.

Sakura didn't answer she continued to cry no need for her to tell him because he knew her answer perfectly and it killed him deep inside his heart.

He took the courage to give her a thumb up" don't worry Sakura I will bring Sasuke back to the village it's a promise of the life time believe it!"

Sakura hearing this started crying more" thank you Naruto….."

(Scene change)

Sakura glared at him" next time Naruto I won't ask for any favors from you because you will screw up some friend you turn out to be"

By now Kitsune was shaking his fist from anger, remembering the incident at the hospital with the pink haired traitor who destroyed his heart. He remembered every single word that she told him and how much it hurt, that was the worst rejection he has ever received from her. He finally reached a door leading to a class room, before he took a deep breath forgetting about those awful memories.

'Calm down I must calm down, today is a happy day I'm finally back at Konoha that's all that matters I don't have to think about the pink haired she demon hopefully I will leave the village again without seeing her face.'

He slid the door open seeing Iruka doing some paperwork in his desk, Kitsune entered the classroom before clearing his throat getting the attention of the chunin" my you're still doing your work even when you're supposed to be in your break."

Iruka chuckle" I have to its part of my duty as a teacher, but what brings the great Kitsune Flash here?"

"Aren't you afraid of me I might devour your soul you know?" he smirked.

Iruka laughed" I'm pretty sure Kitsune Flash will prefer to devour a bowl of ramen than my soul."

"True ramen is the food for the soul" the mask mercenary laughed as he went to the chunin" how is it going Iruka sensei?"

"I'm doing fine Naruto I'm glad to see you again it's been a while since you've been here but anyway welcome back to Konoha"

"Thanks Iruka sensei five years and four months is a long time to be away from my home village but now I'm here I'm going to catch up with everyone for old time's sakes."

"Really then how about you start with me let's have some ramen at Ichiraku's" Iruka smiled.

"Are you kidding!" the excited Kitsune said" I haven't eaten in Ichiraku's in five years I have forgotten how delicious the ramen there is let's go!"

'Same old Naruto' the chunin thought with a smile.

(Time skip: Ichiraku's)

Kitsune devoured his sixth bowl of ramen with so much hunger and satisfaction, the taste made him cry it's been so long since he has eaten the heavenly ramen from his favorite ramen place. Sure he has eaten ramen in other restaurants during his travels, but no restaurant couldn't replace Ichiraku's when it comes to taste the best ramen in the five countries was Ichiraku's period. Iruka ate his bowl while smiling at the mask mercenary and he could tell that he was beyond happy eating his favorite ramen, it will be painful on his wallet but it's worth it to eat with his formal student and number one prankster. However not all things weren't normal as the two people gazing at Kitsune were a little, Teuchi was a little scare because of the rumors he has heard about the mask mercenary and Ayame was happy to have him eating here because she was a bit of a fan girl.

Kitsune finished his sixth bowl sighing happily" delicious that's the good stuff I have really missed this place a lot, hey old man and Ayame-chan I missed you guys a lot too you're ramen is simply the best!"

The two cooks were confused at his comment it's like he knows them.

"Excuse me Kitsune-sama I don't know you" Teuchi said.

"I don't seem to recognize you either Kitsune-sama" Ayame said.

"Shessh I can't believe you guys don't recognize my voice, you should at least recognize your number one customer" Kitsune smirked.

"What are you talking about pal?" asked Teuchi" listen up our number one customer is Naruto not you!"

Ayame gasped finally recognizing the mask mercenary's voice" father it's him…that's Naruto-kun's voice"

Teuchi was shocked" no it can't be…."

Kitsune sighed as he took off his mask" yup it's me!" he gave his fox grin.

Teuchi smiled" well I'll be damned who would've thought that the mighty Kitsune Flash will be you, I never thought it will be true if I didn't see it for myself isn't that right Ayame?"

Ayame didn't listened to her father she was staring at Naruto with a dreamy look and her cheeks were blushing, she never thought that the little boy who eats so much ramen will become so handsome and hot. Naruto however knew he'll be expecting Ayame to looked at him like that, and he hoped that she didn't jumped on him and rips his clothes off.

He ignored the fact that Ayame was looking at him like she was undressing him with her eyes" hey old man another bowl please!"

"Sure thing coming right up"

Iruka chuckle" even if it's been five years you haven't change."

"Thanks Iruka sensei I will take that as a compliment" he gave a goofy grin despite that his physical has change drastically to that of a super hunk.

'And I must say his resemblance to the fourth Hokage is astonishing, if it wasn't for the whiskers he'll be a perfect clone of the fourth.' the chunin thought finishing his bowl" you have made a name for yourself Naruto."

"Yeah so I heard."

"Everyone in Konoha are always talking about you, you're more famous than the Hokage or even the legendary sanins."

"Really I know I have brought a lot of attention lately but I never thought will be that famous" he smiled at the compliment after all after the fourth Hokage the legendary sanins are the most famous ninjas in Konoha.

"I'm sure that your information in the bingo books must have a fled on sight order" Iruka gave a smirk.

"Nah I'm not that dangerous I'm just strong" he smiled seeing Ayame bringing him the bowl of ramen" thanks Ayame-chan"

"No problem Naruto-kun" she smiled while blushing.

Iruka smiled watching him eat his bowl" it seems like yesterday when you were just a pranksters loud mouth I remembered it was right here that you asked me to give you my leaf head band because you wanted to put it on, that's why you left your goggles."

The blond chuckle at the memory he remembers he was desperate to wear a leaf headband, he wanted to feel what it was like to wear one. Only a true ninja of Konoha will wear a headband, now because of his fox mask he couldn't wear his and he didn't like wearing it in any place that it wasn't his forehead. He gazed at the chunin teacher with a smile the man has down so much for him he was one of the few who actually care about him like a father caring for his son.

"Iruka sensei thank you"

"For what?"

"For always believing in me you and the old man were the only ones who actually care and never gave up on me, I'm truly grateful to meet people like you people who saved me from my loneliness."

The chunin smiled at his comment" that may be true but soon you found more people who believes in you and care about you, you meet friends and even your teammates."

Naruto's eyes hardened at the mentioned of his teammates" oh yeah that's right team seven what a load of crap."

"What? What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about why? Why did I have to be in the worst team ever, I would've preferred to be with Shikamaru and Ino or Hinata and Kiba but those two! I really had the worst luck to have those two for teammates."

"What do you mean?" Iruka was confused why he would think that way of his teammates.

"Come on Iruka sensei Sasuke the arrogant emo avenger and Sakura the selfish fan girl who doesn't care about others except for herself, and let's not forget about Kakashi the teacher who would chose the prodigy and forget his two other students oh yeah some teammates" he snorted.

"Naruto I know that Sasuke and Sakura weren't perfect but with time they change and you all forge a deep friendship with one another."

The blond snorted again" oh yeah deep friendship how many times I was mistreated by the pink haired banshee and let's not forget that the emo avenger whom I thought as a brother drove a chidori through my chest which was taught by the same man who chose to trained him after he blew me off to trained with Ebisu. I swear if it wasn't for the pervy sage to take me under his wing Neji would've beaten me at the finals of the chunin exams, deep friendship my ass…"

Iruka sighed having an idea that he will feel like this" I understand having a grudge against Sasuke but Kakashi and Sakura…."

"Please Iruka sensei I don't want to talk about them anymore, especially Sakura I don't care anymore I move on and team seven is history" he continued eating his ramen.

Iruka stood quiet he knew that continuing talking about his team wasn't going to do him any good, he has made his choice. There was nothing he could do perhaps there wasn't a way to unite team seven again. He remembers how Sakura has been acting ever since Naruto left the village, she was never the same person and to this day she was completely different from the person she was once filled with guilt and regret over what she has done to the blond. He thought that Naruto was still the same as before but looks like he was wrong because he no longer has any interest in being with team seven again, he was wrong in a way he has change.

'Naruto what happened to you?' he thought sadly.

(Time skip: apartment complex)

Kitsune was walking through the apartments heading to his apartment, he was lucky that Tsunade has pay for the rent of the place during the time he was gone or he wouldn't have no place to live. Then again he does have enough money to buy himself a nice bigger apartment maybe he will do it later, right now he only wanted to get to his place and unpack. He sighed he's been away for five years so the apartment must be very dusty, he will have to start and clean the whole place. He hated cleaning a lot which is why his apartment was always messy especially his bed room, he just like it messy and didn't have to do the effort in cleaning it up. He smiled finally arriving at his apartment he took his keys and opened the door suddenly he felt a familiar chakra signature one that he didn't like whatsoever.

'Great what does he want?' he growled" I know you're there so come on out Kakashi!"

An ANBU appeared and it was the mask ninja Kakashi, he was still wearing his usual mask while Naruto was just smirking at the sight there was no need for him to be angry at him after all he probably come to say hi to him since he hasn't seen him in five years.

"Well Kakashi how are you? I already knew you went back to ANBU because Shikamaru told me and I'm guessing he told you already of my identity isn't that right?"

"Yes he has and I am surprise that you are Kitsune Flash….Naruto" he replied coolly.

The mask mercenary chuckle at his comment" why is that? Because you never thought someone like me will become this strong? Let me guess you never expected that the dead last will become a powerful mercenary who's probably on every single bingo book mark as an S class target am I right?"

"Now hold on a minute Naruto I never said anything like that I have always believe in you…"

Kitsune started laughing in amusement" oh you believe in me how so? Have you give me any courage or even make the effort that you believe in me in the first place? No you just stood there on the side lines while you secretly supported Sasuke because he was the one you only give the attention to, and you didn't give a shit about me and Sakura it was always your precious Uchiha."

Kakashi was hurt by his comment even if it sounded half true" Naruto I have always believe in my team I have believe in all of you, if I didn't show it so often then I'm sorry for that…."

"It's all right Kakashi I'm not upset with you it's true that you only taught me tree climbing, but I think it's very amusing at the fact that the student you always supported and gave your attention to is no longer here where is Sasuke anyway? Oh that's right he left Konoha twice! And joined up with a traitor like homo snake he abandoned the whole village and all of his friends just to gain power, wow! How the mighty prodigy has fallen so low to the rank of a traitor. Oh and don't worry about him I will eventually go after him although granny hasn't given me the order to kill him or not, I don't care which order I will take because to me Sasuke is nothing the day he drove that chidori in my chest was the day he broke my trust in him."

"I'm really am sorry for that I taught Sasuke to used that technique with the purpose to use it to protect his friends not using against one of his own teammates, I have failed him like I have failed all of you that's why I returned to ANBU I'm not worthy to be a jounin. It seems I have the ability to always failed my comrades I guess it's must be fate that these kinds of things happens to me."

"Oh please Kakashi that's enough the last thing I need is for you to become like how Neji used to be, we are the ones that control our fate not some invincible force because if that was the case I would've been dead years ago if you haven't forgotten what I carry inside of me. Kakashi if you failed as a jounin teacher it's because you let it happen to yourself for not making the right choices, everyone makes mistakes and they should learn from them I just hope you have learned from those mistakes."

Kakashi although he was hurt he smiled at the blonds' comment" you're right I may have never show it or even tell you but I had a lot of faith in you and Sakura, I knew you were all ready to take on the chunin exams otherwise I would've assigned you to take them next year."

"Yeah and to this very day I still wonder who the hell did we ever survived those exams? Because team seven was a fucked up team and the worst team there ever was in the history of Konoha, come on the arrogant emo avenger the selfish useless fan girl and the clueless idiot who thought that his teammates were true and loyal friends' bullshit! The only thing Sasuke care about is power revenge and more power no loyalty and friendship there, Sakura only care about Sasuke, Sasuke and Sasuke. As for me I care about team seven, the old man, Iruka sensei the rest of my friends and lastly my dream of becoming Hokage."

"I'm sorry Naruto…" it was the only thing the mask ninja could say.

"Don't apologize to me is that why you came to me? Because right now apologizing to you is the last thing on my mind and Sakura….I don't even want to say it, I think the idea of apologizing to me after five years that we haven't seen each other it's pretty pathetic"

"Naruto I'm not expecting you to apologize to me what can I say? Everything you said it's true but deep in me I have always believed in you just like I have with the rest of the team."

"Enough Kakashi the only reason you're trying to apologize to me it's because you have no choice, since you're precious Uchiha prodigy isn't here I'm the only student left who is now considered to be a prodigy and worthy student isn't that right?"

"That's not true Naruto I always knew you had potential!"

"Really I can see that that's why you blew me off to Ebisu while you taught Sasuke chidori, and don't give me the excuse that it was better for me because pervy sage picked me up made me his apprentice because you had no idea that he was back at the village back then. You only care about Sasuke because he was already a born prodigy since he's from the mighty Uchiha clan, so you thought hey I already have an Uchiha so I will give my full support to him and screw the other two genins in the team isn't that right?"

Kakashi didn't said a word he was staring at the ground to think Naruto's words could affect him this much, what he hated the most is that he was right because back then he didn't in training the blond he just wanted to train Sasuke.

Kitsune grinned in amusement" your silence says it all Kakashi I have made my point with you in only caring for Sasuke, I remembered what you said back at the finals of the chunin exams when Sasuke was fighting Gaara hmm what was it? Oh that's right Sasuke is just like me that was your justification to take him under your wing. Now Sakura there's nothing to say about her because she was another one who cared for Sasuke more than me and teamwork, please Sasuke could have shit in his shoes and she will come and lick it off just to please him anything for him. So that's the truth and my conclusion of team seven you and Sakura were the ones who were always kissing Sasuke's ass, while me the dead last well that's what I was to you and pinky."

He went inside his apartment before he was shocked to see the whole place cleaned up, there wasn't a single trace of dust anywhere. For a moment he thought that this wasn't his apartment but he already knew this was his apartment.

"What the hell? I don't remember hiring housekeeping so why the whole place is cleaned?"

"You didn't" Kakashi answered him" it was Sakura she always comes on weekends to cleaned the place she asked Hokage-sama to give her the copy to the keys of your apartment."

"Aww that's so sweet of her I bet she's expecting me to forgive her after all the hell she put me through" he said in a sarcastic tone.

'You'll be surprise Naruto' thought Kakashi thinking how Sakura is feeling

"Anyway Kakashi since you're part of Shikamaru's ANBU squad tell me how does it feel to take orders from someone younger than you someone who doesn't has the experience that you have?"

Kitsune was smirking enjoying the humiliation he was giving to his formal teacher, the mask ninja just stare at him coolly" working with Shikamaru is very good he is a very capable captain he has the brains for the position, I know he will never make the same mistakes I did."

"How true" Kitsune joined the feeding of his guilty conscience" but anyway it was great that you drop by and visit me at least I know that you care, well if you excuse me I want to start unpacking because tonight I have a date with two beautiful ladies so I will see you later"

Kakashi nodded before heading out the door feeling destroyed that he has lost another student and friend.

"Kakashi" Kitsune called him making the mask ninja to gaze at him.

"Yes?"

"Don't feel bad for your mistakes I won't blame you for making them, but I do know that my father will be very disappointed in you."

Kakashi's visible eye widened in shock" what…..Naruto you know the truth?"

"Yeah I do but don't worry I won't hate you because I know why you kept it a secret, what disappoints me is the fact that you knew about my heritage all along and yet you didn't treated me in the same level as Sasuke that really hurts me and pisses me off a lot well goodbye!" he closed the door shut on his face.

Kakashi could only chuckle at everything that the mask mercenary told him' so this is how Naruto reacts to me after returning to the village five years later I don't even want to know how he will react if he sees Sakura. Father, Obito and sensei what a disappointment I turn out to be.'

Kitsune entered his room finally glad that he got rid of the mask ANBU and he started unpacking from his backpack, he could only smirked at tonight with his date with Ino and Hinata' tonight will be a special night so I must be well dress for my dates, I know exactly what to wear these clothes will make them faint and have plenty of nose bleeds' he grinned imagining their reactions when they see him wearing his clothes.

(Time skip: nightfall near Ichiraku's)

The men passing by the streets had their jaws open while some of the younger men were blushing and having nose bleeds at the most wonderful sight walking the streets, a truly gorgeous woman was passing by checking the reactions of the male along with the jealous glares coming from the women. Ino grinned devilish she was really getting the attention of everyone it was all because of her beauty and her choice of clothing for her date with Naruto. She was wearing a purple dress showing some of her nice cleavage with a tight skirt reaching above her knees making a big notice to her nice legs the Yamanaka was giving a whole new meaning to the word sexyshe also was wearing some lavender color lipstick along with black high heels shoes, she was smirking thinking Naruto's reaction to her outfit. At least she knew he was going to flip when he sees her, probably the same reaction she was receiving from the males she was passing by. Of course she needed to look good for her date, taking the advantage that she had a very nice body she bought the right clothes that will show her beauty and sexiness.

Now that she think about it she never thought that she will be going on a date with Naruto, the loud mouth annoying knuckle head who used to play pranks on the villagers. She didn't admit but back at the academy she thought he was cute and she managed to developed a small crush on him, but now that she has witnessed his big change and finding out that he was the mercenary Kitsune Flash. She knew she felt something strong for him, whether she had feelings for him or not she was going to find out one way or the other and this date will help her find out more about her feelings. She finally arrived at Ichiraku's, she knew she was a little early because she too excited to go through with the date she giggle imagining how will Naruto arrived.

"Mmm…I bet he's going to be wearing something sexy and hot although I don't know what kind of clothing will make him look more good than he already is, I'm really looking forward to this date' she giggle at the endless possibilities being with the hot blond.

(Elsewhere)

Not too far from the Ino's location another girl was already gaining a lot of attention from the male population from all ages, young men blushed while others fall on their asses from the nose bleed that attacked them. Hinata gulped a little blushing at the fact that she was being the center of attention of all men and the target of all jealous women she couldn't help it that it was her choice of clothing the cause of all the commotion. Since this was her first date with Naruto she wanted to wear something very special and nice, she has chosen a white dress matching her eyes the skirt reached below her knees but it still made her look very beautiful. She was wearing red lipstick making her look more attractive and womanly, and finally some white floral high heels she was simply gorgeous. Of course the one thing that made the men gaped at her besides the fact that she was very attractive is that her dress had a small opening in the chest area making notice of her big cleavage.

The Hyuga heiress was still blushing she wasn't used to of being the center of attention, she never thought herself of being beautiful compare to Sakura and Ino. But that was all in the past now she has blossomed into a beautiful flower, and with her change in personality she was truly a divine kunoichi ready to take on her biggest challenge yet. She never thought in a million years that she'll be going on a date with Naruto, this was something that only happen in her dreams. The thought was enough to make her faint going on a date with her crush was her biggest dream ever, but no longer was it a dream she was on her way to wait for Naruto in front of Ichiraku's. She has taken all the courage and practicing her exercise in front of her mirror to prevent any unnecessary fainting in her date, this date was going to be successful and she was going to make sure to have a good time and enjoy herself with the blond. Also she was going to make sure that Naruto has a good time too, this will only made the blond ask her out again and maybe they can finally become an official couple.

She giggle the thought made her blushed endlessly, she finally arrived at Iciraku's only to find Ino. She was confused she knew she was a little early but it should be Naruto the one waiting for her, so why has the Yamanaka looked like she was waiting for someone? She was going to find out she went to her until Ino notice her and she was surprise to see her too.

"Hey Hinata how are you? What's with the nice dress don't tell me you have found yourself a date?" the platinum blond smirked.

Hinata forced a blush while smiling at the thought of being Naruto's girlfriend" not quite Ino-san but I am going on a date with a very special someone" she blushed again.

"Oh really well congratulations it's about time, you deserve to be with someone it's a coincidence I'm also going on a date too."

"Congratulations Ino-san I did told you that patience was a virtue now you're going on a date with someone who might become your boyfriend" she smiled feeling happy for her friend.

"Thanks and that's why I'm waiting for him here, he told me we'll be leaving to some nice place to eat from here" the Yamanaka giggle in anticipation dying to start her date with the gorgeous blond.

Hinata blinked at her comment" Ino-san what do you mean he told you to wait for him here? I was also told to wait for him here."

The platinum blond was confused too" I don't know what you're talking about Hinata I'm going on a date with Naruto, he was the one who told me to wait for him here."

Hinata was stun before speaking again" Ino-san excuse me but you're wrong, Naruto-kun was the one who asked me out and he told me to wait for him here."

Ino was shocked trying not to get upset with the Hyuga heiress" what? Look Hinata I think the one who is wrong here it's you, Naruto asked me out not YOU! And he told me not YOU! To wait for him here in front of Ichiraku's, so I suggest that you lay off the joke Hinata because you're not making me laugh."

Hinata was now giving her a serious stare that could possibly turned into a hateful glare, she took a deep breath thinking her choice of words so she didn't said something that will hurt or insult the Yamanaka" Ino-san I am not joking I'm serious Naruto-kun came to me he is Kitsune Flash and he asked me out, and he told me to wait for him here so please don't joke about this I've been waiting for a long time to have this opportunity to go out with him."

Ino was now glaring at the Hyuga heiress" I'm not kidding either Hinata, this is not a joke I do know that he is Kitsune Flash he came to the flower shop and asked me out so I'm waiting for him right here and I'm not moving from this spot whether you like it or not."

Hinata crossed her arms and she was now glaring at the bleach blond" well I'm not leaving from this spot either."

The two kunoichis were now glaring at each other making sparks coming out of their eyes, looks like a major cat fight was about to happen.

"Ladies that's enough can we get along?"

The two kunoichis let their anger fade away hearing the voice of blond Naruto, the looked ahead seeing him before gasping in shock. Both of them blushed deep seeing the young man who was now wearing something different from his usual Kitsune Flash uniform. He was wearing a long sleeve blue shirt even with the shirt they could clearly see the muscles in his arms making him look very hot, he was also wearing long black pants with black shoes. The two kunoichis were blushing even more as they keep staring at him pretty soon they both got a nose bleed, and they weren't the only ones but the women passing by were drooling at him while others blushed and others got nose bleeds. Ino and Hinata has been thinking in eating Naruto up because he looked so good and hot, the women staring at him were also thinking the same thing.

Naruto gulped at the hungry from all of the women' maybe I shouldn't left my mask back at my apartment' he finally gazed at the two beauties in front of him and he must say he was very impressed.

His made sure to gaze at both of them from head to toe, gazing their lovely legs to their sexy cleavage especially Hinata he hold the urge to have a nose bleed just by looking at her voluptuous cleavage. He blushed they were both very beautiful, he knew from the beginning he was going to enjoy this date a lot. He went closer to the two kunoichis who were still in a trance seeing how hot and sexy he looks, Naruto gazed at them smiling sweetly at them while he couldn't help but feeling attracted to both of them.

"Good evening ladies! Beautiful night we're having tonight and what beautiful ladies I'm staring you two are looking very fine."

Ino and Hinata finally snapped back to reality from whatever perverted fantasy they were dreaming about the blond, they stare at him smiling sweetly at him.

"Good evening Naruto-kun!" Hinata said.

"Good evening too Naruto and I must you looked good enough to eat, if you were a piece of meat I would dvour you in seconds" Ino grinned while winking at him.

Hinata sweat dropped' she's acting like Anko-san again.'

'Ino really knows how to tease well she looks very good to fuck damn I think I had a reaction coming from my pants just by looking at both of them, stupid hormones.'

"You pretty good kid are you planning in taking them back to your place and tame them as your mates? That way you'll be making up from screwing up with those three humans" the Kyuubi gave an evil grin.

'Listen fox you're becoming into a pervert like the pervy sage so what gives with that?'

"I'm not I have been sealed in this cage for seventeen years, so what if I'm bore might as well make your life a living hell or give you tips in how to tame females."

'I doubt someone like you will give me tips in picking up women.' the blond was annoyed by the fox's behavior lately.

"Well ladies tonight it's a very beautiful night to have a romantic date wouldn't you say?" he smiled at them.

Both nodded before they glare at each other again remembering their little argument before Naruto arrived.

"Naruto tell Hinata that you asked me out and you didn't ask HER! Out" Ino said.

"Naruto-kun tell Ino-san that you asked me out and you didn't ask HER! Out" Hinata said.

The blond just gave his fox grin" um…actually I asked both of you out for tonight."

"What?!" both girls said shocked.

"Yeah it's true I asked both of you to go out with me, so there's no need for you ladies to argue about it."

Ino sweat dropped at his comment" you're kidding why would you asked us both?"

"To have a double date" Naruto gave a goofy grin.

"You got to be kidding me, Naruto a date is supposed to be individually unless you made arrangements to have a double date with a friend" the Yamanaka said feeling annoyed.

"Naruto-kun I can't believe you wanted to have a date with both of us" Hinata said with a sigh expecting to be alone with him on the date.

"Why do you guys sound disappointed? There's plenty of me to go around or have you forgotten who I am?" he made a cross hand seal" shadow clone jutsu!"

A shadow clone appeared and took Ino's hand making her blushed a little, even if it was a clone it was still the hunk Naruto" shall we get going Ino?"

The platinum blond sighed" fine whatever I'm already dressed so why not? Besides I don't want to waste this evening" she smiled at the clone.

The real Naruto took Hinata's hand making her blushed slightly" well then it's settle let's go Hinata" he smiled at her and she nodded.

"I guess I don't mind if Ino-san comes too" she smiled at the blond' besides there's no way I will waste a date with Naruto-kun.'

They started walking heading to their destination.

"By the way" Ino said" where are we going?"

The real Naruto winked at her" you'll see it's a surprise"

(Time skip)

To say Ino and Hinata were shocked was an understatement they were completely stun at the place Naruto took them to eat, he has take to one of Konoha's most expensive restaurants the "The moonlight garden". Only people in Konoha who were in high class including members of the high council and the Hokage herself could actually afford to eat in this restaurant. Both kunoichis never in a million years would expect that they would in this place, what they gain in their missions wasn't as near as to what someone usually spends here. The two kunoichis were in awe at the sight of the restaurant, it was elegant and sophisticated it clearly had the word very expensive written on it. The waiter came to them and they made their orders, of course Ino was still nervous because of the money to buy the food she didn't thought Naruto had enough money to spend it in a place like this.

The waiter left while the Yamanaka gazed at the real Naruto" Naruto can I ask you something?"

"Sure Ino fire away."

"Can you really afford a place like this?"

The blond grinned along with the clone" of course I can because I'm a mercenary I earned the triple amount of money a genin, chunin or even jounin earns, so you can say have enough money to ordered a quality meal here."

"So you're rich?" asked the bleach blond her eyes shining.

"Well I wouldn't say I'm rich but you can say I have plenty of money to buy a good house and have good food for a while."

"That is very impressive Naruto-kun, I guess being Kitsune Flash really pays off" Hinata said smiling happy to be in a nice restaurant with him which it was the most important thing to her.

"Yeah some of my missions weren't easy but the pay was very good" Naruto said.

"It's been very good indeed" the clone said grinning.

"So you're happy being a mercenary?" asked Ino.

"You bet I am happy you get to visit so many places and meet a lot of people, I have grown very fond of traveling now I know why pervy sage loves traveling so much."

"Not to mention all the gorgeous women you can meet" added the Naruto clone which only earned him an elbow on his ribs by the original.

Ino and Hinata were confuse by his comment, however they didn't like how it sounded since they knew that Naruto has change becoming quite a flirt with women. Now by now the two kunoichis were getting jealous, Naruto has sense the jealousy and decided to change the topic.

"Anyway Ino how about telling me about team ten Shikamaru already told me but how about filling me in more details?"

Ino smiled" sure I guess it all started a year after you left Konoha we decided to get stronger, we knew that we weren't the strongest team in the village so we dedicated our free time to train. Asuma sensei really put us through a lot of hard training, he wanted us to be prepare for the next chunin exams since Shikamaru was already a chunin so me and Chouji entered to take the exams."

"But you need to have three members to enter the exams so how did you enter?" asked the blond who was interested by the topic.

The Yamanaka's eyes softened a little because she had a feeling that Naruto was not going to like what she was going to say" you are right about the three members to enter the exams and since Shikamaru didn't took the test we……well Sakura joined me and Chouji to complete the three man team."

Hearing the pink haired kunoichi's name Naruto's eyes hardened a little which was notice by everyone at the table, however he went back to normal" I see….did you and Chouji failed the tests I mean no offense I know you two had what it takes to take them, but Haruno-san must've have hold you back causing you two to have troubles passing the tests…." he said coolly with no anger in his voice.

Hinata's eyes softened a little she was worry, looks like Naruto still had some hatred for Sakura. Ino however didn't show any concern or sorrow in her eyes instead she just drank her glass of water while facing the blond.

"Actually Sakura did a pretty good job she has gained a lot of strength and skills thanks to her training with Tsunade-sama, in fact I don't think Chouji and I would've passed the second test in the forest of death if it wasn't for her" she gaze at Naruto checking if there was any change in his expression but he was still looking normal.

"I see…." he replied in his normal voice' well I guess she finally got some sense knocked in her about the true meanings of being a ninja.'

"But anyway thanks to our teamwork we all manage to passed the tests, the third test wasn't easy we fought our friends but we all managed to win. But to put it short we did a good job at the exams and in a couple of days later we were nominated as chunins it was a very happy day for me."

"Congratulations Ino you have earned it knowing that you have trained hard to get that rank as well as Chouji" Naruto smiled but the two kunoichis were disappointed that he didn't mentioned Sakura.

'If you only knew Naruto how much Sakura wanted you to be there on that day so you could cheer her on' Ino thought sadly" well from that moment we became team Asuma we started doing some C rank and B rank missions and they weren't that hard thanks to our training, but the best thing of all happened months after we became team Asuma" she smiled sweetly.

"What happened?"

Hinata giggle" Kurenai sensei got pregnant by Asuma sensei."

"Oh that's right Shikamaru told me about that I can't believe Asuma is a dad" Naruto said smiling.

"Naruto you just have to see the baby she is so beautiful!" Ino said happy while Hinata nodded.

"Maybe I will visit her I want to catch with everyone so that will be all right, I think I will go tomorrow, so Hinata about the rest of team eight Shikamaru has told me about Shino helping the ANBU but what really interest me the most is" he started chuckling a little" Hinata is it true that Kiba has a genin team?"

Ino giggle while Hinata pouted" I still don't understand why everyone finds that amusing KIba-kun is a great ninja and so far he has been a great teacher"

Ino was holding her laughter while the two Naruto's were smirking" all right Ino spill it something happened to Kiba that is making you laugh right now come on tell me"

Hinata sweat dropped hearing that while Ino calm herself a bit" you see a long time ago one of Kiba's students gave him and Akamaru fleas, the fleas were really a pain and it took them both weeks to get rid of them the worst part is that everyone in the village found out about that and ever since then well….." she started laughing again.

Naruto was laughing along with the clone he dried some of his tears" oh man I don't believe this Kiba has become the laughing stocker of the village, damn I regret missing out on a lot of things I really feel sorry for him…"

"That's enough don't be mean to Kiba-kun ever since that incident he has become a bit more sensitive, so please Naruto-kun when you see him don't remind him about that" Hinata scolded.

'That Hinata always a goody goody' Ino rolled her eyes.

"Fine fine I won't remind him about that probably the most embarrassing moment ever, oh let's not forget about the chunin exams you guys remembered how I beat him that was embarrassing too."

"Yeah when you farted in his face it was embarrassing for Kiba and bad for you Naruto because it only showed that you're a pig" Ino said with a smirk.

The blond only pouted in return while Hinata giggle at Ino's counter attack, just the waiter returned with their food and they started eating. After they were done eating they saw in the middle of the restaurant where they were couples dancing to the soft music, Naruto didn't have to tell them he just took Hinata's hand and lead her to the dance floor the same with the clone with Ino. Naruto pulled the Hyuga heiress closer to him making her blushed nevertheless she rested her head on his chest while he was blushing at the contact of her chest with his own. Ino sighed happily as she rested her head on the chest of the Naruto clone while he was grinning and the real one gave him a thumbs up for a job well done. They were dancing for a couple of minutes while the kunoichis felt like they have die and gone to heaven, they knew this was going to be an experience they will never forget.

(Time skip: Yamanaka residence)

Naruto was ready to drop Ino off while the Yamanaka didn't want the date to end, but she knew that all good things have to come to an end. The Naruto clone was the one to dropped her off in front of the front door while Hinata was with the real Naruto, the clone smiled at her while Ino was blushing thinking about tonight.

"Well I guess this is it Ino" the clone said.

"Yeah the night it's still young but I have to work tomorrow early at the interrogation department."

"Good night Ino…" the clone gasped as Ino kissed him on the lips shocking him a lot.

The real Naruto had his mouth wide open while Hinata was frowning at the sight, the kiss was so intense and passionate that the clone poof away and the real Naruto blushed feeling the experience of the kiss from the clone.

Ino opened the door to her house" goodnight Naruto thanks for the date!" she blew him a kiss before entering her house.

Naruto coughed trying to forget the kiss as he looked at Hinata" should we get going Hinata?"

Hinata nodded with a smile and they staring walking.

(Time skip: Hyuga compound)

Naruto arrived with Hinata at the front gate of the compound.

Naruto smiled at her" I guess this is it Hinata"

Hinata nodded while blushing gazing into his cerulean eyes" thank you very much for tonight Naruto-kun I really had a wonderful time, It meant a lot to me that you asked me out."

The blond raised an eyebrow" what are you talking about? If I remembered correctly you were the one who asked me out I just said yes and decided where to meet me."

The Hyuga heiress blushed at her mistake while lauhing" yes I guess you're right silly me well I guess I better go."

"I'm glad that you like the date Hinata heh…I do know Ino enjoyed it too."

She smiled opening the door but not before looking back at him" Naruto-kun…"

"Hmm…"

Hinata went to him in her tip toes reaching to his face she gave him a soft kiss on his cheek making him blush at the contact, she blushed a lot trying not to faint because of what she did" goodnight Naruto-kun…"

"Y….yeah….goodnight Hinata" Naruto was still blushing.

Hinata entered closing the door behind her while taking a deep breath she started breathing hard, she smiled at the kiss before she realize it she fainted smiling happily.

Naruto started walking with a smile on his face his first day on Konoha and he has love it a lot' like I said before it's so good to be back in Konoha.'

"You suck! I thought you were going to fuck them"

Naruto sweat dropped' quiet you perverted fox! I 'm not that kind of a person, maybe someday I might do that to them' he smiled at the thought.

"Whatever you suck"

The blond sighed' looks like I'm not the only who has been affected by pervy sage's perverted traits.'

He continued walking happily happy for everything, for being back at Konoha for having his first date with two girls he has known since the academy and for finally being reunited with his friends. Things couldn't get any better for him because it just did.

He was back in his home which he has missed dearly and he couldn't be any happier about it.

To be continued

That Naruto is such a lucky bastard to go out with Ino and Hinata, I do hope he plans to make up for screwing up for what he did to Mai, Shion and Koyuki. What will happen next? Please review and I will see you all next time hope you enjoy this long chapter (39 pages 21,194 words).

Next chapter: Unexpected reunion