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

15. New team: enter team Kitsune Flash

Chapter 15 New team: enter team Kitsune Flash

Disclaimer: can you say I don't own Naruto? Because I don't if I did I'll be freaking rich.

'' this means thoughts

Bold letters Kyuubi speaking or inner Sakura

Italics are flashbacks

Authors Notes: as always I want to thank everyone who are still reviewing, even if some of those reviewers were kind of upset because I made Naruto very pathetic in the last chapter. I assure you that he won't act like that anymore. Finally the plot of the story will be developing from this chapter and on, and the relationship between Naruto and the three kunoichis will be developing as well. However I have been getting a lot of anonymous reviews saying that they want the story to end as Naru/Saku, sorry but I have made my mind and they votes for the pairing has been done so the harem is official. I won't fall for the same trick again this is obviously the work of a person who keeps sending reviews by changing his/her user name so sorry, therefore I have decided not to allowed anonymous reviews anymore. Also I can't believe this story already has over five hundred reviews in its fifteen chapter release, I'm very happy I'm also getting lots of hits as well with story alerts favorite story and C2's. This story's main pairing is Naru/Saku/Ino/Hina but there will be other pairings I'm not telling you, you will find out in the future. Now on with the chapter and keep reviewing thank you.

(Time skip: three days later)

(Location: Naruto's apartment Konoha fire country territory)

Kitsune was packing his things along with his money scrolls, it's been nearly week since his arrival at Konoha and he couldn't be any happier. So many things happened in just one week, both good and bad. His reunion with his friends the big fateful yet annoying reunion with his formal teammate Sakura to her suicide attempt to his decision in giving her a second chance to be his friend again and he felt better because she has finally left the hospital. He has enjoy being back in his home village a lot, one of the next thing about being in Konoha he actually took Ino and Hinata on a date twice to be exact. He has grown very fond of the two kunoichis, not to mention that he was feeling something very strong for them he still didn't know what it was. But like all good things it has to come to an end. That's was the reason why he was packing his things, today he was finally leaving the village to continue doing his job as the mercenary Kitsune Flash. He was really going to miss all of his friends; even after they found out that he was the container of the Kyuubi they still accepted him as their friend. He finished packing his backpack ready to leave knowing how hard it was going to be to say goodbye. It was going to be tough being outside of the village after everything he's been through, especially with the three kunoichis.

'I thought it was going to be easy leaving again but I was wrong, I'm going to miss everyone so much.'

He finally turned his gaze to the team seven picture in his nightstand, looking at his formal team he started thinking about the past. It was true that there were a lot of bad memories being with his teammates but maybe he was letting his anger get the best of him again. He didn't like how Sakura treated him or Sasuke's arrogant emo attitude, the same with Kakashi's tardiness and his behavior on focusing on the Uchiha over the rest of his team. Maybe he was making a mistake. He gave Sakura a second chance and he knew he didn't regretted it after everything she went through, so why he couldn't do the same to the rest? He sighed he needed to stop living in the past it was gone forever. He picked the photo with a smile, it was true they've been through good times and bad but was it all worthy? After what he said about the team he felt a little guilty, team seven wasn't a perfect team they had their flaws just like other genin teams. They had their moments of glory and triumph as well as their bad days. He gave a small smile at the picture, he wasn't fond of the memory but it was one he will always remember for the rest of his life.

The three genins were waiting for the photographer to take their team picture as usual Kakashi arrived late only to see his team arguing as always. Naruto and Sasuke were having one of their glaring contests while Sakura was yelling at Naruto for bothering her precious Uchiha.

The mask jounin sighed looking at the photographer who had a sweat dropped on the back of his head" I'm sorry that you have to see this they are new when it comes to learn about teamwork."

"Damn it Sasuke move over I won't be shown in the picture!" yelled Naruto.

"You idiot there's plenty of space for you and what's the big deal dobe? It will be a lot better if you don't appear in the picture you're a dead last" replied the emo Uchiha.

The blond growled" you….teme!"

"Dobe" Sasuke replied with a scowl.

Sakura smacked Naruto on his head" cut it out Naruto leave Sasuke-kun alone!"

"But Sakura-chan he started it…"

"Hpmh" the pink haired genin scowled turning her gaze away from Naruto and back to Sasuke.

"Loser" Sasuke muttered.

"What was that teme!"

"Enough already!" Kakashi raised his voice" that's enough the photographer is waiting for us to calm down so he can take the picture now keep quiet you two and smile."

"It's his fault" mumbled Naruto.

"Hn" the Uchiha replied.

Sakura frowned at the blonds' annoying attitude" Kakashi sensei can we take the picture without Naruto?"

"What Sakura-chan?!"

"I agree" replied Sasuke.

"Teme!" Naruto shouted growling.

Kakashi sighed" I said that's enough you three let's just enjoy this moment and make a nice pose to take our picture, I won't repeat myself again" he said the last part in a serious tone.

The genins finally kept quiet as they got in position while Naruto and Sasuke were glaring at each other.

The photographer sighed in relief happy to see that he was finally going to take the picture after thirty minutes of waiting, he prepare his camera ready to take the picture" all right here I go."

Kakashi happily put his hands on the head of the two scowling Naruto and Sasuke, while Saukra looked at Naruto smiling followed by looking at the Uchiha with an equal smile. It was pretty clear that she was happy to have both of them as their teammates; she finally posed smiling ever so happy in front of the camera.

SNAP!!!

Kitsune was still smiling at the picture' should I give them a second chance too?'

Of course he was thinking of Kakashi and Sasuke, at least the mask ninja deserves the second chance because Sasuke was a whole different story. After everything the Uchiha has done to him he needed to prove himself if he was worthy to gained that second chance. But first he will have to find him and capture him since he was a missing nin. Although it was going to be tough to give Kakashi a second chance, after all the mean things he told him when he returned to the village. He finally put the picture back on the nightstand grabbing his back pack he left his room. Passing the kitchen he already packed a couple of noodle cups before opening the front door and heading out in the streets.

'Time to report to granny then, she must've already prepared my missions list by now damn it's going to be hard to leave again.'

(Time skip: Hokage tower Hokage's office)

Naruto was surprise when he entered Tsunade's office; Sakura, Ino and Hinata were also present in the room. He smiled seeing Sakura smiling at him, she wanted to make sure that the second chance he gave her wasn't in vain. Hinata was also smiling at him as well as Ino who winked at him as part of her flirting act. The kunoichis were wearing their usual ninja attires. He blinked seeing that Ino was wearing something different from the two kunoichis. She was wearing a long black trench coat it was the kind of trench coat that the members of the interrogation division wears, she also had a fish net shirt with a grey shirt showing her moderate cleavage. Kitsune had to hold a blush seeing how good she looks he saw that she was wearing her Konoha headband on her waist like a belt just like Lee and Gai a grey skirt with purple shorts. She also had fish nets stalking reaching below her knees with black sandals.

That's when he noticed the big smiles in the kunoichis faces. Sakura was very happy, he hasn't seen her this happy before since he gave her the second chance to start over their friendship. Hinata was smiling sweetly at him and as usual her cheeks had a shade of pink in them, it was part of the Naruto syndrome. Every time she will see him she blushes automatically due to the strong feelings she held for the tall blond. As for Ino although she was smiling he could somehow see a small grin forming at the corner of her lips. He knew something was up, or perhaps something good must've happened for all three of them to be looking very happy.

Tsunade smiled at the mask mercenary" glad you could make it Naruto and on time too"

Kitsune took off his mask with his fox grin" you know me granny I'm always ready to take on new missions, but what are they doing here?" he gazed at the three kunoichis.

"Why Naruto aren't you glad to see us again?" asked Ino in a flirting tone giving him a wink while Sakura and Hinata giggle at her antics.

"Not at all I'm always happy to see you beautiful girls again" Naruto's countered to the Yamanaka's comment turning her game around.

The blonds' comment only made the three kunoichis blushed in unison and he grinned at their reactions' looks like I still go it.'

The slug sanin sighed this is the last thing she needed to have a second Jiraiya around, she made a mental note to smacked the toad sanin when she sees him again.

She cleared her throat showing him a scroll" Naruto I have already prepare your missions list requested by the other villages, you will also find a couple of missions request from myself too make sure you take a look at them carefully."

Naruto nodded understanding that they could be very important missions, he groaned mentally now the worst part was coming. He was leaving Konoha again he was going to miss the village a lot after seeing all of his friends again. The worst thing is that he was going to leave when the three kunoichis were in front of him, he was going to say goodbye to them and who knows he was going to away from the village.

He gazed at the three lovely kunoichis who were still smiling at him' I don't think I'll be able to say goodbye to them, damn it why do the things have to be so complicated?'

He walked to Tsunade's desk taking the scroll while looking at the three kunoichis" I guess this is it, I'll be leaving now."

"Now hold it Naruto, there's another reason why I called you here besides getting the missions list." Tsunade said.

"What's wrong?" asked the blond.

"Some of the missions in that list are to be consider to be very dangerous, and even if you have done well doing missions on your own I don't think it will be wise if I send you off to carry out this missions alone…"

"It's all right granny I'll be fine on my own I'm Kitsune Flash there's no reason to get worry over me, I was the one that accepted this position in the first place if you remember."

"I do but I figure that it will be best if you have a platoon to help you in your missions."

Naruto raised an eye brow" a platoon? Granny what are you trying to say?" he heard Ino made a small giggle but he pay no attention to it.

The blond Hokage smiled getting up from her desk, walking to the three kunoichis who were still smiling at him" Naruto let me introduce you to your new team."

"My what?" asked the dumbfounded Naruto.

"Your team they will assist you on your missions, having a team raises the chances and possibilities for a successful mission you should know that Naruto."

"Yeah I do know about that but….if I remember correctly granny you told me that as a mercenary I didn't needed a team it was all a solo thing."

His comment made Hinata sigh while Sakura and Ino frowned, he sounded offended like he didn't needed a team.

'Hey what are we chop liver? We're not weaklings.' Ino thought annoyed.

'I can't believe Naruto thinks I'm not cut off to take on high missions, I showed him what I was made of when we fought' thought Sakura.

"Hell yeah I'm stronger than I look!" inner Sakura raised a fist.

'Naruto-kun…' thought Hinata now she sighed mentally of course she will have to show him the results of her hard training later.

Tsunade nodded" it's true I did told you that but like I said it will be best if you have your own team to lead to help you in your missions, I know I can trust you but making you the team leader."

Naruto scratched his chin in deep thought" I don't know about this, I kind of got used to doing things on my own I'm not sure if it's all right to have a team helping me."

He saw that by now the three kunoichis were frowning because of his comment, he turned back to Tsunade" not that I don't mind having three beautiful girls accompanying me" he gave his fox grin and once again the three kunoichis blushed at his compliment.

The slug sanin smirked at his smart comeback" Naruto I know that it will become a little weird for you since like you said you got used to doing missions on your own, but think about it you will have to show your skills as tactical leader in combat if you want to prove yourself to be a great ninja. Also let's not forget that a strong and clever leader equals increasing the chances of becoming Hokage, don't forget the Hokage is a leader and he has to know how to handle the situation when the village is under attack."

Naruto nodded" I understand granny I have no problem with having them as part of my team" he smiled feeling happy to have company, while his perverted side was cheering loudly having three beautiful and sexy kunoichis with him.

"Don't forget that all three of them are jounin and they can handle themselves when taking a high rank missions" replied Tsunade.

"Yeah Naruto were not going to get in the way" Ino said.

"That's right we all have trained hard to become who we are today" Sakura said.

"Yes Naruto-kun we will do our best" HInata said.

"I have picked the perfect candidates for your team Sakura the best medic we have in the village, Hinata perfect as the scout for the team because of her byakugan she's also a great asset for her fighting skills and Ino will be perfect as the teams interrogator as well as fighter."

"I have become quite promising in my fighting abilities Naruto just you wait" the platinum blond winked at him.

Naruto grinned feeling like flirting with the Yamanaka" Ino you have become promising in everything" he gazed at her from head to toe.

Ino blushed while grinning feeling proud for her looks and her body" I know"

Sakura and Hinata frowned at the two flirting teens, they just didn't like it one bit. Hinata was obviously jealous, she knows Ino has become quite the beauty and a nice body not to mention she was influence by Anko. The woman who is considered to be the biggest flirt in the whole leaf village, but she grinned in her mind she knew her body was a perfect ten while Ino's body was only an eight next to hers. Sakura for some reasons she didn't like her best friends flirting behavior around the tall blond. She didn't know why she felt like this, sure Naruto was her friend but she didn't know why she felt like this.

Tsunade cleared her throat to get everyone's attention" all right I suggest that you three start packing and gear up, you'll be leaving the village and won't be coming back for a while so make sure you pack everything you need for your trip."

"Yes Tsunade-sama" Sakura said while Ino and Hinata nodded.

"Meet me at the village gates in two hours from now that will be my first order as team leader" Naruto said feeling proud to have his own team.

The kunoichis nodded before leaving the office.

"Well granny I guess I better get going…"

"Not so fast Naruto there's something else I need to talk with you" replied the slug sanin.

"What's wrong?"

The blond Hokage rubbed her forehead feeling a headache coming on because of the topic she's about to mention" a couple of days ago there has been some rumors spreading throughout the village."

"What kind of rumors?"

"They've been saying that they saw a yellow blur speeding through the streets at night, the same kind of blur that is the result from using the flying thunder god jutsu which belongs to the fourth Hokage and because of that they have been saying that the fourth could be alive…" her hazel eyes were gazing at Naruto expecting an answer from him while they were showing some anger.

The tall blond gulped a nervous chuckle escaped his lips" um……granny I can explain that…"

"You better damn well give me a good reason! Why did you used the fourth's jutsu?!"

"I had no choice but to use it if I haven't done it I would've never gotten to the hospital in time to save Sakura!"

Tsunade sighed rubbing her forehead now she knew she was going to have a headache" but still Naruto…"

"Look I know what you're going to say, you can't use that jutsu because it will create a lot conflict pervy sage have warned me dozens of times because everyone will figure out about my heritage yatta yatta…."

"Naruto were only doing this for your own good, your life could be in danger if the truth gets out."

Naruto sweat dropped at her comment" granny hello if you haven't realized yet my life is already in danger, I'm Kitsune Flash have you seen a bingo book oh wait…."

He was searching through the trench coat until he took a black book from his pocket" here granny."

Tsunade blinked taking the book" this is an assassination book where did you get this?"

"I stole it from a stone ninja when I was doing one of my missions go ahead check it out, I'm on page ten."

The slug sanin opened the bingo book and her eyes widened when she arrived on the page with Kitsune Flash profile.

Name: Kitsune Flash aka "Konoha's mercenary"

Rank: S (will be change to SS in the upcoming months)

Sex: Male

Age: between the ages of 16 to 19

Village of origin: hidden leaf village

Element affinity: wind

Description: wearing a long hooded black trench coat with red flames on the bottom and a scary orange fox mask.

Threat level: kill on sight if spotted and notify the Tsuchikage immediately.

Profile: probably the biggest threat today after Akatsuki, Kitsune Flash is known for defeating over fifty missing nins between ranks from A to S. He is very dangerous and incredibly strong, he is also believed to be kage mode in level of strength. According to people who have managed to survive fighting him they compare him to be stronger than the sanin Jiraiya and the fourth Hokage. In addition they say Kitsune Flash is a merciless demon that if you anger him he will devour your soul earning him the nickname "souleater"

Bounty: 100,000,000,000ryou

Tsunade was baffled with the information she just read but what made her eyes ready to blow from their sockets it's the bounty the mask mercenary had on his head.

"Okay about the devour your soul thing I don't know why they keep saying that, letting believe stupid rumors like that me a soul eater yeah right…" Naruto said while rolling his eyes.

"Oh shit! A hundred billion ryou Kami that's your bounty!" the slug sanin had the symbol of money reflected in her eyes the sound of a cash register was heard.

"Oh that…that's not important" replied the tall blond not caring about the money.

"Are you insane?! Nothing a hundred billion ryou! Do you know how many bottles of sake I can buy with all that much money?!"

"What's the big deal about that?"

"Naruto this is probably the highest price anyone could ask for on a missing nin or a target, you're really a big threat at least to the hidden stone village" Tsunade said while she was in deep thought' and this is because he's Kitsune Flash but if they find out that he's the son of the fourth, they will eventually raised the money and increase the rank to SSS that's the highest rank a target can get.'

"You see this is exactly what I'm talking about I'm already in danger as it is, besides like I told pervy sage sooner or later the secret will be out that I'm the son of the fourth that one time I went on a date with Ino and Hinata I didn't wear my mask and the people were looking at me were shock because how much I resemble him."

"I agree of what you say but please let's keep this secret for now, don't use that jutsu again I don't think the five countries are ready to know that the fourth Hokage has a son."

"Fine but I don't know how long the secret will be kept the people aren't as dumb as they look when they looked into my face they will quickly think that it isn't a coincidence why I resemble him so much"

"Well that's why you have your mask wear it more often, at least until you're in Konoha and the fire country all right?"

"Right don't worry I got used to wearing my mask it has become like a second face to me" the blond teen gave his fox grin.

"I guess that will be enough you should go already you better not arrive late to meet up with your team."

"Right I'll see you again next time granny" he put his mask back before leaving the office.

Tsunade sighed' I hope I did the right thing in sending those three.'

Shizune enter the office with Tonton by her side" Tsunade-sama I saw Naruto-kun leaving is he going to leave the village?"

"Yes he is, he's leaving to fulfill his next missions but this time he won't be doing it alone."

"What do you mean?"

"I gave him three jounins to help him as his new team."

"Three jounins why would you do that? Isn't Naruto-kun doing well on his own?"

"Yes that's what I was thinking but those three really know how to get on my nerves and convince me to let them go because they want to be with Naruto" the slug sanin gave a groan.

"You don't mean the three that you send were…"

"Yes Sakura, Ino and Hinata" grumble Tsunade.

"He's WHAT!" the three kunoichis shouted in unison.

Tsunade covered her ears so she didn't went deaf because of the loud yell" just like I said Naruto is leaving the village to continue with his missions, as Kitsune Flash he must be outside of the village as he fulfills his duties for Konoha."

"But he just got here!" exclaimed Ino who was still shocked at the news.

"He's been in the village for a week when originally he was supposed to stay for three days" Tsunade informed although deep inside she wanted him to stay, she knew she was going to missed him a lot.

"Does he has to leave so soon?" asked the worry Hinata who was trying to hold her tears, she didn't know if she was going to handle seeing her crush leave the village again and who knows he was coming back.

The slug sanin sighed in annoyance" yes he has to leave soon like all ninjas of Konoha Naruto has a responsibility to fulfill, as a mercenary he is to remain outside of the village until I gave him any further orders."

Ino and Hinata didn't took the news well they just wanted to spend more time with the blond, this was perhaps the worst news they have ever heard before.

"It can't be…" Sakura whispered.

"What's wrong Sakura?" asked Tsunade.

"It can't be Tsunade-sama!" exclaimed the pink haired teen" Naruto can't leave yet he just can't!"

Tsunade frowned at her student" Sakura didn't you hear what I just said Naruto has duties to attend as a mercenary, he can't remain inside the village for too long try to understand, he has to leave."

The pink haired medic couldn't believe what she was hearing, just recently Naruto gave her a second chance to start their friendship again and now he was leaving the village again. The thought of him leaving again scares her so much she just couldn't live with herself if she has to be in the village without the blond around. She already experience true hell when he left with Jiraiya, she had to wait five years and fourth months to see him again and redeem herself to him to have his friendship back. Not to mention that she almost took her own life because she got another depression attack.

Sakura gazed back at her teacher her eyes so full of emotion just like Ino and Hinata's eyes while the slug sanin sighed she knew this was going to happen and there was no stopping it.

"Tsunade-sama I just can't…..I'm well aware that I have my responsibilities as a Konoha ninja, I'm a medic nin I have a medic staff to run at the hospital and I have patients to attend. Forgive me for being selfish but I……I want to be with Naruto…"

"I want to be with Naruto too!" Ino said.

"Me too" Hinata followed.

Tsunade rubbed her forehead' I have a feeling I'm going to be having a good old fashioned headache.'

She frowned looking at the three kunoichis" listen to yourself how selfish can you all be?! You want to be with Naruto when you all have your own responsibilities for the village, Sakura!"

The pink haired medic just lowered her head knowing the consequences of her own actions, but she wanted to be with her friend Naruto and build the friendship she has promised him when he gave her that second chance.

"Ino you're one of the best ninjas in the interrogation division I highly doubt Ibiki or your father will take it lightly that you want to quit your duties just to chase a boy. And you Hinata you're the future heiress of the Hyuga clan what will Hiashi say if he finds out what you're up to?"

"I'm not running away from my duties" the platinum blond pouted slightly.

"Really, you want to go with Naruto that sounds like running away from your ninja duties" replied the blond Hokage.

Ino stood quiet with a small frown while Hinata was feeling bad with herself, she wanted to go with Naruto but she didn't want to upset her father. After a long time she has finally gain her father's respect and he was actually proud of her with the results of her training. But she was well aware that if she goes to chase after Naruto her father will not approve and he will most likely get upset with her, losing his respect and confidence in her. Now she needed to chose, to take her father's side or to follow her heart she knew it wasn't an easy choice.

Sakura however still had her gaze on her teacher" Tsunade-sama I don't approve of Naruto going on his own…"

"Hmm…what do you mean Sakura?" Tsunade didn't know where she was going with this.

"I think it is not safe for him to take high rank missions on his own it's very dangerous."

"Yes Sakura I'm sure Naruto is well aware that his missions are dangerous, but he's Kitsune Flash he's strong enough as he is he won't has never had problems with his missions and I doubt that he will start having problems now."

Sakura stood quiet for a moment but she was still not giving up" that may be true however it will be a lot better if Naruto has a medic nin by his side to treat his injuries after he successfully finished a dangerous mission. Not just a medic nin but he will also need a scout to locate targets more effectively, the byakugan is most recommended for these kinds of situations. I also believe someone in the fields of interrogation and information gathering can also become a good addition to help him."

Hinata was smiling at the pink haired kunoichi knowing what she had in mind and she was very happy for planning the idea.

Ino was grinning at her best friend' you're so evilly clever Sakura.'

Tsunade was rubbing her chin in deep thought taking her student's words" so you're suggesting that I give Naruto a platoon to assist him, I suppose I can make an exception and although Naruto is strong enough to take care of his own it wouldn't hurt to send a team of skilled and professionals but who?" she was grinning mentally seeing that the three kunoichis were sweat dropping.

"Neji and Shikamaru are in ANBU and I have already send his squad on a mission, Kiba and his team are also out on a mission the same with Lee and Tenten who should I send?"

Ino cleared her throat" um…Tsunade-sama" she gave hand gestures pointing to the three of them present in the room.

"I really don't know who should I send?" Tsunade was still pretending like she didn't know which team to send.

"Tsunade-sama there's three of us" Hinata said trying not to sound rude.

"And each of us has our own skills and abilities, I'm a medic nin Ino is an interrogator and Hinata is the perfect scout with her byakugan" Sakura said pointing out that there were good candidates.

"You three I guess I can send you three to be form part of Naruto's platoon, I still don't know though" the slug sanin was still having her second thoughts but she was really messing with them.

"Tsunade-sama I assure you that as long as were with Naruto we won't let anything happen to him, we will make that the missions are done successfully or that we won't be getting in his way trust us" Sakura said wanting that her teacher finally made up her mind.

The blond Hokage sighed in defeat" even if I tell you no you three are going to keep on insisting until I agree, yet this doesn't changes my mind that you three are just being selfish for wanting to be with Naruto am I wrong?"

"Tsunade-sama we're doing this to help Naruto in his missions and for the sake of Konoha" Ino said smiling.

"That's a bunch of bull Ino I'm sure you can come up with a better lie than the one you just told me" replied Tsunade while the Yamanaka sweat dropped knowing that she was telling the truth.

"It's true Tsunade-sama we want to be with Naruto because we missed him a lot and I think it will be better for us to stay with him and helped him in any way we can, at the same time we will be helping the village too" Hinata said trying to convince the Hokage.

"What Hinata said Tsunade-sama" Sakura said agreeing with her friend.

Tsunade finally gave up" fine I will send you three to be Naruto's platoon, even if I told him that his position didn't needed to have a team."

The three kunoichis smiled happy with her decision.

"Thank you Tsunade-sama you won't regret it" Sakura said.

The slug sanin sighed' I hope I don't.'

Shizune blinked" you send all three of them to be Naruto-kun's team?"

"Yes I know it wasn't something wise to send three jounin to accompany of very strong mercenary, but there was nothing I could do those three are very loyal to Naruto they care about him a lot."

"Will they be all right?"

"Oh I know they will they can handle themselves well" she replied before frowning' those three own me big time for this.'

(Location: Sakura's apartment)

Sakura was finishing up packing before going on the journey with Naruto, she was smiling after all she was going to be with him. This was her chance to finally set things right between the blond and herself; she has been given a second chance to start over their friendship. This journey with him will finally help grow their friendship once again the right way. Although she knew she was going to be helping him with Ino and Hinata assisting him on the missions, so she was making sure to pack everything she was going to need for the journey. She made sure has all of her kunais and shurikens as well with the medical equipment, scalpels and all of her medicines with vaccines that she has created to cure all kinds of sicknesses. Once she finished preparing her medical pouch she was finally ready to go. She sighed she was going to be with Naruto and her friends but she was going to miss the village, it was never easy to say goodbye.

She knew it well the whole medic staff at the hospital didn't took the news of her leaving well. The nurses were practically in tears saying how much they were going to miss her, the thought made a couple of tears escape her eyes. She gazed at the small table next to her bed, the picture of team seven minus Sasuke was standing proudly just the way she has put it when she first move to the apartment. She grabbed the picture while sighing, they have shared their good times and bad times. There were so many things she wasn't proud of namely how she used to treat Naruto. She quickly erased those horrible memories, that was all in the past now and she's been given a second chance to redeem herself from her past mistakes. She finally put the picture back before gazing at the second object next to the picture.

She grabbed the bottle of her antidepressant pills, in truth she was never fond of the pills in the first place but she didn't have a choice. Before Naruto gave her the big second chance she needed them in order to calm her and cure her from her depression. Plus Tsunade was always in her case, asking her if she take them by following the instructions. She smiled sometimes the slug sanin was more like her mother than her biological mother, it reminded her how lucky she is to have two mothers unlike Naruto who never knew his parents. She nodded thinking of the blond as her friend it was her duty to help him and conform him whenever he needed someone to talk to.

She smiled putting the bottle of pills next to the team seven picture' I won't be needing these anymore.'

Ever since Naruto gave her a second chance to be his friend again her depression vanished just like that. She was so happy and she was now acting more lively and happier than ever. No longer had she needed the pills, as long as she was Naruto's friend she was going to feel just fine. The second chance has given her a new life and she couldn't be any happier. She finally left her room closing the door behind her, before heading to the front door. She sighed remembering about her mother's behavior when she told her that she was leaving with Naruto as being part of his team.

"I see…" Mrs. Haruno trailed off looking at her daughter after hearing the news" and you agreed to do this?"

Sakura maintain her composure and she needed to make sure to say it as believable as ever, after all she was the one who suggested to Tsunade about sending her and the other kunoichis to become part of Naruto's team" yes there was nothing I could do mother it was a direct order from Tsunade-sama…"

The older Haruno sighed" I don't know if this is the right thing to do, going on missions with the same person responsible for your depression and a suicidal tendency isn't a good idea…"

"That doesn't matter anymore, that was all in the past Naruto has given me a second chance to make things right with his friendship and I'll be pretty damned to let this chance go to waste" she smiled warmly at her mother no longer she was doing her fake smiles to hide her pain.

"But still…." Mrs. Haruno insisted she still didn't like the idea of her daughter leaving with the person who caused her so much pain.

"Please mother, I have to do this in the past I was so foolish I threw away my friendship with Ino and Naruto away all for a traitor who never care for me in the first place. This is my chance to finally redeem myself for that horrible mistake, both Ino and Naruto I have to make it up to both of them I want to show them that I will forever remain loyal to both of them as their friend. I'm not the same selfish girl anymore this is a new me and I would do anything to have Naruto's friendship back…"

The older Haruno smiled at her daughter's determination" so there's nothing I can do, no matter what I tell you you're still going to disobey me you have made up your mind so it seems…"

"My friends mean everything to me and I will do anything for them, this is what separates the new Sakura from the old Sakura. That's why I want to help Naruto to the fullest, I want to forge a powerful bond of friendship with him stronger than the one we used to have when we were in team seven…."

"It doesn't matter what I tell you, you're going to go through with this anyway just promise me one thing…"

The older Haruno took her daughter in a warm embrace while sobbing softly, Sakura accepted the hug embracing her back she knew she was worry about her daughters safety.

"Please be safe I would never forgive myself is something happens to you, I already thought I was going to lose you twice. You have become into a strong ninja and one of the best medic nins there is, but take care of yourself sweetie…."

Sakura broke the hug smiling at her mother" don't worry mom my depression is gone I won't be needing those pills anymore…"

"It's hard for me to believe that you have been cure just like that."

"I have been cure from my depression the cure was Naruto's second chance for that I owe him a lot."

Mrs. Haruno smirk a little" you seem to be very loyal to Naruto is there something going on in your mind besides being his friend?"

Sakura turned her head away so her mother didn't witness the blush on her cheeks, she was really caught by surprise by the question" no mother….of course not! Naruto is my friend just my friend."

The older Haruno giggle at her daughter's embarrassing response" I'm sorry dear I didn't mean to say that…"

'Me like Naruto like that, it's not possible he's my friend'

She chuckle at the thought she didn't like the blond like that. However a small voice on the back of her head was telling her otherwise, not to mention inner Sakura was yelling in frustration because she couldn't make up her mind in having Naruto as a friend or more. She finally picked her back pack with her ninja gear and walked out of the apartment. She locked the front door before heading out she smiled to herself at the beautiful sunny day. Today was really the perfect day for her journey to deepen her friendship with Naruto.

(Location: interrogation division department administrative office building)

Ino has already packed for her trip with Naruto, she needed to filled some paperwork in her office before leaving since Ibiki told her to. It didn't matter to her she still had time before meeting up with Naruto and the rest of his team. Besides the paperwork wasn't much compare to what Tsunade has to fill out, since she always does her work and she fills any upcoming documents not letting them pile up. She needed to make sure that all documents were done because she couldn't waste time. She was also working in the flower shop so having more than one job really put her in a tight spot. But it didn't matter to her nothing could stopped her from feeling all happy after all she was leaving with Naruto. Sure she didn't like the fact that Sakura and Hinata were coming too but she was looking forward to it. Just the thought made her blushed, spending time with the tall blond talking laughing together. She suddenly licked her lips thinking of kissing him on the lips, she has already kissed one of his shadow clones and it felt amazing.

She wanted to kiss the real one. Pretty soon she was in her own little perverted world reliving one of her fantasies. She imagined herself and Naruto kissing passionately using lots of tongue action in their kisses. She pinned him to a nearby bed while she was undressing, she massage his crotch while she revealed her naked self to him. Ino was now blushing deep with a pure lustful and pleasurable look on her face, she felt herself getting wet at the erotic visions she was imagining. It would be amazing to have some hardcore action with the tall blond hunk, the thought made her give a soft moan in anticipation. She hold the urge to try and touch and herself, after all she was in a public building. It would be very indecent and immoral to do such thing here. She finally erased the perverted thoughts from her mind she needed to finish up before heading out with Naruto. One thing she was certain about the blond mercenary, she never thought she will feel like this of all people. These were the days she was questioning her feelings for Naruto a lot. He made her happy and she loves hanging out with him, not to mention that she loves flirting with him a lot.

'Naruto…what is this I'm feeling for you? You tall hot knucklehead!' she finished with a giggle as she finally finished filling the small paperwork.

"Ah there's my pride and joy!"

The Yamanaka turned to see Mitarashi Anko standing on the door way to her office with her usual grin.

"Oh Anko sensei how are you?" she smiled at her teacher.

The snake mistress went to her the grin hasn't been erase from her lips" how is my dear apprentice doing?"

"I'm doing fine sensei I finished today's paperwork I will be leaving the village to do some missions, I don't know when I will return though…"

"Really" Anko said in a mused tone as she went closer to her student.

"Sensei…" Ino didn't know what he teacher had in mind, knowing her it wasn't anything good.

"I've heard the rumors going around the village even here, I have heard that you went on a couple of dates with Kitsune Flash is it true?"She was grinning showing how much she loves the gossip.

The platinum blond blushed not feeling ashamed she made a familiar grin resembling her teacher's" you bet I went on a date with him, he was a complete gentlemen I have already seen him behind that mask and he's very handsome" she giggled.

Anko was now smiling widely" you already know his identity you have done a very good job I'm very proud of you. It's not every day that you catch yourself a nice hunk like Konoha's mercenary you have my compliments Ino dear…"

"Thank you sensei" replied Ino smiling.

The snake mistress went to her ear ready to whisper something" so have you fuck him yet?"

Now Ino have to blush even deeper at the question, once again she had to erase the dirty thoughts invading her mind regarding herself and Naruto doing some naughty action. Anko was eagerly waiting her students answer before she was met by a satisfying grin matching her own.

"Not yet Anko sensei but all in due time I'm leaving with him to assist him as part of his new team, Sakura and Hinata are coming too…"

The snake mistress was still grinning giving her a slight pad on her back" good job Ino it's going to be one hell of a journey for you, you will have him all to yourself and while you're at it you can invite your friends to have a nice foursome."

"WHAT?!" the Yamanaka shouted her whole face was red from pure embarrassment.

"Yeah a foursome it's the ultimate sexual experience and it will be even better since you'll be doing it with your friends rather than total strangers" Anko was still grinning at her students flushed face.

For a moment Ino thought of Naruto herself, Sakura and Hinata they were all having a sexual workout with each other. She immediately shook her head erasing the impure thoughts hoping that she will never think about that ever again.

"I would never do such a thing sensei!" the platinum blond was still embarrassed" that's going too far I even have my limits you know."

"Hey I was just giving you some advice for future experiences, but if you want claim Kitsune Flash and have him all for yourself be my guest then I have already taught you everything you need to know."

The blond jounin composed herself returning to her normal self" of course I will use your tips sensei going after a hunk like him it will be very worthy in the end" she finished with a dreamy sigh thinking of the tall blond.

Anko patted her on the head feeling very proud of her student" atta girl that's my student go after him and show him no mercy make him cum until he can't cum anymore."

Ino blushed but she still nodded" yes sensei!"

"Oh one more thing" the snake mistress went back to her ear" forgot to give you another important advice, the males G spot is in their asses use that knowledge well my student."

The Yamanaka only giggle" thanks sensei I will remember your advice."

"Good you have made me very proud Ino, you have become quite the fighter and the interrogator and quite the sexy bombshell like myself. Remember to always use your looks and your body against men since most of them are nothing but dirty perverts they will immediately lose focus once they see some women skin."

"I know sensei"

Anko nodded in pride' I have really created one hell of a kunoichi.'

"Ino!"

The two saw Inoichi entering the office his gaze fell to Anko who was trying to act normal. She could tell that the older man was still feeling upset with her for what she did to his daughter.

"Hi dad" Ino said smiling like she has completely forgotten her conversation with her teacher.

"Hi Inoichi" Anko said forcing a smile but she sweat dropped when the older Yamanaka ignored her' great he's ignoring me again.'

Inoichi gazed at his daughter" I heard from Tsunade-sama that you'll be leaving the village to accompany Kitsune-sama on his missions."

"Yes dad I was chosen by Tsunade-sama to be part of his new team Sakura and Hinata are also coming."

"I see…" replied Inoichi feeling relief 'at least I won't have to worry about her jumping Kitsune-sama to have her way with him since she won't be traveling alone with him.'

"Well I'm done with the paperwork and it's almost time for me to leave bye daddy bye sensei!" Ino gave a hug to her father before leaving her office.

"That girl really is a true ninja" Anko said before she noticed Inoichi gazing at her with a frown" what?"

"This is your entire fault Anko, you're the reason my daughter has become like this."

"What are you talking about?" the snake mistress was pretending like she didn't know a thing.

"Don't act dumb you know what I'm talking about, you took my daughters innocence and turned her into a sadistic seductress."

"No you're wrong Inoichi I turned her into a ninja, someone who can fight defend herself and protect the village just like any other ninja in Konoha" Anko try to defend her point although it wasn't entirely true.

"I don't think a true ninja will use seduction as a method for interrogation" the older Yamanaka frowned.

"It's a very effective art Inoichi and besides Ino is no longer a little girl she's a grown woman capable of making her own decisions and if I remember correctly she came to me wanting me to teach her everything I know and that's what I did" the snake mistress gave a grin.

Inoichi was still frowning at her" you're a bad influence Anko."

"What me a bad influence?" she gave a sweet innocent look which was bullshit" do I look like a bad influence to you?"

The older Yamanaka mumble some words before leaving the office clearly not happy one bit.

'What's his problem? He should be proud that his daughter can kick ass in the battlefield, as always I don't get credit for the things I do for the sake of the department ungrateful bastards.'

She left the office with a grin thinking of her apprentice and the mask mercenary' go get him girl make him yours.'

(Location: Hyuga compound Hinata's room)

Hinata was finishing her packing ready for the journey with Naruto, it wasn't complicated what she needed to pack. She has saved enough money to buy enough kunais, shurikens and other ninja gear that will help on the journey. She couldn't help the big smile that has appeared on her lips. She was leaving with the boy she has had a crush since she was in the academy. The same boy who has helped her become strong and gained the confidence she needed to face him without the action of fainting whenever he was near. The thought of traveling with Naruto made her so happy, not just she was going to be with him and her friends but she can finally show him the results of her hard training. She can finally show him her strength, and she was going to make sure she showed him why she has become a jounin. To her Naruto's acknowledgement meant everything to her, her training her new personality and her confidence it was all for her him. Even if it was a little selfish from her part she just didn't impressed the tall blond but her father as well.

Ever since she changed herself for the better her father Hiashi has taken a big notice on her, he decided to continue her training and it had great results. She has become strong, a prodigy like her cousin Neji. She has mastered the gentle fist style in such a short time. Hiashi was shocked and impressed at the same time, he couldn't believe her daughter the same person who used to be weak and a failure has actually reached Neji's level. He was proud of her and she has gained his acknowledgement of her new found of strength and it was all thanks to Naruto. She finally finished packing, putting her backpack she left her room closing the door behind her she was now on her way to the compound. She was happy because she was going to be doing missions with Naruto. But she couldn't help but feel a little sad she was going to miss the village a little. All of her friends including her teammates Kiba and Shino, it was never easy for her to say goodbye since it was never easy for her to leave Konoha when she was going on a mission. As she walked the halls of the compound she blushed remembering one of the most magical and wonderful moments in her entire life.

Her second date with Naruto three days ago.

Naruto lead Hinata through the forest region of Konoha, he smiled at her how beautiful she looks. She was wearing a lavender dress that it looks like a gown that will make her look like a princess. That was the only thought in his mind as he gazed at her she looks like a princess indeed. They finally arrived at their destination and Hinata gasped at the sight. It was a clearing in the middle of a large lake; the night sky was filled with stars followed by the big bright full moon. Hinata blushed at the sight, it was so beautiful it was the perfect place to have a romantic date. It made her blushed even more because she was having a date with the boy that she has like for a long time. She knew from the scenery that Naruto has picked a wonderful place for their date.

The blond teen smiled gazing at the sight" well what do you think Hinata?"

"It's simply beautiful! I have never seen such a beautiful place Naruto-kun."

"So you like it?" asked the blond looking at her.

The Hyuga heiress blushed with a nod" yes it's amazing."

"If that's how you think then you will love what I have in mind" he gave his fox grin.

Hinata blushed when Naruto took her hand again and lead her to the lake, they were now walking in the water until reaching the center of the lake.

"Naruto-kun what are you up to?"

"It's okay Hinata I've been wondering if you would like to dance with me."

"Of course I would love to dance with you but…there's no music"

"That's all right I already came prepare" he snapped his fingers.

A shadow clone appeared holding a medium size radio he turn it on and it started playing soft classical music.

"May I have this dance Hinata?"

"Of course" Hinata smiled although her face was red.

She took his hand and the two teens started dancing, Naruto decided to pull Hinata closer making her face to get closer to his it only made her blush worst. She was in awe at the handsome man in front of her and the beautiful scenery where they were dancing. Hinata was trying to enjoy the dance although the only thing she could hear was the sound of her heart beating rapidly, like it was ready to explode. Was she really dreaming? No this was real her blond crush Naruto was taking her on a second date and they were dancing in a lake in the middle of a beautiful forest. The light of the full moon light their bodies as it was being reflected in the water. Hinata gazed at him as well as Naruto, and for a moment their eyes locked admiring how beautiful their eyes looked with the light of the moon reflecting on them. The Hyuga heiress was still blushing at the way Naruto was gazing at her, he was giving a sweet smile making her heart skipped a beat. It was the kind of smile that will melt her heart that will make her fall in love with him all over again.

"Naruto-kun…" Hinata said softly her face was still blushing while gazing into his lovely cerulean eye.

"What is it?" the blond teen replied smiling at her.

"Thank you….thank you very much for tonight it really means a lot to me that you took your time to spend it with me…" she was getting annoyed because she knew her face was still blushing, how she wish to control her blushing.

The tall blond gave his fox grin" no problem Hinata I should be thanking you, I thank you for giving me this chance to be with you I'm really enjoying this I like being with you…"

'I like being with you…I like being with you….I like being with you…' the same sentence kept repeating itself in her head Hinata was blushing a lot more than usual.

'Oh no he shouldn't have said that' she couldn't control herself anymore her system was overloading and she was about to faint.

'No please I can't faint not now!' she shouted mentally and she was about to crash her system has failed.

However she never hit the water because Naruto caught her just in time, he was holding her with his strong arms pulling her in a warm embrace. If Hinata could've blushed any deeper her head would've exploded like a volcano about to erupt. As she gazed at the gorgeous face of the blond his expression was now full of concern, concern for her.

"Hinata are you all right?!"

"Um…yes I'm okay don't worry Naruto-kun…"

The blond chuckled" it looks like you were ready to faint."

"I'm sorry Naruto-kun" replied the ashamed Hinata because she was about to ruin their date.

"Don't worry Hinata I'm just glad you're okay want us to head back already?"

"No please if it's okay can we dance a little more?"

"Okay sure!"

The resume their dancing while the shadow clone holding the radio was smiling in triumph at the sight before him.

"I'm so good I scare myself."

Hinata blushed while sighing dreamily still remembering the date like it was yesterday. It was perhaps the best day of her entire life, as she head to the front door of the compound she met her father Hiashi who was passing by. The older Hyuga noticed her before heading to her while Hinata bow kindly to her father.

"Father"

"Are you leaving?"

"Yes father."

"I heard from Tsunade-sama that you're to accompany Kitsune-sama as a member of his new team, you'll be doing more missions than regularly which you may not come back to the village for a while."

"I'm well aware father, I'm also well aware that the missions are high rank and I will be putting my life on the line I know about the dangers I'll be facing ahead but I'm ready to face them head on that's why I'm a ninja…"

She didn't notice the small smile Hiashi gave before he went back to his usual serious self" very well then you can go now, just remember Hinata once you turn eighteen I will be retiring and you will be taking my place as head of the Hyuga clan's main branch are we clear?"

"Yes father I'm honor to take the position as the head of the clan."

"The results of your training have proven that you're worthy to be new leader of the clan, your strength has matched my own and you might surpass me some day good luck on your journey…."

Hinata watched as Hiashi left with a couple of tears falling from her eyes, the way he said those words it was the same as saying that he was proud of her. How long she has trained to get as strong as she is today to prove to her father that she was strong was one of her dreams and she has fulfilled it. She wanted to earn his respect compare to how he used to view her as a weakling who wasn't worth his time to train. How he was wrong indeed, her new found determination and her courage have made her take her training seriously in a whole new level. She wasn't just doing this for Naruto but for her father as well, in the end everything was worthy with the person she is today and her rank as a Konoha jounin. She reached the front door opening it she left the compound heading to the front gates of the village. She walked the streets smiling remembering who she was going to be traveling for a while, she had a feeling that this whole journey her life will forever change.

(Time skip: Konoha main gates)

The three kunoichis arrived at the village gates where Kitsune was waiting for them he could see the smiles on their faces. He thought that maybe they were actually happy to help him in the missions but a little voice on the back of his head was telling him that he was wrong. He had no problem having three beautiful kunoichis accompanying him on his missions, it was the other way around he was very please indeed. His perverted side was dancing in pure joy, having three hot girls traveling with him was a turn on. Not just gorgeous girls but very hot kunoichis, three seventeen year old girls who had developed quite well in the art of body language. He was grinning like a big time pervert in his mind, if they get the chance to go to an inn and a hot bath it was going to be very tempting not to take a little peek at them. He smiled in himself ignoring his perverted side he was just glad to have three of his friend accompany him, it was a lot better than traveling alone. He gazed at their clothing and his perverted smile was thinking in giving them more comfortable and revealing clothing, at least Ino's clothes were sexy showing some skin but not too much skin.

He smiled at the three kunoichis" you guys ready to go? We won't be returning to Konoha for a while so I hope you said your goodbyes to everyone."

"We sure did it will be all right Naruto" Sakura said with a smile.

"Yeah let's get going already" Ino said while she gave him a wink as part of her flirting nature towards him.

"Were ready Naruto-kun" Hinata said although she couldn't hide the joy that she was going to be traveling with him.

"All right let's get going team Kitsune Flash!" the mask mercenary said cheery.

They started walking off leaving the village of Konoha, until they were already far from the village. The three kunoichis have notice the happy behavior around the mask mercenary, like he was actually glad that he left Konoha or maybe there was something else.

Ino grinned looking at him" Kitsune-sama you seem to be happy all of sudden, don't tell me you're glad you left Konoha."

"Nah that's not it if you want to know I'm happy because you guys are with me, I got used to travel alone but with you guys here I will really enjoy the traveling I like being with you guys."

Ino had to grin at his comment while gazing at her best friend. Sakura was smiling at his comment, he was like being with them she included looks like she still had hope to gain his trust back after all. The thought made her cry but she hold the urge it in with a smile, she was going to make sure she stays true to his friendship for good. Hinata was happy while blushing she almost faint when he told her the same thing on their date.

"Aw Kitsune-sama I didn't know you felt that way about us" Ino said with the sad puppy eyes.

"Hey you guys are my friends I care for all my friends, you guys should know that already" replied the mask mercenary.

The Yamanaka giggle" you should consider yourself lucky Kitsune-sama" she went between Sakura and Hinata giving them a double hug" it's not every day that you get to travel with three beautiful girls like us isn't that right girls?"

Sakura just rolled her eyes at her best friends comment, she still felt sorry for her for becoming such a flirter and teaser thanks to Anko. Hinata just blushed at the compliment because she has never considered herself to be beautiful or attracted, but she was wrong when Naruto called her beautiful when she first met him back at Konoha.

Kitsune chuckle wanting to play along with the platinum blond" why Ino I already know I'm extremely lucky to have three beautiful goddesses being part of my team."

The mask mercenary's comment made the three kunoichis blushed they felt so flatter by his compliment. Yet they didn't know why their hearts skipped a beat when he said that along with the warm feelings they were feeling right now.

"Come on ladies let's keep going don't haste."

The three kunoichi woke up from their dreamy stance while Ino was having some impure thoughts between and the mask blond.

"So Kitsune-sama" Sakura said getting ahead from the team next to him.

"Yes Sakura" he smiled at the pink haired medic.

"I've been wondering I know that you've been traveling for a while but for how long, I started hearing rumors about you a year ago."

"I only heard rumors about you over a year ago, everyone has been saying about Kitsune Flash and how strong you were the villagers seems to have had a great deal of respect for you" Hinata said.

"Yeah I remember it was always the same people just kept gossiping about Kitsune Flash this and KItsune Flash that, not that it bother me or anything I like hearing things about you." Ino said she was being honest since the mask mercenary was the person who inspired her to get stronger.

"I was that famous in Konoha already huh, I guess the rumors spread that fast I'm not surprise thought. In two years since I started as Kitsune Flash I have done a lot."

"How long have you've been working as Kitsune Flash?" asked Hinata.

"Two years to be exact."

"Two years?" asked Sakura.

"Yeah my training with pervy sage was three years and two years I've started as Kitsune Flash, although training wasn't as easy as I though."

"Was training with Jiraiya-sama that hard?" Ino asked.

"Oh yeah it was hard at first I thought it was going to be a walk in the park because the training was nothing especial , just some silly chakra control exercises in cold waterfalls then I started training some wild elemental jutsus. Then there was practicing some jutsus with the toads, I learned to do a couple with their help but nothing compares to my sage training. That was the worst of the worst."

"Sage training?" asked Sakura.

"It's a little complicated to explain, basically there's another type of chakra from the regular one call the sage chakra which is the natural energy that comes from nature itself. Pervy sage taught me to fight using natural energy by transforming into the state known as sage mode, when I'm in sage mode my attributes increase a lot."

"So you get very strong?" asked the pink haired medic nin understanding what he was saying.

"Yeah in sage mode my strength, speed and defense increase dramatically let's just say I can put one hell of a fight against the five kages if I'm in sage mode."

Ino was in awe" wow that strong"

"Yup but like I said the training was really hard I spend a while try to master the training, the hardest part was gathering the natural energy man that was really a pain in the ass."

"How come?" asked Hinata.

"Because in order to gather natural energy one must stood still without moving a muscle" replied the mask mercenary.

"But wait a minute how in the world are you going to fight if you can only gather natural energy standing still? The enemy might kill you before you fight back." Sakura said while Ino and Hinata were thinking the same.

Kitsune grinned" it's easy I figure a way for me to gather natural energy while fighting."

"How?" asked Ino completely taken in the topic.

"I used my shadow clones to gather the natural energy for me, that way when one of them vanish the natural energy that was gather by the clone passes to me the same goes to all the information he has receive."

"That's very clever" Hinata said.

"I'll say" Ino replied.

"I guess it took me a while to finally realize the trick, once I figure it out it was pretty easy for me although I forgot to say controlling natural energy was as easy as I thought at first."

"But you said that all you have to do is stood still to control the natural energy, surely it can't be that tough" Sakura said.

"Well it is because saying completely still wasn't very easy if I fail in controlling the natural energy I would be turn into a toad."

The three kunoichis gasped.

"You're kidding" Ino said.

"Nope it's true there were plenty of times I almost turned into one."

"Then how did you prevent yourself from turning into one?" asked Hinata.

"It was thanks to Fukasaku one of the toads he had a magic cane that when he hit me in the head with it, it changed me back to normal so you can say that learning to control natural energy was a painful experience."

"No wonder you said it was going to be hard, you must've gotten hit in the head plenty of times" Ino said with a smirk.

"Oh yeah I sure did lots and lots of times."

"But you managed to master natural energy that's what matters" Hinata said smiling.

"I sure did sage mode is the ultimate fighting mode, I'm practically invincible in that mode."

The kunoichis were smiling at the progress he's been through his training. Hinata was blushing dreamily at him knowing how strong he must be. Sakura was just smiling at him while inner Sakura was shouting go Naruto. As for Ino she was gazing at him with a look admiration in her eyes, she couldn't help it as a blush stroked her cheeks.

'Naruto is very cool' she thought smiling dreamily at the tall blond.

"Jiraiya-sama must be very proud of you Naruto" Sakura said smiling.

"Yes he is he was impressed with my progress during sage training although fighting him in sage mode was worst than controlling natural energy."

Sage Naruto charged at sage Jiraiya with a fast punch but the toad sanin have blocked it countering with a fist of his own. Naruto used his toad jumping ability to dodge the attack, he gasped as Jiraiya has jump at the same height too launching another powerful fist. Naruto tried to blocked it but he failed he was hit on his left shoulder falling to the ground. Of course Jiraiya wasn't using all of his sage chakra so the blow wasn't deadly they were having a sparring match after all. Naruto got back up wiping some blood from his lip, his yellow toad eyes gazing at the man in front of him his teacher. He knew that the odds were against him, he was one of the legendary sanins and he was in sage mode to make it worst. His strength was beyond his and he promise not to rely on the Kyuubi's chakra he was only going to rely on his sage powers.

Jiraiya grinned" are you ready to call it a quits Naruto? Don't forget that you can only be in sage mode for five minutes."

"No way pervy sage I can still fight I'm not quitting!" shouted the young blond.

"I figure you would say that."

"Don't underestimate him little Jiraiya" Fukasaku said from his shoulder.

"Oh I won't do that I'm not that reckless."

Naruto grinned at his teacher" looks like I have no choice but to use it, check this out pervy sage."

Jiraiya's eyes widened seeing Naruto making two rasengan each in his hands' that's….'

Naruto charged at him with the two rasengan using his super speed" here's my twin rasengan!"

Jiraiya used a high jump but Naruto followed him with an equal jump" you're not escaping from me pervy sage!"

Jiraiya used twin rasengan both of their raengans collided creating a powerful explosion, they were both send back far away. Naruto got back up while panting seeing the destruction their attacks caused; a couple of trees from Myoboukuzan were destroyed proving how powerful the twin rasengan really is. He saw Jiraiya who was still standing he wasn't harmed by the powerful attack.

"Damn it pervy sage how you knew the twin rasengan?!"

The toad sanin grinned at him" looks like you have forgotten who the person that taught you the rasengan is."

"Yeah but twin rasengan…"

"The twin rasengan is the same thing the only difference you need more chakra than regular, however it can only be done with sage chakra since you have twice the chakra you regularly have."

"So you could do twin rasengan all along, and here I thought I have created the technique myself."

Jiraiya saw Naruto's eyes returning to his natural blue color" look like the five minutes are up."

"Come on pervy sage one more time!"

"That will be enough for today Naruto we have been going at it for hours, take a rest you have earn it."

The blond sighed" fine"

"He's very good" Shima said from Jiraiya's shoulder.

"I should say Naruto-chan has really gotten the hang of sage mode in such a short time." Fukasaku said.

The toads defused from Jiraiya returning to normal" come on kid let's have some ramen in a cup."

"Yeah!"

"Very well then little Jiraiya we'll be heading back now" Fukasaku said.

Jiraiya nodded as the two toads left they started walking back to the camp site.

"Hey pervy sage"

"What?"

"Are there anymore rasengan you can do in sage mode?"

The toad sanin chuckled" that's a good question there is another rasengan you can do in sage mode stronger than the twin rasengan."

"No way a rasengan stronger than twin rasengan tell me already!"

"Iguess I can tell you about the mega rasengan."

Naruto's eyes were shining" mega rasengan…"

"I will tell you all about it while we eat."

"Okay!"

"Yeah fighting pervy sage when he was in sage mode wasn't easy, I got my butt whipped a lot of times."

"But now you can beat him right? After all you're stronger than him right?" asked Ino with a smirk.

"Me stronger than pervy sage….well I don't know about that…." the mask mercenary was in deep thought.

"Hey pervy sage?" young Naruto asked Jiraiya as they were eating ramen in a cup in their camp site at Moyboukuzan.

"What is it?"

"Did you give my dad sage training too?"

The toad sanin blinked at the question" Minato no I didn't, but it will be pretty insane if I did."

"Why?"

"Come on Naruto Minato was one of the strongest ninjas in the five countries he was a genius too, that's why he become the fourth Hokage. If I ever taught him sage training he will be unstoppable too powerful for his own good."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Well there was a time I wanted to teach him sage training but Minato refused, he told me that he didn't wanted to become too strong because a person with too much power will eventually become corrupted. Its true power and strength does corrupt a heart and soul, just look at Orochimaru he became blinded and drunk with power" his eyes never left the camp fire thinking of his formal best friend.

The young blond stopped eating his ramen while gazing at the fire, he was thinking of Sasuke and his ambition to gain power so he can finally have his revenge" I guess you're right…"

"Naruto I can tell that you're going to be become into powerful ninja in the future, this is proof when you master sage training you'll be very strong. I believe you will become stronger than me and Minato" he gave a cheesy smile to his student.

"Me stronger than you and the fourth….is that even possible" Naruto's eyes were shining brightly thinking about it.

"Yup I believe you will become that strong after all the future generation are destine to surpass the old generation."

The blond laughed" pervy sage you just called yourself old."

Jiraiya frowned at him" quiet brat! I'm being serious here."

"Sorry but…..won't I become drunk with power like you said if I become too strong for my own good I will be blinded by my own power…."

"No I don't think that will happen to you Naruto you're different from the rest."

"How so?"

"Because I can tell that you have the strongest will and heart to protect those close to you, not just because you're a ninja of Konoha and you want to protect the village. That's you're nature Naruto your loyal and caring to everyone especially to your friends, it what makes you who you are."

"But didn't you say that my dad was very kind and loyal to his friends but he refused to have more power by going the sage training?"

"Yes I did but like I told you Minato was already very strong the way he was, he wasn't a legend for nothing you know he had a lot of confidence in his own strength."

"So why teach me sage training? Shouldn't I rely on my own strength too?"

The toad sanin sighed his student was asking so many questions that it was probably becoming annoying" the reason I'm teaching senjutsu is because I have faith in you Naruto, I believe that someday you will change the world by bringing peace to the world."

Naruto was in awe while he was blushing" you….you really think I can do that?"

"Yeah no eat your ramen it will get cold"

The blond nodded as he continued to eat his ramen in a cup, Jiraiya resume his eating while gazing at him' Naruto I know you will surpass me and Minato…'

Kitsune chuckle while walking with the three kunoichis" I guess you can say something like that, I really can't prove that point unless I fight the five kages and win."

"That sound a little hard to believe" Ino replied while the mask mercenary chuckle.

Sakura was gazing at him with a smile remembering when they fought she knew he was still holding back on her even when he was winning' Naruto you have become very strong.'

'Naruto-kun…' Hinata thought gazing dreamily at him, of course she believe in him she knew he was strong.

"Anyway let's keep up the pace were almost there" Kitsune said.

"So where are we going?" asked Sakura.

"To a small town not too far from Konoha, there are a couple of places I want to go before we start our missions."

(Time skip: Tanzaku town Market Street)

The group was walking the busy streets of the Tanzaku market. Kitsune was already familiar with the town since he has already come here with Jiraiya when they were searching for Tsunade. Looks like it was another busy day in the market place, there were so many people buying stuff. From buying food, clothes, weapons or playing some of the games that were available. Others were just happy drinking sake and acting silly because they were already drunk. The kunoichis were well aware at the size of the street although it didn't compare to Konoha's market street, which was ten times bigger than this street. After all Konoha was one of the biggest villages in all of the hidden villages. After walking a couple of minutes they stopped in one of the shops in the market district.

"Here we are" Kitsune said looking at the shop" wait here a moment I'll be right back."

The kunoichis watched him entering the shop while gazing at the sing.

"It's a mask shop" Sakura said.

"Why would Naruto-kun come here?" asked Hinata.

"Maybe he owns money to the owner or something" Ino said not sounding too sure.

Kitsune went to the counter of the shop ringing the customer bell, a minute later and old man with glasses wearing regular arrived at the counter.

"Oh my who do we have here? It's Kitsune Flash how you've been I can see that you've been taking care of the mask I sold you."

"You bet old man I'm not going to let the great mask you sold me get damage, besides I need to keep it intact this is the symbol that I'm Kitsune Flash."

"I'm glad to see you again, what brings you to my shop?"

"What do you think? I always come here to talk to you and for business, today I'm here for business I hope you can give me what I'm looking for."

"What are you looking for?" asked the shop owner kindly.

"I need you to give me three fox masks but this time they have to be female foxes."

"A female fox mask hmm…I don't have those in my shop looks like I will have to make them just like your mask."

"Perfect I will like that you're the best when it comes to making masks."

"It's the same procedure like your mask, chose your colors and designs and I will get to work immediately. However since its three masks it's going to take me a little longer than usual."

"That's all right old man I can wait it will be worth the wait" Kitsune started writing the colors and the designs for the future masks in a note book that belongs to the owner.

"That will be all old man I'm counting on you."

"Leave it to me I'll be done in two hours."

"That's fine with me."

(Time skip: two hours later)

Kitsune finally left the mask shop looking at the three kunoichis who looked like they were very bore. Sakura was tapping her foot impatiently. Ino was in the same boat and Hinata was sighing a lot.

"Sheesh there you are what took you so long? What were you doing in there?" asked Sakura while Ino and Hinata were looking at the mask mercenary who was holding a shopping bag.

"Sorry for taking so long but I was doing some shopping" Kitsune scratched the back of his head.

"I can see that so what's in the bag?" asked Ino curiosity getting the best of her she was expecting that he has bought her a gift the thought made her giggle in delight.

"Well since you guys are going to be part of my team I have decided that you guys need to wear the appropriate clothing, so in order to be team Kitsune Flash you all have to wear the look" he grinned while pointing to his mask.

"You mean we have to wear masks too?" asked Hinata who was shocked along with the rest of the kunoichis.

"Yeah as part of my team you have to wear the look, I have bought you all a female fox mask."

"Cool I don't mind wearing as mask" Ino said.

"I guess its fine with me" Sakura said.

"I agree" Hinata said.

"Good I'm glad you all agreed with me don't worry you will all get use to wear your masks also…"

The kunoichis saw Kitsune taking a scroll from his trench coat pocket, opening it he revealed something that they couldn't tell what it was.

Kitsune was grinning resembling the perverted grin of Jiraiya" also aside from your masks you all have to wear your official uniforms, here it is"

Kitsune took a sample of their official uniform and they almost gasped at the sight. Kitsune was showing a very small outfit a swim suit to be exact barely covering any of the private areas. The three kunoichis were blushing at the sight of the little swimsuit it was very provocative and revealing.

"You're kidding right?" asked Sakura with a frown and a vein popping on her forehead, she didn't like where this was going her friend and teammate was some kind of pervert.

Hinata's whole face was red from the embarrassment, she couldn't imagine herself wearing something too revealing for her own taste" N….Naruto-kun it's only a piece of string…"

Ino finally composed herself and grinned at the mask mercenary" you want us to wear that so we can be part of your perverted fantasies?"

Kitsune was still grinning before giving a smile" yeah!"

Sakura grabbed Kitsune by his collar giving him a warning glare" listen up Naruto! I did promise you I was never going to hit you again, but right now the thought is very tempting."

The mask mercenary gave her a goofy grin" point taken I was just kidding."

The pink haired medic let him go still not liking the idea of wearing the provocative swim suit while he composed himself" seriously guys I was kidding, you guys didn't think I was going to make you wear this? Not if I want you guys to kill the targets from having tons of nose bleeds."

"I guess you were just kidding but where did you get the swim suit?" asked Ino with a grin.

Kitsune was blushing madly before sealing the swim suit in the sealing scroll he put it back in his coat pocket" anyway let's go to the other place to buy your official uniforms."

"All right as long as the uniforms are not like that swim suit its fine with me" Sakura said still feeling uncomfortable with the idea.

However she started imagining herself wearing the revealing swim suit for Naruto's viewing pleasure, inner Sakura was cheering while she erased the thought her cheeks had a shade of pink in them.

Ino was still grinning at Kitsune' my my looks like Naruto has really change, he's quite the little pervert all the better for me' she mentally licked her lips.

Hinata have erased her blush by now, however she was still thinking of wearing the swim suit in front of her blond crush. She will feel so embarrassed if he sees her half naked even if a small voice of the back of her head didn't minded at all.

(Time skip)

The team was now standing in front of a shop that the sing read" Tanzaku armor shop"

"This is the place the clothing in this shop will go well with your masks, this is also the shop where I got my clothing well some of it at least" Kitsune said.

"Hey can we see our masks?" asked Sakura.

"Oh yeah I almost forgot about that here"

Kitsune took the three masks from the bag" this is yours Sakura and Ino and Hinata…"

Sakura was staring at her mask, it was obviously a fox mask like Kitsune's but it was different from color and size. It was smaller from Kitsune's but it looked like it would fit with her head. The mask itself was colored red with white flames on the right side of the mask, she had to smile at the mask it looked very cool and suited for her taste.

'Not bad Naruto really chose a good mask.'

"It kicks ass!" inner Sakura shouted giving two thumbs up as approval of her new mask.

Ino was smiling at the sight of her mask it was the same size of Sakura's mask. It was colored purple with black lighting designs on the right side of the mask. The Yamanaka grinned black and purple were two colors that she likes a lot so Kitsune have done a very good job in choosing the mask for her.

'Very good indeed'

Hinata was still staring at her mask it was also the same size as Sakura's and Ino's masks. It was divided into two colors from the half face of the mask. The left side was colored white on the far corner of the mask the yin and yang symbol was engraved. The right side was colored blue it also had the yin and yang symbol engraved on the far corner of the mask. She smiled at the mask she like it after all it was a gift from Naruto, it was enough for her so she was happy.

The three masks were as scary as Kitsune's mask the point was to scare their targets and give them a strong image of they were, at least that's what Kitsune thinks.

"So what do you guys think of your masks?" asked Kitsune.

"I like mine" Sakura said with a smile.

"I LOVE IT!!!" inner Sakura shouted happy.

"I like mine too it goes well with me" Ino said.

"Me too" Hinata agreed with the rest.

The mask mercenary smiled" good since we got that out of the way before going to buy your official uniforms I'm going to give you your code names."

"Code names?" asked Sakura.

"Yeah as long as you wear your uniforms and masks you will have a code name, for example me as long as I'm wearing my uniform and my mask I am Kitsune Flash so you guys need a code name too. Let's start with you Sakura when you're wearing your uniform and mask you will be known as Kitsune Huntress."

"Huntress eh" the pink haired medic said still gazing at her mask" I'm a medic nin I don't think that name suits me at all…"

"Trust me Sakura it does your temper and your super strength goes well with the name" Kitsune grinned.

A vein pop on Sakura's forehead for referring to her strength as super strength" Kitsune-sama I'm going to take your comment as a compliment."

"It is a compliment" replied the mask mercenary.

"Oh what about me what's my name?" asked anxious Ino.

"I already know yours Ino, as long as you wear your uniform and your mask you'll be known as Kitsune Temptress."

Ino grinned at the name while getting closer to him" temptress eh….as in temptation why would you give me that name Kitsune-sama?"

"Um…I guess it was the first thing that came to my head when I looked at you Ino" the mask blond was blushing.

The platinum blond started doing small circles on his chest with her fingers, giving him a very seductive smile" you know Kitsune-sama I can be very seductive with you if you let me"

Kitsune chuckle" I would love to see that."

Both teens started chuckling while Sakura and Hinata were frowning at their flirting, they didn't like what they were seeing not one bit.

"Okay you two that's enough with the flirting" Sakura said still frowning not knowing why she was upset and her inner self was pissed not knowing why.

Kitsune composed himself finishing the small flirting game with Ino" right moving on and finally Hinata, as long you're wearing your uniform and your mask you'll be known as Kitsune Mistress."

Hinata nodded" all right I understand I will gladly accept the name."

"So why mistress?" asked Ino.

"I guess since she's the heiress of the Hyuga clan the name mistress suits her well isn't that right Hinata?" the mask mercenary smiled.

The Hyuga heiress blushed at his smile" yes I have no problem to be call like that…"

"Well now that we have finally had that out of the way we can go to the next step, let's go inside the shop to pick your uniforms."

"Everything is fine as long as we don't wear a piece of string" Sakura said while giving a suspicious look to Kitsune.

"Hey I already said I was only kidding I never expected any of you to wear that."

"Maybe not but in your mind you wanted us to wear that little swim suit" Ino said with a grin how she love to tease him.

Kitsune only cleared his throat dispelling the blush on his face and they finally entered the shop.

(Time skip)

Kitsune was pacing back and forth through outside of the dressing rooms of the shop. It's been over thirty minutes since the kunoichis have left to pick their own uniforms. He told them to find clothes to match with the colors of their masks, so it wasn't going to be hard or so he thought. He was never the patient type to begin with and right now he was losing his patience. It wasn't hard to find apropiate clothes for kunoichis especially when they were going to become mercenaries like himself.

He sighed' I just hope they didn't went through the whole shop just to find the right clothes.'

"Kitsune-sama were finally ready to come out!" Ino's voice coming from the dressing rooms.

"Finally let see what you guys picked."

When the three kunoichis left the dressing rooms Kitsune was very impressed at the sight. They three kunoichis were wearing their proper masks only showing the lower half of their faces with their new official uniforms. Sakura was wearing a long white hooded trench coat similar to Kitsune's red leather gloves a black long shirt with the long sleeves made of fish nets, the shirt had a red v line going from the neck to the chest portion area. A red skirt similar to her pink medic skirt only difference it had similar white flames to the ones on her mask on the front and on the back side of the skirt. Black shorts similar to the ones she was wearing on her jounin uniform, but the shorts reach below her knees. Finally she was wearing her long black sandals it was the only thing she didn't change from her jounin uniform. She still had her kunai pouch and shuriken ouch in the same place along with her medical bag.

Ino was wearing a long black hooded trench coat similar to Sakura's black fingerless gloves, a purple thank top with a long sleeve fish net shirt. The tank top was a little small showing some cleavage, purple shorts below her knees making them shorter than Sakura's shorts. A black skirt similar to Sakura's fish net knee pads, black ninja sandals with fish net socks she was wearing her gear the same way when she was wearing her interrogator uniform.

Hinata was wearing long blue hooded trench coat blue fingerless gloves a white shirt with long sleeves with a zipper on the middle portion. A blue short skirt with pants reaching below her knees, the yin and yang symbol was on the left side of her leg. Like Ino she had fish net socks and black ninja sandals her equipment was still in the same places when she was wearing her jounin uniform.

"So what do you think?" asked Sakura.

Kitsune very impressive giving an approving smile" very good you all picked the perfect uniforms and it looks like team Kitsune Flash is born, let's pay for the clothes and stay in at the inn."

(Location: unknown region)

In a very dark place nine shadowy holographic figures appeared in the middle of the room.

"What's with the sudden meeting?" one of the holographic figures said which he was shorter than the rest.

"This is urgent" the holographic figure with whirlpool eyes said.

"Must be that urgent if you would call an emergency meeting so suddenly hmm…" a holographic figure with his right eye being covered by his hair said.

"It is we have a problem with one of the jinchurikkis, you know who I'm talking about its Kitsune Flash or more precise the nine tails jinchurikki from Konoha Uzumaki Naruto."

"So this meeting is about him…" a tall holographic figure said with a large sword strapped on his back.

"Yes it's important that he finally gets taken care of, we need him capture now" the leader said.

"Hate to be the one to break it to you leader but he's not a weakling or he would've been captured a long time ago" a holographic figured said pissed.

"He can't be that tough hmm…" the figure with his haired covering his right eye said.

"Shut the fuck up Deidara! He's no weakling the last time we fought that son of a bitch I lost both my arms and my head and Kakuzu lost two of his hearts."

"Which I have already gotten back Hidan although I agree with you, he's no weakling if it wasn't for our abilities we would've been dead long ago" Kakuzu said.

"Leader-sama what should we do about him?" the shorter holographic figure said.

"We will face this procedure with no haste, we all know he's strong but we need him alive in order for the extraction to succeed" leader said.

Kakuzu nodded" Hidan and I are already on pursuit of our target jinchurikki so we won't be going after him."

The taller figure chuckle at his comment" you're just trying to run away from fighting him."

"I didn't ask for your opinion Kisame" Kakuzu said.

"My report says that Kitsune Flash has been seen in fire country" a holographic figure said which he looked like a fly Venus trap.

"It seems he has recently left the village of Konoha" another voice said coming from the same figure.

"Well Sasori and I are a little far from fire country hmm…" Deidara said.

"Yes we are in pursuit of our next target after all" Sasori said.

"This is the perfect chance to capture him now that he left Konoha" leader said.

Kakuzu nodded gazing at two other holographic figures" Itachi Kisame the nine tails jinchurikki is your target you two are the ones who should go to capture him."

"Agree Itachi Kisame capture the nine tails, take any means necessary to capture the target" leader said.

"Yes leader-sama" Itachi said his holographic figure was showing his sharingan eyes.

"Right" Kisame replied.

"The rest of you scatter and capture your jinchurikki, I will call you again when it's time to extract another Bijuu this meeting is over…"

The nine figures nodded before they all vanished.

(Location: somewhere in river country territory)

Itachi and Kisame got up after opening their eyes after using their jutsu to communicate with the rest of the group. The two Akatsuki members were gazing ahead waiting to make their next move. Itachi was calm as usual while Kisame was grinning at the thought of hunting Kitsune Flash.

"So were going after the nine tails again? This will be fun" the tall looking fish man gave a shark grin.

"Don't be reckless Kisame this isn't the same weak boy we met five years ago" Itachi said in his usual stoic tone remembering when they first encounter Naruto in a inn in one of the towns.

"Right he has become quite strong it has been a while since I had a good challenge."

The Uchiha with his sharingan activated nodded" let's go Kisame."

The formal mist swordsmen nodded and they started walking off to their destination and target.

(Time skip: nightfall)

(Location: local inn Tanzaku town fire country territory)

Naruto arrived at one of the rooms where they were serving dinner, he was wearing a light grey bathrobe looking as happy as ever since he was hungry. Not to mention that he had his own team to lead and they will be traveling together from now on. When arrived at the table he saw the three kunoichis seated on their knees, they have already started eating while he shook his head. He got seated with the rest of his team while they were smiling at him, at least for now. When they saw wearing only a bath robe his long spiky blond hair all lose they were blushing because he looked very handsome. Naruto notice the three girls, Sakura was wearing a light green bath robe while Ino was wearing a yellow bath robe and Hinata was wearing a white bath robe.

"Good evening team!" Naruto said in the most cheery tone ever.

"Good evening Naruto" Sakura replied him with a smile.

"Yeah good evening Naruto I thought you weren't going to show up, the food here is very good" Ino said taking another bite from her plate.

"I can see that and I think it's a little rude for you guys to start eating without me especially when I'm the team leader" the blond replied with a smug.

"See Ino-san I told you that we should've waited for Naruto-kun" Hinata told the Yamanaka while Sakura nodded in agreement.

Ino frowned at her best friend" yeah right Sakura like you were going to wait for Naruto to come, you were so hungry I could hear you stomach growling."

"Quiet Ino pig!" shouted the pink haired medic.

"Now now settle down you two let's just enjoy the food shall we?" he gazed at his food as the rest resume their eating.

"Hey…" the blond whined looking at a couple of rice balls" this isn't ramen I ordered some ramen."

"Well tell that to Sakura she was the one that change your order" Ino said pointing at the pink haired teen.

"Sakura why?" Naruto gave her the sad puppy eyes which made him look so adorable and irresistible.

Sakura had to suppressed a blush at the adorable sight" Naruto no offense but all you eat is ramen, as a medic nin you need all sorts of nutrients and vitamins."

"But I want ramen!" the blond teen pouted like a seven year old.

"You have to stop eating so much ramen you can't expect to survive with only ramen" Sakura said.

Naruto sighed as he stomach growl" fine whatever I'm so hungry right now I'll just eat anything" he started devouring the rice balls.

The kunoichis sweat dropped at the sight although they couldn't help but blushed at how cute he looked eating the rice balls, shortly they resumed their eating.

"Oh by the way" Naruto interrupted the meal getting the attention of the kunoichis.

He took a scroll from his bath robe" I have our first mission as team Kitsune Flash."

"Already that's fine with me" Ino said.

The blond nodded gazing at Ino and Hinata 'I already know how strong Sakura is but I have to know how much Ino and Hinata have improved in five years.'

"What's wrong Naruto-kun?" asked Hinata.

"It's nothing like I said we have our first mission as a team, it's a request mission from granny."

"From Tsunade-sama." Sakura said.

"Yup it's a mission to hunt two S rank missing nins."

Ino grinned" so were already getting a tough mission kind of what I expect from our first mission."

"Who are they?" asked Hinata obviously she was talking about the missing nins.

"Well….." Naruto trailed off he didn't know how to say it, after all if they find out they will surely freak out.

"What's wrong?" asked Sakura.

"Well the targets are…."

He opened the mission scroll showing the names of the two S rank missing nins that they were going to hunt, they gasped in pure shock seeing their names.

They were two members of Akatsuki Hoshigaki Kisame and Uchiha Itachi.

To be continued

This looks like a cliffhanger but not an evil cliffhanger so it's okay I hope you guys weren't expecting Sakura, Ino and Hinata to be the members of team Kitsune Flash that was my intention from the very beginning. Next chapter things are sure going to get tough as Ino and Hinata showed their skills and the team has their first S rank mission. Will they be able to defeat Itachi and Kisame? Find out in the next chapter as always review. I'm going to take a break from this story for a while I want to continued with my other stories. But don't worry I will eventually come back to update this story, I'm not abandoning this story for the world. I hope you enjoy this chapter (39 pages 19,699 words) farewell and see you all net time.

Next chapter: Decisive battle his true purpose is reveal