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

24. Revelation: reminiscing the past

Chapter 24 Revelation: reminiscing the past

Disclaimer: Kishimoto-san owns Naruto not me.

'' this means thoughts

Bold letters inner Sakura or Kyuubi speaking

Italics are flashbacks

Authors Notes: hey everyone welcome to another exciting chapter. First of all I have a big announcement to make I finally have a beta for this story yay. Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been fixed from all of the insane grammar horrors and the rest of the chapters will be eventually fixed too, so thank you very much to my beta Namikaze Shinkotama. Now on another topic I know some of you have complained about Ino that she has moved too fast with Naruto in getting together with him, I admit that I did that on purpose. Ino is a fast girl what she wants she gets she didn't hesitate in making a move on Naruto unlike Sakura and Hinata. As for them they will make a move on him soon I assure you but I want to make it special with both of them, realizing how strong and deep are their feelings for Naruto. This chapter also contains Naru/Saku development for all Naru/Saku fans and maniacs of the pairing. Also without spoiling much a surprise pairing will emerge in this chapter ready to have future development that's all I'm going to say. Now enjoy this chapter the shocking truth about Kushina is finally revealed to Naruto, on with the chapter.

Word of warning: this chapter is longer than the previous chapter sorry lazy readers, also this chapter will make you cry your eyes out.

(Location: urban district local town field country territory)

The group was standing in front of one of Naruto's safe house they just finished their undercover mission going after the crime lord Daigo. They were still wearing their undercover clothes and they were ready to call it a night when they stopped before entering the house. They weren't alone as Jiraiya and Itachi arrived, however the meeting has turned into a big reunion full of tension. Everyone present could feel the powerful tension that was forming coming from one particular individual it was none other than Naruto. Everyone was quiet not one word was spoken since a certain red head has said some shocking words that leave everyone speechless, Kushina was also present and she wasn't happy or thrill but rather uncertain with the turn of events. It's like time has stopped and no one moved a muscle or said anything at least for the blond and his team, they were truly in a loss for words at what they just heard. It was anyone's guess what would be the outcome of this reunion or the words that were said by Kushina, one thing for sure it wasn't going to be a happy reaction or heartwarming for the matter. The worst of it all the tension was going to get stronger. Everyone except was hoping for the best while others didn't know what to think.

Jiraiya never took off his eyes away from Kushina and Naruto waiting to hear their words, or his student's reaction to the shocking revelation. He knew this was meant to happen one way or the other it wasn't destine to stay hidden forever, he hoped thing will turn all right. He had a pretty good idea what will be Naruto's reaction to the truth but he needs to know Kushina's reasons, after all the blond has just found the out the inevitable. He's Kushina's only son those were shocking news no one would expect to take lightly or calmly, it was best for them to have a long talk after this so they can come to an understanding. He wanted the best for both of them they deserve to be happy and together, it's just how he wants things to be and he knows very well his other student Minato wanted things this way as well. He continued watching over the two silently wishing that everything goes well in the confrontation.

Itachi stood quiet letting the reunion unfold like Jiraiya, his eyes were on the two ninjas. Anything could happen from this meeting after what just happened, Kushina telling Naruto the truth. It wasn't everyday someone will find out such a secret and he knew it was going to take a hug effect on the blond the reunion will be either good or bad. After everything Naruto has been through he deserves this, to be reunited with his birth mother and be happy with her. Even after the blond save him from his choice to die to give him another chance he hoped he has a wonderful life, a better life with his mother by his side. He knew how important family really he cares for the only member of his family, his younger brother was everything in his life. He wanted Naruto to have that joyful feeling of having a true family member and experience a family bond since he never knew what it was like to have a mother or a father, he was orphan and he was always all alone for a long time. He stood silent and still watching the two ninjas exchange looks.

Sakura, Ino and Hinata were beyond shocked when they heard the revelation, their eyes were wide and they stood quiet letting the words get processed by their brains. For them it was impossible to believe that Kushina, the woman they had to get to know a little better was none other than their leader's mother. It made perfect sense why she was always following them knowing exactly where they were and she meet up with them during their travels, the truth was shocking and they couldn't believe it. It was clear now and yet they felt like they were living in a dream with how shocking the red head words were, they never knew Naruto had a mother since they eventually thought he was an orphan from the beginning and his parents weren't considered to be alive at all. They immediately felt sorry for their blond leader after everything he has been through, living all alone hated for carrying a huge burden. To find out that all this time his mother was very much alive will be too much for him to take, his reaction will be unimaginable. Among them Sakura kept her jade eyes on the blond waiting for his reaction having a bad feeling that it wasn't going to be positive, like Ino and Hinata were thinking the same thing she wanted to hold him and find a way to heal the pain he was probably feeling right now. They stood gazing at them waiting for any reaction from both sides even if it felt like an eternity.

Kushina was gazing at her son's cerulean eyes and she could clearly see the shock among them, his expression says it all. It's like he was frozen where he stood without moving a muscle or blinking he just stood in front of her looking like he has heard the most shocking and biggest secret in the entire world. It's to be expected it wasn't every day that you find out that you're mother was alive someone that you never met or thought she was dead giving birth to you. She understood his reaction well she was already fighting with herself not to lose control or let her emotions get the better of her she finally told the truth to the blond that's what it matter. Now if there's a way that he can she can get through with this with him then perhaps she can finally start the life she lost when gave birth to him years ago, even if it was impossible to achieve after everything that has happened. He gazed at him only thinking to hug him to have him in his arms and apologize to him was the only thing in her mind, she wanted to conform her son to relief him from all the pain he endured in his entire life. She had a terrible feeling though this reunion and her secret will be bad for her she only hope she was wrong, she wanted to start a new beginning with the blond. She tried to get close to him but her fear was preventing her from taking a single step, fear from acceptance that he will hate her for finding out the shocking truth, she waited for his reaction which it was taking a while it was really hitting him hard.

For Naruto everything was spinning so fast he couldn't clear his head, so many things has happened in one day. He captured the crime lord Daigo and it was bothering him that he knew the secret of his heritage, and then his team found out of the secret which it didn't bother him. The real bombshell was dropped on him thanks to the red head in front of him he was still processing what she just told him. His brain has become slow to process the shocking piece of information he just heard from Kushina and it was making his head hurt from trying to process it over and over again. There was also the possibility that his mind was playing tricks on him and this was one fucked up dream that it doesn't make any sense at all, it must have been caused by the lack of ramen in his system since he doesn't eat it too often lately. Or this was probably caused by a powerful genjutsu that makes things very real and he actually heard those shocking words come out of the red head's mouth. He has heard the inevitable she has told him that she's his mother, biological mother by blood the woman who brought him into this world. Always thinking he was all alone an orphan destined to never know who his parents were, recently he found out he was the son of the fourth Hokage and he was shocked. But this although it was shocking it made sense to him every time he met Kushina, there was always something about her that made him think that she was close to him she was important to him. It wasn't long he finally managed to get through the shock and stare at the red head looking at him with sorrow in her blue eyes.

As he gazed at Kushina once the shock left his system and processed the information he felt another emotion building inside of him, it was anger. Sure he admitted she was a nice and kind woman but he had realized she has kept this secret hidden from him, a secret so shocking and hurtful that it was tearing him apart right now. All along he has thought his mother die giving birth to him and yet here she was standing in front of him, alive and breathing. His cerulean eyes hardened gazing at the red head and she was well aware that he was not happy her worst fear has come true, the truth hit him hard and he will probably reject her. She didn't said a word afraid he will snapped at her but instead the tall blond lowered his head staring at the ground, everyone was still watching at the reunion. It was anyone's guess what will be his reaction for hearing a very shocking truth, meant to change his life forever. Even if he has heard a million times he would never believe it to be true but he noticed the honesty in Kushina's words, no doubt she was telling him the truth, she was really his mother. He tried to calm down and breathe but it was pointless he felt so stress he was now becoming an emotional breakdown. He didn't even want to look into her eyes anymore part of him has asked himself who were his parents, now he has been given the chance although it was the wrong place at the wrong time.

Hinata shook her head trying to overcome from her shock gazing at the two" I…I can't believe it….Kushina-san is Naruto-kun's mother…"

"I know….this was completely unexpected" Ino replied she wasn't any more shocked than her friend" what about you Sakura?"

She didn't have a reply from the pink haired teen she was too focused on the reunion of the two. Her jade eyes were only Naruto showing concern and sorrow, seeing what it was supposed to be the joyful reunion was going to turn into a nightmare. She looked like she was ready to break down and cry pay attention to her leader's expression the only thing in her mind is if there was something she could do to make him feel better, a way to get rid of all the pain he could be feeling right about now. The Yamanaka grinned at her best friend it was obvious she was acting like this due to her feelings for the tall blond if they were hidden they were meant to be release. Her painful expression was enough that she wanted to help him no matter what in getting through whatever pain he was feeling, she could tell clearly. Just like she and Hinata Sakura's feelings for Naruto were very deep and strong. Sakura gazed at her leader and friend trying to hold any incoming tears that might escape from her eyes, she felt like hugging him and protect him from all the pain. She felt like it was her duty to shield him from any emotional pain that will be harmful to him, to her it was the reason she existed. If there was one thing about Haruno Sakura since Naruto gave her the second chance, she values his friendship more than anything in this entire world. She gazed at him as she felt her heart breaking it's like she could feel what he was feeling right now.

"What….." Naruto finally replied leaving shock but his tone was empty like he was lifeless" what did you just say?"

Kushina nodded she gathered the courage to tell him again but it was killing her to repeat herself to tell him the truth she has been keeping from him since she first met him five years ago" what I said Naruto-kun….I am Uzumaki Kushina you're birth mother…"

Everyone turned to the blond waiting his response and they were surprised when he started chuckling amusingly, it's like he was enjoying knowing the truth but somehow it didn't felt right. Of all the reactions this was the one they weren't expecting to see, it made them doubt whether the truth has sink in him. He finally lifted his head and his eyes could say so many emotions but the way he was gazing at the red head was enough to make her take a step back, he wasn't happy or perhaps he was holding his feelings.

"Naruto…." Sakura said her jade eyes softening while forming a fist clenching it to her heart feeling the painful blow he received when he found out the truth.

'This doesn't look good….Naruto don't do anything that you might regret' Jiraiya thought seeing the look on the eyes of his student.

Naruto resumed his chuckling not leaving the eyes off the red head" boy I was really stupid not to notice….I thought it was just a coincidence that you have the same name of my mother. I screw up for not realizing it sooner…you knew all this time didn't you?"

Kushina wasn't going to lie to him she kept facing with the same determination and courage" yes…I did…"

The tall blond nodded turning his gaze to the toad sanin" you knew all along too right pervy sage?"

"I just found out a couple of months ago from someone in the underground division, apparently she was keeping the information to herself and she didn't tell me a thing due to a promise she made to Kushina. Trust me Naruto if I knew sooner I would have told you immediately but at the same time, I think it will be more appropriate if Kushina herself told you" Jiraiya replied.

The blond nodded looking back at the red head. He saw her face she was completely different from the Kushina he met during his travels before becoming the leader of team Kitsune Flash. She was all happy and kind, cherry, strong and passionate nothing to the woman standing in front of him. Right now she was using all her strength not to break down and cry and he admitted she was doing a very good job in hiding her emotions she was hiding her pain just like him. It made him wonder that she was really hid mother he was just like her they were both hiding their true emotions. Maybe it was part of being an Uzumaki he got it right when he saw the red head giving him a fake smile, another trait from the Uzumaki he assumed. She was hurt in pain and she wanted to cry but she kept the entire pain to herself so she will be the only one to get hurt no one else, he was the same as her. No doubt in his mind or in his heart that he was her son by blood, for a moment he felt angry to have the Uzumaki blood running in his veins after finding out about his mother. He was so happy when he spent time with her he cared for her a lot but now, he didn't know what to think of her. Hearing the truth was too much for him and he was getting worst by the minutes.

"Where….were you?" Naruto replied.

"What?" Kushina looked back at him with the same façade to hide her pain.

The blond finally glared at her" where were you damn it, where were you when I was being beating up to a pulp almost to death by the villagers where were you when I was looked down and glared by everyone. Where were you when I needed the love of a parent who needed some comfort and love and the times I felt so lonely, where were you?!!"

Kushina felt like she has been slapped by Naruto's cold and painful reality, she flinched as she felt the imaginable blow. Her pain was getting worst after hearing those words from her son and the way he was glaring at her like he hates her so much, it was enough to shatter her heart to a million pieces. Everyone else present stood quiet Jiraiya didn't like how this was going, even if he counted on Kushina to tell him the truth he couldn't let this go on for too long. Itachi remained quiet letting things run its course on their own but they weren't favoring Kushina he knew that. The three kunoichis were quiet too but they were heartbroken at the sight and how their leader has reacted to Kushina's revelation. Ino and Hinata were shocked but they felt terrible seeing Naruto like that and after hearing what he said it made them think about his horrible past, especially Ino. The Yamanaka remembers how she used to treat him when she was little influenced by her actions, Sakura followed her lead and that's why she started acting mean towards him, however the thought didn't kill her with guilt anymore. Naruto has convinced her it wasn't her fault since she was just a child but it didn't stop her to become a better person and friend to the tall blond. Sakura on the other hand was the first to shed a couple of tears her hand was still clutched on her chest, feeling the pain in her heart for seeing him suffering so much it kills her to see the blond like this. It was worst when she heard his words about his past and it was true, it was the price he had to pay for being the container of the Kyuubi. It made her sick to her stomach that she was one of the people who treated him badly it was the biggest mistake in her entire life.

'Naruto….' She thought letting more tears fall from her jade eyes.

He resumed his glared at the red head woman" do you have any idea what it was for me, do you have any idea how hard my life was when you weren't there for me. My life was a living hell because of the damn monster I carried inside of me, where the hell were you?!"

Kushina backed away from the angry blond trying to find the words to say to him but she couldn't say them" Naruto-kun I….."

The blond cut her off" don't call me that!" his cerulean eyes hardened at her" you have no right to call me that at all. You really have the nerve to enter my life just like that after everything I've been through because you weren't there for me you have the nerve to smile at me even when you knew the truth all along. You can't expect that I'm going to accept you after not being in my life for seventeen years why bother now I'm seventeen and I can take care of myself I have learned to do that ever since I was little!"

Jiraiya finally had enough with his student's verbal assault he decided to step up for the red head" now hold it Naruto you should at least let Kushina explain to you why she wasn't there for you, she has a very good explanation."

The blond growled" I have a pretty good idea what it is and I don't want to hear it, I don't want to see you ever again….mother!" he replied with a lot of anger.

"Naruto just shut up and let Kushina explain!" the toad sanin was upset with his behavior he wasn't giving the red head a chance to explain herself.

He was about to say more but Kushina stopped him" that's enough Jiraiya there's no need to talk to him anymore."

"What what are you saying Kushina you can't keep quiet about this?!"

She shook her head" there's no reason for that it seems he has made up his mind. Naruto I know you must hate me for not being there for you when you needed the love of a parent, I'm sure you missed having the warm of a mother to hold you and keep you safe from harm. I admit I have failed you I wasn't a good mother and lost the great chance to raise you. I can see it in your eyes you really hate me and I don't blame you, for that I am truly sorry."

"Kushina-san…." Itachi said quiet feeling sorry for her she has made up her mind.

By now the three kunoichis were in tears due to the red head's speech. Ino dried her eyes feeling terrible for the older woman after she spent time with her she had a feeling that she wasn't an evil person, it was impossible to think that she wanted to be away from Naruto's life. Hinata was in the same boat after she spent time with her when she was fishing her words were kind and truthful, she didn't needed her byakugan to realized that she's a person with a good heart. However the one person who was feeling worst for the red head was none other than Sakura, as she watched everything she had a serious case of déjà vu.

Hearing Naruto's hurtful word to his mother reminds her when he rejected her at the hospital because she rejected him for bringing Sasuke back all injured. The words keep repeating in her mind words that broke her heart and hurt her very being a lot, she got another image when he returned after five years. His words when she fought him in order to gain his trust and his friendship once again, the cold words still haunts her to this very day but she was thankful in the end the blond gave her a second chance. Everything was fine until right now, watching Kushina getting assaulted by the cold words of her son were enough to remind her, the pain of being rejected verbally. Now she perfectly understood the red head's pain what she was going through right now but unlike her, she was being rejected by her own son. It made her shed more tears knowing that the pain she was feeling was worse than the one she felt a long time ago. It was probably destroying her being rejected like that especially when Naruto wasn't giving her a chance to explain herself, the question how long will she be able to hold before she finally breaks from the pain.

Naruto kept his glare at the red head he could see she was at her limit. Kushina was holding the urge to cry with all of her strength while still keeping that fake smile of hers, the usual Uzumaki fake smile he was very well known and good at. He hated himself and the fact that he was also hurting even if he was upset at her he couldn't stand seeing her so hurt, ready to shed tears. He remained angry at her she didn't deserved nothing after leaving him and the enter in his life like nothing wrong has happened to him, he cares for her and yet he didn't wanted her in his life for what she did to him. His anger was now getting the best of him he shouldn't be showing so much hate towards her, but his past comes back to haunt him. Everything he's been through for being the Kyuubi's container because of the villagers and she wasn't there for him, all these time she was alive all along and she never bother to go to him and give him the love he deserves. He was just a small boy who wanted the love of his parents and he was all alone with no friends with little people who cared for him seeing him as a human being. If this continued he could end up snapping badly at her, he felt like avoiding her it was the best thing to do right now.

Jiraiya wasn't happy with Naruto's attitude and behavior, it was angering him that he was hurting Kushina without giving her the chance to explain herself the reason she couldn't be there for him when he needed her the most. He knew this confrontation was going to become emotional and that Naruto will get angry but now it wasn't the right time, he was hoping his student will control his emotions giving Kushina the time to explain herself. It wasn't happening he knew the blond has always hold his emotions no matter what but learning that his mother has been alive all along, all this time it was causing him to release all of his emotions at once. He didn't wanted to think what will happen if this continue any longer, he knew what will happen if he gets too angry. Either way if he wasn't going to listen to the red head he will hear him out. He took a glance at Kushina expecting that she will stood her ground and tell him the reason she wasn't there for him, but it seems she was going with the idea to stay away from her son forever.

'Come on Kushina don't do this, don't lose your only chance to be in Naruto's life. I know you want to be there for him you have missed him dearly.'

Kushina managed to bring a true smile at the blond" I remember when I first met you at lighting country. I was so happy to see you. You are Minato's living image. It's true that I tricked pulling that stunt that I was a gipsy and I kept the secret from you for that I am sorry. I am truly happy that you are still alive following your own path I'm glad, I'm happy as long as you are happy. I want you to know that even if you hate me I will always love you…"

"I'm glad you feel that way" Naruto replied giving her another glare" because I will be happy if you leave from my life for good, I don't want to see you ever again!"

"Damn it Naruto stop it!" Jiraiya shouted trying to knock some sense in his student, but Kushina stopped him again from interfering" Kushina don't…."

The red head has felt her heart breaking she was hit by another painful blow thanks to Naruto's verbal assault. She was taking every bit of her strength not to break down and cry rejection by her own son was really taking a toll on here, it hurt so much worse than being physically injured. What can she do he hates her she lost her chance to be part of his life years ago and now she was paying the consequences, even if it wasn't her fault because of the different circumstances. She still hold all of the pain inside of her sealing her emotions behind her fake smile while Naruto knew that she was hiding her pain just like him, only this time he was really feeling anger towards her. Itachi was still quiet but he felt bad for the red head it wasn't her fault to lose her chance to be part of her son's life, it wasn't right to reject family no matter what. The three kunoichis still had tears in their eyes watching the sight they didn't know what to do knowing that they couldn't interfere in something personal. Right now the red head kunoichi has never felt so hurt in her entire life since she lost her husband and her home village.

Kushina nodded" I understand if you don't want me in your life I don't blame you for your actions. I will do as you say and leave, after all I don't deserve it I failed you Naruto….for that I'm very sorry" she gave another fake smile feeling broken on the inside.

"Good leave me alone and don't come back I don't need your love not now not ever!" Naruto said in a growl" walk away if you still have any dignity left because to me, you failed as a mother!"

The girls gasped hearing that but for Kushina it was the final nail to break her heart for good. She couldn't take it anymore she couldn't hold her emotions, she finally broke down. She kept her fake smile only this time she was letting her tears fall rejected hard by her only son was truly a devastating experience, one she will never forget. Jiraiya looked pissed wanting to beat some sense into his stupid student for breaking the red head's heart if he only knew the reason for her to be absent in his life, he will swallow all of his insults and feel guilty forever. However Naruto wasn't done with destroying her heart the whole thing was killing him but he was too angry to control his emotions, he wanted her to suffer. At least it will be better if she suffers compare to all of the pain he had to endured while growing up her pain was nothing compare to his, what did she knew about pain. If he only knew it was killing him to see her like this after the times he spend with her but his hatred was stronger than his friendship for the red head, he was going to say another insult to affect Kushina's heart even more but it never happen. He was being stopped from taking a step or saying another word, when he gazed next to him he was staring at a teary face Sakura. Her face was showing a lot of pain and sorrow like she was feeling his pain, her expression was enough to hurt the blond he couldn't stand seeing her like this after all the pain and suffering she went through along with her depression all because all of the pain he put her through.

"Please…no more stop….that's enough Naruto she's suffering enough as it is…." She let more tears fall.

Naruto growled and by now he had the Kyuubi's features from the anger he was feeling" what about my suffering it's greater than hers don't you think I have suffered enough as it is!?"

"Naruto….." Sakura replied feeling scared looking into his crimson eyes, like he was a complete different person.

"You think it's all right that I suffered and she doesn't have to after what she did to me!?" he growled again making Sakura let him go and take a step back fearing the power emitting from him.

"Naruto stop it already you're being blinded by your anger!" Jiraiya said.

"Naruto please calm down!" Kushina said seeing the feral expression on his face she had a good idea what was wrong with him.

"I can't calm down….not after everything I went through for being an orphan and demon container. All because you weren't there it's your entire fault!"

"Naruto…." Kushina replied letting more of her tears fall.

Everyone kept their distance seeing that Naruto was covered in red chakra. Ino, Hinata and namely Sakura were all scared feeling the powerful and evil force coming out of the body of their leader it was running like a cold sweat in their bodies. Kushina's eyes widened seeing the red chakra she had a pretty good idea what it was when she perfectly knows that her own husband sealed the demon fox inside their son, in order to protect Konoha from being destroyed. Itachi kept his guard up now he knew things were about to become complicated with the blond releasing the nine tails chakra, leading to a fight. He didn't know how to fight him remembering how powerful the Kyuubi's chakra is, these were probably the time he wished his former partner Kisame was here so he can Samehada to drain the red chakra. The kunoichis were now worried sick about their leader and object of their affections, even if they were scared they were more concerned for the tall blond. They have never seen anything like it before and they didn't know what to think, whatever it was the chakra was truly evil.

"Naruto…." Ino said afraid with tears in her eyes.

Hinata activated her byakugan keeping her calm' this is….is this even chakra it's so powerful and evil, Naruto-kun what's happening to you?!'

(Location: fox seal chamber inside of Naruto's mind)

Naruto opened his eyes he was now in the seal room where the Kyuubi was enslaved. His eyes were now in the golden cage where the demon fox was sealed his eyes weren't showing emotion as he stared at the nine tails demon. After finding out the truth about his mother this was nothing he was too angry to feel not even the slightest feeling of fear staring at the fox even if he never showed any fear to the Kyuubi, nor he care he was in the seal room. The Kyuubi however took his confrontation with his mother to his advantage it was the perfect chance for him to try and break free from the seal, to take over him once again. He knew the seal has weakened greatly but it was still strong enough to keep him lock so he was going to make this opportunity count. His container was always strong hearted and will it was hard for him to take over his mind due that he was never vulnerable, until now. The blond was broken and angry he has never seen him so vulnerable before, playing with his mind was one of his specialties. He will be too stupid to waste this chance he gave him a playful smile in the end it will be worth it. Anything to have a chance to escape from his prison he just needed to push the right buttons on his container.

He gave him one of his evil grins" you seem to be feeling worthless brat…"

Naruto glared at the fox" shut up you stupid fur ball everything is your fault. My whole life became a living hell if you have never attacked Konoha!"

"Hmph….and whining to me is going to make a difference I could care less how you feel?"

"I'm so angry right now argh!" he shouted tightening his fists thinking about Kushina" how could she do this to me she even spent time with me and she never got the guts to tell me the truth. Of course if she would have told me I would have gotten angry with her, she has the guts to come to my life now!"

"Brat the truth is….your mother hates you" he gave an evil grin.

"She….what she said to me I don't know if I should believe her…."

"You're such a fool do you seriously believe she meant her words, she was lying to you. She wants to toy with you she hates you….just look at her she fears you. She's probably thinking that she did the right thing in abandoning you…"

The blonds' eyes widened in fear he started trembling" no….she but she said…"

"She despises you she probably regrets giving birth to you. She looks at you the same way those humans from Konoha used to look at you, with pure hatred and hostility. The real reason she's here is to ridicule you and make a mockery of you she doesn't care for you once she leaves she will laugh in amusement for seeing you again."

Naruto glared at tears started falling" she….how dare she….I'm seventeen now and she comes to me telling me she's my mother after not being by my side thinking she was dead all this time."

"Hate her kid….she's not worth to be by your side don't forgive her. Hate her forever"

"Hate her…." he replied softly" I….I….."

"She doesn't deserve to live after what she did to you….kill her!"

Naruto stood quiet letting his tears fall anger swallowing him up. It was the perfect opportunity for the Kyuubi to make his move his container was weak and vulnerable just like he has always wanted. He leaked a lot of his chakra from underneath the cage consuming the blond making him screamed, he gave the most evil grin ever as he got another chance to possess his container.

"Now give yourself to me….no one will hurt you ever again…destroy everything that hurts you!"

"Ku….Kushina….mother….why?"

"Kill her!"

Everyone kept their distance from Naruto as they saw him covered in the Kyuubi's chakra. His whole body was now covered by a fox form which it caused to some part of his business suit to get destroyed like the sleeves and his tie. Everyone namely the three kunoichis were now scared because they have never seen their leader like this before, they had the feeling what was wrong with him just by looking at the red chakra resembling a fox. They were more concerned so much about the blond fearing for his life and safety they were wondering if there was anything they could do to help him. His red blood eyes fell on Kushina who gasped in fear her blue eyes were shedding tears, being rejected by her son was one thing but seeing him being taken over by the demon fox her husband sealed in him was another and it was worst than getting hurt by her own blood. Jiraiya was shocked seeing the one tail transformed Naruto remembering during their training when he went three tails, his destructive power was too much he gazed around the house and the town. If this continues there won't be a town left much less the house.

'I never thought Naruto's anger was this strong to leak the Kyuubi's chakra, I can't let him go beyond one tail.'

He gasped when one tail Naruto charged at Kushina ready to slash her with his sharp claws" Kushina look out!!"

The red head couldn't react seeing what her son has become, she knew about the seal her husband invented and she knew it wasn't meant to last forever. For once she stood frozen unable to dodged the deadly attack she wasn't going to be make it if she gets hit by one of its claws, but considering what she did to Naruto. Perhaps she does deserve to die she did failed her son in giving him a happy life instead of the hell he had to endured during his childhood, it will be best if she disappears. She let her tears fall and close her eyes ready for death to take her, to think that she has never given up on anything this time it will be an exception. She realized she wasn't dead yet by now she would have been struck by the attack or maybe she was really dead and she hasn't noticed. She felt her heart beat and she was still breathing, she opened her eyes only to have been moved out of the way. She saw the one tail Kyuubi Naruto standing at a hole he made using his claw attack before she realized her savior. She looked at Itachi who was quick enough to get her out of the way saving her life, the older Uchiha was carrying her bridal style but he quickly put her down gently.

"Thank you Itachi…." She replied keeping her eyes on her son" Naruto….I have to do something."

"It's hopeless" replied the Uchiha" he can't recognized you the nine tails has taken over him."

"I know I had a bad feeling about it….I know the seal Minato placed on him wasn't meant to last forever."

Jiraiya acted by instinct taking one of his chakra suppress seals, the same thing he was using to suppress the chakra of the Kyuubi brining Naruto back to normal' I better place it on him before he increases the number of tails…'

The three kunoichis were still shocked at what they were seeing they have never seen anything like it. It was the first time they were witnessing something inhuman for starters they knew the color of chakra was blue not red, they could feel the power coming from the evil chakra. However they were prepare to fight and they were taught to always remain calm no matter how drastic a situation becomes, this was a situation where the consequences are very severe. Sakura was worried sick for Naruto along with Ino and Hinata although they looked more afraid then concern, she could imagined what it was going through the blonds' head right now all the pain and anger he's enduring because he learned the truth of his mother. For her their first time seeing the power of a jinchurikki it was truly frightening.

"Is that…." Ino said in awe.

Sakura nodded" yeah that red chakra is the nine tails chakra."

"I never thought it will be this powerful and….evil….Naruto-kun" Hinata said feeling heartbroken she still had her byakugan activated.

"Don't let it get to you Hinata that's not Naruto anymore it's the demon fox it's controlling him" Sakura replied.

"I still can't believe the villagers of Konoha would hate him for having something he never asked for….I was no better than they" Ino said remembering how she treated Naruto when she was a child.

"This is not the time to be feeling guilty Ino" replied the pink haired medic.

"Right I know that" the Yamanaka kept her gaze at the one tail Kyuubi Naruto.

"Get back you three!!" Jiraiya shouted to them" don't get close to him he's in a complete new level of power, he's too dangerous when he has the fox cloak because he can't tell between friend or foe!"

"We can't just sit back and do nothing!" Hinata said concerned for her leader.

The one tail Kyuubi Naruto glared at Kushina and Itachi having a couple of targets to attack and kill. He launched one of his claws stretching it towards them, this time Kushina was prepared as she jumped away with the older Uchiha. Their eyes widened two tails have appeared on the possessed Naruto making him a three tail Kyuubi form, they knew it has become stronger than he was before. Jiraiya was shocked as he was gazing at the three tail jinchurikki the situation has become critical he needed to act fast more than ever, while the kunoichis were still shocked at the sight. They wanted to be useful but the toad sanin has giving them a warning that there was nothing they could do, they would only put themselves in danger.

'I can't let the fourth tail appeared he's already too strong at it is!' thought the toad sanin.

The three tailed Kyuubi Naruto was about to attack the red head again but Itachi went in front of her activating his sharingan. The jinchurikki was quickly stabbed by dozens of swords coming from many Itachi making him stopped on his tracks from unleashing his attack. The kunoichis gasped at the sight they almost went to tears seeing the blond stabbed by many swords, while Jiraiya grinned at the older Uchiha.

"Relax you three Itachi is using a genjutsu Naruto is not really hurt he's trying to stop him from moving."

Itachi's sharingan eyes widened seeing the three tailed Kyuubi Naruto growling inhumanly trying to break free' he's trying to break the genjutsu by his sheer power, the nine tails is truly powerful.'

"Jiraiya-sama now! He replied' I don't know how long I can keep the genjutsu activated.'

The toad sanin didn't needed to be told twice he rushed at the trapped three tails Naruto and implanted the chakra suppress seal on his forehead. Itachi released the genjutsu when the Kyuubi's chakra dispersed going back inside of Naruto, the tall blond was back to normal he fell down unconscious. Kushina sighed in relief happy that her son was no longer a threat she was worried sick, even if she was still dealing with the painful rejection she just received on his behalf. The fact that he tried to kill her didn't helped either she admitted the inevitable painful truth, he hates her. She didn't know if she could faced him again after hearing his cold words but deep inside she felt like she deserved those words. Jiraiya and Itachi went to the unconscious blond getting next to her while the three kunoichis were running towards them.

"Naruto!" Sakura said kneeling beside him checking if he was all right.

"Don't worry he'll be fine now" Jiraiya said" I used a chakra suppress seal which suppressed the nine tails chakra Naruto is back to normal. It's important to have them for these kinds of emergencies I don't want to imagine what would have happened if anymore tails appeared?"

"But he's fine now right?" Ino said concerned" the fox won't take over him again…."

"As long as he doesn't get too angry the nine tails won't control him" replied the toad sanin" the Kyuubi's chakra leaks from Naruto trigger by his emotions, in this case his anger. The angrier he gets the more tails will appear and the fox will take over him…"

"Jiraiya-sama…" Itachi said noticing that he there was more information missing.

The toad sanin stood quiet gazing at the three kunoichis' I think it will be best if I don't tell them about the seal in Naruto's stomach that it's weakening, they are probably not emotionally ready to know everything yet.'

The three kunoichis were all so relief to see their leader back to normal and safe from harm. Ino and Hinata kept their gazes at the object of their affections they were so worried for him, they were scared when they saw the evil chakra consuming him. They have heard back at the academy that the Kyuubi was horrible evil demon that killed a lot of ninjas when it attacked Konoha, it was a heartless being. Just seeing their precious person being consumed by its chakra was enough to scare them, not to mention feeling worry sick about their blond leader. They knew very well Naruto was not the demon fox but it's container they knew the difference and he was a regular human being carrying a heavy burden that has cost him his life for years. Sakura was still holding the tall blond her jade eyes were only focused on his expression, even when he was unconscious he felt like he was still in pain. She was in pain too he doesn't deserve any of this and he was still enduring suffering till this very day, she wanted to heal his heart and any pain that has been inflicted on him even the pain she caused him back in the past. She felt like crying for him and hold him his arms never to let him go, all for the purpose that he feels better from the pain.

Once Naruto was all right Hinata went to Kushina seeing her expression she was obviously heartbroken, after what the blond told her" Kushina-san….are you all right?"

The red head gave the Hyuga heiress a fake smile hiding her pain" I'm all right Hinata…please don't worry about me."

"Kushina-san…."

"I think you three should take Naruto into the house and let him rest" Jiraiya said.

"Right come on guys" Sakura said as they slowly helped the blond heading inside of the house.

"I wasn't expecting Naruto-kun's reaction to be like this" Itachi said.

"You can't blame him. He believed his mother was dead all this time to find out she has been alive all along and she wasn't there for him, his reaction is to be expected. But since the fourth's seal on Naruto's stomach is weak the Kyuubi's chakra will leak from his body due to his anger" replied the toad sanin.

"I would like to be alone…." Kushina said.

"Where do you think you're going Kushina?" asked Jiraiya.

"I just need to get some fresh air."

"You better not to be thinking on leaving. Naruto will have to be reminded about your existence again."

"What do you mean?" Itachi said.

"Because of the Kyuubi's transformation Naruto doesn't remembers about the past events. It happened to him once back when we were training, he had three tails and I managed to put the chakra suppress seal on him in time before the fourth tail appeared. However when he woke up he didn't remember anything that happened before we were training."

"Temporary memory loss" replied the older Uchiha.

"I don't know if it's temporary it's a possibility that Naruto might eventually remember what happened after the fox took over him. For now it will be best if we don't tell him that he tried to attack Kushina, however we should remind him that she's his mother."

Kushina started walking out from the two ninjas before Jiraiya turned to Itachi" keep an eye on her."

"You believe she's going to leave?"

"Probably although Kushina is the stubborn person who would never give up, but after what happened with Naruto I don't know. In fact I have never seen her so broken before, she was crushed when Minato died but this….." he replied softly.

"Understood" Itachi vanished using a body flicker technique.

The toad sanin sighed after everything he witnessed' so much for a happy heartwarming family reunion.'

(Location: fox seal chamber inside of Naruto's mind)

Naruto opened his eyes he was once again in the chamber of the Kyuubi. He didn't remembered nothing that happened since he returned to his safe house from the undercover mission to capture Daigo. But something was wrong it was strange that he didn't remembered something so suddenly, blacking out wasn't exactly his specialty it has never happened to him before. He does remember one time when he was training with Jiraiya he blacked out and he awakened in the hospital of the hidden sand village. His eyes widened remembering hearing the conversation the toad sanin had with the Kazakage Gaara and his sand siblings he had attacked his teacher injuring him. Now this has happened before, he couldn't have attacked his teacher again he would never forgive himself if he did. His angry cerulean eyes turned to the demon fox sealed in his giant cage who was grinning in amusement, like he was enjoying what he was seeing. Anger hit him glaring at the demon fox he had a bad feeling about this that he was involve it was nothing good when the Kyuubi was brought into the situation.

"Bastard fox….what did you do this time!?"

"And what if I had brat?"

"Tell me what the hell did you do you took over me again didn't you!?"

"Hmph it was worth the shot you were so angry I wouldn't miss such a chance. I was doing you a favor I was trying to get rid of that human, who calls herself Kushina" he gave an evil grin.

Naruto's eyes widened" Kushina-chan…no….you bastard fox what did you do to her I swear if you hurt her I will…."

"Fool she had it coming although she's safe, you don't remember do you?"

"I……" the blond was in deep thought nothing was coming to his mind since he arrived at his safe house.

"Fine brat I'll refresh your memory. You got angry at her after finding out the truth."

"The truth….what truth?"

The demon fox gave another grin" that she's your mother…"

Naruto was shocked his eyes were wide and he stood still like he was frozen" what…."

"That human Kushina is your mother she's an Uzumaki. You were angry at her for knowing the truth, you were told she died giving birth to you but that was a lie, she has been alive all this time and she never went to take care of you. She abandoned you to rot in Konoha and become the victim of pain and suffering in the hands of the villagers, she doesn't care for you that's the truth."

It finally hit him the images were coming back to him. He remembered when arriving at the safe house he was met by Jiraiya, Itachi and Kushina. Jiraiya forced the red head to tell him the truth, which it was very shocking to him. Kushina told him she was a ninja and her last name Uzumaki before telling him she was his mother he was horrified that tears started forming. He remembered clearly when he snapped at the red head and told her all those cold harsh words and like he once did to Sakura he did the same thing to Kushina, he rejected her badly. He felt terrible for what he did to her she didn't deserve it even if she abandoned him while the fox was still staring at him with disgust at him he was being weak as always.

"Then it's true…..she really is my mother….I can't believe she knew and she had the nerve to keep the secret from me…"

"Because she hates you….you disgust her she came to you because she wanted to make sure that you were dead. Some mother she turned out to be, I was going to do you the favor of killing her. But that blasted old fool used a chakra suppress seal on you…"

"Pervy sage…." Naruto glared at the fox" enough it won't work this time, you may have anger me on purpose so you could take over me but it won't happen again."

The demon fox growled as he used one of his claws to hit the cage but Naruto was unfazed by his action" you damn brat you think this seal will keep me here forever think again!?"

"Yeah yeah I know….I will break free and go mad destroying everything in my path speech. I have heard it before" he turned his back walking out of the chamber.

"The seal is weakened I will break free!"

"Whatever…."

Naruto opened his eyes his eyes gazed around the new place he was in. He was now in his room from his safe house he must have been put to rest when he collapsed from the Kyuubi transformation. His thoughts were only on Kushina after he verbally assaulted with his cold words and the results for his cruel action. He remembered her face full of hurt and her tears, it was enough to tell that she was heartbroken but he was still angry with her for keeping the secret, and for not being there for him when he needed her the most. The rough and horrible times of his childhood when he was looked down and hated by the villagers for containing the Kyuubi, Konoha only saw the demon fox instead of a child in need of love and attention. No matter how much he hurt her or hurt he was, he was still upset with her and he wasn't planning in forgiving her for what she did. He stood resting in his bed thinking about the red head woman, he was in deep thought about her. The woman who gave birth to him and abandoned him to suffered at the hands of the villager, he couldn't forgive her his anger was still alive.

'Kushina….why did you do it why did you left me?'

(Location: urban district not too far from Naruto's safe house town field country territory)

Kushina was seated on a small bench next to a tree enjoying the view while feeling terrible she wasn't even concentrated in looking at the scenery after what she just experienced. Sure she has been through a lot losing a lot of important people in her life and she was devastated but nothing compared to experiencing rejection from your very own and only son, it was worse than death. When Naruto said those cold words to her she felt like she was stabbed in the heart by a very sharp long sword and it was slowly entering her, the worst pain done slowly without killing her. Giving up wasn't in her dictionary but perhaps she should consider it she was feeling a pain that no mother should experienced ever, rejection by their own child. She has forgotten that Itachi was watching her although he wasn't hiding, he was neared her just watching over her like Jiraiya suggested. Although she felt like crying she only kept a fake smile to hide all the pain she was holding in, what kills her the most that she could still hear her son's cold words. They were still repeating in her head torturing her heart and soul making her feel worst than she already is.

"I don't want to see you ever again….mother…"

"I will be happy if you leave from my life for good, I don't want to see you ever again!"

"Where were you damn it, where were you when I was beaten up to a pulp almost to death by the villagers, where were you when I was looked and glared by everyone. Where were you when I needed the love of a parent when I needed some love and comfort, where were you during the time I felt so lonely, where were you!?"

"Good leave me alone and don't come back I don't need your love not now not ever!"

"Walk away if you still have any dignity left because to me, you failed as a mother!"

The words kept haunting her like they were an evil curse, they hurt too much. Words where it hurt her the most which they were right she deserves them. She failed as a mother, she failed to protect her only son, she failed to give him the love and care he needed, she failed to be there for him and raise him on her own. She knows it to be true Uzumaki Kushina was a failure as a parent and a kunoichi since she failed to protect her precious people, she had endless determination but she failed in everything. She kept her fake smile as a couple of tears were forming demanding that they wanted to fall it was the proof of her pain for her failure. It was over for her what else can she do her son hates her and he doesn't want to see her again the only family she has left. Now he didn't care for her because she failed him to give him the right life free of hatred and loneliness, she didn't raised him like a rightful mother should do when it comes to raising their own child. Itachi finally got next to her there was no need to watched her from the dark it was pretty clear she didn't had any intentions of running away, at least not for now. Just looking at her reminding him of his mistake with his family, he probably felt the same way too they were both similar even if she didn't noticed yet.

"Kushina-san…"

"What am I going to do now?" she replied shaking her head" I knew this was going to happen, I knew he was going to hate me this is exactly how I thought he was going to react. I don't blame him for hating me, it's to be expected he was all alone with no one to give him the necessary love a parent should give his own child. He was right I failed as a mother there's nothing I can do anymore…"

"You knew this wasn't going to be easy, Naruto-kun has been through a lot. You failed once but you can try again…" Itachi said.

"What are you talking about it's over?" she looked at him still holding that fake smile it wasn't very convincing like her past façade" there's no need to try anymore he hates me, he has made up his mind to never have me in his life. He has taken care of himself for years he doesn't need me, I lost my chance to raise him it's all over…"

"Jiraiya-sama said that you never give up why are you considering giving up an option now?"

The red head kept her fake smile the tears were very visible in her eyes" his words were enough to prove that is hopeless to try, even if I go to him he will reject me again. He made it clear that he doesn't want me in his life you saw what happened back there. He got so angry with me that he unleash some of the nine tails chakra, the fox took over him and tried to kill me, there's nothing I can do anymore. It's better that he doesn't remember a thing about what happened, therefore he won't remember the truth of me being his mother."

"Running away isn't the answer Jiraiya-sama won't let you get away from Naruto-kun's life. You will regret your decision in the end…."

"His words were very clear I won't be regretting my choice knowing that he doesn't care. He has his whole life ahead of him and he doesn't need me in it."

"Naruto-kun is confused he doesn't know what to do. Even if his words seem to hold truth his probably struggling right now to make the decision whether he wants to have you by his side or not" he replied.

"If he remembers that is, I hope he doesn't I don't want to be the cause to inflict more pain in him. He has already suffered enough in his life as it is…"

"You're one to talk Kushina-san…."

"I had it coming I deserve it my life has no meaning now, all this time I've been secretly wanting to be part of my son's life hoping that he will accept me. To repent for my past mistake but it seems it was all just a dream, it would seem I will have to pay for my mistake after all."

"It seems you're forgetting who you're speaking to?" Itachi still kept his gaze on the scenery" you're suffering for your past mistake which was an accident that was never your fault to begin with. You're punishing yourself for a mistake you didn't made it was caused by the harsh order of the village" his onyx eyes glared thinking about a certain war hawk.

"You're suffering now because of rejection you're not the only one carrying those burdens of the past. I'm carrying those burdens as well, suffering and rejection filled my life because of my loyalty for Konoha and for the sake that another war doesn't occurs. I killed my emotions in order to eliminate my clan and I made my brother reject me to hate me forever, I filled his mind with revenge in order to kill me. Like you I'm carrying those burdens, my burdens are fated to last forever and live with me for the rest of my life. However you're burdens Kushina-san can be easily erased from existence, unlike me you didn't make that mistake at your own accord it was done by another."

The red head's eyes widened at the older Uchiha's wise words. Hearing them she felt a powerful boost of confidence determination filling her, to think she will feel so negative and she was ready to give up. She felt so stupid to give up when she has never taken no for an answer, for crying out loud she was an Uzumaki her ancestry didn't had a clue what it means to give up. She smiled feeling so much better after hearing his words it's like she has gained more energy and strength, she was thankful for him. She needed some encouragement to continue with her goal, her purpose was still very much alive. She gazed at him smiling she owned him a lot for saying the right words, what she needed to hear to gain her confidence back.

"Itachi….thank you I really needed to hear some encouraging words. I was really planning in giving up, it seems like the most logical thing to do after what happened. But I will take your words to heart, you could be right that Naruto is probably struggling to make up his mind if he wants me in his life or not. I won't give up at least I want to beg for his forgiveness if he won't accept me, I won't run away."

"One must never give up hope, no matter how impossible things may look one doesn't stop believing that the challenge can be overcome" Itachi thought about Sasuke.

"Well I will follow your advice you have given me enough strength to go through with this. Giving up isn't the answer I am the kind of person who will face any problems head on, it's in my blood."

"Like Naruto-kun?" he replied.

"Yup like my son….he got that from me stubborn to the end. Itachi thank you again for helping me" she was still smiling at him.

The older Uchiha only nodded in response for now neither of them realized that they were being watched. Jiraiya was a couple of feet away on top of tree branch looking through his telescope grinning at the sight. As a professional when it came to women and knowing how their minds and hearts work he liked what he was seeing, he was a teaser sometimes but he could clearly tell when there was some chemistry going on. The sight was very amusing when he thought about it, the last Uzumaki was getting along with the prodigy of the Uchiha clan and they clicked immediately just when they barely know each other. He was still grinning but now it wasn't the right time when there was still a problem to be solve with forging the bond between mother and son, it was an emergency. He jumped from the branch walking towards the two ninjas which they noticed his presence quickly, the toad sanin was still grinning feeling like teasing them a little.

"Well well you two have certainly become quite close in just a short amount of time after meeting it wouldn't surprise me if you're already very fond of each other" his smug grin never left his face.

Itachi stood quiet without reacting while Kushina frowned at him" oh please Jiraiya it's nothing like that, I swear you always jumping to conclusions, for being a pervert" although she was annoyed by his comment her cheeks were blushing feeling embarrassed.

"Correction my dear Kushina super pervert" he replied feeling very proud.

"You really haven't changed after all this time" the red head sighed.

"Nope I won't change probably never will, anyway Kushina what are you going to do now?"

"Thanks to Itachi I will not run away from my problem, I want to gain my son back at least tell him how I feel and that I have always care for him. Even if he won't believe me he probably thinks I hate him, I have to try and try to open his eyes, even if it will be just a little."

Jiraiya nodded" you have made the right choice Kushina."

"We agree too."

They turned to see the three kunoichis and members of Naruto's team walking towards them they had heard some of their conversation. In truth the three kunoichis were very concerned with their leader after what happened with his mother, they were expecting a heartwarming family reunion but nothing like what they had witnessed. They were committed to help but the blond and the red head solve their differences and get together as a family, they wanted what was best for both of them. It was enough that Kushina helped them before when they were lonely or needed some advice like Sakura and Hinata, Ino thought she has found a kindred spirit in the red head after the girl talk she had with her back at Kaoki village. Their only objective was to have Naruto his mother in his life, they wanted him to have the family care he never had in his entire life. It was also their way to repay her for what she did to them, they had a feeling she was really a good kindhearted woman.

Kushina looked at them with confusion" girls why are you all here?"

"Was it looks like we want to help you?" Ino said.

"It's not fair what happened earlier Kushina-san" Hinata replied remembering Naruto snapping at the red head.

"That's why we're here to support you we want you and Naruto to get together. Naruto of all people deserves to have his mother by his side and I also think you deserve a second chance too Kushina-san" Sakura said.

She smiled at the group" thank you everyone, I appreciate what you're doing even if you don't know the reason why I couldn't be there for him when he needed me the most."

"Were sure you have a very good reason" Hinata said feeling uncertain.

"Yeah we just want you to know that were with you until the end" Ino said.

"Thank you" the red head replied with a smile.

"Then who will talk to Naruto-kun?" asked Itachi.

"I will do it" replied Jiraiya" as Naruto's teacher I have the responsibility to tell him his rights and wrongs, he didn't even wanted to hear Kushina's reasons for not being there for him. I will also have to remind him the truth of being Kushina's son due to his memory loss when the nine tails took over him."

"You're going to try and convince Naruto to hear me out?" asked Kushina.

"Yes it's my responsibility."

"You think you can do it?"

"Of course!"

The red head smirked at him" like when you failed to convinced him to forgive Sakura?"

Everyone blinked looking at him especially the pink haired medic while the toad sanin sighed" all right I admit I wasn't very good in convincing him about that, but he was too stubborn and hard headed he wouldn't listen to me no matter what I said. I tried talking to him and he will completely avoid the topic."

"You see Jiraiya. I am thankful for what you're doing for me but let's face it, if you couldn't convince him to forgive Sakura what makes you think that you can convince him to listen to me?"

"It seems were in a bit of a disadvantage" Itachi said.

The group stood quiet they were really caught between a rock and a hard place, or they were in a pinch. They knew that Naruto was too stubborn to listen to reason especially when he was wrong about something, they didn't know what to do. Right now Jiraiya was their best man to handle talking to the tall blond but he has failed once in shinning some reason in the teen, leaving them with some tough options. Kushina couldn't help but feel down about the whole thing it was going to be tougher than she thought, convincing her son to think otherwise about something he has made his mind up won't be easy. She knew he won't listen to her no matter so she's out of list the same with Jiraiya, she thought Itachi but she didn't want to bother the older Uchiha in something so personal. She sighed mentally looks like this situation has become more complicated that she ever thought.

"I'll do it…"

Everyone turned to Sakura who had a determined look on her face" I will do it, I will talk to Naruto."

"You Sakura?" Ino said surprised she wasn't expecting to volunteer for such task.

The pink haired teen nodded" I will talk to him let me handle this…"

"You sure?" asked Jiraiya.

"Yes I have made my mind I want to help him realize not to miss such a chance to have his mother in his life."

"Sakura I'm truly thankful for what you're doing but I don't want to bother you" Kushina replied" this is my problem, my burden I should be the one to carry it. I should be the one to try and convince my son…"

"You won't be able to do it Naruto won't accept your explanation, its better if someone who he trusts a lot gives it a shot. As his team member I want to take that responsibility in my hands, so please Kushina-san let me do this."

The red head sighed smiling at the pink haired medic" I can't make you think otherwise, all right I won't stop you. You're really determined to go through with this."

"Thank you."

"Good luck Sakura-san" Hinata said smiling.

"Remember Sakura you have to remind him about Kushina being his mother. Also don't tell him that he tried to kill her a couple of times, we don't want to make feel any more worst than he already is" Jiraiya said.

"I know I won't tell him about that…"

"Yeah make sure you sweet talk Naruto so he makes the right choice, just don't do anything funny with him" Ino replied with a grin.

The Yamanaka's comment made Kushina gave a smirked while Sakura ignored her friend completely leaving the group. They watched her leave with a lot of confidence in the girl hoping she will be the one to change Naruto's opinion about his mother Kushina was smiling at the departed teen. How much she has grateful for the three kunoichis to worry about her, she knew that they were the perfect candidates to be part of her son's team. Always thinking about each other and their leader there was no doubt that their team bond was very strong, she felt like shedding some tears but it wasn't the time for any of that. She was ready to tell him the reason she wasn't there for him, that was the one thing the blond wants to hear the most. Ino on the other hand was thinking about something else, her best friend. She grinned as she saw her determined expression like she was looking forward to be the one to talk to Naruto, but she knew the pink haired teen's intentions. She knew what was going on in Sakura's head without reading her mind she was very predictable, after all she knew her best friend better than anyone.

'Sakura must be following her feelings for Naruto. I wonder if she has realized how much she cares for him, has she finally broken through her denial or there's something else?'

(Time skip)

(Location: safe house urban district town field country territory)

Sakura reached Naruto's room looking grumpy she was still wearing her undercover dress the high heels she was wearing were killing her feet. She made a mental note to change them she much preferred her kunoichi boots, although they resembled high heels they were comfortable on her feet and more adjustable. Nothing like the tight heels she was wearing right now, once she reached her leader's room she finally stop thinking about the hellish heels and the pain her feet were receiving because of them. She took a small deep breath remembering why she came to his room she needed to talk to him, change his mind about letting Kushina tell him her reasons but she was doubting herself right now. Convincing the blond will be harder than she thought she knew how stubborn he really is, he may not listen to her at all. But this was her way to help the one person she cares very much and the one person who is very important to her, she wanted him to have his mother and gain acceptance as his family. She also wanted to repay the favor to Kushina for helping her take the strength and confidence to face Naruto back at Konoha. It was her turn to help the red head to gain acceptance from her son, whatever her reason to leave him is she trusted her and hoped they can understand each other. To her Naruto deserves all the happiness in the world and she believe being together with his mother was one of the things to bring him happiness. She was in deep thought standing at his door but she has already made up her mind.

She finally knocked on the door" Naruto….it's me Sakura open up."

No reply came which she sighed in response, she knocked again" Naruto I know you're in there please let me in."

Again there was no reply from the tall blond which made the pink haired teen growled with annoyance, she knocked a little louder this time" Naruto open the door don't do this please. Don't shut us down!"

There was no reply from the blond for the third time which made Sakura angry she knocked again louder than before" Naruto this is your last warning, if you don't open the door I swear I will tear it down and you know I can do that. So I'm asking you nicely to open the door and let me in now!"

She growled again there was no reply for the fourth time" fine have it your way I'm coming in!"

She punched the door sending it flying due to her super strength she was finally in the room, her jade eyes softened at the sight. Naruto was still wearing his business suit which it was half torn off because of the Kyuubi transformation he was hugging his knees he was laid on the bed, the sight was enough to break Sakura's heart. By now her anger was gone because he didn't reply to her about opening the door she was now feeling hurt seeing him in such an emotional wreck. She hated seeing him like this it hurt her so much to see him so depressed after all the suffering he's been through, more pain was the last thing he needed. It angered her why can Naruto have all the happiness in the world after everything he's been through, after shedding blood and tears he deserves to be happy. She secretly promised herself that she will make him happy no matter what no one deserves to lived the kind of life he had, she will do anything just to bring a smile in his face. It was also part of repaying him the favor for giving her the famous second chance to have her as his friend again. This was her chance to make him happy and change his mind from making one of the biggest mistakes in his entire life after rejecting her, rejecting his mother. She got seated in the bed with him leaning closer to him trying to smile at him but she couldn't, she finally saw Naruto looking at her. His eyes were a little red probably for crying a lot another painful blow for her, she was feeling worst than before.

He frowned at her seeing the door of his room on the ground" you're going to pay for that door just like the make out pub."

Sakura chuckle at the way he said it in a light humor way" I don't care about that, it's not important right now. Didn't you hear me I knocked four times and you didn't pay attention?"

"Yeah you were loud but I didn't felt like opening the door" he replied annoyed.

The pink haired medic sighed going to the reason she came to him" Naruto I…."

He cut her off" is it about her then forget it I don't want to talk about that!?"

"Her….Kushina-san…wait you know?" she was surprised that he knew.

"That she's my mother yeah?" his cerulean eyes left her side softening remembering what happened between him and the red head kunoichi.

"Oh….then Naruto I came…."

The blond cut her off again" if you came to me to change my mind about accepting her then you can forget about it. I don't have the slightest interest in having her in my life…"

"So you're going to let her suffer…." her reply was soft.

"What about me don't you think I have suffered enough?" he looked at her pain was reflected in his eyes.

She looked back at him giving him an equal emotional expression" of course I know. I know more than anyone how much you have suffered, I wish I could take all that suffering from you and heal you from all the pain you have experienced but I can't!"

Naruto was taken aback by her emotional speech and smile a little, taking his gaze away from her" you can't change my mind and convince me to forgive her for what she did to me."

"Believe it or not I'm not here to convince you to change your mind in fact I don't want you to forgive her."

"What?" Naruto was shocked at her comment he wasn't expecting her to say that.

"I came here because I want you to listen to what Kushina-san has to say to you. I want her to tell you the reasons why she couldn't be there for you when you needed her the most, why did she left, what has she been doing all this time. I want you to listen to her and if her reasons are just and true then maybe you can forgive her. I know you haven't forgiven me yet for what I did to you in the past, I'm not expecting you to forgive me that's all…."

"I have a pretty good idea why she did it?" his eyes hardened a little touching his stomach where the seal of the Kyuubi is located.

"Back at Konoha I was able to get known Kushina-san a little better. She was funny and kindhearted, a wonderful person to have around like you. I highly doubt that she abandoned you because of the Kyuubi."

"It will be painful to see her face again much less to hear her words after what I did to her. The fox took control of me, I tried kill her."

She was taken back that he knew that he tried to killed him mother but kept her cool"that wasn't you Naruto it was the fox don't blame yourself for that. Kushina-san doesn't hold a grudge with you because of that…."

"Sakura what you're asking me is nearly impossible, and even if I hear her out I have a feeling I won't forgive her much less accept her in my life or the fact that she's my mother!" he looked back at her, desperation were clearly in his eyes" and to think that I like her, when I always met her I was so happy being with her and talking to her it felt so right. I guess I know now why, she's my blood the woman who gave birth to me and brought me to this world, I don't think I will forgive her ever…."

The pink haired kunoichi took her sorrowful gaze away from him staring at nowhere particular" Naruto….do you regret giving me that second chance?" she took a quick glance at him to see his reaction.

The tall blond gasped in shock gazing at her" no of course not I haven't regretted my choice Sakura. I'm glad I gave you that second chance I have never being so happy having you back with me, to have you as my friend. Never… I will never regret my choice!" he smiled at her.

Sakura was blushing while smiling happily she felt like crying but now it wasn't the time for any of that" you don't know how happy I am to hear you say that, to me it was the best thing that ever happened to me in my entire life I am forever grateful to you. But anyway you don't have to forgive Kushina-san like it was an obligation, to do so if you don't want to forgive her then don't forgive her but I want you to give her a second chance. You gave me a second chance can you give Kushina-san a second chance too?"

The blond felt like crying feeling like breaking up emotionally" it's not the same thing Sakura, your case is different from hers it's not that easy. I don't think I'll be able to go through with both things, forgive her and give her a second chance…."

"Kushina-san and me we have so much in common" she replied lowering her gaze pain was evident in her jade eyes" we both share one thing that makes us as equals, we both hurt you badly. We were the ones that inflicted so much pain upon you which it broke your heart, she abandoned you to live a life full of pain and torment because of the villagers and I mistreated you poorly when you treated me so kindly you never deserved my harsh treatments."

"You're not like her Sakura don't say that. You were suffering so much because of what I did to you, you even ended up having depression leading you to become suicidal. You almost die on me I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if you would have die back then, I would never forgive myself if you did die. I was in so much pain every time I saw you on the hospital bed fighting for your life, when you wanted to take it away it broke my heart over and over again…."

A couple of tears managed to escape from Sakura's jade eyes" and what about Kushina-san don't you think she's suffering right now as we speak that she's in pain. Don't you think she's suffering right now because her son didn't gave her a chance to explain herself and he ended up rejecting her, even if your actions can be justified. Are you going to let her suffer forever because you don't want to face her and listen to what she has to say to you, this is your chance to finally have a mother to care for you and help you whenever you're in trouble. The question is are you going to let the chance go to waste?"

Tears were forming on Naruto's eyes" it's not easy to do that Sakura. I always thought I was an orphan never knowing who my parents were, I learned about my father and I understand why he did what he had to do. He sealed the Kyuubi to protect the village there was no other way his actions were justified I don't hate him for what he did I learned that my mother died giving birth to me. Then I find out that she has been alive all along, just like that she enters my life and tells me I'm your mother I'm sorry I abandoned you. You can't expect me to say its all right mother I forgive you for what you did to me now I want you in my life, I'm sorry Sakura but it's not that easy!"

"And that's why I'm here so I can help you make it easy, if you choose to never forgive Kushina-san without facing her you will be running away from your problem" she replied tears were falling from her jade eyes" just listen to her and then make your choice whether you want to forgive her or not…"

"I….I always wanted her to be there for me. To hold me in her arms when I was scared or lonely, when everyone was glaring at me and ignoring me. How I wish to have her by my side whenever I was being beat up by the villagers, how I wanted her with me why did she….." he let more tears fall.

Naruto finally broke down sobbing he was now hurt, talking about the topic has really broken him reaching his limit. Sakura couldn't take it anymore she pulled him into her arms giving him a strong embrace carefully not using her super strength the last thing she wanted was to crush him with a bear hug. The blond accepted her hug as he cried his heart out and she continued to hold him trying to help him get rid of the pain he was going through. She let her tears fall because it tore her apart to see her most precious person in such a state, if he was in pain so does she like they were sharing the pain. She blushed feeling his whole body his warmth, how she wanted to hold him like this forever and never let him go. She felt her heart beating fast feeling embarrassed but she couldn't help it, she wanted this to hold the tall blond in her arms she has never felt so happy hugging Naruto. She admitted her feelings for Naruto have slowly increased day by day and they were way strong and different for what she felt for Sasuke. She knew what her feelings are now for the blond but she was too afraid to embrace them after what she did to him, right now the only thing that matters to her is being there for him and make sure he was happy. She caressed his long messy blond hair hoping to that she will make him feel better and get rid of his pain, and she hoped that he never left from the embrace. Actions spoke louder than words but she felt like saying something to help him calm down even more.

"If you're in pain….I will heal it, if you're sad I will make you smile, if you're falling to the darkness I will lead you back to the light, if you're lonely I will keep you company, if you're feeling weak I will lend you my strength, if you need love I will give youlove, if you want a friend I will always be your friend…"

Naruto smiled hearing her sweet powerful words, it made him feel safe and happy. She has given him strength and hope just by hearing her words these were the times he was glad he had a friend like her, at the same time his heart was skipping endless beats. He blush it felt like he was having the most wonderful dream ever the girl of his dream and love for so long was hugging him so warmly and tenderly. He wanted to hold her forever and never let her go her scent was amazing and intoxicating, it was already having an effect with his hormones. He caressed her pink haired and by now he has stopped crying feeling so safe in her arms, this was one moment he was never going to forget as long as he lived. Unfortunately he had to break the hug because he was losing control over his hormones and he didn't want to regret doing something he will truly enjoy. He gazed at Sakura her cheeks were blushing and she was smiling, feeling so much better that she was able to calm him from his pain. He didn't know that she was feeling a little hot for hugging him feeling his muscles pressed against her body luckily for her she had more control over her hormones better than Naruto.

"How are you feeling?" Sakura finally spoke getting rid of her blushing.

He smiled at her" thanks Sakura….I'm feeling better I really needed to get that off my chest. I guess the hug was the one thing I need it after all" he gave his fox grin.

"Well don't get any ideas that will be the only time I will hug you" she smirked her tone was in a teasing way.

"I want to hug him again!" inner Sakura said with a giggle.

"I know Sakura I wasn't lifting my hopes up" he replied scratching the back of his head.

The pink haired medic bit her upper lip like she has regretted to tell him that, in truth she loved hugging and wanting him so close to her" so….what are you going to do?"

The blond sighed rubbing his forehead he knew he has to face this sooner or later" you're right….I am basically running away from my problem if I don't hear what she has to say. Before if I can even consider forgiving her I have to listen to her reasons, I was just too upset with her that I didn't wanted to hear anything from her. That's why…..I have decided I want to hear her side of the story, I won't make a conclusion until I hear what she has to say, the why she did it?"

Sakura smiled" you're doing the right thing I wouldn't expect less from the leader of team Kitsune Flash."

"It's you I have to thank Sakura, if it wasn't for you I would have still been blinded in my hatred. I would have avoided hearing from her, I admit that Kushina seems to be a good person but I can't tell yet until she tells me why she did what she had to do. Thanks Sakura I owe you a lot."

The pink haired teen just shook her head trying to erase her blush" you don't have to thank me I was just doing the right thing I'm your teammate and friend. Just remember when you need to talk about something that troubles you or you need someone to give you a conforming hug. I'll be right here don't forget that you're not alone, you have a team that worries over you."

"I know Hinata told me the same thing and I couldn't be any more proud to have such a great team!" he smiled widely making her blush again.

Sakura failed once again to contain her blush, not just Naruto cares for her but everyone in the team" I'm glad I was able to help you, I think you should get going you don't want to kept Kushina-san waiting?"

"Yeah but first I would like to change into something more suitable and comfortable, these suit is a wreck" he gave a goofy grin.

"All right then I'll head back with everyone I hope you make the right choice Naruto…" she turned to leave.

"Sakura?"

"Yes…" she turned to him.

"I meant what I say, you will be paying for that door just like paying the damage to the make out pub with Ino" he grinned.

The pink haired medic sighed" I know you don't have to remind me…."

"And also Sakura?" he resumed with a smile.

"Yeah…"

"Thank you….for everything."

She blushed again with a nod" any time…"

She walked from the room with a growl" argh these stupid high heels are killing me that's it I'm taking them off!"

He laughed at her comment' good old Sakura she will never change her temper.'

(Time skip)

(Locations: market street town field country territory)

Kushina was watching the crowded town from a small hill she was seated on the ground with the thought of not leaving in mind. She has promised Jiraiya that she wasn't going to run away after all the trouble the toad sanin had in finding her, he wasn't planning in losing her again. Although running away was the first thing that came to her mind Naruto's rejection has still affected her she wasn't going to admit it. She could still her son's cold words repeating in her head, they hold truth even if she wasn't feeling so guilty now after talking to Itachi. The Uchiha's words have somehow calmed her down a bit but she was still feeling guilty and uneasy, she could still hear Naruto's words in her head. She knew running away wasn't the answer she has never given up on anything in her entire life and she wasn't going to start now, everything depended on Sakura. Her entire future with her son lies within the pink haired medic who went to talked to him in order to convinced him to listen to her, and perhaps he will understand. She wished to have his forgiveness although she knew she didn't deserves any that he should hate her forever, she stopped herself from crying again. Instead she chose to kept the Uzumaki fake smile and hide her pain like she has always done and hope for the best, she wasn't the kind of person to stay still with her arms crossed but right now she didn't have a choice. Her son would never change his mind if it was her talking to him she needed to rely on someone else, her blue eyes widened realizing that she wasn't alone. She turned to see Naruto standing not too far from her location.

Naruto has changed from his undercover suit to regular civilian clothing, a white shirt with orange pants and black sandals. Their eyes met and it was like they could red their minds, he saw all kinds of emotions just staring at the red head's eyes. Pain, sorrow, regret and anguish were the emotions her eyes were telling him it made him feel terrible after the things he told her. After listening to Sakura and her words of wisdom he knew he did wrong saying those cold words to her, his anger got the better of him. It was worst that he didn't let her explain or hear her reason he was now feeling guilty for not letting her speak her mind, he would never forget the pain he has inflicted on her. He still hold a grudge of anger towards Kushina but it couldn't be help after finding out the truth and thinking that she was dead, that he was an orphan alone with no parents. There was no turning back now he has chosen to give her a chance to explain herself to him he was determined to find out thanks to Sakura's words. He carefully approached her while the red head was a little hurt but she was happy to see him again, after what he said to her she was hoping that he was never going to lay eyes on her ever again. Neither of them didn't realize that they weren't alone, they had an audience and they were looking forward what was going to happen between the two curiosity was killing them, but it was also because they were concerned for a certain blond.

The present audience was none other than Sakura, Ino and Hinata the three kunoichis were waiting how their second reunion was going to turn out. They were watching the encounter hiding among some of the bushes a couple of miles from the town they hoped it doesn't turn out like last time. It was bad when they saw their leader snapped at the red head and reject with harsh words that will break anyone's heart, hopefully after Sakura's talk with the blond they were expecting their next reunion will be different than last time. At least they wasn't going to be anger and rejection from Naruto's part after realizing his mistake and the possibility that he will forgive Kushina and accept her in his life as his mother, that's what they were thinking. Sakura was expecting that Naruto does the right thing and let her talk she wanted to make sure that her words have given him a strong effect to do the right thing. Ino was in the same boat after knowing Kushina a little better she felt like it was the right thing to do that Naruto accepted her, people make mistakes it was normal they should find a way to forget and forgive according to her. Hinata wanted the best for both of them, her leader because he was her friend and precious person she thought he deserves to have the love of his mother due that he never had it when he was a child. She also wanted Kushina to have love of her son remembering what she did for her when she met her when she was fishing.

'Naruto….please do the right thing…' thought Sakura gazing at the two ninjas.

Kushina got up seeing her son" Naruto…."

The tall blond walked getting a little closer to her not making eye contact with her" don't get any ideas…I'm still angry with you…."

The red head nodded feeling hurt again" of course I'm not expecting you to feel happy and joyful with me after what I did to you, I'm sorry even if it won't make a difference apologizing."

"Stop feeling guilty….I should be the one to apologize to you for snapping at you. I didn't mean it I was so angry I shouldn't have said those horrible words to you…"

"What are you talking about you had every right to treat me the way you did?"

"Didn't you hear me I said stop feeling guilty?!" he finally looked at her but there was no anger in his eyes" Kushina….I can't call you mom you haven't earn that title I'm still upset with you, that's why I have come here. I want to know everything why did you abandon me?"

The red head nodded feeling her heart leaping for joy feeling so much relief that he has given her a chance to explain herself" very well I will tell you, I was planning in telling you everything in the first place. Let's seat down because it's going to be a long story."

She smiled looking at him' Sakura must have convinced him somehow…'

Both got seated at the ground watching the view of the busy town before she resumed" first of all Naruto….I didn't abandoned you because of the Kyuubi, I have always seen you as a human being nothing else so you can take that thought from your head for good."

The blond nodded feeling like crying her mother didn't hate him like the villagers after all, that was one burden and pillar of pain taken away from his system. He was also happy that Sakura was right all along now he knew he was thankful that she convinced him to do the right thing and let the red head explain her actions.

"To answer your question we have to go back to the past, to the place of my birth my home village…"

"The hidden whirlpool village?" Naruto said.

Kushina nodded" to start explaining things it all started when the ninja world was about to be affected by the third great ninja war. Everything began when I met your father….."

"Dad….the fourth?" he replied with a smile thinking of his idol.

"Yes my life completely changed when I met him, I will never forget that day. It goes to show you that even when the winds of war were going to blow there was time and hope for love to bloom" she smiled remembering that day.

Naruto stood quiet paying attention to every single word she was saying. This story was important he was about to learn his mother's past and how she fate intertwined with his father, finally all of his question will be answer with this story.

(Location: forest region hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country)

Eighteen year old Kushina was hidden behind a tree carefully that she didn't get spotted. She was wearing her jounin uniform which consisted of a grey vest with the jounin vest colored blue with all the available pockets, grey cargo pants with black boot style sandals. Her kunai pouch was on her right back side with her shuriken hostler on her left leg, she also black fingerless gloves with fish net elbow pads. Lastly she was wearing her headband on her forehead with a whirlpool design carved on the metal part and her red hair was tied in a ponytail due that it was long not having it tied could get in her way during combat. She took a quick glance outside of the tree looking for her opponent unaware that there was someone watching her, she only grinned while keeping her the other direction. Suddenly she was hit by a barrage of shurikens, her opponent came out of hiding charging at her a kunai but he was caught in a trap. He was now hanging upside down by a rope while Kushina's body vanished being replaced by a log, she appeared next to her victim.

Her opponent was a boy around nine with dark hair blues eyes wearing an orange shirt with grey shorts and blue sandals. His shuriken hostler was on his right left and his kunai pouch was on his left backside, however he wasn't wearing a whirlpool headband. The young boy was trying to get down from the trap but he failed while Kushina sighed at the sight, she only shook her head feeling a little disappointment at the youth.

"Looks like you still have ways to go before becoming a true ninja Kenji."

"Hey that's not fair you tricked me using a substitution jutsu!" shouted Kenji.

"I believe I have told you before, ninjas live through deception if you can't see beneath the underneath you fail as a ninja. In battle there is no such thing as a fair fight we use our cunning and our surrounding to our advantage in order to turn the battle in our favor."

"But it's not fair I had you and you just used that substitution. I was pretty sure I had you!"

"Kenji I knew from the beginning that you were behind me ready to sneak up on me. You must learn to conceal yourself perfectly that also includes hiding your chakra presence too. In battle you may meet with censor type ninjas and they can easily detect any kind of chakra signal from near as well as far away opponents."

"Hey it's hard to hide my chakra I mean I have so much I can barely learn to control it!" Kenji was still struggling to break free.

"Also Kenji I can't believe you feel for such an easy and obvious trap, I merely place that trap as a joke and you easily feel for it. Didn't you saw the rope on the ground?"

The young boy blushed from the embarrassment because he did saw it in the last minute" I….kind of…"

The red head jounin sighed giving him a smile" what am I going to with you little brother?"

"Sis come on you can lecture me later about the training. But hurry up and cut me lose already I'm having problem reaching my kunai pouch or my shuriken!"

"Fine stay still then" she took a kunai from her pouch.

She suddenly stopped before taking action in cutting her brother from the trap, she looked around then at one direction east of her current location' I sense something….looks like one down and one to go' she took a glance at Kenji.

"Sis what are you waiting for get me down already!" Kenji was getting frustrated for being upside down for too long.

"Kenji stay there for a while okay, I swear I'll be right back" she smiled before she vanished using a body flicker technique.

"What sis no don't leave me hanging here!!!"

Kushina appeared in another part of the forest, there was a small river nearby, she looked around still holding the kunai. She kept her eyes open gazing around carefully it was quiet, too quiet which it wasn't a good sign. She couldn't help but grinned her next victim was doing such a good job in hiding it was making her a little hard to locate, she admitted she will have some problem trying to find her second opponent. She walked ahead looking around before she started playing with the kunai still she hasn't found anything yet.

'Where are you?' she looked around the forest namely the trees' I know you're here….but where?'

Kunais went flying straight at her and she blocked them with her own kunai, she gasped as she felt the tip of a kunai on her back, she couldn't believe it someone has sneaked up on her from behind' it can't be….I didn't sense no one behind me….when did s….'

"Don't move…." The person replied pressing the kunai slightly on her back.

"You completely hide your chakra signature and this is the first time someone has sneaked up on me from behind, consider yourself very lucky. But nevertheless I'm impressed Ukina" Kushina was smiling proudly.

The person smiled" I guess you should after all sneaking up on the heiress of the Uzumaki clan and former ANBU captain isn't a walk in the park. I have proven myself to be a better ninja than you….big sister" she grinned enjoying the moment.

The jounin's smile faded replaced by a grin" unfortunately….you have made one small mistake."

"Really….and what would that be?" Ukina replied confident still thinking she won the fight.

The girl gasped when a Kushina clone was behind her pressing a kunai on her neck" what…a shadow clone when did you…."

"You let your guard down when you were talking to me. It gave me plenty of time to summon a clone" she turned around grabbing the girl's kunai and she was finally facing her.

The girl's whole body was covered in green as well some leave and grass on her body, making her looked like she was a bush. Kushina couldn't help but grinned at her sister she was very impressed at her performance as well as her disguise.

"Camouflage very clever of you, since you have learned to hide your chakra signature well you decided to go with camouflage in order to conceal yourself completely. You have done a very good job with your tactic you are hiding from the enemy's eyes and their sensing abilities."

Ukina grinned at her older sister" speaking of lowering your guard…"

Kushina gasped Ukina turned into a splash of water' she was a water clone all along!'

The real Ukina emerged from the river making hand seals. Kushina was faster than her, her shadow clone turned into a staff and she threw it at the young girl, she gasped when the staff split in half releasing a net. Ukina gasped she was caught in the net and immediately felt her chakra was being drain possibly due to the net, she tried breaking free grabbing a kunai to break it. Kushina walked towards her with a smile she was still impressed with her sister's performance.

"I can't break free and this….sis what the heck is this thing it's draining my chakra!?"

"This is a new special weapon I bought, it's a chakra draining net and it's also very resistant to attacks so I highly you will be able to cut it with a kunai."

"You hide the net in that staff you threw at me?" Ukina decided to stay still knowing that it was hopeless to break free.

"Actually the chakra draining net is a special surprise weapon that comes inside of the staff, it's included with the staff. Pretty neat weapon right?" she smiled.

"So the staff is part of the weapon?" she asked with a smile" nice!"

"I know….here let me get you out of there."

Kushina helped his sister out of the chakra draining net she was now staring at her, without the camouflage. Ukina looked like she was twelve she had short red hair and blue eyes, she resembles a younger Kushina. She was wearing a dark red battle style kimono with a white ribbon band strapped on her waist, black sandals she also had white wrists bands on both of her wrists. Her kunai ouch was on her right back side and her shuriken pouch was on her right leg, unlike her brother Kenji she was wearing a whirlpool headband on her forehead. Kushina helped her up happy to see that she was all right, she still kept that smile showing a lot of pride on her younger sister.

"You used a water clone and you made her wear the camouflage outfit as a decoy so it lures me out in the open, then you would strike when I have lowered my guard. Like I said I'm impressed you are thinking like a real ninja."

Ukina sighed" yeah but I wasn't expecting you would summoned a shadow clone when I never noticed it and it wasn't really a shadow clone but that staff in disguise…."

"Combining the shadow clone jutsu with the transformation jutsu is very useful, you should try it sometimes. But don't get so down Ukina you did an amazing job, you keep this up and you will become a chunin in no time."

"I hope so I trained long and hard to become a genin, now I want to train even harder so I can be promoted to chunin and someday I can surpass you big sister" she gave a smile blushing.

"Someday you will I just know it" the jounin replied smiling she patted her head" I'm proud of you little sister."

"Thanks so….let me guess Kenji failed to attack you properly?" she smirked.

Kushina sighed" he really needs more training than usual, although he did try and….oh no Kenji he's still hanging upside down I forgot to get him down!"

She vanished using a body flicker technique and returned a minute later with Kenji who was looking annoyed. Ukina grinned a her little brother he was more hyperactive than herself or her older sister not to mention that he was slow in training, not making him the best ninja in training. He was still studying at the ninja academy but he wasn't getting better, she thought that he was weak but it didn't stop her from trying to help him become strong. But it was still fun to tease him every once in a while, he was still her little brother and she cares for him a lot. She wanted him to succeed and become a strong ninja, secretly that is she was too stubborn to admit it.

"Sis what took you so long you promised you will return in a minute!?" shouted the annoyed Kenji.

"Sorry but I was busy testing your sister and she has done a very good job."

"She has…." Replied the young Uzumaki staring at Ukina who stuck her tongue at him" did she win?"

Kushina smiled" she didn't but she gave a good performance her tactics were very good, a true example of a genin from the hidden whirlpool village"

Kenji lowered his gaze" so I wasn't cut out for this exercise after all…"

"Don't feel bad Kenji you just need to focus more on your training."

"But it's hard my chakra control sucks I can barely make a single clone!"

"Remember that you're an Uzumaki as a result our bloodline is the massive high level chakra, it's never easy when an Uzumaki starts his/her training. All of our ancestors went through the same procedure and they had the same problem you have right now. Ukina and I experienced the same thing."

"But it's still hard …." replied the young Uzumaki.

"If you focus more on your training than whining every five minutes then maybe you can overcome it and become a true ninja" Ukina said with a grin.

"What I'm not whining I mean it the training is really hard!?" Kenji glared at his older sister.

"You're whining right now, stop whining and stop slacking off. I have seen you slacking off on your training lately I bet sis is also aware, you will never become strong like that it's no wonder you can't barely keep up with the academy."

"Take that back Ukina!"

"Make me brat!"

Both Uzumaki's were having a glaring contest sparks were coming out of their eyes, before Kushina got between them" that's enough you two!"

"She started it!" Kenji angrily an accusing finger at his sister, while Ukina only stuck her tongue at him.

"Enough Kenji…Ukina is right you have been missing your training lately because apparently you prefer to eat all the ramen you can take, rather than focusing more on your ninja training" replied Kushina.

Kenji blushed while Ukina was laughing he frowned" so what….I was hungry…"

"Stuffing your face with ramen is the only training you're good at" replied Ukina with a smirk" keep that up and you'll become an Uzumaki balloon."

"Ukina stop it!" roared the annoyed Kenji.

"Enough you two!" Kushina said with a vein popping on her forehead, she sighed looking at Kenji" look Kenji you once told me that you want to become a great ninja and make the clan proud, you're always wanted to be recognize as the strongest of the Uzumaki. The only way to do that is by training hard, its how father, mother, I and Ukina have gotten this strong. Are we clear?"

Kenji nodded" you're right sis I know I have to train a lot to become strong, I promise I will take my training seriously this time believe it!"

"Believe it" replied the jounin smiling.

"I hope you're talking about your ninja training Kenji not eating ramen" Ukina smirked.

"Ukina!" the young Uzumaki was glaring at her and she was ignoring him.

"Ukina stop it already stop teasing Kenji" Kushina sighed" I swear you two are a handful, why can't you two act more mature Ukina you're already a genin so start acting a little grow up and you Kenji you should practice being mature."

"You're one to talk sis you weren't the nicest person in the village either" Ukina was grinning at her older sister.

"What's that suppose to mean?" Kushina raised an eyebrow.

The two Uzumaki siblings were chuckling while Kushina was getting annoyed at their behavior knowing that they were hiding something from her. If there was one thing that really ticked her off a lot is when her siblings hide information from her. She put her hands on her waist and tapped her foot waiting for the two Uzumaki's to tell her what they were keeping from her, although deep inside she had a bad feeling about it.

"Well are you two going to tell me why would you say I wasn't the nicest person in the village?"

"We know from father" Kenji said with an evil grin.

"Yeah we heard everything from him" Ukina replied grinning with her younger brother.

"What?" Kushina was getting really annoyed with their behavior.

"That you used to be a real troublemaker when you were younger" Ukina was still grinning.

The red head jounin blushed remembering before and when she was an academy student" that's…."

"Don't deny it sis we know everything. Father told us all the things you did when you were younger" Kenji said with a smirk.

"Yeah like the time when you punched your bully in the nuts!" Ukina said.

"Or when you hang his underwear in the academy's flagpole!"

"When you put fire ants in Miyagi sensei's seat!"

"Or when you painted the entire wall of the village with pretty colors!"

"Enough!!!" shouted Kushina giving them a mean comical look.

"Big sister you can say that me and Kenji are saints next to how you used to be" Ukina grinned.

The jounin was blushing in sheer embarrassment after hearing some of her past pranks, she sighed" all right I admit I wasn't a good girl when I had Kenji's age and before I graduated from the academy. I was a bit of a prankster I was just a kid give me a break…." she gave a small pout.

"Guess what sis were kids too. I'm nine and Ukina is twelve" Kenji replied.

"I know but things change" she went to Ukina touching her whirlpool forehead" things change once you have earned this headband, it means that you're a ninja that you have become an adult. You will no longer be view as a kid from the ninja population or by the civilians but….as an equal, that's why in this kind of life and path….childhood ends rather quickly."

"We know sis but that won't stop us from acting like kids sometimes" Ukina smiled.

Kushina gave a smile" I know….I wouldn't expect you two not to."

Suddenly Kushina became serious looking behind her" what is it?"

Kenji and Ukina saw a whirlpool ANBU getting on one knee. His uniform was all black with blue gauntlets and blue shoulder pads his mask was white with a yellow sideline covering half of the mask in yellow and the other half in white. The mask was just a regular mask not resembling an animal, but it had the whirlpool symbol on the forehead section. The two Uzumaki siblings knew something must be up if an ANBU has come to report something, they hoped it wasn't nothing bad. They weren't foolish they suspected something bad could happen or perhaps they were in a state of emergency like an invasion.

"Kushina-sama the ninjas from Konoha has reached our borders" replied the ANBU.

The red head jounin nodded" I see….so they have come after all."

"What!?" Kenji said shocked.

"Konoha ninjas are coming what's going on sis?" Ukina said.

"It looks like these Konoha ninjas are coming to the village to deliver a message to our leader. They contacted us before sending a messenger hawk and we have agreed to let them in…"Kushina said.

"They're going to enter the village but we're not allies with Konoha or any other ninja village for the matter!" replied Ukina.

"Yeah they could come here to try and gather information on our village, and once they have the necessary information they will attack us!"

"I agree with Kenji we can't let those ninjas enter the village, father would never agree with this so why!?" Ukina said agreeing with her little brother.

"You know that our father is ill and he can't rule over as whirlpool's leader so I have taken his place as temporal leader until he gets well. I was the one who agreed that they should enter."

"What why would you do that?!" Kenji said.

"Sis why….." Ukina was more shocked than her brother.

"That's enough we can discuss this later right now we must prepare the village to receive our guest."

"It won't be easy….this is probably the first time we will have ninjas from another village entering here" replied Ukina.

Kushina turned to the ANBU" gather the men and any available ANBU squads to increase the security of the village, we will be having some neutral company…"

"Yes Kushina-sama" he said before vanishing.

'I hope I'm doing the right thing….'

(Location: mountain region whirlpool country border)

A team of four ninjas all wearing leaf headbands on their forehead was walking a long rock y grass path. The first leaf ninja who was walking ahead had spiky blond hair cerulean eyes wearing a jounin uniform he was clearly the one in charge of the team. The only difference that besides his jounin vest he was wearing a long sleeve blue shirt with straps on his sleeves, he took a glance at his team. The members of the blond jounin's team were all genin and they seemed to be twelve. The first teen had long spiky silver hair wearing a ninja mask, a dark grey shirt with dark grey gloves with metal designs attached to them. Brown straps forming an x shape on his chest with long dark grey pants and grey sandals, even with his masked on he seems to be the very serious type. His shuriken hostler was on his right leg and kunai pouch on his left backside. The second teen had spiky dark hair and onyx eyes wearing a pair of goggles a blue uniform with orange stripes on the sides and the part of his neck, a white strap on his wais with blue sandals. His kunai pouch was on his right backside and his shuriken hostler was on his right leg. The last genin was a girl with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes with purple marks s at the corner of her cheeks wearing a light black shirt with a pink medical skirt and long light black pants, light back sandals. Her kunai pouch was on her right backside and her shuriken hostler was on her right leg, she was obviously a medic ninja probably on training.

Walking the path they reached a clearing facing the beautiful blue sea, the teen with goggles smiled in awe at the wonderful view. The team noticed that in the sea there were lots of whirlpools spinning around so rapidly. Even if it was a beautiful sight it was also a dangerous sight many ships or boats could easily get caught and get lost forever in the blue ocean. The country was located in the shores of West Sea, location were the currents become quite violent and dangerous. The genin with the goggles walked towards the tip of the path gazing at the view while the rest of them stopped following his lead, the blond jounin smiled at the wonderful view.

"Look at all those whirlpools there's so many of them!" replied the genin with the goggles.

"It wouldn't be called whirlpool country for nothing if it didn't have any" the masked chunin said in an arrogant tone.

He growled at his tone" Kakashi why do you always have to act like a jerk?!"

"Why do you always have to act like an idiot?" Kakashi said coolly.

"What?!" he glared at him getting closer to him" why don't you say that again to my face?!"

The girl got between them before an argument or a fight even started" Kakashi Obito stop this isn't the time for any of that!"

"Rin is right settled down you two" the blond jounin said" we're in the middle of a very important mission."

"Minato sensei if this mission is so important, then why is it a C rank mission?" Rin said.

"Honestly this mission should be classified as an A rank mission" Minato replied" however we sent a message to the hidden whirlpool village and asked for an audience with their leader, they must know of the upcoming battle. Whirlpool gave permission for us to come to their village, therefore the missions rank has been decreased to C rank."

"Even if it's a C rank this mission has a very high risk" Kakashi said" whirlpool isn't an ally of Konoha a neutral village doesn't show any trust or loyalty to another neutral village."

"What that means were about to enter a neutral village, things won't be easy for us no wander why it was a high rank mission in the first place" Obito said.

"It won't be so dangerous as you say Kakashi whirlpool knows of our arrival, they won't retaliate if we don't. That's why I suggest that once we're inside the village don't take any unnecessary risks that might cost a conflict with whirlpool ninjas" Minato said.

"The last thing we want is to cause a possible war with whirlpool" Kakashi replied.

"One war is enough…." Rin said softly she was well aware the horrible danger that is war even if she was inexperience in the field of battle.

"Believe me Rin no one wants to fight a war" Minato said trying to make his student feel better.

Obito gazed at the medic genin and felt sorry for her, it couldn't be help she didn't like war. She lost her parents during the second great ninja war when she was just an infant making her an orphan. Obito met her and they become friends when they were a little older before they met Kakashi during the ninja academy, that's when he started getting jealous due that Rin was always looking at the mask boy with so much admiration and affection. Since then his rivalry towards Kakashi was born and he hasn't given up not yet, he knew how strong and talented he that's why he took his training seriously. His goal to become stronger than the mask teen and surpass him, as an Uchiha he was destine to become the best and he was always working hard to try and fulfill his goal. He was still staring at her while she gazed at him and their eyes met, the Uchiha genin just smiled at her although he was blushing and she only smiled at him.

Kakashi was paying attention to something else that it wasn't worrying about his teammate. His dark eyes traveled to the trees that surrounded the border, the team resumed their walking but he hasn't taken his eyes off the trees. He sense something in the distance he wasn't sure at first and he wasn't the only one. Minato was well aware about the trees but he kept his gaze to the road ahead, he turned his gaze to Kakashi who was giving him the same look he only nodded with his student.

"Sensei…." Kakashi started.

"I know were not alone, there's seems to be a lot of them."

"What should we do?"

"They could be from whirlpool due that we have reached their territory, if that's the case the village knows of our arrival already."

"What's going on why are you guys acting so cautious?" asked Obito.

"Rino Obito just stay quiet and keep walking" Kakashi said.

"What?" Rin replied.

"Do as Kakashi says we will know if I'm right or wrong once we reach the whirlpool village" Minato said.

The two genins nodded as they continued to walk heading to their destination. From the trees which Kakashi and Minato already knew they were being watched, a large group of whirlpool ANBU were waiting for further orders. For now they have been told to stay in standby, just like the Konoha ninjas thought they didn't trusted them for being from another village.

(Time skip)

(Location: main gates hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country territory)

Team Minato arrived at the village which they were surprised to see the main gate closed. Minato and Kakashi knew that they were still being watched by the ANBU, they weren't planning in letting them go. Although Minato and Kakashi were ready for any kind of confrontation Obito and Rin weren't, they seemed to be taking this mission easy but in truth they were nervous. They knew the dangers of this mission meaning that they could get ambush or it was considered suicide to enter to a neutral village. The chances of them getting killed by the whirlpool ninjas once they were inside of the village were so high, not to mention that they were only genins. Facing an army of genins, chunins, jounin, ANBU and the leader of the village was the last thing on Obito and Rin's mind. However they trusted their teacher and if does turned into a fight they will give it everything they've got, they will fight in the so called suicide mission. The team noticed that the main gate of the village was opening, they people of whirlpool has accepted to open their gates to their visitors.

"Remember" Minato said to his team" they won't give us a warm welcome."

They nodded ready for anything while Obito and Rin felt their hearts beating faster at how nervous they were, Kakashi was unfazed. He knew the dangers of this mission and how things could get very ugly, he was ready to fight as always just like his father taught him. He erased the thought he didn't wanted to remember his father no he wasn't going to be nothing like him he will be someone different, someone to follow the rules.

The doors were opened allowing the team to meet up with a large group of whirlpool ninjas, among them were ANBU along with Kushina who kept her eyes on their visitors. Everyone gasped some of them had their eyes widened when they looked at Minato, just looking at him they knew who he was. They have heard so many rumors about him and his physical appearance matched with the person they have heard, Kushina was shocked but she didn't show it. She looked at the blond jounin now she knew how dangerous was the man in front of her, the blond was very famous in the five ninja countries it wasn't everyday they will meet one of the strongest ninjas in Konoha. The ANBU were ready to receive orders from their leader while Kushina didn't said a word still staring at the blond jounin, she knew that now everyone was getting restless or nervous having such a ninja visiting them. He was a real threat and he wasn't to be taken lightly.

The team knew it wasn't a pretty sight with the way the ninjas were staring at them, especially at their teacher. Kakashi was in a position ready to make the first move avoiding the fact that he was nervous taking on so many ninjas was really suicide without a proper battle plan. Obito remained calm but he even knew that it was insane to fight so many ninjas and in their own village none the less, just looking at their expressions if looks could kill. Rin was in the same boat she was fearing for her life as well as her teammates, she wasn't a much experience fighter compare to Kakashi and Obito she was mainly a medic ninjas in training. Minato never felt any fear gazing at the group of ninjas from whirlpool after all there was no conflict, no one has provoked a move that would be considered an act of retaliation. He strongly believed there won't be a fight as long as someone doesn't attack first.

Kushina raised her hand to all of her ninjas" everyone stand down, these ninjas of Konoha have come according to the message they sent us and we agreed to let them inside of the village. They are here as representatives of their respective village not as invaders."

The ANBU along with the jounin and chunins nodded following the orders of their leader.

The red head jounin went towards the team meeting eyes with Minato" I apologize for causing such scene. I hope we haven't scared you or anything like it…" she gave a smile.

"Not at all were glad to be here, we're here not to fight or caused an incident that will lead to a war. We're here as equals not as enemies" reply the blond jounin with a smile.

Kushina nodded" I'm sure you would like to get to the point to why you're here?"

"Yes my team are here to speak to your leader about a situation that has occurred with the five countries" Minato said" team introduce yourselves."

"Hatake Kakashi" replied the mask chunin in his usual serious tone.

"Tokisawa Rin"

"I'm Uchiha Obito don't you forget it!"

"I'm Namikaze Minato" replied the blond with a smile.

"Nice to meet you all but it's not necessary for you to introduce yourself to me Namikaze, I know who you are Konoha's yellow flash" Kushina said.

Minato hold back a smile hearing his infamous title that he has earned due to a special technique he invented himself. It's because of that technique that he has become very famous around the five countries and very dangerous. It didn't surprised him that she knew about him not that he was the kind of person who likes the fame or likes to maintain it. He only fights for what he believes in protecting his village and his precious people he decided not to make a big deal out of it.

"So you have heard of me?" Minato scratched the back of his head.

"Yes a lot of ninjas want your head on a platter and you have quite the bounty on your head" added the red head" it's very tempting to kill you right now…" she grinned.

"What…." replied the blond jounin.

The rest of his team got freaked out hearing that while Kakashi was glaring at the red head' don't tell me this was really a trap to take out sensei all along?'

Kushina laughed it was fun teasing them" I was just kidding but anyway you would like to talk the leader of our village?"

Minato sweat dropped at her comment" yes its part of our mission to tell him an important announcement, the future of the five countries depends on it."

"It's that serious very well. However the leader of whirlpool my father is ill and can't have an audience, I'm taking his place as temporary leader of the village."

"I see then you're his daughter well then I would like to talk to you in private" replied the blond.

"Follow me then."

The group started following Kushina entering the village while the ninjas left, but they were still keeping an eye on them. Walking the streets of the village the group from Konoha were in awe at the sight of the village, although the hidden whirlpool village was small it was very beautiful. The buildings were decorated nicely looking more like it was made for a king, the houses were build more traditional a slight difference from the houses of Konoha. The village was beautiful to some of the members of team Minato it reminded them of their home village, Minato just smiled at the view of the village. He felt like he was home and the village had such a wonderful environment that will make them smile, it will change people's mood just by looking at it. He has never seen such a peaceful village it was hard for him to believe it was really a ninja village his thinking was interrupted when he noticed the looks of the villagers as he and his team passes by, they weren't happy in the least. The blond jounin noticed how they were angrily looking at him while other stared at him with fear other villagers were glaring at him, he wasn't surprised. His name and popularity has brought a lot of fear to his enemies contrary to his allies, he has gotten used to it but now he wasn't sure if he was the rightful person for this mission. He looked at his team who were gazing at him with concern except for Kakashi knowing that this mission was more dangerous than they anticipated.

He sighed mentally' Sarutobi what were you thinking sending me for this mission?'

Naruto was listening to his mother's story and so far he was in deep thought, he found out about a lot of things. His mother's birthplace her village, that she was the basically the leader of her village taking his grandfather's place, but the one thing that shocked him the most was that he had an aunt and uncle. The thought made him cry all this time thinking that he didn't had nay family he couldn't be any more wrong, his family name was famous in whirlpool country and he's the son of a former leader of the village. It was still hard for him to believe everything he was hearing but Kushina's words were enough to convince him that she wasn't lying, her tone was so honest she was only telling him the truth. He still couldn't forgive her he was still upset with her of course he knew she wasn't done telling her long story he resumed to listen to her.

Kushina was still staring at the view of the town" the village wasn't happy to be receiving ninjas from another village. A village that weren't our allies both were neutral and we didn't trusted each other, I was no different until I first took a glance at them especially Minato. I wasn't expecting that the famous yellow flash will be so calm and a caring soul, I even asked myself if he really was a ninja but it turned out that it was his personality who he was…."

"I found out from Kakashi that he was on my dad's genin team but I didn't know he knew you, I guess he didn't recognize you…." Naruto replied.

"He must have forgotten about me or perhaps he believed I was dead like everyone else. Anyway once Minato left his team I showed him to my father's office so he can explain to me his reason for coming to the village…." Her blue eyes softened remembering her husband before the storm of war.

(Location: Kage office whirlpool tower hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country territory)

Minata was standing in the office of the kage of whirlpool which he made a mental note that it was bigger than the Hokage's office. The office itself was large with a couple of decorations the one thing very noticeable was the long desk with the hat of the kage, he knew how much responsibility Kushina had in her hands. The red head jounin didn't take her eyes from him she took a couple of steps towards the desk, her eye traveled to the furniture and the hat. Her blue eyes softened remembering her father she hasn't given up hope that he will survive he was the only one worthy and fitted for the job and title of kage. Once he gets well everything will be back to the way things were and whirlpool will regain its true glory like how it used to be. She erased her thinking and went to the matter at hand looking back at Minato; she walked to him getting in front of the desk leaning on the border.

"Well Namikaze how about telling me why do you come here to talk to my father?"

"Please just call me Minato Kushina-sama" replied the blond jounin.

"Just call me Kushina then?" she replied with a slight smirk.

"All right I have no objections with that. Kushina the reason I was sent here with my team and talk to your father is to deliver some unfortunate news…"

"Unfortunate news?" Kushina raised an eyebrow knowing that they have to be grave news for ninjas from Konoha to come here and deliver them.

Minato nodded his face was serious" I'm afraid….that war has been declared on the ninja nations. Kiri and Iwa has made an alliance to fight against the fire country and its ally wind country, lighting country is neutral with the war but they are not to be trusted who knows if they could take this opportunity to invade other countries."

"So hidden mist and hidden stone has formed an alliance to fight hidden leaf and hidden sand, while hidden cloud is neutral in the future conflict. That is unfortunate news, however this war doesn't concern whirlpool we have nothing to do with this. Our villages are neutral so these piece of information you have told me is not important me or my people."

"I'm well aware Kushina but…." Minato started.

She cut him off" if this was your idea so you can somehow convince me that whirlpool should ally with the leaf to help in the war then you have failed miserably. I have no intention in joining Konoha so I could send my people to a meaningless bloodbath that is war."

"I didn't come here to convince you on an alliance with Konoha. My mission was clear to come here and warn you of the incoming war, this will become the third great ninja war…" his replied was serious and full of force.

"So you come as a messenger of Konoha, I find it strange that your Hokage bother himself to send you here so you could just tell me about the beginning of the third ninja war without expecting something in return" Kushina got closer to him meeting his eyes she didn't trusted him.

"I'm expecting nothing in return Kushina, nor does my Hokage it seems you don't know about how we do things in the hidden leaf village" Minato smiled at her.

Kushina took a step back she didn't believe him" what are you trying to pull Minato?"

The blond still kept his smile" I told you nothing, you seem to be shock I guess it must be wrong to you for another village to worry over another one that isn't its ally."

"Yes I'm quite shock for a village to be concern for another village that they aren't allies and send someone to deliver the message, just so he could say that a war is coming…."

"The reason for doing this it's because whirlpool country is located in the middle of Iwa and other villages that support hidden stone due to their economic trading system. They won't hesitate to support stone in the war if it means that they will keep their trading system with the village"

"Yes Minato I know about that, in other words you came to warn me that were in danger of a possible attack by Iwa during the war, I'm thankful that you're worried…that Konoha worries but there's no need to feel concern for us. We may be a small hidden village but we fight fiercely we will continue fighting until the end, we don't need help from other villages…" she replied still not trusting him.

"I understand we volunteer to warn you of the incoming danger as human beings. War is coming and lives will be lost, just because we're about to engage in it, it that doesn't stop us from trying to save any human lives as many as we can, we care for individual life too…"

The red head's eyes widened after hearing that just by looking into his eyes she could tell he was telling her the truth, there was no denying it. He was different nothing like the average ninja she has heard of, always smiling at her like both of them were good friends when they barely know each other. For a moment she slight blushed a little she didn't noticed that Minato was ready to leave.

"Well I'm glad you're people will defend your village if an attack occurs, my message has been delivered if it's all right with you Kushina can I be excuse?"

"What….where are you going?"

"My mission is done I'll get back to my team now to return to Konoha" replied the blond jounin.

"I….I guess you can…"

Minato nodded ready to walk out of the office heading into the door.

"Minato wait!" she stopped him from grabbing the door handle.

"If there's something wrong Kushina?" the blond was staring at her.

Finally Kushina has dropped her mask of hostility and distrust towards him she gave him a small smile" would you….would you like to have some ramen with me?"

Minato was surprised by the sudden question that she was asking him out he only smiled" I don't see why not I am a little hungry?"

The red head nodded" I know the perfect place to go."

(Time skip)

(Location: Ramen palace market street hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country territory)

The ramen restaurant was full of people who looked like they were ready to freak out. The restaurant is known for being one of the places that serves the best ramen in the entire village however it wasn't the ramen why the people were looking like they have grown a second head. They were seeing a very unusual sight something they never thought they would see, it almost looked like it was a dream or a nightmare. It was the first time they were witnessing something like it in all the history of the hidden whirlpool village, their leader Kushina was having ramen with a man an outsider from their village to be precise. She was eating ramen with a ninja from another village which they were neutral and she was laughing with him like they were very good friends. It wasn't every day someone will see the leader of whirlpool laughing with a ninja from Konoha especially the famous yellow flash, both seemed to be having a good time. Most of the people eating sweat dropped at the sight, they looked like they were best friend while others thought they were more than just friends. The red head had never have so much fun with someone before, much less a stranger from another village someone she barely knew. Their laughter continued before resuming eating their ramen, Kushina dried her eyes looking at the blond jounin she was still smiling at him.

"I can't believe it….I can't believe you would do such a thing Minato."

Minato gave another laugh picking up his chopsticks" my sensei is a real pervert or like he says, he's a super pervert he spends most of his time peeking at the woman's baths doing his research."

"What a disgusting man I would never want to meet him, because if I did I would beat him up until I get tire. I do like what you did to him telling his crush that he was peeking at her, she really did a number on him…"

The blond chuckle" I did feel sorry for him after but he had it coming, I was present and I didn't like seeing him doing that I was just twelve after all."

"You did the right thing I still can't believe a pervert like him is your teacher. I'm just glad you didn't turn out like him."

"Really….how can you be sure for all you know I can be like him?" Minato raised an eyebrow at her in suspicion making her blinked like she ready to freak out.

"You're kidding right?" she gave him a glare.

The blond jounin laughed" I'm just kidding Kushina don't take me so serious I'm nothing like Jiraiya sensei, I mean it."

Kushina sighed" good you better be joking because if you weren't I was going to use my pepper spray on you" she gave a grin.

"What….pepper spray…you're kidding?" he looked at her scared that she might use the weapon that stings a lot.

She winked at him" just kidding."

Both ninjas started laughing before taking some of their ramen they swallowed the noodles hitting their taste buds full. The taste was unique and delicious nothing like Minata has ever tasted before, to him it was a little similar to a certain ramen restaurant he knows back at Konoha. They smiled at the taste swallowing the wonderful food, looking at each other with so much happiness it very unlikely for two ninjas from different villages. To Kushina she felt like she has forged a bond with Minato already the moment she invited him to have ramen with her, a bond she wanted to keep for the rest of her life. To Minato he felt the same way the red head jounin has become a good friend of his, he didn't wanted to break his friendship for nothing in the world. He only hoped that both continued being friends and someday their villages could understand each other, in order to work together for the better.

"This ramen is very good" replied Minato.

"I know it's the best ramen in the village, can't say is the best in the five countries."

"It rivals in taste with Ichiraku from Konoha."

"Really….I would like taste the ramen from that place someday…." Her blue eyes softened.

"Maybe you will…." He smiled at her.

She shook her head it was impossible for that to happen" I have a responsibility to protect my village as their leader….whirlpool needs me but still it was nice that you put the thought."

"I know how strong it must be the responsibility to take care of a village I guess it was wishful thinking of mine. I'm sorry Kushina I apologize for bringing that up…"

"Don't apologize it was a nice thought I didn't minded at all" she smiled taking a glance at him who was eating from his bowl" Minato….thank you for eating ramen with me."

The blond laughed" I should be thanking you Kushina my stomach is full now."

"I'm glad but you should know I can eat ten more bowls" the red head gave a smirk.

Minato's eyes widened looking at her shock" you're kidding just like the pepper spray right?"

"Not this time I mean it."

The blond stared at her before he laughed" you're full of surprises."

She smiled at him" this ramen is good but I would like to make another brand of ramen."

"You cook ramen too?"

"Of course I'm always trying to come up with different kinds of the dish, you haven't realize that ramen is my favorite food"

Minato smiled" I have learned another thing from you Kushina."

"What's that?"

"That you're a ramen maniac."

Both laughed resuming their meal.

(Time skip)

(Location: village gates hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country territory)

Minato has regrouped with his team and they weren't alone. It seems while the blond jounin was with Kushina her brother and sister decided to get to know the three ninjas from Konoha. The red head jounin smirked at the sight Ukina was blushing while talking to Obito while the Uchiha was trying to avoid her hiding behind Rin, the medic rookie sweat dropped while she was trying to avoid Kenji who was staring at her with dreamy eyes. Although she already liked Kakashi she didn't like boys younger than her she was quite annoyed that Obito was using her as a wall to hide from the red head genin. Kakashi stood quiet keeping his distance from his teammates because he thought it was all nonsense there was no need for him to get involve. Minato smiled at his team it seems he wasn't the only one who got along with ninjas from whirlpool, he already know about Ukina and Kenji being Kushina's sister and brother because she told him. They team were ready to leave which it was going to be hard for Minato he didn't like saying goodbye to people, especially to close friends. Kushina has already become a special friend hoping to see her again, which the red head jounin was thinking the same thing. Kushina gave a small smile looking at Obito because he reminded her when she was little, although she didn't expected her younger sister to developed a small crush on the Uchiha genin. She turned to Minato ready to say farewell while secretly hoping that she will see him again someday or soon.

"Well I guess this is it…." She smiled at him feeling her heart breaking.

"This is farewell thank you for letting us into your village Kushina. I hope your father gets well" Minato said.

"Thank you Minato" she smiled again.

"Do you guys have to go so soon?" Ukina said wanting to spend more time with Obito.

"Yeah you guys can stay a little longer if you want, we don't mind right sis?" Kenji looked at his older sister expecting that she would say yes.

"I'm sorry Kenji but Minato and his team must return to Konoha they are needed in their village" replied Kushina.

"That's right we're about to experience another great war we must be prepare" Minato said.

"Bye Obito I hope we meet again!" Ukina smiled at him with a blush on her cheeks.

"Um…right hehe…." The Uchiha chuckle nervously while Rin smiled at his behavior and she ignored Kenji's expression on her, he was obviously blushing at her.

"We should get going we already wasted enough time here" Kakashi said.

Minato nodded before he went to Kushina" by the way I have something for you, I found this flower while we were heading here. I would like for you to have it."

Kushina looked at the flower and gasped along with her brother and sister. The flower was small the size of a ring and its petals were colored in different colors resembling a rainbow, the middle of the flower was yellow. The red head jounin's face turned in the same color as her hair while Ukina was giggling and Kenji was smirking, she tried to speak but she couldn't her embarrassment was getting the best of her.

She gazed at him who was smiling at her" why…..why are you giving me this?!"

Minato blinked" is there something wrong with the flower I gave you Kushina?"

'I see….so he doesn't know about it….what a relief…' thought the red head" n…no there's nothing wrong about the flower, since it's a gift from you I will humbly accept it thank you Minato…" her blush was still present.

"Well we better get going…I hope we meet again Kushina" he replied leaving with his team.

"Farewell Minato…." She smiled watching him go getting further away from the village.

Minato turned to looked at her and smiled before turning the other way, soon they were out of sight. She was still holding the rainbow flower he gave her she was still blushing while her siblings were laughing. It was because of their laughter that Kushina awoke from her possible daydream and frowned at them.

"Is there something wrong you two?"

Ukina and Kenji gazed at each other before looking at her" Minato and sis sitting on a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g…."

Kushina's blush got worst before she growled" enough you two it's nothing like that. Kenji you have homework to do from the academy and you Ukina were not done yet with training, let's go!"

"Don't be such a party bopper sis" Kenji said.

"I said now!"

Both Uzumaki's sighed" yes sis."

Naruto listening to the story happy to hear how his parents met, and how they became friends forging a bond quickly during the first time they met. As he listened to Kushina's story he started feeling sorry for what he did to her, rejecting her was a bad idea and he knew it. But the pain was still in his heart she abandoned him to live all alone and endured the hell he went through when he was a child he was still upset with her. He still couldn't forgive her until he heard her reason he needed to hear the entire story, so far he liked her story although he was expecting terrible things to happen. She wasn't telling him a happy fairy tale where they lived happily ever after, the more she kept telling from her story the worst he was starting to feeling. He had a bad feeling from hearing all of this but it was important that he listens to Kushina's entire story of her past, only then he will get the answer he seeks. He smiled deciding to follow her lead with her story hiding his pain and anger over her.

"So why did you freaked out when dad gave you that flower?"

Kushina smiled still not staring at him" that's because of the flower. The flower he gave me is very traditional in whirlpool country, it's called a rainbow flower and it's a very rare flower that only grows in whirlpool. According to the tradition in my village if a man gives a rainbow flower to a woman, they are destine to get marry. So you can guess why I got embarrassed when he gave it to me, I was so flushed…"

"So the flower it's like an engagement ring?" asked Naruto.

"Yes….something like that. You can say it's like an early gift before receiving the engagement ring, even if I was embarrassed when he gave me the flower I felt so happy I kept the flower to myself. I didn't mind if tradition happens. But anyway back to the story, first of all my father died of that illness before the war started, so I became the official the leader of whirlpool. As you know the third great ninja war began during that time. I would never that horrible day, the day I lost everything…." Her blue eyes softened.

"What day?" Naruto was now staring at her.

The red head shook her head" the day my village was attacked due to the war. Minato warned me that they could come to whirlpool in order to cross the border that leads to the fire country territory, I didn't took any chances and I sent a message to Konoha for some aid. However the forces of Konoha were already fighting in the battlefield, there were too many in combat they weren't enough ninjas to be sent to whirlpool in order to back us up. It seems I was on my own with my people we're strong and proud and fought our hardest to drive away the forces of stone and mist, but our hardest wasn't enough and we lost the battle."

Naruto felt bad as he watched his mother tears were forming at the corner of her eyes" my life completely changed on that day….I lost everything dear to me on that horrible day….and I can still remember it like it happened yesterday…."

Kushina ran the streets of the attacked village with a group of ANBU. She tried not to cry any tears at the sight before her, the streets of the former hidden whirlpool village were soaked in blood. There was a trail of dead bodies scattering around from men, women and children it was a bloody street. The buildings were covered in fire while others were getting in the powerful sea of flames little by little she was watching her village getting destroy at her very own eyes. She signaled for the ANBU to split up into two groups and support any ninjas they see, hoping that they make it in time and give them the aid they need. She could barely concentrate on her work with so many things that has happened first she lost her father to the same illness that took away her mother and now this, what's worst that she was worried sick about her sister and brother. She hasn't seen Ukina and Kenji since the invasion started and she was getting more worried by the second, Kenji was at the academy so he will be kept away from the battle. Since he's still an academy student he will be put in the shelters with the rest of the civilian population, Ukina was the one she was more worried about. She was a genin she will be put in a squad with a chunin as leader, she only hope that she was all right, that nothing serious has happened to her because she will never forgive herself something does. She resumed her running through the village looking for any potential enemies she was never going to forgive mist and stone for what they did.

She jumped landing on the roof of a building and started from the top buildings when she met her enemies, she glared seeing a couple of stone and mist ninjas ahead. They looked like they were tired from recent battles but she wasn't going to show mercy she took a kunai and with ease she killed them. Other ninjas tried to fight her but she was too quick for them, plus that they were in weaken state. There was no need for her to use strong jutsus to take care of them since they were already in bad shape, once she killed the ninjas in her position she continued jumping from the roofs. She jumped another roof landing on top of one of the temples of the village where she saw more bodies on the ground followed by a pool of blood, she growled at the sight. There were both civilians as well as whirlpool ninjas with a couple of stone and mist ninjas too, however her blue eyes widened in shock and terror as she spotted someone familiar near the entrance of the temple. Tears formed as she saw Ukina who was injured leaning on the railing of the steps of the temple, she could tell from the wounds she had they were severe and she was in critical condition. If her wounds weren't treated properly it could be fatal, she immediately went to her running as fast as she could. She caught up to the young Uzumaki who was using the railing for support, she was about to fall but Kushina caught her just in time.

"Ukina!" she cried taking the young red head in her arms letting her tears fall.

"Big sister……" she replied with blood at the corner of her lips, her blue eyes was full of tears" I'm sorry….I….."

"Shh….don't talk your wounds are…you're bleeding a lot I have to get you to the hospital and fast. Just hold on you will be fine…." The red head was letting her own tears fall because deep in her heart she knew it was too late to do anything at all for her younger sister.

"Big sister I'm sorry…" she said again gazing into her sister's teary eyes" I couldn't win….I fought with everything I had but my strength just wasn't enough, they were too many of them…."

"I told you that its fine you don't have to apologize to me….I'm proud of you, you fought like a true ninja. Like a true Uzumaki you hold your ground and for that I'm happy for you, there's no need for you to apologize…."

The red head genin shook her head more tears were falling" no….not for that…it's because of…..Kenji…."

Kushina felt her heart shattering slowly at the mentioned of her younger brother's name" what….what are you talking about Ukina….Kenji is safe with the rest of our people in the shelters….why are you saying you're sorry for him!?"

Ukina sobbed as she coughed some blood before replying" I'm sorry….but everyone was killed, the enemy found the location to the shelters and…..they didn't spare anyone….Kenji…he's…." her tears we're still falling like endless rivers.

Kushina saw Ukina turning her gaze next to her and turned her gaze into her direction, she was horrified. There was a body a couple of feet away from Ukina inside the temple, a small body resembling of a young boy of nine years of age unfortunately Kushina recognized the body. It was none other than Kenji he was on his back, his entire back was full of shurikens losing a lot of blood in the process. If Kushina was shocked it will an statement she was beyond shocked or horrified, staring at the body of her younger brother was too much for her. In times like this she remembered the ninja rules that they should shield all emotions, but she couldn't do it she failed. She was witnessing the death of her family one by one first it was her mother, then her father, then her younger brother and now it was going to be her other younger sister. More tears escaped from her blue eyes as she was devastated, looking from Kenji's body to her sister who coughed more blood.

"Kenji he….he left the shelters and went looking for me he wanted to fight too. He found me and I was having a hard time fighting so many enemies, I was about to get caught in shurikens but it never happened. Kenji….got in the way he saved me taking all of the shurikens for me. He….he told me that he may have been a dead last as a ninja, but the very least he could do is to die protecting someone precious to him…my sister…he told me he loved me and you too….he was proud to be an Uzumaki…." Ukina let more tears fall sobbing uncontrollably.

The red head jounin sobbed for the loss of her brother as she pulled her younger sister closer to her" Ukina….you're going to be all right….hold on I'm taking you to the village's hospital now…."

"There's nothing that can be done I can't be save and you know it. It pisses me off so much because I'm going to die…..Kenji's sacrifice is going to be in vain, big sister please don't die like this not you too. You must live do it for our family, for me and Kenji….dying here won't solve nothing" she coughed more blood.

"Ukina!" Kushina pulled her in a embrace caressing her short red hair" it's going to be all right….don't die….I can't lose you too….Kenji….." she took a glance at the dead body of her younger brother" no…it can't end like this my entire family…. It can't end like this!!"

"Big sister…." Ukina whispered feeling her heart beating slower getting closer to death" don't let our actions go in vain….please promise me….that you will live on…..promise me…"

"Ukina I…." the red head jounin was sobbing hard.

"Promise me…."

She took her hand giving it a gentle squeeze" I promise you….I will live on….it will be a promise of the life time…I will live believe it….."

The young genin gave a faint smile" thank you….."

With those final words said Ukina's body felt limp her breathing has stopped still having her eyes open, she was dead. Kushina was still crying as she hold the body of her sister closer as she let more of her tears fall, she pulled out and kissed her forehead. She put her on the ground and closed her eyes letting her take her eternal rest she went to Kenji's body and pulled out all of the shurikens stuck on his back, she grabbed his body and put it next to Ukina. She wanted to put them together as proof that they died in battle together like true siblings, she stood there in the temple's ground as she sobbed the death of both her brother and sister. She was in so much pain right now, like a cold slap of reality she lost everyone from her family. Both her mother and father were taken by the same illness and now her brother and sister have fallen in battle, all because of a war. She hated war it was worthless nothing good comes from it, only death and more death it was a plague. She made a note to later bury their bodies along with every single brave soul that fought in the battle, the proud ninjas of the hidden whirlpool village.

'May you find peace in death and reunite with mother and father….Ukina and Kenj I will always love you all….'

"Hey there's someone here!" came the voice of someone.

"So there are more survivors?"

"Don't leave a single ninja alive, spare no one!"

Kushina has changed her expression completely hearing the voices, from somber to cold. She glared at the persons who have arrived in front of the temple there were none other but a large group of stone and mist ninjas, her blue eyes were cold like pure ice. An ice that has taken the form of her hatred, not even the most powerful fire could melt. The hatred she was feeling right now was strong enough to kill an army just by feeling it, it was truly intense. She slowly walked down the stairs of the temple and she quickly grabbed a katana from a fallen ANBU, facing with the group with nothing but hatred in her eyes.

"It's only one ninja from whirlpool" chuckle a stone chunin.

"This is the easiest part after the invasion, cleaning the leftovers" a mist jounin replied chuckling in amusement.

"None of you will escape alive…." She said in a whisper glaring at them" you will all die!"

"Kill her!" shouted a stone jounin.

Kushina made a cross shape hand seal" shadow clone jutsu!"

POOF!!!

Kushina added more chakra than regular and she has created twenty shadow clones, like the original they were all holding the same katana from the ANBU. The enemy ninjas charged at her ready to go for the kill but they all made quick hand seals.

"Wind release pressure breakthrough current!"

(Time skip)

(Location: outskirts of the hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country territory)

Minato, Kakashi and Rin were running at high speed towards what was known as the hidden whirlpool village. They returned from their mission in destroying the bridge that Iwa was using to cross into grass territory, it was no doubt that they were victorious in this war at the cost of losing a lot of their allies. Among them they lost someone precious to them who gave his life to saved Kakashi and Rin during their mission, they focused on the road reaching the village. They gasped as they saw the flames covering the entire village proof that it has been invaded, Minato tried to focus and keep calm of the situation. After a day from returning from their mission he got a word from Sarutobi that they have received an S.O.S message from whirlpool requesting immediate back up. His cerulean eyes hardened according to the third Hokage, the message was sent over six hours ago. A lot can happen in six hours and this was the living proof, the destruction of the village ending the legacy of the hidden whirlpool village. What remains of it was now but flames and ashes the team hurried towards the village, they made a quick stop on a hill to take a better view. They were shocked at what they were seeing thinking that the possibilities of anyone still being alive, were very low.

"Oh my…." Rin said in horror lowering her gaze.

"We're too late…." Kakashi replied.

Minato ignore the horrible thoughts turning to his two team members" spilt up and search for any survivors, but evade combat if you spot any mist or stone ninjas!"

"Right!"

"Remember we have won over the war, if they are any hostiles they will most likely retreat. Searching for survivors is our top priority."

"Roger…" Kakashi said.

They vanished separating as each of them entered to a different location in the village.

'Kushina please be safe…' Minato thought thinking about the red head jounin.

(Time skip)

(Location: temple urban district hidden whirlpool village whirlpool country territory)

Under the blazing fires that were consuming the former hidden village, under the endless dead bodies that covered the ground with a pool of blood, one ninja stood tall among the destruction. Kushina was panting her body was covered with the blood from other ninjas, the enemies that have attacked her village and killed her precious people. She has finished fighting them killing all of them, just like she told them no one was going to escape alive. Even if she killed them revenge brought her nothing it wasn't going to bring back her family or her people every single man, woman and child wasn't going to return from the dead. The bloodshed was satisfying only for a while, but soon the taste was no longer sweet but rather sour and unlikeable. War was pain it brought nothing good, it only brings hatred and suffering for this she hated war. She tried walking but she tripped due to her own injuries, she succeeded defeating the enemy ninjas but she got wounded in the process. She touched her lower torso and flinched in pain blood was coming out lots of it, she needed to leave before more ninjas might come. The only thing that kept her moving was her promise to Ukina, she made it as a promise of the life time she was going to live on for the sake of her family. She failed trying to stand up but luck wasn't to be on her side as she saw a group of ten stone ninjas arriving at the temple, she had to curse her own bad luck.

"Shit looks like we're too late to back up the other squad" a stone chunin said.

A stone jounin gazed through the pile of bodies before noticing Kushina" hey there's a survivor from whirlpool?"

One of them grinned" she won't be for long…"

They went towards her while the red head jounin was trying to get up, but her injury was making it impossible to achieved' damn…I can't get up….no it can't end like this….'

"I bet you're the one that did all of this….you must be strong then" replied a stone chunin.

"Let's kill her already!" yelled a jounin.

"Wait the forces of mist have left and we received orders to retreat as well."

"We'll leave all right after we kill this bitch she will pay for what she did…"

A jounin licked his lips gazing at her body" perhaps we will have some fun with her before killing her..."

The group started chuckling while Kushina was glaring at them" sick bastards!"

"Whoa she's a wild one that's nice. I like my women feisty…"

"Come on sweet heart let's give you some pleasure before you die."

"Stay back all of you!" Kushina shouted in rage" I swear if any of you get any closer I will kill you all…"

"With that kind of wound I don't think so, you're just bluffing."

'Damn it he's right I can't fight with this injury….it really hurts….' She tried running but she tripped again.

Two stone ninjas grabbed her putting her on a nearby wall, she tried fighting kicking and punching randomly" let me go right now!!"

"Take off all her clothes we're going to give her a good memory before dying."

They started unbuttoning her jounin vest but she protested" stop let me go!!!"

She punched and kicked and bit one of the stone ninja's hands" you fucking bitch!!"

He punched her sending her to the ground causing her to spit some blood she could see some of the ninjas removing their clothes. This is not what she wanted hell she rather die than get rape by a bunch of sick perverts tears were forming this is not how it was suppose to end for her. She saw her whole life flashing before her up until now she didn't wanted to believe her, she was just too stubborn to believe it was going to happen.

'No it can't end like this….I can't die I promised Ukina my promise of the life time….I will live on….I will not break my promise……I will not die!!!'

In her last moments there was only person that entered her mind and gave her a glimpse of hope, someone she wanted to him once again her friend a certain blond jounin from Konoha' Minato….'

The stone ninjas were only showing their bare chest removing their clothes while Kushina had tears falling. None of them noticed when they were marked by a black sign that looks like a seal, every single one of the stone ninjas were marked by the seal. In just a blink of an eye every single stone ninja was dead they were all in the ground with blood coming out of their necks, a wound caused by a kunai. Kushina has realized that she has been saved obviously it must have been someone from her village, but then again there's no one who can killed so many ninjas so quickly. Her blue eyes widened according to rumors she did have heard of someone who can killed so many ninjas in a single flash, her eyes traveled next to her gazing at her savior. She felt like crying as she was now staring at Minato who was glaring at the dead bodies of the stone ninjas, seeing that they were taking their clothes off he had a pretty good idea what they were planning to do with the red head jounin.

She smiled warmly at him happy to see him again" Minato….you came…"

The blond jounin gasped kneeling beside her" are you all right Kushina did they…."

"It's all right nothing happened….you killed them before they had the chance to rape me. I'm so glad to see you again thank you for coming, I guess the Hokage got my message after all…"

"Forgive me for coming so late but we were busy with the battle in the frontlines, we didn't have the man power necessary to give you the full support you requested. I'm sorry Kushina I feel like your village was destroyed because we didn't act quickly."

"It's all right better late than never it wasn't your fault, besides our villages are not allies to begin with so there's no need to apologize" she finished coughing blood.

"Kushina!" Minato saw the large wound on her torso" this wound is too serious I have to get you out of here, hold on Kushina!"

She blushed as the blond carried her bridal style leaving the temple site it was a good thing that he gave Kakashi one of his kunais with a seal tag on it. He took one of his kunais and vanished in a flash, in less than a minute he was already in the rendezvous point he told his team to wait for him. Minato put her down so that Rin check her up, she gasped at the size of her wound. It was a serious wound so she needed to act fast the medic rookie started healing her wound using medical ninjutsu, even if she was a rookie Rin was quite talented in the field of medicine. She never took her eyes off the wound concentrating on her job while Kakashi and Minato watched in anticipation for the result, believing that the red head will be fine. Kushina gazed at the two young teens and smiled seeing Minato's team members, feeling the nostalgia hit her.

"Did any of you found any survivors?" asked the blond jounin.

Rin shook her head healing Kushina" I didn't….I went to the hospital and all of the patients there were dead. They were probably killed by the enemy not giving them a chance to defend themselves."

"I checked all around the urban district there was no one alive, the shelters were also full of dead bodies" replied Kakashi.

"Kakashi Rin….I'm so happy to see you two again…"

"Please don't talk Kushina-san" Rin replied still healing her wound.

"Take it easy Kushina-san" Kakashi said.

"I'll be fine I've being in worst shape before" she replied looking at them she obviously realized that there was one member from the team missing" where's Obito?"

Hearing the name of their third team member no one didn't said a word. Minato gave lowered his gaze while Rin stiffened hearing the Uchiha's name trying to sob, Kakashi only touched the sharingan in his left eye along with the scar that took his regular eye. Their silence was enough but it was enough just by staring at their expression she had a pretty good idea what has happened to Obito.

"I see….I'm sorry for asking" she replied feeling bad for asking about their fallen comrade.

Rin sighed as she smiled finishing using the medical jutsu her hands were no longer glowing with green chakra" there….I managed to stop the bleeding but the wound is still open. We should take her to the Konoha hospital immediately."

"Understood" Minato replied while Kakashi nodded.

"Can you walk Kushina-san?" asked Kakashi.

The red head flinched trying to get up" no I don't think so….I apologize for bothering you all…"

"None sense we're glad to help you Kushina let's get going to Konoha we go" Minato said this time he was now carrying the red head on his back making her blush again" let's increase our speed everyone."

They left focusing the chakra on their feet increasing their speed, going faster than usual. They left the village while Kushina took one final glance at the burning village that was going to turn into ash in just a couple of hours. Soon the village will be gone completely and the hidden whirlpool village will be nothing but a mere memory, tears formed feeling terrible. She lost her village, her family and her honor as leader of the village she felt like she has disappointed her father for not protecting the right way it should have been. Her heart was crushed her pride crushed as well, her life has been completely torn apart by war no more her life will be the same again. Her village was now extinct and she was the only survivor left, the last and sole survivor of the Uzumaki clan. But she remembered her promise to her sister Ukina, her promise of the life time to continue living no matter what. She kept a mental note to find a way to revive her clan and kept it alive, just like any other clan head she was going to keep the legacy of her clan alive. She noticed Minato was staring at her trying to give her a conforming smile, trying to cheer her up to this horrible tragedy.

"I'm sorry Kushina….I know it's not enough. Your village and your family it's gone I wish there was something I can do…."

"You saved my life and from being rape by those sick perverts, the fact that you came here is enough for me….thank you Minato for giving me another chance to continue living my life."

The blond jounin smiled" maybe you can start your new life in Konoha now?"

"Yes…..maybe….." those were her last words before she fell asleep due that she was exhausted.

"Once my village was destroyed…once my family was gone….once my people perished I had no other choice but to move on with my life. I chose to continue living it in another place, in another village. When I lost everything precious in my life Minato was the one who was there for me, he helped me get through the hell I experienced back at forsaken village that disappeared because of the war. Shortly after I was treated at Konoha hospital I started living my new life in the leaf village…"

Naruto has stood quiet during the entire time Kushina has been telling her story. Not one single word escape from his lips he was in so much deep thought that his brain was probably hurting from thinking too much, he let every piece of information sink in letting his brain processed everything. He was feeling terrible for his mother at everything she experienced, losing her family and her village must have been so hard for her. The truth hit him hard his mother has already experienced a life worst than his he has never lost his precious people before. It was true he was glared, beaten up, ignored and probably had murder attempts. But he hasn't experience the pain of having his closest friends getting killed or losing his home village to a war, she was hurt devastated and she was in pain just like him during the times of his childhood. It was enough for him to understand her pain but it wasn't enough for him to understand the reason why she left him, he wanted to hear it now needed to know why she wasn't there for him. Deep in his heart he wanted to cry for her but not yet, it wasn't the right time there was something else he wanted to hear from her story before he makes his decision.

Kushina smiled at the memory" during the time I lived with Minato in Konoha, there were the happiest moments in my entire life it was like I living back in whirlpool even if my family wasn't with me. Soon I and Minato become closer than usual, whenever he had the chance he spent his time with me. Then it happened I care about him so much that I….I feel in love with him and he feel in love with me too. We loved each other very much I wanted to stay with him forever and never leave his side."

"Then you married him right?" replied the tall blond.

The red head nodded" we did….however Sarutobi feared for Minato's life being very famous and dangerous to other hidden village. He decided to keep our marriage a secret only the third and the members of the council knew that Minato had a wife, you already know what happened after we got married…..we made love…." She smiled tears forming.

"Then you became pregnant with me?" by now Naruto had a small smile trying to hold back any tears from falling.

"Yes….Jiraiya wrote his first and only decent book and Minato became very fond of it…he was like a little kid dying to know what will happen next…." She smiled at the memory.

(Location: Namikaze residence urban district Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Minato looked like an eager kid seated in a table in the living room reading his teacher's first novel which it has become one of his main hobbits. He smiled reading every single word, paragraph and page just loving how the story is going he wanted to know more. It was the perfect book to bring his curiosity to the next level and it was probably one of the best books he has ever read so far, he smiled turning another page unaware that someone was next to him. He was probably aware but he was too caught up reading the book that he didn't care who was next to him, he guess that it was his wife bringing him some tea or dinner that of the sort. He still had that smile on his face hoping that he never finish reading the book because it was that good he secretly hoped that the story was endless without having an end so that he continues to read it forever.

Suddenly he was slapped from behind by a happy Jiraiya" oh so you're reading my book that's good Minato, I didn't know it will bring such an audience to actually read it. I thought it wasn't going to be that famous."

The blond smiled" don't say that sensei this book is very good. I love how you portray the main character in your story he's a brave determined ninja trying to find a solution to bring peace to the ninja world. I really like it you should have it publish, I'm sure it can become a famous novel if you make copies of it."

The toad sanin blushed from the compliment while chuckling" I don't know about that….readers aren't usually move by these kinds of stories anymore. I've been thinking of writing another kind of story, one that will really get the attention of the reader."

"I don't know about that sensei this story is fine with me, its story is very unique I also love the name you have given to the main character" replied Minato smiling.

Jiraiya blushed again" come on it's not a big deal it's something I thought of while I was eating ramen…"

"I insist I think Naruto is a good name for the main character in your novel."

"Naruto?"

Both turned to see at the entrance to see a pregnant Kushina wearing a long robe smiling at the two after hearing the name" Naruto…."

"Kushina" smiled Jiraiya with a blush happy to see his student's wife.

The red head smile running her hand on her belly" I like that name…if it's all right with Jiraiya I would like to name our future son that."

Minato smiled" we already know it's going to be a boy so what do you say sensei I like the name too?"

The toad sanin started laughing feeling very proud" sure thing I don't mind if you name him Naruto, what do you know since I was the one that came up with the name I guess that makes me his godfather?!"

"I wouldn't want it any other way!" Minato said happy.

"Thank you Jiraiya" replied Kushina.

"I already know about that" replied Naruto" pervy sage told me that you guys chosen my name based on the name from the main character of his novel."

Kushina chuckle slightly" pervy sage….I really like the name you chose to call Jiraiya it really fits his character well."

The tall blond gave a laugh" well it's true he's a real pervert always doing his research peeking at the women's baths. I swear if he wasn't a ninja from Konoha and in charge of his spy network he will just be a pervert with no life."

"You're one to talk Naruto…" the red head smirked at him.

Her comment made the blond blushed" I'm not that kind of a pervert…"

"You just admitted you're a pervert" her smirk became wider.

"Oh yeah I did…" he replied blushing.

They started laughing not knowing that a few feet away Jiraiya was watching and listening to everything they were saying along with Itachi who was listening as well, the toad sanin was frowning' those two should appreciate a good writer when they see one…'

Naruto stopped laughing he became serious again he was still angry at her, but he was happy being with her. He kept telling himself it wasn't going to be over until he hears the explanation he's been looking for. He took a glance at Kushina and it's like she has red his mind, the answer he has been looking since he found out the truth about her. In order to forgive he needed to know the truth, the reason of her depart from Konoha.

"I was happy living in Konoha I had a wonderful life in the leaf village. I was married to wonderful husband and I was pregnant with his child whom I was committee to take care and raise, things didn't go to how I wanted them to be. That day came….the day of your birth….October 10" her blue eyes were tearing up again.

"The fox attacked the village?" Naruto said lowering his gaze.

She nodded" I just recently gave birth to you….Minato has made his choice since he has been told that the nine tails fox was heading towards Konoha. The choice that changed your life forever, I wasn't angry at him I knew he had no choice but to go through with it in order to save the village. I know the decision was killing him on the inside but I took it worst than he did, yes Naruto you're finally going to get your question answer…"

Naruto gave a nod tears forming finally hearing her explanation everything was for this moment, he needed to know once and for all. With this he will finally decided if he will accept his mother in his life forgiving her or he will not.

(Location: room 203 second floor Konoha hospital hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Kushina had tears in her eyes with a big smile proud to be a mother she was seated in a bed holding her newborn son Naruto. To finally be a mother that was her greatest joy ever, just when she moved on from the tragedy of her family and her home village she was beyond happy. But her joy was about to come to an end knowing exactly what will happen to her son, her husband has talked to her. With the appearance of the nine tails fox demon approaching Konoha he has taken a drastic decision that will affect both of them forever, as well their son. She hold him closer tucking his messy blond hair resembling his father's she let her tears watching him sleep peacefully, so fragile and so innocent. She wanted to hold him forever knowing what was about to happen to him, the horrible burden he was about to barely brought to this world. The door to the room opened and came Minato wearing his white trench coat as proof that he was the fourth Hokage, next to him was the retired third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. She felt her heart breaking what was going to happen to their beloved son, worst of it her husband was feeling terrible about it too but he was hiding it giving her a supporting smile. Just by looking into his cerulean eyes she could tell how much this was hurting him, it was practically tormenting him he was only thinking about his people and protection of the village he sworn to protect when he became Hokage.

Minato tried to speak but kept his silence for a while watching his wife holding their new born son, no tears were shed just a force smile as he went closer to her. Gazing at the exact replica of himself he really resembling him in physical, he looked a baby version of himself. He smiled proudly at his son loveable and innocent already brought to this world and he was about to do a great mistake, all for the sake of his village. He gazed at his wife shedding tears as hold the infant who was sleeping soundly, he will eventually wake up before this nightmare ends.

"Kushina….it's time…."

The red head nodded as she kissed Naruto's forehead before handing it to him, the blond Hokage took his son in his arms smiling at him" be strong Naruto my son…I hope someday you can forgive me for what I must do…."

"Are you sure you want to go through with this Minato?" Sarutobi said.

"Yes there's no turning back now everyone is fighting the fox but they don't stand a chance, it will only lead to more deaths. I will not let more of our people perish by the demon fox."

"Let me be the one to do this!" replied the retired elder Hokage" I'm an old man who has live his life with no regrets, I will gladly die protecting the village any time you're still young with a life ahead of you. A wonderful wife that loves you very much and a newborn son destine to walk in your footsteps. So I ask you let me be the one to perform the death consuming seal technique?"

"I'm honored you feel that way Sarutobi and for that I thank you. However this is my responsibility and my will I am the Hokage, it will be me who will lay my life on the line for the safety of my village. After all sacrificing your life for the sake of the people of Konoha and the future generation isn't that what being a Hokage is all about?" he looked at him with a smile.

Sarutobi sighed in defeat" you just want me to be on active duty again as the Hokage isn't that right?"

"Maybe I do!" the fourth Hokage laughed before calming down and looking at his wife" Kushina….I'm sorry…I hope that someday you can forgive me for what I'm about to do to our son…"

"No….don't apologize Minato this is the only choice to take to save the village. Its killing me….but I know it's killing you even more so don't think I will hate you for what you have in store for Naruto…" the red head replied shedding tears.

The blond Hokage went to her and one last time he kissed her lips passionately. They broke the kiss smiling at each other even if Kushina was still crying, this will be the last time she will see her beloved husband again. Minato just smiled at her while drying her tears with his hand, he resumed carrying the small baby.

"I love you" Kushina said.

He smiled again" I know….I love you even more."

"I hate to be the one to break this heartwarming sight" Sarutobi replied feeling terrible for both" but if you're so committed to do this Minato then you should get going already, we don't know how long our forces can guard the perimeter of the village from the nine tails fox."

"You're right let's get going then" replied the blond Hokage opening the door of the room" I'm counting on you Sarutobi."

"I know I already prepared everything for the sealing ritual to succeed, the rest is in your hands. I want you to know that no matter the consequences of this catastrophe will be, you're already a hero of this village."

"Thank you Sarutobi" Minato gazed one last time to Kushina" take care of Naruto…."

"You don't have to tell me Minato, I will take care of our son no matter what, that's a promise…."

"Believe it" he finished for her smiling he finally left the room with Sarutobi following him, the blond Hokage closed the door of the room.

Kushina continued to let her tears fall' Naruto….'

(Time skip)

Kushina was resting in the hospital bed she tried to closed her eyes but she couldn't, everything that has happened has hit her hard. What her husband planned to do with their newborn son, the appearance of the legendary nine tails fox demon, and her husband paying the price with his own life it was all too much for her to take. Her past kept coming back to haunt her when her village was burned to the ground and her brother and sister were killed, now her son was about to carried a burden that will forever exist within him. She was also terrified she heard from the distance the loud feral growl that could only belonged to the Kyuubi as well as the sound of a inhuman clash, like a huge battle took place. She already knew what was going to become of Minato once he performs the forbidden jutsu he invented, the caster of the jutsu must pay the shinigami with his own soul. She let a couple of tears escaped her eyes but right now the important thing is that Naruto is return to her safe and sound, carrying the sealed demon fox in him. She heard the door to the room opening, she smiled expecting it will be Sarutobi carrying her son but she was wrong. She had visitors but it wasn't the person she was expecting to see, she took a long look at the three people who have entered the room.

Two of the strangers were wearing long black cloaks and ANBU masks they were obviously from the division of ROOT the third person was very suspicious looking to the red head. He was an old man with his face covered in bandages his right eye was also being covered by the bandages he was wearing a robe holding a cane, it seems his right arm was broken because it was covered in bandages with a cast to hold his arm. The man didn't seemed trustworthy and he looked very sinister too, Kushina didn't like him at all, however she did got an idea who he was. Sarutobi has told her just like he did with Minato about a member of the elders who was the head of the secret ANBU division known as ROOT, his name is Danzou. The mummified elder went a little closer to her bed while the red head was still staring at him with a lot of distrust.

"Can I help you where's Sarutobi?"

"He's busy attending matters about the village. Uzumaki Kushina I believe that's your name, I have some unfortunate news that you must know" Danzou said.

"I already know what they are…." She replied softly.

"I will tell you anyway, first of all the nine tails fox demon has been stopped thanks to the effort of the Hokage. However it's unfortunate to say that our fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato has fallen for using a forbidden jutsu sealing it in your newborn son."

"I told you I already know about that" she said with some anger not liking this man one bit" where is he….where's my son Naruto I want him with me now?!"

Danzou gazed at the two ROOT members before looking at her again" I don't know how say this….I will be the one to tell you more unfortunate news" he saw her face growing with fear for what he was about to tell her" it seems your son failed in being the container for the nine tails…"

"What are you talking about where is he!?" Kushina was growing hysteric" where's my son!?"

"What I'm trying to tell you is that your son died during the sealing."

Kushina's eyes went wide she became pale trembling in fear" what…..no…."

"I'm afraid so…the infant was just too delicate and weak to contain the power of the nine tails fox demon. As soon as the fox was sealed in him he died the power was too much for just a mere baby to control. It seems the forbidden technique the fourth invented failed to keep the container alive after having the beast sealed in him…"

"No…..no….." Kushina has tears falling trembling" it can't be….you're lying….it's not possible he can't be dead…..no!"

"I would lie about such a personal matter my dear" replied Danzou" one of the business that Sarutobi is attending is the preparations for the funeral of your son, such an unfortunate accident indeed."

"No….no it can't be Naruto!" she shouted at the top of her lungs.

'Keep yelling all that you like no one is going to hear your cries, the medic staff in this floor has been put to sleep they won't awaken for a while' thought the war hawk with a grin.

Kushina in all her hysteric cries started coughing up blood while still trembling. She fell on her bed starting to lose consciousness she was too devastated at the horrible news, she started thinking about them. Her husband and her new born son making more tears fall she couldn't believe things could become from bad to worse for her. She felt so hopeless like she had no longer any life in her, she couldn't see clearly now and she didn't felt like living. What will be the point for her to continue living this cold tragic life there was no point to her, even if she remembers the promise she made to her sister Ukina, a promise of the life time that couldn't be broken she felt like it was better if she did broke it. She started thinking about precious to her the people that matters to her the most, whom she love with all of her heart and soul.

'No….I lost them both just like my family and my village….how….how can I continue living if the people that meant everything to me are gone how!?'

"Is she dead?" asked one of the ROOT members.

The other ROOT checked up on her" she's losing a lot of blood but she's conscious, she seems to be in shock though."

"This is the perfect chance" Danzou said his ROOT ninjas were looking at him" Sarutobi is busy attending the current situation of the village due to the damages that the nine tails fox caused, the container must remain an orphan so he becomes more willingly and easier to tame."

"What are you going to do Danzou-sama?" asked one of the ROOT.

"Get her out of the way of course. You two take her as far away from the village as you can…..kill her she's just another stepping stone to get to the nine tails container."

"Yes Danzou-sama!"

(Time skip)

(Location: miles away from Konoha forest region fire country territory)

The two ROOT members were carrying Kushina's body wrapped in the sheet of her hospital bed, they were jumping from the trees with the purpose that they get far away from Konoha. Hoping that her body never gets found, Danzou has told them to burn her body after they killed her due that the red head was pretty much alive. Kushina had her eyes barely open not seeing well, she was unaware of her surroundings. She was still very much affected about everything that has happened she recently gave birth to her son her husband died sealing the nine tails in their son he dies in the process, and now her son died too for having the demon sealed in him. She gazed around her and she realized that she was moving, no someone was carrying her she also took noticed of the trees she was in a forest. She was aware now that she was no longer at the Konoha hospital. She could feel that she was going to lose conscious soon, not having a clue why or how long she will be able to keep her eyes half open. The ROOT ninjas finally stopped jumping from a tree branch landing safely on the ground, the one who was carrying the red head put her down gently.

"I think this is far enough."

"Remember Danzou-sama's orders make sure that we burn her body completely, no one must know that she was murder its better that they believe that she left and went missing."

'I can't end like this….my promise of the life time…..everyone….father, mother, Ukina, Kenji, Minato…..Naruto….I'm sorry I guess this is it….I hate to break my promise but it seems….that this is the end…'

One ROOT member pulled out his sword ready to stab her while Kushina finally lost conscious. The last thing she saw was that one of the ROOT members got stabbed by a kunai on his head, soon everything became dark.

"After that everything became a blur to me it's like the darkness itself swallowed me, I thought I was really going to die back then. But I was wrong I was saved by a friend…" Kushina said trying to dry her tears.

Naruto who has been listening to every single she said from her story had tears falling now he finally understood why she left why she wasn't there for him when he needed her the most. He wanted to hear more but now he was too emotional after listening to everything that his mother has been through, she has experienced true hell. Just like she him she has suffered too, the last thing on his mind is why did she came to him now?

Kushina dried her eyes" when I woke up again I didn't know how much time has passed…"

"What do you mean?" Naruto looked at her.

"I've been in a coma Naruto" she replied while the blond was shocked" for twelve years that is….the one who saved me from those ROOT ANBU was Megumi-san."

"Megumi….I think I have heard about her from pervy sage."

"You must have Megumi-san was part of Jiraiya's genin team along with Minato, although she was a strong kunoichi she decided to lend her services in gathering information. She joined up Jiraiya's underground division when she became a jounin we became friends shortly when I arrived at Konoha, I was lucky she was in that area when I was about to get killed. Unfortunately things became worst for me when I woke up."

"Worse….how could have gotten worse for you after everything you've been through?" Naruto said shocked.

"After twelve years that I woke up from the coma I didn't remember anything about my identity, about my life or about my loved one. It was all blank for me, but I did only remember your name Naruto…" she was still looking at the view of the town.

Naruto still had tears clenching his hand on his chest" you….you also had amnesia?"

Kushina nodded" it was a good thing it wasn't permanent…"

(Location: underground division headquarters somewhere below fire country territory)

Megumi arrived at her dorm after returning from another tough mission, nothing she could handle but it was still a tough mission. Although she was always thinking about fulfilling the mission she was in a hurry hoping that her guest for twelve years finally woke up from her coma. It was always the same for the blue haired kunoichi, she will checked on the red head, she will leave on a mission, then she will returned again and checked up on her and still nothing. She hoped that she wakes up soon it was hard to stare at a long time friend and watched her have an eternal rest hopefully it wasn't going to be an eternal sleep. She went to the closet in the in her small living room and picked up a couple of sheets, she always change Kushina's sheets after three days. She opened the door to the small room where the red head was sleeping she smiled gazing at her she took noticed that she has changed after twelve years. She has grown a little older but she was still very beautiful to any man's eye, only difference she was now thirty two years old. She changed her sheets before taking one last glance and leaving her room, she stopped when she heard some mumbling. Turning around her eyes widened seeing that Kushina has opened her eyes she couldn't believe she has finally awakened from her coma.

"Ku….Kushina-san…you're finally awake…"

"Where am I?" she whispered looking around.

"It's all right Kushina-san you're in my home at the underground division, you have been in a coma for twelve years I know it's been that long" Megumi smiled happy to see her again.

"Kushina" she gazed at her" is that my name?"

The blue haired kunoichi blinked at her question" what….you don't remember?"

"I….I don't….who are you?"

"You don't remember me either?" Megumi was now worried" you don't remember a thing about your past don't you?"

"No…I don't think so…." The red head touched her forehead.

'Amnesia it must have been caused due to the long time coma, what should I do? Should I tell Jiraiya sensei about it? Or perhaps it will be better if I let her be on her own so she starts to remember little by little. I hope she's suffering from temporarily amnesia.'

"Naruto…." Kushina said catching Megumi's attention.

"What…what did you just say?"

"N…Naruto…."

"Naruto?" Megumi's eyes widened she has heard the name before" what about Naruto…do you know who he is?"

Kushina shook her head" no…I don't know who he is….I just remember the name that's all. I don't know why I know it though…"

"I see…." The blue haired kunoichi replied' Naruto…I have heard of him I should conduct an investigation immediately.'

(Time skip: one month later)

Kushina was cooking she has been staying with Megumi for a whole month after she woke up from her twelve year old coma, during the past weeks she started remembering her past. Little by little her memories were coming back to her and she thought it will be best if she didn't remember at all. Remembering how hard her past was everything she has experienced all the pain and suffering, losing her family, her village, her husband and her newborn son. It was a painful past and at first she regretted remembering her memories before she started remembering all the good times, the joyful times with her family, her husband Minato and the birth of her son Naruto. The happy times brought her to tears she was proud to have experienced those joyful days, she only wished she could experience them again without experiencing the pain of the tragedy. She finished preparing the bowls of ramen she remember how to make a unique ramen that no one, not even the famous restaurants will be able to make. She took the bowls and went to the table where Megumi was waiting for her.

She smiled putting the bowl on her side" here you go Megumi-san I hope you like it."

"Thank you Kushina-san" she picked up her chopsticks and started eating" it's truly delicious."

"Thanks you know me I always like making all kinds of food today it was the ramen…" she smiled eating from her bowl.

"Today I was on a mission to report some information I have gathered to Jiraiya sensei he was in Konoha" replied the blue haired kunoichi and Kushina was paying attention to her" a lot of things have happened in the leaf village, first during the finals of the chunin exams the hidden sound village and the hidden sand village made an alliance to plot the destruction of Konoha."

"What!?" Kushina was shocked" what happened is everyone in the village all right!?"

"Relax Kushina-san there was a fierce battle but in the end Konoha was able to win over the invasion, at a high prize the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen died protecting the village against the sanin Orochimaru."

'Sarutobi is dead….' Thought the red head her blue eyes softening remembering the elder Hokage" I see…what else happened?"

"The reason why the invasion almost succeeded besides having Orochimaru involved, it seems he tricked the hidden sand by killing the fourth Kazekage and he impersonated him. He ended up using the hidden sand to do his work in destroying Konoha for him anyway the second reason is that the hidden sand had their own secret weapon."

"Secret weapon?" Kushina looked at her pausing on her eating" what kind of secret of weapon?"

Megumi resumed" they have their own jinchurikki. You remember when I told you about them?"

"Yes I remember…." He eyes softened thinking about her dead so, he became a jinchurikki when her husband sealed the Kyuubi in him causing his death' Naruto….'

"According to Jiraiya sensei the sand's jinchurikki was very unstable with unimaginable blood thirst he's the container of the one tail sand demon Shukaku. Luckilly he was hurt during his match against the sole survivor of the Uchiha clan Uchiha Sasuke , things turned for the worst when the one tail jinchurikki transformed letting the demon to take over him. Konoha would have been destroy for certain if he wasn't stop in time, according to the data from Jiraiya sensei the one who defeated the sand's jinchurikki was a genin…"

The red head was in awe" a genin actually defeated a host of one of the tail beasts!?"

"Yes I was surprised just like you when I first heard it" the blue haired kunoichi kept her gaze at Kushina" the name of the genin who defeated the one tail jinchurikki….is Naruto….Uzumaki Naruto."

The red head completely threw her bowl of ramen on the ground from her shock, shattering it. She was too shocked to say anything at all her eyes were wide and before she realized it tears have formed at the corner of her eyes. She didn't heard wrong her ears weren't deceiving her and best of all she wasn't dreaming, she knew heard the one name she thought it will never be brought up ever again in her entire life. The name of her newborn son that died for having the nine tails sealed in him, she started trembling trying to calm herself down while Megumi was still staring at her. The blue haired woman knew she has hit a sensitive topic in her friend, she didn't know herself but it was time that the red head knew the truth that was denied to her.

"What….Megumi-san what did you just say?" Kushina was still trembling.

"Uzumaki Naruto….he was the one that defeated the one tail jinchurikki during the sand and sound invasion on Konoha during the finals of the chunin exams."

"It can't be….it's not possible Megumi-san it cannot be….Naruto was my son he died when Minato sealed the nine tails fox in him he can't be alive!" Tears were falling from her blue eyes.

"I'm afraid you're wrong Kushina-san Uzumaki Naruto is very much alive, he has been for the past twelve years he survived the sealing by Minato-kun…"

"No….I can't believe this it's not true I…..I was told that he died because of the sealing!"

"Then you're wrong…whoever told you that information was obviously lying to you. Naruto saved Konoha from the sand's jinchurikki, he's also leaving the village with Jiraiya sensei in search of the sanin Tsunade to take her place as the fifth Hokage. They are leaving right now as I speak."

Kushina was still sobbing still facing the hard painful truth that her son is alive, she glared thinking about a certain war hawk' damn him…that bastard Danzou lied to me it's his fault….I will never forgive him…Naruto my son he's been alive all along…he's been living his life as a jinchurikki…'

Megumi saw the red head getting up from the table" Kushina-san?"

"I must train….it's been far too long since I have used my combat skills" she dried her tears gazing seriously at the blue haired kunoichis" Megumi-san I would like if you assist me on the training."

"I don't have a problem with that, but what are you going to do are you going after Naruto?"

"No…not yet I'm not ready to face him. I must first test my skills my first I don't want to get rusty, until then I will decided when to finally face my son. I know he must have been through a lot without me being there for him…."

"I understand."

"I started my training to refresh my memories that I haven't gone soft in my fighting skills, I was wrong I still got it Megumi-san also helped me in the training. I couldn't believe that after all this time you were still alive, growing up alone I know it wasn't easy especially when you had that demon inside of you. I decided to gather more information about you from Jiraiya's spy network thanks to Megumi-san in my heart I was dying to see you. I wanted to see how much you have grown and see the kind of person you have become, you have become a great ninja like your father" Kushina's tears were still falling.

By now Naruto was sobbing hard, finally after hearing his mother's entire story he understood everything. His question has been answered after so long why she left him, because she didn't have a choice. She was given a false statement by someone else that he died during the sealing of the Kyuubi, she experienced a coma for twelve years waking up with amnesia to make it worst. His heart was full of pain, regret and guilt for saying those horrible words to her. For rejecting her badly without letting her explain her actions, she never deserved those cold words in the first place because like him she was suffering a lot too. He clenched his heart like he was trying to prevent from getting shatter for the guilt he was feeling once again he has made another terrible mistake, first he rejected Sakura badly causing her whole life to be based on pain ending up being a depress person and now this. He felt crushed when he found out about Sakura but this, it was beyond into consideration he felt so bad that he had no words to describe how he was feeling. He did the only thing he could do he sobbed and crying his heart out for the pain he was feeling, for everything Kushina has been through and yet she was still here sane.

"So you see Naruto you're not the only one who has experienced a life time of hell, I'm no better than you. I lost my family, my village, my husband and the chance to raise you. Please understand that I didn't abandon you because I hated you or because you're the container of the nine tails fox, I wanted to be there for you so badly. I wanted to hold you whenever you feel sad and lonely, to keep you company, to keep you warm, to bring you love I failed you. I was never there when you spoke your first words, when you took your first steps, when you started at the ninja academy I'm sorry Naruto I'm really sorry…." The red head sobbed.

"Don't apologize mom it wasn't your fault, it was mine fault for saying those horrible things to you I didn't mean it. I was so caught up in my anger that I couldn't think straight, you have been through so much I'm sorry….." Naruto replied sobbing.

"Don't apologize to me Naruto you had every right to get angry at me, I really did deserve your words I know it was a lot for you to take…"

"I'm sorry mom….I missed you so much….please forgive me I really want you in my life. I want you with me I still need the love of a mother….please forgive me!"

Kushina couldn't take it anymore seeing her son so heartbroken, she finally pulled him into a tight embrace as he sobbed in her arms. She gave him such a powerful hug with the purpose to heal all of his pain and sorrow it will make all of his negative emotions to disappear. Naruto finally gave in to all of hidden emotions letting it all out in uncontrollable sobs he has reached his limit in taking so much pain, after listening to what he mother has been through he didn't had a right to reject her with his words. Kushina's hug was very effective as he was starting to feel better little by little this is what he needed all those years ago during his painful childhood the warm embrace of his mother. The love of a mother that he never experienced and her presence, now after this he truly felt complete like his life has taken another step for the better he didn't want this moment to end. Kushina let more of her tears fall holding her son tightly with the intention to never let him go, this time her tears were of joy. Naruto has forgiven her and he has given her a chance to be in his life, a chance that she wasn't going to waste. She felt like her life was coming back together and everything was going to be fine, having the opportunity to be with her son was enough for her. By now Naruto has stopped crying and he was feeling happy with the hug hoping that it wasn't the first and last hug he will receive from his mother, he felt Kushina patting him on his back while caressing his messy blond hair. It was the kind of gesture a mother would used to conform her son when he was feeling sad.

"It's okay Naruto…your mother is here now, from now own I will be there for you whenever you need me. I promise you this will be my second promise of the life time, I will live on and I will care for you until the end…"

"Beyond the end too?" he asked with a smile still in her arms.

The red head chuckle smiling" yes beyond the end too….I promise you…"

"Believe it…" Naruto smile saying the Uzumaki quote.

"Believe it!"

They continued being in their arms having the joy to be here for the other. Through both experiencing a life time of pain and a hellish past both Uzumakis got the courage to continue living with their lives, both were hardheaded and had the iron will to never give up no matter what. Through all those hardships they endured and those bumps they found on the road, they found the strength to overcome them and they kept on walking forward. Now fate has brought them together and their path of pain has lessened, the road ahead for them now was getting clearer and better. Mother and son together forging their family bond, their reunion has strengthened it becoming a powerful bond that will never be broken. The best thing was that the available audience has experienced the beginning of their family bond.

In their location the three kunoichis has heard Kushina's entire story and they have watched everything that happened between their leader and the red head, their reactions were quite obvious. All three of them had tears falling endlessly and they were sobbing at the emotional heartwarming sight, it was truly a joyful family reunion. They were heartbroken when they heard Kushina's story but felt a whole lot better when Naruto forgive her and accepted her in his life, they knew he has done the right thing. They needed this to be together after everything they have experienced, it was at this action that all three of them have gained more respect and affection for their blond leader. Sakura was smiling at the sight trying to dry her tears but she failed more were coming out she was glad that she convinced Naruto to think otherwise. Ino was sobbing her tears looked like waterworks she couldn't stop, she has just seen the most emotional and heartbreaking sight ever it was more emotional that when Anko told her about her past. Hinata let her tears fall and she silently sobbed at the joyful family reunion she felt so happy for Naruto she wished for both of them to continue being a happy family, she wanted the blond object of her affections to live a happy life and to never be alone again.

'Good for you Naruto you did the right thing…and good for you too Kushina-san. Both of you deserves all the happiness in the world' thought the teary eyes Sakura.

"I'm so happy Naruto-kun accepted Kushina-san….I'm so happy that he's reunited with his mother after so long…." Hinata said with a sob as she dried her tears.

"I know what you mean Naruto deserves to have the love of a parent" replied the pink haired kunoichi.

"I….oh…..I" Ino said between sobs she couldn't speak because she was still crying.

"It's okay Ino let it all out were feeling the same way too" Sakura said putting a hand on her shoulder.

"Waaaahhhhh!!!" the Yamanaka threw herself on her best friend sobbing in her arms in a comical way.

The pink haired medic sweat dropped patting the platinum blonds' back" there there Ino everything is all right now…."

"But it's so sad….Naruto and Kushina-san….her story they suffered so much…they didn't deserved to go through so much pain it's not fair……oh I'm feeling so happy too…" the platinum blond said between sobs.

Hinata had to smile at her friend's behavior while Sakura was still sweat dropping holding Ino' I used to be the cry baby looks like things have changed.'

"The important thing is that they are together now that's all that matters" Hinata said while Sakura nodded.

In another location a happy Jiraiya has watched everything with teary eyes, everything he has hoped for has come true at least for his student. This is how he wanted things to turned out for them, they were finally together after being apart for so long, after the rejection Kushina experienced by Naruto it has been put behind them for good. He has always believed in happy endings and this one was the best ending for a family that has gotten together, a family bond was the one thing his student needed. He watched proudly the sight while Itachi was still quiet but he was secretly happy for both of them. Watching the family reunion has given the older Uchiha a glimpse of hope that perhaps someday someway, he will be forgiven by his younger brother for his crime and to accept him back in his life.

The toad sanin watched with a smile' I hope you're watching Minato they're finally together, you must be feeling very proud.'

(Time skip)

(Location: safe house urban district town field country territory)

The group was now seated on the table waiting for their dinner Naruto was feeling hungry so he wanted to eat a nice bowl of ramen. Luckily for him Kushina volunteered to make him and everyone else some of her specialty made ramen which Jiraiya was looking forward to because he has already tasted her homemade ramen. Everyone else was hungry the girls were hungry after their undercover mission, Itachi felt like eating something but he wasn't that hungry. Only Naruto and Jiraiya were the happy ones who wanted to eat the bowl of noodles eagerly waiting for the red head to arrive, especially after Naruto and Kushina got together as a family this was the best time to celebrate with a hot bowl of ramen. Everyone smiled when Kushina came from the kitchen wearing an apron with a blue yukata, she was holding a large plate with six bowls of ramen she brought them to the table. Everyone took a sniffed and their mouth watered at the delicious scent, Naruto looked like a dog drooling at the wonderful and delicious sight. He felt like crying seeing such an amazing bowl it was a shame he was going to devoured it like there was no tomorrow.

"Here you go everyone I hope you all like it!" Kushina said smiling.

"Yeah let's dig in!" Naruto picked up his chopsticks and started eating the ramen being the first to eat, his eyes turned into the shape of stars blushing" this is…..mom….this is beyond delicious I…I never tasted a ramen this good I thought there was no ramen better than Ichiraku's. Now I know I was wrong this is the best ramen I have ever tasted in my entire life mom you're amazing!"

Kushina blushed at her son's compliment" thank you sweetie, it took me a long time to develop this unique ramen. You can say that the recipe is an Uzumaki secret."

Jiraiya taste his ramen smiling" Kushina you have done it again, there's no one in this world who can make the best ramen."

"Why thank you Jiraiya…." The red head was still blushing.

Sakura, Ino and Hinata tasted their bowls and smiled as they started eating.

"I'm not a fan of ramen but Kushina-san this is delicious!" Sakura said.

"Same here you should tell me the recipe" Ino said.

"I said it's a secret Ino but thanks for the compliment" the red head smirked.

"It's truly delicious Kushina-san" Hinata smiled thinking if one day she'll be able to make the same tasteful ramen for a certain blond she loves with all of her heart.

Kushina smiled gazing at the last person who hasn't said anything about the ramen Itachi, he was eating the bowl of noodles" so how is it Itachi?"

"It's very good" was his reply he also gave a nod.

"Is that all Itachi this is the best ramen in the whole world you're eating you know?" Naruto said with a sweat dropped.

"Oh stop it Naruto there's no need to exaggerate" Kushina said she was still blushing from the compliments.

"Hey I am not exaggerating best damn ramen on the planet, no one is going to change my mind and that's final!"

Sakura sweat dropped at his comment' oh well I can't blame him if he's a ramen maniac.'

"I knew you were going to like Kushina's cooking Naruto" Jiraiya said taking another serving from his bowl" especially her specialty in making ramen, no one can't say no to her cooking."

"Everyone please…." Kushina said if her face could be any redder it will be impossible, it was redder than her hair.

"Come on Kushina-san take a compliment no need to get so embarrassed" Ino said with a smirk.

"Yes I can take a compliment not dozens…"

Everyone started laughing enjoying the cool atmosphere while Itachi was still quiet eating his ramen. Of course Naruto wanted him to talk with them, not like he thought that the Uchiha was antisocial jerk unlike his younger brother.

"Hey Itachi how about if you join in the fun?"

The older Uchiha stopped eating looking at the group, nothing came to his mind at the moment so he resumed his eating making everyone sweat dropped.

"Come on Itachi were all friends here how about if you elaborate on the conversation?"

"It's okay Naruto I'm pretty sure he's not the talkative type, he must not be used to be in such a talkative environment" replied Kushina.

"Not quite" Itachi spoke pausing on his eating" I do talk often sometimes, I talked with the organization. I also had conversations with Kisame….."

Itachi paused seeing that everyone was giving him weird looks due that he mentioned Akatsuki and his former partner" never mind…..I apologize…"

"It's all right at least we know you talk often, so what did you talk with Kisame when you were traveling with him?" Naruto grinned" did you talked about anything related to fish, fish sticks, what foods are edible with fish, how about fish cakes?"

The older Uchiha didn't say a word, apparently he didn't understood the meaning of Naruto's question because it was a joke. Sakura, Ino and Hinata were holding their laughter while Jiraiya was grinning Kushina just rolled her eyes trying shrug her son's question.

"Not at all, we talked about the organization's business and about our villages. In fact Kisame didn't like to talk about anything related to fish, especially when it comes to killing fish. He found it rather insulting to him" replied Itachi.

That was enough to make Naruto and the girls to burst out laughing while Jiraiya chuckle. The older Uchiha was pretty clueless why they were laughing he has never considered himself to be a humorous person, Kushina just sighed because she didn't understood the question. After all she has never met Kisame in person before.

"Is there something wrong?" replied Itachi.

Naruto tried to control his laughter" Itachi…..Kisame is basically a human size fish with arms and legs, I find it obvious that he will hate to talk about killing fish or any food that have fish in it. That's the whole reason I said my previous comment, it was just a harmless little joke."

"You should learn to know when someone says a joke" Jiraiya said.

"I see….." itachi said.

Kushina sighed" Naruto can you stop teasing Itachi and finish your ramen?"

"I already did!" the blond showed his empty bowl" and I want another bowl please mom!"

"Fine...it's a good thing I made plenty of ramen."

"I will also like to have seconds Kushina-san" itachi said.

The red head smiled" you want more?"

"Yes it's very good…"

"All right I will get you more" she replied smiling with a small shade of pink on her cheeks.

Ino has noticed the expression on the red head's face and gave a slight smirk' well well what do we have here?'

"Does anyone else want seconds?" Kushina said.

"No I'm fine Kushina but thanks again that really hit the spot" Jiraiya replied.

"I'm fine thank you Kushina-san" Hinata said.

"I'm fine too" Ino replied.

"Thanks Kushina-san but we're all full, we don't have a bottomless stomach like Naruto" Sakura said with a smirk.

"Hey….so what if I can eat more I'm a big boy?" the tall blond pouted at her comment.

"Yes you are" Ino said smirking obviously thinking something perverted, the only thing that came to her mind that will make Naruto a big boy is his twelve inch manhood.

The Yamanaka's comment made Naruto blushed obviously he was thinking the same perverted thing as the platinum blond. He could tell just by looking at her she didn't needed her mind reading jutsu to read his mind, right now Ino was thinking about the previous blowjobs she had given him. The tall blond erased any perverted thoughts from having any effect on him and only focus on having seconds.

"Well I'm going back to the kitchen to serve the ramen" Kushina said.

"Kushina-san we'll help you with the dishes" Sakura said Ino and Hinata nodded.

"Thank you everyone."

Kushina took Naruto and Itachi's while the kunoichis picked up the other bowls, they left heading to the kitchen leaving the mean alone.

"I can't wait to taste that amazing ramen" Naruto said licking his lips.

"Naruto this is the perfect time to tell you" Jiraiya started" I need to talk to you about something important that my spy network has found out."

"Something important?" the blond blinked paying attention to what the toad sanin was about to tell him.

In the kitchen the girls started washing the bowls while Kushina was taking more ramen from the pot into the two bowls for Naruto and Itachi. The red head smiled she has become close to the three kunoichis since he started to get to know them better she already saw them as close friends. She smiled to herself her life has become so much better since her son has accepted her and now she was spending time with the three kunoichis whom she has grown fond of. It seems Naruto has really made a good choice in having them as his team, the most important thing they weren't a couple of brainless bimbos who are complete perverts and they only think in getting into her son's pants. However she didn't know that she was half right because the three kunoichis had their own inner pervert, Ino was the one who showed more of her inner pervert than Sakura and Hinata they are more reserve than the blond. She poured the ramen into the two bowls before she saw them smiling at her, they were already done washing the bowls.

"Thank you for helping me girls"

"Don't mention it Kushina-san were always happy to help you, you're our friend" Ino said.

"Were very happy with you and Naruto-kun, I'm glad to see you together as a family" Hinata said.

"Thank you Hinata it means a lot to me to finally be part of my son's life and I also want to thank you three for helping me. For showing that you care thank you."

"We did it because we care for both you and Naruto, besides I knew you would never abandoned him because he's the container of the nine tails fox. You're a real kind hearted person Kushina-san" Sakura replied.

The red head smiled trying to hold any tears from falling" you're all such great people my son is very lucky, you're all perfect candidates."

"Candidates….candidates for what?" replied the pink haired teen.

Kushina grinned" to marry my son"

Hearing the word marriage the three kunoichis blushed and they were now thinking about it. Sakura thought of the idea of being Naruto's wife being always together with him, holding his hand she blushed at all of the ideas. Ino was in the same boat having her leader as her husband equals that she can bang him as much as she likes, that idea was a perfect ten in her book it was okay as she blushed at the perverted images. Hinata was blushing but she was thinking of being together with always going on dates, walking and talking together, spending more time together and then there was other pleasurable activities she could do with him. She blushed hard at the last part erasing the impure thoughts that invaded her mind regarding herself and the object of her affections she needed to be careful to what she thinks about next time. Kushina grinned at the sight of the embarrassed kunoichis she felt like teasing them a little she wanted to have some fun this was the best way to enjoy herself.

She got closer to them giving a perverted grin" you know my husband Minato was very impressive in size…yes that's exactly what I'm talking about girls. Since Naruto is his son he got his physical resemblance, I wonder what other physical attribute he got from his big father?"

Hearing that Sakura and Hinata blushed resembling two cherries along with a nose bleed, they were both thinking the same perverted way. They can just imagine it how big their leader's penis is in addition to how painful and yet pleasurable feeling that it must be to have it penetrating their own genitals, the mere thought of it made them very wet. Ino was the only one who didn't reacted or blushed of course she has already seen what Naruto has to offered, and she was very pleased. The fact that she has sucked his penis twice satisfies her very much indeed. Kushina was still grinning but she took another plan to tease them even more.

"Sakura Hinata please wipe the blood from your noses it's gross."

The two kunoichis gasped doing what she suggested to do feeling very embarrassed, while Ino was chuckling a little she like how Kushina teases.

She shook her head" oh dear and here I thought you girls were so nice and very trustworthy, and yet you're all a bunch of perverts. Who knows I don't want any of you to get any ideas and rape Naruto when he's sleeping."

"Kushina-san!" both Sakura and Hinata shouted their faces completely red along with another nose bleed and by now Ino burst out laughing she couldn't take it anymore.

"Just kidding you two I can tease too isn't that right Ino?" she winked at her.

"You got it sister."

Both of them gave a high five while Sakura and Hinata sweat dropped.

'Kushina-san can be like Naruto and sometimes she can act like Ino, it's not a good combination' thought Sakura.

(Time skip)

Sakura was in her room ready to go to bed she was happy at everything that has happened tonight, it was enough for her to keep a smile. She was so glad that Kushina and Naruto were now a family together hoping that they can remain like that forever, the thought brought tears to her eyes. It hurt her a lot when Naruto rejected the red head it felt like that day at the hospital, when he snapped at her and crushed her heart to pieces. Even if she deserved it Kushina didn't deserved that verbal assault from the blond after listening to her story, it really opened her eyes to see that Kushina was a very strong person. To still living after experienced all of those horrible things it made her think and reflex about herself, was she able to went through the same hell Kushina did and continue to live on. She didn't know the answer to the question but it seems she will never answer it, in the end everything is well the family was together that's what counts the most. She changed to her sleeping clothes which was a white t shirt with a pair red short above her knees showing her sexy hips and thighs, she got seated on the bed before she picked her back pack. Opening she saw the copy of Naruto's novel that she bought not too long ago and she has been thinking about reading the book, forgetting the fact that it was a novel with adult material meaning sexual content.

Heck she was seventeen she was old enough to read such material but she remembered what Ino told her about the book, it was novel that focused more on the drama and the plot rather than the sex. That was what caught her interest in buying the novel in the first place, she wasn't feeling so tire yet and she felt like starting to read the novel. The curiosity was getting the best of her again she picked the book and before she opened it to start the lecture, she heard a knock on her door. She blushed and quickly put the book back on her backpack so that whoever was knocking doesn't see it.

"Yes….who is it?" she was still blushing from embarrassment.

"It's me Sakura can I come in?" Naruto said from the other side of the door.

"Yes come on in!"

The door opened revealing the blond wearing regular clothes. He smiled at her while she blushed because it was the first time he was seeing her with her sleeping clothes, she didn't considered her clothing to be too sexy compared to Ino's clothing for sleep. The only thing that had some sex appeal we're her red shorts that showed her figure along with wide well developed ass. She tried to ignore about showing her blond leader how sexy she looks, rather to hear him out why he's here.

"Hey Sakura I know it's late and you probably want to go to sleep but I just needed to talk to you."

"Talk to me…sure I don't have a problem even if it's late, what is it?" she smiled happy to have the blond here.

"Well actually I have two things to tell you" he replied smiling" first of all I have decided to nake you my second in command."

"What?" the pink haired medic blinked.

"Yeah second in charge, I guess it goes well with you. You have shown to be more a quick thinker and very responsible with the team and the missions, so I think having you as my second charge will be good for the team."

Sakura blushed by the compliments" Naruto I….I mean you don't really have to do that I'm just a medic…"

"And you have proven that you have experience in the medical field and battlefield as well. You're smart and reliable those qualities are enough to make you a good candidate for the spot."

Sakura was still blushing she felt like picking Hinata's old habit of fidgeting right about now" if you really think I'm capable for the job….then I will be honored to do it."

Naruto smiled at her" I knew you would take it you will do a great job I just know it."

"Thanks….so what's the second thing you want to tell me?"

The tall blond blushed for a moment he closed the door of the room and walked towards the bed, he got seated next to the pink haired teen" I want to say thanks for what you did for me."

"For what?" she felt stupid asking that she had a good idea what it was all about.

"For convincing me to listen to my mother, if it wasn't for you I would have chosen completely to reject her and hate her forever. But because of you I let go of my anger and chose to do the right thing, and that was to give her the chance to explain herself and her reasons. Sakura you just helped me in many ways than anyone ever had and for that I will be forever grateful to you."

The pink haired medic was blushing feeling her heart skipped a beat as Naruto got closer to her" I had the right to listen to my mother and I don't regret not to, because now I know how horrible her past was. Now she's in my life her actions were justified I have my mother my family by blood, I am so happy and it's all thanks to you. Your words when you hugged me have been in my head ever since you spoke them to me, you don't know how happy I am to hear those powerful words. They lifted my spirit….I didn't know you're willing to do so much for me, now I can see how much you care for me. You're a true friend I care a lot about you because I'm willing to do a lot for you. So from the bottom of my heart Sakura….thank you for everything"

By now the pink haired kunoichi had tears of joy falling smiling happily at him" I'm….happy that you feel that way Naruto I was just doing what was right for you and Kushina-san. I'm glad that you're happy I hope it stays that way, I want it to stay that way I'm happy because you're happy…"

The blond smiled before he leaned in closer and kissed her forehead making Sakura gasped with a blush striking her cheeks, the kiss felt so good. How he wanted to kiss her so badly but he was afraid that she might punch him for probably trying to take advantage of her, even if she promised him that she wasn't going to do that anymore. Old habits die hard he was fighting against his hormones they were getting crazy as soon as his lips touched her forehead her scent hit his nose the wonderful aroma of cherry blossoms. So many thoughts ran through his head he wanted to taste her lips, he wanted to take her clothes off and kiss every part of her body. Most of all he wanted to pleasure her remembering that he gave Ino oral sex it was so tempting to do it right now with the lovely cherry blossom in front of him. He won over the battle over his hormones backing a little from the pink haired teen.

Sakura felt like she was living in a wonderful dream the moment Naruto hugged her, it felt so intense and heartwarming the way he embraced her. Her heart skipped a beat and it wasn't enough that it started beating so fast, she felt herself blushed. Her feelings growing stronger and stronger and her urges were getting even stronger than before, her hormones were probably having an internal war with herself. Inner Sakura was dancing in joy feeling like fainting having the tall blond pulling her in his arms, she felt every single detail from his body. She wanted to stay in his arms forever feeling his powerful body just made her so wet, it only helps fuel her raging hormones. Luckily for her she had more control than anyone she knew how to calm her hormones along with her sexual urges, she had a strong will. She stood watching him with a dreamy gaze although she was not happy when he broke the hug it was for the best, if he didn't broke the embrace sooner she didn't know how long she will last before her hormones took over her.

Naruto cleared his throat breaking the small silence" Sakura before I go there's something I want to give you. It's a gift" he smiled.

The pink haired teen blinked feeling getting anxious" really…I don't know what to say….you shouldn't have…" she blushed slightly.

"But first close your eyes…it's a surprise…no peeking okay?"

"Okay…"

Sakura closed her eyes waiting eagerly awaiting for the surprise her leader was about to give her, so many possibilities were running through her head. She blushed thinking the most wonderful and unexpected thing of course inner Sakura was cheering for one thing only.

"Hell yeah please let it be a kiss a kiss!"

She felt something touching her wrist obviously Naruto has put something there, he smiled" all right you can open them now."

She opened her jade eyes looking into her right wrist and gasped, she smiled at the sight. She was wearing a brown leather bracelet with cherry blossoms petals designs on it, making the bracelet very beautiful. But the one thing that made her heart leap for joy was the message written on the bracelet, it said" Naruto and Sakura friends forever", she couldn't believe at the wonderful gift he has given her. The blond has bothered himself with giving her something beautiful that will symbolize their friendship it was enough for her. Tears have formed as they started falling again they were tears of joy unfortunately Naruto thought it was a good sign. Seeing her like that made him think that he probably made a mistake in giving her the bracelet, sire he admitted that it was a fancy gift like it was made of gold but it was the thought that counts, according to him.

'Crap she doesn't like it….' He sweat dropped.

He soon got his answer as Sakura gave him a big embraced she buried her head in his chest sobbing, making him blushed at the sudden move" thank you…thank you I will cherish it forever I promise…thank you so much Naruto…"

The tall blond sighed happily erasing the thought that she didn't like the gift away" come on Sakura if you're happy you're supposed to smile not cry…"

"I'm crying because I'm happy…"

He chuckle" okay….but feel happy with a smile how about if you give me a smile?"

He broke the hug and tears in her eyes Sakura smiled at him brightly. His heart skipped a beat that was it, that was the one smile he would love to always see and always wanted to put on her face. He would have done anything so she can give him that unique loving smile of hers he smiled drying the tears with his thumbs. Now that her tears were gone he could finally take a good look at her beautiful smile he wanted to see and admire that smile forever, it gave her the ultimate boost of her beauty.

"There…now that's more like it that's the smile I want to see Sakura" he blushed his heart was beating so fast before he calmed down" well anyway it's late I really should get going, we have to leave tomorrow morning…"

"Oh…." The pink haired medic sounded disappointed that he had to leave so soon, at least to her.

"Goodnight Sakura" Naruto walked to the door opening it.

"Naruto?"

"Hmm yeah?" he turned to her.

She smiled again" thank you….thanks for the gift…"

He smiled" no Sakura thank you goodnight."

"Yeah goodnight…"

He left closing the door and she sighed happily blushing as she was staring at her new gift. Her jade eyes were only fixed on the leader bracelet to her this has become more than just a friendship gift from her blond leader it was now the symbol of his trust in her. It symbolizes that Naruto trusted her a lot and he values her friendship as much as she values his friendship, she was going to make sure that he keeps rusting her and trusting her as long as she continues to live. Her heart skipped another beat thinking about him her she was well aware now, how deep and strong her feelings for him were. There was more than mere friendship she has been feeling like this for a very long time, she knew it was since he left Konoha after he rejected her that was why she took his rejection so badly it shattered her heart to pieces. Now after five years her feelings for Naruto have matured and grown very strong, for now she did the only thing she could do she pretended to hide her feelings. She didn't want to ruin his friendship or her friendship with Ino and Hinata after they have become so close and their bond was very deep. She chose to be patient and only time will tell how her feelings for him will go, she gave another smile looking back at the friendship bracelet.

'Naruto thank you for everything…'

She went to her bed and opened her backpack taking the book out once again, she smile she still wasn't feeling sleepy. But she found the best way that could help her sleep and entertain herself, she opened the novel and she started reading it.

(Time skip: the next day)

The team was now outside of the safe house wearing their uniforms except their masks. Kushina, Itachi and Jiraiya were with them ready to head back to Konoha, they appreciated Naruto's suggestion to stay the night in the house before leaving back to the leaf village. The blond wasn't feeling happy with the fact that her mother was leaving and who knows how long he was going to see her again, it made him cranky he wasn't the only one. Kushina was feeling the same way too she was finally together with her son and now she has to leave and return to Konoha after seventeen years not being in the village. They knew there were going to see each other again it was destine to happen no matter how long it will take, the important thing is that they were together now and nothing was going to break them apart ever again. Naruto went towards his mother getting a little farther from his team he kept his cerulean eyes on the red head she went back to wear her black cloak, the two Uzumakis stared at each other like they could red their minds. Looks spoke louder than words just by gazing at their expressions, it was pretty clear that one of them wanted to say goodbye.

"Well we better get going then, we still have to fulfill our mission to bring Kushina to Konoha" Jiraiya said.

"I know….I just wished it wasn't so soon…." Mumble Naruto.

"It's okay Naruto I know you're not happy, I'm pissed after seventeen years were finally a family again and now I have to return to Konoha to leave you again. I swear it sucks so much" grumble Kushina with a frown.

He blond chuckle at her comment" yeah I feel the same way too. I wished we could spend more time together but then again I have to go as well, my team and I we still have plenty of missions to complete. I promise you mom once we finished all our missions we will return to Konoha, I'll be right there by your side believe it!"

Kushina smiled giving him a warm hug" my son take care of course I know you will be back and I will be waiting for you believe it…." She broke the bug smiling at him.

"You know me I never go back on my word because it's my ninja way I got that from you!" he gave his fox grin.

"It's the Uzumaki way of course you got it from me" the red head smile.

"Bye Kushina-san!" Sakura said.

"Bye girls take good care of my son and Ino you better not try to rape him!"

Hinata and Sakura blushed at her comment while the Yamanaka pouted like a little girl" you're no fun Kushina-san."

Naruto was blushing while laughing" that Ino she can be quite the kidder doesn't she?"

"I don't think she was kidding" replied the red head with a sweat dropped.

The blond chuckle again feeling awkward" anyway take care I will see you again."

"Until we meet again my son…"

"Take care Naruto-kun" Itachi said.

"Hey Itachi I have a favor" replied the tall blond" you know since mom is going to be staying at Konoha just like you could you….could you watch over her I really don't trust pervy sage?"

Jiraiya frowned" what's that suppose to mean?"

A vein popped on Kushina's head" excuse me….watch over me what do you mean by that!?" she looked at him with a frown" you're saying it like I was an old woman who needs to be taken care of, I'm sorry Naruto but I can take care of myself as it is I am not that old!"

"Calm down mom I didn't mean it like that, you know what I'm talking about. I want you to be safe from a certain someone" his cerulean eyes had a glimpse of anger towards a certain man, or more precise a certain war hawk.

"I understand what you're trying but you're making a big fuss over this, like I said I can take care of myself."

"Trust me Naruto she can" Jiraiya replied he knew how strong the red head is.

"But still…." Naruto was still concern about his mother's safety.

"I will do it Naruto-kun" they turned to Itachi" do not worry I will make sure Kushina-san is safe, you have my word."

"Thanks Itachi…"

Kushina didn't protest this time she frowned that she was going to be protected, like she was a helpless little baby. Only this time after hearing that Itachi was going to watch over her cheeks had a shade of red in them.

Ino has taken noticed of her expression and giggle making Sakura curious" what is it?"

The Yamanaka went to her ear" I think Kushina-san likes Itachi."

Sakura gasped" what…for real seriously?"

"Yeah no doubt about it" Ino giggle

"What's wrong?" Hinata asked.

The platinum blond went to the Hyuga heiress's ear to whisper the same thing she told Sakura. Hinata smiled after hearing and giggle softly while Ino was smirking gazing at the two ninjas.

"Well I really have to get going now take care everyone" Naruto said.

"Until we meet again son" Kushina replied.

"Remember what we talked about Naruto" Jiraiya said" you should get started right now."

"I know that's exactly what I'm about to do."

"Until we meet again Naruto-kun" Itachi said.

The blond nodded and left with his team. They put their hoods back on along with their masks and started walking into the town, until they were out of sight. A lone single tear fell from Kushina's right cheek feeling so happy for her son.

Jiraiya smiled watching the direction his student took" you have an amazing son Kushina."

She chuckle" don't you think I know that?"

"Minato would be proud of him."

"Jiraiya I already know that….Minato would be very proud him just like I'm very proud of him" she smiled drying her tear.

"We should get going" Itachi said.

"Right" replied the toad sanin.

'Naruto….take care I will be waiting for you when you return to Konoha.'

(Time skip)

"So what's our next destination?" Ino said walking the streets of the town.

"Change of plans we have a new mission from pervy sage" replied Naruto.

"A mission from Jiraiya-sama?" asked Hinata.

"What is it?" Sakura asked.

"It's an infiltration mission to capture a target."

"So where are we going then?" asked the Yamanaka.

Naruto wearing his Kitsune Flash mask kept on looking straight at the road ahead" to rice country, we're going to the hidden sound village."

(Location: somewhere in rice country territory)

A woman with light blue hair dark eyes wearing a green battle dress with a carnelian flower design, brown leather gloves and long black sandal boots stood still in a dark room. The small candles that were lighting the place were enough to show her expression, it was neutral but her eyes showed different emotions. It was showing anger, sorrow, pain and guilt she didn't move a muscle or didn't say a word she was obviously waiting for someone. She tensed up hearing the door to the chamber opening someone entered walking towards her. She tried not to showed fear but she failed some sweat fell from her forehead as she knelt down before her visitor.

"Forgive me….." she replied in shaky breaths.

The figure was wearing a black cloak that covered his entire body" you have failed me yet again….Guren…"

"Please forgive me….I promise you it will not happen again!"

"First you failed with the three tails and now you failed to kill the boy….I'm truly disappointed in you…"

"Please it won't happen again….give me one more chance…"

The candles in the room were able to light the place enough to see face of the figure, his yellow snake eyes was revealed" Guren….I will give you one last chance…"

"Thank you" Guren felt so relief.

"If you failed me again….I will dispose of you are we clear?"

"Yes...I will not fail you…"

"Find the boy he failed in his purpose….kill him he's worthless as he is now."

Guren nodded still knelt on the ground" as you wish….Orochimaru-sama…"

To be continued

Yay another chapter done and even longer than the previous one (160 K in size 48,475 words almost going to 50,000), I hope no one complains about the length like the last chapter. I admit that while I was writing this chapter I was crying my eyes out, I was basically crying like a sissy girl. I believe this chapter was the most heartbreaking and emotional ever I made some angst at the beginning with Naruto snapping at Kushina, but in the end I made a happy ending for both of them. You seriously didn't think I was going to let poor Kushina heartbroken no way. On another subject yes people the surprise pairing is Kush/Ita Kushina will be the lucky woman to be part of Itachi's life and filled his guilty lonely existence, I bet you never saw that coming hehe. I believe that both of them can understand each other and learn from their painful past, I will be giving a slow development to this pairing eventually in future chapters. Please review and as always thank you to all the people reviewing and marking this story in your favorite list and story alerts.

P.S I read chapter 488 spoilers the chapter rocks it will be awesome, looking forward to read it when the chapter comes out. Also on another note sorry there was no oral sex in this chapter but next chapter who will be the lucky kunoichi to get her hands on Naruto's big...um well you know.

Next chapter: Fangs of the snake part 1: a place to return to called home