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

27. The best novel of all time

Chapter 27 The best novel of all time

''this means thoughts

Bold letters Kyuubi speaking and inner Sakura

Italics are flashbacks

Bold and Italics dreams sequences, novel narration and novel sequences.

Author's Notes: hey welcome back to another exciting chapter and I will take this time to explain about something important that most of you are probably annoyed or upset about. Now I have said dozens of times that the pairing is going to be Itachi/Kushina and I was defending this pairing because it was the first time I was giving it a try. However a lot of the fans and readers of the story didn't like the pairing but that's not the reason I had second thoughts, it has to do with the last manga chapters. When I saw how deep and strong was Minato and Kushina's love it hit me badly I even cried like a wimpy girl, and with this week's chapter (503) I got worst. It was difficult for me to develop a relationship between Kushina and Itachi and that's when I started having second thoughts I tried to make the relationship work but then I got an idea. I came to the conclusion that the only way to decided Itachi's pairing is to have a poll to vote for the pairing, so if you haven't voted yet then please do so the poll is in my profile page. If by a miracle Kushina wins then I will do my best to develop the pairing no questions ask I will keep the poll open for a while.

As for the chapter the title says it all I decided to focus more on Naruto's novel before going to the next arc of the story so that you people understands its story. Including Sakura's thoughts and her reaction to it as well as someone else who I won't say because I don't want to say spoilers, there will also be development from the harem. That's right Naru/Saku/Ino/Hina development in this chapter also a word of warning, I will add a spoiler's section at the end of the chapter so to all people who doesn't like spoilers you have been warned. Sorry for the long note don't forget to review now on with the chapter.

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Naruto was enjoying the relaxation of being in a hot spring, he sighed happily inhaling some of the steam. He thought this couldn't get any better it was perhaps the most relaxing bath he has ever taken of all the times he has relaxed, this was the best. His relaxation was interrupted when he heard laughing and giggling coming from not too far from him, he went a little ahead to find out that he wasn't the only one present in the hot spring. His eyes widened and his face turned red staring at the most amazing, gorgeous and arousing sight ever as he immediately felt his manhood stiffened at the erotic sight. He saw Sakura, Ino and Hinata bathing in the hot spring the three kunoichis were obviously naked and it seems that they were enjoying the bath as much as him. They laughed and giggled as they using the hot steamy water to slowly washed their bodies, right now Hinata was washing Sakura's back while Ino was washing the Hyuga heiress's back. He heard them giggling like they were enjoying the bath themselves he thought it was hot and sexy making him feel aroused, he thought things couldn't get any hotter he was wrong. His eyes widened as Hinata went and kissed Sakura on the lips and she accepted the kiss using lots of tongue action, they broke as Sakura followed kissing Ino.

The Yamanaka gave a moan as she accepted the kiss of the rosette while Hinata was smiling washing the pink haired kunoichi's back, of course she added a couple of kisses to the nape of her neck. Naruto was in shock watching his team having a lesbo frenzy it turned him on so much the moaning and giggling was making his hormones go wild. His eyes went wide when Sakura and Ino and started licking Hinata's nipple while playing with her big breast, the actions made the Hyuga beauty moaned. Naruto thought his manhood couldn't get any bigger or harder than it already is how he wanted to go there and made them his, tame them with his wonder rod so all of them could moan his name. They continued licking and sucking Hinata's breasts while by now the tall blond started stroking his cock, even with the water from the hot spring he went with action to masturbate he was being controlled by his hormones. He was shocked when he noticed that Ino was staring at him she has caught him pleasuring himself to the pleasurable fun they were doing, she gave him an amusing smile.

"Well looks like we got ourselves an audience" she finished giving a lick to Hinata's breast.

Sakura looked and to his presence she wasn't angry but rather smiling at him" are you enjoying the show Naruto?"

"Of course he is don't you think so?" asked the platinum blond licking her lips in seductive matter.

"Naruto-kun please join us" Hinata said in a seductive tone.

"Yes we want you" replied Sakura.

"We won't bite" Ino winked at him.

"We're supposed to be a team we will do everything together" replied the Hyuga heiress.

"That's right even bathing together" Sakura grabbed one of Hinata's breasts fondling it.

Ino proceed to lick the Hyuga beauty's erected nipple" mmm Naruto we can do all sorts of fun things while were bathing."

Naruto stood in shock as the three kunoichis gave a three way kiss using a lot of tongue. He stood there all aroused and very hard watching the erotic sight when they finished they were looking at him, they gave him the most seductive look he has ever seen coming from them.

"Don't you want to play with us?" they said in unison.

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THUD!

Naruto woke up to find out that he has fallen from his bed, looking around the room he was in he remembers. They were staying in another one of his safe houses this one was in an isolated village in river country they have come to stay here after recently finishing another mission as team Kitsune Flash. He got up looking at his bed remembering every single detail from his wet dream it felt so real he could even feel that hot water from the spring touching his body. The erotic sight was also so real watching the members of his team washing their bodies followed by kissing and exploring their bodies was truly an arousal experience for him, it seems things were hard for him. When he was a seventeen year old virgin living in a house with three beautiful women it was hard for his hormones to control, he was a man after all and he had urges. It wasn't easy that the he knew the beautiful women and he has gotten very close with them while traveling with them, it was another sign that he was physically attracted to them. In addition that he has already had oral sex with them his urges have probably increase reaching critical level, go to the next level with them was the most obvious thing to do. The only problem he didn't wanted to hurt any of their feelings because he cares too much about them.

He sighed remembering what he ate last night that was probably responsible for giving him such a dream' that's it I think I will quit eating beef burrito's before going to bed….'

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(Scene change time skip)

(Location: safe house town district river country territory)

"Oh yeah Naruto"

"Oh yes Naruto."

"Oh Naruto-kun."

"Yeah you like it?" asked Naruto with a grin.

"Oh yes!" Sakura gave a moan.

"I love it!" Ino moaned.

"Naruto-kun!" Hinata moaned joining her friends.

"You want more don't you?" the blond jinchurikki was still grinning.

"Yes more!"

"Yes give me more Naruto-kun!"

"Naruto oh baby!" Ino released a moan of ecstasy.

"I guess I can't help it if I'm so good at it…."

"Oooooooohhhhh Naruto!" the three kunoichis moaned in unison.

The three kunoichis felt like they were in heaven, they have never felt such bliss and pleasure before. What Naruto was doing to them was amazing they never thought he will be so good at it, so good that they will moaned with every single touch the blond did on them. They moaned at the satisfaction from his ministrations like it was out of this world he was truly an expert at it, none of them thought he will be this good. They even licked their lips at the amazing feeling they prayed that it never ends and hoped time stays still so they can have this moment forever, soon none of them couldn't think straight anymore as they were heading into eternal bliss. They knew their leader was skilful at everything so it never cross their minds he will be so good at what he was doing to them, they were literally begging for more not wanting him to stop. Naruto chuckle enjoying what he was doing and he was very proud that his skills have come handy in this situation he knew this is what the three kunoichis wanted for a long time. He was glad to finally give them what they wanted and begged for, and as a good leader he was going to please his team. After all Jiraiya has told him one of the things that women loved and he has learned from the best, he grinned continuing his work in pleasing them.

He was giving them a foot massage.

The three kunoichis were seated on a couch wearing their regular clothes showing their bare feet resting on a small table. At the end were three Naruto shadow clones each was massaging their feet making them moan at the contact loving how skilful their hands are. They did it gently careful not to harm any of the ladies and that was the key in giving the best foot massage, the clones were following what Jiraiya has told the original. The real Naruto has left to buy some food so he decided to make three of his shadow clones to stay with his team and give them the foot massage. The shadow clones grinned watching their pleasurable expressions from the massage it showed how good the blond, he's a master in giving foot massage. They did all kinds of massaging techniques to satisfy them and it was obviously as they moaned sighing happily it's exactly what they needed after doing another mission. The three clones have them in their mercy but with their expressions and reactions they would want to be in their mercy forever.

"How is that Sakura?" the clone massaging her feet said.

"Perfect" she replied with a moan of satisfaction she really love it.

"What about you Ino?" asked the clone massaging her feet.

"I'm feeling like I'm going to have an orgasm" the Yamanaka bit her lip to suppressed the loud moan she was about to release.

"And you Hinata?" smiled the clone massaging the Hyuga heiress's feet.

"You're wonderful Naruto-kun" she gave a soft moan with some blush on her cheeks she has never felt so good before.

"I guess that means we have very much graduated from foot massage school" one of the shadow clones smirked.

"Dear Kami Naruto where in the world did you learn to massage like this?" asked Ino.

"Pervy sage taught me the best methods and techniques to give massages he told me women love getting foot massages."

"And he's right I guess you can learn good things from Jiraiya-sama while becoming a pervert like him" Sakura gave a smile loving the massage she has never thought her blond leader would be so good at it.

"Ouch Sakura that's not nice" one of the clones whined.

"Just keep going please" the pink haired medic gave him a wink making him blush.

The shadow clones did as they were told and continued giving the three kunoichis the foot massage it truly felt good for them. The massage therapy has really given quiet the effect on them that has caused most of them to get a little aroused in which they couldn't help it their hormones were active due to the foot massage. They were in eternal bliss that it wasn't long before they were affected by the massage and fresh new fantasies have entered their minds.

Ino was the first person to have a fantasy as she continued picturing the hot whiskered blond massaging her feet then he quickly rips her pants and panties, he started fingering and licking her pussy. He plays and toys with her pussy like he was playing with a new and entertaining toy it made her moaned loudly screaming his name at the top of her lungs loving the oral and finger play. She licked her lips imagining him pulling down his pants revealing his twelve inch cock giving himself a couple of strokes before stabbing her wet pussy with his jumbo wand. She moaned uncontrollably as Naruto pounded her at incredible speed thrusting his manhood in and out, the fast penetration caused the smacking noises of their pelvises colliding with each other. His performance will give her over ten orgasms each one being very satisfying and unique the erotic fantasy has given the platinum blond quite a turn on and by now she was soaked wet.

"Ohhhhhhh ahhhhhh Naruto faster more baby fuck me more harder baby!"

'Yeah mmm hot….truly hot….'

Sakura was the second kunoichi to have a sexual fantasy seeing continuing with the foot massage but it takes a minor change as raised her legs. The blond jinchurikki smiles at her and he starts kissing her legs while softly caressing them the action was soft and romantic earning a small moan from her. He gently removed her black shorts carefully and slowly she giggle when her shorts were on her feet and Naruto used his teeth to removed the pants from her. He slowly plunged his face on her milky pink lace panties and started giving kisses to her womanhood earning another moan from the pink haired beauty. She gave a grin as she made him approach her and she finally claimed his lips with her own in a soft passionate kiss, the action made the tall blond to get on top of her. They continued their kiss while she reached to his pants and pulled them down showing his twelve inch pillar of flesh she started stroking him earning a groan from Naruto. She licked her lips enjoying stroking him kissing him again but this time the whiskered blond has reached his hand to her panties and started fingering her, they were practicing mutual masturbation. Both teens were moaning from the pleasure they were receiving the fantasy has made the pink haired medic extremely wet.

"Naruto oooohhhh yes don't stop more give me more!"

'Amazing that would be so wonderful….'

Lastly Hinata has fallen prey to temptation experiencing a sexual fantasy she couldn't help it since her hormones were very active. She imagined that Naruto has stop massaging her feet just like that he walked towards her she blushed as the blond jinchurikki removed her jacket revealing her mesh shirt and her breasts. Naruto grinned as he pulled up the mesh shirt exposing her double D beauties he started massaging them slowly he was now using the same technique he was using in massaging her feet. The Hyuga heiress moaned loving the massage therapy on her chest without hurting the twins he massaged them slowly trying different angles, among massaging them in a circular motion. The massage therapy was enough to make her nipples fully hard not mention by now she was very wet, she caught him by surprise as she pulled down his pants. She blushed grabbing his cock and started stroking him catching him off guard as he resumes his massage of her breasts. Naruto changed tactics thrusting his pillar of flesh between her breast and she was licking the tip of his wonder rod. The last image she got was of the whiskered blond penetrating her giving her ultimate pleasure.

"Naruto-kun ooooohhhhhh more faster don't stop oooohhhh it feels so good!"

'That would really make my day…..it will be a dream come true.'

"Mmm…."

"Mmm…."

"Mmm…."

By now the three kunoichis were fully aroused being lost in their perverted fantasies it goes to show you how good Naruto's foot massages were. They have isolated themselves in their fantasies while their hormones were going to overdrive it will be anyone's guess if one of them will start performing a solo act. The three Naruto shadow clones looked at each other confused seeing their expressions like they were out of it, it's like they were no longer home and have taken a journey to somewhere else. The clones had a feeling that whatever they were thinking was nothing innocent and appropriate to think they will get this far to be full perverts, after all they were human and everyone had their urges. The three kunoichis have been traveling with him for a long time anyone will feel closer to that person in addition that their hormones will be having a rage war to try and take blond jinchurikki, he was surprised they have lasted this long. He needed to do something to break them out of their fantasies things will get out of control if he didn't, although it wasn't a bad idea to let the girls have their way with the three clones. They finally stopped the foot massage while the girls were still lost in their erotic dreams, when they woke up they were disappointed that they have stopped.

"Why did you guys stopped?" whined Ino her cheeks were blushing she could still relieved her fantasy with her leader.

"We decided to give you guys something different" replied one of the clones.

"It will be a special kind of massage" smirked another clone.

"A special massage?" Sakura was thrilled like the Yamanaka she had her cheeks blushing.

The three ladies looked at each other smiling before looking back at the clones which they got nervous. They were looking at them with such a seductive glint in their faces no doubt they were aroused, if they weren't careful they could probably get jumped at by three horny kunoichis. All three of them couldn't help it the foot massage has increased their hormonal level and they have lost all kind of morality or reason whatsoever, the only thing they had in their mind was so hot and steamy sex. Their limit has been broken showing that the foot massage was very effective on them in addition to the erotic fantasies they had with their leader, there was nothing they could do but fall prey to their carnal desires. Right now they had in their three hot Naruto shadow clones all the great possibilities went right through their minds they were so many good uses for them. Jumping on them was the first thing that popped in their heads it really shows that they have lost all restrains to control their urges, the clones needed to act fast now. They went to their feet and prayed that they didn't get jump at although it was tempting to get rape by the three beautiful kunoichis.

"Our special massage here's our tickle jutsu!"

"What?" they cried in unison.

The shadow clones were now assaulting the ladies tickling them rapidly the effect was obvious as they started laughing hysterically. They were laughing so hard that tears started falling they couldn't stop laughing from the tickle barrage, it was no special massage. By now they have forgotten about their sexual fantasies and they have return to normal level they weren't aroused anymore, their hormones have cool down due to the tickle therapy. They desperately tried to break from free from the clones grasp anything to set them free they were been kill by laughter. Ino taught to be an interrogator knew different ways to use torture when she was interrogating someone, but this was by far the worst torture technique in the book so far.

"Naruto stop it right now hahahahahah!" Sakura was laughing like crazy moving her legs rapidly trying to break free.

"Stop Naruto please damn it I'm going to pee myself hahahahahaha!" Ino said between wild laughter.

"Naruto-kun no more please hahahahahahaha!" Hinata followed just like her friends.

"Looks like you don't stand a chance against the tickle jutsu, its super effective" grinned one of the shadow clones.

"Naruto stop it I'll get angry hahahahahaha!" Sakura replied trying to give him a threat which fell on deaf ears.

"No more Naruto uncle uncle hahahahaha!" Ino looked like she was about to die from the laughter.

"Well I think you guys had just about enough."

They finally let them go which it became a big mistake. Sakura , Ino and looked at the three clones upset they looked like they wanted some pay back from laughing too much. Their jaws hurt from all the laughing, their eyes were teary and some looked like she was about to pee herself, it was obviously Ino. The clones knew that they had just made a big mistake in letting them go and they were going to pay for it.

"Uh oh…."

"Get them!" roared Sakura.

The three shadow clones were tackled by them and they started tickling them at the sides making them laughed hard, it was pay back all right. Revenge was so sweet watching the clones laughed so hard of course they didn't erased the thought that the blond jinchurikkki looked very cute when he was laughing. There was nothing the clones could do they were at the mercy of the three kunoichis they looked like they were ready to die from laughter it was obvious from the tears they had falling from their eyes. They continued with their well deserved punishment because of the tickle assault from the clones they were no longer aroused and have erased their sexual fantasy regarding themselves with the whiskered blond. But even shadow clones like regular people have their limits they don't die from laughter but something else.

POOF!

The three kunoichis blinked when they noticed that the shadow clones have vanished all because of their tickle barrage, like they weren't expecting that to happen. Now they felt disappointed they will have to wait for the real one to arrive they already missed him, since they have grown so close to him.

Ino gave a sheepish grin" oh right they were shadow clones."

Sakura and Hinata sweat dropped at her comment of course they were shadow clones, it's not like Naruto is more than one person in real life. The good news they have reigned supreme defeating the clones at their own game of tickle jutsu but they knew the bad news. No Naruto until Kami knows when that is before someone arrived at the safe house entering the room they heard a chuckle near them.

"I see you guys managed to win over the tickle jutsu."

They smiled seeing the real Naruto wearing something similar to his old orange jumpsuit but it was colored block, only the middle section was colored orange. The blond jinchurikki was holding a couple of white thin boxes. They went to him trying not to remember their erotic dream with the tall blond when they were getting the foot massage.

"You know Naruto it wasn't nice to tickle us" whined the Yamanaka.

"I know but it was sure funny" Naruto gave a big smirk.

Sakura gave him a friendly headlock making sure she wasn't hurting him" I didn't like it my jaw hurts from laughing too much and my feet are still having that ticklish feeling."

"But you guys did got even tickling my clones."

"I guess the experience was fun they say laughter is good for the soul" Hinata said smiling.

"See Hinata like it there was nothing wrong with making you guys laughed" he gave a smile.

'You ruined my arousal mood' thought Ino.

"I was aroused….' Sakura followed.

"Hell yeah I was horny I can still remember that dream I had with Naruto!"

'I was turned on thinking about Naruto-kun when he was massaging my feet' thought Hinata with a blush.

"I guess we can forgive you" Sakura smiled letting him go.

"Great now I hope you guys are hungry because I brought pizza!"

"All right!"

They got seated as Naruto put the boxes on the table he opened them which it was a sight that made their mouths watered. They were all kinds of pizza from pepperoni, to meat lovers which has everything of meat, to plain cheese and finally vegetarian pizza which only had onion, peppers, garlic and mushrooms. As soon as they set their eyes on the food their stomachs started growling they couldn't believe that they were pretty much hungry, it was silly for them to forget their killer hunger. After having such an intense sexual fantasy with Naruto because of the amazing foot massage they got forgetting their hunger has been justified. The hungry kunoichis made their move taking a slice of the different boxes, Hinata took a slice from the cheese pizza, Ino took a slice of meat lovers and Sakura took the slice of the vegetarian pizza she likes eating healthy. They took a bite hitting their taste buds they felt like they were in paradise, food paradise that is. The combination of the ingredients and the cheese felt like out of this world it made the pizza very tasty everyone gave a blissful expression letting the taste continuing to work with their taste buds.

"Mmm this is delicious" Ino said with her mouth full.

Sakura knew it was indecent to eat with your mouth full so she only nodded in agreement as she continued to chew her slice.

Hinata also nodded smiling eating her slice she knew manners like the pink haired medic.

"I must have a piece too if it's that good" Naruto took a slice of the pepperoni pizza taking a bite his eyes went wide" damn this is amazing…."

"I know I have never tasted anything like it" replied the Yamanaka.

"Ramen is delicious but it's not the only food whose taste is rich and excellent, I'm glad I chose to buy this" the blond jinchurikki too another bite from his pizza.

They continue eating showing no mercy to the pizza in only took a matter of minutes for the group to eat almost all of the pizza. Naruto has eaten the entire pepperoni pizza, Ino has almost succeeded in eating the meat lover's pizza, Sakura has left six pieces from the veggie pizza because she was full and Hinata has left five pieces too from the cheese pizza. Both kunoichis couldn't eat another bite and they both had bellies like they were pregnant they lied on the ground, honestly they couldn't moved a muscle. Naruto and Ino were the only ones who could eat a couple of slices more proving that they had impressive appetite.

"Hey Ino you don't mind if I take a slice from the meat lover's?"

"Go ahead I don't mind you're the one that paid for everything."

"So full…." Hinata replied.

"I can't move my body….how can you two still eat?" Sakura looked at the two teens.

Ino grabbed two slices and put them together" take a look I have made a pizza sandwhich that way I'm eating to slices at the same time."

"Would you like another slice siggy piggy?" the pink haired medic sweat dropped.

"Bite me" the platinum blond replied with her mouth full.

"Oh yeah this meat lover's pizza is delicious this pizza is definitely going to my favorite foods list" Naruto said.

'It's not possible they can still eat' thought Hinata.

Ino finished her pizza sandwhich finally hitting the couch with her belly similar to the other kunoichis" okay now I am officially full, that pizza was great."

'And to think she used to worry about her figure now she just doesn't care' thought Sakura.

Suddenly Ino belched causing everyone to sweat dropped she blushed feeling so embarrassed" oops I really didn't mean to honest…."

"But you still did anyway I guess the only thing Anko-san didn't taught you were manners" replied Sakura.

"Ino-san that was not nice" Hinata said.

"You guys are wrong" Naruto replied taking another from his pizza" Ino was taught manners all right but she was taught the manners Anko believes that are considered manners and according to her belching is a good manner."

"I guess you're right" the pink haired kunoichi was smirking.

The Yamanaka frowned" hey come on stop teasing I said I didn't mean it, I swear it was just an accident!"

"Sure whatever you say Ino" the whiskered blond said finishing the slice pizza" an accident will be that somehow the gas is abruptly forced out of your mouth."

"Correct and that force responsible can be caused by different symptoms like stomachache, nausea and indigestion" Sakura added.

Naruto belched making everyone gasped" you see Ino that belch was made by accident because I am full, all the food that I just ate has become a powerful force that makes my gases to be release from my mouth faster than normal."

Sakura was frowning because she knew what he said was bull crap he belched on purpose while Hinata sweat dropped, Ino was the only one who laughed at his indecent joke.

"Can we please drop the topic of belching?" asked the pink haired medic.

"Sure thing" replied Naruto.

"Fine" Ino followed.

They heard another belch making them blink they looked at Naruto, then Ino, then Sakura. They finally turned to Hinata who has turned her head away her face was red like a tomato. The group stood shock they had an idea that was responsible for the belch no one said a word, it was best not to say anything at all. Ino smirked looks like she wasn't the only girl who will belched, Sakura was shocked to see Hinata of all people belching and Naruto just stood there with wide eyes. The Hyuga heiress didn't said a word her face still red she will pretend like this didn't happened it was an accident, her belch was forced not that she wanted to do something so indecent.

'Whoa I didn't know Hinata had it in her….' Naruto gave a smirk.

(Scene change time skip)

Hinata was in the kitchen of the safe house wearing an apron over her clothes. She had an expression that reflected pure focus and concentration she was cooking like her life depended, her purpose to make a delicious dish. She has decided to make some food for the object of her affections she was obviously making ramen his favorite food in the whole world, she determined to make the best ramen he has ever tasted. She had already put the noodles on a casserole waiting for the boiling water to make them into the perfect text she has cut some pork and it was getting done in another casserole. She made sure to put the right seasoning for the meat she didn't wanted to be too sour that Naruto doesn't like it every single action and ingredient counts on how the ramen will taste. She couldn't afford to make a single mistake she promised herself to get through with this and pleased the blond jinchurikki with his favorite dish. She took a couple of onions with some green peppers and garlic and started cutting them, to add the ingredients for her special meal she blushed thinking about it. She quickly cut the vegetables carefully though she didn't want to cut herself in the process.

She paused thinking about something it was envisioned in her mind reminding her about a couple of days ago. She blushed remembering when Naruto helped her masturbate and when she gave him oral sex as well as a boob job, she could still remember it like it happened yesterday. The way Naruto kissed, the way he sucked, licked and fondle her breasts, the way his fingers play with her clitoris every single touch from the whiskered blond gave her so much pleasure. She felt helpless she was under his mercy and the only thing she did was to moaned in full approval of his actions begging him for more and not daring him to stop. It was like he knew how to touch her and how her body works when it comes to reacting positively in the sexual matter, her breathing quickened lost in the wonderful memory. She was getting aroused as she ran her hand to one of her breast she hoped that she hasn't gotten a reaction between her legs. She was strong and erased the thought she got back to chopped the vegetable but she was so lost in her work that she didn't noticed that a certain Yamanaka was next to her.

"Hey Hinata!"

"Eeekkk!" she was obviously startled by Ino.

"Sorry I didn't mean to startle you…."

The Hyuga heiress was trying to catch her heart which it was in her throat sighing" I….Ino-san don't do that I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack."

"I said I'm sorry I really am" she replied smiling looking around the kitchen" what are you doing?"

"I'm making some ramen…."

The blond felt a bad feeling in her gut she had an idea where this was going. It was obvious and predictable she didn't wanted to believe it at first maybe she was wrong and she didn't had to be worried about. She felt her heart beating a little quickly due that she was feeling nervous she was afraid of what was going to be her answer.

"The ramen is for you right?" she really hoped it was for her and not for someone else.

"No….it's for Naruto-kun I know he will get hungry later that's why I'm making him some" replied the Hyuga princess.

Ino was shocked she stood without moving' I knew it I know what she wants. Seducing Naruto by going to his stomach is what I had in mind damn it, she's very clever….'

She looked as she continued to chopped the vegetables she looked at the casseroles cooking the noodles and the pork the smell has hit her nose' damn it smells so good no doubt that ramen will be delicious. I can't let her seduce Naruto I have to do something.'

She left the kitchen while the Hyuga kunoichi didn't noticed her leaving because she was too busy cooking the ramen. The Yamanaka gave a glance at her a lot of determination in her baby blue eyes she left having an goal in mind to reach.

'I'm not going to lose to you Hinata I will make the best ramen Naruto has ever tasted.'

(Scene change)

(Location: Ichiraku's ramen stand Konoha market street hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Today Ichiraku was rather very busy they were having a lot of customers. It was the first time they had experience such phenomenon and they weren't complaining. Teuchi has never complained about not having enough customers coming to his ramen business but ever since Naruto left his business was getting a little low on sales. Sure people were still coming to eat his delicious ramen but it wasn't the same if the blond jinchurikki wasn't here he was his number one customer, the one person who eats the most ramen with just one visit. But now things have become a little different all of the seats were taken and who knows how many people were waiting outside to be served he didn't know what was the occasion. Was people were having a huge craving for ramen lately because it has happened for a couple of days now but he didn't thought about it too much lots of customers equal lots of money. Looking at the customers serving more bowls of his specialty he has come to realized one important detail, something that he wasn't aware off.

"Here's another order from a hungry customer!"

He blinked watching his newest employee Kushina wearing the same uniform that his daughter Ayane wears ever since she has gotten sick the red head has taken her place and he hasn't regretted his decision in hiring her. The red haired woman has become an important asset to his business she had a lot of charisma and she knew how to treat the customer right, not that he didn't missed having his daughter with him but he was satisfied having someone else helping him on his business. Now that he thought about it maybe that was the reason why he was having more customers than usual, Kushina's fast service she was quick attending the customer. So it wasn't how good his ramen is but the quality service the red haired woman was bringing and she was doing a very good job. He has served more ramen while Kushina brought the bowls to the hungry customers and they began to eat that was one less thing to worry about, he checked all the orders for delivery and they were plenty enough. It was going to take a while to deliver all these orders but he was needed here to attend the remaining customers, he knew he could count on someone else to do the job.

"Kushina I need you to make all of these deliveries think you're up to it?"

The red head looked at the fifteen orders and gave the traditional Uzumaki grin" just leave it to me I will deliver them in no time!"

"Thanks get going the, sorry for being too pushy but we have a lot of clientele."

"I understand I'll be back soon!"

She went to the back where the orders were awaiting for her she made the similar cross shape hand seal" shadow clone jutsu!"

POOF!

Fifteen Kushina clones appeared ready to do business.

"Everyone take all of these orders and deliver them to the rightful customers we have a busy schedule today!"

"Right!"

They took the box handles with the bowls of ramen taking the paper with the rightful customers address and they left the ramen stand spreading out in different locations throughout the village. She smiled she will know of their progress once they vanished getting the clone's information back to her there was nothing to worry about, they will be fine. Using the shadow clone jutsu has been very effective and the secret of Ichiraku's fast success in fast delivery service in a couple of days since she started working. The ramen stand will earn a big reputation now thanks to her and with helping Teuchi's business she might get a promotion earning more money than she anticipated. This will fix her money problems to gain a living in the village she was already thinking about her next move, deciding to be an active ninja. She was still unsure to return to being one with the kind of life she was having now, at least she will worked with Teuchi until Ayane recovers. She returned to the stand meeting with the ramen cook who was still busy with the customers he smiled seeing her he knew she has taken care of the deliveries.

'I love having a kunoichi for an employee….'

(Scene change)

(Location: forest region Konoha western section)

Itachi was doing his usual meditating after his training he always comes to the quietest forest in the village for the exercise. This was the only way to erase any stress and harmful thoughts from his life and for someone like him it was understandable, he was so filled with pain and sorrow. It has become a custom to be beaten by your past he has tried to run away from it but he couldn't, he came to the conclusion that there's no way to run from the past. His mission to kill the Uchiha clan was his toughest job emotionally on that dreadful night he has killed all of his emotions by killing all of his comrades, brothers and sisters. The massacre of the clan which lead to Sasuke's horrible path of the avenger leading to hate him forever and the desire to kill him where both of their lives were changed forever, they have changed on that horrible night. He opened one eye he sensed something near he was being watched eve if he hasn't activated the sharingan he quickly took a kunai and blocked whatever it was thrown at him, he noticed it was thrown from the bushes around his corner. His onyx eyes were fixed on the projectiles thrown at him he was surprised expecting to see kunais or shurikens they were none of the two, not even sembon needles for the matter.

'They're….dango sticks?'

A giant snake emerged from the bushes opening its large mouth ready to eat him but he has vanished using a body flicker technique. He appeared next to it throwing some shurikens hitting its slippery skin, the snake vanished in a cloud of smoke due that it was a summoning. More dango sticks were thrown at him he activated his sharingan there was a direct hit from the projectiles he has turned into a sworn of crows casting a genjutsu. The one responsible for the surprise attack stood above a tree branch waiting for the right moment to make her move, but she has fallen for the older Uchiha's genjutsu. The stranger knew he has discovered the hiding spot and tried to get away but the crows have changed shape into ropes, the attacker was caught. The crows got together again revealing Itachi as he took a look at the one responsible for the surprise attack, he didn't reacted but he wasn't expecting the person.

"Anko-san….?"

His sharingan could tell the truth' no this is a mud clone technique….'

He was right as the snake mistress turned into mud slowly melting into the ground he was surrounded by two giant snakes. They opened their mouths releasing a barrage a kunais the older Uchiha has vanished once again while the real Anko was looking from her location. She was hiding below a short cliff it was the perfect spot to hide as long as she wasn't found she will be safe from falling into the genjutsu. She gasped thinking her sport will keep her safe when Itachi has appeared next to her, she fell to the trap looking into his eyes. She has been caught in the genjutsu as the ground below her turned into quicksand she quickly made a hand seal ready to dispel the genjutsu but Itachi didn't let her. He tied her hands making her unable to perform the dispelling looks like she was trapped the match was over before it even started.

'Ah shit, it was fun while it lasted….'

"If this is your way of gaining someone's attention, then you have successfully gained my attention" replied Itachi.

"Just trying to have some fun to kill the boredom" she gave a sheepish grin.

He knew she didn't mean any harm or that she was an enemy, after all he could tell that she was holding back on him. This wasn't a serious fight which he was holding back too he was only curious to the snake mistress's approach to get his attention. He made hand seal releasing his genjutsu and his hold on her setting her free.

"What do you want Anko-san?"

"I just wanted to give you a challenge in your training."

"I was meditating…."

"But I made a strong point that even while you're meditating you never let your guard down" she had to sweat dropped she was terrible with coming up with things or in other words, lying.

"I would like to hear your other reason for coming here?" he replied knowing that she another purpose for her visit.

"Fine me and some of the guys from the interrogation division are going to grab something to bite, you're welcome to come."

"You want me to go?" he was a bit surprised.

"No it's nothing like that I just wanted you to know so that you don't eat on your own, I don't like eating alone…."

He stood in deep thought he was done for the day with his training before she interrupted him with her surprise attack. He was planning on grabbing a meal and to be honest he didn't like to eat alone, it was too quiet for him. He wasn't much of a talker but he didn't mind to listen to other people's conversation when it comes to eat together. He would know that they will prevent from mentioning a private topic which he will understand in not prying in addition to the tone of Anko's voice. It seemed she has experienced eating alone more than he there was no need for him to refuse the offer.

"All right…."

"Huh what?" Anko blinked not expecting him to agree.

"I don't see a problem with it I was about to get something to eat anyway…."

"Really….?"

"You were the one who asked me to eat with you and your friends and now you sound surprise. You weren't expecting me to agree?"

"To be honest I didn't think you would you're the kind of person who is always alone…."

"It's not that I like being alone, solitude is where I can find my peace of mind. Isolation is the only thing that keeps my mind sane from thinking about the past…."

The snake mistress stood quiet she has pressed a delicate topic she felt bad with herself. Of course he didn't like to talk about his past, she didn't like to talk about her past they both had unpleasant past. Anko lost both of her parents in the last ninja war she was an orphan before turning eight she joined the academy and passed with flying colors when she was ten, she became Orochimaru's apprentice due to a special request from the third. It was in those days with the snake sanin that she has found happy memories that she will cherished forever, it was ironic. Her wonderful memories where she thought her existence was truly wanted and accepted was with being with a psychopath responsible for causing the death of his teacher and plotting the destruction of his former home. Because of being his former apprentice she was shunned and rejected by the villagers, in their eyes she was just another snake. Itachi had his past killing his entire clan there were one of the many people with painful past which it was best not to ever bring it up in a conversation, or best to avoid.

She ran a hand through her hair" look Itachi I'm sorry for bringing old wounds…."

"Don't apologize I chose to bring it up on my own…."

"But I was the one being rude telling the comment of you always being alone" she frowned why was he been so stubborn?

"There will always come a time when the past will be brought up in a conversation whether it's intentional or without any intention, it's what has changed us where are lives have been changed forever"

"I guess…." her eyes softened she was now feeling depressed.

"Where are we going to eat?"

"Hmm….?"

"I would like to know the place where we'll be eating?"

Anko gave a laugh while scratching the back of her head feeling stupid" oh right I forgot to tell you the name of the place silly me. You know about the grill dragon at the eastern corner from the market district?"

The older Uchiha nodded" I have heard of the place, I haven't eaten there though…."

"You'll love the place it's the most common place where some of us of the interrogation division goes to eat the food is great, the environment is passable and best of all it has the lowest prices no other restaurant has" she gave a grin she considered herself a cheap junkie.

"Very well I will see you there later, then…."

He vanished using a body flicker technique leaving Anko with a small shade of pink on her cheeks. She has feeling so nervous since she came here to ask him and even if there will be other people besides Itachi and herself but she couldn't help it, the whole thing seems like some sort of date. The thought made her even more nervous going out with a handsome man like Itachi would be like a dream come true, in addition that it has been a while that she has gone with someone out. Her job was always preventing that from happening she was always busy, she sighed leaving heading back to the village. She grinned to herself imagining her going out with the older Uchiha of course she does remembered when Kushina told her that they were engage, which she was sure that it was a lie to prevent her from snatching the man from the red head.

'Me and Itachi on a date….I don't think that will happen, in my wildest dreams….'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: forest region a few miles from Naruto's safe house river country territory)

Naruto was in a meditate state with his eyes closed trying to concentrate he was doing a chakra control exercise. The blond jinchurikki was shirtless wearing his long black cargo pants and barefoot, he seems to have been in meditation for a while now. The entire forest where he was meditating was filled with his flash kunais that once belonged to his father, every single tree branch and the bushes were filled with kunais everywhere. He opened his eyes getting up from the position he was ready to go on with the training whatever he had in mind, he took one of the flash kunai he was holding and perform various hand seals. Once he was finished his body was flowing with chakra the seal of the kunai was draw on the ground and it started increasing in size but it suddenly returned to normal size he teleported away to one of the tree branches with a kunai placed on it. He sighed jumping down walking back to the center where he was meditating, holding the kunai he made the same hand seals again flowing chakra from his body once more. But nothing happened his stopped the flow of his chakra feeling annoyed but more stressful than when he first tried.

'I don't get it what am I doing wrong?' his cerulean eyes were on the teleport kunai' I have focused my chakra enough to do it right but I can't, this is really tougher than I thought. I wish dad was here he could give me pointers to perform it….'

Suddenly his stomach started growling he realized he was obviously hungry and it has been a while since he ate. He could really go for some pizza right about now but then again he could replace it with a hot bowl of ramen, he sweat dropped his stomach was growling loudly or maybe he can take a dozen bowls. He was going to take a break from his training he looked like he wasn't going anywhere any time soon, food was now his priority. Returning to the safe house was his next move hoping that someone from his team has cooked something, he could really go for some cooking by the kunoichis, except Sakura which made him chuckle.

'Can't train on an empty stomach?'

He vanished using the flying thunder god jutsu teleporting away from his training spot.

(Scene change)

Naruto appeared in his safe house in the hall way where he placed the flash kunai on the ceiling with a wire, they were very useful to travel all over the place in light speed. He looked around the house not seeing anyone he sighed he really hoped someone made food before something hit his nose thrills. A familiar wonderful aroma which made him drool he will never forget the delicious smell of ramen he was definitely going to devour the bowl without giving it any thought. One bowl wasn't enough to satisfy so whoever made the ramen must be well aware of his bottomless stomach, it was time to eat.

'I have never smelled such an aroma of ramen before I can't wait to taste it!'

"Naruto-kun?"

He smiled recognizing the voice turning around" Hinata...?"

His eyes widened as he took a look at the Hyuga heiress, more precise what she was wearing. The Hyuga beauty was wearing a small white cream tank top with a zipper it was zipped half way down revealing her amazing cleavage. She was showing her belly with a short blue skirt which it was very short above the knees allowing the whiskered blond to see her long legs finally she was wearing her usual sandals. For a moment Naruto stood in complete utter shock he saw that she was holding a hot bowl of ramen explaining where the delicious smell was coming from, but right now he wasn't focusing on the dish in her hands. It was the first time he has seen Hinata showing so much skin getting used of seeing her covered up and with baggy clothes, but it was the first time he has taken a long look at her sexy body. She was voluptuous and curvy he knew he was staring at first class grade A fresh meat he prayed to Kami not to get a reaction from his pants because the Hyuga princess was hot. She was blushing looking at him embarrassed she has never wore something so appealing and sexy but she did wanted to get his attention, looks like she has done a very good job.

This time she blushed at the way he was staring at her like he was captivated by the radiance of her beauty she has really took a lot of her time to chose her choice of clothing. She felt like she wanted to dress sexy for the object of her affections she wanted to please him in both food and view. Of course she was denying that a voice in the back of her head was telling her that she was trying to seduce him using his favorite food, she ignored that naughty little voice. Naruto was the kind of man who you have to go to his stomach in order to fuel his sexual appetite that was the reason he sexy clothing. She felt like she deserved a gold medal for taking such action, there was no way in hell the old Hinata would have the guts to do what she was doing right now. It showed how much she has changed from timid to courageous she made a mental note to congratulate herself for making such an effort, she prayed she doesn't faint. She wanted to go through with this without regretting it now it was the perfect time to show some of her confidence and courage she has earned thanks to Naruto's never ending determination.

The whiskered blond was still staring at the Hyuga heiress with a shocked expression' no way that's Hinata….wow she's amazing.'

"The more appropriate word will be hot, I will add that she looks exquisite to fuck" added the Kyuubi.

'You got that right fox….'

"Hinata?" Naruto ended up blushing.

Although she was blushing she managed to smile raising her hands" Naruto-kun….I made you some ramen…."

"Yeah I can see that…."

"You must be hungry?"

'Oh yeah I'm hungry all right' the blond jinchurikki gazed hungrily at both the bowl of ramen and the Hyuga beauty with the sexy outfit holding the food.

"Would you like some ramen I made it myself?" she was still blushing.

"You made the ramen then it must be very good?" he smiled his stomach was growling again from his hunger.

She timidly nodded" I hope you like it…."

"I have a feeling I would love it!" he couldn't wait to eat the bowl.

"Yohoo Naruto!"

Naruto recognized the cheery voice of Ino he saw her coming from the hall way but his eyes widened, she was also holding a bowl of ramen her choice of clothing like Hinata got his attention. The Yamanaka was wearing a black tank top that was strapped from behind it was a little down allowing to show her cleavage which it was good too. Like Hinata she was she was showing her belly and wearing a very short skirt but it was colored purple, long mesh stalking with black sandals. The whiskered blonds' jaw fell to the ground and his eyes were wide like saucers staring at the platinum blond taking a long look at her sexy body. Nice breasts and her curves in all the right places he somehow felt like he was being punished with the two kunoichis choice of clothing, like Hinata the ramen she was holding smelled delicious. Ino smirked at the blonds' reaction she knew she has gotten his attention, she was proud that she has developed quite a sexy body. She decided to give her leader a full look of her sexy outfit turning around causing Naruto to have a nose bleed he could have sworn he could see her nice ass from the short skirt.

"You like what you see?" she winked at him.

The blond jinchurikki only nodded still looking like he was on cloud nine' wow Ino is truly wow….'

Hinata looked at the platinum blond but she got an idea why she was dressed the way she did. The bowl of ramen she was holding was enough to tell her that she has planned to give ramen to the whiskered blond she couldn't believe she now had a rivalry with one of her closest friends when it comes to feed Naruto ramen. She gave a confident expression she was determined she wasn't planning on losing to the Yamanaka in having the blonds' heart going to his stomach, she won't lose. She has planned this for a while and she wasn't going to give it because Ino decided to do the same thing, the rivalry was on.

Naruto gave his fox grin" Ino don't tell me you made ramen for me?"

The platinum blond showed him her bowl so he take a sniff which made his mouth watered" I sure did I hope you're hungry."

"You bet I am thanks I can't believe you guys went through so much trouble to make me ramen."

"It wasn't any trouble for me and I'm sure it wasn't trouble for Hinata either" she looked at the Hyuga heiress trying to evade a rivalry fight with her.

"Ino-san is right" replied the Hyuga heiress not wanting an argument with the platinum blond.

"Then you guys won't mind if I eat both bowls I'm really hungry?" Naruto kept his fox grin.

"No we won't" both replied in unison.

"Thanks!"

He went to the table and got seated being very eager to start eating the two tasty bowls. He blinked when Ino got seated on his lap holding the bowl and the chopsticks having the Yamanaka on his lap made him blush, it didn't help with his hormones going to overdrive either. The platinum blond smiled sweetly at him she knew she was giving him that arousal the effect it was the whole point why she was doing this in the first place. Hinata didn't like the sight what her friend was doing was wrong her way in trying to catcher the blonds' heart was more effective than what she had in mind, but she wasn't going to stay with her arms crossed. She was going to show Ino that two can play the same game.

"Ino?" the blushing Naruto said.

"Here let me give you the ramen" she smiled so sweet making her more gorgeous than usual.

"O….okay…."

Hinata then got seated on the left side of his lap making him blushed even more" Naruto-kun I want to give you the ramen I made for you too."

"I….I guess" he was trying to hold out his hormones it's not every day you will have two beautiful girls sitting on your lap offering to feed you.

So here he was in this hot yet amusing situation, both kunoichis were sitting on his lap feeding him ramen. Naruto was no idiot he knew how many men would love to be in this kind of situation they would kill to be in his shoes right about now. He was lucky very lucky to be chosen for this wonderful moment he happily ate the ramen being offered to him by the two teens. Hinata gave him some ramen the same with Ino and the blond jinchurikki just ate away like he was some kind of king with his servants serving him. Besides having his belly filled with his favorite food there was another thing that made him lucky since both kunoichis were so closed to him as they feed him, he had a perfect view of their cleavages. He hold any perverted thoughts so he didn't get a nose bleed he was staring at a pair of nice breasts Ino's D cup breasts go well with her figure and Hinata's double D jugs there was nothing to say about them, they were simply perfect for the Hyuga princess. He only prayed that this never ends it felt like a dream come true he only wished Sakura was here to complete his fantasy.

Ino and Hinata smiled as they feed the object of their affections they were well aware that he was staring at their breast and they didn't minded, because that was what they had in mind in the first place. The purpose of feeding him the ramen is filled his stomach follow by going to his heart and have a succeeded seduction they couldn't helped if they wanted this. It was because of their feelings and attraction for the whiskered blond that has leaded them to go through with this and they weren't ashamed of it. Sure there was the possibility that Naruto might turn them down but it was worth the try it will be fun while it lasted. Soon they were done the blond jinchurikki has eaten both bowl but he was still hungry he was about to ask for seconds before he was caught staring at their breasts, it was a wonderful sight.

'This is awesome free ramen and free boobies it can't get any better than this?'

"How was it Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked eagerly waiting his answer.

"It was delicious a very good ramen indeed I love it!"

"Which ramen did you like the most?" asked Ino.

"Both were delicious you did a good job."

"Come on don't be like that I'm sure there must be a ramen that tasted better than the other" the Yamanaka pouted.

"But I mean it both ramen were delicious both of you are good in making ramen."

"I guess that's enough for me" Hinata replied.

Ino gazed at the whiskered realizing that he was staring at her breasts she gave a smirk" Naruto do you like melons?"

"Huh melons…..I guess why'd you ask?"

"I'm sure you must really like them big and round right?" she bit her lower lip getting closer to him showing her cleavage even more.

"Um….I…."

Hinata did the same thing showing her voluptuous cleavage so that he gets a better view of her mountains" Naruto-kun….?"

"I….." Naruto was now blushing while sweating at the way they were looking at him.

"Me and Hinata we both have nice melons" Ino said in seductive tone.

He gulped he couldn't get a perfect view of their breasts he felt like he was trapped by the arousing view. By now he had a boner he knew it all right there was no way a man will be able to survive this of torture without getting an erection, unless he was gay. They were staring at him like they wanted to eat him alive they needed satisfy their sexual hunger, obviously they were aroused. If he doesn't do something he will something he will not regret but maybe he will regret it later.

'Okay why are they doing this?'

"Sometimes your stupidity knows no limit" replied the Kyuubi.

'What are you talking about?'

"You idiot they are trying to seduce you using food those two vixens want to get into your pants, they're horny."

'What….holy shit so that's why they bothered to make the ramen….whoa are they that needed?'

"I can smell their hormones increasing in strength it won't be long before they jump on you and rip you to pieces."

"Wait a minute you can smell hormones?' he sweat dropped.

"Just shut up and get busy" the fox cut off his conversation with his container.

He was alarmed at the way the two kunoichis were staring at him they were hungry all right, but then again he was hungry too but he wanted to eat food not satisfy his sexual hunger. His stomach was still growling his big appetite couldn't be tame with only two bowls he needed more not that he didn't minded their little seduction game but he wanted to continue his training. He still wasn't ready due that he didn't wanted to hurt any of the girls feelings it was still confusing for him even after practicing oral sex with them. He hated doing this but his training was top priority right now than trying to fall victim for seduction, but first he needed to satisfy his hunger. Before Ino and Hinata made their move to steal a kiss from their leader Naruto got up from the seat rather rudely making both teens fall on their butts, looks like they have failed. He gave them an apologetic look he didn't mean to make them fall he just needed to wake them up before they would have tried to rile him in the seduction, because so far it was working.

"What's wrong why'd you do that?" Ino said rubbing her bottom.

"Naruto-kun…." Hinata rubbed her bottom as well.

"Sorry my bad do you guys have more of the ramen you made?"

"We did made more we have it in separate casseroles" replied the Hyuga heiress.

"Great I'm hungry I want more" he gave his fox grin.

(Time skip)

Ino and Hinata sweat dropped seeing the blond jinchurikki eating both casseroles filled with ramen, things weren't so bad. It's true that they lost in trying to seduce their leader they felt like going all the way with him but not everything was bad he did liked the ramen they made, like it enough to eat it all. So they were happy both did a good job in cooking the dish it has filled Naruto's stomach giving his energy and strength back. He was happy now he resumed his hard training he needed to concentrate before he finally pulls of what he's after he gazed at the two kunoichis smiling.

"Oh yeah that hit the spot nothing that ramen can handle now I can get back at my training."

"By the way Naruto what kind of training are you doing?" asked Ino.

"No time to explain I really want to get through with this. I'll see you guys later."

He went to the flash kunai placed on the wall and teleported away leaving the two kunoichis alone. Both teens were feeling a little disappointed that they failed getting the object of their affections but making the ramen was worth it, seeing that he has eaten every single bite. But it didn't help that they were feeling a bit bothered and hot after remembering their fantasies with the whiskered blond while they were feeding him, sometimes they hated having hormones.

"There he goes…."

"I guess but the important thing is that Naruto-kun liked the ramen we made" replied Hinata smiling.

"True but I'm surprise you were willing to try and seduce Naruto" Ino grinned.

The Hyuga heiress blushed while turning her head away" that's not….I wasn't going to do such thing I…."

"Yeah right don't try to fool me why else would you wear such an outfit you're not the kind of person to wears clothes that will show a lot of skin?"

"I…."

"And your boobs looked like they're about to burst out of that blouse, how can you keep them contain?"

The Hyuga princess covered her chest blushing" they're not that big…."

"They're big Hinata trust me you're boobilicious."

She gave a sigh" all right maybe I did have in mind to seduce him but I couldn't help it ever since that night that he…."

"He what?" the Yamanaka got closer to her like she was about to spill the beans about something.

Hinata gasped she almost let it slip she was still blushing. No she couldn't go through with telling Ino about what she did with Naruto, what both shared on that night. It was too embarrassing to tell it was the first time she has given oral, the first time she was fingered and the first time she has had an orgasm. The Yamanaka was still looking at her with the expression that said spill it there was no way she will be able to shrug it aside, she had no choice but to say it. Ino was still looking at her like she has committed the ultimate crime but she was probably wanting to push her so she tells her.

"Ino-san nothing happened between me and Naruto-kun…."

"I have a strong feeling that you're lying" she replied in a sing along tone.

The Hyuga heiress was blushing furiously remembering the pleasurable experience what she did and what Naruto did to her" I…."

"Judging by the look of your face I'm going to take a guess….did you gave Naruto oral sex?" Ino was smirking like she has read her mind.

Hinata's face blushed even more she felt like shirking to the size of a pea while the platinum blond was a little shock that she could be right" Hinata….don't tell me that I'm right?"

She finally sighed in defeat no need to keep it a secret anymore she slowly nodded her head" its true Ino-san…."

At first the Yamanaka was shocked hearing the words coming out of her mouth before she gave a smirk. She still didn't know about Sakura giving Naruto oral but finding out another member of the team had her way with the blond jinchurikki in terms of oral sex. Now normally any other girl would feel angry and jealous but not Ino of course she knew her two best friends in the whole world had a big liking to their leader and she knew she had some competition. But she couldn't help it but feel proud at what Hinata has done this used to be the same girl who always stuttered, blushed, fainted and hide whenever she saw Naruto to actually give oral sex to the same person was truly an act of heroism. She quickly took the Hyuga heiress by surprise when she gave her a hug laughing causing her to blink in surprise like she had no idea what was going on.

"Ino-san….?"

The Yamanaka broke the hug the smile never left her face" congratulations Hinata you have taken the next step in your big personality change!"

"What?"

"You know you took the courage to give Naruto a blow job, today I have gained a lot of respect for you. Never thought you of all people will finally give oral to him."

She blushed as the platinum blond put her arm around her" I….I also used my breasts."

Ino smiled" you gave him a boob job too damn Hinata you have become an expert in this, so how was it what do you think about his penis?"

She couldn't blush even more" it was very big I really like it, I was able to take it all inside my mouth."

'Whoa Hinata is a deep throat!' thought the shocked blond.

"So what else did Naruto gave you oral too?" asked an eager Ino.

The Hyuga princess shook her head" no but he helped me masturbate."

"Oh so he fingered you that's nice how was he?"

"He was very good I really like it…."

"I'm sure you enjoyed it a lot. Hey wait where is Sakura anyway you think she will miss a chance to seduce Naruto?"

"You're right she's probably upstairs reading…." Hinata's eyes widened she almost said it.

"Reading what?" asked Ino.

"N….nothing it's nothing."

"You're hiding something from me again Hinata what is it?"

"It's nothing Ino-san, Sakura-san must be resting or checking her medical gear."

"You're lying again I can find out by going inside your mind you said she's reading something what is it?"

"I….I can't tell you I promised Sakura-san I wouldn't say a word to you" replied the nervous Hyuga kunoichi.

"Aha so you are hiding something from me what could Sakura be reading that you have to stay quiet about it?"

"She's reading Naruto-kun's novel….oh no" Hinata was shocked she actually let it slip.

Ino was shocked her eyes became saucers" she's reading what?"

"I promised Sakura-san I would stay quiet but looks like I messed up…."

"I can't believe she's reading that after what she told me, she really has the nerve."

"Ino-san….?" Hinata saw her leaving.

"I'm going to confront Sakura about this" she left heading upstairs before looking back at her" by the way Hinata I gave Naruto oral sex twice and he gave me oral once."

Once she left the Hyuga heiress was shocked hearing that she ended up giving a comical expression" say what?"

(Scene change)

Sakura was seated on the bed of her room in the safe house smiling she has been doing the one thing she likes the most whenever they were having a break. She was holding the novel Naruto wrote reading it looking very focus she has come to like the novel ever since she bought it, and she has loved it. The book has become her favorite novel she will always take some time to read at least a page or two, now that they have taken a couple of day off from their mission this was the best opportunity to continue reading wherever she left off last time. She has bought a marker to pin point the page she has left off so she doesn't get lost while reading, she smiled ever happily with all the concentration in the world. Since she started reading the story she figured out that some of the characters were familiar with real characters Naruto knows, for example he based the main character Takeshi like himself which it was typical. She also noticed that another character Imari was based on her own character she realized it because Takeshi was in love with her and he will do anything for her, the thought made her blush slightly.

It was strange for her to be reading this kind of novel because it has inappropriate scenes, obviously sex scenes. But she has come to like it because of the story plot and the characters it was a romantic novel and Naruto has really outdone himself with the drama level making it more additive to read. It was the kind of novel that left you reading for more wanting to know what will happen next it has become clear to her why the book has become very famous across the five countries. She secretly has become a fanatic of the novel she like it so much that she will project herself being actually there as she read on, she could see it happening as her jade eyes never left the page she was reading. She imagined herself she was Imari and Naruto Takeshi there was another character that was introduced in the chapter she was reading and she already knew who the person was in real life that the blond created him, she didn't like it. Before she knew it she was now in her little world of imagination as she read on the novel that has come alive through her very eyes.

It was just another day in the town of Shinjuku Japan and just another day at Roshi's ramen restaurant. With lots of people visiting the place just to get a taste of the ramen the restaurant is one of the most popular in all of Japan. The ramen was unique in taste it was the reason why people from all over the country will come to eat among the employees in the restaurant Takeshi was doing his usual labor. He was a wader and a good one always fast with his feet to give the dish to the customer but today it will be a different day than his regular labor day.

"Another order of miso pork ramen!" shouted Takeshi to the cooks on the kitchen.

"Here's order number 2!" one of the cooks gave him the pan with two ramen bowls.

"Thanks!"

Wearing his waiter uniform the eighteen year old Takeshi quickly took the orders bringing them to their respective customers. He brought the two bowls from the plastic pan placing them on the table he smiled looking at the customers. It was a young man and a woman they seemed to be very close like they were together, maybe they were having a date. He was happy since the restaurants popularity has increased it has become a great place to have a date."

"Here's your ramen!"

"Thank you it arrived faster than we thought" replied the man.

"It's a great service" replied the woman.

"The best you can expect" the blond gave a grin.

He went to attempt another table when he stopped on his tracks his cerulean eyes were on a girl seated on one of the tables. His heart skipped a beat and blushed staring at the girl who looks the same as his age with shoulder length pink hair and beautiful jade eyes, he knew who she was all right. She was Imari the girl he has known since they were little and he has loved her for as long as he remembers she was always the most beautiful woman in the entire world, in his eyes that is. She was beautiful in the general view her beauty has always taken his attention his eyes will never leave her side. She was wearing red dress with an opening on the chest area the skirt was long but it reaching below her knees and red high heels. She was gorgeous tonight she was the lady in red true everlasting beauty since none of the others wader hasn't approached her yet because they were busy attending other customers he went to her. He reached her table giving her a very cheery smile he was always happy to see her.

"Hey Imari-chan?"

The pink haired woman smiled at her friend since they were children" hey Takeshi….?"

"I'm guessing you came here because you missed me" he gave a grin.

She rolled eyes" get out I came here because I'm hungry and Roshi's restaurant is the closest to my place."

"Of course you want some ramen I'm ready to take your order whenever you're ready."

She nodded taking the menu she knew exactly what she wanted" I would like the vegetarian ramen."

"No problem Imari-chan I will bring it to you in a heartbeat" Takeshi smiled before leaving the table.

Once the blond was gone Imari was finally gazing at the only reason why she came to the restaurant sure she was feeling hungry but not so hungry. It was a young man who was the same age as hers her jade eyes were only on the table where he was seated she couldn't stop staring at him. The young man had raven black hair and onyx eyes his hair looked like a chicken's bottom he was wearing a black business suit and black shoes he really looked very handsome. She knew him as Aoshi he was very famous for his million dollar travel agency that his father own he's an employee at the agency, meaning he was rich. He was strong, handsome, and rich and powerful the kind of man any woman would drool at and she was one of those women. She couldn't stop looking at him she was having one of her fantasies with the raven haired man what would she give to have a date him, to have him by her side. She was lost in her lands of perverted fantasies not realizing someone already arrived to bring her the food she ordered.

Takeshi smiled at her returning with her bowl of vegetarian ramen however his smile was erased looking at her. He noticed she was staring at Aoshi again it couldn't be help he knew very well that she has like him for a while the young business man always comes to eat at the restaurant all because of its popularity nothing else since he has plenty of money to eat in one of those expensive restaurants. He felt it once again the pain of his heart aching for because his feelings for Imari weren't being return she liked Aoshi but that all right for him. He has always cared for her and he will do anything for her, her happiness was the only thing that matters to him. If she was happy with Aoshi then she will let her be happy with him he gave a fake smile putting the bowl on her table, finally snapping Imari from her day dream.

"Here you go Imari-chan."

"Oh thanks Takeshi….it smells delicious" she smiled.

"It is delicious it was made in the best restaurant in Shinjuku."

"Yeah I will enjoy this."

"Hey Imari-chan why don't you talk to him?" Takeshi was obviously referring to Aoshi.

The pink haired teen was surprised by his comment it made her blush to try a talk to the raven haired hunk. She didn't had the guts to talk to him but she was happy Takeshi gave her the advice even if she was well aware of his feelings for her, she hasn't given him an answer she didn't even knew what she thought of her close friend having romantic feelings for her. She did felt flattered but that was all she could think about she needed to sort this thing out, but she knew she had feelings for Aoshi. For now it was better to keep things the way they are.

"I….I don't know…."

"Oh come on Imari-chan you have been staring at him every time he comes here why don't you make your move already?"

"You said it like it was that easy" she replied still blushing.

"It is easy all you have to do is talk to him introduce yourself and ask him if he wants to have some ramen with you that's it."

"You think I can go through with that?"

"Fine how about if I back you up?"

"Back me up?"

"Yeah I will recommend him how great and wonderful person you are, he can't refuse once I tell him the kind of person you are."

Imari was shocked" you would do that for me?"

"Of course I would do anything for you Imari-chan!"

She smiled feeling grateful for him" thanks Takeshi."

Sakura paused on her reading smiling a little she sighed dreamily' Takeshi is such a wonderful person, too bad I can't say the same thing for Imari….'

"I would never read that perverted novel" Ino said next to her imitating her.

"Ahhhhh Ino!" Sakura gave a comical expression she was startled.

"Relax it's only me."

The pink haired medic gave her a mean comical expression" you startled me Ino damn it I was so focused reading-"

"Reading Naruto's novel yes I can see that" the Yamanaka smirked.

"Uh oh I mean….no I'm not reading the novel I was just looking at it."

"No you were obviously reading it looks like you bought it."

"I didn't buy it this is….I borrowed Hinata's copy" she sweat dropped.

Ino was still smirking" really then why does it have your name written on it?"

Sakura felt like an idiot seeing her name written on the cover of the book" it belongs to another Sakura…."

"Oh please even a retarded monkey wouldn't buy that."

"Okay fine I bought the novel, I started reading it and now I like it there happy?" the pink haired kunoichi was blushing.

"I guess I am but you can be quite the hypocrite remembering how you were saying that you would never read such a perverted novel."

"We I still haven't read any sex scenes yet so it's still good so far, I like the story plot and the characters I really like-"

"You like Takeshi I know" the Yamanaka cut her off.

"But so far I-"

"Don't like Imari yeah I know that too, looks like you're forgetting that I have already read the novel dozens of times."

"I'm glad now I would appreciate if you don't say any spoilers or I will not be happy" the pink haired medic gave her a scary expression like she was a zombie slave to the book.

"Sure thing"

"And also….Ino why are you dressed like a hooker" she finally realized her choice of clothing.

The platinum blond giggled" you know me I'm always trying to look more ravishing than ever."

"Never mind you're probably going to one of your perverted ideas…."

Ino grinned" you may be right in fact I was trying to seduce Naruto minutes ago."

"You what…."

"I was trying to seduce him by cooking him ramen then while he eats I will have my way with him."

"Stop it okay Ino it's not going to work, go I really want to get back to reading."

"I'm telling you the truth and it just wasn't me but Hinata too."

"I don't believe you" Sakura obviously knew that the Hyuga heiress would never have the guts to pull something like that.

"I mean it she was also dressed like me but we eventually failed because Naruto left in a flash to continue with his training, I don't know what he's up to?"

"Well obviously Naruto has better things to worry about like his training instead of sex" Sakura grinned happy that the blond jinchurikki did the right thing.

"You're right but don't worry I won't fail next time I will take my time to seduce him and then snatch him with my venomous fangs, he will be my prey" she licked her lips.

"Go Ino I want to keep on reading" the pink haired kunoichi was getting annoyed.

"Are you sure you should be reading or worrying about Naruto remaining a virgin?" she was still grinning loving teasing her friend.

"I won't repeat myself again Ino go."

"If I don't snatch him with the art of seduction Hinata will who knows?"

Sakura gave her a mean comical look with her eyes filled with fire" go now!"

"Hell yeah I want to read more about Takeshi!"

The Yamanaka left in a hurry she has really pushed her friend to the limit closing the door of the room behind her. Sakura sighed happily getting back to reading the novel but she stopped in her tracks remembering what the blond said. She growled as the thoughts were racing through her head of both Ino and Hinata seducing her leader that eventually lead to a threesome, her eyes widened in terror. Was she really willing to risk seeing Naruto getting nail by the two kunoichis she knew about their attraction for the blond and of course she knew that they wanted to get into his pants. She was starting to get jealous why she would, she wanted both kunoichis to be happy and she knew being with the whiskered blond will make them happy. She growled Ino has gotten to her with her mind game what else she would expect from a Yamanaka she went back to her reading, focusing on the text of the book.

'Damn Ino I will not get distracter while we're having a break, I really want to know what happens with Takeshi and Imari?'

"No one will stop me from reading this novel hell yeah!"

'Now where was I right here?'

Imari listen to Takeshi's words she was truly glad to have him as her friend but part of her knew why he was doing this. He wanted to make her happy it was always her happiness before his own, he was really too good to be true. Even with his feelings for her she only wanted Aoshi not Takeshi she will take advantage of her childhood's friend loyalty and kindness to use it for her own selfish wishes. It sounded cruel but she didn't have a choice she will do anything to get Aoshi's attention she felt nervous as they approached the table of the raven haired teen. He looked at them with the slightest of interest looking bore but he did noticed Takeshi's uniform as a wader he can finally order his meal.

"It's about time I would like the dumpling special with soi beam sauce."

"Yes sir I will order it right away but first…." Takeshi started putting Imari in front of him who was blushing a lot.

Aoshi stared at the pink haired woman with the same expression that he wasn't interested in the least" what….?"

Takeshi ignored his rude tone as he proceed with the introduction" this is lovely beautiful woman right here is Imari she's a hardworking woman who has recently started college, she's planning to become a doctor in the future. If you can take some of your time she would like to get to know you better."

"A doctor eh….good for you I guess, now bring my order" he replied with the same tone that he's not interested.

"But sir Imari here wants to know you better so that maybe you two can start going out" he looked at the pink haired teen who looked hurt so far nothing was working.

"Maybe later now get lost and bring my order."

"Right away sir!"

'What a teme….' He thought not liking Aoshi one bit.

Both left his table while he turned to Imari who was deeply hurt she looked like she was ready to cry. If there was one thing that he couldn't stand or that it hurt him greatly was seeing the pink haired girl cry it felt like his heart was stabbed by a hot knife slowly entering his heart, it was very painful. He immediately went to comfort her putting his hands on her shoulders he will go crazy if he doesn't put a smile on her face.

"I'm sorry Imari-chan."

'It's all right you tried your best at least he said that perhaps later, I will take his word for it" she smiled but Takeshi could tell it was fake.

"Don't feel bad about it he was being very rude."

"Maybe he was hungry anyone can get on a bad mood if they haven't eaten, you should get back to work I wouldn't want your boss to scold you."

"You're right I'll see you later Imari-chan" the blond grinned as he went back to his job.

Imari took a gaze at Aoshi before looking back at Takeshi' I knew this was a mistake I shouldn't have never let Takeshi involve in this, Aoshi obviously saw him and that's why he probably acted rude. I'm sure it could have been different if Takeshi wasn't around maybe he would have asked me out, this is his fault Takeshi you idiot….'

For a moment she gave a mean expression to the hardworking blond, who was handing Aoshi his food, she finally left the restaurant with a look of pure determination in her face.

'I will win Aoshi by my own terms even if I have to drag Takeshi into this, he won't argue with me I know how much he's willing to do for me' she gave a small grin.

Sakura's eyes widened in pure shock as she continued reading' what this is….she….'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: market district Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Kushina was walking the streets taking a break from her work after another successful day of business at Ichiraku Teuchi gave her the rest of the day off. The shadow clone jutsu was proven to be very useful in the delivery business and she has made more sales than the old man himself or even his own daughter. She decided to relax looking through the different stores maybe she could find something nice to buy with all the money she has earned with her job, she could use some nice decorations for her apartment. Her place really needed some color it was blank and she didn't had too much of personal things except clothing and ninja gear she made a mental to take a day to go shopping. She was still dealing with old wounds with the guilt that she wasn't present during Naruto's childhood, it was still hurting her but she kept it hidden inside. Her son didn't blame or hated her anymore once he heard her story but she was still clinging to that guilt it was still haunting her even in her dreams. But it was enough that she was forgiven and given a second chance, passing a book store she noticed a couple of books on display. She sighed spotting the Itcha Itcha trilogy.

She hated to admit that Jiraiya's series have become famous worldwide in conclusion that almost all men were perverts or closet perverts. At least she knew there good men with healthy minds who are loyal to the woman they loved, she quickly thought of Minato he was a true man. Resuming her window shopping at the book store she noticed that there was another book next to the Itcha Itcha trilogy which there was a sign above the book that said best seller which it caught her interest. Something that will be best seller meant to that it was very popular and if it was famous than Itcha Itcha it was probably worth the shot to read, but the title caught her interest even more.

'The healing of a broken heart by ramen sage….'

'Wait….ramen sage?'

The red haired woman stood in deep thought repeating the name over and over again she thought the name was silly. What kind of person will named himself after food much less ramen then it hit her there was one person she thought that would give himself such a silly pen name. Her blue eyes hardened feeling anger entering her system she felt like beating someone up if her expectations were true a certain toad sanin was going to pay the prize. The door of the book store opened revealing three young ladies in their early twenties Kushina has noticed that each has bought a copy of the bestselling novel. Her left ear turned into the size of a satellite dish to hear them talking she needed to know more about the novel and the author.

"I finally bought it I read my sister's copy and I fell in love with it."

"Me too my best friend borrowed me her copy and after that I just had to buy it."

"I love this novel so much I wish I could meet ramen sage" she replied with blush and a dreamy sigh.

"He must be a real hunk to write such a powerful book."

"Takeshi is definitely my favorite character but I hate Imari."

"I hear you I can't stand her she's horrible."

"She gives a whole new meaning to the word bitch."

The three ladies were too far away for Kushina to continue hearing them by now and she wasn't feeling angry. Seeing that women have bought the book and with what they said then it was proven that it wasn't what she thought it was. It wasn't perverted novel like Itcha Itcha, a smile was formed on her lips. Looks like she was wrong all along the possibility that the novel has adult material in it along with the possibility that a certain blond was actually the author of the book, she was feeling better now. Her anger left her system as she continued with her window shopping staring at the supposed bestselling novel she did had plenty of money that she has earned from her job at Ichiraku's.

'I wonder there must be a reason why it's bestselling across the five countries?'

"Window shopping in a book store"

The red haired woman turned to see Jiraiya who was looking at the display window just like her. Now as a writer he did the following when arriving at a book store, to window shopping and to check the competition. He always enjoyed looking at his best work before a certain novel came and out beat the sales from the Itcha Itcha series and ever since then he hasn't been a happy writer. But as a teacher he felt proud for Naruto becoming his successor he has surpassed him at everything that includes writing an adult novel even if he didn't like it.

Kushina smiled at him knowing he was always busy but she knew why he was still in the village. She has found out about the incident with Tsunade a couple of days ago along with his trip to the hospital. She was surprised that the slug sanin has confessed her feelings to him and he ended up blowing her off telling her that she was convincing herself that she likes him more than a friend. She did understand what he was going through his reaction was normal to shocked and confused hearing someone who was rejected for so many years, now she tells him she feels the same way. She wanted to help him offering some advice but perhaps he didn't wanted to be reminded of the situation so she decided to leave it like this, for now.

"Kushina why are you at the book store don't tell me you have finally come to your senses and want to buy my babies?" the toad sanin was grinning.

"Your babies?" the red head gave a smirk.

Jiraiya pointed to the three volumes of the Itcha Itcha series" my babies my greatest work ever, I have taken pride in writing all three volumes there isn't a novel like it."

"Then what about that novel?" she pointed to the bestselling book everyone has been talking about.

"The healing of a broken heart bah trust me Kushina your better off buying something else than that book, that novel is not just good" the white haired man crossed his arms feeling jealous again.

"Is that so?" she smirked" well if you say is bad than that means it must be a good book, all right I'm going to buy it!"

The toad sanin face faulted" come on Kushina I mean it that novel is no good you'll be wasting your money."

"I heard some women talking about it that is good and it doesn't seem to be a perverted book like your work."

"Don't let yourself convinced by what others are saying that novel doesn't top to the greatness of the Itcha Itcha trilogy. It's supposed to be an adult novel its focus on too much dialogue anyone will get bore by reading it, I honestly don't know what they like about that book I told Naruto to write more action and less talk between the characters but did he listen to me of course he didn't he….uh oh."

He turned pale looking at Kushina who was now angry he couldn't believe he has spilled the beams' oh damn it I'm in for it now….'

"Kushina….?"

"I knew it" she said in a low angry tone" I knew it all along who else will give himself such an obvious pen name like ramen sage it must be my obsessive crazed for ramen son who took on after his mother?"

"Kushina listen…."

"Listen to what, that he has followed your perverted footsteps including writing an adult novel you made my own son wrote such inappropriate things in a book and he's not even twenty you…."

The toad sanin took a few steps back from the angry red head" look Kushina the book he wrote it's not as perverted as my work honest, it has too much dialogue between characters even with its popularity. I assure you that his novel is nothing like the Itcha Itcha series."

Kushina cracked her knuckles" your excuse is not enough to save you from experiencing my wrath."

WHAM!

She smacked him on top of his head making him hit the ground with a loud thump a big lump appeared on the same spot" consider yourself lucky Jiraiya I won't beat you up completely because you just recently left the hospital."

'Ouch I just recuperated from Tsunade's punch and now this….'

He got back to his senses getting up" Kushina what are you doing?"

The red haired woman opened the door of the book store" I'm going to buy that book, I'm going to read it and you better pray to Kami that I don't find anything related to sex in that book because if I do, no one will find your body."

The cold tone from her voice sent shivers to his spine as she entered the book store now he feared for his life' between Kushina and Tsunade I don't know which one of them is the scariest when they're angry….'

(Scene change)

(Location: market district dragon grill restaurant Konoha)

Inoichi, Ibiki, Anko and Itachi were enjoying their food each have ordered different dishes. Ibiki just ordered some octopus soup, Inoichi ordered fried pork with some shrimp in dipping sauce, Anko ordered sushi which it was a little weird because she usually didn't eat sushi she also had some green tea. Itachi was quiet eating on his dish just some rice balls with green tea they were talking about different topics. Inoichi and Ibiki brought anything except classified information to discuss, Anko on the other hand will bring up anything just to make them laugh but things were a little different than usual. The snake mistress was in deep thought taking some of her sushi every now and then while Ibiki talked about the chunin exams and Inoichi mentioned something about Shikaku and Chouza talking about old times. The older Uchiha remained quiet nothing coming to mind to discuss although he believe the atmosphere was a little off like there was some tension, or maybe he was wrong. For the next minutes everyone resumed their eating and thinking, the dinner was quiet.

"Thing have sure been quiet around here" Ibiki said.

"We're at peaceful times it has been that way for a long time, I wish it could stay like this" Inoichi replied.

"Peaceful times aren't meant to stay forever…."

"True all there is left to do it to wait."

"If that's the case then I will continue to keep fighting that peaceful time" Itachi said getting everyone's attention.

"Logical words that's what everyone has in mind" Ibiki said.

"Well not everyone shares your ideal Itachi" Inoichi thought of one man.

Anko sighed finally breaking her train of thought" you guys are always talking like a bunch of old people I can't believe I'm even hanging out with you two, this is really boring."

"You're the one that asked us to come in the first place" Ibiki countered.

"Whatever" she replied taking a sip from her green tea" anyway time to have a few laughs so I was interrogating this guy and he looked really scared, I haven't even began to torture him when he suddenly started crying like a wimp."

Inoichi frowned at her" Anko you shouldn't be talking about business."

"Wait this is the best part. The guy was crying so much and he told me not to kill him because he told me he's forty six years old and he' still a virgin" she started laughing.

Ibiki interrupted his eating with a chuckle trying not to make a big deal out of it while Inoichi just shook his head being a sour grape he didn't find it funny. Itachi managed to give a smile and a slight chuckle it was minimal compared to Ibiki but the snake mistress has noticed as she gave a grin.

"The funniest part was that he…..he ended up pissing his pants" she followed laughing.

Ibiki thought it was funny but he didn't laughed, Inoichi stayed silent not wanting to say a word how inappropriate to talk about such topic in a public place. Itachi did thought it was funny he only smiled and resumed his eating finishing his last few rice balls, there was still enough of the green tea. Anko finally stopped talking because some people didn't find it funny keeping her eyes on the older Uchiha at least she appreciated that someone found it funny. She went to her eating finishing the sushi quickly she was hungry and drank her green tea she gave another glance at Itachi. She realized that Ibiki and Inoichi were staring at her both have signaled her with a nod it was enough for the young woman to know what to do, she got up from her seat she has finished her meal.

"Itachi are you done eating?"

"Yes" he only left one rice ball and his green tea was half done.

"Then let's go I need to have a word with you in private."

The older Uchiha nodded getting up from his seat" Ibiki-san, Inoichi-san thank you for the food."

He left the table leaving the restaurant with Anko while the older ninjas resumed their eating.

"Do you think she will be able to pull it off?" asked Inoichi.

"She'll be fine Anko has always been in tight situations before she will succeed, this task she has been given is easier than any mission she has fulfilled in the past."

(Scene change)

They were walking passing the people throughout the market street this was the hour a lot of people have lunch, it was expected to see a lot of people. Anko hasn't said a word to Itachi yet but it was obvious that she wanted to tell him in a more isolated place, she needed to speak to him in private. A conversation has many reasons but he figured it was the most obvious one that she needed to tell him something very important, it must be important information that could be considered classified. After leaving the market street they reached a small staircase with two lion statues they weren't anyone so it was the perfect place to talk. She sighed remembering what she was told and got seated in the staircase while Itachi stood there.

"This place will do" she looked at him with a smirk" come seat next to me I won't bite….yet."

The Uchiha didn't reacted he did as he was told getting seated next to the snake mistress" I will guess that whatever you have to tell me is important."

"It is I need to ask you that you sleep with me."

Itachi looked at her with wide eyes and he couldn't stop himself from blushing, the request was so bold he didn't see it coming. However his expression only earned a big laugh from the fish mesh clothed woman.

"Easy I'm just messing with you it's not that honest."

"You do want to discuss something important with me am I wrong?" his cheeks were still flushed.

'I didn't know that he can be quite shy' Anko mentally grin with his expression.

"I do need to discuss something with you and it has nothing to do with sex" she finally gave a serious expression she was done teasing him" your familiar with the system of the ANBU interrogation division?"

The Uchiha nodded" in the division the members are divided in pairs balancing their skills and specialty so the team work is more effective."

"Correct as a member of the division I do have my partner however it hasn't been good. My partner Inoichi has been acting like an asshole lately, he claims that I have "brainwashed" his daughter to become some kind of sex starved monster which is entirely wrong" she smirked mentally 'now when it comes to be sexually attracted to Kitsune Flash that's a whole different story….'

"I see but what does this has to do with me?"

"I'll get to the bottom line I don't like Inoichi and I don't want him anymore as my partner. I want you to be my new partner."

"Me?" Itachi was taken back by the news.

"You're a good person who is always dedicated to his work and has a good humor too, you laughed at my funny story that was the reason I said it in the first place I was testing you."

"I have made sure that my days in ANBU were done permanently…."

"You're not going to be part of ANBU, you're going to be part of the interrogation division that's different none of us wear masks we're not officially members of ANBU."

"I understand your point I have already spoke with Tsunade-sama to make me a jounin."

"Not to flatter you or anything but you're too strong to be a jounin, you belong in a higher rank."

"Perhaps but I have my decision to have a new start as a Konoha ninja and the rank of jounin is enough for me…."

Anko sighed" you're not making this any easier on me I need you Itachi, I mean I need you to be my partner" her cheeks had a small tint of red in them.

"If you don't have a partner then you can't continue working in the division?"

"That's right one can't work without the other so what do you say from one friend to another will you help me?" she smiled at him it was sincere.

Itachi stood in deep thought he was always loyal to the village he fights for and believes in he will do anything to keep the peace that they were enjoying for now. If he had to be reliable he will do it no questions asked his loyalty for his comrades was high so there was no way he could say no to her. Looking at her who was smiling at him but follow to tease him winking at him he just couldn't deny her.

"All right I accept to be your partner."

"Thanks you won't regret it I will talk to Hokage-sama tomorrow in making my partner change."

"Then I will see you later."

Anko watched him leave with a thoughtful expression she couldn't believe it turned out to be easier than she thought. She felt a little bad that he trusted her probably more than usual but it was important for her assignment, after all the whole thing of him becoming her partner was partially false. She has lied to him but for the better it was part of her new job in which she has already discussed with Tsunade, it happened yesterday. Her trust in Itachi was high she still felt this wasn't right the things she will do for the sake of success in a mission.

They have gathered Ibiki's office four people stood in front of the desk. Tsunade, Ibiki, Inoichi and Anko they have put sound proof seals on the door so that no one listen to the conversation they have at hand. The information they were going to discuss was classified they couldn't let anyone find out especially their enemy, someone they were aware.

"So what's the big secret Ibiki?" asked Anko.

Tsunade answered for the interrogator" I will get to the bottom of this, I suggest to keep a close eye on Itachi."

"Why is that?" asked Inoichi.

"It's for his safety…." Replied the slug sanin.

"Trust on Itachi when resolves around his brother is not the most reliable" Ibiki said.

The blond Hokage nodded" I have no doubt where his loyalty lies but we must be aware that Sasuke is a delicate topic to discuss with him, he has always had a soft spot for his brother. His bond with him is very strong even stronger than his loyalty for the village it's the reason he sparred him."

"So you're saying that Itachi might betray us for real for fear of his brother's safety?" asked Anko.

"No that's not it…."

"What do you mean?" asked Inoichi.

"Sasuke is Itachi's only weakness if he's caught in the middle of danger he can be easily persuade or manipulated, I hope that's not the case. I know someone who will take his chance to use him" said Tsunade.

"Danzo" replied Ibiki.

"Exactly the old fool can approach him and make him kill Sasuke. Remember that for now I want him to remain alive despite the council's choice to kill him, for Naruto as well as Itachi's sake."

"Even if saving Uchiha Sasuke seems to be impossible, his execution is inevitable" Inoichi said.

"Thanks for killing the mood with your positivism Inoichi" replied Anko with a frown.

"Danzo will probably keep tabs on Itachi he might approach him when the time is right" Ibiki said.

"Why so much interest in Itachi anyway?" asked the snake mistress.

"Danzo is well familiar with Itachi he was the one that gave him the order to execute the Uchiha clan on behalf of the elder's decision. He might have good intentionsfor security of the village if he convinces him to kill Sasuke but I can't help it that he could have other motives."

"I will guess that you want us to keep tabs on Itachi?" asked Inoichi.

Tsunade nodded" however having someone watching over him from the shadows will be impossible we're talking about someone who became ANBU captain when he was twelve. Itachi will immediately notice he's been watched."

"If Danzo has intentions to have him watched then he will quickly know, not mattering if he sends his ROOT" Ibiki said.

"We might be able to get away with it if the person that watches over Itachi is someone who will be spending time with him" replied Tsunade.

"Someone who isn't hiding in the shadows?" said Inoichi.

"I guess the only question left is who will be that person to be the spy?" replied Anko.

"I will make vote to be Anko" Ibiki said.

"What?" the snake mistress blinked.

"I will agree with your choice Ibiki we need someone who isn't very suspicious, someone who Itachi won't suspect nothing at all."

"I guess I will agree but how I'm going to be spending time with him in order to not raise any suspicions?"

"I already thought about that, you can convince him to join this division" Inoichi said.

"How is making him a member of the interrogation division will make me get closer to him than usual?"

"You can make him your partner" replied Ibiki.

"What are you talking about the partner system within the division was lifted years ago?"

"Itachi doesn't know that" said Inoichi.

"He doesn't?" said Anko.

"That's correct the third Hokage got rid of the partner system in the interrogation division after Itachi's defection from Konoha so he's unaware of this" replied Tsunade.

"All right I understand but why me?" asked the snake mistress.

"You're the person less suspicious" Ibiki said.

"With your attitude and your manners he would never think you're a spy" replied Inoichi.

"I' going to ignore what you said Inoichi" sweat dropped Anko.

"The point is I want you to convince Itachi to be your partner in the division in order to keep a close eye on him, the importance of this mission is his safety. I don't want Danzo manipulating knowing how much of a bastard he can be" said Tsunade.

"I got it you can count on me."

"Remember Anko is to keep an eye on him not keep an eye on him when he's at his home showering" the slug sanin gave a smirk.

"I know Hokage-sama it's not like I'm a complete pervert" Anko gave a sheepish grin.

"I won't answer that one" replied Inoichi.

"Better not to" Ibiki followed.

She sighed starting to walk out' I know it's an important mission to protect Itachi but I keep getting the feeling that it's not right, why am I feeling bad about this?'

(Scene change)

(Location: safe house small town district river country territory)

Sakura was still in her room reading Naruto's novel by now she has decided to change her position from sitting on the bed to lying on it. She was smiling enjoying the novel while she was moving her legs proving how anxious and excited she was as she read the story. Every single word of the text she read it carefully wanting to understand more of the story it only show how much she has come to like the novel since the day she bought it. She couldn't get more of it she has become quite addictive to the adult novel making her wonder that she will never see the day that she will be reading one in her entire life. So far she like how the story was going hearing about Takeshi's dream to have his own ramen restaurant and Imari's dream to conquer Aoshi's heart, even if it means using Takeshi for her own selfish gains. She didn't like how Imari was treating the young man who was is very kind hearted and selfless, she really felt the feeling nostalgia as she reads through the pages. Focusing nothing but her reading she was once again in imagination world as the novel become to life through her very eyes.

It was a rainy afternoon in downtown Shinjuku Imari has left from her work an hour ago and she was currently waiting for Aoshi to leave from his job. She was waiting on the corner of the building of the travel agency keeping her eyes at the entrance, waiting for the young raven haired man to come out. Thanks to Takeshi she has taken the courage to finally speak to him and maybe ask him out she was still feeling nervous, her body was filled with Goosebumps. She took a deep breath calming down gathering some confidence to go through with this she remembered to always look in a positive light no matter what. Her heart skipped a beat when she finally saw Aoshi leaving the entrance in his usual business suit and holding his suit case, she admitted he looked very handsome. She followed him to the parking lot where the young man was heading to his car she caught up to him making him stare at her. She ignored the mean expression he gave her due to the fact that he has forgotten his umbrella he was getting wet, but he didn't care that she was soaking herself she didn't had an umbrella either.

"What do you want?" he asked rudely.

"I…." she blushed feeling nervous she didn't know what to say.

The raven haired teen used his car key to opened the trunk of his car revealing his umbrella, he opened and he wasn't gentlemen enough to offer it to Imari to prevent her from getting wet" look I have to go if you're from some kind of charity I don't have any cash on me I doubt you will accept my credit card."

"No….it's nothing like that Aoshi I-"

He cut her off" you know me I don't remember seeing your face?"

The pink haired girl felt a blow to her heart she couldn't believe he didn't remember her" you did saw me back at Roshi's ramen restaurant at lunch today, you know I was the girl the wader introduced to you" she didn't wanted to bring Takeshi's name in this conversation she didn't had to.

"Oh I see…" he wasn't interested in the least" I don't have time for you."

"I know you're busy but can you take some time for us to get to know each other?" she replied with hope in her voice.

"Not interested" he closed the trunk and opened the door getting inside."

"But Aoshi…."

She was shocked when he glared at her" leave me you're annoying."

Her jade eyes widened thinking she has heard wrong she was crushed, devastated to hear his words. There were so cold and his tone had so much anger and hostility towards her like he really hated her, he couldn't stand her. She watched Aoshi drove away from the parking lot into the streets with her heart broken she was really hurt the guy she was interested rejected her badly. It was hard to tell if she was in tears because of her soaked face she stood in her place letting the rain soaked her body, her clothes dripping wet she didn't care if she catch a cold or get something worse. She suddenly realized that the rain wasn't hitting her she noticed someone has used an umbrella to protect her from the cold rain she looked to the person responsible and things couldn't get worse for her. Smiling at her it was Takeshi who just left from his job at Roshi's restaurant he decided to protect Imari from the heavy rain, like a knight in shining armor rescuing the princess in distress, for the pink haired girl he wasn't her knight in shining armor.

"Imari-chan why are you here you're going to catch a cold if you stay here?"

"I don't care…." She mumbled weakly.

"I thought you would head back to your place after you left your work what happened?" the spiky blond teen said he was very worried.

The pink haired teen glared" it's your fault…."

"What?"

"It's your fault Aoshi hates me. I came here to ask him out like you told me I used some of my courage to go through with it and he said no, he hurt me bad and it's your fault!"

"Imari-chan I didn't know I'm sorry" Takeshi felt bad for her.

"Saying sorry isn't going to change a thing Aoshi still hates me, do me a favor Takeshi and just don't get involve with my love life I don't need you."

"Imari-chan I was trying to help you get what you want I mean it, I just want you to be happy" the blond teen was hurt, heartbroken not believing she was treating him like this.

"I will be very happy if you stay out of my way, don't help me anymore Takeshi I'm not some helpless little girl who needs help from her parents."

"Imari-chan…."

She finally left running through the streets even if the rain hasn't showed any mercy to stop. Takeshi stood hurt her words were still ringing in his head the only thing he did wrong was to help her, he wanted to make sure she was successful in asking Aoshi out. He felt anger towards the raven haired teen he was the one that hurt her and now he's the one who has to pay the price with her anger why did he hurt Imari in the first place she only wanted to spend time with him because she likes him. He thought Aoshi was so lucky for Imari to like him what will he do to have her accept his feelings that was a question he has asked himself so many times. He finally left walking the rain disappointed, hurt and with a broken heart he will always remembered Imari's hateful stare, her expression broke him. He only hoped to fix his friendship with her because he would rather die than to lose Imari's friendship forever.

'How horrible how can she do that to Takeshi he loves her so much?'

Sakura was really into the novel now it was the same every time she reads the story gets better. She admitted that Naruto knew how to keep the readers at the edge of their seat, now she was planning in reading the novel for the entire day. She only hoped that Naruto gives them a couple of days off before heading out to resume their missions she didn't want to leave yet. She has become highly addictive to the novel and it was very hard to stop reading it, but reading it completely was truly a hard challenge. The book was over two hundred pages she couldn't read it all in just one day, for now she enjoyed to read as much as she could. She will be able to if she wasn't interrupted and so far that hasn't happened, Hinata left probably to find Naruto and Ino was probably doing some training or picking some flowers her hobbies when has a break. She will be able to enjoy the book without any interruption today will be a very good day for her, until now.

"Ooooohhhh yeah ooooooohhhhh it feels so good!"

Her brow twitched in annoyance recognizing the voice of Ino, it was coming from her room she ignored it resuming her reading.

"Mmmmm yeah Naruto keep going you're amazing!"

'She's so full of it…..she's faking it like I' going to believe that right now she's having….'

Her jade eyes widened in shock as she was hearing smacking noises similar to the sounds of pelvises colliding with the other during the act of sexual intercourse. She still didn't believe it she looked back at her book and tried to concentrate on the reading but she couldn't, hearing the moans and the smacking from the Yamanaka, it was fueling her curiosity. She put her marker where she left closing the book she stood still hearing sounds of someone having sex she was too stubborn she wanted to stay here and read the novel nothing else but she was getting annoyed at the noises.

'No way…..she wouldn't.'

"Oh yeah Naruto baby do it more pound me faster with that big dick!"

'That's it she better have a good explanation and Naruto too!'

"There's going to be hell to pay if those two are getting it on!"

She finally left her room heading to Ino's room which was right next to hers as she got closer to the door she could hear her moans getting louder along with the smacking noises. She started getting nervous for what she could see she gulped as she finally took the courage to turn the door handle, she opened the door. But what she found wasn't what she quite expecting Ino was inside of her room however, she was fully clothed and Naruto wasn't even present. The Yamanaka was faking her moans while with her hands she was using a toy a wooden paddle with a ball and a string attached to it. The ball hitting the wooden paddle as the blond kept using it was the source for the erotic smacking noises, in other words it was just one rude joke from her part. The sight alone has made Sakura upset while having a couple of her veins popping on her forehead she looked like she was ready to erupt like a volcano her face was red. She knew very well that the Yamanaka was doing in it on purpose just to interrupt her from reading the book which made her both angry and annoyed.

"Ooooohhhhh Naruto baby!" Ino continued with her fake sex act hitting the ball with the paddle even faster.

"Ino….." the pink haired medic mumble upset.

The platinum blond smiled at her due that she has fallen for her trick" made you look."

"Ino!" Sakura gave a mean comical expression.

"Waahh!"

"Come back here you, I can't read Naruto's novel in peace because of you!"

"Can't you take a joke?"

"Aaargh!" the pink haired kunoichi gave a comical roar.

"Guess not spoils sport!"

For the next ten minutes Sakura chased Ino all around the safe house trying to catch her because of the rude joke she played on her. Looks like things weren't always normal with them but Sakura did made a mental note to get even with the Yamanaka in the future.

(Scene change)

(Location: forest are a few miles from town district river country territory)

Naruto was done for the day on his training to practice a strong jutsu he has gathered all of the teleport kunais he has placed all over the spot. The young jinchurikki sighed today was another let down that he couldn't succeed in performing the technique looks like it was back to the old drawing board for him. It wasn't like he was going to do it in the first try but he has been practicing to do this jutsu for a while and it wasn't easy, he smirked it's not the first time he has trained hard to achieve something and failed. His whole life has been about trial and error always failing time and again, but never giving up was the key element in succeeding. His never ending determination help me achieve his goals this jutsu training was no different he will train a million times if it means that he will learn the technique. Once he has packed everything making sure he didn't left a single teleport kunai he starting walking out from the training spot. He didn't expect that while walking he met up with Hinata which surprised but he gave her a smile, always happy to meet anyone from his team.

The Hyuga heiress was wearing her usual civilian clothing making Naruto frowned mentally, he has gotten used to seeing her in that little sexy outfit from before. But he was fine with it although he didn't like the baggy clothing that covered her sexy curvy body he will have to deal with it. Looking at her expression he could tell something was wrong she will usually smile at him but right now she looked like she had a lot in her mind. Her pale eyes were showing uncertainty, concern and insecurity he was getting worried now she was showing some symptoms that reflected on the old Hinata it was a big concern for him. She was no longer insecure and she has gained a lot of confidence why would she start acting like that again whatever the case he was going to find out it was his responsibility as a friend and leader to always cheer and help his team members in any way he could. He approached her smiling at her but he could only get a faint smile from the pale eyed kunoichi.

"Naruto-kun?" her tone was soft too soft from her usual one.

"What is it Hinata?"

"Can I have a word with you?"

"Sure…."

They started walking out of the forest while the blond was keeping his eyes on her, her face and the look of her eyes was neutral' something is really bothering her she looks sad, like she's disappointed.'

"What's on your mind?"

"I…."

"What's wrong?"

"There's something I've been wanted to ask you" she looked at him gazing into his cerulean eyes she has always thought they were gorgeous.

"Okay go ahead I'm always happy to hear what my team has to say" he smiled at her although he didn't know what was going on.

The Hyuag heiress nodded feeling better that she can talk to him freely without bothering him" Naruto-kun I want to know what you think of me?"

"What I think of you?" he blushed thinking about his feelings for her.

She followed blushing too thinking the same thing" I mean what you think about my performance with the team?"

"Your performance?" the blond jinchurikki was getting confused.

"If my performance with the team is good if I'm good with the team basics, the dynamics…."

"If you're a good team player is that it?"

She gave a nod" I want your honest opinion about me when it comes to my performance with the team."

The whiskered blond could only smile" my honest opinion of you is that you're a great addition to the team and I'm happy to have you with me….er I mean us" he finished blushing.

"That's it….?"

"What's wrong you don't sound happy?"

"I am happy if you feel that way, so in any way you don't think I'm holding the team back or…..being a burden?" her pale eyes softened remembering when her byakugan was useless to see against Guren's crystal labyrinth.

'Talk about déjà vu' he knew he has this same conversation with the Hyuga princess" Hinata you're not a burden and you're anything but holding the team back."

"But I feel like somehow I am…."

He sighed he had a clue where this was going" does this has to do with the fight against Guren are you still feeling disappointed that you're byakugan couldn't see through her crystal maze?"

Hinata lowered her gaze the blond has hit the nail on the head" I guess…."

Naruto went again and put his hands on her shoulders he slowly raised her chin making eye contact" listen to me none of us were prepared to fight someone with a bloodline like Guren, we didn't know her limits or her techniques that's the disadvantage we had against her. And even so we managed to win."

"But you were the one that beat her?"

"We all did we were strong enough to endure her, the reasons Guren didn't stand a chance against us because we had numbers on our side and most importantly we have a strong team work."

"Team work…."

"We're a team we help each other no matter what. I don't want you thinking negative anymore don't ever think you're a weak, or a burden, or holding the team back because it's not true. You're special and essential to the team just like everyone else."

Hinata smiled feeling like her whole being has been filled with confidence once again" thank you Naruto-kun."

She gave him a quick hug making him blushed he smelled her hair along with the feeling of her breasts pressing on his chest. He counted from one to ten to keep his hormones from reacting he remembers that he did saw her voluptuous breasts fully exposed, thinking about that didn't helped with calming down his hormones. She broke the hug and they resumed their walking of course like Naruto she also calm down her hormones by counting one to ten they were about to make a riot for embracing the muscular whiskered blond. She was feeling better now more confident than ever she promised herself to always be positive and be the essential member of the team like he told her.

"By the way Hinata what kind of shampoo brand do you used your hair smells very good?"

She blushed at the sudden compliment" I….it's a vanilla flavor brand I'm happy you like it."

"It smells very good I like vanilla."

"Thank you…."

Hinata made a mental note that day to always put the same shampoo brand on her hair if it means that Naruto will always like the sweet aroma.

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: resident house hold urban district Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Kushina was back in the small house she has bought with the money she has earned in short time notice. It was very descent for just one person it will be her home for now until she earns more money to buy a more adequate house. She was currently seated in a small table in the living room next to a window enjoying the rest of her day off that Teuchi gave her for a job well done. The reason she was seated on her table wasn't because she was drinking or coffee, or anything for the matter she was reading a book. Not just any book but the same book that her son Naruto wrote she was determine to read it in order to find out what it was all about, if it was a perverted novel like Jiraiya's books than she will murder the toad sanin for influencing her son to become like him a big time pervert. But now she has changed her opinion in killing the white haired man as she reads on the book to think she will be outraged by the content but she wasn't, actually she was smiling. She was reading the novel with a smile on her face obviously she has come to like it although she frowned at the parts where it includes sex like she didn't see that coming since Naruto was inspired by the perverted hermit.

She was so into the novel that she already read the first six chapters after four hours, times fly when you're reading a book that it's very good. Officially the novel has become her favorite book giving a full approval she was impressed by the writing skills of her son, considering that she wasn't into writing herself. She was really into the story, the characters, the drama, and the plot the sex was the only thing she didn't approved but she knew it was too add more spice to the romance. She smiled enjoying the reading she could easily spent an entire day reading the novel without doing a thing, meaning no working at all just being a lazy couch potato. But that wasn't her style the book was very good but she still had to work to earn money and a living, she did realized that someone has entered through her window and she already knew who it was. Instead of beating him up she let him get next to her, reading the book was more important then hit the intruder.

"You really have a nag to always enter through the window."

Jiraiya grinned" you know me I'm a true ninja I have gotten used to use the window."

"I know that's exactly why in the house Minato and I stayed during our marriage didn't had any windows, you had no choice but to use the door like everyone else" the red head gave a smirk.

The toad sanin chuckle seeing that she was reading his apprentice's novel" so how's the book its boring isn't it?"

"It's completely the opposite my son's book is very good a true masterpiece, can't say the same for your perverted books."

The white haired man frowned" you could never understand the art that is Itcha Itcha."

"Art you mean a guy that all he does for a living is sleep with every single woman he meets you call that art?" she sweat dropped.

Jiraiya was shocked his mouth was wide open" wait a minute you have read the series?"

"I only read the first pages of the first volume and it was very repetitive. The main character is always charming women, then he sleeps with them, and then he continues finding more women to sleep with. Not just the plot is repetitive but you're setting a bad example to men and women everywhere that it's all right to be sleeping with every single woman you meet."

"That's exactly the message I'm trying to deliver to the reader that women are like sunsets there will always be a better one each day!"

Kushina went back to her reading ignoring him on purpose making him face fault" Kushina?"

"My decision stays the same my son's book is way better than your three perverted books."

The toad sanin had comical tears sulking in a corner" you're so mean Kushina you can be worst than Naruto when it comes to criticizing my books."

"At least Naruto can write a decent story plot with not putting sex as the most important thing."

The white haired man felt worst" ouch that's a low blow."

"Stop acting like a kid I'm just stating the truth."

"Fine whatever everyone is a critic as a writer I'm used to receiving flames."

The red haired woman smiled before she stopped reading looking at him from the corner of her eye" so are you going to tell me the real reason why you came here because I doubt that you came to check on me about the novel?"

"You look like you're not going to kill me for finding out that his book has mature content, that's the only reason I came."

"I thought about it but I don't want my son to lose his godfather, I will let it slide since his book is very good. Just tell the real reason for your visit?"

"I already told you" Jiraiya replied normally but he did looked like he was hiding something.

"You're lying you came to me for something else, maybe some advice" she smiled at him.

"Advice and what kind of advice I would need from you?" he was amused.

"I have heard that you and Tsunade seemed to have gotten into a fight."

The toad sanin stood quiet and he knew she was right he couldn't stop thinking what happened with the busty Hokage. Tsunade's sudden confession, his rejection, her reaction and finally admitting that she was telling the truth it was too much for him. He looked at Kushina like she has read his mind he has come to get some advice from her he knew women were the best people to give these kinds of advices when it comes to matters of the heart. Asking a man will be a complete waste of time and the red head was well aware with love because she was married to his last apprentice. He sighed he wasn't going to hide this anymore he was desperate in seeking answers, Kushina was the key that's what he thought.

"Come on Jiraiya you can tell me I will be happy to help you in whatever you need, as long as it's nothing perverted" she frowned at the last part.

"You are right me and Tsunade got in a little fight more like a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding that should not happened."

"It sounds serious…."

"I will put it short me and Tsunade left a bar and while walking from out of nowhere…..she confessed that she loves me" he blurted out the last part of course he thought it was embarrassing when it concerns the blond Hokage.

Kushina was shocked at first but she finished with a smile" congratulations Jiraiya you should be thrilled for that."

He gave a chuckle in amusement" I should be but I don't…."

"What do you mean?"

"I wasn't so thrilled when I heard all of those words coming out of her mouth, I just stood shocked…."

Kushina was quick to figure out the source of the problem" you didn't believe her and you rejected her?"

"That's the problem right there she got so angry when I told her that she was trying to convince herself that she has feelings for me. She punched me and that's how I gained my trip to the hospital after thinking about it for so long I have come to realized, that she was telling the truth…."

"I understand how you're feeling I guess it must be a real shock to find out that Tsunade has developed feelings for you."

"You can't understand how I feel it's complicated…."

"It's not complicated to understand a man who has been in love with the same woman for over forty years" replied the red haired woman.

"It's impossible to believe that she likes me I feel like laughing, it's funny when you think about it. I have always chased Tsunade since we we're genins I was always asking her out like an idiot who didn't had a single clue about understanding women back then. Now she drops this bomb shell on me and I…..I don't know what to do, how should I react to this and should I even do something about this?"

"You're confused?"

"It's not just that I feel like this is not real like I'm in a dream, is this even possible?"

Kushina pinched him making Jiraiya screamed giving a comical expression she smiled" well you're not dreaming if you're still here."

He still had the same comical expression" damn it Kushina you didn't had to pinch me so hard!"

"I had to in order to convince you that this is real, have you finally open your eyes to reality?"

"I know but why am I still feeling like this isn't real?"

"Jiraiya I told you that I know how you're feeling. Your behavior in reacting to this situation reflects on how Tsunade used to treat you in the past always rejecting your offers to go on a date, her belittle towards you, never seeing you as a love interest and not accepting your feelings."

The toad sanin was shocked as the red head resumed her speech" after everything she did to you. You allowed yourself to build a wall of denial around you admitting that she will never love you, even if you will always love her while hiding your feelings for her. You denied it for so long that you have come to terms with it that no matter what you did she will never love you, that she will always see you as a close friend but you never saw that Tsunade was hiding her feelings for you for a long time."

"Kushina….?" Jiraiya was truly shocked at her words.

"You admitted that she will never love you no matter what and Tsunade either she hide her feelings for you or she just didn't realized them until it was too late to do anything at all. And once she did find out about her feelings she didn't do a thing because she probably believed that she wasn't good enough for you."

The last part made the toad sanin laughed hard" she's not good enough for me oh please she has always been perfect for me no matter what, even without that genjutsu to hide her real appearance she will always be perfect in my eyes."

The red haired woman smiled" very smooth Jiraiya I'm sure Tsunade would love to hear that."

"So what you're saying is that Tsunade and me we both screw up?"

"When you put it like that I guess that's pretty much true, sorry Jiraiya."

"No no it's all right Kushina I'm glad that you're being honest but I think it's dumb that Tsunade feels that way…."

"I think it's because that she believes that she doesn't deserve you after everything she did to you, she's feeling guilty for every single negative thing she did to you. But knowing Tsunade I think she hide her guilt along with her feelings."

"It makes sense she told me on that night she wanted to get this off her chest, looks like she has finally reached her limit she couldn't hide it anymore and I took it the wrong way and blew it all back at her face" he gave a sigh.

"It's not too late to do something about it you know that."

"Talk to Tsunade?"

Kushina nodded" you can leave things the way they are and regret not having the chance to have your feelings return or face the situation and talk to her, it's up to you."

The white haired man gave a smile" in my entire life I have ran away from many things and I have failed in doing so, but this I won't run away from I will see this through the end. If there's one thing I fear in this world is losing Tsunade's friendship, that thought terrifies me to no end."

The red head smiled" you're doing the right thing just think how Tsunade must be feeling?"

"Probably still pissed with me but I can't let things stay like this I care about her too much to let her stay hurt, I will talk to her."

"I'm sure that at least she will let you talk instead of hitting you without giving you the chance to" Kushina smirked.

Jiraiya gave a big smile" thanks Kushina this is why I have missed having you around you're one heck of an advisor."

"Thank you for choosing Uzumaki's counseling service that will be 500 ryou" she extended her hand expecting him that he will give her money.

"You're such a kidder."

"I'm not I really want money Jiraiya so hand it over" she replied in a serious tone.

The toad sanin stood with a blank expression before she started laughing" I'm really kidding you should have seen the look on your face, my advices are always on the house."

He sweat dropped' she's still hasn't change same old Kushina….'

"Besides Naruto's book there is another book I like written by you, it's called the legend of the gutsy ninja you should really finish writing it and publish it world wide" she smiled.

Jiraiya smiled thinking about his first book before heading to the window "well I better get going thanks again Kushina."

'He's back to normal' thought the red head with a smile as she went back to read Naruto's novel.

'I want to read more I love Takeshi he's just like Naruto, Aoshi is a successful emo and Imari….I don't like her.'

(Scene change)

(Location: Akamichi bbq restaurant Konoha market district)

Seated in one of the many grill tables of the famous bbq restaurant stood Shino, Lee and Tenten the three jounins were enjoying their day off from missions in the busy life of a ninja. The trio was just glad of the day break because they have been very busy lately even if they haven't had any missions involving their respective team members. Things were quiet just your usual day of people trying to make a living in their businesses, children playing while others were starting their academic year at the ninja academy and the ninja class helping with the village security while others out on missions. The trio was eating some of the restaurant's most popular bb pork made by the Akamichi clan's secret recipe sauce which it was very good, it made people suck on their fingers because of its exquisite happily chowder down having the feeling that it was empty because they were people missing from their group, a lot of people were missing. Tenten seemed to be in deep thought while Lee put down his chopsticks he was done already with his meal.

"Delicious a meal is always so youthful after a day of hard training!"

"It has been a while since I had a chance to eat in a restaurant from the village" replied Shino.

"You're not the only one Shino most of us have been away on missions for too long, I haven't seen Neji or anyone else from the group" Tenten said.

"It can't be helped Neji is now in ANBU he's now more busy than ever, he will be barely in the village considering the number of missions the division takes" replied the Aburame.

"Yosh I am barely getting any missions with Gai sensei it's really getting frustrating, it's so un youthful."

"Come to think of it what was the last time any of us have been with our teammates?" asked the weapons mistress.

"A while I guess, I haven't see Hinata and Kiba for months. Kiba has his own genin team so it's to be expected that he will be busy as for Hinata she left on a secret mission from Tsunade-sama."

"Now that you mentioned it Shino-san didn't Sakura-san also left on a secret mission from Tsunade-sama?" asked Lee.

"I think Ino left on a secret mission too" Tenten added.

"Three jounins going on a secret mission something doesn't feel right" Shino said.

"You really think so Shino-san?" replied the taijutsu master.

"Indeed I think all three of them left on the secret mission the same day."

"Then that means they all left on a team, maybe they were given the same mission" said the weapons mistress.

"Perhaps I won't give it too much thought if it is a secret mission from the Hokage" the insect user said.

"You're right we can't mistrust Tsunade-sama's actions" replied Lee.

Tenten nodded taking another bite of bbq pork" you know I really missed the good old days."

"Good old days like what Tenten?" asked her boyfriend.

"You know when we used to hang out after all of us we're done with missions and we we're given the day off. Everyone from the group came and we enjoyed eating together while telling each other about our experiences in the missions" the bun haired kunoichi gave a smile.

"I see that you missed every one of our friends" Shino said.

"I do it's not the same eating here just the three of us."

The taijutsu master smiled agreeing with his girlfriend" yosh I really missed them Neji and Naruto-kun everyone else."

"It never feels the same when friends are missing, I have gotten used to Kiba's wise cracks and Hinata's tranquility" said the Aburame.

"Shino you really missed your teammates" Tenten smiled.

"I don't feel the same when I'm doing missions on my own or when I'm assisting ANBU units."

"That's right you have helped ANBU on numerous missions" Lee said.

"It would be nice to have a meal with everyone."

"Everyone….you mean everyone including Sasuke-kun?" her boyfriend looked at her.

The weapons mistress sighed" everyone except him, I used to respect Sasuke for his strength and clan status but I never saw him as a friend. He was always an outsider and he chose to be apart from us, he chose to leave the village for power we get the point revenge is more important for him than his friends and the village where he was born."

"I guess I understand he's a criminal now so it's hard to accept him back to being a friend" replied the taijutsu master.

"If Sasuke made his choice of revenge ever since his clan was murdered then he eventually chose isolation over everything else and focus on his goal to get the power he needs to fulfill his revenge. Konoha was never his concern or his friends to begin with, I believe Naruto has come to terms with that…."

"Do you think he can change?" asked Lee.

"It depends, as long as Sasuke continues on the path of revenge he won't change. Whether he wants to change or not that is completely up to him" said the insect user.

"He may never change" Tenten said" I have seen his brother and his nothing like Sasuke, Itachi is quiet and kind I admire him for his courage to go on living after what he did."

"Yosh Itachi is youthful he's trustworthy."

"Yeah I trust him too" replied the weapons mistress.

"I do believe he's loyal even if we have never gotten the chance to know him" Shino said.

"Hey have you heard?" Lee brought up a new topic to talk about" Kitsune Flash has become very popular more than he used to be."

"I guess after everything he has done for the village" said Tenten.

"And now with his own team he has become quite the force to be reckoned with" the Aburame said.

The taijutsu jounin had fire burning on his eyes looking determined" I would want to have my rematch with Kitsune Flash he was holding back the last time we fought."

"You were holding back too?" the bun haired kunoichi smirked taking a bite of pork.

"That's why the next time we fight we will go all out, and then maybe I will become the fourth member of team Kitsune Flash!"

Tenten choked on her pork hearing her boyfriend's last comment before she spitted it out giving a comical expression" you what?"

"Yes Tenten maybe I can become a member of the team."

She frowned at him putting him in a headlock" oh please you a member of team Kitsune Flash don't be silly, Kitsune Flash would want a ninja who is quiet and you're definitely not the quiet type Lee!"

"Tenten why are you upset?" he looked at her with a sweat dropped.

"Tenten….?" Shino replied watching her behavior.

"Besides Kitsune Flash is too busy to be actually searching for a new member, I doubt that he will take his time to come here and made you a team member!" the weapons mistress still had her comical expression holding her boyfriend in the head lock.

'The way she's upset…..' thought the Aburame.

She finally let Lee go giving a sigh" sorry about that but I think you're lifting your hopes up too much, not just anyone can get such an honor….er I mean privilege to be a member of Kitsune Flash's team."

'Honor?' Shino was still in deep thought.

"Maybe I will be a member in the future" Lee replied still feeling determined.

"At least you're positive that's one of the qualities I like about you" Tenten smiled at him.

"Tenten?" Shino finally spoke to the bun haired girl" are you a fan of team Kitsune Flash?"

The weapons mistress's mouth stood wide open she quickly turned her head away hiding her blush of embarrassment" it's….it's nothing like that I respect what he and his team are doing they have gained a very strong reputation and a lot of people fear them. They're like I don't know….super heroes."

"When you put it like that it does make sense, it gives me the more reason to become a member of the team" Lee said.

'Don't bet on it buster' frowned Tenten.

Shino was still staring at the bun haired kunoichi seeing her expression and the way she was acting' I wonder….'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: town district river country territory)

Naruto and Ino had taken a quick trip to the market to buy some groceries due that they were running low on food supplies. He asked the rest of the kunoichis and the Yamanaka volunteered to accompany him in a heartbeat she was always willing to help him in any way. Of course having learned to understand the heart of a woman from Jiraiya he knew that she eventually wanted to spend time with him to have a chance to get closer to his heart, he was flattered and didn't minded. They had bought all they needed for tonight as well as the incoming weeks while they continued their traveling, for now they will enjoy this day off before resuming their missions. They smiled at each other as they a corner in the street of the small town they entered a long wooden bridge with one of the many rivers that connect the main river of the country, but it was the site that caught their attention. Their eyes widened as they smiled looking around the place they were seeing a very beautiful sight.

Ino was the first person to react as she ran leaning on the railing of the bridge looking at the place filled with all kinds of different flowers. They were so many in different shapes and colors it was like a paradise of flowers, the Yamanaka was captivated by the sight. Ever since she was little Ino has loved flowers to her it represent real beauty followed by their great fragrance there was no woman that would resist to have flowers as a gift. Her mother taught her the different types of flowers she also taught her how to take care of them like planting the seeds and the secrets to fasten their growth. However even as knowledgeable in the field of flowers they were some that she didn't recognize obviously because she has never seen them before. She has subscribed to receive different flower catalogs and she still didn't recognize them she wanted to know because they were beautiful. Naruto followed her getting next to her smiling at the view.

"Amazing I have never seen anything like it" the blond kunoichi was in awe.

"It's wonderful isn't it?"

"It's gorgeous so many flowers and they're all so big they're perfect in growth size."

"This is river country the large water source helps with the development of the vegetation growth. Like green country it has its water supply that helps with the plant life" said whiskered blond.

"I'm sure my mom would love to have all these flowers in her shop, although I'm unfamiliar with some of them."

Naruto smiled looking at the flowers that the platinum blond couldn't recognize" the blue ones are called orquidians, the yellows ones are maple sweet and those round white ones are called lunarias because they resemble the moon."

Ino's eyes widened from the shock" Naruto….?"

"Orquidians only grow during spring they produced little pollen so you will hardly see any bees flying around them. Maple sweet also grows in spring it has a very sweet name so you know why it's called that, it smells like a hot cake fresh from the oven. Lunarians grow only summer they are the types of flower with short life they will wither before fall ends."

The Yamanaka was shocked she felt like she was dumb how can this be she had no idea what was going on. She just listened to Naruto explaining her about flowers she has never seen in her entire life it's like she was listening to a complete professional. She couldn't help but feel more attracted to the blond jinchurikki as she heard his words, if that could be possible. As she looked at him she knew she was blushing and her heart has skipped a beat this man in front of her has really caught her interest so much.

"Naruto how do you know so much about flowers?"

"I am familiar with flowers I have done a lot of gardening since I was little."

This caught the platinum blonds' attention she was surprised" wait you're into gardening and when you're little?"

The blond jinchurikki smirked" why do you sound so shocked does it surprise you a lot that into gardening?"

She blushed trying not to sound mean or rude" I just thought that you only did pranks and being um….you know."

"It's all right Ino you can say dead last I won't be offended."

"Sorry but I never knew you were into gardening you really caught me there…."

"I used to have a garden in my first apartment it was my hobby after my second hobby which was collecting bottle caps."

Ino nodded she did heard about Naruto having a first apartment before he was sent to his actual apartment" so what happened to your garden?"

"What do you think it happened?" he gave a sigh" the villagers thought it wasn't right for a demon to have a garden so they destroyed it and they started calling it the demon's garden."

"I'm sorry" she got closer to him trying to cheer him up.

"I got over it don't sweat it but ever since then I know everything about gardening and flowers" Naruto took a hold of the bags of groceries.

"So are you good at it?" Ino was truly interested in the topic.

"You can say that in fact while I was traveling I started creating another garden, of course right now I asked someone else to take care of it while I'm gone."

"I would love to see that new garden."

"If we ever get the chance I will show you it has grown in size the last time I was there."

"It must be so beautiful I wonder if it's beautiful than this place."

"You will be surprised" said the whiskered blond.

The Yamanaka saw another flower she didn't recognized" what about that orange brownish one the color is beautiful?"

"I can't believe I didn't notice it before. That flower right there is called Opus is the flower that represents true everlasting beauty, it grows in spring and is probably the only flower that lasts longer than any other flower. I'm surprise to see them in this part of the country they're very rare to see."

"A rare flower I can see why it represents everlasting beauty it's gorgeous. I know flowers are beautiful but I don't know if there ever meet something more beautiful than that flower?"

Naruto smiled as he carefully picked an Opus removing one he gently placed it on the blond kunoichi's hair on the left corner next to her small silver hair pin" I'm seeing her right now she's true everlasting beauty."

Ino blushed from the compliment her heart skipped a beat at her leader's words. She has never heard something so beautiful such a compliment that made her weak in the knees, that made her feel so helpless. It was like he had her under his control with saying those few words it was amazing how he could easily make her fall for him, one thing she loves most about Naruto he was a smooth talker. She giggled getting closer making eye contact, her baby blue eyes were staring into his gorgeous cerulean orbs. Kissing him was the first thing that came to her mind but perhaps it will be more satisfying to follow his lead, she loves playing teasing games with her favorite blond. She wrapped her arms around looking ever lovingly at him nothing but affection was shown in her eyes.

"You really know what to say to a girl, true everlasting beauty I like that…."

"Can't help it if I'm honest, you're more beautiful than the Opus flower" Naruto gave her a smile looking at her with a lot of affection.

She traced her fingers through his lips" go on…."

"What's more than being very beautiful?" he smirked at her request.

"Mmm there's always hot and sexy" the platinum blond captured his lips with a passionate kiss.

The blond jinchuriikki accepted her kiss trying not to drop the bag of groceries he was holding, he felt like dropping it wanting to wrap his arms around the sexy kunoichi's waist. Ino increased the passion of the kiss using her tongue like her life depended on it she hasn't kissed him in a while getting hungry every day to taste his lips. She was needed her feelings for her leader have increased so much she was always longing for his touch to satisfy her and the place where they were, it made the perfect setting for a nice make out session and even more. As soon as captured lips with the Yamanaka Naruto was having an internal fight with his hormones whether to take her right here and there, each day it was getting harder to fight temptation and his urges to fulfill his desires. It made it worst that the platinum blond was a seductress who would do anything to have her way with him but with all his strength he managed to defeat his crazy hormones and broke up the kiss, in which both were gasping for air.

"Ino….wait…."

"How long are you planning to act like a pussy?" asked the annoyed Kyuubi which his container ignored his question.

The blond kunoichi smiled playfully making small circles on his chest" you know it's been a while since we had some oral fun, don't you think now would be a good time to try it again?"

The whiskered blond grinned" not here people could pass by, besides I really want to get these groceries back to the safe house before it gets dark."

The platinum frowned she obviously didn't like his comment" fine whatever…."

The blond jinchurikki watched her taking a step back turning her back to him" Ino come on I didn't mean it like that."

"Then what do you meant?" she wasn't happy in the least.

"I'm just saying that this is not the appropriate place, we're out in the open in a town it's not that I don't want you."

His explanation wasn't enough to make her feel better she was still not happy with him" you know Naruto it's not nice to keep a girl waiting."

"Ino wait!" he followed her reaching the other side of the bridge.

He stopped her leaving the bridge reaching to a small corner with no exit" come on Ino don't be like that."

"I haven't said anything" she replied grumpy.

He sighed putting down the groceries he wrapped his arms behind her he started giving trail of kisses around her neck sending shivers to her spine" how about now?"

"Are you expecting me to change my mood with doing this?" the Yamanaka gave a moan at how good it felt.

Naruto didn't answer her he only kissed her with even more passion than she did both were already having another tongue war. By now Ino was no longer upset she was back to her happy mood, really happy indeed with what the object of her affections was doing to her. The whiskered blond traced his hands to her neck before he started fondling her breasts feeling them through her blouse. The platinum blond was still caught in the kiss as she proceed to unbuttoned her purple blouse opening halfway, revealing her mesh shirt. Naruto aroused lifted the mesh fabric revealing her D cup breasts he love feeling them, he touched her nipples which they were already erected he grinned pinching them a little.

The action made the Yamanaka to moaned while biting her lower lip letting the blond she has come to love and cherish with all of her heart play with her breasts, she was happy that he was enjoying touching them. The blond jinchurikki followed by giving her kisses from her cheek going all the way down to her neck one of his hands left her breast and went down reaching her purple skirt and her mini grey skirt. The platinum blond knew exactly what he had in mind she was blushing while her breathing got heavy as she gave small moans, she gave another moan the tall blond was still fondling one of her breast.

"Yeah do it…."

His hand went through the fabric reaching her panties he grinned he could feel how wet she was. Touching her wet womanhood he used his fingering skills as he started thrusting them in and out of her followed by rubbing her clitoris, the last part made the Yamanaka moaned she touched her free breast and started fondling it while Naruto was busy fondling the other one. He increased speed fingering her pussy making the platinum blond moaned a lot the sudden action was making him very hard he wanted to please her as he continues to give her a helping hand. Ino cut him off as she kissed him passionately she resumed fondling her breast as the blond jinchurikki was still working on her other breast while his other hand was busy working on her womanhood.

"Oooooohhhh Naruto more you're so good more don't stop!"

"Damn Ino you're soaked wet looks like you've been quite desperate haven't you?" grinned the whiskered blond.

"Mmm yeah more rub my clit faster!"

He fulfilled her commands increasing his speed while he slid his fingers in and out of her. The more he continued his ministrations the more of her fluids were being released the blond kunoichi was lost in the pleasure. The platinum blond moaned more catching the blond jinchurikki again in a passionate kiss she was going crazy this solo was so good better than when she masturbates, of course skilful fingers Naruto was the one doing in it. She couldn't take it anymore she could feel she was reaching her climax once it hit her she ready herself for the full force of her release.

"Oooohhh Naruto!"

Her orgasm arrived hitting her hard making her whole body tensed her panties were soaked with her fluids. The Yamanaka stood in her place waiting for the feeling of her satisfied orgasm to end Naruto was still holding her his hand was still on her breast. The whiskered blond kissed her cheeks while kissing her neck pleased that he has satisfied her good he could tell by her pleasurable expression. Of course this didn't help to ease the huge erection he had in his pants Ino's erotic moans and the finger play have really turned him on. Once the climatic feeling left her body the platinum blond giggled she smiled looking at her blond leader giving him a soft kiss which he accepted. He finally released his hand that did all the work and it was soaked with Ino's love juice, he quickly licked it off loving the taste.

He smiled still holding her" are you still upset with me?"

"Upset….me why?" she replied like she has forgotten that she got upset with him.

"Thought so, how are you feeling?"

"All better now I love how good you are with your fingers, I never thought I would reach an orgasm so quickly."

"Glad you're feeling better."

He gasped in surprise as Ino was touching his crotch biting her lower lip at the large erection that has formed in his pants" Ino….?"

"My Naruto look at you. You fingered me and here you are all hard, let me repay you. You're very good with your fingers and I'm very good with my mouth" the platinum blond gave a smirk.

For a moment the blond jinchurikki stood quiet thinking about of course he would want one of Ino's blowjobs but he knew that right now wasn't the time. He just knew he was going to regret this with the boner he had.

"Ino we've been away for too long we should be getting back to the safe house."

The Yamanaka was disappointed at his comment she was looking forward to please him the same way he did for her" are you sure I mean you're really hard?"

"I know but I'm sure it will decrease in size before we arrive at the safe house" he picked the groceries.

"You sure….?"

"Yeah let's go."

He looked at his erection it was very big' I hope so….'

(Scene change)

Sakura was still in her room of the safe house she was still reading Naruto's book. She decided to take a shower before going back to her reading next to her nightstand was a glass of green tea that Hinata made for her. She was happy for the Hyuga heiress's kindness but the story was still getting good she has found out how selfish and quite manipulative Imari can be. Takeshi was a good friend trying to make her happy and she didn't appreciate his help with every page she read about the story she started disliking female character more. She thought of Imari as someone cold who didn't knew how to appreciate true friendship with someone like Takeshi always backing her up being there when she needed a friend the most. As she read another page her imagination took her once again to the world of the novel seeing herself as Imari and Naruto as Takeshi.

Takeshi was at his apartment preparing some hot cocoa to help him in his moment of sorrow, he looked outside it was still raining. He was still hurt after Imari's harsh words stabbed him in the heart she hated him, she didn't wanted to see him again. If it wasn't the pain of not having his feelings return killing him it was the new pain he was feeling now Imari's rejection has taken a toll on him he knew she has always loved Aoshi, it was inevitable. She will always see him as a friend and he wasn't in any league to compete with the raven haired teen but he will let her have her happiness, he will stay away. He finished making the hot cocoa and poured some on his cup he could still remembered her words and her expression looking at him with so much anger. He took a sip from his cocoa when he heard a knock on his front door when he opened it he gasped seeing the last person he thought he will see again.

"Imari-chan?"

The pink haired girl was soaked wet wearing a pink blouse with a white skirt and white sandals. Her face was a mess soaked from the rain he couldn't tell if she was crying or not, her face showed a lot of emotion. It was filled with hurt and sorrow the sight alone was enough to break Takeshi's heart she looked so sad it was impossible for him to ignore her. He didn't have the chance to say a word as Imari went to him giving him a strong hug burying her head in his chest crying. The young blond was taken back by the sudden action that he blushed at the contact this was the first time she has actually hug him, there was never any physical contact between them. It felt like a dream come true how he wanted to stay like this forever and continue holding her, his fantasy ended when she broke the hug looking at him with teary eyes.

"Imari-chan what's wrong are you all right?"

"Takeshi…..please I'm sorry….forgive me for what all the mean things I said to you. I didn't mean them I swear I was just upset and my anger got the better of me, please can you forgive me?"

His heart leap for joy feeling so happy to hear that smiling at her" of course I forgive you Imari-chan I we can still be friends right?"

"Yes I'm sorry I know you were trying to help me like you always do, I shouldn't have said those things…."

"It's all right Imari-chan I will continue to help you no matter, I will make sure you can happy with Aoshi."

"Thank you" she replied smiling before she hug him again.

He accepted her hug feeling so happy he didn't lose her friendship after all it meant everything to him. He has treasured and cherished his friendship with the pink haired girl since they were kids and he wanted to keep it that way, even if he likes her more than a friend. He has sworn that he will give her what he wants and bring a bright smile into her face at all cost, in this case at the cost of his own happiness. Imari was happy to have him back as her friend even if she knew that he will forgive her she needed him no matter what because he's the only one who is always there for her, she knew that he was the only one to give her what she wants. She wanted Aoshi to make his heart hers at all cost, not caring what will happen or who will get hurt. A smile crossed her lips something has come up as she hold the tall blond she had a plan.

'Maybe I can make Aoshi jealous if I pretend to be together with Takeshi I know he will not argue with me. He won't mind he will do anything for me Aoshi is the one I want he's the only one I love, I'm so lucky to have a friend like Takeshi, he's the perfect tool….'

'The perfect tool….?'

Sakura's eyes widened in pure shock as she finished reading another page of the book she couldn't believed what she just read. Imari was really taking Takeshi's friendship for granted she didn't care if he gets hurt or heartbroken in the process she was angry, she was no friend. She didn't knew nothing of love or friendship she was just a mean person she will used others to have what she wants, she only care about herself. Her jade eyes softened thinking how selfish Imari is and her treatment with Takeshi it somehow reminded her how she used to treat Naruto in the past, Imari reminded her when she was twelve. Thinking about how she treated him and the similarity with Imari had an effect on her in fact the main characters of the novel were made from the members of team seven. Takeshi was Naruto, she was Imari and Sasuke was Aoshi. Imari obviously the girl in love with Aoshi while using the good kindhearted Takeshi to get to him, she thought it was similar to how she treated the blond jicnhurikki around the Uchiha. Before she decided to read another page she was already in tears and she sobbed silently, her heart was in pain for her past treatment and the kind of person she used to be.

(Scene change)

(Location: Hokage's office fire tower Konoha hidden leaf village fire country territory)

Tsunade sat in her desk with a frown on her face she was doing the only work she hated the most about being Hokage, paperwork again. The damn work was endless she finished filling an amount of documents and more of them appeared but Shizune was the one handing her the paperwork. She needed a vacation after everything she has done for the village the least she could have is a day off, she knew she has earned it. Filling another document she thought about what happened a few days ago with Jiraiya she has come to regret telling him how she feels because it has ruined their long friendship. The toad sanin would never speak to her due that he saw her confession as one sick joke obviously not believing her one bit and she ended up suffering from heartbreak. The confession was late by a couple of years but she needed to tell him even if some of the alcohol from the sake influenced her to do so, her day has become stressful since that day. It couldn't get any worse than this to have the person she has never been so close to reject her hurt her so much it could easily bring tears to her face. She was interrupted from filling another document by a knock on the door, that made her frowned.

'I swear if it's Shizune bringing me more paperwork I will quit from being Hokage.'

To the slug sanin's surprise the door opened revealing Kushina which brought a smile on the blond Hokage's face" Shizune told me that you wanted to see me."

"I did called upon you Kushina please come right in."

The red haired woman nodded entering the office closing the door behind her she walked closer to her desk" what's wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong I just want to tell you something."

"Is it about Naruto did something happened to him?" Kushina suddenly grew worried.

"Calm down nothing has happened to him he's all right you should know that. I know that you're still using shadow clones to keep tabs on him you know exactly where he is right?" the busty Hokage gave a smirk.

The red head blushed that she has been discovered" it's not that I'm some kind over protective mother who can't live without knowing that her son is all right, I trust Naruto I just want to make sure where he is?"

"And I understand after what you've been through, but the reason I called you it's different."

"What do you mean?"

The slug sanin smiled" I have a surprise for you."

"A surprise?" Kushina still didn't know a thing.

"I have been doing a lot of searching through the archives of documents written by the past Hokages, when I found this."

The red haired woman saw Tsunade opening her desk drawer revealing a small green box putting in it on the desk" it's for you."

"What?"

The blond was still smiling" it's a gift from the third to you I have a feeling that you will like it."

"A gift from Sarutobi?" Kushina kept her blue eyes on the small box she wasn't sure if she should open it.

"Go ahead Kushina and open it, Sarutobi sensei wanted you to have the contents of that box because it rightfully belongs to you."

She sweat dropped" did you saw the contents already?"

Tsunade blushed frowning because she did" just open it already."

The red head opened the small box and the first thing she saw was a scroll, she took it opening it realizing it was a letter she started reading it.

Kushina:

If you're reading this then that means you're alive and well I am thankful for that, I was worried sick when you suddenly disappeared without a trace after the nine tails attack on the village. I know someone must have been responsible for your disappearance but by the time I realized who it is it might be too late. I have taken full custody of Naruto before he turns four so I can send him to the orphanage hopefully someone will adopt him and give him a home, but I had a feeling it won't be so easy. I'm a deeply sorry to inform you that I'm afraid the village will not fulfill Minato's dying wish in seeing Naruto as a hero for the great burden he carries, even as a newborn the villagers hate him. They will take their anger for the loss of their loved ones on him it saddens that Naruto has a tough path ahead in his future I did my part in creating the law to keep the nine tails attack a secret from the young generation in order for him to have a normal childhood. But I'm afraid his childhood is already shattered with the death of his father and the disappearance of his mother.

I know you wouldn't think twice in taking care of him as your son but you won't get the chance. I will try to send ANBU to search for your whereabouts I hope the search won't be for nothing, you have always been a strong kunoichi I have a feeling that you're still alive. In case you get to missed Naruto's childhood I have decided to give you a couple of things that will remind you of his youth. I'm sorry but this is all I can do to make sure that Naruto grows in the village without being hated by the people I will believe in him the same way I believe in you and Minato. I will also try to contact Jiraiya I know you will hate me for this but I need him to take Naruto under his wing and teach him everything he knows when it comes to ninja training, nothing of his perverted traits I hope so. I hope that someday you get this box, this letter and hope that you're still out there waiting to be found.

Sincerely

Sarutobi Hiruzen

By now Kushina was in tears finishing reading the letter" that Hiruzen always thought ahead especially when it came to the people he cared about the most."

"There's still more in the box, why don't you see for yourself?" Tsunade said.

When Kushina reached inside of the box she was able to see the contents and she smiled widely. Inside were pictures of Naruto when he was a baby, baby clothes, shoes and even some toys like a small teddy bear. The sight was enough to bring tears to her eyes there were probably the things she will give him as a mother would to any of their own child she grabbed a couple of the pictures. Tsunade was smiling at her as the red head took a picture of baby Naruto smiling she could tell he was happy during those moments, before he went through the hell of being hated by the village.

"This will be enough for me" she replied through tears" I feel like I have gained those memories with him seeing these pictures, it should make me feel guiltier. But I have to stop looking at the past it's done and it won't come back, blaming me for not being there for Naruto won't do anything good. Blaming me won't bring me back those years I missed the present is all that matters now, I will make sure that I'm useful to him in the present."

"What matters the most is that Naruto forgave you" replied the slug sanin.

"Yes he doesn't hate me and has accepted me in his life I won't miss this chance. I would like to take these things with me…."

"Go ahead they're supposed to belong to you."

She put scroll that the third wrote to her along with Naruto belongings when he was a baby back into the box and closed it" I will treasure this forever thank you for giving me this Tsunade."

"Don't mention it" replied the busty blond.

"I will see you later then…."

As Kushina was about to leave the office the door opened revealing Jiraiya. He tried not to gulp when he saw Tsunade he was really praying that she still wasn't angry with him, hoping that he can talk to her and solve this problem to their situation. He was surprised to see Kushina who was smiling she left the office looking at him with another smile happy to see him doing the right thing, which is talking to Tsunade. The blond Hokage looked at him with some shock she didn't looked like she was angry to see him at all he made sure that there wasn't any anger in her eyes and she hasn't reacted upset as soon as she saw him, so far so good.

"Jiraiya you okay you're not sick are you?"

"Why would you think that?" he thought she was just being silly.

"It's the first time you have actually entered using the door instead of the window."

He chuckle at her comment" I guess I decided that it was best to used the door, besides I don't want to make you angry…."

She knew he was lying. To Tsunade Jiraiya was like an open book that she could read so easily, she has known him her entire life. She understood why he was lying after what happened between them there was so much confusion and their long friendship seems to have been put at risk with the results of her confession. He probably came here to talk to her but she didn't thought that there was nothing to talk about she tried her best to show him her developed feelings for him so he didn't think that it was impossible for her to fall for him. She could see it in his eyes he wanted to talk she thought it wasn't necessary she will always care for him no matter what, she hoped he felt the same way. That this experience didn't in any way destroyed their friendship, but they will never forget it.

Jiraiya kept his eyes on her" are you still angry with me?"

"There's no need for me to be angry at you. You had every right to react like you did I was the one who overreacted."

"But I should have known that you were being honest, I didn't trusted you when you said those words" he replied giving a smile" I couldn't helped it I have waited my entire life for you to say those words to me, I thought that it will only be possible in my dreams. When I heard those words I thought I lost my grip on reality and I was no longer living in the real world, I said I must be dreaming I must have fallen asleep this isn't reality anymore. I knew it because Tsunade just confessed to me this is really crazy or maybe the sake got the better of you…."

The blond Hokage looked at him with a mix of sadness and pity she knew what he was talking about. This was he's reaction to her confession and it was just as she thought he has come to admit that she will never accept his feelings, she will never love him. He has been denying himself for too long that she will never the perverted sanin Jiraiya, he was wrong she knew it.

"That's exactly why you're reaction was normal, you have always that it will be impossible for me to like you more than a friend, you have waited forever."

The toad sanin chuckle" who would think that you have actually liked me, it still feels like a dream to me."

The blond smiled" it's all right I understand how you feel, the reason I confessed to you is to fix one of the mistakes that I couldn't fix in the past. I don't expect you to accept me after everything I did to you I just wanted to tell you that I have developed feelings for you…."

"For how long?" he finally asked the question.

"I guess for a while now I don't remember exactly how long but it was always there, within me."

The white haired man nodded getting next to her" I think this calls for a celebration don't you think so?."

"Celebration…."

"For finally accepting my feelings Tsunade I would like for us to spend some quality time together, just you and me" he was smirking.

She rose an eyebrow at him" Jiraiya are you asking me out?"

"Maybe I have."

"You can't possibly think of accepting my feelings don't be silly" the busty Hokage was shocked.

"When a woman confessed to the man who loves her he has the obligation to accept her feelings, age doesn't matter love will always exist forever."

Tsunade gasped as the toad sanin took her hands" I would like for us to be more than just friends, if you accept?"

She was speechless but she managed to say a couple of words" stop this joke…."

"I'm not kidding I have never been so serious in my entire life what do you say Tsunade?"

Even if she was shocked she chuckle because she was amused at his proposition" you really want to go through with this?"

"Of course" he replied with a smile.

The slug sanin sighed she knew she was going to regret this" I…..fine I accept only on one condition."

"Here we go" Jiraiya already knew the condition.

She has given the most serious expression ever" no more flirting and sleeping with other women, no more peeping at bathhouses anything that isn't related with women and sex. If you do even when we have agreed to this there will be hell to pay Jiraiya, I mean it becoming my boyfriend has a terrible prize to pay it's your funeral."

"You have mentioned more than once condition you should have said conditions but I will accept. You don't know how long I have waited for this moment Tsunade."

"Like I said it's your funeral since we have that out of the way bring me some sake."

"Your wish is my command" he replied like a good obedient servant leaving the office.

The busty Hokage resumed her paperwork only this time she was doing the work with a smile on her face thinking what just happened. Never in a million years had thought this will happened she and Jiraiya together it sounded crazy as hell neither of them thought it will happen. It was her guess how long this relationship will last maybe it will maybe it won't but she was planning to find out and she knew he was also planning on finding out too. The day the toad and the slug got together was probably history in the making when it comes to romance not to mention how people will take the revelation, so it was better to stay quiet about it for now.

'Kami what have I gotten myself into?'

(Scene change time skip)

(Location: safe house town district river country territory)

Naruto sighed as he watched Ino and Hinata seated in the living room watching t.v. they were watching the first movie of princess Fuu. He tried not to think about it remembering when he almost had sex with Koyuki he thought something else that he was hungry and he didn't felt like cooking. Looking at the two kunoichis he didn't know what to do because he already ate both of Ino and Hinata's cooking and he didn't complained they were very good cooks. He felt like he wanted something new and different at the same time that's when it hit him that there was one more member of the team who hasn't cooked yet. Now he knew that Sakura's cooking wasn't very good compared to the other girls and he knew she needed some help maybe he was the one to help her cook better. It's wasn't fair that the rest could cook and she couldn't he had a feeling that she could learn and become a great cook just as she's a great medic nin. While he watches Ino and Hinata eating popcorn enjoying the movie he didn't noticed Sakura entering the living room.

Sakura gazed at her precious friend with so much affection in her jade eyes while they were being hidden with pain. Looking at him reminds her of the novel the relation between Takeshi and Imari it broke her heart to read about that it was still in her head. Of course she knew how precious the blond has become to her he was the most important person in her entire life, hurting him was the last thing she had in mind. But every time she looked at him reminded her of how Imari treats Takeshi it made her think if she was really like her if Naruto did created the characters based on team seven. She only wanted to protect him and be there for him when he needs someone to talk to, her heart had another opinion. Whenever she saw him her heart will skipped a beat and her deep feelings will resurface allowing her to act so loyal and kind hearted with him always making sure when he needs her professionally. Even as she gazed at him she smiled sweetly while her cheeks were blushing she slightly turned her head away when the whiskered blond saw her.

"Oh Sakura there you are!" Naruto finally saw her.

"Hey Naruto" she replied with a smile.

"Sakura want to watch princess's Fuu movie with us?" Ino asked eating some pop corn.

"It's really good" Hinata said following the blond eating the pop corn.

"That's the first movie I already saw it" she remembered when she saw the movie with team seven before taking their mission to protect the actress and princess.

"It's all right Ino I need to talk to Sakura because there's something I would like to tell her" Naruto said.

"What is it?" she replied.

"Hey everyone!" Kushina said entering the room.

Everyone was startled as they were looking at the red head they didn't see this coming. Naruto was more surprised by his mother's visit she really came out of nowhere not that he didn't like it he was thrilled to see her again, he has missed her. The kunoichis went to her giving her a big hug, happy to see her again the red haired woman has become a great friend to them and someone close. The tall blond smiled at the sight he never thought his mother will get along with his team it's like to her the three kunoichis were family too.

"Kushina-san you're really here" Ino said.

"We have missed you" replied Hinata.

"Glad to see you again Kushina-san" said Sakura.

The red head gave a big fox grin" I am happy to see you girls again I have missed you too, especially you Naruto."

The whiskered blond chuckle" so mom why are you here?"

Kushina frowned at him" you're not glad to see me again?"

"No of course not I am trill to see you again I should it know that you were still keeping tabs on me, but what's the occasion?"

"Does a mother need a reason to visit her son and his wonderful friends?" the red haired woman gave a smirk.

"I guess you're right mom sorry for asking."

"Kushina-san what's that small box you're holding?" Ino noticed the small box on her right hand.

The woman smiled showing it to the group" I want to share something wonderful with you, even better that Naruto is present."

Everyone stood quiet hen she opened the box revealing the contents the red head smiled widely" now who wants to see pictures of my son when he was a baby?"

"What?" Naruto gave a comical expression.

"Oh I want to see!" surprisingly Sakura was the first to react.

"Me me I want to see Naruto when he was just a baby!" Ino followed.

"I want to see Kushina-san!" cried a desperate Hinata.

"Don't worry girls there are plenty of pictures so you will all see him."

Naruto was blushing from the embarrassment" um mom….where did you get those?"

But the red haired woman ignored him too busy showing the kunoichis the pictures. When they saw how their leader looked when he was a baby they all gave one loud squeal, followed by giggling and blushing. They were smiling looking through all the kinds of pictures of the blond jinchurikki when he was just a small toddler especially when most of them showed him butt naked they looked like they have fallen in love with the pictures. Kushina was pleased that they have loved the pictures just like her it's no wonder who wouldn't resist falling in love with such a beautiful baby. While they were looking through the pictures and other stuff they apparently forgotten that Naruto was still standing next to them blushing like he was a tomato he had the feeling to shrink to the size of an ant. Of course he was embarrassed the three girls that have become so close to him were looking through naked pictures when he was a baby, anyone will be embarrassed. He thought that it was typical for mother's to embarrass their sons without doing in it on purpose.

'Dear Kami I hope I can live after this' he thought giving a sigh.

"Sooooooo cute!" the three kunoichis shouted in unison.

"He's adorable" squealed Ino.

"Naruto-kun you were very cute when you were a baby" Hinata said of course she still hasn't changed her opinion of him because she has always seen him to be cute and attractive.

"That makes two of us" Sakura replied smiling at him blushing.

"I know that's my son right there he's as cute as a button" Kushina said joining the fun.

Naruto sighed again he was still embarrassed when Ino got next to him showing a baby picture of him showing his butt.

"Naruto look I can see your sexy booty" the Yamanaka's comment made him blush even more.

Sakura sweat dropped" Ino it's just a baby."

"A sexy baby" she giggled.

The red haired woman laughed" Ino you're unbelievable."

"Okay okay that's enough of staring at those pictures which I had no idea where you got them?" replied the blond jinchurikki.

"It was a gift from the third Hokage" said the red head.

"The old man…."

"You should show some respect for the death Naruto" Kushina said.

"I know that but that's how I always referred to him."

"Oh look at these baby shoes?" Hinata was holding the small shoes.

Ino giggle as she took them" hey my fingers fit in them you used to have such cute little feet."

"Okay that's enough please stop looking through all that stuff I mean it" the tall blond was still embarrassed.

Kushina giggle" okay girls listen to him, that's enough looking around I'm glad you have enjoyed the pictures and the other stuff."

The kunoichis sighed in disappointment they wanted to continue looking through the pictures giving them back to their owner, the red haired woman closed the box.

"I want to see more!" inner Sakura wasn't happy.

'I wonder if Kushina-san will be kind enough to give me one of those pictures' thought Ino.

'I want a picture' Hinata thought.

Naruto decided to change the topic" hey mom I'm glad that you're here, because I was wondering since we're hungry and it will be dinner time soon I was hoping…."

Kushina smiled" say no more sweetie you want me to cook dinner for you?"

"Not quite I was wondering if you could teach Sakura how to cook so she will be the one to make dinner."

The pink haired medic was caught in surprise by this while Hinata was smiling happy to see that Naruto cares for her so that she learns to cook.

Ino however had her mouth wide open" Naruto do you realize what you're asking for?"

"Yeah I want Sakura to cook like a real kunoichi would if that's all right with mom."

"Of course I will accept sweetie I hope you're up to it Sakura?" the red head smiled.

"I….Naruto I don't know what to say I will be honored to learn from you Kushina-san" she replied with a blush.

"Then let's begin the cooking lesson believe it!" said Kushina.

"Good luck Kushina-san you're going to need it" Ino said while Sakura was frowning at her.

"Quit it Ino!"

(Scene change time skip)

Sakura and Kushina were currently in the kitchen both wearing an apron. The pink haired medic was in serious cooking training under the red head this was exactly what she needed in order to turn her culinary arts into perfection. Kushina has told her about the different kinds of recipe to cook and the procedure for each of them she listened quietly paying attention to her, she felt like she was training under Tsunade but it was a different teacher and different field. Since they couldn't cook every single dish the red haired woman has learned she choose a tough for Sakura's first fish, which it was curry. A lot of cooks' even professionals had trouble preparing the dish because the level of spiciness if it was too spicy then it was impossible to eat if it wasn't then the curry wasn't enjoyable and satisfactory. A lot of those cooks have tried to mix the spices in order to balance it creating what's supposed to be the best curry ever made. That was exercise for Sakura if she can make the perfect curry in her first cooking lesson, the taste judges will be none other than Naruto, Ino and Hinata.

After listening to Kushina she followed the steps in proceeding adding the ingredients in the boiling casserole while the red head was watching her making sure she was following her steps. She also gave her advices that will help her in the making of the spicy dish this will be the test that will make her into a true cook. She was pretty confident she will make it right she needed to prove herself to everyone that she can be a good cook too Hinata, Ino and especially Naruto she wanted to impress them. She was asking for some acknowledgement from her team members and leader when it comes to cooking, she wasn't going to let them down. She was glad to have a great teacher like Kushina no doubt she will master cooking in no time, she started thinking that both her and Tsunade were great teachers. She finally finished with the ingredients and she was using a large spoon to stir the curry in the casserole, Kushina was the first to take a sniff on the creation of the dish.

She smiled" the curry smells good you're doing a good job Sakura."

"Thanks Kushina-san I have a great teacher after all."

The red head blushed" oh stop it I'm not that good to be a professional I'm always practicing my cooking just like ninja training."

"But you eventually get even better each day that's why you're a great cook now. That's why I'm going to be practicing my cooking every day."

"You're one determine girl Sakura, you sometimes remind me of myself."

"You….you really think so?" the pink haired kunoichi blushed at the compliment.

"Of course it's not easy to find strong willed women even if they're kunoichis. Men usually like the strong willed type because they can be strong and independent without relying on no one."

"If that's so then I'm not the only one, Ino and Hinata are strong willed too well they weren't at first like me but we eventually changed for the better. We became strong because we wanted to be better people and help those we care about."

"And you three did the right thing just like the world needs strong men they also need strong women."

She nodded continuing stirring the hot curry" Kushina-san there's something I've been meaning to ask you but it's kind of personal."

"Personal in what kind of way….?"

"It's very personal I guess you don't have to tell me I will understand."

"I can't tell you unless you ask me" the red haired woman smirked.

"Right…..I would like to know. How did you fell in love with the fourth Hokage?"

Kushina was taken by the question but she eventually blush she scratched the back of her head" that is so embarrassing…."

"I know that's why I told you that it's a personal question but like I said you don't have to tell me."

"No no it's all right Sakura I think I can tell you, I don't mind having a woman to woman talk. I'm sure you must know the story of how I met Minato?"

She nodded" if you like to skip the tragic parts I understand."

"I don't mind but everything started happening when I arrived at Konoha, when I started to knowing him better…."

Sakura nodded listening to her while focusing on stirring the curry.

"Ever since he saved my life and took me to the leaf village Minato became my close friend we were always spending time with each other. We eventually became close friends and we slowly started forging a strong bond, by that time I haven't realized my feelings for him but somehow I figured out that he likes me."

"How did you know?" asked the pink haired medic.

"Experience my dear when you grow older you will start noticing the signs of a man who is interested in you. Minato was always smiling at me and he was always helping me in I needed anything that's why I liked him so much, he was so caring and kind he knew how to put a smile on someone's face. I knew he liked me but I still didn't know how strong my feelings for him were…."

Sakura was smiling with some blush on her cheeks" so how did you found out that you love him?"

The red haired woman smiled blushing thinking about that wonderful day" to answer your question I must tell you something else. Back at my village when I was little the kids were always making fun of me they were always teasing me of my long red hair."

"They teased you just because you had long hair?" Sakura thought it was dumb to be teased by that.

"Kids can be cruel and back then when they teased my hair it really hurt me. But that wasn't the worst for me since my face was round going well with my red hair they started calling me names, everyone started calling me tomato."

"Tomato I don't get it?"

"My round face with my red hair went well with the tomato and that's what the kids saw whenever they looked into my face. I remember how angry I got every time they called me that, I got so angry that every time they called me tomato and ended up beating them up by throwing real tomatoes at them" she gave a fox grin.

The pink haired medic sweat dropped hearing that' yep she's definitely Naruto's mother all right.'

"Because of my tormented childhood I grow up hating my red hair I even wished that it was another color anything but red, I really hated it."

Sakura stood listening to every single word she understood Kushina so well because she was used to be tease by the kids because of her forehead. She was able to understand some of that pain to hate a part of your body.

'Who would it thought that Kushina-san and I share something in common?'

The red head smiled looking at her" but that all changed on a special night Minato and I were staring at the stars he had the day off from doing missions and he wanted to spend time with me, I couldn't say no to him."

The pink haired kunoichi was listening with a smile and blushing because it sounded so romantic, she suddenly got a similar image with her and another blond with cerulean eyes and whiskers on his cheeks.

Kushina was smiling still blushing she gave a happy sigh" he told me that my long red hair is beautiful and it makes special, that he was looking at the most beautiful women in the entire world."

"That's so sweet ….." she replied with a smile thinking about the time Naruto complimented her forehead.

"Do you know what I told him in return?" she gave a devious smile.

"What?"

"After he told me that I grabbed him and I kissed that idiot. Ever since then I started liking my own hair and I also found out that he was my soul mate."

"It must be so wonderful to find your soul mate" the pink haired teen blush thinking about a certain leader of her" Kushina-san I understand how you feel about being teased because of a part of your body, I used to be teased too I hated my forehead."

"Your forehead what about it….?"

"Can't you see it's too wide and because of the size of it I was always teased but I started changing because someone complimented it, Naruto used to be my teammate we were part of a genin team and I used to have a crush on the third member Sasuke."

"Itachi's brother?" Kushina remembers the Uchiha's younger brother.

She nodded" one day Sasuke complemented my forehead saying it was charming that he wanted to kiss it, I felt so happy but I found out that it really wasn't him. It was really Naruto he used a transformation jutsu to look like Sasuke, I ended up believing it was really Sasuke who told me those words for a long time. It was too late when I found out the truth…."

"I don't get it why would he used a transformation jutsu couldn't he just tell you the complement without transforming?"

"I think I understand why he did it. You remember what I told you back when we were at Konoha that I used to mistreat Naruto and belittle to him when I had the chance. Back then if he hadn't transformed into Sasuke he probably thought that I will get angry at him and that I might hit him for saying that, I never took him seriously I have always taken him for granted…."

"I see so changing into the boy you used to have a crush was better in order to avoid getting hurt by you?"

"Naruto didn't have a choice I was so shallow back then I could never be so thankful that I changed."

"Since we're talking about my son how about if you tell me how you feel about him?" the red head took a glance at her.

Sakura blushed her heart started beating fast" how….how I feel about him?"

"I already know how Ino and Hinata feel about him but I want to know how do you feel about Naruto?"

She stood quiet stirring the curry on the casserole before she spoke again with intense honesty" Naruto he….I admired him, I trust him, I respect him a lot, I have a lot of faith in him and I….."

"Love him a lot?" Kushina was still smiling.

She stopped stirring the curry blushing a lot" I…."

"It's all right to admit that you have strong feelings for someone Sakura."

"I know….I have for a long time even before Sasuke left Konoha or when we were put in the same team. For years I had these unknown feelings for him even with my crush for Sasuke what I feel for Naruto was different, it was something so new that I couldn't understand what it was. Maybe there were subconscious feelings but I didn't like it, these feelings weren't the same for what I felt for Sasuke it was so strange that it scared me. That's why I chose to ignored these feelings for Naruto and only focus on Sasuke, I have regretted so much because I didn't realized my feelings for him until that day at the hospital."

"That day?" replied the red head.

"When I rejected him for bringing Sasuke back to the village all wounded, he got angry at me and he finally snapped at me. He rejected me so baldy he hurt me, he broke my heart on that day but I don't blame him I had it coming but it was right there that I realized my feelings for him. When I watched him leave so upset I cried I was thinking why how could I have done such thing to him, Sasuke doesn't matter to me it's him he's the one I wanted all along not Sasuke…."

"Sakura….?" Kushina felt bad for her seeing that she was in the verge of tears.

"Kushina-san I'm afraid" she replied with a sob" I'm afraid that I might hurt Naruto again and I don't want that It scares me so much thinking about it. I already hurt him enough in the past as it is I don't want to break his heart again it will kill me if that happens."

"But it won't happen again Sakura you have changed you're not the same person who you used to be, how old you were when you mistreated Naruto?"

"It started when I was six my mom told me to never talk to him and Ino convinced me to play pranks on him, even when he became my friend he saved my from being tease by a couple of bullies. I was twelve when I was put on the same team with Naruto and Sasuke."

"You see you were so young of course you wouldn't understand the concept of love, it takes time to understand that word and realized your feelings for someone it took me a while with Minato and the same thing happened to you. I highly doubt that this new Sakura in front of me will hurt my son, I can give you one advice."

"What is it?" she started drying her eyes.

The red haired woman put her arm on her shoulder giving her a friendly hug" if you love him for real then stay by his side no matter what, always follow him and be part of his good times and his bad times. The best thing a woman can give to the man she loves is her company nothing else, that's enough for them trust me."

Sakura smiled hearing her words it somehow made her feel better with herself she nodded" thank you Kushina-san I will take your advice to heart."

"Glad I was able to help now how about if we finish making this curry we do have hungry people waiting for the food?"

"Oh right I almost forgot let's do it!"

(Scene change)

Kushina and Sakura arrived at the table where Naruto, ino and Hinata were waiting and they looked hungry. Naruto and Hinata were smiling when they saw the curry made by Sakura it smelled delicious very good indeed, however not everyone was as thrilled and happy for the food. Ino stood in her chair with a fake smile on her face because she was obviously not looking forward to taste her friend's food. Even if Kushina helped her with the cooking she thought that the food was still not legible so she could die as a result of eating it. She gulped trying not to look afraid remembering the last time she tasted something made by the pink haired kunoichi it wasn't a pleasant experience. She saw Kushina and Sakura handing the plates with the curry and spoons if she didn't do something she might die for real this time.

Sakura was feeling happy and nervous at the same time she was really looking forward to this. It was the first time her friends and team leader were going to taste food cooked by her, at least Naruto and Hinata because Ino has already tasted it before. She still felt bad that the Yamanaka almost ended up at the hospital for tasting her cooking but now she was very confident that the food will taste different, thank to Kushina's training. She gazed at Naruto expecting that he will like her cooking so that she will be able to cook for him just like Ino and Hinata does when they're having a day off.

"Everyone please go ahead and eat" she replied with a blush.

"Sakura made this curry you guys have the privilege to be the first people to taste it" Kushina said.

'Lucky us' thought Ino with a sweat dropped.

"Smells good" Naruto said.

"I really can't wait to eat it" Hinata replied.

"Everyone let's not forget that we're dealing with a powerful poison the curry of death" said Ino.

Everyone sweat dropped.

"Knock it off Ino pig!" Sakura gave her a mean comical expression.

"Ino trust me that Sakura has made a healthy curry and it's not dangerous in any way" replied Kushina.

"I don't know about that I'm still young and beautiful I don't want to die yet" she gulped' and I don't want to die without getting into Naruto's pants.'

"Just eat it already piggy!" Sakura used Iruka's evil big head jutsu.

"Tell you what Ino since you're so afraid to eat the curry I will be the first to taste it?" Naruto said.

"Thanks Naruto" smiled Sakura she was feeling honored that the blond will be the first to eat her dish.

He took a small amount of the curry and brought it to his mouth as soon as he swallowed it his eyes widened as he fall down from his seat making Sakura and Kushina sweat dropped.

"Naruto-kun!" Hinata cried.

"Ah I knew it the curry is poison!" shouted Ino.

Suddenly the blond jinchurikki got back to his seat smiling just like he did when he ate Itachi's breakfast" just kidding the curry taste delicious and the spice is well balanced great food Sakura!"

Ino and Hinata face faulted while Kushina and Sakura hasn't changed their expressions.

"Naruto-kun that was wrong" Hinata said.

"Yeah way to go to worry me to death" frowned Ino.

"Sorry but I couldn't resist I had to do it" he scratched the back of his head.

"Naruto….?"

The blond jinchurikki turned pale when he heard Sakura who didn't sounded happy at all for his rude joke. He gasped she looked like she was ready to erupt like a volcano.

"Sakura it was just a joke don't take it to serious" he was really afraid she was upset enough to try and hit him.

The pink haired medic gave a smile" it's all right Naruto I promised I wouldn't hit you again."

"Okay" replied the relief blond.

"Naruto sweetie?" Kushina smiled at her son.

"Hmm….?"

WHAM!

She smacked him making him fall down he had a big lump on his head while everyone was shocked at the sight, they never expected the red head Uzumaki to be the one to knock some sense to her son.

"Don't do that ever again!" she gave a mean comical expression.

"Yes mom…." replied the dizzy Naruto.

'Whoa' thought the stunned Sakura.

"Hell yeah Kushina-san is my hero!"

"Hey Sakura this curry taste very good" Hinata said finally tasting the dish.

"Yeah and I'm not dead yet so I guess you have finally learned to cook real food" replied the Yamanaka.

"Thanks guys and thank to Kushina-san" the pink haired kunoichi blushed from the complements.

"Believe it!"

(Scene change time skip evening)

Dinner has ended and Sakura has left to the kitchen to wash the dishes Ino and Hinata decided to help her, it was the least they could do after tasting a very good curry. Naruto and Kushina were at the balcony of the safe house it allowed them to see a wonderful view of the small town catching a glimpse of the landscape. They were able to see the many rivers that formed river country this was the perfect time for them to have some mother and son quality time together since they haven't seen each other in a while. The whiskered blond gazed at her he was in deep thought he didn't know if he should tell her about his encounter with his father back at the sound village, telling her could hurt her because he knew she missed her husband dearly. But he did remember Minato's last words before he faded from existence once again, aside from that there was something else he had in mind to talk to his mother. Kushina has obviously noticed his thoughtful expression that he has been pondering something for a while.

"What's wrong Naruto?"

"Hmm?"

"Come on something is on your mind would you like to share it with me?"

He smiled looking at the view" there is something I've been wanting to ask you I hope you have the answer you know what they say that mother knows best?"

"So true…." Kushina smiled.

"I've been wondering ever since I became the leader of my own team it has been a whole new experience for me, having a team is not an easy thing. Being responsible for their safety as well making sure that they're at their best when it comes to do a mission, I have to make sure that they're up for it."

The red haired woman nodded understanding what he was trying to say.

"For example a few days ago we had a fight with this woman with a unique bloodline limit which is crystal jutsu, she was very tough and none of us were ready to fight someone like her. Some of my team didn't like how they did in the fight like Hinata. Her bloodline the byakugan wasn't able to see through one of her crystal attacks and because of that she felt like she thought she was useless in the fight, she started believing she was a burden to the team."

"I told her she was no burden that she was important just like the rest of the team, but she kept on thinking the same thing that she was holding the team back, it frustrates me. How can she think like that when she knows that I believe in all of them and she wasn't the only one, Ino was starting to feel the same way too she asked me how was her performance on the team so far, I knew that was where she was going. I'm pretty sure Sakura feels the same way too…."

He looked back at her who was still listening" the point is that I thought being a leader was a piece of cake, that all I had to do is just give orders and that's it. But I couldn't be any more wrong being a leader is more than just give orders, you have to be the role model of the team the person who will influence in all of the moves of the team. The leader is the one who has to keep the team together he's the glue that sticks everyone together, and I know now how important is the role of a team leader."

Kushina smiled" you have finally understand the importance of being a leader it is no walk in the park."

"Yeah I can understand now how Kakashi felt when he was named a jounin leader for team seven I understand his reason with behaving like he did with Sasuke but still, I honestly think that he wasn't up for it. With the experience of losing a close friend I guess he believed that he wasn't cut out to be the leader of a genin team that is explained his behavior with us. That's not all I'm beginning to understand how important being the Hokage really is, the Hokage is the leader of the village just like I have learned the importance of being leader I know the value of being a kage…."

The red head couldn't helped but smile as she pet her son on the head" you have done a good job in understanding the importance of having your own team and importance of being a leader, come to think of it. I think this is the reason why Tsunade gave you your own team so you could understand the meaning of being a leader and a taste of what will it be like to become Hokage."

"You mean….?"

"Yep this experience is just another test that you will have to overcome in order to fulfill your lifelong dream."

The blond jinchurikki smiled" heh if that's the case then I will see it through the very end, thanks mom."

"I didn't do much you figured out the rest on your own without my help."

"But you're here to listen to me I think that's what matters the most" he gave his fox grin.

Kushina gave a small laughed as she put her around him pulling him closer" right I'm here to listen to you…."

"Mom?"

"Hmm…."

"There's something else I want to tell you…."

"What is it?"

"It's about our last mission" his cerulean eyes softened at the memory" when I facing Orochimaru I mean Kabuto…."

"Yes Tsunade told me about your mission report to sound I think you did great even if he got away."

"Well you see about that, the reason Kabuto escaped is because he performed a forbidden jutsu to summon someone from the death."

"You mean some kind of resurrection jutsu?" replied the red haired woman.

"Yeah and…..mom the person Kabuto brought back from the death under his control was…..dad."

Kushina's blue eyes widened in shocked" what….?"

Naruto nodded" he brought back my dad the fourth Hokage we fought for a while I couldn't keep up with him, he pretty much owed half of the fight but he managed to regain his human conscious and fight Kabuto's control."

"He was back to normal?" Kushian had teary eyes.

"Yep and we talked for a couple of minutes but he couldn't stay because he couldn't fight Kabuto's control for too long. I was happy at least I was able to meet my father…."

"Did you…." She didn't finish not afraid to hear the truth.

"No there was no way I can go through with killing him he did it himself performing a forbidden jutsu something about a shinigami taking his soul."

"He performed the death consuming seal jutsu again?" she replied trying to hold her tears.

"That was the jutsu he used to seal the fox in me…."

"I see although it wasn't right for you to fight Minato at least you were able to see him and speak with him too I'm so glad."

"Before he left dad told me to tell you something…."

"What was it?"

"Tell Kushina I will always love her…."

"He told me that he will always love you."

That was enough for Kushina to release some tears she chuckle" that idiot always saying things that I already know…."

Naruto gave her a hug and she accepted as they finished talking they chose to spend this might looking at the wonderful view before them.

(Scene change)

After an hour Kushina decided to go and return to Konoha and Naruto arrived at the living heading upstairs to his room to finally get some sleep. The kunoichis were probably sleeping by now and they needed their goodnight rest so that the next day they can continue with their missions. He stopped when he saw Sakura standing like she waiting for him which surprised him a lot, expecting that everyone was sleeping.

"Sakura what's wrong?"

"I was about to go upstairs to sleep but I didn't felt like resting yet."

"Oh are you going to sleep now?"

"I….Naruto did you liked my curry?"

The blond didn't know she was going to bring him her dish but he smiled" you bet I like it, it wasn't too spicy it was perfect best curry I have ever had."

The pink haired medic blushed slightly" thanks it means a lot that you feel that way I'm going to continue practicing my cooking I assure Kushina-san that I will."

"Good for you Sakura I know you will become a great cook like Ino and Hinata."

"I will make sure of it. Also off topic I know you made me the second in charge of the team and I admit that I haven't been doing a very good job in that department, I want to change that…."

'Don't tell me she's going to say that I'm a burden to the team speech?' Naruto sweat dropped.

"I know that each of us we're an important addition to the team and that you believe in all of us. Therefore as the second in charge I have to meet up with your expectations, I will give it my best as the second in charge I won't let you down."

"I know you won't let me down Sakura" he smiled at her' well at least she understands my point.'

She nodded as she walked up to him and to his surprise she gave him a soft kiss on his cheek making him blush, he was caught up in surprise by her sudden action.

She was blushing herself too" I will see you tomorrow goodnight."

"Goodnight…."

The pink haired medic went upstairs before looking back at him" Naruto?"

"Hmm…."

"I will give you half of my life if you give me half of your life."

"Huh what….?"

"It's nothing forget what I said" she quickly went upstairs embarrassed leaving confused Naruto.

'She will give me half of her life if I give her half of my life what is that all about?'

(Scene change time skip)

Naruto was in his room sleeping soundly he was very tired and after a busy day training, eating lots of ramen, eating curry, staring at Ino and Hinata's breasts, talking to each of the kunoichis and spending some time with his mother he was finally ready to call it a night. His room from this safe house was comfy and he had fresh air from his open window, the room was perfect to have a perfect rest. The night was quiet, no noise not even the noise of animals like crickets and owls it was a silent night. He sleep with a big smile on his face there was absolutely nothing that could wake him up from his peaceful slumber.

That is until.

"Ooooooooohhhhh yes it's amazing!"

"Yeah you're so wet Sakura I love it!"

"Ooooooohhhh more Ino-san don't stop!"

"Yeah you like it Hinata?"

"Oh yes!"

"Oh dear Kami this feels so good more Ino more Hinata!"

The Kyuubi was the first to wake up from his cage slumber hearing the erotic moans he gave a perverted grin" hey brat wake up!"

"Hmm…no ramen give me your curry Sakura, yeah wear those shorts I love so much show me your nice booty."

"Wake up fool stop daydreaming with the pink haired vixen she's having a lesbo frenzy with the other two vixens!"

"Huh what…." Naruto opened his eyes still feeling sleepy.

"Yeah let's pound our pussies together!" Ino said.

"What…." his eyes widened he gasped hearing smacking noises' what the fuck!'

"Oooohhhh yes Ino you're so good at this damn you're truly wet!" Sakura moaned.

"More Ino-san more Sakura-san!" Hinata moaned louder.

'You got to be kidding me!' thought the shocked Naruto.

"Wow Hinata you're so hot you're really turning me on!" Ino said.

Naruto was blushing a lot while the Kyuubi was chuckling" I'm telling you brat they are having a lesbo frenzy, now go and join in the fun."

The blond jinchurikki gave a perverted grin more perverted than Jiraiya's and left his room in a heartbeat. Walking the corridor of the rooms he noticed that all of the moaning was coming from Ino's room the smacking noises and moans of ecstasies were really turning him on so much. He reached the door and without warning he grabbed the door knob and started turning it, he finally opened the door very slow.

"Damn Hinata you're breast are huge!"

"Oh yes I'm almost there Ino Hinata!"

"Ino-san Sakura-san more!"

He was still grinning like a big time pervert waiting to join the fun party when he finally opened the door, he was quite disappointment. Looking at the three kunoichis the disappointing sight because all three of them were fully clothed with their sleeping clothes and they didn't looked like they were doing anything that resembles sexual intercourse. Finally he noticed that Ino has the toy of the wooden paddle with the ball attach to a string as she was playing with the time he realized that was the source of the smacking noise. He was truly disappointed before he saw that the three kunoichis were laughing staring at him.

Ino giggle" you were expecting something Naruto?"

The whiskered blond frowned as he closed the door and left mumbling something they couldn't hear.

"That was not nice Ino" Sakura said.

"What are you talking about you agreed with the prank?"

"It wasn't right Ino-san" Hinata felt bad too.

"You agreed too."

"But did you saw Naruto's face?" asked the pink haired medic.

The Yamanaka smirked" I know I think he really believed we were having a lesbo frenzy."

(Scene change)

Naruto returned to his room not very happy, he was more annoyed than upset. To think his own team will played such a mean prank on him, well it wasn't mean but rather quite tempting and that kind that leaves you all aroused. He didn't notice that there was a messenger toad on his bed he took the message scroll reading that it was from Tsunade. He opened it and started reading it when his expression changed completely, he lowered his gaze before putting the message down he didn't know what to say. But he knew someone else will be greatly affected by this, things went bad when he saw Ino entering his room.

"Look Naruto I'm sorry about what happened just know, don't blame Sakura and Hinata the joke was my idea so don't scold them okay?"

She saw his expression which was so sorrowful she started feeling bad with herself thinking that her rude joke has really affected him" Naruto I said I'm sorry okay I didn't mean it please don't get angry with me."

"I'm not angry with you Ino and that's not the reason why I'm like this…."

"Then what's wrong you really had me worried?"

"Ino I….." he started but he couldn't finish.

"What?"

"I….I just got a message from granny regarding a mission report from a team that she sent a while back and…."

"And what?" the Yamanaka was really confused.

"The mission involves Asuma and Chouji…."

Hearing the name of her team mate and teacher she smiled" Asuma sensei and Chouji what happened?"

Naruto ran a hand through his hair trying to get the words out it was hard for him to go through with this" Ino I don't know how to say this but I have some unfortunate news…."

"What is it?" she asked and by now she was worried sick" what happened Naruto tell me?"

"Ino I…."

"Just tell me already!" she shouted in desperation.

He put his hand on her shoulders ready to tell her the news knowing that it was going to affect her forever this will probably change her life forever.

"Asuma has been killed in action…."

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To be continued

There we go this chapter is finally done and I know it's not long like previous chapters but it will be enough. The worst thing is I have ended the chapter with a cliffhanger hahahah I am truly evil to the core so you can hate me if you want to. I'm really sorry for updating late but the important thing is that the chapter is out so I hope you will all enjoy it. Off topic please remember to keep voting for Itachi's pairing on the poll from my profile page, I will continue to keep the poll open for a while. On another topic yes I have change some canon manga material about Kushina you already know what is if you're reading the manga but everything besides her will be following the canon storyline, off topic do burritos and pizza exist in the Narutoverse? Remember to review and thanks once again I hope I reach a 1000 reviews before I release the next chapter. I will see you all next time and farewell.

Next chapter: judgment for revenge part 1 a taste of hatred and revenge.

***SPOILERS SECTION***

WARNING: if you don't like spoilers then I highly suggest you do NOT read this part if you do then go ahead and enjoy. This section will explain events that will happen in future chapters of the story, however some information is confirmed while others is a possibility. Meaning that it won't be confirmed until its reveal or not in the story, enjoy the spoilers section.

-Hidan and Kakuzu finally making their appearance.

-Official lemon chapters 31, 32 and 33.

-Possibility of Kushina having her own genin team.

-Anko seeing Itachi as a kindred spirit.

-Possibility of Deidara and Kisame being alive.

-New member to join team Kitsune Flash ^_^ (this info is pretty much confirmed).

-A new power will be given to Hinata.

-Possible foursome lemon.

-Megumi's past reveal.

Well that's all the spoiler info I have so far, perhaps in the future I might add another spoilers section. I am planning to continue this story for a while so expect lots of chapters.