Kai: Well, whadda you know, here we are... again. I know I'm in no position to complain, but why doesn't the other do those interviews anymore?

Shang: Hey, you're the one who wanted this job. Now shut up and tell me what the readers want to know.

Kai: Okay, okay... dumbass... First of mrasdfghj wants to know will Naruto-sensei release his Kyuubi power... Kyuubi power? Hey, that's awesome, does Naruto-sensei really have that?

Shang: Well, to answer the question in a no spoiling way: the Kyuubi is still sealed in Naruto, I can tell you that. But it has also been around 15 years after the events shown in the manga and few things about Kyuubi-Naruto... lets call it 'relationship'... changed. But Konoha's loudest ninja still have access to that power. Oh, and by the way, you wrote 'hope Naruto is stronger then this'... you mean you don't see him as strong now? Kataki was a jounin after all and a skilled one, for that matter.

Kai: Blah, blah, blah... MOVING ON! Many people liked the Gamabunta part... it's not like I know who that is, but just figure you'd like to know.

Shang: Thanks, I really wanted that scene to look good. Plus I wanted to prove that Naruto haven't fogotten about his old jutsus.

Kai: Don't get so excited. Some Frankie fellow wants to know whatever happened to the chapter covers thing?

Shang: I'll answer that in a simpliest way that I can... oooops. Sorry, I just forgot about those...

Kai: ...

Shang: What, I'm only human!

Kai: Lets just get started...

INFORMATION NOTE: To those who were interested in my other story but still didn't read it: the titel is 'Shinobi Showdown' and the first chapter is already up (the second one should be released soon as well). Just wanted to let you know.

Chapter #15: The Wedding Planner

Chapter Cover: Kusari is 'reading'one of the Icha Icha books, with a pervert looks on his face and Kumiko is standing right behind him with bloodlust in her eyes.

The Rock Country capitol was surrounded by a wide wall high for at least fifteen meters. On top of it archery ranges could be easily spotted. The town was well-prepared for any assault.

The road lead them to a large gate made out of wood with a golden symbol of the Rock Country in the middle of it. The wings of the gate seemed to be extremely heavy. It was obvious that no human being would be able to move even one of those wings alone.

Hundreds of people were going through the gate every minute, so Naruto was a little surprised that the entrance to the city was guarded only by few soldiers. An experienced jounin should have much trouble getting in.

As soon as the guards spotted Deji, few of them ran right towards her, asking to go with them to the palace. They threw the leaf shinobies suspicious looks, but none of them said anything.

Naruto and his subordinates followed Deji and the guards through the city streets. After a long walk they finally reached the royal palace.

The building was huge, especially compared to the houses around him. Judging by its size, Kai could sworn that it's almost as big as the whole Konoha itself (A/N: of course he over did it a little). On each corner there were high towers that vanished in the clouds. The walls were made out of white brick and were decorated with many drawings, on which golden paint was used.

As they passed the gate, they've entered a huge garden with lots of trees and hundreds or maybe even thousands of flowers. Most of them Naruto could even recognize. In the center of it there was a large pond with a fountain. The fountain itself was decorated with a statue of a young women with butterfly wings, holding a vase from which the water was falling into the pond.

Kumiko gave Kusari a smack on the head, when she noticed the pervert look in his eyes as he stared at the statue. 'Blockhead' she though to herself.

'Wow, this garden is almost as big as the whole Konoha' announced Kai, looking around.

'Didn't you just said the exact same thing about the palace when we were outside?' asked Ibuki with a little sweat drop on her face.

'Lady Deji' said one of the soldiers, not paying any attention to the shinobies chatter. 'Your father is expecting you.'

Deji just nodded and turned to her protectors, saying: 'Please, come with me. We shouldn't make my father wait' and thus she headed straight to one of the doors.

'Since when she's so nice?' Naruto thought to himself, as he observed the Stone princess.

The leaf-nins fallowed her through the palace halls, which were filled with paintings, expensive furniture and colorful carpets made from many, different materials.

Finally they entered a wide room with small statues under the walls, large windows, a long, red carpet and a big, golden throne at the end of it.

There, on the throne, sat a fat man with medium-length grey bread, dressed in a blue, fancy toga. Right next to him stood a much younger man (A/N: in the age of Deji) with long, black hair and blue eyes. He was dressed in a white, also fancy, shirt and aristocratic-like black pants. Naruto instantly spotted a saber attached to his belt.

'Lady Deji, you finally came' said the young man with a smile as he approached the Stone princess. 'I was worried about you…'

'And just in what aspects is that weirdo better then me, that Deji-sama chooses him?' Kusari whisper to Ibuki, pointing at Recca.

'So many answers…' replied the young assassin. 'I don't know where to begin with.'

'Takashi-sama…' began Naruto, bowing before the fat man. 'We've came here also to give you the letter from Hokage-sama' and with this words he picked out the scroll and presented it to the Stone Country lord.

Grey beard took the scroll from the blonde jounin's hand and opened it. He slowly read the note and then spoken to the leaf shinobi:

'Thank Kakashi for the letter…' he began. 'I would also have a favor to ask you. Since you risked your life to protect my daughter I'd be honored if you and your subordinates would decide to stay here until the wedding day. Of course, you can expect royal bedrooms during your stay.'

Naruto looked at his students. Takaru and Ibuki didn't seem to care at all, but Kumiko, Kai and Kusari were delighted about the thought of living like royalty, even for few days. With a sigh, the blonde jounin turned to the Stone Country lord:

'We gladly accept your offer, Takashi-sama' he announced. 'Besides, those guys deserve some reward for what they did last night against that stone-nin.'

'Splendid!' responded Takashi. 'Now, if you excuse me, I have to make all the arrangements for the coming, big day' and with those words he stood up and left the room.

'Well, for the time being, it seems that Deji-sama will be well-guarded, so you guys can take the rest of the day off' announced Naruto to his students and with that he disappeared.

'Okay, so we're free to do what ever we want…' repeated Kusari, with a grin on his face. '… who wants to check the hot springs with me?'

Before he knew it, Kumiko landed a powerful blow on his face, which send him flying to the other end of the room.

'Who dumb can you be?' she whispered under her nose and turned to Ibuki. 'Hey, wanna go shopping? Since this is the capitol, they should have few, interesting things to buy around here, right?'

'What ever' replied the young assassin as she fallowed her teammate.

'I guess I'll see you guys later as well' announced Takaru, walking away to his room.

Kusari stood back on his feet and watched as Tsunade's son leaving them.

'So, how about those hot springs?' he asked his blonde teammate with a pervert smile on his face. 'I know you want to.'

'Maybe later' replied Kai. 'I have business I must take care of…' and with that he turned to the door through which they all entered the hall.

'What?' yelled the chain master after his friend. 'I have a bad breath or something!'

It was already dark when Kusari was going back to his room from the hot springs. He was supposed to share the room with Kai (A/N: Naruto had one room with Takaru and the girls were sleeping together... I meant shared the room as well), but when he opened the door, the blonde gennin was nowhere in sight.

'Where the hell did he went to?' Kusari asked himself as he decided to look for his teammate.

After a longer while, he was able to locate the blonde gennin in the garden, practicing hand seals. As he finished, the chain master felt chakra release and with Kai's yell 'Haaaaa'… nothing happened.

'What are you doing?' he finally asked his teammate.

Kai looked around and when he saw Kusari, he replied:

'Training. That fight with that Kataki guy has proven something to me.'

'And what's that?'

'That from our team number seven… I'm the only one, who doesn't have any special abilities. I am the weakest one in our cell.'

'What the hell are you talking about? You're…'

'Could you, please, stop comforting me!' yelled Kai with desperation in his voice. 'I am the weakest link in our team… no point in cheating myself… even Takaru is way stronger then me…'

Kusari wanted to say something, but he decided to keep his mouth shut this time.

'That's why I need to train' continued Kai after a short silence. 'I need to become stronger! I won't own Takaru anything ever again! I will beat my own name!'

The chain master lower his head and put a smile on his face.

'Okay then…' he said, breaking the silence. 'But you'll need a break. And I know just the thing. After all, with that wedding coming, this needs to be done!'

'What do you mean?'

'We'll throw…' Kusari made a dramatic pause and after that, he announced: '… a Bachelor Party!'

And that concludes this chapter. Hope you liked it. Please leave a review with your opinion.

And, to show you my gratitude for reading this story (I've reached 100 reviews!), I figure I could share some of the information about how this story was made. It isn't anything important for the story, but those who are interested, are welcome to read it:

BONUS INFORMATION:

Did you know, that… at the beginning, team number seven was extremely different from the one you know in this story? To start off, it was supposed to be a typical, three-man team. The members back then were: Kai (he haven't changed a bit from what I've imagined him to be), Kusari and Kumiko (yes, all the names started with a 'k'). Even though Kusari from the very beginning was suppose to use a chain, he was also the one I've pictured as Tsunade's son. More over, he wasn't such a pervert back then. Kumiko, even though she didn't changed much in looks, is way different from her first design. Back then she was supposed to be a weakling with no nin- or taijutsu skills and genjutsu bellow average as well… she didn't even had a strategic mind… a complete 'Sakura wannabe'…

It all changed as I started to plan out later parts of the story. I came to a conclusion that the chain user and Tsunade's son should NOT be the same person… but all the spots in the team has been occupied. It's then when I came with an idea of five-man team. Kusari wasn't the Godaime's son anymore and Takaru was born… though back then he wasn't named Takaru and his background was far different from the one he has now… also the scar on his face didn't exist back then.

The biggest problem was the other female in the team… first I've pictured her to be something like Hinata, but I didn't really like the idea (even though I like Hinata myself). Then it hit me that both girls from the team are rather weak… and the thing in the original 'Naruto' that I didn't like was the fact that female shinobies aren't that strong, especially compared to the guys (Tsunade and Temari are exceptions). That's the reason I've decided to changed Kumiko into a smart-ass you know now.

But the Hinata-like girl still presented a problem… I wanted her to be more original… then I kinda just had the idea that since in the real world shinobies are assassins, why not make a clan of assassins in Konoha. And the fact that the assassins would use typical weapons, in stead of ninjutsu or taijutsu was really of my likings. After a while Ibuki character was made, along with her clan specifics. Thus team seven was created.

I have to admit that the idea of five-man team has proven to be problematic later on (when more gennin teams will appear), as I had to create more characters, but I've grown to like the five brats that are Naruto's subordinates. And I hope you like them too.

Also, in order to make it up to those who liked the chapter covers idea, the covers of the chappies I forgot to describe:

Chapter #13: This wasn't supposed to be anything special, simply a grown-up Nauto eating (or sucking in this case) ramen

Chapter #14: This one would present a grown-up Naruto standing above the graves of Haku and Zabuza

And now this is seriously the end of this chappie. Please leave a review on what you think about it (what you like, what could've been done better).

Best wishes and hope to see you later.