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talking: Ya' know

thinking: Ya' know

jutsu: Flying Raijin Jutsu

Summoning talking: You little runt

Summoning thinking: You little runt

Tailed Beast talking/slight possession: Damn you 4th Hokage

Tailed Beast thinking: Damn you 4th Hokage


Chapter 27: The Dark Plan's Proposition

"WHAAAAAAT?!

"What the hell are you idiots talking about?! Naruto has undergone training under both myself and Kakashi! Besides, there have been shinobi in this village that were stonger than Naruto was at the same age! All the previous Hokage, myself and Kakashi are all proof of that!" Said Jiraiya, angry at what the Elders were trying to do.

"That may be, Jiraiya. However, the situation is different due to the child condition. Based on his graded skills in the academy, Naruto's progress has improved far too much in such a short time. In said short time, Naruto has easily defeated one Sasuke Uchiha. Injuring him quite badly, when before itwould have been just the opposite. Naruto Uzumaki has become too powerful much to fast." Explained Koharu.

*Thump* "That's your excuse?! That's a bunch of bull, if you ask me!" Tsunade yelled, after she slammed her palm on the tabe. Resulting in a large crack.

"Does this mean you disagree, Lady Tsunade?" Asked Homura, raising his left eyebrow.

"What the hell do you think?!" Yelled Jiraiya and Tsunade, simultaneously.

"I was hoping you would go along with it Tsunade. But it seem we have no choice to show you that this must be done." Said Danzo, pulling out a document.

Tsunade took a look at the document, and she couldn't believe her eyes. In short, it was an official document stating that if the Village's Jinchuriki's skill increased to fast with in such a short amount of time, then he was to be dropped from the Shinobi Program. If it weren't for her sensei's signature, she would've ignored it. But she recognized his signature, as well as the official Hokage's stamp. What's worse is that the document stated that this couldn't be revoked by any Hokage before or after. Nor could it be revoked by the members of the Village Council. Tsunade bowed her head in both anger and defeat.

"You see, Lady Tsunade. There is absolutely no excuse for the increase in his skill, that could currently keep Naruto Uzumaki within the Shinobi Program. He must be dropped immediately. That includes: no use of any jutsu, as well as the cancelation of his summoning contract with the toads." Danzo continued.

Naruto and Jiraiya couldn't believe it. The 3rd Hokage agreed to such a document. For jiraiya however, something just didn't feel right. He would have to look into it later.

Tsunade took a deep breath, regretting what she was about to do. "I'm sorry, Naruto. But I've got no choice. You are hereby, dropped fromt the Shinobi Program." Said Tsunade, not bothering to look up.

Naruto's head bowed, he couldn't believe that his dreams oh becoming Hokage had just died. "How could this happen? It's not fair!" Naruto thought, tears threatening to fall down his face.

"Lord Jiraiya, is there a way to cancel the summoning contract?" Asked Homura.

Looking sternly at the Elders, Jiraiya reluctantly acknowleded the question. *Sigh* "Yes, there is. He'd have to draw a line, made out of his blood, through his name." Jiraiya replied.

"Then he must do so." Danzo replied, able to keep a smirk from appearing on his face.

"Tsk." Biting his thumb, Jiraiya began forming handsigns. "Summoning Jutsu."

In a *poof* of smoke, a large orange toad appeared with a large scroll wrapped up in his tongue. Unraveling his tongue the scroll was placed in front of Naruto.

"You heard what to do, now do it." Danzo ordered.

Reluctantly, Naruto opened the scroll and complied. Once Naruto had drawn the line of blood through his name, the toad and scroll disappeared with another *poof*. Naruto then took of his headband, and placed it on the table. He knew he wouldn't be needing it anymore. Getting up, Naruto left the Council Chambers with his head down.

"Now, I can finally get my hands on the Nine-Tails." Danzo thought, after Tsunade dismissed everyone.


-Naruto's Apartment-

Naruto was lying on his bed, with his hands behind his head. "I can't believe it. I'm no longer a ninja. I can't ever be Hokage. It's not fair." Naruto thought. It was already dark. Naruto decided to get ready for bed, but then he heard a knock at his door. Getting up, Naruto went to answer the door. Once Naruto opened the door he was surprised to see who it was. "Hina?"

"Did you forget we had a date tonight, Hiro." Asked Hinata, while still in disguise.

Face palming, Naruto replied. "I'm sorry. Come in."

Once the door was close, Hinata dropped the transformation. "What happened, Naruto? Why didn't you show up for our date?" Hinata asked, as she followed Naruto to his kitchen table.

*Sigh* "I'm really sorry, Hinata. I really am. It's just that today became hell, is all." Naruto replied, setting a kettle of water on the stove.

"What happened? Why did it go to h..hell?" Hinata asked, not really comfortable with saying that last word.

Hinata could see anger and sadness in Naruto's eye. Naruto had sat down and gripped the table. He gripped it so hard his knuckles turned white, and Hinata was afraid he'd end up breaking the table. Gritting his teeth, Naruto finally answered. "Those damn Elders said, I've grown too strong too quickly. And that it was too dangerous because of my condition."

Hinata knew what Naruto meant by 'condition', but she didn't interrupt and let Naruto continue his story.

"And appearently my last mission, my fight against Sasuke, caused them to get me dropped from the Shinobi Program. They had a document signed by the 'old man', saying all that CRAP!" Said Naruto, yelling that last word.

*Gasp* "Th..they d... they didn't actually do that, d..did they?" Hinata asked, fearing the worst.

*Sigh* "Grandma Tsunade couldn't do anything about it. She had no choice but to agree. I'm no longer a ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village, I'm just a civilian now. My dream of becoming Hokage, is dead." Naruto said, letting his tears fall from his eyes.

Hinata shed her tears as well. She couldn't believe that the dreams of the person she admired and respected most, just had their dreams shattered.

She had attempted to cheer him up. She had managed to succeed, but by the time she did, she had to leave and head to her sensei's apartment.


-Kurenai's apartment-

Hinata had just closed the door, when she heard the usual question. As well as an additional question. "How'd it go? Did he tell you, why he was late or forgot?" Kurenai asked. What she didn't expect was Hinata rushing into her, crying her eyes out. "Hinata? What's wrong? Don't tell me that he broke up with you?"

Hinata just shook her head furiously in response.

"Then what happened?" Kurenai asked.

Once she calmed down, Hinata explained what had happened to Naruto. Kurenai couldn't believe what she had just heard. It struck her as odd why something like this was happening, especially considering what Naruto had accomplished during his last mission. Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do.


-4 AM, Naruto's apartment-

Naruto was sound asleep. While sleeping however, he could feel as if someone was watching him. Eventually, he woke with a start. He immediately armed himself with a kunai, since that he couldn't get rid of them yet. "Who's there?!" Naruto asked, knowing someone was there.

"Calm down, child. I've come with a proposition for you." Said a familiar voice.

"I asked, who's there?" Naruto asked, annoyed that someone entered him home unannounced.

The figure turned on the light to the room, and had to almost immediately defend against the kunai Naruto threw at him. "I'm not here to fight." Said Danzo.

"You break into my apartment, watch me sleep like some creepy asshole. And you expect not to get attacked?! Are you stupid?" Naruto replied, as he grabbed another kunai.

Ignoring the kunai and Naruto's insult, Danzo answered. "As I said, I've come with a proposition."

Intrigued by this, but not trusting the old man, Naruto asked. "And what would that be?"

"You may no longer be a ninja of the Leaf Village, but you could be a ninja for me." Danzo replied.

"What're you talking about, you old bastard?" Naruto asked, confused by what he meant.

"What I'm saying is, that I have my own division of ninja. They're known as 'ROOT'. They're similar to the Leaf's ANBU Black Op's, but are more of a secret than the usual ANBU." Danzo replied, ignoring Naruto's insult once again.

"You're one of the ones who got me kicked out of being a ninja, and you expect me to trust you? By making me work for you?! You must be a cra..." Naruto began, before he was interrupted by Danzo.

"You may not trust me, but I can help you become more powerful then you've could ever become. I could help you master the Nine-Tail's power."

"And what about my dream of becoming Hokage, huh?! You ruined all the hard work I put into my training, to achieve that dream!" Naruto yelled.

"You and I have the same goal. We both wish to be Hokage. If you help me become Hokage, I'll name you my successor. How does that sound?" Danzo replied, keeping his voice calm and collected.

"Even if what you say is true, why should I trust you? And I'm sure there's a catch."

"Clever boy. Yes, there is indeed a catch."

"And what would that be?" Naruto asked, with caution in his voice.

"You'd have to fake your death. Only then could you rejoin the ninja ranks, as a member of the 'ROOT ANBU'." Danzo replied.

Wide eyed and shocked, Naruto could only responed with. "What? Are you serious?"

"Yes. I'll give you a week to think about it. I'll meet you here at the same time. Choose wisely." Said Danzo, leaving in a swirl of leaves.

Without even bothering to think about the offer, Naruto muttered to himself. "Grr! That fucking bastard. Who does he think he's kidding? I have to think of something, but what?"

After turning off the light, Naruto thought about what to do. It took him about 45 minutes to an hour, to make up his mind. The first thing he did, was grab a piece of paper and something to write with. What he had to write, he wrote with great regret in his heart.


There we go. A new chapter, sorry it was a little short. Hope you enjoyed it. Thank you and please review.