Sorry for the wait, long hours and overall unmotivation. But I'm hoping to do this regularly again. I don't own Naruto.
It had been 11 months and twenty nine days since Naruto had entered the void, and he had been training non-stop. Yuusuke had taught him a seal to replenish his energy, making so he only needed to sleep for a few hours every week. After much training, Naruto's fuuinjutsu was reaching an ultimate peak. Three months before, it had been discovered that his ability was to take chakra from anyone willing to let him have it. He had been slightly disappointed when he realized he wouldn't be able to tap into Obito's extreme reserves, but he did realize why he could only take it from those he was allied with.
All his life he had strived to be recognized, to make friends. He wanted to protect people, but he did not want anyone to feel weak. If a person could give him their chakra to help win battles with monstrous foes, they may not feel so useless. His chakra transfers with Kurama and his senjutsu training had adapted his body over time, so he could accept chakra from other sources much easier than other shinobi.
Not only had his kekkei genkai become apparent, so had his other fuuinjutsu skill levels. Yuusuke was a perfect teacher for Naruto. He understood that the Uzumaki were not always conventionally intelligent, and they needed prodding in some instances. Naruto could now do all fuuinjutsu types on at least and intermediate level. He did exceed, not surprisingly, at clone based fuuinjutsu. He could seal his copies into kunai, making it so they would appear when necessary. It wasn't quite Hirashin, but it could be used in similar instances.
He had created four clones at the beginning of his training and made them go gather nature energy, which was somehow abundant in the void. At this point they had amassed so much energy that Naruto would be able to maintain Sage mode for upwards of a day. Kurama was also rebuilding his reserves while napping.
Yuusuke called Naruto over, exhausted after giving him all of his chakra to keep training. "Naruto, I think it may be nearing the time for you to leave this place." He said sadly, looking down slightly. Naruto nodded slowly as he scratched the stubble that was growing on his chin. "I hate to leave you here, would you like me to leave a clone to keep you company?"
Smiling sadly the old man looked to him and shook his head "It sounds like you will need every ounce of chakra you have for this upcoming battle. I wouldn't want you to waste it on an old lonely man." Brightening quickly Naruto slapped his forehead "I know, I'll just rewrite the scroll and come visit you again after the battle. It wasn't that complicated, thinking back to it."
With a sigh, Yuusuke said "From my understanding, It only works once per Uzumaki. One year is the limit, and one use only. Any more would cause irreparable damage to this dimension."
"Then how the hell are you gonna have company ever again?!" Naruto shouted in desperation With a chuckle and a new expression forming on his face, Yuusuke grabbed Naruto's shoulder and said in a low, creepy tone "I guess, you'll just have to make another Uzumaki."
Confused, Naruto began "How the hell do I do that? Can I just make people honorary membeā¦." He stopped as the color drained from his face. "You old perv. I already had one sensei like you." He was laughing now along with Yuusuke, and soon they were both rolling on the floor.
This rukus arose Kurama from his slumber. "Eh, what the hell is going on out there? I try to take the first nap I've had in a century and you wake me up five minutes in?" Naruto, gasping for breath, turned his attention to the killer intent in his head. "It's been a bit longer than that. I'm glad you're awake. I needed to get you anyway, the twelve months is up and it's time for us to go kick some ass."
"Hmmm, you do seem a bit older, and it is definite you have improved some things based on your chakra nature alone. I can sense what I assume is your ability. That should be somewhat useful, I just hope it is enough to stop that bastard Uchiha. I was right to trust you Yuusuke, you have my thanks."
After a quick bow of respect, Yuusuke looked up to Naruto. "It is time. But before you leave I must ask two favors."
"Sure, anything you want" Naruto said with gratitude in his voice.
" I would like you to resurrect our clan. It does not matter who with. As long as the Uzumaki blood is in a person, it will be influential if not dominant, whether it be one hundred percent or one hundredth of a percentile. I want our clan to spread peace again. I want to have many, many, more students, and I want you to be happy." Smiling, Naruto gave a thumbs up "I'll take care of it, I promise pops, now what is the other favor?"
Yuusuke gave a pause before speaking again. "I want Mamiyu to be found. I don't want her all alone out there. I just need her to have a proper burial. After you win this battle, I just ask that you try and find out how to get her back, or at least how it truly cannot be done and she is lost forever. Either way, I need the closure." He was on his knees begging, and Naruto was right there with him, putting a hand on his back. "I will find her and bring her home, that is my promise to you. Consider it done."
"Thank you, Naruto" Said the bearded face as it looked up at the stubbled one.
After several minutes of goodbyes and goodlucks, it was finally time to leave. Yuusuke handed naruto a scroll containing instructions for future Uzumaki's to use when training at younger levels (Naruto had skipped the trivial tasks and went right for the big stuff) and shook his hand one final time. "Thank you again Yuusuke, I'll take care of that stuff for you" Naruto said, trying not to cry. "Naruto, you have my gratitude as well. Thank you for not killing me Kurama-sama."
"Anytime" said the beast through Naruto.
Naruto could now feel the outside world beginning to draw him back. "I guess it's time old man, I'll make sure you aren't alone for too long." He gave a wink and a smile before being disappearing from the void.
With a sad sigh, Yuusuke pulled his violin out of the nothingness and sat down for what would be another long wait. His song was sad, but not hopeless, for he knew the strongest thing an Uzumaki had was his word.
Back on the battlefield
Minato was trying to keep his head. He had demanded Sasuke and Naruto charge back to Konoha and make sure Madara and Obito would not arrive there with no resistance should he fail at holding them here. He knew he could not win, but he could at least buy time. He had managed to hold them both off for a while, although he knew they were just toying with him. Madara knew he had won, Hashirama was truly gone, and now he was just enjoying being invincible for a bit longer before the Tsuki no Me was started. He loved toying with this little golden flash. He loved that something that was impossible for every other ninja in the world was a simple game to him. He was a bit annoyed that Obito had not located the army. He wanted them all to be there so that he could watch them fall under his power. He was content enough for the moment, however.
Back with Sasuke and Naruto's clone
"Dammit!" yelled the Uchiha as he slammed his fist into the wall of the gate of Konoha. "I was sure that I was strong enough. I knew I was good enough, but he just threw all of my life's work away with a flick of the wrist."
"Teme, it was still more than I did. At least you cracked the armor. That's something, right?" Naruto said, trying to calm Sasuke down before he got too upset and lost it.
"C'mon, dad told me how to get to the cave from the surface."
As the pair ran through the village to the secret entrance, Naruto suddenly stopped, a wave of memories sweeping over him. Sasuke, aggravated, turned to his teammate "Dobe, what are you stopping for?"
With a new grin on his face Naruto looked at Sasuke. "Well, it seems like the real me just got back from vacation."
