Well this one is a smaller chapter, though there is a lot going on in it, also this is the second chapter i release today, so i think you guys can forgive me for how small it is ;) anyway enjoy :D
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naru-ca-titan - Thank you very much, and lol about your grandparents :P Its alright, as i said to the others, i release these chapters so fast that i can understand if you miss a few reviews lol, i am just happy that you are enjoying the story enough to review and tell me how i am doing, and for that i thank you, and of course i will mention you and any other reviewer, because if it wasn't for you guys, well i wouldn't be posting this story ;)
crsstlk - wow well thanks, i was affraid that i had not done a good job, i kept on having distractions, also part of it was done friday night when i was really tired, but i am happy to see that you guys enjoyed it so much, as for Sasuke, he does show up in this chapter ;) and things are about to pick up, i also worked very hard to try and get this chapter released before i went to bed so you guys could read it :D
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This chapter was revised on May 24th 2017. Most grammar errors should have been addressed (Hopefully :P) I did a few enhancements and changed a few things around but the story remained unchanged
Saving old bonds
Chapter 18 (Revised)
Naruto was standing just outside of one of Konoha's highest security prison cells. He took a deep breath knowing the last time he had seen the one being held in there was only a few days ago. And he had almost been killed by him. He motioned for the guard to open the door and walked in. The 4 guards inside the cell were still standing at their posts. He could see Sasuke sitting down in the cell, he was staring at something that looked like a headband protector of some sort but he couldn't see it that well.
"Sasuke…It's me Naruto" he simply said, trying to get his attention "There are something's going on out there that you may want to know about" as he continued to try and get his attention but he had yet to even move. One of the guards approached him
"Lord Hokage, he hasn't moved much ever since the fifth visited him a few days ago" he said in a low enough voice so Sasuke could not hear him
"Sasuke, Konoha is now at war. There is a new enemy that no one has ever seen before using tactics no one has ever fought against. We actually lost many good ninja's already, including the fifth Hokage… We could really use your help out there. Like I said before we are ready to forgive you if you would just agree to rejoin us"
"And be a weapon in your war?" he asked without even taking his eyes off what Naruto assumed to be a headband of some sort
"No, as a fellow Konoha member defending his homeland… As a brother, I know you still feel something for Konoha under all that hate. You still have the will of fire inside of you" But Sasuke didn't say anything else "Just think about it, the offer will be there if you decide to take it" he said as he walked out leaving Sasuke alone with his thoughts
Meanwhile the Moon forces were getting closer and closer to their main target
"Kurokage Sama!" one of the captains said as he bowed down to his leader. On his back the number six could be read
"Yes Byakuya?" he asked
"Our scouts have reported that they have begun their fortifications. It would also appear that you gave their leader a death blow during your battle with her, they have already chosen a replacement. He is young and looks inexperienced, from what they learned his name is Namikaze Naruto" He said in a very calm voice. It seemed to be a trait common to all captains
"Do not underestimate him. If they chose him as their leader it must mean that he is one of their more powerful fighters. Have our agents find out everything they can about him"
"As you wish Kurokage Sama" he said while bowing before he disappeared
"Namikaze Naruto huh? We will be meeting very soon" he said with a grin
Naruto had returned to his office, reading and filling out reports, ordering fortifications to be built. He had just received new reports that the enemy was on the move again. Suddenly a knock came to his door "Enter" he said calmly
The door opens to reveal Kakashi and Sai as they walked in "Hokage Sama, we just received word, the wave country has fallen to the enemy" Kakashi stated
Naruto was shocked at the news, the wave country had special meaning for him for a few reasons. The first being that it was his first actual REAL mission that didn't include chasing down a cat or picking up garbage, the second being that he had such an impact on the people's lives who live there that they named a bridge after him "Are you sure?"
"Positive" Kakashi simply responded
"But they have no ninjas to defend them." Naruto said with a hint of sadness in his voice
"They fought bravely none the less. They were not going to lay down like they did for Gato however, in the end it proved useless"
Naruto banged his fist against his desk "Damn it, why are they doing this to begin with!" He said out of anger. He wanted answers, but he knew he wasn't going to get any.
Sai had noticed that Naruto was on edge, not himself. He guessed that the stress of taking on the role as Hokage as well as the war was starting to get to him. He decided to try and lighten the mood a little bit "Just because you are now the Hokage, it doesn't make your penn…." Kakashi quickly hit him on the head
"We should get back to our patrols, come Sai before you say something stupid again and get me into trouble"
Kakashi literally dragged Sai out of Naruto's office. It did make Naruto smile a bit. Sai had not changed at all, he kept on trying, however. To those who knew him as a friend they accepted him for who he was. But still, the news of the fallen wave country was hard for him to take "I just hope Inari, his mom and that old annoying man are alright" Suddenly there was yet another knock at the door "Damn it, how am I supposed to get any work done, Come in!"
Shikamaru walked in along with Ino "Hokage Sama…God I can't believe we have to call you that" He said in his lazy tone of voice
"Well, you could always call me Lord Hokage" He said with a grin "I assume you have word from the sand?" He asked wanting an update. He had sent them on a diplomatic mission to find out if they could get support from their allies
"The Kazekage is sending re-enforcements and he is going to be leading them himself. They should arrive here within the next few days" Ino stated
"So Gaara is coming here himself huh? At least it's good to know that we can count on our allies. I just hope that they get here before the enemy does"
"What if they don't?" Shikamaru asked
"Then we hold our ground until they do, Konoha will NOT fall" he said with determination "Shikamaru, Ino, I have a mission suited for your abilities, I will be adding Kiba to your team"
"What is it?" Ino asked
"Another mission? How troublesome" He said as Ino kicked him
"I want you guys to find the exact location of the enemy forces. Take note of how many they are and try to find out as much as you can about them, then report back to me"
"Understood Hokage Sama" Ino plainly said as she bowed, Shikamaru did the same as they walked out. Someone else walked into the office
"Hokage Sama, you wanted to see me?" Asked Neji
"Ah Neji, yes I have a task for you Hinata and Shino"
"Of course, what is it?" He simply asked
"I am sure that the enemy is trying to learn as much about our defenses as they can. And I do have ANBU patrolling the village none stop but I need you guys to constantly scan the area for spies. You're and Hinata's byakugan, you can easily scan the area and with Shino using his insects to help the patrols and close any gaps we may have overlooked"
"I understand Hokage Sama, I will assemble the team right away. If there are spies out there we will find them!" He said with confidence as he bowed and walked out of the office, the door once more opened
"Again? I should just install a revolving door!" he said, but his tone quickly changed when he saw who had just entered
"Well, I could just go through the Window like I use to do for Tsunade" The large man with white hair said with a grin
"Ero-Sanin!" Naruto said with a smile "Where were you?"
"My network of spies had learned about an interesting rumor that the water country had been compromised. I went to investigate and found that it had been invaded by some unknown force. By the time I got back it was too late and I just heard about Tsunade as well…" he said with sadness in his voice "I am the last remaining Sanin"
"Don't worry, they are going to pay for what they did…"
"I have some information on them. Though I am not sure if it will be of use to us"
"What is it?" He asked "Anything would be better then what we currently know about them, which is nothing"
"The only thing that I have learned so far is that they have found a way to channel their chakra in a different manner then we do. Instead of using hand sighs they use spells of some sort. Also, they all use a Katana, each Katana is different and is an extension of the user's soul so to speak"
"So your saying that a great deal of their powers come from their Katana's?" Naruto asked as Jiraiya nodded
"They are also very fast, Naruto, these people are very dangerous and their numbers are great"
Even though he had not called Naruto by his rank he didn't mind. He had too much respect for Jiraiya as his master "I know they are, they killed Tsunade after all. But I am telling you that I will not allow them to take out Konoha!"
"I know you won't kid, and I will be by your side as well. You're not the only one who needs to avenge Tsunade after all" he said in a very serious tone.
End Chapter 18
End an other chapter done, like i said, its a small chapter compared to what i had been posting before, but a lot happened :), so please, read ,rave, review :D