Chapter 20 A Long Few Days Part 1

Sakura rolled out of bed with a great sense of loneness as she looked at the two sleeping people beside her, she knew that the people in every way seemed like Naruto and Ino but she knew that in reality they were nothing more than shadow clones. Now she had been surrounded by clones before when Naruto was with Ino and had used clones to satisfy her and make sure she wasn't left out but it didn't feel the same this time. Slowly Sakura got dressed as she started her day, it had come down to a strange retune of getting dressed then going to the wash tent located by the wall. There she would take a shower in one of the stalls before moving to the food tent for a bowl of oatmeal severed in an plastic bowl. As she moved though the line to get her food she was greeted by the sight of two masked ANBU standing at the end of the line.

"What do you want?" asked Sakura with spit in her voice as she gave the ANBU a death glare that would have sent anyone she knew running for the hills in fear of what would happen next.

"Just handing out your new symbol." explained one of the new ANBU as he pulled out a patch in the shape of a shield, it was a red and black patch not unlike the patches wore by different military unites however written across the top was the word jinchūriki and below it was a single solid circle with four diamonds radiating off at 45 degree angles.

"You are to have that patch on your right shoulder any time to leave this area." Explained the second ANBU, as Sakura's blood began to boil even more.

"Well I will need more than one if I am going to put them on all my cloths." Grumbled Sakura as she took the patch and started moving pass

"We will have more later in the meantime make do, demon." snapped the first ANBU as he pushed Sakura in the back almost causing her to trip and almost fall to the ground.

"Maybe you should learn to walk before you worry about that, demon." laughed the ANBU as Sakura started pumping chakra into her fist as her temper started to build up. Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder guiding her away from the fight.

"Thanks." Said Sakura before seeing who had lead her away from the fight. The woman who had lead her away from the fight was her friend and rival for Naruto's heart Hinata Hyuga.

"No problem." Answered Hinata as she took a deep breath "Can I talk to you for a moment."

Sakura took a deep breath as she tried to find a way out of talking to her but there wasn't a good reason not to without being spiteful.

"Alright." answered Sakura as sat down across from Hinata both of them with bowls of half cooked oatmeal in front of them.

"Listen I know with all this shit going on it may seem self-centered to talk about this now with all this shit going on but…." started Hinata

"But you want to join Naruto-kun, Ino-chan and myself don't you?" asked Sakura

"Yes." Answered Hinata "I mean it isn't like it was before, there are multiple women for every man so there isn't a reason why we can't all share him."

"You love Naruto-kun just like Ino and I do but in any relationship there has to trust and truth be told I don't trust you enough not to stab us in the back in any relationship." explained Sakura as Hinata nodded her head "I mean I have caught you multiple times using your Byakugan to spy on Naruto-kun and how often have you "run" into Naruto my accident."

"True, I slaked Naruto-kun and I know you have no reason to trust me but maybe this will help." Explained Hinata as she took a deep breath as she leaned forward. "You know that my demon Miki is the lawyer."

'What about it?" asked Sakura

"Ask your Aella about the Laws of Ariadna." Explained Hinata as Sakura raised an eyebrow as a turned to her own demon for answers.

"Oh…I didn't think about that." groaned Aella as her voice inside Sakura's head "We may have no choice but to let her in."

"What? Why?" demanded Sakura

"The Laws of Ariadna was an attempt by Lydia's grandfather to force his son to take another mate to try to have a male heir, the laws states that that Daimyo has to have at least three mates." explained Aella "And Lydia and Ino are the new Daimyo."

"So what? Having Hinata join us won't get Ino pregnant sooner?" explained Sakura

"True but the law doesn't read that way and unless Ino has three mates by the time she is 23 she has to give up the daimyo and since she has no one to give the title up to she can't do that." explained Aella as she lowered her head. "So either we let Hinata in or we lose Ino and possibly Naruto along with her."

"So you are going to force your way into our relationship?" demanded Sakura as her blood boiled a bit as Hinata remained calmed as she played with her food a bit.

"I don't want to do that but I can." Explained Hinata as she leaned back a bit "I would rather be welcomed in."

"Well that isn't going to happen if you force yourself in." snapped Sakura

"Which is why I am telling you." admitted Hinata as she took a breath as she stood up "Will you just talk it over with Naruto-kun and Ino?"

"Alright." answered Sakura as she crossed her arms over her chest as she stood up "However it will be a while we are kind of focusing on the situation at hand."

"Understandable." explained Hinata "I just thank you for talking it over."

"I can't believe she is going to force herself in." thought Sakura

"I can't believe she actually came out and told us about her plans before she carried it out, that isn't normal for Miki." explained Aella "Maybe she is changing, however the question is do we deal with her for the rest of our life or do we give up Ino and possibly Naruto."

"I am not going to do that." thought Sakura

"Then when Naruto/Kyuubi and Ino/Lydia come back we will all have to talk about this." explained Aella as Sakura nodded her head.

"One thing at a time." thought Sakura as she finished eating before heading toward the makeshift hospital as her thoughts turned to Naruto and Ino. "I wonder what those two are up to right now?"

Hundreds of miles away a small size cruise ship moved through the water heading away from Tea country and toward the Land of granite. Along the port side of the ship leaning against the balcony of their middle class suit was Ino Yamanaka. She closed her eyes and smiled as she smelled the ocean which surrounded her. She didn't even open her eyes or turn around as the door to their room opened.

"So how are the others?" asked Ino as she felt a pair of hands wrap around her waist. Almost at once she leaned back into Naruto's chest.

"Choji is already eying that buffet on the party deck and according to Shikamaru he needs a nap and seems like Temari is joining him." explained Naruto as he placed his head into Ino's hair inhaling her scent, she smelled like a strange but wonderful mixture of different flowers. Maybe it came from growing up in a flower shop or maybe it was something else either way he loved it.

"In other words they are likely going at each other like rabbits." laughed Ino as she leaned back even more into Naruto's chest as a sense of safety washed over her. "They probably think we are going to do the same."

"We aren't?" laughed Naruto

"We will…just not right now, we ran all night after a long day in the Leaf." Explained Ino "Also a hot shower is calling my name."

"Well we could share a shower?" offered up Naruto

"The shower isn't large enough for what I have planned for you and I don't want to break things." Laughed Ino as she pulled away a bit heading toward the shower strutting her stuff as Naruto's eyes ran up and down her body "Besides once we both rest up we will be at full strength when we go after each other."

Next door to Naruto and Ino sharing a matching cabin was Shikamaru and Temari, Temari had bolted for the bathroom the moment they had entered the room leaving Shikamaru alone. With nothing better to do he changed into his black swimming trunks before moving out onto the balcony and lied down on one of the wooden reclining beach chairs.

"Why did you change into a swim suit?" asked Nanuk as Shikamaru closed his eyes.

"Temari-chan loves to swim, I expect her to be out in a few minutes to drag me to the pool." explained Shikamaru to his demon. As the sound of bathroom door opening caused him to sit up.

"You ready to go to the pool?" asked Shikamaru as he felt a hand on his shoulder forcing him back down.

"Not yet." answered Temari as she stepped out from behind Shikamaru.

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Shikamaru couldn't help but smile as he looked at his soul mate, she had on a simple black bikini which hugged her body. Unlike most girls he knew such of Sakura or Ino, Temari never dressed flashy she preferred things simple and beautiful and he loved it that way. Slowly Temari stepped over Shikamaru's legs as she sat down on his lap, before leaning forward giving him a view down her cleavage.

"I had something else in mind." answered Temari as she placed her hands on either side of the Shikamaru's shoulders. Slowly Shikamaru's hands moved up to her lower back before coming to rest on the bikini top strings.

"I thought you would had jumped at the chance to go swimming." stated Shikamaru as he pulled her ever closer to him until their lips where within inches of each other.

"That can wait." Stated Temari as she felt Shikamaru's member press so hard against the fabric of his swimsuit trying to get to her womanhood.

"It isn't like you to do it in public?" asked Shikamaru as he gently pulled on the strings.

"No one can see from this location." purred Temari into Shikamaru's ear causing a shiver to go down his spin "So come on little boy, let's have some fun."

Shikamaru grinned as he pulled on the bikini strings undoing her top as the two of them kissed.

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Hours later Naruto's clone was walking through the streets of the Leaf village making sure that the guards patrolling the walls saw him. Suddenly two ANBU landed in front of him.

"What do you want?" asked Naruto's clone worried that they had discovered that he was a clone.

"The Hokage wants a word with you." Explained the ANBU "Please follow us."

Naruto nodded his head as he allowed himself to be led toward the meeting room located by the main gate. As he walked into the room he found Lady Tsunade standing in the middle of the room.

"Leave us." ordered Tsunade as the ANBU looked at each other. "Leave us."

"Yes, Lady Hokage." Answered the ANBU as they left the two of them alone.

"Listen Naruto I am so sorry about all this, I just want you to know I am doing everything I can to fix this." Reassured Lady Tsunade as she looked at Naruto who simply crossed his arms over his chest. "I will not rest until you are all free and treated equally."

"Lady Tsunade face it there isn't a thing you can do to stop this from happening." stated Naruto as Tsuande raised an eyebrow, it wasn't like Naruto to give up and here he was.

"What are you saying Naruto?" asked Tsunade

"That there is nothing you can do to stop this from happening." restated Naruto as Tsunade's eyes focused on him studying every inch of him.

"You're a clone." stated Tsunade as Naruto laughed a bit.

"Why am I not surprised you figured that out." Laughed Naruto as Tsunade's brain began to move into over drive trying to think of a reason why Naruto would have a clone walking around the village, only one answer came to mind.

"You are leaving the village aren't you?" asked Tsunade

"Yes." admitted Naruto "And if the location we have planned out works we will all be gone in a week."

"You know as Hokage it is my duty to stop you from leaving the village." explained Tsunade "I could round you all up."

"First off you already did that and you know that I wouldn't have left the people undefended." explained Naruto

"Sasuke." stated Tsunade as Naruto nodded his head.

"I know that it sounds weird but on some levels I am actually beginning to trust him." stated Naruto "And I know he would rather enjoy fighting his way out of here."

"He would, I could throw the entire Leaf ANBU forces at him and we would lose 90% before we could stop him." stated Tsunade "And that isn't even counting on whoever else you left behind in case we tried anything. The problem is that not everyone in there is a trained ninja and we will do a lot of damage to each other."

"So the question is do we destroy each other?" asked Naruto as he stood up to Tsunade.

"Naruto do you realized that if you go ahead with this you will be hunted and you will never be allowed to come back to this village alive?" asked Tsunade "What would your father think of you leaving this village?"

Naruto lowered his head for a moment before looking Tsunade straight in the eyes.

"I think my father would be proud of what I am doing because he would be ashamed of what has happened here. This isn't the village he gave his life for anymore." explained Naruto as Tsunade nodded her head.

"Then we are in agreement." stated Tsunade as Naruto raised an eyebrow.

"What?" asked Naruto confused at the sudden turn in the conversation as Tsunade sat down before pulling out a bottle of shake.

"I was going to inform you that I was going to do everything possible to fix this but you need to be prepared in case I can't fix it." explained Tsunade as she took a drink "And since you have already decided to leave I guess the only thing I can do is ask what can I do to help you out."

Across town Sasuke Uchiha was waking up after a rather enjoyable night with not one but two vixens. Normally he would have been up by this point in the day but having stayed up to take care the rapist Cain Yamanaka and then the activities that followed his death meant that he stayed up very late. As he sat up he couldn't help but look to his left and right where Karin and Tamaki where sound asleep. He smiled as he looked at the smiling faces of the women.

"I can't believe I am saying this but after seeing how Tamaki-chan killed Cain, I actually love her." thought Sasuke "She has a fire within her same as Karin-chan. They are both perfect Uchiha women."

"Agreed." answered Katsu "And they will need that fire to help raise any kits you have."

"Another thing I never thought I would say I am actually looking forward to having kids." Answered Sasuke as he noticed that Karin was holding onto the necklace that he had given her a few days ago. Quickly Sasuke stood up throwing on a pair of boxers as he moved toward his pack, within moments he found the scroll containing all the items left to him in his parent's will. Once again he scrolled down the list until he found what he was looking for. With a few hand signs a puff of smoke filled the air as a small walnut box appeared in Sasuke's hand. Quickly he opened it only to have his eyes widened as he looked at the item which was originally going to Itachi's wife but would soon be going to Tamaki. It was a massive bracelet with three lines of jewels. The outer two rings where black diamonds while the center was made of red rubies.

"My God this had to cost a fortune." stated Sasuke as he turned his gaze to the note written in the box. The hand writing didn't belong to his parents and judging from the way it was written a lawyer must have done it after their death.

"One black diamond and rubies bracelet which has graced the hand of every main Uchiha Clan house women since the founding of the Clan." Read Sasuke as his eyes widened at the cost of the bracelet it was more than an ANBU captain would make in seven years.

"I hope Tamaki-chan likes it." Admitted Sasuke as he gently slipped it onto the sleeping woman's wrist.

"I bet she will." added Katsu as Sasuke snuggled back into bed beside the two sleeping vixens. "Only problem is that human/demon nature being what it is Karin will be upset that Tamaki got something better then what she got."

"Then I will just have to make it up to her." added Sasuke as he closed his eyes

Across the world on a small barrier island located off the coast of Lightening country were around 1,500 jinchūriki who had expected the camps in their home village during the uprising.

"So what is the plan?" asked Karui as she looked out from her hiding spot as a Kumogakure patrol boat passed within two hundred yards of their hiding spot but didn't see them. "Because we need to find a better place to hid."

"Agreed." answered Samui knowing that in was only a matter of time until whoever took over command of their former village sends some ninjas to scout out their island hiding place. "Problem is that we have no idea where to go."

"Why not the Leaf village?" offered up Karui "Naruto Namikaze is a jinchūriki and the Kyuubi is the demon kage."

"True but do you really think it would be much better there then back in Kumogakure?" asked Samui

"And they will have all the roads locked down so we have no way of getting anywhere with 1,500 people or how many we have left?" stated Omoi as he sat down under one of the multiple pine trees which covered the island. "And to make matters worse this place isn't that good in terms of food…unless you want to eat pine needles."

"I can think of only one way to do move all these people." stated Samui as she looked toward 1,500 people who were huddled around small fires trying to keep warm in the cold fall morning. "We have to move by sea."

"Not a bad idea we can move people easier." explained Karui as she lifted a pair of binoculars up looking across the small straight toward a large port located on the other side of the bay, in the harbor there was almost every kind of ship in the world from small fishing ships to large cargo ships. "But sealing a ship large enough to carry all of us would raise a lot of alarms."

"Not if we are smart about it." stated Samui as she pointed to five medium size fishing vessels heading out to sea. "See we hijack some of those ships and we use their holds to transport the people."

"What about the crew?" asked Karui

"Well we either drop them off somewhere far away from here or we get rid of them." explained Samui

"You mean just kill them?" asked Karui

"Yes." Answered Samui "However the question is where do we go?"

"How about wherever our demons used to live?" offered up Omoi "If anyplace has something anything to help us out it would be there."

For a moment both of his female teammates looked at him.

"What?" asked Omoi

"Nothing it's just that is a good idea." Explained Samui "The question is where is that spot?"

"Well one of the civilians is a map maker maybe her demon knows where that would be?" offered up Karui

"Talk to her about it." ordered Samui before looking at the docks which where full of fishing ships. "Come nightfall we will steal some of those ships."

"Still stealing ships is going to be hard?" explained Omoi

"Not as much as you think." Stated Samui as a group of ships started heading into port "Because what are the first two things fisherman tend to do when they get back to port?"

"Don't know?" answered Omoi

"Get drunk and get laid." answered Karui as Samui smiled.

"And a drunk man is a whole lot easier to overpower then a sober one." Explained Samui as she looked at the ships judging around how many people they could fit on each ship and how many they would need. "Prepare to move out at sundown."

Sorry for the long delay life got in the way of writing, I hope you like this chapter and are looking forward toward the next chapter. Also today I have posted the final chapter of "the Demon Plan" and once I finish "Clash of Worlds" I will start a new story. I have posted two clips of the two front running stories in my profile for you to see. Until next time please keep reading Thanks Wilkins75