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Kyuubi/ Gyuuki Speaking.

Chapter Seven: Incurable

Naruto sat in a small dark room in a cross-legged position. He almost looked like he was trying to go into sage mode.

Naruto, I've done everything I can, but they won't merge. Kurama said.

I feared that.

What are you going to do?

Anything I can. I am going to speak with Bee and the Hachibi. See what they think. If they can't do anything, then I am going to have to go to Tsunade.

Hm, I don't know if they will be able to do anything?

I don't either, but it's worth a shot.

Naruto, you know what's going to happen if nothing changes.

I know, Kurama. I would say I have a while but I am not a medical expert.

This is why you need to speak with Tsunade.

Yes, that is why. Has this ever happened to any other Jinchuuriki?

Not that I am aware of.

It is strange for it to be acting up like this, especially since the seal has been removed.

I agree, it is strange.

"Naruto?" a familiar voice called into the dark room.

Naruto opened his eyes and saw there was light that passed through the room coming form behind him. The door behind him was open with someone standing there casting a shadow. Naruto turned around and saw a familiar silhouette leaning up against the doorway.

"Yea, Shika?" Naruto replied.

"We're here," Shikamaru smiled at the blonde.

"Oh good," Naruto smiled back and stood up, making his way to the brunette.

Both men stepped out on the deck of the ship. They walked over stood at the bow of the ship looking at a large spiky island.

Shikamaru was eyeing Naruto who looked very peaceful watching the island. Naruto had been quiet since they left the village, he wasn't his normal perky self that the brunette fell in love with. He was worried about Naruto, no matter how many time the blonde told him he was fine.

"You know its not actually an island," Naruto thought a loud as he looked on at the island with fond memories, shaking Shikamaru out of his thoughts.

"No?" Shikamaru replied leaning on a rail looking ahead.

"No, it's actually a large turtle. So, it's always moving. That's way they put Bee and I here during the war," Naruto explained as a gentle smile formed on his face.

Shikamaru glanced over at Naruto with a shocked face, "A turtle?"

Naruto laughed, "Yes, Shika, a large turtle."

Shikamaru gave a small laugh and turned back to the island or turtle rather. They both stood there for a while until they were close enough to jump from the boat to one of the spikes. The boat would not be docking, they were informed. Naruto grabbed his large scroll and backpack and prepared himself to jumping. Shikamaru did the same. They both took their position and jumped to one of the spikes. Upon landing, Naruto turned around and waved to the boat.

"Thanks for the lift, Captain!" Naruto smiled as he waved.

"You're welcome Naruto," a man called back.

Naruto turned to Shikamaru then turned to the direction they were headed. A small smile formed on the blonde's face, which made Shikamaru smile as well.

He's always happy when he's with Bee. He's one of the few people that accepted us right away.

Naruto and Shikamaru started making their way to where they knew Bee would be. Once they arrives in the small clearing, they found the mansion they would be staying it. The large house mimicked the Hachibi. It was the same color and the Hachibi's head was the front door, it even had one of the horns cut off like the real Hachibi. They walked up to the front door and knocked. A familiar face then greeted them.

"Motoi!" Naruto shouted.

"Oh, Naruto. Is Bee expecting you?" The tan man with a green nose replied.

"He should be. I sent a him a message letting him know I was coming, but come to think of it, I never did hear back from him," Naruto thought out loud.

"Well, Bee is around the island. I am not sure where, if you wait here I am sure he will be back soon," Motoi explained.

"Naruto, can't you sense him in Kyuubi mode?" Shikamaru turned to Naruto.

"It's okay, Shika. We can wait for him," Naruto smiled.

"Well, we don't know when he will get back and we need to get this done as fast as possible and get back to the village," Shikamaru reminded the blonde.

Naruto sighed in defeat, "You're right."

Naruto then changed in to the Kyuubi mode. He was glowing orange. The seal on his was now more visible, and a black design spread a cross his body. Naruto closed his eyes and focused, trying to locate Bee. Naruto's eyes shot open a few moments later.

"Found him," Naruto smiled and went back to normal.

Naruto suddenly went pale and turned around so he was not longer facing the others. He started coughing violently. Naruto placed his hands on his mouth trying to contain the coughs. Once the coughs subsided, he removed his hands looked at it.

Blood.

Blood was all over his hands.

Blood. He was now coughing up blood.

"Naruto?" a worried voice came from behind him.

Naruto turned around placed both of his hands behind his back and smiled at the worried Shikamaru.

"Are you alright?" Shikamaru asked with worried eyes.

"I'm alright. I must a got something caught in my throat," Naruto gave the brunette a fake smile.

"Are you sure?" Shikamaru pushed.

"I'm sure," Naruto continued to smile, "Now come on lets find Bee."

Naruto then turned around and started jumping through the trees with the brunette following closely behind. A few minutes later, they found Bee standing in a small clearing in a circle drawn on the ground. He was surrounded by a bunch of large animals. Naruto stopped on a tree branch just outside the clearing and shook his head at Bee.

Shikamaru stopped beside him. Naruto placed his hand on the tree trunk to support him self. Shikamaru glanced over at Naruto with a worried look on his face. Naruto noticed the look on the brunette's face and gave him a look.

"Shika, stop worrying, I'm fine," Naruto pleaded.

Shikamaru sighed and shook his head. He turned to look at Bee who was now wrestling a large panda, "What's he doing?"

Naruto laughed, "Wrestling. Its how he keeps his dominance over the animals on the island."

"Ah, I see," Shikamaru glanced over at Naruto and smiled when he saw how happy Naruto was watching Bee.

Naruto then jumped down. Then Shikamaru glanced up at the tree trunk Naruto was holding and saw blood.

Blood? Was there blood on Naruto's hand?

Shikamaru shook his head and followed the blonde. He landed beside the blonde and placed both hands in his pockets. Naruto continued to smile.

"Octopops!" Naruto called waving over to Bee.

"Yo! Naruto!" Bee called back as one of his tentacles pushed the panda out the circle.

"Didn't you get my message that I was coming?" Naruto laughed.

"Yo, of course I did. Ya fool!" Bee exclaimed as he walked over to Naruto and the brunette, "Yo! Shika!"

"Don't call me that," Shikamaru shook his head and smiled.

"If you get my message, why didn't you tell Motoi?" Naruto crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow.

"Uhh…." Bee started.

"So, is there someone we can talk Bee?" Naruto suddenly got serious.

"Of course, fool! Lets head over to the water fall of truth!" Bee exclaimed.

Naruto, Shikamaru and Bee walked over to the waterfall of truth and went into to the room behind the waterfall. They walked down the path lined with headless statues. Naruto glanced over to the brunette and saw him looking around.

"Oh, that's right. You've never been here," Naruto smiled.

"No, its really interesting," Shikamaru replied while still looking around.

They reached the door with a carving of a head of an animal next to it. Naruto stuck his head in the mouth of carving and flipped the switch that opened the door. Naruto and Bee started walking into the room. Naruto turned around and placed a hand on Shikamaru's shoulder.

"Can you stay out here? I want to talk to Bee alone," Naruto gave Shikamaru an apologetic look.

"I understand," Shikamaru said as he placed a hand on Naruto's cheek.

The brunette pulled Naruto's face to his. Their lips met for a sweet moment until Shikamaru pulled away, but not before whispering something in his ear, "Naruto, I love you and you can tell me anything, you know that right?"

When the brunette pulled away, Naruto nodded at him. They both dropped their hands and Naruto handed the brunette his backpack and scroll. Before turning around he mouthed a thank you to the brunette. He followed Bee into the room. The door shut leaving Shikamaru standing there. The brunette placed his backpack next to Naruto's things and sat down against the wall facing the door to wait for his blonde. He couldn't help but worry about Naruto.

Once inside the room, Naruto and Bee sat cross-legged facing each other. The placed their fists together and entered their minds. Once inside, they found themselves with Gyuuki and Kurama in a large grey room. Kurama was lying down with his head on his hands. Gyuuki was sitting up with both hands on the ground holding him self up. Bee and Naruto were standing next to their tailed- beasts. Naruto placed his hands on Kurama's muzzle. Kurama not wanting this affection sat up and took the same position as Gyuuki.

"Yo, Naruto! What's ya wanting to talk about, fool, ya fool," Bee sung out.

"Bee, please. No rapping this is quiet serious," Naruto said as he looked at Bee with concerned eyes.

"I see," Bee nodded.

"What is it, Naruto?" Gyuuki asked.

"Kurama can explain it easier than I can," Naruto motioned towards the nine-tails.

"During the war, Naruto received the other half of my Chakra, the Yin half, from Minato. At the time, we just used the other half of the chakra as it was since we were almost out of chakra. But since then, we haven't been able to merge the Yin half and the Yang half of the chakra. It's doing something to Naruto every time he uses any of my chakra," Kurama explained.

"So you came here?" Bee asked.

"We came here to speak with both you and Gyuuki to see if you had any ideas as to what this is doing to my body or a way to fix the situation," Naruto justified.

"I see. Unfortunately Naruto, I don't know a way to merge the two chakras. Which is strange they should have merged if it's the same chakra," Bee thought.

"You know what might have happened," Gyuuki started.

"What?" Naruto asked.

"Well, when your father split the two chakras then sealed one half into him without the mind of Kurama, then it could have merged with his own. Plus your chakra mixed with Kurama's, which makes it a different chakra signature than the other half. That maybe way they aren't able to merge. They are too different now," Gyuuki explained.

"The second half about my chakra mixing with Naruto's is true, but how would Minato be able to give Naruto the other have of my chakra if it merged with his?" Kurama asked.

"Well, he could have extracted it. Normal people die, but since he was under Edo Tense, then he wouldn't have died," Bee countered.

"Ok, so now we know some possibilities as to why the chakras won't merge but we don't know why my body reacts the way it does when I use Kurama's chakra," Naruto said with a hint of worry in his tone.

"You're right. My best guess is that your body is rejecting the other half. Like a full grown adult would if a tailed-beast was placed in them," Gyuuki assumed.

"Can you explain a little further?" Kurama asked.

Gyuuki nodded, "If a tailed beast is placed in an adult, it usually over powers them and kills them because their chakra coils are already developed. So if the Yin chakra was placed in Naruto and is not merging with the other half, it's almost like placing another tailed-beast into him, especially if it has some of Minato's chakra in it. So, his body is rejecting it, but at a slower rate because his body is already adjusted to a tailed-beast."

"I see. Is there anything we can do?" Naruto asked.

"Unfortunately no. Or at least nothing I can think of. That is something you are going to have to talk to a medical Nin about," Gyuuki said with an apologetic look.

Naruto nodded in response.

"I would recommend Tsunade," Bee said.

"That's what I am planning on," Naruto smiled.

Naruto opened his eyes and stood up as Bee did the same. Bee placed his hand on Naruto's shoulder and gave him a nod.

"It will be fine," Bee said.

"I know, thank you for your help Bee and Gyuuki," Naruto gave him a small smile.

"You know, you should tell Shikamaru," Bee said.

Naruto looked down and the smile fell, "I know, but he is having a hard time with his parents right now and I don't want to put the weight of this on him."

"When are you going to tell him?" Bee asked.

"When the time is right and I know as much about this as I can," Naruto replied still looking down.

Bee nodded and they walked out of room together. Shikamaru stood up as they walked out and gave the blonde a questioning looking.

"Everything all right?" the brunette asked.

Naruto nodded and smiled, "yea, everything's fine."

Naruto walked over to his brunette and grabbed his hand after he picked up his backpack and scroll. The brunette did the same and they walked hand in hand out the door and down the path that led to the waterfall.

Bee stood back and shook his head.

He shouldn't lie to him like that. Gyuuki said in Bee's head.

I know, but we should… Bee started.

It's not our place, Bee.

I know. You're right.

Naruto and Shikamaru walked out of the waterfall and made their way back to the mansion with Bee following. The ship would be back in a few days. They both had Genin teams waiting for them, so they had to get back as soon as possible and Naruto needed to speak with Tsunade.

I know it kinda short but the next chapters are pretty good I would say.

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Ps. I know that Naruto can also sense people in Sage mode but I thought this scene was more dramatic!