Note: As a thank you for the recent support I have decided to upload 2 chapters early.
1600 hours, December 12, 2527 (military calendar)
Near Centron Trading Station
Neutral Territory, Space
Pulling out of slip space the Laughing Fox came across a large station in space being used for many ships. There were ships of different variety moving back and forth into the area. With Shikamaru sending the station their proper codes Naruto was allowed to pull the ship in for a landing. Landing on a pad connected to the station the ship was lowered into another section before the top was sealed and pressurized for the crew to exit. Leaving the controls Naruto walked back to the conference room as Shikamaru stayed to check the systems.
"Alright, me and Anko are heading to meet this contact. You guys stay here and keep an eye on things" he finished as Chouji, Fintz, Haku, and Zabuza gave their own replies and just focused on the tv. Moving to the clinic he saw the light on the door brighten green giving him the ok to open the door.
Laying down on two separate beds were Tenten and Tsunami as Sakura had her hands covered in green chakra hovering over Tenten at the moment. Hearing the door opened the three turned to him only to blush at variety of degrees.
"Hey, I just wanted to make sure everything is ok before me and Anko head out?" he questioned scratching his head in embarrassment. He and the two on the beds got up this morning extremely satisfied but the two were feeling side effects. Like being unable to walk so to everything below the waist being sore. Should he feel worried or proud? Its hard to side because a strong side of him was feeling a shit load of pride. How many could say they lost their V card to two beautiful women? Add to that to the point that they had trouble walking? Maybe he should stop smirking at that.
"They will be fine. They will be up and moving about by the time you come back" answered Sakura as he gave a nod before heading off while Anko stood there watching them.
"So, he rocked your world huh" she started as from the looks they gave it was a big yes. "From the looks of things, it sounds like an experience. Maybe I should give him a try as well" offered Anko making Sakura snap her head to her.
"Absolutely not! There are things you are not ready for or that could happen" she started as Anko covered her ears and walked away to not listening. Giving a growl she was about to chase after her when Tenten grabbed her arm with a confused look on her face.
"What do you mean? Is there something I should know?" she questioned as Sakura took a deep breathe and released it. "I will tell you only some things that you should know after what happened last night. The rest is up for him to tell you" she started before explaining little details about Naruto status
With Anko and Naruto
Leaving the ship, they entered into a main hall filled with all sorts of people walking back and forth. On the sides were different businesses trying to sell their items or providing a service. Walking through the white colored steal halls Naruto thought that he would run into another species besides humans here, but it must still be too far from their home worlds. After a few minutes of walking about they came across a door that numbered 138. The schedule room for the meeting.
Looking around first for anyone watching Naruto entered the door first with Anko following. Inside was a room that looked like a resting quarter. A simple bed, dresser, shower, and all the works. A hotel room to be more exact. Taking a seat by the table in the middle he leaned back against it as Anko leaned against the wall.
"So, you Tenten and Tsunami" she started as he looked up at her.
"Yeah. It just kind of happened. I guess the alcohol and the wanting of releasing some stress about the mission made it just flow right" he explained as she nodded and walked up to him. With no warning she moved in and straddled him forcing the sudden reaction to hold her waist for stability.
"Well, I have no alcohol, but my job does give me loads of stress" she spoke softly placing her hands around his head. "Would you help me release it?" she questioned with a whisper as she leaned down to kiss him.
Knock, knock….knock, knock, knock…..knock
With those knocks the kiss was stopped right before their lips could connect. With a groan Anko stood up from on top of Naruto and headed for the door. Taping a button on the side a screen turned on to show a cloaked individual holding a metal case waiting in front of the door.
"Time to get this show started" she stated as Naruto got up and the door was opened for the person to come in. With the door being sealed behind Anko stepped forward. "Passcode"
"Knowledge is the gateway to heaven" spoke a soft voice. Anko gave a nod to Naruto showing that the person checked out. Walking further into the room the person pulled her hood down to reveal a woman with short black hair and blue eyes.
"My name is Dr. Catherine Halsey. I heard quite a lot and know even more about you Lieutenant Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. Even the parts that ONI and other groups tried to hide and blackout" she started placing the case down on the table. Opening the case to show it was a computer attached to a strange glowing device.
"While you say you know so much about me, I know nothing about you. Care to explain who you are?" he questioned as she just smirked at him.
"It's irrelevant at this moment but we will get to know each other in due time" she stated before typing a few things on the computer and clicking a button. "She will be the one helping you. She is yours" she finished before stepping back from the case. Looking at the case Naruto watched it light up for a second before a 3d image was projected. It showed an orange figure with similar features to Halsey but with long hair reaching to the middle of her back. While she showed feminine features it was covered in moving code.
"Hi, my name is Kora. Its nice to meet you Naruto" she stated with a smile shocking him. "This is not just some A.I. This is a smart A.I. They are borderline impossible to get" he stated as Dr. Hasely smirked at him.
"You are correct but before you can have her there is something you must give me" she spoke pulling out a syringe confusing him. "For the A.I. I need your blood. It will help my future studies"
"You wouldn't be doing anything crazy with my blood would you?" he asked narrowing his eyes at her as she just smirked and shrugged her shoulders. "Fine" he muttered sticking his arm out to which she entered the needle to take his blood. Within a few seconds she was all done, and she placed the vial in her coat pocket.
With a quick flew of his arm he walked back to the case to stare down at the smiling Kora. "Welcome to the crew" he smiled before pulling a chip out of the device. The size of the chip was the same as his dog tags which gave him idea. Grabbing his dog tags from his pouch he placed them on his neck and attached the chip to it as well. With Kora being properly secured he tucked them in his shirt close to his chest.
"Well, my work here is done" started Catherine closing the case and picking it up. "We will be in contact soon again soon enough" she finished as she placed her hood up and left through the door Anko opened again.
"Wow. I did not know she had her as a contact. And she gave you a A.I. You are pretty lucky" spoke up Anko as Naruto smirked at her.
"Let's go get me my ships"
Outside the Trading Station
The Laughing Fox had slowly lifted from the pad and started moving around the stations. With Naruto and Shikamaru in the pilot's seat they were maneuvering the ship away when a highlighted route appeared with Kora displaying above a nearby console.
"I've highlighted a route to take us to the ships. This route has the least amount of traffic around the station and the camera's facing that direction are not operation. Not that I would have anything to do with it. Like hacking the station" she said with a hand on her hip and smirking.
"Your beautiful" smiled Naruto as she looked to the side with her hands now behind her back embarrassed.
"I can't believe you got a A.I." spoke up Shikamaru looking at her in amazement
"You better believe it and she is going to help us get me my ships". With that he moved the ship into the highlighted route which led to them doing down the length of the station. Passing many sections of the station they started coming across an area much less crowded before seeing the two frigates attached to the end of the dock.
Shikamaru pulling up scans of the ship showed that they were designated as "Freedom's Approach" and "Spring's Abyss". Further scans show that they were in rough shape with multiple scorched and damaged armor. There was no telling how the inside was looking like.
"Alright Tsunami. Its time to put those piloting lessons to use" he called out as Tsunami fully healed walked in with Sakura. Changing spots with the two they assumed the controls as Naruto and Shikamaru left to group up with the others. Making sure they stayed out of site with careful and steady hands Tsunami steered the ship towards the back side of the ship.
"Careful, careful. Just like I practiced before" she mumbled as she approached the ship. With careful movements she aligned the ship to connect hatchet to hatchet. With the slight jump the ship was connected to the 'Freedom's Approach'.
Hearing the ships connect the rest of the crew were standing next to the hatchet waiting for the green light to appear. After a few seconds it turned on allowing the crew to open the hatch to see the other ships hatch. Naruto taking the chip off his neck he tapped it to a scanner on the door and listened in to his comms.
"Alright, scanning I'm moving throughout the ship. Let's see. No A.I. onboard. Hmm, mac cannon disabled as well. Seems like most of the weapon systems are offline as well. Breathable and gravity systems are all functionable. I'm detecting 43 individuals onboard. A skeleton crew. But they left the ship a mess. With the way they are treating this ship, I'm surprised it's still functional" comm in Kora
"Alright, start collecting the data from the ship. Archives, routes, stops, everything. Have it ready to be transferred when we arrive at the bridge"
"Working on it now Captain" she finished before getting to work on it.
"Alright everyone. You know your tasks. Spilt up and clear your assigned areas" he ordered before opening the ships hatch and walking through it. He was to go for the bridge. Tenten had the engine room, Zabuza was the armory, and Haku had the loading bay. Shikamaru, Anko, and Chouji had the tasked of splitting up and clearing all other areas.
Final Note:
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