Well, let's get started on part two of this fic. I hope we're ready because everything in part two compared to part one will be bigger and better than ever! By the way, this is where the story now gets a super 'M' rating for the following: Strong gore, strong violence, strong language, and most importantly love.
Chapter 20: Homecoming
Five years later..
-Massive Volcano, Unknown nation-
In an unknown structure in an area that appears to be the inside of a volcano we see a figure walk across a bridge that hovered over a massive lake full of lava. The figure appeared to be a man wearing red samurai armor with a kabuto helmet that had long demon horns on it and a mask that was in the shape of an Oni's mouth. Strapped to his back was a yari spear. This man was Oda Nobunaga, a high-ranking member of the Shinsengumi. He enters into the large, ruined temple that rested within the center of the volcano and is greeted by two guards. Recognizing the man, the two guards bow and move out of the way for Oda to walk by. He ventures deeper into the temple until he reaches the absolute bottom floor of it and comes to a halt when he approaches a door.
The door slowly opens to reveal a room with five prisoners bound by rope that hung over pools of lava squirming and screaming for their lives. Smirking evilly, the samurai walks in and comes up to a figure sitting on a mat. The figure was a large muscular man wrapped entirely in bandages and on his lap was his katana. His hair appeared to be singed and were jutting out of the bandages on his head and his skin appeared to be horribly charred.
''Oda, you're early.'' the bandaged man said.
''Ah, my apologies Lord Shishio but I had come to remind you that it is time.'' Oda replied with a bow.
''It's time already? Time flies by when you're busy doesn't it?'' replied Shishio.
''Yes Lord Shishio, we are ready and waiting for you and Kabuto Yakushi's reanimated forces to make final preparations. Hopefully he will prove more useful than that Akatsuki group you used a few years ago.'' Oda replied.
''He will be.'' Shishio then looks up at the five prisoners who are now revealed to be a Konoha, Kiri, Kumo, Iwa and Suna Jonin respectively.
''You're not getting away with this you trash! With our combined strength the five great villages will defeat you!" screamed the Konoha Jonin.
''That's right! Our villages will stand together when word of our deaths reaches the five Kage! Don't think you're smart or that you scare us you cowards!" shouted the Suna Jonin angrily.
Shishio simply chuckled at the shinobi's words.
''You really think the five villages combined can stop the Shinsengumi? I see...I can't wait to see them try..too bad you won't.'' Shishio then drew his katana which bursts into flames and sliced through the piece of rope that held all the Jonin in the air and the five of them descend into the pools of lava and their agonizing screams echoed throughout the destroyed temple as Shishio merely laughs at their demise as the screen turns completely black..
Naruto Uzumaki: 19 years old
Kurotsuchi Kamizuru: 19 years old
Genma Shiranui: 19 years old
Mako Uchiha: 27 years old
-Outskirts of Konohagakure no Sato-
*Radio static*
''Alright newbies, are all of you in your respective positions?'' A voice questioned over the radio.
''Yes sensei, this is Hatsuharu in position at point A.'' A Genin with blackish, spiky hair said.
''This is Tohru, I'm at point B.'' a female Genin with long, brown hair down to her lower back answered.
''Tetsuro here, I'm at point C.'' another male Genin with hair that was brown said.
In a triangular formation they effectively trapped a small four-legged figure in the middle of a small opening unaware of their presence.
The camera then switches view to show a man with brown, shoulder-length hair which hangs about his face and brown eyes. He wears a bandanna on his head backwards and the standard Jonin outfit and always has his trademark senbon in his mouth and appeared to be 5'11''.
''Okay...NOW!" The man called out.
''Let's go!'' Hatsuharu screamed out as the three Genin hop from their respective hiding spots and jump the four-legged figure which turns and hisses at them. ''I'VE GOT YOU!'' Hatsuharu lands on the target and an audible animal cry in heard.
''Ow ow ow!" Hatsuharu cried out in pain as the revealed cat began clawing his face viciously.
Tetsuro then presses the button on his headset. ''Genma-sensei, we've caught the target. It's currently clawing Hatsuharu as we speak.''
''Oh so cute!'' exclaimed Tohru.
The now revealed Genma Shiranui goes to speak into his headset. ''Awesome work newbies, lost pet Tora captured.''
Genma was about to take his headset off when suddenly..
''GENMA-SENSEI CAN WE GET A REAL MISSION I'M TIRED OF THESE DUMB D-RANKED ONES AND I FREAKING HATE CATS!" Hatsuharu screamed over the radio and the sheer volume of his voice reduced Genma to a twitching mess.
-Hokage's office-
''Oh! My little fuzzykins I've missed you! I was so worried about you!'' A portly woman exclaimed as she hugged the cat and rubber her cheeks against it's own making the feline growl and cry in pure terror.
''Oh damn, if I was a cat and my owner was like her I'd kill myself instead of running away.'' Thought Genma with a sweatdrop.
''Okay, here's the fee Lady Tsunade.'' The portly woman said as she handed to a woman with shoulder-length black hair revealed to be Shizune Kato who is now a Jonin 5,000 ryo.
Hatsuharu, the Genin with blackish, spiky hair placed his hands on the back of his head and looked at the fifth Hokage, Tsunade Senju with an annoyed look on his face. ''Bah! C'mon old lady why not give us cooler missions that gets the adrenaline running?!''
Hiruzen, the former third Hokage sighed. ''Sorry Hatsuharu, since you're all fresh Genin you'll only be getting D-ranked missions for now.''
Genma, while agreeing with the former third Hokage was having other thoughts going through his head. ''Oh boy, I get what you're saying Hatsuharu.''
Tsunade then tossed a scroll at Hatsuharu for his blatant outburst. ''Hatsuharu, be quiet. Now unless you want to almost end up severely crippled or wind up dead on some B or A-ranked mission then be my guest.''
Hatsuharu almost screamed in terror at those words. Tohru, the only female in team thirteen was about to speak up when Genma stepped in front of them.
''Heh, you know Lady Tsunade, when Lord Hiruzen was Hokage he sent me, the fourth Tsuchikage and the sixth Hokage on B and A-ranked missions.'' Genma then turned to look at his students. ''You three want to know why? It's because me and my teammates were the top three students within our class.''
Tetsuro had a look of excitement plastering his face. ''Wow! That's so cool! You were on the same team as the fourth Tsuchikage and the sixth Hokage?!''
''Well, they're not necessarily Kage yet.'' Genma corrected before turning to face Tsunade, Shizune and Hiruzen. ''You know you three, you're looking at the elite bodyguard of the sixth Hokage.''
Tsunade took notice of what Genma said. ''Wait, did you say the bodyguard of the sixth Hokage?''
''Yeah, that's right Lady Tsunade.''
''And if I may ask, why didn't you accept to be my bodyguard?'' Asked the Sannin.
''Well Lady Tsunade, there's only one simple answer to that. I want to be the bodyguard of the sixth Hokage.'' Declared the Jonin.
Tsuande simply raised her eyebrows, her curiosity getting the best of her. ''Oh really? Who would the sixth be?''
Genma twiddles with the senbon in his mouth before looking at the blonde Sannin. ''Everyone knows..the sixth Hokage is..Naruto Uzumaki.'' He declared with a proud and confident voice.
Tsunade, Shizune and Hiruzen's eyes all went wide when they heard Genma say Naruto's name.
After discussing more about why the new Genin would be given only D-ranked missions for now Genma, who was undergoing some training on becoming a Jonin-sensei handed custody of the team back to its original sensei and all of them went their separate ways. Up in the window of the Hokage's office we see Tsunade, Shizune and Hiruzen looking out the window watching Genma walk into town.
''You know, there's no other shinobi in the village I have considered to be my successor but Naruto is definitely the number one candidate, hell he probably IS the only candidate.'' Tsunade said with a chuckle, ''I hope you're doing okay out there Naruto.''
Hiruzen smiled warmly at the memory. 'You know, it's been a while since I've heard him speak about how he's going to become Hokage since he left with Jiraiya.''
''Indeed is has, it should be time for them to come back home now right?'' Shizune asked.
Tsunade smiled and looked out into the village. Yes, it was about time for him to return.
''Yeah, there's too much happening for Naruto to be away right now..''
-Konoha Main Gate-
The camera shows the lush and quiet forest just outside of Konoha's main gate before showing a clear view of the sign that was positioned above the gate that read..
[Welcome to Konohagakure no Sato]
As the camera slowly pans across the ground and in steps a black combat boot followed by a foot wearing red geta sandals. The camera again slowly pans up to reveal two figures walking towards Konoha's main gate. The figure up front is seen wearing an orange combat jacket that had shoulder pockets with velcro on them. On his right shoulder he had the Konoha symbol sticking to the velcro while on his left shoulder was the kanji for fire. Other features included a ninjato strapped to his back and on the handle was a small cloth wrapped around it with a jutsu formula of sorts.
On his upper legs were two sai hanging off his leg and much like the ninjato there was a jutsu formula written on little clothes tied to the handles. Finishing his look he had the Konoha headband wrapped around his forehead and he had a familiar tuff of spiky, blonde hair and stood about 5'11''
The figure behind him was an elderly man with white, spiky hair that ended in a long ponytail and he wore a green kimono shirt and matching pants and a red haori.
The now revealed Naruto Uzumaki and Jiraiya then walk past the guard station at the main gate as they now enter the village.
''Wow, it's really been five years hasn't it?'' Naruto inquired.
''And so it has...'' Said Jiraiya as the two walk past the guard station getting the attention of the two guards sitting there.
Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane, both now full-fledged Jonin were busy writing stuff down when they noticed two figures had walked pass them..
''Woah..is that who I think it is..?'' Kotetsu asked in disbelief.
''Oh yeah, there's no mistaken! The one and only!" Exclaimed Izumo as he stands up to get a better view.
-Streets of Konoha-
The view then shifts to the streets of Konoha showing a young woman that stood at about 5'4'' who was about twenty years old and was wearing a red Iwa kunoichi outfit with her right sleeve missing while her left arm had a sleeve. She wore the brown Iwa Jonin vest and a red headband that had the Konoha symbol on it. Completing her look were red shorts that had a lapel running over her right leg and fishnet tights.
''Yo Kurotsuchi!'' A voice called out.
Hearing her name called the now revealed Kurotsuchi turns around and spots her teammate Genma walking towards her. ''Oh, hey Genma.''
''Where you headed Kurotsuchi?'' Asked the brown-haired man.
''Just heading over to the main gate to collect today's traffic list for Lady Tsunade, you want to come along?''
As they were walking towards the main gate the camera slowly moves to the left and shows Naruto and Jiraiya walking on the opposite side of the building they were next to headed the other way.
''You shoulda seen when Hatsuharu tried to use a fireball jutsu on me I just spat my senbon at him and pinned him against a tree. Boy I can see why Ebisu-senpai needed a break from them.'' Explained Genma as he and Kurotsuchi were talking about his training as a Jonin sensei.
Kurotsuchi laughed at Genma's story. ''You're always using your senbon as a missile you'd probably be able to spit it through like twenty people.''
Genma returned the laugh before another thing he wanted to ask Kurotsuchi came into mind. ''Oh yeah, I forgot to ask Kurotsuchi..did you get any word from Naruto at all?''
Kurotsuchi shook her head no before smiling timidly. ''No, not yet...but he'll be popping up around here anytime now.''
Several minutes later they finally arrived at the guard station by the main gate where they saw Izumo and Kotetsu looking at them with smirks.
''Hey Izumo, Kotetsu, how are you guys today?'' Asked Kurotsuchi.
Izumo and Kotetsu's only response were chuckles and knowing grins. ''Well, look who it is. You know Kurotsuchi, there's someone waiting for you in town.'' Said Kotetsu.
''Yeah, you've gotta see it to BELIEVE IT.'' Exclaimed Izumo putting emphasis on believe it.
Genma then looked at their fellow Jonin in confusion. ''Huh? What do you guys mean?''
Then, realization hit Kurotsuchi as her eyes went wide for a second before turning to face the direction from which they came. ''N-no way..''
Elsewhere in the village in the middle of the shopping district we see Naruto and Jiraiya come to a stop beside a light pole. Setting his assault pack down Naruto leaps into the air and lands on the tip of the pole.
Jiraiya, seeing his student's excitement from returning home let's out a hearty chuckle. ''So rambunctious.''
''Now this takes me back! Konoha didn't change one bit!" Declared the blonde.
Then the camera focuses on Naruto and slowly zooms closer to his grinning face.
''I'm home Konoha! I, Naruto Uzumaki have returned!" Exclaimed the blonde as he held his hands high into the air enjoying the cool breeze the blew.
''Well damn, I feel nostalgic now!'' Naruto then noticed anothed head had been added to the Hokage monument. ''Hey! They added baa-chan's face there!''
The camera then shifts the view showing the street below Naruto and we see two figure running over towards him.
''Is he really back?'' Kurotsuchi asked as she looked up to see a familiar head full of blonde, spiky hair. She then felt her heart begin to beat faster and butterflies in her stomach.
''Yep, looks like!'' Genma said as he stands next to Kurotsuchi.
Kurotsuchi then placed both her hands around her mouth. ''Naruto!"
Hearing his name being called Naruto looked down below and saw that two figures were accompanying Jiraiya. He noticed one particular face that he had longed to see again.
''When did you get back to the village Naruto?!'' Asked Kurotsuchi.
''Oh haha, just now!" Naruto replied before jumping down so that he was ground level with Kurotsuchi. ''Long time no see, huh Kurotsuchi?'' He greeted before chuckling that chuckle and grinning that grin she had come to love so much.
A blush began to slowly form on Kurotsuchi's as she marveled at Naruto's physical changes. Naruto now stood at 5'11'', his face had rugged features and his hair was a bit longer and more wild looking, he still wore the same outfit he wore when he left in only an adult's size but the thing that caught her eye was that she could see his muscular physique through his black t-shirt. Kurotsuchi was impressed and...entranced at the same time. He was very handsome.
''He's so grown.'' Kurotsuchi thought before she went into a daze as she continued to admire his appearance. A few seconds later after regaining her composure she placed a finger on her blushing cheeks she looks down to the ground, her finger lightly scratching her cheek. ''So..um Naruto...do I..seem like a real woman now?'' She asked shyly.
Hearing the woman's question Naruto took a good look at his best friend and the girl..no, the woman he loves a good hard look and blushed. Kurotsuchi was gorgeous! She was an inch taller, her figure was more defined, very slim but very curvaceous, her breasts were now a solid C-cup size, her hair was an inch longer, and her legs were so long, smooth looking, and lovely and her pink eyes that he had come to love so much looked more full of life than the last time he remembered. Naruto thought he was even looking at an angel.
''Y-you look amazing Kurotsuchi.'' Naruto stuttered.
He swore he felt his blush grow in size and his legs felt wobbly. They both noticed the other's blushing faces, it was a reunion, a reunion between two people who were in love with each other.
Hearing his words, Kurotsuchi gave him the smile only she showed him and her blush grew bigger and blue eyes again, like many times before became lost in pink ones.
''Naruto, not only have you matured so much physically, but I can tell you've matured on the inside too. I kind of miss the old you but you've turned out pretty well haven't you huh?'' Kurotsuchi thought with a tender smile.
Genma, chuckling at his teammates walked up to his blonde friend. ''Yo Naruto! How you've been?''
Looking to Kurotsuchi's left Naruto spotted his other teammate and brother Genma walking up to him. ''Hey! Genma I've missed you brother!"
The two men then bumps fists before grabbing each other's hands in a handshake. ''Welcome back Naruto.''
''I'm glad to be.'' Naruto then noticed what his two teammates were wearing. ''Wait a minute, you guys are wearing Jonin vests...does that mean..?''
Kurotsuchi and Genma both nodded their heads. ''That's right, me and Genma are Jonin now and so are you!"
''W-what? I'm a Jonin?'' Naruto asked in confusion.
Kurotsuchi giggled at Naruto's silliness. ''When we became Jonin Lady Tsunade did the paperwork so that when you came back you could start being one too. Speaking of which Naruto come with us. Lady Tsunade wanted to see you the second you came back to the village.''
Kurotsuchi took Naruto's hand into hers and led him, Genma and Jiraiya towards the Hokage tower.
-Hokage's tower-
''Welcome back Naruto, Jiraiya. In these past five years I hope you took your training seriously.'' Tsunade said in a bossy voice.
''Oh Tsunade! You think we'd come back without producing any results?'' Jiraiya replied.
Naruto simply chuckled. ''Trust me baa-chan, you'll be thrown for a loop.'' he declared with confidence in his voice.
''Really? Show me what you've got Gaki. By the way when you came back everyone decided that to properly test you you'd be sparing against someone. I've kept her off missions for a few days just to be your opponent.''
''Oh really? Who is this someone?'' Asked Naruto.
Just then the door to the office opened and in walked two other Jonin.
''Hey, we're here.'' A familiar voice said.
Turning around Naruto saw Fuu Ieyasu and Bina Shimizu standing at the doorway. Fuu looked exactly the same as he remembered except she had a Konoha headband and a Jonin vest. Bina looked fresher and wore exactly the same things Fuu had on.
''Fuu! Bina-chan! Look at what he cat dragged out of the bag.'' Kurotsuchi said while pointing at Naruto.
Bina was eyeing Naruto with a look of curiosity. ''Is that the same blondie that bumped into Fuu? Damn, he's a hottie!''
''You!" Fuu shouted out as she dashed over to Naruto and began to ferociously poke his arm like a curious child.
''Awe man, give me a break Fuu...'' Naruto complained as everyone in the room laughed at his demise.
Bina grabbed Fuu and pulled her off of Naruto freeing the blonde from his torture. ''Hehe, sorry about that blondie!"
''Urgh..I'll..poke you until the day I die!" Fuu exclaimed while poking the air in Naruto's direction.
Before Naruto could say anything he immediately sensed a presence outside the window, walking over to it he opens it and sticks his head out.
''Hm? What is it Naruto?'' Asked Kurotsuchi curiously.
Looking out he looks to his right and then heard a someone to his left begin speaking.
''Soooo, Naruto. You've really grown up well.'' Said a very familiar voice.
The camera pans to the right revealing Mako Uchiha, Naruto's Jonin sensei leaning against the wall. Her appearance didn't change one bit as she still wore her Jonin vest, her Konoha bandana wrapped around her head and her warm smile brighter than ever.
''Long time no see huh Naruto?'' Mako greeted while waving at her blonde student.
''Hey! Mako-sensei!" Greeted a happy Naruto.
Mako took a moment to look over her student's changes before smiling tenderly at his growth. ''Well, well, you've really changed have you?'' She complimented. ''Wow Naruto, you are just like his twin brother.''
30 minutes later...
After reuniting with his two teammates and his sensei there now discussing things that happened recently as well as the now good trading relationship with Kiri, Kumo and Suna. Naruto however, remembered Tsunade saying something about him being tested in a spar against someone and decided to bring it up.
''Hang on a second baa-chan. You mentioned that I'll be sparring with someone right? Who is she?''
''Oh that's right, sorry Naruto I got carried away. Your opponent will be.'' Tsunade let out a small laugh before Naruto felt someone poking his side.
Turning his head he saw that Kurotsuchi had a confident smirk and she was winking at him.
''Your opponent is me Naruto.''