Later.
Interior: Konoha, Hokage's tower, deployment office, morning.
Unnoticed by everyone in the room, Naruto, using camouflage jutsu, stood on the ceiling above Kakashi and SasuSaku.
"Now that you're all here, we can discuss your mission options," stated Tsunade.
"All here?" asked Sakura, "but that stupid Naruto-baka's not even here.
Even Sensei's earlier than that idiot, and that's saying something,"
"Sakura, don't insult your teammates," reprimanded Kakashi.
"It's only Naruto-baka, so it's fine."
"No, it's not!" shouted Tsunade, "And that's my grandson you're insulting, you little shit!"
Quietly landing behind Sakura, a shadow clone whispered into her ear, "Boo." scaring the shit out of her and Sasuke before dispelling, then the real Naruto dropped down from the ceiling, landing in a Spider-Man pose.
"He's been here the whole time," chuckled Tsunade who listed, "Today, Tora's escaped again.
The hospital needs help with unloading its shipment of new medical supplies and equipment.
An injured farmer needs help transporting their fresh produce to the market.
A local fundraiser needs help setting up.
And-"
"No! Enough of this!
I am an Uchiha! An elite!
These peasant chores are beneath me!" snapped Sasuke, "Give me something worthy of my clan, that'll increase my power!"
"Yeah, give Sasuke-kun a higher ranking mission." added Sakura.
"Who do you think you're talking to, you little shits?" growled Tsunade, "I am the Hokage, and you answer to me!
I do not take orders, I give them!"
"These chores you call missions won't make me more powerful!
You'll give me what I deserve, you w-" began Sasuke before an invisible force caught him by the throat, and lifted him into the air.
"You will not disrespect my grandmother, who in case you've forgotten is the Hokage!" growled Naruto, tightening the grip.
"Naruto-baka, let my Sasuke-kun go!" screeched Sakura before the emo was thrown at her.
Sakura landed on her back with Sasuke's face landing between her legs, whilst her skirt had come undone and fallen off revealing skimpy pink panties sporting the Uchiha crest.
Sasuke's hands had also landed on Sakura's small breasts.
"Oh, look, Haruno-teme, yours and your mother's dreams have both come true," mocked Naruto, "She always wanted you spreading your legs wide open for Sasuke-teme.
And you've always wanted him between your legs," making Kakashi and Shizune snicker.
Embarrassed, Iruka turned to face the window.
The hidden Anbu grinned behind their masks.
Tsunade covered her mouth, "Damn."
Halfway through the door, Sai quickly sketched something in great detail, then slowly backed away and quietly closed the door before SasuSaku could notice him.
As Sasuke got to his feet, he cringed and recoiled upon seeing his clan crest on Haruno's underwear.
Quickly putting on her skirt, Sakura deeply blushed, and got to her feet.
Kakashi bowed his head, "Lady Hokage, I'm very sorry for the inappropriate behaviour of Genins Sakura and Sasuke,"
"They should've known better a long time ago," replied Tsunade, "Naruto, since you're clearly Kakashi's only competent student right now, why don't you have a look through the missions?"
Assessing the options, Naruto picked one, "C-rank escort and bodyguard mission.
Escort the client to their village in the land of waves, and protect them while they finish their bridge.
It's a good opportunity to check up on the state of his village and their people.
Since the land of waves doesn't have its own shinobi village or Samurai stronghold to seek aid from, and it's an isolated island, the locals could be in trouble,"
"You have my approval, but be careful, sweetie,"
"I will, but I won't be held accountable for the actions or stupidity of Kakashi's other students.
And I will dispense disciplinary action if they cause more trouble."
Entering, Tazuna rubbed his eyes, "These brats are my protection?
Some pink cheerleader and a duck faced emo, both of whom look useless.
At least the redhead and the silver haired guy look capable."
Sasuke and Sakura charged at Tazuna with kunai drawn, but Naruto appeared in front of the old man, and raised his palm, "Almighty Push!" sending Uchiha and Haruno crashing into the opposite wall.
"Sasuke! Sakura! You never attack the client!" reprimanded Kakashi, "You protect them!"
"Mind if I tag along on the mission?" asked Shisui as he appeared.
"Please do, I need competent and trustworthy teammates." answered Kakashi.
"I have some friends outside waiting to speak to the Hokage." mentioned Shisui before a familiar male and female redhead, ginger haired boy, and blue haired girl entered with Jiraiya.
With a hug, Naruto greeted, "Welcome home, Pervy Sage,"
"Hey, Naruto," greeted Jiraiya.
"He's excitable, isn't he?" giggled Konan.
"He must be another Uzumaki." replied Yahiko.
Nagato and Karin said, "I heard that."
Spotting the four rain shinobi, Naruto greeted, "Hi, my name's Naruto Uzumaki-Senju."
As his and Karin's eyes widened, Nagato asked, "Are you related to Kushina Uzumaki-Senju?"
"She's my mother,"
"That would make us cousins," mentioned Karin before Naruto hugged her and Nagato.
"Us and Grandma Tsunade." replied Naruto.
"She lets you call her Grandma?" asked Konan, surprised.
"Why wouldn't she?
My mother is her daughter."
Later.
Exterior: Konoha, Land of Fire, main road, morning.
As Naruto sensed two chakra presences, time seemed to stand still as he and Shisui incapacitated and bound the Demon Brothers who attempted to attack.
"Holy shit!" gasped Tazuna, startled upon seeing the two missing-nins sitting chained together, a few feet in front of him and his escort.
Sasuke had frozen whilst Sakura screamed in fright.
"What the hell just happened?" asked Sakura who pointed to the prisoners, "And who are they?"
"Two Chunin level missing-nins," answered Shisui, "Gozu and Meizu: The Demon Brothers of Kiri.
We used our speed to immobilise and restrain them."
"Now, boys, let's have a chat." said Naruto, to the demon brothers.
"Why should we tell you anything?" asked Gozu.
"I have my own methods of extracting information that will make Orochimaru cringe." Naruto replied with a sadistic, foxy grin as he grabbed Meizu by the throat with a hand covered in red chakra.
Meizu screamed in agony from an intense burning sensation as if his blood was on fire, "Aaaahhhhhh!"
Naruto withdrew his hand, "I just want some answers, and for you to back off.
You don't recognise me yet?"
"Uh… hey, Naruto, uh, we were just kidding.
We'll tell you what you want to know." replied Gozu.
"Good boy, Gozu-chan.
Maybe I'll give you a cookie."
"I know you're mocking me, but I kinda want one now."
"Where's Zabuza these days?
You're basically his sidekicks."
"Already in Wave."
Whilst the prisoners spoke to Kakashi and Shisui, Sakura turned to Naruto, "What the hell did you do to that guy?"
"I boiled his bloodstream." replied Naruto.
Sakura went pale, "That was cruel,"
"It's a cruel and cold world," shrugged Naruto who warned, "And if you freeze like that again, it will get you killed, captured, or worse."
"It won't happen again, I just-" began Haruno.
"Other villages have active shinobi as young as five in the field, with dozens of confirmed kills by the time they're ten.
I've helped Kakashi-Niisan try to train you, but you've wasted my time by being too weak and useless to use that training when it's needed.
And by lacking the will and resolve to act when necessary," reprimanded Naruto, "Do everyone a favour and drop out of the program."
"Was that his idea of a pep talk?" asked Tazuna as he looked at Sasuke.
"Hn." shrugged the younger Uchiha.
Standing a few metres away from the prisoners, Naruto formed a hand sign before trapping the demon brothers in a wooden cage.
"Sasuke, Sakura, you will stay with the prisoners.
A patrol should be passing by soon." ordered Kakashi, "Naruto, Shisui, Tazuna, let's keep going."
"I am an Uchiha! I refuse to stay behind!" whined Sasuke.
"What you are is an insubordinate, whiny, entitled, unstable, spoiled brat!
You and Haruno have already tried to kill the client yourselves.
Therefore you cannot be trusted to continue this mission." scolded Hatake before he, Naruto and Shisui shunshinned ahead with Tazuna.
"Damn it!"
A few minutes later.
Exterior: Land of Fire, forest.
"Before we go any further, Tazuna, you're going to tell us exactly what we should really expect to encounter on the mission," ordered Naruto, "A gang could mean anything from a handful of highway bandits to the private army of a crime lord or a crime syndicate."
Tazuna sighed, "Please don't be mad…"
"You are in no position to tell us what to do, or how to feel.
Now, you will explain yourself and your situation."
"My village is poor, including its Daimyo, and we're under the oppression of a powerful gangster and warlord named Gato,"
Naruto gave a blank stare, "You should've led with that.
I've been waiting for a chance to take him out."
After making sure the coast was clear, Naruto and co vanished in a yellow flash.
Exterior: Land of Waves, road, Tazuna's house, late morning.
Appearing, the three shinobi and Tazuna let go of each other before a crow landed on Shisui's outstretched arm.
Noticing a strong looking man, a woman, and a child being attacked by a bunch of armed thugs, Naruto threw several three pronged kunai, and became a yellow flash as he disarmed and sent the assailants flying away from the family of three.
"Now that I have your attention, why don't you boys apologise to these nice people, and leave them in peace?" suggested Naruto, leaking some ki.
"Yondaime Hokage!" misidentified one of the thugs, who was a missing-nin, before the thugs were cut down by the whiskered redhead.
"Grandpa!" exclaimed Inari who spotted Tazuna.
Getting to his feet, Kaiza smiled at Naruto, "Thank you for the help, shinobi."
"My name's Naruto."
"Naruto who?" asked Tsunami.
"Naruto Uzumaki." answered Naruto with a small nod, "With me are Kakashi Hatake and Shisui."
"It's lovely to meet you all." said Tsunami as she gestured, "This is my husband, Kaiza, and my son, Inari."
"We should head indoors so you can give us the latest updates on what's going on," said Kakashi whilst Naruto sealed the discarded weapons inside a scroll.
Sensing something familiar, Naruto informed, "I'm going to scout the area and terrain,"
"If you don't check in for afternoon tea, we'll have someone come look for you," said Shisui.
"I'll leave a shadow clone with you.
Tell it to dispel when it's time for me to come back."
Shortly thereafter.
Exterior: Land of waves, forest, waterfall, late morning.
Having undressed and neatly folded his clothes, Naruto relaxed in the waters of a natural freshwater hot spring connected to the waterfall whilst playing his ocarina.
"May I join you?" asked a feminine voice as Naruto finished his song.
He looked up to see a Kiri Hunter-Nin, "By all means, although the mask might be unwise in the water.
And you could catch a cold if you swim in your uniform,"
"A valid point."
The Hunter unmasked and disrobed, revealing a beautiful, petite, slim, and graceful young woman, with firm, round, perky, full C-cup breasts, a snow white complection, smooth skin, long, silky dark hair, and brown eyes, who gave the gentlest smile.
She now wore a modest blue bikini, and folded her clothes which she placed next to Naruto's along with her headband.
"My name's Naruto Uzumaki.
What's yours?"
"Haku Yuki, and I'm pleased to meet you, Naruto-kun,"
"Haku is a beautiful name for a beautiful Snow Angel," said Naruto as she joined him in the water.
With a light blush on her cheeks she admired his figure, "Thank you, and you're quite handsome,"
"I take it from how you already had a swimsuit on, you come here often?"
"This is my first time, actually.
I mainly use water and ice style, so I concluded swimwear would be more practical than standard undergarments for my uniform,"
"Makes sense to me."
As she gently traced her fingers down his abdomen, caressing his muscles, Haku slipped off her bikini, leaving it with her clothes, "Since you're naked, I figured it was only fair that I be so as well."
"Fair enough, Haku-chan."
"I would like to have some personal and intimate fun with you." blurted Haku.
"Are you sure you want that so soon?
We've only just met."
Kissing him, she asked, "Does that answer your question?"
"It does, and you are breathtaking." he replied before she brought his hands to her breasts, and kissed him.
Going with it, Naruto kissed back, allowing her tongue access whilst gently fondling her breasts, earning a small moan.
As he used wood style to construct a private bathhouse for them, Haku blurted, "I would very much like to have my first time with you,"
"I don't sense any ulterior motives or deception, and neither of us have any alcohol or drugs in our system.
And Anko-chan says she doesn't mind if I'm intimate with other people," thought Naruto who nodded, "I would be honoured to share the experience,"
"As you wish." she soothingly whispered, with an adorable expression.
They took in and memorised the details of each other's nude forms from every angle whilst getting very intimately acquainted, passionately having their way with each other.
When they were finished, they cuddled closely on a rug he laid out, "Did you have as much fun as I did, my whiskered wonder?"
"I sure did, Snow Angel,"
"I must admit, I needed this, and I loved every second of it,"
"Ditto."
"You're the first and only boy I've ever behaved like this around, by the way.
This kind of encounter with someone as kind-hearted and honest as you was something of a fantasy come true."
"I'm glad I was able to fulfil it."
"Is there someone special?" Haku asked, "Someone precious to you?"
"In what way?"
"When one has a precious person they wish to protect, they grow stronger,"
"Well, I've only known you for a couple of hours, and you're already one of my precious people,"
Haku blushed, "Awww, you're so sweet, Naruto-kun,"
"Not as sweet as your smile."
"By the way, I can tell you're not lying about your name, but you're not really an active hunter-nin.
Though your disguise is perfectly on point." admitted Naruto, "I'm not sure what your mission is here, but I really hope ours don't collide in any unpleasant ways."
"How did you know?"
Naruto gestured to his tattoo, "Hunter-nins are part of the Anbu, you don't have the tattoo, and we have a policy of using codenames in the field.
And I sensed you and Zabuza-senpai watching my squad from afar as soon as we arrived."
"Does this mean we won't be friends after we part ways?" she innocently asked, pouting.
"If you were going to kill me, you would've tried by now."
"True, and I'm willing to tell you about my father's mission here since I believe you're trustworthy."
"Did Gato hire you two to kill the bridge builder?"
"He tried,"
"Gato's the one who needs to be put down.
And I'm sure you know he won't pay you even if you succeed."
"If necessary, I will give my life to protect Zabuza.
He is precious to me, and the only family I have."
"I won't let either of you die if it can be avoided.
I have precious people too.
They saved me from walking a dark path.
They rescued me from my loneliness and pain.
They helped me avoid becoming the demon just about everyone made my life a living hell for believing me to be.
The Anbu saved me many times when I was a child, and took me in.
They became my family, and I love the members who raised me."
"In Kiri, the civilian leaders and superstitious hate mongers have begun hunting down bloodlines, and removed Mizukage Yagura from office because of his status as a Jinchuriki.
But why would yours treat you in such a way?"
"I've been a Jinchuriki since the day I was born, but the villagers think I'm the Bijuu in human form." admitted Naruto before Haku warmly hugged him.
"I approve of you two, Kit.
Haku's adorable, sweet, kind, and precious." thought Kurama, "Just make sure you explain your relationship with Anko-chan if you end up bringing Haku-chan home with you."
"It was lovely to meet you, Haku-hime," mused Naruto.
"It was lovely meeting you as well, Naruto," returned Haku, "Would you like me to escort you back to the bridge builder's home?"
"I'd like that, although maybe without the uniform so they don't think I've caused a political incident,"
"Agreed." chuckled Haku who changed into a blue, sleeveless, kimono with a black belt, dark blue ¾ length Anbu pants, sandals, and her headband.
"You are so beautiful, Haku-hime," praised Naruto, "you truly are an Angel," earning a blush from the ice user.
"I'll be your Snow Angel."
"I know this is probably a bit too soon and sudden, but will you be one of my girlfriends?"
"One of your girlfriends?
You have more than one?
And they're alright with that?
Are you under the clan restoration act I've heard some villages practise?"
"Not just yet, but I'm staying a few steps ahead of the village council in regards to that, so they can't force shallow gold diggers on me.
Does this detail change anything, or are you still willing to be with me, knowing you'll have to share?"
She beamed whilst her cheeks flushed, "I'll happily be with you, Naru-kun."
As they held hands, Naruto met her gaze, and kissed her on the lips.
Sensing something incoming, Naruto lifted her into his arms like a dance partner, and bent forwards whilst she bent backwards as a giant sword flew overhead, then they stood at full height.
"Hello to you too, Zabuza-senpai." greeted Naruto, unsurprised to see the Demon of the Mist standing atop the flat side of his Executioner's Blade.
"Hello, father." greeted Haku as she gave that precious smile.
Shunshinning in front of Naruto, sword over his shoulder, Zabuza asked, "Well, aren't you going to introduce yourself?"
The redhead extended his hand, "I'm Naruto Uzumaki-Senju,"
Zabuza shook Naruto's hand with a firm grip, "Senju as in Princess Tsunade?"
"She's my grandmother.
And we've met before.
I joked that Ao was Kakashi."
"You… you're Yami Kitsune, aren't you?"
"I am."
"Good, I wasn't going to let a weakling date my daughter."
"He may or may not soon be under the CRA." mentioned Haku.
"What was that!?" growled Zabuza who turned to Naruto, "And I think we need to have a little conversation," before drawing his sword.
"Aggressive negotiations?" asked Naruto as he drew the Fox's Fang, "I wonder how my lightsaber will fare against one of the legendary blades forged by the Uzumaki Weapon Masters."
"What do you mean they were forged by the Uzumaki?
Weren't they forged in Kiri?"
"No, they were a gift from Uzushio as a token of goodwill and trust while building relations and forming an alliance.
Uzushio's treaty with Kiri included a clause that said not to use the swords against Uzushio.
You can imagine how pissed people who know that part are considering the Seven Swordsmen of Kiri were present during the siege against Uzushio."
Zabuza's eyes widened, "Kiri did what?"
"The Uzumaki gifted the seven swords you and your fellow Shinobi Swordsmen of Kiri wield today, on the condition they wouldn't stab them in the back with them, but Kiri did just that.
By right, being from the royal family, I have a claim on those swords as the treaty is null and void.
However, you've always wielded that blade with honour so I don't intend to take it from you unless it's in your will, your request or a dying wish."
"How kind of you."
Taking a Juyo stance, Naruto smiled, "Well, shall we dance?"
"After you, Uzumaki-Sama."
"You don't need to call me that, Zabuza-kun.
Although it might be a bit early to call me son in-law,"
"Agreed."
Haku interjected, "I'll be the ref for your match."
Zabuza and Naruto nodded, "Agreed."
Later.
Exterior: Land of waves, road, Tazuna's house, afternoon.
"I see someone's building public relations and making friends with the locals," teased Shisui as the new couple arrived.
Kakashi smiled as he removed his mask, "Well, he is my Sensei's son.
I wonder if we can trust her though,"
"Naruto's always had good instincts on who to trust, and is an excellent judge of character.
If you trust him, trust his judgement."
As she exited the house, Tsunami beamed, "Awww, how adorable!
Would your girlfriend like to join us for lunch?"
Nervous as she recognised the two Jonin, Haku nodded as she clung to Naruto's arm, "Yes, please, if that's alright with you,"
"Perfect, and what's your name, sweetie?"
"Haku, Haku Yuki," self-introduced the snow angel, "And I hope you don't mind, but my father's here too."
"Your father?" asked Shisui.
"Hello there." greeted Zabuza, from a metre behind Hatake, startling some of the present company.
Weary of the Kiri swordsman as he turned around, Kakashi inquired, "What exactly is your objective here?"
Bluntly, Zabuza answered, "Initially, Gato tried and failed in hiring me to kill the old man.
Uzumaki informed me of the situation here, and convinced me to help you eliminate Gato, and free these lands from that piece of trash."
"Who are you, exactly?" asked Tsunami.
"He's my father, Zabuza Momochi of the Seven Shinobi Swordsmen of the Mist." answered Haku, "And the former Commander of the Kiri Anbu Black Ops Commando corps."
Naruto turned to his new companions, "Haku, Zabuza, if you need sanctuary, Lady Hokage can make a deal with you."
"Haku has no bingo book entry or bounty, so she'll have an easier time with that than I will," stated Zabuza, "The bloodline war is still going.
Any assistance in ending it would be appreciated by the rebellion.
I've been taking jobs to help fund them."
"You'll have mine whether it's sanctioned or not.
Plus, I'm uniquely qualified to take on a Jinchuriki like Yagura if he's fighting for the regime."
"Oh?"
"I have chakra chains, wood release, and the Rinnegan.
But I'm sure you remember that from our previous encounters."
"Yeah."
Tsunami wondered, "Where are we going to put everyone?"
Whilst cuddling with Haku, Naruto assured, "I've got it covered.
I'll just make a place for us teenagers while the Jonin use the guest rooms."
Exterior: Land of waves, Tazuna's house, clearing, afternoon.
Using wood style, Naruto created a rectangular, two-story house with a master bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a restroom, a dining room, and furniture on both floors, with an upstairs porch.
Lifting Haku into his arms, bridal style, Naruto carried her to the top floor's master bedroom.
"Is it just me, or are those two getting close a bit too quickly to be natural?" asked Kakashi.
"Some people just click, and Haku's never had a boyfriend before," replied Zabuza, "I've never seen her so affectionate or happy."
"Well, Naruto's a bit guarded at times too."
"I've already given him my warning about breaking Haku's heart, but I know he'll treat her well.
He already went over the complication of future involvement in the CRA, and they convinced me to give my blessing to their relationship regardless."
"Not the wisest topic to discuss when meeting your partner's father."
"Better to get it out of the way sooner than later.
And we had a duel."
Later.
Exterior: Land of Waves, northern forest, late afternoon.
Whilst scouting, Naruto sensed two figures approaching from behind, "Aoi and Raiga… Gato hired you, didn't he?"
Drawing his stolen sword, Aoi grinned, "So what if he did?"
"I will give you a wonderful funeral!" shouted Raiga before Naruto turned to stare into their eyes.
"Universal pull!" called Naruto who pulled the Raijin Ken from Aoi's hand, into his own, then threw a wind chakra enhanced kunai through the rogue Konoha-nin's heart, killing him instantly.
"That was anticlimactic." shrugged Raiga, "Gato has my kid who's dying from a rare illness.
I've gotta kill the bridge builder in exchange for my boy's medical treatment."
Drawing his sword, Naruto frowned, "While your motives of helping your child are understandable, noble and just, the bridge builder's trying to help an entire country.
Konoha's Hokage is Tsunade Senju, the best medical mind in the elemental nations.
Surely she can save your child if you come with me to Konoha."
"He doesn't have enough time to make the trip, and Gato said he had a doctor, capable of treating him, arriving as we speak."
"And you believe that bastard?" questioned Naruto whose expression softened whilst he lowered his blade, "Raiga, please… let me help you save your son."
Alas, Raiga charged at Naruto with a wild flurry of attacks which Naruto blocked and parried before slashing diagonally across his chest.
His arms falling limp as tears streamed down his face, Raiga dropped the Kiba blades, and fell into his opponent's arms as he was gently laid down.
"If he's still alive, please save Ranmaru for me…
Take Kiba, you've earned them.
Better in your hands than who knows what kind of scum.
Looks like I'm attending my own funeral now…" weakly said Raiga, with his dying breath, as his eyes closed.
After a moment of silence, Naruto strapped the Kiba blades to his back, "I will do what I can, Raiga-san."
Exterior: Land of waves, Gato's hideout, early evening.
Gato's army of goons never stood a chance as Naruto, Haku and Zabuza slaughtered them.
After the snivelling wretch signed over all of his legitimate businesses, finances, assets, and funds, etc, to Naruto, the Jinchuriki cut him down without mercy upon discovering Ranmaru's murder.
"Oh my gosh! I don't believe it! He's dead! Ding dong, the wicked Gato is dead!" gleefully exclaimed a man, in a swirly orange mask and an Akatsuki cloak, who appeared whilst happily dancing.
Naruto raised an eyebrow, "Who are you, again?"
"What!? You forgot me?
Oh, no, you're breaking my heart!" gasped Tobi, melodramatically, "How could you forget about Tobi?" before sulking with a small rain cloud hovering over him, and looking at the ground.
Zabuza raised an eyebrow he didn't have.
"Tobi is sad now…" sobbed Tobi who lifted his head, "Can Tobi have a cheer up cookie?"
Naruto threw a comically large cookie like a frisbee before the weirdo caught it.
"Yay! Chocolate chips are my favourite!" exclaimed Tobi, whilst Haku giggled at his antics, before turning away to eat his cookie like the cookie monster.
"Friend of yours?" asked Haku, as she looked at Naruto.
"Don't need to worry about me.
No siree.
Tobi is a good boy!" assured Tobi, in a playful tone as he nodded insistently, "Uh-huh, uh-huh."
"Hahahahaha." laughed Kurama, from Naruto's mindscape.
"You're ridiculous," chuckled Naruto, "Obito."
"Yikes! Spoiler alert!" panicked Tobi as he faced Naruto, "How did you see through my flawless disguise?"
"One of your old codenames was Tobi which was a reference to Tobirama Senju.
Tobi can also be an anagram for Obito after taking away one letter," reminded Naruto who removed Obito's mask.
"And I would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for you meddling kids and your nine-tailed Fox." quipped Obito.
Naruto rolled his eyes, "Sure, you would've."
"You look so much like Minato Sensei, and you have Kushina's red hair."
"I'm glad that I take after our parents."
"Ours?"
"They loved you, and treated you like a son.
And as your brother, I'm bringing you home."
"And if I refuse to come with you?"
"That just wouldn't do, ya know?" asserted Naruto as his hair defied gravity, giving Obito deja vu, "Now you're coming home whether you like it or not, Obi-Niisan!"
Zabuza and Haku sweatdropped.
After a moment to regain his composure, Obito nodded, "Kakashi will have a heart attack,"
"You should've seen the time I passed what would've been the bell test by offering an Icha Icha book covered in security seals, and threatening to spoil the plot,"
Obito laughed, "I like you already."
"Also, heads up, Grandma Tsunade is the Hokage, and the Pervy Sage is home too."
"Pervy Sage as in Jiraiya Sensei?
That's a Kushina classic."
Exterior: Land of Waves, field overseeing the ocean, evening.
Zabuza, Haku and Naruto buried Raiga and Ranmaru side-by-side, after a few brief words.
Exterior: Land of Waves, Tazuna's house, morning.
As Kakashi approached Naruto and his newest companion, he froze, "Is that you, Obito?"
"In the flesh, Kashi," confirmed the long lost Uchiha.
Several weeks later.
Exterior: Konoha, street, front gates, morning.
As Kakashi, Naruto, Haku, Zabuza, Obito and Shisui arrived outside the entrance via Hiraishin, Kotetsu and Izumo almost had a heart attack.
Exterior: Konoha, streets, morning.
Walking with the group who were joined by an annoyed SasuSaku, Obito asked, "Why are people giving you those stares, Naru-otouto?"
"It's the whiskers." replied Naruto, cautious, "Do you like Ichiraku Ramen?"
"I love it, especially after a mission."
"They're like twins." grumbled Haruno who turned to Sasuke, "and why does Naruto seem closer with members of your clan than you do?"
"Naruto's more sociable than me." answered Sasuke.
"True, but he's also made it clear he hates your clan."
"He hates Madara," stated Kakashi, "He has no problem with more humble members of the Uchiha clan like Shisui, Itachi, Mikoto, Izumi and Obito."
"What's this Madara guy ever done to Naruto-baka?" asked Sakura, oblivious.
Kakashi sternly looked at SasuSaku, "Madara murdered Naruto's parents.
Orchestrated the kyuubi attack.
And led a massive invasion that all but wiped out the Uzumaki clan during the second war."
"There was an Uzumaki clan?" asked Sakura, doubtful.
"We've been over this before," replied Kakashi, "and yet again you've proven how little attention you pay to anything unrelated to Sasuke.
The swirl on the back of our Chunin and Jonin vests is the Uzumaki clan's crest."
Interior: Konoha, Hokage tower, office, morning.
Entering to see Tsunade with Shizune, Hiruzen and Jiraiya, Obito called, "Gramps, I'm finally home."
Turning to see Naruto, Kakashi and Shisui with three others, Hiruzen's eyes widened, "Obito Uchiha?
How is this possible?"
"That's something we need to talk about.
And afterwards, I'm taking Naruto out for ramen."
"Does someone want to explain why there's an A-rank missing-nin in my office?" inquired Tsunade.
"Naruto invited us to live in Konoha, and join your ranks as Konoha shinobi." informed Haku whilst happily clinging to Naruto's arm.
"Is that so?
And where is he getting approval for this?" replied Tsunade before Naruto gave an adorable expression she knew she couldn't resist, "Sweetie, c'mere," then hugged Naruto, "Okay, we'll figure something out."
Naruto smiled, "Thanks, Grandma."
"The Council also wishes to speak with you regarding your bloodlines."
"I saw that coming, and I have a request."
"Is it bigger than giving Zabuza and his companion citizenship?"
"I request permission to assist General Mei Terumi and the rebellion in Kiri."
"Naruto, who would I send with you if I approve this mission?"
"Tenzo, Neko, Anko, Kakashi, Jiraiya, Zabuza and Haku."
Later.
Exterior: Kiri, battlefield, day.
Engaged in a fierce battle, Mei Terumi, age 20, snapped an enemy's neck before leaping back as a powerful presence made itself known to everyone.
As the fighting paused, a yellow flash took down the regime forces, killing its men whilst incapacitating and binding its Kunoichi, before the flash stopped, revealing Naruto, "I hope I'm not too late."
"I don't know who you are, but you were right on time, handsome.
So, what's your name, darling?"
"I'm Naruto," answered Naruto who simultaneously healed all of the wounded rebels without needing hand signs, "and I didn't come alone." before Jiraiya, Kakashi, Neko, Anko, Tenzo, Zabuza and Haku appeared via shunshin.
Meeting Naruto's gaze as she closed the distance, Mei placed a hand on his cheek, "Such a handsome face, and I like what I see when I look at you, Honey."
"Likewise, Mei-chan."
"Well, who are you?" asked Yagura as he appeared, an evil reflection in his eyes.
"Of course, Yagura knows me but the bastard controlling him doesn't." thought Naruto who answered, "We haven't been properly introduced.
I am Naruto Uzumaki-Senju."
"Senju?" chuckled Madara Uchiha himself as he appeared behind Yagura, "It's been a long time since I've fought one of your clan.
I'm looking forward to it!"
Scowling at Madara, Naruto gave a warning finger, "I'll deal with you later!" making everyone sweatdrop.
Turning to Yagura, Naruto did a hand sign, "Yami Kai!" sending the Mizukage to the ground, cleansed of the darkness in his heart and soul, "Now you and Isobu are free from his corruption and Madara's Genjutsu."
"Are you ready yet?" impatiently demanded Madara, "You'd better be worth my time!" before a massive construct of purple chakra in the form of an armoured warrior formed around him.
"Summoning jutsu!" called Naruto who brought forth a magnificently colossal, blue, behemoth with glowing red eyes, sharp teeth, and claws.
The skies darkened, and thunder roared as all beheld its righteous fury and those with evil in their hearts were filled with dread.
"It's Obelisk: The Tormentor!" exclaimed Madara who trembled before the divine beast's fist shattered the Susanno, effortlessly, sending him flying out of sight as if he was Team Rocket.
Inspecting his fellow Jinchuriki's unconscious form, Naruto intercepted a blade aiming for Yagura's neck with one of his own, "That won't be necessary.
The Genjutsu controlling him has been lifted, and I've removed some seals that were controlling him."
Several weeks later.
Interior: Konoha, Hokage tower, office, morning.
Arriving with the taskforce except Zabuza who'd stayed in Kiri, Naruto informed, "The bloodline war is over, and they're in the process of reforming the current government in Kiri, which involved executing their civilian council for treason and genocide.
Yagura Karatachi is back to his true self, having been freed from some seals and the Genjutsu placed on him by Madara who's disappeared.
And General Mei Terumi is the new Mizukage,"
Tsunade smiled, "Good, and where's Zabuza?"
"He's staying in Kiri to protect Mei-chan, and lead the Seven Swordsmen who've been reunited and assembled.
Also, Haku-hime agreed to stay here in Konoha with me."
"With you, huh?" teased Tsunade.
"I have room, and staying with a friend in unfamiliar territory is common sense."
"It's settled, then," chuckled Tsunade, "Naruto, you and Haku will be living together.
So take good care of each other,"
"We will." replied Naruto and Haku, at the same time.
"Good, now, Naruto, give Haku a tour of the village.
Her belongings will be waiting at your loft." instructed Tsunade.
"Yes, Grandma."