KG: Hey people. Alright first things first, you all seem have misinterpreted what I was going to do with Sasuke and Mikoto. There was never a plan to do Uchihacest. I just didn't want Sasuke to be a complete ass and wanted him to have someone he could be happy with. Sasuke might get someone with the way the council acts, but until I decide it better then there is no Uchihacest. Now then I'll get started.
Next Morning
Naruto yawned as he opened his eyes. He had been keeping guard all night, but he must've dozed off. He looked up to see it was morning, but another sight surprised him. He saw he was sleeping on his mother's lap where he had been since last night. Naruto grinned when he remembered last night. It was such an amazing thing to the blonde.
"That's right is was amazing, you little motherfucker you. Now how long till you get it on?" Kyuubi asked while Naruto silently groaned. He rubbed his eyelids while getting used to the sunlight.
"Not now Kyuubi. I'd rather come to that bridge when I cross it," Naruto said in thought and Kyuubi chuckled in his cage. He wasn't going to be bored any time soon that was for sure.
"Hey, I'm more than willing to agree with you. The fact that you even kissed her is enough for now. Oh she's waking up, see ya later motherfucker," Kyuubi said as that name just stayed around in his head. Naruto rolled his eyes while he saw Kushina open her own. She looked down and smiled as their gazes hit each other.
"Have a good sleep Kaa-chan?" Naruto asked and Kushina ruffled his hair while leaning down to kiss his forehead. Naruto blushed, but smiled as she leaned up from his head.
"I slept well Naruto-kun. It seems we got up before everyone else so we have a bit of time to ourselves," Kushina said and Naruto agreed. He leaned up from her lap. Kushina dusted her clothes as she got to her feet. The two had stayed in the tree all night, but neither complained.
"So are you going to move back with me or still stay in the guest room?" Naruto asked and Kushina looked at him before smiling slightly.
"What do you think?" She asked playfully and Naruto rubbed the back of his head. Leave it to his mother to mess with his head which could only irk the blonde even more.
"I think yes, hopefully," Naruto responded and Kushina placed a hand over her hip. She easily nodded and Naruto sighed in relief. He had to remember to thank Hiashi when he had the chance, but that could wait for later as everyone was starting to wake up from their sleeping.
The morning was relatively quiet minus Naruto and Kushina's conversation. The two were talking more with each other than anyone else, but no one seemed to mind. Sakura seemed off in her own 'Sasuke's so cool' world. It's was amazing that two years of seriousness had been somewhat repressed in one nigh by one Uchiha, but that wasn't Naruto's problem. He'd rather not worry about Sakura and her tendencies anymore. He wondered if he got some of that seriousness from the Shinigami.
"Alright everyone, now that we're done we will be heading for Konoha. Sasuke, I want you to be prepared for what you're going to face," Kakashi said making sure that Sasuke was simply prepared for whatever happened which made the Uchiha close his eyes.
"I know that already Kakashi. You don't need to keep telling me. I'll own up to my actions," Sasuke said taking a glance at Naruto making the blonde nod. The Uchiha sighed and immediately everyone ran off towards Konoha so that their mission could be considered a success.
Orochimaru's Base
Orochimaru sat in his chair pissed off like there was no end. He was taking Sasuke's betrayal hard as Kabuto saw his master seethe like mad.
"Kabuto, make plans right now. I will never allow Sasuke to get away from me, that ungrateful bastard," Orochimaru said and Kabuto bowed to his master.
"At once Orochimaru-sama. Who would you suggest that I send to go and retrieve Sasuke-san?" Kabuto asked and Orochimaru narrowed his eyes. He thought it over for a few minutes before chuckling.
"I've a better idea. Kabuto, how's that experiment coming?" Orochimaru asked and the medic stood to his feet and adjusted his glasses before giving a small smirk of his own.
"It's going well Orochimaru-sama. I'll head to the Land of Iron immediately," Kabuto said and Orochimaru nodded. The snake sannin quickly got to his feet and handed Kabuto his sword, Kusanagi. Kabuto took the sword into his hands and smiled as he walked off leaving Orochimaru in his room grinning like mad.
"When this goes well I'll have the power to do anything. Kukuku Sasuke, you just made a big mistake," Orochimaru said as his laughter echoed throughout the room.
Somewhere in the middle of nowhere
Nine figures came together in their astral forms as they stood on the fingertips of a giant statue-like structure. They all came together and began to talk with Deidara glaring hard at Itachi.
"Itachi you bastard, do I look like an idiot to you hmmm?" Deidara asked while Kisame chuckled in response to that question of the blonde ex-Iwa ninja.
"Is that a trick question?" Kisame asked while Deidara glared at the fish-man, but didn't respond as he kept his gaze on the Uchiha which made Itachi raise an eyebrow.
"What are you talking about Deidara?" Itachi asked and the blonde narrowed his eyes.
"You said the Kyuubi jinchuuriki would be easy to spot. Well he wasn't. I almost got killed. Now enough of your damn riddles and tell me who he is hmm," Deidara told him and Itachi narrowed his eyes. Had Naruto changed over the years so much to the point that they couldn't pick up on the hints that he gave them?
"It seems that Naruto's changed. I'll have to watch him closely now," Itachi thought to himself while he closed his eyes. He rubbed sighed before opening his eyes again.
"Well since you don't know, then he is Naruto Uzumaki. He the blonde you met," Itachi said and Deidara nodded. He knew he was right. How in the hell could he be wrong? He had it right the first time he saw the blonde.
"I knew I was right hmm," Deidara said while Tobi next to him chuckled at his misfortune before adding fuel to the already burning fire.
"That still didn't stop you from getting your butt kicked senpai," Tobi said making Hidan and Kisame laugh at him while Deidara growled at his partner. He turned to the leader who was watching them all interact and sighed.
"Leader-sama why do I have to be paired up with this guy? He's a freakin' idiot," Deidara said and Pain looked down at him with his menacing glare.
"You will have to get used to him Deidara. Now stop your whining. We now have the Ichibi in our possession. We'll begin the extraction of the other tailed beasts. Itachi, Kisame you are to go after the Kyuubi one more time. Should you fail then the consequences will be most severe," Pain said making Itachi and Kisame nod.
"Leader-sama we still haven't located the Sanbi. Where do you suggest we look?" Kakuzu asked and the man with his purple, ring-shaped eyes turned his head to meet Kakuzu's gaze.
"For right now, ignore it. The Sanbi jinchuuriki is dead right now and that's all that matters. Focus on the others for the moment. You're all dismissed," Pain said and everyone faded out leaving only him, his partner, Konan and Tobi.
"Nagato, you're underestimating the Kyuubi jinchuuriki. It'll backfire if you're not careful," Tobi said in a new tone of voice while Pain closed his eyes.
"It doesn't concern you Madara. We'll get it done just like always," Pain said while Konan sighed.
"He has a point Nagato. The Kyuubi jinchuuriki must really have changed or he wouldn't have given Deidara such a hard time like he said," Konan told him and Nagato sighed.
"I suppose, but he will never be able to defeat a god. Let's go Konan," Pain said and the two faded out while Tobi left also.
Back in Konoha
Tsunade stared wide eyed at who was in front of her. She seemed to stay silent for a few minutes while Sasuke sighed. He rolled his eyes while Tsunade stood to her feet.
"Is this supposed to be a joke?" She asked while Naruto shook his head.
"Umm no?" he asked unsure if he was supposed to answer that or not while Tsunade glared at the Uchiha. Sakura and Kakashi gulped while Kushina watched the interaction taking place.
"You expect me to believe that he just gave up willingly? What game are you playing brat?" Tsunade asked and Naruto waved his hands up in defense.
"No game Tsunade-baachan. I did fight with Sasuke for a bit, but I managed to convince him and he came back," Naruto said while Sasuke glared at Naruto. It seemed that the whole ordeal of him somehow bringing back his mother was a secret from even the Hokage. It really made Sasuke wonder what was going on that he didn't know about the blonde, but Sasuke decided to keep his mouth shut.
"Brat, in all my years as a shinobi I know something like that doesn't happen often. Now what aren't you telling me?" Tsunade asked and Naruto gulped. He saw Tsunade being completely irate. It wouldn't do him any good to tell her what really happened.
"Look Baa-chan, it happened so deal with it. What's up with all the non-trust with you?" Naruto asked making Sakura and Kakashi widen their eyes. Tsunade paused and stopped her accusation. She sighed and leaned back into her hair. She massaged her temples and looked at Sasuke. The Uchiha stepped forward and came to Naruto's not needed aid.
"He's right. I just came back from something he told me. He said there might be something for me here so I came back to find it. That's all," Sasuke said sort of irritated in the way this talk was going.
Tsunade sighed as she looked from Sasuke to Naruto. She saw that they were both drop-dead serious and snapped her fingers. Immediately two anbu appeared in the room.
"Very well, I believe you two. Since you gave up willingly you'll be treated accordingly. Now if you hand over any information on Orochimaru, then you'll be even better. I'll have to discuss some things with the council and your punishment might be reduced, but for now you'll be held in our prison. Understood?" Tsunade asked and Sasuke nodded. He began to walk away, but Sakura walked up to Tsunade. Naruto, Kakashi, Kushina and even Sasuke hoped that she would shut her mouth and not make this worse.
"Tsunade-sama, Sasuke-kun was under the influence of the Curse mark. We can't hold that against him," Sakura said while Tsunade sighed. She rested her elbows on the table and her head in her hands.
"That will be taken into consideration Sakura, but regardless of what happened must still receive punishment. It's the way things go," Tsunade said and Sakura was about to retort before Sasuke sighed as he walked out the door with the anbu as he left them all a small note.
"It seems that Naruto's the only one who has grown up I guess," Sasuke said making Sakura flinch as the Uchiha walked out the door. Kakashi and Naruto sighed while Kushina wondered what happened to Sasuke to make him like that.
"Well anyway, this mission is a success for Kakashi, Sakura and Sai. Naruto, Kushina what have you brought?" Tsunade asked and Kushina didn't have anything to give, but apparently Naruto did as he knelt down. He opened the secret compartment in his shoes and pulled out a small vial.
"I got this while looking inside his lab. It's filled with some green stuff, but I don't know what," Naruto said handing the vial to Tsunade. The Slug Princess to the vial into her hands and looked it over with a critical eye before Naruto also took out a scroll. He unsealed the stuff inside and a pile of papers flew out.
"I also grabbed these from the same place. I hope this helps," Naruto said and Tsunade looked at the stack of papers. She summoned Shizune who grabbed the papers and quickly left with a hello to Naruto and the others.
"Nice work Naruto, Kushina. You've completed the mission successfully. You may have the rest of the day off. Now get going. I have other things to do," Tsunade said making Naruto and Kushina bow as they left the room. Sakura and Kakashi left also and before long they caught up to the mother-son duo.
"Hey Naruto, what to do anything?" Sakura asked, but Naruto shook his head at her.
"Sorry Sakura, I've got things to do also. I'll see you later," Naruto told her and he and Kushina walked off. Sakura sighed and turned around to see that Kakashi had left also with her standing in the middle of the street.
"Guess I'll go see how Ino's doing then," Sakura said walking off.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Kushina were walking back to their house with the Uzumaki woman turning to her son.
"You could've gone with her," Kushina said before Naruto stood behind her and placed his hands on her shoulder.
"Yeah I could've, but I'd rather spend the day with my woman who's more beautiful than anyone I know," Naruto said while Kushina blushed. She rubbed the back of her head and chuckled.
"Flatterer," she said as they arrived to their house. Kushina opened the door and quickly walked into the kitchen.
"Is there anything you'd like to eat?" She asked and Naruto was about to say something before Kushina glared a him playfully.
"Besides ramen," she said and Naruto pouted. His mother was always like that, but the blonde found that exciting about her. In every aspect of the word. He sighed as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Umm well you pick. I've got nothing specific," Naruto told her as he walked outside, but not before seeing her wrap an apron around her body making him gulp as he disappeared into the fields.
Naruto walked out a little further into the woods and looked around before he unfurled his wrist guards exposing his seal. Naruto bit his thumb and traced it over his seal.
"You know Kyuubi. I still don't like lying to everyone," Naruto said and Kyuubi sighed at his container.
"Of course you don't brat. Lying could get you killed. Wait, that's right you can't die can you?" Kyuubi asked and Naruto nodded. He quickly slammed his seal and watched it glow.
"You think I should tell someone?" Naruto asked and Kyuubi shrugged his big, furry shoulders.
"Do what you want kit. At this point it might not matter, but maybe you should tell someone or else you'll go insane from the silence," Kyuubi suggested and Naruto agreed.
"Maybe you're right. Kuchiyose no Jutsu," Naruto yelled. His seal soon faded out and Naruto quickly turned around. He saw Shin holding a small soul before he devoured it. Naruto raised an eyebrow before the Shinigami noticed his presence.
"You have the habit of summoning me at the strangest of times, but I suppose I knew that when I allowed a contract with you. So what do you want?" The Shinigami asked in his emotionless tone as he always had. Naruto folded his arms and closed his eyes.
"You'd think we'd have a better relationship since I've had you for the past few years," Naruto said while the Shinigami closed his eyes.
"You know how busy I am. I don't have time for idle chatter. So are you going to tell me what you want. Cause if it's not training or reviving anyone then I'm going to go," Shin said and Naruto sighed, but there was nothing he could do about it so he simply decided to agree with Shin and get right to it.
"Alright sorry. I know you're busy. I'd like to revive someone. Her name is Hinako Hyuuga. She's from the Hyuuga Clan, Hinata's mother, and Hiashi-san's lover," Naruto said and the Shinigami nodded. He quickly took his beads and made them glow for a bit. Naruto covered his eyes for a little while as the light enveloped the area. Soon the light faded while Hinako appeared, but she didn't move which made Naruto raise an eyebrow.
"Why isn't se moving?" Naruto asked and the Shinigami pointed to his sword.
"Stab her through the chest with your sword. It won't hurt her, rather her essence will return to her body. Since I channeled my spiritual energy into your sword it now has that capability. Keep that in mind," Shin said and Naruto nodded. He took out his sword and watch a small pure spiritual fire engulf it. He managed to thrust the sword through Hinako's chest and immediately the fire channeled from his sword to her body. Naruto watched the fire flare for a bit before settling down. Hinako opened her eyes while Naruto turned to the Shinigami.
"Thank you. Is it the same two people for one person deal?" Naruto asked and the Shinigami narrowed his steely gaze at the blonde. The Kyuubi jinchuuriki gulped as he wondered if he said something wrong.
"Well you've shown yourself efficient in keeping your interest parts. Fine, I'll test you. From now on it will be one person per revival. If you mess up then it's back to being interest as usual. Understood?" the Shinigami asked and Naruto nodded. He breathed a sigh of relief as he watched his summon disappear.
"Umm excuse me, but who are you?" Hinako asked and Naruto turned around. He got a better look at the woman and carefully looked her over. Hinako had a very light skin just like Hinata's. Her hair seemed to be a dark eggplant color. Slightly dark purple if he had to give it a color. She seemed to be wearing a moderately purple outside robe with a black sash wrapped around it., but that was enough observation.
"Oh sorry, I'm Naruto Uzumaki," the blonde said and Hinako widened her eyes. She remembered the blonde as she saw him when he was younger, much younger.
"Wow, I remember you, but how did you grow up so fast?" she asked and Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"Well you see...," Naruto told Hinako everything that was going on as the two sat in the forest. Hinako widened her eyes at all the new information. She was surprised that Naruto had revived her or the fact that Hinata was a lot older. When all was said and done, Hinako was smiling.
"Thank you Naruto-san. I can tell you how happy I am for this. If there is anything I can do just let me know. I'm very grateful," Hinako said and Naruto smiled.
"Well I've got two things that I would like you to do," Naruto said holding out a piece of paper. Hinako watched as Naruto wrote on the paper for a few minutes. He smiled and handed the paper to Hinako. The Hyuuga woman raised an eyebrow while she looked at Naruto for an explanation.
"One, can you pass that to Hiashi-san for me?" Naruto asked and Hinako nodded. She quickly took the paper as Naruto got to his feet. He helped Hinako up also and patted her on the shoulder.
"Now as for the second thing. Please don't tell anyone that I'm the one who revived you. It'll make things go smother for you and me," Naruto said as he rubbed the back of his head. Hinako nodded as Naruto told her she could go. Hinako walked away with a small smile on her face as Naruto chuckled.
"Eat your heart out Hiashi-san," Naruto thought before he saw Kushina come out to the field.
"Dinner's ready Naruto-kun. Come on in. After that we'll train with some sparring alright?" she asked and Naruto nodded. They quickly walked inside as Naruto saw Hinako head into the village. He knew that the Hyuuga compound would be having some fun tonight.
With Hinako
Hinako walked through the village and back to the Hyuuga compound. She reminisced throughout the entire place as she saw new shops and places. She could only be happy that she didn't get lost on her way back to the Hyuuga compound. She wondered how tall Hinata and Hanabi had gotten. It would be great to see them. From what Naruto had told her, Hinata must really have grown.
"I can't wait to see all of you," Hinako said as she came up to the Hyuuga Compound. She felt a small air of familiarity and knocked on the door. A Hyuuga came to the door and quickly opened.
"Hello can...I...help...you? H-H-H-Hinako-sama!" The guard said and Hinako smiled with a pure smile as the guard quickly let her inside. He looked her over from head to toe and even used his byakugan to make sure this wasn't some impostor or a genjutsu. He widened his eyes when he saw she was real. Her chakra, her features, nothing was out of place. It was really Hinako.
"Hello, is Hiashi-kun here?" Hinako asked and the guard quickly nodded as he escorted Hinako through the familiar compound towards Hiashi.
Speaking of Hiashi, the Hyuuga was having a small gathering with Hinata, Hanabi and Neji. The four Hyuuga were sitting on their mats while Hiashi spoke.
"And with that being said I think it's time that you all started to move towards the next step in your training. Neji, you are by far the most talented Hyuuga that I've ever known and so you will lead the two in their training. Is that alright?" Hiashi asked and Neji nodded. He bowed to the head Hyuuga before getting up.
"I also heard that Naruto here a few days ago. Is that right Hiashi-sama?" Neji asked and Hiashi nodded. Hinata blushed while Hanabi raised an eyebrow.
"That's right. He was here. Why do you want to know?" Hiashi asked, but Neji shook his head not wanting to push the conversation anymore. Soon there was a knock at the door making everyone turn to it.
"Come in," Hiashi said and the door opened only slightly. The compound guard showed his head and gulped which made Hiashi, Neji, Hinata and Hanabi looked at him strangely.
"Umm H-Hiashi-sama, t-there is someone to see you," the guard said and Hiashi raised an eyebrow. He wasn't expecting anyone, but nodded.
"Show them in," Hiashi said and the guard gulped again. It wasn't like a Hyuuga to get nervous, well except for Hinata, but anyway. The guard opened the door and allowed Hinako to walk inside.
"Hello Hiashi-kun," Hinako said making Hiashi widen his eyes. He slightly trembled at the voice while Neji and Hinata looked at the woman in complete shock. The only one confused was probably Hanabi of all them.
"Hinako?" Hiashi asked as he stood to his feet. Hinako smiled as she stood in front of the head Hyuuga. She smiled as she quickly grabbed him into a hug.
"How long is it going to take you to hug me?" she asked and Hiashi quickly wrapped his arms around his wife.
"Kaa-san," Hinata said and Hinako turned around. She looked at Hinata's older form and smiled as a tear ran down her cheek.
"Hinata you've grown so much," Hinako said as Hinata felt some tears go down her cheek she stood to her feet and hugged her mother also. Hanabi heard Hinata call her mother and quickly jumped to her feet. She gasped at the woman while Hinako turned to her second daughter.
"Hanabi, you've grown also into a pretty young woman," Hinako said and Hanabi walked up to her and her body slowly trembled.
"K-Kaa-san?" Hanabi asked and Hinako quickly nodded with her gentle smile. Everyone wrapped their arms around Hinako while Neji smiled. He chuckled, but seemed so confused about it. Hinako was standing right in front of him like it was nothing. It had to be some sort of miracle.
"How is that even possible?" Neji asked in thought while Hinako turned to him also. She smiled before she walked up to him.
"Hey Neji I can see that you've grown also. How have you been?" Hinako asked and Neji bowed.
"Hinako-sama it's nice to see you again. How are you back?" Neji asked and Hinako smiled with a small shrug of her shoulders.
"Kaa-san this is amazing. You're really back. I've missed you," Hinata said while Hinako patted her head. She blushed, but Hinako simply continued it.
"I've missed you too Hinata-chan. I can't wait to hear what's happened with all of you," Hinako said while Hiashi released his hug from his wife and half-sister.
"You have to tell us how you're back though Hinako. It's such a surprise," Hiashi said while Hinako reached into her robe. She quickly pulled out a note and handed it to Hiashi while she took Hinata, Neji and Hanabi towards a different room to talk, but not before winking at Hiashi as she left.
Hiashi raised an eyebrow at the letter before sitting down as he opened it. He quickly scanned all of it's contents before widening his eyes as he read down the letter.
"To Hyuuga Clan Head, Hiashi Hyuuga
Hey Hiashi-san, were you surprised? This is my thank you for the talk and advice you gave me. Treasure her as you've deserved it. I hope your clan livens up a little more because of this. I'd appreciate it with all of my heart if you didn't tell anyone I did this. I have my reasons for not telling anyone also. It's probably for the benefit of the village if no one knows I did it. Try to make some excuse, that's all I ask of you. Again thanks for the advice and I hope you enjoyed your gift. If you ask me directly then I'll tell you, but not many people know about this. Your one of the few people I think I could trust. Well that's all.
Naruto Uzumaki,"
Hiashi finished reading the note and set in on the table. What secret could Naruto have that was so important that he wanted no one to know about it? Hiashi knew about Kyuubi, but the way Naruto talked about it, it was like it was something even bigger than having Kyuubi. It really irked the Hyuuga, but he sure was happy. He had Hinako back and Naruto was to thank for it. All this time he had been wrong in his assumptions about Naruto. He wasn't anything like he had some people say about him and if Naruto trust him enough with his secret then he would keep it. Granted he wanted to know for sure.
"I think I'll go see Naruto-san about this, but for now I think I'll inform the clan of Hinako. We should have a celebration about it," Hiashi said to himself before a rare smile graced his face. Hinako showed her face around the door and smiled.
"Are you alright Hiashi-kun?" Hinako asked and Hiashi slowly raised his hand. He grazed Hinako's cheek while she placed her hand over his.
"I really missed you Hinako," Hiashi said and Hinako gave a gentle smile while she kissed his cheek.
"I missed you too Hiashi-kun. Now come on and let's see everyone else. You can show me around the compound," Hinako suggested and Hiashi nodded as they walked out.
Hokage Mansion
Tsunade sighed as she looked at her village. Her mind kept replaying that talk she had with Naruto. It seemed so weird all the things that were going down. So many things that she couldn't explain. Kushina's appearance, Naruto maturity, his hazy explanations with most of his dealings. They all made Tsunade anxious. Naruto was by no means a traitor. That blonde didn't have a bad bone throughout his entire body. She knew that for a fact and maybe she was being just too protective. She hadn't been around a lot in his life and she knew that was her fault so she couldn't really blame Naruto if he didn't want to tell her something. Everyone was entitled to their own secrets she figured even her.
"Great, now I can't get any work done cause I'm racked with stupid guilt," Tsunade said with a sigh before she looked down. She had a small paper in front of her. It was for Sasuke's punishment. She and the council had been going for longest time on his punishment. They took into account all the information he presented to them, his giving himself up willingly and Sakura's rather desperate point of view about Orochimaru controlling Sasuke with the curse mark. Needless to say, Sasuke got a way below the usual. Only a month in prison with the sharingan deactivated in that time. Dammit if Tsunade weren't tired from hearing those power hungry civilians talk to her about Sasuke and his clan then it would've been probably five to six months. Hell maybe even a year, but what's done was done. Besides she had a good way of knowing how Sasuke could contribute to Konoha.
"Oh yeah, that'll work out very well. Sakura thank you for your idea," Tsunade said to herself as she chuckled evilly. Shizune happened to be near her and gulped as she saw her snickering Hokage and Master.
"This can't be good. She hasn't snickered like that since the time that someone told her to stop drinking sake. Even I didn't say that much. I say don't drink all the time, but what she did to that person was...(gulp)," Shizune quickly left the room leaving Tsunade to her chuckling mess in her office.
Namikaze Compound
Naruto and Kushina huffed as the y rested on the porch of their house. They were both a sweating mess from their training. They had quickly started training after their dinner and needless to say, Naruto still needed training as Kushina made him a quick mess. Not to say he didn't get her either, but they were quick a few. He was fast enough for that.
"Nice work sochi. Just keep practicing and you'll be a great kenjutsu user in no time," Kushina said and Naruto turned to her.
"That's your level. So how am I as compared to others?" Naruto asked and Kushina wiped a bead of sweat from her brow.
"You're a lot better than them. As I told Tsunade, because of my training you are a kenjutsu master. Just not better than me at it," She said and Naruto narrowed his eyes at his mother. He saw her playfully chuckle while he turned back to look at the sky.
"Keep that up Kaa-chan and I'll pass you up one day," Naruto said while the two Uzumaki sat up.
"I'm sure you will, but now I'm going to go wash up and change these clothes as you slashed at some 'unexpected' areas," Kushina said and Naruto looked her over. He slightly blushed when he saw the provocative attire of his mother. He gulped when he saw her dress torn across the chest, legs and thighs. Kushina noticed his stares while looking at the marks on his body. She noticed his chiseled chest and his muscles from the years of training he went through.
Both caught themselves oogling the other before they tore their eyes from each other and quickly stood to their feet.
"Well I'm gonna go wash up now," Kushina said walking away and Naruto nodded. He watched her leave and he plopped himself up on the couch. He rubbed his head free of the sweat that constantly fell from his face.
"Man Kaa-chan's rough, but that what I like about her," Naruto said to himself before he heard a knock on the door. The blonde cursed before he got to his feet. He quickly opened in only to see Hiashi behind it.
"Hiashi-san, how are you?" Naruto asked and the Hyuuga head held up the blonde's note. Naruto chuckled with a nod.
"I've been good Naruto-san. I dare say that I felt much better than I have in a long time," Hiashi responded and the blonde smiled as he let the Hyuuga inside. Hiashi looked around the room for a bit before sitting on the couch. Naruto sat across from him and Hiashi gave him the note.
"Not that I'm not happy or overjoyed Naruto-san, but why? Or rather how did you do this?" Hiashi asked and Naruto nodded. He sighed and rubbed his blonde hair.
"I know you want to know, but trust me when I say this. If I tell you then I need your word that you won't tell anyone about this. Right now the only one who knows about this is myself, my mother, Kyuubi, and possibly Gaara," Naruto told him keeping the Kyuubi part to himself in his thoughts. Hiashi nodded as he listened to Naruto's word. Hiashi stood to his feet and bowed. He knew what he was risking, but for what Naruto did for him this was nothing.
"You have my word of silence Naruto-san," Hiashi said and Naruto nodded he sighed again and quickly pointed to his hand. Hiashi gazed at it and Naruto unfurled the clothe around it and allowed it to drop to the floor. The Hyuuga head looked at it and seal an intricate seal on it.
"Naruto-san what that seal?" Hiashi asked and Naruto sighed.
"This is a summoning contract of me and the Shinigami," Naruto said and Hiashi narrowed his eyes.
"Please explain. I don't understand," Hiashi said and Naruto nodded that it was understandable. He started at the beginning of the entire thing and told Hiashi everything. Him almost dying in Final Valley, his meeting the Shinigami and all the things that went with it. Needless to say Hiashi was so surprised at the information. The only way he could tell that this wasn't a joke was because of the serious look in Naruto's eyes.
"I can see why you'd want to keep this a secret Naruto-san, but can you handle this?" Hiashi asked and Naruto sighed as he placed his hand on the table. He stared at the seal for a while before nodding even if it was hesitant.
"I believe so. That's how you go your wife back. I can make it that way," Naruto answered and the Hyuuga head stood to his feet.
"I see that you were smart about this. If you told everyone about this it could benefit as well as hurt Konoha. I definitely understand where you're coming from. You would be treated so differently. I'd imagine that you might even be something of a treasure. The Nations would fight over who actually got you," Hiashi said with a gleam in his eyes while Naruto shuddered. He didn't think that far into the future, but then he saw the small smile on Hiashi's face.
"Was that a joke?" Naruto asked and Hiashi nodded. He wasn't one for jokes, but that was too good to pass up.
"Sorry Naruto-san, but I do understand and you have my silence. I can understand where this is a problem. It's nice that you can trust me, but what are you going to do?" Hiashi asked and Naruto sighed.
"I don't know. I think this can lead to peace that Ero-sennin told me about, but I don't know how. Right now I only have my most absolute rule. The people I kill are those who are on missions or the people who cross the line with something. A a shinobi I think it's like that. I don't know," Naruto said to Hiashi and the Hyuuga nodded. He quickly got up and walked for a window.
"I think you're right in your assumptions. Just make sure that you don't cross the line Naruto-san," Hiashi said and the blonde narrowed his eyes. He'd never had such a serious conversation before, but the blonde nodded and thanked the Hyuuga. Hiashi headed for the door while Naruto opened it.
"Regardless I'll keep this conversation to ourselves. You have the Hyuuga clan supporting you Naruto-san and thank you for what you've done for me," Hiashi said as he walked out the door. Naruto smiled as he sat back down on the couch. It was then that he saw Kushina coming down the stairs in a bathrobe while she wiped her hair.
"Who were you talking to sochi?" Kushina asked and Naruto got to his feet.
"It was Hiashi Hyuuga. He stopped by for a bit. So did you enjoy your shower?" Naruto asked and Kushina nodded.
"That's right, but I really want to take you somewhere tomorrow. It'll require more than a week, but I need to show it to you," Kushina told him and Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? And where is that?" Naruto asked with his curiosity rising. Kushina smiled as she rested on the couch with him.
"I'm taking you to your heritage. To the ruin of Uzugakure Naruto-kun. I want you to know of our history. Plus there is something there that I want you to have. Call it, your birthright," Kushina said with a smile and Naruto nodded feeling even more excited than before.
"Really Kaa-chan? That'll be nice to see," Naruto told her and Kushina nodded. She easily leaned in and kissed Naruto on the lips surprising the blonde. Kushina deepened the kiss for a bit before separating.
"Good night sochi," Kushina said and Naruto watched her head back up the stairs. The blonde slumped in the couch and gulped.
"Lucky brat. Getting all the action," Kyuubi said to himself as Naruto got to his feet. He quickly walked off towards his room and saw Kushina combing her hair. She smiled at her son and watched him get in the bed also.
"So when are we going?" Naruto asked and Kushina smiled.
"Well with our speed we can get their in about a day maybe a day and a half at best. We'll discuss it with Tsunade tomorrow," Kushina told him and Naruto was eager to see the place.
"Alright Kaa-chan goodnight," Naruto said as he slipped in his night clothes as he and Kushina got in the bed.
"Goodnight sochi," Kushina said as the two Uzumaki dozed off ready to escape the rest of the day.
Next Morning
"So you want me to give you and Naruto five days off so you can go back to the ruins of Uzugakure?" Tsunade asked and Kushina easily nodded. Naruto smiled also while Tsunade sighed.
"Why are you going back there? Kushina even you know what happened there," Tsunade warned, but Kushina waved it off.
"Yes I do know, but there is something there. Something for Naruto. It's rightfully his I know that much. Tsunade you have to let me take him dattebane," Kushina said raising her voice to a new level before Naruto calmed her down. Tsunade sighed again as she looked out the window.
"What do you think could be there? For the past 200 years there's been nothing. So why would that change now?" Tsunade asked while Kushina smirked as she held up a finger in a matter-of-fact way.
"Because I know something that Mito-baachan left for Naruto, well not for Naruto specifically, but he's the one who can have it. You have to let me take him there," Kushina told her and Tsunade sighed. She rubbed the back of her head.
"Alright, fine Kushina. You can take him there. While I doubt you'll find anything there I won't prevent you from going. Just take care of yourselves," Tsunade said and Kushina nodded. She smiled as she left the room while Naruto sighed as he walked up to Tsunade.
"Baa-chan why are you letting me go?" Naruto asked and Tsunade smiled she stood to her feet and patted Naruto on the shoulder.
"Because I trust you brat. I want you to know that right now. It's just that in this world making assumptions keeps you alive. It's a sad truth," Tsunade and Naruto looked at the ground. He looked at his left hand and nodded.
"I understand. Thank you Baa-chan," Naruto told her and he quickly ran out the door while Tsunade stayed behind the desk her smile quickly faded into a small frown while she looked at some papers.
"Be careful Naruto," Tsunade said in thought as she wondered what was going to happen when Naruto and Kushina returned.
With Sasuke
The Uchiha sighed as he stayed in a prison cell. He looked at the wall near his bed and closed his eyes. He was thinking about so many things. He wasn't sure if this was the best decision not to mention he couldn't be sure that Naruto would bring his mother back. It's not like she was some lost woman out in the world. She was murdered, slaughtered by his brother. Sasuke seethed at the thought of Itachi, but also realized a lot.
"(Sigh), guess there's no helping this now. If that dobe did trick me then I'll kill him that all. Still where did he learn to use his sword. He uses it almost as good as I do. Hmph well whatever. At least I don't have to hear Sakura's mouth for a while," Sasuke said as he thought more about his brother. He was brought back to that fateful night. It was weird because as he saw Itachi leaving one last time he now he saw tears on his face.
"Why was he crying that night? Was he regretting it? No way, I hate him. I hate Itachi. I will kill him," Sasuke said thinking aloud, but then he heard a replay.
"Hehe so the Uchiha brat things that his brother killed the clan for no reason huh?" A prisoner asked and Sasuke narrowed his eyes. He'd rather not respond so the man talked anyway.
"What if it wasn't his choice huh brat? You still know nothing. Such a weird brat," The man said and the Uchiha growled.
"What the hell do you know?" Sasuke asked getting more irritated after a while.
"Haha I know a lot more than you ever could brat," the man said and Sasuke walked to the bars. He looked to see who was taking, but from the angle of his prison cell there wasn't much he could see so that was sort of a problem.
"What are you saying? You know something don't you?" Sasuke asked and he immediately heard a laugh from someone. He growled before the person came into view. He wasn't a prisoner, rather he was a guard. Must've been one very bored guard to be talking to a prisoner. Sasuke was at least allowed books to read so long as none of them were chakra, jutsu, or ninja art based.
"Well let's just say I know what really happened. I know a lot more than you can even speculate," the man told him and Sasuke narrowed his eyes at him. He was obviously an anbu from his mask, but it still irked the Uchiha that an anbu would be interest in him.
"Who are you?" the Uchiha asked and the man smirked.
"You can call me Boar. Tsunade-sama put me in charge of you. Simple insurance I guess. Sheesh why an Anbu captain needs to watch an Uchiha like you makes me wonder," Boar said while Sasuke narrowed his eyes.
"Never mind that. Tell me what you meant before. What is it that I don't know about my family?" Sasuke asked and Boar smiled behind his mask. This was too easy.
"Give me a good reason as to why I should tell a spoiled brat like you? You might write me off when you hear it," Boar told him and Sasuke gritted his teeth. He balled his fists and if his sharingan could be active then it would be flaring like flaring like mad.
"I need to know. My whole life has been a lie. I wanted nothing but power. I wanted to kill Itachi, it was my revenge for what he did to my clan. I spent every waking day and night dreaming of the day that I would kill him, but 'things' are stopping me from doing that. If there is something that I don't know that involves my clan then I need to know," Sasuke said looking at the ground. Boar narrowed his eyes behind his mask so Sasuke wasn't sure what he was thinking.
"You really are a damn brat you know that? Boar told him and Sasuke narrowed his eyes. He sighed as he leaned on the wall while Boar rolled his eyes.
"I wasn't the anbu captain when it happened. I was under Itachi's platoon. I'd say that you share in a majority of your clan's arrogance," Boar told him and Sasuke narrowed his eyes. He looked at the ground before responding.
"Are you gonna tell me or just insult me cause I don't have time for this," Sasuke said impatiently and Boar nodded.
"Alright then I won't tell you," Boar said walking off and Sasuke widened his eyes. He quickly cursed and got to his feet.
"Hey! Stop! I need to know. Tell me!" Sasuke demanded and the anbu turned around.
"What's the magic word?" He asked and Sasuke gritted his teeth. It was only his second day yet he felt like he wanted to fuckin' die.
"Please," Sasuke said struggling not to explode from the word he was using.
Hearing the Uchiha being polite, Boar turned around and continued.
"Since you said please I'll continue. All put it like this, fast and simple. The Uchiha were planning to take over Konoha," Boar said quick and to the point. Sasuke widened his eyes before he grabbed the bars of his jail.
"Impossible, my father told me about loyalty to my village. He's the reason that I was even a Konoha shinobi. Why would he-,"
"You were too young to understand what he meant. He did teach you about loyalty I'm sure, but it wasn't meant to be to your village. It was to be to your clan. Fortunately for us, Konoha learned about your plot from Itachi. At the time the Sandaime was our Hokage. He didn't want to, but he knew to keep the village safe he would have to destroy the Uchiha clan, but do you know who told him they would do it?" Boar asked and the pieces wee coming together for Sasuke.
"Itachi," Sasuke said and Boar nodded.
"That's right. He put his loyalty to the village before his entire clan, all except you. You were the one person he couldn't kill. He loved you more than the village itself," Boar said while Sasuke's eyes glared hard.
"That's a lie! He's told me to kill him, to hate him, despise him! I can't just suddenly believe that Itachi would act on the best interests of the village," Sasuke said as confusion, anger, and guilt were coming to him. Boar noticed all the signs and sighed.
"Look I was in Itachi's platoon like I said. We all tried to persuade him not to go through with it. He was the only Uchiha who didn't flaunt his power along with your mother. If I know Itachi like I think I know him then he lives with that regret everyday of his life until you come along and kill him to end his suffering. You'd be seen as the hero of Konoha who avenged the Uchiha clan. How could you break his wishes like that?" Boar asked and tears ran down Sasuke's face. Had he been wrong the whole time? What was he supposed to do? This was all new information to him as a person. For the longest time he prided himself on loyalty and strength, but his clan wanted to usurp the village of its power. It made it seem like his entire clan was in the wrong.
"How do I know you're telling the truth?" Sasuke asked and Boar shrugged his shoulders. He leaned against the wall and looked up at the ceiling.
"Simple really. Because I don't really care if you believe me or not. I only told you this because I still respect Itachi even if he is on the wrong side. That's the least I can do for him not as a shinobi of Konoha, but as a precious member of his platoon. I'll let that digest in you while I go," Boar said walking off leaving Sasuke to his thoughts.
Sasuke balled his fists and cursed. He didn't know what was right anymore. Was he supposed to stop being the avenger and turn back into the caring brother that he was when Itachi was still family? Should he forgive Itachi? Would he, his mother and his brother be a family again?
"Arrgh why doesn't this make sense? Itachi why are you so complicated?" Sasuke wondered as he struggled to come to terms with everything. He could only be happy that he had a complete month to figure this whole thing out as he sat in his cell thinking over things.
With Naruto and Kushina
The two Uzumaki were currently running through the trees of the forest as Kushina guided Naruto towards Uzugakure. The two were going at a break neck pace, but they were quickly making some good time.
"We'll have to cut through Wave Country, but I think we'll make it there no problem," Kushina told him and Naruto agreed with her as he tried his best to keep up with her.
"So what do you want to show me there Kaa-chan?" Naruto asked her and Kushina smiled as she turned around. She slightly winked before shaking her head.
"Se-cr-et, " she said while Naruto pouted. He glared at his mother before he passed her.
"You don't want me to make you tell me," Naruto said playfully while Kushina chuckled. She quickly jumped in front of Naruto's face almost bringing their lips together before she pushed him away.
"You'll have to catch me first sochi," Kushina told him as she dashed off. Naruto gave an ear-splitting grin as he chased after his mother looking to catch her and answer his question about what awaited him at Uzugakure.
KG: Hope you liked it. Won't tell you what Kushina's got for Naruto yet. I do want a good Sasuke. I also think Hiashi deserved Hinako for his silence and advice to Naruto. Naruto will slowly gather people he can trust later with his secret. They'll help him in the future with something I have planned. Hehehe laterz.