KG: Man it's only been week, but it's felt like a lifetime since I've updated anything. I miss the constant updates. Even if they were taxing.
Naruto: well that's just what you have to deal with. Of course you want to type about my awesomeness.
KG: *Rolls eyes* whatever you say.
Kushina: Well, hurry up then dattebane. Tell them all about us. You get to type and we get the praise. It works out.
KG: I'm getting the raw end of this deal.
Naruto & Kushina: TYPE!
KG: Fine fine. Let's get started then.
One week later, Morning
The members of Team Hinoken yawned as they got themselves up and situated. Today was the day that they would be moving their operations to Uzugakure and thanks to their Hokage's consent, they were all packed up and ready to leave.
Naruto placed a few scrolls in his backpack as he watched Kakashi and Yugao moving some things around. Sasuke was busy sealing some jutsu scrolls into the storage scrolls while Kushina was dealing with the weapons storage. Over the week everyone had been busy buying new furniture and tools that they would need to help repair Uzugakure and they would even make a stop at the land of Waves to see if Naruto's old friend, Inari, would help them out with the repairs since their country was good with building things.
"Is everyone ready?" Yugao asked to them all as she picked up her bags. Sasuke nodded and so did Naruto. Kakashi announced that he was ready and so was Kushina.
"Alright everyone. It will take us about three days to reach Uzugakure so let's make them count. I'll explain some things more after we get there," Kushina told them and everyone seemed to be satisfied with what she said. The five members were all ready to go before they heard a knock on the door making them cautious.
"Hey is someone supposed to know that we're here?" Naruto asked with a small gulp while Sasuke narrowed his eyes.
"I didn't sense anyone following us. Did anyone else?" he asked. Kushina, Yugao and Kakashi shook their heads before they all heard a voice behind the door.
"Oh come on. I know all five of you are in there so let me in," the person said while Sasuke recognized the voice. He quickly went to the door and opened it as the others tensed.
"Kaa-san?" Sasuke asked making the members of Hinoken give expressions of confusion.
"That's right Sasuke. How are you?" she asked and everyone noticed her attire. It was exactly like theirs in every aspect of the words. The Hinoken robes, scarf and other things.
Mikoto smiled at their confusion as she stepped inside with a small bag that Sasuke took inside. Everyone dropped their things and waited for an explanation from the Uchiha matriarch as Mikoto got herself comfortable.
"I take it you are all surprised to see me?" she asked and everyone nodded dumbly at her question making Mikoto giggle slightly.
"That's putting it mildly Kaa-san. How did you find us anyway and where did you get those clothes and not to mention the-," Mikoto raised her hand to stop Sasuke's question and sighed as she placed her hands on her lap.
"Well you all remember the incident with Danzo and how I made an unexpected entrance?" she asked making everyone nodded agreeing with her completely which in turn made Mikoto sweatdrop at them and their quick agreement to her question.
"Anyway, Tsunade said that because of my interference I was to be...punished," Mikoto said making Sasuke widen his eyes. Naruto and Kakashi narrowed theirs while Kushina and Yugao wondered what kind of punishment Tsunade would even give Mikoto in the first place.
"So what happened? And what do that have to do with you wearing our clothes?" Naruto asked and Mikoto took out her shinobi license. Everyone looked to see that she was a fully registered member of Hinoken and the brunette female smiled.
"My punishment is to join your group and help you in all of your missions," she said and everyone gave different reactions. Sasuke seemed rather confused and so did Naruto. Kakashi and Yugao slightly understood it better while Kushina seemed happy that she could have her best friend with them.
"Really? Baa-chan said that?" Naruto asked her and Mikoto nodded keeping her smile in full bloom.
"Do you even know kenjutsu Kaa-san?" Sasuke asked and immediately a sword was pointed at his neck making it shimmer in the light. Mikoto gave her son a creepily, calm smile and chuckled.
"There are lots of things you don't know about me Sasuke," she said and the Uchiha mentally gulped before he pointed the weapon away from himself.
"She's got you pegged Teme," Naruto said chuckling while Sasuke closed his eyes and looked away.
"Hn," he muttered making the others chuckle at him before Kakashi got to his feet and rubbed the back of his head.
"Maa I think this is a good idea. Plus not much we can do since Hokage-sama requested it," Kakashi said and Kushina could agree. At least the gender was balanced out now so that was always a good thing to everyone.
"I agree with Kakashi-senpai. Mikoto-san really could be a great ally to us. I vote we keep her," Yugao said to them and everyone else agreed not seeing any more reasons to argue.
"Well Kaa-chan has the last say since she's the leader," Naruto said and everyone immediately turned to Kushina who got to her feet and rubbed the back of her head.
"Well I certainly don't have any problems with it since I've worked with Mikoto in the past. Yeah she can join," Kushina said and Mikoto smiled.
"Well then, mind telling me what we're going to be doing?" she asked and everyone quickly told her about their plans. They talked about the steps they would be taking to better themselves and get some bases in order. They also told how they would need to get either some more weapons and armor for their group to which Naruto said that he had the perfect place to go get some.
"I see, well then we'd better get going," Mikoto said and Sasuke pointed to her bag.
"Is that why you have all that stuff in that bag?" he asked and Mikoto nodded with a sure smile on her face.
"That's right Sasuke. So can we go now?" she asked and everyone turned to each other. They all nodded not seeing any more reasons to stay around and so they all picked up their bags while Kushina opened the door.
"Next stop Uzugakure," Naruto said with his fist in the air making everyone chuckle at him while Sasuke gave a sigh of annoyance.
Hospital room
Sakura was currently working on medical treatment practice to a small fish as she placed her hands over the water creature. She calmly breathed as she tried to revive the animal. As she did so, the pink haired kunoichi was brought back to the conversations she had with her former team, Kakashi, Naruto and Sasuke. She was overjoyed to hear that Naruto had fulfilled his promise and returned Sasuke to the village, but to also hear that they would disband their team. She had always hoped that thing would return to normal, but it seemed that no one wanted it that way. Now that Sakura thought about it, she never did want any of the others wanted. It was always about her. She wanted them to bring Sasuke back. She wanted them to be a team. She wanted them to stay like they always did.
"Was I too inconsiderate?" Sakura wondered as she stopped concentrating on the fish on front of her. She sighed and thought back to Kakashi. The jonin said that this would be something good for him and he was taking it. Sasuke said that he wanted to do it and that Sakura never considered his feelings. Naruto told her that things couldn't be the same and now everyone would start to walk their own paths. They were all doing what they wanted to do. Was she selfish for wanting things to stay the same?
"Sakura look out!" someone yelled and the pink haired kunoichi gasped before she saw the fish expand and explode sending all the liquids and guts over Sakura's form. She kunoichi of Team seven sighed while Ino came behind her.
"Man it's not like you to mess up," The blonde said and Sakura looked away.
"I know. I just got distracted by some of my thoughts," Sakura said making Ino look at her friend with worry written all over her face. She patted Sakura on the shoulder making the pink haired kunoichi look at her.
"Was it about your sensei, Naruto and Sasuke?" she asked and Sakura effortlessly nodded making Ino sigh.
"Ino, am I...selfish?" Sakura asked unexpectedly and Ino paused while she thought over the question. She placed a finger to her chin for a few minutes before responding.
"Yes," she said effectively making Sakura face-fault into the table while a thundercloud appeared over her making Ino giggle slightly.
"But then again I think everyone's like that. Not just you. I am like that also I think. Shikamaru might agree with me. Just keep your head up and you'll be fine, but for now we need to clean up this mess," Ino said and Sakura could agree with her on that as the two got back to work, but Ino saw a small smile on Sakura's face before giving a smile herself.
"I won't slack behind them. Even if we're not a team we're still comrades and I'll be there when they need me," Sakura said to herself as she took out a rag to wipe up the fish stains.
Orochimaru's Base
The snake sannin chuckle as Kabuto came before him. He held up a silk cloth and Orochimaru took it into his hands.
"Good work Kabuto. How was the Land of Iron?" Orochimaru asked while Kabuto moved his glasses up his face with a slight grin added.
"Very cold, but successful Orochimaru-sama. Our resource has put a great deal into this," Kabuto said and Orochimaru opened the cloth to see his sword, Kusanagi, but it was different. A few seals ran long the length of the blade in a red color. At the edges of the sword's handle was a small snake scarab. Orochimaru chuckled and stood to his feet before swinging the sword around for a bit.
"Good work Kabuto. With this, Sasuke will return to me one way or the other and I will show him how much pain someone gets in when they defy me," Orochimaru said and Kabuto chuckled with a small nod as Orochimaru's laugh echoed throughout his base.
Somewhere in the middle of nowhere
The members of Akatsuki gathered around to discuss some rumor that they had heard which seemed to disturb them all.
"Are you sure that's true?" Kisame asked and Zetsu quickly nodded before turning to the leader of Akatsuki.
"Pain-sama, it has been confirmed that the Kazekage of Suna is alive. Even though we took his bijuu he is still very much well and about. Did you say that after a bijuu is extracted then it's host dies?" the white half asked and everyone turned to their leader.
"That is correct. There is no doubt about that. A source has told me that only the Uzumaki were ever capable of surviving a bijuu extraction," the man said and Hidan chuckled slightly.
"Maybe that Gaara kid is an Uzumaki," he said, but no one paid him any mind for the moment.
"So what are we going to do? He's not a jinchuuriki anymore so should we worry about him?" Itachi asked, but Pain closed his eyes and sighed.
"No, just leave him alone and prepare for the extraction of the others. Itachi, Kisame you are to go after the Yonbi immediately. Hidan, Kakuzu, subdue the Nibi jinchuuriki. Does anyone know the status of the Sanbi?" Pain asked and they all heard someone yell while he waved his hand back and forth.
"Oh Oh Pain-sama Tobi knows where the Sanbi is because Tobi is a very good boy," the orange masked Akatsuki member said before Deidara grew a tick mark across his face.
"Ahh shut up Tobi and try to be a respectable Akatsuki member already hmmm," Deidara responded as Tobi rubbed the back of his head.
"That's funny senpai since you're the one who got his arms cut off Hahaha," Tobi laughed and Deidara disappeared and soon followed Tobi while they all wondered what was going to happen.
"Anyway, Pain-sama it seems that since it's been a long time after the Sanbi jinchuuriki's death, the high concentration of bijuu chakra has been located near one of the lakes. I'm not sure which one, but it's probably near Konoha or some other place," Itachi said and Pain nodded.
"Then Deidara and Tobi will go after it when it resurfaces. That is all...dismissed," he said and the people started to fade out of sight.
With Team Hinoken, three days later
Everyone sighed as they came up to a bridge. Sasuke stared at the bridge and narrowed his eyes. Kakashi gave an eyesmile while Yugao whistled. Kushina and Mikoto gasped out as Naruto chuckled.
"Well you really are unpredictable Naruto-san. To get a bridge named after you is rather...interesting," Yugao asked and Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"I seriously have nothing to do with it. I didn't know they did this," he said and Sasuke rolled his eyes at his blonde comrade.
"Sure you didn't loser. Hmph we were all there," Sasuke slightly pouted and Kushina wrapped her arms around her son.
"That's my sochi for you. He's already making a name for himself dattebane," Kushina said while Naruto blushed. Mikoto shook her head at the two Uzumaki before everyone passed the bridge entrance and in as little to no time at all came up to the Land of Wave.
Naruto, Sasuke and Kakashi smiled as they saw the place looking even more lively than before. People were all over the streets, the places were active and the sounds of children were rampant through the streets. Naruto smiled as he took in the happy scene.
"Ahh that's what I like to see. A good place with happy people," Naruto said and Sasuke closed his eyes while he folded his arms.
"Hn. All the damn work it took to help them, someone better be happy," Sasuke said earning laughs from the team before Naruto grew silent.
"I wonder how Haku and Zabuza are doing. Now that I think about it, I wonder if they could help me out," Naruto thought and due to their connection Kushina could tell that her son was thinking about something. Maybe it was mother's intuition or the Shinigami powers flowing through her veins, she didn't know.
Everyone continued to walk for a little while longer before they came up to Tazuna's house. Naruto knocked on the door and before long everyone heard a voice.
"Coming," the soft voice said and the person opened the door. They immediately gasped at Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi's face before they quickly grew ecstatic.
"Naruto-san you and your friends are back!" she said and Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"Nice to see you Tsunami-san. Is the old drunkard around?" Naruto asked and Tsunami nodded as she quickly invited Naruto and the others inside.
"He sure is. Along with Inari. Please hang on and I'll go get them," Tsunami as she quickly ran up the stairs.
"She seems...lively and different from how you described her," Yugao said while Kakashi and Sasuke coughed and Naruto blushed in embarrassment.
"No kidding," Naruto said before he heard rapid footsteps. He saw a young teen running at him as the blonde hopped to his feet.
"Naruto-niisan," Inari yelled as he crashed into the blonde. Naruto chuckled as he ruffled the younger one's hair as he saw someone else coming down the stairs.
"Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes," the old man said and Naruto smiled with a nod.
"Same to you. It's good to see you Tazuna-san," Naruto responded before Tazuna patted him on the back.
"Just Tazuna kid. No need for honorifics between buddies. So what brings you to my humble home?" he asked and Naruto got a great, big gleam as he wondered how Tazuna and Inari would respond. He told them everything about what him and his new group were planning to do after introducing them all to the guys and Tsunami. Needless to say, but Tazuna and Inari seemed surprised that Naruto would ask for their help in a matter like this.
"So? Do you think you can help us out?" Naruto asked and Tazuna looked at Inari. The young teen nodded fast with a grin and Tazuna smiled.
"Sure kid we'll be more than happy to help as I know that Wave still owes you and your friends a debt. Don't worry we'll have Uzugakure up and running in no time. Well it might take a little longer, but you get what I'm saying right?" he asked and everyone nodded chuckling at him and his attitude.
"Yeah we get what you mean just as fine. Thank you for your help," Naruto said and the others bowed with thanks of their own.
"Well since you have that planned, why don't you all spend the night here? It's been quite a long time since you've been here," Tsunami said and everyone took her up on that offer since they were a little tired. Everyone went and got settled into their rooms.
Yugao and Kakashi were heading for the door before Mikoto stopped them.
"Where are you two going?" she asked and Kakashi rubbed the back of his head.
"Just getting some things. It won't take long," he said and the two decided to leave before Mikoto turned her head to see Sasuke coming up behind her.
"Feel like training Kaa-san? I want to see how good you are with that sword of yours," Sasuke said with a gleam in his eyes at the thought of his mother and him having a kenjutsu fight. Mikoto glared playfully at her son and merely chuckled.
"Alright Sasuke, but if I win then I get your dessert for dinner," she said as she opened the door to the forest outside and Sasuke followed her with the smirk never leaving his face before he wondered where Naruto and Kushina were
With Naruto
The blonde stood at the foot of Haku and Zabuza's graves. He sighed as he noticed the large guillotine sword that was used as a memorial to the two. He closed his eyes as he remembered his encounter with Haku and Zabuza. He found that he could respect them both even if they were enemies. It was such a damn shame that it happened like that.
Soon the blonde jumped from a tap on his shoulder and turned around to see Kushina behind him. The redhead Uzumaki woman smiled at her son and lover before she looked at the graves.
"Did I scare you sochi?" she asked and Naruto calmed down ultimately with a small sigh at his mother's playfulness.
"Very funny Kaa-chan and yes you did, but I can forgive it I guess. So what's up?" he asked and Kushina knelt down in front of one of the graves.
"Thinking about reviving them?" she asked and Naruto widened his eyes while Kushina closed hers with a smile.
"Of course I know how you think sochi, because I would be thinking about it too. Just go at your own pace," she said and Naruto smiled as he nodded.
"Yeah that's true I guess. Hehe, by this sunset you look even more beautiful than before," he told her and Kushina closed her eyes and his a small blush.
"Flattery gets you nowhere sochi," Kushina said before Naruto got a perverted grin and sensually rubbed his mother's shoulder.
"Should I try harder then?" he asked and Kushina only moaned a small response to his question which made Naruto smiled.
"Oh please try harder then," she said and Naruto smiled with a slight nod as his hands went down and groped her soft globes. He rubbed his hands over his mother's breasts making Kushina moan even as she took her hand and rubbed Naruto's soft hair.
"Sochi you're getting bolder," she moaned and Naruto kissed his mother's neck.
"I like to try for the most beautiful woman in the world," Naruto replied and Kushina sighed in bliss as her son's touches were a lot more focused and pleasurable than before.
"So this is where you two were," someone said making Naruto and Kushina jump. The two turned around to see Mikoto looking at them both from a bit of a distance as the two blushed and removed themselves from each other. Both cursed the Uchiha matriarch appearance, but nothing they could do about it now.
"Mikoto, w-what's up?" Kushina asked and the brunette Uchiha eyed them both as they were acting rather suspicious in her eyes, but she could think about that later.
"Well it's nothing. I just wanted to know where you two were as Sasuke was wondering the same thing," Mikoto said and Naruto sweatdropped.
"Umm where is Sasuke?" he asked and Mikoto pointed to the house.
"Sulking," she said and Naruto shook his head as did Kushina at what they thought might have come true.
"Also Tsunami-san wanted me to call you. The dinner is ready and we're leaving tomorrow thanks to one of the construction workers who decided to offer us a boat. Now then, what do you want us to do?" Mikoto asked and Kushina hopped to her feet.
"Well we can all eat then we'll make our plans for Uzugakure. After that, I think we'll do a little bounty hunting. We do need the money you know," she said and Mikoto sighed with a nod.
"Yeah alright. I'll go and inform the others," she said to her and then disappeared. Kushina smiled and so did Naruto before he followed her back to the house. He noticed Haku and Zabuza's graves one more time and smiled.
"yeah, just wait you two. I'll get back to both of you in just a moment," he said in thought as he walked away.
"You know brat, maybe it would be best if you just told that old woman about your secret. You're kind of blowing it out of proportion more than usual," Kyuubi said and Naruto closed his eyes.
"Yeah I've thought that a lot, but I just don't know. I do think you're right, but tell me what do you think of the time-space ninjutsu I'm trying to create?" Naruto asked and Kyuubi scratched his ears as he laid in a streaming hot bath...of lava. He sighed blissfully while his tails stretched out over the place.
"Hmm in my opinion I still don't see what you're trying to create, but at least it sounds destructive. Better do me good brat, but you seem to be on the right track. However promise me one thing," He said and Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"What's that?" he asked while Kyuubi's glare intensified.
"No more Uchiha revivals. I mean it. I hate those bastards for all they're worth. Damn ingrates," Kyuubi said and Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"Well I did learn about the whole thing from Kaa-chan, but not some hard evidence. I wasn't planning on reviving anyone really," Naruto said and Kyuubi slightly softened.
"Well that's great. The less Uchiha I have to know about the better," Kyuubi said before he closed his eyes making Naruto chuckle at him before they got back to the house and enjoyed the company that Tazuna's family had to offer.
Next Morning
Naruto and the other members of Team Hinoken were on the boats headed for Uzugakure along with a large number of men and women who would help them work. Everyone had been in high spirits over the journey while the members of the kenjutsu team gathered together.
"I really think we should get started on this bingo book," Kushina said and everyone pulled out theirs. In the books were all ranked shinobi that went from C rank all the way to SS-rank. The members had all agreed last night that they would try to tackle this mission for the sake of teamwork as well as money. It would be better than not to have it done.
"Hmm maybe we should work our way through it from the bottom. Maybe Sasuke and I should go for it," Naruto said and the Uchiha didn't really have a problem with it as he could face stronger opponents and get stronger. All for the sake of meeting Itachi and hopefully getting some real answers for a change.
"I don't mind it at all. I'll be ready to go whenever. Just don't slow me down loser," Sasuke said to him and Naruto growled.
"Right back at cha teme," Naruto said and Sasuke closed his eyes with a small smirk on his face leaving everyone confused as to the way the two thought.
"Well alright if you two can handle it then that's fine. We'll wait for about a week as that's how much time it should take to fix most of the place. Naruto and I have high chakra already and if we help the construction then it will go that much faster. Naruto, Sasuke I want you both to take out the C and B ranks. That will grant you both more experience. Then we'll all go after the A ranks together. That shouldn't be too hard," Kushina said and the two boys nodded before they heard a yell.
"Kushina-san, we have a whirlpool sighting!" one of the managers of a boat said making everyone looked at the enormous whirlpools. Kakashi narrowed his eyes and so did Sasuke. Naruto shook his head at the raging water before Kushina took some paper and jumped out of the boat. Everyone gasped as they watched her leave the safety of the boats as the Uzumaki woman walked towards the waters. She took out a pen and wrote on the paper. She was just inches away from being swept by the powerful whirlpools before she slammed the ground with the paper.
"Uzu no Fuin:ShÅtotsu( Whirlpool Seal: Collision)," Kushina yelled and her seal glowed. A light blasted from the paper causing everyone to cover their eyes. The light immediately swirled around in the air before shooting downwards into the whirlpools making them crash around violently until they disappeared. Everyone gasped at what Kushina did and the redhead smiled as she turned around.
"They won't stay that way forever so let's get going people," she told them and everyone nodded as they moved their boats past the seemingly calm water and managed to disembark at the large strip of land.
"Alright everyone let's go and help these good folks out!" Tazuna yelled and the people of Wave shouted out their cheers as they walked towards the village. Kushina and Naruto led everyone through the thicket of trees and bushes and while it was denser than most would've liked, they didn't really care at all.
Sasuke took in the sights of the all trees and mess that seemed to be of interest to him, but there wasn't much at least until he saw the gates. Everyone gasped at the large gates in front of them and gulped as Naruto and Kushina quickly pushed them open. Everyone walked inside and noticed the destroyed buildings and even the partially destroyed streets. It made people's hearts sink at the thought of what might have happened to the rest of Naruto and Kushina's family.
Kakashi seemed surprised at the way the village was as he never thought that the damage was this severe. He might have heard about some of Uzugakure's history from Kushina, but he never thought that this would be so...vacant. It left a rather lonely feeling, but he quickly got over it.
Yugao seemed rather sad about the village, but she knew that when it was done it would like awesome as their base of operations, plus it seemed like the ideal place to raise any type of family and have them learn the ways of the world. Yep, the place wouldn't be so bad.
Mikoto knew about the destruction of the Uzumaki, but to think that this much damage had happened. It must've been very bad for the Uzumaki and she could only imagine since she knew just how Kushina and Naruto might feel since she had her own clan slaughtered, but she bore no hatred to the person who did it since she knew why he did.
Sasuke looked around and while he kept his impassive look, mentally he was rather shocked. Naruto's village looked even worse than his clan compound did. He wondered how Naruto even slept a night knowing that he had no one until now. It really made Sasuke think a little more about Naruto and his problems.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Kushina turned to everyone and noticed the slightly depressed mood.
"Come on people. We have to make this place great so do it for us," Naruto said pumping his fist into the air and everyone's mood suddenly changed as they all decided to get to work while Naruto, Kushina, Sasuke, Kakashi, Yugao, and Mikoto crossed their fingers.
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu," They all and immediately the area was filling with clones of the six warriors making people gasp before the sounds of construction began, but the real Naruto and Sasuke were in a small room getting their things together.
Naruto cleaned his sword and Sasuke did the same. They packed their bags full of shinobi supplies. Sasuke placed kunai and shuriken in his hidden pouches while Naruto did the same. The two sheathed their swords and stood to their feet, each with a bingo book in their hands.
"Hmm there aren't that many C-ranked people in the bingo book. Thank god, but they fetch a hefty sum of money dattebayo," Naruto said while Sasuke closed his eyes.
"Well soon there won't be any of them left in that book. Are you even ready yet?" he asked and Naruto nodded as he stood to his feet.
"I'm more than ready!" he said as he swung his arm around Sasuke making the Uchiha sigh.
"Why do I have to go with this loser?" The Uchiha thought to himself as they exited the building. They looked to see all of the clones and people working as they headed for the gates.
"Alright Kaa-chan we'll be back in about a week or two. In that time I hope we can be done with what we have to do," Naruto said to her and Kushina smiled with a nod.
"Be good Sasuke," Mikoto said to her son while Naruto snickered making Sasuke blush.
"Hn," he responded as Naruto waved goodbye to Kushina, Mikoto, Yugao and Kakashi.
"We'll be back with some money," Naruto yelled as the two shot off making everyone sigh.
"There they go," Yugao said while Kushina fake cried.
"They grow up so fast," she said making everyone look at her incredulously before they got back to their work of fixing up Uzugakure. Which they all hoped wouldn't take long.
With Naruto and Sasuke
The two quickly ran through the forest, but abruptly stopped as Naruto took out the bingo book. Sasuke looked at it from Naruto's side and the blonde glared.
"How about this one? It says that he was a chunin gate guard who tried to steal from Hokage Mansion. He was last sighted at...Suna," Naruto said and Sasuke sighed as he rubbed the back of his head.
"How are we supposed to improve if this is all we get?" he asked more to himself than Naruto, but the blonde chose to ignore it. Besides, he would get to see Gaara and that was always good to do.
"Come on Sasuke," Naruto said running off and the Uchiha groaned before he followed his blonde teammate, but Naruto immediately stopped and Sasuke did the same. The blonde looked at the ground and Sasuke wondered what the problem was. Naruto scratched the back of his head and sighed.
"Sasuke, can I trust you?" Naruto asked and the Uchiha was taken aback by the question. He noticed the serious tone in Naruto's voice and he narrowed his eyes.
"What's up with you all of a sudden?" Sasuke asked and Naruto smiled slightly before he shook his head.
"Sorry, just meaningless talk. Come on," Naruto said running off and Sasuke raised an eyebrow as he wondered what the hell Naruto's problem was, but he figured that the blonde would tell him sooner or later.
In Suna
Gaara looked around his village as he did his paperwork. He calmly sighed and still he found himself wondering as he touched his body. He felt weirded out that he could still be alive. You'd think he'd have gotten over it by now, but he didn't know where this unsettling feeling was coming from. He heard a knock on the door and slowly raised his head.
"Come in," he said and immediately his assistant and sister, Temari, came into the office and smiled.
"Having fun Gaara?" she asked and the redhead kept his impassive face all the way through her question as he found it to be weird to give an answer. He looked out the window and glared at the sands.
"If being stuck behind this desk is fun then I suppose so," he said making Temari lightly chuckle at him before she placed a bunch of papers on his desk while Gaara glared at her suddenly making Temari sweatdrop.
"Sorry Gaara, but they have to get done. Also I received word from Naruto Uzumaki. He's coming to Suna for a bit," Temari said and Gaara's attitude instantly lightened up slightly as he heard Naruto's name.
"I see, well that'll be interesting. Make preparations for his appearance," Gaara said and Temari bowed with a nod as she left. Gaara sighed as he stood to his feet.
"Uzumaki Naruto, just what is it that makes you who you are?" Gaara wondered before he left his office to go and get some relaxation. He certainly needed it. Soon there was a figure he smirked as he dropped down into the Kazekage's office. He smiled and looked around.
"Nobody's here. Hmm I guess I'd better get started. Kazekage-sama, be prepared for your final resting place. You have no idea how happy I was to hear that you were dead, but to now see you alive and by mysterious means that even Chiyo-sama doesn't know just plan pisses me off. Go to hell you asshole," the man said as he disappeared from view.
With Naruto and Sasuke, three days later
The two growled as they hid in a cave from a severe sandstorm. It was such a damn annoyance then it came when they were making their way to Suna. Sasuke decided to get some rest and closed his eyes. He didn't notice Naruto getting up to his feet and quickly walked out into the storm. He noticed the raging winds around the dust and sighed. He bit his thumb and traced it over the seal on his arm.
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu," Naruto yelled before he blocked his gaze from some winds. He turned around to see the Shinigami staring at him a little colder than usual which really shook Naruto a little, but he didn't let it show.
"What is it that you need from me?" The shinigami asked and Naruto closed his eyes. He turned around and looked at the ground.
"Shin, Kyuubi this might be out of the blue, but what do you both think of me?" Naruto asked them making the spirit and bijuu raise their eyebrows at his question.
"Where did this come from?" Kyuubi asked and Naruto shook his head.
"I don't know. This seal on my arm hurts a little. Not to mention that I wonder if I can really bring the peace that Ero-sennin wants. So I'm asking what you two think of me," Naruto said to them both and the Shinigami decided to go first.
"You are by far the most complex human I've ever seen. You're disrespectful to your betters, a little arrogant, clumsy, and all around a rather cheeky person, but you are strong, responsible, admirable and interesting," Shin said and Naruto gave a small smile.
"You are by far the weirdest person I could ever meet. By Kami if I met half the idiots like you then it would be too many in such a lifetime. You never let much get you down and overall you are just plain weird," Kyuubi said to him and Naruto merely nodded his head.
"I see," he said before the Shinigami's gaze lowered.
"Is something troubling you?" He asked and Naruto watched the sandstorm rage. He slightly sighed and sat down on the top of the cave.
"I just wonder what good it is if I'm the only person in the world who won't die then what will I be in the future?" Naruto wondered while Kyuubi stood silent. The shinigami did the same as he wanted to tell Naruto something, but he knew the blonde wouldn't be able to handle the information at the moment.
"I don't know what to tell you so I'll just say this. Survive. If you survive then you will see it all. Is that all?" The Shinigami asked and Naruto shook his head as he drew his sword and pointed it at the Shinigami making the Death god raise his eyebrows at the blonde.
"I need some training and I don't think that you have a lot to do right?" Naruto asked and the Shinigami glared at the blonde before he took his folded his arms.
"Assume the stance," he ordered and Naruto did so. He turned to face the sandstorms in the vicinity while the Shinigami spoke.
"Concentrate and pour your chakra into the sword. Make sure to keep a good spiritual feel over it," Shin said and Naruto closed his his eyes as he concentrated his chakra into his sword. The sword hummed and grew bright with a spiritual light that lit up the valley of sand.
"Control the fire. Don't let it control you and then release it all at once," the Shinigami said and Naruto twirled his body. He threw out his sword and five streaks of blue fire shot from his sword and slammed into the sandstorms making them blaze before Naruto calmly dismissed the flames. He turned around and Shin nodded.
"Good, but your control is still lacking along with your execution. You seem...hesitant," Shin said to Naruto and the blonde turned around. He sighed and looked at his sword.
"Shin, have you ever cared for anyone?" Naruto asked again and the Shinigami closed his eyes.
"That is a story for another time. Come on, we'll keep practicing your technique until your friend wakes up. Now then take it from the top," Shin said and Naruto nodded as he continued to practice until Sasuke woke up from his little nap.
The sun was starting to go down and Naruto huffed before he sheathed his sword. Shin glared hard at him before calming down.
"Well it's not perfect, but you're getting the hang of it now. Well done," The Shinigami said and Naruto smiled with a slight nod.
"Alright, thank you Shin. Also I'd like to revive someone," Naruto said to him and Shin nodded.
"I'd like to revive...Dammit I don't know Gaara's mother's name. Kuso, how could I forget that damn fact. Stupid stupid stupid," Naruto said keeping the last part to himself before he sighed. H then gasped as he remembered Neji. He made it apparent that he would help the guy out. As far as he knew, Neji's mother wasn't around or rather she left the village at one point. He only knew that his father raised him.
"I want to revive Hizashi Hyuuga of the Hyuuga clan. Brother of Hiashi Hyuuga and Father of Neji Hyuuga," Naruto said and the Shinigami nodded as he did the same procedure as always making a light that shined over the entire area. It soon settled down and the Shinigami turned to Naruto.
"I expect my payment by the end of the week," Shin said and Naruto nodded as the spirit disappeared. He then turned to see Hizashi Hyuuga looking at him weirdly as he took a Hyuuga battle stance.
"Who are you and where am I?" he asked while Naruto sweatdropped.
"Ungrateful Hyuuga bastard," Naruto thought making Kyuubi snicker as the blonde sighed.
"Look, I'm tired so I'll get to the chance. I'm Naruto Uzumaki," The blonde said and Hizashi widened his eyes to seeing the Kyuubi jinchuuriki who was...much older than he last remembered.
"What?" he asked and Naruto nodded.
"That's right. I revived you. No, I didn't use the Edo Tensei to do it. I'm better than that. I did it because I know Neji misses you," Naruto said and Hizashi lowered his gaze at the mentioning of his son.
"Neji, how is he? Does he still hate the Main branch?" Hizashi asked fearing the answer and Naruto smiled as he shook his head.
"No he doesn't. He's quite looked upon by the main branch as he's training Hinata and Hanabi," Naruto answered and Hizashi smiled as he looked at the ground. He chuckled slightly before glancing at Naruto.
"You've...gotten taller. Plus you look a lot more mature now," Hizashi said and Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"Yeah well growing up does that to you doesn't it?" Naruto asked as he took out a piece of paper. He quickly handed it to Hizashi and smiled.
"Hizashi Hyuuga, you should really go back to Neji. He misses you a lot. Even if he asks like he's got a stick up his ass sometimes," Naruto said keeping the last part to a whisper among other things which made Hizashi wonder what he said.
"Tell me Naruto-san, why did you do it?" Hizashi asked and Naruto smiled.
"Cause I don't like seeing anyone unhappy about these things," Naruto said as he took out a piece of paper and wrote on it. After a few minutes he passed it to Hizashi. The Hyuuga took the note and put it away.
"Give that to Neji. Also Konoha is two or three days away. Now then let me tell you something else," Naruto said and Hizashi nodded. The blonde told him everything about the Shinigami and needless to say this, but Hizashi gasped as he looked at Naruto.
"That's...insane. The Shinigami made you its summoner? But from the way you spoke you aren't lying. It's just so...unbelievable. You really are one mysterious kid," Hizashi said and Naruto closed his eyes.
"If you don't mind please keep this a secret from Tsunade-baachan, and the rest of the Hyuuga. Hiashi-san knows about it and he said that he wouldn't speak. Can I ask that you not do the same?" Naruto asked and Hizashi smiled.
"Why would Hiashi do something like that?" Hizashi asked at the mentioning of his older brother.
"Well...I brought back Hinako-san for him," Naruto said and Hizashi widened his eyes at the mentioning of his younger sister.
"Hinako is back also?! Naruto Uzumaki, you are just impossible to figure out," Hizashi said and Naruto nodded with a slight smile.
"Yeah I pride myself on that dattebayo," he said with a thumbs up and Hizashi could only give a small smile.
"You have my word of silence Uzumaki-san," Hizashi said and Naruto's face beamed with thanks as he shook Hizashi's hand.
"Thank you, but you'd better go. Neji's waiting for you," Naruto said and Hizashi instantly shot off as he disappeared into the sands and just in time too as Naruto turned around to see Sasuke starting to stir.
"Anything happen?" he asked, but Naruto shook his head and smiled.
"The storms have calmed down. I think we can go now," Naruto said and Sasuke nodded as they left the caves.
Naruto and Sasuke trudged across the sandy terrain and before long they noticed a person in the distance. Most of his body was covered from the sands before he turned around. He noticed Naruto and Sasuke making the two tense. They weren't wearing their Konoha headbands so maybe they were alright for the moment. They weren't sure. Sasuke took out the bingo book and looked at it. He then looked up and growled.
"Naruto, that's him. His name is Hiro Shinichi. He was the one who got away. He specializes in Katon and Raiton elements," Sasuke said and Naruto naturally glared at the man before he glared back at them.
"Who are you? You looking for me? Oh let me guess that the both of you are from Konoha. How nice. I was getting bored," he said as he cracked his knuckles. He placed his stuff down and took out a kunai.
"Sasuke, mind if I take this guy?" Naruto asked and the Uchiha sighed as he walked away. He stood a couple of feet back and folded his arms.
"Just hurry up. We have more targets to take care of," Sasuke said and Naruto nodded while Hiro growled.
"Please the last thing you see will be me with my kunai ending your lives," Hiro said and Naruto took out his sword.
"Sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree with you," Naruto said as he quickly erased the distance between himself and Hiro. The chunin shinobi gasped before he was slammed in the stomach which sent him to the ground. Naruto glared at him before Hiro grabbed the blonde's arm and with a quick maneuver he flung Naruto over his arm and into the air. Sasuke watched Naruto rebound before Hiro did his handsigns.
"Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu," He yelled sending a multiple of fire bullets at Naruto and the blonde rolled his eyes as he slashed through them all effortlessly with his blade. Hiro watched his attack get defeated quickly before Naruto drew his sword back.
"Uzu no Fukusu: Moyasu Shiji( Whirlpool Revenge: Single Burn Slash)," Naruto yelled and Sasuke watched as fire danced around Naruto just like the water did that one time and he gasped and the blonde vanished in a blur of speed and appeared on the ground behind Hiro. The chunin gasped while Naruto gave a cold glare.
"Fall under the weight of the whirlpools," Naruto said as he sheathed his sword. Immediately a blazing line of fire appeared from the sky to the ground while Hiro fell to the ground. Naruto got to his feet and turned around.
"Hmm not hard at all," he said while Sasuke came up behind him.
"What would you expect of a C-rank shinobi?" he asked and Naruto shrugged since he figured that Sasuke did in fact have a point. Naruto looked at the man and turned to Sasuke.
"Hey Sasuke could you take a look at the bingo book for our next target?" Naruto asked and Sasuke did so as he turned around to think. Naruto sighed and quickly summoned the Shinigami. Which was for the second time today and his last time. Naruto quickly paid for Hizashi's body and the Shinigami easily took it.
"Payment accomplished," He said before disappearing as Sasuke turned around.
"Did you say something?" he asked and Naruto sweated and scratched his cheek. He pulled his scarf over his neck a little more and chuckled.
"Umm I say that the payment for some Ichiraku ramen was accomplished," he said and Sasuke raised an eyebrow before sighing.
"Hn, well when you're done with ramen let's get back to business so we can head back to Uzugakure and get through the rest of this list," Sasuke said and Naruto could agree with him on that.
"Yeah you're right. Let's hurry up and got to Suna so we can- Arrrrragh!" Naruto suddenly yelled as he fell to the ground Sasuke widened his eyes as the seals on Naruto's arms began to glow. He cried out while Sasuke touched his arm, but it immediately burned his hand making the Uchiha curse.
"Naruto, what's wrong with you?!" Sasuke asked while the blonde growled. Sasuke could only stare helplessly as his comrade went through some pain. He watched in awe as Naruto's sword hummed brightly. Naruto cursed the pain indefinitely and before long Sasuke noticed Naruto's seals extend across his body. Naruto's eyes widened as the world around him seemed to change. He looked around and saw small white lights. He raised an eyebrow at them all, but they immediately vanished and Naruto's world returned to normal in his eyes while the pain stopped. Naruto gasped and breathed heavily while Sasuke knelt down.
"You alright?" he asked and Naruto stood to his feet. He huffed and nodded as he rubbed his head.
"Y-Yeah I think so. The blonde said as he got to his feet. He took his sword into his hands and sheathed it.
"What happened to you?" Sasuke asked and Naruto sighed.
"I'd rather not say Sasuke. Let's just hurry up to Suna," Naruto told him as he walked further ahead and the Uchiha relented for the moment since Naruto had been through some pain, but he then activated his sharingan and looked at Naruto's chakra. Sasuke widened his eyes at what he saw before he turned his sharingan off.
"What was that?" he thought as he followed Naruto towards Suna. Meanwhile the Shinigami appeared in the air and glared.
"He's improving more and more. Soon he will be all that he should be. I can't say it will be a pleasant experience but it comes with being the summoner. She must be feeling the same thing," Shin said before he vanished.
With Kushina
"Kushina are you alright?" Mikoto asked as Kushina fell to the ground in pain. She was experiencing the same thing as Naruto was and no one could understand why it was like this.
"Someone get her some water," Yugao told them and everyone quickly ran to go do just that. No one would know just how important these changes would be or how they would affect the entire shinobi world.
KG: I guess I'm happy with that. I'm glad I can keep up this pace, but a week just feeling like forever. I feels good to get some typing done. Well I really wish I could talk more, but I have to go.
Naruto: No you don't. Stop lying
KG: SHUT UP! Damn your annoying for the guy who doesn't pay rent in this apartment!
Naruto: Hey I can pay rent if I had to!
KG: Then do so and stop eating all the damn ramen and Pepsi that I buy!
Naruto: But it's so damn good! Nothing is better than ramen and Pepsi?
Kushina: Not even me?
Naruto: Oh Kaa-chan of course you are! Come here you!
Kushina: Sochi no wait, not in front of the readers!
Naruto: Let them watch. They can see that only I get this hotness right here!
KG: (Twitches eyebrow)
Kushina: Naruto, you're so aggressive
Naruto: That I am Kaa-chan. That I am!
KG: ENOUGH!
(Both Stop)
KG: Dammit all! I didn't sign up for this!
Kushina: It's cause you don't have a girlfriend.
Naruto: Woah, not even a Katon jutsu burns that much.
KG: Alright then, I'll just do this. Until the both of you work. NO RAMEN FOR ANYONE!
Both: WHATTTTTTT?!
KG: You heard me.
Naruto: That's not fair!
KG: Life not fair!
Kushina: Can't we work out a deal?
KG: NEVER! NOW GET A JOB!
Naruto: fine
Kushina: Alright alright.
KG: Sigh, well readers that's it. Bye bye.