KG: (Scales reviews) Hmmm that wasn't as bad as I thought it was. In truth, I figured this could've been a lot worse. Well whatever.
Rikku: I told you that you were over reacting. Seriously I'm almost never wrong.
Sigina: What about when we got lost because of your so called directions?
Rikku: That is legit!
KG: Right well while you guys argue I have to address something. Come on people, Naruto didn't BEAT Tobi. Okay, yes he did for that one fight. Obito was fuckin' surprised alright! It's not like he'd be able to counter a time-stopping jutsu anyway. Sheesh if I was going to make Obito that weak I would've killed him off instead of that.
KG: Sheesh I wonder how many of you actually...ugh never mind. Forget it.
Sigina: It's too early for you to be yelling.
KG: It's also too early to be having a hangover...RIKKU!
Rikku: There is no such thing as it being too late to have a beer.
Sigina: No comment.
KG: Seconded.
Quote: "Dreams from 1991 are becoming reality. We will build good relations between nations and people. We will strive towards mutual respect and equality of every individual, sex, race and national or any other minority," by Janez Drnovsek.
Shi waited for Naruto to explain and while he knew that he shouldn't be disturbing the blonde while he was recuperating he still had his curiosity and it wasn't living him alone at all. Seeing the tattoo on Naruto's arm two days ago had all but confirmed it. Shi wasn't sure if he was the only one in Kumo with this tattoo, but he wanted his answers and he hoped that Naruto wouldn't go against him for his former prejudice. Having watched the blonde fight, Shi had a new founding respect for, not just Konoha shinobi, but also for shinobi in general. It had been something of a revelation for the young blonde.
Shi watched Naruto close his eyes and leaned his body back into the bed. He shifted slightly to get comfortable and finally Naruto opened his eyes. He turned and saw Shi sit down next to him. He glared at Shi's tattoo and cleared his throat. Many thoughts went through Naruto's head as he wondered how Shi would react to this, but he would just have to wing it. That's how he worked anyway. "You asked me what that seal is right?" Naruto asked.
Shi nodded and the blonde sighed. "How long was it that you had that tattoo?" Naruto asked and Shi thought he was dodging the question, but Shi was the one who wanted answers and if Naruto could provide them then he would answer the questions if Naruto wanted them so badly. "I've had it for maybe four months now," Shi said and Naruto's head raised slightly in the air. He nodded and turned to Shi.
"If that's the case then you'll have me to thank for that," Naruto said and he noticed Shi narrow his eyes. He shifted in his seat slightly, but stayed silent and Naruto felt that he was going the blonde the time to explain so Naruto wouldn't keep him waiting. He nodded to Shi answering his unasked question and fidgeted.
"Four months ago. My Kaa-chan and I were on a private mission to the lost village, Uzushiogakure. It's the home of the Uzumaki clan. There we found multiple things that related to the village's history. One of the things that it had inside was a vault. Inside that vault was a book. However the book wasn't the problem. If I'm right, then the vault that I opened had alerted every Uzumaki in the world. Anyone with Uzumaki blood in their veins is going to have that seal," Naruto said and Shi widened his eyes. He grabbed the edges of Naruto's bed, but the blonde didn't seem intimidated by the act.
"Are you trying to tell me that I'm...," Shi gasped as Naruto nodded before he could finish. Naruto turned to Shi and, with absolute conviction, spoke. "Shi-san, you are an Uzumaki. You have Uzumaki blood in your veins like me. We're related," Naruto said and Shi shivered. Many thoughts that had suddenly come into his head. He felt his legs go weak even though he was sitting down. Thoughts of his orphan life had invaded his thoughts. No one had ever known who his parents were. He had been found by the Sandaime Raikage just before his death. He was taken to Kumo and might've been considered a 'war orphan'. Shi never knew his parents. He hardly even remembered their faces.
Both stayed silent and suddenly Shi lunged for Naruto, the blonde did nothin to stop it, though he could have, and watched as Shi gripped the collar of his clothes. "Make sense! There is no way I could be an Uzumaki. They were wiped out by the combined effort of the villages. By Kiri, Iwa and...Kumo. They wouldn't do something like that!" Shi said and Naruto closed his eyes.
"They did. I remember having a talk with Tako-ossan about it. He said that you were an orphan. He said that you, at a young age, could decipher seals that even the teachers didn't know about. What they considered intricate was child's play for you. When a teacher asked you about it, you said 'I can feel the seals talking to me'. It was written off as they thought you were just a temporary fuinjutsu prodigy, but I know what I'm talking about. Because of my stunted growth I...couldn't hear the seals either. But now I hear it clearly. You're a part of a sensor and barrier division aren't you?" Naruto asked and Shi paused. He wasn't sure if he should be delivering his position to an opposing shinobi, but they did have an alliance now and trust was needed so Shi would do that. He nodded and calmly let go of Naruto's collar allowing for its messiness to fall. Shi sat back down and sighed.
"I am a part of the sensor division. I'm the best sensor in this village. What are you getting at?" Shi asked and Naruto smiled. "Kaa-chan told me that there are a few Uzumaki who are exceptional. They are known as being the best sensors. I have only met one of them. Her name is Karin Uzumaki. She's actually back at Uzushio helping us out," Naruto said and Shi narrowed his eyes. He slowly nodded and Naruto smiled.
"It wasn't that I found them easy or something. I couldn't replicate them on paper, but if someone did then I could just instantly take it apart and I knew what it was meant for. I thought I was weird for it so I masked it. Even Raikage-sama doesn't know about it. It does make sense," Shi said placing a finger to his chin. Naruto raised an eyebrow and Shi turned back to him. He shook his head of some thoughts. He then turned back to Naruto. He noticed the fellow blonde's piercing gaze and couldn't hold it. As he did that, a lone thought came into his head and Shi felt his blood run cold.
"Wait, if that's true that I am then the prisoner in the cells is...," Naruto nodded and Shi dropped his head. He was brought back to the things he said, the things he did to her just to get Komachi to talk. Shi felt sick suddenly. He seemed to turn pale. He was more than ready to puke, but a hand from Naruto distracted him.
"It's best not to think about that at the moment. You were doing your job. I was told by Kaa-chan. I guess I can't fault you for such a thing. However, you have to be more aware of who you're interrogating. Nothing can change what you've done and you can only apologize and hope that she forgives you. I still haven't even told Komachi-chan that she's an Uzumaki," Naruto said and Shi just looked down.
"All those things I did. I called her bitch, whore, slut, anything that a person would call a prisoner. I beat her till she was ready to pass out. Who...does that to their family? Saying that I didn't know doesn't make that any better. I even did it when she lost her memory. What does she think I am now?" Shi asked and Naruto wasn't sure how to answer that. He just watched Shi's inner turmoil and smiled.
"At the end of the day, all you can do is say sorry. It might not be enough, but it's a start somewhere," Naruto said and Shi looked up at him. He frowned, but he couldn't refute what Naruto had just told him. He silently nodded and got up. He spun on his heel and opened the door. "Thank you Naruto-san," Shi said. He needed some time to think. Naruto just nodded and waved goodbye to him with the friendliest smile he could muster. Shi quickly left allowing Naruto to think.
As Shi opened the door, he turned his head and was surprised to see Samui looking at him, her cold eyes as relentless as ever. "You were listening," Shi said and while it wasn't a question, Samui did nod anyway. Shi sighed and placed a palm to his face then shook his head. "Can I trust you won't tell anyone until I do?"
Samui nodded and she watched as Shi was about to walk off, but she stopped him and grabbed his hand. Shi turned around and Samui clutched a part of her body. "Those four months. The same thing happened to myself and Atsui. It wasn't cool. The next morning after that night, Karui and Omoi told us about the same thing. I had seen you acting weird on a few occasions. You would sit at cafes and just stare at your hand for periods of time. I could never figure it out," Samui said getting Shi to narrow his eyes.
"That's right, the four of you are orphans as well. You were all a part of Raikage-sama's 'Orphan Relief' program. He picked all the war orphans and allowed for parents to adopt them hoping that they would serve Kumo as shinobi. Most didn't meet the qualifications, but the four of you did. Samui, you were the Rookie of the Year. Because you were also the Rookie of the year, it was decided that there would be two girls on your team instead of two boys as the Rookie of the year and top kunoichi were different titles. Karui was the Kunoichi of the year and Omoi was her half-brother. It's why you guys argue so much. It was assumed that their mother had a red haired mother, but two different fathers. Wait, are you telling me that...," Shi stopped as Samui folded her arms under her bust.
"Karui never showed an application for seals, but Omoi did. When we were young and with our squad, he always seemed interested in working on things like sealing scrolls for a number of odd reasons. If all of this is the case then...," Shi placed a finger to chin and Samui did the same.
"Then Karui's probably a latent sensor. I don't know. Either way, now that I know my last name and a bit of my past I'm going to do something about it. It doesn't change who we are, but it does change my way of thinking. Are you going to tell them?" Shi asked and Samui nodded. Shi nodded also and walked away.
"Raikage-sama is going to have a fit, but it can't be helped. I shudder to think how they will take it," Shi said and he noticed Samui had gone silent. He looked at her and could see her eyes looking at Naruto's door. He sighed and shook his head. He patted her shoulder getting her attention.
"Family or not, we are still shinobi of Kumo. I don't know if you would want to go with them or not, but you'll have to discuss it with Raikage-sama first. Though I guess if we're Uzumaki then that means that we're related too," Shi said trying a smile. Samui just sighed and, with a nod, walked away. Her face told him all he wanted to know and Shi felt the same. While he might have been older to the point that seeing most things he could be fine with, but hearing about family for Kami knows how long they had been alive, and not being able to speak so freely with them. It hurt a little inside. Shi walked away and made his way towards the prison. It was time to at least try for some forgiveness.
Unknown to the two, someone had heard the conversation between them and they slipped away completely unnoticed. They weren't sure if Shi had heard them or felt them or not, but they got what they wanted to hear for the most part.
Raikage Mansion
"What do you mean Akiko is gone?!" A shouted getting a flinch from a man named, Amai. He gulped as A slammed the desk getting Tsunade, Mabui, Darui, and Mikoto go curse. "I-It's what I said Raikage-sama. She is no where to be found. We're not sure to where she disappeared to, but we have found three of our Anbu dead near her compound. No one knows where she is. It's likely that she disappeared into the night while we were tending to Uzumaki-san and Kirabi-sama," Amai said getting A to growl.
"She realized that she had messed up and quickly left. It's too much to scour the entire region to look for her. We don't even know how many shinobi she had under her thumb. This isn't good," Mabui said getting everyone else to nod. "That's not the only bad part. She also knows that we know and she's going to be a lot more cautious. It's also not like we can make her a missing nin since she is just a civilian. Raikage-sama, if she does have shinobi employed in her service then she knows the workings of our village. Raikage-sama, if she sells this to an enemy then...,"
Tsunade patted Darui's shoulder getting him to stop. Everyone turned to her and Tsunade shook her head. "She wouldn't do that. Against you or not, she thinks that she's doing Kumo a favor. Remember this is a coup. She's not going to give away information that could potentially make her vulnerable if she thinks that she's got a shot. Naturally she's dealing with Danzo, so that means either one of two things. One, she doesn't have shinobi of Kumo in her service...," A, Mabui and Darui seemed relieved at that, but they also noted the grave expression on Tsunade's face as she held up another finger.
"Or two, Danzo and her have a deal to manage Root that it extends to the forces of Kumo as well as Konoha. If that's right then Danzo and Akiko could have spies and accomplices in Suna, Iwa, and even Kiri," Tsunade said causing frowns between those in the room. Everyone glanced to each other and A punched his table breaking it much to Mabui and Darui's grief.
"Is there nothing we can do?" A asked getting a thinking poses from everyone. Suddenly Mikoto widened her eyes and stepped forward. "Actually there might be something that we can do. However, I would have to ask cooperation from Raikage-sama as well as Tsunade," she said getting everyone to look at her strangely.
"What are you saying Mikoto?" Tsunade asked. Mikoto could see the faces of confusion etched on everyone's faces. In truth her plan had a very low probability of working, but if it did then it would bring about substantial results.
"What I'm saying Hokage-sama is that Akiko-san has been in contact with Danzo. No doubt that she knows that Kumo knows, or at least suspects her, then she's going to go back to Danzo. Where we don't know. The only person that is going to know her location is...,"
"Komachi," Tsunade said piecing it together getting Mikoto to nod. Everyone glanced to each other. They all stayed silent, but the medic in Tsunade took over her body and she shook her head. While she knew that this was a great chance, for it to happen like this wasn't a very good thing on Komachi's mind. Over the two days of Naruto's recovery, Tsunade had been trying to treat Komachi while all the same having her take sessions with Kushina about her memories. It had been harder than they thought. Komachi only knew the things that Danzo had told her. Coincidentally she was a favored of his shinobi, but why would Danzo not want to get back the one that even he held recognition for? Kushina was by no means an interrogator, much less to her own kin. She only managed to ever get a few things out of Komachi, but as everyone suspected Danzo's juinjutsu had all but stopped Komachi from saying anything. Also Tsunade figured that subconsciously her body was restricting her speak.
"It's risky I know, but if we could piece where Akiko is then that would make it much better to figure out where Danzo is," Mikoto said with spite that everyone noticed. Tsunade sighed and shook her head standing by her decision.
"Komachi is already a valuable witness. Also her mind has already been messed with. That's why I'm putting you in charge of everything concerning her. Kushina wouldn't want to give her anymore trouble than she already would," Tsunade said and Mikoto sat down.
"Then I'm kinda out of ideas," Mikoto said and everyone looked at the ground solemnly. Mikoto sighed deeply and looked at her hands. She looked...and looked...and looked until...
"I've got it!" Mikoto said jumping up quickly. Everyone turned to her in surprise, but they saw Mikoto blush as she tried to tone down her excitement, but everyone could see that it was impossible at the moment. She patted Tsunade on the shoulder while a smile adorned the matriarch Uchiha's face. "Tsunade, we need Naruto when he's healed," Mikoto said and Tsunade raised an eyebrow. Mikoto pointed to herself fervently and Tsunade gasped. She nodded while leaving the Kumo shinobi in the dark.
"Mind filling us in?" Darui asked getting Tsunade and Mikoto to calm down. Both nodded fast that they did mind which irked the Kumo shinobi, but Tsunade composed herself.
"Raikage-dono if I'm right about this then we'll have enough to convict Akiko and Danzo at the same time. However in order for this to be successful then we're going to have to ask for a little something from you," Tsunade said getting A to narrow his eyes, but he did nod. He didn't know what was going on, but he'd allow it for now.
With Naruto
Having had Shi leave his room, Naruto looked up at the ceiling and closed his eyes. He brought his time back to the fight with Bee. Specifically two things, the new ability that he unlocked as well as him and Kyuubi trying to bring the 10:6 ratio for the Shukanyugami. As Naruto had expected, they weren't going to be getting the jutsu down as they had hoped. They were in too much of a hurry for it to work. Naruto knew that his clones weren't going to be be a match for Bee's full jinchuuriki form. Naruto couldn't even concentrate enough to make them explode like he had intentionally wanted. He had used his chains, and Kyuubi's manifested tails to help him in forming the shape, but it wasn't working out as he might've wanted. Well, that's what he got when he rushed things.
After that then there was that weird feeling that he got from Pakura and Dan. By channeling Honshou through his eyes, he was able to see what Pakura and Dan saw. It was like he was looking in front of him with his own eyes and then through the eyes of the two of them. It had really been rather strained on his head to keep that up, but Naruto couldn't deny that it was useful. He'd just have to get used to training with them like that. It had been through this that he was able to at least get a hint of warning before anything else. It was a great spying tool. One that was so much better than his own Kage Bunshin technique. He could literally spy without ever truly being seen. "Are you guys up for such a thing?" Naruto asked. He had recently found that he didn't need to be holding his sword to communicate with his summons. They just responded naturally.
"This would've been a fuckin' useful ability when you were fighting the fuckin' one-eyed jerkwad," Tayuya said getting a nod from the others. "However, we do not mind Shikyō-sama. It actually sounds like a good idea," Pakura said and Naruto nodded as he leaned back and closed his eyes.
"Alright we'll try it out later then," Naruto said aloud. He didn't see it, but the others nodded and they quickly fell silent. Just in time too as sound assaulted Naruto's ears getting him to turn his head. He noticed that the door was opening and Naruto noticed Yura and Yuri come through the door.
"Naruto-nii!" Yuri suddenly shouted as she glomped on Naruto. The blonde groaned inwardly as his body was more than a little sore. He tried to lean up, but Yuri was restricting his movements. He looked up and he noticed Yuri was slightly crying on his chest. "Nii-chan, t-they said...t-they said that you were...," Yuri shivered, but she gasped as Naruto placed his hand over her red hair and stroked it.
"Shhhh Yuri-chan, it's alright. I'm right here. Did you see that I was still fighting?" Naruto asked and Yuri shook her head quickly. She snuggled into Naruto's chin and felt the warmth of his chest. "N-No, we stayed back in the stadium with the others. W-When we saw you, you were unconscious. Don't scare me like that," Yuri said and Naruto sighed. He then chuckled and pulled Yuri closer.
"I'm sorry about that Yuri. I didn't mean to," Naruto said getting a teary chuckle from Yuri. "Oh Nii-san," Yuri said as he quickly Naruto much to Naruto's surprise and Yura's irritation. The older redhead growled lowly and it intensified as Naruto made no move to stop. It brought her back to the time where they had their intimate moment back at that restaurant. She watched as Naruto and Yuri moaned against each other which got her hot also. Yura shifted in her clothes as she saw Yuri's soft hands enter the bed sheets. Yura noticed them go south and she knew that her younger sister was heading for Naruto's steadily growing hard-on.
She also noticed Naruto's hands getting affectionate as he trailed them over Yuri's sides. Both moaned and Yura growled before she grabbed Yuri's shoulders. "I'm here too!" she yelled as she forcefully parted Naruto and Yuri from their moment. "I called dibs dammit. If I wasn't played into that last bet two days ago then I would have still roomed with Nii-chan. Wait your turn!" Yuri said growling. Yura snarled and was ready to tell Yuri off before both groaned as Naruto rubbed their sides.
"No fighting ladies. I love you both," Naruto said as he quickly claimed Yura's lips. Yura moaned in Naruto's mouth and she felt her legs weak from where she was standing so she sat down on the bed. Yuri groaned looking at the sight, but she did have hers so she would just wait.
As soon as it was getting started everyone shivered as they turned to see Kushina folding her arms in the doorway. "K-Kaa-chan," Naruto said dumbly. Kushina sauntered her way trough the room while Yura and Yuri narrowed their eyes. Kushina glared at them both before she grabbed her son's head and pushed her lips to his own. Naruto gasped as he wondered how in all hell this was happening now. However, Kyuubi was grinning like a mad schoolgirl at the sight. It was obvious that the current changing of the color of three of his tails did nothing against some of his pervertedness.
Kushina pushed her tongue into her son's mouth and Naruto could feel his mother dominate his mouth. He groaned while Kushina moaned. She glared at Yuri and Yura which got the two Uzumaki sisters to growl. Kushina backed away and licked her lips. "Sorry about that sochi. I figured if they were getting a treat then I could get mine also," Kushina said happily. Naruto just stuttered and leaned to the bed. Kyuubi cackled while Naruto sighed.
"Hey that's not fair!" Yuri shouted with a growl of her voice. Kushina turned to her and smiled as she grabbed Naruto's head. "Sorry, but mother-son bonding is the most important dattebane. Don't you have jinchuuriki training to do?" Kushina asked and Yuri growled.
"She's got a point," Sanbi said from behind his cage. "Oh shut up you!" Yuri growled and Sanbi regressed back into his cage. Something about scary containers. Yuri growled and pouted as she folded her arms. Yura sighed while Kushina smiled triumphantly. Naruto just blinked at the interaction and closed his eyes.
"This is all your fault you know," Naruto said getting Kyuubi involved. "Excuse me? How is any of this my fault?" Kyuubi asked and Naruto folded his arms.
"You should do this, you should do that. Go be the little motherfucker I know you can be. Oh Kami that just makes it work out doesn't it?' Naruto asked while Kyuubi snorted. "Since when the hell did you start listening to me? You're the one who started feeling up your mother. Which I admit is still hot either way by my standards, but you're the one who wanted to go this far. I just pushed you to it," Kyuubi said and Naruto wanted to say something else, but didn't. He then chuckled and smiled. He looked up as he noticed Yura, Yuri and Kushina shouting about rights and something like that.
"Yeah, that's it isn't it?" Naruto thought and soon a nurse came through the door. She gulped as she noticed the Uzumaki females glaring at her. "U-Umm N-Naruto-san is able to leave the hospital now. His vital signs check out," she said cautiously. Yuri, Yura and Kushina calmed down as Naruto stood to his feet. Yura handed him his clothes and Naruto quickly changed. The four walked out of the room, but Naruto did with just a little more difficulty. He would be fine in a few hours or so.
As they came to the receptionist desk, Naruto walked up to one of the men behind it and cleared his throat. "How is Tako-ossan?" Naruto asked getting the man to look up. "Bee-sama is fine. You really did a number on him. He left this morning," the man said getting a nod from Naruto as he walked off. He quickly left the hospital and felt the refreshing air enter his nostrils. As they walked through the village, Naruto turned to his mother. He leaned next to her and whispered.
"So when are we getting her?" Naruto asked and Kushina smiled. Still concerned for others and not his general health. "Tonight," she answered getting a nod from Naruto. He breathed easily and chuckled to himself as they walked off.
With Sasuke and Yuna
Sasuke glanced towards Yuna and she just sighed as they looked at the clouds in the air just slightly above their roof. Yuna leaned against Sasuke, her black trench coat swaying to the wind while Sasuke's Hinoken scarf did the same. "Are you ready to continue the search when we get back?" she asked and Sasuke nodded.
"We're going to find him Yuna. You told me, Kaa-san told me, and now I will need Itachi to tell me. With his own words I need to know," Sasuke said glaring up in front of him. Yuna sighed with a nod and closed her eyes allowing for the wind to breeze past her lovely face. Yuna looked up at the sky and smiled.
"I wonder how he will react. Although he never had much personality to begin with. I know you'll find the answers that you'll search for. But Sasuke, I have to ask. Why aren't you...ya know, mad at anyone? I think you'd hate Konoha or something for what they did to your family," Yuna said and Sasuke snorted.
"Hn, I really don't know. Initially I was, but what could be done about it? Forget it. I'd rather not think about it. I'd just like to restore my clan and raise it the right way," Sasuke said and he didn't miss the blush on Yuna's face. She just folded her arms and snorted while Sasuke grabbed her waist. Yuna turned around and traced a finger through Sasuke's cheek.
"When I died I never thought I would be around for something like this. Thank you Sasuke," Yuna said and the two Uchiha quickly gave a short kiss. They knew they couldn't stay this way for long as they had to get packing, but they just wanted to enjoy the quiet for once.
Kumo Prison
Komachi held up her handcuffs as a guard quickly had them undone allowing for the metal to drop to the ground with a light bang. Komachi rubbed her wrists allowing for a small massage to help her a little better. The guard glared at her, but Komachi just glared right back. "Follow me," he said and Komachi did follow him out. They traversed the hard walls that had been Komachi's prison for the past two weeks. She could here the prisoners moaning and groaning from inside their cages as the guard brought her up the stairs.
The stairs went in a spiral shape and it was made in the way that no one could really get out even if they wanted to. "Why Raikage-sama is doing this I don't know. You'd just better not show your face her again or you'll be dealing with me," the guard said. Komachi said nothing which indicated that she didn't even register the threat. She just continued to follow him up and the guard guided Komachi into a lone room. He pushed her through and closed the door.
Komachi didn't have to notice that the room was dark and that she couldn't see much of anything. Soon the lights flicked on and she noticed Shi behind her. Komachi turned to face him and she wasn't sure, but she could see a heavy look of regret on his face. Shi walked up to her until he was right in front of her. She said nothing and neither did he. They just stared and before long Shi pulled Komachi into a light hug. Komachi blinked and Shi casted a glare at the ground.
"I'm sorry," he said and Komachi turned back to him. She didn't know how to be advised on situation like this. She just listened to him speak. "The things I did. I didn't know about you. I'm sorry for what I had done to you. For what I said to you. I shouldn't have called you a dog. Not to my family," Shi said getting Komachi to widen her eyes. Komachi's life had been hard as an orphan. She didn't know her parents. She had no siblings or family. So, what was this man talking about?
"I...do not understand," Komachi said. Her voice was still rather raspy as she hadn't been able to eat nor drink anything for the last day. Something about her getting to eat once she was completely gone. However, out of her thoughts, she noticed Shi unattached himself and sigh. He held out his hand getting Komachi to look at it.
"As of a few hours ago. I heard it from Naruto-san. He was planning on telling you when you met with them later. I am Shi Uzumaki. Komachi-san, the swirl tattoo on your upper chest. It signifies that you are an Uzumaki as well," Shi said getting Komachi to gasp. She looked down at the ground.
"And such a cute family member at that," Naruto said from behind the prison. "I won't let you die. You're my family Komachi-chan," he said to her before he slipped her the note and disappeared. Komachi fell asleep and sighed.
Komachi turned to Shi and she closed her eyes. "Komachi Uzumaki. I see, thank you for your apology. It's not your fault," Komachi said and in the back of her mind she knew that she was right, but so many other questions had entered her mind. Because of her fuzzy memories she only remember her time alone, then picked up by Danzo, a few missions here and there, then she was in prison.
"That is no excuse," he said sorrowfully. Komachi shook her head while she kept her face neutral. Right now, she wasn't sure if she could stand to smile at the moment. "I have a mission," Shi said suddenly.
"Is it something to do with me?" Komachi asked and Shi straightened up. "Yes. Well it's more to do with you, Konoha and Kumo together. I will see you later," Shi said getting Komachi to nod as he escorted her out of the prison and away from the eyes of civilians, genin, and chunin.
With Hinoken, nighttime
Naruto, Sasuke, Kushina, Kakashi, Yugao, and Mikoto, along with their companions, had finally made it out of Kumo. It had been rather weird for Naruto only because when they left, people who just smile at him and just give him a simple hello or so. It was obvious that none of them were angry or tight-walking him like they did when Tsunade and Hinoken had first arrived.
As they all, and Tsunade, waited for Komachi to arrive Mikoto had gone over, with the others, the plan that she had wanted to have happen. They all turned to Naruto the most and the blonde narrowed his eyes. He could see how this plan could operate and how they could get away with it, but to have it done for that very reason just seemed to be rather selfish if not at all weird to say the last. The Kumo shinobi wouldn't be around for another ten or fifteen minutes. That should be enough time to get this done and over with. "Sochi, can you do it?" Kushina asked. Naruto sighed and scratched his blonde hair.
"Alright fine. I guess I'll be using three of those four free revivals that Shin gave me," Naruto said as he took out his sword. Naruto closed his eyes and quickly slammed the ground with it. Everyone watched as white fire went through the ground and three coffins appeared in front of everyone. They were labeled as first, second and third in kanji. Everyone waited with bated breath as Naruto knelt down on one knee. For everyone this was actually the first time that they would get to see a revival in person. Kushina, Mikoto and Yuna felt a sense of nostalgia from the incident.
"I wish to revive Tayuya Uzumaki and Risa Uzumaki, her mother. I also wish to bring back one of my summons, Fujikaze. Obey the will of the Shinigami's summoner, for I am a Shikyō," Naruto said as everyone gasped as fire claimed the three coffins.
Somewhere, Shin felt power leave his body and three being leave his realm. It turned in the direction and nodded to himself. "Three of the four. He's collected it well," Shin said before going back to what he was doing.
The fires burned brightly making everyone cover their eyes. Tsunade did the same and soon the light faded. The fires burned the coffins and they then trailed the inner forms of the kanji. The Kanji lit up and the coffins showed signs of cracking. Everyone backed away while Naruto ejected his sword from the ground. Tsunade seemed amazed at the sight that was befalling her. As the coffins crumbled, everyone opened their eyes as they noticed Tayuya standing in front of them not a day older than when she died by Temari.
"Well fuckin' finally!" Tayuya shouted at the top of her voice before she was slammed in the head. "Language Tayu-chan. I did not raise my daughter to be like that dattesune!"
Everyone looked and they noticed a woman standing next to Tayuya. Her red hair was just as vibrant as Kushina's. It stretched down just past her shoulders through her slender form. She had a unique age about her that just made Kakashi blush. He gulped to himself while Tayuya rubbed the bump on her head.
"Fuck you Mom! You hardly taught me shit just like that useless dick of a father you married," Tayuya said to her. The redhead next to her growled as she glared daggers at her daughter.
"You're damn right he was a dick, but only I get to say that!" she said and the two suddenly blinked as they noticed others looking at them. Tayuya blinked and so did the woman. They looked left and right before they saw Naruto standing in front of them.
"Sup shithead. Don't think that just cause we're family that I'm not going to try and kick your ass from time to time," Tayuya said getting a roll of the eyes from Naruto. "Whatever. I'm now older than you. You can't do anything...shorty," Naruto said and Tayuya growled.
"Damn you shithead!" Tayuya snarled, but her lips moved upward and she chuckled to herself. Naruto chuckled as well and everyone watched as Kushina rushed and grabbed the woman. "Risa!" Kushina said and the woman, named Risa, turned her head and chuckled.
"Kushi-chan!" Risa shouted as she grabbed Kushina back into a hug. Naruto blinked as did everyone else. However they all heard the last of the coffins crumbling. They all noticed the last person to come out.
Fujikaze dropped to the ground and walked toward Naruto. Everyone could see that he was at least Kakashi's height, if not an inch or two taller. The long sword that was strapped to his waist gave him an intimidating look, but others couldn't feel a threat from him. His steely eyes concentrated on Naruto's form as he passed by Kushina, Risa and Tayuya. He easily looked down at Naruto and the blonde looked up. Both narrowed their eyes at each other and everyone was shocked to see Fujikaze bow before Naruto. "My life belongs to you Shikyō-sama. Do with me what you will," he said and Naruto smiled.
"You don't really need to bow Fujikaze. It's your life now. Do what you want with it dattebayo," Naruto said. Fujikaze looked up and nodded. He stood up and took out his sword. He quickly stabbed it in the ground and bowed again.
"Very well Shikyō-sama, then I shall use my life in the service of yours. I humbly accept this role," Fujikaze said and Naruto sighed. He shook his head, but somewhere he was happy. Fujikaze then glanced towards Kakashi and noted the sword on his waist. He walked up to him and patted the jonin's shoulder getting a look from Kakashi as he dropped his book.
"You are the spitting image of Sakumo. By any chance are you his son?" Fujikaze asked and Kakashi blinked out of surprise before he nodded, discarding his book for the occasion.
"That's right. He's my father," Kakashi said and Fujikaze nodded. "You're father had been in the land of Iron before. I had the honor of fighting him. I hope that his offspring will prove an even greater challenge," Fujikaze said and Kakashi just nodded sheepishly as Fujikaze walked away to lean against a tree.
"Umm anyway, we'll have to have this talk later. Naruto-kun, could you finish please?" Mikoto asked and everyone stopped as they turned to Naruto. The blonde stopped talking with Tayuya and took out his sword again. "Shikon no Mai," Naruto yelled as he quickly slammed his sword and launched a wave of Honshou. Instantly he channeled the Honshou to his eyes and he was able to see a large row of spirits in front of him.
"Alright, I need those who know Danzo," Naruto shouted. Spirits looked to each other and a large file began to leave. "Those who know his contacts," Naruto said and a smaller group left allowing for Naruto to pick.
"And those who have joined his organization Root," Naruto called out. This left a very high number. One that Naruto seemed confused by, but ignored. He glanced through the crowds of spirits and he noticed that all of them had emotionless expressions. Naruto shook his head before glancing to one.
"Your name?" He asked getting the person to look up. "T-Taji Shikyō-sama. I was a double-agent of Danzo's forces," she said. Naruto nodded and he then looked next to her.
"Name?" He asked and the young man bowed. "Codename: Tera, Shikyō-sama. I was a higher-up of Danzo-sama's forces," Tera said to him. Naruto nodded and quickly pulled the two into his sword. He then swung it sending the two out.
"Both of you, I have a long term mission for you. Find Danzo for me and get information. You will know his exact locations and I want you there so I can figure him out," Naruto said to them.
Taji and Tera glanced to each other and they weren't sure they heard right. "Shikyō-sama we do not understand. Why are you asking this of us?" Tera asked in an emotionless tone. Naruto raised an eyebrow to that question, but to everyone else, except Kushina, he was talking to himself. However no one could deny that there wasn't something powerful in the air. They could just sense it for some reason.
"Tera, have you ever followed Danzo before?" Naruto asked and Tera shook his head. "No Shikyō-sama. Where I have died I have remained until I was given the privilege to hear your call and come at your request. I have always followed Danzo-sama and while I will never go against you, I would like to know what Danzo-sama has done that you know about him?" Tera asked getting suspicious. Naruto narrowed his eyes at his presumed summon. Taji couldn't believe the audacity of the person next to her. Who did he think he was talking to?
"So you do not know about the last two years?" Naruto asked. Tera shook his head, but for some reason he knew he wasn't going to like it. Tera had been trained to rid himself of emotions by Danzo through the training program. It had proved efficiency in missions, but Tera always knew that none of Danzo's training was ever 100% effective as such controlling tactics were not as favorable as they appeared. However that didn't mean that Tera didn't hold his former master in very high regard.
"I mean no disrespect Shikyō-sama," Tera apologized quickly. Naruto shook his head and sighed. He patted Tera's shoulder and looked at the sky.
"Tera, Taji it's been a while, but Danzo's become a missing-nin. I'm sure you know, but your faction was supposed to be disbanded. He's wanted for high treason against Baa-chan and Konoha. I know the both of you appreciate him, but you're going to have to put that aside. We'll do this, I want you to see for yourselves and if you feel I'm right then you'll do the mission," Naruto said getting Taji and Tera to nod her head. Tera looked just a little bit anxious and Naruto could tell.
"Be safe," he said to them. Taji looked up in surprise and so did Tera. Danzo had never told them to be safe. It felt...heartwarming if they needed to give it a word. "Hai Shikyō-sama," They said before they quickly floated off. Naruto closed his eyes and they returned to their blue color. He turned around and glanced towards the others. He gave Mikoto and Tsunade a thumbs up getting a smile and nod from both.
It happened just in time too as everyone felt five chakra signatures appear. Out from a bit of the forest came the Raikage, Shi, Darui, Mabui and Komachi. Komachi was still in some of her prisoner clothes, but that didn't really matter to anyone. "Alright Komachi-san, go to them," Shi said and Komachi looked up to see some of the members of Hinoken looking at her cautiously, but she focused on Kushina and Naruto to see the two smiling at her. Komachi slowly began to walk as she was exchanged between Kumo and Konoha. She stood in between Naruto and Kushina while Tsunade walked up to A.
"As soon as we have reports from Inoichi we'll send them to you via messenger bird. Naturally we're keeping this confidential between our villages, but we'll keep the plan in action right?" Tsunade asked getting A to nod his head.
"That is correct. Currently we show no opposition from any of the higher-ups, however it will be sort of hard to keep it under wraps for very long. For this reason we proposed a temporary team," A said getting Tsunade to nod. Everyone raised an eyebrow as to what that meant. Tsunade turned her head and she smiled.
"What we've done here is that one of their shinobi is going to be a guidance to one of ours. Shi-san will be the liaison between Kumo and Konoha along with Naruto," Tsunade said and everyone could see why. Shi was a valued member of Kumo and Naruto could teleport them both instantly. It would work out.
"So he's coming back with us?" Naruto asked, but Tsunade nodded. "He will be coming with us, but in the coming months then he'll return. It'll be going like this from time to time," Tsunade said and everyone agreed.
Shi walked over to the group and stood next to Naruto. "We'll expect a report within two weeks and from there we'll go on to see what we can find," A said and Tsunade nodded.
"Very well. We'll get started in three days on the dot," Tsunade said as everyone turned around. Tsunade nodded to Naruto and the blonde held out his hand. "Jikūyugami no Jutsu," Naruto said and the large portal opened. Tsunade and Hinoken walked through. Komachi blinked and just stared at the portal before cautiously stepping through it. Shi raised an eyebrow, but walked through it all. He waved goodbye to his friends as they disappeared.
"He really is...that man's son if he can do that, but I feel like he's even surpassed him in speed," Darui said getting A to narrow his eyes. Then just stared at the blank space before Mabui coughed.
"Well that aside Raikage-sama, let us return. We have to order you a new desk and your work must still be filled out," Mabui said and A turned around to leave.
Back in Konohagakure
The portal appeared just in front of the gates in Konoha. Everyone walked out of it and they chuckled as Shi dropped to the ground. "That was...unsettling," he said as Naruto patted his shoulder.
"It's always like that at first," he said remembering his first experience. He shuddered at the thought as they showed the night shift gate guards their licenses. They had been given those licenses when escorting Tsunade out of the nation. It was a required thing, nothing they could avoid.
"Well Komachi-san, we're going to ask you for information in three days. Just cooperate and nothing will happen to you, okay?" Tsunade asked getting Komachi to nod. Tsunade nodded back and yawned as she parted from the group. She had given Hinoken a week's vacation since it was about that time anyway. She was totally exhausted. She just wanted to maybe have a drink and then go to sleep.
"Well we'll be going off too. See you later," Mikoto while Sasuke and Yuna left right behind her. "We're going to be going too. I have to go over some things with Yugao," Kakashi said as he guided Yugao towards their Hinoken house in Konoha, which was just Kakashi's house actually.
As they left, the only people who were left were the Uzumaki clansmen. They all glanced to each other and Kushina patted Risa's shoulder. "Let's get you home. We're going to be having a good dinner," Kushina said and Risa's stomach growled along with Tayuya's.
"My last fuckin' meal was more that two years ago. That means I haven't eaten in...728 days! Fuck I'm hungry," Tayuya said and everyone heard growling as they turned to see Shi and Komachi. The blonde female lightly blushed while Shi scratched his cheek.
"I didn't eat," he said getting everyone to chuckle. "Well we'll just have to do something about that. I hope you like ramen Shi-san. After all, it was an Uzumaki dish," Kushina said and Shi twitched. He just bowed a thanks as he walked off.
Uzumaki Compound( Might as well be called that)
Kushina unlocked the door and opened it quickly. The others walked through it and sighed. "Ahh feels good to be home," Naruto said with a large grin on his face. Everyone chuckled before they heard footsteps. They looked to the direction of the stairs and they all noticed Yukimaru coming down.
"Naruto-niisan!" Yukimaru shouted as he raced down the stairs. Komachi and Shi took in the boy's appearance as Yukimaru raced into Naruto's body. The blonde coughed and rubbed his head. "Yo Yukimaru. How have you been?" Naruto asked. Yukimaru smiled while they heard more footsteps.
"Yukimaru, who is it?" Fuka asked coming down with Guren right behind her. The two Uzumaki females took in all the people and Fuka smirked. "Wow, if I had known you would've been returning I would've not been in my nightgown," Fuka said with a smile. She saw Naruto and Shi blush as they averted their gazes. Kushina glared at her son and pouted. She could flaunt a nightgown too if she wanted, or if her son wanted.
"Kushina who's the bitch?" Risa asked and Fuka's smile twitched while Guren shook her head. The redhead walked down the stairs and walked up to Risa and held out her hand. "Fuka Uzumaki, nice to meet you," Fuka said with a smile. Risa raised an eyebrow before she grabbed the hand and shook it. Instantly Risa was flipped over and slammed into the floor getting the wind knocked out of her.
"Also I'm not a bitch!" Fuka growled and Risa glared at her. Yura and Yuri tried to calm the fighting while Shi just looked at them. This was his family? He couldn't help but laugh or smile. Shi turned her head and he noticed Komachi just standing still. She was looking at the scene in front of her and just blinked.
"Come on Kaa-san, you're not going to let this motherfucker of a prostitute-looking whore beat you are you?" Tayuya asked chuckling while Risa growled. "I said language Tayuya!" Risa shouted and Tayuya growled as they glared at each other.
"Oi Komachi-chan, get over here and help!" Naruto shouted. Komachi just blinked before she moved and intervened as well. The house was up in laughter of the family. Soon Fuka and Risa stopped as they looked at each other. They only growled for a moment before chuckling.
"Now that's an Uzumaki for you," Risa said wrapping her arm around Fuka's neck. Fuka snickered while Kushina went into the kitchen and quickly turned on the stove and placed a pot over it. "Now no more fighting dattebane. We're all going to eat," Kushina said and Tayuya snorted.
"Isn't it too late to be fuckin' eating?" Tayuya asked. Naruto snorted and patted her back. "Hey you're the one who said she was hungry. Isn't that right, Tomato-chan?" Naruto asked and he noticed Tayuya growl at him.
"Da fuck do you just call me you shit!" Tayuya shouted both saw Kushina smiling as she held a butcher knife. "I said no more fighting!" she growled as she punched the wall leaving an indent. Naruto and Tayuya inched away and nodded causing Guren and Risa to laugh.
Everyone sat down and Kushina placed a pot over the stove. "Good now then, we're all going to relax like a true family and we're going to eat our clan's national dish," Kushina said getting Guren and Fuka raise tilt their heads to the side. Yukimaru and Yuri licked their lips and so did Naruto and Tayuya. Risa and Yura tried to maintain some elegance. Shi and Komachi sat together as they tried to get used to this 'free' atmosphere.
"Ummm what is an Uzumaki national dish?" Yukimaru asked and he noticed Naruto's eyes sparkle, Risa's did also and so did Kushina's, and Yura's. They each chuckled and rubbed their heads.
"Why only the best food that has ever been made in the whole freakin' world Yukimaru. You haven't lived until you've tried Kaa-chan's ramen," Naruto said practically drooling. Shi chuckled at the sight and shook his head. Komachi offered a small smile also.
After quite a while, Kushina placed hot bowls of ramen in front of everyone and they all looked at it. The smell assaulted their noses and Fuka took her chopsticks. "I think this stuff is horribly fattening, but whatever. I'll just train it off," Fuka said as she took a load of noodles and placed them in her mouth. She instantly stiffened as everyone waited for her reaction. She trembled and shivered. Her hair shadowed her eyes as everyone looked at their noodles. She looked up and she swallowed them.
"Mmmm so good! It's like it was made from the highest food order of the world. Soooooo good!" Fuka said and quickly eat her food. Naruto grinned widely and clapped his hands. "Itadakimasu!" He said as he and his mother dove into their food also. Soon it all kicked off as Risa and Tayuya followed. Yura and Yuri after them. Shi and Komachi looked at their food and so did Guren.
"Guren-nee, try it! It's really good," Yukimaru said smiling. Guren blinked at him and sighed as she tasted the noodles. "Oh dear Kami. What is this?" Guren thought with a inner grin on her face.
Komachi took a piece of food and tasted it. Shi seemed to be waiting on her reaction and Komachi's eyebrow twitched. It was good. Very, very good. It put the food that Komachi used to eat to shame as she took another bite. "It...is pleasant," she said getting smiles from everyone. Shi took in the food and smiled to the delight of the noodles as well.
Naruto stopped eating as he looked around the table. Kushina and Risa were laughing at each other while Tayuya was talking with Yura. Yuri was laughing along with Yukimaru. Shi and Komachi were eating peacefully and the blonde smiled. How long had he longed for something like this? He looked down at his food and a lone tear fell down his face.
"Sochi, what's wrong?" Kushina asked getting everyone to stop as they looked towards the blonde. Thirteen years of loneliness caught up with Naruto as the blonde chuckled. "For the longest time this was how I wondered if a family would ask. Sit down together, eat, argue. I never thought I was going to get this. I'm just...happy dattebayo," Naruto said and everyone fell silent. They looked at their food and some had to agree.
For Komachi, she'd still be in prison, most likely dead, or alone without ever knowing something like this. Without knowing what she was and who had cared for her. She wouldn't have...this. She probably wouldn't be known as Komachi Uzumaki. She'd just be Komachi, Root anbu sub-commander for Danzo. It was pleasant.
For Yura and Yuri, they wouldn't have this home or this life. They would have been caught. They wouldn't know their Uzumaki brother or other family. They wouldn't be able to gather around like this. They wouldn't have a lover like Naruto with them. They were happy.
For Shi, he would have still hated Komachi. He wouldn't be surrounded by family members that Naruto had shown him. He hadn't known them long at all, but that didn't matter. It also didn't matter to Shi that they were in Konoha. They were a part of his family history. He might not know his parents, but that wouldn't stop him from ever feeling happy that he had asked Naruto about his tattoo.
For Tayuya and Risa, they wouldn't even be here. They wouldn't be eating and they wouldn't be having the fun that they were having now. Both would still be dead, roaming the afterlife with nothing to do. They were grateful to their Shikyō
For Guren and Yukimaru, they might still be together, but they don't know how they would feel. Guren wouldn't have other friends. She wouldn't have found such a great use for her Shoton. She couldn't see Yukimaru participating in the Academy and growing like she knew he would. Yukimaru wouldn't have her as a friend and sister, or mother if he preferred. He wouldn't be friends with Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon or Hanabi. He wouldn't be here. They were more than happy. They were ecstatic.
For Fuka, for all she knew she might be dead. She would still be in that ridiculous plot by her former leader. Heck if she lived, she would be in prison trying to scrap by for anything. She really didn't want to know how her life would have changed. It was all from her dear cousin. Well, and his smexy lips too.
For Kushina, she wouldn't have had the full chance to apologize. She wouldn't be around to see her son become the man that he was right now. She wouldn't meet with all these other lost Uzumaki that had been around the nations. Her son wouldn't have the things that he did now. She wouldn't...have found a lover in her son that loved her just as much as his father. She wouldn't be as strong as she felt. She wasn't sure, but Kushina knew that she couldn't ever be prouder, happier, or more thankful for anything. Hmm now that she thought about it, this all happened because of Sasuke Uchiha.
Everyone thought about their reasons and smiled. "We're all here now," Yura said getting everyone to nod in agreement with her. "That's right, we also have Uzushiogakure. We have enough members to be an official clan. But whether we're a clan or not, we're Uzumaki right?" Guren asked and everyone nodded, even Shi and Komachi.
"That's right. We're fuckin Uzumaki! No one can mess with us!" Tayuya exclaimed. Everyone nodded and Guren kissed Yukimaru's forehead. "It doesn't matter if you're full-blooded, half-blooded, or even related to us. Yukimaru, you're an Uzumaki just like us," Guren said and Yukimaru shook his head happily.
"Nicely said Guren, Tayuya. We're all here and it doesn't matter how. However, I have to say...," Risa said as she stood before her nephew. She grabbed Naruto into a hug getting the others to smile.
"Sorry you were alone. Sorry you had so many sleepless nights. We're not going anywhere this time," she said and Naruto just nodded. "I know you aren't. Cause I'm going to protect us all," Naruto returned. They all just nodded and everyone finished their food. The dishes were washed and the living room was vacant.
Everyone went to sleep peacefully that night more so than they had ever been in their entire lives. In the family room, furniture was pushed out of the way and futons were placed down. Everyone slept together just that one time. It was the best time that they had together.
It was late, Naruto opened his eyes as he heard light snoring. He turned his head and he noticed Komachi was gone. The blonde widened his eyes before he looked up and down the house. He exited outside and looked up to see Komachi on the rooftops. She was looking at the moon with a longing look. Naruto raised an eyebrow before he quickly hopped up and stood behind her. "It's late you know," Naruto said and Komachi turned to show Naruto her face. She closed her eyes and looked back at the moon.
"Sorry. This is a habit," Komachi said and Naruto sat next to her. He looked at the moon also. For him, it resembled his eyes when he used Honshou or something like that. He chuckled and Komachi turned to him. "Thank you," she said and Naruto shook his head.
"Nothing I wouldn't do over for you," Naruto said and he stiffened as Komachi leaned to his shoulder and closed her eyes. She wouldn't mind cooperating with whoever they had her to in Konoha. If only she could keep this warmth then that would be fine for her. Komachi stiffened as she felt Naruto's hand on her shoulder. She just shifted to accommodate it and slept. Naruto smiled and looked up at the moon. He couldn't help it now.
Next Afternoon, Hokage Mansion
"Yes, so everything for your clan is in order. Here are your papers, your bank statements and the land that you are allowed which is added by the rights of the Namikaze Compound. You asked that you wished to change the name of the Namikaze Compound to the Uzumaki Compound effective immediately. Alright what is the clan that you would like to associate yourselves with?" Tsunade asked as Kushina collected the papers.
"We would like to be formally, and informally, associated with Hyuuga Clan and Inuzuka Clan. I have the statements from both clan heads to agree," Kushina said and Tsunade nodded. She shifted some papers around and wrote on some documents. She nodded a few more times.
"Very well, you're clan head?" Tsunade asked and Kushina pointed to herself.. Tsunade raised an eyebrow while Kushina gleamed. "Are you sure about this?" she asked and Kushina nodded.
"Yeah I'm the only one who can do it. Naturally sochi will more than likely take that spot in a few years or so. I just figure that I'll run it until he has a better grasp of responsibilities," Kushina said getting a chuckle from Tsunade.
"You know Kushina, for you to assume full head status you must also find a suitor. The only reason Tsume doesn't need to is because she was married once and has had enough to secure her place. You don't however," Tsunade said and Kushina blushed. She looked at the ground and muttered to herself. She smiled when she thought about it. Maybe soon it would be time to them to come out. Yura and Yuri already knew so what was the point of doing anything else?
"That won't be a problem," she said and Tsunade just shrugged her shoulders.
"Alright, you are the clan head and the brat is the heir to the Uzumaki clan. Your seat on the council is place next to Hiashi-san," Tsunade affirmed. Kushina smiled as Tsunade handed her the documents.
"Keep in mind that you're still a member of Hinoken so I have no doubt that you'll be busy," Tsunade said and Kushina smiled. "Oh I don't think that will be a problem either," Kushina said as she created a clone to carry some documents. Tsunade widened her eyes as Kushina gave a short laugh then left. She left Tsunade speechless as the blonde Kage growled. She looked at the picture of Minato and Sarutobi on the wall.
"Fuck. Both of you. To. HELL!" she shouted mentally. She also stared in confusion as Sarutobi smiled and Minato chuckled.
Outside
Kushina walked through Konoha with her documents in hand as she made her way back home. By this time, Naruto should be teaching Yuri to handle more of Sanbi's chakra and get her coils used to the power. Kushina would also begin teaching the others about seals. Thankfully she had Risa, her sister-in-law, for that. Risa was a very good sealer. She was young just like Kushina when they were attacked, but she was proficient. Kushina knew at least that much.
As she walked through the village carrying her documents, Kushina paused as she saw Hiashi walking up to her. "Hiashi-san, nice to see you on this fine day," Kushina said politely. Hiashi nodded as a small smile adorned his face.
"That it is Kushina-san. It's nice to see you. So has it all been filled out?" Hiashi asked and Kushina nodded. She held up the documents and Hiashi looked them over. He nodded and handed them back.
"I hope to be good friends with you," Hiashi said and Kushina nodded with a bow of her own head. "Which is why I would like to ask for the Uzumaki clan to come to the Hyuuga clan for dinner next week," Hiashi said getting Kushina to tilt her head.
"I see no problems with that. We shall collect ourselves to your house next week. Thank you Hiashi-san," Kushina said getting Hiashi to nod as he walked away. Kushina smiled and did also.
Uzumaki Compound
Kushina came up to the door and opened it. She immediately heard fighting in the back as she saw Yuri and Naruto in a small taijutsu fight. In the house, on the floor, were pieces of paper as Risa was instructing Shi and Tayuya into seals. Komachi seemed to be talking to Yukimaru and Fujikaze about swords while Guren, Yura, and Fuka were talking about something related to elemental seals that they had discovered in the library.
"Alright everyone, we have full clan status," Kushina said waving her papers around. The Uzumaki family grinned and gave a thumbs up. There wasn't many of them, but it was enough to be considered a clan in their own right. "Also we're having a dinner with the Hyuuga clan next week so everyone prepare for it," Kushina said as the others nodded.
"Alright Yuri-chan, now that we've warmed up now is the time for you to start sealing. I'll leave this clone with you for a little bit. I won't be long," Naruto said and Yuri nodded happily as she watched Naruto leave.
"Alright then Yuri-chan, let get started," The Naruto clone said and Yuri nodded. "Hai Naruto-nii," Yuri said to him as the two sat down.
Meanwhile, Naruto entered into the forest and took out his sword. "Kuchiyose no Jutsu: Shikon no Mai," Naruto shouted as he slammed his hand on the ground. He sent out a wave of Honshou through the ground and air as three figures came in front of him.
"Names," Naruto said. Since losing Fujikaze as one of the summons that he had to keep in his sword, Naruto need others. Since going up another level by Shin then Naruto's capacity to hold in his sword increased from five to six. He only had Pakura, Kimimaro and Dan. None of them really cared about being revived. They actually liked being spirits better, but now Naruto had three more to work with.
"My name is Gari, Shikyō-sama. I was from Iwagakure," the man said. He wore the standard Iwa flak-jacket and his spiky hair was even more apparent that Naruto's. The blonde smiled as he turned to the next person.
"I am Yahiko Shikyō-sama. I was from Amegakure," he said and Naruto narrowed his eyes while he looked at the man named Yahiko. He had short spiky orange hair and brown eyes. He wore a long black robe with a red line running down the centre along with armor that covered only his mid-section with a pouch attached to it. He also carried a relatively large sword on his back.
"Hmm Yahiko from Amegakure. Nice to meet you," Naruto said and Yahiko bowed a little lower. Naruto then turned his head and glared. "Your name?" he asked and the person bowed. She offered a smile and straightened herself.
"I am Suiren Shikyō-sama. I am at your humble service. I am from Kirigakure," she said to him. Naruto nodded again as he learned about them. Gaki was a person of Iwa's Explosion Corps, Suiren was a water-release style woman who knew a better form of kenjutsu. Yahiko, much to Naruto's irritation, said that he was the leader of Akatsuki, or at least its former leader. He had asked why Naruto was so angry with him and Naruto was more than happy to tell him Needless to say, but this involved Naruto apologizing and Yahiko to be very, very surprised. He looked down at the ground in shame.
"N-No, that's not what I envisioned," Yahiko said before he looked up at Naruto. "Shikyō-sama, please take me as a summon. I vow to use my abilities to your service and let me find the person responsible for this," Yahiko said and Naruto nodded.
"Very well. How about you Gari, Suiren? Will you help me as well with Pakura, Dan and Kimimaro?" Naruto asked. "Hai-Shikyō-sama!" They said and they all went into the blonde's sword. Naruto sheathed the sword and smiled. However he wanted to see Jiraiya. Something wasn't adding up here.
Lightning Country
Akiko snarled as she slammed her desk. She looked left and right as she noticed her subordinates around the room. Those who ranged from Kumo shinobi, to missing-nin, directly to shinobi from other nations. "Dammit how did they find out? Danzo this is all your fault. Now I have to be more discreet than ever. Hmph well fortunately I still have an ace up my sleeve, no doubt that old warhawk does too or he wouldn't have lasted this long in the world. Let's see, what can I do that will bring the plans together?" Akiko wondered as she looked at her fire place. She saw the fires cackle left and right and before long she widened her eyes and smiled.
"Hmm I think I might just have an idea on what to do here. Akira, bring me Kabuto-san," Akiko said and the man named Akira bowed before he quickly spun on his heel and left. Just as he left, someone else came to the ground with a mask from Root. Akiko smiled and walked up to him. "Danzo had better be weary for I even have spies in his organization. Isn't that right...Towa?" Akiko asked to the emotionless Anbu. Towa just looked at the elderly council woman while she propped one foot over the other.
"So much strength, but not the mind to even go through with it. You want to try and kill me don't you?" Akiko asked. Towa remained emotionless and did nothing while Akiko chuckled. She shook her head and stood to her feet.
"Well whatever, you aren't following me to talk. Tell me Towa, do you miss Komachi?" Akiko asked and Towa closed his eyes behind his mask. "No Akiko-sama," he said and Akiko nodded.
"I see. Very good. Then you are to go kill her immediately. Also when you're done be sure to bring her body back to me. I don't care how you do it," She said and Towa bowed before quickly leaving. Akiko smiled and the fire behind her intensified her gaze.
"Don't worry Danzo, I'll take good care of everything. Just like I've always done. After all, who can resist an elderly woman's pains?" Akiko asked at nothing before she got up and left.
KG: Took twelve cream sodas on this chapter. Dear god, I feel drunk.
Rikku: KG, we still have to go after Rachel.
KG: No we don't.
Sigina: Why not?
KG: I'm the fuckin' author. If I say Rachel appear then...
(Rachel appears)
Rachel: (GASP!)
Rikku: You know what I don't care anymore. Nothing is going to surprise me.
Rachel; How did I get all the way out here? I remember water and being trapped in a water tank while this guy tried to fill my nose with water as he drank a glass of cold water with it. Oh did I mention that ice is frozen water?
Sigina: This is your first girlfriend?
KG: Yeah complicated.
Rachel: Ugh my head hurts.
KG: Well it should, after all you're the only one who would get captured and couldn't do anything.
Rachel: Hey that's not fair, what about Sakura?
KG: Oh everyone knows that so that doesn't count.
Rachel: Fuck you KG!
KG: Fuck you Rachel!
Rachel: God you're so stupid!
KG: No, you're just a dumb blonde!
Rachel: Don't call me dumb!
KG: Then I'll call you bitch!
Rachel: Fuck you!
KG: Fuck you!
Rachel: Fuck you!
KG: FUCK YOU!
Rachel:...Oh I missed that talk.
KG:...no response. Know what, fuck it all. See you people later. Stay Breezy, protect what's important to you, review and SEND ME CREAM SODA! Also you are going to RESPECT THE CREAM!