Note: Hey guys, sorry it's been a while. I would first like to say thank you all for being amazing fans of the story and being so kind. I won't make excuses about not writing this story. I just lost my way and I wrote other stuff and honestly the past year has just been rough. I have had to adjust my life and get a new job and a whole bunch of other shit am sure you guys don't want to know about. Just know that I wanted to come back to this story but I was afraid of letting you guys down and the longer I went without posting the worse it got for me. Whenever I was feeling down about life I would always come back and read this story and read all your kind reviews and it would revive me and give me a moral boost. Then I realised I was letting you guys down. I want to keep doing my best to give my fellow Naruto and Star Wars fans something to enjoy. I thought I would make this story full of action and fun to make up for letting you guys down so as always, let me know what you think. Now…. ON WITH THE SHOW

Florrum

He looked out to the vast sulphur desert and grunted when his visor was smudged with dirt. He constantly felt the crackle of small rocks pinging off his armour as he and his group marched through the sulphur plains. Florrum was famous for three things, fuel, pirates and sand storms. He along with his party had been marching for days. They started out on speeders, but the storm had kicked up enough sulphur to clog their engines, forcing them to move on foot.

He felt a tap on his arm and turned to see a Weequay male. He pointed to a shipwreck in the distance and grinned. "Over there my friend, we will hunker down and wait for the storm to pass". He nodded and made his way to the star fighter that stuck out of the ground like a small mountain. The hull had a huge breach in it, wide enough for them to enter and walk the empty halls.

He sighed in relief when he could no longer feel the storm bearing down on him. The men he was with immediately began to throw off their packs and weapons and began to set up a makeshift camp. It wouldn't be long before a small fire was lit and all of them would be sitting around it. He watched as the men laughed and drank the swill they called ale. One of the female Weequay was dancing to the sound of the lute that was being played by one of the older pirates.

He noticed from the corner of his eye the so-called leader of the group was standing at the ship's entrance. He had removed his turtle shell helm and drank from a small green bottle. He stood and made his way over to join him. Both of them looked out and watched as the storm ranged on the planet's surface.

"Incredible isn't it"? He turned to see the pirate smile at his own words and drink from his bottle. "Incredible isn't what comes to mind when I see a sulphur storm" He grinned behind his visor when the pirate laughed and slapped his shoulder. "Here my friend, drink. This is far better than the swill my men drink".

He looked at the cheap bottle and shook his head. "I'm good, thanks Hondo" The man quickly emptied the bottle and chucked it into the raging storm. "Ah your loss my friend, drinking is a common practice before battle. I thought you Mandos were the epitome of battle and all its customs".

He chuckled and wiped his visor clean from dust and grime. "Yeah you're right, we like a good fight. However, I prefer to drink after the fighting is done. It tastes sweeter that way". Hondo grinned before once again looking out into the storm. "Do you think we can win"?

Hondos face was solemn as he asked the question. His eyes staring far off and looking at nothing at all. He looked over to Hondos men and shook his head at their antics. "Honestly, I don't know. We have the element of surprise on our side. They don't know we are coming and we have some good fighters. It's too hard to call right now".

Hondo smiled at him and waved a pointed finger in the air. "Lets not forget, we have a Mando on our side, it would be hard to lose when we have you, Naruto". Naruto took a step closer to Hondo and leaned into his ear. "You know I can't use my powers Hondo. As far as the separatists are concerned they think you guys are acting on your own. I am just a mercenary, the Jedi cannot be seen involved in this".

Hondo waved his hand in the air and grunted. "Yes yes, I remember. Do not worry my friend, your secret is safe with me. We will take this planet from those Separatist bastards and the Republic will strike a blow at their economy. It is as they say, a win-win situation. But tell me this Naruto, why are the Jedi really getting involved in all of this ugly business"?

Naruto moved away from Hondo and began to walk further into the ship. "It's as you said Hondo, we just wanna give their economy a little hit. That's all". Once he got further away from Hondo and deeper into the ship, he pulled out a holo transmitter from his robes and chucked it on the floor.

It floated five inches off the ground and soon enough it flickered to life and a blue image of Mace Windu appeared. He was slightly taller than Naruto and as usual he had his arms folded and his face was stern. "Naruto, it has been a while since you last checked in. I was beginning to think something had happened to you".

Naruto removed his helm and ran a hand through his golden locks. "Something did happen, master. We have spent the last three days on foot after our speeders were damaged in a sulphur storm. We have hunkered down in a wrecked ship until it passes. Judging by how far we have travelled I assume we are a day out from our target".

Windu nodded before he began to push buttons on his wrist. "Very good, I am sending you the plans and the layout of the refinery so you can plan your assault. Do you think these pirates are up to the task"?

Naruto looked behind him and listened to the laughter echo through the ship. He looked back to Windu and sighed. "It's hard to tell. We have five hundred men that aren't the best equipped. However they are all fighters and tough as nails. I believe they will prove a good enough distraction for me to sneak in and get the intel we need".

Windu grinned "Very well, we of the council were divided when it came to this mission. Many of us didn't think we should have done this. However it is vital we figure out why the Separatists have been pumping fuel from Florrum. Their actions are questionable and we need to know what they are up to. I am just sorry we had to send you in to do the dirty work".

Naruto grinned and put his helm back on. "Please, you guys aint sorry. You all knew I was the best for the job so that's why you sent me. Don't worry master Windu, I will get this done and we will figure out what's going on here". Naruto knelt down to turn off the transmission but stopped when Windu continued.

"You're right, you were the best choice for this mission. However I must remind you that the Jedi cannot be seen involved in this. Nothing can lead back to us, by any means necessary. Do you understand"?

"Yes Master"

Naruto picked up his transmitter and headed back to the band of pirates. He quickly found Hondo and sat across from him. "Gather your lieutenants Hondo, we need to plan our attack" Hondo grinned and stood from his seat. He adjusted his belt and looked at his gathered men. "Am i correct in assuming you acquired the plans to the refinery" all he got was a nod from Naruto and he laughed "Very well then, lieutenants gather round. It's time we plan our attack. Our amazing Mando friend here has come through and got us the plans to play a swift victory".

The lieutenants gathered quickly around Naruto and Hondo as Naruto activated the holo projector on his gauntlet. It displayed a three story building, on its left side was a huge silo and on the outskirts was a purple powered electric fence. On each corner of the fence sat raised metal towers mounted with infantry blaster cannons.

One of the Lieutenants whistled "How are we gonna do this? Even if we did dodge the blaster fire, how are we getting past the fence"? Hondo looked at Naruto and frowned. "That is a good question. I didn't expect this to be easy, this however is looking very difficult".

Naruto nodded before he moved the projection a mile out away from the refinery. He stopped when a small building came into view. It looked like a cube hut made of metal and outside of it sat power coils standing twenty feet high.

"You're right. We can't just attack the refinery head on, we wouldn't last five minutes. This image here shows where they are getting their power. Underneath it are volcanic vents that produce thermal energy supplying power to the electric fence. I suggest we do a two prong attack. A strike team will head to the power station and destroy the power coils. Once the fence is down the main force will attack the refinery".

Many of the lieutenants nodded along with Naruto's idea. Hondo rubbed his chin before pointing at the power coils. "The idea is good, we have some explosives that could take out the power. But what do you suggest we do about the cannons? They will cut us down before we even get to the refinery".

Naruto cut off the holo projector and moved to his bag. He quickly pulled out metal cylinders with a LED display. They had a digital number two on display. He began to hand them out to the lieutenants who looked at them in confusion. "Flash charges. When you charge the refinery, point them in the air and fire them. The mercenaries manning the cannons won't be able to see you for a short time. You each get two charges so make them count".

Hondo juggled the flash charge in his hand before looking at his gathered men. "Very well, I believe this is the best we can do. Men, tomorrow we attack. Those bastards won't know what hit them"! Hondos men began to cheer and the drinks once again began to flow. Naruto chuckled and made a move for his sleeping bag. He stopped however when he felt the nuzzle of a blaster jap into a gap of his armour.

"Thanks for the plans, Mando, these flash charges are also much appreciated. Now that you have served your purpose, I think we will be taking the beskar". Naruto looked over his shoulder to see a scrawny pirate giving him a toothless grin. The cheer in the ship died and all watched with bated breath. Hondo sighed before he stood next to the gun wielding pirate.

"I'm sorry Mando, what can I say? My men are thieves, cheats and liars… I am so proud. It's time this ended". Naruto began to sweat. If he was to use the force he could easily get out of this situation but his orders from the council kept him at bay. He looked around the crashed ship, he could take a couple of them on and make a break for it, but beskar or no beskar no one would survive a hundred blaster bolts.

He closed his eyes and braced himself for what was about to come. He charged his whistling birds and was about to let them loose.

BANG!

He snapped his eyes open, he felt nothing except the cold nuzzle of the blaster leave his body. The pirate holding him at gunpoint fell to the floor with a thud and he watched as Hondo held a smoking blaster in his hand. Hondo turned to his men and snarled. "We may be liars, we may be thieves and smugglers, but we are pirates. We live by a code, the ancient laws are clear. This man has helped us, he gave us the means to take back this planet of ours. If we stab him in the back, we are no better than the animals. Mando is under my protection, any who attack him attack me. So is there anyone here who dares challenge me"?

Many of the pirates quickly looked away in fear, some had ragged breath and frowned at their captain. Hondo looked around the room and met all their stern gazes. Soon enough they began to break away and began to mingle amongst each other. The music began to play again and the mood quickly shifted back to normal.

Hondo holstered his blaster before he quickly turned back to Naruto. "Forgive me my friend, i had not thought Hig would be so bold". Naruto tried his best not to sound angry, his heart was racing as he snarled. "Hig is a piece of shit who has been eyeing me up since i approached you. Does this usually happen in this group of yours"?

Hondo sighed before he put his arm around Naruto and walked away from the group. "You're right, this is on me. For what it is worth, I truly am sorry. I meant what i said, you are part of my crew and under my protection. None of these scoundrels shal touch you while I draw breath".

Naruto moved away from Hondo and leaned against the hull of the crashed ship. "I was ready to kill Hondo, I may have died but I would have taken a lot of you with me. I was ready to use the force and you know I can't do that".

"I know and believe me, I have had my run in with your kind before. I know what a Mando can do when backed into a corner. I will see you in the morning".

"Why didn't you let him do it Hondo, after this you could have had a nice set of besaker to sell. As captain you could have even worn it. So why save me"?

Hondo looked over his shoulder at him and grinned. "Because my friend, even amongst thieves, there is honour".

Naruto chuckled before he shouted after him. "You know, this once belonged to royalty, you could have got a high price".

Hondo waved his hand at him as he walked away. "Don't make me regret saving your life, Mando". He watched Hondo turn a corner before he decided to sit down and lean against a wall. He pulled out his DL-18 blaster and held it in his lap. Hondo may have stood up for him but he didn't trust them. He would be sleeping with one eye open tonight.

Flash back

He grunted as he walked with a hunch. The lower level of Confordia were dimly lit and the halls were small and narrow. He turned on the side torch of his helm and continued his journey through the mine shaft. He already disliked the place, but the sight of Bo's large shapely rear in her tight combat pants kept him from turning back.

"Would you stop staring at my ass and focus. These mines can be dangerous if not taken seriously". Naruto chuckled before looking ahead and staring at the back of Bo's helm. "What's with you Bo? I finally get some time off and the moment I show up on Mandalore you drag me here. I thought we could hang out but no, you take me to some dusty old mine".

She stopped in her tracks and turned to him, their helms almost scraping against each other. She placed a hand on his breastplate. "I know, I am happy you came to see me and we will spend time together. But the last time we saw each other you asked me to show you the way of Mandalore. We didn't have time then but now we do. I am taking you to meet someone. This person has taught me everything they know about the old ways. They can teach you far better than I can". She turned and continued down the halls. "Be sure to show them respect, listen and learn. After this, you will know more about the ways of the Mandalorian. If you do well I will give you a treat". She then decided to walk with an extra sway of her hips to get her point across.

Naruto shook his head before racing after her. Soon enough they came to a set of blast doors. Bo typed in a number combination on the control panel on the wall and the dusty blast doors began to slowly open. As they parted, light began to spill into the dark cave, when the doors fully parted, Naruto couldn't believe what he saw.

A wide cave was revealed, its walls were dressed in various banners, the most prominent being the white Mythosaur. Under the banners sat racks and racks of weapons of various shapes and sizes. In the centre of the room was a huge round blast furnace, a power anvil sat on its right and a holo project was on its left.

In Front of the furnace, on top of a red mat sat a Mandalorian Naruto had never seen before. Their helm was a bright gold, crowned with sharp studs like a Zabrak. Their breast and arm plates were a bronze colour, they wore no leg protection except for a leather skirt and leather boots. To finish the look they had no jet pack on, but a brown fur cape.

Across from them on a black mat was a claw hammer and a pair of tongs. Looking at the metal Naruto assumed they were of pure Besker. Bo stepped forward and gave the sitting Mando a small bow. "I have brought you the one I told you of, Armorer".

The warrior slowly stood and turned to look at Bo, they slowly turned to look at Naruto and looked him up and down. "So, this is the lost Mandalorian you speak of". A woman, Naruto thought in surprise. He knew more than anyone that women were capable warriors. He just didn't think Bo would be taking him all this way to meet another female Mando. She began to slowly walk around him, eyeing him up and down as if judging him.

"Tell me, who are you"? Naruto swallowed nervously, this woman had a presence about her. Just by how she carried herself he knew this woman was a skilled warrior. "I am Naruto Uzumaki of the clan Uzumaki, Jedi knight of the republic". The golden helm warrior nodded before stopping in front of him. "Then answer me this Naruot Uzumaki of clan Uzumaki. Are you a Jedi, or a Mandalorian. Never, not even in the old nights has a jedi learned our ways. Our creed is that of the hunter and the hunted. Kill or be killed, the Jedi way is that of logic and peace. Two very different ways of life. Why should i waste my time teaching you when you will constantly have an inner battle of what you are".

Naruto frowned and stepped closer to the Armorer. Bo looked between the two nervously. "I am a Jedi and a Mandalorian. I learned a long time ago that I don't have to choose anything. I am who I am. The Jedi order is my life, it is my home. However, I was born a Mandalrian. The jedi code is flawed and when i become the grandmaster i will change it. But to do that I will need to become a hunter, not the hunted".

The armour stared at him for what felt like an eternity. She looked at Bo and nodded. "Very well, I will teach him the ways of the Mandalore. As Armorer it is my duty to guide all of those who seek the creed. This is the way".

Bo stood straighter "This is the way".

Naruto looked between the two confused before he slowly repeated the words. "This is the way".

Florrum

He was jolted awake when he felt something hit his foot. He grabbed his blaster and instinctively lifted it up. He looked up to see a grinning Hondo. "Wake up my friend, it is liberation day".

He sighed as Hondo stomped away and began barking out orders. He grunted before slowly standing and dusted off the dirt and dust that had gathered on his armour. He holstered his blaster and began to check over his gear. His gauntlet blaster was fully loaded, his flame tank was green indicating it was full. His whistling birds were armed and ready. He unzipped his pack and pulled out his Relby-V10 Mortar rifle. It was a heavy duty rifle, capable of firing heavy blaster bolts, mini grenades and attached with a mortar attachment.

He strapped it to his back and made his way through the pirate camp. He looked around and noticed some of the men were missing. He approached Hondo and some of his lieutenants. "I noticed we are missing some men. I am assuming they are on their way to the power station".

Hondo patted him on the back. "You are correct my friend, I sent them ahead of us. Once we arrive at the refinery I will signal them to cut the power. The men you see here are the main force, four hundred and fifty men armed and ready". Naruto looked at the assembled force. They all wore what armour they could scrounge together. All of them had a mish mash of weapons and seemed eager and ready for battle.

"Good, let's move out then". They all began to pack up what ammo and weapons they had and began the march to the separatist refinery. It would only take them an hour before they reached a ridge that overlooked the refinery. Hondo and Naruto decided to scout a little ahead of the main group. As they got to the edge of the small ridge they went prone as to not be seen.

Naruto pulled out some goggles and began to survey the refinery. As predicted mercenaries walked the perimeter, from a quick look he had to guess there were more than three hundred of them. He looked to the watchtowers and could see two men on each of them. "We have the numbers, but those towers are a problem. If we have any chance at this. We need to split the men up and hit them from two sides".

Hondo took the goggles off of Naruto and looked at the refinery. "Hmm that would probably be for the best. I will have Tucker take two hundred men and he will attack from the east. Me and you with the remaining men will attack from the west".

They both stood and began to climb back down the ridge to meet with the men. "Tucker, take two hundred of our forces and attack from the east side. Wait for my signal and make sure you are not seen".

A burley Weequay with a mohawk gave Hondo a grunt before gesturing to a group of men to follow him round the ridge. They were soon out of view and Hondo pointed at his wrist. "Now we just have to wait for our signal".

It wouldn't be long before Hondos transmitter began to flash red. He looked around and raised his gun in the air. "Get ready men. Any minute that fence is going to shut off". All the men began to form a line and all stood shoulder to shoulder. Naruto could see that some of them were nervous. They looked around frantically and licked their dry lips. Others looked eager and bobbed up and down on their feet eager to get into the action.

They heard a low rumble sound coming from over the ridge. Soon enough the electric fence began to flicker and with a loud thud, shut off completely.

"CHARGE"!

Naruto began to run alongside Hondo as they all stormed the refinery. Hondo pushed his com link. "Tucker, now"! He did'nt wait for a response and began to bob and weave at the red cannon fire that began to rain down on them. Naruto pointed his flash charge in the air and set it off. A bright white light filled the sky and for a brief moment, the cannon fire stopped.

Naruto looked around him and he could already see a lot of pirates lying in the dirt. They were filled with smoking blaster holes, the shot so hot they scabbed over instantly. He could see they were closing in on the refinery, the cannons once again firing at them.

Even from this distance he could feel the rumble through the earth and they fired hundreds of rounds a minute. Hondo let loose his flash charge quickly blinding the men on the cannons.

Naruto grabbed his rifle off of his back and pointed it at the tower. His scope zoning in on the men rubbing their eyes. He flicked the mortar attachment on the bottom of his rifle and held his breath. He pulled the trigger and braced for the recoil. He felt a sharp kick in his shoulder and with a whistle, the mortar exploded on top of the tower.

The men cheered as they watched the tower fall and rain down on the defenders on the ground. He could see on the other side of the refinery the faint light of flash charges being used by Tucker and his group, he just hoped they would make it. Eventually they made it to the refinery and a close quarters combat had broken out. It was pirates against mercenaries. All hid behind makeshift cover like metal carts, barrels and sandbags. Hondo and Naruto hid behind a crumpled old wall as they regrouped. "Blast, those bastards have us pinned down". Naruto peaked behind the wall's edge and looked at the two story railing, five mercenaries stood their raining blaster fire down on them.

"You are of the Uzumaki clan, your people were known for their un orthodox ways of flying. It was how they caught other Mandalorians off guard".

The Armorer's words echoed in his head as he looked back to Hondo. "I am going to cause an opening. Once I do, you need to rush forward". Hondo could only nod as he pressed his body closer to the wall. Naruto pressed his jetpack button on his gauntlet and shot straight into the air. Once he was above the refinery, he shot his metal sling at the rafters. He latched onto the railing and he began to repel himself forward.

He shot down on the mercenaries like a rocket, he cut the jetpack off and let gravity do the work. He pulled out his pistol and shot two of the mercenaries in the head. He landed on top of another, he could feel the man's spine break under his boots. The other two looked at him in shock and froze. He grabbed one of their rifles and pushed it up causing him to expose his stomach. He shot the man three times causing him to let go of his rifle. He quickly turned round and smacked it over the other mercs head making him fall off the railing and hitting the ground below.

"AHAHA, that my friends, is why you never tango with a Mando. Let's go"! Naruto looked down the railing and watched as Hondo and his men pushed through and into the refinery. He began to walk the railing until he found a door to the refinery. He slowly opened it, checking to make sure no one was waiting for him. Luckily enough it was all clear.

He began to stalk through the hallways, looking for the command centre. He could hear the fighting below, the sound of blaster fire and men dying cried out through the building. He quickly dipped into a shady corner as he heard mercs marching through the halls. "We have strict orders. Get to the command room and destroy any and all files. We don't do that, we won't get our pay day".

The sound of boots marching through the hall got louder and louder every passing second. They were getting closer and he didn't know how many of them there were. But they had confirmed his suspicion, whatever was in that command room the separatists wanted it kept quiet.

"Rember, the shadows are your allies. Use them like a lion uses the shrub. Have patients, and when the time is right, you strike".

He saw the nuzzle of a blaster peek the corner, he quickly grabbed it and pointed it to the ceiling. He punched the merk in the face and twisted him round and held him close. The other mercs in their shock began to fire, filling Naruto's human shield with blaster fire. Naruto raised his gauntlet and shot yellow blaster bolts and the attackers.

They scrambled. They were in a hallway, no cover could be found. Two of the six fell dead to the floor. He pushed his now dead human shield at the third and ran to the fourth. He grabbed his arm and flipped him over his back, smacking him to the floor. He twisted his wrist and listened to it crack. He pulled the blaster out of his broken hand and turned to shoot the remaining two mercs.

He looked to the merc who he still had hold of and finished him off with a blaster bolt to the head. He felt the pang of a blaster bolt bounce off his jetpack and he stumbled forward. He turned round to see the final merc still under his dead colleague. The man was shakingly pointing a blaster at him and whimpered as Naruto stalked towards him.

"If the lion is outnumbered, it matters not. For the element of surprise and the ferocity of his bite will make the cattle scatter".

The man couldn't find the courage to fire another bolt as Naruto stood over him. He pointed his blaster at the whimpering man and without a second though, ended his tears. Now with the hall clear, he rushed to find the command room. When he found it, he barged in and pointed his blaster. Surprisingly it was empty.

He made his way over to the systems computer and began to scan through the files frantically. He found a report on sales and quickly opened it. He found that most of the fuel pumped and refined went straight to a planet called Geonosis. All the files and payment were signed by the same Geonosian. He transferred the data to his holo pad and used his transmitter to display the image of the buyer.

The life form it displayed was indeed a Geonosian. He was elderly, if his long hanging chin flap was any indication. He was decked out in fine red and gold jewellery. He was slightly hunched over and lent on a short can made of bone.

He cut off the image and made his way to the exit of the command room. He found his way to the roof and began to dial buttons on his gauntlet. He waited for a while and listened to the battle rage on. He didn't know if Hondo was actually going to win this fight, but he got what he came for and he was done with this place. He heard the rumbling of a ship and looked to the sky. He smiled when he saw his Razor crest slowly make its way over to him.

He looked to the cockpit and sighed when he saw the white mechanical arm waving at him. The ship hovered near the building's edge and the loading ramp lowered down to hover slighting above the roof. He hopped on and quickly entered his ship. When he made it to the cockpit the chair quickly spun round revealing the pink and white BD-3000 luxury droid who had flown his ship.

"Oh Naruto, I am so glad you're safe. I was so worried about you. I haven't seen you for days. I had thought those filthy pirates had stolen you from me. If that would have happened i would have KILLED them, no TURNED THEM TO ASH, No i-"

"I get it Luxy, you were worried. Look, I am safe and sound and ready to go home". Luxy, while handy, had a few circuits loose. He had found her in the alley outside the electric dance back on Coruscant. She was powered down and was laying in the trash. He had taken her, repaid her and reprogramed her. Now she had combat capabilities and was good at maintaining his ship.

He had learned quickly that she had a demonic side and whenever stressed or agitated, her blue soft eyes would turn an angry red and honestly had the behaviour of a schizophrenic with tourettes. He loved her though and she made his life a lot easier.

He sat down in the pilot's seat and began to move away from the refinery. He looked out the window and watched as Hondo and his remaining men were being chased out of the refinery. "Naruto, come in Naruto. Where are you my friend? We have been taken captive. We need your help or we are finished".

He was about to push forward thrusters when he thought back to what Hondo said to him a day ago. "My friend, even amongst thieves, there is honour".

Naruto sighed before he turned around and headed back to the refinery. Luxy grabbed the back of his chair and looked over his shoulder. "Naruto your not really going back to save THOSE FUCKING pirates are you".

He couldn't help but chuckle when Luxies soft, cute voice turned angry and demonic. "Sorry Luxy, but I have my honour to think of". He eventually floated above the dying battle and began to unload his cannons against the mercs. He looked down to see them falling in droves and ran away frantically at the on coming assault. Hondos men had one final rally and began to chase after the fleeing mercs.

Once it was all said and done, Naruto landed his ship just outside the refinery. He opened his loading door and walked down the ramp to meet Hondo at the bottom. "My friend, you saved our asses. Had it not been for you. None of this would have been possible". Hondo put an arm around his shoulder and led him to the pile of guns and loot that was being rounded up.

He leaned in close, close enough to fog up his visor with his breath. "Don't think I didn't know you were leaving us. My only question is, why did you come back"? Naruto moved away from Hondo and put his hands on his hips. "It's like you said Hondo, even thieves have honour. And I like to think I am an honourable man".

There was a moment of awkward silence between the two, eventually Hondo grinned and rubbed his head. "That you are Naruto, that you are". He gestured to two of his men carrying a heavy looking ammo box. The two dropped it with a huff and Hondo kicked it open. Inside was full to the brim with small gold metal bars stamped with the republic symbol.

"Your share of the spoils my friend. Think of this as a thank you, from me to you". Naruto looked at the box with disbelief. "Damn Hondo, that's a lot of creds. I can't take it, you're better off splitting it with your men".

Hondo spat on the ground. "Pay my men with republic credits, are you mad. Republic credits are useless in the outer rim. They would revolt against me, no my friend. The real reward is already here". He finished spreading his arms wide and smiling.

Naruto looked behind him to see his men already moving barrels of fuel around. " I see, so you're taking over the refinery". Hondo nodded and gestured for his men to pick up the crate full of credits and pointed at Naruto's ship. The two picked it up and sluggishly marched it up the loading ramp.

"Yes, even in the outer rim fuel is in high demand. With this refinery we will become rich and we will expand". Naruto laughed before he held his hand out to the grinning mad man. "I have to say Hondo, I enjoyed working with you. I hope our paths cross again".

Hondo quickly grasped his hand with his own and gave it a firm shake. "And i you Naruto. I meant what i said, you are one of my crew. Should you need anything, you have but to ask".

Naruto let go of his hand and began to walk back to his ship. "I will be sure to remember that… captain". With that he got on his ship and began his flight back to Coruscant. Hondo watched as his ship slowly faded into the void of space. "Safe travels, my friend. All right your scabby bastards let's get ready for tonight's feast. I am dying for a drink".

Back on the Razor crest, Naruto bolted down the crate full of credits in his cargo hold. Luxy walked over to him and picked up a pile of credits. "Oh Naruto, with this we will never have to work again. We can buy a nice place in the countryside of Naboo. We wouldn't have to do anything, we could relax all day and we could just FUCK".

Naruto looked at the droid awkwardly before he took the credits off her and placed them back in the crate. "While that would be nice, Luxy, we have an obligation to the order. I can't just disappear. Come on, let's get back to the temple".

If the droid could pout he was sure she would. They took their seats in the cockpit and began to load the hyperdrive. The familiar colours of blue and white began to blur through the cockpit and they began their journey back to Coruscant. Naruto took the time to remove his helm and lean back in his comfy leather seat. Just as he was about to drift off into sleep, he felt a jolt shock through the ship.

He opened his eyes and found they were no longer at hyper speed. "Luxy what did you do"? The droid in question was frantically pushing buttons in the cockpit. "I didn't do anything Naruto, I swear. We for some reason have just been pulled out of hyperspace".

The momentum from coming out of hyperspace still had them racing through space. Naruto watched as a green covered planet was quickly getting bigger and bigger. "Luxy we are gonna crash, help me pull up the thrusters".

The pair of them stood and grunted as they pulled up on the thrusters. Nothing was working and the planet kept getting closer and closer. They began to burn up and Naruto could see the orange glow of his burning ship creep into the cockpit. "Shit, brace for impact". As soon as he said those words, they began to crash through big green trees until they hit solid ground. They both jostled about the cockpit until Naruto hit his head on the looking glass, knocking him out cold.

The last thing he heard before losing consciousness was Luxy screaming his name.

On the other side of the planet, a big rumbling could be heard. The local wildlife scattered as they felt an earthquake and the trees thrashed in all directions. At the base of the mountain, in a deep dark cave. A pair of red slitted eyes opened. "Hmm after millennia of peace, someone has come to disturb my slumber".