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Chapter Twenty-One

That night everyone agreed to keep an eye out for the ambitious succubus girls in the hotel in case they found Naruto's room. Everyone would take a turn keeping watch, except for Naruto. It was mutually decided that he had been thru enough and he needed some good sleep. And when they saw him in bed that night, they all knew he really needed to get some rest. He looked utterly exhausted after dealing with all this, a look no one had even seen before on him.

Taking the first watch was Shizune, Ino, and Moegi. Shizune had come back to the room to tell Hinata and Isaribi that Tsunade wanted to see them both for a moment, and she remained. Ayame and Sakura were getting some rest, and they would take the next watch.

Ino looked at the ceiling at sighed. "I hope Okaa-san and Otou-san took the news well."

"What news?" Moegi asked.

"That I'm not going to come back for a while because Hokage-sama wants me here with her." The platinum blonde specified.

"They're ninja, they should understand." Shizune reassured. "Besides, they've got business to attend to back home as well."

"What exactly is Hokage-sama planning in all this?" Ino asked.

"You're probably wondering how exactly the hokage can change the village for the better when she's not actually there, right?" Shizune asked. Both Ino and Moegi nodded. "It's simple really. Hokage-sama is trying to lure the corrupt ones into a false sense of security so they'll come out into the open and then the ninja loyal to her will apprehend them."

Shizune saw the girls didn't fully understand. "I'll explain it a little clearer. There are a lot of people in Konoha that want Naruto to be miserable if not dead, but the problem is except for mouthing off we don't know exactly how far they're willing to go to make that happen. We know now that the civilians have threatened a village-wide boycott of sales to shinobi if Naruto gets too strong for their liking, but it's likely that's not all they are willing to do."

"Wait, a boycott?" Ino asked, having missed that revelation from Ayame.

Shizune nodded. "Yes, they have threatened in the past that unless they get what they want regarding Naruto, no shinobi will get what they need to do their jobs. No weapons, no food, no public utilities, all of Konoha would be on lockdown until they could prove Naruto was deader than a door nail. I think there are people who honestly would rather see a meteor hit Konoha with them still in it then Naruto as Hokage even for a minute."

"So far the hokage has able to keep them at bay, give them things that make tolerating Naruto a little easier, but Tsunade-sama doesn't want to do that anymore. Especially since their demands are quite expensive. She wants to stop them once and for all." Shizune continued. "To do so, she's letting them believe she's no longer there to stop them. That false sense of security will draw out people into the open and they'll try to act like they own Konoha. When they do, the loyal shinobi have orders to imprison or execute them all until she gets back to deal with them. And if that doesn't work, she has a contingency plan."

"What's a contingency plan?" Moegi asked.

"You'd probably know it best as a Plan B." Shizune answered. "Plan B for Tsunade-sama is to create a secondary Konoha and grant the loyal ninja residence there once it's set up and leave behind the others to dig their own grave. Best way to show them that it is the ninja, not the civilians, that make Konoha what it is."

Ino thought it over. "I suppose in theory this could work. But what if something goes wrong?"

Shizune shrugged. "We'll have to handle that when it happens."

Ino looked back towards Naruto, seeing he looked anymore comfortable now. Next to him in the bed were Sakura and Ayame, laying there to keep him from thrashing around in his sleep as well as wake him up quicker if he had to for some reason. Ayame was sleeping next to him but not touching him, being protective like an older sibling, but Sakura had actually curled up into him like she needed his body heat. It was just like when Hinata had been sleeping next to Naruto on their trip here, only that time Naruto held her.

'I hope Sakura doesn't forget that he's Hinata's now.' Ino thought, concerned for her aching friend. 'Even if Hinata can share him, I wonder if he can share himself.'

"So what do you need us for?" Isaribi asked the medics. Hinata stood next to her wondering the same thing.

Tsunade approached both girls. "Girls, we have a way to cure Kushina's sister. The problem is it's a very radical solution and she has requested to see it work on someone else first before she subjects herself to it."

Isaribi stiffened. "You want us to be guinea pigs?"

"You really think we'd make you a test subject after what you've already been thru?" Tsunade asked. "Nothing here is going to be involuntary, for either of you."

"Do you want us to volunteer for this?" Hinata asked.

"You can if you want to, but that's actually not what I called you here for." Tsunade told them, confusing them. "You see, the option we have is to turn Tayuya here into a succubus, which should heal her in the process. Since this is so unusual by our standards of medicine, we need you two to ensure nothing goes wrong. Hinata, your byakugan can double-check for any irregularities, and Isaribi, you can see for yourself if this is an option you want for yourself."

"Do you already have a volunteer for this?" Isaribi asked.

Tsunade nodded. "Yes. Me."

"You?" Isaribi asked, not expecting that. "But why?"

"I have my reasons." She answered simply.

"Like what?" Isaribi pressed.

"Part of it's to protect you girls. At the age you're at you'd be hit with that Frenzy thing Kushina mentioned and likely do something you're not truly ready for. I should be past the age where that rush of perversion hits me that hard so I'm a safer bet." She explained.

"Will this in any way affect you being hokage?" Hinata wondered.

Taunade shrugged. "I don't see how. Besides, if someone complains I'll just ask them to show me the law that says a succubus can't be hokage."

"Do either of you want to try this instead?" Kushina asked.

Both girls thought it over, trying to go over every angle there was to see it in.

Isaribi replied first. "If you cannot return me to normal, I suppose this would be an acceptable substitute. However, thanks to what Amachi did to me, I too am not enthusiastic to being a test subject. So I'd rather see it work on someone else first."

Hinata struggled to put her answer into the right words. "I would like to help Naruto-kun and be closer to him, so I would not mind becoming more compatible with him this way. Especially if this means I can share his lifespan so I don't have to get old before him. However, I must save this for later. There's something I need to do as a human first. After that, then I'll allow it."

'I wonder what she's referring to. Must be something personal.' Tsunade thought. "Alright then girls, we won't force you to do this now, but it will be helpful if you're here for this."

"You're certain you want this Hokage-sama?" Hinata asked. "What if something goes wrong? Or you can't change back?"

"You don't have to worry about that." Meo told her. "According to the notes, the success rate is 99%, and when it does fail, the subject remains normal."

"And if she does change her mind, she has until she gets pregnant for the counterspell to work." Iyoi added.

"Counterspell?" Isaribi asked.

Iyoi nodded. "For every spell there is a counterspell. Though like normal spells, they tend to be conditional. Miss Tsunade here can become human again anytime she wants, unless she gets pregnant as a succubus. Then the counterspell will do nothing."

"To be honest, becoming pregnant is actually one of the reasons I volunteered." Tsunade stated.

"Really?" Iyoi asked.

The slug sannin nodded. "I had a miscarriage many years ago. My body never fully recovered so I was never again able to conceive. But I've felt an emptiness in my life from that loss and I'd love to have that opportunity again. I gave it some thought and I've decided I can live with this transformation if it means I can be a mother for real."

"Who's going to be the father?" Kushina inquired.

"I don't know yet. I want to regain a healthy uterus first, then I'll decide that part."

"Be careful Tsunade-sama, being a succubus isn't that easy." Kushina told the older woman. "You'll lose your chakra and thus all your jutsu, even your slug summons. You'll have to relearn everything using mana instead of chakra. And you'll have to deal with the Frenzy as well."

"Well, I should summon Katsuyu before it happens to ask if there's a way for me to keep the contract. But I think I can handle the rest. Besides, at my age the Frenzy is little more than a strong urge to masturbate right?"

"More the most part, yes." Kushina answered. "But your mating drive will be highest then. Unless you already have a mate, like I did, self-pleasure might not be enough."

"I don't know about having a mate, but I have had sex so I think it counts. It sounds to me like this frenzy thing has the most effect on virgins who lack the maturity or experience to handle the overload of hormones."

"True, but remember Tsunade-sama you're used to dealing with hormones in amounts that are safe for humans and it's been years since you've dealt with them in large amounts. There's no telling what the effect will be on you." Kushina warned.

Tsunade looked right at the redhead, trying not to look overbearing but still dominant. "Kushina, look me in the eyes and tell me I should turn down this one chance I have to be a mother again."

Kushina sighed in defeat. 'There's no right way to tell a grown woman she can't have that. I'm still angry at the fact people here took me away from my son and wouldn't let me come back for him. Robbing her of this opportunity would essentially be no different.'

She then looked back at the slug sannin. "Alright then Tsunade-sama, if you're so sure you want that, then be my guest."

Tsunade smiled. "Thanks. I'm just going to have a quick chat with Katsuyu outside then we can get started."

"Actually, since it's getting late why don't we save it for tomorrow?" Meo suggested.

Iyoi nodded. "Good idea. That way we're alert and attentive and less likely to make a mistake."

Tayuya sighed. "Just promise me we'll actually do this tomorrow. I'm running out of patience."

"It will be done Tayuya." Kushina reassured her surrogate sister. Then she turned to Hinata. "As for you girl, do you think you can still handle having Naruto as your boyfriend? Even knowing he has needs different than a normal human?"

Hinata wasted no time in nodding. "I've wanted this too long to give up at the first sign of difficulty. And if I were to reject him now in this time of confusion and vulnerability for him, I would only end up destroying the Naruto-kun I fell in love with."

Kushina smiled. "So how do you plan to save him? Can you share him as is his nature? He needs an outlet for his urges and it is in his nature to seek multiple mates. And since he's been deprived of love and acceptance to an unhealthy degree thanks to Konoha, he needs as much love as he can get. Your heart might be big enough to give him what he needs but your body might not be able to meet the demand."

"Before I answer that, let me ask you one thing." Hinata said. "You managed just fine all these years with self-pleasure. Why can't Naruto-kun do the same?"

"I already told you about that. I suppose in theory it could work, but I want you to be prepared for the possibility you can't keep him to yourself. I'm older than Naruto and my hormones are calmer, so it was easier for me to handle them myself. Naruto's hormones are peaking with great strength, and the Kyuubi might enhance them, so it's best to prepare for his sex drive being larger than expected. Also, keep in mind people here might demand it of Naruto. If you had to, if there was no other option, would you be alright with that?"

Hinata remained firm in her stand. "I can't say I like it, I can't say I want it, but what I want even more than to be Naruto-kun's girl is for him to be happy and healthy. And if it turns out I'm not enough, then yes, I'd learn to tolerate it if nothing else. He's mine and I'd rather share him than relinquish him. But only with girls that feel the same way, none of those girls just looking for sex."

"Maybe you should ask the other girls in the group if they would become succubi too." Isaribi mentioned.

"What?" Hinata asked.

"Why not? She did say the people in charge here might demand your boyfriend be with actual succubi. Does it really matter if they were born human? At least this way you already know about the girls. Hell if I become a succubus I might even want a turn with such a nice guy."

Hinata blinked a few times. "You have a point." 'I wonder what Sakura would say about it if offered. I know she did a lot of bad things but she has genuinely changed for the better. I bet if she was given the chance to be loved by Naruto-kun again she'd gladly take it. This time for the right reasons.'

"Let's save such talk for tomorrow. I think we all could use a little sleep." Kushina stated.

No one argued, and everyone went back to their rooms.

Hinata just stood there when she saw Sakura cuddled up with Naruto. Rather than make a fuss, she slipped in between Naruto and Ayame and cuddled up to him too.

When Sakura woke up for her turn to keep guard, she saw Hinata had joined them but said nothing. Looking at Naruto sleeping, she saw how calm he was now. 'He's cute when he sleeps. If only I could start over...'

A quick glance at Hinata told the pinkette she was still asleep. While Ayame was getting ready to be a night guard but her back was turned, Sakura decided to give into one impulse and lightly kissed Naruto's left cheek.

"Ready Sakura?" Ayame quietly asked, trting not to disturb the others.

"Yeah." She whispered, getting up. Before her feet touched the floor, she felt a tap on her arm. Turning around, she saw Hinata wasn't as asleep as she had appeared to be. "Hinata? Did you-?"

"Don't worry." The byakugan-user told her. "This is an adjustment for all of us, and Naruto-kun could use all the help. I already forgave you for the past, and will accept you in Naruto-kun's life."

"You would?" The pinkette asked. "But... you deserve him more than I do."

"Let's talk about it in the morning." Hinata offered, then kissed Naruto's other cheek before getting comfortable again.

Naruto surprised both girls by moaning something quietly in his sleep, almost too quietly for anyone not right next to him. "Mmm... Hinata-chan, Sakura-chan..."

Both girls were wide-eyed to hear that, and shared a look before looking at him.

"Is he... dreaming about us both?" Sakura asked. 'Naruto dreams about me? Does that mean he never really stopped liking me? I thought for sure he gave up on me completely, but... maybe he didn't.'

"I guess he does." Hinata replied. "Let's keep this to ourselves for now."

Sakura nodded. "Just keep him warm Hinata." The Hyuuga heiress nodded and went back to sleep, while Sakura helped Ayame make sure no one uninvited tried to get in.

Morning came and everyone was well-rested. Naruto felt much better than he had before, though his underwear felt weird to him. It felt... wet and sticky for some reason.

Hinata woke up and gave him a kiss. "Good morning Naruto-kun."

"Morning Hinata-chan. What did Baa-chan want last night?"

"Just to ask me a question. But let's talk about that later."

Kushina was up making breakfast. "Hey kids, you hungry?"

Naruto nodded. "Yeah, but I could really get some fresh air now."

"Go for a walk if you need to stretch your legs. I'm sure you don't have to worry about being ambushed now."

Naruto nodded. "Want to come along Hinata-chan? We haven't had a lot of alone time in a while."

"Of course I want to come along." She said, grateful she had slept in her normal clothes.

Using her byakugan, Hinata helped navigate them thru the hotel hallways that were still empty, and found a clearing in the forest behind the hotel. The two sat at the base of a tree and enjoyed the sounds of birds and the smell of the native flora. Naruto made sure not to show any incubus features so if anyone found them they wouldn't be too interested right away. Hopefully.

"Naruto-kun, are you happy with me being your girlfriend?" Hinata asked right off the bat.

"Of course I am. Did I do something to make you think I'm not?" He reassured her.

"No, it's not anything you've done. It's what your mother said." She told him. "Naruto-kun, our relationship isn't exactly normal anymore. The fact of the matter is, you can't just pretend you're not an incubus. And I can't pretend you don't have the needs of one. For us to work, we have to adjust our relationship to fit that."

"What do you mean?" Naruto asked, worried. 'Please don't break up with me Hinata-chan. Anything but that.'

Hinata put her arms around him to settle his nerves. "Naruto-kun, I still love you. That hasn't changed. But maybe I'm not the only girl you should love."

"Wouldn't that be cheating on you?" He asked.

"It's only cheating if you're not supposed to be doing it." She told him. "Your mother said you need regular sexual relief to remain normal. And you may need more than just me to keep you sated. I'd love to try to do it on my own, but my body can only do so much. Maybe it would be easier for us both if you did have more than just me as your girlfriend."

Naruto was surprised to hear this. "I can't do that Hinata-chan. It's wrong."

"It's in your nature to want this Naruto-kun. You've never needed it before but you will soon. You can't ignore a vital part of your nature just because it's not pleasant to think about. If you do, you're just like a lemming thinking it can fly when what you really do is crash into the ocean and drown. I don't want you to destroy yourself because you can't accept what you are."

"So you think I'm supposed to want to be a pervert?" Naruto asked, not liking the idea.

"It's natural to want sex sometimes Naruto-kun." She told him. "It's natural to admire the opposite gender. It's normal to be a bit perverted. Yes it's not good to want it too much, but it's not any better to never want it at all. Why are you so convinced Lust is the single deadliest sin of all?"

Narut clenched his eyes shut like he was trying to block something out. "Because Hinata-chan... people have hated me for years just for being a jinchuuriki. If I were to become a pervert, that's another reason for them to hate him. And that would be a reason that actually is my fault, unlike the Kyuubi."

"Naruto-kun, everyone to a point is a pervert. Having the urges doesn't make you inhuman, if anything it makes you more human." She told him.

"More human?" Naruto repeated.

Hinata nodded. "And if that's not enough to convince you, I know one thing that should. Even if some people do hate you for enjoying adult activities, the woman you do them with will love you for it. Doesn't that sound good? You gain love too, not just public disapproval, and the love is closer to you."

Naruto's eyes were quite wide at hearing this. 'I... I never thought of it like that. But it makes sense. If the girl is willing, then of course she wouldn't hate the guy she's with. And if she likes what goes on, then who cares if those not involved don't? It's none of their damn business.'

"You okay Naruto-kun?" She asked, worried she might have come across in a way he couldn't understand.

Naruto relaxed and smiled, wrapping his arms around her. "I'm fine. Thank you Hinata-chan. I swear that even though I have enough confidence for the both of us, you're the one with enough smarts for us both."

She blushed. "Oh I'm not that smart Naruto-kun."

"Yes you are Hinata-chan. You can help me understand anything. Take the compliment, you deserve to be praised more often."

Hinata smiled and kissed him, this time he returned it. Naruto felt a little bold today and next thing he knew Hinata was on her back with him on top of her. She didn't seem to mind at all.

When they broke the kiss they didn't leave this position. Hinata caressed Naruto's whisker marks. "Naruto-kun, can you do one thing for me?"

"Anything hime."

"Let me be your first."