Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Life for a Life ❯ Allies Part 1 ( Chapter 8 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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LD1499…Thank you for agreeing. And I have to tell you this much. I absolutely adore your stories. They keep me well interested…which nowadays is very hard to do. As to his mother…I think that is a question for Naruto to ask yes?

Anyhow I been monkeying around with a Naruto/Guild Wars crossover and I think it might pan out well. I would sincerely like your opinion once I work out some problems.

Chapter 8

Two days later…

Tsunade smiled gently, as she walked in the room to observe Ino and Arashi working together. Beside her was one other person, whom the Fifth felt she could trust in aiding the former Hokage. To get back to his ability to take care of himself…in some way shape or form.

At least so that she can unite father and son…in a way that respects both of them.

“Ahem….”

Startled by their sudden appearance in his session, the former Hokage stumbles a little bit on the parallel bars. His legs given out from under him, Ino manages to catch him on one side as does someone else.

“There you go; lean on me and Ino for a second till you get your bearings.” A male voice says calmly.

Growling a little bit in frustration, Arashi does just that, his arm wrapped around their shoulders. The two help him get into his wheelchair to get settled. Looking up into his helper's eyes, he studies his new companion, a young man in his apparent late 20's gazes at him with a kind smile. Brown hair and dark eyes complied with a scar across his nose gave the younger man an innocent and yet at the same time deceptive look.

“Arashi-san I would like you to meet Iruka Umino, he was Ino and Naruto's teacher in the academy.” Tsunade said with a warm smile. “He and Ino will help you out when Sakura and Kakashi aren't here. I have sent the two of them as well as Naruto on a mission to Suna, today.”

“Suna?” Arashi whispered confusedly.

“The home of the sand ninja.” Tsunade grinned. “I am sending Kakashi along with Naruto and Sakura, to act as escorts for the Kazekage there so we can finalize our alliance of sorts.”

“Aaahhh, the Paperwork part you mean…” Arashi muttered. Tsunade looking dejected nods her head, but as he studies the presence of the other man, he looks up with a frustrated look.

“I thought you were going to keep my presence a secret Godaime.” Arashi replied wryly with a slight hint of irritation, the fact that his son was going away left a foreboding feeling in the back of his mind. Trying to dismiss it as a Hokage and not as a worried parent…he looks to the elder woman with a dry sarcastic wit. “To keep my weakened state of return from my son….”

Looking away in shame, the elder blonde turns to look at him. “I guess Jiriaya told you as he said he would. Can you really blame us from preventing a meeting that could possibly prove disastrous?”

Shaking his head as he remains silent, the younger man speaks with a kindness, that can't help but reach inside Arashi's troubled mind.

“Would you like to hear about Naruto as a child?”

Looking up at the younger man with a quiet kind of hope in his eyes, Arashi nods his head as a definite interest in this topic has perked up his soul. “You know…that I am….?” A gentle hopeful smile erupts from his lips.

“I didn't believe it at first. But looking at you now, and seeing that smile of hope…you are indeed his father. He has the same smile you know….” The teacher grinned.

“Yeah I noticed it when I was allowed to see him.” Arashi responded softly. “If even it was only from a distance….”

“That knucklehead of yours has an endearing quality about him.” The teacher stated with amusement. “Did you know he broke into the Hokage's office and stole one of the forbidden scrolls?”

“I was actually kind of wondering about that, I mean in his test fight with Kakashi he used one of the Forbidden Jutsus a lot.”

As Iruka pushed the other man out of the room chatting amicably, Tsunade smiled alongside Ino. “Between you four, myself and Shizune we must keep this secret. I am going to reduce the ANBU guard down to one, on him. Wolf will be stationed with him at all times, till we feel he is ready and able to appear.”

“Yes Sensei.”

“I do not need to reiterate, that if news of the Yondaime's presence gets word to the council….”

Ino looks crossly at her teacher for a moment. Forcing the woman to grin, and give one of her younger apprentices a hug. “Thank you…How is his emotional state?”

“It's doing well so to speak. Ever since he knows about Naruto though he's been closing himself off a little bit.” The young woman replied. “He's still willing to talk and all. But I think if we don't get him back on his feet soon….”

“I see…what do you recommend?”

“Allow me to bring other people in to see him.”

“Ino…”

“Sensei I know that it would broaden the secret knowledge. But if anybody can keep a secret she can. And we all know how much she likes her Naruto-kun.” Ino pleads with a twinkle in her eyes.

Smiling as she knows who the young woman is talking about, Tsunade thinks. The fact of the matter is the council has been after her these last two weeks. Wondering why there was a squad of ANBU stationed at the hospital. If Ino was to bring in the Hyuuga heiress…

“Ino come with me…” Tsunade commanded as an idea came to her.

“Sensei?”

“We are going to try your idea. It's time I got myself an ally on the council for not just me, but Naruto and his father.”

Grinning as it was time to stop fooling around in the young woman's mind. The pair said their goodbyes to the other two men and left. A calm determination in their gait…

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Suna…

Gaara stood steadfast as the battle continued…

For the last 10 hours he had been battling one of the Akatsuki. Someone who it seems was apparently deliberately trying to antagonize him, by attacking his home.

That did not sit well with him…even Shukakau who would be clawing at his soul to take over, was abnormally silent. This was not good a part of him told himself…

As a series of explosive birds wound their way down to him, he summoned his sand as they impacted. To give his opponent the illusion of death, as it protected him from the blast.

Before he never would have been able to do that, without feeling the demon's irritation or insanity overwhelm him. It was thanks to a dear friend from Konoha, one that even his brother and sister respect to set him free.

Naruto Uzamaki…

In their battle, the foolish kid had gone on and on about protecting his precious friends. In the beginning he didn't understand it…not at all… What were friends? Who were his most precious people?

His eyes continuously focused on the one above him as he reveals his Sand shield. He could hear sounds of encouragement from his brother…and his people. He and Naruto were truly alike in some respects…

They both had to protect their most precious companions…

Suddenly something much bigger was flying down the column of sand that he had latched onto the one on top of the bird.

And Gaara of the sand made a choice….

Twenty minutes later…

Kankuro and the others come racing out of the building. Looking towards the soldiers behind him, they nod their head as a subtle message is received from that single look.

The Puppet Ninja races ahead, with several of his soldiers spreading out to guard their people, as they seek to rescue their leader. Leaving one ninja to send a message to its ally in Konoha…

Gaara of the sandand Kazekage of Suna has been takenby Akatsuki…

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I might revise this chapter…something about it is missing…just don't quite know what yet…