Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ All for One ❯ Girlfriends and Gai ( Chapter 11 )

All for One

 

`Ramen. Is there anything it can't fix?' Naruto thought, as he looked into his bowl of the savory food. Muttering a couple of words, Naruto dug in. As he slurped his noodles down, his thoughts turned to his current predicament. If he wanted to get that scroll from the Hokage, he had to be a clan head. If he wanted to be a clan head, he either had to be in ANBU (which he had no shot at), or be married. If he wanted to be married, he had to find a girl. And Naruto knew exactly which girl he wanted to ask. He had been bounding to ask her when he stopped at Ichiraku to figure out how to ask her.

 

`Hey, Ten-Ten.' Naruto thought. `Well, I need to get married. I've had a crush on you for a really long time, and I know you're the only girl who I'd ask who wouldn't either faint or slap me. So, what'd you say?' Naruto shook his head. `No, that's stupid. That'd never work.'

 

After another five minutes of trying to think of a proposal, Naruto gave up. `It's just a scroll. I can ask Ten-Ten out on a date, and it'll still be there in a couple years. Besides, if I work hard enough, I'll get into ANBU, and won't need to get married to assume the clan head position.' Finishing his seventh bowl of ramen, Naruto put some money on the table, and turned around to leave. But as he jumped off of the stool, there was the familiar poof of smoke that signified a teleportation jutsu. Instinctively assuming a combat stance, he relaxed when he saw a Hyuuga-Branch member, kneeling in front of him.

 

“Naruto-sama!” The man gasped out. “Emergency clan meeting at your home! You need to be there now!” As soon as he finished the message, Naruto was on his way home.

 

He opened the door to his house minutes later, and rushed into the living room. Gathered there were all of the clan heads that Naruto was either related to or was friendly with. Naruto looked around, and saw that all of his Tou-san's were there, a couple of his Kaa-san's were there, and there was also Ibiki, and his friend Hyate. “What's going on?” Naruto asked.

 

It was Itachi that answered. “The council is acting up again.” Naruto nodded. The council had been trying to get him killed for years. On the council were the thirteen major clans, and there were around fifty five minor clans. The only way it was possible to overrule the major clans on anything on the council was if almost all of them banded together. Fortunately, that rarely happened in most cases. Unfortunately, Naruto was perhaps the one topic that they regularly united on.

 

“What happened this time?” Naruto inquired.

 

“The Ketsunoana are clamoring for payback after you defeated Mizuki. Mizuki is also claiming that you stole the forbidden scroll, and that you crushed him when he tried to retrieve it.” Hiashi responded. Naruto snorted. “Unfortunately, it's a case of your word against his, because the testimony of your bodyguard has been outlawed, due to the fact that they're all related to you. And most of them are more willing to listen to Mizuki.”

 

“Most of them?”

 

This time, Ibiki spoke up. “Yes, most of them. The major clans, as you might have guessed, are firmly against this, as are the Morino. The Gekkou side with the Morino on this, and the Umino and the Maito are on the fence. But the rest of the council still has more then enough force on it's side to defeat thirteen great clans, and two to four lesser ones.”

 

Naruto knew that they wouldn't have called him here if they didn't have a plan. If they didn't have a plan, they'd be smuggling him out of the village. “What do you need me to do?”

 

Hiashi took a deep breath. “We need you to assume the mantle of Uzumaki clan head.”

 

After a moment of blank shock, Naruto asked “What would that do?”

 

“With fourteen major clans and two minor ones, we would have enough votes to overrule this proposition. So basically, you have two choices.” Torahi stated. “The first is that you don't become clan head, and we knock you out and hide you in a wagon bound for Earth Country. Or, you do become clan head and stop these damn attempts once and for all.”

 

Naruto thought. When put like that, there really was no choice at all. “But don't I have to be married or in ANBU to be a clan head?”

 

At that, small smiles appeared and were wiped away on the faces of the clan heads with daughters (or in Itachi's case, younger cousins). Inoichi grinned widely as he said “Really? That thought never crossed our minds, Naruto-kun. But since you've brought it up, kindly tell us who you think you should marry.”

 

“You mean, who should I marry first?”

 

Everyone stared at him blankly. Speaking for all of them, Torahi asked “What do you mean, first?”

 

“It means that the Uzumaki practice polygamy. We are within our rights to marry multiple times. Besides, as the last of the clan, I am allowed to have multiple wives anyways as stated in the Clan Revival act.” Naruto stated. Hiashi spoke up.

 

“But just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.”

 

“I am well aware of that. The only reason I'm doing this is because I refuse to let my clan die. According to my clan history scroll, the Uzumaki date back to well before Konoha was founded. I refuse to be the one that killed the Uzumaki.” Naruto said with determination. “But even with that in mind, I will assure you I will not marry anyone for anything but love. As much as I would hate to see my clan die, I would hate to see someone be with me because they have to be.”

 

The clan heads looked at Naruto, who was exuding determination. They knew that they would do the same if they were in his position, and he knew that they knew. But they also respected the teen, because he had spoken of his refusal to marry someone who didn't love him with such conviction that all of them knew he spoke the truth. Itachi finally broke the silence. “Ok, Naruto-kun, who do you want to marry first?”

 

Naruto thought for a second. “Well, to be entirely honest, I don't want to get married right now.”

 

A group of incredulous looks met that declaration. Ibiki spoke up for the first time that meeting. “But Naruto, if you don't, you're going to either have to flee Konoha or be executed!”

 

“Well, not necessarily.” Naruto said with a grin. “You all know how almost everyone outside of the thirteen clans hates me?” Fifteen simultaneous nods met that statement. “And unless I learned my Shinobi Law lessons wrong, in most cases clan laws supercede council laws?” Once again, more nods. “And correct me if I'm wrong, but no one outside the clan knows all the clan laws?” Yet again, fifteen nods. “Then I have a plan. But for it to work, I'm gonna need some help.”

 

He turned towards Tenoshi and Inoichi. “Tenoshi-tou-san, Inoichi- tou-san, I'm going to need to speak with Ten-Ten and Ino. Everyone else, just watch!” After a stunned pause, all of the clan heads, save one, nodded and scattered, with Tenoshi and Inoichi headed home to find their daughters. Torahi, however, stayed where he was.

 

“Naruto-kun, just so you know, if you do somehow become the Uzumaki head, you will no longer be eligible to be guarded by the bodyguard. It is written in the laws that clan heads can only be guarded by members of their own clan.” He said.

 

“That's a risk I'll take. Besides, I'll reform the Uzumaki to their prior power before you know it!” Naruto said. Torahi nodded, and ran off towards the Mitarashi compound.

 

Not five minutes later, Ino and Ten-Ten arrived at Naruto's home, panting heavily. Naruto showed them into the living room, and they both sat down. Ten-Ten said “Naruto-kun, Tou-san said you needed me here and it was really important.” Ino nodded her agreement.

 

“Well, the fact is, if you two don't help me now, I'm going to be executed or run out of the village.” Ino stifled a gasp, while Ten-Ten bit her lip hard. “So, will you help me?”

 

The two exchanged glances, then looked back at the blonde gennin. “Of course, stupid.” Ten-Ten said. “You know that we'd do anything to help!” All that time, Ino was nodding so vigorously that Naruto was sure she'd be getting dizzy soon. He sat down across from the two girls.

 

“Thanks! You two are great.” He said. “Now, the first thing: Ten-chan, will you be my fake girlfriend?” At that, the two stifled gasps again.

Here, Ino was slowly turning red with rage. `Why's he asking her for that?! He knows I'd do that for him in a heartbeat! Why bother asking the mousy-haired pointy object throwing tramp?!' At that moment, Naruto answered her question. “Ino-chan, the reason I'm not asking you is because you're vital for the other role in my plan. You're well known as the village gossip, and that's vital to my plan.” That mollified Ino somewhat.

 

Ten-Ten was mulling over Naruto's proposal. “Sure.” She said. “I'll do it.”

 

“Thanks tons, Ten-chan!” He said with a wide grin. “Now here's what I need you two to do…”

 

After explaining his plans to the girls, Naruto went to lie down on his bed. The fireworks would be starting soon, and he wanted to be well rested when they began.

 

Litei's medicinal was the place to be for any medicine needs in Konoha. It sold cosmetic drugs, headache cures, soldier pills, and almost anything else you could need in a ninja village (at least when it came to medicine). It was here that Ino and Ten-Ten went after their meeting with Naruto. They hastily went inside and trawled the aisles until they found the section they needed: Sexual enhancers.

 

Once they got there, they waited for a few minutes, until there was a fairly large crowd bustling around them. Then they started rummaging through the section. “Where is it?” Ten-Ten said loudly enough to be overheard, but not loud enough to be suspicious.

 

“What exactly are we looking for?” Ino asked, seemingly oblivious.

 

“Two things actually. One thing to make me ultra-fertile, and another to make Naruto-kun super potent.” At that, half of the people eavesdropping on the `private' conversation gasped. There was only one Naruto in Konoha.

 

Ino let out a gasp of her own. “You mean that you and Naruto-kun, you two are going to do it? And try to have a child? Why?! I mean, that figure would be totally ruined by a kid!”

Ten-Ten let out a girlish giggle. “I know, it's really sudden! But Naruto-kun said if he got me pregnant, then it would definitely make him clan head of the Uzumaki. Something about clan laws. Come on! Lets look harder!” The two dug into the items fervently, before getting the items they `needed'.

 

A ninja overhearing this conversation let out a gasp. This was important, if it would save the demon child. The elders had to be informed, and this had to be stopped no matter what! She bounded off toward the tower at full speed, hoping she could make it in time.

 

Back at the medicinal store, Ten-Ten and Ino wore identical grins. Ino whispered “Stage One, Complete!”

 

After that, Ten-Ten wasted no time. She waved good-bye to Ino (who went off to gossip about the situation), and took off towards Naruto's home. As soon as she got there, Naruto flung the door open and pulled her inside. Quickly, the two ran into the kitchen, where Ten-Ten opened the boxes of Sexual Enhancers she had just bought and emptied them down the drain of the sink. The two rushed up, and into Naurto's bedroom.

 

Naruto and Ten-Ten laid down on Naruto's bed, and put the two empty boxes on the nightstand. “So.” Naruto said. “What should we do until they get here?”

 

Ten-Ten looked at him coyly. “Well, we'll think of something.” She said, then pulled him closer to her and proceeded to kiss him lightly.

 

After a couple minutes of a steadily deepening kiss, Naruto pulled back, gasping for air. “That wasn't part of the plan.” He stammered out.

 

“It should have been.” Was the response he got before he was pulled in again.

 

Five minutes later, a panting Ibiki ran into the house and ran up the stairs. He pushed Naruto's door open without knocking, and blanched at the sight that met him. Ten-Ten and Naruto were still making out on Naruto's bed, lips mashing together so hard that it was difficult to tell them apart. Somehow, Ten-Ten had gotten her pink top off, and Naruto was feeling the black fabric of her bra. During the groping, somehow Ten-Ten's hair had been released from its twin buns, and was swirling around the two like a chocolate curtain. Ibiki shook his head. He cleared his throat loudly while looking at the floor.

 

Immediately, the two sprung apart, turning tomato red. “Um… Ibiki-nii-san!” Naruto stammered out. “What a surprise. We were just…” He paused, trying to think of an explanation.

 

“No need, Naruto.” Ibiki said, still staring at the floor. “It doesn't matter. Besides, you're perfectly able to do whatever you want behind closed doors once you're a ninja. After all, if you're old enough to kill people, you're old enough to have sex. But later. The council demands your presence.” Naruto nodded, and Ten-Ten hastily put her shirt back on.

 

“Should Ten-chan come too?” Naruto asked. Ibiki paused, then shook his head. Naruto turned to his friend turned make-out companion. “I'll see you lat-hmph!” he said, his last word being muffled as Ten-Ten latched on to him one more time. Once she let go, Naruto said “We've gotta talk about this if I survive.” With that, Naruto followed Ibiki out towards the tower.

 

Soon enough, Naruto was standing in the waiting room before the council chamber. “So, Ibiki-nii-san.” Naruto said, as if he had no idea what was going on, “Why does the council want to speak to me?” Ibiki shrugged, and grunted. At that moment, a uniformed ninja of a minor clan came out of the door.

 

“Uzumaki Naruto, you have been summoned.” He said in a monotone. Naruto nodded, shot a wink at Ibiki, and walked inside. Ibiki took another entrance inside, one that took him to the upper level where all of the clan heads sat. The Morino seat was calling him.

Naruto found himself in a huge chamber. Unsurpringly, there were many people sitting in chairs on a multi-layered raised area. The higher the person was, the more important there clan was. Ibiki slipped into a seat in the middle, while Hyate, Ibiki's friend, was in a seat near the bottom. Up on the top level were all of Naruto's foster fathers (and one mother, representing the Inuzuka), and one empty seat.

 

One of the people on the second-highest tier spoke first, his voice echoing in the loud chamber. “Uzumaki Naruto, it has come to this council's attention that you are attempting to claim the seat of the Uzumaki on this council. It is curious that you are attempting to do this, with yourself not being married or a member of the elite ANBU forces of this village. Would you care to explain how you think you can accomplish this?”

 

Naruto looked back at the speaker, an air of self-assurance hanging around him. “I found a law in my recently-acquired Uzumaki clan scrolls, which states that if an Uzumaki is the final one, and has a legitimate heir on the way, that he shall automatically become head of the Uzumaki clan. I was attempting to create my heir a moment ago, until Ibiki-san told me that you were summoning me.”

 

A murmur of disgust passed through the assembled council (most of them anyway). The thought of the demon living among them was bad enough, but him attempting to procreate? That thought was horrible! “Well,” another mid-ranking clan head said. “We won't have any of that anymore!”

 

Naruto looked at him, his face the picture of innocence. “Excuse me if I'm wrong, but the shinobi council has no ability to dictate what I do behind my doors.”

 

Once again, the council shuddered collectively. Hiashi looked down at his adopted son, and saw that he was looking right back at the Hyuuga clan head. Then, with a movement so subtle that only the Byakugan could pick it up, Naruto winked. Hiashi suppressed a smirk. “Fellow council members,” he said. “I move that we elevate Uzumaki Naruto to the head of the Uzumaki Clan, and by default, the Uzumaki seat on the council, in exchange for Naruto allowing us to pass a law, forbidding him from procreating.”

 

The members of the council exchanged looks. That would work! The demon spawn would never create more like him, and an `accident' could always happen when this one was celebrating his success at becoming a council member. “That is acceptable.” One said.

 

The other major clan heads were looking at Hiashi as if he'd gone crazy. But then the Hyuuga head did something completely unexpected: he winked. The plan dawned on the friendly ones, and small smiles appeared and were quickly suppressed on their faces. “Uzumaki Naruto,” Hiashi asked. “Will you accept said law?” Naruto quickly nodded. “Then, all in favor?”

 

Every single hand raised, evil smirks on most of their faces. “Then,” Torahi stated. “Welcome to the Council.” Naruto grinned, and with a teleportation jutsu he had learned from Kakashi, teleported up to the empty seat in the top row.

 

“For my first order of business,” Naruto said. “I wish to repeal the law that was just enacted.”

 

Over fifty mouths opened in protest, but it was immediately quashed by thirteen firm voices from the top row saying, in unison, “Approved.”

 

Some of the minor council heads gasped in shock. They had just been outmaneuvered by a fifteen-year-old gennin, and his parents! But that shock was nothing compared to what they felt after the next statement. “As my second order of business, I wish to overrule the charges leveled on me by the Ketsunoana. They are baseless, and specifically designed to harm and slander myself.” Once again, the voices of the major clan heads stated their approval.

 

To finish what he wanted to say off, Naruto said “Finally, I name Mitarashi Ryusha as the holder of my clan seat while I'm off doing other stuff. Like, right now for instance. Considering it's almost ten o'clock in the morning, I've got to go in for team selections. I will see you later. Oh, and when you the see the Hokage next, tell him to send the Uzumaki technique scroll to my home.” With another teleportation jutsu, Naruto went down to the floor, then ran out of the chamber.

 

The assembled clan heads stared after him mutely. After five minutes of silence, Ibiki spoke up. “Well, that went well.”

 

Naruto skidded to a halt in front of the academy. Then he calmly walked in, and entered Iruka's room. When he got there, he was surprised to see that all of the seats were taken. He looked over at Iruka-sensei, who shrugged. “Sorry. We got an early graduate, and we couldn't find any extra seats.” Naruto nodded, and scanned the room. Surprisingly, he knew this early graduate!

 

“Hanabi-chan! I didn't know that you were graduating early!” he exclaimed. Hyuuga Hanabi looked up at him from his usual seat, with a small smirk on her face.

 

“I wanted to surprise you, Naruto-sama.”

 

Naruto groaned. `Not that again!' he thought.

 

Scanning the room again, Naruto found the next person he was looking for. “Hey, Kiba! Where's Kouken?” Naruto's dog had once again been injured. This time, he had bitten a villager who was threatening Naruto's well being, and had received a broken leg. Hana had taken him quickly, and said that he would be better by selection day.

 

The scion of the Inuzuka clan looked up at Naruto. “Oh, hey Naruto! Kouken's wrestling Akamaru in the back!” Naruto nodded, and looked towards the back of the room, where he saw the spinning pile of fur that was the two dogs. He grinned, and went back to looking for a seat.

 

“Hey, Naruto-kun, over here!” yelled a female voice. His head snapped in that direction, and saw Ten-Ten waving for him. He ran over to her. She grinned up at him. “So, did it work?” she asked.

 

An answering grin was her response. “Like a charm.” He said, and looked around. “I don't suppose you know where an extra chair is?”

 

She smiled. “No, but you can take mine.” She said. Before he could protest, she got up and pushed him into the seat she had been sitting in.

 

“Where'll you sit?” He asked, confusion strong in his voice.

 

“Oh, I'll find a place.” She said with a knowing smirk. Before he could raise any objections, she quickly took her new seat: in Naruto's lap. “See? Much more comfortable.” Naruto smiled at her, then rested his head on her chest.

 

“Right! Much more comfortable.” He agreed, then looked up at her. “So, I take it we're actually going out right now?” She nodded, and gave him an `of course, stupid!' look.

 

Iruka cleared his throat at the head of the room. “If Ten-Ten and Naruto are quite finished, we can announce team selections.” Then, in a loud, clear voice, he began listing the teams. “Team One:…”

 

Everyone zoned out until they heard someone's name that they cared about. “Team Seven!” Iruka said. “Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Hyuuga Hanabi. Sensei is Hatake Kakashi.”

 

`Oh, yeah!' Naruto thought. `I forgot that Kakashi-tou-san was going back to being a sensei this year! He was so happy, being able to torture fresh gennin again.'

 

“Team Eight! Hyuuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino.” Iruka read out. “Sensei is Yuuhi Kurenai.”

 

`A recon based team, eh? Cool! Kurenai-chan's getting a team! She'll whoop those slackers, and Hinata, into shape right quick!' Naruto thought, then zoned out until he heard “Team Ten! Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru and Akamichi Chouji! Sensei is Sarutobi Asuma!” Naruto shrugged mentally. `Well, never had much to do with Asuma. But I hope Ino will be ok with those two.'

 

After a while of listening, Iruka said “Finally, Uzumaki Naruto and Shinkotama Ten-Ten! You two are joining the pre-existing team five, with Rock Lee and Hyuuga Neji. They've been running as a two-man squad, so you two will double their numbers. Your sensei is Maito Gai.”

 

Iruka rolled up the scroll he'd been reading from. “On a personal note, I believe this is one of the best classes I've seen in years. You guys will do the village proud.” He shook his head. “Now that all the sappy stuff's been taken care of, wait here for your sensei, except Naruto and Ten-Ten. You two head to training ground seven.” The two nodded, and Ten-Ten sprang out of her `comfy seat', allowing Naruto to get up. Once both were on their feet, Kouken jumped on Naruto's shoulder, ready to go where his master went.

 

The two walked down the steps to the front of the room, well aware that all of the students were staring at them. Naruto stopped beside Sasuke, Sakura and Hanabi. “You guys should get cozy. Your sensei won't be here for a while.” He said, then continued to walk out of the room.

 

As soon as they left the academy, Naruto and Ten-Ten took to the rooftops, bounding towards the designated training area. `Hmm.' Naruto thought. `I don't remember ever meeting a Maito. But whenever they're mentioned, Kakashi-tou-san just shudders, and cries when he thinks no one's looking.' As he finished that thought, the two of them arrived at Training Ground Seven, where they saw a scene that would scar them for the rest of their lives:

 

“LEE!”

“GAI-SENSEI!”

 

“LEE”

 

“GAI-SENSEI!”

 

A man and a teenager, with identical green skintight jumpsuits, bowl-cuts for their hair, and really thick eyebrows, were… hugging… while crying… with a painted sunset background behind them. Naruto and Ten-Ten looked at each other incredulously. “Please tell me that they don't do this often!” Naruto exclaimed.

 

A calm voice from off to the side said “Sorry, they do this quite frequently. I believe this is the third time today, and we've only been here about an hour.” Naruto spun around, and saw his adopted cousin Neji standing there, watching scene with something akin to weary horror.

 

“Neji! Good to see you!” Naruto said. Naruto knew Neji quite well, due to the fact that his father was one of Naruto's bodyguards. The two got along well, with Neji being the calm influence on Naruto's limitless energy.

 

“Naruto-sama. It is good to see you as well.”

 

“Neji, I've told you not to call me Naruto-sama.”

 

“I'm sorry, Naruto-sama. Hanabi-sama ordered me to call you Naruto-sama, Naruto-sama. I really don't see the problem, Naruto-sama. Naruto-sama, do you see the problem?” At that, Naruto began turning red with anger. `I'm gonna kill Hanabi!' he screamed in his head.

 

Naruto's attention was diverted from the infuriatingly calm Neji by the bowl-cut duo. They had finished their hugging session, and had now approached the new arrivals. “You!” the younger one exclaimed, looking at Ten-Ten. “You are they image of youthful beauty! Will you go out with me? I, Rock Lee, will protect you with my life!”

 

“Um, sorry.” The startled girl said. “I'm kinda taken.”

 

“Show me where this less-flattering specimen of youthfulness is, and I shall prove that my flames of youth burn far more then his do!” Lee exclaimed at the top of his lungs.

 

“Um, that would be me.” Naruto said, stepping next to Ten-Ten. Neji shot him a look that said `When did this happen?' Naruto returned one that clearly said `Explain later!'

 

The deep voice of their sensei spoke up behind them. “Now Lee, insulting a person's youthfulness is very unyouthful! It dampens your own flames of youth to insult another!” Lee spun around and faced their sensei.

 

“You're right sensei! As punishment, I will kick the practice log 500 times!” Lee shouted.

 

“And if you don't finish that, I'll do 2000 jumping jacks!” Gai responded.

 

“And if you can't finish them, I'll run to sand village and back on one leg!”

 

“And if you collapse before you make it, I'll carry you back to the hospital while hopping on one arm!”

“And if you-”

“SHUT UP!” The other three gennin screamed.

 

After that, the five sat down in a circle. “I think we should introduce ourselves, new youthful teammates! I shall start! I am Maito Gai! I like taijutsu, and defeating Kakashi in challenges! I dislike unyouthfulness and Kakashi's hip attitude. My dream is to prove that Hard Work can defeat a genius!”

 

Lee stood up and began shouting. “I am next! My name is Rock Lee, Konoha's beautiful azure beast! I enjoy Taijutsu, and training with Gai-sensei! I also dislike unyouthfulness, and my dream is to prove that someone without Nin or Genjutsu can still make a splendid ninja!”

 

Neji sighed where he sat. “All of you know me, but my name is Hyuuga Neji. I like my father, and mastering new techniques. I dislike loud noises, and most people who cause them. My dream is to find away to unite the Hyuuga main and branch houses.”

 

Ten-Ten was next. “I'm Shinkotama Ten-Ten. I like making new weapons, and my boyfriend Naruto-kun! I dislike girls who call themselves Kunoichi and focus on their looks and hair. My dream is to become a great kunoichi, like my idol Tsunade!”

 

Finally, it was Naruto's turn. “My name's Uzumaki Naruto! I like my family, ninjutsu techniques, ramen, my friends, and my girlfriend Ten-Ten! I dislike the time it takes Ramen to cook, people who hit on my girlfriend, and the fact that most people hate me! My dream is to rebuild the Uzumaki clan, and to become Hokage, so I can make my family proud!”

 

Gai jumped up. “We have a very youthful team! Usually, I would test you all again to prove that you can be gennin, but we simply have no time for that! We are already a team, and we have missions to be doing! To the Hokage's Office!” he shouted. Gai ran off toward the tower, with Lee following in his wake at the same speed. Neji, Naruto and Ten-Ten simply walked along behind them at a sedate pace.

 

`Well, my team's going to be interesting!' Naruto thought with a smirk.